1979: Literary Master, Starting from the Return of Educated Youth

Chapter 15: In the Field of Hope

"Don't hold a symposium. I can't stand that atmosphere."

Xu Yuexin told the truth.

Symposiums in the literary and art circles are all about flattering each other based on seniority, and it is easy to offend people if you are not careful.

Xu Yuexin tried to stay as far away from this thing as possible.

"As expected of you."

Chen Jiangong raised his glass and laughed, "Come on, we've been talking for so long, and I haven't had time to toast you."

“I wish you to make great strides forward on your literary path and reach milestones one after another.”

"Dry."

Xu Yuexin raised his glass, the crisp sound of glass colliding was heard in the air, and the two of them drank it all in one gulp.

……

At sunset, Xu Yuexin and Chen Jiangong waved goodbye in front of the tavern and went home.

At this time, Chen Qiaoqiao, who had just finished school, led her sister Chen Yixiu down the bus stop and walked towards the faculty building where Xu Yuexin's home was located under the attention of passers-by.

One of the sisters has long hair, a beautiful face with a rosy complexion, and is full of youthfulness. The other wears a classical hairpin, with outstanding facial features as perfect as sculptures, and an elegant and indifferent temperament.

No matter who sees them, they will stop to admire the beauty of this pair of sisters.

"Sister, the Qinghua faculty building is in front, Xin Ge should be home at this time."

Chen Qiaoqiao pointed to the six-story building in front and introduced it to Chen Yixiu.

Chen Yixiu raised her beautiful eyes and looked in the direction of her sister's finger.

“It has a scholarly atmosphere.”

Seeing the environment around the faculty building, Chen Yixiu gave a brief evaluation.

Before she finished her words, Chen Qiaoqiao saw Xu Yuexin walking to the gate of the faculty building and was about to go in.

"That's my partner."

Chen Qiaoqiao spoke to Chen Yixiu, quickening her pace and walking forward, and Chen Yixiu followed.

"Brother Xin, look who I brought with me."

When the two were still some distance apart, Chen Qiaoqiao greeted Xu Yuexin.

Xu Yuexin heard Chen Qiaoqiao's voice, turned around and saw the Chen sisters walking towards him.

Based on their common good looks and some similarities between their eyebrows and eyes, Xu Yuexin accurately identified Chen Yixue's identity: "Qiaoqiao, did you bring your sister here?"

"Yes, she is my sister, Chen Yixue."

When the two sides approached and faced each other, Chen Qiaoqiao introduced them to each other, "He is Xu Yuexin. I met him when I was queuing up."

Chen Yixue greeted Xu Yuexin with a dignified and elegant smile: "Hello, Yuexin, Qiaoqiao often mentioned you at home."

"I have heard many people talk about your masterpiece outside. I have long admired your reputation."

When they first met, Chen Yixiu had a good impression of Xu Yuexin.

The young man is tall and handsome, and his appearance is outstanding even in the art troupe. No wonder my sister is fascinated by him.

Moreover, when he meets people, his eyes don't look around, giving people a sunny and upright feeling.

"You're welcome. I've also heard Qiaoqiao talk about you. You're a national first-class actor and a fairy in the literary and artistic circles."

Xu Yuexin raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said.

In just a few words, he discovered something very interesting.

This beautiful sister-in-law of mine has an elegant temperament and a pair of peach blossom eyes, so she looks noble and dignified when she is not smiling, and charming when she smiles.

According to the customary saying of later generations, it is called both cold and lustful.

Chen Yixue declined the offer quickly: "Thank you for the compliment. Qiaoqiao brought me here to see you today, and I really have an unreasonable request..."

"Then let's find a quiet place and sit down and talk." Xu Yuexin invited, and took his girlfriend and sister-in-law to a nearby teahouse.

Beside him, Chen Yixiu had a better impression of Xu Yuexin after the brief conversation just now.

He spoke in a gentle and polite manner, without the arrogance that is often seen on the faces of people who have just achieved success. It can be seen that he is a man who can accomplish things.

Entering the teahouse, Xu Yuexin ordered a cup of Longjing tea and some snacks, while Chen Qiaoqiao and Chen Yixiu ordered osmanthus tea and rose tea respectively.

After ordering, Chen Yixiu took the initiative to pay the bill and sat down at a window seat with Xu Yuexin and Chen Qiaoqiao.

The air was filled with a faint scent of tea. Chen Yixiu exchanged a few pleasantries, expressed her admiration for Xu Yuexin, and then stated the purpose of this trip.

"Our art troupe will hold a tribute performance in early July. I am the lead singer in the troupe, but I haven't decided on the lyrics yet."

"Yue Xin, you are a talented writer. I think you will be able to write lyrics easily if you just start."

"Can you please help me?"

Chen Yixue said sincerely, took out the pen she had prepared in advance from her handbag, and placed it in front of Xu Yuexin, "This is a small gift from me, not a token of respect, sorry to make you laugh."

Wow, this Parker gold pen is such a great gift.

Xu Yuexin saw the brand of the pen and exclaimed.

Gold pens are the most expensive among fountain pens, and Parker is the most high-end of all gold pens.

Nowadays, even if ordinary people have money and tickets, it is impossible to buy Parker gold pens because the major state-owned stores are out of stock.

“No need to be so grand.”

Xu Yuexin pushed the Parker gold pen back in front of Chen Yixue, shook his head and declined, "You are Qiaoqiao's sister. Helping you is helping Qiaoqiao."

"How can I take your things?"

"As the ancients said, a great horse is a match for a hero. You are a great writer, so how can you not have a powerful tool for writing?"

Chen Yixiu insisted with a smile, putting the Parker gold pen back in front of Xu Yuexin.

"Let's not talk about that for now. What are your requirements for the lyrics?"

Unable to refuse the kind offer, Xu Yuexin did not send the pen back and began to ask Chen Yixiu about her needs.

Without hesitation, Chen Yixiu told him the requirements of her superiors for the tribute works and her own thoughts.

"The basic style of tribute works is dignified and grand. This time, the literature and art authorities also require the lyrics to be innovative and reflect the characteristics of the times."

"So I hope the lyrics can reflect the positive changes in society in the past two years, while also hinting at the current top leadership's vision for the future development of our country."

"The requirements are a bit too much, and it makes things difficult for you. I'm really sorry."

Chen Yixiu smiled, her eyes as clear as lake water filled with expectations for Xu Yuexin.

At this time, the tea came.

Xu Yuexin picked up the teacup and took stock of Chen Yixiu's needs.

Innovative content, characteristics of the times, positive and progressive, high-level blueprint.

These points combined together require careful consideration if you want to satisfy them all at the same time.

Xu Yuexin fell into deep thought. Sisters Chen Qiaoqiao and Chen Yixiu looked at him quietly, hoping that he could come up with an idea.

"Would you like some snacks?"

Chen Qiaoqiao felt that it was time for dinner and Xu Yuexin's hunger might affect his thinking.

"No, I just had a drink with friends and ate something."

Xu Yuexin refused, immersed in his thoughts.

At this moment, a familiar melody emerged in his mind.

"Our hometown,

In the fields of hope..."

(End of this chapter)