1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 196 "Horse Man"

"The Cliff", co-produced by the Recording Department of the Arts Committee of Radio and Television and Qindao TV Station, enjoys the treatment of a classic spy war TV series "Harbin Under the Night" in later generations, and the New Year's Eve party is canceled and broadcasted instead.

The influence of Lin Weimin's works is further expanding.

After returning to Yanjing for several days, Lin Weimin gradually regained his work rhythm.

This day, an author He Yunlu from Shanxi came to the office, looking for Rong Shihui.

This time he directly approached the editorial department of "Contemporary" for his new novel "New Star".

It took Rong Shihui a few hours to get an overview of the manuscript, and he looked at He Yunlu who looked expectant.

"The manuscript is very well written, with the vigor of "Joe's Inauguration of Factory Director"."

He Yunlu was a little excited when he heard Rong Shihui's comment.

Originally from Yanjing, he went to rural Shanxi to jump in the queue in the 60s, but after the jump, he stayed in the local factory and became a worker.

In 80, he published his debut short story "3000 Million" in "People's Literature", which won the National Excellent Short Story Award of the year, and thus had the opportunity to enter the Shanxi Literature Association and become a full-time writer.

This time the novel "New Star" was the work of his painstaking efforts for three years. He didn't even choose to mail it, but went directly to Beijing with the manuscript and found the editorial department of "Contemporary".

Hearing Rong Shihui's comments, he couldn't help being excited, and felt that the hard work he had put into writing in the past three years was worth it.

Rong Shihui passed the manuscript to his colleagues in the editorial department to read, and he himself continued to chat with Ke Yunlu about his process of creating the novel "New Star". Lin Weimin saw the manuscript of "New Star" and it was almost time to leave work up.

This is still a work describing reform and opening up.

In the novel, an ideal reformist county leader|leader is portrayed. The young senior county official Li Xiangnan takes office as a new official with great ambitions.

He has theoretical level and practical ability, is decisive and courageous, and has achieved remarkable achievements in a short period of time, and is praised by the masses as "Li Qingtian".

However, the young political star encountered resistance and suppression from powerful traditional conservative forces, and Li Xiangnan inevitably clashed with the bureaucracy headed by Gu Rong.The investigation team came, and all kinds of rumors spread like wildfire...

In the end, Li Xiangnan won the struggle by virtue of his firm belief, outstanding ability and the support of his superiors.

It took Lin Weimin one night to finish reading the novel.

As Rong Shihui said, "New Star" has the vigor of the reformist literary pioneer Jiang Zilong, but at the same time it is more idealistic.

The manuscript of "New Star" was circulated in the editorial department for two or three days, and after Qin Chaoyang's final decision, it was agreed that it could be published.

Rong Shihui called He Yunlu who lived in the guest house upstairs and told him the good news. He Yunlu was very excited again.

"Don't be too happy, there are still some places in the manuscript that need to be revised. These days, you can live upstairs temporarily."

"No problem, no problem." He Yunlu agreed hastily.

After he left, everyone was still talking about the novel "New Star", and the Yanbing Literature Award was mentioned again during the chatting.

The establishment of the Yanbing Literature Award was Mr. Shen's wish before his death. The old man donated 25 yuan in manuscript fees and established China's first literary award for novels.

The selection is held every three years, and the first selection is scheduled for this year. The selection range is limited to novels from 1977 to 1981.

"It's a pity for Weimin's "Farewell My Concubine"!" Zhu Changsheng regretted.

The full text of "Farewell My Concubine" is more than 12 words, and both when it was first published and when it was awarded later were included in the novella.

If there are a few thousand or ten thousand words more, it will meet the requirements of the award.

The Yanbing Literary Award requires a novel with a word count of more than 13 words, and "Farewell My Concubine" missed it perfectly.

Liu Yin said: ""The Cliff" and "The Wind" are also good, right? Very promising."

Rong Shihui had a look of regret on his face, "It's hard to say, "The Cliff" and "The Wind" have a bit strong traces of typographical writing."

"On the other hand, Weimin is working on this one. I am quite optimistic about it. There is hope for the next one."

What Rong Shihui is referring to is of course the magic version of "The Kite Runner" that Lin Weimin is creating.

When Lin Weimin was writing, he consulted many people around him because of the problem of materials, and the chat revealed a lot of information about the plot of the novel. Rong Shihui felt that this novel had great potential.

Everyone almost defaulted to it and ignored the work "Speak Well".

From this, it can be seen that in recent years, novels with a strong urban taste have not been popular.

Lin Weimin said with a smile, "It's up to God to win a prize. Who can guarantee that he will win the prize?"

"It's a good mentality for the people." Everyone praised.

In fact, it's not that Lin Weimin has a good mentality, but because of his status as a time traveler, he has a somewhat colored spectacles towards awards.

Of course, the newly established Yanbing Literary Award is still very fair and just in terms of awards.

It's just that now that Lin Weimin has gained both fame and fortune through writing, he doesn't pay much attention to honorary things like awards.

Of course it would be better to have it, and there is no loss to him without it. He feels that his current state is very good.

The creation of the magically revised version of "The Kite Runner" gradually went smoothly after entering the middle stage. The information that needed to be checked was almost checked, and the plot of the story was in Lin Weimin's mind.

The development of the plot does not require Lin Weimin to spend any more brainstorming. The most important thing is that he has to fix a BUG in the novel.

In fact, it’s not a bug, it’s just that the author of the original work has been in the United States for a long time, and his heart has long been cultivated into an authentic old rice. There are certain problems with the value of the novel "Chasing".

Amir has always accepted the protection and care of his friends, but in turn he slandered his friends and caused his family to lose their jobs.In the end, his friend died in the war, and he did not repent, but decided to find Hassan's son because he knew that Hassan was his father's illegitimate son.

Such a plot and the values ​​embodied by the protagonist are incompatible with the consistent philosophy of the Chinese.

Therefore, Lin Weimin incorporated some ironic elements into the novel. Originally, he wanted to deal with a causal cycle at the end.

Not long after Bayin took Alaifu in, domestic winds rose, and Bayin, a cultural person, was involved and was not spared.

But Lin Weimin deleted these contents halfway through writing.

At this time, the mainstream of the movement in China is criticism and sympathy for intellectuals. If this part of his content is released, it will definitely cause an uproar, so don't make yourself uncomfortable.

Nearly half a month after returning to Yanjing, Lin Weimin finally completed the creation of the magic version of "The Kite Runner".

Looking back and re-examining this novel, the full text has exceeded 30 words, which is a well-deserved tome among Lin Weimin's works.

The irony factor added to neutralize the value issue is also well integrated, and it does not cause an abrupt reading experience.

Lin Weimin put down the manuscript in his hand, went to the window and stretched himself, finally he could rest for a while.

Today is just the weekend, the sun is shining right outside the window, and the autumn tiger is still a little bit powerful at noon, but it is completely cold in the morning and evening, and even needs to wear a single coat.

He wandered around the courtyard for a while before he remembered that he hadn't contacted Tao Huimin in the past few days since he came back, so he had to write a letter to say hello.

"Dear Comrade Huimin: It's been almost half a month since we left Hangzhou. Is the performance in Xiangjiang going well? Are you used to the environment there? I've returned to Yanjing, and my work is going well. I've been so obsessed with creation these days that I've neglected to communicate with you. ...

Half a month apart, the feeling of longing is like the drizzle of March, knocking on the window lattice, making it difficult for me to fall asleep every night.

When tossing and turning, I will write my thoughts into verses and share them with you.

I once thought that being too sentimental would damage the holy life, and I was afraid that I would not fall into the city when I entered the mountain.

The world is in peace with the law of both ends, and the Tathagata will live up to the emperor.

I look forward to seeing you again after the performance.

......"

Xiangjiang is a port city. Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe’s performance trip lasted for half a month and achieved unprecedented success. It not only won the favor of countless fans of Xiangjiang citizens, but also appeared in many local newspapers in Xiangjiang, and even TV stations came to interview up.

Because of this performance in Xiangjiang, the Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe became famous in the first battle. Before returning to Zhijiang, newspapers in Zhijiang Province reported the welcome of the troupe in Xiangjiang.

In this day and age, anyone, anything, or anything who can walk around abroad is an existence that wins glory for the country.

Although Xiangjiang belongs to China, it is still under the jurisdiction of the British, so it is naturally within the radiation range of this halo.

Therefore, as soon as the Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe got off the plane back from Xiangjiang, they received great courtesy from the Zhijiang government. They participated in activities for several days before they were free.

It was at this time that Lin Weimin's letter was delivered to Tao Huimin.

"I once thought that being too sentimental would damage the holy life, and I was afraid that I would not fall into the city when I entered the mountain.

The world is safe and secure, and it is worthy of Tathagata and worthy of Qing. "

When reading this love poem, Tao Huimin couldn't help recalling the process of getting acquainted with Lin Weimin again in her mind, wishing to see him right away.

"Huimin, who sent the letter?" Jiang Yao appeared next to Tao Huimin with a gossipy face.

Tao Huimin immediately hid the letter behind her back, which provoked Jiang Yao's ridicule, "Oh, it's so tightly hidden, brother Qing must have come."

Tao Huimin couldn't help but spat at her, and the two fought for a while before stopping.

Jiang Yao finally saw the love poem written by Lin Weimin, not so much because she wanted to read it, but because Tao Huimin couldn't restrain her joy of sharing it with others.

"The world is safe with the law of both. It is worthy of Tathagata and worthy of Qing. It is so beautiful!" Jiang Yao sighed with blurred eyes.

"He compares himself to a monk who is practicing, and compares work and career to belief. Because of the conflict between career and love, he is in a dilemma..."

If Lin Weimin were here, he would definitely give Jiang Yao full marks for his reading comprehension.

Tao Huimin is not a young girl, but she also cannot refuse the love expressed by Lin Weimin in the poem, and at the same time, she is full of admiration for the talent of her sweetheart.

"One of you is in Yanjing and the other is in Zhijiang. You are really hard-working mandarin ducks." Jiang Yao sighed.

Speaking of this, Tao Huimin couldn't help but feel a little sad.

When she ran towards the West Lake without any scruples, she never thought about this problem.

Xiangjiang's performance is over, and her sweetheart is thousands of miles away in the capital, how much she wants to fly to him right now!

Ideals are ideals, but reality is cruel.

After Jiang Yao left, Tao Huimin spread out the letter paper.

"Honey……"

No, no, no, you can't use such explicit words.

"Comrade Lin Weimin: Hello..."

It seems a bit too blunt to write like this.

"Comrade Weimin: Hello..."

This is better, close and safe, Tao Huimin recalled the content of Lin Weimin's letter, and poured the surging emotions in his heart onto the paper almost without thinking.

Lin Weimin, who was far away in Yanjing, was discussing the title of the novel with Xie Mingqing at this time.

"I think "The Man with the Horse" is very good!"

"No, absolutely not." Lin Weimin denied it categorically.

"why?"

"No reason!"

Lin Weimin couldn't explain why.

"Then you have to give the book a title?" Xie Mingqing was speechless by his inexplicable stubbornness, and he compromised helplessly.

Lin Weimin thought over and over again, "The Man Who Sets Horses" really fits the gist of the novel, but he really can't use it, because he has a hurdle in his heart that he can't get past.

"The man who sets the horse, you are mighty and majestic~"

It’s no good, I can’t think about it, I want to sing it when I think about it, I can’t help but send a few songs.

"Let's call it The Horseman."

Xie Mingqing objected, saying: "This is obviously a big difference. Besides, their movie is called "The Wrangler", and your name is "The Horse Man". It feels like opportunism to say it."

"Old Xie, you can't think about things that are out of reach." Lin Weimin insisted on his own opinion.

"All right, all right!" Xie Mingqing waved his hands helplessly, and he could only agree, and he still didn't forget to complain: "I really don't understand that you creative people always make some inexplicable persistence, which makes people puzzled."

"What am I? Lu Yao even went to the temple to ask for a lottery!" Lin Weimin said boldly.

With things like Lu Yao, he is not afraid of other people's comments no matter how much he does.

No matter how much I go too far, can Lu Yao go too far?

(End of this chapter)