Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 418: Starting a Business

The editorial department of People's Literature had a dinner party in the evening, and Lin Chaoyang showed up. Of course, he didn't come to eat for free, but to pick up Tao Yushu.

Everyone looked at the couple like a fairy couple, and their eyes and hearts were filled with envy.

Everyone ate and talked all night in a cheerful atmosphere, until the second half, when everyone began to feel a little sad. Several female comrades in the editorial department held Tao Yushu's hands and kept saying words of reluctance to let him go.

After the meal, Wang Meng went to pay the bill, but found that Lin Chaoyang had already paid it first.

"Look, we agreed that it was our editorial department that would send Yu Shu off..." Wang Meng complained to Lin Chaoyang.

"All the same, all the same." Lin Chaoyang said with a smile.

The editorial department had to reimburse the expenses for Tao Yushu's farewell party. Tao Yushu's resignation was honorable from beginning to end, and Lin Chaoyang didn't want to give people anything to talk about because of such a small matter.

The farewell party ended and everyone stood at the entrance of Donglaishun to say goodbye.

Lin Chaoyang and his wife drove the car, and they also picked up two colleagues who were going the same way. Tao Yushuo waved goodbye to everyone at the end.

After the car drove away, several colleagues were still standing there, looking at Crown's back and sighing.

"Yu Shu's resignation was too sudden."

"That's what we call straightforward and reasonable, because in recent years, many people have been making a fuss at work over the issue of having children.

These people should really take a look at Yu Shu, and see his vision and awareness. "

"If I marry Lin Chaoyang, my family has the conditions, and I also have the vision and awareness."

"Haha, forget it. It would be strange if you could resign if you are like this, always looking at the pot while eating from the bowl."

Several colleagues joked about this unscrupulously. Finally, Wang Fu sighed, "Women, it's better to marry well than to work well!"

Her words immediately resonated with several female colleagues, while the male colleagues had complicated expressions. They knew that when Wang Fu mentioned "marrying well", people like them were definitely not included.

As March approached, the night wind in Yanjing was still biting. When Tao Yushu got off the car, Lin Chaoyang ran over to tighten her collar and put a coat on her.

"Don't make me look like a patient. It's not like I haven't been pregnant before."

"It's windy tonight, don't get caught in the wind. You're pregnant now, and it'll be difficult to take medicine if you catch a cold."

The couple walked back home while talking. Through the window glass, they saw Tao Yumo playing with toys with Xiao Dongdong in the main room.

"Hey, you two are finally back. This little guy is so energetic, he's really tiring me out!"

As soon as Tao Yumo saw the couple coming back, she immediately threw Xiao Dongdong to her sister, but Xiao Dongdong still opened his arms and looked at her eagerly.

"Auntie! Auntie!"

He is already 26 months old, and his pronunciation has become increasingly clear. He calls her "Auntie" more affectionately and skillfully than "Dad and Mom".

Seeing that Tao Yumo was not going to pay attention to him, the little guy's big eyes were immediately filled with tears. In less than three seconds, little golden beans were falling down. His acting skills were superb.

"Auntie!"

Seeing the little guy crying so heartbreakingly, Tao Yumo had no choice but to hold him back in his arms again. Then the little guy immediately burst into laughter and laughed with Tao Yumo.

Tao Yumo was so angry that he slapped his butt twice with his hands, making the soft flesh tremble and show its elasticity.

"You just know how to cause trouble to me all day long. Your parents are back, why can't you go find them?" Tao Yumo complained with resentment.

Little Dongdong didn't seem to understand what she said. He just buried his head in her arms and called out in a baby voice: "Auntie~"

Tao Yumo was powerless to resist, and finally scolded him without any principles, "You just know how to act like a spoiled child!"

The next day was the weekend, and Lin Chaoyang and his family came to Langrun Lake Apartment and told the Tao family the news of her pregnancy and resignation.

The Tao family quickly accepted the news. While they felt sorry for Tao Yushu, Tao's father also became concerned about what she said about going to Hong Kong.

“Is it really necessary to go to Xiangjiang?”

Tao Yushu glanced at Lin Chaoyang, and Lin Chaoyang explained, "Dad, if Yushu can stay at home and take care of her husband and children, then our life will be very good now.

But you also know Yushu's character, she is so motivated. When she was at People's Literature, she felt that her work was very constrained, which is why she was willing to return to Yenching Literature.

Of course, there were some unavoidable reasons for my resignation this time, but I think it was also a blessing in disguise.

Instead of listening to other people's orders and doing things for others, it is better to let Yu Shu display his talents.

The reason why I chose Hong Kong was that Yushu was interested in cultural industries such as magazines and publishing. It just so happened that I had some cooperation with Li Hanxiang in the past two years, which can be considered as cultural industries.

As you know, these fields in China are not accessible to individuals for the time being. Going to Hong Kong to get an identity will be helpful for her career development in Hong Kong or in the mainland."

Listening to Lin Chaoyang explaining the reasons behind this decision, Tao's father felt deeply relieved.

"It's amazing that you've considered Yu Shu so carefully."

Lin Chaoyang smiled and said, "Dad, look at what you said. Yushu and I are husband and wife, isn't this what should happen?"

Mr. Tao nodded slightly to show his affirmation.

Mother Tao said at this time: "It's good this way. Just quit your job. After you have the baby, you can work hard on your career. Yu Shu is still so young."

She held her daughter's hand as she said this. A few days ago, she was still showing off her daughter's career to others. Now Tao Yushu suddenly resigned. It was impossible for her to say that she didn't feel disappointed.

But Tao's mother also understood that compared to the title of deputy editor-in-chief of "Yenching Literature", the road her son-in-law paved for her daughter was a smoother path.

Moreover, the son-in-law is so supportive of his daughter to go out and start her own career. What a great mindset!

"Aunt, aunt, when you go to Hong Kong in the future, please buy me more game cartridges." As the adults were talking, Tao Xiwen suddenly grabbed Tao Yushu's hand and begged.

As soon as he finished speaking, he was slapped by his mother Zhao Li, but fortunately it was on the back.

"Your aunt went to Hong Kong for serious business, did she go there to buy you a cassette? You don't study hard and just play around!"

"Sister-in-law." Tao Yushu stopped Zhao Li.

She said to Tao Xiwen, "You can buy the cassettes, but you have to be in the top three in your class. Also, if you achieve certain results in art, music, sports, and other specialties, your aunt will reward you with a gift, okay?"

Hearing Tao Yushu's promise, Tao Xiwen's eyes lit up and he nodded desperately.

"Aunt, I will definitely study hard."

Tao Yushu touched his head and said, "That's right."

Tao Yumo asked Tao Yushu again: "Sister, when are you going there?"

"It hasn't been decided yet. It depends on the results of the communication between your brother-in-law and Director Li."

"Oh."

On the way home, Lin Chaoyang said to Tao Yushu, "I will go to Lao Li tomorrow to find out more about the situation."

"Alright."

The next morning, Lin Chaoyang came to a courtyard house on the south side of the west end of Guanying Hutong in Xicheng District.

This was Puyi’s residence during his lifetime and was also one of the main filming locations for “Fire Dragon”.

When Lin Chaoyang arrived, a large shed had already been set up in the yard, various lamps had been installed, and the crew was busy.

The crew took a holiday before the Chinese New Year and only resumed filming in the past two days.

After arriving at the crew, Lin Chaoyang first greeted Li Hanxiang, and then appreciated the performances of Tony Leung and Pan Hong, who played Li Shuxian in the movie.

When it was time for lunch, Lin Chaoyang and Li Hanxiang sat together. While eating their lunch boxes, Li Hanxiang asked, "Do you need me for something?"

"I have something to do. If I go to Hong Kong now, will it be easy to get an identity?"

Li Hanxiang was a little surprised to hear this. In his impression, Lin Chaoyang had never shown any envy or yearning for countries and regions outside the mainland.

"You're going to settle down in Hong Kong?"

"It's not me, it's my love."

Lin Chaoyang explained Tao Yushu's situation and added, "She is a person who can't sit still. I thought that instead of letting her be constrained by the system, it would be better to take this opportunity to jump out. By going to Hong Kong to get an identity, it will be much easier for her to engage in the cultural industry that she is interested in in the future."

Li Hanxiang suddenly became excited after listening to Lin Chaoyang's words. "I told you to start a film company a long time ago. You write the scripts and I make the movies. We can invest together and make a lot of money!"

Lin Chaoyang waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this for now, let's talk about the current situation."

Li Hanxiang had to put aside his thoughts for the time being and said to Lin Chaoyang: "Then I advise you to go as early as possible."

"why?"

"When the negotiations between the two governments had not yet come to fruition, Hong Kong was very lax in its control over mainlanders going to Hong Kong, especially the year before last and last year, when almost everyone who went there was granted a residence permit.

But it’s no longer possible now. I guess the UK is also afraid that the mainland will interfere, so the immigration management policy for the mainland is getting stricter and stricter.”

Hearing this, Lin Chaoyang said, "So we have to go earlier. What about the identity issue..."

Li Hanxiang winked at him and said, "Just spend some money and I'll take care of it for you. You can stay there for two months, then come back after getting your identity. But it would be best if you can stay in Hong Kong for a few months every year."

"Of course there is no problem with this. Yu Shu will return to the mainland to develop in the future, but the foundation must be in Hong Kong, otherwise many fields cannot be touched."

Li Hanxiang asked him, "Then why don't you get an identity?"

Lin Chaoyang shook his head firmly. "From an emotional point of view, even if Hong Kong is still a part of China in the future, I don't want to have this identity. Besides, my situation is different from Yu Shu's. So many people are watching me, and I don't want to set a bad example for the Chinese people!"

Li Hanxiang showed some appreciation on his face, and said to Lin Chaoyang:
"Then I'll ask the company to issue a letter of employment, and then I'll go to the immigration department to complete the formalities, and then Yu Shu can pass through with a clear conscience. As for you, you can get a short-term travel certificate.

By the way, I'm afraid you won't be able to bring money with you to Hong Kong? Do you want me to..."

Before Li Hanxiang finished speaking, Lin Chaoyang declined his offer, "It's okay. The royalties from Ming Pao Publishing House will be settled in due course. The income is considerable and should be enough for us to gain a foothold in Hong Kong."

Li Hanxiang nodded, and then asked Lin Chaoyang again without giving up.

"Are you really not considering starting a film company? Although the Hong Kong film industry is in chaos right now, it is still profitable. If you work with me in the future, you can just avoid the risks in this regard."

Lin Chaoyang hesitated and said, "I can't answer you about this for now. Let's wait a while. The filming of Fire Dragon will be finished soon. When you return to Hong Kong, I will probably be there too. We can talk in detail then."

When Li Hanxiang heard this, he thought, this makes sense!
He agreed cheerfully, "No problem, let's talk about it when I return to Hong Kong. I'll introduce you to some friends then."

After chatting with Li Hanxiang for nearly an hour and sorting out the matters concerning his trip to Hong Kong, Lin Chaoyang said goodbye and left.

After returning home, he shared the information he got today with Tao Yushu, who said, "If you want to do this, then don't wait until you give birth to go. It's better to go first, and then come back after you get your identity and give birth again."

"This is so much trouble for you!"

Tao Yushu, however, didn't care at all. In that era, people were far less nervous and worried about pregnancy than people in later generations.

"Why should I be afraid of taking a train or a plane?"

(End of this chapter)