Writer 1978: I Need to Give the Literary World a Lesson

Chapter 134 You really are a treasure of the Chinese Literature Department!

Lu Yao submitted her novel to several major magazines, but all of them rejected it without exception. Unlike Yu Hua's initial rejections, Lu Yao's work demonstrated genuine talent.

Yu Hua's manuscripts were initially rejected because he was incompetent!
The novel was eventually sent to the editorial department of "Contemporary" magazine by Lu Yao's wife through connections. After reading it, the editor-in-chief, Qin Zhaoyang, thought it was pretty good, so he asked Lu Yao to come and revise the manuscript. It took almost a month of revisions before it was successfully published.

Many magazines rejected his novel because it lacked the flavor of "scar literature." While it reflects the events of the past decade, it's not purely venting; it contains reflection and a glorification of heroes.

“Yimin, do you really think his manuscript is good? It’s so different from the works of ‘scar literature.’ I’ve never seen this angle before. No one has ever written like this before, so I can’t be sure,” Cui Daoyi said.

“Senior, this shows that the author is capable, and the story is original. A true writer doesn’t follow trends; a true writer should have their own thoughts and creative style. No one has ever reflected on ten years from this perspective before. The writing is simple and moving. Did we not have any heroes during those ten years?” Liu Yimin said.

"A Thrilling Scene" tells the story of two groups about to fight. At this moment, the director of the XG Committee stood up resolutely to prevent bloodshed and ultimately sacrificed himself, thus praising the heroes of that era.

How can there be heroes in genuine works of literature about the trauma of the past? How can there be heroes? It should be all about the dark side, written to vent randomly, without any logic or nonsense.

This is also why so-called "scar literature" doesn't go far; it's simply too narrow-minded.

Lu Yao's ability to maintain this level of critical thinking, and to write such a good first novella, demonstrates that he is indeed a remarkable writer.

Cui Daoyi glanced at Liu Yimin, and remembering that Liu Yimin hadn't written any proper accounts of his injuries, he smiled and said:

“Yimin, it seems you have developed a mutual appreciation for each other. Now that you say that, I understand. I was thinking too narrowly. A work should not be limited to only one form. I will discuss it with Editor-in-Chief Li and see what he says. I will try to get him to come and revise the manuscript.”

Liu Yimin smiled. If Lu Yao knew this, given his personality, he would treat him to meals every day and treat him like a mentor.

However, Qin Zhaoyang of Contemporary must be frustrated. Not only did Liu Yimin not submit his own manuscript, but he also snatched the manuscript that should have been his.

Cui Daoyi went to Li Ji to discuss his thoughts. After consulting with Liu Yimin, Li Ji also agreed to let Lu Yao come and revise the manuscript.

"Yimin, I'm now in charge of People's Literature and Art, so you'd better support my fellow townsman's work," Li Ji joked.

"Haha, this article is my gift to you. I'm sure it'll be great."

Li Ji slapped the table and laughed, "If it's really published, I'll invite you to write a book review for it!"

"A word is settled!"

Lu Yao's spiritual mentor was none other than Mr. Liu Yimin!
After leaving People's Literature and Art, Liu Yimin went to Yenching University and asked several professors, including Professor Yang Hui, Professor Wu Zuxiang, and Yan Jiayan, to write prefaces for Liu Yimin's three books.

Yan Jiayan was also surprised to hear that three books were being published at the same time: "You really are a treasure of the Chinese Literature Department!"

"You gave me this nickname, so of course I have to live up to it!"

"Haha, it's an honor for the Chinese Department of Yenching University to have a student like you. How about staying on as a teacher after graduation?"

"Professor Yan, I'm still far from graduating; I'm only a sophomore!" Liu Yimin said with a smile.

“A wise person thinks long-term. Although you are only a sophomore, your level is more than enough to stay at the university.” Yan Jiayan couldn’t help but recruit talent for the Chinese Department. Liu Yimin walked out of Yan Jiayan’s house without commenting.

In August, Liu Yimin received several telegrams from Zhang Mengzhao, an editor at the Shanghai Film Studio, inquiring about the progress of the adaptation of "Romance on Lushan Mountain." Having not heard from Liu Yimin for over a month, Zhang Mengzhao was growing increasingly impatient and wished he could return to Beijing.

Liu Yimin had no choice but to send a telegram to tell him that the reorganization was already underway.

Adapting "Romance on Lushan Mountain" was much simpler than writing a stage play. In addition, compared with the original version of "Romance on Lushan Mountain", Liu Yimin added a lot of things and made the ending of "Romance on Lushan Mountain" more uplifting.

Zhou Yun and Geng Hua worked together to build the motherland, and Zhou Yun's father, Zhou Zhenwu, returned to the motherland to actively invest in construction projects. Together, they composed a hymn to the joint efforts of overseas Chinese to build the motherland.

Standing atop the building designed and completed by Zhou Yun and Geng Hua, the family said to Zhou Yun, "Yun'er, you must use everything you've learned overseas to contribute to the construction of our motherland. Our country has very few buildings like this yet, but I believe there will be many more in the future!"

Then, holding Geng Feng's hand tightly, she said with deep emotion, "It is our honor to be able to contribute to the construction of our motherland. The construction of our motherland is not divided between you and me. This place is also our home as overseas Chinese!"

This demonstrates our broad-mindedness and our desire to encourage overseas Chinese to return to China to contribute to its development.

The leaders of the United Front will definitely say it's good after seeing it!
The success of this film is definitely not just due to the so-called first on-screen kiss and romance; its patriotic core is also an important reason.

"Comrade Liu Yimin, are you still revising the script?" Zhu Lin knocked on the door, carrying a large watermelon, and said with a smile.

"It's almost finished, just the last part!" Zhu Lin placed the watermelon on the small table next to him and prepared to find a knife to cut it.

After you finish making the changes, send it out as soon as possible. If you don't send it out soon, Zhang Mengzhao will probably get so anxious that he'll get blisters on his lips.

Looking at the abundance of fruit in the room, Liu Yimin realized that Zhu Lin had probably spent all the money he had earned recently on fruit.

"Try it, this watermelon is especially delicious, the kernels are all red, and it's crisp!" Zhu Lin wiped the juice off his hands with a towel and handed the watermelon to Liu Yimin.

Instead of eating, he sat on the stool and started reading the manuscript. After reading Zhou Zhenwu's words, he said, "These words are really powerful!"

Liu Yimin said with a smile, "Movies and plays are the same; both require tension in their language to evoke the audience's emotions. Different languages ​​have different levels of tension, and thus evoke different emotions."

After finishing the watermelon and wiping his mouth, Liu Yimin said, "Come on, after you've eaten your watermelon, I'll treat you to dinner."

“It’s my treat!” Zhu Lin said.

"You've already spent quite a bit of your salary, haven't you!"

"I have forty-five yuan!"

"Let's go, it's my treat. I don't like people who dawdle."

Zhu Lin quickly followed, she didn't dawdle at all.

(End of this chapter)