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Chapter 377 The Benefits of Working With Teacher Lin
Staying at Renyi on weekends till night, and early the next morning, Lin Weimin got up to work with a yawn, and he missed the weekends of future generations very much.

It's a pity that there are still 9 years before the implementation of the weekend policy.

In the past two days, the editorial department is reviewing the new novel "Night and Day" sent by He Yunlu. This novel can be regarded as the sequel to "New Star".

"Rising Star" tells the story of Li Xiangnan, a young high-ranking county official, who takes office as a new official. He is ambitious and ready to show his strengths in the ancient tombs of the ancient Central Plains county. However, the young political rising star encounters resistance and suppression from powerful traditional conservative forces.

The novel "Night and Day" tells the story of Li Xiangnan's reform in Guling, which happened within a night and a day after he returned to BJ.

"Night and Day" is no longer as high-spirited as "New Star", including the protagonist Li Xiangnan. As a character with split personalities, this novel shows his pursuit of power and women.

Reading "Night and Day", Lin Weimin's first feeling is that it is more like "official literature", through the relationship between Li Xiangnan and the surrounding characters, it shows the true ecology of contemporary officialdom.

The appearance of "Night and Day" fully verified Lin Weimin's judgment on the future development and changes of reform literature.

Reform literature is gradually transforming into officialdom literature. Of course, it will not only be limited to officialdom literature, but will further evolve.

The review of "Night and Day" has no doubts, and everyone agrees to publish it, which is expected to be published in the sixth issue of this year.

In the afternoon, Yu Hua went to the editorial department to hang out again. He returned to Zhijiang for a year, and he came back only a few days ago when the National Academy of Letters started school.

As soon as I came, I got a message.

""Red Sorghum Family" is going to hold a seminar?" Yu Hua's first reaction when he heard the news was shock.

Then there is envy, jealousy and hatred, and then the physical wall is separated.

"Mo Yan is young, what kind of seminar will you give him!"

Liu Yin teased: "Then you have to tell the leader, this is all arranged by the leader."

Yu Hua was so depressed that he didn't want to talk, it was as if there were two dogs at home, everyone played happily together and were kicked by the owner together, but one of the dogs suddenly stood up, sat down, and gave the owner a hand. Slippers.Not only that, the owner even made a special dog tag for this native dog and hung it around his neck, and he praised it whenever he met.

When Lin Weimin went to the editorial office to deliver the manuscript, he instinctively wanted to reprimand him when he saw him, but seeing his frustrated look, he couldn't bear to speak for a moment.

After he left, Liu Yin said: "Mo Yan's works will be held in a seminar, and he will be hit hard!"

Colleagues in the office burst into laughter.

Yu Hua is like the kind of poor student in the class, always envious and jealous when he sees the good students get the certificate of three good students, but he can't live up to his expectations.

Lin Weimin shook his head helplessly, this guy is so rambunctious every day, if he wants to catch up with Mo Yan's progress, it depends on whether he can calm down and write.

He and Tan Chaoyang made the decision to convene "Red Sorghum Family". Mo Yan's novel has received a lot of attention, and the readers' response and critics' reputation are very good. After the seminar, you can make plans for the novel's publication .

After get off work in the evening, Lin Weimin went to Junyi to tell Mo Yan the news, and he danced happily.

On Wednesday morning, the conference room on the third floor of the Guowen Society.

The "Red Sorghum Family" work seminar was officially held, and almost all famous critics from Yanjing attended the meeting.

At the symposium, Mo Yan was the undisputed protagonist, but it was a pity that he could not steal the limelight from the critics.Compared with the criticism that the first "Ordinary World" received from critics, "The Red Sorghum Family" was treated much better.

There is a very interesting question that has to be mentioned here.

Different from the earthy flavor of "The Ordinary World", Mo Yan's writing techniques and style are deeply influenced by the magic realism school of Latin American literature. He also describes the countryside and his hometown, and he completely avoids land Haruka's excessive effort in creation.

When Lin Weimin commented on Mo Yan at the seminar, he used the word "smart", referring to his cleverness in creation.

He is the editor-in-chief of "Contemporary", and today the Guowen Society is the host, so he can't help but attend.

Throughout the course of the seminar, "Red Sorghum Family" was affirmed by the critics, and everyone also raised some well-intentioned criticisms, but they were not sharp, and the scene was harmonious.

But at the end, the critic Zhang Ren suddenly asked Lin Weimin.

"When will the "Ordinary World" seminar be held?"

Lin Weimin was a little surprised, and replied: "The Ordinary World has just published the first part. The plan is to write three parts. It won't be too late to start after Lu Yao finishes writing."

Zhang Ren also said: "The first part is already so bad, it doesn't make much sense to write the third part!"

After Zhang Ren finished speaking, the atmosphere in the meeting room became silent, and no one said a word.

Obviously Zhang Ren was very dissatisfied with the first part of "The Ordinary World", so much so that he couldn't help criticizing it publicly at the "Red Sorghum Family" seminar.

Lin Weimin reminded in a harmonious voice: "Mr. Zhang, today is the seminar of "The Red Sorghum Family."

"I know, but who told you not to hold the "Ordinary World" seminar?"

Lin Weimin was almost choked by the old man's words, you old...comrade!
But he also knows that Zhang Ren or most critics' criticism of the first part of "Ordinary World" is different from the wave of criticism when his "Lover" was published two years ago.

Everyone is more concerned about the work, and it is limited to the work, but sometimes the criticism is indeed too sharp.

For example, discussing "The Ordinary World" at the work seminar of other works, how much do you love Lu Yao, and how much you hate "The Ordinary World"?

Lin Weimin observed that Mo Yan's face was stiff, and he understood this feeling very well.

With Zhang Ren's firing, other people also started to speak, either to let "Contemporary" hold a seminar earlier, or to start criticizing directly, and the scene fell into chaos for a while.

Mo Yan's face turned green. Today is obviously my work seminar, and this group of people is too...excessive!

Dare to love the harmonious picture in the morning is all fake!

Lin Weimin waved his hands helplessly, and raised the volume, "Everyone! Teachers! Be quiet, everyone, and listen to me."

Everyone stopped talking under his loud reminder, and all looked at him.

"Our "Contemporary" welcomes everyone's criticisms and corrections, including Comrade Lu Yao, the author of "Ordinary World". If you have any comments or questions, we can write letters or write articles in publications, but today is after all Comrade Mo Yan’s work seminar, please control it.”

When Lin Weimin spoke, he pointed at Mo Yan, and everyone remembered the protagonist of today's seminar.

Mo Yan sat on the seat, staring at the small mung bean-sized eyes, which were full of grievances and helplessness.

A few impatient old comrades were a little embarrassed to be reminded like this.

A good work seminar, Mo Yan was very happy all day, but in the end he was emoed by these old...comrades!
After the meeting ended, Lin Weimin had to comfort him a few words.

"It's okay. Lu Yao is famous, and the first part of "The Ordinary World" is also more controversial. It will be great if you can write a few important works in a few years!"

It's okay if he doesn't comfort Mo Yan, but when he comforts Mo Yan, he wants to cry even more.

How many more?Then I have to write my head bald?

The most important thing is, I wrote it desperately, is it just to criticize this group of critics who are full and have nothing to do?

After the work seminar on "Red Sorghum Family" was over, the publication of the novel was also on the agenda.

This is even better news for Mo Yan.

In the past few years, the Guowen Society has promoted many young writers, but relatively few of them can meet the publishing standards.

Wang Shuo, Ma Yuan, Yu Hua and the like, except for the good output when they first debuted, they are now like teenagers who are overindulgent, sluggish.

It is rare to find such an honest and hard-working Mo Yan, Lin Weimin must praise him.

Let those few unsatisfactory things see what a "model writer" is!What is "Publication Powered"!
The first printing of "Red Sorghum Family" was [-] copies, which was determined by the agency based on the feedback from bookstores and post offices. Among the younger generation of writers, it is very rare for a first-time published work to reach this first printing number.

Mo Yan received more than 3000 yuan in royalties at one time, and was extremely excited.

Counting the more than 2000 yuan he received when "Red Sorghum Family" was published in "Contemporary" last year, this novel actually brought him 6000 yuan in income.

Sure enough, I still make money by writing novels!

No wonder Mr. Lin is so rich.

With the money, Mo Yan immediately invited Lin Weimin to dinner.Of course, I didn't forget to call Yu Hua.

"What did you call me for?"

Yu Hua's mouth was full, but his tone was quite unhappy.

Mo Yan's novels held a workshop, Mo Yan's novels were published, Mo Yan took the manuscript fee and invited him to dinner...

Mo Yan had to pretend all by himself, but Yu Hua could only show off with tears in his eyes.

"Eat your meal, and you won't be able to stop your mouth after eating!"

Lin Weimin reprimanded Yu Hua, he didn't dare to yell at Lin Weimin, but his eyes were fixed on Mo Yan, his face was full of grief and indignation.

He lowered his head and ate more vigorously.

"Go on!"

"I really want to buy a courtyard house with this money." Mo Yan repeated what he said just now.

It was precisely because of this sentence that Yu Hua raised his head from the table full of delicacies and asked that sentence.

It's so irritating, even if you treat guests to dinner, you are actually discussing the matter of buying a courtyard house in front of me!
Is it amazing to get the manuscript fee?When I have money in the future, I will buy two sets of courtyard houses.

No!Buy ten sets!
No one heard Yu Hua's heartfelt words, and no one cared if they heard them. Teacher Lin was listening intently to Mo Yan's heartfelt words.

Mo Yan expressed his concerns to Lin Weimin. These days, young people take the entrance examination to enter colleges and universities, and their household registration must be brought to the location of the school.

However, the students are all with collective household registration, so they cannot get a household registration booklet, and they will have to move out after graduation in the future, so they cannot be counted as Yanjing residents, and naturally they cannot buy a house.

Lin Weimin smiled slightly after hearing this, and said: "This is easy to handle. It just so happens that I have someone who is dedicated to helping me buy and decorate the house. Later, I will ask him to help you look out for suitable courtyard houses. When you really want to buy, you can find them A trustworthy person will help you to transfer the property to someone else’s name first, and then transfer it to your own name when you have a chance later.”

Mo Yan said: "Mr. Lin, I only knew you in Yanjing..."

Yu Hua could hardly listen any longer, isn't he a human?

He also understood that what Mo Yan meant certainly did not mean "knowledge", but "trustworthy", but this understanding hurt him even more.

I would have my heart set on the bright moon, but the bright moon illuminates the ditch!

Today's dinner left Yu Hua's little heart full of holes.

Lin Weimin hesitated for a moment after hearing Mo Yan's words, but agreed, "Okay, then I'll take care of this for you."

I have to say that the young man's horizons have been broadened by following Mr. Lin.

After taking the manuscript fee, everyone knows that they have bought a house.

If you had this awareness long ago, would you need to win a Nobel Prize in your 60s to go to Yanjing to buy a house?
In the early thirties, those courtyard houses in the second ring road of Yanjing will not take off in another 20 years, right?
This is the benefit of following Mr. Lin!
(End of this chapter)