Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 874: Essays from the Three Swords Tower

Fang Minghua smiled cheerfully: "Yes, mainly with some literature lovers, we read books together and have a happy time together."

Hearing Fang Minghua say this, the actor named Wang Wei interrupted: "Chairman Fang, is there really such a literary salon? Have you ever talked about Mr. Zha's novels?"

Fang Minghua said frankly: "No."

"Why don't you talk about Mr. Cha's novels? This can be called Jinxue." Wang Wei's tone was still a little reproachful.

Before Fang Minghua could reply, Jin Yong said, "What is Jinxue? People call the study of Dream of the Red Chamber Redxue. Although I have written many novels, which one can compare with Dream of the Red Chamber? It is purely a way of trying to climb up to the level of Redxue who specializes in Dream of the Red Chamber. Don't mention it in the future."

Wang Wei failed to flatter the horse and ended up hitting the horse's leg, causing the atmosphere to become awkward.

At this time Fang Minghua said: "Mr. Cha's literary works are not limited to the fourteen martial arts novels."

At this point, Fang Minghua took a sip of tea and looked at Jin Yong again: "Mr. Cha, you and Mr. Chen Wen and Mr. Chen Fan co-authored an essay called "Three Swords Tower Essays", which is very interesting. I would like to tell readers about it when I have time."

Chen Wentong is the famous Liang Yusheng, and Chen Fan is the deputy editor-in-chief of Hong Kong's Ta Kung Pao and a famous martial arts novelist, known as the "Master of the Hundred Swords Hall."

In the 1950s, three young editors of Hong Kong's Ta Kung Pao, Cha Liangyong (Jin Yong), Chen Wentong (Liang Yusheng), and Chen Fan (Master of Baijian Hall), wrote martial arts novels together and were known as the Three Musketeers of the literary world.

In 1956, they had a sudden idea: to open a column "Sanjianlou Essays" in the supplement of "Ta Kung Pao", and the three of them would write one column per day.
The contents include discussions on literary and historical anecdotes, celebrity anecdotes, or reviews of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, poetry and riddles, or discussions on mythology, martial arts, dramas, movies, singing and dancing. In short, everything is discussed from ancient times to the present, from China to the West, and each article has its own structure and is often full of brilliant ideas.

In 97, Xuelin Publishing House selected the essence of his works and published them as a collection of essays entitled "Sanjianlou Essays".

Jin Yong was very happy when Fang Minghua mentioned this.

When people talk about my works now, they all mention those fourteen martial arts novels. In fact, I have also written many scripts, essays and collections of prose, including this "Three Swords Tower Essays".

"Really? Thank you Mr. Fang for your explanation." Jin Yong said with a smile and clasped his fists in greeting.

Fang Minghua returned the gift and everyone laughed.

So the two of them talked about the collection of essays, which also contained some stories about the underworld:
Fu Qingzhu is not a martial artist but a chivalrous one

Ma Shizeng with Cloud-like Hair and Jade-like Legs

Fenglei's giant pen talks about "Nan Qiao"

The two chatted with great interest.

The "Swordsmanship Contest on Mount Huashan" lasted for nearly three hours before it ended when people went down the mountain.

After descending Mount Huashan, relevant leaders of Huayin had already been waiting at a hotel at the foot of Mount Huashan and had prepared a sumptuous dinner to entertain Jin Yong and his party.

Everyone was naturally toasting and chatting, and the atmosphere was peaceful.

After finishing the meal, Jin Yong and others were about to return to Xijing. At this time, Secretary Liu said, "Mr. Cha, you are very accomplished in calligraphy. Can you leave your calligraphy here?"

Jin Yong laughed loudly and said, "I have already written the words 'Huashan Sword Contest' on the North Peak of Huashan. I can't have all the glory to myself."

At this point, Jin Yong looked at Fang Minghua again: "Mr. Fang, I heard that you are very accomplished in calligraphy. How was your visit this time?"

Fang Minghua quickly declined.

Secretary Liu saw that Jin Yong was not going to write again this time, so he immediately smiled at Fang Minghua and said, "Chairman Fang, I heard that you learned calligraphy from Ouyang Xun, and both your regular script and running script are both vivid and vivid. I'd like you to show us your skills this time."

Fang Minghua couldn't refuse, so she had to agree.

Everyone moved to the next room, where the brush, ink, paper and inkstone were already laid out. Fang Minghua took a closer look and found that it was Hu brush, Hui ink, Xuan paper and She inkstone, all of which were top-grade family inkstones. In this case, Fang Minghua was not polite, and thought while grinding. After a while, he picked up the brush, dipped it in the grinder, and finished it on the snow-white Xuan paper in one go.

Sword dance on the top of Huashan Mountain,
Discuss the heroes of the world.

Finally, write the lunar year, month and day, and sign your name.

"Good calligraphy!" Jin Yong led the applause.

Fang Minghua was modest in words, but a little proud in his heart.

After drinking some wine, I feel good about writing.

After taking the train back to Xijing from Huashan, Fang Minghua returned home in the evening. Song Tangtang also went home with him. As soon as he entered the house, he said:

"That Wang Wei is really bringing up things that are not relevant to the topic. I think he did it on purpose!"

Fang Minghua laughed and said, "What this world lacks the most is flatterers. Don't pay any attention to them."

"No, that won't work. I don't care if he flatters Mr. Jin, but he can't embarrass you on purpose! Humph! That Wang Wei will not be included in any TV series or movies produced by Shengshi Films in the future! Also, the movie he starred in wants to be shown in Shengshi Films theaters? No way!"

Ah?
Is this the start of the ban?
"Okay, okay, don't be angry, it's not worth it." Fang Minghua comforted his wife.

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The "Huashan Sword Contest" at the North Peak of Huashan was made into a program and broadcast on Qin Province TV, but all shots of Wang Wei were no longer included.

The event had ended and Fang Minghua had already obtained a visa to the United States, but unfortunately, an outbreak of SARS swept across most of China, forcing Fang Minghua to postpone her trip abroad.

Throughout the city of Xijing, all Internet cafes, cinemas, KTVs and other entertainment venues were closed, and last of all, the catering industry. The originally bustling city of Xijing became deserted, but people were still able to go in and out freely.

Song Tangtang was worried.

What she is worried about is not the virus, but the closure of cinemas, which will be a heavy blow to the film and television industry, including Shengshi Pictures.

Fang Minghua felt at ease.

Compared with the epidemic that occurred 20 years later, this was nothing, so he comforted his wife and told her not to worry, as the epidemic would soon be over.

"Take advantage of this time and have a good rest at home." Fang Minghua felt sorry for his wife and said, "Also, if we donate some money individually, it will be considered as doing our part for the country."

Song Tangtang nodded: "I will discuss with the Red Army and donate some in the name of Shengshi Group."

Soon, Shengshi Group announced a donation of 5000 million RMB to fight against SARS. At the same time, Fang Minghua and his wife personally donated 2000 million RMB.

During this period, schools and various enterprises were basically on holiday, and Fang Minghua and his family of three basically stayed at home every day.

The couple read books, surf the Internet, play with flowers and plants, and appreciate the Chinese paintings on the third floor every day, especially Song Tangtang, who spent a rare leisure time.

Of course, she also communicated online with Li Li and her daughter Fang Rui who were far away in the United States. Li Li was very worried about the situation in Xijing.

In addition to Fang Minghua, there are also her parents.

Fang Minghua comforted her and said that it was okay. Although the epidemic was severe, it would soon pass.

At the beginning of July, SARS was basically over, and the entire city of Xijing began to become active again.

Fang Minghua started to prepare to go abroad, but was stopped by Bai Miao again: "Minghua, don't rush to go abroad. Wait until you attend the World Chinese Literature Awards ceremony before leaving. At least, go and present an award, right?"

(End of this chapter)