Chapter 343 Half-step Boss
Lin Weimin pondered for a moment, "I think we should either do a costume drama or a Republican drama, so that audiences in both places will be familiar with it. Now I can determine the route is female inspirational, costume drama or Republican drama, these two."
Wang Feng agreed after listening to it. "Your idea is right. It is a big problem to reconcile the tastes of the audiences in the two places."
The two discussed for a while, and the more Wang Feng listened, the more he felt that Lin Weimin's idea was feasible. After sending Lin Weimin away, he couldn't wait to convene a meeting of CCTV's leadership.
Lin Weimin's leaving CCTV has completed part of the mission he brought back from Hong Kong. The next step is to wait for news from CCTV.
More than a week later, Zhang Qi appeared in the Chinese Literature Society.
As soon as they met, he hugged Lin Weimin tightly. Lin Weimin felt that this action of his had become a habit now.
In addition to Zhang Qi, he was followed by a truck loaded with goods from Hong Kong that colleagues at the Guowen Society had asked Tolin to purchase on their behalf.
The big items include refrigerators, televisions, microwave ovens, motorcycles, and the small items are even more numerous, such as Walkmans, clothes, stockings...
Lin Weimin estimated that after his trip to Hong Kong, the savings of many families in the community would be wiped out.
I am really a little goblin who brings disaster to the country and the people!
The truck entered the Guowen Society. Lin Weimin arranged for his colleagues to come and collect their belongings. The truck was surrounded by people and the Guowen Society was bustling with activity.
Lin Weimin called out names one by one on the list, and his colleagues answered one by one, stepping forward with smiles on their faces to receive their things. It felt like the production team's year-end dividend distribution.
After finally distributing all the items, Lin Weimin received a lot of thanks from his colleagues.
At the same time, some people did not forget to give Lin Weimin a "five-star rating".
"Next time this happens, I'll have to find Weimin. He's reliable!"
Lin Weimin thought to himself, thank you so much, I will never take this job again next time, even if you kill me.
Just dividing these things gave him a headache for a long time.
The items had come from afar, and everyone had spent money, so the most important thing was whether the items were intact. As they rummaged around, one person asked Lin Weimin a question, which made his head hurt.
Lin Weimin has thought it through. Next time he goes on a visit or goes abroad like this time, he will simply ask for leave two days in advance and won't have to attend the meeting. Naturally, he won't have these worries.
After sending the truck away, Lin Weimin took Zhang Qi to the office, and the two talked about what happened after they separated.
With a total donation of 4 million from Jin Yong and Shao Yifu, Zhang Qi appeared in front of Huo Guantai again, feeling much more confident.
Upon hearing that Zhang Qi had raised considerable donations from both Jin Yong and Shao Yifu, Huo Guantai's attitude indeed changed.
Anyone who has done fundraising should know that once a breakthrough is made, the rest will be much easier. Especially with the guidance of celebrities, when others see that everyone has donated, they will generally have two mindsets.
Or if you think it's something worth spending money on, then join in the fun!
Or I might think, I can’t let myself be outdone by so-and-so, I have to pay this money!
With various charitable deeds in later generations, Lin Weimin believes that Huo Guantai should have the first mentality.
The first donation from Fok Kwun Tai was 5 million Hong Kong dollars, which was more than the combined donations from Jin Yong and Run Run Shaw. He was worthy of his status as a wealthy man in Hong Kong and his title as a red-top businessman.
Zhang Qi excitedly recounted the scene of his second meeting with Huo Guantai, and finally said emotionally: "I really didn't expect, I didn't expect that he would donate 5 million. With this money, our foundation will be established!"
Lin Weimin couldn't help but sigh that it was indeed not easy to raise funds for this foundation.
Zhang Qi said with regret: "Mr. Huo, Mr. Shao, and Mr. Jin played a decisive role in the establishment of the foundation. Before I came back, I mentioned to them that I wanted to give them honorary titles, but they all declined."
When a wealthy person donates money, the charity organization gives him an honorary title. This is the basic operation of charitable activities.
The reason these people don't want it is simply because they are afraid of causing criticism in Hong Kong by giving it a mainland title.
There are some things that can be done but cannot be said, as Hong Kong is still under British rule after all.
Zhang Qi continued, "Now that the funds are in place, the establishment of the foundation has entered the countdown. After I came back, I have held a meeting with my colleagues in the unit and also invited Mr. Ba. I hope that the Cultural Association can invite an elder to serve as the honorary president of our foundation. Mr. Ba, as the person in charge of our Cultural Association, will serve as the president. Mr. Chen, Mr. Feng, Mr. Tang..."
At this point, Zhang Qi looked at Lin Weimin deeply, "And you, as the vice president of the foundation."
Lin Weimin was delighted. He had been busy all the time, spending both money and effort, and finally he saw some return on his money.
Thinking this in his heart, Lin Weimin said modestly: "Me? Not suitable, right? Mr. Ba, Mr. Chen, Mr. Feng, Mr. Tang, these are not only the leaders of the Literary Association, but also the masters of the literary world. How can I, a rookie, serve as the vice president alongside them?"
"That's not the case. Weimin, the reason why our foundation was able to be planned in such a short time and with such high efficiency is inseparable from your help.
If Mr. Huo, Mr. Shao and Mr. Jin played a decisive role, then you played a fundamental role. Without your help and efforts, the foundation would not have been successfully established. "
If you can speak, say more.
Zhang Qi's expression was solemn and his words were sincere, which made Lin Weimin feel a little elated.
"In that case, I will not refuse your offer, brother!" Lin Weimin said, suppressing his inner joy.
"You deserve this!"
At the end of their conversation, Zhang Qi patted his head and said, "Look at my memory. There is one thing I forgot to tell you."
"What's up?"
"I don't know if he was influenced by those gentlemen, but Mr. Ma Wanqi from Haojiang also took the initiative to donate. However, he didn't donate money, but planned to donate office space and office vehicles to our foundation."
Lin Weimin said happily: "This is a good thing! It seems that we have found the right way to ask these wealthy people for donations. With their influence, it will be much easier for us to raise funds in the future."
"Not bad, not bad." Zhang Qi looked at Lin Weimin again, his face full of gratitude, "Thanks to your idea, thanks to you!"
"Alright, alright, let's stop saying these polite words to each other!"
After seeing Zhang Qi off, Lin Weimin returned to his office humming a little tune.
Qin Chaoyang looked at Lin Weimin with strange eyes.
"Old man, what's that look in your eyes?"
Qin Chaoyang glared at Lin Weimin, then asked, "Can you really be the vice president of that foundation?"
"Aren't you listening?"
Qin Chaoyang shook his head with admiration, "You really deserve to be elected. You are such a good person!"
"Hey, old man, that's really harsh."
"Haha, the truth is hard to hear."
Lin Weimin had a smile on his face and was not angry at what Qin Chaoyang said.
What Qin Chaoyang said was not wrong. He had been busy for a long time, spending both money and effort, wasn't it just for this title?
Don’t think that this is a foundation with little power, and he was only given the position of vice president without real power.
But the meaning behind this is extraordinary.
The honorary president is the elder, the president is Mr. Ba, and the vice presidents are not only leaders of the literary association, but also literary giants.
Lin Weimin's name was among them, and his status was raised invisibly.
This is called raising one's status.
Just like Lin Weimin joining the Advisory Committee of "Dream of the Red Chamber", even though it was just adding a name and attending a few meetings.
But since then, when Lin Weimin's name is mentioned, it is difficult for the public to compare him with Huang Anyi, Gu Hua, Mo Yan and other new and emerging writers who have emerged in recent years because of his age. However, Lin Weimin's age and qualifications are not enough to match the older generation.
This has created Lin Weimin's unique status as a semi-big shot in the domestic literary world and the top young and middle-aged writer.
If the previous "Dream of Red Mansions" Advisory Committee raised his fame and influence, then this time it raised his status at the official level.
With the title of vice president of the foundation, Lin Weimin's status in the Writers Association suddenly became transcendent. He could choose not to be part of the Writers Association, but the Writers Association could not ignore his existence.
With the support of the two big trees, the National Literature Society and the Writers Association, the possibility of an incident like "The Lover" happening again is very small.
In April, Wei Junyi stepped down from the position of editor-in-chief of Guowen Publishing House, and Cheng Zaochun was unsurprisingly elected as the new editor-in-chief.
The day before, the society held a "farewell party".
The next day, Wei Junyi started to vacate the office, and Lin Weimin went to help her move things.
Her office was on the second floor, next to the stairs. It was a small room with manuscripts piled on the desk. There was a desk lamp, a large white porcelain pen holder filled with pens, and some miscellaneous small things that she casually stuffed in there.
"There's nothing to move, just these few things."
She packed up her things and Lin Weimin picked them up and left.
"Where are you going?"
"Put it in the car, I'll take you home!"
After two trips back and forth, all the things were put in the car.
Wei Junyi looked around the office again, with a hint of nostalgia in her eyes.
When she reached the corridor, she shouted loudly: "Dudu! Dudu!"
They are all Wei Junyi's sons, about the same age as Lin Weimin. Their intelligence is a little insufficient, and they are still like children in their twenties. Wei Junyi sometimes brings them to the Chinese Literature Society.
Lin Weimin had been at the Guowen Society for several years and had met him many times, but he always worked in the back building, so he had little contact with him.
Everyone who heard the noise ran out of the classical literature editorial office and called out "Brother Weimin" when they saw Lin Weimin.
Lin Weimin smiled and nodded at him, and Dudu also responded with an innocent smile.
Before leaving, Wei Junyi visited every editorial room and office in the publishing house as a farewell to everyone.
Some people wanted to come out to see her off, but she pushed them back into their seats.
"That's all. I won't cause any more trouble for you!"
After she finished walking around, she saw Lin Weimin waiting at the door of the mail room in the front building.
"Why are you still here?"
Lin Weimin said jokingly, "My leader is retiring, so I have to send him home, right? I don't want you to say bad things about me later, saying that when a person leaves, the tea gets cold!"
"Nonsense!" Wei Junyi scolded him, but did not follow up with a few more curses like she did in the past.
Lin Weimin said to Dudu who was following behind Wei Junyi: "Dudu, let's go, I'll take you to the car!"
Dudu immediately followed Lin Weimin's pace, and Wei Junyi followed behind helplessly.
When they arrived at the yard, they all got into the co-pilot's seat impatiently.
Wei Junyi stood beside the car, looking up at the Guowen Society building.
In the early 1970s, the Guowen Society gradually resumed its operations. This place had been completely destroyed in the past few years. It was Yan Wenjing and Wei Junyi who came back to take charge of the work, eliminated various obstacles, and put the Guowen Society back on track.
Lin Weimin looked at Wei Junyi and recalled the past. He was sure that her heart must be surging with emotions at this moment.
After a while, Wei Junyi got into the car.
Lin Weimin started the car and said, "If you miss us, come back anytime!"
Wei Junyi snorted coldly, "Why did you come back? To make you angry?"
"Old lady, look at what you said. Is there anyone in our community who treats you better than me?" Lin Weimin said playfully.
The car drove out of the Guowen Society compound, and the Sophora japonica trees on the side of the street sprouted new buds.
Wei Junyi withdrew her gaze from the Chinese Literature Society, which had already gone far away. After a moment of silence, she sighed and said, "You, don't always make people worry about you!"
After a while, Lin Weimin whispered, "Got it!"
(End of this chapter)
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