Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 305 Qin Sheng’s two novels will be published simultaneously in June

Now that he had decided, Fang Minghua no longer hesitated. The next day, he found his friend in Zhao Hongjun's newly purchased black Crown. He saw a white Mazda with a Guangdong license plate in a factory warehouse in the eastern suburbs.

Fang Minghua tried to drive for a walk.

Feeling good.

Mazda is now also a high-end small car in China.

"Editor Fang, all the certificates and licenses are here." Zhao Hongjun's friend took out a large brown paper envelope from his car and handed it to Fang Minghua.

"You can drive the car back now. As for the procedures, I can wait until you are free."

"Let's do it once."

So the three of them drove to the city vehicle management office to handle the transfer procedures, and then went to the bank. Fang Minghua transferred 100,000 yuan to the other party's account, and in the afternoon they drove the Mazda back to his mother's house.

Haha, the problem of my wife going to work has been solved!

The pregnancy of your daughter-in-law is a big deal and you have to take good care of it.

Bai Miao left with an editor, and Fang Minghua temporarily took over the work of the novel team. The second issue of the revised "Yanhe" magazine was published in June. This time, the editor-in-chief's recommendation column grandly launched the military novel "Yanhe" written by Qin Province writer Gao Jianqun. Distant White House".

"Impetuous" reflects the social landscape of the 1980s, reveals people's ever-growing hope and the accompanying impetuousness in the midst of change, is full of expressions of human power, and embodies the writing of social significance. Profound human nature is reflected in this This work shines brightly, and the vivid social significance is full of vitality in this work. Although there is confusion and impetuosity, the agility and enthusiasm of social progress firmly occupy the mainstream.

"Editor Fang, don't worry! I promise to complete the task!" Bai Miao was full of confidence.

The feedback from readers has been very enthusiastic.

Fang Minghua also told Zhao Hongjun not to let Song Tangtang ride a bicycle or squeeze into the bus when going out to do errands. The company's Lada was not enough, so he would drive his own Mazda.

"Bai Miao, when you go out this time, go to a few more cities and think of more ways to increase the sales of our magazine. Treat guests when you have to. Don't be afraid to spend money!"

According to the plan at work, Fang Minghua originally planned to take people to East China to visit the leaders of Xinhua Bookstore in several provinces to expand the sales of "Yanhe" magazine. But now that Song Tangtang is like this, Fang Minghua decided to let Bai Miao take people. go out.

Also in June, the novel "Impotence" written by Jia Pingwa, a heavyweight writer in Qin Province's literary circles, was officially published by Writers Publishing House.

After eating, Fang Minghua drove Song Tangtang to the magazine first, and then Song Tangtang drove to the company. At noon, Song Tangtang drove back to the magazine to pick Fang Minghua back for dinner.

Every morning, the young couple get up. Instead of going out to the snack bar near the entrance of the community to drink spicy soup or soy milk and fried dough sticks, Fang Minghua first goes to the kitchen to fry two eggs, and then makes two cups of milk powder or malted milk. Two more pieces of bread and that's breakfast.

This is a masterpiece of realism and also Jia Pingwa's first full-length novel. It immediately caused a sensation upon publication.

The famous literary critic Cheng Depei commented: "Since the reform and opening up, this is another full-length masterpiece by a writer from Qin Province after Minghua's "Crossing the Guandong". Now the literary circles in Qin Province are emerging in large numbers and showing an explosive trend. I look forward to the next one. A masterpiece."

This review was published in the famous "Literary News". Not only Fang Minghua saw it, but Zhao Hongjun also saw it. In the past, Zhao Hongjun rarely cared about serious literature. After taking over the publishing of Lu Yao's "Ordinary World", he also subscribed to a "Literary Newspaper".

He was sitting in the office holding a teacup with his legs crossed, reading the reviews of the book "Impotent" in the newspaper.

Just talk about Jia Pingwa, why not mention Lu Yao? !
In mid-May, the first volume of Lu Yao's "The Ordinary World" was officially published by Shengshi Book Publishing Company under the name of Pengcheng Haitian Publishing House.

According to convention, when a novel is published, the magazine usually serializes it first, and then the publishing house publishes a single volume. Although the "Flower City" magazine has agreed to serialize the novel, for some unknown reason, there has been no move.

Zhao Hongjun couldn't wait any longer, so he simply released a single volume first and asked Fang Minghua to preface the book in the name of the writer Minghua.

This is what he wrote:

This is another masterpiece released by the writer Lu Yao after the novella "Life", and it is also the first of his planned series of novels. With panoramic grandeur and realistic lenses, the work reproduces scenes from the specific historical period of my country's rural areas from 1975 to 1978. The writer devoted all his efforts and passion to the yellow land where he was born and raised, writing in a deep, sad, powerful and rich way. The writer has been planning this project for four years.

...The works are dignified in writing and moving with emotion, creating many flesh-and-blood characters. Readers can see a new generation of western tough guys like Gao Jialin who is simple and strong; they can also see an oriental female image like Liu Qiaozhen who is kind, virtuous and innocent. There are thrilling and primitive scenes of fighting in the work, as well as the sentimental and tender love between sons and daughters. This is a complex and colorful social customs painting, as well as a profound and far-reaching historical scroll. It will win over readers with its inherent charm and passion.
Hundreds of words.

Zhao Hongjun was very satisfied after seeing it.

He didn't believe that the editors disliked such a beautiful book?
As Fang Ming predicted, is it possible that it won’t be sold?
The first printing of 10,000 copies will definitely be sold out!

But what he never expected was.

unsalable!

Since 0 copies were not many, Zhao Hongjun did not spread the net across the country. He only distributed them in Xinhua Bookstores in three cities: Xijing, Yanjing, and Shanghai. As a result, half a month later, the feedback was that sales were extremely low. , especially Shencheng, the sales volume is !

"Manager Zhang, are you right? If a book is not sold, do you not put it on the bookshelf at all?!" Zhao Hongjun was very doubtful.

"Look at what you said, Mr. Zhao." The other party was a little unhappy: "This is not the first time we have dealt with each other, how could we do such a thing? Do you think I am happy to see those 3000 books in the warehouse? Take a nap?”

"Oh, I'm sorry, Manager Zhang, I was a little rude just now." Zhao Hongjun quickly apologized: "I think this book is very good, why is no one reading it?!"

On the other side of the phone, Manager Zhang pondered for a moment before saying: "I have also thought about this issue, and I guess the content and writing techniques are relatively backward. I think you also know that what is popular in the literary world now is avant-garde literature, and Lu Yao's writing style It’s out of date!”

That’s it again!
Avant-garde literature, avant-garde literature is everywhere!
Zhao Hongjun was angry when he heard this, but he couldn't vent his anger on Manager Zhang.

But I can tell it to my best friend Fang Minghua.

It’s all about avant-garde writing that he advocates!
Zhao Hongjun chatted with Manager Zhang for a while, begging him to find some ways to promote sales, and immediately called Fang Minghua after hanging up the phone.

(End of this chapter)