1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 489
Wang Xiaobo has been fond of literature for many years, and he also embarked on the road of creation in his youth, but before he was 36 years old, the only work he published was "Everlasting Earth", which was published in 1982 Issue 7 of The Ugly Duckling.

During this period, he did not only create this piece of work, but most of his works were kept at the bottom of the box and had no chance to be published.

The "Golden Age" seen by the editorial department of "Contemporary" is Wang Xiaobo's longest novel. It has been six years since it started in 82.

Hearing that novels can be published and published, Wang Xiaobo was naturally overjoyed.

With this happiness, I talked a lot more, especially when talking about the creation of "Golden Age", it was even more eloquent.

So, there are very few people who are really introverted and unwilling to talk, they are just not interested in your topic.

Hearing from Wang Xiaobo that he was still somewhat dissatisfied with this version of "The Golden Age", Lin Weimin said, "It doesn't matter, let's change it slowly until we are satisfied."

Lin Weimin's thoughtfulness made Wang Xiaobo even more grateful, and he took out the finished "Stories of the Tang Dynasty" for Lin Weimin to read.

Lin Weimin flipped through it for a while, and said: "It is well written. It is a fresh attempt to parody, parody and creatively rewrite on the basis of legendary stories."

Wang Xiaobo said excitedly: "My inspiration for writing this novel comes from Mr. Lu Xun's "A New Story".

Lin Weimin nodded and said, "Why don't you leave these "Stories of the Tang People" here first, let the editorial department review the drafts, and publish them first. The "Golden Age" just happened to be unsatisfactory for you, so just Take it back and change it first, and then send it over when it is finished. Do you think this is okay?"

Wang Xiaobo nodded hastily, "Yes, that's fine!"

The two discussed the manuscript, and Lin Weimin led him to the editorial office.

"Xiao Tong, where's the manuscript for "Golden Age"?" Lin Weimin asked.

Liu Yin waved, "It's here with me!"

"Return the manuscript to the author first, he intends to take it back and revise it, please take a look at this manuscript."

Lin Weimin handed the manuscript of "Stories of the Tang Dynasty" to Liu Yin, and she took it, and reluctantly handed back the manuscript of "Golden Age", muttering: "I think the writing is already very good, what should I change? ?”

Her words brought joy to Wang Xiaobo's face, and hesitation flashed in his heart.

Otherwise, just send it like this?

Lin Weimin said: "It's a good thing for an author to pursue something. As an editor, how can you not support it?"

His words awakened Wang Xiaobo, and after receiving the manuscript, Wang Xiaobo was determined to keep improving.

The collection of novels named "Tangren Stories" by Wang Xiaobo includes 5 stories: "No. [-] Lixin Street and Kunlun Slave", "Red Thread Stealing Box", "Red Fuying at Night", "Night Walking Notes" and "Uncle Lover" , with the volume of a novella, it is just right to put together a book.

A few days later, Wang Xiaobo was called again to the editorial office of Contemporary.

"Story of the Tang Dynasty" has passed the review of the editorial department and is expected to be published in "Contemporary" at the rate of one article per issue starting in November.

Tong Zhonggui was the editor in charge of Wang Xiaobo, and he said to Wang Xiaobo: "You have broken the record of our "Contemporary". No comrade writer has been able to publish novels in "Contemporary" for five consecutive issues."

Wang Xiaobo was a little embarrassed by what he said, "I just took the subject matter and size as a coincidence."

"Publishing novels in the style of "Stories of the Tang Dynasty" is also a bold attempt for our "Contemporary". Before this, we have never tried to publish this style!"

Chatting casually, the manuscript was confirmed to be published, and both of them were in a good mood.

After chatting for a while, Wang Xiaobo asked about the manuscript fee again.

Wang Xiaobo is now teaching at Yanda University, actually borrowing the light of his wife Li Yinhe.

Li Yinhe studied for a Ph.D. in the United States, and returned to China to follow Mr. Fei Xiaotong as a postdoctoral fellow. He was the master who wrote "Rural China" and entered the Institute of Sociology of Yenching University.

But Wang Xiaobo was admitted to Yanda as a family member. Strictly speaking, he ate soft food.

At Yanda, Wang Xiaobo is nominally a teacher, but basically he has no classes.

"I'm at Yanda University just to help out." Wang Xiaobo said to Tong Zhonggui.

He is proficient in computer programming and spends most of his time at Yanda helping in the computer room.

With a salary of 130 yuan a month, the price of goods has soared this year. Such job content and salary level made him feel no sense of belonging in Yanda.

"I'll take you to Teacher Lin!" Tong Zhonggui dragged Wang Xiaobo to Lin Weimin's office.

"Ms. Lin is very talkative. If you complain to him later, the manuscript fee bill will be given to you in advance. Maybe you can get all five articles together." Tong Zhonggui gave advice to Wang Xiaobo while walking in the corridor.

Wang Xiaobo was skeptical, entered the office, and continued to chat with what he had just said.

Working as an odd job at Yanda University, I can’t see any light. Compared with most working-class workers, his monthly salary is not low, but after all, he returned to China after leaving rice, and he can earn 20 yuan a day by washing dishes in American restaurants. Top him Two months' salary now.

Of course, he didn't return to China because of material conditions, but the salary of 130 yuan really made him feel a little underappreciated.

In the process of continuously submitting articles, some editors asked Wang Xiaobo to write articles, hoping that he could write some essays about living abroad.Nowadays, Chinese people worship foreigners, and this kind of articles has a huge audience.

Wang Xiaobo wrote a few articles at the request, and then found it boring.This money is indeed easy to earn, but it can't arouse his inner sense of accomplishment at all.

Wang Xiaobo loves to drive, and he even discussed with his wife Li Yinhe about buying a taxi to drive. In the end, Li Yinhe resolutely rejected the proposal considering his driving skills. Wang Xiaobo is a car addict.

He rambled on for a long time, Lin Weimin listened patiently, and finally said: "In this case, I will pay you the manuscript fee in advance."

Wang Xiaobo was overjoyed when he heard the words, and glanced at Tong Zhonggui.

What Editor Tong said was right, Mr. Lin is really easy to talk to.

There are 5 stories in "Stories of the Tang Dynasty", with a total of 11 words. The standard manuscript fee is 20 yuan per thousand words, and the total manuscript fee is 2200 yuan.

With Lin Weimin's consent, Wang Xiaobo received 2200 yuan in one lump sum.

That evening, with this huge sum of money in his pocket, he walked lightly back to his home near Wanshou Temple.

The furnishings in the house are simple, and the only advantage is that the living room is very large, and three walls have been turned into bookcases by Wang Xiaobo.

His wife, Li Yinhe, was cooking in the kitchen after work. When she saw him come back, she asked, "Are you back? Wash your hands and prepare dinner later."

Wang Xiaobo did not tell his wife that his novel was sent to Contemporary. He wanted to surprise her.

He sat on the chair for a while, then got up and came to the dining table, at this time Li Yinhe was serving food to the dining table.

With a "snap", a thick envelope fell on the dining table.

"What's this?"

Li Yinhe asked, picked up the envelope, glanced at it, and was stunned.

"Where did you get so much money?" She asked in surprise.

"I earned it." Wang Xiaobo said.

"You earned it? What did you earn it for?"

"My novel is about to be published. In "Contemporary", this is the manuscript fee."

The astonishment on Li Yinhe's face became even stronger, "When did it happen? Why didn't you tell me?"

A smile finally appeared on Wang Xiaobo's ugly face, "I want to give you a surprise!"

He added: "The article is "Stories of the Tang Dynasty". All five articles are published, one in the first issue, and the manuscript fee is 20 yuan per thousand words. The total manuscript fee is 2200 yuan. The editor-in-chief and I paid in advance, and it's all here."

The smile on his face turned to pride as he said this.

The pride in Wang Xiaobo's heart could not be concealed. He thought, apart from marrying Li Yinhe, he had never done anything more awesome in his life!

The surprise on Li Yinhe's face also turned into joy, and he hugged her husband.

Speaking of which, the two got married because Li Yinhe accidentally read the novel "Green-haired Water Monster" written by Wang Xiaobo from a friend.

At that time, Wang Xiaobo used to write his novels in a large notebook, which only his close friends could read. Later, the novels were handed down to Li Yinhe.

At that time, Li Yinhe was still in college in Shanxi, and Wang Xiaobo was still working as a factory worker.Later, Li Yinhe took the opportunity to visit Wang Xiaobo's father, and Wang Fangming, a well-known logician in China, secretly met Wang Xiaobo.

She didn't have a good impression of Wang Xiaobo at the time, thinking he was too ugly, but she never thought that this ugly man would become her husband.

Now, my ugly husband gave me another big surprise.

His novel is about to be published!
She and Wang Xiaobo have been married for 80 years, and their life is difficult after marriage. This situation has not been improved by studying in the United States. At that time, Wang Xiaobo went out to work in order to subsidize his family.

It's a pity that he really doesn't have much talent in working, and he suffers a lot from fatigue, but he doesn't earn any money.

Li Yinhe knows Wang Xiaobo well, and knows that his talent lies in writing.

She asked him to concentrate on studying and writing at home, while she herself studied for a Ph. D., worked as a teaching assistant, did housework, and worked part-time.

"Stories of the Tang Dynasty" was written in the United States, and Wang Xiaobo even sent it back to China hoping to publish it, but unfortunately no one liked it.

From before marriage to now, Wang Xiaobo has been writing for more than ten years, but he has not written anything famous. Li Yinhe recognizes her husband's talent, and she thinks that what he lacks is an opportunity.

Now, the opportunity has finally come.

"I met Lin Weimin in "Contemporary" this time, and his "Lover" is really well written!

There is also Tong Zhonggui, he is my responsible editor, his pen name is Su Tong, the writer who wrote "Escape in 1934" and "Wives and Concubines". "

Wang Xiaobo embraced his wife, and Li Yinhe's smile was full of gentle motherhood, and he listened quietly to his words.

"There is also "Golden Age", they actually want to publish it. It's just that I am still a little dissatisfied. I want to take it back for revision, and they agree. When I finish the revision, this novel can also be published on "Contemporary"... "

Wang Xiaobo babbled on, with light in his long and narrow eyes.

(End of this chapter)