Chapter 46: Bluffing Name

When Cha Jianying was writing “Madam Li” and living in a guesthouse, he and Zhang Dening were always together and they became good friends.

It is obvious that Zhang Dening saw that Cha Jianying liked Liu Hongmin, so he made trouble for Liu Hongmin.

What else can Liu Hongmin say about this?
Of course he forgave her.

“Don’t worry, I’m not that stingy.”

Cha Jianying breathed a sigh of relief. She was really afraid that Liu Hongmin and Zhang Dening would cause trouble because of her.

“By the way, Hongmin. The Beijing Literature and Art Magazine will be published in the middle of this month. De Ninghe told me that the sales volume this time will definitely not be bad.”

Liu Hongmin was a little puzzled, “How did she know?”

How can we know the sales volume when it has not been published yet? Even if we are confident in “The Judge Advocate of the Song Dynasty”, we should not be so confident.

Cha Jianying shook his head, “She didn’t tell me, she just told me to read the magazine and I’ll know when the time comes.”

Liu Hongmin frowned. What was going on with “Beijing Literature and Art”?
When the March issue of “Beijing Literature and Art” was published, Liu Hongmin and Cha Jianying made a special appointment to buy the magazine together.

As soon as they entered the bookstore, they saw the March issue of Beijing Literature and Art on the most conspicuous bookshelf. However, the six eye-catching words on it made Liu Hongmin’s eyes widen.

“what the hell!!?”

Zha Jianying walked over quickly, reached out and picked up two magazines, turned around and asked jokingly: “Internationally renowned writer, Comrade Liu Hongmin?”

“Cough cough!”

Liu Hongmin started coughing violently. He couldn’t understand why Beijing Literature and Art did this. He just published a few books in Hong Kong. How could he be considered an internationally renowned writer?
“Ha ha!”

Cha Jianying couldn’t help laughing when he saw Liu Hongmin’s frustrated look.

She opened the magazine and saw an introduction by Liu Hongmin on the title page, which included an interpretation by the internationally renowned writer.

It turned out that because of international news, Xiyuan called on writers across the country to bring glory to the country like Liu Hongmin.

In this era, there is no one who can publish books abroad. The only one who has published books in Hong Kong is Liu Hongmin.

Shao Bao not only published books, but was also adapted into a TV series, which was deeply loved by Hong Kong audiences. With such achievements, Xiyuan naturally wanted to establish Liu Hongmin as a model.

If there are more writers like Liu Hongmin, it may become a means of earning foreign exchange. Liu Hongmin alone earns hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars, which is more profitable than a small factory.

The cultural industry is so profitable, how can Xiyuan not pay attention to it?

Therefore, the domestic public has been paying attention to the situation of Shao Bao. In early March, with the help of Sanlian Publishing, Shao Bao’s TV series was introduced to the TV stations in the Southern Dynasty and the Guizi area, and the effect was also good after it was broadcast.

So Sanlian Publishing House immediately put small packs of the Korean and Japanese versions on the shelves, and the sales were quite encouraging.

Being able to publish books in the Southern Dynasty and the Japanese, it is not impossible for “Beijing Literature and Art” to call Liu Hongmin an internationally renowned writer.

But Liu Hongmin felt that this title was a bit embarrassing. He hadn’t even made it in China! How did he become an internationally renowned writer?
Zha Jianying thinks this title is appropriate, “Shao Bao has been sold to more than ten countries, and deserves the title of internationally renowned writer.”

“As for the domestic situation, after The Inspector General of the Song Dynasty, you can definitely occupy a place in the literary world.”

“Let me borrow your good words!”

Liu Hongmin does not have much confidence. The depth of “The Inspector General of the Song Dynasty” is not as deep as “My Brothers and Sisters”. How much luck does it take to see it become famous in China?

Obviously, Liu Hongmin underestimated the title of internationally renowned writer.

As they were talking, three or five students entered the bookstore and saw the six big words on the cover of Beijing Literature and Art. They were immediately attracted to it. “Internationally renowned writer Liu Hongmin? I’ve never heard of him!”

“It sounds familiar. Let’s see what he wrote… “The Judge Advocate of the Song Dynasty”? It was written based on a real person from the Song Dynasty, Song Ci. Song Ci’s “Xi Yuan Lu Ji” is the first forensic medicine book in my country…”

“Were there forensic doctors in the Song Dynasty?”

“Who knows! But this novel seems quite interesting. It’s about solving a crime.”

“Then buy one and let’s read it in six rounds?”

“Buy one!”

These people are obviously students, and they don’t seem to be from Peking University, otherwise they would not be unaware of Liu Hongmin.

Cha Jianying poked Liu Hongmin and said, “Look, the people are quite supportive!”

Liu Hongmin blushed, “It’s just a fancy name! It’s nothing special.”

Zha Jianying: “You don’t care whether it bluffs people or not, as long as the masses like it.”

Liu Hongmin was quite moved. People in this era are really simple!

So easy to fool!

In a short while, seven or eight copies of “Beijing Literature and Art” were sold. Compared with other magazines, the sales speed was much faster.

Such situations occurred all over the capital. The title of internationally renowned writer was indeed intimidating in this era.

Many people bought “Beijing Literature and Art” because of its reputation, wanting to see what the novels written by the so-called internationally renowned writers are like.

After reading it, they found that this novel was completely different from the popular ones. As Song Ci solved one case after another, the readers also felt a sense of satisfaction.

Many people had this idea: It turns out that the case can be solved this way.

Many readers who have read Shao Bao have compared the two novels and found that although Shao Bao is written fluently, it lacks a lot of connotation.

The Song Dynasty Chief Justice is different. It is much richer in content and has a much higher literary quality. Although it loses its entertainment value, it is indeed a rare good book.

The competition between Song Ci and Diao Guangdou in the book made many people exclaim that it was wonderful. It turns out that there can be such a wonderful duel in solving cases.

Bad people like Diao Guangdou are extremely harmful.

A few days later, the “Renming Daily” published a commentator article entitled “When being an official, learn from Song Ci, and don’t be like Diao Guangdou.”

The article praised Song Ci for abiding by the law and handling cases fairly, and criticized Diao Guangdou for having talent but no moral integrity, not speaking up for the people, and creating false and wrongful cases.

As soon as this commentator’s article came out, it immediately attracted the attention of various departments and units. Many people bought “Beijing Literature and Art” and read it, which caused a great response.

As a result, the sales of “Beijing Literature and Art” skyrocketed, selling more than 700,000 copies in just one month.

The Song Dynasty Chief Justice also became a popular novel, and a large number of commentary articles appeared in newspapers. However, most of the articles were published by various departments and units, and the response from writers and scholars without official positions was mediocre.

Many people say that “The Judge Advocate of the Song Dynasty” was a best-selling novel promoted by the People’s Daily. Compared with other best-selling novels at the time, its literary quality was much worse.

But it is undeniable that from March to May 80, “The Inspector General of the Song Dynasty” became a phenomenal work.

(End of this chapter)