1980 My literary era

March 24, 1982, Yanjing.

The wind is warm and the sun is bright, and the spring scenery is bright. Lin Weimin is in a particularly relaxed mood today.

The National Outstanding Short and Novella Awards announced the winners half a month in advance, and his "Farewell My Concubine" was among the winners.

Although Lin Weimin felt that "Farewell My Concubine" should be considered a full-length novel with more than 120,000 words, he had no say in this matter. Lu Yao's "Life" had more words than his, and it also won the award.

In addition to Lu Yao, many acquaintances of Lin Weimin also won this award.

The selection of the National Outstanding Short Story Award began in 1979, covering novellas and short stories. Lin Weimin's "A Penny Matter" and "The Death of Yura" won the Outstanding Award in 1980 and 1981. Short Story Award.

This time in the national selection of outstanding short and medium-sized novels, 25 writers won awards just like last year, including Jiang Zilong's "Red Orange Yellow Green Green Indigo Purple", Wei Junyi's "Baptism", Wang Meng's "It's Difficult to Meet", Huang Anyi's "The Passage", these are all old acquaintances of Lin Weimin.

Jiang Zilong and Huang Anyi are classmates of Lin Weimin's Institute of Literature. Wei Junyi is now Lin Weimin's unit leader. Wang Meng once taught Lin Weimin at the Institute of Literature.

In addition to the novella award, Jiang Zilong also won this year's short story award for "New Year's Greetings", which was a double cannon.

Among the short story winners was Jin Ying, one of Lin Weimin’s classmates and the future leader of the Literary and Art Association.

The work she relies on this time is "Oh, Fragrant Snow".

Tomorrow is March 25, the day of the awards.

Before lunch, the door of the editorial office of "Contemporary" was pushed open. Jiang Zilong stood at the door and shouted loudly: "For the people, I'm here!"

Lin Weimin stood up and gave Jiang Zilong a warm hug, and the two patted each other on the back.

"My brother Zilong! Long time no see!"

"Yeah, it's been more than a year in a flash."

Jiang Zilong brought a black leather bag with him when he came to Yanjing. His home is in Jinmen, which is 180 kilometers away from Yanjing. It is very convenient to go back and forth.

"Has An Yi arrived?" Jiang Zilong asked.

"No, the train is said to be at 3pm. I will pick her up then."

"Let's go together! Oh, I haven't seen each other for a long time. I miss you so much!" Jiang Zilong had a smile on his face.

Lin Weimin also smiled. This feeling of reunion with old friends is really heartwarming and touching.

The two chatted for a while, and then Lin Weimin took Jiang Zilong and said hello to the entire editorial department. When it was almost noon, Lin Weimin took him to the cafeteria for lunch.

After lunch, Qu Xiaowei ran over and gave Jiang Zilong a hug first.

"Did you come early today?" Lin Weimin asked.

"Hey, I ran out without eating at noon. Nothing happened. When will An Yi arrive? And where is Jin Ying?"

"An Yi's afternoon train is about the same time as Jin Ying's."

The three of them stayed in the editorial office until two o'clock in the afternoon, preparing to go to the train station to pick up Huang Anyi and Jin Ying.

Jiang Zilong saw Lin Weimin's motorcycle, "It's okay for Weimin, everyone is riding a motorcycle now!"

The price of motorcycles these days makes it difficult for Jiang Zilong to buy one for himself even if he earns several thousand yuan from royalties every year. Probably only young single men like Lin Weimin are willing to buy one.

"Hey, it's all for convenience, get in the car."

Qu Xiaowei was left behind by Lin Weimin, riding his bicycle alone, cursing behind him.

After arriving at Yanjing Station, we waited for more than ten minutes and spent a long time identifying herself in the crowd. Three carefree gay men finally picked up Huang Anyi.

Lin Weimin's first reaction when he saw Huang Anyi again was that this girl had learned to dress up.

When they met again after more than a year, Huang Anyi's behavior was a bit reserved. Fortunately, the few people present were all the kind of people who had a lot of gossips. Within a few words, everyone found the feeling they had at the Literary Research Institute again.

After waiting for a while, Jin Ying also arrived.

After picking up the two of them, seeing that it was almost time to get off work, Lin Weimin went to have dinner and help the three of them clean themselves up.

He and Qu Xiaowei had a dispute about the location of the meeting.

Qu Xiaowei plans to go to Cuihua Building in Wangfujing, and Lin Weimin plans to go to Quanjude.

"Why are you going to Cuihua Tower? If you come to Yanjing to eat Shandong cuisine, the people of Yanjing will despise you."

"How many times have I eaten Quanjude? Are you tired of it? It's just a rotten duck!"

The two talked for a few words, and Lin Weimin finally said: "Listen to An Yi, where do you want to go?"

Huang Anyi looked at the expressions of the two people and said softly: "How about going to Xinqiao Hotel, I want to try the Western food there."

Lao Mo from the north, Xinqiao from the south.

Huang Anyi had already been to a Moscow restaurant when she was training at the Institute of Literature, and was very interested in Xinqiao Sanbaole, a Western restaurant as famous as Lao Mo in Yanjing.

"Look at An Yi's taste!"

Lin Weimin and Qu Xiaowei exchanged words of contempt for each other and decided happily.

Jiang Zilong: I haven’t spoken yet.

Jin Ying:......

When setting off, the person on the back seat of Lin Weimin's motorcycle was changed. Jiang Zilong was replaced by Huang Anyi. Jin Ying squeezed in the back with her. Huang Anyi was close to Lin Weimin, and she held onto Lin Weimin's skirt with some restraint.

"An Yi, hold on tight, otherwise I'll easily throw you off when I ride faster."

Huang Anyi grabbed Lin Weimin's clothes around his waist.

Lin Weimin pulled his hand over and put it around his waist, "You have to do this."

Huang Anyi's face instantly turned red with embarrassment, and she turned her head to observe Qu Xiaowei and Jiang Zilong.

The two of them looked at the sky and almost whistled.

"gone!"

Lin Weimin didn't give Huang Anyi a chance to be shy, and the motorcycle roared out.

Falling on the bicycle behind, Jiang Zilong said: "This guy Weimin is a little enlightened now."

Qu Xiaowei shook his head, "Don't be fooled by the illusion in front of you, this kid is destined to be a bachelor!"

"Ha ha!"

The two laughed at Lin Weimin and rode all the way to their destination.

Xinqiao Sanbaola, to be precise, it should be Russian food. At this time, there are no serious Western restaurants in China.

When old friends met, everyone's mood was high. Even the two lesbians Huang Anyi and Jin Ying started drinking.

Lin Weimin, Jiang Zilong, and Qu Xiaowei were all talkative people, and the atmosphere at the table was lively.

We haven’t seen each other for more than a year, so we first caught up with each other.

Jiang Zilong is still red and purple this year, and his works are endless. Lin Weimin's works are updated much faster than Jiang Zilong's. Now he is also famous in China and belongs to the popular group of writers.

Although Huang Anyi is far away in Shanghai and remains silent, she has published many short stories and novellas this year, and she has made a name for herself in the literary world.

Jin Ying has published relatively few works, but now she is also an editor. Whether it is work or interest, she is closely involved in the literary world.

There is only one Qu Xiaowei, who is carefree and has already given up on the path of literature, which makes everyone feel a little sad.

He himself was not at all sad, but instead happily talked about his getting married next month.

Several people said congratulations to him. Jiang Zilong was close to Jinmen, and he would definitely come to ask for a wedding drink. Jin Ying is in Baoding, not too far or too close. Whether she can come or not depends on the situation. Huang Anyi is far away in Shanghai and cannot come. When the time comes, she can only wish her from a distance.

Huang Anyi was a little impressed when she heard that Qu Xiaowei's marriage partner was actually his pen pal at the Literary Research Institute at that time. She always thought that Qu Xiaowei would be a libertine with his character, but she never expected that he would become a couple with his pen pal.

Jiang Zilong secretly observed Huang Anyi's expression, as if casually, and asked Lin Weimin: "How is Weimin doing now? Have you dated a girlfriend?"

Huang Anyi glanced at Lin Weimin quickly, and then took a bite of food pretending to be nothing.

"No, I don't have time!"

Jiang Zilong added: "How come I heard some time ago that a writer named Lin went to Yanda to express his love for a foreign female student?"

Huang Anqi looked surprised and turned a little pale.

Lin Weimin was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, "It's absolutely nothing to spread rumors."

"I didn't say it was you, why are you so excited!"

Lin Weimin asked: "Has this matter reached your Jinmen?"

"It's not like the news has reached our Jinmen. I also heard it from a writer friend in Yanjing. So that person is really you?"

Lin Weimin waved his hand and said: "I went to deliver books to my friends that day. It was all a misunderstanding. It was the students who were making fun of me."

Huang Anyi's face improved after hearing Lin Weimin's explanation.

"I'm sorry you haven't made any progress in more than a year!" Jiang Zilong summarized Lin Weimin's current situation.

Lin Weimin was anxious, "How do you say you haven't made any progress? Can't you see the motorcycle? I bought two sets of Siheyuan, and the royalties... needless to say the royalties, I'm living a happy life!"

Qu Xiaowei finished his attack and said, "There's just no target!"

Lin Weimin stared angrily.

Qu Xiaowei added: "You don't know that he found his eldest nephew. He was originally a bachelor, and now he is a couple of bachelors!"

Huang Anyi and the other three were made to laugh.

After arguing for a long time, the topic was finally brought to an end, and several people started talking about the work "Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue and Purple".

In addition to being about to win the National Outstanding Novella Award, this film received an invitation from Changying Film Studio to adapt it as early as last year when it was first published. The filming of the film has now been completed and will be released in two months. .

The heroine of this movie is Fang Shu, and the supporting actress is Jiang Lili.

Qu Xiaowei exclaimed: "You are still amazing! An Yi's "Little Courtyard Notes" was adapted by Yan Ying's students, and brother Zilong's "Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple" was made into a movie by Changying Film Studio , "The Cliff" for the people was also made into a TV series by Qindao TV..."

Huang Anyi said shyly: "What do I mean? I just clap and practice homework for the students."

"An Yi, don't say that. Yanying's students in this class are very talented, and they are the first class after the opening. Your work was also sent to participate in the East Film Festival." Lin Weimin said.

Huang Anyi asked him: "I heard that the scripts you wrote for Renyi were very popular..."

Before she could finish her words, Qu Xiaowei shouted: "That's right. "The Intouchables" is being performed recently. Let this guy get some tickets for everyone, and we will also go and support him."

Huang Anyi and the other three looked at Lin Weimin with interest, and Lin Weimin nodded and said, "No problem."

Several people then chatted about the situation of other students, and while chatting, they missed their days at the Institute of Literature.

For this group of students, the further study experience at the Institute of Literary Studies is indeed of great significance. It not only opened the door to the path of literary creation for them, but also broadened everyone's horizons and enriched everyone's thoughts.

After returning to their respective jobs, everyone can feel that the leaders and teachers of the institute cared for and trained these students when they were at the Institute of Literature, and they are full of nostalgia and gratitude for those fervent days.

Several people drank a lot, but at least they maintained restraint. Tomorrow is the day of award presentation, so they can't be too presumptuous.

Today's meal is a reception banquet, hosted by Lin Weimin and Qu Xiaowei. If they go to Jinmen, Shanghai, or Baoding in the future, they will be treated like this.

After coming out of the restaurant, Lin Weimin sent Huang Anyi and the others to the guest house.

The National Outstanding Short and Novella Selection Conference is run by the Federation of Literary and Art Circles. The award conference is scheduled for March 25. The Federation of Literary and Art Circles has arranged guesthouses in advance for writers from all over the country who will come to Beijing to receive awards.

After sending them to the door of the guest house, several people said a few words and waved goodbye.