Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 27 Pigeon Spirit

After discussing the manuscript, Lin Chaoyang returned to the library. When passing by the triangle area, he was stopped by the excited Chen Jiangong, Zou Shifang and others.

"Chaoyang, come and take a picture!"

Just now, after the leaders and guests took a group photo, some left and some were chatting with acquaintances.

The young people in charge of the preparations for the May Fourth Literary Society were extremely excited. They rushed forward to take photos, and when they saw Lin Chaoyang coming over, they wanted to pull him over.

Lin Chaoyang watched as the curator Xie Daoyuan came over and immediately shook off Chen Jiangong's arm.

I don’t know you well, so don’t come near me!

"curator!"

Xie Daoyuan nodded, "Shall I take a photo for you guys?"

"No, no." Lin Chaoyang waved his hand quickly.

I was caught slacking off by the curator, and you still dared to ask him to help take a photo?

"You go ahead and do your work. I'm going back to the museum." Lin Chaoyang ran away without even looking back.

After taking a photo with Liu Xinwu, Chen Jiangong said with some regret: "Chaoyang is too low-key. I wanted to introduce him to you. His article "Horse Herder" completely inherited the core of your thoughts in "Class Teacher". It is very well written."

Liu Xinwu glanced at Lin Chaoyang's back and asked, "Why is he running so fast?"

"He's from the library, and the director is here. How can he not run fast?"

"Interesting!" Liu Xinwu laughed. "I'll definitely get to know him next time I have a chance. By the way, when will his work be published?"

"I don't know. You'd better ask Comrade Lao Zhou."

As soon as Zhou Yanru walked back into the crowd, Liu Xinwu came up to her and asked when Lin Chaoyang's article "The Horse Shepherd" would be published. She immediately became alert.

You should know that Liu Xinwu is not only a writer, but also one of the editors of the newly launched "October".

She heard that October was currently in need of manuscripts, especially short stories.

"The editorial board unanimously approved the publication, but there are too many manuscripts backlogged recently, so we have to wait a while."

Chen Jiangong praised Lin Chaoyang and "The Shepherd" like flowers. Liu Xinwu was just curious and had no idea of ​​Zhou Yanru's mental journey.

After casually dealing with Liu Xinwu, Zhou Yanru's sense of crisis remained unchanged.

Domestic literary creation is gradually being relaxed, and literary journals are being re-published. Every talented and potential author is a valuable resource for a journal, and we cannot let Lin Chaoyang be lured away by other journals.

"The Horse Shepherd" must be published as soon as possible, but when she thought of the current personnel situation of "Yenching Literature and Art", she became anxious again. Sometimes such things are not something she can decide alone.

That evening, Tao Yushu came back from Yanshi University in a good mood. When Lin Chaoyang asked, he found out that her literary criticism on "Scars" was praised by the teacher, who was also going to recommend her to the "Wenyi Bao" which had just resumed publication this summer.

"Oh my! My wife is going to be a literary critic!"

Lin Chaoyang's tone of praise was a little exaggerated. Tao Yushu was happy but also felt a little embarrassed.

"Don't talk nonsense. The Literary Gazette may not even use it." Her cheeks flushed with excitement as she added, "It's all thanks to your suggestion."

On the afternoon when Tao Yumo blackmailed the braised pork, Lin Chaoyang discussed the article with Tao Yushu for quite a while. Lin Chaoyang gave her a lot of suggestions, which could be considered as some contribution.

"So the military medal is half yours and half mine? Then you should give me half of the royalties!"

Hearing his words, Tao Yushu calmed down, "Why should a couple be so clear about what's theirs? Isn't mine yours? Besides, I still have to save money to buy you a watch!"

"I was just kidding you!"

Lin Chaoyang was just testing the waters, and seeing that Tao Yushu refused to budge, he had no choice but to speak in a gentle manner.

This girl is not easy to fool!
In a blink of an eye, it is the 29th. Today is Friday. This week falls on National Day, so we have holidays on Sunday and next Monday.

While at work, Lin Chaoyang was planning where to go during the holidays. He has been in Yanjing for more than a month, but he has hardly gone out for a walk.

At dinner that night, Tao Yumo looked at the food on the plate and couldn't help complaining, "It's already November 11th, can't you cook one more dish? I have nothing left in my stomach." There were nine people in the Tao family, seven adults and two children. There were four dishes on the table, and only one plate of twice-cooked pork with a hint of meat. The key was that there was not enough meat to share.

Complaints aside, one still has to eat, and Tao Yumo’s complaints are not groundless.

"Mom is really going too far." After returning to the house after dinner, even Tao Yushu couldn't help but complain about tonight's meal.

Lin Chaoyang was also curious and asked, "Dad has such a high salary, Mom also has a pension, and we also pay for food every month, so why is the food so bad at the end of the month?"

Tao's father is a third-level professor with a monthly salary of 229 yuan, which is considered a high-income earner nowadays when the average monthly income of urban residents is less than 70 yuan.

"No money." Tao Yushu said casually.

Of course, she didn't really mean that she had no money. The Tao family had quite a bit of savings, but in this era everyone's savings habit was that once money was deposited into the passbook, it would go in but not out.

Every month, Tao's father keeps 29 yuan of his salary for himself and gives 200 yuan to his family. Including Tao's mother's pension, half of it is deposited directly into the bank every month, and the remaining money is used by the family.

"Yumo and Xiwen are still in school, and Xiwu still needs to drink milk powder. These little ones need to change their clothes every year. The key is my brother..."

Tao Yushu was not at all soft-hearted when it came to speaking ill of his brother-in-law behind his back.

"My salary is not enough to spend, but I still ask my mom for money all day long!"

And this thing?

You know what, my brother-in-law really has a bit of the temperament of a parasite.

Lin Chaoyang recalled that when he first met his elder brother-in-law, Tao Yushu asked him if he had money. Lin Chaoyang thought that his elder brother-in-law was just like him, and that he handed over all his income to his family. Could it be that Tao Yushu asked that question because he spent money too lavishly?

Lin Chaoyang gossiped, "He doesn't give his sister-in-law any money for household expenses?"

"Yes, I will give you thirty yuan a month, and you will be back before the middle of the month."

"Can the money we have earned be given to him?" Lin Chaoyang was surprised.

"You know my sister-in-law's temper, and my brother is a man of lies. He tricked her out of her money with just a few words."

When Tao Yushu said this, his tone was filled with anger towards his sister-in-law Zhao Li for not fighting back.

Lin Chaoyang suddenly felt a little envious of his elder brother-in-law. It would be great if Yu Shu could be as easy to talk to as his elder sister-in-law. Why would he have to work hard every day to build up his own treasury? He would have just laid down long ago.

I'll have to ask my uncle for advice when I get the chance.

"What are you thinking about?" Tao Yushu looked at his face, as if he sensed something.

"Nothing." Lin Chaoyang felt guilty for a moment and changed the subject: "So mom doesn't care about him?"

"Control? Spoil him! Who do you think spoiled him to be like that playboy?" Tao Yushu became angrier and angrier as he spoke, "Mom favors boys over girls."

"Okay, okay, it's not your money. I remember when I first came to Yanjing, your brother bought me a fish to welcome me." Lin Chaoyang advised.

"He loves to be generous when he is outside!"

Tao Yushu mocked his brother, calmed down, and then said, "I don't like to talk about these things, why do you have to ask me?"

Well, blame me!

"Let's go out and play on National Day!" Lin Chaoyang changed the subject.

After hearing this, Tao Yushu looked embarrassed.

Lin Chaoyang had a bad feeling in his heart, "You don't have to go to class on Eleventh, do you?"

"No class. The editor asked me to revise the article for the Literary Gazette, and it happens to be a two-day holiday..."

Lin Chaoyang was furious and felt very aggrieved.

I was stood up again!

(End of this chapter)