Chapter 86 Author of 086 "Spirit and Flesh" (please collect the reading tickets)
This time Fang Minghua followed Ke Yang to Lanzhou University. As soon as he entered the campus, students immediately gathered around him.
Of course I didn’t send flowers and take a group photo, but I took "Yanjing Youth" and opened it to the place where his novel was published and asked him to sign it!
This is possible, Fang Minghua happily wrote his name on it.
Are you going to help "Yenjing Literature" magazine sell books?
Because of this, Fang Minghua was twenty minutes late and the lecture started at 3:20.
Today, the auditorium was still full of seats, and there were even people sitting outside the door and on the windowsill.
With yesterday's experience, he spoke more skillfully today. Just as he was giving a lecture, he saw a middle-aged man wearing glasses coming in from the door.
As soon as the middle-aged man came in, Ke Yang, who was sitting in the front row, was a little surprised. He immediately stood up and shook hands with the man, and then asked him to sit next to him - naturally someone gave up his seat.
Who is he?
Director Ke actually greeted him personally?
It must not be the school leader, otherwise there would be no need to shake hands so politely.
No matter who he is, what needs to be said must be said.
Fang Minghua no longer cared about this matter, but focused on the lecture.
In the audience, Ke Yang and the middle-aged man chatted in a low voice.
"Xianliang, when did you come to Lanzhou? I just came to Lanzhou University to tell you in advance." Ke Yang said.
“The Writers Association of our two provinces held a seminar in Lanzhou and I came over. I will come to Lanzhou University today if I have nothing to do. I heard that some of you are giving lectures and I want to come and listen.”
"Haha, his name is Fang Minghua, from the Xijing Writers Association, and he is the author of "The Sun Also Rises." Ke Yang said in a low voice.
"Is it him? I have never seen him before, but I have never heard of his name. He is the youngest writer of the Xijing Writers Association. Although the "The Sun Also Rises" is controversial, I think it is well written." The young man smiled.
“However, the writing of the movie “Spirits and Flesh” was not bad, and I also watched the movie adaptation of “The Wrangler”, which was quite good.” Ke Yang said.
This person is Zhang Xianliang, the famous writer and editor-in-chief of "Shuofang" magazine in Ning Province!
Zhang Xianliang chuckled: "That was taken by Director Xie. How about we listen to Xiao Fang's lecture first?"
"Okay, listen to him first."
Two After more than an hour of lecture, Fang Minghua stood up and bowed, and the audience burst into warm applause.
When Fang Minghua got off the podium, Ke Yang said to him: "Xiao Fang, let me introduce you to a colleague of mine. He is Comrade Zhang Xianliang, the famous writer and chief editor of "Shuofang" magazine in Ning Province."
"Editor Zhang, you wrote "Soul and Flesh"?" Fang Minghua was surprised.
"Xiao Fang, have you also watched "Soul and Flesh"?" Zhang Xianliang said with a smile.
I have seen it, more than once.
I have seen it before time travel, and I have also seen it in this era.
Including that movie "Wrangler"!
"Old Xu, if you want a wife or not, if you want a wife, as long as you speak Chrysostom, I will bring it to you later!" This line became popular on the Internet in later generations.
How many singles are envious and jealous of such a beautiful wife!
"Hello, Editor Zhang." Fang Minghua took the initiative to extend his right hand.
Another important guest came. This time Ke Yang treated him to a restaurant outside Lanzhou University, and also picked up a bottle of the very famous local liquor - Huangtai Liquor, which has "Maotai in the south and Maotai in the north." The reputation of "Huangtai".
Fang Minghua tasted a cup, and it tasted really good. It was quite refreshing when paired with the local specialties Lanzhou hand-caught mutton, Lanzhou minced pork and stuffed skin.
Of course, a bowl of beef noodles is indispensable at the end.
The three of them chatted while eating, naturally talking about literature. "Xiao Fang, your lecture today was very good. I agree with some of your points. As for novels, a hundred flowers should let a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend. No matter it is domestic or foreign, you don't have to stick to a certain genre or writing method. As long as the author feels it is appropriate and can Just express what you think," Zhang Xianliang said.
"Editor Zhang, you are absolutely right, I propose a toast to you." Fang Minghua immediately picked up the wine glass and the two of them clinked.
Zhang Xianliang took another bite and continued: "Xiao Fang, I heard from Director Ke that you are going to write an article introducing stream of consciousness novels and prepare to publish it?"
"Yes, the content is similar to what I talked about today, of course it is more theoretical."
"Where are you going to invest?"
"I haven't decided yet, but I hope to get more The sooner the better." Fang Minghua didn't hide his true intention, and Ke Yang probably told Zhang Xianliang.
"How about publishing it in our "Shuofang"?" Zhang Xianliang said suddenly.
"Shuo Fang"?
Of course Fang Minghua had heard of it. It was a provincial monthly magazine in Ning Province. Zhang Xianliang's "Spirit and Flesh" was published in it, which suddenly made the magazine popular.
Of course, there is still a certain gap between it and "Contemporary" and "Harvest", and it is not as good as "Yanjing Literature" and "Yanhe".
This made Fang Minghua hesitate.
"I know that the influence of "Shuofang" is not as good as those magazines in Yanjing, but we have an advantage." Zhang Xianliang said again.
“What advantages?”
"Our magazine is published on the 15th of every month. As long as you are willing to publish it, I can arrange to publish it this month without changing a word!"
"Xianliang, you published it on the 15th, and today is already the 10th , there are still 5 days left. Have you already prepared the samples for this issue and sent them to the printing house? I’m afraid it’s too late,” Ke Yang interrupted.
"It doesn't matter. As long as Xiao Fang agrees, I will immediately call the editorial department and ask them to go to the printing factory overnight to remove an article and replace it with Xiao Fang's article!" Zhang Xianliang said.
This moved Fang Minghua very much.
Even if your article is published by another magazine, let alone whether the editor can approve it, even if it is published, you will have to wait for the next month at the earliest.
The other party is sincere.
More importantly, Fang Minghua admires Zhang Xianliang.
I suffered hardships when I was young, but I still have my original intention.
The "Spirit and Flesh" he wrote belongs to scar literature, but the ending of the novel is very bright. He rejected his father's idea of going abroad for his family and decided to stay in the land he loved deeply.
Also, they created the Western Film and Television City in the 1990s!
"Westward Journey" was filmed there!
The writer is also a rich man.
This makes Fang Minghua envious. It is his own goal.
"Okay! I agree, editor Zhang, please." Fang Minghua did not hesitate.
"Okay, give me the manuscript. I will return to Yinchuan overnight today and I will definitely not delay you." Zhang Xianliang did what he said and acted vigorously and resolutely.
After eating, Zhang Xianliang followed Fang Minghua to the guest house where he lived, took the manuscript, and boarded the train to Yinchuan overnight.
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