1980 My literary era

As soon as Lin Weimin entered Cheng Wanchun's office, Cheng Wanchun said with some worry on his face: "Things may have changed!"

"What's going on?" Lin Weimin asked.

"Do you still remember Yu Hongcai?"

Lin Weimin frowned and thought for a while before he remembered that this was a club leader who had been transferred when he first joined the Chinese Literature Society.

"How many years has he been transferred away? What's wrong? He wants to come back?"

Cheng Wuchun nodded, "Not bad."

Lin Weimin stared at Cheng Wuchun's expression, made a judgment in his mind, and asked, "Is he eyeing the position of editor-in-chief?"

Cheng Wuchun nodded again, "He was dismissed from his post in his last unit because he was too left-wing. I don't know which leader he left, but the superiors are planning to arrange for him to return to our place to resume his old career. Our unit can match his level of position There are only three. I am the president and editor-in-chief, so it is just right to give them to him according to the instructions above."

Cheng Wuchun didn't wait for his reaction and continued: "Don't worry. I firmly disagree with his coming back. If you don't mention this position, I have communicated with the leader in advance to give it to you. His ideas alone are not in line with ours. The current atmosphere of the Chinese Literature Society, and this person’s work ability is not good, and his intentions are not right.”

Lin Weimin frowned. He didn't think that the position of editor-in-chief had to be given to him if Cheng Wanchun agreed to it. After all, this kind of thing was not something that Cheng Wanchun could decide alone.

But it would be a bit depressing to be squeezed out by the paratroopers. Even if the company hired a chief editor from among the many old comrades who met the requirements, he would be able to accept it.

The most important thing is that as Cheng Wanchun said, Yu Hongcai started his career as a leftist and is not very capable, while Fei Ying Gou Gou is a good player. For such a person to become one of the leaders of the Chinese Literature Society is tantamount to inviting a disaster. .

Lin Weimin thought of this and looked at Cheng Wuchun, "Leader, I can be the editor-in-chief or not, but it's not a good thing to have Yu Hongcai come back..."

Cheng Wuchun waved his hand, "I understand what you mean. It's not appropriate for you to come forward in this matter. I called you over just to let you know so that you can be mentally prepared."

"Then what are your plans?"

"The person who tied the bell needs to be untied." Cheng Wanchun read a sentence, and then said: "I want to talk to Comrade Jun Yi first. It was she who helped Yu Hongcai stand up."

Wei Junyi was the editor-in-chief of Writers Publishing House before joining the National Literature Publishing House. In April 1961, Writers Publishing House was merged into the National Literature Publishing House, with Wei Junyi serving as deputy president and deputy editor-in-chief.

At that time, when she first came to the Chinese Literature Society, she didn't know Yu Hongcai's character. She thought he was a good comrade who was progressive, proactive and willing to work, so she helped him to the position of director of the editorial department.

Later, a turmoil occurred, and Yu Hongcai's true nature was exposed, so he became the leader of the Chinese Literature Society, and often caused harm to his colleagues in the Chinese Literature Society. After the turmoil is over, according to common sense, the company will liquidate Yu Hongcai and his group.

However, Yan Wenjing, the president at the time, was merciful and let Yu Hongcai and others go. This group of people were transferred out of the Chinese Literature Society one after another, and some were even promoted.

Wei Junyi had regretted promoting this person more than once, and she had been brooding over this for many years.

After Cheng Wuchun finished speaking, Lin Weimin immediately understood what he meant.

Yu Hongcai was promoted by Wei Junyi, and the organization attached great importance to Wei Junyi's views when inspecting Yu Hongcai.

In addition, Wei Junyi is the former editor-in-chief of the Chinese Literature Society, and Cheng Wuchun is also the current editor-in-chief. Now that the superiors are going to arrange a new editor-in-chief for the Chinese Literature Society, the two of them have the most say.

Lin Weimin hesitated and said: "The old lady is not in good health now, why don't we bother her."

Cheng Wuchun glared at Lin Weimin angrily, "A woman's kindness! We just went to ask her to help us say a few words. At this time, Comrade Jun Yi's words are more useful than mine, and her words carry the most weight in this matter." "

Lin Weimin touched his nose in embarrassment. Even though he and Lao Cheng were no older than him at ordinary times, at critical moments, he still needed an old man like Lao Cheng!

"Okay, then let's go to her house after work to communicate and ask her to come out?"

Cheng Wuchun picked up the clothes draped on the chair, "It's early rather than late, go now!"

Lin Weimin followed Cheng Wuchun and felt that his struggle experience was not rich enough. Looking at Comrade Cheng, he looked like he was battle-hardened.

The two came to Dongzongbu Hutong. Wei Junyi saw Cheng Wanchun and Lin Weimin coming together and asked, "Why are you two here together? What happened?"

"Comrade Jun Yi, I received news that Yu Hongcai is returning to our unit, and someone above is planning to make him the editor-in-chief."

Cheng Wanchun explained the situation straight to the point. Now was not the time to be polite.

Wei Junyi's face suddenly changed when she heard Yu Hongcai's name, and she anxiously held the armrest of the sofa to stand up. Lin Weimin quickly supported her, "Slow down."

"Why does he have the nerve to return to the Chinese Literature Society?"

Wei Junyi's face was full of anger. She promoted Yu Hongcai back then, but Yu Hongcai turned back and repaid her with kindness, which made Wei Junyi resentful.

Cheng Wuchun once again told Wei Junyi what he knew about the situation in detail.

Wei Junyi said anxiously: "In the early spring, for the sake of the people, please carry me to the leader's office. I have important matters to interview with him... They are simply unreasonable!"

Lin Weimin comforted him: "You need to calm down first. I'm here to ask for your help. Don't let me make you angry before you help me. I'll offend you a lot."

"Yeah, don't worry. I have communicated with the leader in advance about serving the people. He should also be under pressure from the outside this time." Cheng Wuchun said.

Wei Junyi shook her head, "I have not made any suggestions or interfered with the appointment of cadres in the company since I left office. But this time the department plans to arrange for Yu Hongcai to come back, and I have to take care of it. Yu Hongcai, he I can't control what kind of official I am outside, and I don't want to, but I definitely can't come back and be the editor-in-chief of the Chinese Literature Society.

Not to mention the editor-in-chief, even an ordinary editor is not good enough.

This man, I am blind! Blind! Only then did he help him up. He must not come back, I know him too well..."

Wei Junyi was worried about Yu Hongcai's return to the Chinese Literature Society, and told Lin Weimin and Cheng Wuchun a lot about Yu Hongcai. Lin Weimin joined the society late, and he didn't know most of these things.

Even Cheng Wanchun was not very clear about some of these things. After hearing what Wei Junyi said, his attitude became firmer.

"Then we can't let him come back!"

Wei Junyi said loudly: "That's right! We must not let him come back! I'll go find Lao Yan. He knows best what happened back then. He tolerated and supported adultery..."

Cheng Wuchun interrupted Wei Junyi's words and advised: "Comrade Junyi, my idea is for the two of us to come forward. If there are too many people, it will be self-defeating."

Wei Junyi rolled her eyes there and immediately understood what Cheng Wanchun meant. The two of them were the outgoing and current editor-in-chief, and they had a say in the appointment of the editor-in-chief.

But if Yan Wenjing is brought here again, if there are too many people, it will be a bit suspected of forcing the palace and causing trouble. Once the rebellious psychology of the above is aroused, it will not be good.

Wei Junyi said with a smile: "When it comes to how to deal with these people, you have the most say."

Lin Weimin looked at Cheng Wanchun and remembered the chats he sometimes had with Lao Yan, Lao Meng and others. According to these old comrades, the young old Comrade Cheng was also a thorn in the club back then!

No wonder he has so much experience in struggle!

"This matter should be done sooner rather than later. In the early spring, you take me to the department. I must explain the situation to the leader. I must not make the same mistake again!" Wei Junyi urged.

Lin Weimin said: "Then I will send you two there!"

Cheng Wuchun stopped him, "I'll call a car to take us there, but don't show your face."

"Early spring is right, you are not suitable for showing up."

Seeing Lin Weimin's embarrassment, he comforted him and said: "Don't think that we are doing this just for you, we are also doing this for the community. The community has developed for so many years, and it is not easy to get to where it is today. We can't let Yu Hongcai do this again. People are ruining our team."

Lin Weimin's face brightened when he heard this, "I know, just don't get excited when you go."

Wei Junyi smiled at him, "Don't worry, it's okay."

Cheng Wanchun used Wei Junyi's home phone number to call his assigned car, and the two went to the department together.

Lin Weimin returned to the Chinese Literature Society alone. While working, he could not help but think of Cheng and Wei who went to the agency to bow to the leader.

One is over fifty and the other is over seventy. They say it is not for him, but most of the reason is for him.

As he was thinking wildly, Cheng Wuchun came back from outside before getting off work in the afternoon.

He called Lin Weimin to the office again, his face relaxed.

"Did the old lady get sent home? How is she doing?" Lin Weimin was first concerned about Wei Junyi's health.

Cheng Wuchun looked at Lin Weimin with a bit of relief in his eyes, "It's good to send her back. You don't have to worry about her."

He continued: "Thanks to the advance communication with the leader last time, I went to open the door for a chat today. He prefers you to take over as editor-in-chief. Yu Hongcai has not decided on this matter. He got the news through the original publishing outlet. The leader is running this matter, but the leader cannot refuse directly due to human feelings. Comrade Jun Yi and I went to see him today, which can be regarded as giving him an excuse to refuse Yu Hongcai."

"So, there's no problem?" Lin Weimin's face also relaxed.

"No one can guarantee it until the last moment, so don't be happy too early." Cheng Wuchun reminded.

"I see!"

After chatting about the business, Cheng Wanchun also relaxed, and said with a hint of ridicule in his tone: "I usually flatter retired old men and old ladies, and it really works wonders. Today, the old lady went to the leadership office, but for you Fight with reason."

"Looking at how envious you are, it's okay. When you retire, you will definitely get this kind of treatment."

The two joked for a while. Lin Weimin came out of the office and looked at his watch. When it was time to get off work, he went back to the office to pack his things and drove away from the Chinese Literature Society.

He came to Wei Junyi's home again and sat with the old lady for a while before he said goodbye.