Another day, Tao Yumo finished his college entrance examination and returned home cheering.
The big event of the college entrance examination is over, and Tao Yumo, a senior high school student, is finally completely liberated.
After dinner, she was planning how to travel around the land of Yanzhao during this summer vacation. Suddenly she heard a vague mechanical sound coming from the next room. She listened for a while and then ran to the door to listen. Unexpectedly, the door opened.
was pulled away from the inside.
"If you want to listen, just listen openly and be sneaky!"
Tao Yumo didn't care at all about his sister's harsh words, his eyes kept looking into the room, and finally locked on the brick-sized box on the desk.
She ran to the desk with a curious look on her face, "Sister, what is this? A radio?"
"It doesn't have a radio function, it can be used for both broadcasting and recording. Your brother-in-law bought it for me."
Tao Yumo shouted in surprise: "My brother-in-law bought it for you?"
As she spoke, she picked up the recorder and looked at it carefully, with a greedy look in her eyes.
"How much did it cost?"
"Two hundred dollars!"
Tao Yushu came immediately and raised the price more than ten times, fearing that the girl would become coveted.
Sure enough, Tao Yumo was stunned when he heard this figure, "Two hundred yuan? It's too expensive!"
He said this, but the love on his face did not diminish at all.
For such a small and exquisite player and recorder, it is only natural that it should be more expensive.
The key is that even if you have money now, you can't buy such good things. There is a price but no market, and rare goods can be lived in.
"Your brother-in-law sees that I am slow in learning English. I don't even know. Otherwise, there is nothing I can do to get him to buy it for me. It's too expensive!"
Tao Yumo silently swallowed the dog food spread by his sister, "It's a bit expensive, but it also has its advantages."
She imagined how embarrassing it would be if she showed up at school with this recorder!
It’s a pity that the college entrance examination is over!
"What are you thinking about?" Tao Yushu was keenly aware of his sister's dangerous thoughts.
"Nothing." Tao Yumo said perfunctorily, and then glanced at the boxes of tapes on the desk, "Teresa Teng?"
She happily picked up the tape and said, "Sister, where did you get it?"
"Your brother-in-law bought the tape recorder while buying it."
"Brother-in-law is really clever. This tape is not easy to get rid of." Tao Yumo held the tape and recorder tightly in his hands, staring at his sister with burning eyes.
Tao Yushu knew what she was thinking without having to guess, "Don't think about it, this is what I use to learn English."
"Sister~"
Tao Yushu looked impatient, "There's no point in calling me sister. I told you it's for study, not for you to play with!"
"What does playing mean? I also want to learn English. Sister, my good sister~"
Tao Yumo used the method of coquettishness, which was exactly the same as Tao Yushu usually treated Lin Chaoyang.
Tao Yushu was helpless by her and said, "I'll lend it to you when I don't need it anymore."
"Okay!" Tao Yumo agreed.
My sister can't study English all day long. She can't study English for two or three hours a day. The rest of the time is all hers?
After receiving her sister's promise, Tao Yumo did not leave. He watched his sister play the words and phrases on the tape over and over again, and recited them with great interest.
"I just heard something moving in your house!"
Tao Yucheng knocked on the door and came in. When he saw the record player on Tao Yu's desk, he also looked novel. After asking about the origin of the thing, he shouted outside the house: "Dad, Mom, Chaoyang bought a record player for Yushu, you guys?"
Look!"
Tao's father and Tao's mother were not as young as Tao Yucheng, but they still came over to take a look. They were a little surprised when Tao Yushu said that he had bought it for two hundred yuan.
Apart from the TV set, this little brick in front of them was probably the most expensive thing in their home.
The son-in-law was willing to spend 200 yuan to buy such a learning tool for his daughter. Tao's father and Tao's mother's eyes showed a bit of joy.
Lin Chaoyang secretly said to Tao Yushu when no one was around: "You said you spent 200 yuan on something you bought for more than ten yuan, how dare you shout?"
"Not to mention it's more expensive, can you believe it that Yu Mo and the two little ones can dismantle this thing in two days?"
Lin Chaoyang had to admit that his wife was indeed more considerate than him.
"When I have the opportunity in the future, I will buy you the latest model!" Lin Chaoyang said.
Tao Yushu smiled like a flower, "This is very good. It's for learning, not for showing off. Why spend that money?"
Lin Chaoyang held her hand, "What a good wife! Good wife, you see Yu Mo has also finished the college entrance examination..."
"I knew you had bad intentions!" Tao Yushu said in disgust, but did not let go of his hand.
"Sister!" The door to the room was suddenly pushed open, and the girl said "Oops" and covered her eyes.
Tao Yushu shouted angrily: "Expose the gaps between your fingers more!"
Tao Yumo put down his perfunctory hand and said with a blushing face: "Sister, brother-in-law, dad said he would go to Quanjude to eat roast duck on the weekend!"
Quanjude?
Lin Chaoyang instantly thought of the red brick floor-to-ceiling oven and the "ten yuan a piece" menu.
My father-in-law is so heroic. I want to take action against Quanjude. This meal must not cost him one month’s salary?
"knew!"
Tao Yumo understood what his sister meant. These three words clearly said: Kneel down!
She exited the house obediently and closed the door behind her.
"This girl!" Tao Yushu laughed angrily.
On this day, Liu Xinwu ran to the library and asked about Lin Chaoyang's novel.
"It will be handed over to the army. It will take less than half a month. It is estimated that the result will not be so soon." Lin Chaoyang said to Liu Xinwu.
Liu Xinwu was a little disappointed and told Lin Chaoyang to inform him after getting permission from the army and he would come over to pick up the manuscript.
Zhang Dening had to deliver the manuscript himself. Looking at Lao Liu, given his attitude, it would be inappropriate not to give the manuscript to him.
"Definitely, don't worry."
Before leaving, Liu Xinwu gave Lin Chaoyang a copy of the just-published "October". His article "The Inevitable Rise and Decline of Scar Literature" was published in this issue.
"Thank you, Old Liu."
Look at what others have done, Comrade Dening still needs to make progress!
When he returned home in the evening, Lin Chaoyang showed this issue of "October" to Tao Yushu.
"Look at this!"
Tao Yushu thought that Lin Chaoyang was showing off that his article had been published, but when he opened the magazine, he found that his name was among them.
"This..." Tao Yushu was stunned by the sudden surprise.
"How is it?" Lin Chaoyang looked proud.
Tao Yushu was full of questions, "Why did you sign my name?"
"You also helped me a lot with this article. Of course I have to sign my name. Otherwise, wouldn't I become a person who deceives the world and steals my reputation?"
Listening to her husband's explanation, Tao Yushu was so excited for this little surprise that she threw herself into her husband's arms.
On the third day after Liu Xinwu came to see Lin Chaoyang, Du Feng rode his bicycle to Tao's house.
"Brother-in-law, I have confidence in your novel."
"So soon?" Lin Chaoyang thought it would take a month less.
"They are all in Yanjing City, and there is no need to mail them. All manuscripts are sent to 212." Du Feng explained.
"What's the opinion above?"
Du Feng did not answer his words, "Please come with me to the military area."
"good."
The two came to the military compound, and Lin Chaoyang met his uncle Du Ruolin again.
"I don't have any opinions on the novel."
No comments?
Lin Chaoyang was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that no opinion was the best opinion, which proved that the novel had passed the review.
"But there is a request from above."
"What request?"
"The publication level in which your novel is published cannot be too low."
Lin Chaoyang immediately understood that the army's request, which was not considered a request, should be because he wanted his novel to have a wide impact. After all, the content of the novel was a good positive publicity for the war in the south and promoted his own side.
morale.
"Is "October" okay?"
Du Ruolin frowned and asked: "What level does "October" rank among domestic literary magazines?"
Lin Chaoyang said: "Although "October" is a newly established magazine last year, it was later supported by Yanjing Publishing House and Yanjing Federation of Literary and Art Circles."
Hearing this, Du Ruolin said thoughtfully, "A provincial publication..."
Lin Chaoyang suddenly didn't know what to say. It seemed right, but something felt wrong.
After pondering for a moment, Du Ruolin said: "This "October" is almost meaningless. Can it be published in "People's Literature"?"
Lin Chaoyang looked at him speechlessly, "People's Literature" is something I can get into if I can?
"Uncle, this... it doesn't matter what I say!"
Du Ruolin nodded, "I understand that this kind of national number one publication is not accessible to ordinary people and works."
Lin Chaoyang complained in his heart: Uncle, don't you think about how you feel about "Harvest"?
Du Ruolin thought for a while and said to Lin Chaoyang: "You don't have to worry about this matter. Let's contact our army."
ah?
"Uncle, I have promised this novel to a good family." Lin Chaoyang said with a troubled face.
"Did you agree to "October"?" Du Ruolin asked.
Lin Chaoyang nodded.
"It doesn't matter. If you have any objections, let them come to me. If you don't have enough influence, why should you blame others?"
Hearing this, Lin Chaoyang couldn't laugh or cry.
After being in contact for such a long time, he finally saw the powerful side of Du Ruolin.
"This novel should not only be seen by our soldiers, but also by people all over the country!" Du Ruolin said categorically.
Listening to his impassioned voice, the opinions in Lin Chaoyang's heart disappeared for some reason.
But when Du Feng went downstairs to see him off, Lin Chaoyang couldn't help but ask: "Doesn't your dad usually read literary magazines?"
"He? He's a rough guy. He doesn't read any literary magazines. Except for documents, maps, and People's Daily and People's Liberation Army Daily, he won't touch anything else with words on it."
"Then how does he know about "People's Literature"?"
"Who doesn't know "People's Literature"?"
Lin Chaoyang suddenly realized that he had asked a stupid question. It was precisely because his uncle Du Ruolin didn't read magazines that he only knew "People's Literature".
After all, the word "people" is hanging on it, and its meaning is self-evident.
Coming out of the military compound, Lin Chaoyang felt a little embarrassed.
Lao Liu is a good person, and he promised the novel to others early on, but now it has turned out like this.
well!
Comrade Lao Du is not particular about it. If people come to him if they have any objections, can they find him?
Don't you have to clean up the mess?
The next day, Lin Chaoyang specifically asked for leave from his work unit and came to No. 51 East Xinglong Street.
"Chaoyang? Why are you here? Are you here to deliver a manuscript?"
Liu Xinwu was surprised and happy when he saw him, and asked expectantly.
"Um..." Looking at Liu Xinwu's expression, Lin Chaoyang was really embarrassed to speak, "Well... the review by the army passed, but..."
"But what?" Liu Xinwu's face was full of joy, not realizing the seriousness of the matter at all.
"But what I mean above is that I want to find a more influential magazine to publish my novel."
"What do you mean?" Liu Xinwu was a little confused by the sudden bad news.
Zhang Zhong'e on the side reminded: "I just dislike our "October" being too famous!"
Liu Xinwu's face was full of sorrow and anger, "Our "October" is not famous? Our "October" is not famous?"
Zhang Zhong'e wiped the saliva from his face and said, "Don't shout at me!"
Liu Xinwu turned to Lin Chaoyang, "Why is our "October" less famous?"
Several editors on the side also shared the same hatred, "That's right, why has the reputation of "October" become less famous?"
Lin Chaoyang showed a wry smile, "Of course the reputation of "October" is not small, mainly because the army is looking for someone with national influence..."
At this point, he realized that his explanation was wrong, and it was suspected that the more he smeared it, the more he would be discredited.
Does “October” no longer have national influence?
"Who are they looking for?"
Liu Xinwu had an expression on his face that said, "I want to see which little goblin it is." He was very domineering.
Lin Chaoyang lowered his voice and spat out a few words with frowning eyes: "People's Literature!"
""People's Literature"? How about "People's Literature"..."
Liu Xinwu was not afraid at all when he heard the name. He was about to speak out loud when he was stopped by several colleagues on the side.
"Xinwu, Xinwu, calm down!"
Although everyone doesn't want to admit it, there is still a slight gap between "October" and "People's Literature".
Several colleagues persuaded Liu Xinwu to stop, and Zhang Zhonge asked Lin Chaoyang: "So the army has already decided?"
"Um."
Lin Chaoyang responded with a guilty conscience. He was really afraid that if he said a few more words, he would provoke conflict between the army and the people.
"well!"
Several editors sighed. Lin Chaoyang's novel is indeed a bit sensitive. Since the army said so, it seems that this novel has no connection with "October".
But Liu Xinwu was so angry that he couldn't calm down. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became and slapped his hand on the table.
""People's Literature" is too deceptive!"
"People's Literature":???
Chapter completed!