The Burden of the 00s (11)

"I Am In The Long River of History" was indeed a hit.

Even though it is not as attractive to children as the previous Lilliput book, and even though it happened to be next to two popular books when it first came on the shelves, it still became a hit.

In China, nothing is more important to parents than students' grades.

Even if Mr. Ming, a leading figure in education, has not mentioned this book before, some parents with good history scores will be very fond of it after reading it a few times when they see it.

Because it's so rare it's basically authentic history.

There are too few children's books that respect historical events and historical figures. Most of the children's books that incorporate historical figures have magically changed the relationships and personalities between these people.

I can’t say that this practice is heinous, but for parents, they really don’t like their children to read this kind of book. The most important thing is to worry about whether their children’s grades will be delayed if they read this kind of book.

Even if history class is not as important as Chinese and mathematics, it cannot be ignored.

But for children, many people don’t even have a TV at this time, and their mobile phones are still useless. They can only get a game console. Most children’s entertainment method is this kind of little book. Even if the parents don’t do anything, I wish they could watch it, but I can't resist the playful nature of children.

Basically, it's a battle of wits and courage every time.

And now, there is a book that parents can accept that their children also like to read. Most parents who read newspapers are considering whether to buy a book for their children. Even parents who have not thought about buying it, after seeing the book in their own homes, have appeared. When a child borrows this book to read, he will not think about confiscating it.

A "little book" that can be read openly is too tempting for children.

Soon, many students in the school had such a book.

They no longer need to hide like before, but bring it to school openly. It doesn't matter even if it is placed on the desk. The teacher sees the title and knows that this book is beneficial to learning, as long as they are not there. If you look at it secretly during class time, it will not be confiscated.

Students who owned these books in the early stage soon attracted the attention of their classmates.

Those who also bought this book would discuss it very loudly after class. Their proud voices became louder and louder as other students were either concentrating on the subject or looking at them with envy.

As the saying goes, other people's things taste better.

There is another saying that is similar, that is, the food that people covet is sweeter.

Bathed in such envious gazes, even an eight-point sweetness can be raised to a ten-point.

They felt proud and cherished the book more and more. If anyone wanted to borrow the book to read, it would be absolutely impossible not to get some "treasures" in exchange.

And I was even more proud of those classmates who were looking at their precious books eagerly, wanting to borrow them but having nothing to exchange for them.

"If you really like it but don't have the money to buy it, you can go home and tell your parents to buy it. I just told my parents that I wanted it, and my dad took me to buy it immediately."

The faces of the students gathered around showed hesitation.

These are a group of primary school students who are usually strictly controlled by their families. Not to mention taking the initiative to ask if they can buy the Little People book. Even if they secretly saved money to buy it, if their parents find out, it will be confiscated at worst. A meal of fried meat on bamboo boards is indispensable.

Today's parents are not like those in later generations who love their children like jewels. Especially in small counties like this, most of them believe that filial sons will emerge from the stick, and disobedient children will be beaten.

Asking them to take the initiative to tell their parents that they want to buy a little book is almost like asking them to take the initiative and say, "You haven't hit me in a long time, so give me a good one."

Someone immediately said: "My parents will definitely not buy them for me. They say these books affect my study. If I dare to speak out, they might even beat me."

"Yes, my mother just beat me up last time and threw away the books I saved up to buy. I saved them for a long time through frugality."

The primary school student who owned "I am in the Long River of History" was even more proud and said: "I may not buy other books, but this book, as long as you tell me, your parents will definitely buy it."

"This book is very educational. It is completely different from the previous books. I ordered a newspaper at home, and my dad took me to buy it because he read the newspaper and praised the book for helping students' grades. ”

He didn't realize that he didn't ask for the leak, and the other students who were listening didn't notice either, and they still stared at him with envious and disbelieving eyes.

"Anyway, if you listen to me and tell your family like this, they will definitely buy it for you!"

That night, many primary school students returned home and cautiously asked their parents to buy the book "I am in the Long River of History".

When their father blew his beard and glared, and their mother looked downcast, they hurriedly repeated what their classmates said during the day, or used the teacher's words as a shield:

"Our teacher also said that this book is particularly good at restoring history. Students with poor history scores can read it. I thought about my poor history scores, so I wanted to buy it and read it. There are also, There was also a celebrity in the newspaper who praised this book, saying that it is suitable for students to read, and it is not a messy book. If you don’t believe me, read the newspaper.”

The primary school student in his early ten years eagerly took the newspaper at home and handed it to his parents: "Mom and dad, look, it's written in the newspaper..."

My parents, who originally thought he was making an excuse for wanting to buy a little book, were surprised to find that there was actually one in the newspaper.

The mother took the newspaper and read it carefully. After confirming that it was true, her face gradually eased and she was relieved:

"Since this will help your grades, I will go to the bookstore to buy a copy tomorrow, but you'd better read it to improve your history grades, otherwise don't expect me to promise anything next time."

"Really?!!"

The primary school student was so excited that he wanted to jump up and quickly stepped forward to kiss his mother: "Mom, you are so good!!! I will definitely study hard!!"

The next day, the mother went to the bookstore and lined up to buy the book for her son.

By Monday, there was one more person showing off.

More and more children began to pester their parents to buy books, and some parents who like to read newspapers went to the bookstore to look through the books without their children saying anything. After confirming that it was really a historical restoration, they bought it for their children to read, hoping that it would improve their history grades.

This book, which originally lowered the expectations of Editor Ma, rushed directly to the top of the sales list with a crushing attitude.

The most important thing is that this book has another advantage, that is, it is not a book that is finished after it is written, but there will be a series of sequels.

Given its good reputation and the current demand rate, the sales volume in the future is basically stable.

Write one book and earn one book, write two books and earn two books, if you keep writing, you will keep making money.

Editor Ma was almost knocked unconscious by this huge surprise.

He was completely convinced this time.

Some people are really gifted. They are not only good at writing, but also much better at judging the situation and selling than his profession.

He only saw that this book might not be as popular with children as the one in Lilliput, but why didn't he think that this book would be more popular with adults?

After all, even he thought it was good after reading it.

Now he could only arrange for more printing frantically, but even so, the supply still couldn't meet the demand. Fortunately, the manufacturer they cooperated with was a long-term cooperation, so they rushed out.

The popularity of "I am in the Long River of History" is not only because of Mr. Ming.

Since its sales have increased, various educators have also begun to pay attention to this book and began to conduct various aspects of the research.

Regardless of how they look at it, this book is only relatively good-looking, not super good-looking, but it is indeed full of positive energy, which is very suitable for children to read, and it can also shape the correct three views in the process of learning history.

When the male protagonist arrived at the historical event, he witnessed the loyalty of historical figures. He could have taken advantage of it, after all, he was a time traveler and he could leave at any time, but when he picked up the jade pendant, he found that he couldn't leave at all.

It was not his ability that prevented him from leaving, but his conscience that prevented him from leaving.

In the end, the male protagonist put down the jade pendant.

After that, he stayed there and watched the owner of the jade pendant pawn the jade pendant when his wife was seriously ill, in exchange for money to hire a doctor to save his wife's life. After his wife woke up, she cried and said that he had worked hard to earn money to buy this jade pendant as an heirloom, and recalled how hard her husband worked to make money.

At that moment, the male protagonist, who was naughty and mischievous at school and occasionally stole his mother's money, cried.

He returned to the modern times and happened to appear at his mother's workplace. He saw his mother working hard, so tired that she couldn't lift her waist. She was frugal when eating and only ate vegetables, leaving meat to take back for her son. He finally realized how sorry he was for stealing his mother's hard-earned money to play games.

Children have a weak sense of right and wrong, and their three views are not fixed at the moment. Even if they know in their hearts that this matter is wrong, they will subconsciously ignore it.

As long as there is an opportunity in front of them, for example, family members forgot money at home, and they don't know whether the money was lost at home or outside. They call to ask their children if they have seen the money at home. At least 50% of the children will say no, and then secretly hide the money.

It's not that their hearts are bad, but they can't resist the temptation.

Most parents will control pocket money, and children want too many things. When such a temptation is placed in front of them, few children can control themselves.

This book directly shows the hard work and difficulties of adults, and tells children directly.

You can go to school happily because your parents are working hard.

You think that spending more money is nothing, and it is natural for parents to give you money, but do you know how hard it is to earn this money?

Some children may accept these views, while others may simply ignore them.

But one thing is certain.

Parents must have accepted them!

Even though most parents love their children very much, most parents do not mind letting their children know how much they have paid, and at the same time hope that children who know how much they have paid can understand them.

So, buy, buy, buy!

This reading trend also started in Duan Qingen's class, just because it was clearly written that the author was Duan Qingen, everyone was more interested in him as the author while reading the book.

Various questions emerged in an endless stream.

"Qing'en, how come you are so good at writing such a good book?"

"Qing'en, you are really good at history. I don't know many allusions in this book."

"Qing'en, how did you think of writing this book? It's well written. I want to write it too. Can you teach me?"

Duan Qing'en has only one answer to these questions: read books.

History is self-taught by reading books, and writing books is also self-taught by reading books.

As for where to read and what books to read? Borrowed from the principal.

At the same time, Duan Qingen helped the principal to play GG, saying that the principal welcomes everyone to borrow books. Friends who want to read can go directly to the principal to borrow books.

Primary school students: ...don't dare.

At this age, they are afraid of teachers, and the principal is even more afraid. If he sees him outside the school, he would like to hide away, but how dare he borrow books directly.

Duan Qingen was not surprised. He continued his boring life of going to school, going home, and writing books.

He wrote quickly, and in less than two months, he had already serialized the fourth short story.

The publishing house was still full of sincerity and gave him the money.

This time it was a big deal, and Duan Qingen's wallet quickly became full.

At the same time, Zheng Yuxuan's results have completely stabilized, and he has never been ranked first or second.

Because there was a "genius" like Duan Qing'en as a comparison, Zheng Yuxuan, who successfully skipped a grade, was not very proud, and he didn't even think that he was a genius.

After all, when she reached the height of five, Duan Qingen had already reached ten.

She studied more and more seriously and did not dare to slack off at all.

I usually carry my schoolbag and come to Duan Qingen's house to do homework together, and my life is ordinary and warm.

Until this day, she suddenly knocked on the door of Duan's house and said to Duan Qing'en in a depressed mood: "Qing'en, my family is moving, and I am also transferring to another school."

Duan Qingen was not surprised. After all, in the original plot, the reason why the Zheng family moved was because Zheng's mother's job had changed.

For the Zheng family, this increase in salary due to job changes is enough for the family to live a more comfortable life than before, and it is impossible for the Zheng family's parents not to agree.

Even if he has to go to a strange city, even if Zheng Yuxuan doesn't want to transfer to another school.

In the room, Zheng Yuxuan was very disappointed. She was a very sensible child and knew what this job meant to her poor family. She didn't object, she was just sad.

It will be sad to leave the class that has gradually become harmonious, to leave the sweethearts who have grown up together and always comfort each other, and to feel uneasy about the new classmates in the new school.

Duan Qingen asked her: "Have you ever thought about what to do if you go to the new school?"

Zheng Yuxuan shook his head blankly.

Duan Qingen: "You were originally supposed to be in the first grade, but you should transfer to the third grade. After you pass, the third grade students will be very curious about you, so just tell them directly that you skipped a grade."

Even though there may be many ways for children to like someone, good grades are definitely enough to make most students have a good attitude towards Zheng Yuxuan.

After all, good grades mean you can copy homework.

Moreover, students subconsciously know that teachers like students with good grades, and even if they don't like them, they don't dare to provoke them.

Zheng Yuxuan didn't understand this, but he nodded obediently: "I remember."

Duan Qingen: "Also, don't feel shy if you stay in a new school. Take the initiative to make friends with them. You are new here and they already have good relationships. If you don't take the initiative, they may not To play with you.”

Zheng Yuxuan continued to nod.

Duan Qingen: "Don't be afraid of the new environment. You are so lovable. No matter where you go, everyone will like you."

Zheng Yuxuan's eyes filled with tears and he began to wipe away his tears and sobbed: "But I can't let you go."

They grew up together, spent many sad days together, warmed each other, and faced other people who isolated them.

Although she had always claimed to be the one who protected Duan Qingen, in fact, when it was time to separate, Zheng Yuxuan discovered that she had actually been relying on this friend.

She is not worried that Duan Qingen will be bullied now, not to mention those classmates and children living in the same courtyard are carefully trying to please him, hoping to hear new stories from him.

Even parents are more kind to Duan Qing'en than to their own children. If they know that their children have a bad attitude towards Duan Qing'en, they may even scold him.

But even so, Zheng Yuxuan was still a little scared when he thought of leaving.

She couldn't tell whether she was afraid that Duan Qingen would be bullied, or whether she was afraid that she would live in a new city without her best friend.

Duan Qingen pursed his lips, stretched out his fleshy hand, wiped Qingmei's tears, and said seriously: "Don't cry, we can write letters, it's not like we won't see each other after you move away."

"We are still young now. When we are in middle school or high school, our family can rest assured that we can take the car by ourselves. Then I can still visit you, and you can come back to see me. We will leave an address. If there is anything we can't solve by ourselves, Just write to me and I will help you."

Zheng Yuxuan nodded while crying: "Yes, yes, I remember."

Duan Qingen: "Also, don't fall in love prematurely. Puppy love affects your studies. If you have someone you like or have a boyfriend, just write and tell me. I have to make sure he is a good person."

The little girl who is less than ten years old knows what puppy love means. Even though she is crying now, her face is still red.

While choking and sobbing, she said angrily, "What are you talking about? I'm so disgusted!"

Duan Qingen didn't take into account the younger girl's shyness, and still said seriously: "Anyway, just remember. If someone pursues you and you don't agree and still stalks him, you have to write to me and tell me."

Zheng Yuxuan suppressed her shyness and nodded reluctantly in agreement: "Okay, if it's true, I will definitely tell you."

She remembered what she said when she was imagining the future with her classmates. Her eyes lit up and she invited Duan Qingen: "Qingen, when I get married in the future, will you come to my wedding?"

Duan Qingen nodded happily: "No problem, I will definitely come."

This time, as a childhood sweetheart, he will definitely strictly check for Zheng Yuxuan and resolutely not let anyone hurt her.

When Zheng Yuxuan heard that he agreed, a relaxed smile appeared on her face.

She said with a dreamy look: "Wait until later, you will be my bridesmaid."

Duan Qingen: "..."

Duan Qingen: "Bridesmaids are girls, and best men are boys."

In fact, Zheng Yuxuan, who only knew a little about these things, heard from others, was confused and immediately changed her words: "Then you will be my best man in the future. When we get married and have a baby in the future, we can also arrange a marriage."

Duan Qingen did not say that best men are only for the groom.

It didn't say that arranged marriage is a feudal marriage.

It's just to coax a child.

He promised readily: "Okay, I will go when you get married."

Because they talked about such a long and mysterious topic in the future (for Zheng Yuxuan), the sadness of parting in the little girl's heart faded a little, her expression was a little relaxed, and she went home happily.

The Zheng family officially started to pack their luggage. On a Sunday, Wang Xiuhong held Duan Qingen's hand and sent the Zheng family away.

When she got home, she looked at the closed door opposite and sighed.

"I hope they are doing well."

Duan Qingen continued like a little adult: "It will be fine."

***

Zheng Yuxuan's departure seemed to be no different from before for Duan Qingen, except that there was no little kid who came to him on time to do homework, help him think about his character, and watch him draw.

However, the other children in the compound were very sad about Zheng Yuxuan's departure.

Woohoo, Qing'en usually hides upstairs and doesn't come down. Parents don't let them go up to disturb him because he is writing. Before, they wanted to hear new stories and relied on Zheng Yuxuan to tell them.

Now that Zheng Yuxuan has moved away, they can only make up stories or wait for Duan Qing'en upstairs to come down.

Fortunately, most children can read and read comic books.

Occasionally, they will bring the book that is serializing short stories to brag to the children in other courtyards.

This is written by Duan Qing'en in our courtyard! !

Before he wrote, he told us what to write!

He is a great writer. Sometimes we can listen to his new stories that are not in the book.

You don't have it, hahahahahaha! ! !

Children's happiness is so simple, and Editor-in-Chief Ma is also happier every day.

He watched Duan Qingen's books sell better and better, his reputation outside was getting better and better, and the money earned by the publishing house was like gold raining from the sky, and he was extremely happy.

This is all because of his keen eyes!!

Such a talent, he dug it out!!

On this day, when the money he needed to pay had reached the point where the envelope could not be put down, Editor-in-Chief Ma made a major decision.

He wanted to go to Mr. Duan Qingen's hometown in person, meet this gentleman, get a taste of his talent, and talk about his yearning and respect for him.

Then, Editor-in-Chief Ma arrived at the Duan family smoothly.

He saw the true face of Mr. Duan, who was almost the same as he imagined...

--the small version.