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Before Liang Xinhe knocked on the door, Ning Xi was on the phone with her manager Yu Bei.

In China, the author agent system is not mature and perfect, and it cannot independently represent various copyrights, negotiate with booksellers and publishing houses, conduct market research, etc. like foreign agents.The traditional way of cooperation between writers is basically a way of discussion and comparison between the writer himself and the editor of the publishing house, and there is no professional broker to serve him.

It's a long story that Yu Bei will become Ning Xi's manager.

They are both undergraduate students of the College of Liberal Arts of Xicheng University, in different classes, and live in the same dormitory building, but their life circles have no intersection at all.

Ning Xi hardly has any friends except Zhang Nisi, and Yu Bei is the secretary of the Communist Youth League of the class. He is very popular and has rich experience in club activities.

The years when they were in college was when online literature became popular. Yu Bei was obsessed with reading online novels at that time. With multiple roles, I can not only participate in editing, proofreading, and typesetting, but also freely communicate with writers, printers, readers, sellers, etc., very versatile.

Ning Xi has had the habit of keeping a diary since junior high school. In high school, she began to write short stories, essays, essays and so on in the diary.She just writes for herself and talks to herself, which is a very private expression.

When she arrived at university, she began to write novels, just for herself.

Ning Xi likes to bring her laptop to the library on weekends, find a quiet corner, and code quietly.

One day, she was ecstatically typing out the plot, when a sudden exclamation came from behind, "Oh my god, how did this happen?"

Looking back, Yu Bei stared at her screen excitedly: "What did you write about solving the case? Who is the murderer in the end?"

Ning Xi was so frightened that she picked up her notebook and ran away on the spot.

"Hey, hey, are you serializing on the Internet? Which website, I'm going to follow the serialization!"

Later Yu Bei said that she had been guarding in the library for a whole week, but Ning Xi didn't show up, so she had to give up.

Yu Bei's college life is well organized, study, entertainment and work are all indispensable, fulfilling and happy, and soon forget about it, and Ning Xi has lived like an invisible person in college for several years, they are no longer Could not meet.

After graduating from a bachelor's degree, Yu Bei went to a publishing house as an editor. Five years later, she partnered with several colleagues to start a business and opened a cultural media company.

At this time, Ning Xi had published two books under the pseudonym "Wei Xiao", and she was already well-known. More and more people came to her to ask her about various cooperation matters such as copyright, etc., but she was tired of dealing with it and declined all of them. , but this has aroused capital's interest in her works even more.

By coincidence, Yu Bei met Ning Xi again.She was no longer the enthusiastic and slightly rash character she was in college, and she immediately realized that Ning Xi was not thinking too much of herself, nor was she dissatisfied with the price, but that she was too cautious, too afraid of strangers, too afraid of trouble, so Just cut it across the board and give it all up.

Fortunately, Ning Xi is not as socially intimidated as she was in college, and they have been in touch since they came and went.

At first, Yu Bei contacted her through email, then QQ, then WeChat, and then phone calls, and still rarely see her.

The two of them were chatting about Ning Xi's works. Gradually, Yu Bei would give her trial readings, proofreading, and plot feedback.

When Yu Bei found out that Ning Xi had saved two books and had not published them, he was so shocked that he could not speak for a long time, and said to Ning Xi: "Well, if you believe me, I will help you do these things you hate, so you can rest assured Just write a book."

From now on, Ning Xi can finally put all her energy on writing, and Yu Bei will help her deal with all the things other than writing.

The two cooperated very well, and Ning Xi hardly accepted any interviews, and the outside world didn't even know Wei Xiao's gender.

Yu Bei lives in Shencheng, not far from Xicheng, but the two of them only meet once a year at most, this way of getting along is most suitable for Ning Xi.

Unknowingly, the two have worked together for nine years.

Yu Bei was very clear about Ning Xi's recent state, she advised her not to worry, rest more, take care of her body before it's too late to start writing.

Ning Xi also had a brief bottleneck period before. The method she adopted back then was to deal with it coldly, not to write for a while, to read the books of her favorite authors, to understand by analogy, and it passed quickly.

But this time it didn't work.

Looking at the writing of the author she likes, Ning Xi is even more sad and depressed.There seemed to be some inspiration a few days ago, but when I opened the document, my mind was still blank.

After living for 36 years, the only thing she is good at is writing. She can't do any other things well, and her relationship is also in a mess.

Now her only skill is going to be lost too?

Ning Xi fell into a deep panic.

Exhaustion of talents is the worst nightmare for writers.

She thinks that no one can understand her fear. Words have always been her best friends. Whenever she has inspiration, she only needs to draw a little outline on paper. When her fingers touch the keyboard, the words will scramble from Her fingertips jumped across the keyboard and onto the screen...

Those words seemed to flow out of her blood. She has always been a bad-spoken and unlovable person, only words can get close to her.

Only by writing can she not feel lonely.

Ning Xi knew the deepest fear in her heart, which was to have nothing, and in the end she couldn't even write.

Yu Bei could only persuade her as much as possible, and did not dare to force her at all. She tried everything she could think of. She asked Ning Xi to go on a trip to relax, fearing that she would get sick at home alone, but Ning Xi refused.

She was very worried about Ning Xi's state, but she didn't dare to show it in emails and phone calls. When she was planning to take a few days off to go to Xicheng to accompany Ning Xi, she suddenly took the initiative to call herself: "I'll change my pseudonym. How about writing a web article?"

Yu Bei's heart skipped a beat, and he asked calmly, "Why did you suddenly have this idea?"

Ning Xi: "If you want to change the method, maybe it will open up a new situation."

Yu Bei was silent for a while, and asked her: "Then do you know what is popular in online literature now? If you want to write, you have to choose a better platform."

Ning Xi: "I know."

Yu Bei: "The current platforms suitable for writers to serialize each have their own advantages and disadvantages. I think the one that is more suitable for you is—"

Ning Xi: "Green River."

Yu Bei sighed slightly inwardly.

Lujiang is indeed a more suitable platform for female writers on the market at present. The editor will not interfere with the author's writing, and there is no requirement for the number of words. It is more suitable for short and medium-length writing. The copyright is also in the hands of the author.

It's just that this platform is suitable for novices, for writers who are familiar with online routines, is it suitable for Ning Xi?

She started from scratch with an unknown vest?Can she accept the gap of being anonymous without any sound?

In fact, she was very surprised, very surprised. She never thought that Ning Xi would choose such a way of breaking the boat and finding a new way.

This requires great courage. Is this the cautious and conservative Ning Xi she knows?

Ning Xi: "I want to hear your opinion."

"I really didn't expect..." Yu Bei murmured, pondered for a while, and said tactfully: "You know that online novels are different, and the audiences are different. The readers of online novels are generally younger. One point, we need to pursue fast-paced..."

She paused, wanting to hear Ning Xi's reaction, but she was quiet at the other end, so Yu Bei could only continue to say: "Of course, if you are a novice, there are some ways to work, but I don't think you should want that. some way."

Ning Xi hummed lightly.

The two were silent for a few seconds.

Yu Bei raised his voice with an "ah" and asked in a relaxed atmosphere, "Then tell me what you think, what's wrong with me?"

"There is synchronous feedback when serializing, which is different from when I wrote things before."

"Well, it is true that many writers are not suitable for single-computer writing. However, this is an advantage and a disadvantage, because not all the feedback you receive is positive, and there may be negative feedback." Yu Bei paused again, I'm not sure whether to tell her that sometimes these negative feedbacks are not entirely due to the articles, but may also be deliberately venting my own malice. The current online writing environment is far less relaxed and free than when they were in college, and readers are more demanding.

There is also one point that she is even more difficult to say - Ning Xi may not have the current results when she writes online articles, and she may be lost to everyone. Yu Bei is worried that Ning Xi will not be able to bear it.

She admired Ning Xi's courage, but she didn't agree with her method, but she had to be more tactful when talking to her.

"Have you read the online articles on Lujiang?"

"Watched some." Ning Xi really watched some seriously, no matter which channel he watched, and also read some comments in the comment section.

In fact, she also understood the subtext in Yu Bei's words. She rubbed her sore eye sockets: "I actually know that I can't write this type of article. I don't know if I can write anything now..."

"I'm at a loss, so I need your advice."

Ning Xi's voice was slightly hoarse and tired, which made her feel sad.

"Ning Xi, you are one of my favorite writers, you must not doubt yourself." Yu Bei also knew that everything he said now seemed too frivolous, but he had to say, "Maybe I am a bystander, I think you The current state is too anxious to write something."

Yu Bei was cruel, and finally said: "Ning Xi, my suggestion is, don't write it yet, go see a psychiatrist?"

After taking up the thread, Ning Xi couldn't regain consciousness for a long time, her heart was empty, and the cold air poured in, gradually icy pain.

She sat there until the doorbell rang.

After a while, she stood up and went to open the door.

Who is it?

she was thinking.

Her legs and feet were a little numb, and she walked unhappily. When she reached the door, she even looked at the cat's eyes. Then she opened the door, her gaze slowly focused, and Liang Xinhe's face appeared in front of her.

The eyebrows and eyes are soft, the lipstick is not so complete, she looks like she just came back from get off work, the whole body is covered with the warmth of human fireworks, and it diffuses into her room little by little.

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