1980 My literary era

Pan Yaoming's visit at night surprised Lin Weimin. When asked, Pan Yaoming did not beat around the bush and said straight to the point: "There is indeed something going on."

Lin Weimin and he went into the hotel restaurant and ordered two cups of coffee. After sitting down and taking a few sips, Pan Yaoming said, "Weimin, if you have the opportunity to work in Xiangjiang, would you like to?"

Lin Weimin looked at Pan Yaoming in surprise, his face full of confusion. Where do you start talking about this?

"What kind of job?"

"This is my current job." Pan Yaoming said.

Pan Yaoming is now the general manager of Xiangjiang Sanlian Bookstore. Lin Weimin asked: "Promoted? Or resigned?"

Pan Yaoming nodded, "Resign."

"Is there a better place to go?"

Pan Yaoming did not hide anything and told Lin Weimin about the situation he encountered recently.

It turns out that not long ago, Pan Yaoming received a call from Dong Qiao, the editor-in-chief of "Ming Pao" and a famous writer, saying that Mr. Cha wanted to see him. The Mr. Cha in Dong Qiao's mouth was naturally Jin Yong, the boss of "Ming Pao".

Pan Yaoming was invited to the office building of "Ming Pao". After meeting Jin Yong, the two chatted happily and gave him a letter of appointment on the spot, hiring him as the editor-in-chief and general manager of "Ming Pao Monthly".

Jin Yong now owns not only "Ming Pao", a major newspaper with a daily sales of more than 180,000 copies, but also "Ming Pao Monthly", "Ming Pao Weekly", "Ming Pao Evening News", Ming Pao Publishing House, Ming Window Publishing House and other industries. Already a Hong Kong newspaper tycoon.

Pan Yaoming was naturally flattered by his courtesy and agreed to Jin Yong's invitation on the spot.

But the problem is that he still holds an important position in Xiangjiang Sanlian Bookstore, so he can't leave just because he leaves.

The full name of Sanlian Bookstore is Life, Reading, and New Knowledge Sanlian Bookstore. It was formerly known as Life Bookstore, Reading Publishing House, and New Knowledge Bookstore founded in Shanghai in the 1930s. In 1948, the three bookstores merged in Xiangjiang to form Life, Reading, and New Knowledge Sanlian Bookstore. .

In May 1949, the general management office of Sanlian Bookstore moved from Xiangjiang to Yanjing, leaving six people to stick to Xiangjiang Sanlian. After the liberation of the country, Xiangjiang Sanlian Bookstore continued its publishing and distribution work overseas and became one of the important publishing institutions in Xiangjiang.

After the main body of Sanlian Bookstore moved to Yanjing, its editorial department was merged into the People's Publishing House in 1951. Soon after, the distribution department was merged into Xinhua Bookstore. It was not until 1986 that Sanlian Bookstore regained its independence in Yanjing with approval.

At the same time that Yanjing Sanlian Bookstore resumed its independent establishment, Shanghai Sanlian Bookstore was also officially established that year.

Since then, the three places and three joint publications have become a great miracle in the Chinese publishing industry, which also confirms the status of this publishing house in the Chinese publishing industry.

Just the year before last, several publishing organizations with mainland background in Hong Kong established the Heung Kong United Publishing Group under the leadership of relevant departments. Its members include Hong Kong Joint Publishing House, Heung Kong Zhonghua Book Company, Heung Kong Commercial Press and China Commercial United Printing (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. As a result, Pan Yaoming became one of the directors of United Publishing Group.

The newly established Heung Kong United Publishing Group is the largest comprehensive publishing group in Heung Kong. Its business includes book publishing, book distribution and retail, books and periodicals, commercial and security printing.

If it is not smaller than the Ming Pao Group in terms of scale, it stands to reason that Pan Yaoming belongs to a prince within the group and has a director seat. Going to the Ming Pao Group to be the general manager and editor-in-chief of "Ming Pao Monthly" would be a bit unfair. Suspected of running around.

But the problem lies in the red background of Xiangjiang Joint Publishing House. Lin Weimin once visited Xiangjiang Joint Publishing House, so he naturally knows their conditions. Pan Yaoming, the general manager of the publishing house, is paid better than ordinary white-collar workers in Xiangjiang, but with him at Xiangjiang Publishing House The status of the world is somewhat inconsistent.

In contrast, "Ming Pao Monthly" was founded and edited by Jin Yong. The seven or eight editors who subsequently served as editors, including Hu Juren and Dong Qiao, were all celebrities. After many years of operation, this magazine has established a very high academic level and cultural taste.

Pan Yaoming took over "Ming Pao Monthly". He is both the general manager and the editor-in-chief. He holds two positions and has great power. He can become a celebrity in the Hong Kong newspaper industry in one fell swoop. Not to mention that his salary has soared since he joined Ming Pao. Who can Not moved?

After listening to him describing the situation, Lin Weimin also understood the situation, "So, you mean you plan to let me take over your position as general manager of Xiangjiang Sanlian?"

Pan Yaoming nodded, "Not bad."

Lin Weimin laughed and said, "Brother Yaoming, this idea is a bit fanciful. I work in the Chinese Literature Society, how can I come to Xiangjiang?"

"We at Xiangjiang Sanlian Bookstore are on the same page as the mainland. As long as you nod, you don't need to worry about all the procedures. I will handle it for you. I have already told Dr. Li about this, and he also agrees."

The "Dr. Li" in Pan Yaoming's mouth is Li Zuze, the chairman of the Hong Kong United Publishing Group. Pan Yaoming wants to resign and go to Jin Yong's "Ming Pao Monthly". He not only has to give an explanation to Hong Kong Sanlian, but also to the United Publishing Group.

And Lin Weimin was the one given by Pan Yaoming.

Lin Weimin pondered without speaking, and Pan Yaoming was not in a hurry, sipping his coffee and waiting for his decision.

The Xiangjiang Joint Publishing House has the same status as the Yanjing Joint Publishing House. Since the restoration of independence, the Yanjing Joint Publishing House has been under the same jurisdiction as the Chinese Publishing House.

In other words, if Lin Weimin agrees to Pan Yaoming's invitation to take up his duties at Hong Kong Joint Publishing House, it will be a step forward. Not to mention, the salary and benefits alone are much higher than those in the mainland, and they are transferred to work in Xiangjiang, which is a dream for many people in this era.

Pan Yaoming is confidently waiting for Lin Weimin's decision. He has been worrying about his successor these days.

Suddenly hearing Comrade Liu talk about Lin Weimin's business trip from the mainland to Xiangjiang, his eyes suddenly lit up.

He has known Lin Weimin for several years. Although he has lost contact with him, he occasionally hears news about him and knows that he has been promoted to deputy editor-in-chief of National Literature Publishing House. At the same time, under his leadership in the past few years, "Contemporary" It has always maintained its top position in domestic literary journals, and its work ability goes without saying.

It is perfect for him to be the home of Xiangjiang Joint Publishing House.

After a while, Lin Weimin looked at Pan Yaoming and said, "Brother Yaoming, thank you for your kindness, but I have no plans to change places."

Pan Yaoming's face showed some surprise when he heard this, and he advised: "Wei Min, I know that with your popularity and wealth, you don't care about the income and status that your work can bring you. But you can stay in the publishing industry for so many years, Show that you are passionate about this industry.

You also know about our Xiangjiang Sanlian. This place is definitely suitable for your future development. When you come, not only will the general manager have the position of general manager, but the editor-in-chief will also be yours. This is not only a further question. At the same time, it also allows you to show your talents, which is a very rare opportunity. "

Lin Weimin looked slightly surprised when he heard this. Just now Pan Yaoming only said that he would be appointed as the general manager, not the editor-in-chief.

Pan Yaoming looked at his expression and explained: "I didn't want to talk about this originally. The person I worked with was going to retire soon. There was a shortage of people for such two important positions at the same time, so I had to come forward to find one myself. Successor. I can assure you that as long as you promise me, these two positions will be yours, and I can take you to see Dr. Li."

Li Zuze is the chairman of the Xiangjiang United Publishing Group. With his approval, Pan Yaoming's conditions for agreeing to Lin Weimin are naturally not a problem.

When Pan Yaoming spoke, Lin Weimin's expression returned to his natural state and he said: "Brother Yaoming, there is no need to say anything more. Your conditions are indeed very exciting, but I have been accustomed to the environment there for so many years in Yanjing and the Chinese Literature Society. .”

Pan Yaoming originally wanted to persuade him again, but seeing Lin Weimin's eyes firm and without any movement, he could only swallow the words that came to his lips.

"You are indeed the most suitable candidate, what a pity!" Pan Yaoming said with a somewhat regretful tone.

After thanking Pan Yaoming again for his kindness, the two chatted for some time.

"How many days are you going to stay in Xiangjiang this time? Let's have a meal together tomorrow and get to know some friends in Xiangjiang." Pan Yaoming said.

"I came to Xiangjiang this time on a business trip. Things have been settled and I plan to go back tomorrow!" Lin Weimin said.

"It was such a rush. I thought you could stay a few more days."

The two chatted for a while, but seeing that it was too late, Pan Yaoming said goodbye and left.

Early the next morning, Lin Weimin took a car to the airport.

There was still more than an hour before boarding the plane, so he wandered around the airport bookstore.

He found his own copy of "The Ming Dynasty 1566" on the bookshelf, as well as the volume of essays published separately for him by Wandao Xindi Literary Publishing House.

Before 1997, Wandao had a great influence on Hong Kong, which can be seen through the film market. Since the 1970s and 1980s, Wandao market has been the most important ticket warehouse for Hong Kong movies.

The same is true for the book market. The Bay Island market is several times that of Xiangjiang, and its economic development is also similar. Traditional Chinese characters are used in both places. The cultural and publishing industries cooperate very closely. There is no big difference in the tastes of readers in the two places, and the markets are infinitely convergent.

Therefore, it is not surprising that books published by SHKP Literary Publishing House are placed in the airport bookstore in Hong Kong.

Lin Weimin looked through the books on the bookshelf with great interest. As he looked, a familiar name came into his eyes.

Um?

Lin Weimin looked at the titles on the bookshelf, frowned and took the book in his hand, flipping through it again to make sure it was correct. He couldn't help but laugh.

Book title: "The Romantic History of Wang Er", published by Xiangjiang Prosperity Publishing House.

Yes, it’s the collection of novels published by Wang Xiaobo in Xiangjiang.

Most of the protagonists in his novels are named Wang Er, so Lin Weimin thought they looked familiar at first glance just now.

He flipped through the novel again, with a teasing smile on his face.

Is the publishing house in Xiangjiang using Wang Xiaobo’s work as a QS novel?

"The Romantic History of Wang Er" is a collection of novels, which combines three novellas by Wang Xiaobo, "The Golden Age", "Standing at Thirty" and "The Years Go by".

Lin Weimin recalled the contents of these novels in his mind.

You may say that Wang Xiaobo was wronged, but that seems to be true.

But if you call him innocent, he doesn't seem that innocent.

how to say?

I can only blame the unscrupulous publishing house for being blind!

Lin Weimin denounced the publishing house's vulgar taste in his heart, then took out two books from the bookshelf and paid decisively.

Such a good souvenir, I must take it back and show it to Xiaobo!

Well, very memorable!