The literary era since 1979

Chapter 201 I Want Both (Happy Dragon Boat Festival!)

"Whoa whoa whoa whoa."

The heavy rains in eastern Guangdong continued one after another without end.

Fangyan sorted out the information he had collected during his visits over the past few days, as well as the information he asked the editorial department of Huacheng to help collect.

"Yanzi, when the rain stops, shall we go back to Beijing?"

Han Yuemin carefully counted and separated the things to be mailed and those to be taken home, and then went to the post office later.

"Brother-in-law, how long have we been here?"

"It's been about half a month."

"It's time to go back."

Fangyan nodded.

"Then come and take a look."

Han Yuemin asked him to take a look at the gifts he brought for Fang Hong and the others, and if they were not enough, he could buy some more.

Fangyan looked left and right, giving novels and tapes to Xiaomei, and cloth and clothes to Fanghong and Yangxia...

Han Yuemin said: "Xianzhi said that we must say hello to him when we leave, and Huacheng will give us a farewell party."

"This should be the busiest time for the editorial department."

Fangyan knew that they were expressing their gratitude.

Since Huacheng published the literary theory of dialect, it has received widespread attention from the literary community, opened up a new situation, and its circulation has been rising steadily, and its reputation has become well-known throughout the country.

Moreover, under his own guidance, he found his own path, "Cantonese novels" and "Lingnan literature".

This kind of literature, which carries national and regional cultural characteristics, cannot be replicated by literary journals outside eastern Guangdong Province.

But the future is bright and the road is unknown.

After all, how should one write a Cantonese-style novel?
What exactly is Lingnan literature like?

There are neither answers to refer to nor model essays to learn from. It’s not that I can’t start, but that I simply don’t know where to start.

He drew his sword and looked around in confusion, then he looked up and saw the Big Dipper!
We still have to rely on Teacher Fang as a literary beacon!

Let’s set an example for both East Guangdong literature and Lingnan literature!

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The next day, the rain stopped and the clouds cleared.

The practice banquet was held at Yangcheng Restaurant, with fine wine and delicious food, entertaining Fang Yan and Han Yuemin. The atmosphere at the table was festive and cheerful.

Lu Qiwen was full of enthusiasm and specially served a new dish.

Fangyan asked him to stay and whispered some good news.

"You mean to bring back the 'Famous Dishes Review Exhibition'?"

Lu Qiwen was emotional and in disbelief.

With a smile on his face, Fangyan said that he was recently invited to have tea by the leaders of East Guangdong. In addition to talking about literature, they also talked about reform and opening up. Among them, a suggestion was made to develop the "Famous Dishes and Delicious Food Evaluation Exhibition" into the "Yangcheng International Food Festival".

"Then the leader..."

When Lu Qiwen saw him nod slightly, he was surprised and happy.

More than 1957 years have passed since the first famous dish evaluation exhibition in 20. Yangcheng Restaurant can finally hold it again, and even has the opportunity to hold the first "International Food Festival".

"If nothing unexpected happens, it will be scheduled for next year."

Fangyan said that in the future, a "Famous Dishes Evaluation Exhibition" will be organized before and after the Autumn Fair every year.

"This this……"

Happiness came so suddenly that Lu Qiwen was completely confused.

Especially the big plan that Mr. Fang has painted for him. In the second session, the participants in the selection will basically be various restaurants and hotels in Guangzhou. After gaining some experience, the scope will be expanded.

From eastern Guangdong, it expanded to all parts of the country.

Then from national cuisine, it developed into world cuisine.

Step by step, step by step, it finally developed into an "International Food Festival"!
"Manager Lu, what do you think of this plan?"

Fangyan smiled.

"Okay! Great!"

Lu Qiwen's face flushed and he was so excited that he spoke incoherently.

The picture is so beautiful that I can’t even imagine it!
"When the time comes, 'Eat in Guangzhou'."

Fang Yan said: "Yangcheng will become a city representing Lingnan food culture, or even Chinese food culture, and Yangcheng Restaurant may become a symbolic 'food sanctuary' in Yangcheng."

"Thank you for your kind words, Teacher Fang."

Lu Qiwen smiled from ear to ear, "If this can be realized, we at Yangcheng Restaurant really don't know how to thank you!"

“This is just a thank you gift.”

Fangyan waved his hand and pointed to the new dishes that were served.

"Not enough! Not enough at all!"

Lu Qiwen patted his chest and said that this meal would be included in the hospitality fee of Yangcheng Restaurant, and he would ask the kitchen to cook a few more dishes. Fangyan politely declined, saying that he only needed Yangcheng Restaurant to assist and cooperate when the crew of "A Bite of China" came to film Cantonese cuisine, which would be the greatest thank you to him.

"No problem, I'll cooperate, I'll definitely cooperate!"

"When the film crew arrives, we will entertain them well!"

Lu Qiwen picked up the wine glass and said, "Come on, Mr. Fang, on behalf of all the staff of Yangcheng Restaurant, I'd like to toast you."

Fangyan clinked glasses with him and drank the wine in one gulp.

In an instant, the house was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

But happy times are always short, and it was time to leave. When I returned to Yanjing from eastern Guangdong, it was already evening.

Fangyan first helped Han Yuemin deliver the things home, and then returned to Nanluoguxiang. On the way, he bought a cream popsicle and sipped it all the way.

As soon as he arrived in the yard, he yelled:

"I'm back!"

In an instant, Yang Xia poked her head out of the kitchen, and Fang Yan ran out of the house before Fang Hong, shouting as she ran:

"elder brother!"

"This one is for you, carry it yourself."

Fangyan handed over a small package.

"Hehe, thank you brother!"

Fang Yan reached out and took it: "What's inside?"

"Why are you in such a hurry? Let's go inside and take a look."

Fangyan walked in with big strides, put all the things in his hands, big and small, on the table, and then shook his arms.

"Why did you buy so many snacks?"

Fang Hong looked at the boxes of beautifully packaged Cantonese dim sum.

"We bought these three boxes. The others were given to us by others. If you don't want to take them, you have to. Otherwise, I will get angry with you."

Fangyan shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Fang Hong glanced at Fang Yan who was swallowing her saliva, "You are not allowed to eat now, the meal will be served soon."

Fang Yan said "oh" and wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth.

Fang Yan picked up another bag and said, "Sister, this is what your brother-in-law bought for you. It contains the fabric and thread you need to make a cheongsam. In fact, I think you should go to Hongdu to get one tailor-made for you."

"No, that won't work. It's my own wedding dress. I want to do it myself."

Fang Hong pointed to his room and said that there were a pile of letters sent to him these days, which had been sorted out and placed on his desk.

"Really!"

Fangyan raised his eyebrows and went into the bedroom.

They opened one envelope after another, and on the lower right corner were the names of Jiang Zilong, Tie Ning, Wang Anyi, Gu Hua, and Shi Tiesheng.

Although the content is different, they all have one thing in common.

It is to fully support the view of "literary type classification" of dialects!

Jiang Zilong, Lu Yao, Mo Shen and others even fought for three hundred rounds with those who held opposing views in local newspapers.

You are truly worthy of being my general!

Fangyan couldn't help but smile with relief.

At this moment, Fang Yan ran in excitedly:
"elder brother!"

"Where did you get these martial arts novels from?"

"Are you surprised? Are you happy?"

When Fangyan saw the little sister holding "The Return of the Condor Heroes", "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" in her hands, his face was full of excitement.

"Happy! I'm so happy!"

Fang Yan nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

Fang Yan said with a straight face, "But I want to remind you that you are absolutely not allowed to hide under the covers and stay up late reading novels with a flashlight like you did last time when you watched Operation Sword. Do you understand?"

"Ming...understood."

Fang Yan shrank her head and changed the subject: "Brother, if you give me these martial arts novels, will you still write martial arts novels for me?"

Fang Yan narrowed his eyes: "What do you think?"

"Hehe, although I like these novels very much, I still want to read the martial arts novels written by my brother."

Fang Yan grinned.

"You, you are really the one who wants more."

Fang Yan rolled his eyes and said, "Wait a minute. I have collected some materials and information. Let me think about it carefully."

I immediately thought to myself, this novel should have both Lingnan style and Cantonese flavor, and it should also be a martial arts theme...

(End of this chapter)