The editor-in-chief of "Contemporary" came here, Qin Chaoyang. When he entered the courtyard and saw no sign of Lin Chaoyang, he couldn't help but ask.

"Chaoyang ran out this morning and hasn't come back yet."

Li Tuo's words made several old comrades and bosses unhappy.

"He opened a salon, invited us here, and then ran away?"

This group of people came with such force that those who didn't know better thought they were here for a group fight. There was certainly a reason for this.

"I'll be back in a moment. You guys are chatting first. Take a look at the writers in the courtyard. There are dozens of them."

As soon as Li Tuo said this, the editors-in-chief and deputy editors-in-chief of these magazines who came here no longer cared about looking for trouble with Lin Chaoyang, and their eyes were all bright and scary.

Why did they come today?

In addition to giving Lin Chaoyang face, another fundamental reason is poaching and attacking and defending.

The writers here today have just won awards. Not to mention those who have been famous for a long time, the newly famous writers are the favorites of major literary magazines.

Given such an opportunity, of course they have to come over to win over people's hearts and then make appointments for manuscripts. This is poaching.

On the other hand, nearly half of the award-winning works of the writers present today were published in literary magazines where Wang Meng and others worked.

They come to poach others, and others come to poach them, so naturally they have to be on guard and look at the writers they have trained.

Everyone is afraid of each other, covets each other, and checks and balances each other. Anyway, whoever fails to come will suffer.

They are all foxes of thousands of years. How could they not understand the arrogance of Lin Chaoyang's operation? Their little thoughts were clearly understood.

The most important thing is that they still have to be at the mercy of Lin Chaoyang.

Because everyone is afraid that if they don’t come, their writers will be poached by other magazines.

Usually a group of old guys are the masters of scheming others, but this time they were led by Lin Chaoyang. It would be strange for them to have a good attitude when they came, so Lin Chaoyang hid early.

Anyway, the real salon in his heart was yesterday's party. As for today's several activities, why did the brothers give him a yellow robe? Isn't it just for the purpose of becoming a marquis and becoming a prime minister? Can he still stop it?

Just let them go, as long as they don't break the rules.

The afternoon activity has completely become a battlefield for these editors and deputy editors. Everyone has to protect their own authors from being poached, but they also have to work hard to poach others. It can be said that they rack their brains and battle their wits. .

In a warm atmosphere, Zheng Wanlong took Shao Zhenguo and chatted enthusiastically. Shao Zhenguo was the author of "Maike", and "Maike" was published in "Contemporary".

Zheng Wanlong is the deputy editor of "October". This time he not only represents "October", but is also one of the organizers of the cultural salon.

Tan Chaoyang had been staring at him for a while, knowing that this old boy was harboring evil intentions, so while Shao Zhenguo was drinking water, Tan Chaoyang blocked Zheng Wanlong.

"Old Qin!" Zheng Wanlong nodded politely to Qin Chaoyang. After saying that, he wanted to turn around to find someone else, but was stopped by Qin Chaoyang.

"Why didn't Su Yu come?"

"Editor Su has been ill for the past two days..."

Qin Chaoyang asked again, "I think you have a good chat with Shao Zhenguo. What's wrong? Do you want to make an appointment with him for a manuscript?"

Zheng Wanlong looked embarrassed, "Mr. Qin, you have misunderstood this. I just like the work "Maike" and I chatted a few more words with Comrade Zhenguo."

Tan Chaoyang nodded with satisfaction when he heard this, "I can't say that. We are brother publications after all, and we are still fighting side by side. How can we do this kind of thing where brothers are fighting against each other, don't you think so?"

Zheng Wanlong was stood up by him and had no way to refute. He could only smile and nod, "Yes!"

What Qin Chaoyang calls "fighting side by side" refers to the recent announcement that "Contemporary" has just jointly released with more than 40 literary magazines across the country, including "October".

The main purpose of the notice is to issue a warning against the illegal reprinting and publishing of works published in the above magazines by local publications in China in recent years.

The domestic cultural industry has always had little awareness of copyright. In recent years, the periodical industry has developed rapidly, and there are countless magazines in various places.

However, there are actually not many units that are truly capable of running independent publications. Some newspapers and magazines have no funds, no author resources, and cannot assemble decent manuscripts, so they are thinking carefully and directly move the works from well-known magazines to their own homes.

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Private newspapers and magazines are not allowed in China. Although these publications are small in scale and have low reputation, they actually have their own merits.

Even if many big magazines find out that a work has been illegally reprinted, the most they can do is send a letter to ask, show concern, and the other party will say a few polite words to ensure that there will be no next time, and then change the work to another magazine and continue to reprint it. No one can do anything about these small publications.

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This back and forth has also made the illegal reprinting behavior of many small publications become more and more rampant.

In recent years, many domestic writers and well-known publications have suffered greatly, including Lin Chaoyang.

Almost every one of his works has been illegally reproduced, the most exaggerated one being "Wreaths Under the Mountains", which became an instant hit after it was published.

It once triggered reprinting by many domestic media, and many of them were quite particular. They specifically contacted Lin Chaoyang for advice and paid the reprinting fee.

But there are more publications that are used directly, and they have never paid any royalties or royalties.

Tao Yushu once helped Lin Chaoyang make a rough calculation. The number of newspapers and periodicals that illegally reprinted "Wreaths Under the Mountains" was probably more than those reprinted through normal channels. This shows the rampant attitude of these newspapers and periodicals in illegally reprinting.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for "Contemporary" to publish such a joint announcement with more than 40 well-known domestic literary magazines.

Tan Chaoyang patted his shoulder happily, "Wan Long is good. I think after Su Yu retires, this class will be the best for you."

Zheng Wanlong:......

Qin Chaoyang was older, more qualified, and more accomplished in literature. No matter what he did, he always beat Zheng Wanlong. Faced with his attempts to dig holes, Zheng Wanlong couldn't stand it, and he didn't dare to compete with him. He ran dejectedly to the corner to get together with Li Tuo.

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Li Tuo said: "This old man is too arrogant! You are also the deputy editor of "October" after all. Isn't this using your seniority to bully others?"

Li Tuo's words seemed to be vindicating Zheng Wanlong's injustice, but Zheng Wanlong couldn't hear the sarcasm in it.

He said angrily: "Then you go and teach him a lesson for me."

Li Tuo suddenly laughed, "How can I be qualified? If I want to be taught a lesson, I have to come from Chaoyang."

Zheng Wanlong sighed, "Oh, this is such a big deal. Do you understand the atmosphere today? It's really a flash of swords!"

"Isn't this what Chaoyang wants? I really can't see it. This guy is usually quiet, but if he really wants to use tricks, even if you are tied to me, he is no match for him.

These old guys are all as smart as ghosts, so why don’t they have to drink their foot-washing water?”

When Zheng Wanlong heard what he said, the expression on his face became lighter.

In the evening, Lin Chaoyang finally showed up at the buffet. At this time, the editor and deputy editor who were planning to challenge him had completely lost their energy after an afternoon of fighting.

Of course, there are still some benefits for these people to come to the salon.

For example, some people have secured the authors of magazines who are not present, and some people have negotiated with the authors on behalf of their own publishers about the publication of their works.

After this afternoon, the participating writers, editors and critics also discovered the benefits of the cultural salon, which is the platform attribute.

And unlike the official events hosted by the Cultural Association, the atmosphere in the salon is more casual, and talking about things is more relaxed and pleasant, with fewer restrictions and scruples.

Wang Meng and Lin Jinlan whispered while eating, "Based on this situation, I'm afraid there will be more publications next year. Who can let their own author resources be lost in vain? Who doesn't want to book some good manuscripts?"

Lin Jinlan sighed and said, "That's right. How could this kid Chaoyang come up with such a damaging move?"

"I used to think he was honest, but now I see he has a dark heart."

"Why can't the Literary and Art Association organize an occasion like this?"

Wang Meng showed his shrewdness in seeing through world affairs, "In the literary and art association, bureaucracy and formalism are rare? Who can express his true feelings in that kind of situation?"

Lin Jinlan nodded and agreed with his statement, "So it's not unreasonable for everyone to support me!"

While the two were chatting, Li Tuo also asked Lin Chaoyang, "What are you doing today? You don't participate in such an important occasion, just to hide in peace and quiet?"

"Isn't it enough just a few of you?" Lin Chaoyang said casually.

In his mind, today's activities are not important. Only the gathering on the first day is the real salon and the core competitiveness of their cultural salon.

As for where he went today, Lin Chaoyang did not tell Li Tuo in detail.

In fact, he went to see Li Hanxiang. After this period of waiting, New Kunlun Pictures had sent Tao Yushu's appointment letter. Lin Chaoyang went to Li Hanxiang today to discuss the specific details of going to Xiangjiang.

"By the way, a reporter from China Youth Daily came today and asked me to leave." Li Tuo told Lin Chaoyang this information and asked him: "Chaoyang, actually it's not a bad thing to have reporters come to interview.

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Lin Chaoyang said: "It is not a bad thing to maintain a sense of mystery and a low profile. You will understand it later."

Li Tuo didn't say anything after hearing this, but became thoughtful.

At this time, Song Fan from the Yanjing Literary Association suddenly came over. Just as he was about to speak, Lin Chaoyang made an excuse and left, leaving Li Tuo here.

"Li Tuo, I heard that Lao Zhang is looking for you?"

"Who did you listen to?"

"Don't worry about who I heard from, this is what happened, right?"

Li Tuo nodded awkwardly.

Song Fan's face flashed with urgency, "What did he tell you?"

"What can I say? You want to 'help' us organize activities."

The suspicion in his heart was confirmed, Song Fan gritted his teeth secretly, "Then how did you respond?"

"Chaoyang disagrees, saying that the involvement of the Literary and Art Association will change the flavor."

When he first heard this, Song Fan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but then he realized something was wrong.
To be continued...