Chapter 339: Talking to Jin Daxia
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Govin hesitated. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
Now he is not the stunned green he was at the beginning.
Govin still remembers that after he wrote the first story after crossing over, he went to the "Folk Literature" magazine to submit a manuscript and rushed directly to the editor-in-chief's office. Later, when he became an editor, he realized how reckless the original approach was, and the editorial work of a magazine or newspaper was very clear, and if every author who submitted a manuscript went to the editor-in-chief, then the work of the editorial department could not be carried out normally.
However, if you go to the editor to submit your manuscript, upload and distribute it layer by layer, and wait for "Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong" to appear in the newspaper, I don't know how much time it will take.
He plans to write some essays about Hong Kong, maybe cultural essays or just simple travelogues, recording and expressing his emotions on the one hand, on the other hand, he wants to receive some manuscript fees, with his interest yesterday, he always feels that the RMB prepared before coming to Hong Kong is not enough, and he likes some small things, wants to taste some delicious food, but has no money, it is too sad.
Just as Govyn hesitated, reality made the decision for him.
The office door in front of him opened from the inside, and an elderly man in a suit walked out.
It was Mr. Jin Yong.
Seeing a strange young man standing outside the door, Jin Yong was obviously stunned, and then looked at Govin carefully.
Today, Govern's dress has been completely new, with a casual suit on the top, jeans on the bottom, and a pair of canvas shoes, which is almost the same as a young man in Hong Kong. The few brand clothes I bought yesterday looked very energetic when I wore them, especially the faint peace and bookish atmosphere on his body, which was impressive.
"Is there anything wrong with the offspring?" Jin Yong asked curiously.
Gewen coughed lightly and explained his intention to Jin Yong, and said that he was from the mainland.
Obviously, Jin Yong was interested in Gewen's submission to "Ming Pao" as a mainlander, and he beckoned Gewen into the house, and only after sitting down did he ask Gewen what kind of manuscript he submitted.
Gowen took the manuscript out of his jacket pocket and handed it over, and then looked at Jin Yong's office.
Jin Yong's office is very large, divided into two rooms by the screen, one should be the study, that is, the place where Mr. Jin Yong works, and the room where Govin is located should be the reception room, the four walls of the reception room are painted with gold and splendor, red and gold, with a hint of Chinese palace flavor, and the chair he sits on is a Louis XVIII-style classical carved and painted gold armchair, which is very magnificent.
Jin Yong, who was sitting opposite, was looking at the manuscript seriously with gold wire glasses, his demeanor was serene, and his stocky figure sat in the armchair, sitting straight, with an inexplicable bearing.
This is Jin Daxia!
Jin Yong, who had finished reading the article, showed a look of surprise on his face, he looked at Gowen in Mandarin with a Haining accent and asked, "What's your name?" ”
"Govyn."
"You are the Gowen who wrote "Taoist Tower" and "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" in China?" Jin Yong asked.
"It's me, Mr. Kim has heard of me?"
"Haha...... No wonder this prose of yours smells familiar! It's really effortless! Gowen, I've admired you for a long time! ”
Jin Yong laughed as he got up from his chair. He walked to the corner of the reception room and took out a bottle of whiskey and two glasses from a hidden wine cabinet, and poured Govin himself a drink, and also poured himself a small half glass.
After doing all this, Jin Yongcai explained to Govin with a smile: "You know that I am engaged in news, so I will not be unaware of what is happening in China." After I saw your "Taoist Tower" in an issue of Harvest magazine last year, I admired you very much. I only hate that you are in the mainland, otherwise I would really invite you to open a column in the supplement of "Ming Pao" as soon as possible! Also, the Central People's Radio broadcast "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" can also be heard in Hong Kong, I think you write very well, easy to understand, humorous, I think I also have some research on the history of the Ming Dynasty, but I couldn't find any mistakes in your book, it's really admirable! I've wanted to talk to you about the history of the Ming Dynasty for a long time! ”
Jin Yong was obviously very interested, he raised the wine glass in his hand and touched it with Gowen, and then took a big sip. Before he could swallow the whiskey in his mouth, as if remembering something, he got up from his chair again and walked to the next room.
Through the screen, Govin saw Jin Yong pick up the phone from the desk and call his secretary.
When Gewen heard Jin Yong say that he had some things to do later, he asked the secretary to tell the driver to go to other things first.
Govyn's mood suddenly brightened.
Jin Yong gave him the impression of being extremely kind, he was a very gentle old man, with a typical southerner face, and he smiled when he spoke.
This makes Govin very comfortable, and it is indeed a happy and even proud thing to be able to make Jin Daxia praise so much.
So when Jin Yong sat back in the chair, Govin happily chatted with Jin Yong, culture, history, novels, martial arts, politics, ......
The special whiskey glass was swaying with golden liquid, and in the thick of the wine, Govin and Jin Yong each took a glass of wine and inadvertently entered the topic.
After a few sips of whiskey, the strange and inhibited are gone.
Jin Yong speaks his Haining Mandarin, and Ge Wen speaks his own Mandarin, mixing the southern and northern accents, and they communicate with each other seamlessly.
I don't know how long it took for the two of them to gradually enjoy themselves, and at this time Govin had already drunk two full glasses of whiskey, and Jin Yong also drank a lot.
When the topic returned to Govern's manuscript, Jin Yong said that "Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong" was good enough to be published in "Ming Pao", and then he smiled and asked Govern's opinion: "Gewen, how about being a columnist for the supplement of "Ming Pao"? ”
"Zha Lao, you know that I came to Hong Kong to participate in cultural exchanges between the two places, and I can't keep contributing to Ming Pao!" Govin said with some embarrassment.
It's not that Govin doesn't know that Jin Yong's requirements for supplement columnists are very strict.
It is a great honor to be recognized by Jin Yong.
Perhaps other newspapers decide to let a writer write a column, and some of the supplement editors have the final say, some of the editorial directors have the final say, and most of the editors-in-chief have the final say. However, "Ming Pao" is different, although Jin Yong has already relinquished the post of editor-in-chief, and he basically does not ask about the general editorial affairs, but the hiring of the columnist of the "Ming Pao" supplement must go through himself, and others have no right to decide, which is something that many people know.
Govin also heard from Ming Pao that he read last night and from the front desk of the Peninsula Hotel this morning.
Looking at the names of columnists in the supplement of "Ming Pao", you can know how rare this honor is: Ni Kuang, Yi Shu, Lin Yanni, Hu Juren, Xiang Zhuang, Zhang Wenda, Huang Zhan, Zhang Junmo, Deng Gongbi, Liang Fengyi...... These people are some of the most famous cultural celebrities in Hong Kong and the most famous writers in Hong Kong.
"It doesn't matter, as long as you are willing to write, "Ming Pao" will definitely reserve a fixed column for you, when there is a manuscript, when it will be published!" Jin Yong waved his hand and said heroically.
"Since Zha Lao is so optimistic about the kid, then I might as well be respectful!" Seeing that Jin Yong loved himself so much, Gewen was quite moved.
"Haha...... We're sure of it! Jin Yong smiled with satisfaction.
"It's a deal!"
With a bang, Govin and Jin Yong each swallowed the remaining whiskey in their glasses.
(To be continued.) )