Literary Master 1978

At the end of the conversation, Lin Chaoyang asked: "Sister Xiaolin, regarding the standard of remuneration for "Harvest"..."

At this time, people were ashamed to talk about profits. Lin Chaoyang's question surprised Li Xiaolin a little, but she still said: "This is all floating within the national standard. 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 that she values ​​it.

"Your manuscript, as long as it is accepted, can be implemented according to the standard of seven yuan per thousand words."

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

Although "Qiu Ju Goes to Court" is only a short story, its technique should not be underestimated. Qiu Ju's several ins and outs in the public sector are not so easy to write, and it will become a running account if you are not careful.

However, Lin Chaoyang's handling is like looking far from a high place, and while taking one step at a time, he also achieved the progressive emotions.

Moreover, Li Xiaolin just listened to Lin Chaoyang's story from the beginning. The story itself is very colorful, and each character is so vivid and unique.

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

Listening to Li Xiaolin's words, Lin Chaoyang smiled, "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 finished the novel he promised to Du Feng, and he also agreed to the commission for "Harvest".

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

He said he didn't want to roll, but his body was more honest than anyone else.

Hypocritical workers!

Time has come to May Day in a blink of an eye. May Day without the Golden Week is soulless, but it still has to be celebrated, and it's okay to take a day off!

That day, Lin Chaoyang took Tao Yushu to see the performance of the Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom in China. The performance was the classic play "Swan Lake". Liang Zuo helped to get the tickets, and they spent three yuan.

Watching a movie only costs 10 cents, and the performance costs 1.5 yuan per person, which is definitely a high consumption in this era.

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

And not just one, but 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 of 7 yuan per thousand words is 406 yuan, and Tao Yushu's review article also received 18 yuan.

The manuscript fees of the couple added up to 424 yuan, which is almost equal to Lin Chaoyang's annual salary.

If they save money, they may not be able to save so much in two years.

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

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

Instead, he said he would get two ballet tickets with Liang Zuo, 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 them things as soon as you get the royalties. It will become a habit in the future, and you can't not buy them."

Lin Chaoyang was speechless. He felt that his wife was really a genius in management and a good seedling for being a capitalist.

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

Lin Chaoyang has not seen the Central Ballet Company's "Red Detachment of Women", but he found that his wife has a unique aesthetic in art appreciation, and it is difficult to corrupt.

And it seems that she is not naturally interested in capitalist things, which is also reflected in her learning English.

With Tao Yushu's cleverness and enthusiasm for learning, she ranked first or second in almost every subject in the class, except for English, which was extremely difficult for her to learn. She memorized words and then forgot them, which often held her back and wasted the most time.

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

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

Lin Chaoyang couldn't help laughing at her mischievous idea.

"This is a good suggestion!"

Around May 4th this year, the campus of Yan University was particularly lively. The 60th anniversary of the May 4th Movement was held at the Capital Gymnasium. Not only were important leaders present, but there were also performances by the Central Orchestra and the Central Song and Dance Troupe. The students of Yan University were very excited, and the school was lively for a week.

On the last day of early May, it was the day when "Yenching Literature and Art" was published.

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

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

"It just arrived this morning. Do you want one?"

"Two."

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

The first thing she saw was Lin Chaoyang's novella. The novel was nearly 60,000 words, occupying more than half of the space of this issue of Yenching Literature and Art. She scanned 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 Horse Herder"". This was her second review. The first one was about "Scars", and it was published in "Literary Gazette".

But looking at the lead type on the magazine, she was much happier than when she published the first review a few months ago.

For the first time, the couple's words were gathered in the same magazine in the form of lead type. Tao Yushu couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness.

Riding a bicycle back to the Normal University campus, the cafeteria was already crowded.

The dining habits in the cafeteria of Yanshi University are different from those of Yan 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 eat and chat.

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

"I went outside to buy a magazine."

"Go buy it after dinner."

When Tao Yushu came back from eating, 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."

"Thank you."

While Tao Yushu was eating, Wu Yingfang flipped through her canvas bag without hesitation, "Show me what magazine you bought?"

The two had the best relationship in the class, and they were not at all shy, and Tao Yushu didn't mind.

"Yanjing Literature and Art?"

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

"Oh! Xu Lingjun has a new work!" She shouted with a little excitement.

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

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

Wu Yingfang pointed at the name in the catalog, "Have you published your review again?"

Tao Yushu nodded while chewing something in her mouth.

"You are really amazing!" Wu Yingfang sighed.

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

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

But publishing works in journals is not something that everyone can do.

More than a year after entering school, about one-third of their class have published articles in newspapers and magazines, and even fewer of them have published works in heavyweight newspapers and magazines, less than one hand.

Tao Yushu's previous comments on "Literary and Art Newspaper" had caused a discussion in the class.

That's "Literary and Art Newspaper". As a student at school, how great an honor it is to be able to comment on it?

Now, Tao Yushu has published a review in Yenching Literature and Art again. Wu Yingfang looked at the title in the catalogue and was full of admiration.

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

"Don't talk nonsense, it's just a review."

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

"Why did you buy two magazines?" Wu Yingfang asked, and then said to herself without waiting for Tao Yushu to answer: "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, you should also write one for me." Wu Yingfang made a request to Tao Yushu after reading her article.

"Okay. As long as you can publish your novel in any of the following publications, I will write a review for you."

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

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

"You damn girl, you are so venomous! I will tear your mouth apart!"

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