Generation Z Artists

Chapter 22: The most disgusting flattery

After working hard on two sets of questions, Fang Xinghe also read Li Qigang's remarks during the break.

Before this, Fang Yuting, Lu Tingting and others read this description eagerly, occasionally reading it aloud, and then suddenly buried their faces in the book and laughed softly.

I don’t know how many girls across the country are doing this because they like it, are curious, and are confused.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that boys don’t read sprout magazines. There are just too few things to read these days, and even fewer things that can arouse a sense of novelty, so they are also reading them.

However, their initial impression of Fang Xinghe was quite negative.

Jealousy is human nature. It is hard for people of the same sex not to feel threatened when such a handsome boy suddenly breaks into the world they live in with such a strong attitude.

But it's not a big problem, this hostility can be easily eliminated.

It’s not an actual conflict. As long as Fang Xinghe is much more awesome than them, all they can do is admire him.

But in Li Qigang's writing, Fang Xinghe is so awesome.

He wrote:

"That day I was doing some free time at the reception desk and writing some materials when I suddenly heard a cry of surprise that was obviously suppressed but could not be suppressed. The hotel staff became inexplicably excited and covered their mouths. I looked in the direction of the sound and when I looked up, I saw a young man as dazzling as the sun walking towards me in the light.

I rarely use this type of description when writing my own stuff, it’s too exaggerated, but this time I made an exception - actually it’s not really an exception, because I really had this feeling of ‘the light shines only for him’ at that time…”

Li Qigang used a lot of flattering words, which was very different from when he described Han Han.

It's obviously not objective and very corny at first glance.

"Fang Xinghe is the kind of person who is born to shine. I used to not believe that such a person existed, but reality slapped me in the face and told me not to say it's impossible so easily."

"If you think Fang Xinghe's article is just good-looking, you are totally wrong. His article was circulated by every teacher on our jury. Everyone praised it and everyone could relate to it."

"They praised Ding Yan for her freshness and gentleness, saying she was just like Zhang Ailing when she was in junior high school."

"They praised Liu Lina as a neo-realist writer whose writing is delicate, beautiful and pure."

"They praised Han Han for being sharp, experienced, and venomous, and for having extremely deep insight and a sense of anger that is unique to young people. He is very, very good."

"When it comes to those kids, we can always reach a consensus. But once we start discussing Fang Xinghe, things suddenly become confusing."

"Yu Hua only used two words to praise him: awesome."

"Shao Yuan praised him for being as sharp as a knife, and his writing could cut people's faces painfully."

"Wang Meng told us: Fang Xinghe will definitely be an extraordinary person in the future."

"Principal Wu held his hand and told him: You must apply to Peking University in a few years. I will recruit you!"

"I had a quarrel with two senior editors because of him. They felt that Fang Xinghe was too extreme and his writing was too crude and rough, which could lead children astray."

"Tie Ning asked in return: Are we running New Concept just to select eight-part essays?"

"Everyone thinks that his writing is beyond his age. He is 14 years old this year, and he has at least 34 words. It's amazing. Even people who don't like him have to admit it."

"As soon as the rematch was over, Zhao Yan, Ya Li, and Dan Ya rushed to find him and said that there was no need to avoid suspicion now and they wanted to get to know him."

"As a result, after chatting, I admired him even more."

"Perhaps it was the special experience of becoming an orphan at an early age that gave him an independent perspective and profound thinking. Later, we finally understood the emotional core of his articles, but we felt that this child was more and more like a mystery..."

"When we asked about his family changes and life problems, he replied: It's just a small thing, nothing new."

"And when we talked about some serious topics, he gave us a lesson in return."

"Can you imagine how shocked I was at that moment?" "I'm afraid it's hard."

"He is the best we can find in the current social environment... Never mind, I can't describe him or define him. You can see for yourself when the time comes."

"My heart starts beating fast when I think about the publication of the New Concept Composition Collection. I can't wait to share my joy with you all. Every one of us teachers believes that you will like it when you see it, because we have so many great young people, including Han Han, Ding Yan, and Fang Xinghe."

"They will definitely create a huge wave, I firmly believe in it and look forward to that day."

Fang Yuting read the last word reluctantly, smacking her lips.

"That's all? What happened next?"

There is really no sequel, the editor only left a hook: due to limited space, this issue can only be introduced here.

I don’t know how many students were still unsatisfied and were itching to play.

Fang Dabing even ended the cold war with Fang Xinghe. He came close to him again and acted like a spoiled child, asking to see his draft.

Fang Xinghe caught a glimpse of the old man with half of his head sticking out of the back door, and immediately raised his voice, asking in shock: "You want to go to my house to see my collection? What for? Do you look like a girl at all?"

Fang Yuting was completely confused. Look at the draft you treasured, why is there no girlish look in it?

Before she could think it through, Lao Fang, who was trembling with anger, suddenly appeared, stretched out his trembling index finger, tapped her a few times, then turned and left.

"Do not!!!"

Fang Dadan realized what his father was going to do, and finally he stopped being bold. He let out a desperate cry, and his whole body seemed to be broken into pieces.

Before everyone burst into laughter, she gave Fang Xinghe a fierce kick and then ran out.

"Dad, dear dad! Please listen to my explanation!"

“Hahahahahahaha…”

They almost laughed themselves to death when they got rich overnight. They felt that the eldest brother was simply amazing...

Then Brother Juejue continued to practice questions, hiding his achievements and fame.

When school was about to end, Li Qigang sent a digital message on the pager, asking him to call back quickly.

Fang Xinghe called him back from the store at the school gate, and Lao Li announced happily: "Our magazine is selling like hot cakes!"

"Oh? Congratulations."

Fang Xinghe was not surprised, but he was also happy.

Li Qigang continued, "We originally boldly printed 2 copies, but they were sold out before noon. All channels were asking for more copies, so we added another 5 copies. I have a feeling it will still sell out!"

"That's good, the sprout has finally turned over."

"It's all thanks to you!" Li Qigang was very emotional, "No one would have thought that just putting your photo on the cover would sell so many copies..."

Fang Xinghe understood his feelings for Mengya, but didn't want to make the atmosphere too heavy, so he made a joke: "Then I approve you to continue to publish my photos in the next issue, just remember to transfer the portrait rights fee to me."

"Hahaha!"

Li Qigang laughed heartily and said confidently, "Don't worry, good things will happen to you. In the next issue, not only will we continue to put your article on the cover, but we also plan to publish your essay for the semi-finals. Just wait for it to become popular, Xiao Fang!"

Fang Xinghe glanced at the panel and thought, I’m really looking forward to it. If I do another wave, I wonder how many attributes I can add?

(End of this chapter)