After the launch of Xiang Nan, it aroused strong response across the country, which also made his reputation soar, and various honors came one after another. Such as advanced individuals, model workers, youth job experts, outstanding Communist Youth League members, etc.
The All-China Writers Association and the Musicians Association officially accepted him as a member, and his application to join the party was quickly approved, and his political status soared rapidly.
If he hadn't set a FLAG of "staying on the front line of production" before, he would have been transferred to the Writers' Association, the Musicians Association or the government propaganda department.
But even so, his status in Yili Food Factory has been greatly improved. Not only was he promoted to union officer and party committee member, he was also successfully elected as a party representative, responsible for attending various activities and meetings.
It is no exaggeration to say that now even the factory director greets him with a smile and courtesy.
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After "Our Field" became popular, Xiang Nan took advantage of the situation and released "My Distant Xiaoqing River".
In a semi-autobiographical form, it tells the story of jumping in line. It focuses on praising the simple and kind-hearted farmers, as well as the heroic ambitions of the educated youth fighting against the sky and the earth.
Due to the explosive popularity of "Our Field", "My Distant Xiaoqing River" has naturally become a hit after its release.
Not only did "People's Literature" publish it immediately, but also "People's Daily", "Worker Daily", "Youth Daily", etc. also reprinted it one after another, adding fuel to Xiang Nan's fire, and the fire became a mess.
The release of "My Distant Xiaoqinghe" also made Xiaoqinghe Village in Fangshan District suddenly become the focus of national attention.
Secretary Yang was also praised as a flower by Xiang Nan in the book, so he won the favor and praise of the leaders. He was transferred from secretary of Xiaoqinghe Revolutionary Committee to deputy director of Liangxiang People's Commune, a big jump.
This also made Secretary Yang very grateful to Xiang Nan. He is thirty-six years old this year. He has no connections and no background. It is really difficult for him to advance to the next level in the countryside.
It can be said that there is almost a natural chasm between the village level and the township level. How many village officials work hard all their lives, but they still can't go to the countryside.
In "Country Love", Chang Gui, the village chief, has first-class political skills and puts Liu Neng, Zhao Si and Xie Guangkun into submission. But he wanted to become a water conservancy station director in the countryside, but it took a lot of effort. It can be seen.
But now, Secretary Yang has successfully jumped over the dragon's gate. Moreover, he is only thirty-six this year, which is when he is in the prime of life. The chance of climbing up is still very high, and maybe he can eventually be promoted to the county level.
This made him extremely grateful to Xiang Nan.
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Entering the second half of the year, Xiang Nan released the novel "On the Field of Hope", which tells the story of educated youths who relied on their own efforts and worked hard to turn the desert into a forest in the desert land of Saihanba.
The publication of this article also made the little-known Saihanba become the focus of national attention overnight. The launch of this article also coincides with the "Three North Project Plan" formulated by the central government.
This plan is being drawn up and was originally expected to be implemented in seven or eight years. Xiang Nan's article happened to hit the outpost and played a very good role in promoting public opinion.
Therefore, relevant departments at higher levels vigorously publicize, promote and support this department. Not only were various media outlets reprinting it, the People's Publishing House also published it in a volume together with "Our Fields" and "My Distant Xiaoqing River".
Because most of the stories are about educated youth, it is also called the "Educated Youth Trilogy".
The country has the power to move mountains and reclaim seas. This trilogy is promoted by the country, so the sales volume can be imagined.
However, the royalties system at that time only paid one-time royalties based on the number of words, and no royalties were paid for the number of prints. In other words, Xiang Nan is equivalent to being bought out. No matter how many copies are printed, it has nothing to do with him. His royalties have been paid in one lump sum.
So Xiang Nan felt regretful. If he could get paid for the print run, he would become a millionaire this year alone.
However, if the money is gone, it is gone.
Compared with the millions of royalties, the popularity and influence he has now gained are more valuable.
It can be said that if he participates in politics now, it will not be too difficult for him to reach a high official position in his lifetime.
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By August, Xiang Nan had already received news that the country would officially resume the college entrance examination.
He did not hide it like in the play, but told Chunming and Cai Xiaoli immediately, "Chunming, Xiaoli, if you work hard, you may be able to leap over the dragon's gate."
"I just graduated from junior high school, and you want me to go to college?" Chunming smiled awkwardly.
He is also good at Chinese and history, but he is basically so-so in mathematics, physics, chemistry, politics, geography, etc.
And it's already August, and it's only three months until the November college entrance examination. How could he review in such a short time?
Cai Xiaoli was also embarrassed.
Although she has a strong ability to do things, she has nothing to do with learning.
Han Chunming was good at two things. She didn't even have a single subject that she was good at, so it was very difficult for her to take the college entrance examination.
"You have to work hard. It can be seen from the country's resumption of the college entrance examination that the more knowledgeable you are, the more popular you will be." Xiang Nan nodded and said, "Even if you can't pass the exam this year, you may be able to do it next year."
Chunming and Cai Xiaoli both nodded.
In the past few years, intellectuals have been hit hard, and even slogans such as "The more knowledge you have, the more reactionary you are."
But judging from the trend of the past two years, it is clear that good times for intellectuals are coming.
So, after getting off work, the two of them picked up the discarded textbooks and worked hard.
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Chunming then secretly told Su Meng the news.
After Su Meng heard about it, she knew her opportunity had come.
She has not been able to find a job in the past two years and has become a joke in the alley.
If she can pass the college entrance examination and go to university, then she can avenge her shame and slap everyone who sees her joke in the face.
Because in this era, college students are the pride of heaven. Not only does it cost nothing to go to school, but there is also a monthly subsidy. And it will also include distribution after graduation. It can be said that if you pass the exam, you will have an iron rice bowl.
Therefore, after hearing the news, she immediately started studying hard and actively preparing for the exam.
Xiang Nan also put on a posture of preparing for the college entrance examination and greeted the factory in advance.
The factory also supports Xiang Nan in going to college.
On the one hand, Xiang Nan is really talented, and it would be a shame to stay in the factory; on the other hand, Xiang Nan has been too popular in the past two years, and Yili Food Factory is a small temple that cannot hide a big Bodhisattva.
To be honest, in the past year, Xiang Nan's position in the factory can be said to be very popular, and even the factory director has to treat him respectfully. Otherwise, if he puts his pen to paper, the factory director will have to leave.
Therefore, if Xiang Nan really gets admitted to college, the factory director will definitely set off firecrackers to celebrate.
Xiang Nan then resigned from some positions and turned down some unnecessary work. He studied with textbooks when he had time, and even took Cai Xiaoli and Han Chunming to review together.
