1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 504 The Dystocia Yanbing Literature Award
On the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, the New Year's Eve is getting closer and closer, and the working atmosphere of the editorial department of "Contemporary" and even the Guowen Society is getting more and more relaxed. Everyone is looking forward to the New Year.

The printing factory is rushing to print the second issue of 1989. The Chinese New Year is two days away, and the printing factory will also have a holiday. To catch up with the Chinese New Year, the publication date will be postponed for a few days. When the printing factory starts working, the publication will be released immediately. to all parts of the country.

The work tasks of the editorial department have been eased, and the office has a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.

While everyone was chatting and laughing, Lu Yao came to the editorial department.

When he came to Yanjing this time, he first went to the editorial department to ask Lin Weimin for personal favors, and together with the county magistrate Tian in his hometown, he came to Lin Weimin and pleaded for their place to be included as a candidate for the construction of Hope Primary School.

His hometown, Qingjian County, is located in the Midwest and is a poor county, so it naturally meets the requirements.

In addition, the main purpose of Lu Yao's coming to Beijing this time is for the TV series "Ordinary World".

Last year, the Central People's Broadcasting Station broadcast his novel "The Ordinary World" in the program "Long-form Serial Broadcasting" in the form of broadcasting, which was loved and welcomed by countless readers across the country. A wave of powerful trends quickly expanded the influence of "Ordinary World".

With the continuous expansion of the influence of "Ordinary World", CCTV also fell in love with this novel some time ago, contacted Lu Yao, intending to adapt this novel into a TV series, and invited Lu Yao to Beijing.

In the past few days in Beijing, Lu Yao has already communicated with CCTV about the adaptation of the novel.

This time he did not serve as the screenwriter for the adaptation of the work, but just communicated with CCTV about the general idea of ​​the adaptation.

Since the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis, Lu Yao has been recuperating for more than a year.

The end of "The Ordinary World" has fulfilled his great wish. Now that this novel, which has condensed his countless efforts, is becoming more and more popular, Lu Yao's creation is not as radical as before.

After chatting with everyone for a while, Lu Yao pulled Lin Weimin out alone.

"For the people, why hasn't there been any news about the Yanbing Literature Award?"

Lin Weimin's eyes showed a bit of ridicule, "You came to Yanjing to ask about this, right?"

"That's impossible. Aren't I curious! It's the end of the year, why is there no movement at all?"

Lu Yao showed a bit of concern on his face, obviously he had great expectations for this award.

The Yan Bing Literary Award was initially set as a three-year rule, but the first award was rather special. The selection range was five years from 1977 to 1981, and the selection results were announced at the end of 5.

The scope of selection for the second award was from 1982 to 1984, a total of 3 years, and the results of the selection were announced at the end of 1985.

It stands to reason that the third award should be at the end of 1988, and the selection range is from 1985 to 1987.

But now it is almost February of 89, and there is no movement on the award, which makes many writers who think they are strong contenders for the award a little anxious.

Lu Yao's "The Ordinary World" has been published for several years since the first volume, and it has been unpopular in the critic circles. After finally waiting for the end of last year, I will wait for the third Yanbing Literary Award to see if it can be awarded. He was struggling, but he didn't expect this award to be difficult to deliver, so he was naturally concerned.

Although Lin Weimin has withdrawn from the Cultural Association, he is still in Beijing and well-informed.

"Hehe, this matter, it's a bit fucked up." Lin Weimin smiled gloatingly.

"What's going on?" Lu Yao knew from his expression that he must understand the ins and outs of this, and immediately asked.

"According to regulations, this year's Yanbing Literature Award should indeed be held at the end of the year.

The Yanbing Literary Award judges all novels, and the amount of reading is a huge project. It takes about a year before and after each award. Originally, in December 1, the Creation and Research Department of the Literary Association was already preparing for this matter.

However, at the beginning of the year, the Association for Literature and Art discussed the establishment of the Lu Xun Literary Award. This award is not intended to judge a single article or a single work by a writer, but to judge the entire creation and achievements of a writer.

I don't know what to think of it, but insisted on combining the third Yanbing Literary Award and the first Lu Xun Literary Award, and holding both awarding activities in Beijing on the 89th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in October 10.

So it has become what it is now. "

Having said that, Lin Weimin spread his hands and looked helpless.

Lu Yao frowned upon hearing this, "This...is a bit bureaucratic!"

"Hey, be careful!"

Seeing Lin Wei's swishing expression, Lu Yao couldn't help but yell at him, "You're the one who scolded, now you're a good person!"

"My love is deep and my responsibility is serious, you don't understand."

After a few jokes, Lu Yao asked sternly: "So, the third award will not be judged until October 89?"

"Maybe!"

Lin Weimin's answer was ambiguous. The Cultural Association's show operation was well thought out, but unfortunately the plan did not change quickly. This year's awards were finally delayed until 91 due to force majeure.

Lin Weimin couldn't tell Lu Yao these words.

Lu Yao said with some regret: "That will have to wait for more than half a year."

"It's never too late for a good meal! Don't worry, "Ordinary World" will definitely win an award!" Lin Weimin said firmly.

Lu Yao looked at him and said, "You really have more confidence than me as an author. Those who don't know think you are a judge!"

"The most important thing in the awards is the quality of the novel. I have confidence in the quality of your novel!" Lin Weimin said with a smile.

Lu Yao laughed, feeling a little lucky in his heart.

"Ordinary World" was rarely favored by people since it was released, not only because of the sluggish reviews from the critics, but also when it was sent to the editorial department, everyone's general reaction was not good.

Without Lin Weimin's efforts to overcome all opinions, he really doesn't know what the fate of this novel will be.

Now that the novel has been published, published, and aired, it will soon be adapted into a TV series. If it can be judged and awarded again, Lu Yao feels that even if he dies, he will die in peace.

Looking back at Lin Weimin who pushed him and "The Ordinary World" all the way forward, Lu Yao only felt that it was enough to have a confidant in life!
After talking about his own affairs, Lu Yao asked Lin Weimin again: "Aren't you getting married soon? If you go on a trip, why don't you come to our place?"

"You guys can go there when you have time. I plan to take Huimin abroad for a while when I get married this time."

Lu Yao enviously said: "You are still chic, if you want to go abroad, you can go abroad."

"It's not difficult to go abroad. When Lao Cheng finishes writing that novel, I'll go shopping with you for two days."

"Lao Cheng's novel is about to be finished?"

Lu Yao and Cheng Zhongshi both belonged to the Shaanxi Literature Association and knew each other.

In the past few years, Bu Chengzhong has been sticking to his hometown and concentrating on writing, rarely contacting the outside world, and has no contact with Lu Yao.

"After finishing the first draft, I still need to revise it. It may take a year or so!" Lin Weimin said.

Lu Yao was a little emotional when he heard this. He and Cheng Zhongshi participated in the "Contemporary" pen meeting together, and the two had the idea of ​​writing a grand epic.

A few years have passed in a flash, and it has been a year since I finished writing "The Ordinary World", but the work of old brother Cheng has not been published for a long time.

"He really wants to write a headliner!" Lu Yao sighed.

"Old Cheng can endure loneliness. After finishing this novel, I'm afraid he will be shocked!"

Lu Yao looked at Lin Weimin in surprise, "Really? Have you read the novel?"

"No, it's just speculation."

"It's true, but I really look forward to his novel being finished!"

"it's the same."

After chatting for more than an hour, Lu Yao said goodbye. He will take the train back to Shaanxi tonight.

A few days later, the Guowen Society distributed benefits, and colleagues crowded the corridors to the brim.

Prices have risen sharply this year. Except for people like Lin Weimin who are not short of money, the vast majority of wage earners have felt the pressure from life.

Everyone's monthly salary is so much. Originally, the family may have a good life, but with the rise in prices, life has become tighter.

Some are already struggling, and this year's life is even more difficult.

He Qizhi was the most impressive person around Lin Weimin.

He Qizhi is a senior editor and reviewer of the Guowen Society, and his income level should belong to the high-income group in Yanjing.

He likes to eat shrimp, and he used to go to the market every month to buy two catties of shrimp to satisfy his hunger.

But this year, even the price of seafood has soared, and the money that could have bought two catties of shrimp can only buy a few.

He Qizhi didn't dare to buy more, so he bought a few prawns with so much money, and cooked them carefully at home, and each of the family members shared one or two, which really became a solution.

Situations like his can be found everywhere in Guowen Club, and everyone has been really careful this year.

This year's Chinese New Year, the benefits of the Guowen Society are similar to those of previous years, including grain, oil, fruits, fish, meat, and some daily necessities.

But everyone was much happier than usual when they got the things.

Now that the prices are so expensive, the more things the unit distributes, the more people feel that they are making more money.

"This person, they are all scumbags! When I posted this before, I thought it was too much, but this time it's all right, let's see who robbed it!"

Liu Yin stood in the middle of the line, not sure if she was scolding others or herself.

Colleagues around heard the words with a bit of bitterness on their faces. This may not sound good, but it is the truth.

Compared with the days since this year, everyone will miss the previous days.

Lin Weimin was at the end of the line, shaking his head listening to everyone's discussion.

In the past few decades, the country's supplies have been scarce for most of the time, but it is difficult for the employees of the Guowen Society to experience this feeling in Yanjing.

Wherever there is a shortage of supplies, Yanjing will not be short, this is the capital.

Lin Weimin couldn't help but think of the group of foundation employees who were on business trips. In order to hope that the primary school could be completed as quickly as possible, this group of people couldn't live in Yanjing for years. .

It's not easy!

After queuing up to collect the things, Lin Weimin went to Wangfujing to scan the goods, and then called Zheng Guo out.

"What's the matter?"

"I entrust you with a glorious mission!"

"What mission?"

"Send some New Year's goods to the foundation comrades who are away from home!" Lin Weimin said, pointing to a pile of things on the ground.

Zheng Guo looked at the things on the ground and asked, "Did you buy it?"

"Ah."

"You, the honorary president, are too lenient?"

"Send it or not?"

"deliver!"

Zheng Guo didn't say anything, just picked up his things and left.

After this period of consideration, he has already decided to transfer to the foundation. He has already finished greeting him, and the job will be done after the transfer. If he goes to the foundation, he can be regarded as a middle-level leader.

There are less than ten people sent by the foundation to other places, and there are not many New Year's goods, and they are delivered door-to-door, and it takes about a day.

Zheng Guo knew very well that Lin Weimin was not abusing good people this time, but for him.

(End of this chapter)