Chapter 3 There is no place to keep the master here, but there is a place to leave the master
As the buses get closer and closer to the bustling urban area of Xiangjiang, the high-rise buildings on both sides of the road are lined up, and people are coming and going on the sidewalks on the streets, bustling, and the atmosphere of a modern metropolis is everywhere.
Mo Xuan felt that Xiangjiang was no different from some major cities in the mainland at this time. Thinking that he would have his own traces in this city in the future, Mo Xuan felt that God was really good to him.
Looking up at the tallest building that the bus passed by, Mo Xuan silently said in his heart: "One day, I will build a taller building than this." He was full of infinite longing for his future.
After a period of time, Mo Xuan and the others finally arrived at the Ming Pao headquarters. It was time to work. As the largest newspaper in Xiangjiang, the Ming Pao headquarters was crowded and the staff were busy.
"Afan, you wait for Brother Xuan in this reception place. Brother Xuan has gone to submit the article." Mo Xuan said to Xu Fan.
"Okay, Brother Xuan, then I'll wait for you to come out here." Although Xu Fan didn't think that his Brother Xuan could write any wonderful novels, it didn't prevent him from obeying Mo Xuan. In his mind, everything Mo Xuan said was right and he would listen.
"Hello, where is the office of your editor-in-chief Xu Yongxin?" After arranging Xu Fan, Mo Xuan came to the front desk of Ming Pao to ask a young girl in charge of reception.
Mo Xuan had already investigated it before coming. The novel published in Ming Pao was commissioned by the editor-in-chief of Ming Pao.
The current editor-in-chief of Ming Pao is Xu Yongxin. He is also a writer. He has a good writing style and is open-minded and able to accept new things. I think the reason why Ni Fu was appreciated by Jin Yong when he first came to Xiangjiang was also due to his recommendation.
It is difficult for Xu Yongxin to read the manuscript, let alone make an appointment, especially for new authors who have no reputation.
Because according to Mo Xuan's understanding, Ming Pao is the most famous and most sales newspaper in Xiangjiang, countless new writers rush to send manuscripts to Ming Pao for publication every day, so the submission of novels must be screened by ordinary editors before they can be sent to Xu Yongxin.
As a new writer, Mo Xuan didn't want his novel to be killed by some indifferent editor. Even if he didn't die, he didn't know that he would have to wait until the year of the Monkey and Horse Month to be sent to Xu Yongxin to make a manuscript. He couldn't wait that long.
So after I found out about Xu Yongxin’s office from the front desk girl, Mo Xuan went directly to his office and knocked on the wooden door of the office.
"Please enter" a low voice came from the office.
Mo Xuan pushed the door open, and Xu Yongxin, who was working at the desk, looked up and saw that it was a strange young man, so he asked curiously: "What are you?"
"Editor Xu, I am a novel lover and I specially created a novel. This time I came here to ask you to take a look." While Mo Xuan said, he placed his manuscript on the desktop in front of Dong Qianli.
Xu Yongxin did not express displeasure when he heard Mo Xuan's words. He was relatively open-minded and especially liked to promote new writers. He only regarded Mo Xuan as a true novel lover, so he picked up the manuscript on the table and started reading it.
After a long time, Xu Yongxin took off his glasses, looked up at Mo Xuan's young and overly over-expected face and asked, "Mr. Mo, did you really write this novel?"
"It's like a fake one." Mo Xuan said without changing his expression. This was written by Huang Yi in the 21st century, but now it is Xiangjiang in the 1980s, so of course he created it.
Seeing that Xu Yongxin was still having a little doubt on his face, Mo Xuan continued, "Editor Xu, these are just part of my writing, and I already have a draft of the rest in my mind."
Hearing that Mo Xuan did not look fake, Xu Yongxin nodded and said, "Mr. Mo, I think this novel is indeed a good masterpiece with a novel idea. Our Ming Pao is willing to publish it. So, I will leave this to Jin Yong for a personal comment. Brother Jin's comment is a good thing."
Of course Mo Xuan knew who Xu Yongxin said was. Isn’t he the purpose of submitting articles in Ming Pao for this? He smiled and said, “I’m not going to ask for it.”
"Okay, then Mr. Mo wait for a moment." Xu Yongxin stood up and left the office.
Mo Xuan was idle, so he looked at Xu Yongxin's office. There were many books in the office, some of which Mo Xuan had read in his previous life, but some were unheard of.
Waiting and waiting, Mo Xuan gradually became suspicious. Why did Xu Yongxin go there for so long? Nothing happened?
Just when Mo Xuan's patience was about to run out, Xu Yongxin finally pushed the door and said to Mo Xuan with a puzzled look: "Mr. Mo, I'm afraid our Ming Pao cannot read your "Qing Qin" published, so I'm sorry."
"Why?" Mo Xuan asked with a little curiosity. When he saw Xu Yongxin's expression just now, he was mentally prepared and did not feel much surprise.
"Oh, Brother Scratch is stubborn." Dong Qianli sighed and handed Jin Yong's note to Mo Xuan.
Mo Xuan took the note and saw it laughing and crying. He saw it: "The author's creative ideas are novel and his first time travel, but his words are too vulgar, which is inconsistent with the Ming Pao style and concept. I hope my friend will pay more attention in the future. I am gifted and destined to be with the novel."
"Mr. Mo, don't be discouraged. Your novel is a masterpiece. It's just that in the opinion of Brother Ba, it's not consistent with the creative concept of "Ming Pao". From the following point of view, Mr. Mo can be of this level at a young age, and Mr. Mo has great prospects in his novels."
Xu Yongxin comforted Mo Xuan and said, "He is a talent-loving person, but he doesn't want Mo Xuan to sink because of this."
Mo Xuan nodded, then said goodbye to Xu Yongxin with the manuscript: "Since that's the case, I won't force you. Editor-in-chief Dong, there will be a date later."
Looking at Mo Xuan's departure back, Xu Yongxin sighed softly. He was very optimistic about Mo Xuan's novel, but it was a pity...
After leaving Ming Pao headquarters, Xu Fan hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Brother Xuan, how about it? Will Ming Pao publish your novel?"
"No." Mo Xuan answered Xu Fan's question softly, and he didn't care about being rejected by Ming Pao.
"Brother Xuan, don't be discouraged. That's because they don't know the goods. Since Ming Pao is unwilling to publish it, let's go to other newspapers to check it out. Maybe other newspapers are willing." Xu Fan comforted Mo Xuan and gave him advice.
"Well, I'm just thinking." Mo Xuan nodded. If you don't leave me here, you will have a place to leave me.
So Mo Xuan and Xu Fan took the bus to go to the Oriental Daily and Sing Tao Daily, which were slightly worse than Ming Pao.
Chapter completed!