Rebirth 1977 Great Era

Chapter 237: There are many good horses, but there are few good horse trainers (3K)

Father Fang Zhenhua asked in disbelief:

"Are you sure... you can help the fourth brother become a writer?"

Fangyan nodded at him.

Then he looked around at everyone and said:
"You haven't read his manuscript yet, have you?"

Everyone else shook their heads.

The dialect said:

"I've read it and I think he wrote it very well."

"As long as he continues to create works at the level of this manuscript, he will definitely be able to find his own way."

"Are you serious?" My mother, He Huiru, looked incredulous.

Fang Yan glanced at Fang Chen, nodded and said:

"The fourth child is talented in this area. He just lacks an opportunity. Now we just need him to produce his works. His writing will prove his talent."

"Think about his experience. Although it seems very unlucky to ordinary people, from another perspective, isn't it very interesting?"

When everyone heard the dialect, they looked at each other.

In the morning, Fangyan asked Fang Chen to try writing something. After he woke up from a nap, he felt like a horse breeder who had found a great horse.

And Fangyan continued:

"These experiences are his treasure. I believe that as long as they are written down and published, they will definitely resonate with other educated youth."

"And I can guarantee that as more educated youth return to the city, those who have literary dreams will begin to create. Whoever can take the lead at this time will definitely be remembered."

"The fourth brother is creating now, which means he is competing with these people. If he can publish faster, his name will be remembered by more people."

“It’s like everyone knows that the highest peak in the world is Mount Everest, but how many people can remember that the second highest peak is Mount K2?”

After these words were spoken, the scene fell into an eerie silence.

But Fang Chen seemed to be energized at this moment. He was surprised to find that he was so great in his third brother's heart!
This feeling of being recognized actually gave him the idea that a gentleman would die for his friend.

Fang Chen is still thinking about that sentence:

"As long as you maintain your initial level, I guarantee you can become famous!"

These words were very attractive to Fang Chen. It was not like he had not suffered when he was in the countryside, but at that time he had no choice but to endure the hardship, and he didn't know how long he would have to endure it.

But it’s different now!

The third brother said that he just needed to stay hungry, maintain his current level, write a book, and then he could show the book to Chen Huaikai from the Beijing Film Studio.

This would have been unthinkable in the past.

Now he only needs to do it according to the requirements of the third brother. Even if he didn't say "guaranteed success", Fang Chen would still want to try it.

In the past, he suffered just for the sake of survival, but now suffering might help him realize his dreams. In this case, he has no reason not to give it a try.

Fang Chen looked at Fang Yan with a burning gaze. He patted his chest and assured:
"Brother, don't worry, I will not let you down and will definitely write my story well."

After saying that, he put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth and said:

"I'm full, I'm going to write!"

"What's the hurry? Come back!" Fangyan called him.

He said to him:
"How much did you eat? I told you to eat until you were 70% full, but you didn't even eat two bites."

Fang Chen said:

"But I feel hungry and my mind is clearer."

Fangyan shook his head:
"That won't work either. You still have to eat."

Traditional Chinese medicine also says that it is best for people to eat until they are 70% full.

There is a saying about raising children in the Ming Dynasty medical book "Wan Mi Zhai": "If you want your child to be safe, keep him three parts hungry and cold."

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that if too much nutrients are consumed, the gastrointestinal tract will be burdened. Overeating will damage the digestive tract, which will cause heat accumulation and heat will damage the yin, leading to an imbalance of yin and yang in the body. Not only will the brain work slowly, but it will also make you more susceptible to illness.

So Fangyan doesn't have to be the black supervisor.

My brother just came back from another place, so it’s inevitable that he wants to eat a full meal at every meal.

The dialect can be considered as indirectly protecting his health.

Fang Chen nodded and sat down again after hearing this:

"Brother, I listen to you."

Then Fang Chen actually started eating obediently again, and the others looked at each other in surprise.

Especially Fang Zhenhua and He Huiru, they were a little dazed.

When did Fang Chen become so obedient?

He actually believes everything Fang Yan says. Is this still the Fang Chen who was clamoring to go to Nanjing before?

One day later, he began to pursue his literary goals?
"Eat, eat!" Fangyan greeted everyone.

After hearing this, everyone came back to their senses, picked up their chopsticks and started eating.

Fang Chen ate very seriously, as if he was completing a task given to him by Fang Yan. He didn't say anything, just kept eating. When he felt that he was 70% full, he immediately stopped eating, put down his bowl and chopsticks, and said to everyone:

"I'm full, everyone enjoy your meal."

Then he specifically said to Zhu Lin, who had prepared a table of dishes:
"Sister-in-law, your cooking is really delicious! But I can't eat too much because I have to write."

Zhu Lin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said to him:
"You're welcome. I wish you a smooth afternoon of creation."

Fang Chen nodded, stood up and walked towards the study.

After the door of the study was closed, Fang Zhenhua lowered his voice and asked Fang Yan:

"Third brother, did you see that he hasn't gotten over his broken heart, so you deliberately set up this big pie for him to deal with?"

"Of course not!" Fangyan said.

Then he looked at his father and mother and asked:
"You don't think I was talking nonsense just now, do you?" The old lady said in a low voice:

"It doesn't sound like nonsense, but how can we not know what your brother is capable of?"

"When he was a child, he didn't have anything outstanding to write. If you ask him to write a novel now, can he do it?"

The dialect said:

"Mom, actually, whether you are good at writing essays when you are young has nothing to do with whether your novels are popular or not."

"Novels tell stories. The fact that he was able to write down his own experiences is already a very good story. Writing essays is a task given by the teacher and it is a different concept altogether."

Dad said:

"But you are not an expert in this area. How can you know what his level is?"

Fangyan was speechless and said:

"You still don't have confidence in the fourth brother..."

They both nodded in unison.

Of course I have no confidence.

The dialect said:

"Then wait until this afternoon when he writes some more, and you can take a look at what he writes."

The two looked at each other and then agreed with Fangyan's statement.

They really found it hard to believe that Fang Chen could write such an amazing article.

But Fangyan knows that some people's success depends on talent.

Some people don't have much talent, but they can rely on positive feedback to work hard to bring out their talent.

Fang Chen is such a person.

Besides, his story is already very good, and now the people who are prejudiced are his parents.

So, in the evening, Fang Yan would let them see for themselves what level Fang Chen was at.

Among so many people, Zhu Lin trusts Fangyan's judgment the most.

Although Fangyan is not a professional literary writer, Zhu Lin believes that Fangyan is able to distinguish between good and bad. This is Zhu Lin's mysterious trust in her man.

As long as he is optimistic about it, Zhu Lin will agree with it.

Besides, this person is Fang Yan's brother. From the perspective of blood relationship, how bad can Fang Chen be?

It’s like I had no interest in studying medicine before, but as long as I study hard, I can still get excellent results.

My father and mother are professors and experts respectively. As long as I am not an adopted child, my brain should not be too bad.

As for what Fang Yan said about helping Fang Chen realize his dream of becoming a contemporary young writer, Zhu Lin thought it was no big deal.

It’s nothing else, I’m just so confident in my husband.

……

After lunch, Fangyan helped his mother install curtains and door curtains in all places in the house except the study.

Then he pushed the motorcycle and went out with Zhu Lin, who had just washed the dishes.

This afternoon the couple is going to another department store to buy some desk lamps, and also to take a look at the new washing machines with spin-drying tubs.

Knowing that the nearest department store didn't have it, Fang Yan and Zhu Lin went to a store that was a little further away but slightly larger.

Having a motorcycle is fast, and there is no need to squeeze into the weekend bus. The couple arrived at their destination in no time.

After entering the mall, the two quickly found what they wanted in the home appliance area. There were enough table lamps in stock, as well as new washing machines with spin-drying tubs.

The couple immediately gave the money and bought four table lamps. Fangyan also bought some more light bulbs in case of emergency.

After buying things, the cargo bed of the sidecar becomes the best shelf.

The light bulb can be covered with a paper shell and placed in a box in the truck bed. The table lamp is made of metal and can be placed directly in the truck bed.

After putting their things away, the two planned to go home directly. It wouldn't take long to get back with the motorcycle anyway.

But at this time, Zhu Lin, who had just got on the bus, reminded Fang Yan:
"Oh, by the way, we haven't bought our invitations yet."

"I just saw that there seem to be invitations for sale here. Why don't we just buy some and write the invitations at home in the afternoon? It just so happens that both our parents are here."

"Okay." Fang Yan certainly had no objection and immediately nodded in agreement.

As for the distant relatives who could come, they would have sent telegrams to notify them long ago.

Invitations are used to send to people in the capital.

Zhu Lin got out of the car and said to Fang Yan:

"Then wait for me for a moment, I'll buy it back right away."

"Okay, go ahead." Fang Yan nodded. Now his wife is in charge of the money at home and he just sits back and does nothing.

Zhu Lin just entered the department store.

"Beep...beep!" At this moment, Fang Yan heard two horn sounds behind him.

Fangyan turned around and saw that it was a jeep.

"Same dialect! What a coincidence!"

A familiar voice was heard, and then a face popped out from the back seat of the car. It turned out to be Director Ouyang of Dongzhimen Hospital.

Fangyan hurriedly greeted:
"Hey, Dean Ouyang? What a coincidence! What are you going to do?"

Dean Ouyang took out a glass bottle and said:
"A cow in the production team died, and a piece of bezoar was found in its gallbladder. I went to retrieve it."

Fangyan looked carefully and found that there was indeed a piece of something the size of an egg, like a yellow pebble, in the bottle.

In later generations, bezoar was more expensive than gold. Such a big piece in Dean Ouyang's hand must be worth a lot of money.

PS: The 6000-word basic chapter has been updated, and there will be additional chapters later.

(End of this chapter)