Chapter 325 Sending off leaders one after another
With the foundation of "The Lover" and "Farewell My Concubine", Lin Weimin is now quite famous in the Hong Kong literary world and has accumulated a large number of readers.
In addition to stating the above matters, the most important thing Liu Yichang wanted to do when he called was to ask Lin Weimin to write something as a message for the publication of his novel in "Hong Kong Literature".
Lin Weimin hesitated and said, "I'm afraid it's too late?"
It is now late December. With today's communication efficiency, it is unlikely that Lin Weimin's letter will be sent to Hong Kong in time for the first issue of "Hong Kong Literature" to be published.
"It's okay, it's okay. I should be able to make it in time. I was so busy that I just remembered this. I also made an appointment with Ke Ling. He is also in Yanjing now. I think the manuscript will arrive around the same time as yours."
"Okay then, I'll finish writing it and mail it out as soon as possible."
It was not difficult to submit the manuscript to "Hong Kong Literature". It was nothing more than writing some polite words. Lin Weimin only took one day to write the article and mail it out.
Before New Year's Day, Lin Weimin visited CCTV. With two months left before the Spring Festival, the Spring Festival Gala had already entered the preparation stage.
After the success of two Spring Festival Galas, Huang Yihe became more confident and proposed to hold the Spring Festival Gala at the Workers' Stadium this year.
Lin Weimin, who was sitting below, shook his head secretly when he heard his decision. Old Huang was blinded by his short-lived victory!
The 1985 Spring Festival Gala is well known as a typical failure in the early days of the Spring Festival Gala. In the 1980s when technical conditions were not mature, it was nothing but a pipe dream to hold a large-scale live broadcast of the gala in a stadium.
In addition, the temperature in Yanjing at night before and after the Spring Festival is below minus ten degrees Celsius. The huge gymnasium is drafty on all sides and there is no heating equipment. The Spring Festival Gala lasts for four or five hours. Who among the audience and actors can stand it?
Huang Yihe spoke proudly in the front about how he had invited many stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and was determined to make this Spring Festival Gala a magnificent and grand party.
Lin Weimin only had the thought of persuading him for a moment, because he didn't seem like he would listen to any advice.
Lin Weimin also believed that there must be people who had advised him before him.
After figuring this out, Lin Weimin decisively chose to shut up and just do his job well.
Two days later, he directly gave Huang Yihe two scripts, still following the same old rules.
One for Chen Xiaoer and one for the eldest nephew.
Lin Weimin has made up his mind that he will not get involved in the Spring Festival Gala next year.
I have received all the praise I deserve, and participating in the Spring Festival Gala no longer has any meaning for me.
On the last day before New Year's Day, Qin Chaoyang found Lin Weimin and said he wanted to have dinner together.
Lin Weimin joked: "It's not easy. Comrade Lao Tan invited me to dinner. It's a great honor to have such a great man!"
"Old Yan's treat."
Well, Lin Weimin was overthinking it.
"Otherwise, people would say that Old Yan is capable of being a leader, tut tut tut!"
The expression on Lin Weimin's face made Comrade Lao Tan want to hit him.
In the evening, Xianheng Hotel.
Kong Yiji, as portrayed by Xun Ge'er, is a very miserable scholar, but the Xianheng Hotel is not like that. Not only that, but the hotel has also become very successful thanks to Xun Ge'er's advertising.
When Lin Weimin arrived at the place, he found out that Lao Yan was treating everyone who came were senior members of the society, and he was the one with the least seniority among the group.
Apart from him, the youngest is Cheng Zaochun.
Lin Weimin gloriously became a young comrade in the service bureau.
Yan Wenjing treated us to a meal, and the dishes were very ordinary. After three rounds of drinks, he stood up, clasped his fists, and said to the people present: "Thank you all for your hard work over the past few years. It's all thanks to you."
After saying that, he raised a glass of wine and drank it all.
Everyone raised their glasses and drank the wine. Lin Weimin pulled Cheng Zaochun aside and muttered, "Is today's dinner a farewell banquet for Old Yan?"
Cheng Zaochun whispered, "You just found out!"
After dinner, Lin Weimin drove someone away. He drank tea all he drank tonight.
There were seven or eight people at the table. Half of them went home, and the other half, who were too old, got into Lin Weimin's car.
He was very suspicious whether Lao Yan invited him to dinner just to let him be a Didi driver.
After a few people were sent to the end, only Yan Wenjing was left.
His home was at No. 60 Dongzongbu Hutong. The alley was too narrow for the car to enter, so Lin Weimin could only park at the entrance of the alley and help Yan Wenjing out of the car.
He drank a little too much tonight, and the entrance of the alley was only a few dozen meters away from the Yan family.
Lin Weimin supported Yan Wenjing as they walked in the dark alley, and suddenly heard Yan Wenjing say, "Comrade Junyi and I are about to arrive at the station."
Lin Weimin was stunned for a moment, then replied, "I heard about it."
"Among the young people in the editorial office, you are the most outstanding. However, you are also the most likely to cause trouble. You should be more mature in the future and stop being so flamboyant."
Although he knew Yan Wenjing was giving him a warning, Lin Weimin couldn't help but ask, "Am I flamboyant?"
Yan Wenjing said unhappily: "What do you think?"
He continued, "Yes, you don't fight or compete for many benefits, but you still have to be more careful about what you say and do in the community."
"I see. Isn't it a little too early for you to say that? It makes it seem like you're going to leave right away."
"Bah! You don't know how to talk. What do you mean by 'leaving'? I'm resigning. You really ruin the mood."
"Hehe, I'm not naturally good at sentimental things."
The two men walked to the door of Yan Wenjing's house, and the old man shook off Lin Weimin's hand.
"Okay, let's go back."
"Why don't you invite me in for some tea?"
"Drink your ass! What time is it? Your aunt has gone to bed!"
Lin Weimin felt a little regretful. "Then next time I have a chance to come to your house for dinner, think about making two delicious dishes for me!"
Yan Wenjing cursed with a smile, and the two waved goodbye.
On the way back, Lin Weimin felt a little disappointed.
It is probably still some time before Yan steps down, but he chose this year-end day to treat everyone to a meal, which symbolizes his farewell.
It has been more than four years since he joined the Chinese Literature Society. During these four years, he has experienced a lot and grown a lot.
Old Yan and Old Lady Wei were the first group of leaders he outlasted. The next might be Old Meng and his group, and after that it might be Cheng Zaochun and his group.
At my age, if I stay in the Chinese Literature Society, it should not be a problem for me to outlast seven or eight leaders.
As he thought about it, Lin Weimin became happy.
On New Year's Day, Han Zhuangzhuang and Yin Geli came to Tuanjiehu Apartment, apparently intending to eat and drink for free.
Lin Weimin moved into the apartment since the beginning of winter.
Seeing Lin Weimin carrying a bag of vegetables and meat, Han Zhuangzhuang asked, "Uncle, where are you going?"
"Go to your Uncle Shi's house."
"Then we both will go too."
Lin Weimin said helplessly: "It's a big holiday, don't you two want to go out and have some fun?"
"We've been to all the places in Yanjing City to play in the past few months, but it's not that interesting. We don't want to celebrate the festival, and it's boring for you to be alone at home, so I'll come over to keep you company!"
I don't believe you!
I'm not an elderly widower, do I need you to accompany me?
If you want a free meal, just say you want a free meal, and say it so confidently.
Bringing the two people who were looking for free meals to No. 26 Yonghegong Street, Lin Weimin and Han Zhuangzhuang were old acquaintances, but the appearance of Yin Geli made the courtyard boil.
After so many years since the hospital was established, this is the first time that a foreigner has appeared on the 26th!
The neighbors surrounded Yin Geli. They saw that this little foreigner had a smiling face and was easy to talk to. She spoke fluent Chinese. Many children surrounded her and asked her questions.
When everyone found out that she was Han Zhuangzhuang's girlfriend, the neighbors were even more surprised.
Han Zhuangzhuang is not well-known in Yanjing as an actor of the People's Art Theatre, but in the past two years he has acted in TV dramas and appeared on the Spring Festival Gala, so he is still quite well-known among the common people.
When everyone came to Shi Tiesheng's house before, he was not well-known. Later, when he became famous, everyone was surprised for a few days, but then it passed.
But judging from the current reaction, the fact that Han Zhuangzhuang has a foreign girlfriend seems to be more popular than the fact that he became famous by acting in TV dramas and sketches.
The old man who lived in the front yard couldn't help but patted Han Zhuangzhuang on the shoulder and said, "Bring glory to the country!"
The young people looked at Han Zhuangzhuang with admiration.
A role model for our generation!
Lin Weimin didn't expect that when he came to Shi Tiesheng's house today, his eldest nephew would become the center of attention.
But the way this came out was a bit weird.
Today is New Year’s Day, and Lin Weimin specially prepared mutton.
In the cold winter, nothing can warm people's hearts more than a pot of mutton hotpot.
Shi's father and Shi Lan were busy preparing the vegetables. Han Zhuangzhuang and Yin Geli were surrounded by their neighbors and almost became circus monkeys.
Lin Weimin rushed back and forth between the two rooms of the Shi family. Seeing a stack of writing paper in the drawer of Shi Tiesheng's desk, he took it out.
Shi Tiesheng, who was following behind, saw it and said quickly, "Hey, don't move!"
"Look at the manuscript. What are you afraid of?"
Shi Tiesheng looked a little anxious, "That's not a manuscript, bring it here!"
Lin Weimin didn't care at first, but after seeing Shi Tiesheng's reaction, he realized something was wrong.
Ignoring Shi Tiesheng's obstruction and even turning around to prevent him from snatching things, Lin Weimin looked intently at the letter paper in his hand.
"Comrade Ximi: Hello..."
Lin Weimin took a look at the letter and then Shi Tiesheng snatched it away.
Although they had known each other for several years, this was the first time that Lin Weimin saw him so agile.
"Wow, your movements are quite quick. Is this the magic of love?" Lin Weimin joked.
"What is the magic of love? Don't talk nonsense!"
Shi Tiesheng was a man in his thirties with dark skin. Lin Weimin actually saw two blushes on his face, which was rare.
Such a contrasting picture instantly made Lin Weimin feel physically uncomfortable.
"Comrade Tiesheng, don't quibble! I think you should know the principle of leniency to those who confess and severity to those who resist. I saw it all just now, 'Dear Comrade Ximi'..."
"Nonsense! Where does 'dear' come from?"
Shi Tiesheng is as shy as a teenage boy.
Lin Weimin admitted his mistake very generously, "Oh! There is no 'dear'? Maybe I saw it wrong."
(End of this chapter)
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