Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 423 There will be something to come in the future!
It was late at night, the hustle and bustle faded away, and Xiaoliubukou Hutong returned to peace. However, Tao Yushu was still feeling a little uneasy.

In the beginning, Lin Chaoyang invited everyone to dinner purely for celebration and liveliness. Everyone had similar interests and often drank a lot of wine when they were with good friends.

After two years of hosting guests, the reputation of this gathering gradually spread and began to become a favorite hobby among some people in the literary world.

Then Li Tuo and his friends started to play tricks and gave the gathering a name of "Cultural Salon". This year, they racked their brains and took great pains to expand the scale and specifications of the salon.

Yenching is the cultural center of China, and the Yenching literary army is the strongest literary force in the country.

Today's event can be said to have brought together the strength of the Yenching literary world. Coupled with the attendance of many award-winning writers from all over the country, it is no exaggeration to say that the venue is packed with distinguished guests and many talented people.

To be honest, even if the National Federation of Literary and Art Circles puts all its efforts into an event of this scale, it can only be held once or twice a year, but Xunweizhai Cultural Salon is so easy to do.

Of course, this was partly because their friends gave them face, but more importantly, it was because everyone saw how busy the couple had been working for the salon in recent years.

With sincerity in exchange for sincerity and the consistent hospitality over the years, many people have developed a sense of belonging to the cultural salon and are proud to participate in it.

Their pride is understandable, because the threshold for Xunweizhai Cultural Salon is first of all to win the National Excellent Short and Medium Story Award, which in itself is a kind of screening.

To put it bluntly, the Xunweizhai Cultural Salon is of much higher standards than ordinary symposiums and writing clubs. Such a threshold has invisibly raised everyone's identity, enthusiasm and sense of honor in participating in such activities.

In addition, the cultural salon has also brought great prestige to Lin Chaoyang and his wife. Over the years, more than one hundred and fifty writers have participated in the cultural salon.

There are many writers in China, but these one hundred or so writers are undoubtedly the most outstanding among the Chinese writers.

Having united such a large number of talented writers around him, whether in the eyes of outsiders or in the mouths of these writers, Lin Chaoyang has already possessed the reputation that a great literary figure should have.

Of course, given his age, no matter how high his reputation is, it will always be difficult to convince the public.

Fortunately, Lin Chaoyang has always been low-key and kind to others. Although he is criticized by the media from time to time, his character, temperament and talent have always been well-known in the literary world.

No one would dislike being friends with such a person, and everyone would naturally be willing to follow the activities he organizes.

Tao Yushu also understood that it was precisely because of this that the Literary Association regarded this salon as a piece of Tang Monk's meat, and both Zhang Guangnian and Song Fan wanted to participate.

"Chaoyang, do you think Lao Zhang and Lao Song will have any ideas in the future?"

“It is certain that we have ideas. Although we do not think so, in the eyes of many people, our cultural salon has actually become a small group.

As for the Cultural Association, they certainly don't want to see this situation, so they can either imitate us and create one, or get involved.

The official nature of the Cultural Association means that they can only imitate others if they want to hold such an event, and we are unwilling to participate in it, which is what makes them uncomfortable. "

Tao Yushu asked again: "Then you say, they won't make things difficult for us in the future, right?"

Lin Chaoyang laughed, "It's not that he'll make things difficult for us, but over time, he'll definitely be disgusted with us."

"I see you're not worried at all."

Lin Chaoyang shook his head. "What is there to worry about? There are so many activities held by publishing houses and magazines all over the country. Why did the Writers Association choose us instead of them? Isn't it because we have a great influence? We should be happy."

Tao Yushu couldn't help but laugh, "You really know how to comfort yourself."

She added: “That’s why you don’t want reporters to report on it.”

"Yes. Literature has been very popular in recent years, so there's nothing wrong with us keeping a low profile. If literature declines in a few years, it won't be too late for us to come to the fore and show our influence."

"You still want to raise your arms and become the leader of the martial arts world?"

"The leader of the martial arts world is boring. It would be better if everyone could be like a dragon."

Tao Yushu felt Lin Chaoyang's broad mind from his words, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

At the same time, in a classroom at Yanshi University, a group of students gathered together.

The students who went to Xiaoliubukou Hutong to participate in the event today were the backbone of the school's literary club, only ten of them. It was already afternoon when they returned to school after participating in the event.

A few days ago, the news that the literature club had received an invitation to the Xunweizhai Cultural Salon had spread within the club.

In recent years, students who are interested in literature are familiar with this name.

After the National Excellent Short Story Award Ceremony every year, news about this cultural salon always becomes one of the hot topics among literature lovers.

Therefore, the students are full of yearning for the Xunweizhai Cultural Salon. Unfortunately, the number of places for the event is limited, and in the end the literature club can only decide who will participate in the event by drawing lots.

Those students who won the lottery were ecstatic, while those who didn’t inevitably felt disappointed and regretful.

After the lucky ones went to participate in the event, those who stayed in the school were looking forward to their quick return so that they could share their experiences of participating in the event.

After waiting for half a day, the people finally came back. As soon as the classmates saw them, they couldn't wait to ask questions. The scene was chaotic for a while until someone came out and organized everyone to the classroom on the second floor of the teaching building, and then order was maintained.

"The biggest gain I got from attending the event today was listening to the speeches of Li Guowen and Shi Tiesheng. Li Guowen talked about Zhang Dai and The Peony Pavilion, which made me feel the charm of ancient Chinese literature for the first time.

Shi Tiesheng’s sharing is different. You will know it when you meet him. He has dark skin and a very sunny smile. Looking at him will make people feel kind and warm from the heart. No wonder he can write such words..."

"You will find out after you communicate with them that writers are ordinary people. Some of them are indeed knowledgeable, while others are not much more knowledgeable than us. But I find that they all have one thing that is better than many people, that is, their observation of life and human nature. That kind of sensitive touch is often not possessed by us.

For example, Chen Shixu, he wrote "The General in the Small Town", and his winning work this time is "Shocking Waves".

He said frankly that he felt guilty when he saw us college students because he felt that his knowledge and writing skills were not as good as ours.

But if you talk to him, you’ll find he’s a very insightful and empathetic person…”

Those students who participated in the event talked endlessly about their feelings with their classmates, which made everyone feel excited and excited, and they wished they could take their place.

Today's event did not have any profound themes or wonderful arrangements, but every student who attended felt deeply nourished by literature and art.

By getting in close contact with those writers, the mystery surrounding them disappeared, but students still saw their shining points.

After today's exchanges, students have a greater admiration and worship for many writers.

"The only pity is that I didn't get to meet Lin Chaoyang. But Senior Sister Yushu is really beautiful and has an outstanding temperament. She is really talented and beautiful."

Tao Yushu also graduated from Yanshi University. As an outstanding student of the class of 77, Tao Yushu was the favorite of teachers when he was in school and was also a prominent figure in the school.

Especially when Lin Chaoyang wrote "The Number One Restaurant in the World" for Yanjing Normal University, her classmates performed this play in all major universities in Yanjing. No matter whether it was Shuimu, Yanjing University, Central Academy of Drama, or Yanjing Film Academy, they were not at all angry about being suppressed by Yanjing Normal University.

Whenever the junior and senior students heard about that glorious past from their teachers and classmates, they found it difficult to suppress the yearning in their hearts.

Most of the students who went there today were from the classes of 82 and 83. They had not even entered the school when Tao Yushu left.

I have always heard the name Tao Yushu from other people before, and today I finally met him in person. I feel that hearing about him is not as good as meeting him in person.

"I even chatted with Senior Sister Yushu for a while. She is indeed an editor working for Yenching Literature and People's Literature. Her comments on works often hit the nail on the head in just one or two sentences."

"Sister Yushu edited and reviewed the article You Have No Choice published in People's Literature a few days ago. She said it is a pioneering work."

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The lights in the classrooms on the second floor were always on, and the excited students had long forgotten the time.

Similar situations also occurred in other schools that were invited to participate in the event.

Today's event may be an unforgettable experience for the students, and it also brought a different experience to the guests who participated in the event.

Jiang Zilon is from Tianjin and he came to the salon on behalf of Xingang magazine.

It was already nine o'clock in the evening when the salon ended. He did not stay at Lin Chaoyang's house, nor did he go to the guesthouse. Instead, he followed Wang Meng back home.

He had a good personal relationship with Wang Meng. When Wang Meng took over People's Literature in 83, he wanted to transfer him to be the deputy editor-in-chief of People's Literature. Unfortunately, Tianjin refused to let him go, so the matter had to be dropped.

Hubaoqiao Writers' Building, Wang Meng's home.

Jiang Zilong and Wang Meng sat on the sofa, smoking. This afternoon, he had agreed with Liang Xiaosheng and Zhang Wei to write two manuscripts, so the trip was not in vain and he was in a good mood.

"The influence of Chaoyang's event is growing as time goes by!"

Wang Meng held a cigarette in his hand, his face gloomy, "Yes."

“If nothing else, next year we estimate that there may be even more publications coming.”

"It's normal for so many high-quality writers to come together. This is what Chaoyang and his team are thinking."

Wang Meng looked calm, and Jiang Zilong could not help asking, "The Literary Association, including your People's Literature, must be uncomfortable, right? After all, it was you who set the stage, but now Chaoyang and his team have become the protagonists."

"It depends on how you look at it. If you consider the issue from a utilitarian perspective, then of course it is like this.

But everyone understands that not everyone can develop an ordinary dinner party into an event of this scale. Chaoyang's personal charm and leadership qualities play a big role in it.

And you have to know that Chaoyang's failure to show up today actually speaks volumes."

Jiang Zilong understood what he meant and nodded, "Chaoyang wants to keep a low profile."

"That's right. It's a simple matter, but everyone has different perspectives on the issue.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with having such activities. You see, many times in the meetings we attend, even though there is obviously no conflict, people often argue with each other until their faces turn red and their necks become angry.

why?
It is because in that kind of environment and atmosphere that everyone must demonstrate the correctness of the line and theory they adhere to and must not waver.

But, can we change the atmosphere and sit together calmly and speak freely?

In fact, it is possible. Chaoyang organized this event to provide such a platform and environment. "

Jiang Zilong was very impressed by Wang Meng's words. He said, "This activity of Chaoyang and his friends will be very successful in the future!"

(End of this chapter)