Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 22: Eating Sisters

Lin Chaoyang was not a young man who had never worked, so he was not happy about Zhou Yanru's words.

If the novel is not published, nothing counts.

Zhou Yanru is only the head of the novel group of "Yanjing Literature and Art", and above her there is an editor-in-chief who is responsible for the final review.

The situation of "Yenching Literature and Art" is somewhat special. The earliest editor-in-chief of this publication was Mr. Lao She. Since Mr. Lao She's death in 66, the publication has never appointed an editor-in-chief. The person in charge of the leading group has always been appointed to act as the editor-in-chief.

"Leave the manuscript with us for now. The editorial board will discuss it later. If it is accepted, I will have someone notify you to revise it."

Although Lin Chaoyang wanted to publish it earlier, he also knew that this kind of thing could not be rushed. The manuscript had been sent over, so he would have to wait.

It was already noon when I came out of the editorial office.

Lin Chaoyang and Chen Jiangong swapped places, and he took over riding the bike. "Jiangong, are you hungry? Let's find a place. I'll treat you to a meal."

"It's OK. Let's go back to school and eat. The food at school is cheap."

The cafeteria at Yanda University is subsidized by the government and is indeed much cheaper than outside. Chen Jiangong also wants to save money for Lin Chaoyang.

It took more than an hour to go back, and nearly three hours in the morning. The two were starving. Lin Chaoyang wanted to pull Chen Jiangong to the Long March Restaurant in Laohudong to eat some meat, but was stopped by Chen Jiangong.

"Just the cafeteria, the cafeteria is fine. When your novel is published later, I will give you a good meal."

Changzheng Restaurant is located outside the school and is one of the most popular places for Yanda teachers and students to have a good meal. However, the price of dishes is much higher than that of the school. A serving of braised pork liver costs 50 cents, which is equivalent to eating three meat dishes at school.

The two of them ate a meal in the cafeteria in a hurry. They ordered four meat dishes and only spent 1.2 yuan.

It was almost three o'clock in the afternoon when Lin Chaoyang returned home. Tao Yushu was still studying hard. The scene was exactly the same as when he left home in the morning. Looking at her back exuding the aura of a top student, Lin Chaoyang was a little dazed for a moment.

Time has stopped?
He secretly opened the lunch box he brought back, and the aroma of meat wafted out, immediately attracting Tao Yushu's attention.

"Where did it come from?" she asked, opening the window.

"I saved this lunch in the cafeteria especially for you."

Although the Tao family was a respectable family in Yanyuan, they only had meat at dinner among the three meals. Moreover, due to the large population, it was difficult for everyone to eat meat to their heart's content.

Tao Yushu would occasionally eat meat at school, but more often she ate vegetarian food. She would save the money to buy books and daily necessities.

Lin Chaoyang was not as careful and frugal as people of this generation. He had to eat meat for every meal at school. Today, when he was eating with Chen Jiangong, he suddenly thought of Tao Yushu who was studying hard at home. Feeling a little guilty, he bought her another portion of braised pork.

The braised pork in the aluminum lunch box was still steaming when it was opened, and covered with a layer of red sauce, which was shiny and oily. Just one look at it could whet one's appetite.

Tao Yushu picked up a piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth. His big round eyes narrowed with happiness, and his cheeks were stuffed full of big pieces of braised pork, like a little hamster stealing food.

Lin Chaoyang pushed the lunch box towards her and said, "Eat slowly."

She picked up another piece and passed it to Lin Chaoyang's mouth. He patted his stomach and said, "I ate too much in the cafeteria."

After eating several pieces in a row, she put down her chopsticks and said, "Don't eat too much, or you'll feel sleepy later."

"Just take a nap if you're sleepy!" Lin Chaoyang said casually.

Tao Yushu shook his head and said, "I haven't finished writing my review yet, but others have already submitted it."

Lin Chaoyang stood up and rubbed her shoulders. "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Although study is important, life is equally important." "I know." Tao Yushu stroked his hand gently, "I am..."

"I understand. Our generation has wasted and squandered too much time, and you finally have this opportunity."

His hand was held tighter, and Tao Yushu looked at him sideways, "Thank you."

"We are a legal couple, what are you thanking me for?" Lin Chaoyang joked, "I'm just worried that you'll get tired, and..."

As he spoke, he lowered his head to her neck and said, "It's been a long time since we last met..."

Lin Chaoyang's voice became lower and lower, and Tao Yushu's neck skin turned pink, "You're not doing it right after you talk."

Lin Chaoyang sighed, "It's really hard to be a son-in-law!"

There was a faint smile in her eyes, and she knew that Lin Chaoyang was trying to act like a rogue again.

"It's not convenient at home, my sister-in-law and the others are still here."

Tao Yushu laid out the objective conditions, and Lin Chaoyang was at a loss. He scratched his head anxiously and asked, "How about going to a guesthouse outside?"

"You're going to die!" Tao Yushu hit him, firmly rejected the proposal, and then calmed her husband's agitated emotions.

In order to prevent Lin Chaoyang from turning into a wolf, she took the initiative to change the subject, "Hey, can you help me see how my review is?"

Although he knew that the girl was just trying to fool him, Lin Chaoyang still took the thing she handed over.

“…In terms of the choice of subject matter and character creation, Scars shows a completely different style from previous literary and artistic works over the years, so it is quite normal for it to be questioned and criticized.

According to the great man's "Speech at the Yan'an Forum on Literature and Art", "concentrating daily phenomena, typifying the contradictions and struggles therein, and creating literary or artistic works can awaken and inspire the masses, and push them towards unity and struggle." The novel "Scars" follows this principle, and only cites a common story in daily life..."

After reading Tao Yushu's review, Lin Chaoyang joked: "I don't think yours is a literary criticism, but more like a recommendation."

“This novel is indeed good.”

“If we look at the novel’s social significance and influence, it is indeed true. But since you are a student of Chinese, you should still explore it from a professional perspective.

In my personal opinion, the level of this novel is not high. Its success does not come from the novel itself, but from the empathy of the people. "

Tao Yushu became interested in Lin Chaoyang's words and said, "Please tell me more details."

Tao Yushu always thought her husband was a man of many talents. She had been sent to work in the countryside for several years. At first, they did not have much interaction, but later they gradually became familiar with each other through working together. And because of a heroic act of saving a beautiful girl, the two came together.

Many people thought that she was grateful, but in fact only she herself knew that in addition to the life-saving grace, the bigger reason why she and Lin Chaoyang got together was that they had common interests and topics - literature.

In an environment like Xiaoyangtun, she had a confidant like Lin Chaoyang. It can be said that Lin Chaoyang illuminated her gloomy life in the countryside during that time.

Lin Chaoyang is not only her savior, but also her soul mate with whom she can communicate.

Under Tao Yushu's urging, Lin Chaoyang was considering his wording, thinking about how to show off in front of his wife.

Unexpectedly, at this moment the door of the room was suddenly pushed open.

"Sister!" Tao Yumo poked her head in and called out, but her eyes were fixed on Tao Yushuo, full of surprise.

(End of this chapter)