A widower's entertainment

Chapter 196 [Banlao Lin Youcheng] (please subscribe)
Beijing, Yanjing Writers Association.

As a full-time writer of the Yanjing Writers Association, Lin Youcheng rarely participated in the Writers Association activities. However, this time the Writers Association held a meeting and invited Lin Youcheng again. Lin Youcheng now has a nanny Song Ma at home to help take care of the children. He can then go out and move around.

It has to be said that although Lin Youcheng, a widower writer who works part-time at home to take care of his children, is not involved in the Yanjing writers circle, Lin Youcheng is not in the literary circle, but Lin Youcheng has always been a legend in the literary circle.

It's really just a legend. There is no way that Lin Youcheng, a well-known writer, has always been reclusive. It is difficult to see the dragon but never see its end.

Now that Lin Youcheng appeared at the Writers' Association Congress held by the Yanjing Writers' Association, he undoubtedly became the focus of the audience.

Lin Jinglan, the leader of the novel group of the Yanjing Writers Association, had met Lin Youcheng at Xinghua Hutong before and had some contacts. Naturally, it was Lin Jinglan, the editor-in-chief of the magazine whose surname was Lin, who brought Lin Youcheng to meet the Writers Association. other writers.

In fact, there is no need for Lin Youcheng to introduce himself. The writers at the scene all know Lin Youcheng.

Before Lin Youcheng could say anything, someone came forward and said hello with a smile on his face: "Comrade Lin Youcheng, I really like the "Devotion of Suspect X" you wrote. It has a great influence on my literary creation. Influence."

"I like your article "Fantastic Things in the World" very much. The combination of fantasy and reality is perfect."

"I especially like your "Love Letter". The story is very moving."

Zhang Wei was surprised, and also very happy to see Lin Youcheng here, because it was really rare.

"Teacher Lin, how did you come up with such a thrilling and unbelievable criminal method when you wrote "The Devotion of Suspect X"?"

"Youcheng, I finally meet you. My name is Zhang Weiguo. In fact, I have always wanted to ask you in person. When you wrote "Wonderful Things in the World", you had already thought about "The Wind", "My Captain, My "Regiment", "War Meridian", and "Bright Sword"?"

Lin Youcheng nodded. He was not surprised by this. After all, Zhang Wei was very excited when he finished reading "Tiangu", and he did not think that the People's Literature magazine would reject his manuscript. And even if Lin Youcheng quits, he won't feel uncomfortable because he has other magazines to choose from.

Just like Lu Yao's article "The Ordinary World", the editor of "Contemporary" directly rejected it, and then the chairman of the Xishan Writers Association told not to spread the news outside, but later the editor of "Contemporary" still told the news , which will naturally attract the attention of other literary magazines. This is a manuscript that "Contemporary" does not want.

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"Comrade Youcheng, I want to tell you that the first time I watched your movie "Hawthorn Tree Love", I cried very hard."

Although Lin Youcheng was transferred from the Hunan Writers Association, no one would regard Lin Youcheng, who had won the Mao Dun Literature Award, as a newcomer.

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"Teacher Lin, you may not know that I also wrote a letter of invitation to you. I am Jiang Huai, the editor of "Literary News"."

Zhang Wei, who was late, came over to chat with Lin Youcheng, with a smile on his face. It was obvious that he was very happy to see Lin Youcheng at this Writers Association Congress.

But sometimes, if the news about the withdrawal of a magazine like "People's Literature" comes out, it may make other literary magazines worried.

Zhang Wei said with a smile: "We have already passed your article "Tiangu", and it will be published in the next issue of "People's Literature"."

"Comrade Lin Youcheng, your novels are so well written. I like the stories you write very much. Every storyline is full of tension. The most important thing is that the plot concept is so wonderful. That "Suspect X" "Devotion" and "The Wind" both made me intend to try mystery and spy novels. "

There are many words like this, whether it is greetings or exchanges on literary creation. It can be said that Lin Youcheng, a writer, is really admired by many fellow authors. Although it is said that scholars look down on each other, at this time in front of Lin Youcheng, no one jumped out to criticize Lin Youcheng's novel, nor did they deliberately question the plot of Lin Youcheng's novel in front of Lin Youcheng.

"It's rare for you to come here."

As the editor of "People's Literature" magazine, Zhang Wei is naturally a member of the Yanjing Writers Association and will attend such events.

"Comrade Lin Youcheng, your "Fantastic Things in the World" touched me very much. Lin Qi's Fantastic Life is quite exciting."

Lin Jinglan took Lin Youcheng to sit in the middle seat. Originally, Lin Youcheng planned to refuse, but it was not easy to do, and the position was all arranged, so Lin Youcheng sat in the middle seat. It can be seen that His status in this Writers Association is not low.

"Comrade Lin Youcheng, I have read every one of your novels. I especially like "My Captain, My Regiment". Every character in it is brought to life. This novel is really well written. "

"Teacher Lin, I wonder if you still remember me? We met before at the commendation meeting in the Great Hall."

Fortunately, until now, Lin Youcheng's manuscript has not been rejected by the magazine.

Of course, Lin Youcheng didn't want that day to come either. Although there are many things you can experience, there are some things you don’t need to do.

Lin Jinglan, who was on the side, naturally heard Zhang Wei's words and was a little surprised. He asked, "Youcheng, have you written a new manuscript?"

Lin Youcheng nodded.

Lin Jinglan couldn't help but be a little surprised and said: "Youcheng, you are still very passionate about writing. Is it still a war novel this time?"

Hearing Lin Jinglan's words, Zhang Wei thought for a moment, glanced at Lin Youcheng, and said meaningfully: "It can be said to be another different war."

"A different war?"

Zhang Wei's words naturally made Lin Jinglan a little surprised and curious. She wanted to know what kind of war story Lin Youcheng wrote this time, and asked: "Is it still related to "Fairy Tales of the World"?"

Lin Youcheng shook his head and said, "No, this is a new story."

"What story are you telling?"

"It tells the story of a little man who tried his best to fight against the evil and ignorant forces, and used his life and blood to stick to his faith."

When Lin Jinglan heard Lin Youcheng's words, he immediately became interested. Although he had not read Lin Youcheng's manuscript yet, hearing Lin Youcheng's simple description made him look forward to it.

Zhang Wei couldn't help but nodded when he heard Lin Youcheng's words. This is indeed a story of trying his best to fight against the evil and ignorant forces and sticking to his faith with his life and blood.

The key point is that this story is very tragic. Lin Jinglan naturally noticed that Zhang Wei's expression was a little moved, and couldn't help asking: "What's wrong with this story?"

"Our editorial department also discussed it at the beginning. Youcheng's writing was too bold."

"Too bold?"

Lin Jinglan was naturally even more interested. How far would the struggle go before the editor of the magazine felt bold and asked, "Have you deleted Lin Youcheng's novel?"

"no!"

As an editor, Lin Jinglan was naturally very concerned about whether the novel author's manuscript had been deleted or not. Hearing Zhang Wei say no, Lin Jinglan breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want to see Lin Youcheng's manuscript deleted later. He was very I want to know how bold Lin Youcheng’s novel will be.

Lin Youcheng couldn't help but smile after listening to Zhang Wei's words, bold?

Speaking of which, "Tengu" is indeed quite bold, because it faces bold and cruel reality.

You must know that the story of "Tengu" is actually not complicated. It is more famous for its movies. However, there are actually very few film and television works that can completely condense the essence of the original work and present it to the audience in a fuller form. At most, it is infinitely close, but it will never be able to achieve.

This is the regret of the seventh art, but it is also the unique charm of literary works.

The original novel "The Murderer" was a lonely book that remained unknown for fifteen years. It was not until it was adapted into the movie "Tengu" that it began to attract attention, but this did not affect the excitement of this story at all.

Lin Youcheng knew very well that Gouzi was fighting against the entire village by himself, adhering to what he believed to be justice. Everyone hated him and wished he was dead. To fight violence with violence is out of necessity and intolerable. Since the evil cannot be changed, the source of the evil must be eliminated. As far as the village is concerned, the source of the evil is the four Kong brothers. The worst they can do is to fight for life with their lives. They are all dying anyway.

Because the forest industry chiefs and public case chiefs all have inextricably linked interests with the tree Gouzi protected with his life, the case was hastily dismissed. Even Gouzi, who once clamored to seek justice for her husband, The wife was also sent away with the house and the promised urban household registration. Gouzi is a real man and never compromises, but such a hero is destined to be tragic. In fact, Lin Youcheng knew very well that Gouzi kept looking for reasons to kill them on the road to the Kong family. At the same time, he naively imagined that one day, someone might understand him.

Similarly, Lin Youcheng knows more clearly that such stories are not just stories, there are people like Gouzi in reality, because the original novel is adapted from real events, and the prototype of the event was once a tragic and heroic knight.

Dogs like Tengu must stick to the justice in their hearts in many corners of the world, which is becoming increasingly materialistic and incomprehensible. In the eyes of others, they are He must also be hatefully stupid. They must not know that they are the last true lone heroes in their small world.

Compared with the ending of the movie "Tengu" adapted from the novel, Gouzi became a vegetable and his son became a PLA soldier. The final scene was as bright and dreamy as a daydream. Lin Youcheng would naturally choose the true ending of the story.

Because that is the real and cruel world.

Lin Youcheng was relieved that "People's Literature" did not delete this novel.

Lin Jinglan was naturally looking forward to Lin Youcheng's new novel, and said with a smile: "Then I will wait to read the next issue of "People's Literature", but speaking of which, if it works, I have also asked you to write a manuscript, what? Will you be able to write a manuscript for our "Yanjing Literature" sometime?"

After all, editors still cannot do without asking authors for manuscripts.

Hearing this, Lin Youcheng laughed.

Before Lin Youcheng could speak, Zhang Wei smiled and said, "You are poaching in front of me!"

Lin Jinglan smiled and said: "I am asking Lin Youcheng to write a manuscript."

Zhang Wei looked at Lin Youcheng and said: "Youcheng, this is people's literature, so it should be submitted to "People's Literature"."

"Then why was it published in the four famous magazines: Harvest, October, Flower City, and Contemporary?"

Lin Jinglan smiled and asked: "Or do you think those magazines are not people's literary magazines?"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Wei was naturally choked up.

Lin Youcheng couldn't help but laugh.

After chatting for a while, Lin Jinglan talked to Lin Youcheng about the Lu Xun Academy of Literature again. He looked at Lin Youcheng and said, "The new writer class of the Lu Xun Academy of Literature is about to start. It seems that this time we are planning to talk to Lin Youcheng." The Chinese Department of Yanjing Normal University co-organizes the first postgraduate class for writers and creative writing. It is said that it will provide graduate degrees after the class is completed. This matter is still under discussion. If it is successful, are you interested in giving them a few classes? "

Lin Youcheng was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Lin Jinglan to say this to him, which surprised him.

After all, he knows who will be in the next postgraduate class of writers, and they will all be the mainstay of the domestic literary world.

"It's okay if I go to give lectures. I really need to go, that is, go to class and study."

Lin Jinglan didn't take Lin Youcheng's words seriously. After all, he had never thought of letting Lin Youcheng take classes. After all, Lin Youcheng's current status in the literary world was not ordinary. There are several people in China who have won the Mao Dun Literature Award. At the same time, There are several authors who have published novels in "Harvest", "October", "Flower City", "Contemporary", and "People's Literature".

It can be said that, looking at the domestic literary world, Lin Youcheng is one of the few.

Each of these literary works can be said to have caused great repercussions.

Zhang Wei said with a smile: "Youcheng, there is someone taking care of the children in your family now, so you really can give a few lectures. How about we invite you to give a lecture next time our "People's Literature" holds a seminar?"

When Lin Youcheng heard Zhang Wei's words, he hurriedly said: "I don't want it anymore."

"Youcheng, when you gave a representative speech at the Great Hall, you said it very well. I still remember you saying that literature must let a hundred flowers bloom."

Lin Jinglan looked at Lin Youcheng and said solemnly: "Youcheng, if you have time, you can indeed share your experience and give a few lectures."

Lin Youcheng looked at Lin Jinglan's expression and understood that Lin Jinglan's words were not just a joke.

Thinking of the position he was sitting in, Lin Youcheng also realized that his status was extraordinary. Even if he could not be said to be a big shot in the literary world, he could still be considered a semi-big shot in the literary world.

Of course, Lin Youcheng is also a semi-old widower writer.

(End of this chapter)