dkrc Chapter 49 The Gong Sisters
Chapter 49 The Gong Sisters
When Gong Ying returned home, she was surprised to run into her second sister, who was sitting on the living room sofa, engrossed in reading a copy of "People's Literature".
"Second sister? Have you finished filming that movie at the naval base? How come you have so much free time to come home?"
"Hey, Xiaoying, what's going on with you? It's not the weekend, how come you have time to come home..."
The two sisters immediately began to interrogate each other upon meeting.
It's true, once you grow up, the opportunities to actually get together become fewer and fewer.
"I asked the school for a day off because I have some things to take care of."
I remembered that I was going to ambush Yu Zhen outside the exam center gate, intending to confront him publicly about this matter.
Gong Ying's mood immediately soured.
On her way home, she had figured it out.
She couldn't control such a flying dragon.
At the very least, given the immense influence of the renowned writer Yu, who is famous both at home and abroad, someone like her, a poor student who hasn't even entered society yet, really has absolutely no capital to pursue someone.
Who knows how long I'll have to work hard and grow before I even have a chance to get a tiny bit of a connection with them?
"Xiaoying, what's wrong? Why are you suddenly so down? Did something go wrong with your leave request? What's wrong? Is there anything I can do to help you? Tell me what happened!"
Gong Xue dotes on her younger sister quite a bit, and when she noticed that her sister was in low spirits, she immediately became concerned.
But Gong Ying was too embarrassed to talk about this.
He quickly tried to laugh it off and get away with it.
Upon catching a glimpse of the magazine pages in her second sister's hand, she immediately exclaimed, "Wow! Second sister, am I seeing things? The latest issue of People's Literature actually contains an article that analyzes and reviews the content of the special issue of Story Club?"
"Quickly show me what you wrote..."
Seeing this, Gong Xue immediately became interested, grabbed the magazine and held it in front of the two of them, then excitedly shared it with them.
"Xiaoying, you would never guess that this is a special issue of reviews written by the Yenching University May Fourth Literary Society specifically for writer Yu. This issue features five articles in one go."
As you can see from the editor's note above, more commentary series will be published in subsequent issues.
Moreover, Xiaoying, you can't even imagine that not only did the May Fourth Literary Society give it extremely high praise, but the editorial department of People's Literature also did a great job this time, positively affirming the influence of the 25 stories published by writer Yu in the special issue of "Story Club"...
Gong Ying eagerly flipped through the magazine's several commentary articles.
One of the reviews I read described "The Message" as the most realistic and moving depiction of the underground workers of the Communist Party of China who infiltrated under the White Terror since the founding of the People's Republic of China. It described how the novel used the simplest descriptive techniques and language to portray the story of a group of heroic and tragic workers behind enemy lines during that turbulent and war-torn era.
"The storytelling and influence of 'The Message' were severely underestimated because it was published in a popular magazine like 'Story Club,' which is too mainstream and accessible..."
"The Message captures the profound historical weight characteristic of its era..."
"Our entire faculty and students of the May Fourth Literary Society at Yenching University unanimously voted that 'The Message' has reshaped the framework of spy dramas in domestic literary story writing. It contains no empty slogans or grand pronouncements; it simply reveals to readers, almost coldly, the brutal struggles and sacrifices of our Party's undercover agents when facing life-or-death crises under the White Terror of that year. But it is precisely because of this bloody realism that readers understand all the more clearly how hard-won today's victory is..."
Gong Ying subconsciously read the commentary aloud.
She couldn't agree more with these views. This commentary by the Yenching University May Fourth Literary Society felt as if someone had penetrated her heart and carefully read all her innermost thoughts.
"Second sister, it's so strange! Why has this issue of *People's Literature* taken such a big turn? It actually lowered itself to publish an article reviewing *Story Club*. You know, in literary circles, those who are keen on subscribing to *People's Literature* are always very critical of popular publications like *Story Club*. Is it because Yu, the great writer, is now famous overseas for his science fiction, that these high and mighty literary gentlemen have finally bowed down?!"
"Xiaoying, you can't talk nonsense like that. Don't tell people outside, or they'll find fault with you..."
"I know, my dear second sister! I'm not stupid. The literary world is going through a major upheaval right now. I've heard that many so-called famous authors are sharpening their knives to write science fiction, hoping to become one of the lucky ones to be picked up by North American publishers. They want to earn tons of foreign exchange for the country from the US, haha. Unfortunately, so far, only the great writer Yu has really the talent..."
Gong Ying's emotions were becoming increasingly excited, and when it came to the great writer Yu's achievements, she could list them off like the back of her hand.
Then I thought of how the great writer Yu Zhen now lives in the same compound in a very low-key manner. I even made an excuse to deliver a magazine to his home once. Although I witnessed the publisher, Old Mark, presenting flowers to him in public in front of the exam center, I was quite shocked when I suddenly learned that Yu Zhen was the "great writer Yu Zhen". I even felt a strong sense of shame and inferiority.
But, but, is it really possible to just back down in the face of battle and become a deserter?
So what exactly were all those so-called "love at first sight" feelings I had before?
"Xiaoying...??"
"Uh, second sister," Gong Ying suddenly couldn't help but confide in her second sister, "You know, I had someone I really liked, and we used to get along really well. I felt that he must have feelings for me too, but suddenly one day, I realized that the person I liked was a mountain that I might never be able to climb in my whole life..."
"Xiaoying, you...you're in a relationship?!"
"Second sister, don't interrupt. Please help me analyze this. If I really met someone like that, do you think I should bravely take another step forward and strive to catch up, or should I choose to be more realistic, dispel any illusions as soon as possible, and not try to force myself against a wall?"
Gong Xue affectionately patted her younger sister's head and said softly:
"Xiaoying, you're not even eighteen yet!"
At your age, love is full of unrealistic fantasies and aspirations that young girls often have.
Even the description you just gave, like the other party being an insurmountable mountain, etc.
Perhaps the truth is that you underestimated yourself while exaggerating the other person's abilities, which led to this severe sense of defeat.
But if you believe your second sister's words, it's mostly blind faith and delusion.
So, let go of your burdens and don't worry or be afraid of failure.
Isn't it fascinating that girls your age are so passionate and outspoken?
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"Second sister, do you really think so?"
"Of course it's true, why would I lie to you!"
"Hehe, dear second sister, ever since you became an actress and started filming with film crews everywhere, I've noticed that you're becoming more and more of a philosophical and wise female artist."
"Go away, stop talking nonsense! Why are you teasing me, your second sister!"
By the way, after all this rambling with my second sister, what's the deal with that guy you like?
How old is the other person, and what exactly do they do for a living?
It made my third sister so anxious and even feel ashamed and defeated.
He must be a colleague who has been working for many years, right?
But Xiaoying, listen carefully. If the age difference is too big, not only will our parents not agree, but your second sister will also have to persuade you to back out.
So quickly tell your second sister who this person really is...
Gong Ying excitedly shook the magazine in her hand.
Just as she was about to reveal her target, she casually glanced out the living room window and suddenly spotted Yu Zhen pushing his bicycle into the courtyard downstairs.
And, a young and beautiful girl who was very close to Yu Zhen...