Before going to bed at night, Tao Yushu was reading the latest issue of "Literary News".

The review article about "The Wrangler" that she submitted to this issue of "Literary News" was not published. Tao Yushu was a little unconvinced. It happened that this issue of "Literary News" had Yan Gang's "With Xu Lingjun", and she wanted to read it.

See what's wrong with you.

"Stop looking and go to sleep."

"I'll take a look again."

Tao Yushu read Yan Gang's article several times, then compared it with his own article to check for gaps and make corrections.

"You haven't passed it yet, so don't change it."

Lin Chaoyang's words made Tao Yushu glare, "Okay, I'll go to bed first, you're busy."

Alas, how could I find a wife who is so good at curling up!

Early the next morning, Lin Chaoyang had just finished brushing his teeth when he met a sleepy Tao Yumo.

"Good morning, brother-in-law!"

Tao Yumo called out obediently.

"Good morning, Yu Mo!" Lin Chaoyang responded.

Tao Yucheng, the uncle who was stretching, was slightly surprised. When did this girl have such a good relationship with her brother-in-law?

During breakfast, my uncle was slurping rice porridge and said to Tao's mother: "Mom, I have the tickets. Why don't you buy the TV this afternoon?"

Tao Yumo's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Yes, Mom, the New Year is coming soon, and TVs are in short supply. Don't be out of stock again then."

"Okay, I'm going to Xidan today."

"I'll go with you, I don't have classes in the afternoon." My uncle said positively.

On the way to Xidan, Tao Yucheng said to his mother: "Mom, Chaoyang gave me fifty yuan last night."

Mother Tao looked surprised, "Why did he give you the money?"

"He said it was money for TV tickets. I got the tickets, and he said he and Yushu would also get a share."

"You're a good person, why don't you just buy a TV?"

"Mom!" Tao Yucheng shouted helplessly, "Although Chaoyang was born in a rural area, he is a nice person. He is married to Yushu, so don't be a bad person."

Tao's mother glared at Tao Yucheng, and he shut up angrily and muttered: "What can you do if you don't like her? They are all married."

Tao's mother was too lazy to listen to the nonsense of this soft persimmon, so she walked a few steps quickly to distance herself.

My uncle had classes or not, so he didn't waste time to join in the fun and buy a TV.

Lin Chaoyang was a little envious. He said he wanted to be a salted fish, but the reality simply did not allow it.

In contrast, the elder brother-in-law who has his parents to rely on and his wife to help him is a real fish. He is never active in his work and can only treat guests to dinner.

But fortunately, there are also particularly free times in this library job, and that is during the winter and summer vacations.

The library of Yanda is open from Monday to Saturday as usual during winter and summer vacations, but the workload is much easier than during school days. After all, there are not so many students borrowing books and studying.

All departments are on vacation one after another, and the Yanda campus is visibly deserted.

Lin Chaoyang went to the library first in the morning and ordered Hu Wenqiong to watch for a while. Then he ran to the Chinese Department to find Chen Jiangong and asked about the poetry symposium.

Hearing that Lin Chaoyang asked for his sister-in-law, Chen Jiangong smiled and said, "She came here for Zhao Zhenkai, right?"

"Will you have Zhao Zhenkai in this symposium?"

"Um."

With the popularity of "Today" in the Yanjing University community, the name of the poet Zhao Zhenkai has also spread throughout the major universities in Yanjing in a short period of time. His poems have been circulating before, and now they have become the favorites of many students.

Idol.

Chen Jiangong pondered and said: "A few editors of the Poetry Magazine and a few people from the school league committee participated in the symposium. The rest are all members of the poetry group of our literary club. Your sister-in-law can participate if she wants to. I

Arrange a seat for her, but she must agree in advance that she will be attending as a non-voting participant and cannot speak. She will just sit there and listen."

"No problem." Lin Chaoyang patted Chen Jiangong on the shoulder, "Thank you, Jiangong."

"It's a small thing, why are you so polite?"

Chen Jiangong asked again: "Are there any masterpieces published recently?"

"I haven't thought about it yet," Lin Chaoyang said.

Although "The Wrangler" is a short story, it has already sparked a heated discussion among readers and the literary world in the two months since its publication.

Chen Jiangong thought that since his debut work was so excellent, Lin Chaoyang must be very cautious about his next works.

"You have to think about it carefully. After all, your first work is so amazing. By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet!"

"Congratulations for what?"

Chen Jiangong was surprised, "You don't know?"

Seeing Lin Chaoyang's confused face, he said: "Two days ago, Ding Ling published an article in Wenhui Po, specifically commenting on your "Wrangler" and praising you for it."

Ding Ling is a well-known writer in China, but her reputation in later generations is not as good as that of Xiao Hong, Bing Xin and others.

However, her status and influence in the Chinese literary world in the 20th century are unquestionable. Later literary circles evaluated her as the most influential female writer in the history of the Chinese revolution, which is evident from her status.

At this time, Ding Ling has just been ordinary, but his reputation has not yet been restored.

Chen Jiangong quietly said to Lin Chaoyang: "You don't know, right? Ding Ling has just returned to Beijing and has not appeared in public yet. The first public text she published after her comeback was actually a comment to you, you kid, you are so awesome."

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"A Hymn of Patriotism" is Ding Ling's first published text in many years. In the article, Ding Ling conducted an in-depth and detailed analysis of the rough experience and artistic image of Xu Lingjun, the protagonist of "The Wrangler", and integrated her

His life experience makes him very thorough and dialectical.

When talking about adversity and suffering, Ding Ling described it in the article: Adversity and suffering, ten or twenty years, can make people see through the world, lose their ideals, lose their original beautiful temperament and character, and even lose their lives, but

It can also train the will of revolutionaries to be unafraid in the face of danger, be arrogant, full of hope for the future, and full of passion for the people. Xu Lingjun belongs to the latter.

After meeting with Chen Jiangong, Lin Chaoyang specially found the issue of Wenhui Po that he mentioned. Working at Yanda Library has this advantage: you can enjoy the most complete and latest newspapers and periodicals in China for free.

After reading the whole article, the review article "A Hymn of Patriotism" is not so much Ding Ling's praise of "The Wrangler" as it is her metaphor for herself through the character and integrity displayed in the novel's protagonist Xu Lingjun.

Ding Ling chose to use her review article on "The Wrangler" as her first public voice in the literary world after becoming an ordinary person. The choice of angle can be said to be very clever.

Of course, this does not prevent the Wrangler from reaping huge benefits.

Kill two birds with one stone, ginger is still spicy!

After Lin Chaoyang read the article, he sent the newspaper back to the newspaper office. In the past two months, there have been more and more comments on "Wrangler" in the literary world. According to this trend, it will definitely not stop within half a year. Treat it with a normal attitude.

Just fine.

In the afternoon, Zhang Dening from "Yenjing Literature and Art" came to the library.

"Have you read the Wen Wei Po two days ago?" Zhang Dening asked Lin Chaoyang as soon as he came up.

"Just watched it."

Zhang Dening looked a little excited and said: "This is the first time Ding Lingjun has spoken out publicly after many years of violating the literary world. Your novel is destined to be written into the history of contemporary Chinese literature!"

Lin Chaoyang's performance was not as exciting as she imagined, but a bit dull.

"Aren't you excited?"

"It's okay. I'm quite happy to be praised. But I don't have any royalties, so I'm not that excited."

"Fees, royalties, you know the royalties." Zhang Dening angrily said, "You have an eye for money!"

She asked seriously: "Our editorial department wants to hold a symposium for "Wrangler". Comrade Qingquan asked me to come over and ask your opinion first."

"Symposium? Do I need to attend?"

"nonsense!"

"Then I don't agree." Lin Chaoyang flatly refused.

Zhang Dening's expression was full of confusion, "Why?"

"There is no reason, I just don't want to participate. I advise you not to do this kind of thing. As a writer, you have to rely on your works to speak for yourself. Symposiums and seminars are all about people making fun of each other, which is boring."

Lin Chaoyang was not trying to deal with Zhang Dening with a noble and arrogant attitude, but his working-class genes made him reject any meetings. It was okay to just watch the excitement like the day the May Fourth Literary Society was founded.

When he went to a symposium by himself, he was filled with resistance when he thought of the image of a group of people holding a novel and talking nonsense.

Zhang Dening's face turned ugly, "What do you mean by flattery? Your thoughts are really...forget it, I'm too lazy to talk to you, you can think about it again."

Seeing that she no longer mentioned this matter, Lin Chaoyang stopped talking nonsense.

Zhang Dening asked again: "Are there any new ideas and thoughts recently?"

"Hmm... I haven't thought about it yet."

Of course Lin Chaoyang couldn't say no, he had to pay attention to methods to avoid work.

When the leader asks, he will say "it has been connected" and "it is being implemented". This is a good wage earner.

"I am very optimistic about you, and so are the comrades in the editorial department. "Wrangler" has given you your own place in the literary world. You must polish your next works carefully and don't waste the good situation now."
To be continued...