If the short story had already passed the final review, it would usually take a few months before it could be published. It depends on the timeline of the editor and the publishing company, as well as the competition in the field of the story. In the field of literature, the publishing cycle of a novel could be as long as several years or even longer. This is because editors and editors need to spend time to evaluate and select the best version and make the necessary changes and editing. Competition and other factors such as the publication budget and timeline also needed to be considered. Therefore, it is best to contact the editor or bookstore to find out the specific publication time. They could also ask the publishing firm if there were similar stories or genre of works they were waiting for and if there was any pattern to how long they were waiting. It's important to wait patiently, but you can also take the initiative to keep in touch with editors and editors to see how things are going. This would help him maintain his interest and motivation in his work and ensure that he would get the necessary editing and editing before publication.