Chapter 262: New Cooperation (Another 10,000-character update!)

Someone in the audience raised their hand immediately.

The questioner was a girl.

"Hello, Lu Yan He, I would like to ask, some people said before that the emergence of books like 'Jump Up' squeezed the space of more serious and literary magazines and theme books. What is your opinion on this statement?"

Wang Xiao immediately said: "Wow, this is really a sharp question."

Lu Yan He smiled and waved his hand, saying: "It's okay, actually it's not about squeezing or not squeezing. People who really understand the publishing industry know that whether it is magazines or theme books, the problem now is that there are not enough readers and there is no soil for survival. And 'Jump Up' can sell more than 100,000 copies of physical books plus e-books in this background, and it was done when e-books have been free for three days. This is not something that can be snatched by snatching anyone's space."

"In fact, doing such a book, the encouragement I received is far more than sarcasm and ridicule. Many seniors encouraged me to do it well, keep doing this book, make this type of book popular in the market again, and let readers pay attention to this type of book again," Lu Yan He said. "Putting everything aside, as me, a nineteen-year-old college student, actually not just me, no matter any student wants to do something, do something, I believe everyone must be based on encouragement, just like what I got. Sarcasm or ridicule, I don't care much, because that's not the point. Those things can't make me more confident to insist on what I want to do."

Chen Shiqiu said softly to Chen Ziyan: "Look, Yan He's mental state is better than mine."

Chen Ziyan said with a smile: "That was practiced after he had been through many battles. He couldn't answer all these sharp questions when he first faced them."

"His response should be enough to make you feel at ease, right?"

"This is just the beginning. This kind of question, seemingly sharp, is actually not that difficult to answer. The most afraid is to encounter difficult and shameless people."

"We Zhenhua don't have such students."

"That's just the filter you teachers have for your students," Chen Ziyan said directly. "There is no place without garbage people, just the difference between more and less. A beast in human clothing will not stop being a beast just because it puts on a layer of clothing. It just has an extra layer of camouflage."

Chen Shiqiu was speechless for a moment.

Chen Ziyan glanced at him and suddenly realized that what she just said was a bit too sharp and mean, "Sorry."

Chen Shiqiu shook his head, "You are right."

"Don't, any teacher at Zhenhua has enough confidence to be proud of their students, it's my problem," Chen Ziyan shook her head, "You have to forgive me, I can't look at this world optimistically."

"You are already optimistic enough," Chen Shiqiu said. "If I were you, I couldn't do better than you."

Chen Ziyan's eyes intertwined with Chen Shiqiu's, silent and heavy.

This sharing activity ended smoothly.

Lu Yan He also breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Xiao smiled at Lu Yan He and said: "Everyone's reaction today is very good, and the situation you were worried about did not happen."

"It was just me worrying unnecessarily."

Wang Xiao patted Lu Yan He on the shoulder and said: "Don't forget to find us more when the crew does publicity or other publicity activities. Today is a pure sharing activity, so there is no live broadcast. We also have a special team that can do live broadcasts."

Lu Yan He was crying and laughing, saying: "So it means I have a free publicity channel in the future?"

"Why not?" Wang Xiao had an expression of "of course you can" all over his face, "Our positioning is to invite people who have achieved achievements and influence in their respective fields to communicate face-to-face with students in our school. Many times, the celebrities who come are also carrying publicity tasks. We take what we need. It is indeed not so pure, but it is also very good, isn't it?"

"Well, you are right."

Wang Xiao: "Moreover, many people should still be willing to come to Zhenhua to hold exchange activities, right? Anyway, it's Zhenhua, it won't lose face for you, right?"

"How can it be."

The two words Zhenhua are a golden signboard that is unobstructed in the Chinese-speaking region.

If possible, no one would refuse to come to Zhenhua for exchanges.

Including the film and television circle.

Lu Yan He realized that this was Wang Xiao "returning the favor."

Lu Yan He understood and thought for a while, then said: "Then if possible, before 'The Golden Age' airs, invite all the creators to do an exchange activity, can you?"

Wang Xiao instantly showed a bright smile and said: "Well, this is already in my plan."

"Plan?" Lu Yan He asked in surprise, "What plan?"

"Including the authors of 'Jump Up', Liu Jiazhen and Ming Yin, aren't they also authors who have received a lot of attention recently? I also want to invite them to come once," Wang Xiao said. "I said, anyone who has achieved achievements or influence in any field is the object of our invitation."

Lu Yan He nodded, "Okay, I understand."

He said: "Then I'll go back first."

Wang Xiao nodded and said goodbye to Lu Yan He.

Lu Yan He stepped off the stage and came to Chen Ziyan and Chen Shiqiu.

Several leaders of the academy encouraged him with smiles and then left.

Chen Shiqiu sent them to the door.

Chen Ziyan took a bottle of vitamin drink from her bag and said: "Do you want it?"

Lu Yan He nodded and took it into his hand.

"Thirsty."

When he was communicating just now, they only prepared a bottle of water for him, and he had already finished it and didn't ask for more.

Chen Ziyan's eyes were full of smiles, and she said: "You have a bit of a star's demeanor now."

Lu Yan He was flattered and asked: "Really?"

"Really," Chen Ziyan nodded.

Lu Yan He was a little embarrassed instead.

Chen Ziyan said: "Are you free tomorrow noon? Let's have a meal together. I found a bodyguard for you, who also serves as your assistant. I've been looking for a few months and finally found one that is relatively suitable. You meet him. If it is suitable, sign the contract with him."

Lu Yan He was pleasantly surprised when he heard this.

"Hmm? Okay, what kind of person is he?"

"A retired soldier who has worked as a private bodyguard for others before. He has a lot of experience and is only thirty years old now. I have met him several times. He is the kind of person who is relatively reticent, but after many inquiries, he is a relatively reliable person. The only requirement is that it is a bit expensive, with an annual salary of 250,000, after tax," Chen Ziyan said. "But he can also serve as your driver and assistant. When your work is not so busy, he can act as your entire logistics team alone. I think this price is acceptable."

Lu Yan He nodded.

Chen Ziyan said: "This money has to be paid by yourself, so you decide whether to use him or not."

Lu Yan He thought to himself, if it weren't for the money earned by "Jump Up," he wouldn't have the money to use him even if he wanted to.

Chen Ziyan seemed to know what Lu Yan He was thinking and said immediately: "If it weren't for the good sales of 'Jump Up,' I would have signed a contract with him directly through the company and then assigned him as your bodyguard. But there is a disadvantage to this. You are not his boss, the company is. For you, I think this person must be completely trustworthy."

Lu Yan He understood what Chen Ziyan meant.

With the situations he has encountered so far, there must be someone he can trust around him. Otherwise, no one knows if they will become the next Zhou Ping'an.

"Then I'll go back," Chen Ziyan said. "Bye."

"Bye, Sister Ziyan."

Lu Yan He sent Chen Ziyan to the door, and Chen Ziyan told him to stop.

"No need to send me, my car is parked outside, I'll just walk over," Chen Ziyan said to Lu Yan He. "Go back and rest quickly."

Lu Yan He nodded.

He watched Chen Ziyan leave, and just as he was about to turn around, suddenly, Liu Bige's voice came from behind.

"Yan He."

Lu Yan He turned his head and showed a slightly surprised expression.

"Producer Liu."

He didn't notice that Liu Bige was also there before.

"Asked Miao Yue to help me make an appointment," Liu Bige put his hands in his trouser pockets. "When I saw you last time, I was thinking about when I could see you again. There is a movie, I want to talk to you about it."

Lu Yan He looked at the other party in surprise.

"Movie?"

"Yes, it's also an independent film," Liu Bige said. "I don't know if you are interested?"

Lu Yan He asked: "Is there a script already?"

"Yes," Liu Bige nodded. "However, I am not the producer of this movie, it's someone else's. I just think you are quite suitable."

"I—" Lu Yan He hesitated for two seconds and said: "Can I listen to what the script is first? However, Producer Liu, I must say that my situation is special now. I have to attend classes at school most of the time, and I have almost no time to film."

Liu Bige said: "Filming on weekends should be OK, right?"

"Weekends... it's possible, but are two days enough?" Lu Yan He showed a look of surprise.

"Not the protagonist, just a supporting role, two scenes," Liu Bige said. "Maybe two weekends will be finished."

Lu Yan He showed a look of sudden realization.

So that's how it is.

"You wouldn't refuse to act if it's not the protagonist, right?" Liu Bige asked.

"No, of course not," Lu Yan He said a little awkwardly. "It's just that you told me it was an independent film and came to find me specifically, so seriously, it made me think it was a protagonist."

"This role is quite important, so I am indeed quite serious," Liu Bige said. "The director of this film is my friend, and the script was written by him and me. The role I'm looking for you for, simply put, is a hypocritical madman."

"Ah?" Lu Yan He was stunned.

"He likes the heroine, likes her to the point of paranoia, but because he can't get a response, he wants to destroy her," Liu Bige said. "That's such a role."

Lu Yan He was confused, "You think this role is suitable for me? Do you think I am a paranoid madman?"

"No, on the contrary, your image is very positive and sunny," Liu Bige said. "But there are those moments when you don't speak or laugh, which makes me feel that you can explode with this paranoid madness."

Lu Yan He looked blank.

"Look at the script, how about it?" Liu Bige asked.

Lu Yan He asked: "Now?"

"Hmm," Liu Bige said. "The script is in the confidential stage, I can only ask you to finish reading it now, and I will take it back, I can't give it to you directly."

Lu Yan He was a little surprised, but nodded, "Then where do we read it?"

Liu Bige said: "It's already 9:30, are there any shops open nearby?"

Lu Yan He thought for a while and said: "There is a 24-hour coffee shop in the school, shall we go there?"

Liu Bige nodded and said okay.

There are quite a few people in the coffee shop at this time.

Many students who need to stay up all night to rush something will choose to come here, after all, this can provide coffee and food at any time.

Although the movie script is not long, it takes about an hour to read it.

If you read it slowly, it might even take two hours.

Lu Yan He asked if he wanted to order some snacks. Here you can make fries, fried chicken and other snacks, which are very popular with students.

Liu Bige nodded and said: "I'll go order."

Lu Yan He picked up the script and turned to the first page.

The name of this movie is "Miss Ning," and the beginning of the movie is a fierce quarrel. The heroine Ning Yin and her parents argue about which university to go to.

Lu Yan He read until he was almost in the middle before he saw his appearance. Of course, in fact, he had already appeared. In the dialogue between Ning Yin and others, he was a boy who kept pestering her.

When he appeared, it was Ning Yin's most embarrassing time. He appeared and gave Ning Yin the most decent help. At this moment, the feeling this character gives people is considerate, thoughtful, and polite, not as paranoid and pestering as Ning Yin said.

But soon, not long after, when Ning Yin was eating in a restaurant with a person in charge of a job she needed to fight for, she happened to be bumped into by him. After that man left, he politely stepped forward to say hello to Ning Yin, sat down, and asked about Ning Yin's relationship with the man just now, but he didn't believe Ning Yin's explanation. The script noted a point here: his eyes began to become hurt and fragile.

Ning Yin stated again that she didn't like him and couldn't accept him. At this moment, he began to become a bit neurotic and asked her why. She began to be impatient, and her impatient attitude further stimulated him. He gradually revealed his madness, stubbornness, anger, disappointment, and finally suddenly picked up the table knife on the table and tried to stab Ning Yin.

Seeing this scene, a certain picture in his memory suddenly revived from Lu Yan He's mind.

He fell into confusion, shock, and incredulity.

This scene in the script actually combined with a certain scene in his memory.

That kind of shivering feeling about hysterical indifference also returned to his body.

The rest of the script was read in a state of confusion.

This script actually tells the story of a young girl who is constantly fighting against a chaotic life.

The man Liu Bige wants to find Lu Yan He to play is a part of Ning Yin's chaotic life. Liu Bige is right, this is a person who looks perfect in all aspects before finally going crazy.

Lu Yan He tried to pull himself out of his memories and took a deep breath.

"How is it?" Liu Bige asked.

Lu Yan He raised his head and said: "This role is very challenging."

Liu Bige asked: "Then do you want to act?"

"I need to consider it," Lu Yan He was a little stunned, "This role, the thing he did at the end—"

Lu Yan He's words stopped abruptly.

"What's wrong?" Liu Bige asked.

Lu Yan He shook his head.

This is his own heart barrier.

Liu Bige said: "This movie, although it is also an independent production, not made by a big company, will be produced by French director Olivia and go to the film festival to compete."

Lu Yan He nodded, a little absent-minded.

"Do you have any concerns? Is it because this role is a negative character? Although I haven't been back to China for long, I have indeed encountered many actors who are unwilling to play such roles," Liu Bige stared at Lu Yan He, "If this is the case, you can say it directly."

"Oh, sorry, no, I didn't consider this," Lu Yan He explained, "There are some things in the script that reminded me of some things. I can't concentrate now. Can I go back first? Regarding this script, I can't settle down to seriously consider whether to act or not."

Liu Bige looked at him in surprise, nodded, and said: "Okay, you have my contact information, contact me when you have thought about it."

Lu Yan He nodded, "Sorry, I'll go first."

He got up and left.

Liu Bige looked at his leaving back suspiciously, not knowing what happened to Lu Yan He for a while?

What part of the script made him like this?

A feeling of being absent-minded.

Mao Jiayang and the others were a little strange, Lu Yan He went to bed early today.

Usually Lu Yan He wouldn't go to bed at eleven o'clock.

For contemporary college students, going to bed before eleven o'clock is simply incredible.

Xiao Jing, who didn't go to the exchange activity site today, chatted privately with Mao Jiayang and asked: Was the atmosphere at the scene bad today?

Mao Jiayang said: No, it's all pretty good.

Mao Jiayang said: Maybe it's just tired.

Xiao Jing: It's really rare, he is usually the one who sleeps the latest.

Lu Yan He didn't actually sleep, he just lay on the bed thinking about things.

In his mind, the scene of Yuan Yi picking up a table knife and stabbing Teacher Su Su flashed back, thrilling, bloody, even if it appeared in his memory, it carried a sharp feeling that could not be let go.

This matter has actually been kept in the depths of Lu Yan He's mind, like a thrilling picture that cannot be waved away. Similarly, it is also a mystery that Lu Yan He has never understood or understood.

To this day, Lu Yan He still can't understand why Yuan Yi could stand opposite Su Su after stabbing the table knife into Su Su's body, look down at Su Su and smile slightly, and say to him in a calm tone: "You were the one who said you would love me for a lifetime, you broke your promise, this is what you owe me."

If a dividing line was drawn between Yuan Yi and Su Su, without looking at Su Su's side, the tone of Yuan Yi saying this sentence was even like reading a beloved poem in a clear tone in a rainy morning, facing the faint morning light.

The next morning, Lu Yan He still got up at six o'clock and went out for a morning run.

Sweat rolled down, he gasped, and had a feeling of returning to the world.

There is a newsstand at the school gate—a newsstand that is very rare in this era.

Lu Yan He saw the first issue of "Jump Up."

When he passed by, he asked: "Boss, does this book sell well?"

The boss nodded and said: "Not bad, I have sold almost 100 copies."

This is Zhenhua, there are many students, and it is the only newsstand nearby. It is rare to have such high sales figures.

Lu Yan He thanked him and ran into the school.

When he returned to the dormitory at seven o'clock, everyone hadn't woken up yet.

He lightened his hands and feet, washed up, and carried his schoolbag to the classroom.

The script of "Miss Ning" appeared in his mind again.

At this time, he could examine this script by recalling it.

This is a script full of many metaphors, including the role he was asked to play, a person who looks normal on the surface but has actually lost control and paranoia, just like Ning Yin's life state.

In the course of foreign literature, the professor said that Western literature, especially modern literature, has a trend, that is, focusing on the analysis of people's inner hearts and lives.

Lu Yan He felt that "Miss Ning" was such a script. Of course, it was not dull, and many dialogues, including the structure of the play, presented a sense of art.

But what interested Lu Yan He most about this script was the role looking for him.

He didn't particularly understand the psychological drive of this character, but he had a natural curiosity and desire to explore.

At noon, Lu Yan He went to the restaurant to meet Chen Ziyan and Zou Dong.

Zou Dong is the bodyguard Chen Ziyan found for him.

Zou Dong looks like a very strong man, with a strong figure, wearing a shirt and a tie, looking like he attaches great importance to this meeting with Lu Yan He.

Simple introduction, greetings, saying hello.

Lu Yan He called him Brother Dong.

Indeed, as Chen Ziyan said, Zou Dong is a reticent person.

There was almost no smile on his face, it was a face as straight as a rock.

But he sat on the chair with his waist and back straight, with a reliable temperament, giving people a sense of integrity that can be believed.

Lu Yan He chatted with Zou Dong simply, mainly asking about his attitude towards this job and the entertainment industry.

Zou Dong's answer was also very simple, actually just one meaning, he is only responsible for doing his job well, and he has no opinion or attitude towards other things.

Because many people hate the entertainment industry. Lu Yan He also understands that compared with other industries, this industry is like a huge kaleidoscope, bizarre, bright and beautiful, and under high exposure, countless joys, sorrows, and shadows of human nature are magnified.

But at least the people around him cannot be such people. Chen Ziyan must have inquired about it, and he also wanted to ask again, so as to further understand Zou Dong.

"Is Brother Dong married?"

"Married, already divorced."

"Hmm?" Lu Yan He was a little surprised.

Zou Dong said: "Have a son, he is seven years old this year, following his mother, I live alone."

"So that's how it is," Lu Yan He nodded.

Chen Ziyan added: "When necessary, Zou Dong can be by your side 24 hours a day."

It seems that this is a very important condition for Chen Ziyan to choose Zou Dong.

Lu Yan He nodded.

Chen Ziyan smiled and said: "You are very young and often travel between school and work occasions. When the time comes, let the company equip you with a car. Your travel, logistics, and security can all be handed over to Zou Dong."

Lu Yan He nodded and nodded to Zou Dong, "Brother Dong, I'll leave it to you in the future."

Zou Dong solemnly nodded back.

After lunch, Lu Yan He mentioned the script Liu Bige showed him last night to Chen Ziyan.

"Sister Ziyan, do you think I can take it?"

Chen Ziyan pondered for a moment and said: "I haven't read the script yet, so I can't give an opinion. What are your own thoughts?"

Lu Yan He nodded and said: "I want to act, it's a role that makes me want to act very much."

Chen Ziyan said: "Whether it is an art film or an independent film, it doesn't matter. With your image, appearing in such a movie will add points to you. Supporting roles are also fine, but you have to see who the protagonist is. But according to your description, the only protagonist of this movie is a woman, so it doesn't matter if you play a supporting role in this movie, just treat it as a special appearance. These objective problems do not exist. What I care about is what kind of team this movie is. They said that French director Olivia will serve as the producer. If this is true, then if you want to act, we will seriously promote it. You push Liu Bige to me, and I will contact him."

"Okay," Lu Yan He heard Chen Ziyan's opinion was to agree, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, what drama he wants to take now has to be decided by Chen Ziyan. If Chen Ziyan doesn't agree with him acting, he has no way to act.

Chen Ziyan's phone rang at this time.

She picked it up and took a look, and suddenly cursed.

"Sister Ziyan?"

Chen Ziyan looked up at Lu Yan He again, shook her head, and said: "It's okay, it's those idiots from 'Sanchakou' who responded, deliberately smearing Ming Lan."

Lu Yan He heard this and asked immediately: "What did they say?"

Chen Ziyan: "It's nothing more than the script was modified according to the on-site shooting situation. Ming Lan deliberately smeared the crew because she refused to accept the adjustment of her scenes, and then announced that she would pursue Ming Lan's legal responsibility."

Lu Yan He couldn't help frowning and asked: "Will Ming Lan have legal responsibility for this matter?"

"It depends on how the lawsuit is fought, but in fact, it is definitely beneficial to us. 'Sanchakou' may not really sue. They also know what they have done in their hearts. If they really want to go to that step, the facts are unfavorable to them."

Chen Ziyan's thinking is actually very clear. After the anger at the moment of seeing the news, she was already thinking about countermeasures.

And the countermeasures gradually took shape in her mind.

"I'll go first, you go back to school."

Lu Yan He nodded.

Zou Dong said: "I drove, I'll send you back."

Lu Yan He shook his head and said: "No, it's very close to school, it only takes ten minutes for me to walk back."

Zou Dong nodded upon hearing this and said: "Then I will send you to the school gate. In the future, if you want to go anywhere, as long as you leave school, find me at any time."

Lu Yan He nodded in surprise.

Zou Dong entered the role faster than he imagined.

Lu Yan He went directly to the library at noon.

He checked the response of "Sanchakou" on his mobile phone.

Although the content of this response was just sent, it has already become popular content, and too many people clicked in at the first time.

The response content of "Sanchakou" looks like a long article, but in fact, half of it is complaining, such as the communication with Wen Minglan was not smooth from the beginning. After Wen Minglan joined the crew, she put forward the requirement that the daily filming time should not exceed eight hours, and she was often late. She also wrote that Wen Minglan was dissatisfied with the makeup and styling and refused to make herself ugly for the role, which led to the delay in filming, etc.

In short, in their description, Wen Minglan is a very difficult actress. Because she has a particularly awesome agent, she is clearly just a newcomer, but she is also arrogant and doesn't take others in her eyes.

Seeing such a description, Lu Yan He felt speechless. It's no wonder that Chen Ziyan was so angry when she saw it, and couldn't control her temper, even swearing.

The attitude on the internet towards this response is almost half and half.

Half felt "suddenly enlightened" and found that Wen Minglan was actually "this kind of person."

The other half didn't believe the content said by "Sanchakou." After all, speaking out after such a long time makes people feel guilty. And writing such a response after such a long time, avoiding the heavy and pointing out Wen Minglan's problems, actually confirmed what Wen Minglan said.

The entertainment industry is discussing this matter, the internet is discussing this matter, and it is also being discussed in sociology courses.

Everyone has five minutes to express their views. The teacher of this course likes the style of letting students participate in the classroom, so they often let everyone discuss a social issue.

Regarding Wen Minglan's matter, she had already asked everyone to write a review article before, and today she asked everyone to make an impromptu expression.

She said: "I know that everyone can read very well, and I don't doubt everyone's ability to read at the desk at all, but in college, everyone should learn to write and speak, two different forms, but they are all learning one thing, clarify their own ideas, figure out the views and argumentation ideas they want to express, and then learn to express these in the most simple and convincing way."

Lu Yan He was the first to be named.

"You work in the entertainment industry, you should have the most feeling, you speak first."

Lu Yan He had to stand up, and at the same time felt a little embarrassed and confused, not knowing what to say.

People in the classroom were looking at him. When he was focused by many eyes, there would be an invisible pressure.

Lu Yan He thought for a while and said: "I think everyone has their own position and starting point when speaking and doing things. To discuss right and wrong, it is easy to fall into the contradiction cycle of emotion and reason. What is wrong from my perspective may be right from someone else's perspective, because the interests of both sides are inconsistent. Therefore, at this time, we should look at what both sides have agreed on and reached a consensus. In the matter of Wen Minglan and the 'Sanchakou' crew, it is the performance agreement signed by both parties. Contract spirit is an important factor in maintaining the progress of a multi-person project. In this matter, whoever is the main party that violates the contract spirit, the responsibility belongs to which party."

"Is there anyone who wants to refute?" The teacher immediately asked other students.

Someone raised his hand, a boy.

He said: "Contracts are of course important, but in fact we all know that if we only act according to the contract, many things will not be able to be done because of the change in the specific situation. Of course, I don't know what happened between Wen Minglan and 'Sanchakou'. Now it is each side's own words, but suppose—before filming, the crew communicated with Wen Minglan about a second female lead role, but in the actual filming process, the director and screenwriter found that many scenes of the second female lead are more reasonable on the first female lead, so what should the crew do at this time? Is it to insist on the contract spirit and film it wrong, or adjust it in time and turn the locomotive to the correct track?"

Sociology is an elective course, and the students in this course come from various different academies.

Lu Yan He didn't know the person who expressed his opinion, but after listening to what he said, he fell into deep thought.

Because he realized that what this person said also made sense.

Probably because the two of them expressed their opinions, after that, they didn't need the teacher to point them out, and one by one stood up actively to express their views.

Lu Yan He didn't stand up again, but wrote down some views that inspired and thought about him.

After class, Lu Yan He packed his books and prepared to go back to the dormitory.

The person who refuted his point of view just now called him.

"Hey, Lu Yan He."

Lu Yan He looked over blankly.

"I'm Sui Jiang, School of Business Administration," the other party showed a bright smile and asked, "I refuted you in class just now, you are not angry, right?"

Lu Yan He waved his hand and said: "Normal discussion, how can I be angry."

"That's good," Sui Jiang said. "Let's add a friend, how about it? Maybe we can form a team for the group homework later."

Sociology courses will have social topic research later, and they have to cooperate to write papers. These are all passed down by seniors.

Lu Yan He nodded and took out his mobile phone.

Only Zhou Mukai was in the dormitory.

On his computer screen was a girl, who should be his girlfriend, and the two were on a video call.

Lu Yan He said hello to Zhou Mukai, put the books for the two afternoon classes into his schoolbag, took out his laptop, then put the schoolbag aside, stretched, and turned it on.

Zhou Mukai ended the video call immediately.

"Did you finish your morning class?"

"Yes," Lu Yan He nodded, turned back and asked with a smile, "Was that your girlfriend just now?"

"Hmm," Zhou Mukai nodded, "She is in Yuming."

Lu Yan He was surprised and asked: "Are you two... high school classmates?"

"Hmm," Zhou Mukai nodded.

"Awesome, then you two should be the legends of your high school, a pair of lovers, one at Zhenhua, one at Yuming."

Zhou Mukai curled his lips dully and said: "It's okay, we are both the first in the grade."

"Hmm? Taking turns to sit as the dealer?"

"I'm liberal arts, she's science," Zhou Mukai explained, and curled his lips again, saying silently, "Consecutive dealer."

There are introverts among the quiet people.

Lu Yan He laughed.

"Really awesome."

Zhou Mukai looked at him and suddenly asked: "Can I ask you?"

"Ah?"

"You and that Chen Siqi, are you together too? Although you seemed to have denied it before."

"Hmm, it's not public for now," Lu Yan He said.

To be precise, the two of them are not officially together, there is no link of confession and agreement, but a tacit understanding.

Zhou Mukai nodded knowingly.

"The book you two made is quite interesting," Zhou Mukai said.

"Is it? I thought you would think it's not serious enough."

"If I wanted to read a serious book, I wouldn't read 'Jump Up'," Zhou Mukai said. "I haven't read a magazine for a long time, although you call it a theme book now, it still looks like a magazine mode, there is no big difference."

Lu Yan He nodded and said: "Because I wanted to make a magazine at the beginning."

He logged into his mailbox and received the manuscript for the second issue sent by Chen Siqi.

In the second issue, there are creative notes from Jia Long, the lead actor of "Honest People," Li Zhibai's fictional novel about confession, the first serial of Liu Jiazhen's suspense novel, short stories created by Bai Yu, and several essays and notes received from the submission mailbox.

Lu Yan He put on his headphones and read them one by one carefully. The quality of the manuscripts is very high, including the manuscripts received from those submission mailboxes.

Chen Siqi said: These are the alternative manuscripts for the second issue, Huang Kai's manuscript is waiting for you.

Lu Yan He said okay. He contacted Huang Kai last time, and Huang Kai said he would try to write the manuscript in these few days and give it to him.

Chen Siqi said again: It doesn't matter if you really can't wait. I have promised manuscripts with more than a dozen popular writers. Many writers who used to contribute to magazines know that we want to continue doing it, and they have contacted us through various channels, wanting to cooperate. Of course, I want more. At this stage, manuscripts are very scarce.

Lu Yan He: On Kai's side, he might also be very busy, so the manuscript hasn't come over. Let's wait a little longer. If we really can't wait, then don't put his manuscript first. Before, Peng Zhixing and Liu Zhiyin both said they would write manuscripts for us. Brother Zhixing is preparing to make a column around his interview program, and Sister Zhiyin wants to write around her trainee life and girl group experience overseas. The manuscripts haven't been given yet, I will ask.

Chen Siqi: The second issue already has Teacher Jia Long and Li Zhibai's manuscripts, plus the one you must publish, and Huang Kai's, the lineup of star artists is enough, no rush to publish in the second issue.

Lu Yan He said okay.

Chen Siqi: For the cover of the second issue, I invited a very famous cartoonist in our country to draw it. It's very expensive, costing 3,000 yuan.

Lu Yan He: As long as you think it's worth it.

Chen Siqi: Then I think it's very worth it. Although "Jump Up" is positioned as a literary theme series book, it is not just literature. I want to invite powerful figures in fields related to literature and art to our book and leave their footprints in this book. Moreover, the publicity value of him drawing the cover for "Jump Up" is far more than 3,000 yuan.

Lu Yan He: Who is it?

Chen Siqi: Jiang Yubai, the author of "Son of Time and Space."

When Lu Yan He heard the name "Son of Time and Space," he showed a look of sudden realization.

Although he hadn't heard of Jiang Yubai's name, he knew "Son of Time and Space," a very famous manga, which is now being adapted into a web drama, and it hits the trending list from time to time because of the online rumors about the lead actors.

Chen Siqi: Thanks to the great momentum of our first issue, Teacher Jiang agreed to draw a cover for us.

Lu Yan He: Awesome, how did you think of finding him?

Chen Siqi: Because "Son of Time and Space" is one of the most popular serial manga in our country now.

That afternoon, the account of "Jump Up" released a message: The cover of the second issue of "Jump Up" will be drawn by Teacher Jiang Yubai, the author of the manga "Son of Time and Space." Let us look forward to it together!

After Chen Siqi reposted it at the first time, she poked Lu Yan He to repost it.

Lu Yan He reposted it quickly.

Sure enough, as Chen Siqi said, the readers of Jiang Yubai and "Son of Time and Space" were quite surprised after seeing this news, and even curious if Jiang Yubai was going to draw a new serial in "Jump Up."

The topic is indeed coming.

Lu Yan He also followed Jiang Yubai.

That night, Jiang Yubai also followed him back and sent him a private message: Please give me more advice.

Lu Yan He saw the private message and asked actively: Teacher Jiang, can I add you as a friend?

Jiang Yubai: Okay, okay.

The two added each other as friends.

At this time, Huang Kai suddenly sent a message to Lu Yan He: Yan He, are you going to act in "Son of Time and Space"?

Lu Yan He saw this message and was a little stunned, saying: No, Brother Kai, why do you say that?

Huang Kai said: I heard someone say that you have a cooperation with Jiang Yubai, the author of "Son of Time and Space." He appreciates you very much and recommended you to the film and television production side of "Son of Time and Space."

Lu Yan He was very surprised and said: That person is making it up. I just added Jiang as a friend a second ago. It's just that Siqi invited him to draw a cover for our second issue of "Jump Up." Speaking of this cooperation, Brother Kai, when will you give me the manuscript you promised?

Huang Kai: I'm writing it, but when I heard this news, I hurried to ask you.

Lu Yan He: Are you a fan of "Son of Time and Space"?

Huang Kai sent two "nodding hard" emoji packs.

He said: I expressed my willingness to act through my agent, but they don't seem to look down on me very much. ===== CHAPTER 263 =====