Literary Master 1978

The editor-in-chief of "Contemporary" Qin Chaoyang came. After entering the courtyard, he didn't see the shadow of Lin Chaoyang, so he couldn't help asking.

"Chaoyang ran away this morning and hasn't come back yet."

Li Tuo's words made several old comrades unhappy.

"He invited us to a salon, but he ran away?"

Their group came with a fierce momentum, and those who didn't know would think they were here for a group fight. There must be a reason for this.

"I'll be back soon. You guys chat first, look at the writers in the courtyard, there are dozens of people."

As soon as Li Tuo said this, the editors-in-chief and deputy editors-in-chief of the magazines who came didn't care about finding bad luck with Lin Chaoyang, and their eyes were bright and scary.

Why did they come today?

In addition to giving Lin Chaoyang face, there is another fundamental reason for the offensive and defensive battle of poaching.

The writers who came today have just won awards. Those who have been famous for a long time are not to be mentioned. The newly famous writers are all the hot cakes of major literary magazines.

With such an opportunity, they certainly have to come and win over people's hearts, and by the way, ask for manuscripts, which is poaching.

On the other hand, nearly half of the award-winning works of the writers present today were published in the literary magazines where Wang Meng and others work.

They come to poach other people's corners, and others also come to poach them, so naturally they have to be on guard and come to watch the writers they have cultivated.

Everyone is wary of each other, covets each other, and checks and balances each other. Anyway, whoever doesn't come will suffer.

They are all foxes of a thousand years. How can they not see the coquettishness of Lin Chaoyang's operation? It can be regarded as calculating their little tricks clearly.

The most important thing is that they have to let Lin Chaoyang manipulate them.

Because everyone is afraid that if they don't come, their own writers will be poached by other magazines.

Usually a group of old guys are the masters of calculating others. This time they are led by Lin Chaoyang by the nose. It would be strange if they have a good attitude when they come, so Lin Chaoyang hid away early.

Anyway, the real salon in his heart was the gathering yesterday. As for today's activities, what did the brothers do to give him the yellow robe? Wasn't it just to be made a marquis and appointed as a prime minister? Could he stop them?

Just let them do whatever they want, as long as they don't break the rules.

The afternoon activities became a battlefield for these editors-in-chief and deputy editors-in-chief. Everyone had to protect their own authors from being poached, and they had to work hard to poach other people's authors. They racked their brains and fought wits and courage.

In a warm atmosphere, Zheng Wanlong was very interested in chatting with Shao Zhenguo. Shao Zhenguo was the author of "Wheat Harvest", and "Wheat Harvest" was published in "Contemporary".

Zheng Wanlong was the deputy editor-in-chief of "October". This time, he represented "October" and was also one of the organizers of the cultural salon.

Qin Chaoyang had been staring at him for a while, knowing that this old guy had evil intentions. While Shao Zhenguo was drinking water, Qin Chaoyang blocked Zheng Wanlong.

"Mr. Qin!" Zheng Wanlong nodded politely to Qin Chaoyang, and then he wanted to turn around and look for someone else, but was stopped by Qin Chaoyang.

"Why didn't Su Yu come?"

"Editor-in-Chief Su has been ill these two days..."

Qin Chaoyang asked again, "I saw that you had a good chat with Shao Zhenguo, what's the matter? Do you want to ask him for an article?"

Zheng Wanlong looked embarrassed, "Mr. Qin, you misunderstood this, I just like the work "Wheat Farmer" and talked a little more with Comrade Zhenguo."

Qin Chaoyang nodded with satisfaction, "You can't say that, after all, we are brother publications, and we are fighting side by side now. How can we do such a thing of fighting against each other, don't you think?"

Zheng Wanlong was framed by him, and he couldn't refute it, so he could only smile and nod, "Yes!"

What Qin Chaoyang meant by "fighting side by side" was that "Contemporary" had just recently issued a joint announcement with more than 40 literary magazines across the country, including "October".

The main purpose of the notice is to warn local domestic publications about the illegal reprinting and publication of works published in the above magazines in recent years.

The domestic cultural industry has always had little copyright awareness. In recent years, the journal industry has developed rapidly, and there are numerous magazines in various places.

However, there are actually not many units that are truly capable of publishing independently. Some newspapers and magazines have no funds, no author resources, and cannot organize decent manuscripts, so they have a little idea and directly move the works from those well-known magazines to their own publications.

Private newspapers and magazines are not allowed in China. Although these publications are small in scale and low in reputation, they actually have their own backgrounds.

Even if many large magazines find that their works have been illegally reprinted, at most they will send a letter to inquire and show concern. The other party will say a few polite words and promise that there will be no next time, and then the work will be reprinted in another magazine. No one can do anything about these small publications.

As a result, the illegal reprinting behavior of many small publications has become more rampant.

In recent years, many domestic writers and well-known publications have suffered greatly, including Lin Chaoyang.

Almost every one of his works has been illegally reprinted, the most exaggerated of which is "The Wreath under the Mountain", which has been extremely popular since its publication.

It was once reprinted by many domestic media, and many of these media were quite particular, contacting Lin Chaoyang for advice and paying the reprint fee.

But there are more publications that just use it directly, and never pay for it.

Tao Yushu once helped Lin Chaoyang make rough statistics. The number of newspapers and periodicals that illegally reprinted "Wreaths Under the Mountains" is likely to be more than those reprinted through normal channels. This shows the rampant attitude of these newspapers and periodicals in illegally reprinting.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for "Contemporary" to publish such a joint announcement with more than 40 well-known domestic literary magazines.

Tan Chaoyang patted his shoulder happily, "Wan Long is good. I think after Su Yu retires, this class will be the best for you."

Zheng Wanlong:......

Tan Chaoyang was older, more qualified, and more accomplished in literature. No matter what he did, he always beat Zheng Wanlong. Faced with his attempts to dig holes, Zheng Wanlong couldn't resist, and he didn't dare to compete with him. He ran dejectedly to the corner to get together with Li Tuo. .

Li Tuo said: "This old man is too arrogant! You are also the deputy editor of "October" after all. Isn't this using your seniority to bully others?"

Li Tuo's words seemed to be vindicating Zheng Wanlong's injustice, but Zheng Wanlong couldn't hear the sarcasm in it.

He said angrily: "Then you go and teach him a lesson for me."

Li Tuo suddenly laughed, "How can I be qualified? If I want to be taught a lesson, I have to come from Chaoyang."

Zheng Wanlong sighed, "Oh, this is a big deal. Do you understand the atmosphere today? It's really a flash of swords!"

"Isn't this what Chaoyang wants? I really can't see it. This guy is usually quiet, but if he really wants to use tricks, you are no match for him even if you are tied to me.

These old guys are all as smart as ghosts. Don’t they have to drink his foot-washing water? "

When Zheng Wanlong heard what he said, the expression on his face became lighter.

In the evening, Lin Chaoyang finally appeared at the buffet. At this time, the editor and deputy editor who were planning to challenge him had completely lost their energy after an afternoon of fighting.

Of course, there are still some benefits for these people to come to the salon.

For example, some people have arranged for the authors of magazines who are not present, and some people have negotiated with the authors on behalf of their own publishers about the publication of their works.

After this afternoon, the participating writers, editors and critics also discovered the benefits of the cultural salon, which is the platform attribute.

And unlike the official events hosted by the Cultural Association, the atmosphere in the salon is more casual, and talking about things is more relaxed and pleasant, with less constraints and scruples.

Wang Meng and Lin Jinlan whispered while eating, "Based on this situation, I'm afraid there will be more publications next year. Who can let their author resources be lost in vain? Who doesn't want to book some good manuscripts?"

Lin Jinlan sighed and said, "That's right. How could this kid Chaoyang come up with such a damaging move?"

"I used to think he was honest, but now I see he has a dark heart."

"Why can't the Literary and Art Association organize an occasion like this?"

Wang Meng showed his shrewdness in seeing through world affairs, "Are there less bureaucracies and formalisms in literary associations? Who can express his true feelings in that kind of situation?"

Lin Jinlan nodded and agreed with his statement, "So it's not unreasonable for everyone to support me!"

While the two were chatting, Li Tuo also asked Lin Chaoyang, "What are you doing today? You don't participate in such an important occasion, just to hide in peace?"

"Isn't it just a few of you?" Lin Chaoyang said casually.

In his mind, today's activities are not important. Only the first day's gathering is the real salon and the core competitiveness of their cultural salon.

As for where he went today, Lin Chaoyang did not tell Li Tuo in detail.

In fact, he went to see Li Hanxiang. After this period of waiting, New Kunlun Pictures had sent Tao Yushu's appointment letter. Lin Chaoyang went to Li Hanxiang today to discuss the specific details of going to Xiangjiang.

"By the way, a reporter from China Youth Daily came today and asked me to leave." Li Tuo told Lin Chaoyang this information and asked him: "Chaoyang, actually it is not a bad thing to have reporters coming to interview. "

Lin Chaoyang said: "It is not a bad thing to maintain a sense of mystery and a low profile. You will understand later."

Li Tuo said nothing after hearing this, but became thoughtful.

At this time, Song Fan from the Yanjing Literary Association suddenly came over. Just as he was about to speak, Lin Chaoyang made an excuse and left, leaving Li Tuo here.

"Li Tuo, I heard that Lao Zhang is looking for you?"

"Who did you listen to?"

"Don't worry about who I heard from, this is what happened, right?"

Li Tuo nodded awkwardly.

Song Fan's face flashed with urgency, "What did he tell you?"

"What can I say? You want to 'help' us organize activities."

The suspicion in his heart was confirmed, Song Fan gritted his teeth secretly, "Then how did you respond?"

"Chaoyang disagrees, saying that the involvement of the Literary and Art Association will change the flavor."

When Song Fan first heard this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but then he realized something was wrong.

What do you mean by "the involvement of the Literary and Art Association will change the situation"? Isn’t the Yanjing Literary and Art Association also a Literary and Art Association?

Song Fan was about to ask, but when he saw Li Tuo's expression, he understood immediately.

"Are you going to kill the donkey?" Song Fan asked sadly and angrily.

Li Tuo spread his hands, "There's nothing we can do! Either let Lao Zhang and the others take responsibility, or neither of you two take responsibility. Lao Song, you have to understand that our little arms can't twist our thighs. This is the best way right now." ”

Song Fan opened his mouth. Although his heart was full of reluctance, his reason told him that there was no other way.

"They...how could they do things like this?" Song Fan asked angrily.

Li Tuo said: "There is no way, who is the superior department? Fortunately, this is a private event for us. Lao Song, with our relationship, you can't participate. Can I let them participate?"

Song Fan took a deep breath and controlled his emotions, "This has wronged you."

"Hey! What's wrong with me? It's just to spend more time, energy and money."

Song Fan patted his thigh in annoyance, "What Lao Zhang and the others did was so unethical!"

Li Tuo sent Song Fan away and found Lin Chaoyang again, "You can run fast enough with oil on the soles of your feet!"

He added: "Lao Song asked Lao Zhang what happened to us."

Seeing Lin Chaoyang waiting for him to say more, Li Tuo had no choice but to continue: "I just brought out your rhetoric, and he didn't say anything else. Chaoyang, are we not trying to sow discord?"

Lin Chaoyang looked indifferent, "How can this be called sowing discord? We are seeking truth from facts."

For some reason, Lin Chaoyang's tone was obviously serious, but Li Tuo could hear a sense of schadenfreude.

He observed Lin Chaoyang's expression, and suddenly an idea came to his mind.

"Hey, at that time I said that I would invite the Yanjing Literary and Art Association to help. You originally disagreed, but you didn't say anything. Isn't it just to stop this situation now? It not only blocked the mouth of the National Literary and Art Association, but also put Yanjing into trouble. The Literary and Art Association kicked him out.”

Lin Chaoyang sneered, "Don't you understand what you are talking about?"

After saying that, he turned around to talk to someone. Li Tuo looked at his back and was inexplicably reminded of the process of this salon. They were jumping up and down the whole time and were very busy.

But when the salon was finished, Li Tuo suddenly realized that Lin Chaoyang seemed to have planned everything out without making a move. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel excited.

This is still the harmless Lin Chaoyang he knew, but he is an old fox who eats people without spitting out their bones!