dkrc Chapter 256 Going to the Newspaper
Chapter 256 Going to the Newspaper
During Wen Zongji's several-day holiday, the two did not stay at the mansion for the entire time.
Pei Rujing happened to be going to the Fusheng Newspaper Office, so she pulled Wen Zongji along.
"I forgot to tell you, the 'Floating Life Chronicles' supplement has been published and is selling quite well. Although it can't compare to the main publication, it has attracted a group of new readers."
"In addition, through this publication of a separate issue, I have some other ideas."
On the carriage to the Fusheng Newspaper Office, Pei Rujing and Wen Zongji talked about the changes that had taken place at the newspaper office in the past few months.
Wen Zongji asked, "What are your thoughts, my lady?"
Pei Rujing said, "Since we've already launched the sub-publications, they don't have to be limited to one type or just storybooks. We can also publish some interesting ones."
"for example?"
"For example, we could collaborate with Yunxiufang to feature their upcoming new clothing items in the latest issue of their magazine, detailing the design, concepts, fabrics, and workmanship. We could also collaborate with Jinmantang to introduce their upcoming new jewelry and explain its symbolism."
Wen Zongji raised an eyebrow at Pei Rujing: "My wife has a good idea."
This was already the prototype of later fashion magazines.
Women are indeed most sensitive in this regard.
Pei Rujing was even more motivated by the praise: "But there's no rush. Our 'Floating Life Chronicles' has already made a name for itself. Being featured in our branch publication will benefit those shops even more, so we need to make them bleed a good amount of money."
"Whatever you decide, my wife."
This newspaper was originally opened by Wen Zongji for Pei Rujing, so that she wouldn't be so bored. He had long decided to let Pei Rujing do whatever she wanted, even if it went bankrupt.
It seems that Pei Rujing is not only not going to fail, but is actually becoming more and more successful.
Nowadays, there are more than just "Floating Life" newspapers in Beijing, but "Floating Life" is undoubtedly the most famous among the Beijing newspapers.
The carriage stopped in front of the newspaper office, and Wen Zongji helped Pei Rujing down from the carriage.
Zheng Shaohui watched as Pei Rujing walked in side by side with a man, their intimate manner revealing their identities: "Princess, Lord Wen."
Wen Zongji looked at him and asked, "So you are Scholar Zheng?"
Zheng Shaohui cupped his hands in apology: "I am unworthy to be before you, sir."
Wen Zongji said gently, "The county magistrate mentioned you to me. The newspaper is very fortunate to have you running it. Thank you for your hard work."
Mao Zhengdao focused his energy on Ruijintang, while Pei Rujing only controlled major decisions. Zheng Shaohui handled all the other trivial matters, making him more like the newspaper's manager.
Zheng Shaohui said, "It's all what I should do."
Pei Rujing said, "My husband is right, you have indeed worked hard these past few days. How about this, from now on you will be the deputy editor-in-chief of the newspaper. When I'm not around, you will be in charge of all the affairs of the newspaper, and your monthly salary will be doubled."
Zheng Shaohui was stunned; he hadn't expected Pei Rujing to suddenly promote him.
"Thank you for your appreciation, County Princess. I will certainly not disappoint you."
Pei Rujing waved her hand: "Go ahead and get busy."
She had already thought of this, since Zheng Shaohui was handling most of the newspaper's affairs, and Wen Zongji's words were just a reminder.
Zheng Shaohui withdrew, and Pei Rujing led Wen Zongji to her office.
He handed the newspaper to Wen Zongji.
"This is our supplementary publication, please take a look, my husband."
Wen Zongji took a look and immediately recognized it as a typical romance novel. However, the author's writing was excellent, making the reader feel immersed in the story. It was indeed a good novel.
"It's well written."
Pei Rujing blinked: "Then, husband, guess who wrote this?"
Wen Zongji was taken aback. He knew that Pei Rujing wouldn't ask such a question without a reason.
Looking down at the pen name again—Er San
?
That's a really simple pen name.
Who wrote it?
Wen Zongji couldn't guess.
Pei Rujing smiled smugly: "Shuyu wrote it."
"Shuyu?"
Wen Zongji asked in surprise, "Didn't I give her an outline for a storybook? She didn't write that one?"
Pei Rujing said, "Shuyu isn't good at writing those kinds of stories. Although the premise of your story was very good, Shuyu had a hard time writing it. On the contrary, after she learned that I was going to publish a separate issue, she wrote this story with ease."
Wen Zongji was stunned: "I remember Shuyu really liked reading martial arts comic books."
Every time Pei Rujing buys a martial arts novel, she also buys a copy for Wen Shuyu.
Pei Rujing said, "Perhaps this is talent. Although Shuyu likes to read martial arts novels, she can't write them herself. On the contrary, she is very good at writing romance novels."
"...Okay, but the pen name she came up with was a bit perfunctory."
Pei Rujing suppressed a laugh: "She forgot to choose a pen name at first. I told her that the story had been approved and would be published in a separate magazine, so she came up with one on the spot. Don't underestimate the pen name just because it's simple; there's a reason for it."
"What do you mean?"
"This represents both of you. Shuyu is the second young lady of the Marquis's mansion, and you are the third among your brothers in the Marquis's mansion."
Wen Zongji was at a loss for words, unsure whether to be moved or speechless: "Perhaps she could take one character from each of our names and combine them to use as a pen name."
It doesn't look so perfunctory.
Pei Rujing rolled her eyes at him: "What nonsense are you talking about? How can a woman's given name be used as a pen name?"
Keep in mind that this pen name will be mentioned by countless people.
Wen Zongji slapped his forehead: "I didn't think it through. This pen name is great, great."
It's passable, though.
dong dong dong-
A knock came at the door.
"Come in."
As Pei Rujing finished speaking, Wen Shuxuan pushed open the door and walked in.
"I heard that my third brother had arrived, so I came to see him."
Wen Zongji smiled at her and said, "Little sister."
Wen Shuxuan glanced at Wen Zongji and said, "Third Brother has been away from the capital for several months and looks quite thin. He must have been traveling and working hard."
Wen Zongji said, "The round trip by water took a month. The food on the boat was so-so, it was hard not to lose weight."
The main problem is the rough seas on the ship, which can easily affect one's appetite. Even if the food is good, it's hard to have a proper appetite to eat.
Wen Shuxuan laughed and said, "Then Third Sister-in-law will be very busy. She'll have to make up for the weight Third Brother lost first."
Pei Rujing said, "Little sister guessed right, I'm planning to raise him like a pig from now on."
Wen Zongji's eyes widened: "Could you use a different adjective?"
Pei Rujing smiled and said, "No, I won't change it."
Then he looked at Wen Shuxuan and said, "Miss Mei is currently preparing for her wedding and doesn't have time to come to the newspaper office. If you find it too difficult, I can find someone else to help you."
Wen Shuxuan said, "It's alright, but it's a bit lonely with only Lan and me in that office. If you have any suitable people, it would be good to bring them in to liven things up."
Pei Rujing nodded: "I will keep an eye on it."
She thought of the idea she had mentioned to Wen Zongji before, and realized that if they were to do these things, they would indeed need more people.
After all, when it comes to clothes and jewelry, women are generally more knowledgeable and skilled than men.
Seeing the magazine in Wen Zongji's hand, Wen Shuxuan asked the same question: "Third Brother, do you know who wrote this storybook?"
Wen Zongji said helplessly, "I already know it was written by Shu Yu... Why do you all want to test me?"
Wen Shuxuan smiled and said, "Of course, we were all surprised by how good Second Sister's writing is, and we also want Third Brother to experience it."
When Wen Shuxuan learned that the original text was written by Wen Shuyu, she was truly astonished.
She never expected that Wen Shuyu, who was always taciturn, could write such emotionally rich stories.