1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 156 "Life" is on fire

In October, Pierre Cardin, a Frankfurter with a back-to-back hair, held the first fashion show in China at the Yanjing Hotel.

But because the Yanjing Hotel was not open to the outside world at this time, this incident did not leave a deep impression on the people of the country and the people of Yanjing City. Only some newspapers and magazines tried their best to tout the impact of this incident.

Lin Weimin was reading Lu Yao's letter in his office.

"After the novel "Life" was published, my life was completely messed up.

Countless letters flocked in from all over the country, and the contents of the letters were varied.

In addition to talking about the feelings after reading the novel and various life and literature problems, many people also regard me as a "mentor" who grasps the mysteries of life, and ask me for advice: "How should people live", I am dumbfounded.

There are also some frustrated young people who have suffered setbacks, and stipulated that I must write to them a few months ago to enlighten them, otherwise I will die for you.At the same time, strangers came to visit me one after another, wanting to discuss or 'discuss' various issues with me."

Lu Yao couldn't laugh or cry in the face of all kinds of appeals from readers, and added a lot of troubles to his life. His letter was to complain to Lin Weimin.

In the past month, the influence of "Life" has grown stronger and stronger, even surpassing the impact of Lin Weimin's "Farewell My Concubine" in the first half of the year.

The biggest difference between these two novels is that "Farewell My Concubine" focuses on the fate of the individual and uses the fate of the individual to unfold the grand narrative; while "Life" also focuses on describing the small characters in the big era, but it is too real because of the plot. It has aroused strong resonance and crazy pursuit of readers.

In fact, not only Lu Yao, but also the editorial department of "Contemporary" was once again occupied by letters from readers. You don't even need to tear up these letters. Almost every letter in these letters is about "Life".

After reading Lu Yao's letter, Lin Weimin wrote a reply.

The author under him has become famous, what should he do at this time?
Remember, step on the low when the high is high, and hold the high when the low is high, and I will give you the golden and jade words of the editor.

Lin Weimin first affirmed the achievements of "Life" and the readers' love for this book in the letter.

Then he questioned Lu Yao's current complaints.

"Who said that if "Thrilling Scene" can't be published, I won't do writing? Be kind and benevolent, now that you have achieved results, it's time to work hard. It's too hypocritical to be full of complaints and act like a child.

You are a writer trained by "Contemporary". From top to bottom, everyone has high hopes for you, and you must not get lost in self-appreciation.

"Life" has been published for more than a month, and it has been nearly three months since your last submission. Do you have any ideas for new works?Did you start writing?
Hope to see information about your new works in the next letter..."

Lin Weimin was writing a reply when he heard a "tsk tsk tsk" sound from someone nearby.

He turned his head and looked, it was Liu Yin.

"For the people, you are really better than blue now."

Lin Weimin said: "Didn't I learn all this from you seniors?"

Liu Yin shook her head and said, "Don't say that. We are not as black-hearted as you. You are simply using Lu Yao like a donkey!"

Colleagues all smiled when they heard what she said, and Lin Weimin couldn't help laughing too.

"If the publication wants to develop greatly, we can't let these writers be too peaceful..." Lin Weimin was talking, when Meng Weizai came in to deliver manuscripts, Lin Weimin said: "Ask the director, our fifth issue has been sold out in just over a month. 90 volumes, right?"

Meng Weizai smiled, "That's right, 30 copies will be printed soon."

Today, the sales volume of each issue of "Contemporary" has stabilized at more than 80 copies. This year's fifth issue, which is the issue that published Lu Yao's "Life", has already Nearly 90 copies have been sold, and it is just around the corner to break one million copies. The foreseeable ceiling should be around 30 million copies.

In the past two years, the ceiling of domestic pure literature magazines has been "Harvest", with a single issue of only one million copies.

The achievement of the fifth issue of "Contemporary" is enough to beat "Harvest" under the horse.

I just don't know if such a huge sales volume can be maintained in the future.

Lin Weimin said: "Look! What is it called? This is the influence that good works bring to the publication. Once "Life" was published, the sales of our magazine increased by hundreds of thousands of copies. If there is no "Life", what would our magazine do?" To increase these sales? Without us as editors to spur these writers, can they write such excellent works as "Life"?"

Meng Weizai smiled and said: "You boy, you are full of fallacies and heresies, you can't let outsiders hear these words."

Lin Weimin naturally knew who the "outsider" Meng Weizai was talking about, "Leader, don't worry, I won't say that in front of those writers."

Yao Shuzhi said quietly: "Weimin, is your ass a little crooked? Have you forgotten that you are also a writer?"

Lin Weimin said disdainfully: "Can I be the same as them? I submit the manuscript and have someone else remind me?"

Colleagues nodded one after another. From this point of view, serving the people is indeed an example for all writers.

Not only is the quality of their works stable, but their efficiency is also high.

Not to mention "Farewell My Concubine" this year, "The Wind" will soon be published in the November issue of "People's Literature".

Not to mention that they also wrote the script of the TV series "The Cliff" and the script of "Farewell My Concubine".

Young man, you have great physical strength!
After work, Lin Weimin came to Shi Tiesheng's house by bicycle.

"Tiesheng! Tiesheng!" Xiao Jian pushed Shi Tiesheng out of the room.

Lin Weimin greeted Xiaojian, they made an appointment in advance.

Today's gathering was organized by Shi Tiesheng, firstly because the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and secondly because of the publication of "Autumn Memories", which was published in "People's Literature", which is a milestone for Shi Tiesheng.

Since the beginning of this year, Shi Tiesheng did not go to work in a street factory because of his deteriorating health condition. He felt uneasy because of the meager salary.

But fortunately, he has made a lot of progress in his creation this year.

Several works created have been published in journals. The short story "The Hope of "Fool"" was published in the first issue of "Northern Hebei Literature"; the short story "God in the Woods" was published in the first issue of "Southern Wind" issue; short story "Green Dream", published in the second issue of "Zhong Shan".

"Green Dream" was the one that was eliminated by Lin Weimin before. After revision, Shi Tiesheng submitted "Zhong Shan" and was selected.

There is also "Autumn Reminiscence" published in "People's Literature" this month. Four works are published in a year.

Three novels and one essay, with a total of less than 200 words, brought Shi Tiesheng more than [-] yuan in manuscript fees, which was worth his hard work in a street factory for a year. is crucial.

When Lin Weimin was joking with Shi Tiesheng, Qu Xiaowei walked in with his things, accompanied by his girlfriend Liu Haiyan, who has now been officially transferred to Yanjing 44 Middle School and has become a high school teacher.

After meeting each other for a few words, everyone talked and laughed and started chatting.

There are quite a few people here today, Xiaojian, Gan Tiesheng, brothers Liu Shuhua, Zhou Kaiying and his wife, Lin Weimin, Qu Xiaowei Liu Haiyan, Zheng Guo and Yao Shuzhi.

Shi Tiesheng asked Lin Weimin, "Why didn't my eldest nephew come today?"

"He went to the Peking Opera Theater for training, and he was trained to the point of death, so how could he come over for a meal when he has time!"

The play "Farewell My Concubine" has a large proportion of Peking opera, and in the spirit of professionalism and seriousness, Renyi sent all the actors in the group to the National Peking Opera Theater for training for a period of three months.

Han Zhuangzhuang is a latecomer to human art. Originally, a junior like him would have to study for a period of time to enter human art, but Ouyang Shanzun proposed to let him go to train with everyone, and gave Han Zhuangzhuang a small supporting role to experience the joy of acting I feel that this is all about selling Lin Weimin's face.

Lin Weimin repeatedly warned Han Zhuangzhuang to be a man with his tail between his legs when he was in Renyi. It was a fluke for him to join Renyi because of himself. After entering Renyi, some people would definitely use a magnifying glass to observe him. The best way is to keep a low profile and be honest. acting.

Many people came to Shi Tiesheng's house today, and Father Shi was busy cooking, but in fact he didn't need to do it at all, not even Shi Lan.

Everyone started to fight, and there was no chance for their father and daughter to play.

When Lin Weimin met, everyone chatted about the recently popular "Life".

Lin Weimin was the editor of "Contemporary", and this work was published in "Contemporary".

Qu Xiaowei said: "For the people is the responsible editor of this work."

Several people present were surprised. They didn't have much contact with Lin Weimin. Zhou Kaiying laughed and said, "Weimin not only achieved success as a writer, but also as an editor."

"This work has little to do with me, it's all due to the author, Lu Yao." Lin Weimin said modestly.

Qu Xiaowei interjected: "Why doesn't it have anything to do with you, didn't you go all the way to Shaanxi to bring him back?"

Everyone hears that there is an inside story here?
Seeing everyone's curiosity, Lin Weimin waved his hand and briefly talked about Lu Yao's situation at that time.

After listening to it, everyone was a little bit embarrassed. It is no wonder that such a crazy writer can write such an excellent work as "Life".

"So, sometimes a good editor is not only able to discover good works, but also a good teacher and helpful friend of the writer." Zhou Meiying said with emotion.

When Zhou Meiying was speaking, the corners of Yao Shuzhi's mouth couldn't help but draw an arc. Liu Haiyan sat next to her, caught a glimpse of her expression and asked her curiously what was going on.

The two girls bit their ears together and said a few words, and the two of them burst into laughter.

"Why are you two laughing? It makes us happy to say it!" Qu Xiaowei asked.

Yao Shuzhi was about to shake her head when she heard what he said, but Liu Haiyan laughed and said, "It's interesting that Shuzhi told me how Weimin used Lu Yao's tricks."

"What routine?" Everyone became interested as soon as they heard it, and asked one after another.

Yao Shuzhi hurriedly stopped Liu Haiyan, "I knew I wouldn't tell you."

She glanced at Lin Weimin with a guilty conscience. This is an undisclosed secret within the editorial department, and it's not good that she accidentally revealed it.

Lin Weimin probably guessed what Yao Shuzhi said, but he didn't take it seriously. Everyone in the editorial department was just joking among themselves. In fact, whether more CPUs or KTVs, they are all to encourage and spur the authors, to make them better. creation.

Well, that's a good reason.

If it reaches Lu Yao's ears later, just explain it like this, it's perfect!
Now that this is all said, there is no need to hide it, Lin Weimin talked about the editors' routine of "favoring" and "cursing" the authors, which made everyone overjoyed after listening.

Especially Zhou Meiying and his wife also have a deep understanding, "Some people who are creative, if you don't force them, they really won't write anything for you!"

"It would be great if they were all like Weimin," Xu Xiao said.

Shi Tiesheng laughed and said, "It's not good to be like him, can other writers survive?"

The crowd burst into laughter.

With Zhou Meiying and his wife around, everyone would inevitably talk about "Today", which has been discontinued. Whenever "Today" is mentioned, everyone's tone reveals too much regret and reluctance.

Zhou Meiying mentioned that when "Today" was founded a few years ago, all the members of their grassroots editorial department were dispatched, carrying publications and paste, and posted publications at the gates of some publishing institutions in Yanjing and major universities.

The most interesting thing is when the publications are posted at the gate of the university. Their publications are private publications, not serious publications. The security office in the school also knows, but because many of them are college students, the college students at this time But the treasures of the whole society, the whole society has placed high hopes on them, looking forward to them being able to contribute to the construction of the motherland in the future.

With these college students here, the security office wanted to prevent conflicts with them.They had to wait until they were gone before removing the things.

Zhou Meiying said in a nostalgic tone: "That time was really good!"

Shi Tiesheng said, "It's fine now!"

The others agreed, and everyone toasted and drank.

After a lively night at Shi Tiesheng's house, the party ended and everyone dispersed.

Lin Weimin was in the same direction as Qu Xiaowei and Liu Haiyan. He asked about their marriage. During this time, Qu Xiaowei had already made a trip to Jinling to settle his future father-in-law and mother-in-law.

"Let's wait until the next year. Haiyan's job is stable and stable. My family will also take care of it."

After Qu Xiaowei finished speaking, he asked in a teasing tone: "How is your boy? I heard that there is still a follow-up to the story of your female student studying abroad. They chased you to the door of your unit and brought you food!"

"Don't spread nonsense about things that don't have a shadow."

Since the last time I went to the club to give Lin Weimin a boxed lunch, Little Black Yoko never appeared again, and her lunch box is still in Lin Weimin's house.

Lin Weimin later figured it out. Yoko must have understood what he meant a long time ago, but she was just pretending to be confused and trying to pass the test.

Seeing that he was about to throw a real knife and gun and explain to her, she immediately stopped showing up, like a cute rabbit with her head stuck in the snow, deceiving herself and others.

(End of this chapter)