back to innocence

"It's raining."

When the class ended, it started to rain lightly outside the studio.

The weather in summer is always so changeable, it is still sunny in the morning, and it starts to rain in the blink of an eye.Most of the students who came out of the studio did not bring umbrellas. At this time, six or seven people gathered together and looked at the street.

However, most of the students who can learn painting here are from good families, and they are picked up by their parents or nanny when they come to learn painting, so they are not in a hurry.

Fei Yizhen stood on the aisle under the eaves and waited for his driver to appear, but Ye Minghe quietly entered the compartment where the painting teacher put painting tools and a small desk, and took a small Folded the umbrella out, then opened it and planned to go home.

Fei Yizhen had hardly paid attention to how Ye Minghe returned home before, even if he knew it before, he probably forgot about it after many years.

He asked, "Is no one coming to pick you up?"

Ye Minghe replied: "My family is busy, and I am used to going home by myself."

Fei Yizhen suddenly remembered, as if he remembered when someone said that Ye Minghe grew up in a single-parent family. He only had a mother and no father.But where did he hear it, and is it true? Fei Yizhen doesn't remember very well.

He watched Ye Minghe hold an umbrella, put on rain boots, and gradually walk away in the dense light rain, and suddenly discovered that he had missed many people's stories in the process of growing up.

He thought that Ye Minghe 13 years later should also be a person with many stories.

Fei Zhiming really meant what he said, and after a few days, he sent good news to Fei Yizhen.

An editor-in-chief of a publishing house was very interested in Fei Yizhen's novels and Fei Yizhen, who was able to write such a complete, mature and vivid novel at the age of 12, and intended to publish "The Great Wilderness".However, before the official publication, the other party wants to meet Fei Yizhen who wrote this novel, to see what kind of a child he is, and how he can write a novel like this, but the plot is ups and downs, and there is no debut novel at all. Jerky novels.

Fei Zhiming was naturally very happy that the other party praised his son so much.So on this day, he ordered a table of extremely sumptuous dishes at his friend's hotel, and he waited in the box with his wife and children dressed in costumes early, and he was a little more active than when he was discussing business on weekdays.

Fei Yizhen has been engaged in freelance work for many years, and has developed a very homely personality. He usually appears at banquets and parties occasionally, and he always dresses casually and comfortably. Now he wears a small suit that his mother found out from somewhere, and he always feels The neck was a little uncomfortable being strangled by the bow tie.But thinking of his father doing his best for him, allowing his novel to skip the normal review process and directly enter the publishing reserve in a few days, it is impossible for him to complain about the clothes.

He sat upright at the table, and whenever an elder talked to him, he would show a shy smile, and would not refuse a toast, pouring drinks and clinking glasses with each other like an adult, looking well-behaved, but his expression was stern. With a three-point childishness, he has won the favor of most people.

He has a quick mind and a glib tongue. He has never lost a fight with his friends, and he is known as the most venomous tongue in the industry.To coax people at this time, it is also a word of pearls, every time it can tickle people's itch, Fei's parents are very surprised.

When the banquet was almost over, someone suddenly asked, "Yizhen, why do you want to write such a story? Can you tell Uncle what you think?"

Fei Yizhen raised his head and found that the person who was asking the question was Mr. Lian, the editor-in-chief of "The Great Wilderness" that Fei Zhiming had introduced to him before.

Other people's questions can be joked around, but since the editor-in-chief is the one who decides to publish his own work, and the other party's question is related to the work, Fei Yizhen can't be vague about it casually.He thought for a while, and then said: "If I have to say it, I just want to write a more innovative story, and I think the scene of the collision of future technology and magic will be very spectacular and beautiful."

"I noticed that in your 'future', the main force of interstellar exploration is different from the current mainstream film and television works. Robots, Transformers, etc. are not the main force. Can you tell me why? You don't like robots?"

Fei Yi really thought about it - he just chose a future direction in a way that is popular in the future. More than ten years later, in future science fiction works, mechs and the like are just a tool after all, a kind of As a foil, the robot has long been separated from the ranks of human life and death enemies, and has become a kind of embellishment and a symbol of the future.

Finally he said: "Perhaps the mainstream story of mechs and robots is also a possible future development route. I just chose another possible direction. And the story of machines occupying the main screen is too cold. , it’s hard to be liked by everyone. After all, all stories should be people-centered. Only the friendship, hatred, hurt, and comfort between people can attract people’s attention and resonance. This is why in the whole In the story of Dahuang, the center is always the family, friendship, love between people; courage, kindness, and dignity. Although they have powerful power and can call the wind and rain, this is only to increase the tension of the whole story. The center It always lies in the 'people'. Only this, whether it is in ancient times or modern times or in the future, is always the same. Deep, sincere feelings are the soul of the story."

He thought for a while, and then said: "Of course, I'm not saying that the story of robots is not attractive, but I think this kind of subject matter is a bit too remote, and it can only attract the love of some people. However, if it is only as a love between people Hate and hatred, joy, anger, sorrow and joy, everyone understands it to some extent, and is more likely to be touched."

Mr. Lian nodded, and said again: "I noticed that your story uses the experiences of the hero and heroine as clues to connect the stories of various characters in the adventure bit by bit, which is a bit similar to the story of Journey to the West. Structure. But the small stories in your story are different from Journey to the West. I feel that many people’s stories are very complicated. For example, in the part of Catwoman, Catwoman Yinling has a brave, courageous, strong and self-esteem, but you just give her Coupled with the defect of jealousy, she sheltered the soft Jinling under her wings, while suppressing Jinling in various ways. And Jinling is also, while she hates her own weakness, envies her sister's strength, and wants to get Power can in turn protect her sister, on the one hand, when she gains power and loses her sister, she completely collapses——I understand that you want to express the weakness of Jinling's heart from here, power can't make her strong, it's important It was the heart, and when she was taken away by Mu Ling, who was equally powerless but strong and brave, I suddenly didn’t understand the meaning of this story.”

Fei Yizhen said: "Uncle, everyone in this world has everyone's survival posture. I wrote Jinling because such people exist in reality; and I wrote Yinling because there are always people in this world. Such a person. I think people who read the story may resonate with Yinling, just like some of my classmates will try their best just to overwhelm their friends, and then spend money when they can't solve a problem. Talking about explaining to her for a long time, and then proudly accepting the intimacy and flattery of the other party, but occasionally they will be hated and rejected by their friends because they are too arrogant and jealous. Of course, there are people like Jin Ling who always feel that they have nothing Yes, they envy and yearn for the same ability as their friends, and want to be like others, but they don't understand that their own talent is to make others feel happy."

Mr. Lian was impatient, he listened to his explanation word by word, and nodded: "I understand what you mean. What you hope to achieve is that after people read this story, the child with the character of Yinling will start from Yinling Seeing her shadow in her body, especially when Yinling was full of sadness, disgusted with her jealousy, and despaired that Jinling might no longer need her, and finally died to save Jinling, on the one hand, she finally got rid of jealousy. She was relieved psychologically and made the choice of sacrificing for family affection. On the other hand, from Jinling's pain and despair, she explained that the value of Yinling's existence is not only in her strength, but also that she can be influenced by others. Jinling’s protection. And for the children who are in a similar situation as Jinling, you have given Jinling the corresponding power, and on the other hand, told them that ability is not everything—although people who see it may not understand you I want to express the meaning, but I will substitute their respective roles and fall in love with the corresponding characters. Did you come up with these yourself?"

Fei Yizhen nodded without shame.

This was originally his own perception.

Originally, in all stories, if a person really likes the characters in the story, only if they can resonate emotionally, can people truly enter the story.

Words are not pictures, and you can't just rely on makeup to make people die.And only when people feel the vividness, joy, struggle, and pain of the characters, they will stand out from the paper and make readers feel happy and worried with them.

This table was not filled with people from publishing-related industries. For example, the two next to Fei Zhiming were family friends and elders who came to watch the "young writers".After Fei Yizhen and Mr. Lian made such a long discussion, even people who have never read "The Great Wilderness" became a little interested in the whole story, and then Fei Yizhen found that people's interest in a book shown by the data wizard is also can be changed by the external environment.

For example, the people sitting in this room now have a general slight increase in the data related to "The Great Wilderness".

Sure enough, someone started to say: "Speaking of which, Yizhen, your uncle hasn't read your novel yet. Let uncle know when it will be published, and then we will all go and buy a copy."

Mr. Lian said with a smile: "This child's story is very well written and very interesting, but it is hard to believe that a child of his age can write it. When the whole book is printed, I will give it to everyone here for free." One copy, when the time comes, Yizhen, sign each of your uncles, and it will definitely increase in value when it is placed in the bookcase."

Fei Zhiming immediately said: "Don't praise him too much. I am afraid that he will hurt Zhongyong."

Of course, he said this politely, everyone present understands his psychology, even Fei Yizhen didn't take it seriously.The men praised Fei Yizhen again, making Fei Zhiming laugh from ear to ear.

The publication of Fei Yizhen's "The Great Wilderness" was quickly arranged.In less than a week, Mr. Lian notified Fei Yizhen to go to the publishing house to read the layout of the cover.Fei Zhiming had something to deal with, so Chen Xueyan took Fei Yizhen to the publishing house alone.

Only then did Fei Yizhen know that Mr. Lian's publishing house is also the publisher of "Mingyue Bay", a well-known youth magazine in this era.When he walked into the publishing house, he happened to meet the staff carrying some camera equipment, and after inquiring, he found out that this issue of "Mingyue Bay" invited a well-known young girl child star to take a photo for the cover. Set up the venue.

Fei Yizhen was still a little interested in celebrities, so he casually asked the other person's name, the staff looked at him with a strange face, fearing that he was a groupie, and refused to reveal it.

When he arrived at Mr. Lian's office, he found out that this was a little girl named Mo Hanxue.Fei Yizhen chewed the name in his mouth, and felt that it sounded somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember it.

He hesitated for a while, then gave up on the pursuit.

Speaking of child stars in their youth, there are many who have declined or disappeared from everyone.If it was an actor and singer who became famous later, Fei Yi really felt that it was impossible for him not to remember.Since he didn't remember it, it means that the girl must not be popular in the future.

Fei Yi examined the model book of his first published novel with sincerity and peace of mind.

Unexpectedly, after a while, Chen Xueyan suddenly said: "Mo Hanxue...Mo Hanxue...is that the little girl who played the bell in "The Song of the Spring Wind"?"

"Yes, that's her." Mr. Lian replied, "Sister-in-law, do you also like "The Song of the Spring Wind"? She has become popular recently, and people who watch this show, whether young or old, do not like Bell. people."

——Mo Hanxue, Ling Dang'er, Spring Breeze...

Fei Yizhen finally remembered who Mo Hanxue was.

It was her!

Fei Yizhen asked, "What date is it today!?"

Mr. Lian said: "August NO.15, what's wrong?"

Fei Yizhen asked: "When will the cover photos be finished?"

Mr. Lian said: "Three o'clock. Why, you like Bells and want to get her autograph?"

Fei Yizhen nodded, and admitted without shyness: "Who doesn't like Bell. I want to ask her to sign more, and I want one for my friend."

Mr. Lian said: "Okay, there's nothing wrong with it. Maybe Ling Dang'er will want you to sign her autograph in the future. I'll take you there to meet her when she takes a good picture."

Chen Xueyan hesitated for a moment, dragged Fei Yizhen's hand, and said, "Is it necessary to help mother later?"

Both Fei Yizhen and Mr. Lian looked at the woman in her 30s.

Ling Dang'er is only two years older than Fei Yizhen, while Chen Xueyan is pregnant with Fei Yizhen at the age of 20, which means she is 19 years older than Ling Dang'er.Chen Xueyan was obviously a little embarrassed to be a little girl who could be her daughter.

Mr. Lian suddenly laughed and said: "Sister-in-law, don't be embarrassed. There are many people who like Bell, and my wife and my mother are her fans. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. You can go directly to her later. She asked for autographs, she must be very used to it."