"Going to the United States to Participate in the Sino-Western International Writing Cultural Exchange ......"

After Nie Hualing finished talking about inviting a few people to the United States to participate in the writing cultural exchange meeting,

Deng McKee, who was next to him, interjected: "Our literary world has also reached a cooperation with Ms. Nie, and the Chinese writers who participated in the writing cultural exchange meeting this time, whether they write articles, essays, or novels, can be published in our literary world weekly, and they also have the opportunity to publish books." ”

Hearing this, Chen Fenfen's heart itched, she really wanted to go to the United States to participate in the writing exchange meeting, but she knew the situation at home, and it was impossible for her to agree.

She had to refuse: "Ms. Nie, I'm sorry, my child is only six months old, and he can't do without me, I'm afraid I can't go to the United States to participate in this writing exchange, it's a pity." ”

Although Nie Hualing regretted in her heart, she still kept a smile on her face: "It's okay, it's okay, it's not just this writing exchange meeting, I will return to Hong Kong to invite everyone in the future." ”

Lin Yanni was originally very happy to hear that Nie Hualing invited her to participate in the writing exchange meeting, but when she heard that she was going to the United States, she suddenly lost interest.

If Lin Yanni had gone alone before getting married, but now that she is married, her husband will definitely not let his wife go to the United States alone to participate in any writing exchange meetings.

I would definitely say that writing is good to write at home, and there is no need to go abroad.

Lin Yanni knows her husband's temper, but this time she has the opportunity to go to the United States, and listening to Nie Hualing's meaning, the book she writes may be published in the United States, this temptation makes her melancholy.

When she was thinking about a way, she suddenly thought that her uncle was now working in the United States, and after thinking about it, Lin Yanni gritted her teeth and said, "Ms. Nie, I don't know when the writing will start?"

Nie Hualing saw that Lin Yanni was interested, and said happily: "I will go back to the United States the day after tomorrow, if Ms. Lin agrees, we can fly over together, and Ms. Lin doesn't have to worry about round-trip air tickets and accommodation, we have already prepared for all the literati writers who will participate in the writing meeting." ”

Lin Yanni asked, "I may have to go home and ask my husband, if I can, can I give you an answer tomorrow?"

Nie Hualing nodded and said, "Of course you can, after all, it takes ten days to go to the United States, so naturally you have to discuss it with your family." ”

Go to America!

Compared with Lin Yanni and Chen Fenfen, Huo Yaowen is also a little hesitant, if it is really as Nie Hualing said, this international writing project cooperates with American publishing houses, then you can go to the United States to try it.

However, ten days is still a bit long, and I'm afraid it won't work to teach at the school.

After thinking about it, he said: "Ms. Nie, because my work is quite special, I am afraid that ten days will not work, but I personally hope to go to the United States to participate in this writing meeting, if I can, I want to give you an answer tomorrow." ”

At this time, Deng McKee, who was next to him, also said: "Mr. Huo is a teacher at the University of Hong Kong, so if you go to the United States for ten days, I'm afraid there will be some problems in teaching." ”

"Oh, Mr. Fok is a teacher at the University of Hong Kong, I don't know what course he teaches. Nie Hualing's eyes lit up.

Even Zhang Ailing, Lin Yanni and others next to him glanced sideways at him, after all, being able to be a university teacher at such a young age is enough to show that Huo Yaowen's ability is really strong.

At this moment, it made Lin Yanni feel a lot more comfortable, she didn't win the first place before, and when she saw that Huo Yaowen was a man, she still felt that people in the literary world were a little biased, but now that she heard that the young Huo Yaowen was a university teacher, she secretly asked if the other party could win the first place in the essay competition.

"Philosophy lessons. ”

Huo Yaowen said: "Although the philosophy course I teach is only an elective course, I still have to ask the school about the situation, if the school curriculum can't be adjusted, then I can only say I'm very sorry." ”

"It doesn't matter, Mr. Huo is a university teacher, so naturally he has to focus on educating students. Nie Hualing smiled.

The main reason for inviting Huo Yaowen, Lin Yanni, and Chen Fenfen is that Nie Hualing wants to open up the fame of the International Writing Project in Hong Kong as soon as possible.

Before that, she invited martial arts masters Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng, as well as the southern poet Tang Junyi, the dean of the Faculty of Arts of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, who wrote "The Flowers and Fruits of Chinese Culture", and the philosophy professor of the New Asia College of the Neo-Confucian school, Master Hongru Mou Zongsan.

However, without exception, these people did not dare to be interested in participating in the "International Writing Project", and all refused on the grounds that they were busy with official duties or were too old.

I wanted to invite Ni Box, who was already well-known in the science fiction world at this time, but the reason given by the other party was extremely interesting, saying that the novels he wrote must not be liked by Americans, and instead of wasting ten days in the United States like this, it is better to write ten more days at home and make more money.

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After coming out of the Literary World Newspaper, Huo Yaowen took a bus back to the University of Hong Kong.

Along the way, he has been thinking about the "International Writing Cultural Exchange Conference" mentioned by Nie Hualing, if it is just a cultural exchange meeting, if he wants to go, at most he will just mix up his reputation and listen to some speeches by writers from other regions and countries.

But the other party said that he had cooperated with a book publishing company in the United States, and as long as he wrote valuable fiction articles, he would have the opportunity to sign a contract for publication, which was still very attractive to Huo Yaowen now.

Although he hasn't read a few books written by Americans, Huo Yaowen has also watched a lot of American dramas and Hollywood movies, and with a little adaptation, he may not be able to write a book that meets the taste of Americans.

If it was in his previous life, Huo Yaowen would definitely not have this confidence, after all, he didn't know English, but now it's different, he doesn't dare to say how good his English is, but he can also write English papers and write a popular book, which is not so difficult to think about.

Just thought about the "writing exchange meeting" all the way, and soon, Huo Yaowen went back to school.

As soon as I returned to the dormitory, I heard Uncle Wang say that Mr. Zhang was looking for him.

I also hurriedly walked to the main building of the Faculty of Letters, came to the teacher's office, and walked straight to Mr. Zhang's seat.

Zhang Chengyi, who bowed his head to revise some student papers, looked up when he heard the movement, saw that it was Huo Yaowen, and said with a smile: "Why are you not in school every day recently." ”

"I'm sorry Mr. Zhang, I've been a little busy lately. Huo Yaowen walked over embarrassedly and apologized.

"If you're busy, you still have to read more, are you reading the few books I gave you last time?"

"Yes, I read it at night. ”

"Well, that's good. When Zhang Chengyi heard this, he nodded with satisfaction and said, "Are you free tomorrow?"

Huo Yaowen thought for a while: "I should be free." ”

"What do you mean to be free. ”

Zhang Chengyi's face was unhappy and said: "Don't tell me that you are going to leave the school again tomorrow, although you are only taking a class of students now, but the school is about to set up a philosophy department, I heard that the principal is appealing to the governor of Hong Kong, hoping to transfer some philosophy teachers from Chinese University next year, you are often not in school on weekdays, and you can't keep your job when the time comes, don't blame me for not reminding you." ”

Hearing Teacher Zhang's words, Huo Yaowen's face was a little bad.

"Okay, I'm just urging you to learn what you need to learn as soon as possible, don't try to be proficient, as long as you can master it simply. ”

Zhang Chengyi sighed: "I also blame myself, I should have taught you more content at the beginning, but I think even if the Chinese University will send people over, at most it will be some ordinary teachers." I listened to the rector's suggestion that the newly established philosophy department is mainly based on philosophy textbooks from the University of London, and I am afraid that he will not be hiring back Mousan. ”

"Isn't Mr. Mou now the head of the Department of Philosophy at New Asia College, Chinese University? I'm afraid that even if he invites Mr. Mou back again, I don't think he will be willing, because when he taught philosophy at the University of Hong Kong before, he always wanted to go to Chinese University to work, and I am afraid that even if he is invited back now, I am afraid he will not be willing. Huo Yaowen was surprised.

Mou Zongsan had previously taught the moral philosophy of the new Confucian mind at the University of Hong Kong in a similar form as a guest, and had been co-teaching philosophy electives at the University of Hong Kong with Zhang Chengyi, and was invited by Tang Junyi to go to New Asia College of the Chinese University of Chinese at the beginning of this year, where he served as the head of the Department of Philosophy. Therefore, after one less lecturer, in order to reduce Zhang Chengyi's teaching pressure and face the situation that he is about to retire, the school promoted Huo Yaowen as a temporary teacher.

"Yes, that's why I said I'd only hire a few ordinary teachers. Zhang Chengyi nodded.

Huo Yaowen smiled and said: "That's next year, and since it's mainly a philosophy textbook at the University of London, I think Anna-Isabel and Professor Luke are more suitable." ”

Zhang Chengyi waved his hand and said: "They will stay for a year or two at most, and it is impossible for them to settle and work in Hong Kong for a long time, so the teaching tasks in the future will still be mainly based on you and the new teachers." ”

After speaking, Zhang Chengyi said again: "You accompany me to Chinese University tomorrow." ”

"How?"

"When Mr. Mou's new book is finished, he naturally wants to congratulate him. ”

"Good. When Huo Yaowen heard this, he directly agreed, but remembering Nie Hualing's invitation before, he hesitated for a few seconds, and the appearance of wanting to speak again made Zhang Chengyi smile and said, "If there is anything, just say it directly." ”

"Teacher, I may have to take a leave of absence for a while. Huo Yaowen gritted his teeth and said.

"How many days, please?"

"Half a month. ”

"Half a month?" Zhang Chengyi was stunned and said in surprise: "Is there anything important?"

"I was invited to the United States for an international literary writing conference. ”