Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 75 You Want to Become a Critic

At the end of their conversation, Lin Chaoyang asked, "Sister Xiaolin, regarding the payment standards for Harvest..."

At this time, people are ashamed to talk about profits. Lin Chaoyang's question surprised Li Xiaolin a little, but she still said: "This is all floating according to national standards. There is no fixed standard. It all depends on the quality of the manuscript."

At this point, she looked at Lin Chaoyang. Since she asked, it means she values ​​it.

"As long as your manuscript is accepted, it can be processed at the standard of seven yuan per thousand words."

Li Xiaolin dared to say this, on the one hand because she had finally gotten Lin Chaoyang's manuscript, and on the other hand because of the confidence that "Qiu Ju Goes to Court" gave her.

Although "Qiu Ju Goes to Court" is only a short story, its technique should not be underestimated. Qiu Ju's journey in and out of the public sector is not easy to write about, and it will become a chronicle if you are not careful.

Lin Chaoyang's treatment is like looking far into the distance from a high place, with a new scene at every step while achieving a gradual progression of emotions.

And just now Li Xiaolin also listened to Lin Chaoyang's story from the beginning. The story itself is very brilliant, and every character is so vivid and has personality.

With such an interesting story and characters, coupled with Lin Chaoyang's mature creative techniques, Li Xiaolin is full of confidence in this work that he has not yet started writing.

Listening to Li Xiaolin's words, Lin Chaoyang smiled and said, "I will definitely finish the manuscript as soon as possible, and I will mail it to you as soon as possible."

After getting Lin Chaoyang's promise, Li Xiaolin left Yanda with joy.

Li Xiaolin's arrival made Lin Chaoyang busy. He had not yet finished the novel he promised to Du Feng, and he also agreed to write an article for "Harvest".

He had to divide his time. When he returned home at night, he would write the novel he had promised to Du Feng. During the day, he would write the manuscript he had promised to Harvest at work.

You say you don't want to curl up, but your body is more honest than anyone else.

Hypocritical workers!

Time flies and it is May Day. May Day without the Golden Week would be soulless, but we still have to celebrate it. It’s worth a day off!

That day, Lin Chaoyang took Tao Yushu to watch the Royal Ballet's visit to China to watch the classic performance "Swan Lake". Liang Zuo helped them get the tickets, which cost three dollars.

Watching a movie costs only one cent, and a performance costs one dollar and fifty cents per person, which is considered high consumption in this era.

The couple dared to spend so much mainly because they had just received the manuscript fee bill from Yenching Literature and Art before May Day.

And it's not just one, it's two.

In addition to Lin Chaoyang's novella, there is also Tao Yushu's review article "The Shepherd".

The full text of the novella is 58,000 words, and the manuscript fee is 7 yuan per thousand words, which is 406 yuan. Tao Yushu's review article also received 18 yuan.

The couple’s combined royalties amounted to 424 yuan, almost equal to Lin Chaoyang’s annual salary.

If they were to save money, they might not be able to save that much even in two years.

With so much extra income all of a sudden, Tao Yushu was so happy that he almost jumped up.

Lin Chaoyang suggested going to Lao Mo for dinner, but Tao Yushu hesitated for a long time and was reluctant to go.

Instead, he asked Liang Zuo to get two tickets for a ballet performance, and she readily agreed.

Compared with material enjoyment, spiritual enjoyment makes Tao Yushu happier.

Lin Chaoyang originally wanted Tao Yushu to buy something for the family, but she disagreed.

"You can't buy things for them as soon as you get your royalties. If you do, it will become a habit and you won't be able to not buy anything for them."

Lin Chaoyang was speechless. He felt that his wife was a real management genius and a good candidate to become a capitalist.

After watching the performance, Tao Yushu complained: "It's not as good as The Red Detachment of Women by the Central Ballet Company."

Lin Chaoyang has not seen the Central Ballet Company's "The Red Detachment of Women", but he finds that his wife has her own unique aesthetic in art appreciation, which is difficult to corrupt.

And she seems to be naturally not interested in things related to capitalism, which is also reflected in her English studies.

With Tao Yushu's intelligence and enthusiasm for learning, she ranked first or second in the class in almost every subject. The only exception was English, which was extremely difficult for her to learn. She would memorize words but forget them again, which often held her back and caused her to waste the most time.

"Then I'll invite you to watch The Red Detachment of Women next time."

Tao Yushu laughed and said, "We watch Swan Lake, and we should let the British watch The Red Detachment of Women."

Lin Chaoyang couldn't help but laugh at her naughty idea.

"That's a good idea!"

Around May 4th this year, the campus of Yenching University was particularly lively. A conference to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the May 4th Movement was held at the Capital Gymnasium. Not only were important leaders in attendance, but there were also performances by the Central Orchestra and the Central Song and Dance Troupe. The students of Yenching University were very excited, and the school was bustling about this event for a week.

The last day of early May was the day when "Yenching Literature and Art" was published.

After the lunch class, Tao Yushu did not go to eat, but ran to the bookstore outside to buy magazines.

"Comrade, has this issue of Yenching Literature and Art arrived?"

"I just arrived this morning. Do you want one?" "Two."

The price of "Yenching Literature and Art" was 25 cents. Tao Yushu paid 50 cents, got two magazines and walked out of the bookstore happily. She flipped through the freshly published magazines as she walked.

The first thing she saw was Lin Chaoyang's novella. The novel had nearly 60,000 words and occupied more than half of this issue of "Yanjing Literature and Art". She glanced at the pages hastily, and her heart was filled with joy.

Then she turned to her own article "Noble Soul - Analysis of the Image of Xu Lingjun, the Protagonist of "The Shepherd", which was her second published review. The first one was about "Scars", and it was also published in "Wenyi Bao".

But looking at the print on the magazine, she felt much happier than when she published her first review a few months ago.

For the first time, the couple's writings were published in the same magazine in the form of lead type, and Tao Yushu couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness in his heart.

When I rode my bike back to the Normal University campus, the cafeteria was already crowded.

The dining habits in the canteen of Yanshi University are different from those of Yanda University. They are similar to the way of eating in a big pot. Students in each class are divided into several tables, and the food on each table is prepared in advance. Everyone can stand around the table and chat while eating.

When Wu Yingfang saw Tao Yushu, she asked, "Where have you been? Why did you come back so late? The food is almost gone."

"Go outside and buy a magazine."

"Go buy it after dinner."

When Tao Yushu came back from lunch, most of the classmates had left, but Wu Yingfang was still waiting for her.

"Eat quickly! If I hadn't asked them to leave some for you, you wouldn't even have the leftovers."

"Thanks."

While Tao Yushu was eating, Wu Yingfang unceremoniously flipped through her canvas bag and asked, "Show me what magazines you bought?"

The two of them had the best relationship in the class and were not at all shy about it, and Tao Yushu didn't mind either.

"Yanjing Literature and Art?"

Wu Yingfang found the magazine. She was bored while waiting for Tao Yushu to eat, so she casually flipped through it.

"Oh! Xu Lingjun has a new work!" she shouted excitedly.

Hearing her shout, Tao Yushu's mouth curled up slightly, with a hint of pride in his eyes.

"Oh! No wonder you were in such a hurry to buy magazines."

Wu Yingfang pointed at the name on the list and asked, "Your review has been published again?"

Tao Yushu nodded while chewing something.

"You girl are really amazing!" Wu Yingfang exclaimed.

Although Yanshi University is not as famous as Shuimu University and Yan University, the strength of its Chinese Department is also top-notch in the country.

Tao Yushu and his classmates were the first batch of college students after Buzz Buzz Buzz. Many of them had worked before entering college, and several of them were engaged in writing-related work.

But not everyone can publish their works in a publication.

After more than a year of enrollment, about one-third of their class have published articles in newspapers and magazines, and even fewer of them have had their works published in major newspapers and magazines, less than one in ten.

Tao Yushu's comments in the Literary Gazette had previously sparked a discussion in the class.

That's the Literary Gazette. As a student, what an honor it is to be able to comment in it!

Now, Tao Yushu has published another review in Yenching Literature and Art. Wu Yingfang looked at the title in the catalog and felt nothing but admiration in her heart.

"Yushu, you are going to become a critic!"

"Don't be ridiculous, it's just a review."

After finishing their meal in a hurry, Tao Yushu and Wu Yingfang went to the dormitory to rest together as they had classes in the afternoon.

"Why did you buy two magazines?" Wu Yingfang asked, and then without waiting for Tao Yushu to answer, she said, "Oh, I understand. One is for reading, and the other is for collection."

She had already made up her mind, and Tao Yushu was too lazy to correct her.

"It's well written. When my novel is published in the future, please write one for me too." After reading Tao Yushu's article, Wu Yingfang made a request to her.

"Sure. As long as you can publish your novel in any of the following publications: Yenching Literature and Art, October, Contemporary, or Harvest, I will write a review for you."

"Humph, you are just trying to embarrass me on purpose."

Tao Yushu laughed and said, "You don't want me to comment on a piece of tofu published in a local tabloid?"

"You stupid girl, you are so mean! I will tear your mouth apart!"

After the joke, Wu Yingfang no longer paid attention to Tao Yushu's comments, but instead turned her attention to Xu Lingjun's new novel.

(End of this chapter)