1980 My literary era

At a time when the Goncourt Literary Prize is spreading in full swing in the country and has had a great impact, the itinerary arranged by the Goncourt Academy for Lin Weimin has ended, and the next one is a reception itinerary, which is handled by Gallimard Publishing House.

Of course, people don’t pay for nothing.

There are book signings, dialogue events, and university lectures almost every day, taking half a day, and the rest of the time is Lin Weimin's free time.

On this day, the morning lecture was held at the University of Paris I. Lin Weimin and several other Goncourt Literature Prize winners were invited to attend. As this year’s new winner and a foreigner, the students were very impressed by Lin Weimin’s Attention is the most.

After the speeches and dialogues were over, there was a free question period for the students.

A black student stood up and asked: "Mr. Lin, I have always been very curious about the novel "The Lover". As a Chinese, why do you have the confidence when writing that you think from the perspective of a French girl?" Will the works I write be recognized by readers?”

Lin Weimin took the microphone and said with a smile: "I have always believed that novels are not only literary creations, but also a beautiful dream. We are the authors and the kings of the world we write. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but because this is the world we want to create. .”

His answer was impeccable and full of confidence, and the students spontaneously burst into applause.

Then another white girl stood up and asked: "Mr. Lin, I like the novel "Lover" very much, but this is the only one of your works that has been translated into French. If given the chance, would you like to try to re-write it? A work about France? I’m really looking forward to that.”

"I would be happy if it were not written in French." Lin Weimin made a joke, and the students below burst into laughter.

He continued: "French literature has a unique position in the world of literature. I have read a lot of French literary works. This time I won the Goncourt Prize for Literature. This should be regarded as my blessed place. Of course I hope to try again." Create a work with a French twist.”

Seeing him giving face like this, the female student asked: "When will that happen?"

Lin Weimin laughed, "It seems that this classmate is in a hurry. Creation takes time. However, I can tell you a short story to satisfy your curiosity. How about it?"

After Lin Weimin finished speaking, the other writers and hosts around him were a little surprised, and the students below made a buzzing discussion.

Tell a little story? Is it the content of a new novel?

The female student asked everyone's thoughts, and Lin Weimin said: "It's just that I heard some stories in the past few days, and besides..."

Lin Weimin stretched his hand to the edge of the podium, "My friend Gary Young is my biggest inspiration for this story, thank him!"

Galiyang looked a little excited when he heard this.

Lin actually conceived a story based on me. Doesn’t that mean that in the future, I can become the prototype character for the Goncourt Prize and Nobel Prize-winning works.

Oh my God, this feels so good!

Not to mention Galiyang's inner activities, everyone present was intrigued by Lin Weimin.

Everyone is curious about how this new winner of the Goncourt Literature Prize will conceive the story. More importantly, this story is likely to be the prototype of Lin Weimin's next work.

Under the expectant attention of everyone present, Lin Weimin glanced at the host, who nodded with excitement in his eyes.

The winner of the Goncourt Literary Prize tells stories live, which not everyone can hear.

What are you afraid of if the lecture ends late?

Anyway, there’s nothing wrong with being a college student!

Lin Weimin nodded to the host, then looked at the many students present and spoke slowly.

"Galiyan is a happy young man. How happy is he? I like to describe him like this, he is as happy as a primary school student.

The same thing as his personality is his appearance. He looks stupid and seems to have endless things to say every day. He is so noisy that it is a bit unbearable, but his heart is kind and he is optimistic by nature. He is getting better and better as he talks about it. He looks more and more like a primary school student..."

Lin Weimin's speech was steady, and there was no gorgeous rhetoric in his mouth. The people at the scene followed his slow and clear sentences and entered the scene of the story. The fresh story was like a gurgling stream flowing out of the mountains. It was simple and unpretentious, but there was a sense of excitement. The charm that people are addicted to.

The happy story gradually revealed a sad undertone. When Lin Weimin was telling it in the second half, everyone present was worried about the precarious situation of the protagonist Galliang's family.

Until the end, Lin Weimin simulated a gunshot with his voice, "Bang!"

The unreal gunfire made many people present tremble. They were all in the situation. The mentally fragile girl had already started to cover her face and cry. Everyone was sad for the fate of the protagonist Gary Young.

The girl who asked the question, still holding the microphone in her hand, did not care about polite questions at this time. She raised the microphone and asked impatiently with a worried look on her face: "How is Galyan? He will be fine, right?"

The girl's questioning made Lin Weimin stop. It was good that the story ended here. Seeing the worried and sad expressions of the students in the audience, his mood suddenly improved.

As a writer, my favorite thing is to heal readers.

Look at the mental state of these children below. Isn’t it much better than before?

"Oh. I haven't thought about this issue yet. Maybe I will know it when I write it."

Lin Weimin finished this sentence in an understatement, and everyone present widened their eyes.

When you tell a story like this, no one has ever scolded you for being so unconscionable?

The moment he finished speaking, the students under the podium raised their hands in unison. They had a hundred greetings in their hearts that they wanted to send to Lin Weimin.

It's a pity that Lin Weimin didn't give them this opportunity. "Telling stories is such a waste of time. Now I have to hand over the microphone to the host."

The students looked at Lin Weimin in disbelief. They had never seen such a shameless person in their lives.

The host took Lin Weimin's microphone and looked at the time. "Time really flies by. It is really a joy to be able to share creative experience and insights with several writers. At the same time, I am also very grateful to Mr. Lin for his story. It’s such a wonderful story. Of course it would be perfect if it had an ending.”

The official complaints made the students laugh, and their aggrieved mood improved a little. It seemed that they were not the only ones dissatisfied with Lin Weimin.

Today's lecture officially ended. The guests left the stage first under the attention of the students, and Gary Yang followed Lin Weimin.

"Lin, is that story of yours really based on me?"

"I think your description is not accurate. Although I am very happy, I am much more handsome than Gary Young in the story."

"But I am still very satisfied with the wife you arranged for me. Oh, Lin, you are really my soulmate. This woman is completely to my liking."

"Also, what is my ending? I don't want to die so young. You have to describe me as heroic. For example, I took the soldier's gun, killed him, and then single-handedly eliminated all the soldiers. , and rescued my wife, son, and everyone..."

Galyan kept chattering all the way and didn't quiet down until he got in the car.

Lin Weimin couldn't stand his indiscriminate bombardment and couldn't help but said angrily: "Shut up!"

Gary Yang looked at him confused, "Lin, don't speak so loudly, I can hear you."

"Shut up! If you say one more thing, the protagonist of the novel will change his name immediately. Guido, I think Guido is a good name!"

Lin Weimin's threat was very effective, and Galiyang fell silent instantly.

There was silence in the carriage for a long time, Lin Weimin closed his eyes and rested, and Galiyang observed his expression.

When I was telling a story in the lecture just now, I saw so many green faces in the audience that I couldn't help but show off my holy attire in front of others.

Looking at those young, confused, and curious eyes, which teacher can resist his nature of being a teacher?

And when he uses Galliyan as the protagonist, it is completely a bad taste.

The noisy Gallic chicken can be regarded as a joke. Although Galliyan in the novel is Jewish, he is also a Jewish Gallic chicken.

Well, orange is born in Huainan, there is nothing wrong with it.

This problem must be corrected in the future, Lin Weimin warned himself in his heart.

At this moment, Gary Yang's weak voice came from the side.

"Lin, when can this story be written?"

Lin Weimin opened his eyes, "Do you think this story is worth writing?"

Gary nodded hurriedly, "Of course! This story is great! It's like a fairy tale, as beautiful as crystal. I don't even want to hear you tell its ending. Lin, promise me a perfect ending, okay? ?”

Lin Weimin showed a kind smile to Galiyang, "Of course. Galiyang, you are the protagonist of the novel, and your ending will sublimate the entire story."

Gary Yang nodded happily, "That's great! Thank you, Lin, I have never had the experience of being the hero of a novel! It feels great!"

He was immersed in the dream of the hero of the novel, and he was so happy that he wanted to fly.

"You're welcome!" Teacher Lin smiled more kindly.

Back at the hotel in the evening, Lin Weimin received a call from Andre, the editor-in-chief of Gallimard Publishing House. He heard Galliang tell the story that Lin Weimin mentioned today.

"Lin, when will the novel be finished?"

Andre's tone was impatient. This is the latest work of the newly minted Goncourt Literature Prize winner. If it can be written and published as soon as possible, sales will definitely not be a problem.

He also listened to the story. Beauty and cruelty complement each other. This style is the most popular when it comes to awards.

"I haven't written it yet!"

"Do you want to stop the activities these days? Can we create a good creative environment for you?" Andre said with a familiar formula.

Teacher Lin has always been a little dark room for others, but he never thought that he would be like this.

It's impossible to enter a small dark room. Wouldn't it be a huge loss if a good public trip turns into unpaid creation?

"Andre, you know that creation can't be rushed. I like to brew it for a while."

Hearing Lin Weimin's words, Andre said with some regret: "Well, I'll wait for your good news!"

In the next few days of the trip, in addition to Galyan, who accompanies him every day, Andre would appear from time to time without saying a word. He would just stand in the corner and stare at Lin Weimin. Only at the end of the event would he ask: "Have you started writing?" ?"

As the saying goes, the devil is as high as the Dao, and evil people will have their own evil. Teacher Lin has met his match this time.

He was so stressed by Andre that he had no choice but to start writing.

"Already writing!"

During the first half of his stay in France for more than half a month, Lin Weimin was extremely happy, and then this happiness came to an abrupt end at Andre's death gaze.

"Does he always push for manuscripts like this?" Lin Weimin, who was distressed, felt that he had dug a hole for himself, and sometimes he couldn't help but ask Galiyang.

Galyan shook his head, "Of course not. Andre only does this to those authors who are particularly optimistic. Lin, you should feel honored."

Lin Weimin frowned, this feeling was so familiar!

Forget it, never mind, I'm leaving tomorrow anyway.

I can finally escape Andre's death gaze.

The next day, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Zou Daishi came with his secretary to see him off. In the past few days, because Lin Weimin won the Goncourt Literature Prize, he had participated in many activities in France, and had also scheduled several exchange activities. It has greatly promoted cultural exchanges between the two countries, which are all political achievements.

And the noisy Gary Young, "Goodbye, Lin, my friend!"

Since Lin Weimin regarded him as the hero of the novel, Lin Weimin has automatically evolved into his best friend in his heart.

After the warm hug, Lin Weimin was planning to push his suitcase to the boarding gate.

"Hey, Lin!" Andre appeared ghostly, "Fortunately it's not too late!"

Lin Weimin greeted him with a stiff smile, and then saw Andre hand him the package he was carrying.

"This is all the information I collected for you. Most of it is in English, so you can understand it. Some of it is in French. You may need to find a translator.

These are some materials from World War II, I believe they will be helpful to your writing. "

Lin Weimin held the heavy information book and didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

Perhaps, I will have to correct my mistakes in urging and revising manuscripts in the future.

After all, don’t do to others what you don’t want others to do to you!