The literary era since 1979

Chapter 99: Bitter Love
The sky gradually darkened, but the editorial office of "October" was not deserted as usual. All groups were busy digesting the results of this commissioned article plan.

"Yanzi, congratulations!"

When Tian Zengxiang saw Fang Yan return, he was the first to congratulate him.

"Old Tian, ​​where does your happiness come from?"

Dialects are not without surprises.

"Yanzi, please don't hide it from us."

He Xin's eyes were filled with envy. "The news that you have been selected into the list of professional writers of the Yanjing Writers Association has spread now."

Fang Yan raised his eyebrows and said, "It has spread!?"

"No!"

Tian Zengxiang came closer and lowered his voice.

As soon as Su Yu went to talk to Fangyan, He Xin started jumping up and down, asking for information, worried that the position of deputy team leader would be taken away. However, unexpectedly, he did not get any information about the deputy team leader, but did get some information about a professional writer, which was immediately spread.

“Why is he so motivated?”

Fangyan asked the question with great interest.

"He thinks that if you become a professional writer, you will be transferred from October to the Writers Association, and you will not be able to compete with him for the position of deputy group leader."

Tian Zengxiang lowered his voice.

Looking at the two people whispering, He Xin smiled and said:
"Yako, what are you talking about with Teacher Tian?"

"Yanzi and I are discussing going out to a restaurant tonight to celebrate for him." Tian Zengxiang looked left and right.

"It's time to celebrate. Count me in."

As soon as Zhang Zhonge finished speaking, He Xin also said he wanted to go.

"Don't worry about celebrating. I have something more important to do."

Fangyan reported the situation related to "Bitter Love" truthfully.

Especially tell it to Zhang Zhonge, because he is the deputy editor-in-chief.

"What!?"

The three were shocked and looked at each other.

"Yanzi, did Editor-in-Chief Zhang really tell you this in person?"

Zhang Zhonge said with a serious expression.

Fangyan nodded solemnly, but even Tian Zengxiang, who was close to him, was skeptical. He really couldn't understand why "Bitter Love" was being investigated. It made no sense at all.

"No way, absolutely impossible."

He Xin shook his head: "If there really is a problem with "Bitter Love", it should have been found out when the Film Bureau was reviewing it. If the situation is as serious as Yan Zi said, how could the script be passed!"

"Teacher He is right."

Tian Zengxiang usually doesn't get along with He Xin, but when faced with such a big event, he immediately put aside his prejudices and also thought it was impossible.

After all, the movie of "Bitter Love" has been filmed!

“So, is this movie out yet?”

Dialects raise a tough question.

It is obvious that "The Sun and Man", which was filmed based on the script of "Bitter Love", was filmed earlier than "The Shepherd".

But now, "The Horse Herder" is about to premiere on May 5, but "The Sun and the Man" has still not been released.

"What Yanzi said makes sense."

Tian Zengxiang frowned.

Zhang Zhonge did not refute. A while ago, Bai Hua, the author of "Bitter Love", did complain to him that the film was stuck at the last review of the Film Bureau, and until now, there has been no response.

It was neither approved nor returned for modification.

"That's the Film Bureau's business, why bother Comrade Hu Muqiao?" He Xin said, "Besides, if there really was something wrong with Bitter Love, why would the Film Bureau agree to make it into a movie?"

“No, everyone was against making this movie at first.”

Zhang Zhonge obviously knew more about the inside story.

After the script of "Bitter Love" was published in "October", there was a debate in the literary and art circles about whether to make it into a movie.

The Film Bureau even held a special symposium, and the controversial point was the ending, which was something like "I love the Qing Dynasty, but who loves me?"

Most people still held a positive or basically positive attitude, including Zhou Yang, Xia Yan and others, so the green light was given for filming.

"Why does Teacher Zhang know it so clearly?"

Fangyan tilted his head and asked in a low voice.

Tian Zengxiang replied that the manuscript of "Bitter Love" was published by the medium and long novel group, and Zhang Zhonge was the editor in charge.

What?! Fangyan didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he heard this.

Isn't this just like "When a man sits indoors, disaster comes from the sky"?

"But this matter has nothing to do with you. Bitter Love was published in 79. You hadn't come yet at that time. The only people in the group who handled it were me, Mr. He, and Mr. Zhang."

Tian Zengxiang raised his hand.

"How can it not matter? We are a group, a collective. We prosper together and suffer together."

Fangyan couldn't help but shake his head.

After these words came out, Zhang Zhonge and Tian Zengxiang smiled at each other, looking at him with eyes full of appreciation, "Yanzi, what you said is very good!"

"I think you are worrying too much."

He Xin said: "I don't think that Bitter Love has any serious problems. If it is really that bad, it should have been criticized when our journal published it. People would criticize October and Bitter Love. Why would they wait until now?"

"Perhaps it's because of the movie that the script, as well as the magazine and publisher that published the script, are implicated, which is us."

Dialects are carefully analyzed.

"Everything you say makes sense."

Zhang Zhonge said, "But we should be prepared for the worst. Editor-in-Chief Su and the others must be informed of this matter." Then he turned to look at Fang Yan, "Yanzi, please come with me."

Fang Yan nodded and said, "Where's President Lu?"

"No need to tell President Lu for now."

Zhang Zhonge hesitated for a moment and said, "He has never touched the manuscript of Bitter Love. It is better not to get involved in this matter."

…………

Three days later, early in the morning.

The editorial department was operating as usual, but Fang Yan knew that there were undercurrents at this time. After receiving the news, Su Yu, Zhang Shouren and others asked around, and the news they received became worse and worse.

Just as he was absentmindedly writing "Under the Hawthorn Tree", Tian Zengxiang behind him suddenly shouted:
"Oh no! Oh no, oh no!"

All of a sudden, it attracted everyone's attention.

"Look, look, something really happened!"

Tian Zengxiang immediately spread out the newspaper and saw an article entitled "Comment on the Film Literary Script "Bitter Love"" published in Guangming Daily, signed by "Special Commentator of this Newspaper". The article was full of criticisms:
"The theme of this work is love, the protagonist's love for the country, and the author's love for the country, but!"

"After watching the work, we cannot help but say that the emotions it describes and expresses are not true love."

"But underneath the cover of love, there is resentment..."

"Why are you using such harsh words!"

He Xin looked dazed, as if struck by lightning.

Fang Yan knew that something was wrong, but when he learned that Lu Yuanchi, Su Yu, and Zhang Zhonge were asked to come to the department to cooperate in explaining the situation of "Bitter Love", he realized how bad the situation was.

As soon as this incident happened, the entire editorial department of October, and even the entire publishing house, was in an uproar, with people talking about it and in panic.

"Yanzi, what will happen next?"

He Xin was no longer as calm as usual and was at a loss as to what to do.

Fang Yan shook his head and said, "We won't know until President Lu and Editor-in-Chief Su come back. Let's not overthink it and just do the work at hand."

He Xin smiled awkwardly, but his eyes were filled with envy and jealousy.

"Yanzi, I think the commotion caused by this incident will be no less than that of "The Great Qin Splitting". It might lead to a big mess."

Tian Zengxiang said earnestly: "When the city gate is on fire, the fish pond will also be affected. You are different from us. You are going to be a professional writer soon. You can choose to transfer to the Yanjing Writers Association. I think you should think about it seriously..."

"Yes, Yanzi can go to the Yanjing Writers Association to be a professional writer." There was a hint of envy and jealousy in He Xin's tone.

"Things haven't gotten that bad yet."

Fang Yan said firmly: "Didn't I say it a long time ago? I am the editor of October and a member of October."

"Yanzi, do you want to stay?"

Tian Zengxiang was shocked and showed no admiration.

"Needless to say, even if I want to be transferred to the Writers Association, I have to wait until the whole "Bitter Love" incident is over."

Fangyan nodded without changing his expression.

"Haha, I was right about you."

Tian Zengxiang laughed out loud and pounded his chest excitedly.

Looking at the two of them talking and laughing, He Xin's eyes flickered and he gritted his teeth. Such a good opportunity wasted?

　Thanks to Wanchongshandeshan for the 500 starting coins.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)