Chapter 230 Together
After once again declining a newspaper's invitation to an interview, Lin Weimin hung up the phone.
He looked at Qin Chaoyang with a worried look on his face, "Leader, things seem to be getting bigger and bigger!"
Qin Chaoyang gloated, "Who told you to just brag!"
"I've done all the work, and you still don't allow me to pretend... to show off my achievements?"
Qin Chaoyang chuckled and said, "Just show it. You've come to the fore this time, haven't you?"
Lin Weimin spread his hands helplessly, "I don't want to either!"
The two chatted and laughed for a while before getting back to the topic.
"Let's talk about the series. The sales are very good now. More than half of the books have been sold in more than a month. It should be almost sold in another month. We have to print more copies. How much do you think is appropriate?" Qin Chaoyang asked.
Since the Contemporary Book Series - Winning Works of the First Yanbing Literature Award was released in late January, more than half of the sales have been completed in just over a month. This is exciting news for Lin Weimin. He thought for a moment and said, "Two hundred thousand copies?"
Qin Chaoyang almost spit in Lin Weimin's face, "You really dare to think so!"
A set of the series consists of seven volumes, and 200,000 sets means 1.4 million copies.
"Leader, I think we might as well be bolder. After all, the Yanbing Literature Award is held every three years, and it has only been a few months. In the remaining two years, any reader who is interested in this award and wants to read the winning works will choose our series of books as his first choice.
Readers can't just ignore our ready-made set of books and instead collect books published by other publishers one by one, right?
Our book sales have a long tail effect. We don’t have to sell out 200,000 copies all at once. As long as we can sell them all within a year, we can give it a try. I don’t think it will be a big problem.”
Qin Chaoyang thought for a moment and said, "Let's do this for now. The most important thing is that it can be passed at the meeting."
"It's okay. I'll speak at the meeting." Lin Weimin has now accepted his fate. As deputy editor-in-chief, he is destined to do dirty and tiring work.
Comrade Lao Tan was very satisfied with Lin Weimin's initiative to volunteer. Deputy Editor-in-Chief Lin now knows how to share the leader's worries. He has made progress!
"Leader, it's alright, I'll leave first."
Lin Weimin used the word "leave" very cleverly. Qin Chaoyang thought he was going back to the office, but in fact Lin Weimin got on his motorcycle and ran away.
I can't be the deputy editor-in-chief for nothing, I have to get some benefits for myself.
Outside the Temple of Heaven Hotel, Lin Weimin and Tao Huimin met again.
The Xiao Baihua Yue Opera Troupe has been very popular in Yanjing for more than half a month. After the performance in the important state capital, the troupe performed in several major opera theaters in Yanjing under the arrangement of the Yanjing Municipal Government, and was warmly welcomed by the citizens of Yanjing.
Yanjing is the home of Peking Opera, and it is easy for ordinary operas to fail to adapt to the local environment here. However, because of the performances in the Spring Festival Gala, the Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe has become a well-known drama troupe among the citizens of Yanjing, forming a natural mass base for its performances.
In fact, it was not just the Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe. The influence of the 1983 Spring Festival Gala gradually emerged more than half a month after the Spring Festival.
Li Guyi, who sang nine songs in a row at the party, has now become the most popular singer in the country. Invitations to perform have come one after another. The song "Homesickness" has become popular in the streets and alleys, and there is no such thing as a banned song anymore.
Liu Xiaoqing, who took time out to participate in the Spring Festival Gala, is now known to audiences across the country as she is filming two movies, "The Burning of the Old Summer Palace" and "The Last Emperor", and is working with a Hong Kong television company. She has become an international superstar.
Jiang Kun, the apprentice that Ma Ji brought to the Spring Festival Gala, performed three crosstalk pieces in the show and has now become a big name in the crosstalk world.
Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao became the most popular sketch actors among the general public with their wonderful performance in "Eating Noodles", especially Chen Peisi's true-to-life role of Chen Xiaoer, which added greatly to his performance.
Now when he walks on the street, anyone who sees him will definitely shout, "Chen Xiaoer!"
The actor makes the role, and the role makes the actor.
Chen Xiaoer was very proud of himself and no longer felt disgusted with the role as before. He was filled with gratitude towards Lin Weimin.
Before the Lantern Festival, he specially invited Lin Weimin to dinner and drank some wine. He held Lin Weimin's hand, and his mouth was full of alcohol.
"Weimin, my brother. You wrote this character so well. It's both playful and funny, and it touches people's hearts. In a word, it's a classic!"
Lin Weimin thought at the time that this was really a heart-wrenching joke, and it was almost as if the laughter was piercing his lungs.
Not only Chen Xiaoer and Zhu Shimao, but even his eldest nephews and several others have benefited from the Spring Festival Gala. Now they are like celebrities when they walk on the streets, and they even walk a little bit dizzy.
Looking back at the entrance of the Temple of Heaven Hotel, Lin Weimin and Tao Huimin finally met. They exchanged a few warm words, and Tao Huimin took the initiative to talk about the next arrangements of their troupe.
"We have finished the performance in Yanjing. During this period, Jinling, Changchun and Shanghai have all sent invitations to the troupe. The troupe has tentatively decided to go to Changchun first, which is closest to Yanjing, and then continue to perform in one city after another."
Lin Weimin sighed and said, "You guys will be performing for several months, right?"
"Yeah, sure."
Tao Huimin gently took Lin Weimin's hand, comforted him a few words, and then began to care about Lin Weimin's affairs.
The discussion triggered by the article published in the Literary Gazette is still ongoing. As the initiator, Lin Weimin has received a lot of praise, but also a lot of criticism. Since Tao Huimin started dating him, she has been very concerned about this matter.
"It's okay. The Literary Gazette is the daughter of the Literary Association. The fact that my article was published means that the Literary Association supports my position. If the sky falls, the Literary Association will hold it up. The blame will never fall on me."
Lin Weimin said in a relaxed tone.
The fact is just as he said, when an article is sent to a publication, if they think there is a problem, they will definitely return it to you for revision, or simply not publish it.
Since it has been posted, it is an attitude.
Given the status of Literary Gazette, the fact that it published this article showed its strong support, an attitude that was strong enough for Lin Weimin to feel fearless.
Unless someone dares to ban the Writers Association, Lin Weimin is not afraid at all.
"Being scolded proves that I'm famous. Have you ever seen that group of people scolding an unknown person?" Lin Weimin said jokingly.
This made Tao Huimin laugh too.
The performance was over, and actors like Tao Huimin were finally able to rest for a few days. Lin Weimin took her out to play for half a day and brought her home near the evening.
"I'll make you something tonight."
Tao Huimin was coaxed into the house by him and looked at Lin Weimin's courtyard with curiosity.
My brother-in-law Han Dingbang returned to Shanghai on the sixth day after the Chinese New Year. Han Zhuangzhuang has a performance tonight, and Lin Weimin chose a very good time.
“Your house is so big!”
"This is the first courtyard. It's not very big."
Tao Huimin said: "It's enough for a family to live in."
"That's true." Lin Weimin agreed with her, his eyes staying on her.
Gradually, Tao Huimin also noticed the ill intention in his eyes, and she was too embarrassed to look him in the eye.
"I...you are not allowed to have any bad thoughts!"
"You are wrongly accusing me. I was standing there without moving."
They looked at each other, one shyly, the other passionately, and Lin Weimin held her in his arms.
In fact, Tao Huimin had already foreseen this result before she came. After struggling for a moment, she closed her eyes and let Lin Weimin do whatever he wanted.
It was not until she felt something strange on her chest that she grabbed his hand and said, "Don't..."
He opened his eyes, his breathing became disordered, and feeling the firmness in Tao Huimin's confused and passionate look, Lin Weimin let go of her hand.
Everything has a gradual process. You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.
Tao Huimin felt his sympathy and was secretly happy.
For lovers in love, restraint is the most passionate love.
In order to compensate Lin Weimin, Tao Huimin took the initiative to cook for him.
Although she is young, she has been experiencing life outside since she was young and has acquired sophisticated life skills.
Lin Weimin leaned against the door frame, watching her cutting vegetables with skillful knife skills. He suddenly felt that there was a breath of life in this house. This feeling was completely different from when Han Dingbang was here a while ago.
Is this the legendary harmony of yin and yang?
After working for more than an hour, Tao Huimin cooked four dishes. When she served them on the table, Lin Weimin couldn't help but praise: "Our Huimin is really good at both cooking and entertaining."
Tao Huimin glanced at Lin Weimin with her almond-shaped eyes full of smiles. It was a kind of happiness to be able to cook a delicious meal for the one you love.
After dinner, Tao Huimin suggested taking a walk outside.
Lin Weimin locked the door and took her out. Tao Huimin naturally held his arm, like a newly married couple.
It was not long after the Lantern Festival, but the winter in Yanjing was not over yet and the spring was still chilly.
Walk north from the west entrance of Baimixie Street and you can stroll to the south bank of Shichahai in a few minutes. You can see the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in front of you. It is not yet completely dark, and their reflections can still be seen in the waves.
Going further, you will reach Wanning Bridge. This bridge, together with the Zhengyang Bridge under the Zhengyang Gate Five Archways, the Jinshui Bridge in front of Tian A Gate, and the Nei Jinshui Bridge in front of Taihe Gate, is the northernmost large stone bridge on the central axis. The white jade carved railings on the bridge are long gone.
Walking onto the bridge, Tao Huimin leaned on Lin Weimin's shoulder and said, "The scenery here is so beautiful!"
"In the past, this area was inhabited by the wealthy families of Yanjing. Shouldn't the scenery be better?"
He chuckled and asked, "Do you remember where we first met?"
"Of course I remember. Jiang Yao and I went to the West Lake. I saw you on the Broken Bridge. At that time, I thought you were quite handsome."
"Okay, so you were thinking about me at that time." Lin Weimin said jokingly.
Tao Huimin angrily hit his shoulder and said, "You just talk nonsense."
"Okay, I'm thinking of you." Lin Weimin held her hand.
Under the Wanning Bridge, the river is shallow and sparkling.
That dancing figure is now in Lin Weimin's arms. Tao Huimin said with melancholy, "I really hope to stay here."
"Then I'll ask someone to transfer you to Yanjing?" This was not the first time Lin Weimin mentioned this.
Tao Huimin pursed her lips and shook her head. She believed that Lin Weimin had the ability, but she hoped that she could stand at eye level with Lin Weimin.
Just like the poem written by Shu Ting.
"I must be a kapok tree near you,
As the image of the tree stands with you.
roots, clenched in the ground;
Leaves, touching each other in the clouds."
This kind of love is what she longs for.
Third update, done and done.
(End of this chapter)
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