Chapter 14 The city is full of "Wrangler"
On the third day after "Yanjing Literature and Art" was released, Fang Yan seemed to have just remembered to go to the editorial department.
Even if Yang Xia and Fang Hong urged him to inquire about the response to the novel, they all left it behind and focused on going out for a walk because he had confidence in "The Wrangler".
The novel is sure to be popular!
It’s just unclear how popular it will be.
Early in the morning, Fang Yan came to the familiar small building on West Chang'an Avenue. To his surprise, the office, which had been empty a few days ago, was now filled with everyone, holding newspapers.
"Morning!"
"Hey, Xiaofang, I've been looking forward to your coming every day, but you're finally here!" Li Yue stood up first.
Fang Yan was taken aback by their sudden enthusiasm.
Feeling that he had strayed into a pack of wolves, everyone pounced on him like wolves that had been hungry for several days, surrounding him.
In his hand, he held a different newspaper.
“Congratulations, your novel has been reprinted and commented on by the Literary Newspaper!” Wang Jie had a smile on her face.
“There is also Xinhua Monthly.” Huang Zhongguo said.
Li Yuexiao said: "Novel Monthly even reprinted "The Wrangler" on the front page, which is rare."
Huh? Fang Yan looked confused.
"Xiao Fang has just entered the literary world, so he may not know much about the status of these newspapers and the significance of being reviewed in newspapers."
Ji Xiuying explained that "Novel Monthly" enjoys the title of "the first Chinese literary selection magazine" "The reputation of "Xinhua Monthly" is also known as "the first comprehensive selected magazine in China".
As for the "Literary Newspaper", it is even more amazing.
It was founded by the Federation of Literary and Art Circles on the eve of the founding of the People's Republic of China and is currently sponsored by the Writers' Association. It is one of the most important and influential mainstream newspapers in the literary and art circles.
The debut novel was reprinted by so many newspapers and magazines, and won the 1979 National Outstanding Short Story Award. It was almost a certainty!
"That's right."
Fang Yan suddenly realized that this was equivalent to becoming a millionaire when he first started a business, or becoming a top actor when he first became an actor.
"Hey, read it yourself, I won't read it."
Wang Jie handed over the newspaper.
Fang Yan thanked him and took a closer look.
I saw an eye-catching title appearing in the "Literary Newspaper":
"Wrangler and Dialects".
The editor's review article spoke highly of him and the novel. The first sentence was, "A dialect has emerged in northern Shaanxi!"
"On the remote Loess Plateau, the literary world is the same. The flowers here are blooming. I dare not say that the flowers here are the beauty of the sky. However, they are cold-resistant, sad and warm..."
"Although I didn't have the chance to meet Fang Yan, I seemed to see his heart. His heart was towards his humble but kind-hearted father and mother, and towards this bitter and cold place where he raised such great kindness, including the people there. Children and horses are just like Xu Lingjun in "The Herdsman", just like he quoted Ai Qing's poems."
"Why do I often have tears in my eyes?"
"Because I love this land deeply."
"The comments and words of "Literary News" should be used on a new writer It’s really rare.”
Ji Xiuying cast an approving look.
“It’s too praised, it’s too praised.”
Fang Yan is humble on the outside but swollen on the inside.
To be honest, I give this review five stars!
"What's more, you don't know that Bagong, Ai Lao, and Zeng Lao also speak highly of you and "Wrangler"."
Wang Jie looks like Yourong. Yan's appearance.
After all, this is a writer she discovered with her own hands!
"Really?!"
Fang Yan was very surprised. Li Yaotang, Ai Qing, and Wang Zengqi, these are the few great talents in the Chinese literary world today. To be recognized by them, he couldn't help but feel flattered. Feel.
"Rare, really rare."
Li Yue looked at it carefully, "Not to mention ordinary people, if I were lucky enough to hear my works reviewed by them, I would definitely not be as good as you are now. I can keep my composure.”
“Before I changed my name, I was called ‘Fang Yan’, a rock. My father hopes that my temperament will be as stable as a rock.”
Fang Yan said half-jokingly.
Just when he was sharing his nickname "Yanzi" with everyone, the door of the small room suddenly opened.
“It’s so lively, maybe Xiaofang is here.”
Zhou Yanru stood at the door.
Fang Yan respectfully said: "Teacher Zhou."
"Come with me, I have something to talk to you alone."
Zhou Yanru waved.
Fang Yan immediately understood that he was probably a contractor.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he walked into the small room.
Zhou Yanru poured a glass of water, "Xiao Wang and the others should have told you just now that your "Wrangler" was sought after by the delegation participating in the Literary Congress, and was reprinted and commented on by major newspapers and periodicals, right?"
"Yeah."
Fang Yan took the water glass.
“I can tell you something more.”
Zhou Yanru sat down and said, “This is just the beginning. The climax will be when these delegations return to their places after the Literary Congress. There will be a wave of reprinting of "Wrangler". Of course, "Yanjing Literature and Art" has also set up a comment column for you."
"His"
Fang Yan raised his eyebrows. Isn't this equivalent to being on the hot search list on platforms like Weibo? And it’s also the number one most searched item!
"In addition, there is the 'reflective literature' you mentioned."
Zhou Yanru said: "After the first shot of "The Wrangler" is fired, as the novel spreads, it will also It spread all over the country."
"You mean, "The Wrangler" is a pioneering work of reflective literature?" Fang Yan couldn't help but be surprised.
“Compared with ‘pioneering work’, ‘original work’ is more appropriate.”
Zhou Yanru corrected.
“Yes, the original work.”
Fang Yan was surprised and happy.
Lu Xinhua became the first person to write about scars because of "Scar". So, wouldn't he be the first person to reflect on literature?
His name will also be included in future textbooks! "Although "The Wrangler" has brought about this wave of reflective literature, if the wave is to continue, a series of reflective novels must be maintained. You, the author who wrote the 'original work', must play a leading role. ”
Zhou Yanru’s implication is, hurry up and write a novel!
“Don’t worry, I have already promised Wang Jie.”
Fang Yan promised firmly.
"Xiao Wang also told me that she made an appointment with you for three manuscripts." Zhou Yanru advised, "There is no need to rush to complete it. The novel is not as good as it is good, and 100 ordinary works can't compare with it. 1 article "Wrangler", you should understand what I mean, right?"
"Yeah." Fang Yan nodded.
“That’s what I think.”
Zhou Yanru said that "Loess High Slope", as a scar novel, does not need any changes, but "Yanjing Literature and Art" is fully promoting the wave of reflective literature, so simply Just change it to a reflective novel.
After all, "Loess Plateau" has the shadow of "reflection".
“I have no problem.”
Fang Yan agreed without hesitation.
To take the first shot at reflecting on literature, we cannot reverse history and get involved with scar literature. We must draw a clear line.
Zhou Yanru showed a satisfied smile and took out the manuscript of "Loess Plateau" from the drawer, and the two discussed how to revise it.
Although this article is original in dialect, I have read so many local novels and movies in my previous life. It is like memorizing three hundred Tang poems and Song lyrics. I can recite them even if I can’t compose them, and my inspiration keeps coming.
“Okay, let’s change it like this!”
What Zhou Yanru said the most was this sentence, and the surprise in her eyes became more and more intense, "Just like before, you will revise the draft in your old seat."
Fang Yan opened his mouth, "Zhou Teacher, I want to ask..."
"Do you want to ask about the contract workers?"
Zhou Yanru interrupted him knowingly.
Fang Yan nodded and said, "How did you discuss with Mr. Li and Teacher Wang?"
"Have you really thought about coming to "Yanjing Literature and Art"?"
"You have thought about it!"
"In fact, compared to our editorial department, you can have a better place to go. "Zhou Yanru said, "With "Wrangler", you can definitely get into the cultural center, and it is a permanent job. If the cultural center doesn't want to go, just write it again. If you publish a few works of such quality as "The Wrangler", you may not be able to be recruited into the Writers Association as a professional writer."
"But I am just interested in literary editing."
Dialect If. I didn’t know if the contract workers could be turned into regular workers, so I might be a little hesitant, but now, I don’t hesitate at all.
After all, it would be great to enter a cultural center and become a professional writer, but who knows when, his current goal is to recruit workers and return to the city.
The contract worker of "Yanjing Literature and Art" can get him back!
“No change?”
“Absolutely no change!”
“That’s good.”
Seeing his statement, Zhou Yanru's face suddenly became serious, "Now, Comrade Fang Yan, I formally inform you that after our collective discussion, we unanimously agreed to recruit you as a contract worker in the editorial department of "Yanjing Literature and Art" for a period of one year. Continued every year..."
"Thank you, Teacher Zhou!"
Fang Yan stood up excitedly, prepared it, got it!
"Don't thank me, tissue cultivation, personal performance."
Zhou Yanru pressed her hand down and motioned to sit down.
Fang Yan suppressed his excitement and heard her talking about various details of contract workers, such as the standards of wages and benefits.
Just like today's state-owned enterprises, one is a skilled worker and the other is an apprentice. In the first year of work, they are "apprentices."
The monthly salary is generally around 18 yuan to 22 yuan. After three years of learning skills and becoming a regular employee, the starting salary will reach 36 yuan.
Then there is the length of service and a salary increase every few years.
Every time it goes up, a few dollars more.
Of course, this is a worker, and it doesn’t take that long to become a full-time editor.
“I believe that with your ability, you are qualified for this job. When the time comes, after the company’s application indicators are approved, you can be transferred to a regular position and become a formal member of us.”
Zhou Yanru took out the prepared recruitment form.
Fang Yan was not in a hurry to fill in, but asked when he would join the job?
“We have to wait until all the procedures that need to be done are completed.”
Zhou Yanru said that it would be done before the year and asked him to start work after the year.
"I understand, thank you, Teacher Zhou."
Fang Yan picked up the pen and filled it out carefully.
“Please fill it in slowly.”
Zhou Yanru smiled and said, “If you don’t understand anything, you can ask me.”
Then he took a sip of water and said, "You have to prepare in the next two days. "Literary News" will conduct an interview with you and our editorial department. The theme is 'Reflection on Literature'."
Cooperate, you want me How to cooperate, how to cooperate!
Fang Yan grinned as brightly as he could.
In the next two days, "Wrangler" was promoted one after another. Major literary magazines paid close attention to it and actively reprinted and commented on it.
For three days in a row, "Literary News" even the director of the editorial department went into battle and published a commentary article under the pseudonym "Mu Yang", "In the face of harsh life - after reading novels in dialects".
Veterans in the literary world have also begun to support younger generations.
"Hymn of Patriotism - Ding Ling et al.'s Review of "The Wrangler"", "Excavation of Simple Beauty - Cartoon Commentary on the Dialect Novel "The Wrangler"", "Talk about "The Wrangler" and Reflection on Literature "...
With the help of major newspapers and periodicals, dialects became popular, and so did the concept of "reflective literature." With "Wrangler", it spread from Yanjing to the north and south, and became popular all over the country.
There is also "Yanjing Literature and Art", the sales volume has skyrocketed, especially in the 49 cities.
People rush to buy and circulate it, making it hard to find a copy.
Suddenly, paper in Yanjing was expensive.
Thanks for the 500 starting coins for diving and eating melons every day.
Readers are requested to collect, read and invest in this book.
(End of this chapter)