A Yamaha 125 is worth 2,650 yuan in foreign exchange coupons. According to the official statement, RMB and foreign exchange coupons are of equal value, but people vote with their feet. Nowadays, one yuan of foreign exchange coupons can be exchanged for 14,15 yuan. After conversion, a motorcycle is worth

More than three thousand yuan.

In 1981, when the per capita salary did not exceed 50 yuan, it was a proper luxury product, equivalent to a million-dollar luxury car in later generations.

And when this Yamaha drives on today's streets, it does look like a millionaire luxury car.

On the road, Tao Yushu was concentrating on driving and didn't pay attention to the looks of passers-by. At this moment, the motorcycle parked in front of his house. Not only his sister Tao Yumo, but also many neighbors cast curious and envious glances.

The living conditions of the overseas Chinese apartments are all good. A motorcycle is not a big deal to some neighbors, but a lesbian like Tao Yushu who rides a red Yamaha motorcycle is very eye-catching.

The car parked downstairs for two minutes, and several neighbors came over to say hello to Tao Yushu and ask what happened to the motorcycle.

Hearing that the husband bought the motorcycle for his wife, many lesbians couldn't help but cast envious looks at Tao Yushu, and even looked at Lin Chaoyang with passionate appreciation in their eyes.

The compliments from the neighbors made Tao Yushu happy, but she had to put on a calm and generous expression on her face. She didn't relax until the neighbors left.

"Sister, is it hard to hold it in?" Tao Yumo teased.

Tao Yushu glared at her arrogantly, "You are the only one who talks too much."

While he was talking, the security guard at the door led people over.

"Old Liu, why are you here?" Lin Chaoyang saw the visitor and stepped forward to say hello.

Liu Xinwu smiled and shook Lin Chaoyang's hand, "Come here and give you two books."

As he spoke, he took out two books from the briefcase he carried with him.

The cover of the book is a slightly abstract self-portrait. Lin Chaoyang recognized it at a glance as the protagonist in his novel - Van Gogh.

"Longing for Life—The Biography of Van Gogh".

Lin Chaoyang asked with a smile: "Is it going to be published so soon?"

"It's not too soon. Your novel has been published for more than half a year. Our publishing plan is finalized a little later than your novel."

Some time ago, Liu Xinwu came to Lin Chaoyang and said that influenced by "The Death of Van Gogh", Yanjing Publishing House planned to introduce Irving Stone's biography of Van Gogh, "Longing for Life", and wanted him to help write a preface. At that time

Lin Chaoyang readily agreed.

A few days later, Lin Chaoyang wrote the preface and handed it to Liu Xinwu. Today Liu Xinwu came to deliver the book, which can be regarded as reciprocating the favor.

"Let's go into the house and talk." Lin Chaoyang pulled Liu Xinwu to go upstairs.

He saw the motorcycle parked there and asked, "A new motorcycle?"

"Bought for Yushu."

"No wonder it's red. Yushu looks so heroic when riding on it."

Liu Xinwu's praise made Tao Yushu even more happy, and his eyes looking at Lin Chaoyang were full of tenderness and sweetness.

The three of them went upstairs, but Tao Yumo was still downstairs yelling at the motorcycle.

When can I buy a motorcycle?

When she went to Beidaihe before, she was still thinking about buying a camera. But today when she saw her sister's motorcycle, she immediately changed her goal.

After I get a job, I must buy a motorcycle.

Must be red!

After going upstairs, Tao Yushu went to prepare dinner. Liu Xinwu first chatted with Lin Chaoyang about the publication and distribution of the book "Desire for Life - The Biography of Van Gogh".

In the past, Yanjing Publishing House often introduced foreign publications, but what is different this time is that the introduction of "Longing for Life - The Biography of Van Gogh" was completely influenced by "The Death of Van Gogh".

"The Death of Van Gogh" has been published for nearly seven months, and its influence has continued to grow. It has not only received huge popularity among readers, but has also become a favorite of countless writers and critics. It can be said to have the highest reputation in the literary world in recent years.

One of the novels.

With the impact of "The Death of Van Gogh", Van Gogh, the legendary Western artist, has also become a familiar figure to many Chinese people in the past six months.

In later generations, it was only in the late 1980s that Van Gogh gained such a high reputation in China. At that time, the auction prices of Van Gogh's works repeatedly reached new highs and he became well known to the Chinese people after being widely reported by the media.

This also laid a good foundation for Yanjing Publishing House to introduce "Desire for Life - A Biography of Van Gogh". This time, Yanjing Publishing House was very confident in publishing this biography, and the first printing was 50,000 copies.

In recent years, Chinese people have been very enthusiastic about foreign literary works. Many classic literary masterpieces often sell hundreds of thousands or even millions of copies, but "Longing for Life - The Biography of Van Gogh" is different.

First of all, this work is not a novel, but a biography. The subject matter is inherently unappealing to readers. Another most critical factor is that almost no one in China has heard of its own fame and that of the author.

The first printing of 50,000 copies is undoubtedly a very risky move for such a work.

Under such circumstances, Yanjing Publishing House still dares to print 50,000 copies for the first time, betting that the influence of "The Death of Van Gogh" on the readership will be enough to prompt these people to pay attention to this biographical work with Van Gogh as the protagonist.

Interested and willing to pay for it.

After talking about the situation of "Longing for Life - The Biography of Van Gogh", Liu Xinwu became concerned about the situation of Lin Chaoyang's new novel "The Chess Master".

"Your novel is quite controversial!"

"What? Have you even heard of it?" Lin Chaoyang asked with a smile.

"I read the article in "Shanghai Literature" and I heard that the response was quite big. You are now the most popular young writer in the country. If you write an article using 伱, you will naturally gain a lot of attention."

Liu Xinwu saw that Lin Chaoyang's expression did not change in any way because he mentioned the controversy caused by "The Master of Chess", and said in a relaxed tone: "It seems that you have expected this matter?"

"It can't be said that I had anticipated it. It's just that in this general environment, the concepts expressed in my book will definitely cause discomfort to some people."

Liu Xinwu nodded slightly and agreed with Lin Chaoyang's point of view, "As long as you have this idea, don't be affected by the voices outside. The novel is generally very good, but the views of that article are too biased."

Then he added: "But Lao Zhang in our editorial department does have some objections to your novel."

Lin Chaoyang showed a questioning look, and Liu Xinwu smiled and said: "He is a Go enthusiast. He thinks that the plot of Jiang Nansheng at the end where one versus nine is too ridiculous. He said that unless you, Jiang Nansheng, are based on Wu Qingyuan. But he

I can also understand that your novel has nothing to do with Wu Qingyuan."

Lin Chaoyang smiled and did not defend himself, "These Go enthusiasts are imagining the situation of the Go confrontation between China and Japan in recent decades, and their ideas are correct. However, when one versus nine,

It’s not impossible to happen, right?”

Liu Xinwu didn't know where Lin Chaoyang's confidence came from, and thought he was trying to express his optimism about the future of Chinese Go.

"You're right to think so, everything is possible."

Liu Xinwu had a meal at Lin Chaoyang's house and then left. After he left, Tao Yumo pestered Tao Yushu.

That Yamaha 125 really made her greedy. After she came back, her food was no longer good. She definitely couldn't afford a motorcycle now, but there was nothing wrong with taking a ride on her sister's motorcycle.

That night, while Tao Yumo was drowsily asleep, he seemed to hear a weeping sound in his ears, which lasted for a long time.

The next day Tao Yushu went out to practice driving again, and the couple had to take the little tail with them.

After a day of practice, Tao Yushu was already able to ride a motorcycle well. However, as soon as Tao Yumo sat behind her, she started yelling, which directly affected her ability. The motorcycle was riding awkwardly, which frightened Lin.

Chaoyang quickly asked Tao Yushu to stop.

"What are you always yelling about?" Tao Yushu complained angrily after getting out of the car.

Tao Yumo knew that he was in the wrong, so he smiled carefully and said, "I'm not too excited."

Lin Chaoyang felt that something was wrong with this girl Tao Yumo. Who would have reacted like this when a good person got on a motorcycle? Could this girl be the hidden will-o'-the-wisp girl?

He shook off the images in his mind and said to Tao Yumo seriously: "Yu Mo, motorcycles are made of iron and steel. If you go too fast, you can easily get into danger, and your life is in danger. Do you understand?"

Tao Yumo asked in confusion: "Brother-in-law, it's my sister who rides the bike. Why are you telling me this?"

Lin Chaoyang glared at her, "You still know it's your sister riding the bike? Then why are you reacting so hard?"

The two of them were scolding her next to each other. Tao Yumo was a little depressed. She had to bow her head under the eaves!

Seeing that it was almost time to go to work, Lin Chaoyang yawned and said, "Okay, let's just practice this. I think it's almost done."

For two consecutive days, Tao Yushu became very proficient in riding his motorcycle.

"I'll take you to work."

Tao Yushu is holding a motorcycle on her back. She has a pair of slender and fit thighs, like a work of art carefully carved by nature.

These long legs can really kill you!

Lin Chaoyang thought of last night's tenderness in his mind, and couldn't help but feel pricked in his heart.

Buying a motorcycle is not free!

He was referring to the fact that someone picked him up and took him to and from get off work.

Tao Yumo excitedly said: "Sister, brother-in-law, let's go home for lunch."

Her little intention is not difficult to guess. She just wants her family to see Tao Yushu's motorcycle.

This kind of mentality is probably the same as the young and Dangerous boy showing off to others that his boss is Brother Crow.

A red motorcycle was speeding on the road. A few hundred meters away, Tao Yumo pedaled the bicycle and felt resentful. Is having a motorcycle a big deal? Wait for me!

Tao Yushu rode his Yamaha 125 all the way into the Yanda campus. It was summer vacation and there were not many students in the school.

The motorcycle stopped at the entrance of Yan University Library. The employees were working at the moment. When they saw Tao Yushu riding Lin Chaoyang on a motorcycle, his eyes were full of novelty.

After the motorcycle roared away, everyone gathered around him curiously.

"Chaoyang, what's going on?"

"What's going on?"
To be continued...