1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 303 Serving the Writer Wholeheartedly

Lin Weimin's trip to Shanxi was postponed for a few days because of the lectures he gave to Rong Shihui at the Daiwen Research Institute, and finally took place at the end of May.

He and Zhang Zhonge wandered around on the green leather train for more than a day.

After getting off the train, Lin Weimin was carrying a luggage bag and was neat and tidy. On the other hand, Zhang Zhonge was much more downcast, with a crumpled soft cloth bag in his hand, like an antique dealer running to the countryside to collect goods.

The two walked and chatted along the way, and it wasn't the first time Zhang Zhonge came to Shanxi.

He came here once last year, to discuss with the author Jiao Zurao for an article "Traveler".

In fact, these matters can be resolved with a letter, but Zhang Zhonge is still worried about making a trip. In addition, he has to go to several other Shanxi authors, including Zheng Zheng, who was talked about last time. Yi.

Taiyuan is an ancient city with many scenic spots, but Lin Weimin and Zhang Zhonge came here on a business trip, so they didn't have the heart to see those scenic spots.

The two opened a room at the Bingzhou Hotel, and went to Jiao Zurao, the author Zhang Zhonge knew well, to have a meal.

Then the troops were divided into two groups, Lin Weimin went to Yuci, Zhang Zhonge went to Yuanping.

Lin Weimin went to Yuci by long-distance bus, wasting a whole day on the road, so he went to see He Yunlu first.

He Yunlu was an employee of Yuci Nylon Factory and lived in a dilapidated bungalow in the factory. His wife Luo Xueke was also a writer.

When Lin Weimin came, she was washing clothes. He Yunlu greeted Lin Weimin and went to fetch water. He waited for a while before returning.

"The conditions in your place are a bit poor!" Lin Weimin felt a little uncomfortable looking at this place.

"This place is relatively quiet, and no one disturbs me, which is good."

Last year, He Yunlu's "New Star" was published in the first issue of "Contemporary", which aroused great repercussions. He has also become one of the most popular writers in the literary world. Overwhelmed.

"What's the matter? Is it bad to be famous?" Lin Weimin asked with a smile.

He Yunlu shook his head, "I used to yearn for not being famous, but now that I know it, it's not a good feeling."

This era is different from the later generations. After the later generations became famous, the benefits followed.

But now being famous is really being famous, and you won't earn a dime more, so being famous seems very tasteless to many people.

Lin Weimin asked what He Yunlu was writing recently, and he took out the manuscript he was writing. Like "New Star", it was a work about officialdom.

The novel has only tens of thousands of words at the beginning, and judging from the content alone, it is much less amazing than "New Star".

Lin Weimin gave He Yunlu some advice, and then asked Luo Xueke if she had any recent works.

Luo Xueke took out a novella "The Power of Women". Lin Weimin read it carefully and found the quality to be acceptable.

"This article can be put in a special issue, what do you think?"

Luo Xueke said happily: "Of course it's the best!"

After getting the manuscript, Lin Weimin left in a hurry.

He Yunlu and his wife tried to persuade him to stay, and wanted to treat him to a meal.

Lin Weimin smiled and said, "Okay. It's not only awkward for you to say that you want to treat guests to dinner, but also for me."

He Yunlu loves philosophy and has a somewhat withdrawn personality. He has shown signs of living in isolation now, and will plunge headlong into the Q Gong craze in the next few years.

Coming out of He Yun Road, Lin Weimin found a guest house in Yuci City and stayed there.

Early the next morning, he found Zheng Yi.

Zheng Yi is from Yanjing, and his middle school is Shuimu High School.

So Lin Weimin and him have a common topic, because Shi Tiesheng also studied in this school.

"Hehe, Tiesheng told me. When he was studying, you were already very famous in the attached middle school. "Zheng Kuai'er", the champion of the [-]-meter and shot put by iron, his calf and stomach are like two lanterns, and his chest muscles are also big. Especially well-developed. Give them those boys who are greedy!"

Lin Weimin's witty words reminded Zheng Yi of the years when he was studying, with a bit of nostalgia on his face.

"It's all in the past, it can't be done now."

The two chatted for a while, and when it came to the manuscript, Lin Weimin said: "This novel still needs to be revised, I wonder if you have time?"

"No problem." Zheng Yi agreed happily.

Revising manuscripts is commonplace for authors who want to publish their works.

"How long will it take to finish the revision?" Lin Weimin asked.

"It's hard to say." Zheng Yi showed hesitation. He is also an editor now, and his writing is only amateur.

"Contemporary is going to set up a 'Shanxi Writers Special Issue'. You still need to have a similar time for the manuscript, so that we can coordinate the layout."

As Lin Weimin said this, seeing Zheng Yi's hesitant face, he asked, "How about going to Yanjing to revise the manuscript? You can live in the guest house of our unit, and enjoy the treatment of a cadre, with a subsidy of two yuan a day, and take a leave of absence from work. It can also be faster to revise the draft without distraction.”

Teacher Lin looked at it poorly, and continued to bewitch: "This manuscript should be revised quickly. If you have time, you can also meet with your old friends in Yanjing."

Zheng Yi was shocked by what was said, and did not continue to hesitate, "Okay."

The two agreed to go to Beijing to revise the manuscript. Zheng Yi asked for leave with his unit, while Lin Weimin returned to Taiyuan.

After going back and forth for three days, Zhang Zhonge also came back at this time. This time he went to meet the two authors, Cheng Yi and Li Rui, and brought back two manuscripts.

Hearing that Lin Weimin lured Zheng Yi to Yanjing to revise the manuscript, Zhang Zhonge laughed very happily.

Revision = Guan Xiaoheiwu, now it has become the consensus of the editorial department of "Contemporary" and a large number of authors. They have rarely raised this matter with the authors, for fear of causing misunderstandings.

Lin Weimin told Zhang Zhonge about He Yunlu's current conditions. After all, he was a well-known young writer all over the country, and he lived in a bit shabby. In a few years, this guy would be a little out of tune, but now it is still a good thing.

Lin Weimin and Zhang Zhonge found Jiao Zurao, and through his introduction, they met the two heads of the SX Provincial Cultural Association, hoping that they could come forward to help solve He Yunlu's difficulties in life.

After the meeting, the other party said that it takes time to implement it.

Lin Weimin and Zhang Zhonge didn't wait for news in Taiyuan, so they had to go back to Yanjing first.

This trip to Shanxi was quite rewarding. Not only did I bring back a few novellas, but I also brought back an author.

Zheng Yi also arrived two days after Lin Weimin and the others returned to Yanjing, and was assigned to the guest house on the third floor.

Two days later, Lin Weimin received a call from Jiao Zurao. After negotiating with the Yuci Nylon Factory where He Yunlu worked, the Cultural Association provided He Yunlu with two convenient conditions.

One is that you can write at home full-time, and the salary is paid by the agency.

Second, the factory improved the housing conditions for He Yunlu and his wife, and moved into the tube building.

After receiving this news, Lin Weimin was somewhat relieved.

Liu Yin teased: "It's our Editor-in-Chief Lin who speaks forcefully. We helped the author solve a big problem after going out to organize a manuscript!"

Colleagues also laughed and laughed, but Zhang Zhonge looked serious and said: "Weimin is a good editor who serves writers wholeheartedly!"

"Look! Look! You people are superficial!" Lin Weimin said proudly.

Another day later, Tong Zhonggui came to the editorial department to help, and took the initiative to find Lin Weimin.

Lin Weimin asked: "Have you considered the work clearly?"

Tong Zhonggui is a student in the 80th grade of Yanjing Normal University. He just graduated this year. There is still more than a month left. Lin Weimin talked to him on behalf of the editorial department and asked him if he would like to stay in "Contemporary".

These days, college students are assigned to their hometowns in principle when they graduate. Tong Zhonggui is from Jiangsu, so he naturally has to go back to his hometown after graduation.

According to the original trajectory, he will become the youngest editor of "Zhong Shan" next year, and then he will get out of hand on the literary road and publish a series of masterpieces.

Tong Zhonggui directly approached Lin Weimin because he thought it through clearly. "Contemporary" is the leading magazine in the country, and it is of course Tong Zhonggui's dream to work here. He went back for a few days to communicate with his family. After all, he was going to work in Yanjing.

Tong Zhonggui had already planted this idea in his heart since he tried to become a volunteer at the Guowen Society. Now that his wish has been fulfilled, he is only happy.

"Mr. Lin, I hope to stay and work in Contemporary."

"Okay! Our editorial department has another new (da) force (sheng) army (kou)!"

Lin Weimin pulled Tong Zhonggui and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to the director!"

He took Tong Zhonggui to happily report the matter to Meng Weizai, and after Tong Zhonggui left, Meng Weizai told Lin Weimin a piece of news.

Rong Shihui is going to be transferred!
"Transferred to the Writers' Publishing House, it's considered a high promotion. I was supposed to leave at the end of last year, but the editorial department of your trouble was panicked. You suspended work, and Lao Rong left again. The work of the editorial department would have to be delayed. So it was delayed for a while."

Lin Weimin felt a little guilty. He didn't expect that Lao Rong's promotion would be delayed because of his own reasons. This was true and shouldn't be.

"Then we have to send off Comrade Lao Rong!" Lin Weimin said.

"Come on." Meng Weizai waved his hand.

Two days later, in the evening, the editorial department of "Contemporary" gathered in Shichahai Courtyard after get off work.

Originally, Lin Weimin planned to find a restaurant, but the old Meng was too picky, saying that the standard was too high and violated the regulations.

Lin Weimin had no choice but to arrange the farewell banquet at his home.

"When you become a leader, your heart is dark! This is letting the donkey work and not feeding the donkey."

Taking advantage of Meng Weizai's time to go to the bathroom, Lin Weimin arranges the leadership in front of everyone.

Everyone was laughing and laughing, Tong Zhonggui, who had decided to stay in "Contemporary", was full of envy. When would he be able to speak ill of the leader in front of his colleagues like this?

No, the leaders and colleagues are like family!

The food and drinks were brought by colleagues, a group of people came together, and quickly set up a table of banquets.

Rong Shihui is today's protagonist. He stood up holding a cup, which was filled with tea. His illness has not recovered quickly.

"Here, let me say a few words."

As soon as he made a sound, Liu Yin couldn't help but teased: "Old Rongxing, you've just become a leader, so you're already in style!"

The crowd laughed.

After finally waiting for everyone to finish laughing, Rong Shihui continued to say solemnly: "Today, everyone specially sent me off to Lao Rong, thank you. But I think today is not only my farewell banquet, but also Comrade Xiao Tong's welcome banquet. Send off As an old man, our editorial department has welcomed a new comrade. Young people, work hard, our "Contemporary" is a good place."

The last sentence was addressed to Tong Zhonggui. Tong Zhonggui was called to his name, so he stood up quickly, full of youthfulness.

"Sit down, sit down!" Meng Weizai pushed Tong Zhonggui down, "Don't be nervous."

The atmosphere of the farewell banquet was very good, with a touch of sadness, but the overall atmosphere was still joyful and uplifting.

After the meal, everyone didn't drink too much wine, and their faces were slightly tipsy.

Liu Yin, Yao Shuzhi and Tong Zhonggui cleaned up the mess, and Lin Weimin sent a few old comrades out.

After tidying up, Liu Yin and Yao Shuzhi also left, and Lin Weimin sent them out.

Tong Zhonggui was at the end, and Lin Weimin said, "Your school is quite close, isn't it?"

Yenching Normal University is in Taipingzhuang, just a few miles away from Shichahai.

Tong Zhonggui smiled and said: "Well, it's only a few miles away, and it will take a while to get there."

Lin Weimin patted him on the shoulder, "We will be colleagues from now on!"

Tong Zhonggui nodded, his mood suddenly surged.

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(End of this chapter)