Chapter 227: Prying the manuscript? This time People's Literature really can't be pried off (please order it in full)
Li Shuguang is not in his office!
Cheng Xuemin came out from Lao Pan of the art team and went to Li Shuguang's office first and found that no one was there.
Here we went to the novel editorial department of the Humanities Society again. Just now, Lao Pan reminded Cheng Xuemin that if Lao Li was not in his office, he would be in the novel editorial department.
Now there will be another cultural award ceremony, and it will be the first one in ten years.
No!
It should be regarded as the first national award in the true sense since the beginning of modern literature.
Therefore, Mr. Wu attaches great importance to it.
The lineup of this award selection committee alone can be called top-notch luxury. The chairman of the committee is Wu Lao, the leader of Wenhua Kouzi, and the three deputy directors are Mao Lao, Ba Lao, and Ding Ling.
The other selection committee members are all well-known top literary masters in China.
Now the awards conference is about to begin. As the organizer of this conference, the Humanities Society, the pressure must be very high!
Li Shuguang, the editor-in-chief, is rarely in his own office now. He is always in the novel editorial department, and now the preparation office is personally in charge.
"Hey, Xuemin, are you here?"
Before Cheng Xuemin entered the preparation office, he happened to meet Zhang Guangnian from People's Literature downstairs at the door. He also looked at Cheng Xuemin in surprise and greeted him.
Lao Zhang is actually here. No wonder he didn't 'just bump into' Cheng Xuemin at the stairs on the second floor like he did today, and took Cheng Xuemin to sit in his People's Literature first.
"Teacher Zhang, are you here? I was downstairs just now and I went to your office to take a look!" Since he was upstairs, Cheng Xuemin just went along and said politely.
In fact, he didn't go to Lao Zhang's office just now, but he was not used to not meeting Lao Zhang by chance at the stairs, so he said such a polite word.
But it was this polite lie that got Cheng Xuemin into trouble! ’
"Xuemin, are you here to find me?!"
Zhang Guangnian was very surprised after hearing what Cheng Xuemin said. He quickly looked back and saw that no one was paying attention to him. Lao Zhang directly grabbed Cheng Xuemin's hand and said, "Let's go, Xuemin, go to my office first." Let’s talk!”
"Uh! Teacher Zhang, why don't you wait until I sign in and come back to your place to have a chat?"
Cheng Xuemin was a little confused. He didn't realize that Lao Zhang was so enthusiastic. What was he doing for him?
‘Let’s go, come back and sign in again. Lao Li and the others are all here, and they can’t run away! ’
"It just so happened that several award-winning authors came from out of town. Let's get together at noon to talk and have a potluck!"
Of course Lao Zhang has Cheng Xuemin, but it's not easy to let this kid go in and sign in first.
Otherwise, Li Qingquan of "Yenjing Literature", Liu Xinwu of "October", "China Youth", as well as "Contemporary" and "Kunlun" which have just resumed publication, will all be watching eagerly inside!
If Cheng Xuemin were to dive in, wouldn't he be able to snatch people directly?
Just now Cheng Xuemin told himself that he came downstairs this time and went to his office specifically!
Obviously, there must be a manuscript for him!
How can Cheng Xuemin take out the manuscript in front of so many wolves and tigers inside?
"Is there an author from other places? Is that from northern Shaanxi?"
Lao Zhang just said it casually, but Cheng Xuemin took it seriously. Award-winning authors from other places have come to sign in one after another. Could it be that they are the same people from Yanhe Literature?
"It's not from you, it's from the award-winning authors from the two lakes. They are all veteran authors of our people's literature!"
Zhang Guangnian then talked to Cheng Xuemin again and insisted on pulling Cheng Xuemin down to sit down.
"Oh, no!"
Cheng Xuemin nodded after hearing this. There was nothing to be disappointed about. Lu Yao and the others explained in the letter that they would come to attend the awards ceremony, so they would definitely arrive in the next two days.
And for this first national awards conference, as long as the authors who have won the award will basically rush over to participate!
After all, this is more honorable than going out to collect stories and telling people about it.
Especially after this decade, it is rare for their cultural circle to have such a big event.
Therefore, not to mention award-winning writers, even some writers who have not won awards will think of coming to participate in this award conference, just as a national gathering of their author circles.
"Xuemin! It's too dangerous to go south to express condolences this time!"
"But fortunately, he came back safely. It is really the best of luck. Otherwise we would not have been able to imagine it!"
When he was pulled into the office by Lao Zhang, he spoke out of concern for Cheng Xuemin. It was really the experience of Cheng Xuemin's trip south to express condolences that was too dangerous!
Fortunately, he is back safely!
This made some acquaintances and teachers in the Humanities Society and People's Literature feel worried.
"Thank you! Thank you, Teacher Zhang! In fact, it was just a false alarm. My luck was a bit worse, but it was also a bit better!"
Cheng Xuemin nodded and expressed his gratitude to Lao Zhang for his concern. This time it was indeed a false alarm.
Of course, they were shocked. Cheng Xuemin had bad luck at the beginning and was trapped when he was trying to cover from behind.
Later on, my luck did get better and I successfully broke out!
As for whether you are surprised or not?
Cheng Xuemin was really shocked at first, but after he got used to it, he became enthusiastic.
While hunting, I lost track of time for a while, so I wasted a lot of time inside.
"Fortunately, it was a false alarm!"
Zhang Guangnian made a cup of hot tea for Cheng Xuemin and brought it over. He nodded in agreement. Then he looked at Cheng Xuemin and got into the topic and asked: "Xuemin, you came to see me first this time. Do you have a manuscript for me?" Me?”
When Cheng Xuemin came to the Humanities Club this time, he obviously went to Lao Li's place to sign in and attend the awards ceremony for a few days.
But he just said that he was going to find him first, so Zhang Guangnian couldn't help but think twice!
Given Cheng Xuemin’s temperament, he probably wouldn’t have come over specially to sign in. He must have brought the manuscript with him.
What kind of manuscript would that be?
The "Da Qin" that they were promised people's literature before, or the manuscript approved by the General Political Department Art Troupe this time?
Thinking of this, Zhang Guangnian's eyes lit up and he continued: "Xuemin, you just came back from the front line. You probably don't have the time to write the "Da Qin" that you had previously arranged."
"So when you came here today, you definitely didn't bring Da Qin to me. You wanted to give this established manuscript to our People's Literature for publication?"
As he spoke, Zhang Guangnian gestured for Cheng Xuemin to sit down, and then sat down next to Cheng Xuemin. The more he thought about it, the happier he was boasting, "It would be great to give this manuscript to our People's Literature!"
"The manuscript that the General Political Department wants must be the same as the previous "Director Qiao's Assumption of Administration", and it must be published in the most influential national publication!"
“As for the most influential publication in the country, who else should I choose besides our People’s Literature?”
"So, your mother-in-law, Teacher Gu, although it has been mentioned as a monthly magazine, compared to our people's literature, "October" is not far behind by one or two points!"
"Really! Don't say that because I, Lao Zhang, dared to say that just because your mother-in-law, Teacher Gu, is behind your back!"
"Just go upstairs right now. Liu Xinwu from "October" is upstairs. I'm going to say this in front of Old Liu. He, Liu Xinwu, will definitely not dare to talk back!" Okay!
Cheng Xuemin finally came to his senses and understood!
This old Zhang insisted on dragging him down to have a one-on-one chat. He was working on his idea of co-writing "Wreaths Under the Mountains"!
His mother-in-law, Old Liu, the editor-in-chief of "October" was also upstairs, so it's no wonder that Cheng Xuemin was not allowed to go in and sign in first. He was already pulled down at the door.
This was because I was afraid that it would be difficult to prize the manuscript in front of Old Liu.
But you, Lao Zhang, are thinking differently. You said that it was a manuscript approved by the art troupe, and his mother-in-law's "October" is indeed a bit off.
Moreover, the art troupe has already decided on the "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art", so even if Zhang Guangnian wants to make an idea now, it will be in vain.
Understanding Zhang Guangnian's purpose of pulling him down, Cheng Xuemin smiled, nodded sheepishly and said, "Teacher Zhang, the manuscript has indeed been finished, but Shi Lao is preparing it for "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art"!"
"After all, this manuscript is about the deeds on the front line, and it will be published for our heroic soldiers to see!"
Zhang Guangnian was originally full of confidence, but when Cheng Xuemin said this, he was dumbfounded on the spot and said dumbly: "For "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art"?"
But I quickly realized, why don't I give people "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art"?
Zhang Guangnian boasted about himself, but he forgot about "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art"!
It is said that it is a predetermined manuscript from the General Political Department, so it must be a magazine for their own troops!
Furthermore, the influence of "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art" on the troops is also something that even the people's literature can't keep up with!
So, if the General Political Department gave it to "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art", Zhang Guangnian wouldn't be able to pry the manuscript away even if he wanted to!
"Yes, I'm still polishing the manuscript and will send it over in the next two days!" Cheng Xuemin said with a smile and nodded.
This manuscript couldn't be pried at all. Zhang Guangnian was really disappointed, but he thought about it again and asked, "Xuemin, are you here to give away that "Da Qin"? Your speed is indeed as good as ever!"
"That's just right. We are still reviewing and finalizing this issue, so we can arrange it for you!"
Since I didn't come here to deliver the manuscript from the General Political Department, I must have sent him "Da Qin"!
"This...Teacher Zhang, I haven't had time to write the manuscript of "Da Qin" yet!"
Cheng Xuemin could only reply sheepishly.
"Uh..." Zhang Guangnian was stunned again. It wasn't "Da Qin" and it wasn't the imperial manuscript. What kind of manuscript could it be?
However, he quickly gave up and said: "Xuemin, it's not urgent, it's not urgent. You have just come down from the front line and you really need to take a rest!"
After some further chatting, Zhang Guangnian also discovered that he was being sentimental!
When Cheng Xuemin said he was looking for him just now, he just wanted to catch up with him and say hello. He was not here to deliver a manuscript at all!
He immediately stopped delaying Cheng Xuemin's business and accompanied Cheng Xuemin to the preparation office on the third floor again.
After entering the preparation office, Cheng Xuemin realized why Lao Zhang insisted on dragging him downstairs and going to his office to talk!
On the co-authorship organizing office, there are not only Liu Xinwu, the editor-in-chief of "October" whom he mentioned just now, but also Li Qingquan of "Yanjing Literature" and Lao Qin of People's Daily.
Surrounding Liu Xinwu and Li Qingquan were the heads of many other newspapers and magazines.
They seemed to be talking about something!
Liu Xinwu also felt that someone was coming at the door again, so he raised his head and glanced at the door. When he saw Cheng Xuemin coming in, he was stunned on the spot!
He also quickly stood up and said hello: "Uh! Xuemin, are you here!?"
When Liu Xinwu shouted, other Li Shuguang, Li Qingquan and Qin Chuan also raised their heads and looked at Cheng Xuemin at the door.
"Hello, Teacher Liu!"
Cheng Xuemin first said hello to Liu Xinwu, and when everyone came over to say hello, Cheng Xuemin also said hello one by one, saying: "Hello, Teacher Li, hello, Teacher Qingquan, hello, Teacher Qin, hello, all teachers!"
They are all seniors and teachers. Cheng Xuemin, a new young author, must always call him "teacher" when meeting him.
Teacher Qingquan? !
Because two teachers named Li, Li Shuguang and Li Qingquan, were present, Cheng Xuemin said hello to Li Shuguang first, and then Li Qingquan couldn’t call him Teacher Li as usual, so he directly called Teacher Qingquan.
Now that he was shouting like this, Cheng Xuemin finally realized that his wife Feng Jiayou had two options for naming her son that day!
Cheng Qingquan and Cheng Qingsong!
The former Cheng Qingquan, when he heard it, he felt that he had collided with someone who loved learning foreign languages, and he would definitely not be able to take it.
Now I realize it, luckily I didn’t choose Cheng Qingquan!
Otherwise, not only will he become famous with those who love learning foreign languages, but he will also become famous with Li Qingquan of Yenching Literature!
Possibly!
At that time, when his daughter-in-law was named Qingquan, she probably did not think of Li Qingquan of Yanjing Literature at all.
Fortunately, okay, I almost became famous!
Otherwise, if Li Qingquan knew that Cheng Xuemin named your son Qingquan, what would it mean?
There will definitely be some ulterior motives. Was your son named by your mother-in-law, Teacher Gu?
Teacher Gu, she really isn’t that bad, is she?
You just pried away two of your son-in-law's manuscripts. How could Teacher Gu be so ruthless?
By then, the misunderstanding may become serious.
Fortunately, Cheng Xuemin did not choose Cheng Qingquan. He would have to mention this to his wife, Feng Jiayou, when he went back, and she would definitely laugh.
"Xuemin! We all know what happened this time!"
"No one expected that a condolence performance would encounter such an accident. Fortunately, you are fine!"
Li Shuguang welcomed Cheng Xuemin over and sat with everyone, all of whom could not help but have lingering fears about going south to express condolences to Cheng Xuemin.
When Li Shuguang mentioned this, Li Qingquan, Qin Chuan and the others also nodded with concern.
"Thank you teachers for your concern. It's actually not bad. It's been an experience!"
Cheng Xuemin could feel that everyone really cared about him, and they didn't treat them with courtesy. They really expressed their gratitude and emotion.
Again, you and I were asking about Cheng Xuemin and expressing condolences on the front line.
"Xuemin, I heard that there was a commendation meeting at the People's Hall yesterday! Were you, Teacher Gu, and Lao Feng all invited to participate?"
"How is it? What award did you get?"
"Teacher Gu told us that this time, Xuemin, if you come back from the catastrophe and perform meritorious deeds, you will definitely win a prize?!"
Liu Xinwu suddenly mentioned the commendation meeting yesterday, which instantly aroused Li Shuguang and the others' suspicion. They all asked, "What? The commendation meeting held in the People's Hall yesterday, Xuemin, you also participated in it, and you also won an award?"
"I didn't see any relevant reports in today's newspapers!?"
This can’t help but make everyone dumbfounded!
You must know that Cheng Xuemin is the big winner in the National Outstanding Short Story Award they are currently organizing, with three of his manuscripts winning!
This can be regarded as the highest award of cultural reputation, right?
But now I heard that Cheng Xuemin actually won an award at the army's commendation meeting yesterday!
Doesn’t that mean!
This guy is capable of both literary and martial arts, so don’t be too arrogant!
…
Asking for a monthly ticket!
(End of this chapter)