Literary Master 1978

Du Ruolin's invitation was not sudden. As he said, Du Feng had already made a promise when he begged Lin Chaoyang to write a novel.

As long as Lin Chaoyang's novels are good, he can be transferred to the army.

Lin Chaoyang never took Du Ruolin's words to heart. This was not because he looked down upon Du Ruolin, but because he had never considered joining the army.

Du Ruolin's words attracted everyone's attention, and his uncle Tao Yucheng interrupted: "Uncle, is what you said true?"

"Your uncle, when did I tell lies?" Du Ruolin replied to Tao Yucheng, and then looked at Lin Chaoyang, his eyes filled with admiration.

"Chaoyang, the treatment in our army will definitely be better than that in your local area or school. You can rest assured about this. Moreover, after joining the army and publishing works, you can not only get royalties, but also get a raise. This is much better than what you get in school. Much stronger."

Facing Du Ruolin's patient persuasion, Lin Chaoyang remained silent.

He didn't speak, but Mrs. Tao, who was sitting on the other side, had a vague expression of eagerness on her face.

"What happened to him?" she asked Tao Yushu in a low voice.

Tao Yushu knew that her mother was asking why Lin Chaoyang hesitated. She understood that in her mother's eyes, or in the eyes of most people, now that her uncle wanted to transfer Lin Chaoyang into the army, it was almost certain that he would be given a military rank once he joined. In the future, If you get good grades, you might get promoted again. It's much better than working as a temporary worker in the library.

But Tao Yushu also understood Lin Chaoyang. He seemed lazy and indifferent, but he had his own set of ideas. The Analects of Confucius Zilu said: A gentleman is harmonious but different. This is how it is.

With Lin Chaoyang's character and temper, it may be difficult for him to adapt to the work style of the army, and it is even less likely that he would choose to join the army for the sake of honor or treatment.

"Chaoyang has his own ideas, so don't worry about it." Tao Yushu said, not wanting his mother to influence Lin Chaoyang.

"What do you mean I don't have to worry about it? If he has a good job, do I have to worry about it? You are all thinking about it. What a good opportunity it is to go to the army?"

Mother Tao was talking nonchalantly. Seeing that Lin Chaoyang was still hesitating, she couldn't help but want to get up.

Tao Yushu grabbed her and asked, "Why are you going?"

"Why do you care about me?"

"Don't cause trouble. Chaoyang won't go to the army."

"you……"

Tao Yushu's performance made Tao's mother anxious and angry. Just as she was about to scold him, Lin Chaoyang over there spoke.

"Uncle, thank you and the army chiefs for your appreciation. However, I am a rather laid-back person. I am afraid that I will not be able to adapt to the pace of work and life in the army. It may not be good for me by then."

Lin Chaoyang's tone was solemn, and everyone could see that his hesitation just now was obviously after some consideration.

After listening to his words, his uncle Tao Yucheng couldn't help but let out a sigh of regret, and was immediately scolded by Zhao Li who was standing beside him.

Du Ruolin's face showed a bit of unwillingness and asked: "You really don't want to come? Housing is not a problem when the army comes."

His words moved the hearts of several young people around him. Not only in later generations, people today are also troubled by housing problems.

In theory, everyone is eligible for welfare housing allocation, but these days, housing allocation has to be based on seniority, length of service, work performance, position...

Everyone is stuck in rules and regulations. If you still don't understand the interpersonal relationship in the workplace, just wait. It will be the same for ten or eight years. Maybe even after the grandchildren are born, you may not be assigned a new house.

Of course, your employer will certainly not allow you to live on the street, as there are dormitories.

"Chaoyang!" The uncle called Lin Chaoyang. As a person who has lived there, he understood the difficulties of not having his own house, so he couldn't help but remind him.

Lin Chaoyang smiled at his uncle, and then looked at Du Ruolin.

"Uncle, if the army can solve the housing problem, that is of course a great thing. But I understand that the army values ​​me because of my creative ability.

To be honest, "Wreaths Under the Mountains" is only an occasional work, and I don't plan to spend too much energy on military-themed literary works.

If I join the army now and I cannot write it down when the leader assigns tasks in the future, I will not only make myself unhappy, but I am afraid it will also make you embarrassed.

so……"

When Lin Chaoyang said this, he raised his wine glass and said, "Thank you for your kindness."

"well!"

After understanding Lin Chaoyang's attitude, Du Ruolin looked calm and just sighed and said: "It's a pity. With your level, it would be a pity not to join the army."

Du Ruolin's sigh touched the hearts of several people at the table. Tao Yucheng, Tao's mother, including Tao Yumo, everyone actually hoped that Lin Chaoyang would agree to Du Ruolin's invitation.

After all, joining the army based on his creative talents, and with Du Ruolin here, it was better than staying in the Yan University Library.

"Haha!" At this time, Tao's father suddenly let out a burst of hearty laughter, "Brother, my son-in-law is somewhat talented in literature. The army is of course a good place, but it may not be a good place for him. ”

Tao's father was a calm man, and rarely talked, let alone said arrogant words. But at this time, he drank a few glasses of wine, his face glowed, and he seemed to have opened his heart, and he actually gave Lin Chaoyang such a high evaluation.

Du Ruolin also burst into rough laughter after hearing his words.

"You have a good son-in-law to show off to you! That's all, since Chaoyang's ambition is not here, just pretend I didn't say this.

Come, let’s have a drink together! "

After Du Ruolin finished speaking, he raised his glass, clinked it with Lin Chaoyang and drank it in one gulp. Upon seeing this, Lin Chaoyang also quickly drank the wine in his glass.

"Oh, what did Chaoyang think of such a good opportunity?" Tao Yucheng, his uncle, whispered with regret.

Zhao Li said: "Chaoyang is a person with ideas. Don't worry about what others think. He must have thought more carefully than you."

"What you said, why didn't I think carefully?"

"you……"

The uncle and his wife quarreled quietly, while Tao's mother looked ugly and muttered: "You're so stupid!"

"Mom, stop talking!" Tao Yushu said with a frown.

Tao Mu snorted coldly and stopped talking.

The mother stopped talking, but Tao Yushu's brows still did not relax.

Just now, when her uncle Du Ruolin told him to solve the housing problem for Lin Chaoyang, she was actually moved. After all, it was a problem that might affect their couple's living standards for several years or even more than ten years. How could Tao Yushu not be moved? ?

But at the last moment, Lin Chaoyang resolutely rejected the conditions given by his uncle.

At that moment, Tao Yushu felt disappointed in missing out on housing, but also a little dissatisfied with Lin Chaoyang's arbitrary actions.

But she knew in her heart that such a decision might be the best for her husband.

At the same time, she was also proud of Lin Chaoyang's determination in facing the temptation of such material conditions.

This is the man she, Tao Yushu, chose!

After eating, the Tao family left the Du family's two-story building.

Du Ruolin was sitting on the sofa at home, smelling a little drunk, closing his eyes and relaxing.

Du Ruolin invited the cook today, so Qi Hongying didn't need to worry. She came over and made a cup of tea for her husband.

Du Feng poured himself a cup of tea regardless of his mother's gaze, and drank it all, "It made me so thirsty!"

"Who made you drink so much? Your father is inviting your brother-in-law today." Qi Hongying said angrily.

"Mom, what you said is wrong. If I hadn't begged my brother-in-law, he wouldn't have written "Wreaths Under the Mountains"." Du Feng said with a proud look on his face, "Without me, there would be no way to write this book. Novel! Where did my brother-in-law’s meal come from?”

"You don't know who to follow with your shame, it's as thick as a city wall!"

After being scolded by Qi Hongying, Du Feng smiled playfully and said, "Just follow my dad!"

When his name was called, Du Ruolin opened his eyes, and Du Feng suddenly fell silent.

He looked at his father's expression and asked, "Dad, why do you think my brother-in-law doesn't want to join the army?"

Du Ruolin glanced at him, "Why do you think that is?"

"Didn't I ask you this? I see that my comrades-in-arms have gone to great lengths to stay in the army and to get promoted.

You want to transfer my brother-in-law to the army. Is it okay to keep him a lieutenant? If he produces more works in the future, he might become a school official.

My brother-in-law, was it because of his uncle’s reputation? He went to the city at that time..."

It was because of Tao's father that Lin Chaoyang was assigned to the Yan University Library when he entered the city. Now that he was proud and joined the army without any hesitation, it seemed a bit like killing a donkey.

Du Feng didn't finish what he said, but Du Ruolin and Qi Hongying who were present understood what he meant.

Qi Hongying said: "I don't think so. When your father said that Chaoyang would be transferred to the army, he was hesitant on the surface, but there was no mood swing at all. It was obvious that he had never considered joining the army at all."

She said and looked at Du Ruolin, "Lao Du, what do you think?"

Du Ruolin, who had been silent all this time, took a sip of tea and slowly said, "Guess, guess, Chaoyang has already made it very clear!"

"Are you saying that my brother-in-law simply doesn't want to write novels and reportages about military themes? What's wrong with this? You can get royalties and raise your salary at the same time!" Du Feng was very puzzled.

Du Ruolin glanced at his son with disdain, "The sparrow knows the ambition of the swan!"

Du Feng complained: "Dad, if you praise my brother-in-law, praise my brother-in-law. Don't hurt me!"

"How many people have you heard your uncle praise when you were growing up?"

Du Feng tried hard to recall, "Hey, it seems there are really not many, or else he must be his own son-in-law..."

"Get out!" His words were interrupted by his father. Du Ruolin frowned and said, "I've been doing these little chicken intestines all day long!"

As early as Du Ruolin scolded him, "Go away", Du Feng jumped up instinctively. He was relieved when he saw that his father had not taken off his belt.

"Go, go!" Qi Hongying chased him upstairs.

Turning around, Du Ruolin sighed, "We're not even one year apart, why is the gap so big!"

Qi Hongying naturally knew that he was comparing her son to her nephew and son-in-law, so she said angrily: "Dragon begets dragon, phoenix begets phoenix."

Du Ruolin was scolded by her angrily, but she didn't show the aura of scolding her son. He didn't seem to listen at all. He leaned over to pick up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and sighed: "Chaoyang is easy-going on the surface and noble on the inside. Of course I don't want to Your own creations must be restricted by others.”

Qi Hongying nodded.

The Tao family left the military compound and sat on the return bus.

Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu sat together, and he whispered: "I'm sorry just now, but I rejected my uncle's invitation without consulting you."

Lin Chaoyang's proactive apology warmed Tao Yushu's heart. She said, "I admire you for rejecting such a good offer."

"Why don't you ask me why I refuse?"

Tao Yushu's smile was gentle and bright, "I believe you!"

One sentence is worth a thousand words!

The couple stared lovingly and held hands tightly.

Tao Yumo, who had been leaning forward in the back seat to eavesdrop on the two of them, was stuffed with a mouthful of dog food and silently adjusted his sitting position.

What should I say from the bottom of my heart? Even if it is in public, I won’t be ashamed!

At this time, Tao Zi, who was sitting in the front row, said in a complaining tone: "He doesn't know the severity, why don't you know how to persuade him? And you're adding fuel to the fire!"

Father Tao's face was rosy, his eyes were a bit drunk, and he murmured: "You, my son-in-law, have big ideas and a big heart."

"What's the meaning?"

Tao's mother asked again, but Tao's father didn't answer him and fell asleep leaning on her shoulder.

Tao's mother frowned, a little disgusted, but she still moved her husband's head towards her.