The literary era since 1979

In the Yanda Auditorium, the graduation ceremony was held on time.

Like Le Daiyun, Fang Yan sat in the second row of the guest seats and talked about joining the Society of Comparative Literature.

Fang Xiaojiang is very happy to become a member of the Comparative Literature Society of Yenching University.

But if I want to write an academic paper on comparative literature, I am not being modest, so I would like to ask for help from someone more knowledgeable!

"Teacher Fang is too modest."

Le Daiyun couldn't help but laugh: "I often hear Mr. Ji talk about you. When you first proposed the world drama theory system and performance system, the situation was not like this now."

"This time, that time."

Fangyan waved his hand. At that time, he had the guidance of masters like Wan Jiabao and Ji Xianlin.

Le Daiyun suppressed her smile and, to be honest, academic papers were not necessary, but she would need to put more effort into the novel.

Sure enough, there is no free lunch in the world!

Fangyan was not surprised. How could he be admitted into the country's first heavyweight comparative literature society for nothing?

Le Daiyun said: "It is like this. Although root-seeking literature is booming in China, each faction is fighting for its own interests and there are many factions."

Fangyan agreed with her view very much. Root-seeking literature is indeed a scene full of vitality and development, but each one is unique.

The Imperial Guards had Wang Shuo's new Beijing-style novels and Zhong Acheng's "The Chess King", the Zhili clique had Feng Jicai's Tianjin folk customs, the Hunan Army had Gu Hua and Han Shaogong's "Huang Chu Literature", the Shaanxi Army had its own "Northwest Wind", and the Guangdong Army had Lingnan literature and Guangdong-style novels including "The Grandmaster Huang Feihong"...

Even Zhejiang Army has recently produced Li Hangyu, who is famous in the literary world for his "Ge Chuanjiang series" of novels.

Just like during the Beiyang Warlord period, the current situation of root-seeking literature in the literary world is also characterized by fragmentation and warlord infighting.

Each mountaintop has strong soldiers and horses, and no one is willing to submit to the other. I am afraid that only Marshal Fang can control this group of "arrogant and powerful generals" in the literary world.

When we got to the point, he coughed and said, "We at Humanities Publishing House have considered organizing a symposium on root-seeking literature."

"forum?!"

Le Daiyun was not immune to surprise.

Fangyan nodded solemnly. As the initiator of root-seeking literature, and as a literary journal that is at the forefront of "root-seeking literature", People's Literature is also a weather vane of the national literary scene. It is natural for him to unite the "literary root-seeking army" from all over the country into one.

It is tentatively scheduled to be held at the end of the year to hold a summary national conference.

“The conference is necessary, but representative works of root-seeking literature are equally indispensable!”

Le Daiyun said: "The only works that are really making a splash in the literary world right now are The Chess King and Mr. Fang's Once Upon a Time in China."

Fang Yan said: "It is precisely with this in mind that we arranged the conference at the end of the year, hoping that more and better root-seeking literature works will emerge."

Le Daiyun gave an example. When mentioning magical realism, one can think of "One Hundred Years of Solitude", "The Castle" and "Pedro Páramo". For existentialism, there is "The Plague". "The Chess King" and "The Grandmaster Huang Feihong" alone are not enough to serve as samples for comparing Chinese and Western literature. There must be a masterpiece that can be compared to "the white jade pillars supporting the sky and the purple gold beams spanning the sea".

“I’ve been looking for it, but I can’t find it.”

Fangyan shook his head helplessly.

Le Daiyun asked, "Why doesn't Teacher Fang come out in person?"

Fang Yan was stunned. He had been busy writing "Song Ci, the Chief Justice of the Song Dynasty" some time ago to prepare enough manuscripts for the "Mystery World" which was about to be published.

Le Daiyun's eyes were full of expectation. "Since Teacher Fang is the initiator of root-seeking literature, I'm afraid no one understands root-seeking literature better than you."

Fangyan thought it made so much sense and was speechless for a moment.

Le Daiyun lowered her voice and said that she was entrusted by Yenching University to preside over the establishment of the first comparative literature research institute in China. Ji Xianlin recommended her as the academic representative to serve as the first director, and Fang Xiaojiang would serve as the literary representative to serve as the first deputy director.

Fangyan suddenly became excited. With this deputy director, it would be reasonable for Yanda to hire him as a visiting professor. It turned out that the manuscript of root-seeking literature might also involve visiting professors!
If that's the case, General Fang will have to come out!

…………

The graduation ceremony came to an end amid thunderous applause.

But the graduated students did not disperse immediately. They gathered in groups of three or five in Yanyuan, chatting, taking photos...

Almost all graduates of literary and artistic societies such as the Yan University Drama Society and the May Fourth Literary Society came to the shores of Weiming Lake, which they regarded as their base.

Fang Yan followed Bai Ruoxue, Su Ya, Tang Shengnan and others back here again. The summer breeze blew on the green lake.

"Classmates, I won't go into the long story any more."

Looking around, there were countless graduates standing or sitting on the lawn. "I only have one word to say to you. I want to encourage you."

"Poverty and wealth are all determined by fate, so why bother to sigh? Just do good things and don't worry about the future.

When winter is gone, the ice will melt, and when spring comes, grass will grow. Please observe this principle, the way of heaven is very clear. "

"Clap clap clap."

Luo Yihe, Su Ya and others were clapping. Out of the corner of their eyes, they saw Bai Ruoxue carrying out a Hongmian brand guitar from somewhere.

Tang Shengnan stood in the middle of the crowd and raised her voice and said, "Classmates, Teacher Fang wrote a song for us as a graduation gift!"

After hearing these words, the whole audience was in an uproar, and pairs of eyes kept moving between Fang Yan and Bai Ruoxue.

When the students passing by heard this, they immediately ran to tell each other, and a large crowd of people rushed over like a tide.

“I hope you like it!”

After Tang Shengnan finished her opening remarks, she gave the stage to Bai Ruoxue.

Fang Yan watched quietly and saw Bai Ruoxue sitting cross-legged, plucking the strings, her long flowing hair fluttering in the wind, and her whole body exuding an artistic vibe.

These days, campus folk songs that have been introduced from Taiwan to the mainland have brought a fresh and poetic atmosphere to the entire university.

"Walking and stopping along the way, following the traces of young men drifting

The moment before I stepped out of the station, I hesitated..."

Those who heard it shed tears, but not everyone was so sensitive. Some people still had a gloomy face despite being surrounded by emotions.

My mind is full of yesterday's intimate interactions, the cramming for exams, the intimate conversations in the dormitory...

This period of youthful time on campus is worth the passionate rush at this moment and worth the repeated chewing in the future. It is precisely because of the slight attachment to youth and the deep friendship with classmates that finally broke through the last line of defense of the tear glands and washed away the forced smile on the face.

"I once found myself in the vastness of the world,
And indulged in dream-talking,

Don't be true or false, don't struggle, don't be afraid of being laughed at
I once turned my youth into her,
I also had summer popping up at my fingertips
Just follow your heart's desire.

Walk against the light, regardless of the wind and rain. "

Rather than saying goodbye to classmates, the graduation ceremony is more like saying goodbye to your past self and taking care of the time that has passed.

No matter how strong a person is, he will still succumb to the sadness of separation, and all the holes on his face that can flow liquid will gushed out liquid.

In this hot and humid summer, everyone hugged each other tightly for the last time and wiped their tears on each other's bodies.

After the song was over, Bai Ruoxue, with tears in her eyes, didn't bother to savor the memory and immediately looked for Teacher Fang in the crowd.

Then Fang Yan was sitting on the lawn, looking at her, smiling, clapping his hands lightly, and then giving her a thumbs up. (End of this chapter)