The straight man in the entertainment circle

Early the next morning, when Lin Li was in class, he deliberately sat down next to Fang Yurong.

Ever since Lin Li wrote a song "Stunning Beauty" for Fang Yurong at the last literary club meeting, the two had not had much communication since then.

Everyone joked about it for a long time, and then they forgot about it after the scandal between Lin Liao and An Xiaoxi came out.

At this time, Lin Li was sitting next to Fang Yurong, which made Fang Yurong a little nervous.

After two classes, Lin Li suddenly said to Fang Yurong, "Classmate Fang Yurong, can I go home with you?"

Fang Yurong was startled and looked at Lin Li with wide eyes.

A group of classmates around him heard Lin Li's words and all looked over.

Wasn't this Lin Li rumored to be having an affair with An Xiaoxi? Why did he suddenly hook up with Fang Yurong?

Lin Li saw that Fang Yurong seemed to be frightened and said, "I...just want to visit Professor Xiaxia."

It turned out that he was going to visit Fang Wenjian, and everyone suddenly lost their interest in gossip.

Fang Yurong also blushed, feeling a little embarrassed by her random thoughts just now.

"Oh, okay, my grandpa will be at home in the afternoon."

Lin Li knew that it was rude to go to someone else's house for dinner, so he made an appointment with Fang Yurong at two o'clock in the afternoon.

When the time came, Lin Li put on a mask and followed Fang Yurong to her home.

Fang Yurong's home is in the city center, and Fang Wenjian's residence is close to Yanda, so Fang Yurong lives with his grandparents on weekdays and only goes back on weekends.

Fang Wenjian has appeared on major TV channels in recent years, and his books have been selling well, so he naturally earns a lot of money, but he still lives in a house allocated by the school, which is very close to Yanda.

Not long after, Fang Yurong took Lin Li to Fang Wenjian's house.

"Grandpa, Lin Li is here."

Fang Yurong had already told Fang Wenjian about Lin Li's visit, and Fang Wenjian was not surprised. Speaking of which, Lin Li should have come to visit him a long time ago.

"Oh, here we come, come in quickly." Fang Wenjian and his wife came out to greet them.

Since Fang Wenjian specially recruited Lin Li, he has been very concerned about Lin Li's movements.

The last time Lin Li live-streamed the exam, he watched the whole thing. When Lin Li came to Yan University and the debate in the poetry world, he also followed the whole process. In addition, Lin Li read poems to save people two days ago. Fang Wenjian saw these poems written by Lin Li and was heartbroken. I was still very happy, feeling that the special recruitment spot that I had fought so hard for with the school was not in vain.

Lin Li walked in. Fang Wenjian's house was a simple three-bedroom apartment that was well organized. There were bookcases in every room, and the living room was also filled with books.

"Hello, Professor Fang, hello grandma." Lin Li said respectfully.

"Sit down." Fang Wenjian said.

Fang Yurong's grandmother Xu Zhaoying smiled and made tea for Lin Li and served it.

"Thank you, grandma." Lin Li answered respectfully.

Xu Zhaoying smiled and said: "This is the best Biluochun in Su City. You should like it."

Lin Li smelled it and found it was indeed very fragrant.

"Well, it's very fragrant. I've never had such a good Biluochun in Sioux City."

Fang Wenjian said: "Few of you young people today know how to drink tea. Only old antiques like us drink it."

"It's okay to drink it occasionally," Lin Li said.

Fang Wenjian smiled and said, "Why did you think of coming to me today?"

Lin Li put down his teacup and said seriously: "Actually, I should have come to visit you a long time ago..."

"It doesn't matter. If you, Lin Li, are the kind of student who comes to my door to express your friendship as soon as you come to Yanda, I won't like it." Fang Wenjian's tone was filled with a touch of joy.

Lin Li was quite embarrassed. To be honest, he had really forgotten about visiting Fang Wenjian in the past few days since he came to Yanda. If he hadn't had something to do today, he didn't know when he would have remembered it.

"Actually, I came here today because I have something I want you to show me."

Lin Li took out Hua Li's notebook that he brought and handed it over with both hands.

Fang Wenjian was slightly surprised, so he took it, opened it, and found that it was a poem.

"Let me see..."

Fang Yurong was also very curious and said to Lin Li: "Lin Li, I...can I take a look?"

Lin Li nodded and said, "Okay, you can all watch."

Fang Wenjian held the notebook and squinted his eyes to read. Fang Yurong put his head on Fang Wenjian's shoulder and looked at it carefully. Xu Zhaoying took reading glasses and looked closer.

Fang Wenjian read very quickly. After reading for more than ten minutes, he only read half of the notebook. He closed the notebook and handed it to Fang Yurong.

"If you wrote these poems when you were young, they would be good, but they are much worse than your current poems."

Fang Wenjian commented that the poem in the notebook was written by Hua Li many years ago, but Fang Wenjian didn't know it and thought it was written by Lin Li.

Lin Li knew that Fang Wenjian's words were good and already a high praise.

Lin Li handed over dozens of slightly messy pieces of paper and said, "Take a look at these..."

Fang Wenjian had been asked to read manuscripts countless times. Every time, someone else handed them over with a neat manuscript. Lin Li was good at this. It was too casual. It felt like he came with a draft.

Fang Wenjian smiled bitterly, took it, and started reading.

After just looking at the first picture, Fang Wenjian's expression changed, and he continued reading.

This time Fang Wenjian read much slower, and his expression became a little unpredictable as he progressed in reading the poem.

Fang Yurong and Xu Zhaoying quickly joined in, and their faces became a little serious.

After reading for half an hour, Fang Wenjian slowly put down the paper in his hand and looked at Lin Li.

"This poem...who wrote it?"

Obviously, Fang Wenjian also realized that the rough blood-stained feeling in these poems did not seem to be written by Lin Li.

"A friend I just met." Lin Li said.

"Oh?" Fang Wenjian was silent for a while, "Isn't this person from the Poetry Association?"

"No one in the Poetry Association could write about this feeling. It was obviously written by a person who was unhappy with his life. It was not written with a pen, but with blood."

Xu Zhaoying is also a professor at Yanda, and her research on modern poetry is deeper than that of Fang Wenjian. After reading it, she felt heavy-hearted and what she said was to the point.

Fang Wenjian nodded. He and his wife had the same view.

"She is indeed not a poet within the system, or even... she is not a poet at all, she is just a patient, a poor person who was ready to end her life two days ago." Lin Li said flatly.

Fang Yurong's heart sank suddenly. She was already uncomfortable reading these poems, but she felt complicated when she found out that this person actually wanted to commit suicide.

Fang Wenjian and Xu Zhaoying were both silent. This man's poems can be regarded as real poems, because real poems are recited with life.

And in this society that claims not to bury talents, some people are still being buried after all.

"Ah, Lin Li, the person you are talking about...couldn't...couldn't be the person you saved two days ago, right?!"

Fang Yurong suddenly remembered something and exclaimed.

Fang Wenjian and Xu Zhaoying also suddenly remembered that Lin Li said that a friend they just met was going to commit suicide two days ago. Combined with the news about Lin Li saving people two days ago, they thought it was the person who committed suicide.

Lin Li nodded heavily and began to tell them the story of Hua Li he had come across in the past two days.

After listening to Hua Li's story, Fang Wenjian, his grandfather, and his grandson were silent for a long time.

Hua Li's story made them sad. This was Kyoto, and such things were unavoidable, let alone elsewhere?

However, Lin Li and An Xiaoxi's actions moved them, and Fang Wenjian felt even more delighted that he had seen the right person.

"So, you came here today for Hua Li?" Fang Wenjian asked.

Lin Li nodded and said, "I would like to ask you to write a preface to her collection of poems."

Fang Wenjian still has a good reputation in the industry. Having Fang Wenjian write the preface can at least reassure people that the quality of the poetry collection is fine.

"She's going to publish a collection of poems?"

Fang Yurong was a little surprised. She was not questioning Hua Lishi's level, but she was surprised that fate turned around so quickly.

"Yes, I have contacted the publisher and they will publish her poetry collection as soon as possible." Lin Li said.

Fang Wenjian glanced at Lin Li with relief and said, "Yes, tell her that I am honored to write the preface to her."

Lin Li quickly stood up, bowed to Fang Wenjian, and said, "Thank you."

Fang Wenjian said: "I should be the one thanking you for not being buried by an excellent poet. I will read it carefully later and give you the preface tomorrow."

"OK."

Xu Zhaoying said: "If you need any help, you can tell Rongrong and she can also help."

Fang Yurong nodded at Lin Li with earnest eyes.

"I will definitely tell you if you need it," Lin Lida said.

It was just after two o'clock when Lin Li came. After reading the poetry collection and telling Hua Li's story, it was already almost four o'clock.

Xu Zhaoying looked at the time and said, "Lin Li, stay for dinner, I'll go buy groceries."

"Ah, no need, I'll go back and eat." Lin Li was a little flattered.

"Stay."

Fang Wenjian said that he was persuaded to stay.

Fang Wenjian specially recruited Lin Li. In ancient times, this person would be considered his disciple. Although he is not so particular now, but after seeing everything Lin Li has done these days, Fang Wenjian has long regarded him as his disciple.

You know, in academia, the teacher-teacher relationship is still very important. Once one of his students has a great scholar, his teacher will feel even more honored.

Although Fang Wenjian's reputation and status make it almost impossible for a student to surpass his teacher, this does not prevent Fang Wenjian from finding a few proud disciples.

And Lin Li, after this incident, has been accepted by Fang Wenjian.

"My grandma's cooking is delicious." Fang Yurong said, her tone also meant to persuade her to stay.

Lin Li was a little afraid to refuse. It would be disrespectful to refuse such a highly respected person to stay by himself.

"Well, then... I would rather obey your orders than be respectful."

"Look what you said, you and Rongrong are classmates, and Teacher Fang specially recruited you here. You can come and visit more often if you have nothing to do in the future." Xu Zhaoying said.

"Okay." Lin Li responded.

"Rong Rong, you stay with Lin Li for a while, I'll go buy groceries."

"Um."

Xu Zhaoying went out with her shopping bags, and Fang Wenjian read Hua Li's poems seriously again.

Lin Li was bored and had no choice but to browse the bookcases in the living room.

Fang Wenjian has a large collection of books at home, and they are all very academic books that have never been seen in the library. Some of them, Lin Li even knows, are unique copies that can no longer be found on the market.

There are also many books on poetry. Lin Li then understood why Fang Yurong had memorized poems other than "Thousand Poems" in the classroom before. It was really influenced by family tradition.

Fang Yurong walked up to Lin Li and said, "Just read whatever books you like. Grandpa's books are not available in the Yanda Library."

Lin Li then took out a copy of "Bai Xiang Ci Pu" and started reading.

Fang Yurong also took out a book, sat next to Lin Li and started reading.

The three of them watched quietly. When Xu Zhaoying came back, Fang Yurong went to the kitchen to help.

An hour later, the food was served. They were all home-cooked dishes, but they tasted really good. Lin Li was very full.

When Lin Li was leaving, Xu Zhaoying said: "If you like this, come here often with Rong Rong. We actually also like the excitement. You can read books when you come. You can read one book a day. I have enough books for you to read in the past four years." "

"Then why are you so embarrassed..." Lin Li was really frightened after hearing this.

Fang Wenjian said: "If you're sorry, just leave one poem at a time. Whether it's yours or Hua Li's, we like them all."

Lin Li was very moved after hearing this and said, "I will definitely come here more often in the future."