the longest dream

Chapter 174 come to the door
"Teacher Bai, are you looking for me?"

Entering the counselor's office, Zhang Qing asked.

In addition to Bai Qi, there are many people in the office, including classmates and adults.

Bai Qi laughed and said, "Zhang Qing, did you read the last issue of "China Youth Daily"? You are famous all over the world, so you can't hide it now."

Zhang Qing said with shame: "I didn't accept the interview. This reporter...is the reporter who interviewed me in the third year of high school. I didn't expect her to follow up and report for an issue."

He still remembered that female reporter named Wu Jia, with flaming red lips, wearing a pair of rimless glasses, a very intellectual, elegant, and serious middle-aged woman.

Bai Qi said with a smile: "It's a good thing. Now I don't have to hide it for you. They even reported your affairs in Huaqing Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences."

Zhang Qingdao: "Actually, the students don't care much about it."

Really not much, at most one more look, that's all.

Bai Qi said with a smile: "If you are a singer, you will be known to the classmates after the big hits. Or if you are a little more high-profile, accept a few more interviews, and more people will know you. Who told you to be so low-key? But I can't keep a low profile anymore, this is Mr. Tu Xingliang Tu from the publishing house, and he came to the door."

Tu Xingliang was a man about fifty years old. He came up to shake hands and said, "Teacher Bai hid you very well. , I, a person from Huaqing Publishing House, don’t know that Mr. Jin Yong is in our Huaqing! Negligence, dereliction of duty!”

After a few polite words, Zhang Qing asked, "Is there anything Teacher Tu can do for me?"

Tu Xingliang smiled and said, "That's right. You are a student of our Huaqing. Books published by Huaqing people should be published in our Huaqing."

Zhang Qing glanced at Bai Qi, saw that he was just smiling and said nothing, and knew in his heart that this was not what Bai Qi meant, so he apologized: "Teacher Tu, I know that the school is definitely for its own students. The royalties of [-] points, if published in the school publishing house, will definitely be higher. However, there is a human relationship in it. At the time, the family was poor, and both parents were seriously ill. Ancient and Modern magazine published my book, and made an exception and gave the highest newcomer price. So..."

"Ah, that's it... Then, well, I understand. Friendship is priceless, it's the style of our Huaqing people!"

After hearing this, Tu Xingliang let go decisively, and was glad that Zhang Qing gave him a step down.

The agency knew that there was such a best-selling big seller in Huaqing Garden, and held a meeting overnight to win over the publishing rights, and listed the conditions, ten points of royalties.

In places like Huaqing Publishing House, the delineation of publishing royalties has not yet been linked to the market, but only related to positions.

If the principal publishes a book, it will naturally be the top royalties. The vice president is next level, the dean is next level, the vice dean is another level, the department head is another level, and then there are deputy directors, professors, associate professors, lecturers, etc. .

There will be no opinions at all levels, and there is no way to have opinions.

But when it came to Zhang Qing, it was not so easy to do, and there was no way to force it with this set of rules.

No wonder, the counselor was reluctant to come forward and asked him to speak in person.

Although there must be some people who are unwilling to talk about it, after all, the sales of millions of copies means that the entire publishing house will have a big and fat year, which means that various benefits will be distributed, but right now, Tu Xingliang still chooses to leave.

Bai Qi's background is not something he can afford to provoke.

After he left, Bai Qi said bluntly in front of other people: "As long as you have your own principles and don't waver, others can't force you."

Zhang Qing smiled and nodded, "I know."

Bai Qi said again: "This is Mr. Du Meidu from the International Students Affairs Office. These few are representatives of the international students."

Zhang Qing was startled, and looked at the three black-haired, black-eyed, yellow-skinned... international students?

One of the girls said with a smile: "There is no need to doubt, we are indeed foreign students, but of Chinese descent."

Zhang Qing understood, nodded and said: "As soon as you open your mouth, I will confirm it."

"come on!"

The girl was somewhat dissatisfied with exaggerated Westerners and said with a smile: "My Chinese is very standard!"

Zhang Qing smiled and asked, "How can I help you?"

Several people laughed, the standard translation of "what can i do for you".

The girl smiled and said, "My name is Angela Qian. You can call me Angela. He is Parker Lee and Daniel Zhao. We are the descendants of Chinese workers in the United States. Our ancestors boarded a ship from Hong Kong Island and were sold to In the United States, fortunately, God bless them survived. Generation after generation, the elders never forget our origins. Because Hong Kong Island will return to the motherland in [-], they arranged for us to come here to study, for They are witnesses to this historic moment."

Zhang Qingdao: "It's very respectable blood and nostalgia, but isn't it more convenient for you to study in Hong Kong Island?"

The student named Parker Lee was pleasantly surprised: "That's what I said at the time, but those old men were very stubborn. They insisted on saying that the withdrawal of witnesses is different from the return of witnesses. I still don't understand it. Is it two different things?"

Zhang Qing smiled and said: "The former is a great historical moment to witness the strength of the motherland and the rejuvenation of the nation, and the latter is a change in the destiny of a city. Both are great, but the former is more macroscopic and magnificent."

Bai Qi and Du Mei were very happy that their own students had such insights, but obviously the three foreign students across from them didn't understand well.

Du Mei said with a smile: "They hope to present a gift to the motherland in [-]. Just in time to find out that you are the most popular creator in China right now, so I beg to come to you..."

Bai Qi said: "Zhang Qing, this incident is still a bit touching. It has been more than a hundred years since the Chinese laborers were in those days. After such a long time, they can never forget the motherland, and they will not go back thousands of miles to witness the prosperity of the motherland. Complete. If possible, help them fulfill this wish."

Angela Qian said with a serious face: "During World War II, three members of our family came to China, fought against the Japanese, and never went back."

Parker Lee said: "There are two people in our family, they are my little uncle and second grandfather."

Daniel Zhao said: "Although only one person came back from our family, we donated a lot of money. At that time, many Chinese people donated money."

Zhang Qing nodded and asked, "What musical expertise do you have?"

The three of them were not coy at all, Ahn'Qiraj played a high note, Parker rapped, Daniel was street dance...

Zhang Qing said: "I know it in my heart, it will take about a month. Don't you wait to use it?"

Du Mei smiled and said, "No rush, it will be July [-]st next year."

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After everyone left, Bai Qi opened the drawer, took out three exquisite tickets, and said, "I heard that your visa has been approved? Have you never been to the United States before?"

Zhang Qing shook his head, and Bai Qi said: "This is the ticket for the Christmas ball at the embassy. The International Relations Office won't let you work for nothing. Hehe, they are really in line with international standards. But you should go and feel the atmosphere over there first, and talk to someone. It’s good to have a chat. Otherwise, you’ll pass by with your eyes darkened, and nothing will happen. In addition, I will give you a business card of the counselor of the embassy over there. If you encounter a problem that cannot be solved, just call. When are you going to go?”

Zhang Qing said: "On the [-]th and [-]th, the round trip will not exceed a week."

Bai Qi smiled and said: "Young people, you should do anything for love. I always thought you were too mature, but now it seems that you are still young and passionate. By the way, if someone from the Huaqing Literature Club seeks you, they will do whatever they want. Come in, if you don't want to, forget it. They respect poetry and serious literature, you know what I mean?"

Zhang Qing laughed at himself and said, "Actually, the whole literary world is like this. Ever since Wang Lun was scolded and went to the United States, many people have pointed their guns at me recently."

Bai Qi smiled and said: "Relax, you and Wang Lun are still fundamentally different. Although he is also talented, he dares to say anything with his big mouth. There are many places that cross the red line in the writing of the article. The children of the big courtyard, Unscrupulous. You are different, your roots are straight and young, and there is no stain."

Zhang Qingdao: "Many people use 'genzhengmiaohong' to attack and ridicule, which is similar to the title of director Zhou Cheng's 'National Teacher'. I don't know when patriotism has become a sin of praising virtue."

Bai Qi laughed and said, "That's because they haven't read your social awareness homework, they criticize and satirize some policies, and several professors are a little worried about your political leanings. But don't worry, the school will back you up, those people I can only complain a few words in the newspaper. In the end, it is your book that is selling too well. The TV series will be broadcast soon, right?"

Zhang Qing nodded and said, "Yes, it will be broadcast on CCTV on New Year's Day."

Bai Qi said with a smile: "After the broadcast, you will attract people's envy even more, and there will only be more and more criticisms. You must be prepared."

Zhang Qing said: "It's okay, I seldom read those newspapers. I heard that people from the company told me that they are making trouble again."

Bai Qidao: "That's good..."

Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, but hesitantly didn't know what to say, Zhang Qing said, "Teacher, do you have anything else to say?"

Bai Qi touched his head, and smiled helplessly: "It's about Qiao Yue..."

Zhang Qing looked puzzled, and Bai Qi said, "Of course, I know, and our family also knows that it's Qiao Yue's wishful thinking. This Pingjing girl, most of them have a strong temper. Fortunately, they come violently and go quickly. She is immature , so hopefully..."

Zhang Qing smiled understandingly: "Teacher, don't worry, I treat her as an ordinary friend, otherwise I wouldn't ask her to help with the passport interview."

Bai Qi nodded and said: "Yes, of course we understand. If it weren't for the efforts of the family, she wouldn't be able to get it done so quickly. I just hope you can keep this calm, oops, actually speaking, the woman said something a little bit sorry..."

Zhang Qing said with a smile: "Teacher, you don't need to say any more. I understand what you mean. I will keep the current state unchanged. Don't worry."

Bai Qi said with a smile: "I'm sure you can rest assured. That's all right, you go and get busy, I guess you have more things to do than me. You take these three tickets well, and you can bring your friends to go together. It's a buffet situation over there, and you still have more things to do than me. good."

This time Zhang Qing did not refuse, took his ticket and left.

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(End of this chapter)