1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 311 Maxim
The day after receiving Arthur Miller's letter, Lin Weimin took the time to write him back.

In the letter, in addition to thanking Lao Mi for his efforts in the drama "Untouchable", he also rejected Lao Mi again. He has no time to go to the United States, and he can only disappoint Comrade Lao Mi who is waiting hard on the other side of the ocean.

After writing the letter and sending it out, the next communication will probably be when the performance share will be credited to the account. Lin Weimin is looking forward to it.

Went to attend Wang Shuo's wedding on the weekend.

Wang Shuo has been very unsatisfactory for more than a year, and he has no money to get married.

The invitation was very formal, but the wedding ceremony was very simple, in the courtyard of the bungalow they rented.

Lin Weimin brought a 200 yuan foreign exchange certificate, which attracted the attention of the guests.

A group of children from the big courtyard came to the wedding, Lin Weimin was out of tune with them, and the only person he knew was Xie Jing.

After some communication, this guy spent half a year in prison, and was just released in the spring, looking decadent.

"This time it was a blessing in disguise. If we were ordered a few months later, Shuozi and I would be useless." Xie Jing felt lingering fear when he said this.

Now the limelight has passed its most violent time, but the power is still there, and the bullets have been spent this year.

Xie Jing said a few words to Lin Weimin, and took the initiative to introduce some people at the same table to Lin Weimin.

When Lin Weimin took his seat just now, he saw a familiar young man. Xie Jing pulled him and introduced him, "This is Zheng Xiaolong. He works in a TV studio. He is also an editor with you."

Xie Jing specifically asked Zheng Xiaolong a question when he was speaking, and Zheng Xiaolong hummed.

Zheng Xiaolong took the initiative to shake hands with Lin Weimin, "Mr. Lin, I have long admired you!"

Lin Weimin said with a smile: "Yanjing Television Studio, you made that "Four Generations Under One Roof" right? It was good."

Zheng Xiaolong just entered the TV drama production center in 82, and now he is still a junior. Hearing Lin Weimin's praise, his face was a little excited, "Thank you for your encouragement."

The future generations of bigwigs in the film and television industry are now a group of green ones.

Seeing Zheng Xiaolong, Lin Weimin couldn't help thinking of Feng Pants, and didn't know what this guy was doing now.

Lin Weimin became Wang Shuo's witness without knowing it, and Wang Shuo had to drag him up to say a few words.

Most of these children from the big courtyard are not promising, and even if they are promising, they still have something to eat.

Lin Weimin became the most outstanding among Wang Shuo's friends when he came.

When Wang Shuo introduced Lin Weimin's name, there was a commotion among the guests.

In the past two years, no one in Yanjing City did not know Lin Weimin's name.

Last month, this person even reported to the newspaper that he had donated 10 yuan to the Cultural Association for the establishment of the foundation.

The guests stretched their necks forward in unison, wanting to see this "rich grandson thief" in Wang Shuo's mouth.

"Wang Shuo insisted on pulling me up, tell me, today you are the bridegroom's official, and pulling me up, isn't it to steal your limelight?"

Lin Weimin turned his head and teased the groom's official son, and there was a burst of laughter, and Wang Shuo also showed a naive smile on his face.

"But now that you've come up, you have to say a few words, what should you say?

Shuozi and I met at the skating rink. At that time, I was skating with my friends and met a mobster.From a distance, I saw a handsome and unrestrained figure sliding towards me, and after I stopped, I realized that it was a fat man with a round face..."

There was another burst of laughter underneath.

"... He is obviously timid, but he is quite nosy. This kind of personality is not good, and it is easy to cause trouble for himself. But I like this kind of personality. If the road is not smooth, someone will shovel it. Only this society has justice.

Sorry to go too far, let me get back to the point.Today is the wedding of Comrade Wang Shuo and Comrade Shen Xujia. It is a great honor for me to attend as a guest.Of course, I didn't attend in vain, and I paid for it..."

When Lin Weimin was speaking, there was constant laughter.

A good witness gave a speech, but he turned it into a stand-up comedy.

"Okay, all the jokes are over. I wish the two newcomers a happy marriage for a hundred years and have a son soon. Finally, as a friend, I will give you a piece of advice.

You are easy to float.But when the time comes, you can't forget the woman who shared weal and woe with you, and never forget the promise of life together! "

After Lin Weimin finished speaking, everyone felt his heartfelt blessings to the couple, and they slapped loudly.

After eating, Lin Weimin left directly.

Wang Shuo got married recently and his waist is not good, so he might not be able to write any decent articles. Teacher Lin doesn't plan to waste time on him.

A few days later, the PEN meeting was about to start, and the editorial office was half empty.

On the afternoon before leaving, Tong Zhonggui seemed extremely excited.

Lin Weimin talked to him specially, and said to Tong Zhonggui earnestly: "The task of this pen meeting is entrusted to you. Do you have the confidence to complete the task entrusted to you by the organization with quality and quantity?"

"Yes!" Tong Zhonggui replied loudly.

Teacher Lin nodded in relief, a child can be taught.

Young people just need to shoulder more burdens so that they can grow faster.

Teacher Lin, you have worked so hard!

The second day after the editorial team left, Mr. Lin ran to the train station and picked up his girlfriend.

Tao Huimin wore a red dress today, with icy muscles and bones, gentle and moving.

The young couple gave a warm hug in front of the crowd, causing passers-by to look sideways.

After saying a few words, Lin Weimin brought Tao Huimin back to Shichahai courtyard.

After half a year, Tao Huimin came to Shichahai Courtyard again. Looking at the plants and trees in the yard, Tao Huimin was sighing and felt being hugged from behind.

"I haven't seen you in half a year, I've grown up!" Teacher Lin always cared about her body.

Tao Huimin looked shy, and was about to speak, but felt her body lose her center of gravity.

The torrential rain in July was particularly sudden. The sky was clear just now, but now it is covered with dark clouds.

The wind was blowing the leaves, making a rustling sound, and it was a bit cool, as the wind before the rain is always like this, not only cool, but also a bit loud, accidentally blowing the corner of the skirt.

After a while, the raindrops fell, crackling on the tiles, walls, and glass, and finally slid to the ground, forming a wet piece.

The rain in the capital is really heavy!

When you're done, turn over and light a cigarette!

Mr. Lin was doing everything smoothly, with his little girlfriend still in his arms, and the two of them were whispering.

After resting on the bed for more than an hour, I checked the time, and it was already past four o'clock in the afternoon.

Mr. Lin picked up his little girlfriend at ten o'clock in the morning, and returned home at eleven o'clock. Before I knew it, time passed so fast!
It was raining too much at noon, so I didn't eat. Now that I'm dressed, Teacher Lin is going to take his girlfriend out to eat something good to replenish his energy.

When Maxim's opened in September last year, Lin Weimin still wanted to take Tao Huimin to have a meal.

The last time I caught up with her was winter, and Lin Weimin moved to the Tuanjiehu apartment again. He didn't make it, but this time he just made up for it.

Riding a motorcycle to No. 2 Chongwenmen West Street, just by looking at Maxim's face, you can tell that this place is not cheap.

Climbing up the steps, the chandeliers and wall lamps in the shape of maple and chestnut trees in the restaurant exude a gloomy brilliance, reflecting the gilded vine patterns on the wall, copied from the decorative murals of the Louvre and the Forbidden City, surrounded by countless crystal glass mirrors, colorful swatches Paint the glass windows and decorate it as luxuriously as a palace.

Tao Huimin held Lin Weimin's arm nervously, "Weimin, eating here is expensive, right?"

Lin Weimin wanted to say that it was not expensive, but saying so seemed to be pretentious.

Regardless of the fact that Maxim's has only been open for less than a year, it has already redefined "Western food" in the minds of Yanjing people.

A cup of coffee costs 150 yuan, and a meal costs [-] yuan per person. This place even charges a service fee. What a bad habit of decadent capitalism.

Mr. Lin must criticize it today!
Since its opening in September last year, Maxim's business has been booming. A large part of the customers who come here are foreigners, and the number of Chinese people is relatively small.

When Lin Weimin entered the restaurant, most of the people he saw were foreigners. A few Chinese people also wore very formal clothes. Men usually wore suits, while women wore short tops and black short skirts, which seemed very deliberate.

Tao Huimin's eyes were always a little nervous. Lin Weimin joked with her a few times, and she gradually got used to the environment here.

At the table next to Lin Weimin, there were two women and one man from China. They were chatting. The man had been introducing Maxim to the two women.

The decoration of the mud bombing engineering team, the decorations are imported from France and Italy, the tableware is made of sterling silver, and the chefs and waiters are all sent to France for further training...

The young man in a suit said some specious rumors, with a certain smug expression on his face, as if this had something to do with him.

Tao Huimin asked Lin Weimin in a low voice: "Is everything he said true or false?"

Lin Weimin nodded, "Really."

Maxim has been one of the hottest topics in Yanjing City in the second half of last year, and the decoration alone cost 350 million meters.

The old man Pierre Cardin invested so much, of course, he is not only expecting the restaurant to return his capital, but more to build his reputation in China

The fashion show of Yanjing Hotel in 81 and the opening of Maxim Western Restaurant in 83 made Pierre Cardin the most famous foreigner in China.Facts have proved that Old Man Pi is indeed a marketing genius.

The waiter handed Lin Weimin and Tao Huimin a menu. Tao Huimin glanced at the menu and asked, "Why don't I have a price?"

Lin Weimin knew the tone of the foreigner, and before he could speak, the waiter said proudly: "Ma'am, this is the women's menu, and there is no price. Only the men's menu has a price, and the price is clearly marked on it. Including the price of dishes and service charge.”

Lin Weimin was tired of it, and joked with a smile: "'Women hold up half the sky', how come you Maxim's rules have changed?"

After he finished speaking, the waiter's expression changed instantly.

The turmoil has just passed for a few years, people's nerves have just relaxed, and any sensitive topic will cause some stress reactions.

Apparently, Lin Weimin's words had irritated the waiter, his lips murmured, and he didn't speak any more.

Lin Weimin shook his head, you have nothing to do and do less about PUA customers, and I won't irritate you.

After ordering, while waiting for the food to be served, the sound of a piano came from the small stage in the innermost part of the restaurant. Many diners glanced in that direction, not knowing when there was an extra pianist there.

Such an atmosphere was too lethal for a woman, and Tao Huimin looked happy.

After the food was served, while the two were eating, there was a sudden noise from the door of the restaurant.

As night falls, the lights are on.

Maxim was very lively, and the commotion at the door soon spread to the restaurant.

"It's Liu Xiaoqing!" Several Chinese diners in the restaurant were a little excited, even the waiters were a little excited.

While everyone was talking, a middle-aged woman with heavy makeup on her face, long black hair, and evening dress embraced Liu Xiaoqing and walked into the restaurant.

Liu Xiaoqing was a proper superstar in China in the early 80s, the kind who would attract crowds wherever he went.

"Liu Xiaoqing!"

"Liu Xiaoqing!"

The two women at the next table were a little excited, but the man looked familiar, and explained in a timely manner, "What is Liu Xiaoqing? Did you see that woman next to Liu Xiaoqing? She is the manager of this restaurant. Madam Song, foreign style, right?"

The two women looked at Madam Song with envy on their faces, "It's so foreign! It looks so good."

Lin Weimin looked at the Madam Song they were talking about, well, ordinary people like Teacher Lin who only look at faces can't appreciate this kind of beauty.

It took Maxim a year to gain a great reputation in Yanjing, and a large part of the reason was marketing.

When Liu Xiaoqing came today, of course he had to make some noise, so this Madam Song went out to greet her in person, and seemed to have to accompany him for dinner, taking care of him all the way to the end.

Liu Xiaoqing was almost surrounded by crowds into the restaurant, and saw Lin Weimin on the way, slightly surprised, and asked with surprise: "Mr. Lin, why are you here?"

Lin Weimin stood up and said politely, "I'm here for dinner with my girlfriend."

While the two were talking, Madam Song beside Liu Xiaoqing looked at Lin Weimin curiously, "Xiaoqing, this is..."

"This is Teacher Lin Weimin Lin!"

Hearing this name, Madam Song's eyes lit up immediately, he smiled brightly, and stretched out his hand to Lin Weimin.

(End of this chapter)