Back to 80: My Literary Life

This time, Fang Minghua saw the selection results in the People's Daily.

In addition to his two articles, Lu Yao's "Life" ranks first on the list of outstanding novellas.

And Wang Meng's "It's Difficult to Meet"!

"The Passage" by Wang Anyi!

Oops, "Wreaths Under the Mountain" by Li Suan also won an award!

Haha, you can meet this bold man from Shandong Province in Yanjing.

In the list of outstanding short stories, Yu Shan's "Female College Student Dormitory" won the award!

Tie Nian's "Oh, Fragrant Snow" also won an award.

What surprised Fang Minghua was that he was not the only one to win awards for his short stories and short stories, but there was another writer.

The same is true for Jiang Zhilong in Tianjin.

The novella "Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple" seems to be adapted into a movie later.

The short story is "New Year's greetings"!

This is a great guy.

"Xiao Fang, treat! Treat!" A man came in and shouted loudly.

You don't even have to look up to know it's Bai Miao.

please

There's no way to avoid it this time.

Of course, Fang Minghua wasn't the only one to invite, there was also Lu Yao. Fang Minghua drank two more times, but this time he didn't dare to be as presumptuous as last time, so he took it easy.

In addition to inviting the editorial department and a group of writers, Fang Minghua also specially invited Zhao Hongjun. This time, Song Tangtang accompanied him. The three of them were not particular about it. They simply bought some food outside in the evening and drank in Fang Minghua's dormitory.

But the wine was good wine, Song Tangtang secretly took it from her house!

Maotai.

It just feels comfortable to drink.

"Tangtang, pour it for you too." Zhao Hongjun picked up the bottle and was about to pour it for Song Tangtang, but was stopped by the other party.

"Brother Red Army, I don't drink."

"Hey Tangtang, now that you are in love with Minghua, you don't even drink anymore? When your brother and I were drinking, you drank with us in an enamel jar!"

After hearing Zhao Hongjun's teasing, Song Tangtang turned slightly red and glared at him fiercely.

Oh my god

Fang Minghua was surprised.

Now that Zhao Hongjun had exposed his background, Song Tangtang said openly: "My brother and I are both good drinkers. We probably inherited it from my dad, but I rarely drink now. Today is a day worth celebrating, so I Just have a drink.”

After saying that, Song Tangtang picked up the wine bottle and poured himself a glass of wine: "Minghua, congratulations to you!" After that, he drank it all.

Crisp and neat.

The three of them were chatting while eating. Despite Zhao Hongjun's babbling, he was actually a poor drinker. His face turned red after just a few drinks. Fang Minghua and Song Tangtang actually drank this bottle of wine.

Seeing the girl drinking like a girl, Fang Minghua felt ready to make a move.

Fortunately, a bottle of wine has bottomed out. If you drink any more, you will make a mistake.

Make it through this year, 1983.

Zhao Hongjun left first, and Fang Minghua and Song Tangtang went out to hold hands and press the road for a while.

"Minghua, are you going to Yanjing to receive the award soon?" Song Tangtang asked.

"Well, we have been notified by the jury that the award ceremony will be held next Wednesday. Tangtang, why don't you ask for leave and go to Yanjing together? You can visit your grandma and grandpa, and by the way, we can go boating in Beihai Park!" Fang Minghua said.

"No." Song Tangtang shook his head: "We were rehearsing a song and dance group recently, and I couldn't leave as the lead dancer."

oh.

Seeing Fang Minghua's expression of regret, Song Tangtang held his arm affectionately: "Don't worry, there will definitely be a chance to go to Yanjing together. Then I will take you to see my grandma and grandpa. Do you dare?!"

"Dare? Why don't you dare?"

"Okay, when this time is over, we will go to Yanjing together and take you to see my grandma and grandpa!"

My parents at home also knew the news. My father was very calm, but my mother was extremely happy. She even showed off the People's Daily in the family's courtyard, regardless of whether people knew how to read or not.

"Look, my son's name has been published in the People's Daily!" There are no words to express his pride.

After Fang Minghua finished his correspondence course on Sunday, he boarded the train to Yanjing on Monday morning. However, he did not go directly to the train station. He left early and went to the work unit to find President Huang.

He was straightforward and wanted to go to Yanjing for funding.

President Huang was a little surprised when he heard this: "Isn't that right? Xiaofang, the jury will cover your round trip expenses to Yanjing this time, so you don't have to spend a penny."

"President Huang, you have forgotten that I am not only a writer now, but also the editor of the magazine! I will definitely meet many writers this time. This is an opportunity! When I see the right ones, I will win over them and try to get them to submit articles to our magazine. !”

"But building relationships can't just rely on words. You have to treat people, and they cost money, right? The jury will definitely not reimburse you for this cost, right?"

Fang Minghua said it plausibly.

President Huang was stunned when he heard this.

This is the first time I have blatantly asked for money from an organization for a private treat!

But it seems to make sense.

"Okay! I'll approve it! Just ask! Just bring back the invoice!" President Huang also waved his hand.

"You can't trap a wolf if you don't want to let go of your children! You can't trap a gangster if you don't want to let go of your wife!"

Fang Minghua left the unit very happily.

This time he was not alone, and Lu Yao was also traveling with him.

They both went to Yanjing to receive the award, so naturally they left together.

At noon the next day, we arrived in Yanjing.

Fang Minghua had been to Yanjing several times and was familiar with it. He didn't need to look at the map anymore. He first found a state-owned restaurant near the train station and ate a bowl of noodles with soybean paste. Then he took the bus directly to the "Red Flag" on Shasha North Street in Dongcheng. The magazine guest house is just behind the magazine office.

Although the award ceremony is held in the Great Hall of the People, these writers from all over the country must first gather at the Writers' Association. The "Red Flag" magazine guesthouse is closest to the Writers' Association, making it Fang Minghua's first choice.

In fact, this is not what Fang Minghua thinks. Many writers who come to Beijing to receive awards think so. The guest house is not very big and fills up quickly. Those who arrive late have to find other guest houses.

Fang Minghua soon met an acquaintance.

When checking in, a man in military uniform hurried into the guest house lobby carrying an old travel bag.

Fang Minghua recognized it.

Lee saves.

"Brother Li." Fang Minghua greeted with a smile.

"Xiao Fang! I guess I will definitely see you when I come to Beijing this time. I didn't expect to see you so soon." Li Baoyuan laughed and the two shook hands.

"Who is this?" Li Banwen saw the fat middle-aged man standing next to Fang Minghua, who was just about to introduce him.

Li Baoyuan reacted immediately: "It's Lu Yao! Writer Lu, your article "Life" was so well written that it moved me, a forty-year-old man, to tears."

"I heard Xiao Fang say, you are Li Baoan, right? "Wreaths Under the Mountains" is also quite touching."

The two shook hands with each other. Three people can live in one room in the guest house, so they lived in just one room.

After the three people registered for accommodation, they went to the reporting room on the second floor to report, and then went to a room on the east side of the third floor.

After putting the luggage away, I heard Li Suan say: "The Writers Association doesn't have any plans this afternoon, so I'll treat you two to a drink tonight! Let's drink Yanjing's Erguotou. The last time we were in Spring City, Xiaofang, I haven't been with you yet. It’s quite enjoyable.”

"Okay, Brother Li, I'll invite you this time." Fang Minghua said.

"Why do you ask me to invite you? Let me say it first, I invite you!"

Seeing the two people arguing over the treat, Lu Yao next to him smiled: "Save, don't argue with Xiao Fang this time. I came to Yanjing this time to get the treat fee."

"House fee?"

Lu Yao said briefly, and Li Baoyuan laughed.

"Okay, then you invite me!"

At this time, there was a knock on the door, followed by a girl's voice: "Excuse me, do Teacher Fang Minghua and Teacher Lu Yao live here?"

Thanks to Young Master Hongyi and others for their rewards, and thanks to Outdated Carpenter and others for their monthly tickets.