Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 846 Parents Come to San Francisco for the Spring Festival

After the National Day, Fang Minghua calmed down and continued to write his unfinished novel "Angel and Devil Island".

San Francisco's winters are cold and rainy, and Fang Minghua doesn't like this kind of weather. Except for running in the morning and picking up her daughter from school, she rarely goes out and immerses herself in writing. She finally finished the novel in early November.

"Angel and Devil Island" has a total of about 13 words, describing the tragic, ridiculous and absurd life of a Chinese named Zhang San.

It reflects the chaotic and turbulent American society in the early 20th century and the tragic experience of Chinese people in the United States.

After the novel was written, Fang Minghua immediately gave it to Li Li for translation, hoping to have it published as soon as possible.

Fang Minghua's life became leisurely.

Time flies, and the first year of the 21st century has passed.

A lot of things happened in the country this year.

The Internet had already emerged, mobile phones had become commonplace, OICQ had just been renamed QQ; and 21-year-old Jay Chou had just become the hottest new star in the music industry with his first album "Jay".

Similarly, another teenager, Han Han, decided to drop out of school after failing seven subjects, and published his first novel, Triple Door, which became a bestseller both at home and abroad.

In the film industry, Zhang Yimou swept the mainland, North America, Japan and other countries with the movie "Hero", and the box office jumped to become the national champion, but the film still received mixed reviews on the Internet.

After the fourth film in another blockbuster movie series, the Harry Potter, was released, two companies suddenly announced a temporary suspension of filming, leaving Harry Potter fans saddened.

What makes fans even more upset is that the sixth Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", which was originally scheduled to be published at the beginning of the year, was also announced to be postponed without giving a reason.

But another book by author Fang Minghua, "Angel Island and Devil Island", has been released to readers.

Many Harry Potter fans who had been eagerly waiting for the sixth film were deeply disappointed by this situation, and Winnie was one of them.

Winnie is an 11th grade student at an ordinary public high school in Miami. She has loved the novel "Harry Potter" since the first book was published when she was in the fifth grade.

From the first film to the fifth film released last year, Harry Potter and his two friends accompanied her throughout her youth.

Not only that, her room is covered with Harry Potter posters, as well as wands, metal trays of the four colleges, Honeydukes cosmetic bags, etc. Now she is looking forward to the publication of the sixth Harry Potter book, but she did not expect to receive bad news.

"shit!"

Winnie was so angry that she paced around the house and couldn't help but swear.

"Winnie, keep your demeanor!"

The person who spoke was her brother, Otto, a sophomore at Florida State University in Miami. He was lying on the sofa reading a new book. Seeing his sister like this, he reminded her.

"I want you to take care of it!"

Winnie put her hands on her hips, spread her legs, and looked at her brother fiercely, completely ignoring the image of her long thighs exposed in her plaid skirt.

Otto raised the book in his hand and said, "You can read this book, it's also a new one from Minghua, it's very well written, and our school's drama club is planning to adapt it into a drama performance."

"But I don't like it! I just like watching Harry Potter!"

Otto shook his head helplessly.

My sister has such a hot temper, which is totally inconsistent with her sweet appearance.

"I'll write a letter to complain!" Winnie walked towards her room angrily.

"Do you know Minghua's email address?"

“I’ll write for the publisher!”

Otto ignored him and concentrated on reading his novel.

This book "Angels and Demons" is not a bestseller and is not as popular as Harry Potter, but it is highly praised in the literary world.

Shortly after the book was published, Christine Smallwood of the famous American literary review magazine The New Yorker wrote an article commenting that the author Minghua has changed her previous style. This novel is satirical, absurd, and full of black humor, which reminds us of Mark Twain's The Gilded Age and The Million Pound Bank Note. She called Fang Minghua the Mark Twain of China.

Very interesting.

Criticize America’s hypocritical politics, distorted moral values, and that little-known history.

The power of Harry Potter fans is strong, and countless emails flew to the publishing house's public mailbox. Ashley Press had to announce on its official website: The sixth Harry Potter novel is being prepared in full swing and is expected to be published this summer.

Please be patient, Harry Potter fans, or read other novels written by Minghua, such as the recently published "Angel Island and Devil Island", which is very good.

Fang Minghua doesn't care about these things.

His personal email address, mobile phone number, etc. are never made public, and he does not accept any letters from readers.

Today is January 27th, the 21st day of the twelfth lunar month, and there are still three days until the Chinese New Year. Although the weather is not good and it is raining outside, Fang Minghua and Li Li drove their own cars each in the morning, took their daughter Xinxin, and went straight to the airport from home because Fang Minghua's parents were coming to San Francisco to celebrate the New Year.

In addition to parents, younger sister Fang Mingli also came to play with her daughter Juanjuan. Brother-in-law Liu Jianjun was too busy with work to leave.

The three of them arrived at the airport, parked the car and went to the terminal. The plane had not arrived yet, so they waited. Li Li dressed up specially today, wearing a beige woolen coat, a white scarf, high-waisted leather boots, and light makeup, looking beautiful and intellectual.

My daughter Xinxin was wearing a goose yellow down jacket and a cute woolen hat, dressed like a little angel.

"Xinxin, when your grandparents arrive soon, you must take the initiative to call them, as well as your aunt and sister Juanjuan." Li Li reminded.

"I know, Mom, you've said it many times." The little girl seemed a little impatient.

"Don't speak English! Grandpa and grandma can't understand!"

Fang Minghua looked at Li Li's nervous expression and gently held her hand as a comfort.

After a long wait, Fang Minghua finally saw a group of people dragging suitcases through the customs gate. Walking in the front was his sister Fang Mingli, followed closely by his parents, who were also holding his niece Juanjuan's hand.

"Mingli! Over here!" Fang Minghua hurriedly walked and waved.

"Brother!" Fang Mingli shouted excitedly, turned around and said to her parents behind her: "I saw my brother."

Zhang Fenglan looked up and followed the direction of Fang Mingli's finger, and sure enough, she saw her son whom she hadn't seen for several months.

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"Dad, Mom, Mingli, thank you for your hard work on the journey." Fang Minghua greeted them with a smile.

"Uncle, aunt, Mingli, hello."

Hearing this voice, everyone noticed Li Li who was following Fang Minghua.

"Xinxin, call grandpa and grandma quickly."

"Grandpa, grandma, aunt, sister Juanjuan, hello." The little girl called sweetly.

grandparents?

what happened? !
Fang Changhe and Zhang Fenglan were stunned.

Fang Mingli was even more shocked.

"Li Li?! Why are you here?!"

"Aunt, she is my mother and he is my father." Xinxin said.

what? !

Seeing Li Li's somewhat shy appearance, Fang Changhe was the first to wake up. He pulled his son to the side and asked in a low voice: "What's going on?!"

"Xinxin is really your grandson." Fang Minghua said.

This?
Fang Changhe took a closer look at the little girl and saw the look of Fang Minghua in her eyebrows.

He suddenly understood.

My son has his own woman outside. No wonder he is hiding in the United States and not coming back.

"Does Tangtang know?" Fang Changhe thought of a question.

"I know. She came to take care of Lili when she gave birth." Fang Minghua told the truth.

what? !

Fang Changhe suddenly felt that his three perspectives were shattered.

Zhang Fenglan, who was standing next to her, also understood what was going on. She cursed her son in her heart for being ridiculous, and then she started observing the little girl again. The more she looked at her, the prettier and cuter she became. She couldn't help but bend down and ask, "Xinxin, tell grandma, how old are you this year? Are you in kindergarten?"

"Grandma, I'm four years old and in the fourth grade at Tarr King Elementary." The little girl answered crisply.

"So good." Zhang Fenglan couldn't help but touch the little girl's head.

She began to blame her son again.

This boy didn't even tell me that he had a beautiful and obedient daughter. As a result, I, as a grandmother, didn't prepare any gifts for the first meeting with my granddaughter!

If this gets out, people will laugh at you for being so rude at your age.

Thinking of this, Zhang Fenglan suddenly saw the silver bracelet on her wrist, so she took it off and said with a smile: "Xinxin, grandma didn't bring any gifts, so I'll give you this silver bracelet, okay?"

"Thank you, grandma." The little girl took the silver bracelet happily and looked at it curiously.

Fang Minghua was stunned!

Fang Mingli was also shocked!
This silver bracelet was brought from my mother's family when she got married. I heard it was passed down to her by her grandmother.
Not only did he not give it to his two daughters, Lele or Ruirui were reluctant to give it to him, but he actually gave it to Li Li's daughter as soon as they met!

(End of this chapter)