Chapter 336: Purchase of Hong Kong Specialties
Having been accustomed to the Spring Festival without the festive atmosphere in later generations, Lin Weimin has a unique fascination with the Spring Festival of this era.
With a car, the most convenient thing is to visit every household to wish a happy new year.
He spent most of the first and second days of the Chinese New Year visiting new year's friends. At night, he would return to his Tuanjiehu apartment and concentrate on writing while he had plenty of time.
On the third day of junior high school, I started working again.
My colleagues in the editorial department obviously haven't recovered from the New Year atmosphere yet and are still in a lazy state.
The most talked-about topic in the office is the just-concluded Spring Festival Gala, which was criticized by the whole country.
CCTV received sacks of letters from viewers and received so many phone calls that our hands were tired. All the messages had only one voice: criticism.
Therefore, during the news broadcast on the tenth day of the first lunar month, CCTV had to apologize to the national audience and express its sincere acceptance of the criticism from the audience.
In the future, do you dare to think that CCTV will apologize to the people?
This hot news immediately became the hottest topic among all units when they went to work the next day.
After the Lantern Festival, Lin Weimin went to CCTV.
Tang Peilin is still writing the first draft of the script for "The Sound of Wind". Lin Weimin came today mainly to talk to Ren Hao about the issue of the female lead.
"Gu Xiaomeng? Do you have any actors you want to recommend?"
"My girlfriend is relatively young, so she should be suitable to play Gu Xiaomeng."
Ren Hao couldn't help but complain when he heard this, "You are the original author, so it's just your word to decide who is suitable."
"It's definitely okay for you to speak, but..."
Ren Hao's expression was somewhat hesitant.
"But what?" Lin Weimin asked.
Ren Hao thought to himself, what else can we miss? You guys, a bunch of literati, are really playing too extravagantly.
In the past, they wanted both domestic and wild flowers, but now they are even more ruthless and even dare to put both domestic and wild flowers in the same bottle.
Ruthless person!
Teacher Lin is absolutely ruthless!
Ren Hao felt both admiration and helplessness towards Lin Weimin. He was really afraid that Teacher Lin would mess up and delay his performance.
But who can blame him for being so powerful?
As his mind raced, Ren Hao said with a smile, "Nothing. Since she is your girlfriend, Teacher Lin, it will not be a problem for her to play the leading female role."
In "The Sound of Wind", the two female characters "Li Ningyu" and "Gu Xiaomeng" have equally important roles, but if you really want to be picky, "Li Ningyu's" role has more dramatic tension and the character is fuller and more vivid.
Teacher Lin's girlfriend Ren Hao also knew that she had appeared on CCTV's Spring Festival Gala before, was a Yue Opera actress, and had also acted in movies. He had no confidence in her acting skills, and it would be difficult for her to play Gu Xiaomeng.
Fortunately, it wasn't Li Ningyu's role, and he thought of Zhu Lin's acting skills...
Ren Hao sighed in his heart, who could know how difficult it is for me to be a director!
After the role was decided, Lin Weimin called Tao Huimin.
When Tao Huimin learned that her boyfriend's novel was going to be adapted into a TV series and that he had specifically asked for a role for her, she felt sweet but also a little embarrassed.
Is this supposed to be a backdoor?
But when I thought about going to Yanjing to film, I could be with my boyfriend legitimately.
An uncontrollable impulse arose in her heart.
She is going to Yanjing!
After struggling for a few seconds, Tao Huimin decisively agreed to it.
Lin Weimin directly handed the next task over to Ren Hao, asking the TV drama production center to connect directly with the Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe.
Once the filming of "The Sound of Wind" starts, his girlfriend will be able to come to Yanjing to reunite with him.
A few days later, Lin Weimin was at work and flipped through the latest issue of "Zhongshan". He found that his editor Yu Zhaohuai had become the deputy editor-in-chief of the editorial department. Lin Weimin immediately called Yu Zhaohuai to congratulate him.
While I was on the phone, a strange man knocked on the office door.
Lin Weimin asked him to wait for a moment, and after he finished the call, he asked, "What do you want?"
"Editor-in-Chief Lin?"
"It's me, you are..."
"My humble name is Cheng Jiangong."
Lin Weimin was slightly surprised. The two had only communicated through letters before and had never met. He did not expect that Cheng Jiangong would come to the Guowen Society this time.
After a few pleasantries, Cheng Jiangong explained his purpose.
He has been keeping in touch with Pan Yaoming in Hong Kong since the last time they communicated.
After several rounds of correspondence, the collection of works was finalized. Then Pan Yaoming proposed a new idea, saying that he hoped to invite writers such as Lin Weimin to visit Hong Kong.
"This collection of works will not only be published in Taiwan, but Joint Publishing will also be publishing it in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Inviting us all to go there can be considered as a way to build momentum."
Cheng Jiangong said this and added: "I specifically discussed this matter with the comrades in charge of external relations of the Cultural Association, and they are very supportive. After all, it is also a form of external publicity for us! The Cultural Association informed the relevant departments of this matter, and they are also very supportive of this activity."
When Lin Weimin heard the words "relevant departments", he immediately thought of what happened last year. He felt that he was indebted to them, so it seemed that he had to go to Hong Kong this time.
Cheng Jiangong added, "Before I came to your place, I had just visited Mo Yan's school and had already communicated with him. The Literary Association helped to contact several comrades from other places. I volunteered to visit several writer friends in Yanjing. Especially you, I have wanted to meet you for a long time, and this time I am using public power for personal gain, haha!"
After a few words, Lin Weimin asked, "The comrade from the Federation of Literary and Art Circles you just mentioned, could it be Zhang Qi?"
Cheng Jiangong asked in surprise: "Do you know each other?"
Just after asking this question, he suddenly said, "By the way, it seems that Zhang Qi was the one who contacted you about your donation last year."
Lin Weimin nodded and said, "That's right."
"He is in Hong Kong now, raising funds for the foundation."
Lin Weimin frowned and said, "It's not done yet?"
"From what he said, he is not optimistic. The businessmen in Hong Kong will not do anything without profit."
It seems that setting up this foundation is more difficult than he thought!
The two chatted for a while, and Lin Weimin looked at his watch. It was already four o'clock in the afternoon.
He greeted Qin Chaoyang, then said to Cheng Jiangong, "Come on, I'll take you to find Tiesheng, and we'll have dinner at their house tonight!"
I took Cheng Jiangong downstairs and came to the crown.
Cheng Jiangong teased, "I've known for a long time that you're the richest among our group of writers, but I didn't expect that you even have a car now."
"Transfer, transfer!"
After getting in the car, Cheng Jiangong sighed: "I was really enlightened when I visited a foreign country last year. Private cars are rare in our country, but in the United States, everyone can drive and every family has a car. It really deserves to be called a country on wheels!"
In the 1980s, when his horizons had just been opened, it was normal for Cheng Jiangong to have such feelings.
"The United States is a capitalist country with a vast territory and a sparse population. The construction of infrastructure and public transportation requires large investments, a long cycle, and slow results. It is impossible for them to spend too much energy on this. Therefore, private transportation such as cars has become the best choice."
Cheng Jiangong was a little surprised by Lin Weimin's novel idea. He thought about it carefully and said, "Don't mention it, what you said does make sense!"
The two chatted all the way and came to the vicinity of Yonghe Palace.
The car stopped at the entrance of the alley, and Lin Weimin took Cheng Jiangong into the yard.
"Tiesheng! Tiesheng!"
Shi Tiesheng appeared at the door in a wheelchair, and Lin Weimin said with a smile: "I brought you a new friend today! This is Cheng Jiangong!"
The two men greeted each other and shook hands.
After chatting for a few sentences, Cheng Jiangong explained his purpose. When Shi Tiesheng heard that he was actually invited to visit Hong Kong, he looked surprised.
He has attended symposiums, seminars, and writers' clubs, but this is his first time on a visit abroad.
He looked a little hesitant, and said, "My situation is not very convenient..."
Lin Weimin smiled and said, "It's okay. Going out for a visit is much more thoughtful than attending a symposium or a writers' meeting. The most important thing is..."
Lin Weimin suddenly lowered his head and whispered in Shi Tiesheng's ear, "There's a subsidy for going out. One trip will be enough for you to buy an imported wheelchair."
Hearing Lin Weimin say this, Shi Tiesheng's eyes lit up.
Writers are also human beings and have to live.
In recent years, Shi Tiesheng has paid off his family's foreign debt through writing, but they are still not well off.
He is not like Lin Weimin, who writes with divine power and has a wealth of literary talent. Throughout the year, he only produces three or four works at most, most of which are short stories, and his royalties are limited.
I wanted to buy a better imported wheelchair, but I have been reluctant to do so.
Lin Weimin patted Shi Tiesheng on the shoulder and said, "There's nothing wrong with going out and seeing the colorful world of capitalism."
Shi Tiesheng nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go!"
Cheng Jiangong smiled and said, "Great, my mission is accomplished!"
Including Shi Tiesheng, Cheng Jiangong contacted a total of four people, Mo Yan, Lin Weimin, Shi Tiesheng, and Liu Xinwu. Together with himself, it was exactly half the number.
Cheng Jiangong then talked about the specific arrangements for this visit, which is tentatively scheduled for the end of this month.
Shi Tiesheng smiled and said, "I have never been on a plane in my life, so this is an experience!"
When guests came to the house, Shi's father prepared a delicious meal.
Hearing that Shi Tiesheng was going on a long journey, he looked a little worried. Lin Weimin said, "Uncle, I'll go there too this time, don't worry."
Father Shi nodded. He felt relieved with Lin Weimin around.
Shi Lan held it in for a long time, and said: "Brother, don't forget to buy me a gift when the time comes!"
"I understand." Shi Tiesheng responded helplessly.
After dinner, Lin Weimin, Cheng Jiangong and Shi Tiesheng chatted until very late. The topic revolved around literature, philosophy and history. It was not until Shi Tiesheng looked tired that the two of them got up to say goodbye.
The next day, Lin Weimin found Meng Weizai and talked about his visit to Hong Kong.
"Old Tan mentioned this to me yesterday. You just need to arrange the work here. Old Tan and I are here anyway." Meng Weizai said.
After talking to Meng Weizai, Lin Weimin was about to go back to the office when he saw Liu Yin standing at the entrance of the editorial department and waving at him.
As soon as Lin Weimin entered the office, he was surrounded by his colleagues. "What are you doing?"
"I heard that you are going to Hong Kong?" Liu Yin asked on behalf of everyone.
You don't need to ask to know who the news came from.
Comrade Lao Tan - the newsboy walking on Chaonei Street and the meat trumpet of the Guowen Press.
"What's wrong?"
Liu Yin said, "I heard that things are cheaper in Hong Kong, especially electrical appliances."
"It's okay. No matter how cheap it is, it's still the price in Hong Kong! What's the matter? Do you want to buy it?"
Nowadays, let alone things from abroad or the other side of the strait, even products from other places are new to most ordinary people.
It's not easy to go out, who wouldn't want to bring something new and useful back home? Especially if you're going to Hong Kong?
Therefore, Lin Weimin got his first mission in Hong Kong - purchasing local specialties on behalf of others.
(End of this chapter)
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