Chapter 71: It’s so normal to use a pseudonym!

Hearing Liu Jianqing's question, Li Changhe was not panicked. It was just an alias, no big deal.

In his previous life, he had used so many aliases when writing that he couldn't even remember them all.

He was just curious about how Liu Jianqing discovered it.

"Basically, I submit one to each magazine. Some magazines are less used later, so I stopped submitting. Now the three that I submit to are mainly People's Literature, Yanjing Literature and Art, and Yanhe."

The main problem was that there were too many magazines, and Li Changhe couldn't keep up. After all, handwriting was not like typing on a computer, and the speed was limited. It was impossible for Li Changhe to write non-stop all day long.

In fact, if possible, the magazine that Li Changhe most wants to submit to is "Story Club". The requirements there are low, and you can write anything, such as science fiction, martial arts, romance, and even weird stories.

For Li Changhe, that was perfect for earning royalties, as it was a specialty of online writers.

Unfortunately, "Story Club" is still called "Revolutionary Story Club", and Li Changhe feels that he cannot write the content in it for the time being.

Li Changhe's indifferent answer and nonchalant attitude left Liu Jianqing speechless.

Wow, other authors can’t finish a manuscript in a month or two, but you submit your manuscripts to three magazines on time.

What kind of monster is this? Why does he have so many things in his head?

"Why, is there anything wrong with me? Do I have to use only one pen name?"

Li Changhe asked back curiously, is it possible that the magazine has restrictions?
"No, there is no such restriction. We are just too surprised. You are so good at writing!"

When Liu Jianqing heard Li Changhe's question, he shook his head awkwardly.

Mainly because of this matter, it’s so shocking to talk about it.

"I have no choice. If I only submit to you, it will be troublesome to get my manuscript approved. I can't have several of my manuscripts in every issue."

"It would be even more troublesome if the manuscript is not accepted. I don't have a job and I rely on the manuscript fee to support myself."

“So I just created a few more pseudonyms and submitted more.”

Li Changhe spread his hands, indicating that he was also helpless.

It's not that I don't want to contribute to you, it's that your magazine has too little space.

"Then let's make a deal?"

"How about you show us the manuscript you write later?"

"How about we pick two and submit the rest to the two companies?"

"Anyway, your pen name is the most popular in People's Literature right now."

At this time, Liu Jianqing suddenly changed the topic and spoke to Li Changhe in a kind voice.

Since Li Changhe is so efficient, it would be a good idea for People's Literature to pick out the manuscripts first.

After all, even if written by the same person, the quality of the manuscripts varies, some are good and some are bad.

People's Literature will pick out the good ones first, and let the other two take the bad ones.

“No negotiation”

Li Changhe shook his head and rejected Liu Jianqing without hesitation.

Liu Jianqing was stunned and looked at Li Changhe in surprise.

This guy is a bit unreasonable.

Li Changhe smiled and said, "I will have fewer manuscripts to submit in the future. I will be going to college soon and will not have so much time to write manuscripts."

That's right, Li Chang will start school at Hebei University in about ten days. When school starts, he will have to study other things. Coupled with his studies, it will be difficult for him to have time to write four or five thousand words a day like he does now.

"Going to college? Did you take the college entrance exam?"

Liu Jianqing looked at Li Changhe in surprise, and immediately thought of the college entrance examination that had just been held.

"Wait, that essay published in the People's Daily a few days ago, couldn't it be your college entrance examination essay?"

Liu Jianqing suddenly remembered that their editorial department had discussed Li Changhe's composition published in the People's Daily a few days ago.

I had originally speculated whether it was Li Changhe. After all, they only announced the names of the candidates, and the possibility of duplicate names could not be ruled out.

Later, Liu Jianqing was busy preparing for the group's affairs and forgot about this matter, but he suddenly remembered it now.

"Yes, mine."

Li Changhe nodded calmly.

Liu Jianqing couldn't help but sigh at this time.

"You kid, you always surprise me. Which university did you get into?" "Peking University!"

"Peking University? As expected, the Chinese department?"

For Liu Jianqing now, it was unexpected that Li Changhe was admitted to Peking University, but it was also reasonable. He was shocked but also felt it was natural.

"It's not the Chinese Department, it's the Political Economy Department."

Li Changhe shook his head. Why are people these days so obsessed with the Chinese department?

"Political Economics?"

Liu Jianqing originally wanted to ask what it was for, but after thinking it over, he decided not to ask because there was a high probability that he would not understand even if the other party explained it.

"That's true, the Chinese department doesn't mean much to you."

Nowadays, most graduates of Chinese departments are assigned to work in institutions such as the Ministry of Culture, publishing houses, and the Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Writers Association.

Then write your own manuscript.

For Li Changhe, he has come to this point, and the Chinese Department does not have much appeal to him.

"Oh, by the way, Changhe, are you interested in joining the Writers Association?"

Liu Jianqing lowered his voice at this time and asked Li Changhe.

"Writers Association?"

"The Writers Association is going to be restored?"

Li Changhe remembered that the Writers Association had not been restored at that time. Not only the Writers Association, but the entire literary and art circles were the same as before. Even art schools such as the Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama had no chance to take the college entrance examination in 1977.

“We are already preparing!”

Liu Jianqing explained to Li Changhe mysteriously.

Li Changhe also understood how his vest was exposed.

In January 1978, with the approval of the upper level, a preparatory group for the restoration of the Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Writers Association was established.

Zhang Guangnian, editor-in-chief of People's Literature, is the deputy head of the preparatory group.

In addition, this preparatory group will include core members from major literary societies across the country, including well-known publications such as "Yanjing Literature and Art" and "Yanhe".

The art circle of this era is quite large, but the literary circle is not that large, especially among these old magazines.

In the past few years, everyone’s conditions were not good, but now the clouds have finally cleared and the moon is shining. When we meet each other, we naturally drink and chat.

When drinking and chatting, bragging is an indispensable part, especially for those who have made achievements.

Liu Jianqing was naturally one of them. He invited some old friends to dinner and boasted, but when he started to brag about Li Changhe, he was stunned.

Because people at Yenching Literature and Art also said that they have an author whose real name is Li Changhe, who is very diligent in writing articles and his quality is very high.

Soon after, Yanhe also said that they had an author, also named Li Changhe, from Beijing, who wrote manuscripts quickly and well and submitted them on time.

As soon as these people finished speaking, the table fell silent.

Because they realized at the same time that they were probably talking about the same person.

Nowadays, because of the recent years, many newcomers who submit their works use their real names and rarely use pen names.

However, if someone submits a pen name, the magazine will not reject the manuscript. After all, it is normal to submit a pen name when writing.

But their pen names are different, their real name is the same, and they are both from Beijing, Li Changhe, so they are probably the same person.

As a result, the multiple aliases of our comrade Li Changhe were exposed.

That led to Li Changhe coming in and Liu Jianqing asking questions.

"As for the Writers Association, I think the Secretary of Group D of the Writers Association is our Editor-in-Chief Zhang. He is a veteran. He was the Deputy Secretary of the Writers Association before it was shut down a few years ago."

"When the Writers Association resumes recruiting the first batch of new members, I will submit your name."

Liu Jianqing said softly.

Li Changhe was a little surprised after hearing this. He didn't expect that Lao Zhang had this identity.

Cow!

You should know that the level of the Writers Association is not low. More importantly, there is a Federation of Literary and Art Circles behind it.

Li Changhe's thoughts suddenly diverged at this time.

　Thank you for the reward from Dark Night Morning Star, I bow my head in gratitude!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)