Back to 80: My Literary Life

Seeing Fang Minghua's surprised look, Shen Xicheng had no choice but to explain.

For non-governmental organizations like the Hong Kong Writers' Association, the government itself will not allocate a penny, and all literary exchange activities are funded by donations from members.

Funds are very limited, land is at a premium in Hong Kong, and event venues are limited, so restaurants are often the best choice for holding academic exchanges.

"Originally, we contacted a conference room at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The conditions were very good and we planned to hold this lecture there. Unfortunately, the day before yesterday, the university staff suddenly called us and said that the school had to hold an event at the last minute and needed to occupy that conference room. Room, we have to change to this place temporarily, brother Minghua, please forgive me. "

Shen Xicheng said finally.

"It doesn't matter, we talk about it everywhere." Fang Minghua said with a smile.

Following Shen Xicheng upstairs, passing through the second floor where diners were sitting, and going up to the third floor, Fang Minghua took a quick look.

The space is not big, probably more than 200 square meters. The dining table that was originally there has been moved, and there are rows of folding chairs, all filled with people.

There is a table and chairs in the front, and a blue curtain behind it with the words "Minghua Literature Lecture by Famous Mainland Young Writers" written on it. There is also a blackboard next to it for Fang Minghua to write during the lecture.

A bit shabby.

At this time, an old man sitting in the front row stood up and walked towards him. It was Liu Yichang, the president of the Writers' Association.

"Hello, Mr. Liu." Fang Minghua took a step forward and shook hands.

"Hello, Mr. Minghua, the environment is a bit rough, please forgive me." Liu Yichang said.

"It doesn't matter, the ancients said: This is a humble house, but I am virtuous and have a lot of scholars to talk and laugh with, and there are no white people to come and go. As long as we can communicate with each other and discuss knowledge, it will be fine."

Also coming was Pan Yueming, whom Fang Minghua met last time when he came to Xiangjiang to attend the founding ceremony of the Writers' Union, and someone he knew - Ni Kuang's sister Yi Shu.

"Minghua, I'm here specifically to invite you to give a lecture today." Yi Shu said.

Fang Minghua smiled.

It is not surprising that Yi Shu appears in such a lecture.

She is not a pure romance novel writer like Qiong Yao. The superficial theme is romance, but the essential theme goes deep into many propositions such as human nature and gender. Her ideological tendencies, realistic depth and life philosophy all surpass ordinary romance novels. The depth of the social issues and human emotions touched upon give the novel a serious artistic style.

And I also like to write prose.

After exchanging a few words with everyone, Fang Minghua walked onto the podium and immediately received warm applause.

Fang Minghua took a look around. There were about a hundred people, mostly young people, and many of them looked like students.

"Dear literature lovers, hello, classmates." Fang Minghua spoke in standard Mandarin: "The theory and practice of cultural prose writing I'm talking about today, many of the examples I gave are from this collection of essays I wrote."

Fang Minghua said as he took out the copy of "Fragments of Civilization" from his briefcase. If any of his classmates don't have it, they can go to the book fair and buy it at a 10% discount, and you can also get my autograph. "

There was a burst of laughter from the audience, and the atmosphere became relaxed.

"Now let's get down to business." Fang Minghua picked up the chalk, turned around and wrote two words on the blackboard in a smart way: "Culture"

"Since it is a cultural essay, I will start with the word culture."

In fact, what Fang Minghua talked about was still what he said in the West Auditorium, but the theoretical part was simpler.

After all, not all of the people here are college students, and it is impossible to have as strong a literary atmosphere as Western University. As long as we analyze a few outstanding essays in the essay collection, of course we will not forget to talk about various cultural and historical allusions, and everyone here will listen with gusto. .

After the nearly two-hour lecture ended, the next step was as usual, live questions.

A girl stood up and asked, "Wow, are there so many fun places in the mainland?"

"Of course, with five thousand years of civilization, our ancestors have left countless historical relics for us, especially our Qin Province. To the south is Tianhan, known as the hometown of the Han people, to the north is Yan'an, the holy land of revolution, and in the middle is Qinchuan, which is eight hundred miles away. There are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang, Xuanzang’s Big and Little Wild Goose Pagodas, Huaqing Pool where Yang Guifei bathed, etc. Everyone is welcome to visit.”

have to.

Advertise your hometown.

Of course, we cannot go off topic. Fang Minghua quickly changed the subject: "I know that everyone likes prose and other literary works, and some people even write articles. I hope to actively contribute from the mainland. Recently, our Qin Provincial Writers Association is organizing a brand new literary award - -The World Chinese Literature Award is very generous for literary lovers from across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan, and even the world.”

The last sentence made everyone laugh.

Since Zeng Huiyan's report yesterday, some people here have learned that the mainland is preparing for a world-wide literary award, and the planner is none other than Fang Minghua.

Take this opportunity to spread the word more.

Of course, Fang Minghua doesn't expect these young people to write such good works that they can compete in competitions or even win awards. He just wants to let more people know about them and create an atmosphere.

After the lecture was over and it was almost time for dinner, Liu Yichang invited Fang Minghua to have a meal at the restaurant. Shen Xicheng and others sat with him. During the meal, Fang Minghua talked about Zeng Huiyan's interview.

Liu Yichang laughed after hearing this: "Minghua, you don't have to worry too much. Mr. Zhuang is not a stingy person. The original intention of his literary award is to encourage young writers with outstanding achievements in literary creation and literary criticism, which is the same as your Chinese literature award. As for reporters, if they like to hype, don't pay attention to her."

Fang Minghua was relieved.

According to the arrangement, Fang Minghua still has a lecture, and the rest of the time is at his own disposal. Fang Minghua plans to stay in Hong Kong for a week. In addition to these business matters, he also meets friends he knows, such as Ni Kuang and his friends, and Ni Kuang's "enemy" Luo Bin, the owner of the Global Times.

The "Snow Sword" written by Fang Minghua was published and published by Luo Bin in his magazine "Martial Arts World", and later adapted into a TV series.

For these twists and turns in Hong Kong, Fang Minghua is an outsider spectator - to me, we are all friends, and I don't care about your affairs.

The reports of TVB and Zeng Huiyan made Fang Minghua a news figure. Literature is okay, but he basically refuses other aspects.

But today a rich man from Taiwan came.

Tomorrow morning, he will give another lecture at the restaurant. Fang Minghua was lying on the bed and talking on the phone with his wife.

Song Tangtang was very busy and did not have time to talk on the phone like other couples. They just talked about their own situations in a few words and communicated with each other.

Of course, there was another key topic, which was the two babies.

"Minghua, today the kindergarten teacher told my mother that Ruirui had a fight in the kindergarten again. She said that a little boy in the class bullied a little girl. She immediately went up to defend the injustice, and ended up beating the boy's nose and bleeding. The parents also came to the door."

After hearing what his wife said, Fang Minghua had a headache.

This girl is really not a good person.

But fortunately, she has the ancient chivalrous style instead of the kind of bullying.

At this time, there was a knock on the door outside. Fang Minghua had to say something to his wife, hung up the phone and went to open the door.

There were three people standing outside the door. The leader was a man in his forties, wearing glasses and looking gentle. He looked at Fang Minghua and spoke with a Taiwanese accent.

"Mr. Fang? Hello, I'm Taiwan's Barry Lam."