Chapter 775: Unprecedented High Standards
Lin Weimin didn't care about the flattery from the crowd and continued talking about the "Literary Story Newspaper".
Guowen Publishing House wants to use the Literary Story Newspaper to compile a bestseller list, so this newspaper will definitely have to give up a certain amount of space. Of course, with the current efficiency, it is impossible to publish a bestseller list once a week. Publishing it once every half a month is already a very high efficiency.
And the most critical issue now is not the layout, but the tone of "Literary Story Newspaper".
Since its establishment, "Literary Story Newspaper" has been a newspaper that focuses on literary and historical abstracts, while taking into account fashionable lifestyle. Its columns include Hot Spot Tracking, Celebrity Biographies, Youth Express, Overseas Selections, Story Network, Humor Salad, Folk Village, Works Collection, Science and Technology Stories, and Novel Experimental Garden.
It should be said that the audience of this publication is relatively consistent with the target group of the bestseller list, but it is also a fact that the content of the publication is now complicated and the positioning is unclear.
In addition, some space and advertising space must be squeezed out for the bestseller lists, so the best way at the moment is to revise and upgrade the publication.
Since the year before last, various domestic newspapers and magazines have had to change their layouts in order to respond to the government's call, but the revision of the "Literary Story Newspaper" is a real response to the current development of the Guowen Press.
It is necessary and beneficial.
When Lin Weimin proposed the revision, everyone present agreed. In order to establish an authoritative list, it was only right for the Literary Story Newspaper to cooperate.
The status of the Literary Story Newspaper in the publishing house is not high. Now it is facing a revision, and it is also a matter of a word from the leader. Everything is for the development of the National Literature Publishing House.
"In addition to the revision, the more important thing is the name of the magazine. The name "Literary Story Newspaper" is still not grand enough. I think it would be better to change the name. In addition, it would be better to unify the name of the magazine and the name of the list."
After Lin Weimin finished speaking, he looked at Cheng Zaochun, his meaning was self-evident.
Such an important matter as naming must be handed over to the emperor!
This is a ritual and cannot be violated.
Comrade Lao Cheng was very satisfied with Lin Weimin's attitude. As the emperor, he had to grasp the general direction and name the publication, which was to set the general direction!
"The new journal's name should be grand. We are the National Literature Publishing House, so we should use this name. However, 'National Literature' is too close to literature, so we should just call it 'National Literature Newspaper'!"
"National Newspaper? What a great name!"
Lin Weimin was the first to lead the applause, and everyone in the conference room immediately applauded upon seeing him.
The name of "Guowen Newspaper" was decided, and the name of the best-selling book list was also decided, which was called "Guowen Newspaper" Best-selling Book List.
Before the meeting ended, Lin Weimin casually mentioned, "Let Zhao Xin take charge of the new company."
After the meeting, Lin Weimin called Zhao Xin to his office and explained to her the name change, revision of the Literary Story Newspaper, and the establishment of a new company.
"I have asked the company to give you this job. You must do your best and don't let me down!"
Zhao Xin was ecstatic and assured loudly: "Editor-in-Chief, please rest assured. I will do my best."
Lin Weimin nodded, "Okay, let's leave it like this for now."
Zhao Xin left the office, her joy beyond words.
The editor-in-chief is still doing his job!
After the regular meeting of the day ended, there was heated discussion within the National Literature Society.
"Literary Story Newspaper" has average sales and has been established for ten years, so its influence is not that great. But after all, it was founded by Wei Junyi, the former editor-in-chief of Guowen Publishing House. This time the publishing house suddenly wanted to revise the publication and even changed its name, which surprised many people.
The news about the creation of a bestseller list has spread within the company. In the four years since Lin Weimin took office, he has made more major moves than in the previous forty years, so everyone has become accustomed to it.
What he said at the regular meeting is now widely known, and many people are looking forward to new changes in the society.
It is simple to set up a new company, but changing the name and edition of the Literary Story Newspaper and even creating a bestseller list are not things that can be accomplished in a day or two. Just changing the name of a publication must be approved by the agency, which takes at least one or two months.
All the work was left to the people below him, and Lin Weimin only needed to grasp the general direction.
Just as he got to work that morning, a comrade in formal attire came to his office. The two of them were serious and almost made Lin Weimin think that something had happened to him. In fact, the two of them were just here to deliver the manuscript to him on the orders of their leader.
"Comrade Lin, the leader has reviewed the entire novel God Bless America and asked us to bring his comments to you."
The comrade in formal attire had a serious expression on his face, as if he was announcing some appointment. Lin Weimin couldn't help but become serious as well, looking into the other's eyes and waiting.
"This novel may seem absurd, but it is like a javelin that accurately pierces the vital points of imperialism and exposes its false and hypocritical true face!"
Lin Weimin did not ask who the "leader" the comrade in formalwear was referring to, but everyone knew it tacitly, and this evaluation of the leader was very high!
The comrade in formalwear finished talking about the leader's evaluation and said, "The leader also said that the novel can be published. If conditions permit, it should also be published as soon as possible in the United States."
Lin Weimin's face brightened when he heard this. "Oh, the leader is so busy every day. I really make the leader worry."
After conveying the leader's words, the comrade in formal attire also looked relieved and said, "Editor-in-Chief Lin, it is very rare that the leader has such a high evaluation of your novel. I am looking forward to the official publication of your novel."
"Thank you. Now that the manuscript has been returned, it will definitely be published as soon as possible."
The man in formalwear nodded and said, "In the past two months, the Americans have been making many small moves on the Taiwan issue. Your novel comes at the perfect time."
After saying this, the comrade in formalwear added: "This is my personal opinion."
In May this year, the leader of the Taiwan Islands region, Masao Iwashiro, visited the United States, triggering the first fierce confrontation in Sino-US relations in recent years. Recently, the troops are conducting exercises in the relevant waters.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States in 1976, the two countries have always maintained great restraint on the issue of the Taiwan Strait and the islands.
This time, the United States' provocation on this issue has aroused strong dissatisfaction from the government to the public in the country.
Lin Weimin smiled and said, "I understand!"
After seeing off the comrades in formal attire, Lao Cheng and Lao Zhou couldn't wait to rush into Lin Weimin's office.
"What's going on?" the two asked anxiously.
"What's going on?"
"That person!" said Lao Cheng.
Ever since the car carried by the comrades in formal attire appeared in the National Literature Society, it attracted the attention of many employees in the society. After all, the license plate was too special and it was impossible for everyone not to notice it.
"The person who sent me the manuscript, my boss has read it and said there are no problems."
"Did the leader really say that?" Cheng Zaochun's tone was filled with some distrust.
Lin Weimin was furious. "What do you mean? How dare I forge an imperial decree? The leader not only said that, but also highly praised my novel, saying that my novel seems absurd, with laughter, anger and scolding, but it is like a javelin, accurately piercing the vital points of imperialism and exposing its true face of falsehood and hypocrisy.
Listen to this! Listen to this! What a high compliment! Do you think everyone is as blind as you? "
Old Zhou cheerfully advised: "Weimin, don't get excited, don't get excited."
Cheng Zaochun refused to give in and said, "That's called being cautious! Besides, without me, would you have such a high evaluation from the leader?"
"I……"
Lin Weimin opened his mouth, but found himself speechless for a moment.
"Okay, stop arguing. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?" Lao Zhou said. He then asked Lin Weimin, "So now there will be no problem in publishing your novel, right?"
Lin Weimin raised his head and said, "Of course!"
"Okay, okay, then let's arrange for publication as soon as possible!"
After Lao Zhou finished speaking, Cheng Zaochun said, "Your novel is now considered to have been specially approved by the leadership, so it will be glorious to tell others about it!"
As he spoke, there was a hint of self-praise on his face.
If this person has no shame, no one can do anything to him.
The manuscript came back, and after review by three ministries and the final review by the top leader, the standards were unprecedentedly high.
Guowen Publishing House no longer needs to go through the three-review process; the novel can go directly into the proofreading process.
A few days later, a sample copy of the novel was delivered to Lin Weimin's desk.
In the past few days, various rumors about the novel "God Bless America" have spread throughout the Guowen Publishing House and flooded the domestic publishing industry. Even the comments of the leaders have been circulated intact.
As the news continued to spread, the domestic literary community also became aware of the series of impacts caused by Lin Weimin's new work and was full of expectations for the novel.
Lin Weimin was calling Roger Strauss. His new novel was completed and would be published in China soon. Then he remembered about the United States and made a special call to Roger Strauss.
On the phone, Roger Strauss was extremely excited after listening to Lin Weimin's description of the outline of "God Bless America".
In the American literary world, writing about politics is a very pleasing option. Just by listening to Lin Weimin's description, he can think of the scale of "God Bless America".
He doesn't know about others, but for him, this is definitely a novel that perfectly suits his taste.
"Lin, even though I haven't read this novel yet, just listening to your description makes me tremble all over. It's great! Such content is really great!"
"Aren't you afraid that this novel will cause disgust among politicians?" Lin Weimin asked with a smile.
"We are engaged in literature and they are engaged in politics. What does this have to do with them?" Roger Strauss said bluntly.
Lin Weimin nodded. He liked this kind of "Flat-Headed Brother" temperament.
Compared with Roger Strauss, Lao Cheng seems even more cowardly.
After making up a few words in his mind, Lin Weimin said, "I'll send you the manuscript later."
"Okay, please send it to me soon. I can't wait any longer!"
"Don't worry, I'll do it as soon as possible!"
After the phone call, Lin Weimin quickly sent the manuscript to the United States.
A few days later, the novel "God Bless America" appeared on the shelves of major bookstores across the country.
(End of this chapter)
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