Comfortable writing life in suburbs really let Bao-Ching Yang felt relaxed and happy every day. She could freely record in her work laptop all her ideas came up with her clear mind. When she couldn't think of an idea, she could look beautiful valley out of window, or talk to that fluffy bunny doll with one ear left next to her work desk. This was also a good way to have inspiration!
Three months later…..In an afternoon, after Bao-Ching Yang finished her work of typing exam paper, "I really want to write a great novel, but I don't have any good ideas…" Bao-Ching Yang spoke to bunny doll weakly. "You cute little, looks weird with only one worn-out ear!! Or I'll remove this only ear and sew head up!!"
Bao-Ching Yang muttered, looking at this little bunny doll with slightly broken ear and an asymmetrical head shape, she had an idea to cut loose suture and pull out the only ear. "I should look for my sewing bag and help bunny mend it. It seems to be on dresser in bedroom~" Bao-Ching Yang murmured in her heart, got up and went to dresser in bedroom to search for a sewing bag.
"I found it~ Cute little is saved!!" Bao-Ching Yang held a sewing bag in her hand and happily jogged to study room…..
After a while,"Haha!! Very good, you are so cute without ears!!" After Bao-Ching Yang sewed up bunny's ears gap, she held up the round head bunny and nodded with satisfaction.
"Haha~ The more I look, the cuter it is~ its round head looks like a little hedgehog! Oh! Let me give you a new name…"Bao-Ching Yang put little bunny doll back to its original position, pointed to its head and said, "Little hedgehog, you will be called Little hedgehog from now on!!"Bao-Ching Yang excitedly repeated the name she gave to little bunny doll.
"Your name is Little hedgehog~ Little hedgehog with a round, round head~~~ Haha!! You are my best friend now!"
Bao-Ching Yang touched this bald round head of "Little Hedgehog" and chatted with it a few words.
Days by day like this, Bao-Ching Yang continued to create writing works. Although she had been hard work almost one year… the result was still very bad. Her works submitted to competitions did not get any of awards, there were nearly 50 short stories and novels submitted to publishers, and there was no reply at all~ her audiobook channel of media, e-books...etc., all subscriber total was less than ten.
Seeing the wages for typing exam papers and own savings from working in cram schools, were very barely enough to subsidize living expenses and rent. Bao-Ching Yang was still did not waver in her heart. She firmly believes in her own abilities.
At the same time, in order to reduce expenses, she ate three meals in two. She had low material desires, so she did not spend any consumption that has nothing to do with writing. Her daily necessities were simplest type, her clothes were all old ones, her only transportation was an old scooter, and books were no longer purchased. Instead, she borrowed books from small library in town center, or search for free information on Internet…. She had few other entertainment and social activities, and now she was more devoted to create writing works. After all, she moved to a remote suburb for focusing on creation!! Although it seemed pitiful, helpless, and had no financial support, Bao-Ching Yang had no regrets. She was very happy that she had big courage to step out of her comfort zone and let herself advance her ideal life step by step.
One morning, "beep beep~~~" the phone rang" Bao-Ching, how are you?" Yang's mother called to concern Bao-Ching Yang. "Last week I sent you a box of apples and some quick-cook ramen, did you receive it??" Hearing mother call in, Bao-Ching Yang was both happy but slightly helpless. "I haven't received them yet~ I'll keep an eye on it!! Thank you~ Mom!" As Bao-Ching Yang spoke, she felt a little choked up. Over the years, her mother had raised her alone until grow up and supported her dream. Although she was very considerate and nice to her mother when she was growing up, she has not been able to report more good news to her mother since she moved out. She decided to work harder~ Create more and better works! "By the way, the weather is getting colder and colder, so don’t forget to wear more clothes and take care yourself more." Yang’s mother continued to remind with concern, "Okay~ Got it!! You too, keep warm~" After Bao-Ching Yang replied to her mother, she hung up phone. At this moment, a small crystal teardrop fell from her left cheek~
"Little hedgehog, I have to work harder…" She picked up Little hedgehog beside work desk and hugged it into her arms.
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