1980 My literary era

Wang Yongsheng stared at Lin Weimin, the anger in his eyes undisguised.

Compared with his anger, Lin Weimin's face was calm and his emotions were calm.

Li Xin on the side was sweating nervously. Why do you think you are so good at provoking other old comrades? The suspension of publication is a scar in someone's heart. Aren't you opening up someone's scar and arrogantly adding salt to it?

That's too much, Teacher Lin!

Lin Weimin couldn't hear Li Xin's complaint, and looked at Wang Yongsheng for a moment. He reached out to the tea cup and took a sip of tea easily.

The sound of "tsk" was like a needle popping a balloon, causing Wang Yongsheng's accumulated anger to instantly vent.

He looked at the ground with dejected eyes and said in a low voice: "You are right, I do have a responsibility for this matter that I cannot shirk."

Before Lin Weimin could speak, Li Xin said: "Teacher Wang, don't say that. It is indeed unfair and a pity that King of Painting has stopped publication. Such a good brand can be ruined at the drop of a hat. For our country's comics industry, It’s really a loss.”

Li Xin's words comforted Wang Yongsheng a little, but Lin Weimin's words were like a thorn in his throat. He waved his hands, the expression on his face was indescribable.

"Teacher Wang!" Lin Weimin shouted.

Wang Yongsheng turned to look at him.

"I know that Huawang's suspension is a heavy blow to you, but you have to cheer up. China's comics industry cannot do without people of insight like you."

Li Xin looked at Lin Weimin with a bit of surprise.

Teacher Lin 6!

If you want to be strong, you should suppress it first. Do you think how good this flattery is?

It’s hard for me to even flatter Xiao Li!

After listening to Lin Weimin's words, Wang Yongsheng's mood improved a lot.

He sighed: "I can't do it anymore, I'm getting old. I'm over 60 years old and I can't afford to bother anymore."

Li Xin smelled a pull in the conversation between the two.

Lin Weimin's face finally became serious at this time, and he said: "Teacher Wang, I'm telling you the truth. We are actually here today to resume the publication of King of Paintings."

Resume publication?

These two words were like magic, attracting Wang Yongsheng's attention to Lin Weimin's face. His neck leaned forward in a strange way, and he asked in an unbelievable tone: "Restart publication?"

Lin Weimin nodded solemnly, "Yes, resume publication!"

"The suspension of Huawang is largely due to accidental factors. In the final analysis, it is still a human factor. It is not easy for us to produce such an influential comic magazine in China. The suspension of Huawang is a very heavy blow to the domestic comics industry."

Lin Weimin's words touched Wang Yongsheng's heart. He is the founder of "Picture Book King". He founded the magazine and discovered many well-known young cartoonists in China.

The publication of "The King of Picture Books" ceased publication and the publisher lost millions in profits. Readers lost a favorite publication and creators also lost a stage to showcase themselves.

The suspension of Huawang in August 1994 was a huge loss to all parties involved in the Chinese comics industry.

Since the publication of "The King of Paintings", Wang Yongsheng has not cut off contact with many comic book authors. Chinese comics have just begun to rise, and a number of young authors have emerged through "The King of Paintings". Many of them have lost their stage before even completing the serialization of their debut works. , these young cartoonists are like abandoned street children, full of confusion and confusion about the future.

"It is indeed a big blow." Wang Yongsheng pursed his lips. He looked at Lin Weimin with a look of help in his eyes. "Teacher Lin, you said resumption of publication? What does this mean? I still don't understand. King of Paintings The publication has been suspended, this is the decision of the Publishing House."

Lin Weimin said seriously: "Our idea is for the Chinese Literature Society to fund the purchase of all the intellectual property rights for "The King of Picture Books", and then we will coordinate with the Publishing House to resume publication of "The King of Picture Books."

Wang Yongsheng's brows couldn't help but jump. Coordinate the King of Paintings to resume publication?

Although there was already speculation in his mind, Wang Yongsheng was still a little surprised after these words came out of Lin Weimin's mouth.

The Publication Administration is the mother-in-law of all publishing houses across the country. The suspension of King of Paintings was a decision made by a heavyweight leader of the Publication Administration. He had many connections with Ningxia People's Publishing House, but failed to prevent the issuance of the document. Now I hear When Lin Weimin said the word "coordination" lightly in his mouth, Wang Yongsheng inevitably felt a little unreal in his heart.

But Wang Yongsheng thought about it more carefully. After all, the Chinese Publishing House is one of the top publishers in the domestic publishing industry, and it has been developing rapidly in recent years.

If the president of the Chinese Literature Society is promoted in a normal position, he will usually be the deputy of the Publishing Department, and the next step will be the principal.

Under such circumstances, it is not a fantasy for Lin Weimin to "coordinate" Hua Wang's reissue.

Seeing Wang Yongsheng's hesitant expression, Lin Weimin was afraid that he would think that he was just talking nonsense. "I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. I went to inquire about the painting king. In fact, it doesn't have to be suspended, but you guys didn't go the right way."

Hearing this, Wang Yongsheng felt panicked in his heart.

He knew that this had nothing to do with Lin Weimin, but his inner self-blame and regret.

Suppressing the negative emotions in his heart, Wang Yongsheng was more concerned about whether King of Painting could really resume publication.

"What do you need from me?"

"You are the founder of Huawang. I hope you can help us coordinate with Ningxia to acquire the comic brand Huawang."

"The King of Picture Calligraphy" is a publication published by Ningxia People's Publishing House, but in fact, Wang Yongsheng is the creator.

Wang Yongsheng was originally a cadre in the Publicity and Exhibition Department of the China Philatelic Corporation. Before his retirement, his main job was to host the "Philately" magazine.

After retiring, he came into contact with a large number of comics from the United States, Nihong, Xiangjiang, Wandao and other places through his close friends, and found that outside of mainland China, comics were completely different.

So, the idea of ​​starting a comic magazine came into his mind.

He first brought comics lovers together and established the China Comics Research Association in 1992. This is a voluntary national industry organization composed of comics researchers, editors, painters, publishers, educators and related comics groups. , Wang Yongsheng, as the organizer, was elected as the president.

The Comics Research Association can provide Wang Yongsheng with various conditions for running a magazine, but the most important thing for running a magazine is the publishing house.

Relying on the contacts he had accumulated in the publishing industry for many years, Wang Yongsheng spread his hero message widely, and finally received an olive branch from Ningxia People's Publishing House after half a year of hard work, and the two parties hit it off immediately.

From this, the "King of Picture Calligraphy" was born.

Afraid that Wang Yongsheng would not understand the stakes, Lin Weimin went out of his way to explain it.

"Huawang has ceased publication. In fact, we can start a comic magazine by ourselves now. But I personally love Huawang very much, and I admire you for single-handedly creating a new era of Chinese comics.

It would be a real loss to the Chinese comics industry if the publication King of Drawings were allowed to perish like this. Moreover, Huawang has indeed established its own brand power in the hearts of many domestic comic lovers, so our idea is to acquire the Huawang brand as much as possible.

We also took certain risks by doing this. After all, no one can say for sure about coordinating the resumption of publication. "

Wang Yongsheng nodded and said: "I understand. You have contributed money and efforts, and of course you hope to have a happy ending."

He thought for a long time and asked: "Mr. Lin, since you said it was an acquisition, in terms of price..."

"1000000!"

Lin Weimin said a number and Wang Yongsheng's face flashed with surprise.

If the Chinese Literature Society wants to buy the King of Paintings, to put it bluntly, it just means buying a brand and the name "The King of Paintings".

If it were an ordinary publishing house, it would most likely be a name similar to "The King of Painting Books", just a side shot, and no one would be able to say anything.

But the Chinese Literature Society had to spend 1 million to buy a name. Wang Yongsheng couldn't help but feel moved that a scholar would die for his confidant.

After all, this is the magazine he founded.

Wang Yongsheng hesitated for a moment and then advised: "Teacher Lin, in fact, it's the same thing if you don't buy this brand."

Everyone was in the publishing industry. Of course Lin Weimin understood what Wang Yongsheng meant, but he shook his head firmly.

"I want to buy it! If we don't respect our own intellectual property rights, when will China's cultural industry be truly loved by the general public? How can it stand in the world's cultural forest?"

Really impressive!

Wang Yongsheng looked at Lin Weimin in front of him. He looked a few years younger than his son, but with such a big heart and attitude...

He couldn't help choking and held Lin Weimin's hand tightly.

"Teacher Lin, don't say anything anymore. Just what I say to you, Lao Wang, I won't hesitate!"

Lin Weimin also held Wang Yongsheng's hand and said, "Mr. Wang, this matter is actually a matter of mutual benefit. I think Ningxia people will also understand."

"Not bad, not bad." Wang Yongsheng showed a smile on his face.

"By the way. Teacher Wang, I need to make an appointment with you in advance. Once King of Painting resumes publication in the future, I will still have to ask you to take charge of the work!" Lin Weimin said again.

His words tickled Wang Yongsheng, and the smile on Wang Yongsheng's face became even brighter, "Oh! At such an old age, I'm afraid I can't do a magazine! It would be bad if I delayed your work. "

"Well, you established the King of Painting by yourself. It's not that I have to invite you, but I really can't find another candidate, and you're always in trouble!"

Lin Weimin's flattery made Wang Yongsheng feel more happy.

"Haha! Teacher Lin is over praised. I just did some trivial work. The success of King of Painting cannot be separated from the joint efforts of all participants.

However, the work of re-publication of King of Paintings is indeed more complicated. How about this, I will come and lead the area. After your Chinese Literature Society smoothes the work of King of Paintings, I will retire and return to my hometown. How about this? "

Happy to be happy, Wang Yongsheng did not get carried away, but put forward a pertinent suggestion.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

After the discussion was completed, Wang Yongsheng said impatiently: "Teacher Lin, when will the Chinese Literature Society give me an authorization? I will go to the Ningxia People's Society to discuss it right away!"

"I'll have the authorization document delivered to you tomorrow. You can prepare it first. I'll have to trouble you to make a trip later."

Wang Yongsheng waved his hands happily, "This is all my job. Old man, I am willing to work myself to death for this!"

Li Xin was on the sidelines. He originally listened to Lin Weimin and Wang Yongsheng's business bragging and didn't pay much attention to it. But when he heard Wang Yongsheng's words, "I'm willing to do it even if I'm exhausted," his eyes couldn't help but sore.

A simple sentence, but it expresses the persistence and ideals of an old publisher.

Li Xin looked at Wang Yongsheng again, his eyes full of reverence!