The literary era since 1979

Chapter 100: Appointed as Acting Team Leader

As soon as the review in Guangming Daily came out, newspapers and periodicals such as Red Flag and Yanjing Daily also published criticisms of Bitter Love.

The public opinion was as strong as when "The Qin Empire" was published.

Fangyan was flipping through the newspaper with a serious expression.

"elder brother!"

Fang Yan ran into the house excitedly, "Let's not watch it yet, let's go buy movie tickets quickly, otherwise we won't be able to buy them if we're too late."

"You're impatient."

Fangyan folded the newspaper absentmindedly.

"I'm not the only one who's anxious. My sister is even more anxious than me."

Fang Yan pouted.

"Okay, let's go."

Fangyan touched her head and stood up.

Although I was not in a good mood to watch the movie because of the controversy surrounding "Bitter Love", I couldn't spoil everyone's fun.

Ever since the news that "The Horse Shepherd" was about to be released spread in the alley, neighbors even formed a movie-watching group.

At this time, the main way for ordinary people to relax is to go to the cinema to watch a movie, so the cinema is often full.

At that time, screening information would be published in advance in the movie advertising columns of newspapers or in film periodicals such as "Popular Cinema".

You can also go to the cinema's ticket office, where the information is the most accurate. Usually, you decide what to watch after you arrive at the cinema.

In an era when there were no mobile phones, no wifi, and television had not yet entered ordinary people's homes, movie theaters were simply entertainment shrines in people's minds. The only drawback was that there were few movies and many audiences.

There are not many opportunities to buy a ticket and watch a movie at the same time.

Most people will rush to buy advance tickets and wait a day or two, or even longer to see the show without having to queue up on the day.

There was a long queue in front of the ticket window, crowded with people.

“Why did you buy so many tickets?”

Fangyan was surprised to see Suya bought a bunch of tickets.

Although movie tickets only cost one cent each, it was hard to imagine that she, who was usually so stingy, would be willing to spend so much money.

“I bought this for someone else.”

Su Ya smiled and said, "They are Bai Ruoxue and Tang Shengnan who came home with me last time. Do you still remember them?"

Fangyan was very surprised. She didn't expect that they became good friends.

"Is it the student who kindly showed us the way last time we went to Yanda?" Fang Hong saw Su Ya nod and smiled. "They want to watch the premiere together, that's great!"

"With the two of them, what you bought is enough for eight or nine people."

Fangyan raised his eyebrows.

"And my roommates and classmates."

Su Ya said: "When they heard that Teacher Fang's movie was released, they all came to show their support, especially the Yanda School Newspaper and the May Fourth Literary Society, who even organized a film review collection activity for "The Shepherd."

"Movie review?"

Fangyan was very surprised.

After a while, a "Sold Out" sign was hung at the door of the ticket office.

There were wails and sighs among the crowd.

Looking at the lost and depressed faces, Fang Hong, Su Ya and others couldn't help but feel lucky that they came early and were ranked first in the line.

"Luckily I bought it, otherwise I wouldn't be able to do my homework."

Fang Yan looked at the movie ticket in her hand and let out a breath.

Fang Yan rolled his eyes. "Why is your homework related to movies? Can't you do your homework without watching movies?"

"Brother, how did you know!"

Fang Yan blinked, "The teacher asked us to finish watching the movie "The Horse Herder" and then write a review!"

“Then you have to write well.”

Fang Hong joked, "There are few people in your school who don't know that you are the sister of a great writer. If you can't even write a good review of your brother's movie, then you will make a fool of yourself, Yan Zi!"

"what?"

Fang Yan cried, "Brother, it's so hard to be your sister."

"Is it bitter?"

In dialect: "Your pocket money, tapes, snacks..."

"Hey, brother, it's so happy to be your sister!"

Fang Yan immediately put on a playful smile and pouted, "It's all the school's fault. They said they wanted to use the movie 'The Shepherd' to hold an 'Five Lectures, Four Beauties and Three Loves' educational activity."

"Educational activities? Patriotic Zhuyi movie watching educational activities!"

Fangyan's eyes suddenly lit up.

Since criticizing "Bitter Love" is a big mistake in principle and calls into question the stance of "October" and the entire publishing house, what if we link "The Shepherd" with "October" and organize a patriotic film-watching event?
There is no such saying these days.

I thought about this line of thought all night long.

When I went to work the next day, the entire editorial department was in chaos, especially the medium and long-length article group, which was sitting on a powder keg.

The progress of the latest issue of "October" was also affected by this.

"Film newspapers and magazines have also begun criticizing Bitter Love and us!"

"Where, where, show me quickly."

“What kind of “film poem” is this?”

"Movie and literary critic Huang Gang, who is this person?"

"........."

Everyone gathered around the newspaper, talking nervously.

"This is bad!"

He Xin was no longer as optimistic as before. The original script of "Bitter Love" was published in the magazine, which was obviously intended for criticism.

Fangyan glanced at Zhang Zhonge's desk; it was empty.

After returning from the ministry, he was voluntarily asked to stay at home on leave, stopped all the work at hand, and was undoubtedly banished to the cold palace.

Everyone in the editorial department was feeling sorry for Zhang Zhonge, and they were worried about how Bitter Love was being criticized so vigorously.

Of course, there were also a few people who complained about the medium and long-length group.

The entire publishing house was in turmoil and people were demoralized. Even Tian Zengxiang, who was always optimistic, couldn't help but sigh:

"Yanzi, why don't you reconsider the transfer of professional writers and get out of this nest of trouble as soon as possible."

"Don't think like that. It's not that far yet."

Fang Yan said: "At least the Literary Gazette, People's Daily, and Xinhua News Agency have not published any comments yet, which means that the whole matter has not been concluded yet. There is still room for maneuver. Maybe good times will come after bad times."

"Xiao Fang is right!"

Just at this moment, Lu Yuanchi appeared at the door.

Coming with him were Su Yu, as well as the publishing house's editor-in-chief, vice president and other leaders to calm the troops and boost morale.

"Everyone, don't panic, just do what you need to do!"

"Even if the sky falls, I'm tall enough to hold it up!"

Lu Yuanchi gave an impassioned speech, and after calming everyone down a little, he called Fangyan out to talk to him alone.

"I heard that you are going to give up the opportunity to be transferred to the Writers Association?"

"I do have this plan."

"Why do this?"

Lu Yuanchi narrowed his eyes and said, "From what I understand, the matter of "Bitter Love" has nothing to do with you."

"Don't you do the same?"

Fang Yan did not answer but asked, "It is clear that you have never touched the manuscript of "Bitter Love", but you are still willing to take all the responsibilities."

"Hahaha, good on you with your dialect!"

Lu Yuanchi's eyes were filled with satisfaction and admiration, "As expected of you, you are Mr. Mao's disciple. You have some of his demeanor!"

"You're too kind." Fang Yan said modestly.

"You don't have to feel any psychological burden. This whole thing has nothing to do with you. You are innocently implicated. It won't have any impact on you." Lu Yuanchi said seriously, "Even if there is, I have talked to Guangnian and Comrade Wang Meng about it. It won't be too late to go through the transfer procedures. In short, I will never let Mr. Mao's disciples die here!"

"The situation isn't that serious yet, is it?"

Fangyan first bowed to express his thanks, then asked.

Lu Yuanchi shook his head and laughed, saying that Zhou Yang, Zhang Guangnian and others were still on the side of October and there was no need to be so sensitive.

The literary and art circles have finally shown some signs of improvement, and the "Bitter Love" incident may disrupt the current situation of stability, unity and freedom.

“No wonder the Literary Gazette did not comment on it.”

Fangyan suddenly understood.

"Yes, Guangnian, Feng Mu, and Zhou Yang have withstood the pressure."

"But I think that being so hard-headed would be counterproductive."

"There is already this trend, the intensity of approval is getting stronger and stronger."

"President, there are some things I don't know if I should say or not."

"It's already this late, just say it!"

"The Shepherd is about to be released, and I was thinking, can I make a connection between The Shepherd and Bitter Love?"

Dialects truthfully give a few suggestions.

"Organize the whole company to watch The Horse Herders as a film viewing education activity? And publish a film review?"

Lu Yuanchi muttered, "I understand what you mean. You want to show that the editorial department and the publishing house are reliable in terms of their stance and principles. However, the endings of The Horse Herder and Bitter Love, one bright and one dark, will make Bitter Love even more embarrassing."

"If we don't do it, those newspapers and magazines may use The Shepherd to criticize Bitter Love, and then we will be in a more passive position."

"You're not without reason."

"It's better to be active than to be passive, and you may not know it." Fang Dialect said that "The Wrangler" was also gloomy at the beginning.

The ending is that Xu Lingjun chooses to go abroad and abandons Xiuzhi and the child, but the ending is useless because it was rescued by "Yenching Literature", which gave rise to the first shot of reflective literature.

"Bitter Love" should be like "The Shepherd". If there are mistakes in it, they can be criticized and blamed, but the method of "shooting" should not be adopted. Instead, a helping attitude should be adopted to help the author to correct them.

"Correct!"

"Yeah!"

Lu Yuanchi's eyes sparkled: "The movie hasn't been released yet, we should give "Bitter Love" a chance to save it."

"Moreover, when Bitter Love was published, it was the peak of scar literature. There was no The Horse Herders yet, and there was no reflective literary trend. It was inevitable that it was affected in terms of conception and emotion."

The dialect is very clear and logical.

Lu Yuanchi praised it highly and applauded repeatedly.

In this way, we avoid exaggerating and shift the focus of discussion to the literary direction. "Bitter Love" used to be scar literature, but now it is given an opportunity to be changed into reflective literature.

Moreover, increasing the exposure and publicity of "The Horse Wrangler" has indirectly reduced the heat and attention of criticism of "Bitter Love".

"We will combine the revised "Bitter Love" and other novels such as "The Shepherd" into a 'Patriotic Zhuyi Education Series'."

Fang Yan smiled and said, “What do you think?”

"Okay! Okay!"

Lu Yuanchi was inevitably excited: "Let October guide the revision, and let Yenching Publishing House publish this series of books!"

Fangyan nodded, "That's it."

"A good teacher produces good students."

Lu Yuanchi was deeply moved and understood more clearly why literary masters such as Shen Yanbing, Li Yaotang, Wan Jiabao, Ding Ling and Zhang Guangnian valued and even favored this young man so much.

What a talent!

When he thought of this, he decided to entrust him with an important task. At present, Zhang Zhonge is "reflecting at home", but the medium and long-length novel group cannot be leaderless, so he plans to discuss with Su Yu and appoint him as the deputy leader of the group.

During Zhang Zhonge's absence, he served as acting team leader.

"But……"

Fangyan opened his mouth.

"Don't worry, your position, talent, ability, and character are all excellent. You are fully qualified for the job."

Lu Yuanchi patted his shoulder and said, "It's settled!"

There is no way to refuse the dialect, so we can only accept the "progress".

The deputy team leader of the novel group is equivalent to the deputy section level.

　Shao Nubai has published a new book, "The Golden Age of 1979". Those who like period literature can go and take a look.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)