Chapter 134: The Storytellers Report
Gu Xiaoyou didn't know that she had saved his freedom invisibly, and he discussed the book club with Mu Wuchen along the way.
While talking, I returned to Anyang Street in Lutan.
Gu Xiaoyou and Liang'er stepped out of the carriage and waved to Mu Wuchen in the car: "When my book is compiled, I will ask someone to deliver it to you."
"Okay." Mu Wuchen responded, nodded to Gu Xiaoyou, and lowered the car curtain.
"Go back home." Mu Wuchen's cold voice sounded, and Meng Yu immediately reined in the reins and drove the carriage away.
Gu Xiaoyou watched the carriage go away, then looked away and said to Liang'er: "Let's go back."
"Yes." Liang'er responded obediently, and walked into the store with Gu Xiaoyou holding the book.
The next day, Gu Xiaoyou opened the store as usual and took Liang'er to the business card shop.
"Ding Xiucai, I have something to trouble you with."
Ding Xiucai raised his hands and saluted: "Boss Gu is serious. If you have anything to do, just give me your instructions."
Gu Xiaoyou smiled: "It's like this. Liang'er has to prepare for the entrance exam of Xinhu Academy. I want to arrange for him to study in a small cubicle here. If he doesn't understand something, let him ask you. I hope it won't disturb you.
Coming to you."
Ding Xiucai's eyes lit up and he agreed: "I won't disturb you. If Liang'er has any questions, just ask. Being able to go to Xinhu Academy is a great blessing."
"Then I'll excuse you." Gu Xiaoyou patted Liang'er on the head: "Thank you, Uncle Ding."
"Thank you, Uncle Ding." Liang'er thanked him politely and was arranged by Gu Xiaoyou to study in a small cubicle.
After arranging Liang'er properly, Gu Xiaoyou returned to the shop and said to Ding Xiucai: "Besides this matter, I have something else for you to do."
"Say." Ding Xiucai said.
"I want to open a book club to sell the stories I have written, and I want to find a few readers to help me copy and polish my writing. Do you know anyone who is willing to do such a thing?" Gu Xiaoyou asked.
Before Ding Xiucai could answer, the other scholars who came to work heard this and said positively: "I know a few of you. They write well and speak few words. They just don't know how to paint. Is that okay?"
"Okay, I just want to find someone who is good at writing and has literary talent, even better." Gu Xiaoyou asked happily: "If possible, you can ask them to come for an interview."
"Okay, I'll find them over in the afternoon." The scholar said happily.
"If you have anyone who recommends you, you can bring them." Gu Xiaoyou said a few words and left the business card shop.
As soon as I returned to the paper shop, I saw several people in robes sitting in the main hall.
When Mrs. Zhou saw Gu Xiaoyou coming back, she said with a smile on her face: "Xiaoyou, these are the people sent by Mr. Mu. They also sent a message, asking us to take Liang'er to attend the academy's ceremony in half a month.
School exam."
"That's great. I have arranged for Liang'er to study next door. With those few scholars here, you don't have to worry." Gu Xiaoyou said happily. Unexpectedly, Mu Wuchen was very efficient in doing things.
Hearing this, Mrs. Zhou couldn't hold back the smile on her face: "I don't know how to thank Mr. Mu."
"Just work hard. His shop is on our street. At the end of the year, half of the income will be given to him. Work hard and let him get more." Gu Xiaoyou said a little more narrowly.
But Mrs. Zhou believed it, nodded and said, "Okay, I will do it well."
After saying that, he turned back to the shop and wiped the shelves carefully with a rag. When the customers came, he greeted them with a smile and looked very hard-working.
Gu Xiaoyou stuck out her tongue. She was just talking casually. She didn't expect that Sister Zhou would even believe such words. She shrugged and walked towards the storytellers.
Gu Xiaoyou followed Ding Xiucai's example and bowed his hands: "Gentlemen, you are polite. My surname is Gu, and I am the owner of this shop."
Several storytellers stood up quickly and returned the greeting: "Boss Gu is so polite. We are here on Master Mu's order. Just tell us what Boss Gu has to say."
"Then let me tell you straight. I have some stories that I would like to ask a few gentlemen to adapt according to current folk customs to make them more suitable for the life of this dynasty." Gu Xiaoyou went straight to the topic and expressed her thoughts one by one.
Several storytellers listened and asked with concern: "I wonder what kind of story it is?"
"Should each of us make one up or something?"
"Do you need us to record it?"
"We are good at telling stories, but writing stories may lack some literary talent."
The storytellers talked in a flurry, which was no less than a buzzing sound entering Gu Xiaoyou's ears.
Gu Xiaoyou could hear a few words clearly at first, but then the gentlemen started chatting among themselves. She couldn't bear it and patted the table: "Stop, stop, please be quiet."
The storytellers stopped talking and looked at Gu Xiaoyou without saying a word.
Gu Xiaoyou rubbed his ears, oh, these storytellers together are more powerful than five hundred ducks.
"Ahem." Gu Xiaoyou cleared his throat: "Gentlemen, please don't get excited. I basically have the outline of my story, but some details need to be improved. You don't have to worry about records and literary talent. I plan to hire some scholars to help.
You just need to adapt the story well."
"Okay, please tell me, Boss Gu." The storytellers looked at each other and asked for instructions.
"Follow me to the backyard." Gu Xiaoyou motioned to the gentlemen to follow her to the backyard. She was afraid that when she started telling stories, the gentlemen would start chatting again about whether she wanted to continue her business.
Fortunately, these storytellers were quite obedient and followed Gu Xiaoyou to the backyard.
The servant moved the chair with a wink, poured the tea, and bowed to Gu Xiaoyou before retreating.
Gu Xiaoyou took a sip of tea and said unhurriedly: "I have many stories. Let me tell you one first. If any of you think of how to change it, please raise your hands first. Be careful to speak one by one and don't rush.
explain."
"Okay." The storytellers responded, pretending to be listening attentively.
Gu Xiaoyou cleared her throat: "Let me tell you a love story first. Once upon a time, there was a rich lady who didn't want to inherit the property and went to film movies instead..."
Gu Xiaoyou told a story about the entertainment industry vividly, but he stiffly converted some modern parts into ancient vocabulary. Although it was a bit awkward, I could understand it at least.
"...In this way, the rich lady got together with this man whose acting was recognized by emperors all over the world, and found out that this man was also a kid from a rich family, acting for the same dream as her... From then on, the two lived happily together.
Together." Gu Xiaoyou finished speaking quickly and drank several cups of tea.
After a few cups of tea, the backyard was quiet. None of the chattering storytellers spoke. Gu Xiaoyou couldn't help but frown. Could it be that her story was not good? This was the best story she made up in the class that year.
Chapter completed!