1980 My literary era

The Popular Literature and Art Publishing House has just been established, and the editorial department has two or three big cats. Counting Lin Weimin, the president and editor-in-chief, there are only four people, but they have finally gathered a team, right?

Inspired by Tong Zhonggui who took the initiative to visit, Lin Weimin felt that the team should be strengthened.

Even though the Popular Literature and Art Publishing House is small in size, Sparrow is small but well-equipped. He is now the president and editor-in-chief and has great power.

When the call was connected, Yu Hua on the other end said happily: "Teacher Lin, happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year, happy New Year!"

After the greetings, Lin Weimin asked: "When do you plan to come to Beijing?"

Yu Hua said: "In March, the procedures at the unit have been almost completed. I will go back to my hometown for a few days, pack some clothes and go to Yanjing."

"Now that there is an opportunity, would you like to continue being an editor?"

Yu Hua used to be an editor for a while at the "Misty Rain Tower" magazine under the Jiaxing Literary Association. He was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then he felt happy.

Teacher Lin finally saw my talent in editing and planned to recruit me into the Chinese Literature Society.

"Yes! Of course I am willing! If I didn't have the ability to be transferred to Yanjing, I wouldn't resign from the company!" Yu Hua said happily.

Lin Weimin nodded, "Okay, I'm short of someone here. If you come, I'll make you a deputy editor."

Yu Hua was so happy that he just wanted to join the Chinese Literature Society? Can I still be a deputy editor?

He really wanted to call his father immediately and ask him to go back to his hometown and see if his ancestral graves were on fire?

"Teacher Lin, you are really my bole!" Yu Hua said excitedly.

"Okay, stop saying these kind words, I'll wait for you in Yanjing!"

"Okay, I'll go there as soon as possible!"

Yu Hua was very fast. Just after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, he arrived at the Chinese Literature Society carrying a bag of clothes and toiletries.

Seeing Lin Weimin, Yu Hua was so excited that he almost bowed before bowing his head and said: "The cloth has been scattered for half my life..."

Lin Weimin calmed him down and took him to the third floor of the front building. The office of the newly established Popular Literature and Art Publishing House is here. Next to it is the second editorial office of Contemporary Literature, where the young people in the editorial department were recruited. .

Yu Hua followed Lin Weimin, as happy as a husky about to go out for a walk. He was looking forward to meeting several senior editors, but when his eyes met the sign in front of the editorial department, he froze.

"Editorial Department of Popular Literature and Art Publishing House".

Lin Weimin noticed that Yu Hua had stopped, turned back, and asked, "Why don't you leave?"

Yu Hua's eyes were still on the sign, and he was stunned for two seconds, "Lin...Teacher Lin, what's going on with this popular literature and art publishing house? I...I want to be an editor here?"

Lin Weimin followed his eyes and said, "Yes! Don't underestimate our popular literature and art publishing house. This is the sub-brand of our Chinese Literature Society. At that time, his superior publishing house was the popular reading publishing house, the largest in the country. Publishing House. The building we use now was the office building of the Popular Reading Publishing House..."

Yu Hua didn't hear clearly what Lin Weimin said specifically. He only heard the sound of broken dreams.

Didn’t you agree to come to the Chinese Literature Society as an editor? How did it become a popular literature publishing house?

I have invited all the guests at work and home, and all my relatives, friends, and neighbors know that I have come to Yanjing Chinese Literature Society to work as an editor! And he’s also the deputy editor!

Now you told me that you are an editor at a popular literature and art publishing house?

This...this...isn't this a lie?

Yu Hua just had this idea in his mind, and suddenly remembered that when Lin Weimin called him, he didn't seem to mention a word about being an editor at the Chinese Literature Society!

Thinking of this, Yu Hua couldn't help but cast his eyes towards Lin Weimin.

Lin Weimin looked at him with a smile, "Our popular literature and art publishing house, except that the name is a sub-brand, actually all the treatment is the same as that of the Chinese Publishing House. No, to be precise, it is a little higher than that of the Chinese Publishing House. This year I will ask the publishing house for There are four places for promotion to professional titles. Counting you, our publishing house has exactly four editors, so everyone has a share."

Looking at Lin Weimin's expression, Yu Hua didn't know why but saw an extra line of words on his forehead.

——Old and cunning.

but……

Yu Hua noticed the professional titles that Lin Weimin mentioned. There were four people and four positions for evaluating the professional titles. Didn't those who saw it have a share?

Today's professional title evaluation is not as bad as in later generations, especially in units like the Chinese Literature Society, where professional titles are very valuable.

Yu Hua's current professional title is only a third-level writer, which is a bit low.

If you join the Chinese Literature Publishing House, no, it's a popular literature and art publishing house, you can apply for an editorial professional title, and be appointed as editor-reviewer or deputy editor-reviewer. Can you get this salary without hesitation? The country allows you to apply for dual professional titles.

Anyway, everyone at the workplace has resigned. If the Popular Literature and Art Publishing House really does what Teacher Lin said, no matter how bad it is, it will still be the sub-brand of the Chinese Literature Society. If it does well, there is no chance of being transferred to the Chinese Literature Society.

Yu Hua looked at Lin Weimin again. Teacher Lin should not lie to me!

"Hehe, let me just say that there will definitely be benefits to following you, Mr. Lin."

Lin Weimin smiled at Yu Hua and led him into the office. "Let me introduce to you. This is Yu Hua, the new editor in our editorial department."

"This is Li Xuegang, this is Liu Maowen, and this is Qi Xianghua, three young and promising editors from our publishing house."

Yu Hua shook hands with the three of them with a smile on his face. His already chilled heart was completely chilled. These three people looked younger than him. Is there anyone in the Chinese Literature Club?

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this popular literature publishing house had no future and that he had been fooled!

"Xiao Li was born in 1959, one year older than you, and was appointed editor-in-chief of our editorial department by me.

Xiao Liu is 60 years old, the same age as you, Yu Hua. There is also Xiao Qi, the youngest, who was born in 1963. He only joined our Chinese Literature Society the year before last.

The three of them used to work in the second section of Contemporary Literature, which is right next door. They all prefer popular literature, so now they volunteered to become members of our publishing house. "

After introducing the three people, Lin Weimin added: "I specially transferred Yu Hua from Zhijiang. He is a writer and has worked as an editor. He has outstanding abilities. His position here is deputy editor-in-chief."

After Lin Weimin introduced himself to a few people, he said loudly: "Although our publishing house has relatively few employees now, the history of our Popular Literature and Art Publishing House is very glorious. Zhao Shuli, Shen Congwen, Liu Qing, Zhou Libo … Our publishing house has published the works of these great writers.

After Mr. Zhao Shuli's novel "Three Mile Bay" was completed, several major publishing houses came to compete for the publishing rights of this novel. But in the end, Mr. Zhao Shuli gave the novel to our popular literature and art publishing house. At that time, our popular literature and art publishing house The publishing house has a small reputation, low specifications, and low manuscript fees. Do you know why? "

The four people present shook their heads in confusion. Lin Weimin nodded with satisfaction and continued: "'Popular Literature and Art Publishing House', because of this name! Our publishing house has a glorious history and excellent traditions, and the books it publishes have always been Being close to the people is not only about the types and styles of books, but also about prices.

Mr. Zhao Shuli feels that giving the novel to us can reduce the burden of buying books on the masses and allow more people to see his works.

The final facts also proved that Mr. Zhao Shuli’s choice was correct.

After "Sanliwan" was published by our popular literature and art publishing house, it quickly became popular among the people and sold hundreds of thousands of copies. It was also adapted into comic strips, Pingju opera, Huagu opera and other art forms. It became a reflection of rural land reform at that time. and important literary works on cooperatization. "

Speaking of this, Lin Weimin's tone was a bit solemn, "Comrades, I am telling you this not to emphasize our past glory, but to let you remember history, face the future, and keep in mind the ideals and ideals of our publishing house. Mission! We are a publishing house close to the people!"

After Lin Weimin finished speaking, the eyes of the four young people present showed some emotion, and they felt the heavy mission and responsibility on their shoulders.

Lin Weimin looked at everyone's expressions and nodded with satisfaction. A little chicken soup would still be useful.

He looked at Yu Hua and said: "Yu Hua, Xiao Li and the others are in charge of the collection of Mr. Jin Yong's works. After you arrive, you must familiarize yourself with the work rhythm as soon as possible and strive to launch the collection of Jin Yong's works as soon as possible. This is the responsibility of our editorial department. The first shot, although it still bears the name of the Chinese Literature Society, it represents our work achievements in the society. With these achievements, I can get more benefits and treatment for you!"

Spreading chicken soup and making big cakes, Teacher Lin, the leader, is becoming more and more crazy.

Several young people are full of confidence and high morale.

When Yu Hua heard the words "Collection of Jin Yong's Works", his eyes suddenly lit up.

He loved reading martial arts novels the most. Not only did he love reading them, he also loved writing them. When he was at the National Academy of Liberal Arts, he wrote a lot of martial arts novels. One of them was even published, called "Blood Plum Blossoms".

The dissatisfaction and uneasiness in his heart completely disappeared after hearing the news.

Writing martial arts novels at work, what better job could there be?

Teacher Lin is really my lucky star!

After introducing Yu Hua, his morale was boosted.

Lin Weimin took Yu Hua to the third floor of the back building again. He came to Yanjing alone and didn't even have a place to stay.

"You'll stay in the dormitory for the next two days. I'll have someone find a house for you later."

Yu Hua walked around the dormitory and felt extremely friendly.

Over the years, he didn't know how many days and nights he had struggled here.

Yu Hua said: "Teacher Lin, I think this place is very good. I will live here to save rent!"

Lin Weimin asked: "What should the family do?"

"I am divorced!"

Lin Weimin glanced at Yu Hua unexpectedly. He didn't know much about Hua's marital status. He only knew that Yu Hua's wife was his colleague at the cultural center.

Previously, Lin Weimin was curious about what Yu Hua would do with his wife after she came to Yanjing. She came to Yanjing just after her divorce.

Lin Weimin had heard Mo Yan say before that Yu Hua was very close to a female classmate when he was at the Institute of Literature.

These two things have absolutely nothing to do with each other.

However, seeing that Yu Hua was still careless when talking about this matter, Lin Weimin didn't ask any more questions.

"Well, just stay here. I'll ask the people in the company to finish the formalities for you as soon as possible."

"Sorry for your trouble!"

After Lin Weimin left, Yu Hua found a rag and wiped the dust in the dormitory.

After plastering, he went to the window.

He didn't pay attention when he was working. He didn't know when snowflakes started falling outside the window.

The falling snowflakes blocked the beauty of Yanjing City, but Yu Hua knew that this was the Yanjing he longed for.