Chapter 475: , Good things happen one after another

Li Heng was stunned: "Visit me?"

Chief Editor Liao asked: "Haven't you read the newspapers? Mr. Jin Yong has publicly expressed his respect for you in the newspapers more than once and wants to see you in person."

Li Heng recalled for a moment and nodded: "I have an impression. It seems I've seen such news twice."

Chief Editor Liao laughed: "More than twice. Little Zou helped you count, it's been 4 times in the newspapers.

He even publicly recommended all your books to everyone in front of Xiangjiang media, praising you as the number one person in contemporary Chinese literature."

Li Heng: "......"

Although he was very happy and it felt great to hear! But he didn't dare to wear this hat recklessly. Let alone other literary masters in the country, just Chen Laoyezi Ba alone would make it unjustifiable.

Chief Editor Liao continued: "Originally, Mr. Jin Yong planned to come to the mainland to visit you in August, but you never gave a response, and the magazine couldn't make decisions without authorization.

Now that he has entrusted someone to forward the letter to "Harvest" magazine, I couldn't pretend not to see it, so I forwarded the letter to you. Whether you see him or not is entirely up to you."

Upon hearing this, Li Heng didn't speak but opened the letter.

The content wasn't much, just filling two pages of letter paper.

In the letter, Mr. Jin Yong expressed his insights and love for all his works and also revealed his longing to meet him.

After reading it quickly once, he paused, then read it carefully again. Finally, he folded the letter paper and stuffed it into the envelope, saying:

"Senior brother, let's set the meeting for September. You come too."

Chief Editor Liao was surprised: "So, you agree?"

Li Heng nodded: "He is a great senior, and I can be considered to have grown up reading his books. It's not good to always refuse."

The key was that he dared to praise himself in front of the media, which made him feel very useful and gave him a very good impression.

Moreover, he loved reading the old man's martial arts novels in his past life. He even bought a set of genuine books as a collection in 2003. It seemed to have cost nearly 200 yuan at the time, which was quite expensive given the salary level then.

Chief Editor Liao asked: "About when should we meet? So I can clear my schedule."

Li Heng pondered for a moment and said: "How about late September? Can you clear your schedule around the 20th?"

Chief Editor Liao calculated the days and agreed: "That should be no problem."

"Done, then I will personally write a letter back to Old Mr. Jin Yong, inviting him over," Li Heng said.

Chief Editor Liao showed a gratified smile: "It should be so, only then will it show sincerity."

In the past, his junior brother had ignored Mr. Jin Yong's calls from afar, and Liao Hua had been a bit worried, fearing he was young and arrogant and didn't put the person writing martial arts novels in his eyes.

One must know that Mr. Jin had a very high status in Xiangjiang and also possessed a solid reader base in the mainland. His influence was not to be trifled with. If handled poorly, it would bring negative effects.

Fortunately, his junior brother had turned his mind around, and the heart that Chief Editor Liao had been hanging also landed.

After finishing one matter, Chief Editor Liao talked about the second matter: "A few days ago, Chen Laoyezi Huang asked me to drink, right at the Fuchun Xiaoyuan you went to yesterday."

Li Heng asked vigilantly: "What did the other party want with you?"

Chief Editor Liao said: "Zhaoyi is currently investing in building a factory in Xiangnan, producing Thirteen Spices and chili sauce. Chen Laoyezi Huang specifically asked me about this matter, focusing on you, and asked if this had anything to do with you?"

Li Heng thought for a moment and asked: "Senior brother, how did you answer?"

Chief Editor Liao said: "I spoke based on facts, saying that you currently have no connection."

Although Huang Xuqing had suspected the sound of his phone call, after inquiring in many ways, she didn't get any useful information and finally had to let it go.

Therefore, neither Huang Xuqing nor Chief Editor Liao suspected that the two were already dating. They only thought that Huang Zhaoyi went to Xiangnan to invest in building a factory mainly to get close to Li Heng.

Li Heng remained silent.

He finally understood why Chief Editor Liao would pat his shoulder meaningfully when he saw him at the restaurant yesterday. It turned out the reason was here.

He asked: "Did you talk about anything else?"

Chief Editor Liao said: "Yesterday, Xuqing told me that Zhaoyi is learning Xiang cuisine and heard she has been learning it for more than half a year. She was somewhat puzzled: since she can't get in touch with you, why is the little sister so interested in learning Xiang cuisine? Who is she making it for?"

Li Heng was speechless.

As the saying goes, a wise man may make a mistake in a thousand thoughts. This was truly an angle worth suspecting.

He asked: "Is it because Huang Zhaoyi likes to eat it herself?"

Chief Editor Liao nodded: "It should be so, that's what I said too."

After talking about Chen Laoyezi Huang and Huang Xuqing's parents for a while, the two changed the subject and circled back to literature.

Chief Editor Liao told him a piece of good news: "Currently, one hundred literary critics and literary editors are selecting the 10 most influential literary works in contemporary China.

"To Live," "Cultural Bitter Travel," and "Bai Luyuan" have all been shortlisted. The news should be published in the newspapers in the next few days. You can keep an eye on it."

Seeing Li Heng listening carefully, Chief Editor Liao couldn't help but sigh: "Although the novel "To Live" has a great social impact and is deeply loved by the vast number of readers, it hasn't won a high-value award, which is a pity.

I hope "Bai Luyuan" and "Cultural Bitter Travel" can change this situation.

Especially "Bai Luyuan," the teacher revealed in his words that he is preparing to let it impact the next Mao Dun Literature Prize."

Regarding "Bai Luyuan" impacting the Mao Dun Literature Prize, Li Heng was relatively confident. But he didn't dare to guarantee smooth sailing. Currently, that person in the Writers Association didn't like it very much and published articles criticizing it in the newspapers every few days, which made him quite annoyed.

Regarding literary awards, Chief Editor Liao's expectations seemed even greater than Li Heng's own, and he was more eager. The implication was: "Harvest" magazine needed literary awards to prove itself, and Li Heng needed awards even more to consolidate his position in the literary circle.

There were no outsiders in the study, and the two had no taboos on many topics, saying whatever they wanted. When they were chatting happily, they would even spray a few words at that person in the Writers Association.

Saying things like "occupying a position but not doing the work," "do you understand what literature is," and such words were the first time he had heard them from his gentle senior brother's mouth.

The two chatted for more than two hours. Finally, when they were about to disperse and go downstairs to eat, Chief Editor Liao remembered one more thing:

"Oh, by the way, junior brother, there is a director who wants to make "To Live" into a movie. The other party sent the letter to my office. Do you have any intention?"

Li Heng asked: "Who?"

Chief Editor Liao said: "Zhang Yimou."

Li Heng thought to himself, it was indeed him. He guessed it was him. "How much copyright fee is the other party willing to pay?"

Chief Editor Liao laughed, thinking to himself that his junior brother was still that junior brother, truly unchanged, still so fond of money, opening his mouth and closing his mouth was money. "The other party didn't mention money in the letter, just tentatively inquiring about our thoughts, saying that if we agree, they will bring sincerity to come and negotiate in person."

Li Heng opened his mouth and said: "Movie copyright below 200,000 is out of the question."

Chief Editor Liao looked at him, instantly unable to speak, and didn't know what to say.

200,000!

How much could the budget of a movie be?

Was this the savings of many ordinary families?

However, after thinking about the huge influence of "To Live" in society, he felt a bit relieved.

Chief Editor Liao said: "Done, I will reply to the other party like this."

Li Heng smiled and said: "In the letter, you can appropriately raise the price."

Chief Editor Liao asked: "Aren't you afraid this business will fail? Scaring the other party away?"

Li Heng expressed indifferently: "Scare them away then. Anyway, if the east doesn't light up, the west will. I'm not short of this money now. Even if it's left idle there, it doesn't matter much."

Not short of money, this was his confidence.

It is said that in later generations, Old Yu sold the movie copyright of "To Live" for 20,000. But times are different. When Old Yu sold the copyright, the book hadn't caused a sensation and had no influence in society at all.

But now the situation is different. To use 21st-century words, "To Live" has become a hot IP, with a mass base and a viewing base. This is box office potential and guarantee. Calculating this way, what's wrong with charging 200,000?

Is it expensive?

It's damn not expensive at all, okay!

Dinner was cooked by Zhou Shihe herself, with Mai Sui and Sun Man helping out.

It was Chief Editor Liao's first time eating Zhou Shihe's cooking. As soon as it was on the table, he kept praising her for her good culinary skills, eating very happily, using the action of two big bowls of rice to show that it wasn't just verbal boasting, but truly delicious.

Before leaving, Liao Hua patted Li Heng on the shoulder and said earnestly: "The teacher has been thinking about you recently and also mentioned your next new book.

You said in front of him last time that your next new book had a clue. Rest and recuperate well first. Both the teacher and I are waiting for you to climb the peak again."

"Eh, okay."

Li Heng indeed had some clues for his next book, but he wouldn't start writing so quickly.

Because he had to investigate for a period of time himself before he dared to write, otherwise there would be too many bugs and he wouldn't be able to justify himself.

After sending off Chief Editor Liao and editor Zou Ping, Sun Man, who had endured for a whole meal, couldn't hold back anymore and grabbed Li Heng's arm, asking fiercely:

"Great Writer Li, is what Chief Editor Liao said true? Your work "To Live" is going abroad?"

This was the wind leaked by Chief Editor Liao at the dining table.

Speaking of which, this senior brother was also a wonderful person. He probably saw that the relationship between Li Heng, Mai Sui, and Zhou Shihe was unusual, so he blew a bit of what could be said, increasing the atmosphere of the dining table while also praising his junior brother and helping his junior brother pull a wave of favor.

In Liao Hua's eyes, his junior brother was a playboy to begin with; what did it have to do with him if there was one more ill-fated romance or one more woman? He was just a happy-go-lucky bystander.

Mai Sui looked at him with bright eyes.

Zhou Shihe on the sofa next to her was drinking tea while lowering her head to read, but her ears were quietly pricked up.

Li Heng nodded: "There is indeed such a thing. I just signed the overseas publishing authorization agreement today."

"Wow! So amazing! You are truly too awesome!"

Sun Man's expression was very exaggerated, obviously shocked. While clapping her hands, she also had stars in her eyes and said: "Li Heng, Great Talent Li! Great Writer Li! I swear to heaven now, you are my idol from now on!

How about signing a few more books for me? I can sell them for some money if I have nothing to eat in the future."

This girl was talking wildly earlier, but then revealed her little thoughts. Li Heng, Mai Sui, and Zhou Shihe all laughed, and the atmosphere was explosive.

Regarding the signing, Li Heng naturally agreed in one breath, then said to the three women: "The weather might change tonight. It's windy now and a bit cool. Three beauties, please do me the honor, let's go for a walk on campus."

Upon hearing this, Mai Sui put the rag back in the kitchen, washed her hands, took the keys, and came outside.

Zhou Shihe also put down the book at the right time and followed out the door.

It was just that it wasn't very coincidental. As soon as the four of them walked to the alley entrance, they met two unexpected people: Zhou Shihe's mother and her aunt.

Seeing the two, Zhou Shihe, who was chatting with Sun Man, walked over and asked: "Mom, Aunt, why are you here?"

Zhou's mother said: "I came to Shencheng to handle some things and came to see you by the way. Have you had dinner?"

While talking to her daughter, Zhou's mother's gaze quickly circulated between Li Heng, Mai Sui, and Sun Man. When she saw Li Heng and Mai Sui standing together relatively intimately, she even took a few extra looks.

The mother and daughter were reunited, and it was a family with an unusual status. After the three of them exchanged polite greetings with them, they sensibly separated.

Zhou Shihe led her own mother and aunt back to the No. 26 small building.

Li Heng took Mai Sui and Sun Man to continue walking forward, intending to take a good stroll along the campus.

After Li Heng and the three walked far away, Zhou's mother asked her daughter in a low voice: "Are this Li Heng and Mai Sui dating?"

Fearing her mother would overthink, Zhou Shihe pondered for a moment and said: "No, Li Heng's girlfriend is someone else."

The aunt interjected from the side: "Sister-in-law's feeling is not wrong. I also feel that the relationship between Li Heng and Mai Sui is unusual."

Zhou Shihe smiled gently: "They have been good friends who talk about everything since the first year of high school. Mom, Aunt, you misunderstood."

Upon hearing this, Zhou's mother and aunt looked at each other and didn't ask again.

Actually, it wasn't that the two hadn't thought about it. Her daughter followed Li Heng to Jingcheng to participate in the Spring Festival Gala during the winter vacation and stayed behind to help record the album during the summer vacation, being together every day. Perhaps feelings would be generated.

However, thinking was thinking, but Zhou's mother still trusted her daughter relatively.

Because her daughter's vision had been high since she was a child, and she was also very independent and reserved. In the situation where Li Heng had a partner, the possibility of entanglement was very small, even zero.

After all, it wasn't just her daughter and Li Heng alone during the winter and summer vacations; there was also Teacher Yu, who was equally elegant and beautiful, so she was relatively at ease.

Just now, Zhou's mother seemed to be asking about the relationship between Li Heng and Mai Sui? A deeper level was examining Li Heng's character?

Zhou's mother had seen Xiao Han. That was a very exquisite and beautiful girl. Just in terms of the comfort of her facial features, she didn't lose to her own daughter.

If Li Heng changed girlfriends within just one year at Fudan University, abandoned his partner Xiao Han, and got together with Mai Sui, then his character was undoubtedly open to question.

Neither Zhou's mother nor the Zhou family would trust him 100%.

It is said that no one knows a daughter better than a mother, and vice versa.

Don't even mention it, it was precisely because Zhou Shihe keenly perceived this point that she spoke up to help Li Heng maintain his image, which also disguisedly helped herself. She didn't want these trivial matters to affect her life.

Leaving Lushan Village, Sun Man asked unfulfilled: "Li Heng, your work is going abroad, what's the feeling?"

"Happy! Excited!" Li Heng said.

Sun Man carried her small hands behind her back and said with small steps: "Such a big happy event, we are also happy for you! Also excited for you! How about treating me and Mai Sui to chocolate."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 476 =====