Chapter 134 Principal Chang: Go ahead and do it

"Come here, I have heard some news."

After He Tianxiao and I were no longer deskmates, our contact gradually decreased. The only contact was when there was any latest news, and she would come over to listen.

Every class has a well-informed "know-it-all", but there is a difference between Tian Xiao and Tang Jingjing in junior high school. The latter has acquaintances in every class, while the former does not have so many acquaintances and relies entirely on listening carefully while eating in the cafeteria.

In the noisy cafeteria, with everyone talking, being able to sort out the news is a talent of the pen-spinning king.

"Our class monitor quit the dance club." Tian Xiao said.

"Is the news true?" Gu Lu asked. Wasn't Lu Yi very popular after the school celebration? How could he quit when he just became the mainstay of the dance club?

"I guarantee it, but I don't know the specific reason." Tian Xiao added, "Also, our school seems to have formed a new club. I heard it was started by the freshmen. I don't know the specific information."

"But I think this news is fake. Is there anyone more awesome than our brother Gulu among this year's high school freshmen?" Tian Xiao said, "There can't be any truly awesome people. Our brother Gulu just followed the rules and joined the basketball club, right?"

"I think your analysis is logically correct." Gu Lu was surprised at where the other party got the information from. He and Tang Yuan had set up a branch club, and it had only been less than a week since it passed the school's review.

There are only three types of news that can be considered big news in high school: the first is about clubs, the second is who is in love, and the third is how good someone’s parents are.

Next, Tian Xiao shared who was dating whom, and how a high school sophomore confessed his love to Qi Caiwei. Gu Lu was not interested in the love affairs of high school students, so he found an excuse to slip away halfway through listening.

After school at noon, there was a small meeting between the two of us.

The name of the publication company was finally determined after discussion between the founding editor-in-chief and the deputy editor-in-chief. The name is "Eight Kinds", which is a homophone for "Eight Middle School". But if you discount the homophonic pun, the name also means the seeds of the Eighth High School in Fog City.

At the same time, it also pointed out the scope of the monthly magazine's manuscript collection:

There are four types of essays: narrative, expository, argumentative, and applied. There are also four types of literary genres: prose, fiction, poetry, and drama.

"... Gulu, you often say that I am bad at naming, but your name is just as good as mine!" Li Guyuan said honestly, "Not as good as Seven Weapons."

Then, Gu Lu was seen arguing with his eyes wide open about "meaning" and "eight themes", which made Tang Yuan laugh, and the classroom was filled with a happy atmosphere.

"Editor, please review the manuscript!" However, Li Guyuan also talked about serious matters. He took out two or three manuscripts and said, "These are the manuscripts I submitted to "Mengya" but failed. I don't know if they can be published in our "Eight Kinds"."

"I'll read it carefully." Gu Lu said, "I'll go back and think carefully about the development of our publication company."

Li Guyuan immediately showed that he was listening attentively.

"Since we can only recruit new members next year, we will secretly accumulate strength and announce it next year to shock everyone," said Gu Lu.

"It's okay to lie dormant for a while," Li Guyuan said, "but how are we going to shock the whole school?"

"Every publication must have core competitiveness, so I plan to invite the editor-in-chief to share some experiences." Gu Lu said, "If high school students have a dream of writing, they will definitely want to submit their works, so our "Eight Kinds" is a necessity for them."

Although WeChat launched the public account this year, it exploded in 2015. At the same time, blogs were squeezed out by Weibo, so there was no teaching on writing or teaching submission on the Internet. Gu Luke knew a number of editors and chief editors, which was a unique advantage.

It seems to be true! Li Guyuan's eyes lit up. Even though he had successfully submitted four articles (3 Youth Literature and 1 Bud), he would also like to read if there were professionals teaching.

"As for the hematopoiesis problem, I have also thought of a solution. But I can't tell you for now." Gu Lu said.

"Then my next step is to find someone from the literature club of No. 1 Middle School." Li Guyuan said, "My junior high school classmate is from No. 1 Middle School, so I'll open up the channel first."

When he was in junior high school, Li Guyuan was famous for his writing and was known as one of the four great talents in Fengmingshan Junior High School...

"I have acquaintances in the clubs at No. 1 Middle School and Bashu Middle School, so I can go and get information first." Li Guyuan said, "But I can't do anything about other middle schools."

Only a few top schools in the Fog City have such rich club activities. As the "deputy editor-in-chief" of the publication, Li Guyuan also tries his best to do everything he can.

In the afternoon, Gu Lu was called to the principal's office again, but this time he was in charge.

To be honest, it was only today that Gu Lu had a deep understanding of his influence in the Fog City.

No wonder everyone brags about the high status of writers, it is indeed high.

The person who met Gu Lu in the principal's office was Director Qi, who is in charge of the Wudu Communist Youth League Middle School and the Young Pioneers Work Department.

The person involved was a little stressed because Gu Lu didn't want to make such a big deal! Just after the materials were approved and submitted for only two days, a department director came.

The Wudu Communist Youth League is a department-level unit, and Director Qi is a division-level cadre, the same level as the principal of a key high school.

The Youth League Committee attaches so much importance to this for two main reasons. The first is Gu Lu's personal reputation. He is a key student of the Fog City Communist Youth League. By the way, the Young Pioneers Newspaper is affiliated with the Fog City Youth League. Otherwise, why do you think Gu Lu was interviewed repeatedly?
Second, the principal’s encouragement. Look at the calm look in Principal Chang’s eyes, as if to say, “Let’s do it, let’s do something big to make our No. 8 Middle School more famous!”

"I read the outstanding league member deeds materials sent by Gu Lu. The last sentence, 'If you do good things, you should be rewarded, not laughed at,' hides other meanings," said Director Qi.

"'Look at this person who is meddling in other people's business. He almost got blackmailed.' If I heard something like that, I don't think I would ever be able to do good deeds again in my life," said Gu Lu.

The words were not sharp, but very incisive, and Director Qi's smile faded.

Then Gu Lu told Director Qi about Zhao Juan’s plan to “change the world”…

"Today I help your grandparents, tomorrow you should help my grandparents. This is a virtual contract for contemporary young people." Director Qi's eyes lit up. If this is really implemented on a large scale, it is not clear whether it can change the world, but it can definitely change the mental outlook of young people.

"The virtual contracts of today's young people...we really can't let a good plan die in the womb. Gu Lu, if we can really find a definite witness for this incident, then our Youth League Committee will approve this material in principle." Director Qi said.

Gu Lu actively participates in schools and clubs, and makes progress in an orderly manner.

King Gollum has a bit of a stubborn character. He says that he must crack down on the arrogance of those who stand up for justice, but his actual behavior is that "doing good things should be rewarded."

Things outside the school are progressing slowly and steadily——

"Every day on June 630, we are close to the people..."

On Tuesday, news about Zhao Juan was broadcast. The report was based on the essay "Days Away from Lei Feng" written by student writer Gu Lu, which was reported a few days ago. Reporter Ji also went to Wenti Road to shoot on-site, collecting pedestrians who walked along this road section at 10:23 p.m. last Tuesday, October .

The news broadcast has become a new topic of conversation among people in the foggy city after dinner.

"Have you seen the news? That girl was hit by a ball (scam)."

"I don't know what's going on. An elderly person in his sixties wouldn't just blackmail someone."

"Be careful when you go out next time. Don't be annoying with your hands and claws. What are you helping with? Just take care of yourself."

"It's lucky that this girl recognized such a famous guy, otherwise, she would have had no choice but to admit that she was unlucky."

……

After seeing the news, the gloomy look on Zhao's mother's brows for a week finally dissipated a lot. Even though Zhao's mother's salary was slightly higher than Zhao's father's, 8,000 yuan was not a big loss for the family, but they would definitely have to live frugally for a while.

"Why haven't I heard you mention this before? There is such a capable person among your classmates?" Zhao's mother said as she picked up some food for Juanzi.

"Will it be too much trouble? If we can't find a witness, it might be bad for this classmate's reputation." Zhao's father's personality is very similar to Zhao Juan's. They are both worried about whether others have a raft when they are struggling.

Juanzi didn't say anything and didn't move her chopsticks. Soon, Zhao's mother realized that her daughter was crying.

"What's wrong? Why are you crying? Don't listen to your father's bad mouth. How can we not find passers-by to testify for us? The ratings of "Everyday 630" are so high." Zhao's mother hurried to comfort him.

"Eat now. Everything is fine now, isn't it?" said Father Zhao.

"Mom and Dad, I seem to have messed up something." Zhao Juan said with tears in her eyes and choked.

"Who said that? It's not your fault this time. It's never wrong to be helpful." Father Zhao said immediately, "Isn't that what I taught you since you were a child? We can't control others, we can only do our best. Mom and Dad are proud of you this time."

"Yes, it's that old man who deserves to die. He even wants to cheat students out of their money. He should be careful when he goes out!" Zhao's mother emphasized the last three words.

Family education basically determines a child's character. Take the Zhao family for example. Zhao's father and mother have always affirmed their daughter's behavior of helping others. In Zhao's mother's words, "We did nothing wrong. We just did the wrong person. We must protect ourselves in the future."

As they were talking, Zhao's father's phone rang and he looked at Zhao's mother awkwardly.

"Hurry up and answer it. Don't delay the mission at the institute." Zhao's mother was used to it and continued to comfort her daughter.

The grassroots police have to deal with very trivial matters, and the most important thing is that they rarely have time to truly rest. They receive a mission call while eating and have to rush back to the station immediately... It can't be said to be frequent, but it is not uncommon.

Zhao's father walked to the side to answer the phone, his expression gradually becoming happier. After hanging up, he immediately told the good news, "The 630 Office just called and said that there are already three witnesses. After some questioning, the authenticity of the case has been basically confirmed."

Really good news!
"Once we find enough witnesses, we will sue that old man for slander. He has no conscience!" said Zhao's mother.

……

(End of this chapter)

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