Meng Yan's Transformation

Chapter 614 The Invisible Man in the Literary Society

The vitality of the literary society lies in its continuous and rich activities. The society holds classes or seminars at specific times, with instructors or invited external figures discussing reading experiences and writing techniques with members. More importantly, it provides a pure space for exchange: here, youthful sentiments, initial explorations of the world, and boundless imaginations can all be transformed into words, listened to, and discussed. Members' writings are selected and edited, eventually compiled into a meticulously hand-printed and typeset society journal. Even if it initially only has a thin issue number, the fresh scent of ink is enough to make all participants feel incredibly precious. These words record the trajectory of growth, from deep longing for people to boundless imagination for the future; the styles vary, but all are equally sincere and moving.

As time went by, the Young Swallow Literary Society gradually became a vibrant symbol of campus culture. It organized poetry recitals, letting words resonate in the auditorium, and actively participated in inter-school and even regional literary exchanges, allowing people to see a broader world. When the society was recognized for its outstanding achievements in the city-level selection of excellent student organizations, this honor was not only an affirmation of past accomplishments but also the best reward for countless afternoons and evenings spent immersed in creation and passionate discussions. For every student who had ever been a part of it, the experience of the literary society was more than just a few published works or surviving publications; it was a shared memory of passion, friendship, and self-discovery. There, sparks of thought collided, the courage to express was nurtured, and the sensitive feelings of youth found a proper place to rest. Years later, the specific details may have faded, but the pure warmth nurtured by literature, and the yearning and exploration of the vast world like a fledgling swallow taking its first flight, will become a "permanent memory" in many people's hearts.

Zhan Mengyan was selected for the Chuyan Literary Society under the pen name "Mengshi," so she secretly put her works into the society herself. She didn't want to show her face, and she didn't participate in many of the society's exchange activities.

At first, club president Wu Yongkuan asked the members to keep an eye out for which class this "Mengshi" was in, which made Zhan Mengyan wary and caused her to miss two opportunities to submit her assignments. Later, the club president had to withdraw the investigation of "Mengshi," saying: As long as "Mengshi" can submit his assignments on time, let this "Mengshi" remain invisible.

"Our class is the top class in the humanities, yet not a single person signed up for the school's Young Swallow Literary Society. This is a disgrace to our class. Today, I won't give you any assignments. You can write whatever you want. I will send these compositions to the president of the Young Swallow Society. I refuse to believe that our humanities class is not qualified to participate in the Young Swallow Literary Society!"

During Chinese class, the Chinese teacher, Xu Hongtao, was disgruntled as he handed out draft paper to the students.

When the bell rang, Fan Yingying, the class representative for Chinese, began collecting her classmates' compositions.

"Zhan Mengyan, where's your composition?"

As Fan Yingying spoke, she reached out to Zhan Mengyan for her work.

"Dear class representative, one class period is too short. I haven't finished my composition yet. My writing skills are not good enough. I will participate in the selection activity next time."

When Zhan Mengyan spoke, she covered her manuscript with her hand.

"Hmph, I knew you wouldn't be able to write anything in such a short time. Keep trying, don't be discouraged. Try harder next time. When I have time, I'll give you some guidance and help you write a good piece of writing. I'll then send your work to Liu Susu, a member of the Chuyan Literary Society. She's the second best writer in the Chuyan Literary Society after that 'Mengshi.' She's a good friend of mine, and with her recommendation, I guarantee you'll be selected."