Chapter 168 Old friends reunited

March 24, 1982, Yanjing.

The wind is gentle and the sun is warm, and the spring scenery is bright. Lin Weimin is in a particularly relaxed mood today.

The National Outstanding Short and Novella Awards announced the winners half a month in advance, and his "Farewell My Concubine" was among the winners.

Although Lin Weimin thinks that "Farewell My Concubine" has more than 120,000 words, it should be considered a long novel, but he has no say in this matter. Lu Yao's "Life" has more words than his, and it also won the award.

In addition to Lu Yao, many acquaintances of Lin Weimin also won this award.

The selection of the National Outstanding Short Story Award began in 1979, covering novellas and short stories. Lin Weimin's "A Penny Matter" and "The Death of Yura" won the Outstanding Award in 1980 and 1981.

Short Story Award.

This time in the selection of outstanding short and medium-sized novels in the country, just like last year, the works of 25 writers won awards, including Jiang Zilong's "Red Orange Yellow Green Green Indigo Purple", Wei Junyi's "Baptism", Wang Meng's "It's Difficult to Meet",

Huang Anyi's "The Passage", these people are all old acquaintances of Lin Weimin.

Jiang Zilong and Huang Anyi are classmates of Lin Weimin's Institute of Literature. Wei Junyi is now Lin Weimin's unit leader. Wang Meng once taught Lin Weimin at the Institute of Literature.

In addition to the novella award, Jiang Zilong also won this year's short story award for "New Year's Greetings", which was a double cannon.

Among the short story winners was Jin Ying, a classmate of Lin Weimin and the future leader of the Literary and Art Association.

When old friends met, everyone's mood was high. Even the two lesbians Huang Anyi and Jin Ying started drinking.

Before she could finish her words, Qu Xiaowei shouted: "By the way. "The Intouchables" is being performed recently. Let this guy get some tickets for everyone, and we will also go and support him."

Xinqiao Sanbaola, to be precise, it should be Russian food. At this time, there are no serious Western restaurants in China.

"Hey, I ran out without eating at noon. Nothing happened. When will An Yi arrive? Where is Jin Ying?"

After returning to their respective jobs, everyone can feel even more how the leaders and teachers of the institute cared for and nurtured these students when they were at the Institute of Literature. They are full of nostalgia and gratitude for those fervent days.

Jin Ying has published relatively few works, but now she is also an editor. Whether it is work or interest, she is closely involved in the literary world.

Lin Weimin waved his hand and said: "I just went to deliver books to my friends that day. It was all a misunderstanding. It was the students who were making fun of me."

For this group of students, the further study experience at the Institute of Literary Studies is indeed of great significance. It not only opened the door to the path of literary creation for them, but also broadened everyone's horizons and enriched everyone's thoughts.

The three of them stayed in the editorial office until two o'clock in the afternoon, preparing to go to the train station to pick up Huang Anyi and Jin Ying.

"An Yi, don't say that. The students in this class of Yanying are very talented, and they are the first class after the opening up. Your work was also sent to the East Film Festival for screening." Lin Weimin said.

Huang Anyi glanced at the expressions of the two people and said softly: "How about going to Xinqiao Hotel? I want to try the Western food there."

After picking up the two of them, seeing that it was almost time to get off work, Lin Weimin went to have dinner and help the three of them clean themselves up.

The two of them looked at the sky and almost whistled.

Jiang Zilong saw Lin Weimin's motorcycle and said, "It's okay for Weimin, everyone is riding a motorcycle now!"

The work she relies on this time is "Oh, Fragrant Snow".

Huang Anyi grabbed Lin Weimin's clothes around his waist.

When we met again after more than a year, Huang Anyi's behavior was a little reserved. Fortunately, the few people present were the kind of people who had a lot of gossips. Within a few words, everyone found the same feeling as when they were at the Literary Research Institute.

After lunch, Qu Xiaowei ran over and gave Jiang Zilong a hug first.

Lin Weimin, Jiang Zilong, and Qu Xiaowei were all talkative people, and the atmosphere at the table was lively.

He and Qu Xiaowei had a dispute about the meeting place.

Hearing that Qu Xiaowei's marriage partner was actually his pen pal at the Literary Research Institute at that time, Huang Anyi was a little impressed with him. She always thought that Qu Xiaowei would be a libertine with his character, but she never expected that he would become a couple with his pen pal.

Huang Anyi said shyly: "What do I mean? I just clap and practice homework for the students."

Lao Mo from the north, Xin Qiao from the south.

Qu Xiaowei was left behind by Lin Weimin, riding his bicycle alone, cursing behind him.

After arguing for a long time, the topic was finally brought to an end, and several people started talking about the work "Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple" again.

Lin Weimin didn't give Huang Anyi a chance to be shy, and the motorcycle roared out.

Qu Xiaowei exclaimed: "You are still amazing! An Yi's "Little Courtyard Chronicles" was adapted by Yan Ying's students, and brother Zilong's "Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Blue Purple" was made into a movie by Changying Film Studio

, Weimin's "Cliff" was also made into a TV series by Qindao TV..."

"Anyi's afternoon train is about the same time as Jin Ying's."

Qu Xiaowei finished his attack and said: "There is just no target!"

Several people drank a lot, but at least they maintained restraint. Tomorrow is the day of award presentation, so they can't be too presumptuous.

There is only one Qu Xiaowei, who is careless and has already given up on the path of literature, which makes everyone a little sad.

"My brother Zilong! Long time no see!"

Several people said congratulations to him. Jiang Zilong was close to him in Jinmen, and he would definitely come to ask for a wedding drink. Jin Ying was in Baoding, and the distance was neither too far nor too close. Whether he could come then would depend on the situation.

. Huang Anyi is far away in Shanghai and cannot come. When the time comes, I can only wish her from afar.

After hearing Lin Weimin's explanation, Huang Anyi's face improved.

The heroine of this movie is Fang Shu, and the supporting actress is Jiang Lili.

In addition to winning the National Outstanding Novella Award this time, this film received an invitation from Changying Film Studio to adapt it as early as when it was first published last year. The filming of the film has now been completed and will be released in two months.

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Jiang Zilong is still very popular this year, and his works are constantly coming out. Lin Weimin's works are updated much faster than Jiang Zilong's. Now he is also famous in China, and he belongs to the popular group of writers.

The two laughed at Lin Weimin and rode all the way to their destination.

Qu Xiaowei added: "You don't know that he found his eldest nephew. He was originally a bachelor, and now he is a couple of bachelors!"

The two talked for a few words, and Lin Weimin finally said: "Listen to An Yi, where do you want to go?"

"Yeah, it's been more than a year in a flash."

"Let's go!"

Lin Weimin's first reaction when he saw Huang Anyi again was that this girl had learned how to dress up.

Lin Weimin and Qu Xiaowei exchanged words of contempt for each other and decided happily.

"I didn't say it was you, why are you so excited?"

Falling on the bicycle behind, Jiang Zilong said: "This guy Weimin is a little enlightened now."

"Hey, it's all for convenience, get in the car."

Lin Weimin stood up and gave Jiang Zilong a warm hug, and the two patted each other on the back.

Huang Anyi glanced at Lin Weimin quickly, then pretended to be fine and took a bite of the food.

"Has An Yi arrived?" Jiang Zilong asked.

Huang Anyi and the other three looked at Lin Weimin with great interest, and Lin Weimin nodded and said, "No problem."

Huang Anyi's face instantly turned red with embarrassment, and she turned her head to observe Qu Xiaowei and Jiang Zilong.

"No, the train is said to be at 3pm. I will pick her up then."

He himself didn't feel any melancholy. Instead, he happily talked about his getting married next month.

When setting off, the person on the back seat of Lin Weimin's motorcycle was changed. Jiang Zilong was replaced by Huang Anyi. Jin Ying squeezed in behind with her. Huang Anyi was close to Lin Weimin, and she held onto Lin Weimin's shirt with some restraint.

Huang Anyi had already been to a Moscow restaurant when she was training at the Institute of Literature, and she was very interested in Xinqiao Sanbaole, a Western restaurant as famous as Lao Mo in Yanjing.

Huang Anyi is far away in Shanghai, so although she remains silent, she has published many short stories and many novels this year, and she has made a name for herself in the literary world.

Jin Ying:……

Lin Weimin asked: "Has this matter reached your Jinmen?"

"Did you come early today?" Lin Weimin asked.

"It's not like the news has reached our Jinmen. I also heard it from a writer friend in Yanjing. So that person is really you?"

Qu Xiaowei shook his head, "Don't be fooled by the illusion in front of you, this kid is destined to be a bachelor!"

Jiang Zilong brought a black leather bag with him when he came to Yanjing. His home is in Jinmen, which is 180 kilometers away from Yanjing. It is very convenient to go back and forth.

Jiang Zilong secretly observed Huang Anyi's expression, as if casually, and asked Lin Weimin: "How is Weimin doing now? Have you dated a girlfriend?"

"How many times have I eaten Quanjude? Are you tired of it? It's just a rotten roast duck!"

Lin Weimin was anxious, "How do you say you haven't made any progress? You can't see the motorcycle? I bought two sets of them in Siheyuan. The royalties... needless to say the royalties, I'm living a happy life!"

"An Yi, please hold on tight, or else I will easily throw you off when I ride faster."

Huang Anyi asked him: "I heard that the scripts you wrote for Renyi were very popular..."

Lin Weimin also smiled. This feeling of meeting old friends again is really heartwarming and touching.

Lin Weimin pulled his hand over and put it around his waist, "You have to do this."

Several people then chatted about the situation of other classmates, and while chatting, they missed their days at the Institute of Literary Studies.

"No, I don't have time!"
To be continued...