All Heavens Pension started from the fiery era

Chapter 796 797. Invitation to the Conference and the Crowd

After chatting for a while, Yue Wenxuan thought about the fact that he had not received any news about his royalties, so he asked, "Old Qu, it's almost the end of the month, shouldn't your magazine settle my royalties?"

"You are now a nationally renowned young writer after all. Can you have some aspirations and stop being so obsessed with money?" Qu Zhize said contemptuously.

"I don't like what you said. Why did I become obsessed with money?
According to the new regulations just issued, shouldn't it be only natural that your magazine pays me for my writing?"

Seeing Yue Wenxuan's self-righteous look, Qu Zhize said unhappily: "As a magazine company that big, can we still embezzle your royalties?
Your work was published in October, and the new regulations only came into effect this month. Even if we want to settle your royalties, the financial department of our magazine must go through some procedures, right?

Don’t worry, your royalties should be paid next month at the latest.”

"That's more like it. As a big magazine like yours, you can't delay the payment of royalties to us, my little author. I rely on these royalties to make a living."

Yue Wenxuan then asked, "You haven't told me what the remuneration standard is for the novel "No Regrets in Youth". This novel has had such a big impact across the country, you can't still pay me five yuan per thousand words, right?"

"I should take back what I said just now. You are thick-skinned enough now. You are even better than my teacher in this respect.

How dare you ask such a question? You should go to Editor-in-Chief Zhang's office and ask him in person. I am just a small editor, and I have no right to fight for the highest remuneration standard for you.

In my opinion, you should not be paid the standard remuneration of five yuan. As a new author, paying you three or four yuan per thousand words is already an exceptional treatment.

The leader insisted on setting an example for you, and you are still not satisfied with the result. You should let the leader see your current face with his own eyes. "

Yue Wenxuan naturally could not accept Qu Zhize's bitter complaint and asked with disdain: "You are already forty years old, and you are still a young editor. Do you know why?"

"Of course it's because I work diligently and don't seek fame or profit." Qu Zhize said righteously.

“Wrong! It’s because you don’t know how to fight for the rights of your authors.

"No Regrets in Youth" has sparked a nationwide discussion. Doesn't such an influential novel deserve the maximum price of seven yuan per thousand words?

You are definitely worthy of it. As long as you speak the truth and make your case, the leader is so wise that he will definitely approve it." Yue Wenxuan acted as if he was giving careful guidance.

"How dare you say these things to me?" Qu Zhize looked Yue Wenxuan up and down, as if he wanted to get to know him all over again. "Even if the leader approves, you won't give me half of the extra two dollars. I won't do anything that doesn't benefit me."

"How could you turn your back on me? Fortunately, I haven't let you take the box of tea on the table, otherwise I would have been at a big loss."

Yue Wenxuan reached out and picked up the box of tea on the table, and put it back into the drawer in front of Qu Zhize.

Qu Zhize suddenly realized: "I was wondering why you were so kind. You wanted to give me half of this good tea right after we met. It turns out you were planning to bribe me with this little favor."

"What's the point of bribery? Just tell me whether this can be done or not."

Qu Zhize took another sip of the tea brewed from the Mingqian Longjing tea and found it tasted really good, so he gave in willingly.

"Well, since I just like to drink a cup of good tea, I'll try my best to get it for you. But don't hold your expectations too high. I think the standard of 7 yuan per thousand words is unlikely. At most, I can get you 6 yuan per thousand words."

"If you can get the standard of seven yuan per thousand words, I will keep the remaining half box of tea for you." Yue Wenxuan promised generously.

"It's a good thing you chose to be a writer. If someone like you were to become a leader, I'm afraid there would be no way out for an upright person like me."

Yue Wenxuan agreed, "What you said makes sense. I really shouldn't use sugar-coated bullets to corrupt old cadres like you.

Don’t take the tea leaves. I think it’s a good idea to use them to test Editor-in-Chief Zhang.”

"Do you think everyone can be like-minded with you?" Qu Zhize was not threatened at all. "It's only because I'm easy-going that I'm willing to coax you."

At this point, Qu Zhize took out an invitation from his bag and handed it to Yue Wenxuan, "I won't waste my time talking to you, let's get down to business.

Our magazine is planning to invite some famous writers to hold a small-scale symposium on short and medium-length novels. Considering that your "Youth Without Regrets" has had a huge impact in recent times and is a good research topic, this symposium will also be a special seminar on the novel "Youth Without Regrets".

Since this is a special seminar on "No Regrets in Youth", you as a writer must attend.

There are still ten days left, you need to prepare in advance, you will definitely have to speak then."

"Can you please let us know which writers you are going to invite?"

Yue Wenxuan knew about the symposium on short and medium-length novels held by the People's Literature Magazine. This symposium was of great significance, and he did not expect that he would be able to participate in it.

Although the symposium to be held by the People's Literature Magazine is small in scale, it is an important step in rebuilding the literary order in the transitional era.

It was the first meeting prepared and held by People's Literature in the new era, and also the first gathering of writers of the three generations, old, middle-aged and young, in the new era. It enabled the literary team that was dispersed in a special period to initially restore contact in the new era and promoted the reconstruction of the literary team.

This symposium allowed experienced veteran writers such as Sha Ting, Liu Baiyu, Zhou Libo, and Ma Feng, as well as young writers who grew up during the "Seventeen Years" period such as Wang Yuanjian, Li Jun, and Ru Zhijuan to return to the literary world, and prompted the literary team that was dispersed during a special period to reunite.

The return of the writers of the "Seventeen Years" has laid the groundwork for the literary world to re-evaluate the literature of the "Seventeen Years".

The so-called "Seventeen Years" refers to the seventeen years after the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Some scholars have commented that this conference was "the first to bring together a group of the most influential writers in a country as a literary magazine." This statement not only reveals the role of People's Literature in organizing literary activities during the thawing period of the literary world, but also points out the most important literary historical significance of this conference - the reorganization of the literary and artistic team.

Yue Wenxuan is also looking forward to having the opportunity to participate in this conference which holds important significance in the history of literature.

Qu Zhize said: "Editor-in-Chief Zhang attaches great importance to this symposium. The famous writers and critics to be invited include: Mao Dun, Cao Yu, Shen Congwen, Sun Li, Sha Ting, Liu Baiyu, Zhou Libo, Wang Ziye, Ma Feng, Li Zhun, Wang Chaowen, Ru Zhijuan, Wei Junyi, Wang Yuanjian, Deng Shaoji, Zhang Qingtian, Zhang Tianmin, Lin Yu, Zou Zhian, Ye Wenling, Zhao Yanyi, Xiao Yuxuan, Chen Juntao, Zhang Jiajun, Gao Ying, Ding Ning, Wen Yueyuan, Liu Jianqing, Tu Guangqun, Liu Xicheng, Cui Daoyi, etc.

Because the invitation has just been sent out, it is not clear who will be able to attend the meeting, but Editor-in-Chief Zhang has personally visited Mr. Mao Dun, and Mr. Mao Dun has agreed to participate in this symposium. "

Although Yue Wenxuan knew something about this meeting, he was not sure who the specific participants were. When he heard that Mr. Mao Dun would attend the meeting, he became even more excited.

"It would be great if I could meet Mr. Mao Dun at the symposium. Don't worry, I will make good preparations."

Qu Zhize said in a serious tone: "You should indeed prepare well. After all, this short story symposium is also a special seminar on your "Youth Without Regrets".

There hasn't been a special seminar for any novel in China for many years. Especially this time, the participants are all heavyweights, which can be said to be of great significance, especially for you personally.

This seminar is your first official appearance in the literary world. There are so many big names paying attention to you at the conference. You must not let down your guard and try to leave a particularly good first impression on everyone."

As Yue Wenxuan's editor-in-chief, Qu Zhize naturally hopes that he can perform at his best.

After seeing Editor Qu off, Yue Wenxuan began to think about what aspects he should focus on in his speech at the symposium.

Although this symposium is of great significance in literary history, it is not a big event for Yue Wenxuan. What he is considering is how to make his words meaningful and at the same time in line with the characteristics of the times.

This was not a difficult problem for him, as long as he found the right balance.

It only took Yue Wenxuan one afternoon to write a first draft of his speech at the meeting. He originally planned to write only an outline, but he did not expect to write a speech of several thousand words.

After dinner, Yue Wenxuan did not rush home, but instead convened a short meeting. He planned to readjust everyone's work.

Since the official announcement of the resumption of the college entrance examination on the 12th of this month, the Red Star Department Store has become bustling with customers almost every day. The reason is the college entrance examination review materials sold by the department store.

After the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination was officially announced, Yue Wenxuan immediately took out the drafts of the college entrance examination review materials for various subjects.

Previously, the mimeographing project team had only printed Chinese language materials, and they lacked covers. After printing, they were temporarily stored in the warehouse by Yue Wenxuan.

After half a year of continuous mimeographing, there were enough review materials for the Chinese language test of the college entrance examination. As long as they were matched with covers, they could be sold. After Yue Wenxuan took out the review materials for other subjects, he also needed to speed up the mimeographing process.

The mimeographing of other subjects has just begun and it will take some time before they can be sold to the public, but those college entrance examination Chinese review materials that have already been printed can be officially sold to the public after being added with covers.

In the market today, there is no review material for the college entrance examination except for a set of "Self-study Series of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry". And "Self-study Series of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry" has been banned for many years, and there are very few copies on the market.

Countless students who are interested in the college entrance examination are looking for review materials everywhere. This makes the college entrance examination Chinese review materials of Red Star Department Store a hot-selling commodity sought after by thousands of people. Anyone who hears the news will come to buy a set.

There are too many groups that have demand for this set of review materials. In addition to the students in the city who are preparing to take the college entrance examination, there are also parents who buy it for their children who are working in the countryside from other places. Some people even buy it specifically to send to relatives and friends in other places.

More than 6,300 sets of the college entrance examination Chinese review materials that had been printed and added with covers were sold out in just one week.

People who bought this set of materials, when they heard that the department store also had college entrance examination review materials for other subjects for sale in the back, urged the department store to print them as soon as possible, and many even wanted to pay in advance to make a reservation.

But considering that it would be too troublesome to do so and the store was already short of staff and could not add any more workload, Yue Wenxuan refused.

The college entrance examination review materials in the store are now in short supply, and Yue Wenxuan will definitely have to adjust his future work direction.

After dinner, Yue Wenxuan called everyone together. He first asked his sister Yue Ruoyin to introduce the sales of college entrance examination review materials, and then said:

"As you have just heard, the college entrance examination review materials are in short supply. In order to meet the college entrance examination review needs of the vast number of students and create greater economic benefits for our department store, I plan to add two more mimeograph machines and adjust everyone's work at the same time."

Chen Xiaoliang was the first to express his support, "I agree with Wenxuan's decision. Since the college entrance examination review materials are in short supply, we must increase the number of mimeographed materials.

The radio project team only needs Songlin, and I am dispensable. I will recommend myself and apply to be transferred to the mimeograph project team. If Songlin needs someone to help, I can still go over and help. "

Mou Keyong's situation was similar to Chen Xiaoliang's. He did not have any core technology, so he followed closely and expressed his willingness to be transferred to the newly established mimeograph project team.

Yue Wenxuan had originally planned to make this arrangement, and since the two of them took the initiative to propose it, he also said:

"I think Xiaoliang and Keyong's suggestion is quite suitable. From now on, the two of you will each be responsible for a mimeograph machine.

There will be no special arrangements for those who are preparing to take the college entrance examination. If Xingmao and Youliang have free time, they should also share the work of the mimeograph project team."

Cai Youliang and Chi Xingmao certainly had no objections and both actively expressed their views.

Yue Wenxuan continued, "Although I don't live in the dormitory, I know that everyone is working overtime during this period, and they work overtime until very late every day.

I know that several comrades who worked overtime were all willing to do so and never complained about anything, but I have always believed that the more you work, the more you get.

Here, I announce a decision that starting from this month, the overtime pay of the four comrades Chi Xingmao, Cai Youliang, Mou Keyong, and Chen Xiaoliang will be increased by 10 yuan per month. "