1980 My literary era

Lin Weimin stayed at Renyi until night on weekends. Early the next morning, Lin Weimin yawned and got up to go to work. He missed the weekends in future generations very much.

Unfortunately, there are still 9 years left until the weekend policy is launched.

In the past two days, the editorial department has been reviewing the new novel "Night and Day" sent by He Yunlu. This novel can be regarded as the sequel to "New Star".

"New Star" describes the young high-ranking county official Li Xiangnan who takes office as a new official. He is ambitious and ready to show his power in Guling, the ancient Zhongyuan County. However, the young political star encounters resistance and suppression from powerful traditional conservative forces.

The novel "Night and Day" tells the story of what happened one night and one day after Li Xiangnan's reform in Guling was frustrated and he returned to BJ.

"Night and Day" is no longer as high-spirited as "New Star", including the protagonist Li Xiangnan. As a character with a split personality, this novel shows his pursuit of power and women.

After reading "Night and Day", Lin Weimin's first feeling was that it was more like an "official literature", which showed the true ecology of contemporary officialdom through the interweaving of the relationship between Li Xiangnan and the surrounding characters.

The emergence of "Night and Day" fully verified Lin Weimin's original judgment on the future development and changes of reform literature.

Reform literature is gradually transforming into officialdom literature. Of course, it will not only be limited to officialdom literature, but will also evolve further.

There was no problem with the review of "Night and Day" and everyone agreed to publish it. It is expected to be published in the sixth issue this year.

In the afternoon, Yu Hua went to hang out in the editorial office again. He returned to Zhijiang for the Chinese New Year and only came back a few days ago when the National College of Liberal Arts started school.

As soon as I arrived, I learned a piece of news.

"'Red Sorghum Family' is going to hold a seminar?" Yu Hua's first reaction when he heard the news was shock.

Then comes envy, jealousy, and hatred, and then separation.

"Mo Yan is so young, what kind of seminar should you give him!"

Liu Yin joked: "Then you have to tell the leader that this is all arranged by the leader."

Yu Hua was so depressed that he didn't want to talk. It was like he had two local dogs at home. They were all playing happily together and being kicked by their owners. But one local dog suddenly stood up, sat down, and gave food to its owner. Holding slippers. Not only that, the owner even made a special dog tag for this local dog and hung it around his neck, so that everyone would praise him.

Lin Weimin went to the editorial office to deliver a manuscript. When he saw him, he instinctively wanted to scold him, but when he saw the look of loss and frustration on his face, he couldn't bear to speak for a moment.

After he left, Liu Yin said: "There will be a seminar on Mo Yan's works, which will hit him hard!"

Colleagues in the office burst into laughter.

Yu Hua is like that kind of poor student in the class. Whenever he sees a good student getting a certificate of excellence from a good student, he is always envious and jealous, but when he comes back to it, he doesn't live up to the expectations.

Lin Weimin shook his head helplessly. This guy was so promiscuous every day. If he wanted to catch up with Mo Yan's progress, he had to see if he could calm down and write.

The decision to convene "Red Sorghum Family" was made by him and Qin Chaoyang. Mo Yan's novel has received a lot of attention, and the response from readers and critics has been very good. After the seminar, plans can be made for the publication of the novel. .

After get off work in the evening, Lin Weimin went to Junyi to tell Mo Yan the news, and he danced with joy.

Wednesday morning, the conference room on the third floor of the Chinese Literature Society.

The symposium on the work "Red Sorghum Family" was officially held, and almost all the famous critics from Yanjing attended the meeting.

At the seminar, Mo Yan was the undisputed protagonist, but unfortunately he could not steal the limelight from the critics. Compared with the criticism that the first "Ordinary World" received from critics, "Red Sorghum Family" was received much better.

A very interesting question has to be mentioned here.

Different from the earthy flavor of "The Ordinary World", Mo Yan's writing technique and style are deeply influenced by the magical realism school of Latin American literature. He also describes the countryside and his hometown, and he completely avoids the mainland. Haruka used too much force in her creation.

When Lin Weimin commented on Mo Yan at the seminar, he used the word "smart", referring to his cleverness in creation.

He is the editor-in-chief of "Contemporary", and today the Chinese Literature Society is the host, so it is impossible not to attend.

Throughout the seminar, "Red Sorghum Family" was affirmed by the critics, and everyone also made some well-intentioned criticisms, but they were not harsh, and the scene was harmonious.

But just before the end, critic Zhang Ren suddenly asked Lin Weimin.

"When will the seminar on "The Ordinary World" be held?"

Lin Weimin was a little surprised and replied: "The first part of "The Ordinary World" has just been released. The plan is to write three parts. It won't be too late to start after Lu Yao finishes writing."

Zhang Ren added: "The first part was already so bad, so it doesn't make much sense to write the third part!"

After Zhang Ren said this, the atmosphere in the conference room became silent, and no one said a word.

Apparently Zhang Ren was so dissatisfied with the first part of "The Ordinary World" that he couldn't help but publicly criticized it at the "Red Sorghum Family" seminar.

Lin Weimin reminded in a harmonious voice: "Teacher Zhang, today is the seminar of "Red Sorghum Family"."

"I know, but who told you not to hold a seminar on "The Ordinary World"?"

Lin Weimin was almost choked by the old man's words, you old... comrade!

But he also knew that Zhang Ren or most critics' criticism of the first part of "The Ordinary World" was different from the wave of criticism when his "Lover" was published two years ago.

People mostly criticize the works, and only the works, but sometimes the criticism is a bit too sharp.

For example, right now, "The Ordinary World" is being discussed in a seminar on other works. How much do you love Lu Yao, and how much do you hate "The Ordinary World"?

Lin Weimin observed that Mo Yan's face was stiff, and he understood this feeling very well.

Following Zhang Ren's attack, others also began to speak, either to ask "Contemporary" to hold a seminar earlier, or to directly criticize, and the scene fell into chaos for a time.

Mo Yan's face turned green. Today is obviously my work seminar, but these people are too... too much!

The harmonious scene all morning was all just fake!

Lin Weimin waved his hands helplessly and raised his voice, "Teachers! Teachers! Please be quiet and listen to me."

Everyone stopped talking at his loud reminder and looked at him.

"We at "Contemporary" very much welcome everyone's criticism and correction, including Comrade Lu Yao, the author of "The Ordinary World." If you have any comments or questions, we can write letters or write articles in publications, but today is the day after all. Please control the seminar on Comrade Mo Yan’s works.”

When Lin Weimin spoke, he pointed at Mo Yan, and everyone remembered the protagonist of today's seminar.

Mo Yan sat on his seat, staring into his small green bean-sized eyes, filled with grievances and helplessness.

Several impatient old comrades were a little embarrassed to be reminded like this.

It was a great work seminar, Mo Yan had fun all day long, but in the end he was made emo by these old... comrades!

After the meeting, Lin Weimin had to comfort him with a few words.

"It's okay. Lu Yao is famous, and the first part of "The Ordinary World" was quite controversial. It will be good to wait until you write a few important works in a few years!"

It was okay if he didn't comfort her, but when he comforted Mo Yan, she wanted to cry even more.

How many more? Then I can't write that my head is bald?

The most important thing is that I risked my life writing it just to be criticized by these reviewers who are full and have nothing to do.

After the seminar on "Red Sorghum Family" was completed, the publication of the novel was also mentioned on the agenda.

This is even greater good news for Mo Yan.

In recent years, the Chinese Literature Society has promoted many young writers, but relatively few have met the standards for publication.

Wang Shuo, Ma Yuan, Yu Hua and others, except for their good output when they first debuted, are now like overindulged teenagers, languishing.

It's rare to find someone like Mo Yan who is honest and willing to work. Lin Weimin must praise him.

Let those unsatisfied people see what a "model writer" means! What does "publishing support" mean?

The first printing of "Red Sorghum Family" is 50,000 copies, which was formulated by the club based on feedback from bookstores and post offices. Among the younger generation of writers, it is very rare for a first-time published work to reach this first printing number.

Mo Yan received more than 3,000 yuan in royalties at one time and was extremely excited.

Counting the more than 2,000 yuan he received when "Red Sorghum Family" was published in "Contemporary" last year, this novel actually brought him an income of 6,000 yuan.

Sure enough, I still make money writing novels!

No wonder Teacher Lin is so rich.

With the money, Mo Yan immediately invited Lin Weimin to dinner. Of course, I didn’t forget to call Yu Hua.

"What did you ask me to do?"

Yu Hua's mouth was full, but his tone was quite unpleasant.

A seminar was held on Mo Yan’s novel, and Mo Yan’s novel was published. Mo Yan treated him to dinner with the royalties...

Even though Mo Yan was left to pretend all by himself, Yu Hua could only show off his food with tears in his eyes.

"Eat your food, I won't be able to stop your mouth after eating!"

Lin Weimin scolded Yu Hua. He did not dare to shout with Lin Weimin, but his eyes were fixed on Mo Yan, full of sadness and anger.

He lowered his head and ate more enthusiastically.

"Go on!"

"I really want to use this money to buy a courtyard house." Mo Yan repeated what he just said.

It was precisely because of this sentence that Yu Hua raised his head from the table full of delicious food and asked that sentence.

It's so irritating. Even if you're treating me to dinner, you're actually discussing the purchase of a courtyard house in front of me!

Is it a big deal to get royalties? When I have money in the future, I will buy two courtyard houses.

No! Buy ten sets!

No one heard Yu Hua's voice, and no one cared about it. Teacher Lin was listening intently to classmate Mo Yan's voice.

Mo Yan told Lin Weimin his concerns. These days, when young people enter colleges and universities, their household registration must be linked to the location of the school.

However, students have a collective household registration and cannot obtain a household registration. They will have to move out after graduation, so they cannot be counted as Yanjing residents, and naturally they cannot buy a house.

Lin Weimin smiled slightly after hearing this and said: "This is easy to handle. I happen to have someone who helps me buy and decorate a house. I will ask him to help you keep an eye out for a suitable courtyard house when you really want to buy it. A trustworthy person will help you transfer the property to someone else’s name first, and then transfer it to your own name when you have the opportunity later.”

Mo Yan said: "Teacher Lin, I know you in Yanjing..."

Yu Hua could hardly stand listening anymore. Am I not a human being?

He also understood that Mo Yan did not mean "knowing", but "trusting", but this understanding made him even more hurt.

I originally set my heart towards the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch!

Today's dinner left Yu Hua's little heart full of holes.

Lin Weimin hesitated for a moment after hearing Mo Yan's words, but finally agreed, "Okay, I'll take care of this for you."

I have to say that following Teacher Lin has broadened the young man's horizons.

After receiving the royalties, everyone knows that they can buy a house.

If you had realized this earlier, why would you have had to win a Nobel Prize in your sixties before running to Yanjing to buy a house?

In their early thirties, those courtyard houses in the Second Ring Road of Yanjing will not be able to take off in another twenty years, right?

This is the benefit of following Teacher Lin!