The literary era since 1979

Chapter 72: October

Fangyan thought that Yanjing Radio Station would come to him, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon.

Fortunately, he had made preparations and had agreed with Liaodong Radio Station in advance that "Dark War" could be given to other radio stations to record their own versions. Of course, other radio stations could also directly use Wang Gang's storytelling version of "Dark War", but they had to pay for it.

Give as much to Liaodong Radio Station as you give to the dialects.

Yenching Broadcasting Station agreed without hesitation, and even wanted to get the dialect-speaking version of "Listening to the Wind" as well.

In terms of price, no scrimping.

The highest standard is 60 yuan per article, for a total of 120 yuan.

As for Liaodong Radio Station, because Yanjing Radio Station directly used Wang Gang's version of "Dark War", it not only recovered the 30 yuan fee paid to Fangyan, but also made a profit of 30 yuan.

I can just use this money to buy "Listen to the Wind".

After a long series of twists and turns, Liaodong Radio Station did not pay a penny. It was all paid for by Yanjing Radio Station, which won "Listening to the Wind" and "Dark War". Both parties were very satisfied in the end.

Fangyan was also very satisfied and received 150 yuan in royalties.

And Yanjing Radio Station is just the beginning.

Afterwards, radio stations all over the country called the editorial department of Yenching Literature. As long as the price was not too low, Fangyan would accept everyone, but he was not just doing it for the money.

It is also to make "Infernal Affairs" a nationwide hit.

With the storytelling version of the radio drama spreading across the country, Wang Gang became an overnight sensation, and his fame was not much less than when "Harbin Under the Night" was broadcast in his previous life. Of course, his dialect also became famous.

When he was queuing in the cafeteria, everyone who passed by him would say a word or two about the Dark War radio drama, which received rave reviews.

"Teacher Xiao Fang, your writing of "Dark War" is really great."

"Of course! After listening to "Dark War", I can't finish reading any other anti-espionage novels. When are you going to write the next spy war?"

"Yanzi, I heard that your other piece, "Listening to the Wind," will soon be broadcast by Liaodong Radio Station. Is that true?"

"........."

Faced with each question, Fangyan responded with a smile.

Then he returned to the editorial office with his rice bowl in hand, and saw Li Yue jokingly saying, "One dish and one meat, Yanzi, this is not like you, you usually have one dish or one meat."

"Iwako's pockets are getting fatter."

Huang Zhongguo smiled playfully. Ever since the radio drama "Dark War" became a hit, he has been receiving calls one after another asking for Fangyan by name.

A phone call is equivalent to a sum of money coming in.

So far, 11 have been played.

"Do I look fat like this?

Fangyan patted his pockets and laughed, "The three melons and two dates you gave me are just enough to buy a calabash of vinegar."

"Is that gourd of yours the purple gold gourd of Taishang Laojun?"

Huang Zhongguo and Li Yue looked at each other.

"Please don't make fun of me. As the old saying goes, if you are poor, you should endure it; if you are rich, you should be patient; if you can't sleep, you should take a nap."

Fangyan smiled.

"That's quite interesting. If you can't sleep, don't get upset or anxious. Just close your eyes. This 'bearing the pain' is easy to understand."

Li Yue asked, "What's the meaning of 'Fu Nai Zhe'?"

"Just because you've made money, don't brag about it. Don't be too proud."

As the saying goes, "Everything will turn around when it reaches its extreme, and good times will come after bad times."

"Yanzi always has witty remarks and what he says is always very reasonable."

Li Yue and Huang Zhongguo smiled at each other.

"In fact, whether there is money or not is secondary."

It is difficult to say "not interested in money" in dialect, but it is not entirely about money. It is mainly to make spy war literature stand out.

For a long time, spy warfare, including anti-espionage themes, has been regarded as just a branch of the general category of military literature.

It's similar to war literature, but not exactly the same.

Writers of spy literature are not as famous as writers of war literature. In fact, "spy literature" has only become popular recently.

If we can raise the status of spy war literature as a whole through a series of works such as "Dark War", "Heard in the Wind", "Insidious", and the TV series "Eighteen Years in the Enemy Camp" which will be aired next year,

We don’t seek to be independent from military literature, but at least we can be on an equal footing with war literature. This is what the ancestors should have done!
"Just based on Yanzi's idea, it should be made clear!"

Li Yue, Huang Zhongguo and others raised their glasses and drank water instead of wine.

Bang!

Fangyan clinked glasses with them and continued to eat. During lunch break, he continued to think about "The Hidden". Suddenly, he saw Zhou Yanru in his peripheral vision. She waved at him:

"Yanzi, come with me to Editor-in-Chief Wang's office."

"Okay, Teacher Zhou."

While sorting out the manuscripts, Fang Yan couldn't help but think that he had just returned to the editorial office and Wang Meng and others wanted to have a face-to-face talk with him.

I guess it has something to do with the regularization issue!
As expected, as soon as he arrived at the office, Wang Meng got straight to the point. His staffing problem had been solved, but he did not stay as an editor at Yenching Literature. Instead, he was transferred to October.

The news came so suddenly that Fangyan was stunned.

Zhou Yanru patiently explained that although the magazine "October" only got its official journal number this month, it has a great background.

The editorial office also has a resounding name, called the "Great Man's Works Office", so it undertook a very important mission. During special periods, it challenged the management model of books, newspapers and periodicals. Once it came out, the control began to loosen. Half a year later, "Harvest" was resumed.

A year later, "Contemporary" and "Huacheng" were founded one after another, followed by magazines across the country being founded or re-published like mushrooms after a spring rain.

All journals, including Yenching Literature, owe a debt of gratitude to October.

It is precisely because of this that as soon as the first issue of the magazine was officially published, it immediately received strong support from the entire literary and art and publishing circles.

The shortage of staff did not matter, as editors from many publishing houses were urgently seconded to provide support, and Fangyan was one of them.

"You, you're being too outstanding."

Wang Meng shook his head and scolded with a smile: "Not to mention the reflective literature and spy war literature, during the time we were away, you created a colloquial language, understand novels, and understand poetry. Such a rare talent, it would be strange if they didn't ask for you by name."

"But I'm just a temporary worker."

Fangyan opened his mouth.

"It's because of your identity that this is being made a fuss."

Wang Meng smiled bitterly and said, "We have been trying to keep you at Yenching Literature and Arts, and even planned to make you a regular employee in advance, but we didn't expect that October would take advantage of the situation. They are willing to be the receiving unit and recruit you as a regular employee, which caught us off guard."

Fang Yan exclaimed, "Is this possible?"

"Your quota has already been received. According to the process, you can be converted to a regular employee once the contract expires. I didn't expect..."

Wang Meng sighed, "Yanzi, what do you think?"

"Must I go?"

Fangyan pursed his lips.

Even though October has only just been established, it will be one of the “Four Famous Dan Actresses” in the mainstream literary journals in the future. With the title of “Damadan”, it will be on par with the “Laodan” of “Harvest”, the “Huadan” of “Huacheng”, and the “Zhengdan” of “Dangdai”.

The level and status of the platform will definitely surpass the current "Yenching Literature".

Although it is not progress anywhere, he still likes to stay here. After all, the people in the editorial department are nice, they speak well, and there is not much work to do.

"Of course you have to go. You are representing our Yenching Literature to support October."

Wang Meng said solemnly.

Fangyan didn't understand at all until Zhou Yanru explained it to him, and then he truly realized the importance of the magazine "October".

The month of "October" is so special that it shines exceptionally brightly in world history.

For example, in October, the rumbling sound of the cannons on the Aurora shook the old world and fired the first shot.

For example, the Red Army’s 25,000-mile Long March was victorious in October.

For example, the founding of the country in October announced that the Chinese people had stood up.

What’s more, it is the Great Man’s Publishing Office, so we cannot afford to make any mistakes and cannot allow the reputation of October to be tarnished.

"Don't be reluctant. No matter where you work on literature, you are contributing to our literary cause."

Zhou Yanru spoke kindly, seemingly trying to comfort him, but in fact she was comforting herself and Wang Meng.

"I understand, Teacher Wang, Teacher Zhou."

Wang Meng and Zhou Yanru regard Fang Yan as their master who introduced them to the field of literary editing.

"Mr. Mao is your master in writing. Mr. Zhou and I are your masters in editing. Not bad!"

Wang Meng burst into laughter, and Zhou Yanru and Fang Yan also laughed.

Although the laughter is like a spring breeze, it contains a hint of sadness.

"I'll take you to visit the publishing house in a few days."

Zhou Yanru patted Fang Yan's shoulder kindly.

Fang Yan nodded and heard Wang Meng's instructions again, telling him to tell Shen Yanbing about his transfer to October as an editor.

(End of this chapter)