1980 My literary era

Entering the twelfth lunar month, the temperature in Yanjing has reached the lowest point in the entire winter.

At this time, the crew of "Farewell My Concubine", which has been competing in the awards season in the United States for a month, received good news. At the just-concluded 51st American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards, the domestic film "Farewell My Concubine" won the Golden Globe Award. Best Foreign Language Film Award.

When the news spread back to China, the film industry was in a state of excitement and the people were rejoicing.

In recent years, domestic information dissemination is no longer as closed-minded as it was in the early 1980s. Especially due to the deliberate propaganda of many media, many ordinary people know a lot about foreign countries, especially Western developed countries.

Compared with the three major European film festivals, the Golden Globe Awards are not very famous in China, but everyone knows that this award is as famous as the Academy Awards in the United States.

In the 1990s, when the Soviet Union collapsed, the United States was the only superpower in the world. For many Chinese, the Academy Awards were more authoritative and influential awards than the three major European film festivals.

Throughout late January, domestic media reports were almost completely overwhelmed by the news that "Farewell My Concubine" won the Golden Globe Award.

At the same time, many media and people are discussing whether "Farewell My Concubine" can win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, making "Farewell My Concubine" extremely popular.

There is still half a month until the Academy Award nominations are announced, and nearly two months until the awards ceremony. There is a lot of praise and discussion surrounding "Farewell My Concubine" and everything related to this movie.

Even the novel "Farewell My Concubine" has once again set off a sales boom, with inventory shrinking by almost 20,000 to 30,000 copies per day.

This is not only the case at home, but also in many foreign countries.

In terms of cultural influence, the United States does dominate the world, especially in the 1990s.

A few years ago, Lin Weimin finally completed the creation of "Thirteen Langs of the South China Sea".

I started thinking about this novel in August and started writing it in September. It has not been completed until now.

The novel is basically based on the movie story, but the elements of the historical background are more prominent and the details are extremely vivid. This is inseparable from Lin Weimin's detailed collection of information in the early stage.

After finishing the novel, Lin Weimin handed it over to the editorial department of "Contemporary".

Since the publication of Jingfu's "Eight Miles of Love" in the first half of 1993, "Contemporary" has been somewhat quiet in the past six months. It has not published any well-known and widely influential works, resulting in a somewhat sluggish sales volume.

Lin Weimin's new work was completed and handed over to them. This immediately cheered up the somewhat depressed editorial department and rushed to circulate it.

After reading the manuscript, everyone’s first feeling was that they seemed familiar.

Without communication, everyone thought of one of Lin Weimin's masterpieces - "Farewell My Concubine" with great tacit understanding.

The two novels do have similar themes and plot trends, including character creation.

They all take characters from the Liyuan Garden as the protagonists, and the protagonists are all somewhat crazy. They are all set in an era when China was poor and weak, and was torn by war. Personal misfortunes are used to highlight the tragedy of the times.

But looking back carefully, the two works have nothing in common.

Cheng Dieyi in "Farewell My Concubine" is not a crazy person, nor can he survive. He has been a drama fanatic and a lover all his life. Jiang Yuliu in "Thirteen Sons of the South China Sea" is also a drama fanatic, but he has a strong sense of family and country.

"Wei Min is becoming more and more sophisticated. Look at this sentence: The person who stole my left shoe was the British, the person who stole my right shoe was the Nihong. They have stolen all the Chinese shoes. There is no way out. , I can’t go anywhere, I’m desperate and I can’t do anything! With just one sentence, the character of Jiang Yuliu was established.”

Zhang Zhonge discussed with Tong Zhonggui with some admiration.

"This is not the only character that can be described vividly in just a few strokes. Look at this paragraph by Tang Disheng.

‘I want to prove that articles have value! In another thirty to fifty years, no one will remember those stocks. Gold stocks and world events are fleeting. But a good script will still be appreciated by people fifty or a hundred years later. Even if I die, no one will forget my name or my play. This is called an article having a price! ’”

Tong Zhonggui couldn't help but get excited while reading the sentences in the novel. Only creative people truly understand the spirit and value contained in these words.

He was talking excitedly, but was interrupted by Liu Yin, "I said you two are almost done. You only have one manuscript. After you finish reading it, others will have to read it! It's good for you two, you can still discuss it after reading it. Now, would you like to pour you two another cup of tea and some snacks?"

Liu Yin sarcastically mocked the two of them. Tong Zhonggui did not dare to hold the manuscript anymore and handed it to Liu Yin. She turned over it happily.

Zhang Zhonge continued to discuss with Tong Zhonggui, "Xiao Tong, do you think this work is stronger or weaker than "Farewell My Concubine"? Which one is higher or lower?"

Tong Zhonggui said with a smile: "Teacher Zhang, you are digging a hole for me!"

"How can this be considered digging a hole? This is just a mutual discussion!"

At this time, other people in the office were also very interested in hearing this topic and shouted: "Xiao Tong, tell me how you feel first, and then let Lao Zhang speak."

Zhang Zhonge pointed at Yao Shuzhi and said, "You are the worst!"

He added: "Forget it, let me talk first."

Then he pondered for a moment and said: "In terms of the quality of the writing and the completeness of the story, I think the two are equally comparable. The advantage of "Farewell My Concubine" lies in the word 'spirit'. This novel was written for the people. He was only in his early twenties at the time. Young people are full of talent and wantonly display it. The character Cheng Dieyi fully demonstrates this talent, which is extremely wonderful."

His comments were extremely accurate, and several colleagues nodded in agreement.

"As for "Thirteen Langs of the South China Sea"..."

Zhang Zhong'e pushed up his glasses and continued: "It is said that twelve years is a cycle and a century. Weimin's growth is also visible to the naked eye. His talent is still dazzling, but what is more unforgettable is his sophistication and strength in writing. , the same subject matter, the same character attributes, but the character Jiang Yuliu has a completely different flavor from Cheng Dieyi."

"Some of Cheng Dieyi's obsessions focus solely on the destiny of the individual, but Jiang Yuliu's obsession perfectly integrates the destiny of the individual with the honor and disgrace of the family and the country. It is heart-wrenching and heart-wrenching!"

Literary criticism is not about long speeches, but about accuracy. This is the case with Zhang Zhong'e's evaluation. After listening to his evaluation of "Thirteen Langs of the South China Sea", the two editors in the office couldn't help but applaud.

But Yao Shuzhi said: "Don't be fooled by this old fox. He talked for a long time, but he didn't say who is good and who is bad?"

Everyone suddenly realized that this was really the case.

Zhang Zhong'e shook his head and said with a wry smile: "You have a really good memory."

"Well, I think "Thirteen Langs of the South China Sea" is slightly better. After all, Weimin has grown up."

After he finished speaking, Tong Zhonggui also echoed: "I think so too. I watched "Thirteen Langs of the South China Sea" somewhat out of the editor's perspective, but from the perspective of a creator. I think Mr. Lin's role in this film The creative techniques and thinking displayed in the novel are ingenious and have completely reached the state of returning to nature."

"Yo yo yo! You are indeed a good disciple of your master. It's such a shame that he is so flattering. He is not here!" Yao Shuzhi joked.

Tong Zhonggui's face showed a bit of embarrassment, "I am telling the truth."

"Don't listen to her nonsense, Xiao Tong, what you said is very good. In this creation, Weimin has a feeling of cutting out the complex and simplifying it, and washing away the lead."

He Qizhi stood at the door of the office at some point and expressed support for Tong Zhonggui.

As he spoke, he walked into the office and said with a smile: "As soon as I came in, I heard you guys discussing the novel Wei Min. How about it? Except for Xiao Tong's opinion, everyone can share their feelings. Let's discuss and prove each other. Whether or not."

Zou Changyi said: "Actually, I prefer "Farewell My Concubine". "Thirteen Sons of the South China Sea" is not bad, but I think Weimin may have matured, and the creation lacks the lawless energy before, which is not enjoyable enough!" "

"In the final analysis, it is still the spirit of youth. Lao Zhang is right. He was so young when he wrote "Farewell My Concubine" for the people. He had just turned 20. At that time, his talent was so brilliant that no one could stop him.

Things are different now, I know how to hide my clumsiness.

However, "Thirteen Langs of the South China Sea" seems to be harmonious and peaceful, but there is still an edge hidden inside, so you have to peel it apart to see it. "

Zhu Changsheng held the teacup in his hand and said calmly.

After everyone finished speaking, the smile on He Qizhi's face became even brighter, "It seems that everyone has a very high opinion of the novel "Thirteen Langs of the South China Sea"!"

Everyone nodded in acquiescence.

He Qizhi added: "In this case, this novel will be published, and the treatment will be the same as before. The headlines, large font size, and one issue will be published. Is it feasible for everyone to think about it?"

When Lin Weimin was the editor-in-chief, most of the time, like He Qizhi, he respected the opinions of his colleagues. However, when he encountered different opinions, he would still follow his own ideas, and sometimes even act arbitrarily regardless of opposition.

For example, when "The Ordinary World" was published, most colleagues did not agree with the high treatment given to the novel. Some even disagreed with publishing the novel, but Lin Weimin still made the decision to publish it.

He Qizhi is more peaceful than Lin Weimin. This peace can be seen as democracy, or it can be seen as insufficient control over the editorial department.

"I have no opinion."

"No comment."

"I agree!"

Everyone expressed their opinions one after another. Only Liu Yin, who was reading the novel seriously, did not speak. She said to He Qizhi angrily: "You can't wait until I finish reading before asking for opinions!"

He Qizhi laughed and said, "It was my mistake. You noticed that you haven't finished reviewing the manuscript yet, so you should read it first."

Faced with this kind of scene, everyone didn't take it seriously at all and had long been used to it.

There has never been a concept of superiority and inferiority in "Contemporary". To talk about the rise of this trend, we have to start with Lin Weimin, the editor-in-chief.

When he was a junior editor, he was no older than Meng Weizai and Qin Chaoyang. When he became editor-in-chief, he also did not have the official airs of editor-in-chief. This is how the atmosphere of the editorial department was developed bit by bit.

After He Qizhi left, it was almost time to get off work. Everyone stopped discussing the novel and turned to discussing JZ's house building.

Housing in Guowenshe has always been tight. Although conditions have improved over the years, they are still very limited.

This time, the cooperative has acquired a piece of land of more than 7,000 square meters. It is said that five or six seven-story family buildings will be built, which can cover more than 20,000 square meters. Not only can it easily solve the previous problems, but it will also provide new opportunities for those who join the cooperative in the future. It provides a good environment for new people.

"It's a good time for young people today!" Zhu Changsheng sighed.

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