Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 279 Wen Xue's Gift, Chang Xingyu's Encouragement
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was late January 1982.

The New Year is coming quietly.

Fine snowflakes were still falling, and the entire city of Nanjing was immersed in a blanket of silver.

The brand new Spring Festival couplets on the doors of every household, against the backdrop of white snow, add a touch of warmth to the cold winter.

Although the excitement of the New Year festival has diminished a bit, the strong New Year atmosphere still lingers in the streets and alleys.

The yard of Lin Yuan's house was already covered with thick snow, as if it was covered with a layer of white quilt.

Wu Xiulan was busy in the kitchen, and the rich aroma of cured meat filled the entire yard.

In the courtyard, Qiao Sanli was dressed warmly, like a little dumpling wrapped up. Her cheeks, which were red from the cold wind, were flushed with two lovely blushes.

Lin Yuan had just helped her build a snowman in the yard, and there were still crystal snow particles on her eyelashes.

Lin Yuan looked up at the roof and saw that the antenna had already been weighed down by the snow.

"Sanli, go back to the house first. I'll go up and clear the snow off the antenna."

When snow covers the antenna, the TV picture will become blurry.

"Brother, I'm not cold!" Qiao Sanli looked up at her brother with a soft voice.

Lin Yuan took off his gloves with a smile, gently pinched her cold face, and lifted the scarf around her neck, leaving only her two sparkling eyes exposed.

Sanli likes that her brother is so gentle to her. He makes her feel warm, bright and sweet in her heart.

Lin Yuan climbed up the ladder to the roof and cleared the snow while shouting, "Sanli, go turn on the TV and see if there is any picture."

Qiao Sanli responded and hurried back to the house. After a while, her voice came from inside the house: "No!"

Then he shouted again: "Yes, but there are a lot of snowflakes."

Finally, a cheer of surprise rang out: "Brother! It's done!"

Lin Yuan then came down the ladder and found Qiao Sanli waiting there with a cup of steaming water.

"You watch TV at home for a while. I'm going out soon." Lin Yuan took the water cup, took a sip and said.

After hearing this, Qiao Sanli quickly reached out and grabbed the corner of his clothes, and asked eagerly: "Brother, where are you going?"

My brother went out yesterday without taking me with him, and he has to go out again today. I feel a little aggrieved.

Lin Yuan's heart softened, he held her on his lap and sat down, saying softly: "I'm going to Teacher Wen's house, you stay at home and be good. Tomorrow I will take you to the street to watch the dragon and lion dance, and I will also buy you a candy man."

Qiao Sanli rubbed herself against his arms and said "hmm" softly.

Lin Yuan watched TV with her for half an hour, then put Qiao Sanli down, walked to the kitchen door, greeted Wu Xiulan who was busy, and pushed the door open into the falling snow.

He bought some New Year's goods and, following the address given by Wen Qinghua, Lin Yuan came to a small Western-style house in the alley.

This is Lin Yuan’s first time here.

Lin Yuan knocked on the door, and after a while, Wen Xue opened the door.

"Sister Wen."

Wen Xue nodded slightly and smiled, then took the New Year's goods from Lin Yuan's hand. The two of them walked into the living room with solid wood floors, and warmth filled their faces.

Wen Xue and Wen Qinghua have been staying with their father during the Spring Festival, and they both know that Lin Yuan will come to visit today.

Wen Jingyu was wearing a washed-out but straight navy blue Zhongshan suit and gold-rimmed glasses. His temples were gray but he looked energetic.

Although he suffered a lot during the special period, his complexion has recovered quite well in recent years as his living conditions have improved.

Lin Yuan said politely: "Hello, Principal Wen, I am Lin Yuan."

Wen Jingyu looked at the handsome young man in front of him with a gentle look, and said in a friendly manner: "Are you Lin Yuan? I always hear them talk about you. You are very good. I have read the science fiction book you wrote. It is very interesting."

Lin Yuan responded modestly: "Thank you for the compliment from Principal Wen. Teacher Wen and his colleagues have helped me so much. This time, my mother specifically emphasized to me that I must come to your house to pay New Year's greetings."

Wen Jingyu raised his hand and pointed to the seat: "Hurry up and sit down."

After Lin Yuan and Wen Xue sat down together, Wen Jingyu asked with interest: "Tell me, how did you think of writing such a science fiction story?"

Lin Yuan said frankly: "When I was young, my family was poor, so I had all kinds of fantasies about the future. I always wondered what the motherland would be like in ten, twenty, or fifty years.
I happened to hear that I could earn royalties by writing a book, so I put together my imagination. Thanks to Teacher Wen and others for helping me revise it and contacting the publishing house.

It was also because of that book that our family became better off. Now I think I was really lucky to have met them. "

Wen Jingyu nodded repeatedly: "Your imagination may affect China's future technological development. Many people of your generation will be influenced by your writings and think about how to turn them into reality."

Wen Qinghua interrupted with a smile: "Dad, Lin Yuan's book has been published in English. Maybe it will have an impact on the whole world."

Lin Yuan waved his hands and acted modestly: "Principal Wen, Teacher Wen, please stop teasing me. I'm still far from being good enough."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of manuscript paper from his bag.

This is the first volume of "To Live" which he wrote stroke by stroke, with about 40,000 words.

The entire book of "To Live" is estimated to be around 120,000 words. He deliberately did not publish all of it as a hook to attract Wen Jingyu.

Wen Jingyu thought about this book all the time.

After all, Lin Yuan felt that some of the experiences in the book were somewhat relatable to Wen Jingyu.

Nanjing University is firmly in the top five in the country, and he mainly wants to use Wen Jingyu's reputation to gain some fame for his published works and himself.

After all, his previous book, "Time and Space Friends in the Notebook", was aimed more at students and was unlikely to be published in mainstream publications. If it weren't for the recommendation of the Wen siblings, Wen Jingyu might not have paid attention to it.

"Principal Wen, maybe I will be your student in the future. I recently wrote the beginning of a novel, and I'm really unsure about it, so I want you to give me some advice."

Lin Yuan handed over the manuscript paper with both hands.

"My student?" Wen Jingyu raised his eyebrows slightly and took it with some confusion.

Wen Qinghua immediately smiled and explained, "His grades in high school have always been top of his grade, so he can easily choose a top university in the country."

Wen Jingyu smiled suddenly, so this is what it meant.

His eyes fell on the cover, where the two powerful characters "Alive" were written.

The title of this book is quite interesting.

He casually opened the first page, intending to glance over a few pages first, make a few appropriate comments, and then read it slowly later.

Unexpectedly, after reading only a few lines, the development of the plot quickly attracted him.

For a moment, the only sound in the living room was the rustling of papers.

Lin Yuan, Wen Xue and Wen Qinghua remained silent tacitly, watching the changes in Wen Jingyu's expression with bated breath.

Until the nanny gently reminded: "Sir, the food is ready."

Wen Jingyu, who was immersed in the text, did not even raise his head and responded subconsciously: "You go first, I'll look at it for a while."

Wen Xue rarely spoke up to remind him, "Dad, Lin Yuan is still here."

Wen Jingyu then woke up as if from a dream. He turned the manuscript upside down on the coffee table, his eyes full of regret.

The aroma of food was steaming on the dining table. Wen Jingyu looked at Lin Yuan who was sitting opposite him and marveled inwardly.

Although he has only read the beginning part, he can see Lin Yuan's profound writing skills from the limited space.

There is no piling up of fancy words, but straightforward language is used to outline the picture. The narrative rhythm is also very well controlled. When telling about Fugui's experience, there is no procrastination or redundancy, which makes people want to find out.

Wen Qinghua asked, "Dad, you were so engrossed in reading this book that you didn't even have time to eat. How exciting is this book?"

"After I finish, you will know after you read it once."

No wonder his children are full of praise for this high school student. The young man in front of him is indeed a rare genius.

After dinner, Wen Jingyu made a cup of hot tea and hurried back to the study with the manuscript paper in his hand.

After the study door was closed, Lin Yuan, Wen Xue and Wen Qinghua were the only ones left in the living room.

Lin Yuan asked about their plans after graduation. Wen Qinghua planned to become a teacher at Nanjing Normal University, while Wen Xue was thinking of working in journalism.

Lin Yuan also shared some of his experiences this year: he will go to Yenching University for training during the summer vacation, will face the division into arts and sciences in the second half of the year, and will go to Tianzhu to participate in the Asian Games at the end of the year.

After chatting for more than an hour, Lin Yuan stood up and said goodbye: "Teacher Wen, Sister Wen, I'm going back first. Principal Wen is reading a book, so I won't disturb him. Come and get the manuscript next time."

Wen Xue heard this and put on her coat: "I'm going out to buy some things, let's go together."

The two walked out of the Wen family's gate side by side. Outside the house, there was still a light snowfall, like light feathers, gently falling on their hair and shoulders.

Lin Yuan subconsciously took a deep breath and frowned slightly: "Sister Wen, is this the smell of the bottle of perfume I gave you?"

"Yes what's the matter?"

Wen Xue raised her hand and gently gathered the hair around her ears. The tips of her ears were slightly red. She was at school on weekdays and never sprayed perfume. Today, she rarely sprayed perfume. "I just feel that it's a little unfair." Lin Yuan's tone was a little childish, and he deliberately curled his lips, "It was obviously given to you by me, but others can smell it."

Wen Xue found it funny, but it actually aroused her desire to take care of him. Her tone was full of doting: "Then I will only use this bottle of perfume in front of you from now on. Is that okay?"

Lin Yuan smiled with satisfaction.

The two walked in silence for a while, the atmosphere was quiet but not awkward.

Wen Xue finally plucked up the courage and took out an exquisite dark blue gift box from her pocket. Her voice was lower than usual: "This is a New Year's gift for you."

Logically speaking, if she was giving a gift to her brother as a sister, she shouldn't have hesitated, but at this moment her heart was beating uncontrollably.

Lin Yuan took the gift box with some surprise. After opening it, he saw a shiny fountain pen with his initials engraved on the pen body.

"LY"

Lin Yuan raised his head and looked at Wen Xue seriously: "I will always keep it with me."

……

Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.

In July, after the final exams of the second semester of high school, the students were divided into arts and science classes.

After the news that Lin Yuan chose liberal arts came out, many students breathed a sigh of relief.

Since we are divided into arts and science, I finally have the chance to get the first place in science.

Lin Yuan took the first place for the whole year, which was like an insurmountable mountain. All the first-year students in Jinling High School were almost suffering from psychological trauma.

Chang Xingyu had known Lin Yuan's choice for a long time. Both of them had top grades in the grade, so there was a high possibility that they would be assigned to the same class again.

As soon as the summer vacation arrived, Lin Yuan prepared to go to Yanjing to train with the national team for a period of time.

After all, as a member of the national team, it would be unacceptable not to go to the training base once.

The other athletes in the team worked hard at the training base every day, but in the end, Lin Yuan got the main position. Some people would always think of using the backdoor.

Lin Yuan himself didn't care, but he didn't want to cause trouble for Cai Yongxiang who had made things so convenient for him.

This time he will go to training camp for a period of time, and he will use his strength to overcome the voices of doubt.

Lin Yuan brought Wu Xiu Lan and Qiao San Li to Yanjing, watched the flag-raising ceremony, climbed the Great Wall, visited the Forbidden City, toured Shichahai, strolled along Wangfujing Street, ate Quanjude roast duck, and captured many meaningful and precious moments.

In short, I visited almost all the beautiful scenery and delicious food that there is to experience in Yanjing.

After playing for a few days, Lin Yuan sent Wu Xiu Lan and Qiao Sanli to the train station.

Qiao Sanli couldn't stop crying like never before, she was reluctant to leave Lin Yuan.

She was very sensible and knew she shouldn't cry, but she just couldn't help it.

Ever since she came to the Lin family, she has been living with Lin Yuan day and night. The thought of being separated from Lin Yuan for such a long time made her feel extremely sad.

Lin Yuan coaxed and kissed her, and finally managed to calm her down.

After sending them both on the train, Lin Yuan began training with the national team.

On the first day of arriving at the national team, some people were indeed not convinced.

We are all geniuses. Why can you, Lin Yuan, always miss the national team's training while we have to leave our hometowns and stay here to train every day?

But Lin Yuan soon used his strength to tell them that not all geniuses are called geniuses, and the talent they were proud of was simply insignificant in front of Lin Yuan.

During the training camp, Ma Suqin also made a special trip to Yanjing to visit him, and Lin Yuan also accompanied her to Yanjing for two days.

Lin Yuan returned to Nanjing after training until the end of August.

After Lin Yuan returned home, Qiao Sanli hugged Lin Yuan excitedly: "Brother! I miss you so much."

As he said this, he was about to cry again out of grievance.

Qiao Sanli is usually a quiet person and only gets so excited when Lin Yuan is involved.

Lin Yuan rubbed her head lovingly, held her and turned her around a few times, and took out many gifts he brought for them.

After the start of the second year of high school, Lin Yuan and Chang Xingyu were still deskmates.

Chang Xingyu just thought it was a coincidence.

The days passed with the two of them chatting and laughing.

Early November.

After evening self-study, Lin Yuan accompanied Chang Xingyu on the way home from school.

The night provided a lot of cover for the two.

The school does not allow romance, and the two of them are not in a relationship, it is just pure friendship between classmates.

They were not in a hurry to leave, but stopped at an alley to chat.

Lin Yuan suddenly said, "I will go to Yanjing for training tomorrow, and then follow the national team to Tianzhu to participate in the Asian Games. Listen to the radio more often, you should be able to hear my name."

Chang Xingyu asked in surprise: "Why is it so sudden?"

Lin Yuan had never told her about this before.

Moreover, she never thought that Lin Yuan was still studying, but the national team would recruit him to participate in the Asian Games.

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Isn't it the same today?"

Chang Xingyu looked worried: "Will it be dangerous to go there?"

"I don't know. I heard that the people there are somewhat hostile to us. After all, the conflict went to New Delhi." Lin Yuan looked serious. "But precisely because of this, we must win the championship there and conquer them like our ancestors did."

Chang Xingyu's eyes lit up as he encouraged her: "I believe you can do it!"

"That's really comforting to hear. Say a few more words."

Chang Xingyu rolled his eyes at him.

Seeing Lin Yuan's tone, she felt embarrassed to say anything more.

Lin Yuan joked: "Student Chang, if I don't win the championship, you will be fully responsible."

"What does it have to do with me?" Chang Xingyu pouted angrily.

Lin Yuan suddenly approached and supported himself on the brick wall behind her with one hand.

Chang Xingyu pressed her back against the cold wall. At such a close distance, her chest rose and fell slightly and her heartbeat quickened.

Lin Yuan said in a deep voice: "I can't hear your cheering over there, shouldn't you give me more encouragement now?"

"I believe you can do it. I've told you." Chang Xingyu turned his face away, his cheeks flushed red.

Lin Yuan deliberately lowered his voice, with a smile at the end: "That won't work, you should say, 'Brother Lin Yuan, you are the best, Brother Lin Yuan, you are the best'."

Chang Xingyu blushed: "I won't tell you, your birthday is two months younger than mine, you...you are clearly trying to take advantage of me."

Seeing her like this, Lin Yuan felt that it was really interesting to tease her.

Lin Yuan said righteously: "Is personal honor and disgrace so important? You can exchange a few words for one or two gold medals. What a good deal. If it were me, I would say it without hesitation."

Chang Xingyu pursed his lips and said reluctantly: "Lin Yuan..., Lin Yuan..."

Lin Yuan frowned slightly and pinched her fair face in dissatisfaction: "Why are you tongue-tied? What are you mumbling about?"

Chang Xingyu had no choice but to say in a low voice: "Brother Lin Yuan, you are the best. Brother Lin Yuan, you are the best."

"The sound was like the hum of a mosquito. I couldn't hear it clearly. Say it again."

Chang Xingyu stepped on Lin Yuan in embarrassment and annoyance. She was too shy to continue talking and was about to turn around and leave.

Lin Yuan quickly grabbed her arm and turned her around. "I was just teasing you. Just for what you said, I will bring back a championship no matter what."

After that, he helped Chang Xingyu straighten one of her pigtails that was hanging diagonally on her collar. It felt soft to the touch, and he couldn't help but pinch it again.

Chang Xingyu then snorted proudly, but did not mention leaving alone again.

Then Lin Yuan rode his bicycle and carried Chang Xingyu back.

"You must listen to the lessons carefully during this period, and tutor me seriously when I come back."

"Yeah, you have to be careful when you're abroad."

After Lin Yuan sent Chang Xingyu to a place closer to her home, he let her walk home.

(End of this chapter)