1980 My literary era

The editorial department performance appraisal system is not something Lin Weimin wants to come up with on a whim. In fact, many publishing houses in the south are already doing it, and the results are generally satisfactory.

Lin Weimin is willing to chat privately with his colleagues at the Chinese Literature Society. Many ordinary colleagues have no idea about the performance appraisal of the editorial department, but everyone always talks about creating benefits but not getting corresponding rewards. Some people do more and get more. The few colleagues are also full of complaints.

Cheng Wanchun seeks stability when doing things. This is his character. In fact, this kind of thinking is not uncommon among the leaders of units.

As leaders, this group of people are ultimately responsible for the results.

Cheng Wanchun is not a perfect person, so he is naturally a little resistant to such things.

But Lin Weimin insisted on his opinion, and he had no choice but to compromise. Who supported Lin Weimin?

After agreeing to Lin Weimin's reform of the editorial department's performance appraisal system, Cheng Wuchun had to help him contact the publishing house for inspection.

Reform is not done by patting one's head on. Lin Weimin already has a plan in his mind. However, before implementation, he must conduct inspections and see the practical results of other publishing houses. The most important thing is to understand as much as possible the problems encountered in the practice process. How the puzzle is solved.

The next day, Cheng Zuochun called Lin Weimin to his office and told him that the investigation had been contacted.

The object of this inspection is Huacheng Publishing House.

When talking about Huacheng Publishing House, we have to mention "Flower City". This literary magazine was founded at the same time as "Contemporary" and has a high reputation in the domestic literary circle. It is also known as a pure literary journal together with "Contemporary", "Harvest" and "October" "Four Famous Dan".

Because Huacheng Publishing House was born at the forefront of reform and opening up, its ethos has always been among the most open among domestic publishing houses.

In the early days of reform and opening up, Huacheng Publishing House launched "Collected Works of Shen Congwen" and "Collected Works of Yu Dafu". However, at that time, the word "Zi" had not been completely removed from the heads of Shen Congwen and Yu Dafu.

This open atmosphere has its advantages and disadvantages, but it is undeniable that after years of development, Huacheng Publishing House and "Flower City" have achieved a great position in the Chinese literary world.

After two days of preparation, the Chinese Literature Society's inspection team set off, led by Lin Weimin, deputy editor-in-chief, and accompanied by Jiang Lu, a senior editor and reviewer from the society and a well-known translator, Li Xin, director of the first section of contemporary literature, and director of the second section of the contemporary literature section. Gao Xianjun, and a little follower Tong Zhonggui.

A group of five people came to Yangcheng and received a high-level reception from Huacheng Publishing House.

Lin Weimin and others stayed here for three days. In addition to communicating with the leaders of the publishing house, there were also many front-line editors. The performance appraisal of the editorial department of Huacheng Publishing House has been implemented for nearly two years. There have been many twists and turns in the process, but from the end The results are still good, and the efficiency is more than improved than before.

The most important thing is that the editorial staff are distributed according to their work, and the more they work, the more they get. However, the salary increase of editors far exceeds inflation and the standards stipulated by the state. Everyone's hard work has been duly rewarded. Editorial staff This method is generally accepted and recognized.

After the inspection, Lin Weimin and others were preparing to return. It happened that Wen Neng, the editorial director of "Flower City", planned to go to Yanjing to compile articles, so he went with them.

On the return train, Jiang Lu chatted with Lin Weimin. He is a senior editor and reviewer of the Chinese Literature Society. He has always been a member of the editorial review committee and has been a member of the professional position review committee for a long time. His visit to Huacheng Publishing House these days has given him a lot of feelings. deep.

"To be honest, I don't like the atmosphere of Huacheng Publishing House, but I have to admit that the distribution method here is relatively fair. The problem in our company now is that it seems to be warm and affectionate, but in fact it is still based on seniority.

Young people have done a lot of work for old comrades, but in the name of "learning" and "guidance" they easily erase the young people's contributions and take the work results as their own. This situation is wrong. "

Jiang Lu had no scruples about talking to Lin Weimin. He had a good relationship with Cheng Wuchun and was very clear about the original intention of the inspection.

Lin Weimin was not surprised by Jiang Lu's words. He was meticulous in his work and very principled.

During a professional title review two years ago, an editorial director exaggerated when recommending comrades in his department. The other judges spoke more tactfully for the sake of face. Only Jiang Lu stood up and angrily scolded the director.

Then he spread out his notebook and reviewed the work of the proposed editor. He did not even complete 20% of his workload, which completely ruined the face of the director and the proposed editor.

It is completely understandable that such people cannot stand some of the unhealthy tendencies in the society.

During the evaluation of the first Taofen Publishing Award, Jiang Lu regretted missing out on the award because of Lin Weimin's recommendation. However, he never blamed Lin Weimin. On the contrary, he admired Lin Weimin very much. The reason was that Lin Weimin always acted fairly in the society and never sought selfishness. His temper was consistent.

Lin Weimin said: "These situations really need to be brought out of chaos, especially as reform and opening up are getting deeper and deeper. Everyone no longer does the same thing, but pays more attention to economic interests. We can't let this happen again."

Jiang Lu nodded, then smiled at Lin Weimin and said, "Should you consider raising the issue of your professional title next year? Otherwise, it would be too shameful."

Although Lin Weimin has not competed or competed in the company these years, his official title has been editor.

The next level up is the deputy editor and reviewer. Logically speaking, it is not difficult based on his conditions, but since he does not fight for it, this matter naturally has nothing to do with him.

Lin Weimin understood what Jiang Lu meant. He would be promoted to editor-in-chief of the Chinese Literature Society in a while. It would be a bit difficult to get the title of editor if he still had the title.

"Let's wait until next year."

The two chatted, Li Xin and Gao Xianjun looked at them and murmured in their hearts.

"Lao Gao, do you see anything?" Li Xin asked.

Gao Xianjun said: "You can see it too? He is probably going to be promoted! Otherwise, we can't let him lead the team."

"Chief editor? Are you too young?"

"What's wrong with being younger? It proves that the company is willing to use young people. When the company promoted both of us, weren't there a lot of people who didn't like us?"

Li Xin and Gao Xianjun were assigned to the Chinese Literature Society in the same batch, and they became editorial directors in less than ten years. There was considerable opposition in the society at that time.

Li Xin nodded and said: "That's true. It's been almost three years since Weimin became the deputy editor-in-chief, right? He is outstanding in all aspects and fair in his work. If he becomes the editor-in-chief, I will definitely support him."

Tong Zhonggui, who was on the side, listened to the conversation between the two, and felt a turmoil in his heart.

Teacher Lin is going to be the editor-in-chief?

An editor-in-chief in his early thirties?

Tong Zhonggui looked in the direction of Lin Weimin and thought of this inspection of the editorial department's performance appraisal system. He could almost conclude that the predictions of Li Xin and Gao Xianjun were 100% correct.

This editorial department performance appraisal system may be Mr. Lin’s first spark after taking over as editor-in-chief.

For some reason, Tong Zhonggui was even more happy and excited when he thought about Lin Weimin taking the position of editor-in-chief than when he became the editor-in-chief himself.

After returning to Yanjing, Wen Neng of "Flower City" wanted to separate from Lin Weimin and others.

Before leaving, he said to Lin Weimin: "Weimin, I plan to organize a small gathering of Yanjing writers this time. Come and join in if you have time!"

Lin Weimin nodded in agreement. Wen Neng invited him to the party because of his status as a writer. He had just accepted the reception, so he naturally wanted to give him face.

After resting at home for a day, Lin Weimin went to work as usual the next morning.

First, I reported to Cheng Wuchun, and then focused on the documents.

This inspection trip to Huacheng Publishing House is certainly not for nothing. There must be an inspection report. In addition, based on this inspection, he will make certain corrections to his original ideas and improve the editorial department's performance appraisal system.

For several days, Lin Weimin locked himself in the office and was busy working on two documents.

That night, it was already past seven o'clock when he returned home and found that there were guests at home.

Tao Huimin was sitting on the sofa chatting with He Saifei. When Lin Weimin came back, He Saifei hurriedly stood up from the sofa.

After greeting each other, Tao Huimin introduced: "Sister Sai Fei came to Yanjing this time to dub a movie, Yimou's "Raise the Red Lantern"."

"Raise the Red Lantern" uses simultaneous sound recording, which is rare in this era, but the live recording will inevitably have flaws, so it still needs to be processed later.

Lin Weimin nodded, "I know, let's play Mei Shan!"

Mei Shan was the third concubine in "Raise the Red Lantern". She had a lot of roles and was considered the second female lead. This role was played by He Saifei in later generations.

When Zhang Yimou was choosing actors, Lin Weimin casually mentioned it based on his impressions from later generations, and Zhang Yimou found her.

"Director Zhang told me when we were on the set that you recommended me to him." He Saifei said with a grateful face.

Lin Weimin waved his hand and said, "Your image fits the character in the novel very well, and you are Huimin's good friend."

Tao Huimin said to Lin Weimin: "We will eat first. The food is in the kitchen and has been left for you. You can eat it yourself."

After saying that, she pulled He Saifei and said, "Sister Saifei, let's not talk about this..."

The two have worked together at Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe for five years and are colleagues and classmates.

Although there had been an infringement because of Lin Weimin's pursuit of her, it was a bit awkward to get along with each other, but after so many years, especially since Tao Huimin has settled in Yanjing with Lin Weimin, it feels particularly cordial to meet again.

She held He Saifei and chatted until almost nine o'clock, and then drove He Saifei back to her hotel.

On the way, Concubine He Sai said to Tao Huimin: "Huimin, among our generation, you are the best to marry."

Just now at home, she could tell at a glance Lin Weimin's doting on Tao Huimin.

She visited Tao Huimin's house today. In addition to meeting Tao Huimin, the most important thing was to express her gratitude to Lin Weimin.

Tao Huimin smiled and said: "That's because you don't want to find him. With your conditions, what kind of young talent can't be found?"

"How can I have such a good life!"

He Saifei looked out the car window with a hint of sadness in her tone.