Literary Master 1978

Lin Chaoyang made a careful calculation. Although he had not published any works in the first half of the year, he estimated that the income from royalties would be considerable.

The first part was for the novel submitted to "Contemporary", which was 10 yuan per thousand words, and 200,000 words was 2,000 yuan;

The second part was the royalties for the number of copies of "High Mountains" and "Little Shoes", which should be at least 1,000 yuan;

The third part was the prize money and royalties of the National Excellent Short Story Award, the prize money was 180 yuan, and the royalties were divided into two parts: publication and publishing. According to the number of words in "The Shepherd" and "Qiu Ju Goes to Court", it should be 1,800 yuan.

It is indeed profitable to write novels these days. The most important thing is that the royalties come from fair and square, and you can spend them with peace of mind.

A few days later, Tao Yucheng returned home after get off work and excitedly took out a bicycle ticket.

"Chaoyang, look!"

A few days ago, Lin Chaoyang asked Tao Yucheng to help him get a bicycle ticket, but he didn't expect that he got it so quickly.

He hurriedly thanked Tao Yucheng and wanted to convert the bicycle ticket into money for Tao Yucheng.

"We are all family, why be polite!"

Tao Yucheng hurriedly declined, with a bit of complacency on his face.

The value of a bicycle ticket is not cheap, Lin Chaoyang did not want Tao Yucheng to bear this favor.

"If you want to thank someone, thank Li Tuo. He got it from a friend. The day before yesterday, I went to their house for dinner and mentioned to him that you need to buy a bicycle for moving. He sent the bicycle ticket to me at school this afternoon." Tao Yucheng explained.

Li Tuo has a wide range of friends, so it is not surprising to get a bicycle ticket from a friend. What is rare is this enthusiasm.

No wonder he has such a great reputation in the Yanjing literary and art circles at his age. If this were placed in "Water Margin", he would be a little Mengchang at least!

"Then move in two days and invite him to dinner." Lin Chaoyang said so.

"I think so too. I'll call him when the time comes."

Early in the morning of the weekend, Lin Chaoyang took Tao Yushu to the city. With money and tickets, buying a car was naturally not a problem.

After paying 120 yuan, their small family had another big item - a Phoenix brand 28 bicycle.

Coming out of the mall, the spring sunshine was bright and sunny all the way. The couple rode a bicycle each, which was indescribably romantic and comfortable.

But buying the bicycle was not the end. On Monday, Lin Chaoyang went to the unit to get a letter of introduction, and then went to the vehicle management office to stamp the bicycle, and received the bicycle license plate and "Bicycle License". This was the end of the matter.

With a bicycle, Lin Chaoyang's commute to get off work was no longer a problem.

The Overseas Chinese Apartment had been packed up, and the couple planned to move.

Another weekend was picked, and the Tao family came together to help Lin Chaoyang and his wife move.

The first thing to move was the big bed of the couple. The bed frame and mattress were just bought last year, so Tao Yushu was reluctant to leave it to his sister alone.

In addition, there were some clothes and beddings. The couple had the most and heaviest books. The hundreds of books on the bookshelf weighed hundreds of kilograms.

When moving, Lin Chaoyang also met Wu Zuxiang.

The old comrade pulled Lin Chaoyang and asked, "Why did you move out so quickly?"

"The house has been cleaned up, and I can't not go there!"

The old comrade was full of regret, and he was more reluctant to let Lin Chaoyang go than the Tao family.

"You must come back often in the future!"

The family started busy at more than six in the morning, and finally cleaned up the Overseas Chinese Apartment at ten o'clock.

After more than a month, the Overseas Chinese Apartment has undergone a brand new change.

When the house was in Lin Fugui's hands, he didn't come back for ten days or half a month. The facilities of the house were well maintained, but the hygiene was not clean.

During this period, Lin Chaoyang and his wife used their spare time to correct some defects in the floor, whitewash, and tiles in the room. If they couldn't do it themselves, they paid someone to do it.

The bed in the master bedroom on the south side was also replaced. As Tao Yushu had planned before, the second bedroom on the south side had bookshelves on the east and west sides, and in the middle was a large desk that was 1.5 meters long and 90 centimeters wide. The remaining space was just enough for the couple to sit opposite each other.

The books brought from home were placed in the bookshelves that had just been built and still smelled of paint.

There were hundreds of books, but not even one-fifth of the bookshelf was full.

Tao Yushu said happily: "It's good this time, I don't have to worry about buying any more books!"

"These two bookshelves can only hold 2,000 books, so you can take it easy." Lin Chaoyang said with a smile on his face.

After finishing the master and second bedrooms, Lin Chaoyang came out and said to Tao Yucheng: "Brother, replace the bed, and we will take it back to our home later."

The house in the Overseas Chinese Apartment originally had four bedrooms, three of which were equipped with beds. Lin Chaoyang and his wife put the bed in the master bedroom in the small room where Tao Yumo was going to live.

The second bedroom was going to have bookshelves and desks, and the original bed had been placed in the living room.

Listening to Lin Chaoyang's words, Tao Yumo immediately said: "Give it to me, brother-in-law, don't give it to me!"

The bed that was eliminated from the second bedroom was made of ash and equipped with a palm mattress. Although it was a bit old, it was better than the iron bed in Tao Yumo's house. If you go out and buy it now, you can't get it without 60 or 70 yuan.

At this time, everyone is used to "new for three years, old for three years, and mended for another three years". Not to mention second-hand things, even if they are ten or eight times used, as long as they are not useless rags, no one will dislike them.

As soon as she finished speaking, Tao Yushu scolded her: "You are really greedy."

Tao Yucheng immediately agreed, "That's right. Yushu prepared a room for you, and you occupied the room at home, even the bed!"

Tao Yucheng also liked the bed that was replaced from the second bedroom, and planned to exchange it for the two little ones at home.

When the brother and sister were arguing, Tao's mother said, "You live at home, and this place is occupied, it's all yours! Why are you arguing with the children?"

Tao Yumo was defeated by the absolute disadvantage in numbers, and muttered a few words in dissatisfaction.

Today is the first meal for Lin Chaoyang and his wife after moving into their new home, and the dishes are naturally rich.

Six dishes and one soup, full of portions, when the family was eating happily, Tao's mother suddenly got up and went to the toilet.

Lin Chaoyang said to Tao Yushu, "You go and take a look."

In fact, since he sat at the table, Lin Chaoyang noticed that Tao's mother was in a bad mood, and everyone could see it.

Except for the last few years when he had no choice, Tao Yushu has never been separated from his parents.

After getting married, they lived at home. Now they have to move out all of a sudden. Naturally, Tao's mother is reluctant to let them go.

Although the two of them always refuse to give in to each other, it is mother-daughter nature after all.

Tao Yushu got up and went to the bathroom to take a look. Sure enough, her mother was wiping tears alone.

"What is there to cry about? I'm not going to another place. It's just a few kilometers away. When I went to the countryside to join the production team, I was gone for several years and didn't see you. How did you miss me?"

"How can it be the same? I still had hope before, but now you are a member of the Lin family." Tao's mother said, and tears fell uncontrollably.

"The more you talk, the more outrageous it is. Am I not surnamed Tao?

Usually at home, you complain about this and that, and you cry again when you move out."

Tao Yushu said this, but still hugged her mother's shoulders.

In this point of being hard-mouthed, the mother and daughter are so similar.

"Okay, stop crying. Are you unhappy that I live in such a big house? I'll leave the big one in the north for you. Whenever you have a quarrel with my dad, come and stay for a few days."

Tao's mother glared at Tao Yushu, "You're just talking nonsense!"

"It's not a quarrel, it's just that you're tired of cooking for them, come and relax!"

The mother and daughter quarreled, but Tao Yushu understood her mother, and she just stroked her.

After she said this, Tao's mother's mood really improved a lot. Of course, she would not really come to live. What's important is Tao Yushu's attitude.

Tao Yushu said again: "We have moved out, but it doesn't delay going home. In the future, we will go home for dinner on weekends, not necessarily on weekdays, it depends on the situation."

"Why come back not necessarily? I can't even buy vegetables."

Hearing her say this, Tao's mother became disgusted again.

Then she changed her tone and said: "Let Chaoyang tell the family in advance."

"Well, okay."

Seeing that her mother's mood had improved, Tao Yushu was ready to pull her back to the dining table for dinner, but Tao's mother pulled her back, wanting to say something but stopping.

"Just say it if you have something to say!" Tao Yushu urged.

Tao's mother hesitated for a long time before saying, "Chaoyang... is a good husband..."

Seeing that she opened her mouth for a long time and finally said this, Tao Yushu knew that with her mother's temper, it was already the limit for her to say this.

She took the initiative to say, "That's right, people say that your daughter is a good judge of talent!"

Tao Yushu's expression was proud and playful, which made Tao's mother smile knowingly.

The mother and daughter chatted and laughed for a few words, then returned to the restaurant, and the family continued to eat in harmony.

After lunch, the Tao family transported the bed frame and mattress back to Langrun Lake Apartment.

As soon as the whole family left, the room suddenly became deserted, and Tao Yushu also felt a little empty in her heart.

Lin Chaoyang saw that she was a little depressed, so he pulled two chairs to the balcony.

Today's weather is just right, the sun is warm but not hot, and the sun shining on the skin makes people feel warm from the bottom of their hearts.

Occasionally, there was a slight breeze, mixed with the warmth of the sun, the fragrance of the soil, and the smell of grass and flowers.

There were birds singing in the yard, some melodious, some crisp and loud, the flowers and trees were full of vitality, new buds broke through the soil, and the tender leaves were also shining with emerald luster in the sun. The peach blossoms were gorgeous and the pear blossoms were elegant, swaying in the spring breeze, like a paradise.

Looking up, the blue sky was clear and vast.

The couple sat on the balcony, as if they were in a vivid and delicate painting, and every sense was immersed in a vibrant, warm and harmonious atmosphere.

In an instant, Tao Yushu's depression was washed away.

"It's great!" she said softly.

Lin Chaoyang held her hand, "This money is still worth it!"

Tao Yushu smiled warmly and brightly. Although Lin Chaoyang's words were tacky, they were also true.

Yanda is not without such elegant and quiet environment as the Overseas Chinese Apartment. The villas in Yannan Garden and Yandong Garden are also quiet sometimes, but there are too many students in the school, so most of the time it is too noisy.

Besides, those who can live in Yannan Garden and Yandong Garden are either leaders of Yanda or senior professors. They may not have the opportunity to live there in their lifetime?

More importantly, the hardware conditions of the Overseas Chinese Apartment are better than those of the villas in Yannan Garden and Yandong Garden, and it is more comfortable to live there.

The couple was enjoying a rare leisure time when there was a knock at the door.

Lin Chaoyang opened the door and saw that it was Tao Yumo who had returned.

She rushed into the house with a large roll of luggage in both hands, "Brother-in-law, I will stay at your house for two days first."

Before Lin Chaoyang spoke, Tao Yushu asked, "Why did you come here?"

"My mother would find trouble with me when I go home, so I can't stay at home anymore!" Tao Yumo made an excuse.

She said that she was scolded by her mother when she got home, and Lin Chaoyang and his wife believed it. Today, they moved, and Tao's mother must be upset. It's normal for her to find some faults and scold her.

But to say that she can't stay at home is definitely an exaggeration. It's probably because she was excited today and came here to experience the big house.

Tao Yushu said disdainfully: "I finally moved here to have some peace and quiet, why are you running over here?"

Tao Yumo knew that people had to bow their heads under someone's eaves, so she said with a smile: "Sister, your house has not been occupied for a long time, and it lacks vitality. Isn't it just right for me to come? Besides, I can work, and I will do the work of wiping the table and mopping the floor at home in the future."

Since her sister expressed her attitude, Tao Yushu couldn't chase her away anymore, so she asked: "Did your parents ask you to come over?"

"I live in school, and I live in you, as long as you two agree."

Tao Yumo said with a flattering smile to Lin Chaoyang, who winked in Tao Yushu's direction, indicating that she had the final say in this matter.

Tao Yumo immediately hugged her sister's arm, acting coquettishly and cutely, doing everything she could.

Tao Yushu has never been able to resist her coquetry, and surrendered after a while.

"You can live here, and the hygiene of the house will be yours in the future."

"Yes!"