Chapter 331: Glowing Teacher Lin
When the first issue of Contemporary magazine in 1985 was published, my colleagues in the editorial department could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
The issue of the book series had been basically finalized. Lin Weimin took the manuscript form to the front building to ask Yan Wenjing and Wei Junyi for their signatures, and was encouraged again.
The announcement about him and another comrade being promoted to editor-in-chief of "Contemporary" and "New Literature Historical Materials" had just been posted on the bulletin board of the National Literature and Social Sciences Academy.
After being busy at the Chinese Literature Society until the afternoon, Lin Weimin left early.
He has to go to the radio compound today to see the results of the skit rehearsal.
Today was a rehearsal, and the location was in CCTV's Studio 1. Seeing many old acquaintances, Lin Weimin greeted them one by one.
He sat on a small stool in the audience and watched the performance on the stage. This year, Huang Yihe specially invited several Hong Kong singers.
The most famous among them are Roman Tam, Hee Siu Lan and Liza Wang.
The skit show by the eldest nephew and Chen Xiaoer was quite successful. They had been performing for two years and had gained experience, so Lin Weimin didn't need to worry too much about it.
After the rehearsal, I met the station director Wang Feng, and we talked about "Dream of the Red Chamber".
Lin Weimin is a consultant for Dream of the Red Chamber. He has participated in several symposiums and seminars on Dream of the Red Chamber before and also provided a lot of suggestions for the script. Currently, Dream of the Red Chamber is being filmed in full swing.
During this period, "Dream of Red Mansions" also held two training courses. Lin Weimin's major only involved scripts, so he did not participate in these two training courses.
After finishing talking about "Dream of Red Mansions", Wang Feng sighed again.
Last year, CCTV was busy with the two TV series "Journey to the West" and "Dream of Red Mansions", which took up a lot of energy and funds, and even had no time to film Lin Weimin's work.
Then, he took the initiative to mention that he hoped to finish filming the last part of Lin Weimin's spy war trilogy, "The Sound of Wind", this year.
Lin Weimin has no objection.
He really didn't care about the royalties from the adaptation of his works. On the contrary, the fact that the adaptation of his novels into TV series expanded the influence of his works and his fame was more beneficial than the royalties themselves.
The next day, Lin Weimin had just arrived at work and was watering the green ivy in the office.
He just moved into Qin Chaoyang's office two days ago, and now the two of them share the office.
They are all editors-in-chief, so their treatment should be equal.
There was a knock on the door, he turned around and saw it was Ren Hao.
"Teacher Lin, long time no see!" Ren Hao greeted with a smile.
"Why are you here?" Lin Weimin asked with a smile, "Come, sit down!"
Lin Weimin poured Ren Hao a cup of tea. After a few pleasantries, Ren Hao said, "I received instructions from Wang Tai last night to come and discuss the matter of The Sound of Wind with you."
"We are all old acquaintances, and you know my habits."
"Yes, yes, we are old acquaintances! I understand."
Ren Hao has read the novel "The Sound of Wind" more than once. After hearing Lin Weimin's words, his mind immediately started working.
Well, the role of Li Ningyu was given to Zhu Lin, and her image is suitable.
Naturally, Ren Hao did not share his little thoughts with Lin Weimin. As they were old acquaintances, they understood each other's thoughts. Director Ren felt that he knew Teacher Lin's thoughts thoroughly.
The two chatted for a while and communicated the general matters of the adaptation, then Ren Hao stood up and said goodbye.
At noon, Lin Weimin had just finished his meal and was chatting with Qin Chaoyang when someone knocked on the door again.
He turned around and saw Zheng Xiaolong, whom he had met on the day of Wang Shuo's wedding.
"Hello, Teacher Lin!"
Lin Weimin showed some surprise on his face, "Zheng Xiaolong, why are you here? Do you want to talk to me about something?"
"Thank goodness you still remember me!"
The two exchanged a few pleasantries and Zheng Xiaolong explained his purpose.
This time he came to Lin Weimin to get the rights to adapt "The Sound of Wind" into a TV series.
"With the success of "Insidious" and "Cliff", your works are very popular. Our company has actually wanted to cooperate with you for a long time.
It's just that you have been cooperating with CCTV before, and our factory can't get a spot. I thought CCTV would be able to broadcast the TV series "The Sound of Wind" this year, but after the Gregorian New Year, there was still no movement, and then I found out that "The Sound of Wind" had not been filmed yet.
The leader of our factory was interested and wanted to cooperate with you. I said it was a good opportunity, and I knew you, so I volunteered to come. "
After Zheng Xiaolong finished speaking, he looked at Lin Weimin expectantly.
Lin Weimin said, "Oh, this is really unfortunate. I just finalized the matter of The Sound of Wind with CCTV today."
"Ah!" Zheng Xiaolong let out an unexpected cry.
He really didn't expect that such a coincidence would happen. He kept slapping his thigh and regretting it. "I wish I had come earlier! I wish I had come earlier! Just half a day, just half a day!"
Seeing how anxious and helpless he looked, Lin Weimin had no choice but to give him some advice.
After chatting for a while, Zheng Xiaolong was disappointed and prepared to leave.
Lin Weimin was looking at the sample books of "Selected Novels Series" on the table and suddenly called Zheng Xiaolong.
"Teacher Lin, do you have anything else to say?"
Lin Weimin pointed at the series of books on the table and said, "We just published a series of books, and there is a good novel in it. Would your factory like to consider it?"
Zheng Xiaolong was disappointed for not getting the adaptation rights for "The Sound of Wind". He had no mood to pay attention to the new novel. However, for Lin Weimin's sake, he turned back and picked up the sample book on the table to take a look.
After seeing this, he never let it go.
It was not until the end of the afternoon when Zheng Xiaolong had only read one-third of the 400,000-word book "Plainclothes Police".
"Xiaolong, our editorial department is about to get off work." Lin Weimin reminded with a smile.
Zheng Xiaolong suddenly raised his head, with an embarrassed look on his face, "Teacher Lin, I'm so sorry, I was too engrossed in reading the novel."
"It's okay. I'll give you this set of books. Take it back and read it. If you think it's suitable, you can come and talk to me later."
"well!"
Zheng Xiaolong nodded in response, put a set of books into his bag, and turned to leave.
The next day came.
Early in the morning, Lin Weimin had just parked his car in the yard and when he got out he saw Zheng Xiaolong standing at the door of the front building.
"Little Dragon?"
Zheng Xiaolong's eyes were bloodshot, his hair was a little messy, his face was excited, and he was holding a book in his hand.
"Teacher Lin, this novel, this novel..."
Lin Weimin took a look at the book in his hand. It was the first volume in the series, namely Hai Yan’s "Plainclothes Policeman".
"What? Do you think it's okay?" Lin Weimin said.
"It's a success! It's a success!" Zheng Xiaolong was so excited that he almost shouted out loud, and his voice was so loud that his colleagues passing by couldn't help but look at him sideways.
"Don't get excited, don't get excited." Lin Weimin pulled him into the back building.
When they arrived at the office, Lin Weimin poured a cup of tea for Zheng Xiaolong, then pointed at his hair and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
Zheng Xiaolong smiled carefreely, "I was so busy reading a novel that I didn't have time to pay attention."
Lin Weimin glanced at the novel again. It was such a big book...
"You watched it all night?"
"Of course I did! I saw it this morning, and then I immediately ran to you." Zheng Xiaolong said this with a bit of trepidation in his eyes, and asked: "Teacher Lin, no one wants to adapt the rights to this novel, right?"
Lin Weimin laughed and said, "No, of course not. It hasn't even been released yet, why would you fight for the adaptation rights?"
After hearing this information, Zheng Xiaolong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Weimin asked again: "You still need to discuss this adaptation with your leaders, right?"
Zheng Xiaolong nodded, "That's for sure. But don't worry, I will do my best to convince the factory leaders. Such a good work..."
His eyes were fixed on the cover of the book, "It would be a shame not to take a picture of it!"
"Okay, I'll wait for your news."
A few days later, Zheng Xiaolong came to the editorial office again and brought Lin Weimin good news.
"Teacher Lin, the factory has agreed to adapt this "Plainclothes Policeman"!"
Lin Weimin was immediately happy when he heard this, and asked Tong Zhonggui to go to Haiyan's house to see if he was at home.
It happened that Haiyan was off duty at home, so Tong Zhonggui brought him to the editorial office.
Lin Weimin introduced Zheng Xiaolong to Haiyan, and then said, "I asked you to come here today for two things."
"First, the selected novels will be officially released for sale tomorrow. Second, the Yanjing Television Studio plans to adapt your work "Plainclothes Police" into a TV series."
After Lin Weimin finished speaking concisely, Haiyan was stunned.
He was not surprised that the novel was published, as the editorial department had already informed him.
But where do we start with this adaptation?
My novel hasn't been published or sold yet!
Facing Haiyan's puzzled expression, Zheng Xiaolong said with a smile: "You have to thank Teacher Lin for this..."
Zheng Xiaolong then told Haiyan what happened a few days ago, and Haiyan then realized that it was all because of Teacher Lin’s recommendation.
"Teacher Lin, thank you!" Haiyan bowed to Lin Weimin excitedly.
Lin Weimin quickly pulled him up and said, "No need, no need, it just happened to be the right time. Xiaolong was in charge of communicating this matter, and the person who made the decision was the head of the TV studio. It's their credit."
Lin Weimin did not seek credit at all and cleared himself from the responsibility. The more he did this, the more grateful Haiyan became to him.
Writers had a very high status in the 1980s, so when it came to the adaptation of their works, writers often had a lot of say, but that was only for writers who already had representative works.
And Haiyan has never published a single serious article.
Like a newborn calf that is not afraid of a tiger, he worked hard for more than a year to write a long novel, which was discovered by Teacher Lin and had the opportunity to be published.
Now, without even waiting for the book to be published, they have even helped to make arrangements for the TV adaptation.
Haiyan looked at Lin Weimin and called him "teacher" sincerely from the bottom of his heart.
Lin Weimin brought Zheng Xiaolong and Haiyan together, and at the same time proposed that Haiyan could participate in the adaptation of the TV series, with the title of screenwriter.
Zheng Xiaolong knew that Haiyan was a complete newcomer and had no experience in this area, so he was a little hesitant.
Lin Weimin smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. You can let him try first. His house is just opposite the Chinese Literature Society. If you have any questions, you can ask him to communicate with me."
Zheng Xiaolong's eyes turned, and he said, "Otherwise, Teacher Lin, you can also put your name on it and help us check it!"
Lin Weimin understood his little thoughts very well, and he pointed at him with a smile. Zheng Xiaolong smiled knowingly.
Lin Weimin hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll just put my name on it! But let's make it clear first, the specific editing work still has to be done by Hai Yan, and I'll just assist from the side."
"No problem, no problem!" Zheng Xiaolong agreed with a smile.
Lin Weimin is very famous as a novelist, but in Zheng Xiaolong's opinion, he is even stronger in his ability to create plays.
Not every dramatist’s work can be performed on the stage of the People’s Art Theatre for several years, and every one of them is well received!
It was already a pleasant surprise that Lin Weimin agreed to put his name on the screenwriter list, so he didn't dare to make excessive demands.
Besides, with him checking it, the quality of the script is guaranteed. Even if Haiyan, the newbie, is unreliable, there is still Teacher Lin to back him up!
After everything was settled, Lin Weimin sent Zheng Xiaolong away. He and Haiyan stood in front of the building and looked at Zheng Xiaolong's back.
"Teacher Lin!" Haiyan called out.
Lin Weimin turned his head and saw Haiyan's body bent 90 degrees.
Lin Weimin quickly helped him up and asked, "What are you doing?"
Haiyan's waist was bent so low that Lin Weimin couldn't pull him up for a while.
"thank you!"
Publish novels, adapt TV series, and be a screenwriter.
Haiyan never thought that in such a short period of time, his life would undergo so many major turning points.
All this is thanks to the young man in front of him who is younger than him but whom he calls "teacher".
Haiyan raised his head and looked at Lin Weimin.
At this moment, Teacher Lin seemed to be glowing.
I'll update twice today. I was supposed to update more at the end of the month so I could get votes, but I'm stuck.
It feels very uncomfortable. I will try to sort out the outline as soon as possible, check all the information, and resume the three updates tomorrow.
In addition: The previous article mentioned that Zheng Xiaolong works at the TV Drama Production Center. This is wrong. It should be the Yanjing Television Studio. I would like to correct it.
(End of this chapter)
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