HPDBC Chapter 117 The Horn
Chapter 117 The Horn
Chapter 118 The Horn
The auditorium was packed with people.
The corridors were packed with people.
Even though this literary lecture was simultaneously broadcast live on the radio, the entire event could be heard on the radio.
But this did not diminish people's enthusiasm for having the opportunity to squeeze into the event venue to watch.
After all, today's interviewee is the renowned science fiction writer Yu Zhen, a role model that countless young literary enthusiasts strive to emulate.
A young idol and role model of our time who, in just six months, has made his creative brilliance shine all over the world.
The so-called mainstream literary circles, no matter how much they belittle him, how much they slander him, how much they try to use every means to stifle him—
However, among the vast majority of ordinary people...
Yu's fans, followers, and admirers have always been, and indeed have been, the vast majority of them.
The host from the Central Radio Station immediately raised the bar to the extreme: "Comrade Yu Zhen, it is no exaggeration to say that you have now become the most successful writer whose creative influence is renowned all over the world."
Today, I have the opportunity to speak to the faculty and students of Tsinghua and Peking Universities, both renowned universities in China, to listeners across the country on their radios, and to leaders at all levels and colleagues on the national arts and culture front who are also deeply concerned about national cultural development.
At this moment, what message would you most like to convey to all those who are following you?
Yu Zhen said, "I want to say that the spring breeze of reform and opening up has swept across the land of China. The future of our motherland is forever full of boundless vitality. On the journey of the new era, we will surely use one victory after another to march into the vast universe. We will surely conquer the stars and the sea!"
Whoosh—
Whoosh!
The crowd erupted in applause and cheers.
Look at his speech, wow, no wonder he's the number one science fiction writer in China, it's so inspiring.
Perhaps lacking the atmosphere of a literary lecture, the audience listening to such outrageous remarks felt a bit isolated and couldn't quite grasp the essence of the event.
Indeed, the majority of radio listeners are ordinary, uneducated laborers whose daily concerns are not about galaxies or the universe.
There has always been a strict requirement of three meals a day to fill one's stomach; the question is how to eat better and how to dress better.
Only these things can create resonance.
"Pah, these worthless writers, all they do is spout high-sounding platitudes!"
"Exactly, no matter how nicely you talk, it won't bring us any real benefit in our lives. Sigh!"
"This ridiculous literary lecture, broadcast live on the radio, is it meant for us? Nobody wants to hear this fancy nonsense!"
"Is something about to be said from above going to happen again? —"
"Shh, everyone, calm down. I heard that this writer Yu, who does science fiction, has earned the country hundreds of millions of US dollars in foreign exchange. His contribution alone is a million times greater than that of our entire production brigade. Everyone, please listen patiently."
"Exactly, don't jump to conclusions before you've even finished listening—"
In the vast rural areas, discussions like the one described above, where people listen to the radio and discuss the topic, constitute the absolute mainstream.
Of course, there are also many differences.
Chiling Production Brigade, Fuxian County, Shaanxi Province.
This was the first stop where Yu Zhen traveled through time.
The villagers here undoubtedly have a very special emotional bond with the great writer Yu, who came from their hometown.
In particular, in the past six months or so, thanks to the great writer Yu, officials at all levels in the province have given the entire production brigade special care and a lot of extra support.
The largest expenditure was undoubtedly the huge sum of money allocated to local primary schools to build beautiful school buildings.
The bright and clean teaching facilities are comparable to those of the best key high schools in the province.
Moreover, all school-age children in the entire Chiling Brigade are exempt from tuition and miscellaneous fees, supposedly because there is a substantial special fund from above dedicated to supporting local students' education.
Little did the villagers know that this huge sum of special educational aid funds was nominally provided by the provincial education bureau.
In reality, all the funds came from Shanghai, from anonymous donations by Yu Zhen.
Yu Zhen had been quietly working on this ever since he settled down in Shanghai, published the special issue of "Story Club," and earned his first large sum of royalties.
The interview continued on the radio.
The host focused on the topic of reform and opening up, aiming to guide the discussion and deeply connect it with literary creation.
After all, the main purpose of this event is a literary report and lecture, and the great writer Yu's greatest achievement is undoubtedly in the field of literary creation.
"Writer Yu, in your opinion, how specifically has the influence of the reform and opening-up policy been reflected in the field of literary creation?"
"In my view, the most important manifestation of this is undoubtedly the guiding spirit of the 'Double Hundred Policy' in the literary and art circles, especially the profound meaning of the four words 'liberating the mind.' It is no exaggeration to say that without a full understanding of these four words, I would not have been able to create science fiction literature. The leadership of the Shanghai-based journal 'Harvest' and the Literature and Art Publishing House would not have taken the risk of publishing my first science fiction novel. Even so, although my science fiction novel later unexpectedly became popular internationally, to put it bluntly, perhaps my colleagues in China did not fully grasp the essence of 'liberating the mind'!"
Domestically, we faced a great deal of negative criticism, but fortunately, we persevered. Fortunately, we had the love and support of the general public, the adoration and support of countless university students, and the unwavering guidance of the "Double Hundred Policy" and the "Liberating the Mind" strategy consistently implemented by higher authorities. Only in this way could we have the glorious moment today, when we can deliver a literary report to the people of the whole country through a live broadcast on CCTV.
"Thank you, Motherland! Thank you, Party! Thank you, people! Thank you to every listener in front of the radio! Thank you to everyone here!"
He and I are grateful for every precious moment of our lives.
"Actually, I would like to use the most colloquial language to describe it: the clarion call of the new era has been sounded, and the spring breeze of reform and opening up has blown into every corner of the land of China."
Standing at the forefront of the times, let alone me, Yu Zhen, being able to ride the winds and achieve such triumphs as I do today, even a pig, as long as it stands firmly at the forefront, can become a mighty pig that can fly and leap across the sky.
"Please believe me, everyone. In this new era of reform and opening up, we have begun to strive to catch up with the world's best. Our great journey toward communism will certainly be fraught with difficulties, and we may still have to endure failures, setbacks, and blows. But time is always on our side. Ten years from now, our light manufacturing industry will be invincible. Twenty years from now, our computer and internet high-tech industry will be among the world's top tier. Thirty years from now, our national strength will make us the leading power in Eurasia. Forty years from now, we will be a world-class powerhouse in all aspects and fields, including the economy, military, culture, and sports."
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