1980 My literary era

August is the most stressful time in Yanjing every year.

Lin Weimin came back from Yantai and it took him several days to get used to it.

During this period, "The Horse Trapper" has been officially launched. The first printing of 500,000 copies is a severe test for the Chinese Literature Society, and it is also a test for Lin Weimin's appeal among readers.

From time to time, the club will check the situation with the bookstores and post offices below. The feedback is good, and the sales are as popular as Lin Weimin's previous works.

With such feedback, the club felt relieved.

The biggest gain for Lin Weimin from the publication of "Horse Trapper" should be the royalties.

With a printing volume of 500,000 copies, the standard of royalties set by the Chinese Literature Society for Lin Weimin was the basic royalties plus the royalties for the number of prints. Because the first printing was too large, he received a royalties of 75 yuan per 1,000 words.

The entire novel "The Horse Trapper" has 300,000 words, and Lin Weimin received a sky-high royalties of 22,500 yuan.

This number is almost unique in today's domestic literary world, and no one can match it.

The works of predecessors and masters in the literary world may have high royalties because they were published for so long, but the sales volume is not very high.

Among the emerging writers, there are no signs of this happening yet among those who can compete with the sales of Lin Weimin's works.

Otherwise, the Chinese Publishing House would not have offered Lin Weimin such a high standard of royalties at the risk of losing money and being criticized.

Some time ago, Lin Weimin's bank balance was almost reduced to zero due to the purchase of paintings. As soon as the royalties from "The Horse Trapper" arrived, his bank account immediately became full again.

Two days ago, Lin Weimin handed over to Xie Mingqing the novel "Lover" that he wrote when he held a pen conference in Yantai.

Today, Lao Xie knocked on the door of "Contemporary" with his book manuscript.

"I'm afraid we won't be able to publish this novel of yours." Xie Mingqing said with regret.

Lin Weimin was not too surprised and poured a cup of tea for Xie Mingqing, "You can't say I don't miss you this time, can you?"

Xie Mingqing said angrily: "I think you guy did it on purpose to write such... such a novel!"

Xie Mingqing was too embarrassed to directly use explicit terms to describe Lin Weimin's "Lover", but Lin Weimin smiled knowingly.

"I really can't get it published? Then I'll give it to another publication!"

Xie Mingqing glared at him, feeling a little unwilling.

But the novel "Lover" is indeed inconsistent with the purpose of "People's Literature".

Among literature lovers of this era, "People's Literature" was nicknamed "National Journal".

It can be said that in a political sense, it represents the highest literary level of a country's mainstream publications.

The innate status determines that "People's Literature" can publish some novels with political tendencies, but works like "Lover" with long descriptions of action scenes between men and women cannot be published in it anyway. published.

This has nothing to do with the quality of the work, it is purely determined by values.

Xie Mingqing recalled what he said when communicating with Wei Junyi, and his heart was filled with regret.

Frankly speaking, "Lover" is certainly a good work, and it is a rare good work.

In this novel, Lin Weimin breaks through again and tells a sentimental love story between a wealthy young man from old Shanghai and the daughter of a down-and-out foreign official from a feminine perspective.

From the professional perspective of an editor, Xie Mingqing does not think that many of Lin Weimin's descriptions in the book are too explicit, but thinks that they are necessary.

The ideal platonic spiritual love is certainly beautiful, but it does not apply in "The Lover".

The love between Jane and Guo Yudao is both spiritual and physical. It is precisely because of the dual combination of spirit and body that they still miss each other even after being separated for a lifetime.

Xie Mingqing still thinks back to an action scene in the novel from time to time. Lin Weimin describes Guo Yudao's butt, which makes an old man in his fifties and sixties feel a little thirsty.

It's so outrageous, why do you describe a man so attractively?

Xie Mingqing couldn't help but think of the rumors about Lin Weimin that were privately circulated by the Chinese Literature Society a year or two ago.

After shaking his head for a moment, he shook his head.

"I can't help you even if you give it to other publications. This thing really can't be published."

When Xie Mingqing spoke, he looked bitter.

Lin Weimin patted him on the shoulder, "It's okay, I'll do it next time!"

Xie Mingqing was dumbfounded by this sudden move, and his colleagues in the office couldn't help but smile.

When the work couldn't be published, it was obviously the editor who should be comforting the author, but when it came to Lin Weimin, the whole situation was reversed.

He was like a normal person, and the editor-in-chief was so anxious that he wanted to cry.

After confirming that the manuscript could not be published in "People's Literature", Lin Weimin was not discouraged at all. Instead, he communicated with Xie Mingqing. The main topic was naturally which journal should publish "Lover".

With Lin Weimin's current popularity, there is no situation where his works cannot be published. It is just a matter of choosing which company to publish.

"People's Literature" is limited by its own style and positioning and cannot publish it, but not all publications have the nickname "National Journal".

While the two were talking, He Qizhi suddenly interrupted.

"For the people, why not publish it in our magazine?"

Lin Weimin was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "It's not okay to publish it in our magazine. It's just a piece of melon field and plum blossoms. It will cause gossip."

At this time, Xie Mingqing's eyes lit up, "It seems...it's not impossible!"

Lin Weimin was stunned again, "What do you mean?"

Xie Mingqing said: "With your current popularity across the country, who would think that publishing a work in "Contemporary" is through the back door? It would be great if everyone didn't say that you are taking care of "Contemporary"!"

His two words suddenly enlightened Lin Weimin's heart.

This is probably called darkness under the lamp!

When I first joined "Contemporary", I was not well-known, and my works were not widely disseminated, so I was afraid of attracting criticism from the outside world.

But now, these worries can be regarded as unfounded.

As Xie Mingqing said, who would think that Lin Weimin used a back door to publish an article in "Contemporary"?

If someone really dares to make such remarks, Lin Weimin does not need to prove his innocence, the people around him will be able to wake him up.

After understanding this truth, Lin Weimin, like a heartless man who had gone to his mistress, left Xie Mingqing in the office and knocked on Qin Chaoyang's office door.

"Old Tan, do you want a manuscript? As long as you want a manuscript, just tell me and I will send it to you right away!"

Tan Chaoyang wore reading glasses and looked at Lin Weimin speechlessly, "What are you kidding about?"

"Just tell me whether you want it or not?" Lin Weimin asked.

I want a shit!

Tan Chaoyang felt an inexplicable sense of shame when he thought of saying the word "yes" to Lin Weimin.

"go out!"

"Look at you, why are you so anxious?" Lin Weimin sat on the sofa, "I told you to think about it carefully. I am very solemnly asking for your opinion now. If you want to take this manuscript, I will give it to others. .”

Qin Chaoyang originally thought Lin Weimin was joking. Seeing that he looked so serious, he stood up and asked, "Don't be careless with me, kid. What's going on? What kind of manuscript is it?"

Lin Weimin then said seriously: "As for the "Lover" I just wrote, "People's Literature" doesn't want it. How about publishing it in our magazine?"

Tan Chaoyang suddenly became happy, clapped his hands and said, "Okay!"

After saying that, he stretched out his hand towards Lin Weimin and said, "Where is the manuscript?"

Lin Weimin then remembered that the manuscript was still in Lao Xie's hand.

He returned to the office, where Lao Xie was still chatting with his colleagues. Lin Weimin walked over and took the manuscript from his hand.

"You should let go!"

Lao Xie's thumb was stuck on the edge of the manuscript paper, pulling until his thumb turned white, and then Lin Weimin took the manuscript from his hand.

"Your pattern is not good!"

Before leaving, Lin Weimin said something to Xie Mingqing, which made him feel depressed and wanted to vomit blood!

"Here, let's take a look!" Lin Weimin handed the manuscript to Qin Chaoyang.

After looking at it for a long time, Tan Chaoyang raised his head with a complicated expression.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Lin Weimin asked in confusion.

Qin Chaoyang put the manuscript on his desk, "Oh! You gave me a difficult problem!"

"Old Tan, what do you mean? I can't even publish this article in our magazine?"

Lin Weimin was completely surprised at this time.

Tan Chaoyang looked confused, "It's not that I can't publish it..."

He pondered his tone, struggled for a long time, and said, "How about...delete some?"

Lin Weimin immediately stared, "You are not particular about this. I sent you a manuscript with good intentions, why do you still want to delete my manuscript?"

Tan Chaoyang had an I-I-do-it-for-you expression on his face, "Your novel is good, but the description of love and desire in it is indeed a bit too explicit."

Lin Weimin stood up like a cat whose tail was stepped on and shouted: "Art! This is art!"

"Old Tan, you are still the editor-in-chief, so why are you so enlightened now? You have really let down my enthusiasm and expectations for our magazine!"

Lin Weimin picked up the manuscript, stood up and was about to leave.

Tan Chaoyang stopped him, "Don't get excited, don't get excited."

"Otherwise..." Lao Tan seemed to want to make a new suggestion.

Lin Weimin stopped.

"The manuscript will be published in "Contemporary". You don't have to delete it. The manuscript fee will be reduced."

Lao Qin's tone was like that of a seasoned regular customer. He asked after he had finished getting dressed. "3,000 is a bit expensive, let's say 1,500!"

I dare you to wait for me here!

Lin Weimin's tone was full of sorrow and anger: "Old Tan, I am one of our own!"

"It's because we are one of our own! For the sake of the people, you are also the leader of the editorial department, so you have to wake up a little bit!" Lao Qin advised earnestly.

"You are committing moral kidnapping!"

"I admit that I am immoral!"

Lao Qin also worked hard to save some manuscript fees!

Lin Weimin was speechless for a moment.

Young, I am still too young!

Three updates today.