The day before "Teenage Idol" was released, a veteran writer and critic made a statement in the newspaper, saying that those who engage in literature must first cultivate good character, and that writing skills can be improved through practice. Authors with bad character will affect readers through their works, and if authors with bad character still sell well, it will have a very bad impact on society.
The old writer didn't name anyone at the time, but anyone with a discerning eye knew who he was talking about.
"Teenage Idol" was a big hit after its release, and Wen Ying won the lawsuit again. A winner should be graceful, and it was not easy for Wen Ying, a new junior, to chase after the old senior and argue with him, so the old writer's criticism of Wen Ying was left unresolved.
But that was last time.
This time it's different.
The old writer didn’t mention it last time, but he did this time.
People first reminisced about the literary world of the past.
In the 1980s, and even earlier, the domestic literary scene was so brilliant.
Despite the lack of material conditions, a large number of talented writers were still born. Literary youth was a highly praised term at that time!
"It's clear that literary creation has never been about money. Poverty is not shameful. Material scarcity can even encourage creators to focus on enriching their spiritual worlds. Good works, works that will endure, don't cater to the market or seek to attract attention. When a literary competition lowers its standards, becoming as open-minded as an entertainment talent show, and even dares to use an underage high school student as a judge for the sake of publicity, and those promising young authors have their values distorted by such a competition... This is such a ridiculous and sad state of affairs. I feel that the literary world has truly reached its end!"
The old writer's pen is as sharp as a knife. Although every word he writes is heartbreaking, he is truly worried about the future of Chinese literature from the bottom of his heart.
Wen Ying, the person being criticized, must be unhappy.
The Spark Cup Essay Contest is like Jiang Taigong fishing, only those who are willing to take the bait will be caught. Wen Ying will not kidnap anyone who does not want to participate in the competition for the prize money and force them to write.
Some people are willing to live a life of material poverty, and Wen Ying can respect their choice.
But some people just don't want to live in poverty and want to earn money by relying on their talents. Is that wrong?
This is funny.
Of course, illegal ways of making money such as pornography, gambling and drugs should be criticized. If you can't even stand up straight and make money with your talent, then why should you work hard?
"What? Are you targeting me? You think I'm a fat sheep and you won't stop until I've plucked all the hair out of me?"
Wen Ying knew there would be opposition, and she was prepared to accept questioning, but some things can only be done once, and if they kept chasing her, of course she would be angry.
The literary world is on its way to extinction, and such a serious accusation was brought out by ordinary netizens, but Wen Ying felt nothing about it.
It was a heavyweight veteran writer who specifically pointed the finger at Wen Ying. Such an accusation could crush Wen Ying!
Even if the other party was not targeting Wen Ying but another young writer, Wen Ying would still think that there was something wrong with the old writer.
——The Chinese literary world is not decided by a young writer. What ability does a young writer have to lead the Chinese literary world to its end?
Moreover, what does it mean to be at the end of the road? Even if the print media has declined, literature has never been at the end of the road. It has just undergone new changes in line with the development of the times. This is the law of development of all things in the world. No industry or field is static. If it cannot be changed, modern vernacular should not appear, and literature should not be poetry, songs, or allusions. Modern Chinese novels, modern poetry, etc. should all be cut off!
Xie Qian was originally angry about the old writer's remarks, but seeing Wen Ying so angry, Xie Qian tried to calm down.
"The first bird to stick its head out gets hammered down. Think positively. They're targeting you because you're famous enough, and they're tying you to the Spark Cup Essay Contest because you can represent the competition."
What kind of comfort is this!
Wen Ying muttered to herself, but her face brightened. "...It's not so bad. My fame wouldn't be possible without Aunt Zou's appreciation and Teacher Yuan's help. But Teacher Yuan asked me to make a guest appearance in a movie, and I didn't agree!"
Xie Qian still doesn't know that Yuan Fenghui tried to lure Wen Ying to film a movie.
Hearing that Wen Ying refused, Xie Qian felt slightly satisfied: She is still sober!
But the hamster said it specifically at this time, asking for praise, right?
Xie Qian thought for a moment and tore off a piece of red sticky paper from Wen Ying's desk. The red paper fluttered between Xie Qian's fingertips, folding and flipping quickly. Xie Qian used a ruler to cut off the excess part, and the sticky paper became the shape of a five-pointed star.
"This is?"
"Here are the credentials. Collect five of them and I'll let you make a wish."
Xie Qian casually handed the folded five-pointed star to Wen Ying.
Wen Ying held the five-pointed star in her hands, her palms burning.
Fortunately it was a ☆ shape, not a ? shape, otherwise Wen Ying's palm would have been burned a hole.
A male god is a male god, he seduces people without any effort!
Wen Ying whispered, "Why?"
Xie Qian didn't answer, but just wrote the words "you should understand" on his face, and Wen Ying really understood.
Because she refused Yuan Fenghui's kidnapping, Xie Qian gave her a five-pointed star to commend her for her firm stance?
Xie Qian also said that five five-pointed stars can be exchanged for a wish!
The person who fulfilled the wish was, of course, Xie Qian himself.
So this is not an ordinary five-pointed star, it is clearly the wishing star!
No, that's not the point. The point is Xie Qian's way of praising. Why does it sound so much like a kindergarten teacher handing out red flowers to coax children?!
Wen Ying couldn't tell whether she was embarrassed or annoyed, maybe both. Her face flushed as she put the five-pointed star folded by Xie Qian into her pocket and ran away with the excuse of going to the bathroom.
——No matter how childish it is, only a fool would refuse such a benefit!
Although Wen Ying hadn't figured out what to exchange for the five wishing stars yet, Xie Qian was a man of his word. Since he had said so, he would definitely fulfill his promise.
It is definitely not a good idea to use it to avoid making up lessons.
Who knows when you’ll get the next wishing star? It would be a waste to collect all five and use them to skip classes!
Wen Ying ran away, but Xie Qian opened the newspaper and read the comments again. He read from beginning to end with a frown on his face.
Hamsters are very easy to coax. They will be bright if given some sunshine. They are also generous and don’t like to argue with people.
But he is not.
Xie Qian can accept fair criticism.
If you have other purposes... why should you just stand there and get scolded?
A veteran should have the magnanimity and refinement of a veteran. Criticizing a competition is fine, but arbitrarily accusing an underage girl is just because Wen Yingxin is easy to appease. If she gets carried away and suffers psychological trauma, will the veteran writer be willing to take responsibility?!
An essay writing competition has been made with such a big fanfare, and countless money and manpower have been spent. If the organizers are not happy, Wen Ying won't be able to be a judge even if she rolls on the ground and acts like a jerk!
Wen Ying didn't want to be a judge at first, it was his suggestion.
I didn't expect to be scolded so harshly by Wen Ying.
Xie Qian closed the newspaper, took out his phone and called Jiang Xuekun.
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