Chapter 119: Small talk
Since the exchange of materials, Han Zihe and Chen Ming have continued to communicate with each other about manuscript issues. Therefore, as time goes by and their familiarity deepens, they have established a potential friendship between them. When talking and communicating, they also
Much more casual.
Chen Ming's tone had always been like this. Han Zihe had contacted him more and more, and he realized that this guy was a serious, principled person who was disguised as a fool.
"Vice President Chen, before you invite me, shouldn't you pass the line about the difference in writing styles between male and female authors?" Although Han Zihe didn't mind, Chen Ming's words just now were somewhat unlistenable.
Han Zihe suddenly showed up with a little bit of caution and was happy to catch it.
Of course, it was also fortunate that Chen Ming could hear the sound of strings and know the elegant meaning, so he responded logically: "Oh, writer Han, don't worry. Although the number of publishing places this time is limited, I, Chen Ming, can still let the generals
Is someone else squeezing me? Don’t tell me he’s a man, even if he’s a charming girl, we won’t be seduced by sex, don’t worry!”
After receiving the guarantee, Han Zihe said: "We have a meeting for the military wives here tomorrow, and I will definitely not be free."
"Oh, this is no coincidence!" Chen Ming flipped through the itinerary on the other end of the phone and said after a moment, "I have to fly abroad tomorrow afternoon and I have to come back in about a week..."
"Then book it for next week!" Han Zihe counted the days, and it happened that it would take nearly a week to sort out and revise the manuscript.
"Okay, it's settled!" Chen Ming marked the agreed time and said again. "The publishing house has given you a title for the book you want to publish. It's called "Philosophical Walking"
"Mortal World", maybe it will be used when it is released in traditional Chinese, you just have to know what it is."
Regarding the arrangements made by the publishing house, Han Zihe, who was subconsciously lazy, naturally had no objections: "Just make the arrangements. With Vice President Chen behind you, I'll definitely feel at ease."
After discussing serious matters and formally agreeing on a time to meet, Han Zihe and Chen Ming ended their conversation.
I put down my phone and was thinking about how to proceed with a plot that needed to be revised. There was a knock on the courtyard door.
"Dong dong dong!"
Along with the knock on the door, there was also the distinctive loud voice of Sister-in-law He: "Are the Chu brothers and sisters at home?"
"At home, wait a minute!" Han Zihe quickly saved the file and exited, stood up, straightened his hair, stretched out his clothes and walked out quickly.
I opened the courtyard door and took a look. Sure enough, it was Sister-in-law He standing outside with a smile.
"Sister-in-law, please come in." Han Zihe turned sideways and let the person into the yard. He glanced outside while the door was closing, turned around and led the person into the house with a smile.
It was already the twelfth lunar month of winter, and it was no longer suitable to entertain guests in the yard.
Serving a cup of hot tea, Han Zihe listened quietly to Sister-in-law He's intention.
"Sister-in-law, that's it!" After drinking the hot tea in one gulp, Sister-in-law He breathed a sigh of relief, and then she calmed down and said with a face of joy, "It's not easy for us military wives, not everyone is as promising as you, sister-in-law."
, most people, like me, hang around their children and husbands all day long... After a long time, hey, when I look at them, they are all yellow-faced women!"
"That's because the sisters-in-law are virtuous! Besides, I see that the sisters-in-law are very young and energetic. How could they be as exaggerated as you said, Sister-in-law He!"
"Hi! You don't have to say that, sister-in-law. I am self-aware, sister-in-law!" Sister-in-law He waved her hand and continued, "No, we have also thought about it - these days are getting better and better, and we have to keep up! So!
, our military district is planning to hold a 'Military Wives Relaxation Tour' these two days, which means we will take everyone out for a walk, change your appearance, and dress up like the people outside."
Han Zihe listened to his sister-in-law talking enthusiastically, and knew that he might have been stimulated by something. He thought it was funny and interesting, so he asked: "Sister-in-law, I speak straightforwardly, and I don't know the people in our military area well, so I just asked him directly.
You!"
"I know what you're asking!" Sister-in-law He said with a clear look on her face, then put on a rather mysterious look, carefully looked out, then turned sideways, came close to Han Zihe, and lowered her voice.
, said, "A political commissar from the Southern District had an affair with a nurse from the nursing home while he was recuperating."
"Ah?" Han Zihe raised his eyebrows, and he immediately understood why these sisters-in-law were so irritated.
According to a management theory, the closer something happens to a person geographically and spatially, the easier it is to inspire that person's empathy.
Therefore, it is not difficult to understand the psychological changes and entanglements that occurred when other military wives in the garrison learned that this happened to their children.
"That political commissar's wife has gone to the military area, and I don't know what will happen next!" Sister-in-law He sighed with a little sadness. After sighing, her eyes became firmer, and even the tone of her words became clear.
Somewhat ruthlessly, "It doesn't matter if you make a fuss, the most important thing is to let his husband change his job. Even if the time comes, it will be better than giving up the position of the political commissar's wife to those little vixens!"
Han Zihe listened and agreed in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He just smiled and changed the subject: "So, the sisters-in-law want to change the environment and relax, so as not to let this matter disturb their mood?"
Han Zihe knows that sometimes deliberately misinterpreting other people's intentions and elevating the other person's reasons can help the conversation go well.
Sure enough, after hearing what she said, Sister-in-law He immediately smiled and rolled her eyes: "Yeah, no, the group reunion is about to start. I heard that this time, people from the military hospitals and rest homes will participate. Come out from there
All the girls are more fashionable than us. Alas, we can’t do it to the old men, ah..."
Sister-in-law He realized that she had spoken a smooth word again, and she felt a little embarrassed and quickly changed her words: "Oh, look at my mouth! I'm using words randomly again, brothers and sisters, don't pay attention!"
Seeing Han Zihe's easy-going smile and showing no problem, Sister-in-law He added: "We men can't work outside for a whole year. When we show up, we drag them back! Even if we can't give them face, we can't embarrass them.
No?... By the way, sister-in-law, this is your first time attending a group reunion, right? Do you want to perform a show or something? My sister-in-law will sign up for you!"
"Don't bother me!" Han Zihe quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "Please forgive me. I have no talent and ability, so I don't dare to go on stage and embarrass myself!"
Sister-in-law He heard this but disagreed: "Sister-in-law, you just don't have time! I think you are very good... Forget it! Since you said this, my sister-in-law will always help you arrange it. You
When the time comes, just get down to business, eat, drink, and watch shows!"
"The relationship is great, sister-in-law, so thank you!" Han Zihe almost laughed when he saw his sister-in-law patting her chest as a guarantee, looking confident and loyal, but the other party's kindness was still important.
"I know you are busy. I heard from you, Mr. Chu, that the publishing house is going to publish a book for you? That is really a good thing. Congratulations!"
Sister-in-law He said with a smile: "Your Lao Chu said that you have been very busy recently asking for this manuscript. As for me, I will not ask my brothers and sisters whether they will participate in our activities. I came here today just to express my displeasure. I want to ask my brothers and sisters if they can borrow it."
I’ll use my computer. My sister-in-law can help me check this place and see what the reviews are like.”
As she spoke, Sister-in-law He took out a palm-sized piece of paper from her pocket and handed it to Han Zihe.
Taking the piece of paper and looking at it, Han Zihe raised his eyebrows at the location on it. (To be continued...)
ps: Thanks to "Classmate Du Xing Yufeng" for the reward;
Thanks to "lilixiaoyu classmate" for the monthly ticket;
Chapter completed!