A widower's entertainment

Chapter 229 [Lecture]

Beijing, Xinghua Hutong.

Lin Youcheng has long known that his children will grow up, just like the newborn baby Lin Zhaole, who is now running around the yard, and children like Lin Zhaoxi will also begin to understand what kind of inspirational love stories their father, the writer, has written.

"Dad, they all said that your novel The Time Traveler's Wife is very good and touching. Can I read it?"

When Lin Youcheng heard what Lin Zhaoxi said, he raised his eyebrows and said, "The manuscript was taken away by your uncle Zhang Wei. If you really want to read it, just read this issue of People's Literature magazine."

Lin Youcheng turned around, picked up the sample issue sent by People's Literature magazine from the table and handed it to Lin Zhaoxi.

Although he felt a little uncomfortable about Lin Zhaoxi reading romance novels like "The Time Traveler's Wife", he also knew that the child had grown up and some things would eventually happen, and what he wrote was not a sensitive story that could not be made public.

If it was a book like Jia Pingwa's "Wasted City", Lin Youcheng might not wait for the higher authorities to ban it, but would himself forbid his children from reading the book.

You should know that in 1993, "Wasteland" came out of nowhere, and its bold and straightforward description of desire shocked readers. Then half a year later, "Wasteland" was banned, so pirated copies were frequently published, making it so popular that it became even more popular. This aroused everyone's curiosity.

Lin Zhaomei saw Lin Zhaoxi take the People's Literature magazine handed over by Lin Youcheng, ran over and asked, "Dad, I want to see that wife too."

"..."

When Lin Youcheng heard what Lin Zhaomei said, he suddenly felt a sense of pressure, but he also felt that Lin Zhaomei might just be curious and said she wanted to see it, and might not be interested when she actually went to see it.

After all, the world of children is very simple, without so many complicated thoughts. A simple sentence may be forgotten in the blink of an eye and forgotten when they wake up the next day.

"Wait until my sister finishes reading, then you can read it."

Lin Zhaomei smiled and nodded. In fact, just as Lin Youcheng thought, Lin Zhaomei didn't understand what a time traveler was at all. She just heard some noises around her and wanted to know what they were.

When Lin Zhaoxi heard what Lin Youcheng said, he was a little surprised. It seemed that he was asking whether Lin Youcheng could let Lin Zhaomei see it?
When Lin Youcheng saw Lin Zhaoxi's expression, he couldn't help but smile. In an instant, he knew that Lin Zhaoxi actually knew about the concerns. It was obvious that Lin Zhaoxi was as mature and sensible as ever. This also made Lin Youcheng feel more relieved. He knew that his eldest daughter didn't need him to worry about her.

However, looking at the taller Lin Zhaoxi standing in front of him, Lin Youcheng still felt a little emotional. He knew that his children would gradually grow up, just like Lin Zhaole, who was still drinking rice porridge and crying when he was just born, but is now running around.

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Lin Youcheng’s latest work, “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” has aroused considerable discussion, and is being discussed in the literary circle.

In addition, many literary young people also like some of Lin Youcheng's writings in the novels, especially the part about the miracle of encounter between soul mates, which really makes a group of young people crazy, not to mention that this love that spans the long river of time is so addictive and heart-warming.

What transcends the long river of time is not only love, but also family affection and friendship. In October, the authorities had already announced measures to receive visiting Taiwanese compatriots. It was not until November 11 that the first group of visiting Taiwanese compatriots went to the mainland via Hong Kong. At this point, it can be said that the 2-year-long isolation between the two compatriots was broken and the relationship between the two countries entered a new stage.

When this policy was officially implemented, in just half a month, the 100,000 application forms prepared by the Taiwan family visit registration department were snapped up by Taiwan residents who were homesick.

Lin Youcheng didn't have any relatives in Taiwan, but he did have a friend who came to visit him. It was director Hou Xiaoxian, who filmed Lin Youcheng's film "The Devotion of Suspect X" and won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Director Hou Xiaoxian brought a lot of Taiwan specialties and knew Lin Youcheng's address in Beijing. It can be said that the first thing he did after arriving in Beijing was to visit Lin Youcheng.

You have to know that Lin Youcheng was facing a regular at the film festival in the island country, and a real international director was shooting the movie "The Devotion of Suspect X", but he was chosen in the end. Naturally, Hou Xiaoxian was very grateful.

“It’s not so strict to come to the mainland now!”

"I've been wanting to come over and thank you for a long time."

Hearing Hou Xiaoxian's words, Lin Youcheng not only smiled, but also poured tea for Hou Xiaoxian and said, "Why thank me? You were able to win the Palme d'Or with that movie because you shot it so well."

"You may not know that you made history by winning the Palme d'Or. It's really amazing."

Hou Xiaoxian smiled, listened to Lin Youcheng's words, and said, "You are amazing, and your novel is so well written. The revelation of the final crime method at the Cannes premiere can be said to have shocked the audience."

"I just don't know when mainland China will be able to see your Palme d'Or film."

Lin Youcheng was naturally very curious and wanted to watch the version of "The Time Traveler's Wife" directed by Hou Xiaoxian.

Hou Xiaoxian smiled and said, "There will be a chance. Now that cross-strait family visits have been liberalized, the next movie may be able to be introduced to mainland cinemas."

Lin Youcheng nodded.

"By the way, Youcheng, I also know that you recently wrote another amazing science fiction romance novel, The Time Traveler's Wife. It's quite wonderful. After reading it, I also think it is particularly suitable for being made into a movie. However, the technology is not mature yet, so I'm afraid it won't be able to present the movie scenes of time travel and disappearance very well."

Lin Youcheng was a little surprised. He didn't expect that director Hou Xiaoxian had also watched his movie "The Time Traveler's Wife".

"Movie special effects will get better in the future."

Hou Xiaoxian nodded and said, "Yes, it will get better and better."

Since Hou Xiaoxian came from afar, Lin Youcheng naturally warmly invited Hou Xiaoxian to stay in his own courtyard, but Hou Xiaoxian refused because he already had accommodation arrangements.

"I have to give a lecture at the Yanjing Film Academy later, and they have already made arrangements."

When Lin Youcheng heard what Hou Xiaoxian said, he nodded. He also understood that a film director like Hou Xiaoxian who won the Palme d'Or would definitely be a sought-after figure in the mainland film industry. It would be an honor for the Film Academy to have him give lectures at the Academy.

Although it was remarkable that Hou Xiaoxian was giving lectures at the Film Academy, Lin Youcheng knew that he would also be giving one or two lectures at the School of Literature later, which was also not bad.

After all, the students sitting below are quite remarkable.

(End of this chapter)