Dong Qianli is a veteran who stayed in the Jin Yong era, and after Lin Youlun took over "Ming Pao", he also gave Dong Qianli full trust, and even used "one person under ten thousand people" to describe his status in "Ming Pao".

Dong Qianli did not live up to the trust of the two bosses before and after Jin Yong and Lin Youlun, and managed "Ming Pao" in an orderly manner.

Of course, this also reflects the difference between Jin Yong and Shao Yifu, Jin Yong transferred the "Ming Pao" group to Lin Youlun, which was to hand over a career to him, and the people left behind were also dedicated assistants; And Shao Yifu's sale of wireless to Lin Youlun can only be regarded as a normal business behavior, so it will take a lot of effort for Lin Youlun to fully control the entire company after taking over.

Lin Youlun rarely takes the initiative to inquire about the affairs of "Ming Pao", and Dong Qianli also knows that Lin Youlun is busy, so if he does not encounter special circumstances, he will not usually push things to Lin Youlun's side.

Because of this, Lin Youlun was curious about the mainland author brought by Dong Qianli, he remembered that the last time Dong Qianli found him because of publishing matters, it was because there was a fake work under the name of "Kunlun" on the market, and the last thing was actually traced to Huang Yi, who had not yet become famous.

Lin Youlun did not pursue Huang Yi's act of writing the forgery of "Kunlun", which made Huang Yi very grateful, and now all the novels he publishes are distributed by the "Ming Pao" Group Publishing House, and I have to say that there is a "good fate" formed by Lin Youlun back then.

With Huang Yi's example in the past, this time Lin Youlun was naturally full of expectations for the mainland author brought by Dong Qianli.

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Lin Youlun hadn't arrived at the company yet, and Dong Qianli had already waited there in advance with the mainland author, so Lin Youlun saw someone coming before he entered the office - one with glasses. Keep your head open. A middle-aged man with a slightly loyal appearance.

Although he did not match any of the well-known mainland writers in his impression. But Lin Youlun didn't mean to despise the other party in the slightest, there is a saying that people can't look good, which is especially suitable for use in the circle of writers.

A lot of guys who don't look good, and they may even be shocked when they say what they have written.

"I haven't asked for this gentleman's name yet."

After shaking hands, the other party probably forgot to introduce himself because he was nervous, so Lin Youlun only took the initiative to ask about it.

"Don't give your surname Zhang, Zhang Xiaobo!"

Lin Youlun smiled quietly on the surface. But a trace of doubt rose in his heart.

The name sounds unimpressive, is it really a nobody?

Pressing the doubts in his heart, Lin Youlun reached out and invited Zhang Xiaobo and Dong Qianli into the office, and at the same time instructed Lin Zhiling to prepare three cups of coffee.

"Tea is fine, I'm not used to coffee."

Zhang Xiaobo lifted his glasses and said something that surprised Lin Youlun.

In this kind of meeting atmosphere where they are very unfamiliar with each other, they are generally casual guests, and the other party actually brings it up so directly, people with smaller hearts may feel that the other party does not respect them enough.

Of course, Lin Youlun is not such a person, and he also knows that many writers can't be treated with common sense. As long as you have real talent and learning, the personality "crazy" is not difficult to accept at all.

Zhang Xiaobo didn't realize this. However, Dong Qianli looked at Lin Youlun with some worry, and saw that his expression had not changed, so he was relieved.

"Then prepare a cup of tea for Mr. Zhang." Lin Youlun turned his head and said a word to Lin Zhiling, smiled and invited the two into the office.

After the host and guest were seated, Dong Qianli immediately introduced Zhang Xiaobo's origin to Lin Youlun.

"Mr. Zhang was one of the representatives of the third-generation poetry movement in mainland China in the 80s. The standard-bearer of the "urban poetry school" in the sea, he has written many excellent literary works. ”

"It turns out that Mr. Zhang is a poet, disrespectful and disrespectful!"

Lin Youlun took the coffee and nodded to Zhang Xiaobo with a smile.

There were indeed many poets in the mainland in the 80s, but there are not many names that really make people remember their names, Lin Youlun is more familiar with Haizi and Gu Cheng, as for Zhang Xiaobo and the "Urban Poetry School", he has heard of it for the first time.

"I don't dare to be, I did aspire to be a poet in the 80s, but now I just want to be a businessman with a cultural temperament like Mr. Lin."

Zhang Xiaobo speaks unhurriedly, and does not have the recklessness of ordinary literati, which is very much in line with his positioning of his identity.

Dong Qianli then added: "Mr. Zhang is now a bookseller. ”

Lin Youlun suddenly realized, no wonder he had never heard of Zhang Xiaobo's name, it turned out that this person had changed careers to publish.

"In my time, some excellent poets and novelists spent their lives just to get infinitely close to the truth of literature, but I am not, I tried my best to get farther away from the truth, or in my novels, I have distorted the truth to the point of being almost blue-faced and fanged, so some people say that I am absurd, and even call me 'Chinese Kafka', in fact, I am completely different from Kafka, Kafka's absurdity is to get close to the preconceived truth, and in order to 'know well' and ' exhaustion', and all my efforts are aimed at destroying the truth that I originally presupposed, and I am far from being in the depths. ”

Zhang Xiaobo was a little self-deprecating when talking about this topic, which was not recognized by the mainstream, which was one of the reasons why he chose to change careers to do publishing.

"This is a book I co-edited, and there was some resistance to publishing it in the mainland, so I wanted to try it out in Hong Kong first." As he spoke, Zhang Xiaobo took out a stack of manuscripts from his briefcase and handed them to Lin Youlun with both hands.

Before coming to Hong Kong, Zhang Xiaobo had already made it clear that his cooperation goals should meet those conditions - to have enough influence in Hong Kong, and at the same time not to be too prejudiced against the mainland, these conditions are fully met by Lin Youlun's "Ming Pao" group.

At first, Zhang Xiaobo's manuscript was only contacted by a person in charge of the Ming Pao publishing house, and because he was attracted by many shocking words in it, the manuscript was quickly sent to Dong Qianli.

Dong Qianli does not agree with some of the radical views mentioned in this manuscript, but for the sake of prudence. He still brought Zhang Xiaobo with the manuscript. Let Lin Youlun make the decision.

"Is this a collection of poems?"

Lin Youlun didn't know this. From Zhang Xiaobo's identity, he subconsciously thought of this possibility, but Zhang Xiaobo shook his head.

"Not a collection of poems, but a collection of essays on politics."

Poetry and politics are fundamentally two dimensions in Lin Youlun's view, and if Zhang Xiaobo said that this was a popular novel, or even a reference book such as health care recipes, Lin Youlun would not be as surprised as he is now.

Zhang Xiaobo, a poet by background, wrote a book commenting on politics, which somewhat gave Lin Youlun a somewhat unreliable feeling.

Of course, the person was recommended by Dong Qianli, and Lin Youlun certainly wouldn't draw conclusions so easily. So he opened the manuscript, but the title that caught his eye made him stunned.

"Political and Emotional Choices in the Post-Cold War Era"?

Why does this title look so familiar, as if I have seen it somewhere?

Lin Youlun didn't know what to say, he frowned like this, but it brought a lot of pressure to Zhang Xiaobo.

Zhang Xiaobo knew very well what he was writing in this book, and he also knew that Lin Youlun might cause some unnecessary trouble if he published this book, so he was actually not sure whether this trip to Hong Kong would achieve the set goals.

While Zhang Xiaobo was in doubt, Lin Youlun had already remembered the source of the book, because he had the impression that "Political and Emotional Choices in the Post-Cold War Era" was just a subtitle of the book. The book should also have a more well-known main title.

With this understanding, Lin Youlun continued to look down. It soon confirmed the guess in my heart.

After about ten minutes, Lin Youlun closed the manuscript in his hand.

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaobo thought to himself that it was over, and Lin Youlun only stopped after reading it for a while, obviously not interested in publishing this book.

But Lin Youlun's reaction surprised Zhang Xiaobo.

"Mr. Zhang, your manuscript is very interesting, give me two days, I will read it carefully, and I will definitely give you a clear answer at that time."

Things suddenly took a turn for the worse, Zhang Xiaobo's mood was like a roller coaster, although Lin Youlun did not agree immediately, but looking at his attitude, at least Zhang Xiaobo saw some hope.

Zhang Xiaobo, who left Lin Youlun's office, was a little excited, but Dong Qianli, who stayed in the office, looked a little worried.

As soon as Zhang Xiaobo left, he couldn't wait to ask, "Mr. Lin, are you really planning to publish this book?" ”

"Dong Lao thinks this writing is not good?"

"Some views are good, but they are too radical, and the sinister nationalist sentiment prevails, and there is a lack of rational understanding and thinking about the problem, and ......" Dong Qianli glanced at Lin Youlun and saw that he did not say anything, so he continued with confidence: "Such a book with a strong nationalist color will actually not be popular in Hong Kong, because Hong Kong people have not even found a sense of belonging to the mainland, let alone resonate with all kinds of radical nationalism. Moreover, the reason why Hong Kong has achieved its current economic achievements is that the export-oriented development model it has followed is precisely what the book vigorously criticizes, and the bleak market prospects of publishing such a book are secondary, and the key is that it may lead to some unnecessary troubles and misunderstandings. ”

As the editor-in-chief of "Ming Pao," Dong Qianli is very clear about Lin Youlun's political stance, and the book was published in Hong Kong through Lin Youlun's hands, and it is really difficult to say what kind of attitude the mainland government will have, and if it is not done well, it will affect the upper-level relations that Lin Youlun has painstakingly managed.

On the other hand, the publication of this book in Hong Kong will definitely bring a lot of controversy, but Lin Youlun is making a big splash, so this kind of thing will definitely be on his head in the end.

These two points of view alone are enough to make Dong Qianli oppose the publication of this book, and if Lin Youlun tells him that the book was later published in the mainland and set a sales record, but it has been banned for a time since then, it is estimated that Dong Qianli will be even more opposed.

"Dong Lao is not worried, I have my own considerations about this matter, the manuscript will be left here for me first, and I will go to talk to Zhang Xiaobo in person two days later."

Lin Youlun's decision did not surprise Dong Qianli, because from the moment Lin Youlun left Zhang Xiaobo's manuscript, Dong Qianli had a premonition of this result, but he was still a little helpless when he really learned of Lin Youlun's decision.

Dong Qianli knew Lin Youlun's character very well, so he didn't persuade him again, but when he left, he found Lin Zhiling and chatted with her alone for a while.

When Lin Zhiling pushed the door and came in, Lin Youlun was looking at the manuscript left by Zhang Xiaobo, and asked without raising his head: "Dong Lao has already left?" ”

Lin Zhiling's expression hesitated, and finally decided to persuade Lin Youlun.

"I think Dong Lao's worries are not unreasonable, you should still think about it seriously."

Lin Youlun raised his head and glanced at Lin Zhiling, "Dong Lao told you just now?" ”

Lin Zhiling nodded, in her opinion, this book is a thankless task, and if it is not done well, it will affect the relationship with the central government of the mainland, she really can't think of any need for Lin Youlun to do this.

"Just because I've published this book doesn't mean I agree with the above points."

Lin Youlun just said a word, and he was immediately refuted by Lin Zhiling.

"But people don't see it that way, they just think you agree with the ideas in the book, and that's why they're going to do it."

"When did you become so concerned about me?"

Such a digression suddenly appeared in Lin Youlun's mouth, and Lin Zhiling was so angry that she stomped her feet.

"You don't pretend to be sentimental, I'm worried that if something goes wrong, it will be more difficult for me to find another job that pays better than what I have now, that's all!"

"Really?"

Lin Youlun stared at Lin Zhiling's face for two seconds, and saw that the other party didn't have any expression to respond, so he shrugged helplessly.

"Okay, you listen to me first, I know that the publication of this book will definitely bring some controversy, although most of it is aimed at the content of the book, but a small part may also point to me, and this is what I want, otherwise I have no reason to do the following thing."

"What's next?"

Lin Zhiling looked at Lin Youlun with doubts, but she didn't get the answer she wanted from him.

"This matter is kept secret for the time being, by the way, you can contact Zhang Xiaobo in the afternoon, make an appointment with him to meet tomorrow, and at the same time tell him that I can help him publish this book, but the name of the book needs to be changed."

"Change the title of the book?" Lin Zhiling looked puzzled.

"Now the title is too straightforward, and it's not eye-catching enough."

Lin Youlun's answer made Lin Zhiling a little speechless, this is not a novel, does Lin Youlun still expect it to sell hundreds of thousands of copies?

Of course, suspicion is suspicion, out of the need to contact Zhang Xiaobo in the afternoon, Lin Zhiling still asked: "What is the name?" ”

"China Can Say No!"

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"China Can Say No" is a very controversial book, but it cannot be denied that it really caused a great sensation when it was published, of course, friends who are interested in this kind of book, I recommend "Miracle Twilight", the author is Yuan Jian.

This book has not been published in the mainland, but it can be found on the Internet, and Mr. Yuan Jian's wife is probably no stranger to everyone, which is Huang Han in "If You Are Honest, Do Not Disturb". (To be continued......)