Writer 1978: I Need to Give the Literary World a Lesson

Chapter 170 I've Become a Red-Capped Writer (Seeking Double Monthly Tickets)
The playground was completely silent. Students exercising in the distance also looked over with balls in their hands. The two looked at each other, their eyes meeting only occasionally, as the wind gently blew through their hair.

Zhang Manling stared intently at Zhu Lin; she felt like she had seen his back several times before.

Liu Zhenyun pointed at Li Xueqin and Chen Dazhi, his mouth agape in surprise, and after a long while he said, "Aren't these the female students from the National Academy of Medical Sciences that we met at last year's poetry gathering?"

Li Xueqin and Chen Dazhi nodded eagerly: "It's really beautiful!"

The three exchanged another glance, each sensing a deeper meaning in the other's eyes.

After the two of them finished reading, a few people continued reading, but the enthusiasm from before was gone. Chen Jiangong walked up helplessly and tried to liven up the atmosphere.

In the crowd, Zhu Lin raised his chin triumphantly to Liu Yimin, revealing his fair neck.

"Look how smug you are!" Liu Yimin said in a low voice.

Zhu Lin gave a slight "humph" and looked across at the girl who had just invited Liu Yimin to recite together. In just an instant, the girl on the other side gave in.

Suddenly, a buzzing sound came from a corner of the crowd. Liu Yimin and Zhu Lin craned their necks to look curiously and saw a little girl pushing a wheelchair out. She pushed it to the middle of the crowd and then adjusted the position of the wheelchair.

The man in the wheelchair looked at Liu Yimin with a slightly sickly face and nodded slightly to him: "Hello everyone, my name is Shi Tiesheng. I would like to recite 'Love of Life' for you. Since I became unable to walk, I often felt that the future was bleak. But since I listened to Comrade Liu Yimin's 'Love of Life' last year, I have suddenly realized that no matter what, people should love their own lives. Only by loving life can everything be expected."

I don't think about whether I can succeed.

Since you've chosen the distant horizon

They only cared about braving the wind and rain.

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Last year, Shi Tiesheng began publishing novels one after another, and he has already become somewhat famous in the literary circles of Beijing. He published three novels in one year, which is already very prolific.

Because Shi Tiesheng was in a wheelchair, his voice could not fully come out of his abdomen, so his voice was not passionate, but more like a person narrating.

But those around him looked at Shi Tiesheng with admiration.

The body cannot stand, but the soul has stood.

Towards the end of his recitation, Shi Tiesheng became so emotional that he almost shouted it out, and afterwards he coughed violently.

Shi Lan, who was standing next to him, quickly patted his back to give him some breathing.

Liu Yimin poured him a cup of herbal tea and brought it to him. After taking a few sips, Shi Tiesheng looked much better.

"Thank you so much, Comrade Liu Yimin!"

"You're welcome. Where are you from?"

Shi Lan spoke first: "Comrade Liu Yimin, we are from Yanjing, and our home is in Yonghe Temple. My name is Shi Lan, and my brother's name is Shi Tiesheng."

"Hello, Comrade Shi Lan, hello Comrade Shi Tiesheng."

Shi Lan and Shi Tiesheng then sat down next to Liu Yimin and Zhu Lin.

"I heard the flowers at Yenching University were in bloom, so Shi Lan and I came over for a stroll. I didn't expect to run into your poetry gathering. I've wanted to get to know you for a long time, but unfortunately, I've never had the chance to meet you!"

"We'll be friends from now on. I sometimes stay in Nanluoguxiang now, which isn't far from us."

The two chatted for a while, and Shi Lan kept asking Zhu Lin all sorts of questions, which made Zhu Lin a little overwhelmed.

Chen Jiangong approached Shi Tiesheng to commission an article, and to his surprise, Shi Tiesheng readily agreed.

After the event, Shi Tiesheng and Shi Lan prepared to go back, and Zhu Lin and Liu Yimin escorted them to the south gate: "Goodbye, Comrade Shi Tiesheng!"

Goodbye, see you again sometime at Yenching University!

The bus arrived, and Shi Lan helped Shi Tiesheng onto it. The two waved goodbye and disappeared into the street.

"We should treat them to a meal!" Zhu Lin said, watching the bus drive away. "They won't eat."

"You asked?"

"I asked, and his father is still waiting for them at home. He'll worry if they go back too late."

Zhu Lin laughed and said, "Hey, I'll treat them to a meal next time we meet."

After the poetry recital, Zhu Lin was finally going to Hong Kong with the drama troupe. The matter of installing a telephone in the courtyard house was still unresolved; Liu Yimin went to the telephone exchange, but the staff there said there were no lines available.

Before leaving, Zhu Lin and Liu Yimin walked down the street. Zhu Lin asked, "You've met my parents. What do you think of them?"

"Hmm?" Liu Yimin looked at Zhu Lin: "Shouldn't you ask what your parents think of me?"

Since when did it become the son-in-law's turn to evaluate his father-in-law and mother-in-law first?

"Hey, I'm asking you a question!" Zhu Lin stomped her foot, occasionally revealing her bold and domineering side.

"The uncle and aunt are young and kind, they're really good people, aren't they?"

Zhu Lin asked nervously, "What is it?"

"It's just that my uncle was wary of me."

"Oh, I'll talk to him about it next time." Zhu Lin thought it was something serious, so he asked, "How about coming to my house for dinner when you get back from Hong Kong? My dad's cooking is amazing, and my mom can cook too!"

Liu Yimin looked at Zhu Lin. "They're coming to visit after only a few days?"

"It's okay if you don't want to go, we can talk about it later," Zhu Lin said understandingly.

"I'm fine with it, I'm thick-skinned!"

Zhu Lin squinted and said happily, "My parents are very nice people, so don't worry. Don't worry, I'm here. I'll take care of arguing with them!"

"Are you still going to argue?"

Zhu Lin sighed in disappointment: "It shouldn't be necessary. Anyway, don't worry, I'll take care of everything!"

"You're acting like a gangster boss from a movie!"

"Hey, what are you saying? I'll listen to you."

The various production teams from the Beijing People's Art Theatre had all left, leaving the place feeling empty. Looking at the somewhat deserted theatre, Cao Yu smiled and said, "I'm going to England in a few days too. Regarding that matter I mentioned last time, I consulted with comrades from the Ministry of Culture and the United Front Work Department, and they completely agreed."

They felt that staging such a play on the 30th anniversary of peaceful liberation would effectively showcase the history of unity and struggle among all ethnic groups in resisting foreign enemies, as well as their spirit of working together to build the four modernizations in the new era.

The Ministry of Culture will fund your field trip, and colleagues from the United Front Work Department will assist you with the arrangements, including providing a guide.

Fearing that Liu Yimin might have concerns, Cao Yu explained everything in detail.

With funding from the Ministry of Culture for field research and assistance from the United Front Work Department, wow, I've become a writer with official connections!
"I have no objection, I have time during summer vacation!"

"That's good. Write well, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. After all, literary works have a creative process, and everyone's opinion is different. I'll help you keep a close eye on things. Too much pressure will make your writing go astray!" Cao Yu had a deep understanding of this.

Liu Yimin laughed heartily and said easily, "With you here, I'm not afraid!"

“Come to my house tonight, I’ll have a chat with some comrades from the United Front Work Department. Don’t worry, I won’t let them interfere with your creative direction!” Cao Yu said seriously.

"it is good!"

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(End of this chapter)