Literary Master 1978

The noise in Yanjing City lasted for a long time. The women's volleyball team won the championship, and citizens took to the streets to celebrate.

Such scenes not only appeared in Yanjing, but also in streets across the country.

That night, the whole of China was boiling!

On November 17, 1981, the day after the women's volleyball team won the championship, the People's Daily published a report and comment on the Chinese women's volleyball team's victory on the front page.

Sister Deng, then the head of the All-China Women's Federation, published an article entitled "All walks of life should learn the spirit of the women's volleyball team."

The article wrote: "People from all walks of life should learn the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team, set up lofty ambitions, carry forward the style of down-to-earth, hard work, do their work well, and push our socialist cause forward faster!"

Sister Deng's article is very high-level, and the most important thing is that it meets the needs of the development of the times.

When the women's volleyball team won the world championship for the first time, China's economic construction had just returned to the right track and was in a state of disrepair.

The tenacious fighting spirit and unity and cooperation shown by these women's volleyball girls on the court gave Chinese society a strong spiritual force in the early days of reform and opening up.

After being tempered in the world arena, what they represent is no longer just a team. They carry too many dreams and complexes of the Chinese people, and also represent the spirit of unity and hard work and the will to strive for progress of the Chinese nation.

Therefore, after the publication of this article by Sister Deng, it quickly caused a huge response from the whole society. It was widely disseminated by major media within a few days and quickly formed a consensus of the whole society.

"Learning the spirit of the women's volleyball team" has become a hot word in meetings of various government agencies, state-owned factories, and institutions this winter.

Not to mention the huge impact of the women's volleyball team's victory, on the night of the championship, everyone made a fuss until more than eight o'clock in the evening, leaving Feng Jicai and Lu Yao, two out-of-towners, to stay at Lin Chaoyang's house.

The next morning, Feng Jicai went straight to the train station. His home is in Tianjin, and it is very convenient to go there and back.

Lu Yao planned to go to the train station with him to buy tickets first, and then go back to China Youth Publishing House to pick up the luggage.

When Lin Chaoyang sent the two out, Lu Yao hesitated and said, "Chaoyang, if Yushu goes to be an editor at Yanjing Literature, I think my novel can be published by her."

Yesterday, when everyone was chatting, Tao Yushu's job was discussed for a while.

Lin Chaoyang realized that Lu Yao wanted to express his hospitality this time. He smiled generously and said, "The publisher has high hopes for your novel. The influence of Yanjing Literature is a little bit lacking. I think it can be published in Harvest or People's Literature."

Lu Yao shook his head and smiled, "It's already very good to be published in Yanjing Literature. I dare not hope for it."

"The rules of People's Literature are more rigid. I can write a letter to Li Xiaolin of Harvest to recommend your novel."

Lu Yao originally wanted to help Tao Yushu's work, but he didn't expect to be taken care of by Lin Chaoyang. "How can I feel embarrassed?"

"What's there to be embarrassed about. I just recommend it. Whether it is used or not is the editorial department's business."

Lin Chaoyang's expression was relaxed and his attitude was sincere, which made Lu Yao grateful.

After saying goodbye again and again, Lin Chaoyang sent the two away. During work, he took time to write a letter to Li Xiaolin to recommend Lu Yao's "Life".

Today is the second day after the women's volleyball team won the championship. The campus of Yanda University is particularly lively. The students had already celebrated last night. Today, it is said that many departments and student groups also have celebrations.

Students are always happy to participate in various activities. The students of the 77th grade are about to graduate. They are no longer active, but there are still newcomers.

A few days later, the school just held a commendation meeting for outstanding students in the East Playground. The 77th grade students of various departments are already preparing for their graduation.

This morning, when Lin Chaoyang was at work, Chen Jiangong came to give him an invitation.

Lin Chaoyang looked at the invitation in his hand and said jokingly, "It takes so much effort to take a graduation photo."

"Do you think all the teachers are as idle as you? They are busy, so they have to make an appointment in advance, right?"

The invitation in Lin Chaoyang's hand invited him to take a group graduation photo in the square inside the west gate of the school two days later. He said, "Then why did you send me this?"

"You have taken so many classes in our Chinese department, so you are one of us. Everyone said that you should be included in the graduation photo." Chen Jiangong explained.

Lin Chaoyang smiled and said, "It seems that I didn't take these classes in vain. I am also a non-staff member of your Chinese department."

Two days later, the weather was cold. Lin Chaoyang came to the inner square of the west gate of Yanda as scheduled. At this time, many teachers and students had gathered in the square.

Lin Chaoyang greeted everyone in a familiar manner. Wu Zuxiang asked him, "Why are you here?"

"I'm here to take pictures!"

Wu Zuxiang looked him up and down, "You? Taking pictures?"

"What's that look in your eyes? But the students from your Chinese Department invited me here."

"Students are always polite. Why did you really come?"

Old Deng!

After joking with Wu Zuxiang for a few words, more and more people came to the square. In addition to those who had already studied abroad, the students of the Chinese Department of 1977 had all arrived, and many teachers from the Chinese Department had also come.

At least in Lin Chaoyang's opinion, this should be the most complete gathering of Chinese Department teachers in his three years at Yan University.

The professors of the older generation include Yang Hui, Wu Zuxiang, Wang Yao, Lin Geng, Peng Lan, Chen Yihong, etc. The middle generation includes Hong Zicheng, Xie Mian, Sun Yushi, etc., plus some young lecturers. There are 34 teachers in total.

There were many people taking photos, so they were divided into four rows. The front row was sitting on the ground, all of them were students of the Chinese Department. The second row was full of old professors in the department, who were highly respected and had a stool each to sit on.

The third row was full of lecturers and a few female students, and everyone in this row was standing. The last row was full of male students from the Chinese Department, with stools under their feet.

In winter, people wore heavy clothes, but it was also obvious that they had dressed up carefully for today's photo shoot.

Chen Jiangong sat in the first row. He wanted to pull Lin Chaoyang to sit next to him, but Lin Chaoyang shook him off.

Sitting on the ground in the middle of winter, pulling your butt, you might have diarrhea at night.

He squeezed in between Hong Zicheng and Xie Mian and stood in the third row, which was warm with barriers in front and behind.

The line-up was noisy for several minutes before it quieted down, and finally everyone stood in position.

Amid the photographer's shouts, everyone held their breath and the picture froze. Together with the teachers and students of the 1977 class of the Chinese Department of Yan University, the portrait of Mao Zedong and the green pines and cypresses behind them were also frozen in the picture.

After the photos were taken, many female students in the class had tears in their eyes.

There was still a month before graduation, but the atmosphere was still a little sad under the background of the graduation photos.

In contrast, the male students seemed a little heartless and still laughed.

Of course, the most discussed thing was about graduation assignments. This major event related to everyone's future and destiny has been the focus of students' attention for several months.

As all the teachers in the department arrived today, the students pestered the teachers for questions, but the teachers remained tight-lipped.

Seeing that the all-out attack had no effect, the students thought about it and decided to defeat them one by one. They dragged a few teachers who were usually friendly to the people to the Long March Restaurant outside the school, calling it a thank-you dinner for teachers.

"This group of people is asking the blind for advice. Why ask those people when Director Yang is here? Can they know?"

Lin Chaoyang said with a smile as he looked at the backs of those people.

"Do you think they don't want to ask? You have to dare to do it!" said Hong Zicheng.

Yang Hui has been the head of the Chinese Department of Yan University for more than 20 years. He has accumulated a lot of prestige. It really takes courage for these students to go and talk to him.

The key is that the school and teachers will definitely not reveal the results of the assignment until graduation. If they dare to ask Yang Hui, they will inevitably be scolded.

There is no such concern for those young and middle-aged teachers. At most, it will be in vain.

After get off work in the evening, when I returned to Mianhua Hutong, it was already dark. As soon as Lin Chaoyang entered the courtyard, he saw a few people in the main room.

When he approached, two people came out of the main room. It turned out to be Du Feng and his girlfriend Feng Juan.

"Brother-in-law!"

"When did you come?" Lin Chaoyang asked.

"Just arrived a while ago."

After entering the house, Lin Chaoyang saw a young man in the house who looked familiar. After two seconds, he remembered that this was a young man from the group who renovated the courtyard at the beginning of the year.

"Brother-in-law, this is Xiao Cao. You have met before." Du Feng introduced.

"Remember." Lin Chaoyang shook hands with Xiao Cao and asked, "You are..."

"Don't mention it. Last time I went to Shenzhen to purchase goods, my money was stolen as soon as I left Yanjing.

Fortunately, I was prepared in advance and divided the money into two parts. As a result, I encountered robbers on the bus and almost lost my life.

Not only did I not make a penny on that trip, but I also lost more than 2,000 yuan."

Speaking of the experience last month, Du Feng is still a little scared.

Since September, he has been a trader. He has made two trips to Shenzhen smoothly and made 10,000 yuan in total.

It took more than two months to earn the 10,000 yuan. Considering the current prices and wages, it can be said that he is making a fortune every day.

Originally, Lin Chaoyang thought that this guy would be taught a lesson by the market one day, but he didn't expect that the first to teach him was the public security.

"If the money is gone, it's gone. It's okay as long as the person is fine." Lin Chaoyang said.

"That's the reason, but that's more than 2,000 yuan!"

Du Feng's face was full of distress when he talked about the loss. If he was still in the army, more than 2,000 yuan would be enough for him to earn for seven or eight years without eating or drinking.

"This man is unlucky. Drinking cold water will make his teeth sticky." Du Feng sighed and said, "But the public security in the past two years is indeed a bit bad. I'm really afraid that I will die on the road one day."

"This is..." Du Feng patted Xiao Cao's arm beside him, "Xiao Cao is just planning to retire. He is good at fighting. I will go to the south, and he will take care of me on the road with me."

It turned out that he hired a bodyguard.

According to the national policy, there is a resettlement policy for retired soldiers.

Xiao Cao's family is from a rural area in Shandong. According to the policy, they can return to their registered residence. The best result would be that the army can coordinate and arrange a state-owned unit for them.

However, this year is the year with the most veterans retiring in recent years, with 1.41 million soldiers retiring.

In addition, the economic development this year is unfavorable, and many factories, mines, enterprises and institutions that were originally large resettlement households no longer need new employees.

There is no job at all, and at most they can get a not-so-substantial compensation.

It happened that Du Feng threw an olive branch to Xiao Cao at this time, and Xiao Cao agreed without hesitation.

Compared with returning to his hometown to farm, staying in Yanjing is a good choice even if there is no formal job.

What's more, Du Feng's salary for Xiao Cao is not low. He gets a hundred yuan a month, two yuan a day for business trips, and benefits during the New Year holidays.

Although it's not a proper job, the salary is much higher than what he earned in those state-owned factories, so Xiao Cao is full of gratitude to Du Feng.

After listening to Du Feng's chattering for a long time, Tao Yushu came to invite them to dinner.

After dinner, Du Feng took Feng Juan and Xiao Cao away.

After the three of them left, Lin Erchun exclaimed, "Chaoyang, is speculation so profitable now?"

"Dad, they gave you something after all!" Lin Chaoyang couldn't help but complain.

Du Feng came this time because he heard that Lin Erchun and his wife came to Yanjing, and bought cigarettes and alcohol and other gifts to come and see. Two bottles of cigarettes and two bottles of wine are worth at least 20 or 30 yuan.

Lin Erchun said: "I didn't scold him. I remember the favors he gave me. I was asking about making money."

"You also said it was speculation, how can it not make money?"

Although reform and opening up have been implemented, the treatment of individual business and speculation is still different. Du Feng's current business is definitely speculation.

It's just that the tide of reform is unstoppable now, and these things are not as strict as before, and Du Feng has a strong foothold, so there is no need to worry.

"He also took risks, so it's not surprising to make some money."

"No one said that you can't make money, but you can make a million yuan in two or three months. This... is like robbing money."

Lin Erchun felt frightened when he thought about it. Even robbing money is not so fast.

Lin Erchun's fuss is based on his values. Just like he didn't fully understand the issue of dividing land to households, the speed of economic opening up also made it difficult for him to accept it for a while.

"Think about me. I can make thousands of dollars writing a novel now, and it's not much for people to make tens of thousands of dollars doing business." Lin Chaoyang said.

"How can it be the same? You are a writer, and the money you make is not only clean, but also respected."

"Dad, people who do business will be more respected in the future, and they will be called entrepreneurs!"

Lin Erchun sneered at the words, "Anything can be a 'home'!"