In the 1980s, things were not as rich as in later generations. Treating guests to dinner was a luxury for most families.

Rice, flour, oil and meat are rationed every month, and no one has extra. Treating guests to a meal means that a considerable portion of the family's food must be allocated to the guests.

Not only that, treating guests to dinner at this time also tests the host's cooking skills and thinking.

There are only so many ingredients, and seasonings are not as abundant and readily available as in later generations. How to match a table of hearty and delicious dishes is a problem for most people.

Lin Chaoyang's craftsmanship was recognized by Wang Zengqi, a gourmet foodie, not to mention the other two. Zhang Dening was so full that he was half-slumped on the sofa, his eyes dazed, entering a mysterious and mysterious realm.

Wang Zengqi was full of praise for Lin Chaoyang's cooking skills and exchanged some experiences with him about food.

When it comes to food, Wang Zengqi is a wild child with a very mixed diet. She relies on her own cooking little by little, and she is also addicted. She often cooks a dish for a whole day.

The two of them talked about today's pig's trotters, and Wang Zengqi taught Lin Chaoyang a dish called Zhenjiang braised pork trotters.

The method is similar to the bacon method in the South. Salt it and add saltpeter, then put it in a container and press it with stones. When the meat is firm, take it out and cook it, dry it to remove the moisture, and then it is ready to eat.

"The pig trotters produced in this way are bright red in color and the fat meat is as white as mutton fat. It is not greasy in the mouth. Add some Zhenjiang mature vinegar and shredded ginger to make it a perfect match."

Lin Chaoyang was so excited by Wang Zengqi's words that he said: "Next time I will make it according to this method. Come over and help me taste it to see if it tastes right."

Zhang Dening, who was in a daze at the side, suddenly said: "Take me one."

"You are everywhere, bring food stamps next time." Lin Chaoyang said angrily.

Zhang Dening wanted to say back to Lin Chaoyang, "I don't even care to come here," but when her words came to her lips, the tip of her tongue recollected the delicious food she had just eaten, and she turned into: "Bring food stamps with you!"

No backbone at all.

Wang Zengqi and the three of them had a feast at Lin Chaoyang's house, which fully proved that what Li Tuo said was true, and they were reluctant to leave when they left.

Especially Wang Zengqi, it can be said that she fell in love with Lin Chaoyang at first sight.

Finally, he did not forget to invite: "When you have time, come and sit at home and try the dishes I cook."

"good."

Two days later, the Humanities Society's work seminar for "Raiko's Summer" was held as scheduled in the conference room at No. 166 Chaonei Street.

The Humanities Society sent a heavyweight lineup, led by editor-in-chief Wei Junyi and "Contemporary" editor-in-chief Qin Chaoyang, as well as "Contemporary" editors Rong Shihui and Zhu Changsheng.

Writers invited Wang Zengqi, Liu Xinwu, Lin Jinlan and Wang Meng. Wang Zengqi and Liu Xinwu were acquaintances of Lin Chaoyang. Wang Meng also met Lin Chaoyang at the National Outstanding Short Story Award Ceremony.

Wang Meng's creative concepts and style have always been relatively fashionable among domestic writers. It is not surprising that he was invited to participate in Lin Chaoyang's work seminar today.

As for critics, the Humanities Society invited Yan Gang, who has always praised Lin Chaoyang's works. His previous review article "Lai Zi's Summer: The Pioneer of Chinese Stream of Consciousness Literature" caused a stir in the literary world once it was published.

Extensive discussion.

He creatively proposed the concept of "Chinese-style stream-of-consciousness literature", which was unanimously recognized by critics and academic circles.

In addition to guests from the literary and critical circles, today's seminar also featured two scholars from universities, one of whom is an acquaintance of Lin Chaoyang.

"Brother Zicheng, I didn't expect you to come today." When Lin Chaoyang saw Hong Zicheng, he came up and held his hand.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a few words, and Wang Zengqi introduced Lin Jinlan to Lin Chaoyang.

This is the first time I have met Lin Jinlan and Lin Chaoyang, but I am no stranger to his name. He began writing in the late 1940s, and in his early years he rose to prominence in the literary world with "Spring Thunder" and "The Island Girl".

He is good at writing short stories and is hailed as the "Master of Short Stories" by critics. He has become stronger with age since the 1980s. Together with Wang Zengqi, he is known as the "double wall" in the literary world.

Lin Jinlan and Wang Zengqi are good friends who have known each other since the 1950s, and they have an irreversible relationship.

After Wang Zengqi introduced both parties, he did not forget to emphasize to Lin Jinlan: "Chaoyang's cooking skills are outstanding!"

Birds of a feather flock together and people divide into groups.

Lin Jinlan can become good friends with Wang Zengqi, so he is naturally very interested in eating.

Hearing Wang Zengqi's words, he smiled broadly, "I'll have to try it if I have the chance."

"Definitely."

In an occasion like a work seminar, the kind of greeting just now is indispensable.

After the seminar started, everyone expressed their opinions and spoke freely. Lin Chaoyang sat in the middle, looking upright, but in fact he was in a state of mind.

Holding a work seminar is a kind of affirmation for the writer, and it is a publicity tool for the publishing house or editorial department.

"Raiko's Summer" was first published by "Contemporary" and will be published next month. The Humanities Society chose to hold a seminar on the work at this time, and publicity is a big reason.

It has been nearly seven months since the novel was published in April, and it has caused a sensational response in the domestic literary circle.

As the saying goes, things must be reversed when they reach their extremes. The long-term suppression of the literary world during the Hum-Bong period has led to a surging trend of ideological emancipation in the domestic literary circle in recent years.

Under the impact of this turbulent trend of ideological liberation, many people have embarked on a path of reflection, renewal and reconstruction.

But sometimes it is too much, too much reflection and pursuit of freedom, which makes some people become unconfident in our own culture, even to the point of despising it.

So "worshiping foreign countries" became a fashion.

Although Lin Chaoyang does not want to admit it, the sensational impact caused by "Raiko's Summer" in the literary world is indeed closely related to the creative techniques used in this novel.

For today's domestic literary circles and literature enthusiasts, stream-of-consciousness literature represents foreign style and fashion.

Lin Chaoyang took the lead in creating such a stream-of-consciousness literary work that is above the standard and has Chinese characteristics. It can be said that it has given some people in the literary world great confidence and allowed them to see Chinese writing stream-of-consciousness literature.

You can still write excellent works.

This is somewhat similar to those athletes who won honors at the beginning of reform and opening up. They not only won honors for the country, but also inspired national self-confidence.

In addition to the glowing words of "Raiko's Summer" in the literary world, there is another group that is also full of joy for the birth of this novel, and that is the academic community.

Academic research is different from literary criticism. The academic community pays more attention to the value and significance that the birth of the novel "Laizi's Summer" provides to contemporary Chinese literature.

In the domestic literary world where stream-of-consciousness literature is still in its infancy, a mature stream-of-consciousness literary work with strong Chinese characteristics such as "Lai Zi's Summer" suddenly appeared, which is of great significance to contemporary literature.

Because from the perspective of academic circles, there has always been a thick barrier between contemporary Chinese literature and world literature due to political reasons.

The birth of "Lai Zi's Summer" not only represents the emergence of a new genre of contemporary Chinese literature, but also invisibly narrows the distance between contemporary Chinese literature and world literature. This is undoubtedly a huge progress.

At the same time, the academic community has also noticed that due to the influence of "Summer of Raiko", more and more creators have set their sights on the field of stream-of-consciousness literature during this period, which has also played a positive role in the development of contemporary literature.

Boosting effect.

Over this period of time, the academic community has reached a consensus that "Lai Zi's Summer" has played an irreplaceable and pioneering role in contemporary Chinese literature, especially in the development of stream-of-consciousness literature.

Hong Zicheng is a representative of the academic community and has always admired Lin Chaoyang's talent. Today's participation in the work seminar has made him speak highly of "Lai Zi's Summer".

In fact, not only him, but also all the guests present gave this novel a very high evaluation, fully affirming the literary value and exemplary role of "Raiko's Summer".

After the seminar, Lin Chaoyang and Hong Zicheng chatted for a few words. They originally wanted to leave the Humanities Society together, but Wei Junyi, the editor-in-chief of the Humanities Society, stopped Lin Chaoyang.

Wei Junyi called Lin Chaoyang to the office and also called Li Shuguang to briefly talk about the editing and review of "Lai Zi's Summer".

"The Summer of Lai Zi" is Lin Chaoyang's first novel, and its influence is very huge. Therefore, the Humanities Society also attaches great importance to this novel. The editors, reviewers, proofreaders, and illustrations are all the most professional people in the society.

people.

At the end of the chat, Wei Junyi asked Lin Chaoyang, "Has your book "Parental Love" never been published?"

"right."

"Would you like to take this opportunity to publish a separate volume?"

The Humanities Society wanted to publish a separate volume of "Parental Love", which was of course a good thing, and Lin Chaoyang readily agreed.

Two days later, when it was almost noon, Lin Chaoyang planned to have a meal and then rush to the train station. Lin Erchun and his wife had already set off from their hometown yesterday and got off the train at five o'clock this afternoon.

Just as he was about to leave the library, he saw Tao Yushu walking towards him, "Why are you here?"

"I'll go with you to pick up your parents."

Tao Yushu's face was flushed red by the wind, and his eyes were bright.

"It's such a long way back and forth, why are you going there?"

"My parents finally came to Yanjing, how could I not pick them up?"

Lin Chaoyang couldn't defeat Tao Yushu, so the couple first rode their bicycles back to the overseas Chinese apartment, and then took the bus to the train station.

Yanjing Station is one of the top ten buildings in the capital for the 10th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The station building faces south. At the top of the stairs at both ends of the grand hall are bell pavilions with double eaves and pointed bells on four sides. There is a transparent glass curtain wall in between. There are single eaves on each wing of the facade.

The turret is magnificent.

When Lin Chaoyang and his wife arrived here, police officers and soldiers could be seen everywhere in the square in front of the station. The atmosphere was solemn and depressing.

The square in front of Yanjing Station was heavily guarded by military police, but passengers and ordinary people dropping off and picking up passengers were not worried because everyone knew that it would be safer with this group of comrades.

Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu waited at the station exit for more than an hour. As the train arrived, Lin Chaoyang raised his hand to look at his watch from time to time.

"Should be arriving soon?"

"Come on, you should be getting off the train."

As the flow of people at the exit of the station suddenly surged, Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu kept looking inside the station.

Through many unfamiliar faces, Lin Chaoyang saw his father Lin Erchun. He and his mother Zhang Guiqin were struggling to squeeze in the crowd with large and small packages.

Lin Chaoyang hurriedly waved with Tao Yushu. After a while, Lin Erchun and his wife finally left the station.

Tao Yushu kindly took the things from Zhang Guiqin's hand and held her arm, "Dad, Mom, you have worked hard all the way."

"What's the point of hard work? I came here on a hard sleeper. It's just that the tickets are too expensive."

When Lin Erchun mentioned the money spent on buying train tickets, his face felt painful.

"Why do you feel bad? It's not worth your money." Lin Chaoyang said.

That day, Lin Chaoyang called home and asked Lin Erchun and his wife to come to Beijing to stay for a while. When the commune leaders learned about this, they specially helped Lin Erchun and his wife to buy two hard sleeper tickets.

"Isn't public money money?" Lin Erchun said, and then cursed: "You have no eyesight at all, don't you know how to take things?"

Lin Chaoyang took the things and complained: "I told you that you don't need to bring anything, why do you do this?"

"If you don't bring so many things, it won't be cheap, right?"

The father and son chattered a few words, and Tao Yushu said: "Hurry up and wait for the bus."
Chapter completed!