Chapter 458 What hidden things?
Normally, as a person ages and gains experience, their self-cultivation improves and their mentality becomes more peaceful. But Ling Pingying doesn't seem to be like that.
She is in her forties, but she is impulsive and irritable. Gu Siqing even suspects that she is in menopause.
What a disgusting person.
It took about two hours to drive from the city to Qingyun Mountain in the suburbs of Beijing. They arrived quickly. The big guys got off the car first, and Gu Siqing followed Xie Jihua obediently.
"The person who just spoke to you was Ruan Mingli, the vice chairman of the Writers Association." Xie Jihua whispered to Gu Siqing, "If you want to be a professional writer in the future, you must enter this circle. It's good to get to know more people."
"Okay, thank you." Gu Siqing could tell that Xie Jihua was sincere in what he said, but he must have a purpose in wanting to invite her to join the Writers Association.
People are all utilitarian. Although Xie Jihua is her teacher, they didn't have much contact before and their relationship was not very close. Therefore, Gu Siqing believed that Xie Jihua had a purpose for doing this.
But Gu Siqing couldn't figure out what the purpose was.
Everyone went to a hotel at the foot of Qingyun Mountain. The rooms had been booked in advance, and Gu Siqing and a woman in her twenties named Zhu Yao were assigned to the same room.
After entering, the conditions were indeed not very good. Gu Siqing took out her slippers and put them on, then took out the sheets and thin quilt. This series of actions made Zhu Yao confused, "Why do you carry so many things when you go out?"
"I'm used to my own bed." Gu Siqing didn't say that she disliked the hotel's uncleanliness, otherwise it would seem like the other party was being unrefined.
"Is that so?" Zhu Yao sat on the bed and said, "I can sleep anywhere."
Gu Siqing smiled and said, "Let's go get some water."
Nowadays, most hotel rooms don't have bathrooms, so you have to go outside to get water. The two of them went to get water together, and on the way, Zhu Yao asked Gu Siqing, "Haven't you joined the Writers Association yet?"
Gu Siqing shook her head. Seeing this, Zhu Yao asked, "Why? You're qualified now."
"What are the benefits of joining the Writers Association?" Gu Siqing asked.
Zhu Yao thought she didn't understand what was going on and said, "Although ordinary members like us don't get paid, we can learn a lot from the association's exchange meetings, and there are also many hidden things."
Gu Siqing looked confused, "What hidden thing?"
Zhu Yao looked around and whispered, "I'll tell you when we get back to the room."
"good."
The two of them fetched some water and returned to their room. Zhu Yao said, "I heard that too. I just heard that if you join the association, your book will be more likely to win awards when it's submitted for selection."
Gu Siqing was stunned for a moment after hearing her words, but then she understood. Several of the country's major literary awards are all organized by the National Writers Association. When they judge the awards, they must prioritize the books in their own association!
Besides, there is no best in literature. You say your book is good, and he also says his book is good. The key to this kind of thing is what the judges say.
But, once the truth is said, it always makes people feel uncomfortable.
"Also," Zhu Yao continued, "I also heard that if you join the association, your books will be more easily translated into foreign languages and sold abroad."
This made Gu Siqing frown, and she asked, "Why?"
Zhu Yao shook her head, "I don't know the details either."
Gu Siqing narrowed her eyes. She suddenly remembered that some authors were now vigorously promoting the West. Could this be related to this?
Many times, many things are an exchange of interests.
Suddenly I thought of a sentence: Imperialism is determined to destroy China! Cultural invasion is also a kind of invasion.
If her guess is correct, then who is taking the lead in the Writers Association?
Gu Siqing considers herself not a nosy person, nor the kind of person who would sacrifice everything for the greater good, but when she encounters some things, she cannot ignore them.
Besides, she has a backer, so she has nothing to fear.
Although she was thinking so much, she didn't show it on her face. Even if she wanted to do something for the country, she couldn't rush it. The biggest fish are always hiding deep.
"When did you join the Writers Association?" Gu Siqing asked.
"Last year." Zhu Yao said with a smile, "I met Mr. Yan Ning through a relative."
"Mr. Yan Ning! I like his books very much." Gu Siqing said.
Yan Ning is a very famous writer nowadays.
"He's the vice chairman of the Writers Association, but he's a guest vice chairman." Zhu Yao explained to Gu Siqing the difference between resident and guest positions. "Residents are on the government payroll and receive a monthly salary. Guest positions don't receive a salary, but they attend many meetings."
Gu Siqing nodded to show that she understood.
The two talked for a while, and then someone knocked on the door. Zhu Yao went to open it. A young man in his twenties was standing at the door. He glanced inside at Gu Siqing and said, "It's time for dinner. Let's go to the restaurant."
"Okay, thank you."
Gu Siqing and Zhu Yao walked to the restaurant together. When they arrived, there were already some people inside. They found a random seat and sat down. After a while, Xie Jihua came, and Gu Siqing naturally wanted to sit with him.
Xie Jihua sat at the same table with the other bigwigs, and Gu Siqing sat next to him. When the food arrived, Ruan Mingli looked at Gu Siqing again and asked, "Xiao Gu, will your novel "Whose Youth Isn't Reckless" also be made into a TV series?"
Here she is. I guess this is the purpose of letting her attend this symposium.
"No." Gu Siqing smiled and said, "This book is not suitable for being made into a TV series, but I have a movie script that I just finished, and the crew is preparing it."
This matter will get out sooner or later, so it’s okay to tell it now.
Her words brought a moment of silence to the table. Ruan Mingli smiled and said, "Little Gu is really young and promising!"
"Hmph, you still have to invest it yourself." Ling Pingying muttered, but everyone present heard it clearly.
Gu Siqing: "I have money, of course I invested it myself. Would I let someone else make money?"
"Are you also investing this time?" Xie Jihua asked.
Even though scholars may be aloof, they also want to make money, lots of it. Furthermore, turning their works into movies or TV series can increase their visibility, which is a perfect way to gain both fame and fortune.
Film and television companies also need script resources. Gu Siqing thinks that Xia Ying should communicate with well-known domestic writers. Who knows, they might be able to use them someday. These are all resources.
She said, "My cousin opened a film and television company. At the beginning, she forced me to write this script. If I can let my cousin meet you seniors someday, maybe I will be liberated."
Her words made everyone laugh. Ruan Mingli also said: "I am very interested in making movies and TV series!"
"Okay, let's make an appointment to have dinner together later." Gu Siqing said.
"Okay." Ruan Mingli smiled, but he noticed from the corner of his eye that Ling Pingying looked unhappy. He thought to himself that she was old, but not as good as a child.
Before meeting Gu Siqing, Ruan Mingli didn't have a very good impression of her. After all, he had known Ling Pingying for many years. He felt that as a junior, Gu Siqing was arguing with her senior in the newspaper, and it was Gu Siqing's fault no matter what.
But now he doesn't think so. Gu Siqing is measured in what he says and does, and is very humble. He is a very good child.
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