1980 My literary era

Lin Weimin has no sympathy for what happened to the Literary and Art Association.

We usually have a good relationship, but we always get stuck. Who can feel comfortable?

After talking about Niu Han, Lin Weimin talked to Zhang Qi about the Chinese Literature Foundation.

After more than half a year of development, the foundation has been successfully established and started operations.

Since this year, it has helped many colleagues who have difficulties in life. After this year, Zhang Qi plans to expand the scope of his activities.

Not only should we help our colleagues, but we should also expand the influence of mainstream literature among the people.

In the 1980s, the China Literature Foundation didn't even need to spend much money to carry out this kind of activity. It only needed a name to get the activity off the ground.

Lin Weimin is happy to see the results of Zhang Qi's actions. He has the title of vice president of the foundation. The greater the foundation's influence, the greater his hidden benefits.

After the phone call, it was almost time to get off work.

Lin Weimin called Qin Chaoyang and ran to Dongzongbu Hutong.

Meng Weizai retired and resigned as president. Lin Weimin was in the United States at the time, and the two never even met.

He recently finished writing a novel and happened to have time in the evening, so he planned to have dinner at Meng Weizai's house.

Meng Weizai was surprised and a little moved when he saw Lin Weimin coming.

For these retired cadres, the most profound realization comes from having tea after leaving.

Before Lin Weimin went to the United States, Meng Weizai had already decided to retire, but he didn't tell him.

Comrade Lao Meng was extremely happy to see Lin Weimin again today.

He arranged for his wife to cook some good dishes, and the smell of food came from the kitchen. Lin Weimin, Meng Weizai and Qin Chaoyang were sitting in the living room chatting.

Listening to Lin Weimin telling various stories about the Chinese Literature Society after his retirement, Meng Weizai felt as if he had been separated from the world even though he had only left office for a month or two.

When he heard that Lin Weimin gave Cheng Wuchun a bad idea and asked him to send Niu Han to the Literary and Art Association to help, Meng Weizai couldn't help laughing, pointed at Lin Weimin and said: "You, you! You can never change it. This narrow-minded problem!"

"I don't like hearing what you are saying. I am looking out for the overall situation and for the good of the society!" Lin Weimin argued.

After the joke, Meng Weizai sighed: "Now it seems that it is right to leave the work to you young people. You are more courageous than us old guys and dare to fight!"

There is a reason why Meng Weizai said this. He and his predecessor Yan Wenjing are both mature and prudent in style. When conflicts arise, they rarely confront people face to face. They lack a sense of vigor and are often regarded as easy to bully. soft persimmon.

Lin Weimin muttered: "Old Cheng is almost fifty, so it's not appropriate to call him a young man."

Meng Weizai glared at him, "You don't have a serious word in your mouth!"

After another half hour, the dishes were served on the table one after another, and Meng Weizai opened a bottle of white wine specially.

Meng Weizai's wife's cooking skills are very good, and she can compete with Shi's father. The braised pork is oily, shiny, and melts in your mouth. Lin Weimin took two bites, and the flattery was loud and made Meng Weizai's wife smile. .

Tan Chaoyang couldn't help but shake his head when he saw Lin Weimin's virtue.

After drinking, Meng Weizai asked Lin Weimin about his experience in the United States. After returning, this was almost a necessary process for Lin Weimin every time he met an acquaintance.

After listening to Lin Weimin's description, Meng Weizai sighed: "So, the United States is really a good place!"

Tan Chaoyang said, "Listen to his plain talk! This guy is a popular and popular drinker in the United States. When he returned to the country, he turned around and wrote a novel criticizing the country."

"Is there such a thing?" Meng Weizai immediately became interested after hearing this.

"What do you mean by scolding the United States? Comrade Lao Qin, what you said is really unpleasant. You are also a cultured person after all, so vulgar!"

"What's that called? 'Criticizing Japanese imperialism' sounds nice?" Tan Chaoyang said.

Lin Weimin said: "I criticized the alienation of people by decadent capitalism, and it was full of profound philosophical thoughts."

He quarreled with Tan Chaoyang, but he brought out Meng Weizai's greedy mind and kept asking about the specific content of Lin Weimin's novel.

Lin Weimin gave him an overview, but Meng Weizai couldn't get enough of it.

"The September issue of "People's Literature" is out, so hurry up and read it."

Meng Weizai nodded, even though he was itching unbearably, he could only wait.

After eating, Lin Weimin and Tan Chaoyang said goodbye.

"The old lady's braised pork is cooked well. Come back for dinner when you have time."

Lin Weimin was picking his teeth while walking and had already arranged his next meal.

He came to Meng Weizai's house empty-handed this time, and after having a meal, he coaxed the old couple so much that they couldn't close their mouths.

Tan Chaoyang looked at his lazy character. If he had been in ancient times, he would have been a treacherous jester at least!

But he had to admit that there was something human about this kid!

In the scorching heat of August, there was no wind in the air, and Yanjing City turned into a big steamer.

Lin Weimin received Qiao Sen from across the ocean at the Capital Airport.

Qiao Sen got on the car and couldn't help but complain: "It's a mud car again!"

"What's wrong with the mud blaster? Aren't they sold well in your country?"

"This thing is as thin as paper." Qiao Sen's words were full of jealousy.

In the past few years, mud-blast trucks have been killing everyone in the U.S. market, and local car companies such as General Motors and Ford have been unable to resist.

After chatting for a while, Qiao Sen continued to complain: "Lin, you should have informed me when you go to the United States. Not only can you solve the contract problem, but you can also hold two autograph sessions."

"Signing event? Do I have that kind of appeal in the United States?"

Qiao Sen said: "Although your works are famous but not popular in the United States, the cumulative sales of your works have already exceeded one million copies. It will definitely be no problem to hold two autograph sessions."

"There's no need. I'm not a celebrity, so why do I show up in public?"

"What you say is a bit of industry discrimination!"

"Your heart is so dirty!"

In terms of talking heads, Qiao Sen was not as good as Lin Weimin in flattering him. He complained as soon as he got in the car, which was just to vent his resentment at being manipulated by Lin Weimin to come to China.

He was sent to Yanjing Hotel for a jet lag.

After settling the publishing contract the next day, Lin Weimin planned to run away.

"Lin, is this how you Chinese treat guests?" Qiao Sen couldn't help but complain.

Lin Weimin said: "I can't represent the Chinese people!"

Qiao Sen looked at Lin Weimin's shameless expression and was speechless for a moment.

"Okay, let's get down to business." Qiao Sen said.

Seeing that he was serious about what he said, Lin Weimin gave up the idea of ​​running away.

"What's up?"

“Please recommend some of your Chinese writers to me!”

Lin Weimin looked at Qiao Sen, "What do you mean? Do you want to publish it?"

"I have this plan. Your novel has given the company a taste of the sweetness, and the company hopes to try to introduce a group of Chinese writers' works. You are both a writer and an editor, and you should know a lot of writers. How about it? Give me recommendations? "

Random House's intention to introduce works by Chinese writers is certainly a good thing for the domestic literary world.

From a small perspective, it can allow some writers to earn a lot of money, which is definitely much higher than the royalties for publishing or publishing works in China. The amount will definitely not be much, but no matter how little it is, it is an improvement.

On a larger scale, this can be regarded as expanding the influence of Chinese writers overseas, and to a certain extent, it can also be regarded as a kind of cultural export.

"It's okay for me to recommend it to you. Have you brought a translator?"

“I contacted the department to help me find one at the university.”

"Let me contact you."

Lin Weimin immediately thought of his nephew's wife who was on summer vacation recently. What a great opportunity to make extra money.

But when it came to recommending writers and bookstores, Lin Weimin hesitated.

Based on Lin Weimin's understanding of Lao Mi, it is difficult for them to be interested in modern and contemporary Chinese literature.

The main reason why Lin Weimin's works have achieved good results in the United States is that his novels contain more or less elements that interest Lao Mi.

For example, Peking opera, BL and feudalism in "Farewell My Concubine", such as color and love in "Lover", such as crime in "The Murderer".

Another reason is that his writing style is strongly influenced by film and television works, which has a strong visual sense and is both literary and popular.

In recent years, not many domestic contemporary literary works can meet this requirement.

But considering that Lao Mi people are stupid and have a lot of money, it seems inappropriate not to make a fortune.

Lin Weimin directly listed the main contributors of "Contemporary" and their main works to Qiaoson. As for which one Qiaoson could choose, or whether he could not choose any of them, it was beyond his control.

In the evening, I went to Qizuo Alley and told Yin Geli about her job as translator for Qiao Sen. Yin Geli was very happy.

She studied the Chinese language, and it happened to be summer vacation. Although she and Han Zhuangzhuang were not short of money when they lived in Yanjing, it was always good to make more money and put what they had learned to use.

Introducing the works of Chinese writers is not something that can be done overnight. Just understanding the works on Lin Weimin's list will take a lot of time and energy.

Of course, Yin Geli spent more of this time and energy. Who asked her to be the translator?

After Lin completed the matchmaking for the people's residence, he put the matter aside.

One day in the middle of the year, Liang Xiaosheng came to Lin Weimin's office and told him that casting for "A Dream of Red Mansions" directed by Xie Tieli was about to start. Lin Weimin immediately called Tao Huimin.

Tao Huimin returned to Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe after filming the TV series.

Having been away filming for two consecutive years, Tao Huimin became the most special person in the Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe, and naturally attracted the attention of the whole troupe.

There was "Beautiful Prisoner" the year before last, and "The Biography of a Female Doctor" last year. Although everyone didn't say anything on the surface, various comments were made privately.

We are all actors, and they were all selected by the troupe from thousands of opera actors across the province. The conditions are not bad. Why can Tao Huimin be the only one to act in movies and TV series?

There are some who are envious of my colleagues in the regiment, and there are also many who are jealous.

Last year, "Beautiful Prisoner" was released with almost no splash. Some colleagues in the group who were jealous of Tao Huimin gloated about her misfortune and felt that it was nothing to go out and make a movie. After the filming, wouldn't she be less famous?

But this year, things are a little different.

In June, "The Legend of a Female Doctor" was broadcast on CCTV, and the response was unprecedented. Even if you live in an art school, you can feel the impact of this TV series on society.

From time to time, you can hear the leaders and teachers in the regiment talking about "The Biography of a Female Doctor", and newspapers will also report it from time to time.

When I go home for the holidays, not only do my family stay in front of the TV in the evening waiting to watch "The Legend of the Female Doctor", but so do the neighbors. After dinner, the topic of "The Legend of the Female Doctor" is even more popular.

All signs point to the success of the TV series "The Legend of a Female Doctor".

Tao Huimin played the fourth female lead in "The Legend of a Female Doctor". Her role was not too large. According to later generations, she was regarded as the best friend of the heroine Tan Yunxian. Her character was extremely lovable and she was well received.

During the days when "The Legend of a Female Doctor" was on the air, Tao Huimin almost didn't dare to go out on the streets, because as long as she went out on the streets, she would be recognized by viewers who had watched the TV series. Once, she was even blocked in a store, but she still reported it. The policeman was later rescued by police comrades.

Not only for shopping, but also for the group's normal performances, there are also audiences who come to support them.

Xiaobaihua is a Yue Opera troupe, and its usual performances are not very popular, but recently, enthusiastic audiences have frequently shouted the names of Tao Huimin's plays in the theater, disrupting the rhythm of the performance on stage and making the leaders of the troupe very annoyed. Tao Huimin was both happy and helpless about this.

Fortunately, the TV series has finally ended after more than a month of broadcasting, and the craze it caused is gradually receding.

At this time, Tao Huimin received a call from Lin Weimin. She was not happy for a few days, but the transfer letter for the movie version of "A Dream of Red Mansions" arrived in the group.

This time it was not only her who came to Beijing to audition for the movie, but also Concubine He Sai.