Chapter 447 Treatment of Honest People
Lin Weimin naturally had no idea what Cheng Zaochun was thinking. Even if he knew, he would at most spit at Cheng Zaochun and look disgusted.
"Leader, your guess is really accurate!"
Of course, his recommendation of Wang Yangchen was not just to flatter Cheng Zaochun, but also to speak up for honest people.
Cheng Zaochun once told Lin Weimin about an incident involving Wang Yangchen, which left a deep impression on Lin Weimin.
Lu Xun's works were re-edited in the 1970s, and this was the second time they were edited.
At that time, Wang Yangchen had just taken over the Lu editorial office and was under a lot of pressure.
In order to compile the "Collection of Lu Xun's Letters", advertisements were placed in newspapers and magazines to collect letters between Lu Xun and his friends. At the same time, the collected catalogues were printed into a book, and experts from all walks of life were invited to supplement them.
Once, Cheng Zaochun and Wang Yangchen went to visit an expert together. Wang Yangchen asked him to look through the letter catalog. The expert just glanced at it and said that at least more than 30 letters were missing.
This made Wang Yangchen very anxious, and he begged experts to provide him with clues.
But the expert said, "I can't provide it. Wait until the book comes out."
Wang Yangchen believed it and said all kinds of nice things to this man, almost kneeling down to him.
Cheng Zaochun's expression was very unbearable when he said this, "That guy is just a jerk! He doesn't even blink when he starts to lie. Sun Yong and Lin Chen from the club have had contact with him before, and they told me about his problem."
"At that time, I winked at Lao Wang, but he didn't understand. I pulled his clothes but he ignored me and kept begging me. It made me so depressed!"
When Cheng Zaochun said this, Lin Weimin couldn't help but sigh: "No wonder you are the president, and Teacher Wang is still the director."
Cheng Zaochun couldn't tell for a moment whether Lin Weimin was scolding him or praising him. With the spirit of "If you don't scold someone, it's useless", he scolded Lin Weimin a few times.
Lin Weimin smiled.
He had seen too many honest people suffer losses in later lives. Sometimes it was not only the bad guys who bullied the honest people, but even those who you thought were upholding justice also bullied the honest people.
Don’t ask, the answer is “fighting each other”!
In fact, it is just because bullying honest people has the lowest cost.
Apart from the two factors of professional ability and honesty, Lin Weimin also felt that Wang Yangchen deserved this recommendation in terms of character.
Everyone who has worked in the Lu Editorial Office in the company knows that the people there are upright and the atmosphere is positive. When many colleagues praise the good atmosphere of "Contemporary", they always mention the Lu Editorial Office. This is inseparable from Wang Yangchen, the editor-in-chief.
The atmosphere in the conference room was silent for a moment. Everyone had different thoughts. Only President Cheng Zaochun nodded.
"That's right. Then, does anyone have any nominations?"
All things are difficult at the beginning. With the first person speaking and recommending candidates, others naturally will not feel any pressure.
Everyone talked for a long time and mentioned several people.
Among them were two leading comrades, both deputy editors-in-chief of the publishing house. Cheng Zaochun said again: "I think our leading comrades should not participate in the selection of the award this time."
Just one sentence destroyed the two leaders' chances of winning the award.
When it comes to offending people, Lin Weimin feels that he cannot flatter as much as President Cheng.
But to be honest, with this kind of responsibility, it’s no wonder that he can become the president!
After everyone discussed it, the only suitable candidates were Wang Yangchen and Jiang Lu.
Jiang Lu is a famous domestic translator with a great reputation. He has translated many well-known Soviet literary works, including "Literary Memoirs", "Stars", "What to Do?", "History of Russian Literature", "On Literature", and "Memoirs of Banayeva".
In terms of popularity alone, Jiang Lu far outshines Wang Yangchen.
Logically speaking, there should be a huge disparity in support for the two people.
But due to some subtle psychological reasons that cannot be explained, the two men's supporters are evenly divided.
Whenever this happens, the authority of the top leader becomes particularly prominent.
Cheng Zaochun pondered for a long time, "Jiang Lu is a famous translator, and his reputation is well known. But Wang Yangchen is only known to people in the industry, and is unknown to the public. I think this position should be given to Wang Yangchen!"
After Cheng Zaochun said this, no one was too surprised.
Just now when Lin Weimin nominated him, Wang Yangchen's expression was one of surprise and confusion.
He remained silent during the discussion.
At this moment, Cheng Zaochun made the final decision, and Wang Yangchen still couldn't believe it.
Is this recommendation spot in the society really reserved for me?
Wang Yangchen stood there in a daze, not moving until the meeting was over.
Lin Weimin came over and patted him, "Teacher Wang, let's go!"
Wang Yangchen finally came to his senses and looked at Lin Weimin with gratitude in his eyes.
"Weimin, thank you!" His voice was a little dry and low, and he seemed a little embarrassed.
"You're too polite. I just said it casually. Anyone can be nominated. It's all because of your excellent work and good interpersonal relationships." Lin Weimin said in a relaxed tone.
Wang Yangchen doesn't think so.
Having been an honest man all his life, how could he not know what treatment an honest person deserves?
No one can escape from the hard and tiring work, and they have to take the blame from time to time, but they get no chance of any good things.
He was sure that if Lin Weimin had not been the first to call out his name today, no one in the society would have nominated him.
And the words Lin Weimin said when he recommended him, which seemed insignificant, actually contributed to setting the tone.
In every unit, there are people who are not proactive in their work but are more active than others in grabbing benefits.
Lin Weimin's remarks greatly reduced the possibility of such a person being nominated because of his interpersonal relationships.
We all work in the same unit. We see each other every day and know each other well.
Do you have the nerve to nominate someone like that?
"Thank you for the people!"
Wang Yangchen held Lin Weimin's hand tightly and shook it sincerely.
Wang Yangchen is not good at maintaining interpersonal relationships. After a few dry words of thanks, he didn't know what to say.
Lin Weimin smiled, chatted with him for a few words, and then left the meeting room.
On the way back to the back building, Qin Chaoyang teased, "You are really good, you know the leader's mind very well!"
"Comrade Lao Tan, even though we have a good relationship, if you dare to slander me, I will sue you anyway!"
"Come on, I don't know you yet? Have you informed the president in advance?"
Lin Weimin was silent. He was thinking about a very serious question.
Since when did I become a flatterer who only knows how to take advantage of loopholes and curry favor in Comrade Lao Tan's heart?
After thinking for a long time, he came to a conclusion.
This matter has nothing to do with me. It’s all because Old Tan is such a dirty person!
"You have such a dirty heart!"
While the two were arguing, Cheng Zaochun sent someone to call Lin Weimin.
Comrade Lao Tan had an expression that said "I guessed it", which made Lin Weimin want to give this old...comrade a big slap in the face.
He came to the president's office depressed, and complained as soon as he entered the door: "Boss, why did you call me here at this time? It's so inappropriate to be in such a bad situation."
Cheng Zaochun looked relaxed, with a smile on his face, "Oh, you know how to stay away from melon fields and plum trees!"
Lin Weimin said nothing and just looked at him.
Cheng Zaochun laughed, "Okay, you've matured now and know how to avoid suspicion."
"You didn't ask me to come here just to praise me, did you?" Lin Weimin asked.
Cheng Zaochun then said, "I'm just curious, how did you come up with the idea of recommending Old Wang?"
"What do you mean?" Lin Weimin was puzzled.
Seeing that he didn't look fake, Cheng Zaochun explained, "I went to a meeting a few days ago, and the old president talked about the Taofen Award. He also used Old Wang as an example, saying that people like him should be nominated. I was just in a difficult position to speak, but I didn't expect you to speak first."
When Cheng Zaochun mentioned the old president, Lin Weimin knew that he was referring to Wang Ziye, who was still in office. He was the current leader of the Publishing Bureau and had served as the editor-in-chief and president of the Guowen Publishing House in the 1960s.
Lin Weimin said proudly: "Look, we are in perfect sync with our leader!"
"Stop joking!" Cheng Zaochun scolded him.
Lin Weimin said solemnly: "Leader, I recommended Teacher Wang not because of anyone's instructions, but because I admire Teacher Wang's character and professional ability from the bottom of my heart."
Cheng Zaochun nodded, "It's okay, I just asked you."
Lin Weimin curled his lips in his heart and said, I would never believe you.
If you don't have eight hundred smarts when talking to you leaders, you will play you to death.
Cheng Zaochun smiled again and said, "Weimin, I thank you on behalf of Old Wang this time."
Lin Weimin waved his hand. "It has nothing to do with me. Teacher Wang is just popular."
"In fact, the Chinese Writers Association has informed me about the Tao Feng Award. They want to give more support to the editorial department of People's Literature," said Cheng Zaochun.
"They are so shameless!" Lin Weimin said bluntly.
Cheng Zaochun glared at Lin Weimin, but did not criticize him this time. It was obvious that he also had an opinion about the Writers Association's meddling.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."
Cheng Zaochun stopped talking about this topic and told Lin Weimin something else, "Please postpone the release of your film "The Hunt"!"
As soon as these words came out, Lin Weimin immediately jumped up and said, "Old Cheng, you don't keep your word!"
Cheng Zaochun's face darkened again. It seemed that this Monkey King could never change his temper.
"Shut up! Listen to what I have to say!" Cheng Zaochun said sternly.
Intimidated by the power of the president and editor-in-chief, Lin Weimin suppressed his temper, but his face showed anger.
It seems that if Cheng Zaochun doesn't give him a satisfactory answer, he seems to be ready to "make a big fuss in heaven".
"Old Tan is going to retire!"
Lin Weimin was surprised when he heard this, "Old Tan is going to retire? How come I didn't know?"
"You are his leader? He has to report to you?" Cheng Zaochun said unhappily.
Lin Weimin said awkwardly, "That's not what I meant. We're just comrades fighting in the same trench, so you should at least give me a heads up, right? Otherwise, you won't be mentally prepared at all."
"Stop being so disrespectful!" Cheng Zaochun became more and more annoyed with Lin Weimin, and continued to maintain a stern tone, "Old Tan is retiring, and the position of director is vacant. You are the most suitable candidate, and you must not make any mistakes at this time!"
"Do you understand what I mean?"
(End of this chapter)
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