Writer 1979: Writing for the People

As the regular publication day of "Yanhe", on the morning of the 1st of each month, many people arrive early at the bookstore to wait and read the latest issue of "Yanhe" as soon as possible.

And it's still the same today!

Unlike before, some of the people who came today are secretly hoping to see Xu Lu's article in this issue of the magazine.

Although Xu Lu's reputation has been "ruined" recently due to the attacks he has faced, many readers who read those two articles still remember this special writer!

They didn't know why the other person was being criticized like this after writing two such good articles.

But they still hope to continue seeing his articles in the magazine.

They were so tired of all the other monotonous things!

Of course, as everyone knows, given the normal publishing speed of writers, and considering that two articles were published in the previous issue, the possibility of their work appearing in this issue is extremely slim!

Moreover, given his current situation, he will most likely remain silent for a while to avoid the limelight!

Therefore, you should not see his works in today's publications!

  

Ugh!

To be honest, it's a bit of a shame!

As soon as the bookstore opened, everyone crowded and jostled to get to the corresponding shelves, just like before.

After receiving the magazine, some people first glanced at the table of contents, then their eyes widened, and the next second they couldn't help but shout out.

"The headline of this issue is about Comrade Xu Lu!"

His tone was full of surprise and disbelief, along with a touch of excitement and delight!

He really didn't expect that Xu Lu's new work would actually be in this issue of the magazine, and even appear on the front page!

This is the headline of "Yanhe" magazine, so its importance and significance are extraordinary.

Upon hearing this, everyone present froze in their tracks.

During this period, whether or not people have read the previous issue of "Yanhe", they will have some impression of this name. After all, articles criticizing him have appeared in magazines and newspapers every few days for the past half month.

But now someone is saying that the other party's article appeared on the front page of this issue of "Yanhe"...

How is that possible?

Seeing the questioning looks from everyone, the young man who had just spoken immediately flipped the magazine in his hand over.

Due to the font size issue, most people present could not see the specific content above, but this action was enough to prove a lot.

Is this really true?

Then the group began to "scramble" for the remaining magazines even more fiercely.

At the same time, all sorts of opinions began to emerge.

"The two articles Comrade Xu Lu wrote last time were quite interesting. I wonder what he will write this time."

"No way, you guys actually actually read Xu Lu's articles?"

"Xu Lu has been getting a lot of flak in the newspapers lately. He even came out and published an article, and Yanhe even put it on the front page!"

Could this guy know an editor at the *Yanhe* magazine editorial department? Or is he actually an editor at *Yanhe* magazine?

Although newspapers are constantly criticizing Xu Lu, no one really knows who Xu Lu is.

Judging from the current situation where the other party is "guaranteed to be featured on the front page", there is a high possibility that the other party is an insider of Yanhe!

But if they just blatantly "guarantee" someone's admission, are they really not afraid of getting into trouble?

Let the insults and arguments continue!

Readers who received the magazine immediately focused their attention on the headline.

Hey! This article really is by Xu Lu!

"The Wheat Harvester!"

Everyone is quite familiar with this term, but you'll have to take a look to find out what it actually means!

As usual, everyone first glanced at the editor's note before the main text!

"This novel focuses on the group of wheat harvesters in the countryside of Shaanxi and Gansu. With a simple and unpretentious style, it faithfully records the years of hard work and daily joys and sorrows of these laborers who make a living by harvesting wheat. It reveals the resilience and kindness of ordinary people in their arduous labor. The whole story is full of real life and human warmth."

For a long time, rural literature has been constrained by rigid narrative frameworks, with prominent problems such as stereotypical characters and narrow subject matter, and rarely truly delving into the lives of ordinary people and writing about the real fate of the silent majority.

This work breaks free from conventions, taking root in the rural land with the courage to "write truthfully," and making a valuable pioneering contribution to the new era of rural themes, breaking free from dogmatic constraints and moving towards a broader portrayal of folk life.

Perhaps it was with this piece, "The Wheat Harvester," that rural literature finally truly became rural literature!

Compared to other articles, the "Editor's Note" on Toutiao is slightly longer.

After reading this part, people's doubts were not alleviated, but rather intensified.

Because of this editor's note, the article is practically being praised to the skies!

Especially the last sentence: What exactly is true rural literature?

Could this article redefine a genre?

If the author of this article were someone else, such as Jia Ping'ao, people might believe it to some extent.

If it were Chen Zhongshi, it might be possible, if not impossible!

After all, his novel was just reprinted by the People's Daily!

But he's Xu Lu! The articles criticizing him have been piling up like a mountain lately!

Everyone says he has no talent and is just seeking fame and fortune...

How can someone who is about to be kicked out of the ranks of writers have the ability to redefine rural literature?

Everyone was truly incredulous, and even more curious about what kind of article he had written that could make the editors of Yanhe magazine speak so wildly on his behalf!

They quickly turned to the main text and began to read it carefully!

……

Later, seeing him clinging to the tractor and pleading with that person, I don't know why, but a bitter feeling suddenly welled up in my heart, and I couldn't help but cry out.

Yes, it's out of pity for him? But there are so many people suffering, why do I only pity him? Suddenly, Shui Xiang's face turned bright red. She realized that she hadn't "taken a fancy" to a migrant worker, but to something else entirely, so she scolded herself fiercely: You're bad, shameless, your wife has such impure thoughts!

……

He couldn't help but lift his eyes and stare intently at Shui Xiang. Only then did he seem to notice how beautiful, gentle, and kind her face was. Especially her eyes, like two pools of water, deep and unfathomable, so bright they reflected light...

Shui Xiang felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her, and lowered her eyes to look at the lamp. A flower had formed on the wick, fluttering and dancing. "Would you like some water?" she asked, picking up the thermos.

"Oh, shopkeeper, I don't drink!"

"I told you not to call me 'shopkeeper,' but you still do! Can't you change it?"

"That……"

"My mom calls me Shuixiang (Water Fragrance), saying that ever since I was born, the water in the well has become sweeter and more fragrant..."