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

Chapter 63 "Ming Dynasty 1566"

Yes, Xu Yuexin’s home was not in Wudaokou, but in Keyuan Community, two kilometers away.

Many members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, later known as academicians, live here, as well as first- and second-level professors from prestigious universities such as Peking University and Tsinghua University, both in the humanities and sciences.

Later, my father was demoted to lecturer, and our family moved to our current residential building.

If his mother hadn't mentioned it, Xu Yuexin would never have remembered that he had a home, because he was just born when the family moved and had no memory of the place.

Despite this, Xu Yuexin still felt very excited after he came to his senses.

"When to go back?"

Xu Yuexin said while suppressing his surging emotions.

It has been exactly 1959 years since 20. Their family's move out and then back is a microcosm of the fate of a generation of intellectuals in the country.

The mountain of the times was removed from their shoulders.

"Five more days."

Wu Yan smiled with tears in her eyes and said, "God has opened his eyes."

When Xu Yuexin heard his mother's words, his whole body trembled slightly.

Yes, God has really opened his eyes.

"This is a good thing, why are you crying?"

Xu Qiang sniffed, wiped his sore eyes and said, "Several faculty members and professors moved back with me."

"It was the leader of the sea who personally instructed to restore our housing."

"really?"

Wu Yan was incredulous, "The higher-ups value intellectuals so much now?"

"Of course. The country will pay more attention to people like Dad in the future."

Xu Yuexin tried to maintain a calm tone and said, "Because science and technology are the primary productive forces, only by attaching importance to scientific education can the country prosper."

"That's very well said. Technology is the primary productive force!"

Xu Qiang clapped his hands on the armrest of his chair and cheered, a look of emotion on his face, "We have moved to a new home and our living conditions have improved. We must find ways to produce more results in the future."

“We must not live up to the title of the primary productive force.”

"You also have to take care of your health."

Wu Yan looked at her husband distressedly and said that the intensity of his recent scientific research work was too high. "I will pack our winter clothes and quilts first."

"We can sort out the clothes and quilts in our room ourselves."

Chen Qiaoqiao said obediently.

In the next few days, the Xu family started moving.

Because Xu Qiang was busy conducting scientific research in the laboratory, Xu Yuexin had no choice but to become the main force in the move.

When it was time to move, Tsinghua University sent a small truck to the Xu family, saving them a lot of trouble.

When Wang Youle heard that Xu Yuexin was moving, he came over to help. The fat boy ran up and down to carry several pieces of furniture for them.

With the sound of the engine starting, the truck slowly drove away from the faculty building and headed towards the Keyuan Community two kilometers away.

Xu Qiang followed the car, Xu Yuexin rode a bicycle with Chen Qiaoqiao, and Wu Yan rode a bicycle with Xu Yanran.

The two-kilometer journey was completed in no time. As soon as Xu Yuexin and Chen Qiaoqiao arrived, they were deeply attracted by the environment of Keyuan Community.

Below the small building made of bluish-white bricks and stones, there are lush trees, some of which are still bearing unripe fruits; rows of flower pots are lined up along the internal roads of the community, with a riot of colour and beauty that catches the eye.

Under the shade of the trees beside the road, several white-haired, elegant elders were chatting about everything under the sun. The content of the conversation was all about cutting-edge knowledge in various disciplines.

“The atmosphere here is really good.”

Chen Qiaoqiao exclaimed as she was immersed in the beautiful environment.

"Look, the guy in blue is the one who is working on the synthesis of bovine insulin. He was here when Xiaoxin was having his first birthday celebration."

Wu Yan pointed to an old man passing by in the distance and said to the younger generations, "It is said that he will soon be promoted to a senior committee member."

"Wow, do you want to go up and say hello to him?"

Xu Yanran asked her mother with admiration in her tone. "Let's move the house first, and then we'll have plenty of time to visit with our old neighbors."

Wu Yan gave the command and took Xu Yuexin, Chen Qiaoqiao and Xu Yanran to the truck that had been parked.

It seems that I will really have to live a life where I can chat and laugh with great scholars and interact with all the common people in the future.

Xu Yuexin looked at the residential buildings in front of him, which could be regarded as the national academic and humanities highlands, and thought to himself.

This kind of life is really exciting.

The new home is located on the third floor. It is a large three-bedroom apartment with a total area of ​​120 square meters. It faces north and south and has excellent lighting.

After moving, Xu Yuexin lay down on the big bed in the bedroom and felt extremely comfortable.

It is still necessary to buy a house, he and Chen Qiaoqiao need to have independent living space.

This move is a huge improvement before buying a house.

"The bedroom is much more spacious than our original one."

Chen Qiaoqiao said happily as she used a feather duster to sweep up the dust in the house.

This house is exactly twice as big as her original home and much bigger than her mother's house.

Chen Qiaoqiao was very satisfied that her living conditions could be improved right after getting married.

After taking a nap in bed for a while, Xu Yuexin went out to buy two kilograms of oranges, plus the latest manuscripts he had accumulated after the publication of "The Shepherd", and went to visit Wang Meng.

Xu Yuexin wants to be the first writer of this era to publish his works in Hong Kong and overseas, and this requires approval from his superiors.

According to Xu Yuexin's plan, he planned to communicate with Wang Meng first.

If Wang Meng is willing to communicate with his superiors on his behalf, then after obtaining approval, Xu Yuexin will go to Ye Tianrong to discuss the specific issuance and profit sharing.

The cadre building of the Beijing Writers Association is far away from the Keyuan community. After Xu Yuexin arrived by car, he knocked on the door of Wang Meng's small garden.

"Hello Uncle Wang, I'm Xiao Xu."

"Open the door, please."

"Xiao Xu? Come on."

There was an enthusiastic response from the garden, and soon the door opened. Wang Meng, wearing home clothes and smiling, appeared behind the door.

"Uncle Wang, how is your work lately? Are you too busy?"

"I am a bit busy. There are so many things to do at the Writers Association that I have no time to write. What about you? Do you have any plans to write new works after the publication of "The Shepherd"? "

"I'm writing it right now. This is the manuscript I brought today."

"You're quite prolific. What's your subject?"

The host and the guest walked into the living room chatting and laughing, and Wang Meng personally poured a cup of steaming hot tea for Xu Yuexin.

The furnishings in the living room were simple, with a varnished table and several chairs, a coffee table covered with a tablecloth in national colors, and the only electrical appliance in the entire living room was a radio.

Against the wall, the bookshelf woven from bamboo and rattan is filled with books, both ancient and modern, both Chinese and foreign, which has the flavor of an intellectual family of that era.

"Historical theme, about the Ming Dynasty."

After Xu Yuexin took the tea, he took out the manuscript from his bag and put it on the table. "I brought it here specially today to give you your comments."

"I don't deserve it. You are a talented writer."

Wang Meng smiled modestly and took the manuscript from him, "Come, let me see your masterpiece."

"The Ming Dynasty 1566, right?"

"Yes, this is the beginning. The rest has not been written yet."

Xu Yuexin said.

Ok……

Wang Meng nodded and pondered without saying anything.

This is an interesting beginning.

(End of this chapter)