Literary critics are actually quite different from writers, and even writers are different from each other. They cannot be defined simply by sales volume.
But works with good sales always have their merits. They may not conform to the reading aesthetics of some people, but they will definitely conform to the aesthetics of others. Aesthetics is a very personal thing. If it can be sold well, it means that there are readers and audiences. As long as there are no major problems with values, Mr. Fu will look at the literary works on the market with an inclusive attitude.
There is nothing wrong with the values of "Teenage Idol". The whole book conveys the positive and optimistic message of young people. Mr. Fu only wishes there were more works like this. How could he criticize it?
If the idea of the work is correct, then sales become an important indicator to measure whether "Teenage Idol" is good enough.
It’s just an essay competition, and Wen Ying has a copy of “Teenage Idol”, which is enough for her to be a judge!
Mr. Fu even felt that the organizers had considered everything very carefully. The three generations of judges, old, middle-aged and young, corresponded exactly to the past, present and future stages of literature.
"Times have changed, I often sigh like this! Literature is closely tied to the times. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, our literature criticized feudalism and awakened the spirit of the enslaved people. Millions of our compatriots were suffering, their minds were still dark, and the clarion call of revolution was unsound. Therefore, in response to the needs of the times, many literary predecessors who are familiar to us emerged; after the founding of the People's Republic of China, our literature eulogized the hardships of the revolutionary victory. The entire country developed with difficulty through trial and error, and literature was engraved with suffering and pain. Individuals and the collective, all transformations must go through this step, but the overall atmosphere of literature remains solemn and serious. This is the era that our generation has witnessed firsthand; the future of literature belongs to a group of young writers like 'Fish Against the Current'. I don't deny that some young writers' works are forced to express sorrow in new words, and they somewhat exaggerate the sorrow of adolescence. For young people, the loss of a lover is a devastating event..."
When Li Mengjiao read this, many people, including Wen Ying, laughed out loud.
Mr. Fu’s few words have swept across most of the current youth literature.
There are also students in Class 16 who fall in love prematurely. Relationships are full of ups and downs, and it is really sad when they break up. In Mr. Fu’s words, these are all “forced sorrows to write new poems”, and some students feel like they have been shot in the knee.
However, Mr. Fu did not criticize these youth literature writers. His words were even filled with joy and expectation:
"As I've said, literary creation is closely tied to the times and reflects them. Why do today's young writers exaggerate the pains of adolescence? Because in their perception of life, these pains are paramount! Our country is prospering, our people are no longer suffering, and material living conditions are improving. The younger generation doesn't have to experience the hardships our ancestors and our generation endured, so their lives are reflected in their works, making them naturally profound. This isn't a bad phenomenon; this is the most beautiful era. In this era, we have enough food and clothing, and young people no longer have to write on an empty stomach. The heaviness of the past has been swept away. Isn't that worth applauding and celebrating? If someone thinks essay competitions shouldn't offer high prize money, I would consider their intentions malicious and deliberately misleading young people, making young literary enthusiasts believe they don't deserve to make money from writing, reinforcing the stereotype that writers are all 'poor', and undermining the enthusiasm of literary enthusiasts. If this continues, the literary world will truly be without successors!"
You can make money from writing, and there is nothing shameful about it. It is a delicate mental work, a legitimate job, and a clarion call for thought. If writers are not worthy of making money, the distribution of social wealth is too unfair.
While reading aloud, Li Mengjiao wanted to applaud Mr. Fu.
Alas, no wonder Xie Shen didn't allow her to post for Wen Ying. Even if she had more fans supporting her, her support for Wen Ying could not achieve the same effect as Mr. Fu's!
Regardless of whether Li Mengjiao had anticipated the point or not, Mr. Fu pointed out that literature and the development of the times are closely linked. Besides strongly supporting Wen Ying, he immediately elevated the entire article's purpose. Such content might be boring to ordinary readers, but Mr. Fu's gradual approach made Li Mengjiao, a non-literary enthusiast, unable to help but agree with his views.
When Mr. Fu asked the literary world to give more tolerance and care to young writers like "fish against the current" at the end of the article, so that young writers can truly grow into the mainstay of the literary world in the future, the whole article was like a trickle of water converging into the sea, and every word and sentence fell into the hearts of readers, because sincerity, such a profound truth will not be offensive at all.
Li Mengjiao put down the newspaper and led the applause, her hands turning red.
The whole class applauded.
This applause is a recognition for Mr. Fu, an encouragement for Wen Ying, and an expectation for themselves.
Hot blood gushes out from the heart, flows through every limb, and excites the body and mind.
Mr. Fu was talking about the literary world, but it seemed that it was not just about the literary world.
Mr. Fu was encouraging Wen Ying, but it seemed like he was not just encouraging Wen Ying.
A good article is one that touches everyone differently.
A strong youth means a strong country. Everyone here is a young person. With more encouragement and care, and less scolding and suppression, the future of young people will have unlimited possibilities.
"Wen Ying, no one will dare to criticize you anymore!"
Mr. Fu was praising Wen Ying, and Li Mengjiao looked proud, as if she was the one being praised.
Wen Ying suddenly smiled.
Wen Ying said that she didn't mind the criticism, but she was not a masochist. It would certainly be better not to be scolded.
As for whether anyone would continue to scold her... Wen Ying actually wanted to know if there were any critics who had practiced iron head skills and were not afraid of Mr. Fu!
When Li Mengjiao started discussing with her classmates, Wen Ying turned and looked at Xie Qian.
"You knew Mr. Fu would post this article!"
"have no idea."
fraud!
Wen Ying now knew that Xie Qian hadn't gone to Shanghai over the weekend. She lowered her voice and asked, "How did you impress Mr. Fu?"
Xie Qian's throat felt a little itchy when talking about this.
How could he possibly tell Hamster about him reading "Teenage Idol" to Mr. Fu? He also has to save face!
"I don't understand what you're saying."
Xie Qian continued to deny it, and Wen Ying was so proud that she wanted to hum a song.
Haha, if you don’t want to admit it, then don’t admit it. Anyway, she just knows that Xie Qian went to see Mr. Fu!
Mr. Fu's article is only a few thousand words long, without a single word of nonsense or foul language. However, it is like hanging those critics on a tree and whipping them left and right, until their faces are swollen like pig heads!
After the article was published, critics fell silent.
Some critics criticized Wen Ying's article, saying that it had already been sent to the newspaper. If it had not been printed, it could be withdrawn, but how could one that had already been printed be withdrawn?
The critics were so anxious that they started arguing with the newspaper.
Of course the newspaper doesn’t care.
Anyway, Mr. Fu wasn’t scolding the newspaper company, so these newspapers can still sell well!
Critic:... Damn, we may not be human, the newspapers are really dogs!
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