Mixed in 1980

Chapter 27 People's Daily

"When I miss you, you are in the sky. When I miss you, you are in front of me..."

On the bus, Xu Jinqiu hummed softly.

Zhao Yuanyuan sat at the side, holding her forehead with her hand: "That's enough, we'll just be apart for a few days, and we'll be back on Friday. If you don't know, you'd think it's been ten or eight years."

Xu Jinqiu turned her head and gave her best friend a blank look, then continued humming. This song was really beautiful, and she didn't know who wrote the lyrics, but they touched her heart.

On another bus heading to Beijing, Chen Fan was also humming the same song.

Not long after, the bus arrived in Beijing.

Sanhe is only about 50 kilometers away from the capital. Even though the road conditions are worse these days and cars drive slower, it only takes more than an hour to drive there.

After coming out of the station, Chen Fan did not go home. Instead, he called a tricycle and went straight to the People's Literature Magazine.

Wang Wei was surprised when he saw him.

"Aren't you going on a long trip and won't be back until next week? We're already discussing the publishing matter, so just come over next week to sign the contract."

He thought Chen Fan was short of money and came to ask again, but publishing was not something that could be rushed. After the publishing house reviewed it, they had to hold a meeting before it could be approved.

"It's not about publishing. I just ran into something and I came here today to ask for your help."

Chen Fan took out a few sheets of manuscript paper from his bag: "Do you have any resources from the newspaper? I wrote a manuscript and plan to submit it directly."

"Why are you still writing for others? Our magazine also publishes short stories."

Wang Wei rolled his eyes at him, took the manuscript and started reading. After a while, his expression became extremely strange. This guy was venting his anger on his girlfriend.

This is the angle, what a good choice.

"To be a moral person, start by rejecting moral kidnapping"

The article mentioned that Zheng Yayuan used the word "vain" to carry out moral kidnapping. The girl's object was a writer, which meant she was vain.

If you don't date him, you are just vain.

The girl was lifted up.

And Director Zhao, who wanted to calm things down with a sentence like “Young people don’t understand, everyone can understand”, is also moral kidnapping, making it sound as if you don’t understand and are petty.

It's exactly the same as "He's still a child".

If the article only goes this far, it doesn't have much value and can be thrown into the trash.

But the focus of the article is moral kidnapping.

This incident is just the beginning. In the article, Chen Fan lists dozens of common moral kidnappings in life and discusses them, as well as methods to resist moral kidnappings.

For example, common in life:

He is still a child!

I'm doing this for your own good!
It’s not easy, so why bother?

No matter how wrong he is, you can't do this...

I've already apologized, what else do you want?
I'm a straightforward person, don't mind...

Those who are capable should do more work. If you are capable, you should do more.

I was just saying it casually, why can't you take a joke?
He has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. He doesn't have any bad intentions. You shouldn't bother with him.

……

After watching it, Wang Wei felt numb all over.

It seems, as if, and is certain... one hundred percent, that I have been morally blackmailed by others, and quite a few times, but I just didn't realize it.

Maybe I realized it, and I felt unhappy at the time, but I just couldn't refuse.

It turns out that this is called moral kidnapping!

Learned new words.

This article is really well written. These methods of moral kidnapping have penetrated into almost every aspect of life and have become a social phenomenon.

"We'll take this one. Ten dollars per thousand words."

"Brother Wang, stop making trouble. Your sister-in-law was scolded by someone and is waiting for the article to be published to redeem herself."

Chen Fan rolled his eyes. People's Literature has a huge influence, but it is a monthly magazine and it won't be published until the 15th, so it will be too late.

The newspaper is fast enough and will be published tomorrow.

"Such a good article, what a pity..."

Wang Wei sighed and stopped trying to persuade her. If he continued, it would become moral kidnapping.

"Go to the People's Daily. I have an acquaintance there. That's the wording. Do you want to change it?"

Wang Wei flipped through the manuscript, for example, the sentence: My girlfriend Xiaoqiu (pseudonym) is as beautiful as a legend. And the sentence at the end of the article: As for moral kidnapping, it is to endure ovarian cysts for a while, and to take a step back and suffer from breast hyperplasia.

These words are fresh.

But indecent!
"No change, just this style."

"If you don't want to change it, then don't change it. It's an editorial anyway, so it's okay to use sharp words."

Wang Wei didn't delay and went out with his bag.

The two of them called a tricycle and headed straight to the People's Daily, which was less than five kilometers away. The tricycle driver pedaled for more than half an hour to arrive.

"Brother Wang, your magazine is so poor!"

Arriving at the People's Daily building, Chen Fan could not help but complain. They were all engaged in writing work, but they used a five-story building and the magazine was even borrowing other people's offices.

Wang Wei glared at him and walked in angrily. This kid didn’t even understand the truth that “lies don’t hurt people, the truth is the sharpest knife”.

So what if I'm poor? I don't owe you any royalties.

Chen Fan smiled secretly and followed him in.

Wang Wei was very familiar with this place and quickly found an office. He knocked on the door and went in. There was a middle-aged man with a Mediterranean hairstyle.

"Old Wang, how come you have time to come and hang out with me?"

The middle-aged Mediterranean man came up to them warmly, asked them to sit on the sofa, poured them some water, and gave them cigarettes. He was extremely enthusiastic.

"Chen Fan, this is Editor-in-Chief Li Haiyang."

Wang Wei lit up a cigarette and introduced, "Old Li, this is Chen Fan, the author of The Most Beautiful Youth. Your newspaper reviewed his novel last time."

"Hello, Editor-in-Chief Li!"

"Hello, Comrade Chen Fan. I have also read The Best Youth. The core of the novel is very good, especially the three words 'reversers', which are used just right." Li Haiyang said.

"You're too kind." Chen Fan said modestly.

"Don't be polite, just get down to business."

Wang Wei took a puff of cigarette and asked Chen Fan to take out the manuscript: "Originally, this article was wanted by our magazine, but this guy was in a hurry to publish it, so you, Old Li, got it by accident."

"Then I'll have to read it."

Li Haiyang and Wang Wei are classmates and know each other very well. Li Haiyang knows that Wang Wei would not make false statements. Since he was asked to make the trip in person, the article must have something outstanding.

After taking the manuscript, Li Haiyang looked at it for a while and then he felt terrible.

Mamtim's.

I am a victim too!
I have been teased about my Mediterranean hairstyle many times. Every time the teasing goes too far, these bastards would say: I was just saying it casually, why can't you take a joke?
When you are really about to lose your temper, others will persuade you: He was just joking, he didn't have any bad intentions, so don't bother with him, just calm down.

The more Li Haiyang thought about it, the angrier he became. He was clearly the one who was offended, but not only did the other party refuse to admit his mistake, he also tried to make him give up his rights in order to maintain a harmonious relationship.

Why?
The method in the article is still better. If you encounter this kind of situation, you should give the person a slap and say: I just slapped him/her casually, why are you so weak?
If others try to persuade him, he would retort: Are you trying to tell me that his harshness is a cover-up for his inner kindness?

Just argue!

After reading the article, Li Haiyang, as a victim, directly decided to give the article a fee of ten yuan per thousand words and said that it would be published in the newspaper tomorrow.

Chen Fan received 84 yuan in royalties.

"Brother Wang, let's go eat. We can't keep the unexpected money. We'll make it all today."

"I'll go to hell with you. I don't dare to eat this meal that costs 84 yuan even though you dare to treat me."

That’s true, but we still have to eat, it’s already lunchtime.

The two of them found a state-owned restaurant nearby. After eating and drinking, Wang Wei went back to work, and Chen Fan called a tricycle and went straight home.

"Why are you back now? Is it really yellow?"

Seeing her son coming back, Guan Yuemei's face showed no joy. Didn't he say that he was out chasing his wife and would not be back until the weekend? Only one night had passed.

Was he chased back?
"You can't expect me to be good."

"You have no rules for doing things. What did you say yesterday? Does that count as letting me go? Look at your brother Bingzi. He's very efficient. He brought his wife back home on the same day."

"..."

Chen Fan rolled his eyes and said unhappily, "Mom, I'm only eighteen. Are you crazy about having a daughter-in-law, or are you afraid that your son won't be able to find a wife?"

Guan Yuemei chuckled and said, "Don't be so stupid with me. You are such a big mouth that you can only do housework. You can't even handle a girl. You are just a useless piece of shit."

"..."

Chen Fan was choked and speechless, and it took him a while to come back to his senses: "We had agreed to come to my house for dinner this weekend, but seeing how you are, forget it, I'll take her out to eat."

　There will be another update tonight~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)