Hello, 1983

The year-end dividend meeting in Jiapigou finally ended successfully, and everyone went home happily and contentedly.

Although there are no heavy bills in their pockets, everyone is more at ease, and it saves thieves from thinking about it.

This is of course a joke. Everyone believes in Liu Qingshan. If you invest this money, it will definitely have a higher interest rate than taking the money out.

On their side, borrowing usury loans is called raising money, and it is generally a three-cent interest, and if you catch up with urgent money, there is a five-cent interest.

However, if you carry money, the risk is also great. If you can't protect others from dying and fleeing, your money will be wasted.

It is better to leave it to Qingshan and invest it.

Haizi also participated in the dividend meeting, and now he is completely convinced that his 50,000 yuan bonus must have been lost.

He doesn't pay much attention to money, but if you don't have money, it's really not good. This is the contradiction between ideals and reality.

With mixed feelings, Haizi fell asleep, and at noon the next day, he was invited to Liu Qingshan's house.

In addition to Liu Qingshan, there were several more people present.

Brother Zha, let me introduce you, this is the author of Ordinary World, Writer Lu, you can call him Brother Wang.

When called Brother Cha, Liu Qingshan also felt a little awkward.

But he ignored it and continued to introduce: This is my eldest brother-in-law and a writer, you call him Gao eldest brother.

Brother Wang, brother-in-law, this is the poet I told you about, and the winner of our second Jiapigou Literature Award.

So everyone shook hands with each other, these few people, regardless of picking up the pen and writing a thousand words, are actually boring gourds, and they are the kind with a particularly pure heart.

Liu Qingshan also focused on introducing Senior Brother Zha, and he just reacted a little bit. Don't bother with Senior Brother Zha's name. People are writing poems, but they are not scumbags at all.

Later, Liu Qingshan began to introduce the ladies present: This is Gu Yaya, a major reporter from Spring City News, and this is Lv Xiaofeng, a junior reporter from Songjiang News.

This is my high school classmate, Zheng Xiaoxiao, from Huaqing. Now he is studying in England, majoring in foreign literature. He is also a member of the circle.

Liu Qingshan took Gu Yaya, Lu Xiaofeng and Zheng Xiaoxiao,

They were introduced to Senior Brother Hai and called Senior Brother Cha, but he still felt a little awkward.

It is estimated that the martial arts master Jin with the same surname on Hong Kong Island took a pseudonym because he was afraid of being called Master Scum all day long.

The three of them, Gu Yaya, also shook hands with Senior Brother Hai enthusiastically, which made Senior Brother Hai blushed slightly. He was really shy and sensitive.

It's just that Lu Xiaofeng was a little unconvinced and joked with Liu Qingshan:

Why am I a little reporter?

Because of her younger brother Lu Xiaolong, this girl did not treat herself as an outsider.

Liu Qingshan said cheerfully: Who told you to be young, you can be content, there is a smaller one.

As a result, Lu Xiaofeng and Zheng Xiaoxiao gave him a blank look.

Liu Qingshan greeted everyone to sit down and drink tea around the table. The elder brother-in-law and the others had just returned, and Liu Qingshan also asked about the situation there.

Writer Lu took a sip of the medicinal tea: Your friend named Victor is very good. He hired four translators who are familiar with Chinese, and one of them has also worked as a translator in the embassy.

In addition, he is still in the university, and he has invited two professors who specialize in oriental languages ​​to provide overall guidance.

It can be heard that Writer Lu is very satisfied. In addition, he and Gao Wenxue, a team of eight people, have been busy for half a year before they can be regarded as the translation of Desire and Ordinary World.

It is not an exaggeration to describe it carefully.

That's good, Victor is quite reliable. Liu Qingshan was also very satisfied.

Writer Lu put down his teacup: It's just the cost, I'm afraid it will cost a lot. Qingshan, we don't have that much money now. When the book is published, if it can really be sold abroad, you can deduct it from the manuscript fee.

For more than half a year, people have to pay for the translation and professor fees, which is definitely not a small sum. Writer Lu couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Liu Qingshan smiled and waved his hand: Brother Wang, let's talk about this later. If you win the Nobel Prize for Literature, then half of the prize money will be enough.

The atmosphere at the table suddenly became much more relaxed. The two reporters came to interview the Jiapigou Literature Award last year.

Unexpectedly, just one year later, these two writers went to publish their works abroad. This is also big news.

They were originally interviewing for the Literature Award, but unexpectedly, there was an unexpected harvest.

Gu Yaya nodded politely: Writer Lu, Writer Gao, can you give us a detailed introduction to your two publications abroad?

Writer Lu looked at the poet, and Senior Brother Hai also said, I want to hear it too.

Whether it is a writer or a poet, of course, I hope that my works can be known and accepted by more people.

Liu Qingshan also smiled and said: It's fine, it's good to chat, maybe Senior Brother Hai will also go abroad in the future, learn from experience first.

The crowd didn't even notice a smile, and Writer Lu said: It was only when I went out that I found out that there are still big differences between Chinese and Western cultures, just like our Water Margin, when Pearl Buck translated it, it was translated as All Men Are Brothers, all are brothers.

If it was translated into the waterside according to the original intention of the Water Margin, it would be confusing, but I think it would be more suitable to translate it as the hero on the waterside.

Liu Qingshan still knew about Pearl Buck, an American female writer. She came to China with her missionary father in 1892, when she was only a few months old, and then lived in China for 40 years.

Her work The Good Earth with Chinese farmers as the protagonist, the Chinese name Earth, has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Be careful not to confuse Pearl Buck with another woman at the time, Sai Jinhua.

Several people present thought silently in their hearts: all of them are brothers, so it's a bit of a paraphrase, the hero by the water is indeed more appropriate.

Of course, if you have to translate it into a robber by the water, it may be more in line with the aesthetics of foreigners.

Writer Lu went on to say: In the beginning, there were many differences, and there were discussions and disputes among the translation team, but in the end, they all sought common ground while reserving differences. This was smoother. If there is a next time, it should be smoother.

There must be. Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

He knows that there are also some works translated abroad by writers in modern China, such as Besieged City, and Ba Lao's Home, Spring, Autumn and so on.

The most numerous of them are the martial arts works of Jin Daxia, almost every one of which has been translated.

Writer Gao, talk to you too. Gu Yaya turned to Gao Wenxue again.

Gao Wenxue pushed the big glasses with his hand. His glasses were similar to Senior Brother Hai's, they were all very big:

Actually, this attempt will also help in future creations. In terms of plot setting, language and word choice, it can be better... how should I put it, it's probably...

Liu Qingshan quickly took over the words: In line with international standards.

Gao Wenxue nodded again and again: Yes, it is to keep in line with international standards while retaining our traditional literary characteristics.

After the two writers chatted for a while, Lu Xiaofeng said with a smile: Actually, Qingshan is one step ahead of the two great writers. They have several works now, and they are very popular in Europe and America.

Why is this even involving me.

Liu Qingshan waved his hands again and again: I'm not worth mentioning, it's just entertainment.

There is no distinction between high and low, as long as it can be loved by readers, it is a good work. Of course, Writer Lu has to help Liu Qingshan speak.

Zheng Xiaoxiao on the side also laughed and interjected: If it's just about earning the manuscript fee, I'm still quite convinced by Sanfeng.

Several insiders all smiled, only Senior Brother Hai didn't know why: Qingshan, are you also a writer?

I just wrote a few popular novels, but I didn't write them, so I put together an outline. Victor and Xiao Li, two foreigners, wrote the books. Liu Qingshan never thought of himself as a writer. He was at most a writer. porter.

Senior Brother Hai is indeed relatively simple: Then how much manuscript fee did you earn in total?

If it were someone else, he would definitely not ask so directly.

Liu Qingshan didn't care either: Adding several books together, it looks like four or five million dollars.

ah?

Senior Brother Hai trembled in his hands, and the tea was spilled on the table. He couldn't figure it out: they were all manipulating words, and the difference was really big!

Liu Qingshan saw that Senior Brother Hai's eyes were going to go straight again, and he said quickly:

This is different. All of your works can be handed down to the world. Come on, don't talk about me, you should interview Senior Brother Hai first.

So this was about to get down to business, the two reporters chatted with Senior Brother Hai.

With Liu Qingshan in control, Senior Brother Hai was not too nervous. He talked about his understanding of poetry, his own life, and even death.

He also bluntly stated that before he came to Jiapigou, his inner gloom dominated, and he even had the idea of ​​suicide.

The topic was a little heavy, and the room was quiet for a while.

The two reporters also felt that the group of writers and poets was actually far more difficult than they thought.

Writer Lu looked at Liu Qingshan with deep meaning, and he understood a little why the second Jiapigou Literature Award was given to the talented young poet in front of him.

He has personal experience. Last year, his body and spirit almost collapsed, and he was completely supported by his own beliefs.

And the young poet in front of him had a similar experience to him.

At this moment, Writer Lu felt extremely warm in his heart.

This Jiapigou Literary Award seems sloppy and doesn't even have an award committee, but in fact, it is full of humanistic care.

For their creators, it can bring great help.

After Senior Brother Hai finished telling his story, he took off his big glasses, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes lightly, and smiled shyly.

His smile is not charming at all, but with the innocence of a child:

Don't worry, after these few days, I'm much better now, and I'm full of confidence in life. After all, in this world, there are still people who love me and readers who like my poetry. I'm already very satisfied.

Liu Qingshan clapped his hands gently, he knew that from now on, Senior Brother Hai would definitely be able to start a new life.

Those two reporters, including Zheng Xiaoxiao, had red eyes.

Liu Qingshan poured another cup of tea for Senior Brother Hai: Senior Brother, let's Jiapigou, you will treat him as your second hometown in the future.

I know you are a person who likes to take dreams as horses, but don't worry, we will support you in Jiapigou. Even if you travel around the world, you don't have to take dreams as horses anymore. Let's go by train and plane!

There were smiles on the faces of several people.

After the interview, the two reporters went out with Senior Brother Hai, and they also took some photos together.

Writer Lu and the eldest brother-in-law were also tired and went back to rest. In the room, only Liu Qingshan and Zheng Xiaoxiao were left.

Xiaoxiao, you have to work hard, I have graduated now. Liu Qingshan joked with Zheng Xiaoxiao happily.

Zheng Xiaoxiao Gu Gu Gu Gang Gang: I seriously doubt whether your certificate is forged.

The barrier that had not seen each other for half a year also dissipated in an instant, and the two chatted as they wished.

Liu Qingshan asked about Zheng Xiaoxiao's life. It should be better than most international students. At least he doesn't need to work and study, and he can spend more time on his studies.

Although Zheng Hongqi's income is average, but Yang Hongying's income is large, it is not too easy to support an international student.

Besides, Victor is there to take care of him.

If it wasn't for Zheng Xiaoxiao's insistence to transfer back all the foreign exchange Liu Qingshan gave her, she would definitely be more comfortable.

As for academics, Zheng Xiaoxiao has no problem with English, and likes to read foreign literary works since he was a child, so his grades are also very top-notch.

In this way, Liu Qingshan was relieved.

Zheng Xiaoxiao also learned about some of Liu Qingshan's experiences in the United States, and Liu Qingshan picked some interesting ones and told her.

After talking about their experiences, they were silent for a while. Zheng Xiaoxiao said, Sanfeng, I also want to try to create. You have more experience in this area, can you tell me about it?

Instead of asking the two masters for advice, she turned to Liu Qingshan for advice, that is, she was preparing to create popular literature.

Liu Qingshan's heart immediately moved: I really have some suggestions. I wonder if you are interested in Western fantasy novels?

Zheng Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up: A magician, of course.

After finishing speaking, she winked at Liu Qingshan mischievously: Abrucadabra, Sanfeng, I will turn you into a stubborn donkey.

As she spoke, she couldn't hold it any longer and laughed.

I don't think you are like a magician, like a little witch. Liu Qingshan also shrugged helplessly, Then I will tell you the story of a wizard apprentice, Harry Potter...

After Liu Qingshan finished the first part of Harry Potter, he realized that there were a lot of people around him.

Seeing that the elder brother had finished speaking, the youngest fourth raised his small hand, indicating that he had something to say: Brother, I have a question.

Caifeng, please speak. Liu Qingshan looked at the little sister cheerfully.

The little old man shook his head, his braids flying all over his head:

If in the story, it would be even better to add a child from our country. We also have Nezha, Chenxiang, and King Kong Gourd Baby!