1980 My literary era

I spent a week traveling to Italy to receive the award, but the Chinese culture society remained the same, without any changes.

The only change is that there is an additional young man in Uncle Zhai's communication room.

"Hey! Uncle Zhai, are you new?" Lin Weimin joked.

"The new Xiao Zhou, I will retire in two months. I will hand over the new force to him from now on." Uncle Zhai introduced him and then said to Xiao Zhou: " Xiao Zhou, this is Mr. Lin Weimin, the editor-in-chief of our Chinese Literature Society."

Xiao Zhou naturally knew Lin Weimin. Two days ago, CCTV broadcast a special feature on Lin Weimin's overseas awards.

When I watch TV, I feel young. But when I see a real person, I feel even younger. I look like a college student.

To think that such a person who looks like a college student has won literary awards in many Western developed countries such as the United States, France, and Italy. It really fits the saying that a person cannot be judged by his appearance.

Looking back on myself, due to being a soldier, I have been exposed to wind and sun all year round, and my skin is dark and rough. From a distance, I look like I am in my forties.

It’s great to be a cultural person!

"Okay. Where is Xiao Zhou from?"

"Editor Lin, my family is from Yanjing and lives in Nancheng..."

When Xiao Zhou saw Lin Weimin asking questions, he didn't dare to be vague. This was the big leader of the Chinese Literature Society, so he immediately handed over his personal information.

He is a retired soldier, and this time he was assigned to the Chinese Literature Society as a security officer.

Well, Uncle Zhai also had such a name back then.

It's a pity that time has passed and the "security officer" has become an "older man."

What a fucking life!

Lin Weimin seemed to have seen Xiao Zhou's life ten years later. No, it was not as if, but in real life. Uncle Zhai took a leisurely sip of tea.

"Okay, then Uncle Zhai, just take care of Xiao Zhou. I'll go upstairs first."

"Okay, you're busy."

Lin Weimin went upstairs, and Xiao Zhou's tone was full of admiration, "Uncle Zhai, you are so familiar with the leader!"

"That's right!" Uncle Zhai put the big tea vat on the table.

"When our editor-in-chief Lin joined the company, he was much younger than you. He was just twenty years old. Now he has become the editor-in-chief in his early thirties. It is really enviable to think about it!

There are many celebrities in the Chinese Literature Society, and young people are suppressed one after another and unable to get ahead, but others suddenly emerge.

Speaking of which, he can be regarded as a young man who I watched grow up! "

Facing the young man's innocent and somewhat admiring eyes, Uncle Zhai's spirit of "loving others as a teacher" was ready to move, and he was ready to tell Xiao Zhou a painful story about the days when he fought side by side with Director Lin.

When he arrived at the office, Lin Weimin first said hello to Cheng Wuchun, and then got into working mode.

There are several manuscripts piled up in the office, including two manuscripts from the World Literature Masterpiece Library.

Lin Weimin called Chen Jiangen, director of the Foreign Languages ​​Department, to the office and asked about the progress of the first volume "French Literature Volume".

French literature plays an important role in the world literary world. The "World Literature Masterpiece Library" plans to include a total of 28 classics of various types.

Among them are classics such as "Les Miserables", "Notre Dame de Paris", "The Red and the Black", "The Count of Monte Cristo", "Eugénie Grandet \u0026 Goriot", which have been circulating in the country for decades, as well as "Nine Nine". "Three Years", "Selected Poems of Victor Hugo", "Pastoral Trilogy", "Selected Comedies of Molière", etc. are less widely circulated and have not even been introduced to domestic masterpieces.

For many classic works that were circulated earlier, the Chinese Literature Society uses everyone's classic translations, such as "Eugénie Grandet \u0026 Old Man Goriot" translated by Mr. Fu Lei, and "The Count of Monte Cristo" translated by Mr. Jiang Xuemo.

These translations have passed the test of time and have proved that their translations are honest and elegant. It is thankless to bother with translation anymore. You only need to put some effort into the two processes of review and proofreading, which saves worry and effort.

What really worries the foreign language department are those masterpieces that are less widely circulated. Some of these masterpieces have no translations at all, or the quality of the translations is not up to standard.

After this period of busy work, only 4 works are still in the translation and editing stages, and the remaining 24 works have entered the review and proofreading stages respectively.

"We have been keeping an eye on the translations of the last four works, and they will be almost ready by the end of this month at the latest. We strive to have them printed in mid-September."

From March to September, it took exactly half a year to complete the "French Literature Volume". This speed is not too slow. After all, it is 28 classic works. Normally, this is almost a year's workload of the foreign language department. .

Lin Weimin usually urges everyone to return home, but he also understands everyone's hard work.

"Everyone has worked hard during this period. There are less than twenty days until the end of the month. If you keep working hard, I will hand in the manuscript at the end of the month. I will treat you all to dinner."

Chen Jiangen showed joy on his face. Chief Editor Lin is usually strict at work, but in private he is very talkative and generous. This is well-known within the company.

When he was in charge of "Contemporary", the editors of "Contemporary" almost visited all the major hotels in Yanjing.

"With your words, I'm sure you guys will be very motivated!"

After sending away Chen Jiangen, the director of the foreign literature department, Lin Weimin called in the director of the ancient literature department.

The "World Literature Masterpiece Library" collects Eastern and Western classics, of which ancient Chinese literature accounts for nearly one-fifth of the content. However, because they are all ready-made public editions, editing and review are not difficult.

The director of the Ancient Literature Office reported that it would be ready for printing after October. Lin Weimin was in a good mood. There were two Chinese and French volumes at the bottom. Even if the foundation of the "World Literature Masterpiece Library" was established, the money and energy spent by the Chinese Literature Society for more than half a year would not be in vain. .

You know, in the past six months, the Chinese Literature Society has spent nearly 100,000 yuan just to purchase funds from libraries from various countries.

Now that the library project has taken shape, Lin Weimin can at least be on good terms with his colleagues in the agency.

Earlier remarks such as "rejoicing in great achievements" and "advancing in greed of merit" will also be self-defeating.

The next day, Lin Weimin was at work, and Cheng Wuchun suddenly called him and asked him to go to the office.

As soon as Lin Weimin walked in, he saw three unfamiliar faces sitting in Cheng Wanchun's office, while Cheng Wanchun had a happy face.

"Come on, Mr. Lin, let me introduce to you. This is Comrade Lin Weimin, the editor-in-chief of our Chinese Literature Society and our famous domestic writer."

Cheng Wuchun enthusiastically pulled Lin Weimin to introduce them to the three of them, and then said to Lin Weimin: "Weimin, this is Mr. Lin Chunhui from Wandao Guangfu Bookstore, and these two are his assistants."

"Mr. Lin, I have admired you for a long time! I was paying attention to the news that you won the Strega Literary Award in Italy a few days ago. I didn't expect to see you in person today. Many people on our island are proud of you. You are our all-China Human pride!" Lin Chunhui held Lin Weimin's hand and complimented warmly.

"Boss Lin, you're too polite. I can't write two characters "林" in one stroke. Not only are we both Chinese, we were one family five hundred years ago!" Lin Weimin responded with a smile.

After some pleasantries, Lin Chunhui did not speak in Cheng early spring and explained his intention to Lin Weimin.

“Last month I had dinner with Boss Guo of SHKP Literature, and I heard from him that your company was planning to publish a book that would reflect the essence of literature from around the world.

Guowenshe is indeed one of the top publishing houses in the country. It is a big deal when it comes to publishing. Even I, who have been practicing for many years, can’t help but yearn for it.

I came to Yanjing this time just to communicate with your company and see if it is possible to introduce this "World Literature Masterpiece Library" to our Bay Island. "

The "Boss Guo" in Lin Chunhui's mouth refers to Guo Feng. Both of them run publishing houses, so it is reasonable for them to communicate with each other.

Last time Guo Feng and Xu Feng came to talk to Lin Weimin about "Farewell My Concubine". Lin Weimin happened to be busy with the preparations for the "World Literature Masterpiece Library" at that time, and this topic was often brought up during the chat.

Guo Feng is a man who is very clever in business. He is very aware of the generosity of the "World Literature Masterpiece Library", but he also knows that the profits of this type of generosity are far less than a few more best-selling books.

Even though he knew the news, he didn't pay much attention to it.

Lin Chunhui, on the other hand, is a traditional publisher. When he heard about the "World Literature Masterpiece Library" series, he immediately showed strong interest.

Guo Feng was also happy to be a favor and help pull the strings.

After chatting about the whole story, Lin Weimin smiled happily.

This is the financial sponsor who came to your door, so you can't let him go.

"Boss Lin, your approval proves the correctness of our launching this project. To be honest, after nearly half a year of editing and reviewing the "French Literature Volume" and "Chinese Literature Volume" of the "World Literature Masterpiece Library" will be It will be printed within these two months.”

Lin Chunhui was overjoyed when he heard this, "This is really great!"

He winked at the assistant next to him. Without hesitation, the assistant put the black suitcase he had been carrying on the coffee table. The assistant gently opened the suitcase.

Several stacks of green rice knives were lying quietly in the suitcase. Cheng Wuchun's eyes suddenly widened, and even Lin Weimin was a little surprised.

Hit someone with a rice knife, right?

I like!

"Here is 80,000 US dollars, which is considered as the deposit I paid. In the future, I will pay 80,000 US dollars in two installments, totaling 160,000 US dollars, to buy out the exclusive publication of your company's "World Literature Masterpiece Library" in Bay Island. Quan. What do President Cheng and Editor Lin think?"

Lao Cheng was used to living a hard life, and when he saw the half box of rice knives lying neatly there, his heart almost skipped a beat.

Before the library could even be published, a publisher from Bay Island paid such a high price to introduce it. This was a way to earn foreign exchange through export!

The Chinese Literature Society is really going to release a big satellite!

160,000 meters. According to this year’s exchange rate of 1:8.7, this is nearly 1.4 million yuan.

The key is that this is just the introduction fee. Are you saying that Bay Island publishers make money?

Cheng Zaochun's head was so full of random thoughts that he didn't even bother to answer Lin Chunhui's questions.

It was Lin Weimin who saw that he had no reaction, so he said calmly: "Boss Lin is so kind, our Chinese Literature Society naturally welcomes it, and it is our Chinese Literature Society's honor to cooperate with Guangfu Book Company."

Cheng Wuchun only reacted at this time, and quickly put aside the messy thoughts in his mind, with a worthless smile on his face.

"Boss Lin has extraordinary creativity and excellent taste. Our "World Literature Masterpiece Library" is the first of its kind in China's publishing industry. I hope it will become a popular book list among readers on the island after it is introduced to the island."

"Haha! President Cheng Cheng's kind words." Lin Chunhui said boldly.

"For the sake of the people, hurry up and book a hotel. I will be the host tonight and invite Boss Lin to try our special delicacies in Yanjing."

Lin Weimin glanced at Cheng Wuchun in surprise, "The iron rooster is plucking its feathers!"

But it's normal to think about it. Lin Chunhui gave him hundreds of thousands of dollars of knives as soon as he came. Even with Lao Cheng's miser personality, he still had to shed some blood.