Chapter 12

Two?

Wei Ming is inexplicably excited for a moment.

Later, he finds he thought too much; one is the original, and the other is a copy.

"The original is for you to withdraw money, and the copy is for you to keep for yourself," Lu Xiaoyan explains.

Originally, she could have helped him collect it directly, but she's afraid of things being unclear in such matters. Having this voucher proves that she didn't handle this manuscript fee.

Wei Ming nods: "Thank you, Auntie. This has great commemorative significance."

The key is that the number on it makes him very satisfied: Twenty yuan exactly!

That is to say, the price given to him is four yuan per thousand words! Double the minimum price!

It's also higher than his monthly salary!

He has one more thing he doesn't understand: "Didn't you say the manuscript fee is issued in the middle of the month? Why is it a week early?"

Wei Pingan talks from the kitchen: "Your aunt told the editor-in-chief about your situation, so it was handled as a special case."

Lu Xiaoyan: "Mainly because the September issue has already been typeset and is ready for printing; it's a done deal, so it doesn't matter if it's a bit early. Our magazine has that much human touch. Here, our editor-in-chief even wrote you a letter to encourage you."

Wei Ming solemnly unfolds the letter paper.

Wei Shenme, hello:

I am older, so I'll call you Ma Xiaowei. The editorial department has read "The Toothless Tiger," and everyone praises it highly.

I heard that Ma Xiaowei is creating fairy tales for the first time. It is rare that you can completely put yourself in a child's perspective. The language is childlike and interesting, the story is easy to understand, and it has quite a realistic significance. It is truly rare; perhaps this is talent.

I hope you will make persistent efforts, submit actively, and contribute more excellent stories for the children.

——Jin Jin

The letter is very short, but thinking that this was written to him by the author of "Little Cat Fishing" and "Little Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate," Wei Ming feels this letter is worth keeping forever.

Lu Xiaoyan continues: "Our editor-in-chief has a good relationship with the Shanghai Animation Er Yingchang. He said that when he passes by the studio, he will recommend your novel to them. He thinks it has great value for adaptation."

Wei Ming is happy, then takes an envelope out of his pocket: "Auntie, then why not recommend this one too."

"Oh? A new work? So fast!" Lu Xiaoyan hurriedly tears it open to see, and Xizi and Lele also surround them, wanting to hear the story.

"'If I Were Wu Song'..."

This manuscript is slightly longer, about 8,000 words, and it will take a while to tell. Wei Ming simply goes into the kitchen to help Uncle Pingan prepare dinner.

Seeing Wei Ming's nimble hands and feet, Wei Pingan praises: "It seems you haven't cooked less at home."

At this time, there isn't; his mother's cooking is good, so it's not his turn to show off. However, in his past life, he lived alone most of the time, so he developed good survival skills for living alone.

They are busy here, and from time to time, "cackle" laughter comes from outside.

This story is about a little boy named "Song Wu" watching TV with his younger sister. Facing the bravery of the tiger-fighting hero Wu Song, he expresses disdain. "What's this" is his catchphrase.

This reminds Lu Xiaoyan of her own son and daughter, and Song Wu's tiger-like personality. She feels Little Ming is drawing material from life!

Later, Song Wu has a dream. In the dream, he becomes Wu Song and meets a big tiger...

The original animation by the Shanghai Animation Er Yingchang was shot with puppets. It is said that some segments left childhood shadows for children, while Wei Ming's novel version focuses more on comedy.

Plus, the two listeners are both kindergarten children who haven't officially started school yet and can't experience the "terribleness" of the head teacher, so hearing the tiger teasing Song Wu, they only feel it's too funny.

After telling the story, Lu Xiaoyan enters the kitchen to replace Wei Ming and says to him: "I feel your level has improved in just a few short days. It has been accepted here, and I don't think there will be any problems with the editor-in-chief."

"Haha, then thank you, Auntie. I feel the day of buying a car is not far away!"

In the days without a car, he doesn't want to leave Peking University at all. Old Summer Palace, Summer Palace, he doesn't want to visit at all, and he hasn't even thought about going into the city.

After Wei Ming leaves the kitchen, Lu Xiaoyan gently touches Wei Pingan, and their eyes exchange a look.

Wei Pingan nods, indicating he knows what to do.

Although it is a home-cooked meal, there are vegetables and meat, and steamed buns are enough. Wei Ming is already very satisfied. The key is that he ate the chili sauce made by his mother, and it is a version with more meat and oil!

He has only one thought in his heart: Old Godmother is not as good as my own mother!

After dinner, Lu Xiaoyan says: "I'll clean up the table."

Wei Pingan takes out three tickets: "Little Ming, do you know that the large canteen is showing a movie today?"

"Yeah, 'Nezha Conquers the Dragon King'." Although it only costs one jiao, Wei Ming can't bear to spend it.

Wei Pingan: "Xizi has been clamoring to see it, but I only got two children's tickets and one adult ticket. It wouldn't be appropriate for either me or your aunt not to go, so..."

So they decide not to go, letting Wei Ming take the two children to watch the animation.

Looking at the expressions of the couple, Wei Ming always feels they have premeditated this. A big director, can't even get two movie tickets?

However, he still accepts the child-rearing task with a smile: "I just happen to want to see it too."

This is a classic from the Shanghai Animation Er Yingchang. Although the studio is called an animation film studio, it produces mostly short films, and the only series currently is the puppet show "Afanti."

There are only a few feature films like "Havoc in Heaven" and "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King," all of which are artistic masterpieces piled up with massive funds and manpower.

To say it's long, "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King" is actually only 65 minutes, plus the time on the road, let's count it as two hours.

!

Wei Pingan: Enough, enough!

He finally instructs his nephew: "Remember to take three stools from the guard room."

As soon as they leave, Wei Pingan immediately picks up Lu Xiaoyan and throws her on the bed.

Although Wei Pingan is a scholar, he was a soldier for several years. As a result, the soldier's daughter, Lu Xiaoyan, is even more ferocious, and after a few moves, she presses Wei Pingan underneath.

How many days has it been? Finally, the two little light bulbs have been sent away!

The large canteen, besides being used for eating, also has functions like speeches, meetings, and watching movies.

It is said that there were originally chairs inside, but Peking University doesn't forbid surrounding residents from coming to Peking University to watch movies, so slowly, the chairs all disappeared.

So you must bring your own chairs to watch movies.

Mei Wenhua, who is guarding the South Gate, reluctantly hands the chair to him and sneers:

"Animations are all for children to watch; what's the point? 'Gunshots in the Secret Service Bureau' is exciting enough; now audiences all over the country are discussing it."

Wei Xi asks: "Then have you seen it?"

Mei Wenhua laughs: "I'll go into the city to see it tomorrow when I'm off."

Wei Xi immediately says: "Chang Liang is actually the underground party member Number Three."

Mei Wenhua is stunned, not having reacted yet.

Wei Le hurriedly adds: "Yes, in the end, he is the one who saves the male lead!"

Mei Wenhua: "..."

I, I was spoiled? Holy crap!

Mei Wenhua can't lose his temper at children, so he can only glare at Wei Ming, but unfortunately, Wei Ming has already led the two hateful little ghosts far away.

However, they haven't run far when Wei Ming is stopped by two foreigners, one black and one white, like impermanence, scaring the children to hide behind him.

"Hello, may I ask you... um, carrying... what are you running for?"

It's estimated that they are newly enrolled international students. Hearing them speak with difficulty, Wei Ming communicates directly in English and briefly introduces the story outline and aesthetic significance of "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King."

The two foreigners are greatly surprised. Hey, guess what, they understood!

Wei Ming: Nonsense, do you think I only study scripts with foreign actresses? Actually, my real intention is to learn foreign languages!

And this scene happens to be seen by Liu Zhenyun, who is passing by not far away...

(End of chapter)