Chapter 188 Going to Yanjing
Let’s put aside the writing of the novel for a few days.
Fang Minghua took this letter to President Huang and quickly approved the business trip to Yanjing.
In the evening, Fang Minghua went to Song Tangtang and told him about his upcoming business trip to Yanjing.
"Minghua, then you must visit my grandpa and grandma when you go to Yanjing." The girl said.
"That's for sure. Your grandparents are now my grandparents." Fang Minghua said with a smile: "When I go to Yanjing, I will also visit Wang Meng and Shi Tiesheng. By the way, you reminded me, I want to go to Western University to visit Chen Ximi needs to bring something to Tie Sheng.”
Song Tangtang chuckled and said, “You must be busy.”
“Yeah, I’m always on business trips.” Fang Minghua sighed. In his tone, something suddenly occurred to him, and he said to the girl: "Today, Sun Lizhe wrote back from the United States, saying that all three science fiction novels were published. I asked him not to send the royalties back, but to stay in the United States. The U.S. dollar will definitely appreciate in the future, and it will not It’s a lot, about 110,000 US dollars.”
“Isn’t that a lot?” the girl sighed in her heart.
Including the royalties from the "The Legend of Wukong" in Japan, Baodao, and Xiangjiang, his income is already in the millions, but he still feels it is small.
"You said, now that we have money, how about buying a courtyard house in Yanjing?" Fang Minghua was very interested.
“You want to live in Yanjing?” Song Tangtang was a little surprised.
"No, just stay here occasionally. If you go on a business trip in the future, you won't have to stay in a hotel. Don't you like living in a courtyard? Raise some flowers, grass, etc., just like your home now."
Fang Minghua’s tone was a little seductive.
"Of course I do! Minghua, if you really have such an idea, my grandparents are in Yanjing and can help you find out."
"Okay."
The next day, the members of the poetry group held a short meeting. After a brief explanation, they were invited to participate in the selection of the second National Literary Award. Everyone was very happy after hearing this. It is an honor to be a judge for the country's highest poetry award.
"While I am on a business trip, Editor-in-Chief Dong is still in charge of reviewing the poetry group. In late spring, you will assist Editor-in-Chief Dong." Fang Minghua said. ”
“No problem. "Zhao Muchun agreed happily.
Dong Mo put forward a different opinion:
"Let Mu Chun be in charge. I think he did a good job. As for me, I will assist him so that I can feel more relaxed."
Obviously, Dong Mo also pushed Zhao Mu Chun forward.
Fang Minghua also understood what this meant. Seeing that Zhao Muchun was about to refuse, he said, "Then follow Editor Dong's wishes. Muchun, you should work harder."
Arrange the work Fang Minghua rode to Xi'an University to find Chen Ximi and explained his purpose. Chen Ximi immediately took out a box from the dormitory and handed it to Fang Minghua, asking him to pass it on to Shi Tiiesheng.
"Editor Fang, I'm so sorry for bothering you every time."
"Teacher Chen, you're welcome. Hey, when can I drink your wedding wine?" Fang Minghua joked.
Chen Ximi's face suddenly turned red: "It's still early."
"Try to be early."
After leaving Western University, Fang Minghua carried the Put your luggage on the train to Yanjing.
We didn’t arrive in Yanjing until the afternoon of the next day. This time, the jury members stayed in a guest house near Balizhuang, so Fang Minghua wanted to go to Shi Tiesheng’s home on Yonghegong Street first and take the box sent by Chen Ximi. , and then go to Balizhuang to report.
Unfortunately, this time when Fang Minghua arrived at Shi Tiesheng's house, no one else was there but her sister was at home.
"Brother Fang, my brother was called out by Li Tuo. How about you sit at my house and wait for him to come back?" the girl greeted warmly.
Fang Minghua has heard of Li Tuo, the deputy editor of "Yenjing Literature" and a writer. "No, I have to go to the General Logistics Courtyard." Fang Minghua declined politely: "Just give Mr. Chen's things to your brother."
"Don't worry, I I will definitely give it to my brother." Chen Lan was very happy to see Chen Ximi from Xijing bringing something again.
As Fang Minghua said, my brother is having trouble with this Teacher Chen!
“Oh, there’s one more thing.” Fang Minghua suddenly thought of something: “It’s too inconvenient for your brother and Teacher Chen to be in two cities. Try to transfer her back to Yanjing as soon as possible. This matter happened in Xijing in the summer. I told your brother and Li Zhe about this at that time."
"I heard my brother say this. They have been doing this recently."
"Then. Just say goodbye if you need my help."
"Goodbye!"
After coming out of Yonghegong Street, Fang Minghua took the bus and rushed to the General Administration Courtyard of Andri North Street. He met Song Tangtang's grandfather and grandmother. He couldn't just put down the gifts he bought at the old man's house. At least he had to have a meal.
The two old men were very happy about the arrival of their prospective grandson-in-law, especially the grandfather, who smiled and said: "Minghua, Tangtang called the night before yesterday and said you were coming to Yanjing. I was very happy. I specially I opened a bottle of Maotai, and you have two drinks with me!"
Grandma glared: "Dr. Zhao said, you are not allowed to drink!"
"It's not me who wants to drink, it's unclear. Hua is here?" Grandpa argued.
Edit God.
All the blame falls on me!
Fang Minghua was stunned.
During dinner in the evening, I still opened a bottle of Moutai, but most of it fell into Fang Minghua’s stomach.
"Minghua, I heard from Tangtang that you are planning to buy a courtyard house in Yanjing?" Grandma asked with concern.
Before Fang Minghua spoke, his grandfather interrupted: "Minghua, if you and Tangtang come to Yanjing and live here, your grandma and I will live in such a big yard. How deserted! Why should we buy a house? ?”
"Old Song, you don't understand!" Grandma said angrily: "This courtyard in Yanjing, at the feet of the emperor and at the root of the imperial city, has historical and cultural value! What is a scholarly family? This is called a scholarly family!"< br>
Ouch
Grandma, you are indeed a lady of the world. You once came from a scholarly family, and you really have cultural taste when considering things.
But I didn’t think about this. I thought about the appreciation in the future.
Of course Fang Minghua didn’t say this.
After hearing what grandma said, grandpa said: "Since you said that, well, I will find a chance to help you inquire and see if there is anything suitable."
"Thank you, grandpa!" Fang Minghua was overjoyed when he heard this.
After staying in the General Political Courtyard for one night, Fang Minghua took the bus to Balizhuang the next morning.
Balizhuang in Yanjing was very prosperous in the 1980s. The first and second Beijing Cotton Factory were both here. In this era, the places where textile factories were located were relatively prosperous, like the Textile City in the eastern suburbs of Xijing.
New 6-story buildings are springing up one after another. The three-story red brick building in the past has become outdated. Many workers have moved into new houses, and televisions have entered almost every home.
Free markets have gradually formed on both sides of the narrow Balizhuang Road. Every day, there is a lot of traffic and people coming and going, making it very lively. On the north bank of Erdaogou River, a new school building of the famous Central Literature Institute was also rebuilt at the junction of urban and rural areas.
This year, the state changed the name of the Central Literature Institute to Lu Xun Literature Institute.
This time the jury for the second National Literature Award is located in Luyuan.
(End of this chapter)