Chapter 251 A Friend Who Entrusts His Life to Me
The effect of the sky-high manuscript fee is sensational. It is estimated that after today's exchange meeting, it will become a hot topic among the people of Yantai.
After answering this question without any hesitation, Lin Weimin started to point to the next person.
This time, the one ordered was a young female comrade with a long braid, who looked like a factory worker.
"Hello, Teacher Lin, I would like to know if you are single now?"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the auditorium, especially the young people, who were all cheering desperately. The female worker's question expressed the thoughts of the vast majority of the female comrades present.
Lin Weimin has gotten used to it now. It seems that every time he appears in public, his personal issues are inevitably brought up.
But this time is different from before, Teacher Lin is very confident.
"I have a girlfriend now."
There was a sudden burst of sighs and regrets from the audience, which was extremely harsh.
Teacher Lin actually has a girlfriend. How many girls’ dreams were shattered on the spot!
"So what factors do you think should be considered when choosing a partner?" the female worker asked.
What elements?
Lin Weimin thought for a moment, 36D, slender, round and straight...
"soul!"
Teacher Lin's answer was without hesitation and decisive, fully demonstrating the taste of a scholar who has transcended vulgarity.
He is handsome, talented, rich, and most importantly, he has so much inner qualities.
Female comrades' thoughts: Ah! Teacher Lin is so handsome! I really want to marry a man like him.
The thoughts of gay men: What should I do? I really want to beat this bastard on the stage to death!
Whether it was the knife-like eyes of the male compatriots in the audience or the demon-like eyes of the female compatriots looking at Tang Monk, they all made Lin Weimin uncomfortable.
This group of people asked several questions, all of which were gossip.
Lin Weimin had no intention of cooperating anymore. He communicated with Wei Junyi and walked down from the podium.
After several leaders’ speeches, today’s exchange meeting came to an end.
Originally, YT City had arranged factory and mine visits, but these were all declined by Contemporary Magazine, so today’s exchange meeting took place.
We had a sumptuous lunch in the cafeteria at noon and returned to Dongshan Hotel in the afternoon, where we also had a symposium with the Ludong Literary Association.
By the evening, the day's activities were completely over and we had dealt with the two co-organizers.
The next period of time will be all about Contemporary and the writers.
The name of this event is "Contemporary Novel Writing Seminar", so of course a decent meeting is necessary.
The whole next day, everyone was confined to the Dongshan Hotel for a meeting.
Since it was a seminar, naturally several works had to be brought out for research and discussion. He Yunlu's "Rising Star" and Lin Weimin's "Chasing the Murderer" became the most heated topics discussed at the meeting.
The seminar ended and the official schedule of the entire writers' conference came to an end, and then there was free time.
During the entire half-month writing conference, except for an activity to visit scenic spots around YT City every other day, the rest of the time was left to the writers to dispose of as they pleased.
Lin Weimin also specially organized several activities, but they were basically voluntary and participation was optional.
This extremely relaxed and free form of writing conference not only allows everyone to feel fully respected, but also allows for real relaxation, and thus allows for in-depth exchanges in a better mood.
"Teacher Xinwu!"
"Teacher Lin!"
In the pine forest in the hotel courtyard, Lin Weimin found Liu Xinwu, who became famous for his short story "Class Teacher". This novel is regarded as the pioneering work of scar literature, and Liu Xinwu became famous overnight.
"How do you feel about staying here these two days?" Lin Weimin asked.
Dongshan Hotel was built in the 1960s, bordering the Yellow Sea to the east and the East Fort to the north. The courtyard is full of verdant pines and cypresses, green grass, singing birds and fragrant flowers, and the garden scenery is fascinating.
If you get tired of the scenery in the courtyard, you can go to the indoor activities. If you want to go out, there are tours every other day, and the remaining day is free to visit the attractions in YT City.
This kind of writing meeting is so satisfying that it cannot be more satisfying.
And all of this was the work of the young man in front of him.
"It couldn't be better. I have plenty of time to play every day, and I can communicate and exchange ideas with my comrades in my spare time. At night, I have nothing to do and can calm down and write. My writing speed has increased a lot."
Lin Weimin asked, "So, you are almost done with your manuscript?"
“Almost finished.”
Lin Weimin nodded and said, "Just finish writing quickly."
The writers' club is not afraid of people wasting time, but what it fears most is that there will be no results.
This time, "Contemporary" is holding a "Novel Seminar", and the results will definitely not come out so quickly. Most people will have to go back and work hard for several months, or even a year or two before they can write anything.
The other party's novel was a pleasant surprise.
"Everyone is very optimistic about this article "Bell and Drum Tower". When you finish writing the manuscript, give it to me directly and I will arrange to publish it for you as soon as possible."
"Thank you."
After they finished talking about their works, they stood under the green pines and cypresses and chatted again.
A burst of energetic laughter came from not far away.
Yu Hua pushed Shi Tiesheng, followed by Ma Yuan and Mo Yan. They walked and talked and laughed by the small lake in the yard.
A few meters away from them, Huang Anyi and Jin Ying were walking together, with Gu Hua and Jiang Zilong beside them.
Even the most harmonious place has its own circles.
Many students from the Institute of Literature were invited to this writing conference. This was not because Lin Weimin was being partial, but because these people had indeed achieved certain results in the domestic literary world and were qualified to be invited.
Including Lin Weimin, there are five students from the Institute of Literature and Art in this writing conference.
On the other hand, the young writers introduced in the first issue of Contemporary in 1983, Yu Hua, Ma Yuan, and Mo Yan, seemed to have formed a small group of their own accord. Oh, and we should also add Shi Tiesheng, a non-staff member.
The reason why he is called a non-staff member is mainly because Shi Tiesheng is too popular. No matter where he goes, he is more welcomed than anyone else in the team.
He does not belong to any small group, yet he can integrate into any small group.
A group of people walked to a place not far from Lin Weimin, and Yu Hua and the others excitedly waved at Lin Weimin, "Teacher Lin!"
"Weimin!" This was the greeting from the students who fell behind.
Lin Weimin greeted everyone with a smile.
Gathering together, everyone walked towards the depths of the woods.
When everyone heard that Liu Xinwu's "Bell and Drum Tower" was almost finished, they were all surprised.
During the seminar that day, everyone heard that Liu Xinwu was planning to write a novel, and it took only a few days, and he was going to finish it?
"I have written a lot before. I have had a lot of free time these days, and my ideas are very clear when I communicate with everyone. I can write smoothly and my efficiency will improve." Liu Xinwu explained.
Everyone couldn't help but envy it, it was a long story!
Among the people present, except Jiang Zilong, Gu Hua and Lin Weimin who have published more than one novel, the others are still stuck in the creation of short and medium-length novels.
To write a novel is still a distant dream for most people.
Everyone was in the front, lamenting about the novel. Lin Weimin was at the end, walking with Jiang Zilong and Gu Hua.
"What a pity for Old Guo!" Jiang Zilong sighed.
"Yes, he was so young." Gu Hua said sympathetically, "After I participated in the Yanbing Literature Award last year, I made a special detour to Xining to see him. He was so thin at that time."
As the first classmate to pass away in the Institute of Literature, whenever we get together we can't avoid talking about Guo Yudao's departure.
After expressing his feelings, Jiang Zilong smiled and praised: "You are great for being a good person!"
"What do you mean?" Lin Weimin was confused.
Jiang Zilong said, "Gu Hua told me that Lao Guo and his wife went to Yanjing for medical treatment. You helped arrange it."
Lin Weimin waved his hand and said, "What's the big deal?"
Jiang Zilong added: "I also heard that you sent money to Lao Guo's family!"
Lin Weimin looked surprised and looked at the other classmates. No one should know this news, so how did Jiang Zilong know it?
Seeing Lin Weimin's expression of surprise and confusion, Jiang Zilong's face showed a bit of pride.
"I can tell from the first glance that you don't usually hang out in the circle of the Writers Association. After Lao Guo passed away, the local Writers Association went to visit Lao Guo's family, and Lao Guo's wife talked about this matter.
"Five hundred dollars! This is not a small amount. People are thinking of you very much!"
While Jiang Zilong was speaking, several other students looked at Lin Weimin with admiration in their eyes.
The students of this session of the Institute of Literature Research are called classmates, but the actual time they have spent together is only half a year. Many of them may never see each other again in their entire lives after they separate.
When we were together at the Institute of Literature, it was natural that we had a good relationship. But after we separated, it was natural for the relationship to fade.
Guo Yudao and his wife went to Beijing for medical treatment. Lin Weimin helped arrange the hospital and took care of them.
After Lao Guo left, he sent money to his family.
These two incidents made everyone see how much Lin Weimin valued friendship with his classmates, and that he was a friend worth making friends with.
Jiang Zilong patted Lin Weimin on the shoulder. When they were talking about it in private just now, Gu Hua praised Lin Weimin as a friend who could be entrusted with one's life, and he agreed with that.
Of course, this was too corny, and he wouldn't say it to her face.
"After all, we are classmates!" Lin Weimin said with emotion.
Everyone's expression was a little heavy.
After a long while, Jin Ying finally started a new topic.
"Weimin, what's going on with Mo Yan?"
"What happened to Mo Yan?"
Jin Ying said, "Just now when we were chatting, we talked about his article 'Transparent Carrot'. An Yi joked that red sweet potato would be fine, why did it have to be a carrot? He got upset!"
Lin Weimin laughed, feeling that these people were just like elementary school students who had not grown up and were quarreling.
"You make fun of other people's works. If they are unhappy for a while, what's the big deal?"
Jin Ying said dissatisfiedly: "He is really not a gentleman."
"The underlying logic of this imported dregs called 'gentlemanly manners' is 'women are inferior to men'. Classmate Jin Ying, your current thinking is very dangerous!" Lin Weimin joked.
Jin Ying thought about what he said and it seemed to be true.
She muttered, "I'm just standing up for An Yi! This Mo Yan is too stingy!"
The second update will be later, around ten o'clock.
(End of this chapter)
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