1980 My literary era

In October, Pierre Cardin, a Frankfurt native with a slicked back hair, held China's first fashion show at the Yanjing Hotel.

However, since the Yanjing Hotel was not open to the public at this time, this incident did not leave a deep impression on the people of the country and the people of Yanjing City. Only some newspapers and magazines tried their best to tout the impact of this incident.

Lin Weimin was reading Lu Yao's letter in the office.

"After the publication of my novel "Life", my life was completely turned upside down.

Countless letters poured in from all over the country, and the contents of the letters were varied.

In addition to talking about their thoughts after reading the novel and various life and literary issues, many people also regarded me as a "mentor" who grasps the secrets of life, and asked me for advice: "How should people live?" I couldn't laugh or cry.

There are also some frustrated young people who have suffered setbacks, and they are stipulated that I must write a letter to enlighten them a few days ago, otherwise I will die in front of you. At the same time, strange visitors came to my door one after another, wanting to discuss or 'discuss' various issues with me."

Lu Yao couldn't laugh or cry when faced with the readers' various demands, which also added a lot of troubles to his life. His letter was written to Lin Weimin to complain.

In the past month, the impact of "Life" has been growing, even surpassing the impact of Lin Weimin's "Farewell My Concubine" in the first half of the year.

The biggest difference between the two novels is that "Farewell My Concubine" focuses on the fate of individuals and uses individual fate to unfold a grand narrative; while "Life" also focuses on describing small people in a big era, but it was criticized because of its too real plot. It has aroused strong resonance and crazy pursuit among readers.

In fact, not only Lu Yao, but also the editorial department of "Contemporary" was once again occupied by letters from readers. You don't even need to open these letters. Almost every one of these letters is about "Life".

After reading Lu Yao's letter, Lin Weimin wrote a reply.

My author has become famous, what should I do now?

Remember, when things are high and low, support those who are high. I will give you some good advice from my editor.

In his letter, Lin Weimin first affirmed the achievements of "Life" and the love of the book by the majority of readers.

Then he questioned Lu Yao's current complaints.

"Who originally said that if "Thrilling Scene" cannot be published, I will stop writing? Seeking kindness, you have achieved results now. It is the time to work hard. It is too hypocritical to act like a child with complaints.

You are a writer trained by "Contemporary". From top to bottom, everyone has high hopes for you and must not get lost in self-appreciation.

"Life" has been published for more than a month, and it has been nearly three months since your last submission. Do you have any ideas for a new work? Have you started writing yet?

I hope to see information about your new works next time you write in..."

Lin Weimin was writing a reply when he heard someone next to him making a "tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk" sound.

He turned around and saw Liu Yin.

"For the people, you are really better than your master now."

Lin Weimin said: "Didn't I learn all this from seniors like you?"

Liu Yin shook his head and said: "Don't say that. We are not as evil-minded as you. You are simply treating Lu Yao like a donkey!"

Colleagues all smiled when they heard what she said, and Lin Weimin couldn't help laughing.

"If the publication wants to develop greatly, we cannot let these writers live in peace..." Lin Weimin was talking, and Meng Weizai happened to come in to deliver the manuscript. Lin Weimin said: "Ask the director, our fifth issue has been sold out in more than a month. Nine hundred thousand copies, right?”

Meng Weizai smiled and said, "Yes, we will print another 300,000 copies soon."

Nowadays, the sales volume of each issue of "Contemporary" has stabilized at more than 800,000 copies. This year's fifth issue, which is the issue that published Lu Yao's "Life", has sold more than 800,000 copies in just over a month. Nearly 900,000 copies have been sold, and one million copies are just around the corner. The foreseeable ceiling should be around 12,300,000 copies.

In the past two years, the ceiling of domestic pure literary magazines has been "Harvest", with a single issue of no more than one million copies.

The results of the fifth issue of "Contemporary" are enough to defeat "Harvest".

I just don’t know if I can maintain such a huge sales volume in the future.

Lin Weimin said: "Look! What is this called? This is called the influence of good works on publications. As soon as "Life" was published, the sales of our magazine increased by hundreds of thousands. If there was no "Life", what would our magazine do? To increase these sales? Without us editors to spur these writers, can they write such excellent works as "Life"?"

Meng Weizai smiled and lectured: "You kid, you are full of fallacies. You cannot let outsiders hear these words."

Lin Weimin naturally knew who the "outsider" Meng Weizai was talking about, "Don't worry, leader, I definitely wouldn't say that in front of those writers."

Yao Shuzhi said quietly: "For the people, is your butt a little crooked? Have you forgotten that you are also a writer?"

Lin Weimin said disdainfully: "Can I be the same as them? I hand in the manuscript and others push it?"

Colleagues nodded. From this point of view, Weimin is indeed a model for all writers.

Not only is the quality of their work stable, but the efficiency is also high.

Not to mention "Farewell My Concubine" this year, "The Wind" will soon be published in the November issue of "People's Literature". It is another novel, and everyone has read the manuscript. It is as excellent as ever.

Not to mention that he also wrote the TV drama script of "The Cliff" and the drama script of "Farewell My Concubine".

Young man, you have great physical strength!

After work, Lin Weimin rode to Shi Tiesheng's house.

"Tiesheng! Tiesheng!" Xiao Jian pushed Shi Tiesheng out of the house.

Lin Weimin said hello to Xiaojian, they had made an appointment in advance.

Today's gathering was organized by Shi Tiesheng, firstly because it was approaching the Mid-Autumn Festival, and secondly because "Autumn Memories" was published. The publication in "People's Literature" was a milestone for Shi Tiesheng.

Since this year, Shi Tiesheng has not gone to work in the street factory because of his deteriorating health. He is feeling uneasy without his meager salary.

But fortunately, he has made considerable progress in his creation this year.

Several of his works have been published in journals. The short story "The Hope of a Fool" was published in the 1st issue of "Northern Hebei Literature"; the short story "God in the Woods" was published in the 1st issue of "South Wind" issue; the short story "Green Dream" was published in the second issue of "Zhongshan".

"Green Dream" was the one that was eliminated by Lin Weimin before. Shi Tiesheng submitted "Zhongshan" after revising it, and it was actually selected.

There is also "Autumn Memories" published in "Contemporary" this month. Four works were published in a year. Not to mention anything else, the income from royalties alone made Shi Tiesheng smile.

Three novels and one essay, totaling less than 30,000 words, brought Shi Tiesheng more than 200 yuan in royalties, which was equivalent to a year of hard work in a street factory. This income was very important to Shi Tiesheng's family. Saying it is crucial.

While Lin Weimin was joking with Shi Tiesheng, Qu Xiaowei came in carrying his things, accompanied by his girlfriend Liu Haiyan. She has now been officially transferred to Yanjing 44 and became a high school teacher.

After meeting each other for a few words, everyone started chatting and laughing.

Many people came today, including Xiaojian, Gan Tiesheng, Liu Shuhua brothers, Zhou Yiying and his wife, Lin Weimin, Qu Xiaowei, Liu Haiyan, and Zheng Guoyao Shuzhi, two couples.

Shi Tiesheng asked Lin Weimin, "Why didn't my nephew come today?"

"He went to the Peking Opera Theater for training. He was almost dead from the training. How could he have time to come over and have a meal?"

Because the play "Farewell My Concubine" contains a large proportion of Peking Opera scenes, in a professional and serious spirit, Renyi sent all the actors in the group to the National Peking Opera Company for training for three months.

Han Zhuangzhuang was a latecomer in the arts. Originally, a junior like him had to study for a while before entering the arts, but Ouyang Shanzun offered to let him train with everyone, and also gave Han Zhuangzhuang a small supporting role to experience acting. It feels like this is all about selling Lin Weimin's face.

Lin Weimin repeatedly warned Han Zhuangzhuang to keep his tail between his legs and be a good person in the People's Arts. He was lucky enough to get into the People's Art for his own sake. After entering, some people would definitely use a magnifying glass to observe him. The best way is to keep a low profile and be honest. acting.

There were many people coming to Shi Tiesheng's house today, and Shi's father was busy cooking, but in fact he didn't need to do anything, not even Shi Lan.

Everyone started to take action, and there was no chance for their father and daughter to show off.

When Lin Weimin was meeting, everyone talked about the recently popular "Life".

Lin Weimin is the editor of "Contemporary", and this work was published in "Contemporary".

Qu Xiaowei said: "We are the editor of this work."

Several people present were surprised. They had not had much contact with Lin Weimin. Zhou Yiying said with a smile: "Weimin is not only successful as a writer, but also outstanding as an editor."

"This work has little to do with me. It is all due to the author Lu Yao." Lin Weimin said modestly.

Qu Xiaowei interjected: "Why does it have nothing to do with you? Didn't you go all the way to Shaanxi to bring him back?"

When everyone heard this, there was an inside story?

Seeing everyone's curiosity, Lin Weimin waved his hand and briefly talked about Lu Yao's situation at that time.

Everyone was a little embarrassed after hearing this. No wonder such a crazy writer could write such an excellent work as "Life".

"So, sometimes a good editor must not only be able to discover good works, but also be a mentor and helpful friend to writers." Zhou Yiying said with emotion.

When Zhou Yiying was talking, Yao Shuzhi couldn't help but draw an arc at the corner of her mouth. Liu Haiyan sat next to her, caught a glimpse of her expression and asked her curiously what was going on.

The two girls chewed their ears together and said a few words, and both of them burst into laughter.

"Why are you two laughing? Saying it will make us happy!" Qu Xiaowei asked.

Yao Shuzhi was about to shake her head when she heard what he said, but Liu Haiyan laughed and said, "Shuzhi told me how Weimin tricked Lu Yao. It was really interesting."

"What's the trick?" Everyone became interested as soon as they heard it and asked one after another.

Yao Shuzhi quickly stopped Liu Haiyan, "I knew I wouldn't have told you."

She glanced at Lin Weimin guiltily. This was a secret kept secret within the editorial department. It would be a bit bad if she accidentally shook it out.

Lin Weimin probably guessed what Yao Shuzhi said, but he didn't take it seriously. Everyone was just joking inside the editorial department. In fact, more CPUs and KTVs are all to encourage and spur authors to make them better. of creation.

Well, this is a good reason.

If the news reaches Lu Yao's ears, just explain it like this, perfect!

Now that everything has been said here, there is no need to hide it. Lin Weimin vividly talked about the way editors like him "pet" and "scold" authors, which made everyone happy after listening to it.

Especially Zhou Yiying and his wife, they also have a deep understanding, "Some creative people really won't write anything for you unless you force them to do it!"

"It would be great if we all acted like we were doing this for the people." Xu Xiao said.

Shi Tiesheng smiled and said: "It's not good to be like him. Can other writers still survive?"

Everyone burst into laughter.

With Zhou Yiying and his wife here, everyone inevitably talks about the discontinued "Today". Every time they talk about "Today", everyone's tone reveals too much regret and reluctance.

Zhou Yiying talked about how when "Today" was first published a few years ago, all members of their grass-roots editorial department went out, carrying publications and paste, and posted publications at the entrances of some publishing institutions in Yanjing and major universities.

The most interesting thing is when they posted publications at the entrance of the university. Their publications were private publications, not serious publications. The security office in the school also knew about it, but because many of them were college students, college students at this time But they are the treasures of the whole society. The whole society has high hopes for them and looks forward to their ability to contribute to the construction of the motherland in the future.

There are these college students here, and the security office wants to prevent conflicts with them. You have to wait until their front legs are gone before you take them off.

Zhou Yiying said in a nostalgic tone: "It was so good back then!"

Shi Tiesheng said, "It's good now!"

The others agreed, and everyone raised their glasses and drank.

It was a lively night at Shi Tiesheng's house. The party ended and everyone dispersed.

Lin Weimin was in the same direction as Qu Xiaowei and Liu Haiyan. He asked about their marriage. During this time, Qu Xiaowei had already made a trip to Jinling to find his future father-in-law and mother-in-law.

"Let's wait until the new year. Haiyan's job will be stable and stable, and my family will also be organized."

After Qu Xiaowei finished speaking, he asked in a teasing tone: "How are you doing, kid? I heard that there is a follow-up to the story of your female international student. They chased you to the door of your unit and gave you food!"

"Don't spread rumors about Wu Ying."

Since the last time I went to the club to deliver a lunch box to Lin Weimin, Xiao Heiyoko has never appeared again. Her lunch box is still at Lin Weimin's house.

Lin Weimin later figured it out. Yoko must have understood what he meant a long time ago, but he had been pretending to be confused, trying to get through it by being cute.

When she saw that she was going to tell her clearly with real swords and guns, she immediately disappeared, like a cute rabbit with its head stuck in the snow, deceiving herself and others.