A widower's entertainment

Chapter 193 [New Story] (Please subscribe)
January 1987, 1, the first day of the first lunar month.

To be honest, before the Spring Festival vacation system, during that particularly sensitive period, in response to the call of "not stopping at thirty, continuing to work in the first year of junior high school", the Spring Festival vacation system was not available during that period, and it was later resumed when the college entrance examination was resumed. It was only the year before that we gradually started to take the Spring Festival vacation.

But the vacation is also very short, only three days, that is, the first to the third day of junior high school.

In other words, in these three days, he has to be busy with New Year greetings, visiting friends, and relatives. It can be said that it is a very tight time. However, such a short Spring Festival holiday is not special to Lin Youcheng. He has just arrived in the capital and has not yet arrived. There is no need to take the carrots to relatives' houses to pay New Year greetings. Secondly, as a full-time writer, he has no work to do.

Because Lin Youcheng's family had just moved to the capital, they were living a simple life this year. Of course, they were not deserted at all. After all, there were six children at home, and it was impossible to be quiet even if they wanted to.

On the third day of the third year of junior high school, Zhang Wei came to Lin Youcheng's place to pay New Year's greetings. He also specially sealed red envelopes for several of Lin Youcheng's children.

"Thank you Uncle Zhang."

"Thank you Uncle Zhang!"

Carrot heads are naturally very sensible. Thank you, Zhang Wei, the editor uncle.

Lin Youcheng looked at editor Zhang Wei and gave red envelopes to several of his children. He was a little embarrassed. He had many children. If it were a big family, he was afraid that receiving red envelopes would cause other families to lose money. He said: " Next time, bring those two from your family over and play together.”

When Zhang Wei heard that Lin Youcheng said that the script was almost finished, his eyes lit up and he said, "You have almost finished the script, and you don't plan to write a new story?"

"I haven't thought about it yet. I'll think about it after the script of "The Wind" is completed. After all, the script of "The Wind" is not simple."

"I knew you would mention it every time you came here."

Zhang Wei laughed loudly and said directly without any embarrassment: "I don't care about your creation."

Hearing Lin Youcheng's words, Zhang Wei naturally felt reassured, but he still asked: "Then when do you plan to write the next manuscript, and what do you plan to write in the next manuscript?"

Lin Youcheng knew that Zhang Wei had been looking forward to his new manuscript since his article "Bright Sword" was published. No, it should be said that when the article "Wind" appeared in "Harvest" magazine, Zhang Wei I have always hoped that Lin Youcheng's next manuscript would appear in "People's Literature" magazine.

Now that Lin Youcheng has moved to the capital, it is obviously much more convenient for editors like Zhang Wei to urge manuscripts. He can just ride on his bicycle and come to the door to urge manuscripts.

When Zhang Wei first heard that the Beijing Television Art Center was going to film the TV series "The Wind", he thought it would be a challenge. After all, the movie "The Wind" was ahead of him and the response was so enthusiastic. How could it surpass the movie? But now Zhang Wei I am somewhat looking forward to Lin Youcheng writing this drama version of "The Wind".

Zhang Wei said with a smile: "Bring them here next time you have the opportunity. My two boys are very naughty. I should learn more from your children. They are all very sensible."

"Although the movie is very exciting, I am really looking forward to your TV series version of "The Wind" being broadcast."

Zhang Wei nodded. He also talked with Lin Youcheng about the script of the TV series version of "The Wind". It was quite amazing. In his opinion, such an adaptation of "The Wind" is really amazing and special. If it were to be made into a TV series, I'm afraid Not worse than the movie.

Lin Youcheng naturally said a few words of modesty, but there was a smile on his face.

"How about the script for "The Wind" that you wrote for the Television Arts Center?"

Lin Youcheng knew that Zhang Wei's family had two boys, the older one was in the third grade of junior high school and the younger one was in the first grade of junior high school. He thought that when Zhang Wei left, he would also seal red envelopes for Zhang Wei's two children and take them with them.

Zhang Wei knew that although Lin Youcheng was not writing new manuscripts, he was not idle either. He was still helping Zheng Xiaolong write TV scripts.

Lin Youcheng and Zhang Wei are now old friends, and some of his words are becoming more and more direct. He said: "As an editor, you really remain true to your original intention when you wish the author a happy New Year."

"Yeah, it has to be you."

"Don't worry, I promise you that my next manuscript will be submitted to People's Literature first."

"The manuscript is almost finished. I will send it to them later."

Lin Youcheng felt that even if Zhang Wei, the editor, was not sincere, he would be able to send a red envelope to each of the six children. The next article would be for Zhang Wei anyway.

"Everyone in our editorial circle has said that your creative passion is very strong now. I'm just waiting to see your new manuscript."

Lin Youcheng said with a smile: "It also depends on how the filming goes later."

"It doesn't necessarily mean that the TV series version will be bad. I watched the TV series "Dream of Red Mansions" that was just piloted, and I thought it was pretty good. They all said before that the movie "Dream of Red Mansions" is better."

Lin Youcheng was slightly stunned, and suddenly remembered that the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" should be broadcast, but the six-episode pilot broadcast should be during the Spring Festival, and the full series will not be broadcast until May.

The TV series "Dream of Red Mansions" should have just been piloted in the past few days.

"By the way, Youcheng, have you never had a TV at home?"

Upon hearing Zhang Wei's words, Lin Youcheng rolled his eyes and saw Lin Zhaoqing and Lin Zhaomei, who were playing on the side, their heads turned around and looked straight at Zhang Wei and Lin Youcheng. On the contrary, Lin Zhaoman and Lin Zhaohuan were both at the same time. He didn't pay any particular attention and continued to play with his head down.

Lin Youcheng instantly felt the anticipation from the two carrot heads, Lin Zhaoqing and Lin Zhaomei.

Obviously, Lin Youcheng has not bought a TV set because he feels it is not needed. The carrots are also sensible and have not kept clamoring to buy a TV set. After all, they all know that it is not easy for their father to take care of them alone. Poor families can buy a lot. If you don’t have anything, you can’t buy a TV.

Lin Youcheng looked at Zhang Wei, thought for a moment, and said, "I plan to buy a color TV later."

"Really?"

Before Zhang Wei could say anything, Lin Zhaoqing on the side was so excited when he heard Lin Youcheng's words that he ran over. He looked at Lin Youcheng and asked, "Dad, do we really have to buy a TV?"

Lin Youcheng couldn't help but smile when he saw Lin Zhaoqing's excitement. He knew that Lin Zhaoqing had said before that when he was in Decheng, his classmates had sold TV sets, and he was very envious.

However, fortunately, Lin Zhaoqing is not the kind of ignorant person who keeps crying and insisting on buying a TV. Lin Youcheng looked at Lin Zhaomei again, and Lin Zhaoman also had an expression of surprise on his face. He couldn't help but feel that he could indeed buy a color TV for his family. Although he was a little worried that the carrot heads would be obsessed with the TV, he also knew that the carrot heads would be obsessed with the TV. We are at school most of the time, and we still have a small amount of time to watch TV when we go home from school.

The key is that he is taking care of her at home, so he can't afford not to buy a TV all the time.

When Zhang Wei saw the excitement of the children in Lin Youcheng's family, he seemed to understand why Lin Youcheng had never bought a TV at home. When he saw the children happily discussing the TV, he couldn't help but said to Lin Youcheng: "Youcheng, shouldn't I mention this?"

"It's okay. I can't just not buy a big item like a TV all the time. In fact, I had this idea before in Decheng. I just thought I would come to the capital later, so I wasn't in a hurry. It doesn't hurt to buy a TV now. It’s just a matter of telling them to pay attention to the time.”

Zhang Wei thought of the two at home and said, "That's why we need to watch more. The two in my family want to watch TV when they come back from school. My mother and I are not at home. If we let them do their homework at home, they will also Watching TV secretly, and when we came back, we turned off the TV and put the dustproof cloth cover in front of the TV, but we didn’t even know that my mother and I would know if their brothers were watching TV just by touching the TV. ”

Hearing Zhang Wei's words, Lin Youcheng couldn't help but laugh. He didn't know if his children would also have such moments, but Lin Youcheng thought for a moment and said: "It doesn't hurt to watch TV. The main thing is One degree.”

Zhang Wei nodded and agreed with Lin Youcheng's words.

"Actually, I plan to buy a color TV later, and then I also plan to buy a refrigerator."

Zhang Wei said: "The refrigerator is quite practical. I put all my leftovers in the refrigerator. It's also good to chill some soda in the summer."

Lin Youcheng nodded.

Although the refrigerators in shopping malls in the 1980s were large items, their prices ranged from several hundred to several thousand, so they were not completely unaffordable. Of course, good or even imported refrigerators were naturally extremely expensive. It costs 2,000 to 4,000 yuan per unit.

Of course, even this expensive price is not unaffordable for Lin Youcheng.

Zhang Wei chatted with Lin Youcheng about some things. After leaving, Lin Youcheng was indeed prepared to take a look at the two big items, the color TV and the refrigerator, not to mention the carrots at home. We are all looking forward to color TV.

Lin Youcheng did not plan to buy a black and white TV, and then use the black and white TV to cover it with light-colored transparent plastic to make a home-made color TV. Instead, he bought a real color TV.

Lin Youcheng specially went to the bank to withdraw money. With a thick stack of money, he took the carrot heads to the mall to choose a TV. The reason why he took the carrot heads with him was because they wanted to When we went together, we originally planned to let Lin Zhaoxi take care of his younger siblings at home while he went to the mall. However, the few carrots were very expectant and excited, so they went together.

Lin Youcheng, the father, still hugged Lin Zhaole and followed from a distance. When they arrived at the mall, the carrots were already very excited.

Seeing the excitement of those carrot heads, Lin Youcheng couldn't help but smile, feeling that he, as a father, seemed to have treated them badly.

But to be honest, life has been better for a long time, and it is indeed possible to buy a valuable home appliance such as a color TV.

In addition to the color TV, another light green refrigerator is naturally quite eye-catching. Suzhou factory, Xiangxue Hai brand. The light green refrigerator is not placed in the kitchen, but placed in the corner of the main room, making a low buzzing sound. , fortunately the sound is not loud, not to mention noise.

Although it is said that leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, Lin Youcheng knows very well that it is best not to keep vegetables overnight. He does not think about letting his children often eat leftovers, not to mention that Lin Youcheng doesn't usually have any at home. The leftovers can easily be put in the refrigerator. After all, Lin Youcheng's family has seven mouths, and the carrots have always had big appetites. They eat almost every meal and rarely leave anything unfinished.

However, the refrigerator is not empty. I put the tofu and five-spice kohlrabi I bought before, as well as some vegetables and meat bought from the market. As for soda, the weather has not warmed up yet. I will put some more when the weather warms up. Soda. Otherwise, if he put soda in the refrigerator at this time, Lin Youcheng would be worried that the carrots would go and drink cold drinks without any care and not catch a cold.

Speaking of which, what really excited and concerned about the carrot heads was the Haiyan brand color TV.

It has to be said that Lin Youcheng did spend a lot of money on a 20-inch color TV, which was definitely a big item.

Of course, this 20-inch TV is not the largest. At this time, there is also a 22-inch Belle color TV.

There is no doubt that this modern Haiyan brand color TV has brought a richer and more colorful life to this courtyard. The life in the entire courtyard seems to have become more noisy and colorful, and it can even be said that it makes the carrots happy. My horizons have also been further broadened.

The carrot heads will also put down the jigsaw puzzle in their hands and start watching "Tamgram" on TV.

"Tangram", which was born in early 1984, can be said to be one of the most popular columns among children and parents.

Lin Youcheng took a look at the program "Tangram". He was actually very unfamiliar with this program, but now he found it quite interesting to watch such a program with his children.

In addition to the colorful modern humanistic world, there is also an even more colorful animal world.

"Spring is here, everything is resurrected on the prairie, and it's the mating season for animals..."

Lin Youcheng saw that the carrot heads were also watching "Animal World" on the TV with great interest, watching the lions and wildebeests running on the grassland. Everything was so full of vitality. I have to say that "Animal World" "Introducing various animals and plants in nature, so that viewers can understand and understand various life forms living on the earth without leaving home, and understand the impact of nature on human beings. Such a natural science and education documentary column is really meaningful.

but--

"Dad, what does mating mean?"

Lin Zhaohuan turned his head to look at Lin Youcheng at the table and suddenly asked.

"Forehead……"

"It's a lion father and a lion mother, giving birth to a lion cub together."

Sometimes, we will also face such sudden problems.

The children were watching TV, while Lin Youcheng sat aside and wrote the script. Now that the script of "The Wind" has been completed, he is indeed starting to write a new story.

Lin Youcheng looked at the carrot heads and then at the scenery in the Sihe courtyard. What new story should be after the war?
After the war?

Lin Youcheng seemed to have the answer in his heart.

(End of this chapter)