Back to 80: My Literary Life

Fang Minghua mentioned the matter of Emily during the international long distance call to Song Tangtang. Now that the girl mentioned this name, Fang Minghua smiled and said, "How can Emily be better than you? A beautiful, capable, dashing and dashing daughter-in-law. I can’t even find a lantern.”

"Okay, okay, disgusting," the girl said angrily, "Then let me ask you, would you stay in the United States without me? Many people study abroad and don't want to come back. What's more, there is an American girl who seems to be interested in you. "

"Yes, many people don't want to come back after they go out. The young woman named Zhang Ling who went out with us plans to apply to study in the United States immediately. She probably doesn't want to come back." Fang Minghua told the story about Zhang Ling and the University of Iowa The professor found out that he was willing to provide scholarships and told Song Tangtang.

"I think it would be good to go to the United States or Europe for a while, but in the end I think I have to come back." Fang Minghua finally said.

Song Tangtang nodded and suddenly said:

"Recently, a writer named Wang Anyi published a book called "Mother and Daughter Traveling in America," about participating in the "International Writing Program" at the University of Iowa with her mother. I bought it and read it."

"I know Wang Anyi. In the spring of 1983, I came to Yanjing to receive the Outstanding Short and Medium Novels Award. Her novels also won awards. I have met her once." Fang Minghua explained: "What did she write?"

"She said that foreign friends are both curious and friendly towards us. The rich, abundant and open material life in the United States is very dazzling and full of freshness. For us who have experienced the era of scarcity, it is very difficult not to become obsessed with it. hard."

"They also said that the United States has ubiquitous convenience stores and supermarket shelves full of Coca-Cola, and it feels like buying snacks for free; there are also ice creams of various flavors, and Minghua is a dazzling array. Is this what you saw when you went to the United States? "

"Yes, it's true, America is indeed rich."

"She also said that the temptation of such a materially developed life is difficult for young people in our country who are not well off to resist." Song Tangtang added.

Fang Minghua nodded after hearing this.

That's true, but I came from a time when things were more affluent and materially developed, and those Coca-Cola and hamburgers didn't really tempt me at all.

"Let me tell you, Minghua, my mother told me privately some time ago that she was worried about whether you would come back. My mother said that foreign countries, especially the United States, are too wealthy and have excellent material conditions." Song Tangtang said.

My mother-in-law is not very confident about me.

"What about you, Tangtang? What do you think?" Fang Minghua asked.

The girl was silent for a moment before saying: "I believe you will come back. If you don't come back, I will go to the United States to find you! Huh! I'm chasing my husband thousands of miles away!"

"Oh, no need to chase, I'm right in front of you now."

"So I feel very happy." Song Tangtang replied.

"By the way, Minghua, my second aunt is worried that Lili will not come back after studying in the UK.

"Lili, is she gone?"

"Well, she left a month ago. My second aunt and second uncle and I went to Yanjing to send her off to the plane. My second aunt cried at the airport that day. She cried so sadly."

"Then, Lili told you in private that she won't come back?" Fang Minghua asked.

"I asked, but she didn't think so much about it now. She said it would depend on the situation after graduation."

Too.

Li Li studied abroad at her own expense, and the state did not care about her, so she could come and go freely.

"The key is that no one in the country misses her." Song Tangtang said with a deep sigh.

"Isn't that right? Don't you miss her? Don't grandma and grandpa miss her? Not to mention her parents, how come no one misses her?!" Fang Minghua asked.

"That's not what I meant! You understand! Forget it, I won't say it!"

Seeing that the girl seemed a little unhappy, Fang Minghua stopped rowing, thought for a while and comforted: "Actually, don't think so much. Staying abroad may not be as good as you imagined. Lili will come back after staying abroad for a few years." of."

"Also, taking a step back, if Lili really doesn't come back, wouldn't it be a good thing as long as she lives happily in the UK? If your second aunt and second uncle want their daughter, they can also fly there. I think if in the future It will only become more and more convenient.”

"Yeah" Song Tangtang nodded.

"Okay, let's not talk about this. Tangtang, let's talk about the company." Fang Minghua changed the topic at the right time.

When the company was mentioned, the girl's interest immediately increased: "The company's performance is beyond our expectations! Minghua, do you know? How many sets of "The Condor" were printed before and after? The supply exceeds demand!

"How many sets?"

"A million sets!"

In just over half a year, so many were sold!

Even Fang Minghua was a little surprised.

"Also, Brother Red Army went to Huacheng to negotiate with New Century Publishing House, and bought two ISBNs from them, preparing to publish "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Sword". When I left, the two books were The sample manuscript has been sent to the printing house and will be available to readers soon."

"I just came to Yanjing to do sales work. Manager Zhang of the Xinhua Bookstore in Yanjing agreed immediately and ordered 100,000 copies of each set of books!" The girl looked very excited.

"Not bad, not bad." Fang Minghua praised repeatedly.

"There is something else in the company, Minghua, I want to tell you." Song Tangtang said.

"What's up?"

"Brother Red Army said that the company's business has expanded rapidly and he wanted to buy a Santana, but I disagree. You can buy a car but not a Santana. 200,000 is too expensive. After all, the company has just started and there are many places to spend money. Finally, I bought one. Lada 2105, the purchase fee including registration is 40,000 yuan in total.”

"Tangtang, you did the right thing!" Fang Minghua praised: "Red Army is used to being generous. He used to drive a good car at work, but when he runs his own company, he should be frugal."

"Now that martial arts books are so profitable, many publishing houses will definitely join them. By then the competition will be fierce and making money will not be so easy."

"I think so too. I talked about this with Brother Red Army. He said that other types of books can be published in the future. The books written by Qiong Yao from Taiwan are good. Girls like to read them, and they can also sell tapes and so on." Song Tangtang said .

"You don't have to worry about the Red Army's mental work. You just need to be careful not to do anything illegal. You must also pay the taxes you should pay. Don't evade taxes!" Fang Minghua said.

"We don't give royalties to Jin Daxia, so don't miss out on the taxes we pay to the country."

"Uh-huh." Song Tangtang nodded quickly, and of course she exclaimed: "Oh, just because you are talking, the boats are running to the North Shore Pier."

When Fang Minghua heard this, he quickly picked up the oars and started rowing the boat.

They stayed at Grandpa Song Tangtang's house for one night, and at noon the next day, the two happily took the train back to Xijing.