1980 My literary era

In the 1980s, poets were rampant on the campus of Yenching University. There were always posters of poetry club activities on the school bulletin board, and poetry readings were held on the campus loudspeakers during lunch and dinner...

The arrival of any writer on campus can create a craze that cannot be compared to the arrival of a poet.

But the sensation caused by Lin Weimin's arrival was particularly different. Many students from Tianjin Normal University came, as did many students from other schools.

The content of Lin Weimin's speech was very dry, even boring. Many people did not even understand it, but it did not prevent everyone from spreading the content of this speech.

The more obscure it is, the more conducive it is to the self-promotion of chatting and bragging.

Especially after Zhang Jianjun and other students published the content of Lin Weimin's speech that day on the "First Voyage" founded by the Chinese Department of Yenching Normal University Student Association, it also triggered many topics such as Yenching University's "Weiming Lake" and Shuimu's "Tsinghua Garden" The reprinting of the publications of the National Student Union and the T Committee has gradually had a profound impact on major universities in Yanjing.

The concept of avant-garde literature is gradually penetrating into major campuses in Yanjing.

In this era when college students are still the pride of heaven, the new things pursued by college students can easily become social trends. Riding on this trend, avant-garde literature is slowly penetrating into more and more literature lovers.

"It's okay to serve the people. This speech is really worth it." In the office, Yao Shuzhi said with a face full of ridicule.

Lin Weimin was puzzled, "What's wrong?"

"Let me show you this!"

Yao Shuzhi took out a printed booklet. The paper was rough and the characters were blurry.

"New Leaf" is a student publication sponsored by the Literary Society of Liaodong Normal University. It was founded in 1979.

The most influential thing about this publication is undoubtedly the poetry issue published in the eighth issue last year. When future generations mention Misty Poems, they will inevitably mention the critical article "The Rising Poetry Group" that set the tone for Misty Poems. It was first published in in this issue.

At first, it aroused huge response and attention among colleges and universities across the country. Later, a revised version was published by "Contemporary Literary Trends of Thought", which caused huge influence nationwide.

"New Leaf" and Liaodong Normal University, which hosts "New Leaf", have become famous among college students across the country.

The reputation of "New Leaf" was so great that Lin Weimin had naturally heard of it. Seeing Yao Shuzhi taking out this booklet, Lin Weimin couldn't help but curious: "Where did you get this?"

"My sister got it. These college students are well-informed."

Yao Shuzhi opened "New Leaf" as she spoke, pointed to the article above and said, "Look, what is this?"

Lin Weimin took a closer look at "How to Understand 'Pioneering Literature' - A Record of Teacher Lin Weimin's Speech at Yan Normal University".

"Is this the article from Yanjing Normal University's "First Voyage"?"

When several students were invited to dinner on the day after the speech, Zhang Jianjun and others proposed that they would like to publish the content of Lin Weimin's speech in a publication sponsored by their Chinese Department Student Union, and Lin Weimin readily agreed.

But he didn't expect to see this article in a university journal as far away as Liaodong.

"So I say your speech was not in vain. Even schools in Liaodong distributed this speech to you."

Yao Shuzhi looked at Lin Weimin with admiration in her eyes. This kid is really capable of tossing people around.

First, the first issue of this year promoted new artists, new works and new styles, then the "Literary Newspaper" published a lot of comments, and finally went to the university campus to stir up the trend.

After this operation, literature lovers all over the country knew the name of "avant-garde literature", and even the first issue of "Contemporary" and many of the authors on it became famous.

Several operations complement each other, and the impact gained is extremely huge.

During this period, "Contemporary" has become a "literary holy place" in the minds of college students.

Lin Weimin looked at the article in "New Leaf" with a brisk smile on his lips. After struggling for so long, his thoughts were finally not in vain.

After admiring the contents of "New Leaf" for a few times, Lin Weimin returned the publication to Yao Shuzhi and continued to write to Mo Yan.

The response to the first issue of "Contemporary" in 1983 was extremely huge. Mo Yan published two works in it, which was consistent with the treatment received by Ma Yuan and Yu Hua, two pioneering literary generals, but the readers received The feedback and reviews are much worse.

An acrimonious letter from a reader compared his novel to "having the fragrance of a company's tabloid ink." This comment hurt Mo Yan so much that he began to write to Lin Weimin to express his feelings.

Young people just can't afford it.

I can't stand even a few scoldings. Hasn't Teacher Lin received enough scolding in the past two years?

The review article published in the "Literary News" some time ago alone aroused criticism from at least dozens of newspapers, magazines and other media across the country. Many critics and readers even called and wrote to scold him.

Teacher Lin should still eat and drink. After being baptized by Internet trolls in later generations, is this little bit of saliva a big deal?

"Instead of feeling sorry for myself now, it is better to focus on creation. Do you have any ideas for new works? If you don't have any ideas, you can write to me to discuss it. Don't put your mind on the evaluation and discussion of the outside world..."

Lin Weimin is still doing the same old thing, encouraging first and then criticizing, and then asking for new work to put pressure on him, and his one set of operations works smoothly.

After replying to Mo Yan's letter, he took the time to reply to Lu Yao's letter. Lu Yao had previously written to tell him that the "Life" movie had been launched, so Lin Weimin naturally urged Lu Yao's new work in his letter.

After a busy morning, Lin Weimin stood in front of the window to exercise. Liu Yin asked: "Weimin, the group of college student volunteers in the society should be arriving soon, right? It's been almost a month."

"It will arrive tomorrow." Lin Weimin replied.

Liu Yin said happily: "Finally, I can relax a little bit."

The colleagues in the office nodded with lingering fear. With the new force joining in, even if they just help open letters and register submissions, it will lighten their burden!

"If this continues, our editorial department will have to add more imports in the second half of the year, right?" Yao Shuzhi sighed.

"If no one comes in, we will ask Lao Meng to respond. For the sake of the people, you have to speak up for us."

"no problem!"

Lin Weimin is not an iron man. In the past few months, the workload of the editorial department has been increasing day by day due to his shady operations. He cannot handle it without adding more people.

He plans to prepare another batch of book series in the second half of the year. The editorial department is so busy right now. If there is no new force to join, I am afraid it will be too busy.

After getting off work in the evening, the work at hand was finally finished. Lin Weimin rode his motorcycle to Qu Xiaowei's house. Last month, Liu Haiyan gave birth to a fat boy weighing seven pounds and sixty ounces.

There was a full moon party two days ago. Lin Weimin was a little busy at the time and didn't come over. Today he came here specifically to have a look.

At this time, Liu Haiyan was already in confinement, had gained some weight, and was cooking for Qu Xiaowei.

"I'm telling you, kid, Haiyan has just given birth, and you don't know how to help her." Lin Weimin said.

Qu Xiaowei said angrily: "I just finished changing the baby's diaper, okay?"

"Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you, a godfather, to not come to your child for a full month?"

"Godfather is busy!"

Qu Xiaowei felt a little uncomfortable when he heard this, "Damn it, why do you feel like you're taking advantage of me? Forget it, you better stop being this godfather."

"Do you think I'm rare?"

After making some amusing remarks, Lin Weimin took out fifty yuan of foreign exchange coupons from his pocket.

"I didn't drink the full-moon wine, and I didn't buy anything. It's better to give me more money. You two can buy whatever you want for your children."

Qu Xiaowei laughed and said: "You are still a child and his godfather is generous!"

Lin Weimin cursed: "If you have milk, you are a mother!"

Qu Xiaowei and his wife stayed with Lin Weimin to eat at home, and he was not polite. He sat on the sofa, and while Qu Xiaowei was watching the children and Liu Haiyan was cooking, he picked up a magazine on the sofa on the table and read it.

Qu Xiaowei said: "For the people, look at that issue of "Yanjing Literature"."

"What's wrong?" Lin Weimin flipped through the magazine in his hand, the third issue of "Yenjing Literature" in 1983. He didn't notice anything unusual and didn't see the names of acquaintances.

"Jia Pingwa posted a novel on it called "Liu Guanren"."

Lin Weimin looked at the catalog and said, "I saw it."

There was a hint of emotion in Qu Xiaowei's tone, "Do you still remember when you were at the Institute of Literary Studies?"

Lin Weimin followed Qu Xiaowei's words and recalled life in the Institute of Literature in his mind.

"Didn't we mention it once when we were chatting? At that time, when we went to the Literary Research Institute, it was recommended by various publications. Everyone wanted to squeeze in, but some people dismissed it.

Didn't Jia Pingwa come at that time? He had published a book at that time, and everyone was envious of him! "

Lin Weimin thought of the chat in the cafeteria. This was indeed the case.

"At that time, you didn't even have a novella, and you had already published a book at a young age. It's only been a few years, and your kid's novels have been published, published, and adapted one after another. Look at him again. , that’s all!”

Liu Haiyan came over with the dishes and said sarcastically: "For those who don't know, I thought you were publishing one novel after another! Are you a literature lover who has the right to look down on others?"

Qu Xiaowei was not angry even after being ridiculed by her.

"Isn't this talking about the comparison between then and now? The changes for the people are so great!"

While talking, the food was put on the table.

Lin Weimin and Qu Xiaowei didn't drink today. Qu Xiaowei had to take care of the children at night and was afraid of sleeping too much after drinking.

While eating, Liu Haiyan asked Lin Weimin, "Where is your girlfriend now?"

"There is a performance in Shanghai."

Liu Haiyan sighed: "No wonder you two can become good friends. You have to find a girlfriend so far away."

When she said this, she was naturally referring to her husband Qu Xiaowei and Lin Weimin. Qu Xiaowei and she developed from pen pals to lovers, and it took more than a year for them to become lovers.

Lin Weimin was even more cruel. He met her on a business trip and often went to other places to perform. It was not convenient to write letters.

Qu Xiaowei said with a mean smile, "You guys have to wait a long time."

What he smiled at was not the distance, but his age.

Liu Haiyan also smiled and said, "I was surprised to hear what Shuzhi said. When will you get married?"

Lin Weimin looked indifferent, "What's the hurry? We are both so young, unlike Xiaowei."

Lin Weimin's counterattack was sharp, while Qu Xiaowei had a constipated expression on his face.

He was already twenty-seven when he went to the Institute of Literary Studies, and he is thirty this year. Lin Weimin is only twenty-three this year. Even if he waits for another three years, he will only be twenty-six. He is one year younger than Qu Xiaowei back then.

After eating and entertaining the children for a while, Lin Weimin left Qu Xiaowei's house.

Two days later, Lin Weimin received a call from Wang Feng, the director of CCTV, saying that the first draft of the script for "Latent" was released and he wanted to invite him to come and take a look.

We made an appointment to meet at the broadcasting compound, and Lin Weimin took the time to go there the next day.

The meeting was in Wang Feng's office. In addition to Ren Hao, who was hired by Wang Feng from Qindao TV to CCTV, there was also Tang Peilin, the screenwriter Wang Feng hired from Guizhou.

Speaking of Tang Peilin, many people are not familiar with it. But if we talk about his masterpiece, many people should be familiar with it - "Eighteen Years in the Enemy Camp", the first full-length TV series in China, which is also a spy war theme.

Wang Feng invited him here, which can be said to complement each other.

Because of Lin Weimin's strict requirements for the script, several meetings had been held before. This time they met again. The first draft of the script that Tang Peilin took out made Lin Weimin nod frequently after reading it. He also put forward some more detailed suggestions, and Tang Peilin all adoption.

After the simple meeting, Ren Hao and Tang Peilin left, but Wang Feng kept Lin Weimin behind.

"Teacher Lin, actually I came to see you today and there is one more thing I want to tell you."

"What's up?"

"CCTV is planning to make "Dream of Red Mansions" into a TV series. I wonder if you are interested?"

Lin Weimin's expression was surprised when he heard this. The news that CCTV was going to put "Dream of Red Mansions" on the TV screen has been circulating for several years. Lin Weimin also knew that this TV series was planned and filmed in the past few years, but he did not expect Wang Feng He actually invited himself to participate in "Dream of Red Mansions".

"Wang Tai is joking. My understanding of "Dream of Red Mansions" is at the level of a primary school student. How can I participate in such a masterpiece!"

Wang Feng said: "I know you are busy with work and still have to write. How about becoming a consultant for our "Dream of Red Mansions" crew?"

"This..." Lin Weimin hesitated.

He is indeed very busy. He is busy with the work of "Contemporary" and writing, and occasionally he has to take time to participate in social activities.

But this is working as a consultant for the crew of "Dream of Red Mansions"!

It’s not that Lin Weimin is vain, it’s that the lineup of the behind-the-scenes advisory team for CCTV’s version of “Dream of Red Mansions” is a bit too luxurious. Just mention a few names, Shen Congwen, Qi Gong, and Zhou Yang are all names of this level, including Lin Weimin’s current teacher. Mr. Wan is also on the advisory panel.

Wang Feng invited himself to be a consultant for "Dream of Red Mansions", which sounds a bit dreamy no matter how you hear it!

"Wang Tai, I still say the same thing. My personal understanding of "Dream of Red Mansions" is very superficial, so I'm afraid I can't be of much help." Lin Weimin resisted the huge temptation and refused.

"Our consultant does not necessarily have to be a Hong Kong scholar. You have a profound foundation in drama creation and can provide us with good advice on plot processing. I forgot to tell you that Mr. Wan is also included in our invitation. , you two teachers and students jointly serve as consultants for our "Dream of Red Mansions" crew, it will be a good story if it spreads!"

Lin Weimin followed Wang Feng's words and thought about it.

Damn it, the temptation is too great, Teacher Lin can't hold it anymore.

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