Chapter 16: The Talented Chen Jiangong
Liu Hongmin waved his hand and walked down the platform amid applause. He was going to say goodbye to Zou Shifang and go back to the dormitory to write the outline of "Showing Off Your Power in the Palace".
"Blood Sacrifice Altar" has been published, and "Unnamed Lake" has set the payment at 6 yuan per thousand words, which brought Liu Hongmin nearly 600 yuan. Together with the payment for the single volume of "Famous in the World", Liu Hongmin's savings exceeded 1,000 yuan.
The accumulation of savings gave Liu Hongmin hope of buying a house. So he was very motivated and thought it would be best if he could save 3,000 yuan this semester and buy a house during the summer vacation.
At the end of last year, after the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, China started its reform and opening up. Although economic development has not yet yielded results, there has been a major shift in foreign policy.
On New Year's Day this year, China and the United States officially established diplomatic relations. The two countries can study in each other's country, so studying in the United States has become a trend. As information about the United States spread to China, some elites began to yearn for life in the United States, and gradually developed into a trend of going abroad.
Compared with the mid-80s, the number of people going abroad in 79 was not that large, but if you look carefully, you can still find them.
In order to raise the total of 3,000 yuan, Liu Hongmin would have to publish at least two novels and issue two single books.
He couldn't count on "My Brothers and Sisters" for the time being, and he was still waiting for Zou Shifang to introduce him to a more famous magazine editor. However, there was no news from Zou Shifang, and he was causing trouble for him all day long.
"The Mystery of the Hermit Village" has been scheduled to be published by "Unnamed Lake" next month, and it and the single volume of "Blood Altar" can be released before the summer vacation.
If we calculate this way, we only need one novel. So Liu Hongmin started writing "Showing Power in the Palace" and tried to publish it in "Unnamed Lake" before the summer vacation.
"Liu Hongmin, you put it very well. People like us should write more so that we can know what our shortcomings are."
Cha Jianying's words were very impolite, and it was obvious that she was irritated by those who were looking for trouble.
Liu Hongmin said a few polite words and prepared to leave.
Zou Shifang said at this time: "Hongmin, let's go together. I can introduce you to a capable person."
"Capable person?" Liu Hongmin looked at Zou Shifang curiously. There are not many people who can call this guy a capable person.
Cha Jianying asked, "Is it about the magazine?"
Zou Shifang nodded, "Yes, I found Jian Gong, he happens to be free today."
"I'm going too." Cha Jianying likes "My Brothers and Sisters" very much and hopes that it can be published in a good magazine.
The three of them went out, and Liu Zhenyun and a girl followed them from behind.
"Hello Liu Hongmin, I'm Wang Xiaoping, also the editor of Unnamed Lake, and I'm in charge of reviewing manuscripts together with Jianying."
Liu Hongmin knew her. She was Cha Jianying's best friend and they were almost inseparable.
"Hello."
Liu Zhenyun asked: "Hongmin, what are you doing?"
"Old Zou wants to introduce me to a capable person who can help me submit "My Brothers and Sisters" to a magazine."
When Liu Zhenyun heard this, he immediately said, "Is it Chen Jiangong?"
Zou Shifang said dissatisfiedly: "Zhenyun, can you leave some suspense?" Liu Hongmin retorted, "Leave a fart suspense, I guessed it was him when you guys mentioned it just now."
He guessed it, but he didn't know why Chen Jiangong was such a capable person.
Cha Jianying explained the reason.
"Jian Gong is better than the rest of us. Last summer, he and Lin Hongtong from Beijing Film Academy received an invitation from Shanghai Film Studio to write a script for a film dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. But when he was in Beijing, he read Scars and resolutely gave up the opportunity. He returned to Beijing to study and was determined to write a thought-provoking work."
Others said that Chen Jiangong's writing was better than theirs.
Liu Hongmin smiled helplessly. The writers of this era were really innocent. But why should they write novels, and why should they make them thought-provoking?
He suspected that some people who later demanded that crosstalk and sketches have educational significance were influenced by the current trend.
However, Liu Hongmin also heard from their words that Chen Jiangong had indeed been one step ahead of them. These people are still circling around the school publications, while Chen Jiangong published his first work in "Beijing Literature and Art" in 74. How could Zou Shifang not admire such a capable person?
Chen Jiangong was not at school, but went to the editorial office of Beijing Evening News. He had just finished writing an article. He returned to school at around 4:00 . Before he even reached the school gate, he saw several editors from Weiming Lake standing at the gate chatting. When he walked over, Zou Shifang immediately greeted him, "Jiangong, you're finally back."
"Are you waiting for me?" Chen Jiangong was a little surprised and looked at his classmates Cha Jianying and Wang Xiaoping.
"Yes, we are waiting for you." Cha Jianying pointed at a strange man, "This is Liu Hongmin, a junior from the History Department."
Chen Jiangong looked at Liu Hongmin carefully, "I've heard of him, the author of Young Justice Bao."
He has an opinion about Shao Bao. This novel is obviously not suitable for the current era and is too entertaining. But this is also the reason why Shao Bao can be restricted and many people regard it as a novel of curiosity.
Of course, when Chen Jiangong learned that the author of Shao Bao, Liu Hongmin, was a history major, his objection disappeared. You can't expect a history major to write a masterpiece that is so eye-opening. There are so many people who major in literature who can't even write Shao Bao!
Liu Hongmin was also looking at Chen Jiangong. Due to his age, Chen Jiangong looked very dignified. Even the fearless Cha Jianying became a little more low-key.
"Are you waiting for me?"
Zou Shifang: "Jian Gong, it's like this. Hong Min wrote a modern novel called "My Brothers and Sisters" and would like to ask you to introduce him to the editor of the magazine."
"Oh?"
Due to his stereotype of Liu Hongmin, Chen Jiangong did not really believe that Liu Hongmin could write a good modern novel. However, he still had to give face to Zou Shifang and Zha Jianying, "Did you bring the manuscript?"
Liu Hongmin handed over the manuscript and said with a smile: "Brother Chen, let's find a place to sit down and read it!"
Chen Jiangong nodded. After riding a bicycle for most of the day, he was a little tired.
So, under the guidance of Liu Hongmin and Zou Shifang, everyone came to the restaurant where they and Liu Zhenyun often had a meal. They found a big table and sat down. Liu Hongmin immediately greeted the boss, "Uncle Wang, follow the old rules first, and we will add a few more dishes later."
Wang Xiaoping looked at Cha Jianying, who immediately said, "Liu Hongmin, we just want to take a look at the manuscript, it doesn't cost any money."
Liu Hongmin smiled and said, "Don't be polite with me, otherwise the three of us will come over to have a feast in the next two days, it's just a matter of adding a few sets of bowls and chopsticks."
Chen Jiangong looked at Liu Hongmin in surprise. This junior was very generous! However, no matter how generous he was, it was useless. If the quality of the manuscript was not up to standard, he would not help.
(End of this chapter)
