1980 My literary era

In early April, the April 1984 issue of "People's Literature" was released as scheduled.

Without warning, a novel in the magazine, with the main story of bandits fighting bullies, became popular.

This novel neither follows current events and styles, nor does it have fancy writing techniques and narrative methods. The creative technique can be said to be simple and unpretentious, but the writing style is sophisticated and the story is penetrating. It has been favored by countless readers in a short period of time. of love and admiration.

At the beginning, everyone was naturally attracted by the gimmick in the novel about the real name of the character "Six Sons", "Lin Weimin", and naturally connected this novel with the writer Lin Weimin, who had been criticized and attacked some time ago. Together.

For several months, various newspapers and magazines bombarded Lin Weimin, as if they wanted to kill him. Although there were many negative impacts, there were also positive impacts.

That was when Lin Weimin became famous nationwide again.

When the media, including the Yanjing Youth Daily, began to clear Lin Weimin's name, many people found out.

Oh, it turns out this writer was wrongly accused.

For ordinary readers, the news in newspapers probably has the same impact on them.

Therefore, when people appear in the novel "The Thief of Officials" with the plot line "The real name of the six sons is Lin Weimin", it is more with the mentality of having fun.

In the past few days, Lin Weimin began to receive letters from readers forwarded by the editorial department of "People's Literature". He did not expect that the filth he threw towards the opposite side would hurt himself first before hurting others.

"Lin Weimin, nicknamed Liuzi, godfather Zhang Muzhi, was born in the 12th year of the Republic of China. He died at the age of 18. He loved fans all his life."

Liu Yin read aloud the contents of a letter from a reader, and all her colleagues laughed, creating a joyful atmosphere in the office.

Rong Shihui sighed: "For the people, for the people, you are not called smart, but you are mistaken for being smart?"

He Qizhi said: "No, I think we should hurt others first before hurting ourselves."

After speaking, he asked Zhu Changsheng on the side, "Hey, by the way. What is the name of a fist in Jin Yong's novel?"

Zhu Changsheng suppressed his laughter and said: "Seven Injury Fist, hurt yourself first, then hurt others."

He Qizhi clapped his hands and said, "Not bad, not bad. This move for the people captures the essence of boxing!"

Lin Weimin dismissed the bad taste of this group of people and stacked the manuscripts in his hands with a bang.

"We call it popular, and you won't understand even if I tell you."

Those who lived in the 1980s, if they live long enough, will probably understand what "Geng" is.

Everyone laughed and ignored Lin Weimin.

On the contrary, Tong Zhonggui, who was standing aside, said seriously: "Now in our school, the most discussed thing among students is Teacher Lin's novel."

When everyone heard this, they became interested and hurriedly asked: "Oh? How did your classmates discuss it?"

Tong Zhonggui thought for a while and said: "The most discussed part at the beginning was definitely the part where Liuzi eats fans. Many people thought it was absurd at first, but the biggest feeling is still scary."

"Why do you feel terrible?" Liu Yin asked.

"Because this reminds people of the old society where people ate people without spitting out their bones." After Tong Zhonggui said this, he turned his attention to Lin Weimin and asked: "Teacher Lin, a small number of classmates around me feel that this novel is a substitute for You redress your grievances and accuse the villains who smeared and slandered you, but you are actually telling a different story.”

Lin Weimin asked with a relaxed expression: "What story?"

"The story of an old man leading the people to conquer the world!" Tong Zhonggui's eyes flashed, "Teacher Lin, I have always wanted to ask you, is this really the case? Is there really such a profound meaning behind "The Thief of Officials"?"

The laughter in the office subsided. Even college students can see the profound meaning and connotation. How can colleagues not see it?

But no one asked Lin Weimin about it, because everyone felt that since Lin Weimin insisted on writing the story in an obscure way, he must have his own intentions.

As for Lin Weimin, he was holding a cup of tea, his expression calm and composed, neither sad nor happy.

What deep meaning can I have, and what does it have to do with me? If you have the ability, go to Jiang Wen!

However, later generations of Lin Weimin also read those articles on the Internet that randomly interpreted "Let the Bullets Fly", so when writing the novel, he also deleted all the metaphors that were too sensitive and easy for people to misunderstand.

"There are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand readers. Each work is different in the eyes of different readers. This is not because of the work, but because of the people who read the work..."

There is a proper term in Buddhism called "fighting machine front". In layman's terms, it means a weakling, which is probably the current state of Teacher Lin.

After publishing a long speech, Tong Zhonggui looked convinced.

He was greatly inspired by this conversation. When Teacher Lin wrote the novel "The Thief of Officials", he may have thought about it for ten points, but after writing it, it became seven points. After reading it, we as readers will probably be able to understand the intention of Teacher San Sanlin.

This is not a problem of Teacher Lin's writing skills, but of taking into account the readers' feelings and the external environment.

Teacher Lin’s thoughts are indeed beyond the reach of ordinary readers like us!

Compared with Tong Zhonggui's partial belief, the veterans in the editorial department are not so easy to fool.

The more Lin Weimin explained, the more convinced everyone became.

If this guy just wanted to curse people, he would never have spent so much time writing a novel like this. He curses people, but there must be a deep meaning in it.

More than once, everyone heard from Lin Weimin that he read the old man's poems. After Yao Shuzhi and Liu Yin went to Lin Weimin's house, they also talked about the old man's "Man Jiang Hong" hanging on the wall of Lin Weimin's living room.

Through various clues, everyone can be 100% sure.

Lin Weimin should be a fanatical believer of the old man. He wrote the novel "The Thief of Officials" to scold the people who attacked and smeared him. His real purpose was to popularize the old man's ideas.

Tsk tsk, this kid, despite his cheerful appearance, is really deep-minded!

At the same time, in the cafeteria of Yanjing Normal University.

"Who do you think this martial arts scholar is?" Zhang Jianjun asked.

A boy with small eyes said thoughtfully: "I think on the surface Teacher Lin should be scolding the writer Wu Ruiping who had published an article in the newspaper to attack him before. The pronunciation of Wu Wu is similar.

However, if we look closely, this martial arts scholar should represent the bureaucrats and warlords of the former Qing Dynasty. They were armed and cunning. At the same time, they wanted to please everyone. They did not offend anyone. They had evil intentions and served whoever was in power. "

The little-eyed boy's analysis made everyone nod frequently.

"What about Huang Shiro?"

"Do you still need to ask? Teacher Lin is scolding "Literary Review". Huang Silang's family has two dogs, one is called Justice and the other is called People's Heart. Hehe, do you still remember those two articles in "Literary Review"? "

Everyone laughed.

"What about the hidden figure behind it?"

"Who else could it be? Chang Kaishen! It is written in the novel that Huang Silang was once a revolutionary and he could also speak fluent English."

"No, no, I think it should be Yuan Gongbao. Stealing the fruits of the revolution, appearing to be democratic, but actually being dictatorial."

"I think Yuan Gongbao is not suitable. There are too many places where Chang Kaishen can match up. Look..."

As they talked, two people got up on the bar. The others watched them with interest and ate while watching.

In the period since "The Thief of Officials" was published, everyone has seen such scenes countless times and participated in them countless times, but they always enjoy it.

Finally, they stopped after they both said they were tired and the food in their lunch boxes had gone cold.

Only then did Zhang Jianjun sigh with emotion: "The more I read Teacher Lin's novel, the more profound and profound it becomes!"

At this time, someone else retorted: "Who said this novel was written by Teacher Lin? The author is clearly named Zhang Muzhi!"

After hearing this, everyone showed a malicious smile.

Zhang Jianjun suddenly said: "Yes, yes, Zhang Muzhi, Zhang Muzhi, look at me, I'm confused!"

Everyone could no longer hold back their smiles and burst into laughter.

I obviously wanted to write a novel to curse people, but I chose to use a pen name. So many characters in the novel use pseudonyms, but one of the "Sixth Son" who was wrongfully killed has to use his own name. This is purely disgusting for those people!

However, to this group of student readers, Teacher Lin's behavior seems to be full of the stubbornness and cold humor of a literati.

Teacher Lin is really interesting.

Ten months after "The Thief of Officials" was published, the popularity it aroused has gradually formed a trend, especially which people who originally attacked Lin Weimin were insulted in the novel, and which historical figures are hidden behind them. A topic that readers are passionate about discussing.

Under this trend, coupled with the continuous positive reports about Lin Weimin published by media across the country.

The negative impact on Lin Weimin caused by the criticism, attacks and smearing in the past few months has completely disappeared. Instead, Lin Weimin's reputation has spread even more widely because of these two waves of public opinion that are anti-righteous.

When May was approaching, Lin Weimin went to Mr. Wan's house to have a meal.

The storm was completely over, and the two were in a good mood. At the same time, Mr. Wan told Lin Weimin some good news.

Arthur Miller has been back in the United States for half a year, and the American version of the play "The Intouchables" will be premiered on Broadway next month.

"This is really good news!" Lin Weimin said happily.

Mr. Wan asked: "How was it? Do you regret not agreeing to his invitation? If you had gone to the United States last year, you might not have had so many troubles."

Lin Weimin shook his head, "I have no regrets. The United States is not a paradise. I was just scolded for a few days. It's nothing compared to what you, teachers, suffered at that time."

Lin Weimin's words pierced Mr. Wan's heart, "You, stop pretending to me. Do you think I haven't read your novel?"

Lin Weimin scratched his head, "Hey, I have to vent after all!"

While chatting, Mr. Wan suddenly asked: "How was your conversation with your girlfriend?"

"Still like that, she is still working in Zhijiang for the time being."

"It's not a good thing for young people to always be separated from each other." Mr. Wan sighed, and then asked: "Would you like me to help you ask and transfer to the corresponding unit in Yanjing?"

Lin Weimin was a little surprised, but after thinking about it he said, "I won't bother you, teacher. I can just figure this out myself."

Mr. Wan is now over seventy years old, and Lin Weimin can't bear to ask him to go through the back door with others for his own sake.

"Okay then!" Mr. Wan said a little disappointed.

After a while, while Mr. Wan was going to the toilet, Li Yuru quietly said to Lin Weimin: "He feels a little uncomfortable because he didn't help you before."

Lin Weimin felt sad after hearing this.

After Mr. Wan came out of the toilet, Lin Weimin said with a smile: "By the way, teacher. I heard that your "Sunrise" is going to be adapted into a movie?"

"How did you know?"

"My brother-in-law turns out to be a director at Shanghai Film Studio. You can ask me later if my novel can be adapted into a movie."

Mr. Wan glanced at his wife and said, "You think I don't know? There are many directors who want to adapt your novel, but I haven't seen any one you agree to adapt?"

"Hehe!" Lin Weimin laughed and said, "Those are all unreliable grass-roots teams!"

Although he was relieved to see through Lin Weimin's little thoughts, Mr. Wan still said: "Don't be afraid of being disappointed, old man. You young people will always grow. It's just that you are growing a little faster and you no longer need my support." ”

"Look at what you said, I have to carry the banner of your disciple at all times, and I have to show off wherever I go!"

Mr. Wan said: "You'd better not ruin my reputation!"

After saying that, the teacher and student laughed.