Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 453 452 "Everyone you meet in life, the order of appearance is really important."
"Mr. Fang, I am very interested in this novel. I also want to translate it into English." At this time, Lin Lijun interrupted and turned to another novel.

"1986" written by Yu Hua.

"Yes, I am very familiar with this author, and I will authorize you on his behalf. I will contact him to explain the situation after I return to China."

"Mr. Fang, the literary level of this magazine you sponsor is very high, and I have become your loyal reader." At this time, Ge Haowen said again.

Fang Minghua chuckled: "Since you like it so much, Professor Ge, let's do this. On behalf of our editorial department, I will give you every issue of "Yanhe" magazine for free! Mail it to you!"

"thanks, thanks."

Ge Haowen was as happy as a child.

A few people chatted about literature again, which was quite enjoyable.

Seeing that the time was already past nine o'clock, Fang Minghua and Li Li said goodbye and left.

The two took a taxi and arrived near Demi's house. The lights were on and the surroundings were quiet.

"Brother-in-law, let's go for a walk again." Li Li invited.

So the two of them strolled along the street side by side, and Li Li took the initiative to talk about how she met Gal Haowen.

"I know Professor Galvan, who was introduced by Demi's father. He said that there is a professor at our university who is very keen on translating your Chinese writers' novels into English. You can talk to him."

"So I met Professor Ge and his wife, who is also a translation scholar. After listening to their words, I decided to stay in San Francisco and, like them, translate works written by writers from our country."

"In the United States, the influence of our country's writers is far less than the influence of American writers in our country. We all know Hemingway, Mark Twain, O. Henry, and Jack London. We have watched "The Old Man and the Sea", "Millions of Pounds" and " "The Police and the Hymn" "Love Life"."

"But ordinary American readers know very little about our country's writers. Guess which writer they know best?"

"Who?"

"Zhang Ailing."

"She?" Fang Minghua was a little surprised: "Is it because Zhang Ailing has been living in the United States for a long time?"

"Yes, and she writes bilingually, and many ordinary American readers know her. So I think it is necessary for me to translate our country's excellent novels, especially the works of the younger generation of writers, into English so that more ordinary American readers can know about her. At the same time, I Teaching modern Chinese literature at the University of San Francisco is also a very meaningful thing.”

"Lili, you are great." Fang Minghua admired him sincerely.

"Is it great? I don't feel it, I just feel a little pride."

"It's certainly something to be proud of."

Li Li looked at the dusk night sky and suddenly changed the topic.

"My cousin has been more capable and smarter than me since she was a child. She is much better at dancing, singing, knitting, cooking, and even fighting. But I am clumsy and can't do anything else except study. ”

Fang Minghua didn't speak, just listened quietly.

"But now I am better than her. I can translate novels for you!" After the girl finished speaking, she turned her head and smiled sweetly at Fang Minghua.

Fang Minghua suddenly felt his heart tremble.

He didn't know what to say.

Li Li quickly skipped this topic: "By the way, brother-in-law, I have finished translating your "Crossing the Guandong" and now I am starting to translate a series of short and medium-sized novels you wrote, including the one you wrote "The Ring". I will try to translate it as soon as possible. Come out and publish!" Li Li finally said.

"thanks, thanks."

"Why are you being polite to me?" Li Li put her hands behind her back and walked briskly: "Let's go back, the security in San Francisco is not very good at night."

That night, Fang Minghua stayed at Demi's house. The next morning, he picked up his suitcase, said goodbye to Li Li, and prepared to take the train to Los Angeles.

Of course Li Li was going to see her off. She was sitting in Demi's Beetle and saw Fang Minghua getting on the bus. She still stood blankly on the platform until the train slowly left the station.

Demi stood beside her. "Lili." Demi called.

Li Li came back to her senses and smiled: "Let's go back." After that, she walked towards the station outside.

"Lili, do you like your brother-in-law?" Demi asked suddenly.

"Yeah!" In a foreign country, Li Li finally said what she was thinking.

"But what I don't understand is that you said that you knew your brother-in-law earlier than your cousin? Why aren't you together?" Demi asked curiously.

Li Li's face turned gloomy after hearing this.

"I'm sorry." Demi quickly apologized.

"Actually, it's nothing." Li Li said slowly: "I was young at that time and didn't understand what love was. By the time I understood it, it was already too late."

"There is a famous female writer in my country named Yang Jiang. She once said this: "The order of appearance of everyone you meet in life is really important. Many people, if they met at another time, would have a different ending. Life is not at the right time, love is with the right person, and fate is everywhere you go. "

"As for me, I got up very early and rushed to a late meeting."

Seeing her friend's sad look, Demi quickly held her arm: "Okay. This means that there is no fate between the two of you! Isn't there an ancient Chinese poem: You were born before I was born, and I was born before you were old. ! Wait until I introduce you to an American boy who is as good as your brother-in-law!"

"How can this poem be used here?" Li Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Come on, you don't have a boyfriend yet. Your parents are anxious, can you introduce him to me?"

"I'm not getting married, I'm a celibate!" Demi looked proud.

"Then I'll be a celibate too!"

"Okay. Then we will both be single and live together from now until our old age."

"Oh Demi, I'm not gay."

"Me neither, I am a happy celibate!"

At this time, Fang Minghua was sitting on the train heading to Los Angeles, admiring the scenery outside.

There are the most beautiful scenery along the way. The waves hit the shore, and the seabirds and seascape suddenly come into your eyes. There is less sea fog on the coast near Santa Barbara in summer, and you can see the most beautiful blue.

Fang Minghua was in a happy mood.

This time I came to the United States. In addition to receiving awards, I also did other things.

I bought US stocks and met good friends, Sun Lizhe and Emily.

It's nice to catch up with old friends.

And there is meeting Li Li.

The decision Li Li made was unexpected but reasonable.

Everyone has their own pursuits, and Li Li is undoubtedly a very independent girl.

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Go back and tell your wife, I wonder if she is disappointed?

It was already four o'clock in the afternoon when Fang Minghua arrived in Los Angeles. After finding a place to have a light meal, he rushed to Los Angeles International Airport without stopping. He boarded a plane to Yanjing at eight o'clock in the evening and finally arrived at Capital International Airport at six o'clock the next morning. Airport.

I didn’t stay in Yanjing, so I bought a plane ticket to Xijing and arrived in Xijing at around 12 noon.

Finally arrived home.
After leaving the waiting hall, he drove straight to his home in Xingfu Community. He took out his key and opened the door, and saw Song Tangtang in the living room.

Seeing her husband back, Song Tangtang was filled with joy and immediately ran over to hug him.

The first sentence is: "Minghua, have you seen Lili?"

(End of this chapter)