If we leave it to future generations, if someone's child goes to the northern Qing Dynasty, it will be a good thing worth writing about, inviting relatives and friends, and throwing a big banquet.
Now, in 1979, it was a great joy to be admitted to Yanda University, but in the backward and information-deprived rural areas, it seemed like that.
Everyone is happy and that's it.
As for the banquet, there was no such thing as no one was rich and there was no gift money for the Jiang family. Since Jiang Yulou started writing, the Jiang family's wealth has become a bit richer, but they are still ordinary leading households.
I made some money this year, but it’s hard to predict next year.
Moreover, the eldest son has also reached the age of marriage, and when the time comes, there will be a lot of money, and the two elders of the Jiang family do not dare to spend it randomly.
That is, the family got together and Li Xiulian cooked some meat dishes, that's all.
The next day, there was another good news. Harvest finally replied.
When he arrived at school, the principal and Teacher Gao were there.
Teacher Gao smiled and said: "Yulu, you are finally here."
"Classmate Jiang, I heard that you have written your second work a long time ago, and you didn't tell us about it. You have done a great job keeping it secret." The principal seemed to be complaining, but judging from his smile, he also Just kidding.
Jiang Yulou smiled: "Isn't this because I lack confidence? I'm afraid that if the manuscript is not selected, the teachers will be happy in vain."
Teacher Gao smiled and shook his head: "Okay, if you don't know your little thoughts, just open it and see the results."
"OK."
Jiang Yulou nodded and took the envelope.
The envelope was not thick, but rather thin. Jiang Yulou, who had already received two replies from the magazine, naturally knew that his manuscript would be approved with a high probability.
This time, he was relieved in his heart.
Finally, he won't be embarrassed. He was a little worried when he didn't reply to the letter a month ago.
Jiang Yulou didn't keep them waiting for too long. He took the envelope, tore it open, took out the letter paper in the middle, opened it and read it carefully.
The content of the letter was very much the same as before.
The principal looked at Jiang Yulou and said nothing for a long time, then glanced at Teacher Gao next to him.
Teacher Gao understood instantly and asked the principal's inner question: "Yulou, will I be able to see your article in the next issue of Harvest?"
Jiang Yulou shook his head, feeling a little regretful: "The letter said that my novel magazine has accepted it, but it will have to wait until the next issue."
"Oh, do you have to wait for another period?" The principal said with regret.
Teacher Gao consoled him: "That's right, that's Harvest."
Jiang Yulou also understood that this was "Harvest"!
As long as he can publish a novel in "Harvest", it is an affirmation for him.
He took back the letter paper and took out something from the envelope, a remittance slip.
As before, the letter was accompanied by his royalties.
Jiang Yulou's "Yellow Earth" has a full text of 32,000 words, which is enough to meet the standards of a novella.
The advantage of having a large number of words is that the remuneration is also high. The letter stated that the remuneration for his novel "Harvest" is based on the standard of 7 yuan per 1,000 words. In other words, he can get a total of 224 yuan.
He looked at the remittance slip and saw that it was indeed the case.
He was already very satisfied with this number.
The only regret is that the remuneration system has not been reformed this year. Otherwise, he would have received hundreds of dollars more in royalties.
Teacher Gao saw his expression and felt nervous: "What's wrong, Yulou, is there a problem with the remuneration?"
"No, the remuneration of more than two hundred yuan is not bad." Jiang Yulou curled his lips.
Teacher Gao: "..."
headmaster:"……"
Listen, is he speaking human language?
More than two hundred yuan. Which of them can get more than two hundred yuan a month?
Isn't he satisfied with this? !
Jiang Yulou knew that what he said was a bit hateful, but what he said was true to his heart.
The good news spread quickly in the school, but unfortunately all the students were on vacation, sorry, sorry.
Just when Jiang Yulou was feeling proud, he suddenly heard bad news.
Tang Yuewen is leaving.
She will go to Beijing with her mother and her father.
The two of them had originally agreed to go to college in the capital together, but now they were forced to separate.
After the two met, Tang Yuewen plucked up the courage and said, "Yulou, let me tell my parents that I will go to school with you in the capital."
Jiang Yulou was very touched. How relieved the girl was about him!
Although it's a bit moving, it doesn't work.
Jiang Yulou touched the girl's delicate face and said softly: "Yue Wen, I'm touched by your idea, but it doesn't work. Just be obedient and go to the capital first with your uncle and aunt."
These days, no less than later generations, robberies on trains are common. It doesn't matter to Jiang Yulou alone, but it is much more difficult for him to protect Tang Yuewen's safety at the same time.
It doesn't matter if something happens to him, but he can't watch something happen to Tang Yuewen, otherwise he will feel guilty for the rest of his life.
Tang Yuewen did not refuse his gesture of stroking her face. She just blushed and said shyly, "But I want to spend more time with you."
"The future is long. We will study in the capital for four years. Moreover, Yan University and Shuimu University are next to each other, so it is easy to contact them." Jiang Yulou said.
Tang Yuewen wanted to say something else, but Jiang Yulou put his finger on her mouth in advance, "If our love lasts for a long time, how can we stay together day and night?"
The girl's face and neck suddenly turned red.
Jiang Yulou didn't even ask her to say anything, and saw her running away in a flash.
He opened his mouth, "Oh, I haven't confessed yet..."
Shaking his head, forget it, it's not too late to confess your love when you get to the capital.
On the day Tang Yuewen's family left, Jiang Yulou also went.
Because there were elders around, Jiang Yulou didn't say anything to Tang Yuewen.
That is to say, have a nice journey and see you in the capital.
The main thing is that he showed his face in front of Jiang's father and Jiang's mother, letting them see what his future son-in-law looks like, that's all.
He could actually leave, but it would be pointless.
After Jiang Yulou returned, he helped his parents and elder brother with some work. I took some time to borrow Ma Xiao's bicycle, spent some money to buy some rice flour and oil for my family, and pulled some cloth to make new clothes for my eldest brother and myself.
After all, he is going to study at Yanda University, and he is also considered a writer. Maybe there are fans of his books among his classmates. He must not dress too poorly, letting passersby laugh at the joke, and disappointing the fans.
After the family was settled, he sent Ma Xiao to school.
Ma Xiao went to a technical school and learned a skill. As long as he learned it, he would have the ability to settle down and make a living.
After that, he went to see Jian Xing and Teacher Gao again, and wanted to say hello before leaving.
Finally, there is home.
Before leaving, Jiang Yulou solemnly said: "Mom, Dad, brother, when I am stable in the capital, I will take you over to enjoy my life."
But my parents and eldest brother just smiled, that was the capital, and it was easy for farmers like them to go where they wanted to go.
Instead, Jiang Jianguo said: "Louba, pay more attention to safety on the road. Your parents and your eldest brother are not around, so you have to think more when something happens. You also have the money, spend it when you need to, don't save..."
His father talked a lot, and Jiang Yulou's eyes became redder and redder...
