The teacher and students finally started chatting.
After chatting for a while, Ji Zhenghuai got to the point.
"Yulou, I called you here today. In addition to wanting to see what kind of person the Prince of Love Poems has been in the limelight recently, I also have another purpose, which is to introduce you to a guest."
"guest?"
Jiang Yulou had a clear understanding in his heart before he came. Now that Ji Zhenghuai said it, his guess was even more confirmed.
Ji Zhenghuai said: "Yes, it is the editor of "Poetry Magazine" who wants to meet you."
"'Poetry Magazine'?"
Since "See or Not See" became popular across the country, and riding on this wave, someone was eyeing Jiang Yulou.
The other party is not a bad person, he is also a literary magazine company.
But this magazine is very remarkable. It is the only central-level poetry publication in the country edited and published by the Domestic Writers Association.
This magazine is "Poetry Magazine"!
When it comes to reputation, everyone thinks it is awesome when they hear it, but when you know the poets and writers who have been published in "Poetry Magazine", you have to give it a thumbs up.
Since the "Poetry Journal" was first published in 1957, national leaders have published poems in it.
In the cultural world, there are also works published by Guo, Zhou, Yang, Li and others.
It can be said that all poets who can publish their works in "Poetry Magazine" have been reviewed and recognized.
Ji Zhenghuai said: "That's right, if you have any questions, you can meet and talk about it then."
After a while, a middle-aged man named Lin who claimed to be the editor of Poetry Magazine entered the office.
When Jiang Yulou met the editor of the poetry magazine, he was flattered.
After introducing each other, Jiang Yulou said straight to the point: "Editor Lin, I wonder why your magazine wants me?"
Editor Lin replied sincerely: "Comrade Jiang, our magazine sent me here for only one purpose, and that is to invite poems."
"Invitation for poetry?"
"Yes, Comrade Jiang's poems have become a trend, and the club welcomes poets like Comrade Jiang to publish their works in poetry magazines."
“It’s my honor to have my work published in Poetry Magazine, but I have a great time cooperating with Yanhe Literature.”
This is equivalent to a polite refusal.
It’s not that he doesn’t want to continue publishing poetry, but it’s actually a big loss to publish poetry in this era when royalties have not yet been reformed.
Even though Yanhe Literature paid the top royalties in the industry, Jiang Yulou was still not satisfied.
After all, there will be a substantial increase in royalties next year after the reform. As long as he endures it until next year, he will earn twice as much as he did this year for the same work. Why not?
"It's different." Editor Lin shook his head and said with a smile: "Comrade Jiang, Yanhe Literature is a local magazine, while our "Poetry Magazine" is a central-level publication, and its audience and influence are not comparable to that of "Yanhe" .”
Jiang Yulou thought about it and realized that he was right.
He knew that in this era, all government departments ordered "Poetry Magazine".
If his work catches the eye of a big boss in the future, the benefits will be greater than a little royalties.
It's just that I feel unwilling to give up the benefits that are readily available to me.
Jiang Yulou pondered for a moment and asked calmly: "Editor Lin, if I choose to publish a poem in "Poetry Magazine", how much remuneration can I get?"
Editor Lin looked at him with a strange expression. This was the first time he had seen someone so calm in front of the poetry magazine, and he was also paying attention to the remuneration.
Ji Zhenghuai couldn't help but remind him: "Yulou, don't lose the big for the small."
Being able to publish poetry in a poetry magazine is an honor and recognition, and its value cannot be measured by the remuneration.
Jiang Yulou was a little embarrassed. He touched his nose and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Ji, Editor Lin. My family's conditions are not good, and all my expenses in Yanjing depend on royalties, so I take it too seriously."
Ji Zhenghuai was suddenly stunned. Only then did he remember that the student in his department was from a rural area and his family conditions were not good. In this way, the importance of royalties to him is self-evident. Advising him not to pay attention to royalties would appear to be too arrogant and out of touch with reality.
Thinking of this, Ji Zhenghuai sighed.
Many years of teaching career have saved him from the pain of next year.
This is not okay. Ji Zhenghuai warned himself in his heart.
So he decided to remedy his mistake: "Editor Lin, the conditions in Yulou's family are not good, and they need royalties. I think your magazine can follow the highest standards in terms of royalties?"
Editor Lin looked strange. The conditions in Jiang Yulou's family were not good, but he himself was definitely not poor.
He had inquired, however, that the remuneration given to him by Yanhe Literature included the remuneration for the number of print runs, which can be said to be the only one nowadays.
He earned about 400 yuan from one poem, which was equivalent to his annual salary as a magazine editor.
It's just that it's hard to say this clearly, especially since Ji Zhenghuai has already spoken for Jiang Yulou.
After thinking for a while, Editor Lin said: "Comrade Jiang, do you have any unpublished poems in your hand?"
He planned to put it off for a while or see the quality of the poem before talking about it.
Don't say that Jiang Yulou is just the prince of love poems. Even if he is the king of love poems, good poems are not something you can just have, right?
It is also because of the huge success of "Seeing and Not Seeing" this time, and because Yulou has already gained a certain degree of popularity, he is no longer a pure newcomer in the poetry world, but has certain bargaining power.
Otherwise, Editor Lin doesn’t even want to make excuses.
He has already thought about it. If Jiang Yulou's poems are of average quality, he will be paid according to industry regulations. As for getting a top-level royalties of two hundred yuan for a poem and royalties for printing runs, that's unthinkable.
Get another poem?
It’s not like he doesn’t have works that can compete with the previous poems. The inventory in his mind can still hold up for a while, but which one to choose?
Soon, he made a decision.
Since the previous "See or Not See" copied a poem by Zashiram Dodo, I might as well choose one of her poems this time.
Jiang Yulou said: "I don't have any ready-made poems, but I suddenly got inspiration. Give me some time, and I can compose a poem on the spot."
"What, write it now, Comrade Jiang, are you sure?"
"Yulu, this is no joke."
Ji Zhenghuai and Editor Lin were shocked and confirmed.
They had only seen poems written on the spot in the deeds of great poets in ancient times. As for today's poets, the only ones with this level of poetry were the teacher and him.
Could it be that the level of Jiang Yulou's poetry is not inferior to...
Don't dare to think, don't dare to think...
"I'm sure." Jiang Yulou pointed to the table and said, "If I write it down now, won't you know if I'm bragging?"
The two of them were startled, too.
Immediately, the two people's mentality changed, from questioning to encouraging.
If Jiang Yulou can really compose a poem on the spot that is not inferior to "See or Not See", today's meeting will definitely become a good story.
Then, they saw Jiang Yulou calmly walk to the table, take out a piece of letter paper, pick up a pen, and write these few lines of poetry in regular script that even Ji Zhenghuai thought was good:
"I am all the men in the world, and you are all the women in the world. I love you, of course."
