Chapter 387: A Heartwarming Editor
After finishing Yu Linna’s dinner, Chen Xi then went back to the editorial department, and at the same time, was also considering what to eat tomorrow. Having lived alone outside for these few years, she was also used to taking care of herself. It was just that she would occasionally recall her university life. How happy that time was. She didn’t have to worry about work, nor did she have to worry about life, and she could study at school with peace of mind, enjoying every day.
The current Shion-sensei and Air-sensei were clearly university students, yet they were now professional novelists. They were completely incomparable to her in the past.
As their editor, Chen Xi still felt very proud. After all, these were two god-tier authors. Although Shion-sensei was already a has-been author, it could not be denied that she had been very promising at the beginning, and was once regarded by people as the future of Wenqing. Chen Xi also hoped that with this new book, she could get Shion-sensei to pull herself together again. She had only read a little of the novel’s original manuscript, and only knew that this was a story about a former female assassin who wanted to live an ordinary life. She didn’t know how she would develop. It would depend on Shion-sensei’s luck.
“Sister Chen, are you still here? I thought you had already gone back.”
An editor from Wenqing, Tusiji, whose real name was Qian Jiaxuan, was also a newcomer that Chen Xi had brought up. During her newcomer period, she had followed behind Chen Xi and had also learned a lot. Now she had officially become someone else’s editor, and she was doing okay. Of course, she was not as outstanding as Chen Xi.
“Jiaxuan, you’re in charge of Shuilian-sensei now, right?”
“That’s right. But I’m not as amazing as you, Sister Chen, with Air-sensei. Although Shuilian-sensei’s works are also very interesting, I always feel that his works are missing something that could be a big hit.”
“To guide the author on the right path is an editor’s job. Jiaxuan, work hard.”
“Yes, Sister Chen.”
Chen Xi smiled, simply stacked the documents on the table, thinking of finishing them when she came to work tomorrow. Her work had been a bit busy recently. She really wanted to take a vacation and go home to rest.
“Sister Chen, are you about to take a paid vacation?”
“Mmm, at the end of the year. I’ll give myself a break, go home for the New Year, and then work hard again next year.”
“Haha, I’m so envious of Sister Chen, to be able to take a paid vacation. I also want to take a vacation.”
“Then work hard. When you reach my position, you’re younger than me. you have plenty of opportunities.”
“I will look up to Sister Chen!”
Qian Jiaxuan gave a playful military salute, and then the two of them both laughed. It was only the two of them in the editorial department at night. They chatted, recalling the embarrassing things when they had first met, and were still laughing now.
The editor that Chen Xi had single-handedly brought up had now grown to this extent. If she worked hard enough, she should be even more outstanding in the future. Everyone in the editorial department said that Chen Xi might take over from the chief editor, Tang He, in the future and become the new force of Wenqing. Chen Xi never answered this question directly. She would only work hard to do her own duty. As for whether to be the chief editor, she felt it was best to just let nature take its course.
“Sister Chen, when you go home at the end of the year, don’t forget to bring back some local specialties. They have to be delicious!”
“Mmm, I will bring them for you. You’re still the same as when you first came, haven’t changed at all. If you’re so greedy, be careful not to find a boyfriend.”
“Mmm, don’t you also not have a boyfriend, Sister Chen!”
“I just don’t want to find one.”
After packing her bag, Chen Xi walked out of the editorial department. Looking at her watch, if she went home at this hour, she would probably just take a shower, scroll through Weibo for a while, and then get up for work again tomorrow. She now really missed the days when she was a student. No matter how busy she was, at least she had time to chase dramas at night. Now she was getting busier and busier, and she didn’t even have time to date.
Chen Xi returned to her own apartment, took a shower, changed into her pajamas, did some eye exercises, and then put on a face mask. A beautiful night was that simple. At this time, her phone rang. She picked it up and saw that it was actually her old mom calling. It was already 11 o’clock at this time. Why was she calling?
“Mom, you’re still not asleep at this late hour?”
One had to know that her old mom’s daily routine was very regular. She would be asleep by nine o’clock. What time was it now? She was still not asleep. Did she think she was still young?
“Mom can’t sleep. Mom just wanted to ask when you’re coming home?”
“At the end of the year, maybe. I’ll be on paid leave then. I probably won’t be back at the company until after the New Year.”
“That’s great! Mom has been thinking about you all along. After you come back, Mom will cook you crabs to eat. Didn’t you like to eat them when you were little?”
“That was so many years ago. You’re still thinking about it, Mom? By the way, where’s Dad?”
“He can’t sleep either. He’s on WeChat. He’s old now, and he’s retired. He can’t find anything to do, so he’s thinking about you. You tell me, your older brother has been married for so long and has a child. Now it’s just you. When are you getting married?”
“I’m very busy. Where would I find the time to get married? Please don’t set me up on a blind date. I can’t stand it.”
Chatting with her old mom, although she was a bit long-winded, she was still quite happy. As the saying goes, you only understand the hardships of your parents after you start working. Before, she always complained about her parents this and that. Now, thinking back to the past, she only felt their hardships, and also regretted her own lack of understanding. Chen Xi had always worked very hard, desperately making money, thinking of working hard while she was still young.
Yawning, thinking she was a little sleepy, Chen Xi also planned to hang up the phone.
“Mom, I’m not talking anymore. I’m going to sleep. I have to go to work tomorrow.”
“Alright, be sure to take care of yourself. Don’t be too tired.”
Hanging up the phone, Chen Xi’s day ended just like that.
Speaking of which, it had been a long time since she had gone home. When the end of the year came, she would take a paid vacation and go home to spend some good time with her family. This time, she would stay for a longer time.
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After entering a frenzied state of work, Yu Linna was typing non-stop, turning into a tentacle monster. Every day, besides eating and sleeping, it was work. It was even more so after she returned to school. Her roommates only saw her working desperately. Besides class time, she was almost always working. She had revised her character design manuscript again and again, and she had also revised the original draft of her illustrations many times. Even the content of her novel, she had revised it several times. She strived for perfection, perfecting the worldview setting and the characters’ personalities. Because this was a brand new creation, she could not be careless.
“I see. It must have been hard for you. You must be very tired, right?”
When she was on the phone with Ye Zhiyun, she had mentioned this matter to her. Ye Zhiyun could only sigh with emotion and at the same time, feel a little sorry for her.
“Nana, you don’t have to work at all. You’re my girlfriend. It’s fine even if I support you.”
“You know, this is my dream.”
“Mmm, I know. That’s why I won’t stop you.”
Yu Linna had a dream, Ye Zhiyun knew. From the moment Yu Linna had decided to be a novelist, she knew that Yu Linna was not a person who was content with the status quo. She had always kept her dream in her heart, but had never been willing to let it go.
Being a singer, an actress, a writer, a screenwriter, were all for the same goal. She wanted to stand at the top, wanted everyone to know her name. There was no special reason. She just simply wanted everyone to know her name, to be liked by people all over the world.
“Nana, I’ll be back soon, probably the day after tomorrow. As for the movie, the premiere is next week. Will you come?”
“I will. No matter how busy I am, I will go.”
“Then thank you, Shion-sensei, for gracing us with your presence. I really look forward to the day you announce your identity.”
…
After hanging up the phone, Yu Linna was obviously very happy. Zhiyun would be back soon. At that time, she could be with her. This was really good news. After she came back, she would take two days off to rest and have a good time with her. They had been dating for half a month, but they hadn’t done what a couple should do. At least they should do something decent like a couple, at least have a meal and go for a walk.
…
After returning to the university campus, Yu Linna lived a normal life. Although she was still busy, it was completely different from her life in Japan. Plus, she was already a sophomore. There were also many juniors who had come to find her, having heard of her fame. These people almost all had ill intentions, and Yu Linna never bothered with them. After class this afternoon, Yu Linna happened to go out of the school gate, wanting to buy something to eat to satisfy her craving. A day of studying and working was very tiring. She wanted to supplement some sugar.
“Shion-sensei, are you also here?”
At the entrance of the cake shop, Chen Xi was queuing to buy a cake. Yu Linna looked at the long queue and felt a sense of despair in her heart. Why was it so difficult for her to eat a piece of cake?
“I heard that the cakes at this shop are very delicious. I wanted to buy some, but the queue is quite long…”
“Alright then. There are still three people in front of me. Tell me what you want to eat. I’ll help you buy it later.”
“Is that really okay?”
“Mmm, of course.”
Sister Chen was really too good to her.
Yu Linna liked this editor from the bottom of her heart. Not only had she taken care of her in her life, cooked for her, but now she was also willing to buy her a cake. Was this person God? If there was a favorability progress bar at this time, Yu Linna’s favorability towards Chen Xi would definitely be on the rise.
Chen Xi bought the cake and gave it to Yu Linna. The two of them sat in their seats, holding small spoons, and dug a small piece of cake into their mouths.
“Mmm~~ This tastes so delicious. The soft texture, and this sweet but not greasy taste, so delicious.”
“Indeed. To supplement some sugar after work is a good choice. Right, Shion-sensei?”
“You’re right.”
Chen Xi enjoyed the delicious cake. Although her face was still very plain, her eyes had softened a lot. This person was usually very serious at work, but in private, she was quite similar to an ordinary girl, although she had also graduated for many years.
“Sister Chen, thank you very much. This cake is delicious. I’ll transfer the money to you later.”
“If you really want to thank me, then just write the novel a little better. I’m very much looking forward to your new work.”
“I will definitely not disappoint you.”
After finishing the cake, Yu Linna hummed a little tune and ran back to the dorm. Looking at her, she seemed to be in a good mood.
Chen Xi drank her coffee, looked at that petite back, and thought to herself, This child seems to have really changed a lot. Now, she seems to be quite happy. This state was really very good, at least much better than the bitter and resentful look she had before. Thinking like this, Chen Xi smiled again.
Having been her editor for so long, she had almost come to see her as her own child. She hoped that this author she had single-handedly brought up could create glory again and return to her peak. If that were the case, then her efforts would not have been in vain.
She drank her coffee.
Mmm, a bitter coffee, with a faint fragrance. She liked it.
