1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 557 Trip to Xiangjiang
Cheng Zaochun entrusted Lin Weimin with the task of introducing Liang Fengyi's works into China. For this reason, he had to make a special trip to Xiangjiang to meet with the leaders of New H Agency and Liang Fengyi.

Two days later, he set off for Xiangjiang.

When he came to Xiangjiang again after a few years, Lin Weimin had no intention of wandering around. He first met comrades from the New H Club at the liaison office, and then met Liang Fengyi under his recommendation.

Liang Fengyi's life is very legendary. She was the only daughter in her family since she was a child.

It is a pity that when she was in middle school, her family was in decline, but she still persisted in studying for a master's degree. Like most young women, she married early. Her first husband was He Wenhui, a Xiangjiang scholar.

After marriage, Liang Fengyi went to the UK to continue her studies, and He Wenhui accompanied her.

In 1975, the husband and wife returned to work in Hong Kong. Liang Fengyi was employed by Jiayi TV, which was newly established at that time, as a screenwriter and producer. She worked extremely well in Jiayi TV and became the backbone of Jiayi at that time.

But after just two years, Liang Fengyi became bored with her job.

In 1977, she decided to start a business. By chance, she heard a friend complain that she could not find a good servant, which made her notice the huge demand in the market.

In this year, she established the Bili Filipino Maid Company, which was the first time in history to introduce Filipino maids to the Xiangjiang family. This gamble won her the first great success in business.

It was also in this year that she was appreciated by Fung King Hei, the founder of Sun Hung Kai Securities, a financial giant, and was hired as the director of its Sun Hung Kai Public Relations and Advertising Department. Then she joined the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and became a well-known figure in Hong Kong's financial circles.

Apart from concentrating on her career, Liang Fengyi also has a great interest in writing. In 1985, she obtained a Ph.D. The Communication Function of New Trends of Thought”.

In the mid-80s, Liang Fengyi first tried to write a column for a newspaper, and received enthusiastic responses from readers.

The worldwide stock market crash occurred in 1987, and Xiangjiang, as one of the world's financial powerhouses, was not spared. Liang Fengyi chose to resign from the stock exchange under the power struggle, and turned her career development to industry.

With her help, her second husband, Huang Yihong, invested in several factories, and was able to go north to Pengcheng to set up a factory, which made her husband's career develop smoothly.

As for herself, since 88, she has devoted all her energy to her writing career, and she has published many novels in just two years. She uses Xiangjiang's industrial, commercial, financial and political circles as the background to describe the collusion between government and businessmen and intrigues. , Swords and Swords, with fresh and interesting plots, was named as a financial novel by Xiangjiang literary circles, which was the first of its kind.

Liang Fengyi's home is in Repulse Bay, which is one of the concentrated areas of luxury houses in Xiangjiang and one of the holy places to visit in Xiangjiang. Many villas and mansions are scattered on the slopes of the bay, with unparalleled scenery.

"Mr. Lin, he has been famous for a long time, welcome to my house as a guest."

The couple greeted Lin Weimin at the gate of the courtyard, and Liang Fengyi and her husband Huang Yihong came to greet him at the gate of the mansion, which fully demonstrated the importance they attached to Lin Weimin.

After entering the house and exchanging some pleasantries, Lin Weimin talked to Liang Fengyi about the business of his visit this time.

Liang Fengyi has not been concentrating on writing for a long time, but her output is extremely high. In a few years, she has created more than one million words.

"I am very content if the novel can be introduced to the mainland."

When talking about the introduction and publication of novels, Liang Fengyi was very frank.

She is well aware of the status of the Guowen Society in the domestic literary world. Among them, the New H Society is connected, and Lin Weimin, a well-known figure at home and abroad, came to discuss cooperation. Liang Fengyi felt the full attention from the country, and the communication was full of sincerity.

After chatting at Liang Fengyi's home for more than two hours, Lin Weimin was about to leave after lunch, but Liang Fengyi's husband Huang Yihong took out a copy of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" and asked him to sign it.

After joking and signing, Lin Weimin left and took away a whole set of Liang Fengyi's published books, which she had prepared in advance.

If people want to import her novels, they will naturally have to go through some research and screening before they can determine the final bibliography to be imported.

On the second day after leaving Liang Fengyi's house, Lin Weimin contacted Liu Yichang, who asked him to meet in Taikoo City.

Seven years have passed since the capital city was parted in 1983.

In the past seven years, Liu Yichang has passed the age of sixty. Although he has not seen each other in the past few years, he has not stopped communicating and making phone calls. Lin Weimin recommended many mainland writers to Liu Yichang, and the works of these writers have also been published in "Xiangjiang Literature". Meet the readers of Hong Kong.

It not only expanded the influence of mainland literature and these writers in Xiangjiang, but also allowed these writers to reap a lot of manuscript fees.

The two felt very intimate when they met again. After chatting for a while, Liu Yichang invited Lin Weimin to the "Xiangjiang Literature" magazine on Morrison Hill Road, Wanchai.

As soon as the two arrived at the editorial office, Liu Yichang asked for a camera.

He pulled Lin Weimin to the door. Lin Weimin was at a loss, "What is this?"

Liu Yichang explained to him that this has been a tradition since the establishment of "Xiangjiang Literature". Whenever a writer visits, no matter whether he is famous or not, he must leave a photo in the editorial department to show respect, which is also a kind of commemoration .

"Weimin, can this photo be published in our next issue?" Liu Yichang asked Lin Weimin for his opinion.

It is also a tradition that the photos of the writers that have been taken will be published in the next issue of "Xiangjiang Literature".

Lin Weimin joked, "It's fine to publish, but you must pay for the manuscript fee."

After a few jokes, Liu Yichang invited Lin Weimin to drink coffee again, but this time not only invited him, but also all members of the editorial department.

"It's rare to be a guest for the people today, and drink coffee at the cafe opposite in the afternoon!"

After Liu Yichang announced the decision, everyone in the editorial department cheered. What everyone cared about was not drinking coffee, but being able to fish in a legitimate way.

Liu Yichang likes to drink coffee, but not too much, and chats more with coffee.

It has been more than 40 years since he came to Xiangjiang in the 40s. Apart from the topic of literature, he talked most about the local customs and customs in China.

He entered the Shanghai literary world in the early 30s and edited various literary supplements before finally settling in Xiangjiang. His longing for his hometown is deeply rooted in his bones.

"After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, I also established the Huaizheng Cultural Society in Shanghai, and we published a lot of works by Shi Zhecun and Yao Xueyin at that time!

"Shanghai was devastated after the war. We had no place to work. We used our two garden houses as offices. Xue Yin and others lived there."

Liu Yichang lamented the past, while Lin Weimin listened with gusto.

After talking about the past, the two chatted about the development of their respective publications in recent years.

"Xiangjiang Literature" was founded in 1985. The city of Xiangjiang originally had no literature. It was the arrival of Liu Yichang and his group of literati who went south that gave the city a bit of culture.

But literature is still a minority in the city of Xiangjiang, so the development of "Xiangjiang Literature" in recent years has not been very good.

Since the beginning of this year, some newspapers have begun to implement reforms, the layout of supplements has been drastically reduced, and many newspapers have canceled their novel columns.

Novels, especially medium and long novels, suddenly lack a lot of space for publication, and other types of literary works are not much better. When Liu Yichang talked about this topic, his words were full of heaviness.

In Xiangjiang, a highly commercialized city, the publication and publication of serious literature is becoming more and more difficult, and it will definitely become more marginalized in the future.

Lin Weimin said with emotion: "This kind of marginalization may be closer to the normal state of literature in modern society, and it just provides a social reference for the survival of literature in general. After the big waves wash away the sand, those who like it will continue to write, and those who like to read will continue to write. See, what stays is often good."

Feeling the optimism and open-mindedness in Lin Weimin's words, Liu Yichang also laughed, "You've got a picture, you've got a picture, it's because your level of thinking is high!"

At the end of the chat, Liu Yichang talked with Lin Weimin about his purpose of coming to Xiangjiang, and he said with pleading eyes: "Weimin, if there is a suitable opportunity, can your publishing house introduce some of our publishers appropriately? works here?"

Lin Weimin thought of Liu Yichang's words just now, and naturally understood that he wanted to open up a new channel for Xiangjiang writers to publish.

Lin Weimin pondered for a moment, and said: "I can't promise you this right away, because I can't make the decision. But the purpose of my visit this time is also clear, it is to introduce Ms. Liang Fengyi's works. Since Ms. Liang's works can be introduced, I think The works of other people should also be acceptable. After I go back, I will communicate with the agency about this issue and try to give you an answer as soon as possible.”

Liu Yichang said sincerely, "For the sake of the people, I have to thank you!"

Lin Weimin waved his hand and said with a smile: "I used to recommend our mainland writers to you, but this time it's your turn to recommend them to me."

Liu Yichang also smiled and said: "Okay, I will definitely recommend you more in the future!"

After chatting until evening, Liu Yichang invited Lin Weimin to have a meal and took him back to the hotel.

In the evening, Lin Weimin took a shower and was about to rest, but received a call from the front desk, saying that someone was looking for him.

Lin Weimin was curious. He didn't know many people in Xiangjiang, even fewer acquaintances. Who would come to him?

Coming to the lobby downstairs with curiosity, Lin Weimin saw a familiar face.

"Brother Yaoming?"

Lin Weimin was amazed, he didn't expect that it would be Pan Yaoming who came looking for him.

Pan Yaoming is the general manager of Xiangjiang Sanlian Bookstore. In 85, Lin Weimin, Shi Tiesheng and others came to visit Xiangjiang at the invitation of Pan Yaoming.

"Weimin, long time no see!" Pan Yaoming stepped forward and greeted Lin Weimin affectionately.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lin Weimin asked, "How do you know I'm here in Xiangjiang?"

Pan Yaoming smiled and said, "I heard what Comrade Liu said."

That's no surprise, Comrade Liu belongs to the new H agency.

"What's up?"

Pan Yaoming nodded, "There is indeed something wrong!"

　Today is still two more, stiff neck.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)