Chapter 110 Teacher Fang is here
Just as "Hawthorn Tree Love" is in full swing across the country, the latest issue of "October" is released as scheduled.
Not only has his edge not been concealed, but with Lu Yao's "Life", he has emerged as a new force in literary journals published in June across the country, and the magazine's sales are rising.
Many mainstream newspapers such as "Literary Newspaper" and "Literary Newspaper" spoke highly of "Life". After the controversy of "Bitter Love", "October" finally gave a good blow Turn around.
As soon as the good news arrived, the entire editorial department was excited.
After sweeping away the frustration and pressure from before, almost everyone ran out of the office and ran in the corridor to tell each other, hug and celebrate.
Lu Yuanchi came from ear to ear with joy after hearing the news.
Even when playing cards at noon, the laughter never stopped.
I was so happy that even Su Yu, who didn't usually play cards, took the initiative to participate, and the editorial office quickly turned into a chess and card room.
“From what I read about “Life” in Xiao Fang’s book, I expected that this manuscript would be popular, but I didn’t expect it to be so popular.”
Su Yu and Fang Yan were playing cards and getting acquainted with each other.
Lu Yuanchi said: "It's the same for me, and it's the same for the company. The estimate was seriously insufficient, which resulted in less printing of the journal this time."
Tian Zengxiang played a card and kept talking. Smiling:
“I guess We have to continue printing. Recently, the editorial department has received letters and even phone calls from readers in other provinces, saying that the local post office cannot order "October" and asking for any solutions."
"President Lu, Editor-in-Chief Su. .”
Fangyan suggested adding a column preview and subscription method to the last page of the magazine, which is an alternative type of advertisement.
In this way, the number of subscriptions to "October" across the country can be increased.
"Okay! This is a good suggestion!"
Lu Yuanchi was quite appreciative: "I can tell you another good news now. Not long ago, the club held a meeting to discuss and decided to completely liberalize Restrictions on the use of paper in "October"
Fang Yan's eyes lit up, and Wada Zengxiang looked at each other and smiled.
Paper at this time was allocated by the state according to plans. For example, Yanjing Publishing House only had 1,200 tons of paper for the whole year. Once the usage exceeded the quota in a certain quarter, every magazine had to tighten its belt.
In addition to "October", the publishing house also has multiple editorial teams for literature and history, compilation, science and technology, politics and reading, and art. Therefore, you can't just publish a single book if you want to, but it also depends on whether the paper is enough.
Is there any publication plan and paper consumption target?
When "October" was founded, the paper basis was 120 tons.
Now, the "limited release" has been cancelled, that is, there is no limit on the amount of paper used, and there is no upper limit. There is no doubt that the sales volume will break the record, not to mention that this time there is a boost from "Life".
"It seems that "October" broke the record of 500,000 copies for the first time, maybe in this issue." Su Yu showed a satisfied smile.
“Not only, I think there is a chance for 600,000 copies.”
Lu Yuanchi smiled and said: “But whether it is 500,000 copies or 600,000 copies, this first achievement is a small one. It’s yours.”
Fang Yan smiled and said nothing and played his cards.
"Xiao Fang's contribution is not only this, but also put forward very constructive suggestions. We, "October", are preparing for these three issues in the second half of the year to focus on the theme of love and strive to create one or two films like "Hawthorn Tree" "Love" works, another turnaround."
Su Yu looked at him with admiration in his eyes.
Tian Zengxiang said: "Yanzi is very good at romance novels. With his control, it is very likely that good works will be produced. Unfortunately, he is now the acting team leader of medium-length novels and cannot publish them in "October" Novel, otherwise, you can ask him to write one..."
"My next article will have to pay off the debt."
Fang Yan raised his hands in tears.
After "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree" became popular, Wang Jie, a creditor, called more than once to "collect debts". Regardless of emotion and reason, he wrote a manuscript for "Yenjing Literature".
Su Yu and others felt sorry when they heard this, but when they heard that Fang Yan was willing to hand over the single volume of "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree" to the publishing house for publication, and had already invited Wang Anyi, Tiening and other classmates from the training center to write manuscripts, the theme It was love, and I was immediately surprised and delighted.
After playing a handful of cards, Lu Yuanchi withdrew from the game, called Fang Yan aside, faced each other, and got straight to the point.
The club needs to revive morale and commend outstanding employees in the first half of the year. In view of Dialect’s performance in the "Bitter Love" controversy and the achievements of the editorial department of "October", especially "Life", after A meeting was held to discuss and it was unanimously agreed that the honor should be awarded to him.
At the same time, a Phoenix bicycle ticket will also be awarded.
Fang Yan was surprised, but not too surprised.
After all, I'm used to riding the second-hand Phoenix, so it doesn't really matter whether I exchange it or not, but I can give it to Yang Xia, which will make it easier to buy groceries in the future.
As I thought about it, I remembered what Fang Hong said last night.
It would be nice if it was a ticket for a TV or a washing machine. It was indeed time to add some new electrical appliances to my home. I suddenly had the idea to try my luck on the black market.
Or just get some foreign exchange coupons and go to the Friendship Store.
“This commendation conference will not last long. Just before you go to Hangzhou to attend the Golden Rooster Awards, you should prepare an award-winning manuscript.”
Lu Yuanchi patted his shoulder.
"Okay, I'll get ready when I get back."
Fang Yan nodded.
"In addition, during this trip to Hangzhou, I will have the opportunity to pay more attention to Hangzhou and the writers in Jiangsu and Zhejiang to see if there are any writers I can discover."
There was a hint of expectation in Lu Yuanchi's tone.
"Yes, President!"
Fang Yan felt like a mirror.
"October" was founded not long ago, and its influence in the north is acceptable. However, in the south, its foundation is almost zero, and there is no fixed group of authors. I went to Hangzhou this time to explore the way. .
Can General Fang expand his sphere of influence to the south! After all, Jiangsu and Zhejiang have outstanding people, including Lu Xun, Dai Wangshu, Wang Guowei, Xu Zhimo, Ai Qing...
Including his teacher, Shen Yanbing.
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"Life" and "Hawthorn Tree Love" ignited the whole June, and the editorial office began to receive piles of letters from readers.
There are hundreds of letters every day, including subscription applications from individual readers, but not many. Most of them go through the local post office.
In this festive atmosphere, a commendation meeting was held. Fang Yan gave an acceptance speech and received bicycle tickets.
As soon as she took it home, Yang Xia held it in her hand and said with a smile:
"Mom accepts your wish."
"But you can keep this new one for yourself. , I don’t go out often, so I ride your second-hand car Phoenix is enough. In the future, when Yanzi is older, let her ride it to school."
"Mom is right!"
Fang Hong said: "This is your ticket. Take it and use it.”
Yang Xia's face was full of pride, "Hey, it's extraordinary for ordinary people to have a Phoenix. In just a few years, our family has three Phoenixes, which is the only one in the entire alley!"
“Mom, you are alone People are beautiful first."
Fang Hong said: "Yanzi and I went to Yanjing University."
The two rode straight to Yanjing University and saw Suya Station. At the door, he had obviously been waiting for some time and came to greet him.
After exchanging pleasantries, we walked into the campus.
Fang Yan looked around and felt that there were a lot more pedestrians coming and going, three or five people in groups, walking in the same direction.
“They should be from other schools.”
Su Ya explained that the May 4th Literary Society’s large-scale recitation, although nominally only for Yanda, because of “Love of Life” , and the school newspaper that published speeches in dialects became popular.
Now, many students from foreign schools are also coming here.
Along the way, Fang Yan could see that young men and women had more or less one or two journals in their hands, and "October" appeared most frequently. After asking, he found out that it was all caused by "Life".
The entire Yan University campus, or all the universities in Yanjing, are mourning Jingqiu and sighing for Lao San.
As for Gao Jialin, he was sad for his misfortune and hated what he did!
Forcibly, the visual sense of "Desire" is created.
“So many people!
Fang Hong followed the flow of people, and the more she looked, the more frightened she became.
"Sister Hong, this is just the tip of the iceberg. When you get to the auditorium, you will know how exaggerated it is."
Su Ya quickened her pace and walked forward.
Fang Yan followed closely. Instead of waiting in a long queue like the students at the door, he took a shortcut and took the side door.
As soon as I entered the venue, I saw that it was full of people.
Some people even moved their mats and sat there, or simply stood in the aisle. These literary young people passionately loved poetry and literature, and took the bus for several hours just to go to Yenching University. Come to the May Fourth Literary Society’s large-scale recital.
The enthusiasm of our students is even higher.
Liu Jun, who has already been named "Xichuan", and Bai Ruoxue organized a Spanish-language support group, and Yu Minhong was also among them.
The law department, the history department, and even the science and engineering departments are all involved.
Fang Yan didn’t expect so many people to come. Looking at the young people with sparkling eyes and excitement, there were still many people there even with a spontaneous team of student volunteers to maintain order.
Thousands of words can’t be as intuitive as Fang Hong’s sentence:
"Why are there so many people!"
Just when Fang Yan was about to find a seat and eat melon leisurely, suddenly, a voice burst out from the crowd:
"Isn't that Fang Yan! ”
Like a spark thrown into a powder keg, it exploded instantly.
“Teacher Fang is here too?”
"Where is Teacher Fang?"
"Is it really Teacher Fang? Really?"
The whole place became commotion and looked in the direction of the sound.
Yu Minhong followed Liu Jun and Wang Wei and turned his head.
Beside my ears, there were screams one after another:
"That's him!"
"That's that person!"
"He's Teacher Fang!"
The whole venue was about to be overturned by shouts, Yu Minhong watched Fang Yan, who was surrounded by the crowd, was obviously about the same age as himself, but he was so radiant and high-spirited.
But I am so ordinary, such a "country bumpkin".
He's just a mere student from Yan'an University, nothing special.
Looking at his figure, my heart was excited, my hands were trembling, and my eyes were full of admiration and passion:
Man, this is how it should be!
(End of this chapter)