The surge in circulation of "Wuxia" magazine naturally attracted the attention of the top management of Ming Pao Group!

The office of Jin Lao, chairman of Ming Pao Group.

Jin Yong, formerly known as Zha Liangyong, is a well-known writer of martial arts novels, a journalist, an entrepreneur, a political commentator, a social activist, an honorary vice chairman of the Chinese Writers Association, one of the main drafters of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, a winner of the "Grand Bauhinia Medal", the highest honor in Hong Kong, and the richest Chinese writer. Jin Yong moved to Hong Kong in 1948 and is the founder of Hong Kong's Ming Pao newspaper. Jin Yong has 15 martial arts novels such as "Flying Snow Shoots White Deer in the Sky, Laughing Book Hero Leans on Bi Yuan" and "Yue Nu Sword". The works have also been adapted into film and television series, games, comics and other products. Jin Yong's novels were very popular, and many literary talents and readers wrote book reviews, forming a trend of "Jin Studies" research.

Jin Yong instructed his secretary Xiao Liu, "Go and find out what's going on, why has the circulation of "Wuxia" magazine increased so much during this period of time, see what's going on?" ”

"Yes, I'll do it right away, boss!" Secretary Xiao Liu replied.

After more than ten minutes, the secretary Xiao Liu returned from the screenwriting department of "Martial Arts" and reported: "Editor Yang of "Martial Arts" magazine has discovered a dark horse! Newcomer author Li Yihua, his "Ethereal Journey" was serialized for the first time, and it was placed in the last corner, which can be said to be a miracle that it did not sink into the dust, but I didn't expect it to be an instant hit! The whole of Hong Kong is crazy about ordering "Martial Arts"! ”

Jin Daxia pondered for a while and said, "Go, bring a copy of "Ethereal Journey", I want to see what book caused a sales frenzy!" ”

Secretary Xiao Liu nodded and replied, "Okay, I'll get it right away." ”

"Li Yihua, "Ethereal Journey" Jin Lao muttered to himself, this unfamiliar name made Jin Yong very puzzled, it is difficult for newcomers and new books to become popular, which Jin Yong knows very well, for example: Liang Yusheng was already a well-known writer before he became famous in the field of martial arts novels; Gu Long had a certain reputation in Taiwan before he came to Hong Kong to develop; Ni Kuang, Li Bihua and other well-known Hong Kong writers have also developed step by step.

Ming Pao Newspaper Group, "Martial Arts Magazine", Editor-in-Chief's Office.

Jin Lao, the editor-in-chief and president, wears a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and looks at the latest issue of "Martial Arts". Yang Haoran, editor of "Martial Arts" magazine, observed the boss's expression on the side, both expectant and a little nervous.

Jin Daxia's opinion on "Ethereal Journey" will undoubtedly dominate the fate of this novel, and even the fate of the magazine "Martial Arts" - whether to get key support or treat him coldly is in Jin Daxia's thoughts!

Jin Daxia is not only the grandmaster of martial arts novels, but also the newspaper giant who controls 80% of the shares of Ming Pao Newspaper Company! Yang Haoran is optimistic about "Ethereal Journey", in addition to analyzing the amazing market potential of this novel with the professionalism of the editor. What's more, Yang Haoran has accompanied "Ethereal Journey" all the way, and he can see how difficult it is to succeed!

Jin Daxia pondered for a moment and said: "What a wonderful person, this book can be called another kind of martial arts, pretending to be a martial arts package, writing martial arts in another form, it can definitely be said to be a pioneering work, after reading this article, I found that I am old." ”

"Mr. Cha, you have a wonderful theory, a newcomer, how can he compare with you?" Yang Haoran hurriedly said, in his heart, no one can compare to Jin Lao, Jin Lao can be said to be his faith.

"Hahaha, you little slippery head, you will say something nice, let's not talk about this, bring a pen, I want to write a book review for "Ethereal Journey". Jin Daxia laughed and shook his head and said.

Yang Haoran was taken aback, Jin Daxia rarely publishes review articles, let alone publish articles specifically for a martial arts novel, not to mention that it is a newcomer's new work, and he can't believe his ears.

Jin Daxia picked up the pen and wrote: I read "Ethereal Journey", the writing is sophisticated and delicate, the thinking is broad, and the characters are vivid. In particular, he has a lot of research on traditional Chinese culture, and the ideas of each family run through it, which makes people want to stop, and look forward to the development of the follow-up story. Although some people say that I have written all the martial arts, future generations will not be able to transcend the mature martial arts system I have set, and I also thought so before this. However, after seeing Li Yihua's "Ethereal Journey", I realized that I didn't write it all, but only the tip of the iceberg. How can China's 5,000-year-old civilization be written in a vast epic? I believe that after "Ethereal Journey", it is not the beginning of the decline of martial arts, but the beginning of another kind of revitalization of martial arts!

The pen is Jin Daxia's autograph!

"With Mr. Cha's book review, I believe that "Ethereal Journey" will definitely create another brilliant future!" Yang Haoran looked at Jin Lao with envy.

"Is it as exaggerated as you say? I'm just a bad old man, the main thing is to have a good work, otherwise I can't do anything! Jin Lao said with emotion.

Yang Haoran heard Jin Lao's words, and couldn't help nodding, feeling that he was telling the truth, otherwise martial arts novels would not have been in decline for so long, but there was no masterpiece to come up with, and now with master-level works, martial arts novels have a "second spring".

A restaurant not far from the Ming Pao Industrial Building, a small box.

Editor Yang Haoran, Jin Lao, and Li Yihua, three martial arts enthusiasts, gathered together.

"Come on, come on, Yihua, I'll introduce you" Before Yang Haoran could finish speaking, Li Yihua interrupted to continue the introduction.

"Mr. Jin, do you still need an introduction? Then I'm still in the world, Jin Daxia, I have admired the name for a long time. Li Yihua clasped his hands into fists and saluted Jin Lao.

Jin Lao smiled kindly and praised him: "Xiaoyou, it is really not easy to write such a huge work as "Ethereal Journey". ”

Next to him, Yang Haoran also gave a thumbs up: "A generation of wizards!" ”

Li Yihua's face was flushed when he was praised, Jin Daxia and the others thought he was modest, and only Li Yihua himself knew the real reason.

"Xiaoyou, why did you create "Ethereal Journey" in the first place?" Jin Yong asked with a curious expression, it is impossible for a young man of this age to be so proficient in all thoughts

Li Yihua answered the original intention of Jin Yong's creation one by one, and the three of them also said that they were talkative, they were all book lovers, and there were so many common topics!!