Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 524 Pause, Halftime Break (6.2k)

If an event is only spread in a positive way, it often won't cause much waves. But if it is accompanied by an event that is diametrically opposed to it, then public opinion will spread very vigorously.

Mo Yan's winning of the award is a typical example.

At the beginning, a large number of media outlets could not see the direction of the wind and basically only reported and reprinted the news that Mo Yan won the award.

So most of them only do the safest peer interviews.

The literary community has a very positive view on this matter, and most of them are congratulating and expressing their wishes.

Wang Yian: "Congratulations, I'm very happy for Mo Yan."

Wang Meng: "This is a very good thing, which shows that contemporary Chinese writers and the achievements of contemporary Chinese literature have attracted worldwide attention."

Peng Mingxue: "At a time when traditional reading is being challenged, Mo Yan's works have won the highest honor in world literature, which has greatly encouraged writers and readers who insist on realistic creation and firmly believe in the power of literature."

When interviewing Liu Zhenyun, his words were a little bit harsh:
"After Mo Yan won the award, many people asked me how I felt, just like when my brother married his sister-in-law and on their wedding night, others asked me how I felt.

I said I wish him a nice day.

Mo Yan's winning of the award means that there are at least ten people in China who can also win the award, such as Xiao Chen. I just heard half a year ago that a foreign author wanted to recommend him, but was directly rejected. This is an example."

As soon as these words were spoken, it was as if some invisible shackles were lifted.

Since then, when many writers were interviewed, reporters asked about their views on Mo Yan's award and Chen Linfeng's views.

"Congratulations to Mo Yan for winning the prize. Chen Linfeng? I don't have any opinion. It's normal for someone of his status to have his own opinions. I'm not at the stage where I can take the Nobel Prize in my stride yet, so I won't comment."

"Winning an award is always a good thing. Writer Chen's opinions are always sharp and he doesn't hide them. He is like this at his age. To be honest, I envy him. I won't comment on his opinions. It's hard to say."

"..."

Many writers use the method of beating around the bush to avoid discussing the public opinion dispute between Chen Linfeng and Mo Yan.

Chen Linfeng is a very special existence in the circle of writers. His achievements are so outstanding that if we judge a writer by his sales volume, it can be said that all the people in the country combined can hardly compare to him.

As for Mo Yan, now that he has won the Nobel Prize, he will also be a person who will rise to prominence in the future.

Many writers adopt the strategy of offending no one.

When you great gods fight, it is better not to harm the innocent.

The media are actually quite understanding. After all, even they don’t dare to report on these two people now, especially the negative reports about Chen Linfeng.

But if it keeps on like this, there will be no sales.

Readers are waiting to watch the fun.

So they interviewed Yu Hua.

This guy is a big shot, and he has a good relationship with the two people at the center of public opinion, so he can always say a few words.

However, Yu Hua is not stupid, so why should he offend others?

What's more, this matter is of concern to the whole nation right now, and you will be scolded if you speak nonsense.

"There are disputes in China about the Nobel Prize for Literature, but generally speaking, each has his own opinion.

I don't have as sharp opinions as Xiao Chen, but I'm still happy for Mo Yan.

I think many literary authors should take Xiao Chen's words as a warning. Literary creation should be purer and one should not distort one's own ideas because of other people's opinions. "

These words seemed to say something, but also seemed to say nothing.

There are many people on the Internet who think that Yu Hua also thinks that Mo Yan's works are not pure enough and that he created them just to be appreciated by foreigners.

Another group of people held the opposite view. Yu Hua was happy for Mo Yan. He was a friend. Why would he use you to do reading comprehension here?

In fact, the debate about this issue has become increasingly heated online in recent days.

The views are rather confusing.

Many people were very happy when they heard that a Chinese won the Nobel Prize.

But because of Chen Linfeng's consistent good reputation, many people felt that there was nothing wrong with what he said.

Even among those who are happy about winning the award, some agree that literary creation should be pure and not flattering.

The key point is whether Mo Yan's winning the award is a flattery to the West, and whether he should accept the award.

This is the core of the problem.

But these days, no celebrity has given a clear opinion on this issue.

Too sensitive.

The more sensitive the issue is, the more heated the discussion becomes online.

"What's there to say? If you win an award but don't accept it, that's just teasing people. Besides, Mo Yan won the award in earnest, unlike someone else who didn't even win the award. Why are you refusing it?"

"Haha, he wouldn't have won the award if he had refused. It's hard to say whether Mo Yan won the award with the help of the person you mentioned."

"He's trying to flatter himself again. Can someone's fans stop being so arrogant? The Nobel Prize in Literature is not something that anyone can get."

"No one really thinks that just because you won the Nobel Prize in Literature, you are eligible to make a fraudulent move. In 50 years, who would know that you are a Nobel Prize winner in Literature, except for looking up information?"

"Yes, especially the Nobel Prize in Literature. Anyone who understands will understand the value of this award."

"..."

The online debate gradually went off topic and began to debate the literary status of Mo Yan and Chen Linfeng.

But for more serious matters, the media, especially the official media, has the loudest voice.

However, the official media's stance was very firm. They only offered congratulations but did not comment or take sides.

Then we can only see what the two people at the center of public opinion say.

On the 14th, Chen Linfeng received a call.

In fact, he has been receiving calls non-stop these days.

Many people asked for his opinion, including those from the media, but he just answered them perfunctorily.

Some friends in the industry, mainly writers and editors, called me and asked me questions in their conversations.

Chen Linfeng always gave the same reply, "I still have the same thoughts as I did then, otherwise I would not have had to refuse the Nobel Prize selection in the first half of the year.

As for Mo Yan's award, whether he wants to accept it is up to him. I have already said my opinion at the beginning, and I don't want to repeat it now."

This is still very convincing.

It’s not like what people say on the Internet, there’s no reason to refuse if you didn’t win the award.

In the eyes of many writers in the circle.

If someone recommends you, it means that you have entered the Nobel Prize selection sequence. In this case, refusing to participate is equivalent to refusing the future Nobel Prize in Literature.

You know, Chen Linfeng is only a few years old now, and he still has at least fifty years to live.

Even if no literary works are published in the future, we can still wait for them just by waiting.

Besides, it is actually hard to say whether Chen Linfeng had a chance this year.

The Swedish Literary Society removed a Chinese candidate and replaced him with another Chinese candidate, who was the one that Chen Linfeng specifically used as an example to deny.

It is hard to say whether there is any intentional meaning in this.

In fact, many people in the industry have related speculations.

After all, compared with outsiders, domestic writers and other peers are actually more aware of Xiao Chen's influence in foreign literary circles.

When they go abroad to participate in exchanges, this person is often the most talked about topic.

Of course, what we are discussing is not the series with the highest sales, but Chen Linfeng's only literary work, "She", which is also becoming more and more famous nowadays.

This novel has won major literary awards around the world so far, and this is no joke.

In contrast, Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize for his work "Frog".

The two are very famous, and their popularity is totally different.

The more famous the domestic writers are, the more they understand this.

This is also the reason why many writers refuse to talk about it when interviewed.

If you say they are not jealous of Mo Yan's winning of the award, that is pure joking.

It's very nice of me to be able to congratulate you.

As for more specific debates and standing, it’s really hard to say which side I stand on.

At the moment the reporter asked this question, many writers suddenly realized something:
If someone wins the Nobel Prize in Literature, they would rather it be Chen, at least that is more acceptable.

And it was in this situation that Chen Linfeng received a call from the China Railway Corporation.

"Auntie Tie, you're here to care about me too."

"You kid, you can really cause trouble."

Chen Linfeng said innocently, "I was young at the time and didn't know how to hide it. It was many years ago. Who knew it would suddenly be exposed this year?"

"Alas," Tie Zong was helpless, "It is because we know this that it is difficult to deal with."

"It's not that difficult. It's just a wave of public opinion. It will pass slowly."

"It's not as simple as you think. There are more things to consider."

The chief railway official said, "Winning the prize is a good thing. The higher-ups were supposed to send a congratulatory letter, but then the news of your criticism of the Nobel Prize reached their ears, and it became very embarrassing."

"Why is that? Where do I get so much face?"

"Don't underestimate yourself, especially your book 'She', which is listed on the Internet and has been read by many leaders."

The leader mentioned by the China Railway Corporation must be of an extremely high level.

Chen Linfeng had never heard anyone talk about this before, he just found out about it.

He was a little skeptical, "Leaders still have time to read books?"

"It's because they don't have much free time, so only a few of your works are pleasing to them. Your book 'She' doesn't have too many words, and it's well-known, so they say that."

After chatting for a while, the railway chief turned the topic back to the Nobel Prize.

"There is a lot of debate in public opinion right now. From the news I received, many of my peers are leaning towards you. But no matter how you look at it, winning an award can't be considered a bad thing, so Xiao Chen, you have to understand."

Chen Linfeng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Why are you coaxing a child like that? I don't understand anything, just tell me directly."

"It's like this. The authorities still have to give an explanation for Mo Yan's winning the award. Don't say anything that would embarrass them."

"Don't worry, I won't say anything more. I've always said the same thing to other people. I've said everything I should have said back then."

Chen Linfeng indeed had this idea. He had laid enough groundwork and all that was left was to watch the show.

Tie Zong sighed. She always felt that it was a waste of time, but her superiors insisted that she communicate.

In fact, deep down, she agreed more with Xiao Chen's statement.

We all know that the Nobel Prizes in Literature and Peace both carry many political implications.

But from another perspective, it is the Nobel Prize after all, and the people have been longing for such an award for a long time.

Both sides have their reasons, and that's where the dilemma lies.

While the two were talking on the phone, Mo Yan was also talking on the phone with someone in Qilu Province.

"Old Yu, my situation is too embarrassing right now. Can you give me some advice?"

"No matter how I give you advice, you will definitely not be satisfied with what I say."

"It's okay, just tell me."

Yu Hua said, "If you want to do what I want, just follow Xiao Chen's example and refuse the award."

There was silence on the other side of the phone.

Yu Hua continued, "The Swedish Academy has already announced it, which means you have already won the award. If you reject it, it means you have only taken the name and ignored the controversy, proving your literary purity, and no one can throw dirty water on you anymore." "Just because of his words, because he rejected it, I have to reject it too?"

There was a hint of anger in Mo Yan's words.

When he first learned about Xiao Chen’s interview video, he was able to take it calmly.

He doesn't care at all when he is accused of currying favor with the West by exposing the dark side.

The kids didn’t understand anything. In the 80s, these things were nothing. That’s how everyone wrote at that time.

How come, now it has become flattery?
Before, Mo Yanchun thought he was ignorant.

The public doesn't necessarily think so.

But it was only recently that he realized the malice of these words and also realized that times have changed.

There are actually so many people who disagree with his writing.

Thinking of this, Mo Yan became more and more angry. "I don't agree with his point of view. The country needs critical voices. If there is only praise, won't it be a return to the past era?"

Yu Hua could hear the resentment in the other party and could only persuade him, "I know what you think, but now it is a question of the reputation of the literati. He is upright and took the initiative to refuse the Nobel Prize. As seniors, we can also not care about a Nobel Prize, right?"

"This award is now in a controversial place, and everyone is most afraid of comparison."

"I won't be threatened by him," Mo Yan became more determined after listening to Yu Hua's advice.

"This is not about the award, but about not agreeing with his twisted ideas and not believing what he says is true."

As he spoke, Mo Yan even gritted his teeth.

Yu Hua was speechless.

He didn't know how to persuade his friend anymore, knowing that his friend was getting angry and wanted to go against him.

Yes, the public pressure these days is a bit too great.

Anyone who experiences such pressure can easily become mentally unbalanced.

Especially when you just won the award and are in a good mood, and suddenly something like this happens, it would be strange if you weren't angry given the contrast.

Yu Hua didn't say anything more and just talked about other things.

Then we talked about the recent situation of some friends and mentioned Liu Zhenyun.

Mo Yan got angry again, "We've been friends for so many years, and just because I won an award, we can no longer be friends?"

In his opinion, Liu Zhenyun's words were clearly sarcasm.

Yu Hua was not sure what to answer.

This phone call was too difficult.

After a moment of silence, Mo Yan seemed to realize that he had said something wrong and took the initiative to change the subject.

But it's always a bit disappointing when we can't agree on anything.

Not long after, the two hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Mo Yan stared at the phone in his hand in a daze.

In the evening, my brother Guan Moxin came to congratulate me and talked about the Nobel Prize.

Mo Yan was quite quiet, still immersed in his previous emotions.

Guan Moxin certainly wouldn't spoil the fun by saying anything else, he just talked about an incident that he remembered from that year.

"When you were interviewed at that time, I remember you even mentioned the Nobel Prize."

"Hmm?" Mo Yan raised his head.

"Didn't you say at that time that if you didn't want to win the Nobel Prize, you would be acting like a grandson or something? I don't remember the details, but I remember that it happened."

Mo Yanteng stood up suddenly, he also remembered.

Mo Yan hurried back to the study and searched the news from that year on the computer. That was in 2006.

A reporter once asked him if he wanted to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

His answer was, "Do you want to win the Nobel Prize? If I say no, then I'm being too hypocritical! What's wrong with winning a million-dollar prize in a fair and open manner?
I want to win, but how can I win? Do I know how to write to win the award? Will I change my writing just for this award? "

Haha, Mo Yan laughed unconsciously twice.

You, Xiao Chen, have the interview from that year, and so do I.

Why can't I receive the award? I deserve it.

The next day, on the 15th, Mo Yan announced that he would hold a media press conference.

In an instant, a large number of media rushed to Qilu Province.

There are many official media here, such as Xinhua News Agency, Guangming Daily, Youth Daily, Study Times, Southern Daily, etc.

There are also various Internet media, including Sina, Penguin, NetEase, Sohu, V Station, etc.

Anyone who is aware of recent public opinion knows that most of the media here are media that have not spoken much in the past.

A few, such as Southern Daily and Yenching Daily, speak from Mo Yan's perspective.

We also put a lot of effort into selecting the media.

Facing the reporters, Mo Yan was no longer depressed and answered the questions normally.

“How do you feel after winning the Nobel Prize?”

“May I ask what do you think of winning the award?”

"..."

The previous questions are relatively routine, and everyone can answer them one by one according to the process.

Next, the reporter asked some deeper questions.

"May I ask what do you think of the recent reports and public opinions?"

“Thanks to my friends who supported me and my friends who criticized me, I finally got a chance to make a noise among the crowd.

The controversy during this period made me realize my shortcomings as well as my strengths.

I never knew before that so many people liked me and so many people hated me. This was the first time I faced a large readership.

The recent debate about me and the Nobel Prize has been very helpful to me. It is like a mirror that reflects the world and myself. "

This was a very nice statement. The reporter perked up and continued to ask,

"Many netizens online think your work is somewhat negative. What do you think?"

Mo Yan said, "In my early works, I was relatively young and wrote with great passion. The expression of society in the book at that time was somewhat biased, but I think this work now can very well represent my attitude towards society, life and literature.

The rural areas I wrote about in my novels before were mostly my own hometowns, which were the prototypes of the novels, but now they have surpassed them and are now the microcosm of all rural areas in China. "

These words reflect both a slight review of the past and confidence in the present.

It seems that he came prepared.

The reporter asked again, "So, what do you think of Chen Linfeng and the related discussions he has sparked?"

Here comes the point. Everyone present focused their attention on Mo Yan.

"Xiao Chen is a new generation writer, very good, but the era he lived in was different from ours, so he has some new ideas that are different from the past, and I understand that.

But I think it is not a good idea to simply adopt an attitude of opposition and rejection when facing a global literary award.

Literature should have an uplifting side as well as a critical side, and it should allow for critical voices.

Chen refused the Nobel Prize. He followed his own attitude, which is good and worthy of praise. But not everyone has to share the same view as him. That would be bad.

"So, Mr. Mo Yan, you will go to receive the award, right?"

The reporter couldn't wait to ask the most crucial question.

"Yes," Mo Yan said seriously, "Back then, I also had my own opinion on the Nobel Prize.

It was probably in 06 when a reporter from Southern Daily asked me this question. At that time, I had my own explanation of the Nobel Prize.

Xiao Chen is loyal to his own ideas, and I will also be loyal to mine.”

After saying that, Mo Yan walked off the stage, ending the press conference.

All the reporters present looked at the reporter from Southern Daily.

And this thing?

The reporter from Southern Daily was full of question marks in his mind. Those were questions asked by his predecessors. I haven’t experienced it, but I know it.

After returning, many media outlets looked up the original interview and learned the full story.

It turns out that Mo Yan had said at the beginning, "There's nothing wrong with winning the award in an honest way."

In this way, it seems that there is no need to take Chen Linfeng's "fawning" too seriously.

After all, he once said that even if he wanted to win an award, he would not change his creation because of this.

This is a very frank statement.

Subsequently, reports came out one after another.

Chen Linfeng also saw related reports at home.

I have to say that Mo Yan was very well prepared this time. Although the public opinion situation was not reversed all at once, it was at least much better and not one-sided.

It's impossible to turn it completely around.

After all, Chen Linfeng said it around 00, when he was just over 10 years old, still a child.

As we all know, children generally do not tell lies.

At least that's how the public sees it.

And so many years later, he still implements his own ideas.

After refusing the Nobel Prize, Chen Linfeng has become invincible.

The current public opinion at most feels that some authors may indeed be the type who flatter, but Mo Yan is not one of them.

People have already expressed their views.

Many official media are also guiding the issue in this direction.

But this is just his own talk after all. There are still a group of people who think that Mo Yan should also show his integrity, especially on the Internet.

However, compared with before, this voice is much smaller. After all, not many media cooperated to reprint it.

"Director Chen, we agreed that you would come to participate in the show when a Chinese won the Nobel Prize. Now, you see..."

"Okay, since we have an agreement, I will definitely go. However, I may have to wait until after December. What do you think?"

"Okay, this will definitely take care of your time."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Linfeng looked at the phone in his hand and smiled.

It’s still early.

No matter what Mo Yan said, it was useless. It depended on whether others would cooperate.

You say you are creating, but it is not certain why others chose you.

That’s hard to explain.

This was his biggest worry when he refused the Nobel Prize.

It would be fine if Mo Yan insisted on going to receive the award.

Now, Chen Linfeng is looking forward to the Swedish Academy giving Mo Yan a heavy stab in the back when the Nobel Prize is awarded in December.

(End of this chapter)