Hong Zicheng came to Lin Chaoyang to exchange his views on scar literature. He never expected that he would be regarded as an experience monster by Tao Yushu.
However, unexpectedly, Hong Zicheng still answered Tao Yushu's question sincerely.
"Frankly speaking, my views on scar literature are rather complex. Similar to Comrade Chaoyang's thoughts, I think we must not only acknowledge the important value that scar literature provides to Chinese literature and social development after its birth and mid-term development, but also
See its own flaws.
In the process of my own theoretical research, I roughly divided contemporary Chinese literature into two parts, and the dividing line was the humming period.
The common debate in the literary circles now is whether we should restore the creative style and ideology of the "Seventeen Years Literature" period. If we do not adhere to the path taken by the "Seventeen Years Literature", then how should we go.
Buzz buzz in this period from now on..."
Hong Zicheng got stuck when he said this. Maybe he didn't think of how to call this literary period after Bing Bing Bing. Now only three years have passed since 1976. Everything is just the beginning stage. There is no one in the literary world yet.
There is an accurate description and definition of this period.
"New era literature!" At this moment, Lin Chaoyang blurted out.
Upon hearing this, Hong Zicheng's eyes lit up, he clapped his hands and stood up.
"New era literature! This is a good formulation, this is a good formulation! Comrade Chaoyang's research on contemporary literature is really penetrating, and this title cannot be more accurate!"
Lin Chaoyang waved his hand quickly and said, "Just saying casually, what to call it depends on the opinions of the academic community."
However, Hong Zicheng became more and more excited as he read it, and said, "This is a very good title. Comrade Chaoyang, I would like to use your title in my book, is it possible?"
"You can use it if you want, it's just a way of saying it."
A cheerful smile appeared on Hong Zicheng's face, "Just because of your title, this trip is worthwhile."
Originally, Hong Zicheng came to Lin Chaoyang to exchange his views on scar literature, but Lin Chaoyang showed his in-depth understanding of contemporary Chinese literature, especially the period after Buzz Buzz, with just one phrase, making him reluctant to talk.
Keep expanding the topic.
"Have you read the July issue of People's Literature? There is a novel in it," Hong Zicheng asked.
"You're talking about Jiang Zilong's "The Taking of Factory Director Qiao", right?"
"Yes, you really paid attention."
"It's so well written, and its influence is still so great, how could I not pay attention to it?"
Hong Zicheng nodded and said: "Now some critics have shouted the slogan of 'reforming literature'. "The Taking of Director Qiao" can be regarded as a pioneering work. His works have far-reaching influence."
"The story of "Director Qiao's Taking Up the Job" is well written, but when it comes to the beginning of reform literature, I think his "A Day in the Life of Director of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering" may be more suitable."
Hong Zicheng was a little surprised when he heard this. He started paying attention to Jiang Zilong from "Director Qiao's Taking Up the Job" and did not fully understand Jiang Zilong's previous works.
"I haven't read this novel, please tell me about it."
""A Day in the Life of the Electrical and Mechanical Director" is probably..., you have to know that this novel was published at the beginning of 1976. As a work published in the buzzing period, the whole work is full of a depressive atmosphere, which is very harmful to the public.
The current situation on the industrial front at that time was filled with a worried narrative voice.
This was incompatible with the political and economic environment at the time. Jiang Zilong had already shown a keen insight into China's industrial development and a strong sense of responsibility in this novel.
The name 'reform literature' might be more appropriate for it."
Hong Zicheng was unexpected by Lin Chaoyang's attention to the newly emerging reform literature. He was even more curious about how Lin Chaoyang could be so familiar with these works. After all, as a scholar who specializes in contemporary literature, he would inevitably make some omissions.
Facing his question, Lin Chaoyang laughed, "Have you forgotten where I work? The biggest advantage of working in the library is that you can read books. Ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, especially contemporary literary journals, our newspaper room
It’s so complete inside.”
Before the popularization of the Internet, libraries were the most authoritative and convenient channel for people to obtain knowledge and information. The Yanda Library ranked high in China, and Lin Chaoyang naturally received a lot of nourishment from being there.
However, Lin Chaoyang has only been in the library for a year, and he is usually busy with work, so naturally he cannot read a lot of books. What he told Hong Zicheng was half true and half false.
Some of the views he expounded were his own impressions from reading over the past year, and some were brought about by the insights of later generations.
But Hong Zicheng doesn’t know this. He works in a library and is well-read...
The human brain has a very powerful ability called association. When these two keywords came into mind, Hong Zicheng immediately thought of the indescribable power.
After listening to Lin Chaoyang's words, Hong Zicheng couldn't help but look at him with a bit of reverence.
Being able to work as a temporary worker in the library is definitely not something you can do!
A hearty exchange made Hong Zicheng introduce Lin Chaoyang as a confidant. At the end of the conversation, he said with emotion: "Chaoyang, it is a pity that a talent like you cannot teach in our Chinese Department."
Lin Chaoyang smiled and waved his hand, "With my level, how can I teach? It's better to be a student."
Hong Zicheng laughed when he heard this, because he had just heard Lin Chaoyang talk about taking classes in the Chinese Department.
Previously, Lin Chaoyang attended classes with the students, but one day he suddenly stood on the podium and became a teacher. Thinking of that scene, Hong Zicheng couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Time passed by and it was already past eight o'clock in the evening, and Lin Chaoyang saw Hong Zicheng off.
When he returned to the room, he found Tao Yushu looking at him with starry eyes, which were frighteningly bright.
In the past, when she and Lin Chaoyang communicated about literary creation, because they were husband and wife, they always stopped talking, or they digressed into more intimate matters while talking.
Today's arrival of Hong Zicheng made Tao Yushu surprised to find that her husband had unknowingly grown to the point where she needed to look up to him.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Tao Yushu didn't answer his question, but took his hand with a distressed look on his face, "Chaoyang, thank you for your hard work."
Hard?
Before Lin Chaoyang could ask why it was so hard, Tao Yushu said: "Not only did I not miss work in the library, I also had to take time to attend class, read, and write when I got home."
Tao Yushu imagined her husband's non-stop busy life every day, feeling both distressed and proud.
"Ah, this...it's true." Lin Chaoyang's originally energetic face immediately showed a look of fatigue, "It's hard work, but learning makes people happy."
“Learning makes people happy?”
Tao Yushu's eyes became brighter and brighter as he muttered these words.
I am so lucky to have found such a positive and motivated partner!
She nodded vigorously, "Yes, learning makes people happy. Chaoyang, what you said is really good. I should write this sentence and post it on the wall."
Lin Chaoyang was startled by his wife's madness, "Daughter-in-law, wife, there's no need. It's enough for us to understand this spirit ourselves. If we post it, won't we put pressure on everyone?"
"Why is there pressure? Having pressure proves that you don't seek to make progress!"
Tao Yushu's rebuttal was impeccable.
Lin Chaoyang advised: "This is home, not school, nor work. Think about your elder brother..."
"Well... I forgot that there is such an unlearned person like him in the family."
After all, my eldest brother, my wife is really professional.
"But what you said is so good, it would be a pity not to use it." Tao Yushu muttered, with a strange light shining in his eyes.
When he got off work the next day, Lin Chaoyang found that Tao's father was actually swiping ink. This time, his sister-in-law was not around, so his flattery was put to use.
"Dad, you are so happy today!"
At this time, Tao's father had just started writing. He was engrossed in writing and had no time to echo his son-in-law's flattery.
I saw him swiping his pen in a big, flowing motion, and six big characters appeared on the paper:
Learning makes people happy!
Lin Chaoyang:???
"Dad, what are you..." Lin Chaoyang couldn't help but ask.
Tao's father put down his pen at this time and replied: "Yushu said that Xiwen has gone to elementary school and Xiwu is about to go to elementary school. He asked me to write some words and post them in their room to urge these two boys to study."
"She asked you to write it?"
Lin Chaoyang has not finished the second half of the sentence: She asked you to write, so you will write?
"Yes, it's hard for her as an aunt to still think about two little ones." Tao's father was very pleased with his daughter's attitude in his words.
Only Lin Chaoyang, who knew the inside story, was speechless. He was very worried that if his wife continued to be involved like this, the family would be in chaos.
"Yucheng, give this slogan to Xiwen and Xiwu to glue it on!"
Tao's father shouted, and his uncle immediately came out of the room, admiring his father's calligraphy and not forgetting to flatter him.
"Dad, your handwriting has improved recently!"
Lin Chaoyang shook his head secretly, his uncle's flattery was not as good as his own.
My wife is right, she is ignorant and incompetent!
Tao Yucheng carefully carried Tao's father's calligraphy treasure to the room of his two sons, and stuck it in front of the desk where Tao Xiwen wrote and did his homework.
Tao Yumo has just moved into the school dormitory for a few days. She is very happy and misses Shu. She has not returned home yet. I don't know if she is angry. Yesterday, her mother-in-law ordered her uncle to clean up the room.
Originally, Tao Yucheng and his eldest son Tao Xiwen lived in the same house, and Zhao Li and her younger sons Tao Xiwu and Tao Yumo lived in the same house. Now, according to Tao's mother's instructions, the brothers Tao Xiwen and Tao Xiwu lived in the same house, and Tao Yucheng and his wife lived together.
One house.
The two sons live in the same house, and the husband and wife live in the same house. The elder brother is naturally happy and moves with unprecedented speed.
But if this happens, I'm afraid Tao Yumo will only be able to squeeze in with the two little ones when he goes home on weekends, winter and summer vacations.
Brothers Wen and Wu are still young now, so there is nothing inconvenient about it, but it won't be possible in two years.
Lin Chaoyang once again felt sad for his sister-in-law, and the position of the younger brother in the family was clear at a glance.
Chapter completed!