Chapter 10, The Seven Swords Appear, A Startling Kiss.

So, was the criticism you made after seeing his manuscript at that time also for this reason

He does not require guidance from others," Mi Hu softly said, "nor will he compare himself to them. If he were to compete, no one would be able to defeat him

Mi Hu smiled charmingly and turned to enter the kitchen

On the way to Mi Hu's house, Liu Jingting began to organize the outline of "Seven Swords Descend from Tianshan". The so-called outline is merely a summary of the entire story to be presented to the editor Mi Hu.

Hama Ya, one of the "Seven Swords of Tianshan," known as "Flying Red Scarf," is the leader of various ethnic groups in the Xinjiang region and a disciple of the White-haired Demoness

Han Zhibang, the Grand Leader of the Tiandihui, later ceded his position to Liu Yufang

"I naturally have my responsibilities," Zhou Daoran's tone softened, "but you should understand how difficult it is to change a magazine with such a long history. I believe you have some awareness of this as well"

No one responded. After a moment, the editor-in-chief said lightly, "Editor Kuang, your concealment is quite profound."

Liu Jingteng sat down on the sofa, opened his computer, and saw a line of text flashing back and forth on the screen: "Don't be just a rivers and lakes!"

Kuang Heng smiled proudly and said, "I will no longer work for anyone; I work for myself"

Enough talk, come help already

An unintentional remark gently unveils the schemes and conspiracies behind the recent series of upheavals

As you command, esteemed editor

... ...

The issue of decisiveness ultimately boils down to what Kuang Heng pointedly stated: "I understand your meaning; you are afraid that overly radical changes will hasten the demise of this magazine, and that we will all face unemployment ahead of time"

I went to the kitchen to prepare dinner, the computer is on the sofa, and you should honestly write out the outline

Yes, she is the most spirited editor I have ever seen, apart from her, there is also an author.

Main Plot: In the early years of the Qing Dynasty, led by Ling Weifeng, the Seven Swords of Tianshan join forces with patriots to resist the tyranny of the Qing court, actively working in various ways. Later, the Seven Swords of Tianshan make Tianshan their home, frequently descending from the mountain to uphold justice and act as chivalrous heroes.

Thank you. Kuang Heng pointed to his desk, indicating that he wanted to tidy up and leave.

Did you just return from the vegetable market

Two purposes: the first is to incite a conflict between "The Great River Lake" and "Ding Novel," creating chaos in the market, allowing me to take advantage of the situation; the second, "Kuang Heng glanced at Mi Hu and said: "The second is that I indeed want to take a few people from this side."

The two chatted all the way until they arrived at Mi Hu's home. "It's a bit messy at home," Mi Hu said modestly, but Liu Jingting did not notice any signs of messiness at all.

At the school gate on the weekend, there were more taxis than usual. Without needing to say a word, drivers eagerly approached to solicit passengers. Liu Jingting provided the address of the residential community where Mi Hu lived and chose the driver who offered the lowest fare

Mihu

"Hey, Liu Jingting, bring me a few eggs from the refrigerator," Mi Hu shouted loudly while busy in the kitchen

Indeed, my genuine reaction upon seeing those manuscripts is that this is truly a work of genius. If this author were to seek my guidance, I would place all others, such as Xue Muliang and Han Shuo, at the back.

"You have fallen into a trap," Mi Hu gently approached Kuang Heng, her face devoid of the joy of exposing a traitor; instead, it bore a hint of melancholy and regret

Zhou Daoran looked at Kuang Heng and said, "You can actually still smile; I used to underestimate you a bit."

Mi Hu cast him a glance and said, "Show off."

Mao Huanlian, one of the "Seven Swords of Tianshan," is the daughter of Mao Bijiang and later married Gui Zhongming

Your thoughts, are you referring to the proposals you previously suggested to me

Zhou Daoran left this statement and turned to walk into his office. Another editor-in-chief has resigned, necessitating personnel adjustments and the recruitment of a new editor. Although Zhou Daoran has become accustomed to this series of issues, he still cannot help but feel a sense of sadness in his heart. Farewells always evoke such a melancholic sentiment.

The editorial position of Kuang Heng is temporarily held by Tang Nan, with Qing Yang providing full assistance. Due to Kuang Heng's departure, the atmosphere in the editorial department of "The Great Jianghu" has been heavy for several consecutive days. The only encouraging news is that the initial print run of 150,000 copies of the magazine has sold out completely, necessitating an additional print run of 100,000 copies. The editors of "The Great Jianghu" have truly not experienced the words "additional print run" in a long time

Liu Jingteng felt a strange sensation in his heart, as if a husband were coming to pick up his wife who had gone out to buy groceries

Zhou Daoran let out an "oh," stood up, and said, "There is something I am quite curious about. Since you have already decided to leave, why engage in these matters? To be honest, it does not benefit you in any way. Your hypothetical opponent should not be 'The Great River and Lake'"

Liu Jingteng pointed to his head and said, "It's all here"

May I ask, who are you working for

Zhou Daoran sighed and said: "The headquarters ... ... "

Zhou Daoran said: "You have made significant contributions to the magazine; I do not wish to pursue this matter further. You may resign on your own."

Kuang Heng said: "I am polite, I can smile, because I am finally leaving this place that feels like a chicken rib. To be honest with you, ever since the moment Bei Hetang left, I made up my mind to leave, but I have been holding onto a glimmer of hope, dragging it out until now"

Liu Yufang, "Yunjin Sword," daughter of Liu Jingyi, newly appointed leader of the Tiandihui, childhood friend of Ling Weifeng

Kuang Heng ceased to continue the debate and said: "There is no common ground in our conversation; further discussion is futile. Are you planning to expel me or what?"

In the brief moment of a turn of the head, two mouths and four lips brushed past each other like a flash of lightning

Gui Zhongming, one of the "Seven Swords of Tianshan," is the son of Shi Tiancheng and later became the founding master of the northern branch of Wudang.

Kuang Heng shook his head and smiled, saying: "I was careless and was deceived by you, little girl."

To shrink back without having done anything is destined to achieve nothing

Mi Hu lowered her head and said softly, "I am sorry." After all, she was just a kind and pure little girl, and it was the first time she had deceived someone so cruelly

"Have the eggs been brought?" Mi Hu turned around to ask

Zhou Daoran nodded and said, "You are right. Are you thinking of establishing your own independent path?"

The Legend of the White-Haired Witch

Forty minutes later, the taxi stopped at the entrance of a clean residential area. Liu Jingting paid the fare and got out, looking around. Just as he was about to go to the reception to register, he suddenly heard a familiar voice calling him: "Liu Jingting." He turned around and saw Mi Hu carrying a cloth bag.

Yilan Zhu, one of the "Seven Swords of Tianshan," is the daughter of Yang Yunchong

Equally long-awaited are the students who arrive late for the weekend. This week, Liu Jingting is to go to Mi Hu's house to retrieve a laptop while also submitting the outline for "Seven Swords Descend from the Sky." As soon as the school bell rang on Friday, Liu Jingting packed up everything and stood up to leave the classroom

Liu Jingting smiled faintly, clicked the mouse, and a Word document suddenly appeared. Liu Jingting's smile turned into laughter. After a brief contemplation, he began to type: Outline of "Seven Swords Descend from Mount Heaven":

Kuang Heng felt an ominous premonition in his heart, forced a smile, and said, "Is everyone here?"

Wu Qiangyao, one of the "Seven Swords of Tianshan," is the daughter of Wu Yuanying and a disciple of the White-Haired Demoness. She later married Li Siyong

The editor-in-chief, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, sat at his desk with his hands clasped on the table, slightly tilting his head to look at himself, while the other editors on either side wore expressions of disbelief as they gazed at him

Time: Early Qing Dynasty

As a student in the graduating class of junior high school, his desire for the weekend is expressed so openly that it is quite unreasonable. However, considering the strength he demonstrated in the first diagnostic exam, his eagerness to leave school is certainly not indicative of a lack of love for learning, but rather a reflection of a balance between work and rest

When Mi Hu appeared, Kuang Heng had already guessed the general course of events. Last night, he subtly criticized some of Zhou Daoran's foolish decisions over the phone and hinted that he would also resign soon m.hetushu .com .com

Indeed, Gu Yongsheng, based on my observations, he will be the only young author with a chance to challenge the bestselling dominance of Xue Muliang and Han Shuochang. In three years, or at most five, he will certainly secure a place among the top three on the bestseller list. " At this point, Kuang Heng shook his head, "However, you will not be able to keep him, just like the situation with Beihe Tang back then, while I will continue to pay attention to and pursue him.

Today I will prepare a few of my signature dishes for you. Oh, why did you come empty-handed? Where is the outline?

Liu Jingting first surveyed the layout of the room, and his overall impression was that it was clean, followed by a sense of casualness and naturalness. In short, the arrangement of this room perfectly aligned with his aesthetic.

You yourself?" Zhou Daoran was astonished

Zhang Huazhao, one of the "Seven Swords of Tianshan," is the son of Zhang Huangyan and a third-generation disciple of the Zhongnan Sect, later included under the Wudang school

Kuang Heng interrupted, saying: "I understand that the magazine has been declining in recent years, and the headquarters is considering abandoning it, allowing us to fend for ourselves. However, as the leader of this magazine, can you honestly say that you bear no responsibility?"

After finishing this brief outline, Liu Jingting turned back to review it once more. The outline itself should pose no issues, but the problem lies in the fact that Mi Hu might completely fail to understand it. Additionally, Liu Jingting thought of another matter: the romantic history between the white-haired witch Lian Nishang and Wudang's Zhuo Yihang is explicitly mentioned in "Seven Swords Descend from the Sky," which makes his next book eagerly anticipated.

Kuang Heng looked puzzled and said, "Hidden? What does the editor-in-chief mean?"

There is juice in the refrigerator; you can pour it yourself if you want to drink. The voice of Mi Hu came from the kitchen

What are you frying?" Liu Jingting said as he leaned forward to take a look

This is one point. Zhou Daoran adjusted his sitting posture and said: "If the magazine operates according to your plan, it may not yield results in two or three years, and the headquarters' patience with our magazine is already not that long. Most importantly, your plans resemble castles in the air and books; they look beautiful, but are difficult to implement"

Liu Jingteng responded with a sound, got up to fetch the eggs, and when he delivered the eggs to the kitchen, he saw Mi Hu, who was wearing an apron and had her hair tied up, seriously stir-frying the vegetables in the pan. With her fair skin and delicate features, Mi Hu in the kitchen presented a unique charm.

"Gu Yongsheng?" Mi Hu said casually.

Before undertaking a task, if everything is not planned properly, one is bound to end up in a flurry of confusion

Main Character: Ling Weifeng, one of the "Seven Swords of Tianshan," known as "Tianshan Divine Light," and the closed-door disciple of Master Huiming.

Nalan Rongruo, son of Mingzhu, is a renowned lyricist

"Yes, it is me. Otherwise, how could I possibly give up so easily? I attacked you during a phone call with Mi Hu, but that proves nothing. You have no evidence and cannot do anything to me."

Alright

Yes, I want to start my own business; only in this way can I fully put my ideas into practice

Kuang Heng let out a rather lonely laugh and said, "Indeed, those proposals, the ones I painstakingly devised, I thought about them while eating, while walking, and even before sleeping. But what was the result? Not approved, not approved, never approved"

"Pressed from above and moving below, who can understand the pressure I, the editor-in-chief, am under?" Zhou Daoran said to himself with a bitter smile, and then wrote an email to the headquarters.

Do not poach authors from us, do not disclose the internal secrets of the magazine, ensure a smooth handover with Tang Nan and Qing Yang, and I sincerely wish you success in your career

Editor Kuang, I have already conveyed what you said last night to the chief editor. A clear and melodious voice came from behind; without turning around, I already knew who was speaking

"It's nothing, this is not your fault; you are merely following orders." Kuang Heng said calmly, his gaze directed at Zhou Daoran, "How does Editor-in-Chief Zhou intend to handle me?"

Kuang Heng smiled and said, "Let us wait and see."