#notdailysj prompt 17: #jiuyuan
SJ was on his flight back home, when he noticed the young man sitting next to him was reading his book.
It was a novel he wrote last year. It made decent amount, but nowhere near as popular as his other works.
Esp among young men like this guy.
"Is it good?" SJ asked, out of curiosity. He never had chance to hear an honest review from a reader before.
The young man noticed him and smiled just to be polite. "I'm only halfway through but so far it's been quite interesting."
SJ nodded. "Do you like the author?"
"I've read his past works before. Eloquent writing, beautiful choice of words, and intricate plots," SY answered. "If only he'd write more than just tragedies. Every book is just different ways of different MCs suffering."
Oh. So this person did notice.
"I bet author is a virgin who hasn't been in relationships," SY added.
SJ: ....
He resisted the urge to roll his eyes and smiled. "Really? How do you know?"
"He can't write a decent romance. MCs are pathetic hopeless romantic but the love-lines die before they even develop."
SY sighed. "I'm guessing he hasn't seen a happy relationship. No parents alive in any of these, maybe he has issues too."
SJ: ....
"Oh well, overall they aren't too bad but I expected more from bestsellers," SY said. "Sorry I rambled too much."
"It's fine." It wasn't fine.
"I'm not actually a professional commentator or whatever, btw. I just have too much time," SY laughed awkwardly. "What do you do for a living?"
"... I'm a writer."
"Really? What is your name? What works did you publish?"
SJ cleared his throat and took out his notes.
"Nothing important. I'm not remarkable enough."
"Don't be too humble, you're probably a lot better than someone like me," SY awkwardly laughed. "I'm just a trust fund child."
You're goddamn right, brat, SJ furiously thought. "Are you free after this?"
"Huh?"
"Why don't we have a meal together after we land? I'd love to hear more, input from readers are always useful," SJ said.
His pride would not allow this to stay as just an encounter.
"I'd appreciate a good reference for a nice, romantic relationship," SJ smirked.
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