1980 My literary era

On the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, New Year's Eve is getting closer and closer. The working atmosphere in the editorial department of "Contemporary" and even the Chinese Literature Society is getting more and more relaxed. Everyone is looking forward to the New Year.

The printing factory is working hard to print the second issue of 1989. In two days for the Chinese New Year, the printing factory will also have a holiday. To catch up with the New Year, the publication date will be postponed for a few days. Once the printing factory gets back to work, the publication will be released immediately. To all parts of the country.

The work tasks of the editorial department have been relaxed, and there is a happy and peaceful atmosphere in the office.

While everyone was chatting and laughing, Lu Yao came to the editorial office.

When he came to Yanjing this time, he first went to the editorial office to ask Lin Weimin for a favor. Together with the mayor of Tian County in his hometown, he came to Lin Weimin to plead that their place be included in the candidate site for the construction of a Hope Primary School.

His hometown, Qingjian County, is located in the central and western regions and is a poor county, so it naturally meets the requirements.

In addition, Lu Yao's main purpose of coming to Beijing this time is for the TV series "Ordinary World".

Last year, the Central People's Broadcasting Station broadcast his novel "The Ordinary World" in the form of a lecture in the "Long Continuous Broadcast" program, which won the love and welcome of countless readers across the country. Many local radio stations across the country also followed suit, forming a It started a powerful trend and quickly expanded the influence of "The Ordinary World".

As the influence of "The Ordinary World" continues to expand, CCTV also took a liking to the novel some time ago, contacted Lu Yao, and planned to adapt the novel into a TV series and invited Lu Yao to come to Beijing.

In the past few days since arriving in Beijing, Lu Yao has already communicated with CCTV about the adaptation of the novel.

This time he did not serve as the screenwriter for the adaptation of the work, but only communicated with CCTV about the general idea of ​​the adaptation.

Since being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, Lu Yao has been recuperating for more than a year.

The completion of "The Ordinary World" has fulfilled one of his great wishes. Now that this novel, which he has put countless efforts into, is becoming more and more popular, Lu Yao is not as radical in creation as before.

After chatting with everyone for a while, Lu Yao pulled Lin Weimin out alone.

"For the people, why hasn't there been any news about the Yanbing Literature Award?"

Lin Weimin's eyes showed a bit of ridicule, "You came to Yanjing just to ask about this matter, right?"

"That's not possible. I'm just curious! It's the end of the year, why is there no movement at all?"

Lu Yao's face showed some concern, and he obviously had great expectations for this award.

The rules for the Yanbing Literature Award were initially set to be one every three years. The first award was quite special, with the selection ranging from 1977 to 1981, lasting five years. The results were announced at the end of 1982.

The selection period for the second award was from 1982 to 1984, lasting three years. The selection results were announced at the end of 1985.

It stands to reason that the third award should be held at the end of 1988, and the selection range was from 1985 to 1987.

But now it is almost February 1989, and there is no movement in the awards, which makes many writers who think they are strong contenders for the awards a little anxious.

Lu Yao's "The Ordinary World" has been published for several years since the first part. It has always been unpopular among critics. After finally waiting for it to be completed last year, I am waiting for the third Yanbing Literature Award to see if it can win. He was arguing, but he didn't expect that the award would be difficult to deliver, so he was naturally concerned.

Although Lin Weimin has withdrawn from the Literary and Art Association, he is still in Yanjing and is well-informed.

"Hehe, this is a bit fucked up." Lin Weimin smiled with some gloating.

"What's going on?" Seeing his expression, Lu Yao knew that he must understand the ins and outs of this, and immediately asked.

“Originally, according to regulations, this Yanbing Literature Award should indeed be held at the end of the year.

The Yanbing Literary Award only evaluates novels, and the amount of reading is a huge project. It takes about a year before and after each award. Originally, the Creative Research Department of the Literary and Art Association was already preparing for this in December 1987.

But at the beginning of the year, the Literary and Art Association discussed the establishment of the Lu Xun Literature Award. This award is not intended to judge a writer's single article or work, but to judge the writer's entire creation and achievements.

The Literary and Art Association didn’t know what it was thinking, but it insisted on bringing the third Yan Bing Literature Award and the first Lu Xun Literature Award together, and holding them both at the same time in Beijing during the 40th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in October 1989.

So that's what happened now. "

Having said this, Lin Weimin spread his hands and looked helpless.

Lu Yao frowned when he heard this, "This... is a bit bureaucratic!"

"Hey, be careful what you say!"

Lu Yao looked at Lin Weimin's sultry expression and couldn't help but scold him, "You are the one who scolded me so harshly, now you can act like a good person!"

"My love is deep and my responsibility is deep. You don't understand."

After a few jokes, Lu Yao asked seriously: "So, the third award will not be judged until October 1989?"

"Maybe!"

Lin Weimin's answer was ambiguous. The Literary and Art Association had a very good idea, but unfortunately the plan did not change quickly. Due to force majeure, the evaluation of this year's awards was postponed until 1991.

Lin Weimin couldn't say these words to Lu Yao.

Lu Yao said with some regret: "It will still take more than half a year."

"Don't be afraid of being late for a good meal! Don't worry, "The Ordinary World" will definitely win the award!" Lin Weimin said with determination.

Lu Yao looked at him and said, "You are really more confident than me as an author. If you don't know, you would think you are a judge!"

"The most important thing in judging awards is the quality of the novel. I have confidence in the quality of your novel!" Lin Weimin laughed and said.

Lu Yao laughed, feeling a little lucky in his heart.

Very few people have been optimistic about "The Ordinary World" since the day it was released. Not only was the review from critics low, but when it was sent to the editorial department, everyone's general reaction was not good.

If it weren't for Lin Weimin's hard work, he really didn't know what the fate of this novel would have been.

Now that the novel has been published, published, and broadcast, it will soon be adapted into a TV series. If it can win another award, Lu Yao feels that he will die in peace.

Looking back at Lin Weimin who pushed him and "The Ordinary World" forward, Lu Yao only feels that having a confidant in life is enough!

After talking about his own affairs, Lu Yao asked Lin Weimin again: "Aren't you getting married soon? If you are traveling, why don't you come to our place?"

"You guys can go there when you have time. This time around the wedding, I plan to take Huimin abroad to have fun for a while."

Lu Yao said enviously: "You are still cool and unrestrained. If you want to go abroad, go abroad."

"It's not difficult to go abroad. When Lao Cheng finishes writing his novel, I'll go visit your place for two days."

"Is Lao Cheng's novel about to be finished?"

Lu Yao and Cheng Zhongshi both belong to the Shaanxi Literary and Art Association and know each other.

However, Cheng Zhongzhong has been stuck in his hometown to concentrate on writing in recent years, with little contact with the outside world and no contact with Lu Yao.

"The first draft has been written and needs to be revised again. It will probably take a year and a half anyway!" Lin Weimin said.

Lu Yao was a little emotional when he heard this. When he and Cheng Zhongshi attended the "Contemporary" pen meeting together, the two of them had the idea of ​​​​writing a grand epic.

Several years have passed. It has been a year since I finished writing "The Ordinary World", but Brother Cheng's work has not yet been released.

"He really wants to write a headlining thing!" Lu Yao sighed.

"Old Cheng can endure loneliness. Once this novel is finished, I'm afraid it will be earth-shattering!"

Lu Yao looked at Lin Weimin in surprise, "Real or fake? Have you read the novel?"

"No, it's just speculation."

"It's true, but I'm really looking forward to him finishing this novel!"

"it's the same."

After chatting for more than an hour, Lu Yao said goodbye. He would take the train back to Shaanxi tonight.

A few days later, the Chinese Literature Society distributed benefits, and colleagues crowded the corridors.

Prices have risen sharply this year. Except for people like Lin Weimin who are not short of money, most working-class people are feeling the pressure of life.

Everyone's monthly salary is just that much. The family might have lived a comfortable life originally, but as prices rise, life has become tight.

Some people who are already in financial difficulties are having an even more difficult time this year.

The person around Lin Weimin who impressed him the most was He Qizhi.

He Qizhi is a senior editor and reviewer of the Chinese Literature Society, and his income level should be among the high-income people in Yanjing.

He likes to eat shrimps. He used to go to the market to buy two kilograms of shrimps every month after his salary was paid to satisfy his craving.

But this year, even the prices of seafood have skyrocketed. The money that could buy two pounds of shrimps can only buy a few shrimps.

He Qizhi didn't dare to buy more, but he still had so much money, so he bought a few shrimps, cooked them carefully when he got home, and shared one or two with each member of the family, which really became a way to satisfy his craving.

Situations like his are common in Chinese literary societies. Everyone has been really cautious this year.

During the Chinese New Year this year, the welfare of the Chinese Literature Society is similar to that of previous years, including grain, oil, fruit, fish, meat, and some daily necessities.

But everyone was obviously much happier than usual when they got something.

Now that things are so expensive, the more things an organization distributes, the more money everyone feels they make.

"These people are all cheap! When I posted these things in the past, I was too dissatisfied with them. This time, it's better. Look at what you're robbing!"

Liu Yin stood in the middle of the queue, not sure whether she was scolding others or herself.

The colleagues around me had a little bitterness on their faces when they heard this. It didn't sound good, but it was the truth.

Comparing the days since this year, everyone will miss the past days.

Lin Weimin was at the end of the team, listening to everyone's discussion and shaking his head.

In the past few decades, the country's supplies have been scarce for most of the time, but it is difficult for the employees of the Chinese Literature Society to experience this feeling in Yanjing.

Wherever there is a shortage of supplies, Yanjing will not be short of supplies. This is the capital.

Lin Weimin couldn't help but think of the group of foundation employees who were on business trips. In order to complete the construction of the primary school as quickly as possible, these people could not spend years in Yanjing. They went to the northwest in the cold winter and stayed there for a month. .

It’s not easy!

After queuing up to receive the items, Lin Weimin went to Wangfujing to scan the goods, and then called Zheng Guo out.

"What's the matter?"

"I give you a glorious mission!"

"What mission?"

"Send some New Year's goods to the foundation comrades who are away from home!" Lin Weimin said, pointing to a pile of things on the ground.

Zheng Guo looked at the things on the ground and asked, "Did you buy it?"

"Um."

"You, the honorary president, are too lenient, right?"

"Would you like to send it away?"

"deliver!"

Zheng Guo didn't say anything, just picked up his things and left.

After this period of consideration, he has decided to transfer to the foundation. The greetings have been completed. The job transfer will be done after the year. When he goes to the foundation, he will be regarded as a middle-level leader.

The foundation has sent less than ten people to other places, and there are not many New Year's goods. They deliver them door to door, which takes about the same amount of time in one day.

Zheng Guo knew very well that Lin Weimin was certainly not a good person this time, but was doing it for him.