A widower's entertainment

Chapter 179 [Writer’s Specialty]

Beijing, Xinghua Hutong.

Although it is a small matter for Lin Youcheng to move from Decheng to the capital, in fact the literary circles in the capital know the news, otherwise Qin Chaoyang, editor-in-chief of "Contemporary" and Yang Yiping, editor of "October" would not know Lin Youcheng came to the capital.

After all, Lin Youcheng still had to move from being a writer in Hunan Province to coordinating the Writers' Association in Beijing.

You know, at this time, writers are usually divided into two categories, one is full-time writers and the other is part-time writers. Full-time writers are people who make writing their job. To put it simply, they make a living by writing. Many of these writers in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China were full-time writers, among whom the representative figures were Balao and Mao Dun. Literary giant.

Moreover, full-time writers are generally divided into four levels, namely "first-level writers majoring in literary creation" to "fourth-level writers majoring in literary creation." However, the difference between Balao and Mao Dun is that Mao Dun was designated as a first-level official, and he also served as the Minister of Culture and had a certain salary income. Balao is the only writer after liberation who has not received any salary from the state without a certain level throughout his life. In this regard, Balao can definitely be regarded as the first freelancer after the founding of New China.

Nowadays, being a writer is basically a good profession that can bring you both fame and fortune. Full-time writers are all well-established, and in addition to royalties, they also have a relatively high salary income. Lin Youcheng knew that Ye Yonglie, one of the most popular writers, would pass the first batch of professional writers recruited by the Shanghai Writers Association this time next year, and together with Wang Anyi would be officially transferred to the Shanghai Writers Association and become established writers. Before the critical moment, Ye Yonglie had been working in the Shanghai Association for Science and Technology. The Shanghai Association for Science and Technology wrote on the transfer work sheet: "Ye Hulie, the basic salary is 110.5 yuan per month and the salary allowance is 12.5 yuan, totaling 123 yuan." August 1987, 8 It will be issued by your unit."

I have to say that this salary is definitely quite high.

The key is that in addition to salary, full-time writers will also be given a house. Just like the dentist writer who later returned from Lu Xun Literary Institute and became a full-time writer, he was later assigned a 30-square-meter house with a writing desk and chair. The electricity bill of one electric lamp can also be reimbursed every month.

Of course, Lin Youcheng didn't think that he, a newcomer to the Beijing Writers' Association, would be allocated a house by his work unit. The key was that he didn't need it now.

Lin Youcheng nodded.

After all, Lin Youcheng's "The Wind" is a rare secret room mystery, and the key is to combine it with a spy game. The plot of the story is very exciting, especially in the part about tracking down the old ghost. The thrilling plot is quite exciting.

Zhou Hongjun praised in surprise: "You are really amazing."

"Youcheng, are you writing a new novel?"

When Lin Youcheng heard what Lin Jinglan said, he couldn't help but feel a little funny. Sure enough, the capital was also at the forefront of literature, with a lively literary atmosphere. Many of the country's well-known literary magazines were founded in the capital. Now even Lin Jinglan began to ask him to write new articles. Fiction thing.

Although it is said that writers do not have to work in the workplace and can still earn income from wages and manuscript royalties, which has attracted many literature lovers to covet their identity as writers, it is not that easy to truly become a full-time writer. To be admitted to the Writers Association, a number of well-respected old writers and comrades need to vote, undergo political review, discuss with the Writers Association, and then report to the Propaganda Department of the Municipal Party Committee before finalizing the shortlist.

Zhou Hongjun's expectations include expectations for director Xie Jin, and also because Lin Youcheng's "The Wind" is also quite shocking and has caused considerable discussion in the literary world.

"Not yet. I'm currently writing the script for "War Meridian" for Bayi Film Studio."

As the editor-in-chief of a literary magazine, Lin Jinglan naturally welcomed Lin Youcheng, a writer with great creative passion. He originally planned to hold a discussion meeting for Lin Youcheng, which could be regarded as a welcome to Lin Youcheng, a popular writer, to join the capital. Writers' Association, but later they also learned that Lin Youcheng was taking care of the children alone and had no time to attend the seminar, so the seminar and exchange meeting on Lin Youcheng's works was canceled. Instead, Lin Jinglan brought several comrades from the Writers' Association with him Come visit Lin Youcheng.

Another writer on the side, Zhou Hongjun, couldn't help but ask: "Brother Lin, is your novel "War Meridian" going to be made into a movie by Bayi Film Studio?"

"I heard that "The Wind" was filmed by director Xie Jin of "Wreaths Under the Mountain"?

Of course, it is not that rare for Lin Youcheng to be included in the editor now. After all, Lin Youcheng is still very well-known in the literary world.

In fact, the Beijing Writers Association, like the Decheng Writers Association, also has different literary groups, such as poetry group, children's literature group, film and drama group, novel group, and literary criticism group. The leader of the novel group here is also the deputy director of the Beijing Writers Association. Lin Jinglan is also the deputy editor-in-chief of "Yenjing Literature".

Lin Jinglan was naturally stuck on the novels written by Lin Youcheng and read every one of them. He said, "I didn't expect that in addition to "The Wind", "War Meridian" would also be made into a movie."

Lin Jinglan on the side couldn't help but nodded when he heard Zhou Hongjun's words and said: "Yes, Lin Youcheng's "The Wind" highlights the writer's independent thinking and in-depth questioning of revolutionary history, and embodies the silent cry of revolutionaries. , to inspire future generations to not forget their original aspirations and forge ahead.”

Lin Youcheng nodded and said, "You should be able to see this film directed by Xie Jin in the cinema in the second half of this year."

"Youcheng, I personally like the "Wind" you wrote very much. It is really wonderful. It uses the vast and complex history as the background, puts the focus of creation on the individual, and touches and feels it from an individual perspective. The history is really thrilling.”

Lin Jinglan was very surprised when he heard Lin Youcheng's words. After all, there is no official news about movies or TV series. He also didn't expect that Lin Youcheng's novel "War Meridian" would be sent to the movie by Bayi Factory. He also nodded and said: "Yes, the novel "War Meridian" is very touching, educational and warning."

"That's quite exciting."

"Not only the film "The Wind", but also the subsequent "My Commander My Regiment" and "War Meridian" are also quite shocking."

Sometimes, the Writers Association does not have enough staff, and it may take a year or two to wait for staff to be established.

"Yes, you are absolutely right. After reading several of Youcheng's novels, I couldn't calm down for a long time. These masterpieces of Lin Youcheng's novels are not just as simple as a novel, they are also a true story. The historical story has a sense of awe, heaviness and solemnity of history.”

After hearing these words, Lin Youcheng was naturally humble. He also chatted with Lin Jinglan about other literary creations. Later, he also talked about some things in the literary world, including the original scar literature, reflective literature, and Avant-garde literature.

Lin Jinglan shook his head and said: "Nowadays, avant-garde literature seems to have an academic style. It must be written in such a way that others cannot understand it in order to appear academic. In fact, serious literature should not mean that people cannot understand it." Zhou Hongjun listened to Lin Jinglan. If so, he couldn't help but express his own opinion, saying: "In fact, the artistic characteristics of avant-garde literature are the rebellion of traditional culture and the deliberate violation of established creative principles and appreciation habits."

"The key is to pursue novelty in art form and style, insist on art above all else, focus on exploring the inner world, delicately depict dreams and mysterious abstract momentary worlds, the flow of consciousness, and let unrelated events form a multi-layered structure that goes hand in hand. Its characteristics are indeed sometimes difficult for people to understand.”

"Lin Youcheng's novels don't seem to follow avant-garde literature, but the literary world has always regarded you as a avant-garde writer. Just like what you wrote in "The Wind" is a spy novel, but it is a different spy novel. , the key to creating new art forms and styles is that they are not difficult to understand, which is really rare.”

Lin Youcheng thought for a while and said: "I think avant-garde literature challenges the traditional stereotyped literary model and gives people a refreshing feeling. The method of carnival with language and form is actually quite wonderful, but as time goes by, After all, sensory stimulation is short-lived. If avant-garde writing does not go through the process of lying, most avant-garde literature will later either embark on the path of word games."

Hearing Lin Youcheng mention the words "word game", Lin Jinglan was suddenly startled and said hurriedly: "Yes, yes, you are absolutely right. In that case, you will either return to the literature of lies and completely leave the track of literature. A very small number of writers have rigorously eliminated lies and then painstakingly explored the nature of life and the fundamental issues of human beings, and finally became great works of avant-garde literature."

Lin Youcheng and Zhou Hongjun both nodded and agreed very much.

"I don't know if you have read it. "LS River Goddess" puts narrative above story and collages together several events that have no causal connection. It breaks through the paradigm and limitations of traditional novels that focus on what to write. It turned out to be a passion for novel narrative techniques—how to write, which is really wonderful.”

Of course Lin Youcheng knew about this novel and nodded, but before Lin Youcheng could say anything, Zhou Hongjun on the side said: "The article "The Devotion of Suspect X" written by Lin Youcheng before is actually very novel. .”

Lin Jinglan said with a smile: "Youcheng's "The Devotion of Suspect X" is naturally very exciting. The adaptation created a new narrative method for mystery novels and put forward new theoretical propositions for the development direction and future of mystery novels. I am now I really look forward to seeing you write new mystery novels in the future."

"You're successful, do you plan to write another mystery novel that surpasses "The Devotion of Suspect X" and publish it in "Yenjing Literature"?"

Sure enough, I finally got an appointment!

Lin Youcheng smiled and said: "Then I don't know if it can surpass "The Devotion of Suspect X"."

A full-time writer’s full-time job is writing, but obviously, Lin Youcheng, a widower, full-time writer’s full-time job is not only writing, but also taking care of children.

Lin Youcheng has moved his household registration to the capital. When the new semester starts, the carrot heads will naturally be able to go to the nearby Xinghua Primary School and Xinghua Middle School. However, the school has not started yet, and a group of carrot heads are still here. Stay home.

While Lin Youcheng and Lin Jinglan were chatting about literary creation and some things in the literary world, three-year-old Lin Zhaole ran over, held his head high, and said directly: "Dad, I'm hungry."

Lin Jinglan looked at the child in front of Lin Youcheng and realized that he and Lin Youcheng had been chatting about literature for too long. He was a little embarrassed and said: "Youcheng, we are talking so late now." , I’m really sorry.”

Lin Youcheng said, "Let's stay and have a casual meal together."

Lin Jinglan, Zhou Hongjun and others were naturally embarrassed to stay for dinner. After all, they also knew that Lin Youcheng had to cook for several carrots, so they left without staying any longer.

When Lin Jinglan left, he couldn't help but ask, "Youcheng, are you busy enough to take care of these children by yourself?"

"Would you like to hire a nanny to help take care of you? I can introduce it to you."

Nowadays, some people in the capital actually look for nannies. Most of these are young people from the county or the countryside, and most of them have low academic qualifications. After they come to the capital, they have many candidates to choose from, and finally settle in the social service industry. , and some of the girls eventually chose the nanny industry.

When Lin Youcheng heard Lin Jinglan's words, he couldn't help but said, "We're just moving here now, so there's no rush."

Lin Jinglan understood what Lin Youcheng meant. After all, Lin Youcheng's family had not been stable in the capital for a long time, so it was not good to find a nanny in a hurry. However, he thought that he would still help Lin Youcheng pay attention later. , to see if there is a suitable candidate. The writer Lin Youcheng cannot be kept busy taking care of his children. In that case, he will have no time and energy to write.

Lin Youcheng looked at Lin Zhaole and Lin Zhaohuan. He knew that there was no Jiang Xiulian to cook, so he would naturally cook. He was not particularly stressed. After all, he had been cooking for his children before, and he was very good at cooking. Their skills have improved. Before Jiang Xiulian and Zhao Wenjie returned to their hometown in Yun Province, Lin Youcheng cooked for them.

"Where's my sister?"

When Lin Zhaomei heard what Lin Youcheng said, she hurriedly said: "Sister, prepare to cook in the kitchen."

Lin Youcheng was very surprised when he heard what Lin Zhaomei said. Although he knew that Lin Zhaoxi could do these things now, he didn't even think about asking Lin Zhaoxi to do these things. He hurriedly went to the kitchen and said, "Xi'er, don't be busy. Yes, I’ll do it.”

Lin Zhaoxi was helping to cut vegetables. Lin Youcheng was very pleased with Lin Zhaoxi's sensibleness. He took the knife from Lin Zhaoxi's hand and said, "Take your younger brothers and sisters out to play and let them wait a little longer."

The great writer Lin Youcheng is still busy washing rice and cooking.

There is no way, the widower writer is also an ordinary person who eats all kinds of food. His full-time job is not only writing, but also cooking and raising children.

Smoke ignited from the kitchen of a courtyard house deep in Xinghua Hutong. This was human fireworks.

(End of this chapter)