NOVEL NEXT Chapter 57
Chapter 57
Plans often fail to keep up with changes, and the development of events often surprises people. Moreover, it’s completely different from what people plan for.
Take this cultural export, for example. It’s not about making money, but rather about letting the outside world understand the current situation in Huaguo (China) better, hoping to establish connections with the outside world.
This cultural export sought a batch of newly published novels. But unexpectedly, it hit the mark with the tastes of the Sun Country (Japan), especially Su Fei’s works, which can be said to have stirred the sensitive and delicate hearts of the Sun Country people. Originally, the Sun Country had no intention of buying books from Huaguo.
However, they couldn’t help but want to understand the development of Huaguo, possibly due to their dependence on Huaguo in terms of cultural heritage from the upper echelons. They wanted to abandon their dependence on Huaguo but couldn’t resist the urge to continue understanding Huaguo.
All of this particularly resonated with the contradictory psychology of the people of the Sun Country. So when this new batch of novels representing Huaguo culture entered the Sun Country, it initially involved some authors representing the literary circle of the Sun Country.
They criticized this culture systematically, which also created a certain level of heat. It let the people of the entire Sun Country know about this batch of novels.
So when people went to bookstores, they subconsciously glanced at them, wanting to see what the culture of this country was like.
And some people also looked at some smaller books, similar to giveaways. Some of them stumbled upon Su Fei’s novel “New Life.” The translated text was familiar and delicate in its use of words, and had a breadth of vision that they did not possess.
Once they saw it, they became addicted to it, completely devoid of the depressing and incomprehensible words they had imagined. Simple words, warmth that could lie within.
So, in order to get the free gift, they had to buy other novels. Then they began to suggest to the people at the newspaper office that they should quickly publish this novel officially because they would definitely buy it.
“Indeed, the birthplace of Chinese characters, the use of words in this novel is simply taken to the extreme.”
“Not reading this novel will definitely lead to a lifetime of regret. After reading it, you will be filled with confidence in your current life!”
Everyone was discussing this novel “New Life,” and many people were also very curious about its author. And the poems written by Su Fei were also translated.
Su Fei now has some reputation in the literary circles of the Sun Country, and rarity is precious. The 10,000 copies of this free novel became the most sought-after novel in the Sun Country market. And because it was so appreciated, and there was no announcement from the publishing house that there would be a large number of novels published, everyone thought that these 10,000 copies of the novel had become a limited edition.
Many people bought this novel at high prices, and it also attracted many people who decided to collect this novel.
There were also many unknown author associations that wanted to award Su Fei to capitalize on her popularity.
Even though she hadn’t received the money from the publishing house, Su Fei received many invitations. And the invitations were quite upscale, with her name written in three languages, and they were directly sent to the gatekeeper of the university in the capital city.
This caused a great sensation. In the entire university in the capital city, who didn’t know their talented woman Su Fei? But they didn’t expect that this fame would spread to their most hostile country. And it received unanimous praise, which greatly boosted their prestige.
“…But it seems that Su Fei must be rewarded…!” As Su Fei’s mentor, she loudly demanded the best treatment for her student.
The leaders of the school also nodded from time to time, feeling that excellent students should be rewarded. This would enhance the enthusiasm of the students and encourage them to innovate boldly.
Maybe for the people of Huaguo (China) right now, contact with the outside world is still relatively limited. Domestic newspapers have started to report on Su Fei and her novels. Regardless of whether people have read them, they all praise each other enthusiastically, praising their own people to the extreme.
Moreover, there is a unified national stance, and nothing is said except for continuous praise! They’re not afraid of praising Su Fei to the point of exaggeration; they’re afraid of not having anything to show off, not having any capital to flaunt.
And because of Su Fei, Jingcheng University feels proud, even though she is resting at home. But it doesn’t hinder the school from being more renowned throughout the country because of her reputation.
Su Fei also realized how popular she has become in Asia only when she received the payment from the newspaper and publishing house. Her novels have sparked a new wave of enthusiasm.
Taking care of her chubby child at home, Su Fei finds the outside world completely headache-inducing. She doesn’t know anything, doesn’t want to know anything. Just having this child at home is enough to give her a headache. But once the chubby one is in Ningning’s hands, everything changes.
Let her eat, let her drink, let her hug! Better than a nanny. Very obedient, especially as she grows older, the chubby one can even recognize people. The first person in the family who can hold her is Ningning; as long as Ningning is there, no one else can hold her.
As a person from the future, Su Fei feels proud, not because of fame that she has never heard of, but because of the numerous new payments she has received, which makes her extremely happy.
“I wonder if Ms. Su is interested in joining these author associations. I heard that they sincerely invite you to join their author association and their awards ceremony. I heard that there is a specific award for new authors, and if you go, it’s basically yours! …”
“Not going!”
“…Uh…did you hear what I said clearly? You will win big awards in these author associations! And it’s something that brings glory to the country? They’ve already included the entire airfare for the trip, plus free tourism.” The person on the other end was exasperated.
Standing by the phone, Su Fei picked her nose with her little finger, indifferent. “Hmm, not going! I don’t want to go. I have to take care of my child at home.”
“Don’t you know our child was just born? How can I leave our chubby one at home and let my husband take care of the child alone? It’s so troublesome. I’m not comfortable with it either.”
“Maybe you don’t have children. You don’t know…” Su Fei muttered for a while, directly confusing the person on the other end of the phone.
They already understood Su Fei’s meaning completely: not going! Not going! But she want the money!
Suddenly they felt that this great writer was so vulgar. It’s really too vulgar to abandon recent moods, money, and material possessions, and to let go of opportunities to further enhance one’s reputation, especially with the opportunity to join foreign author associations and win more awards. It’s truly short-sighted!
Regardless of what they said, Su Fei knew she had a large sum of money coming soon. She definitely wanted to buy more houses within the Fifth Ring Road in Beijing.
After hanging up the phone, Su Fei continued to do things at home that she shouldn’t be doing. Watching her chubby child at home, who was getting whiter and fatter day by day, made her very happy.
The chubby one grows bigger every day, with a better temper every day. At least now, she doesn’t cry for no reason when she’s held, but she still insists on finding Ningning in the evenings.
“Ningning, let’s go buy two more houses. I’m in the study, trying to get Ningning involved in this matter.”
Ningning was holding the chubby one and talking when he suddenly heard this news. He knew immediately that there was another large sum of money coming to the house. “Where did this money come from? Do you have any secret money? Why didn’t you tell me about your money? Why tell me now?!”
Su Fei’s head was pounding; how could she respond to this? Was there a fixed template? Looking at Ningning who was staring at her, Su Fei felt inexplicably guilty, although she didn’t know what she was guilty of.
“Elder sister?!! I came to see the chubby one. Niece!!” Su Ming’s sudden visit saved Su Fei’s life.