1979: My fiancée is a goddess

Chapter 401 Who in the world doesn’t recognize you!
In just half a day.

Cheng Kaiyan, a renowned literary talent in Beijing, made headlines today with the astonishing news of winning five major literary awards at a literary awards ceremony.

It was as if it had sprouted wings and flew all over Beijing's cultural circles.

This has sparked heated discussions among many writers, editors, cultural officials, and writers' association cadres.

For a moment, it felt like the New Year.

"Is this real or fake? Did Cheng Kaiyan really win awards for all her nominated works?"

"It's true. I didn't even attend the symposium; I came back specifically to tell you."

"hiss!"

"This Cheng Kaiyan... from today onwards, she might just transform into a dragon after encountering a storm!"

"Incredible! Truly, the younger generation is to be feared!"

People repeatedly mention that name and the amazing achievements that young man has made today.

Of course, many people find it hard to believe and stubbornly believe that it is simply impossible!
But the next day, on the morning of March 25th.

The freshly printed newspapers instantly proved them wrong, silencing all the doubters.

This news spread like wildfire throughout Beijing.

It wasn't just a hot topic of discussion among literary circles; it also entered the public eye.

First, the *Wenyi Bao* (Literary Gazette) prominently featured it on its front page, with its editor-in-chief, Mr. Feng Mu, a vice-chairman of the China Writers Association, solemnly announcing to the public:
The Golden Age of Chinese Literature Has Arrived!

"On March 24, the award ceremony for the three major literary awards held at the Great Hall of the People came to a successful conclusion."

In the presence of renowned literary figures such as Ba Jin, Xie Bingxin, and Ye Shengtao, the well-known young writer Cheng Kaiyan was awarded five major literary awards.

These include one National Excellent Short Story Award, two National Excellent Novella Awards, and two National Excellent Children's Literature Awards!
At the closing ceremony of the awards ceremony, the current acting leader of the China Writers Association and the renowned literary figure Ba Jin publicly stated: "From this moment on, Chinese literature has officially entered its golden age!"

The Beijing Daily went even further, praising Cheng Kaiyan: "Today's literary world shines because of Comrade Cheng Kaiyan; his arrival is a blessing for literature!"

Subsequently, Beijing publications such as the China Youth Daily and Guangming Daily followed suit.

A series of messages, like a bomb dropping, instantly stirred up a huge wave!

The entire city of Beijing was shocked and in an uproar.

Even many ordinary citizens have learned the astonishing news that a young man won five major literary awards yesterday.

And they're old Beijingers, their own children.

"Has the golden age of Chinese literature arrived? The Wenyi Bao's commentary is too exaggerated! The golden age is coming because of a young man? Does he even deserve the title?"

"I can fuck you too!"

"Comrade, you really can't do it."

"Don't underestimate this young man! He's won five major literary awards! It's truly astonishing. Most writers can't even get a nomination; a nomination is already a very high honor!"

"That's nothing. Comrade Cheng Kaiyan... oh no, Teacher Cheng Kaiyan has only been in the literary world for less than a year and a half. Her first work was published on January 1st of last year, and she also won a children's literature award last year!"

"In other words... all of Professor Cheng Kaiyan's works to date have won major literary awards!"

"hiss!"

Upon hearing this, many people gasped in shock.

In less than a year and a half, almost all of his works won awards!
"In my opinion, last year should be called the year of Cheng Kaiyan in the literary world!"

A young intellectual shouted excitedly.

"Cheng Kaiyan Nian?!"

In the bookstore, after thinking about it, people who heard this term all agreed!
……

Inside the lecture hall on the second floor of Beijing Normal University.

"The development path of modern Chinese literature has been arduous and rugged."

In 1917, Hu Shi proposed the "Eight Don'ts" in his "A Preliminary Proposal for Literary Reform," and the vernacular movement destroyed the hegemony of classical Chinese... The revolution in language and the collapse of the classical system brought new blood to literature...

Jiang Ting, dressed in a black fitted jacket and trousers, stood on the podium giving a lecture, holding a pointer and chalk, her posture upright.

The calm voice echoed in the quiet classroom, possessing an inherent coolness and intellect.

This class was a major course called "Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature" in the second semester of the third year.

Jiang Ting served as the main lecturer.

Below the stage were over a hundred students from four third-year classes in the Chinese Literature Department, looking up at the blackboard and listening to the lecture.

In the second row by the window, Ji Qinglan, Zhang Chun, Yang Mengshan, and others sat quietly and listened attentively to the lecture.

Now the three of them are in the second semester of their junior year, and they've almost reached the end of their college years. They've become much less playful on weekdays.

They each began preparing for the future.

For example, Ji Qinglan wanted to pursue further studies and was admitted to Peking University as a graduate student. She has been preparing and reviewing for the graduate entrance examination since she enrolled this year.

Zhang Chun, on the other hand, returned to her hometown after graduation to find a job.

Yang Mengshan has a fiery personality and is full of novel imagination about the outside world. She wants to study abroad like her friend Zhao Ruixue to see the world, preferably in developed countries like the UK and the US.

Therefore, I started studying diligently during this period in order to secure one of the few spots available at the university for postgraduate studies abroad before graduation.

"Xiao Lan, has Rui Xue sent you any letters lately?"

Yang Mengshan got tired of writing the questions for a while, so she simply put down her pen and went to talk to Ji Qinglan.

"No."

Ji Qinglan shook her head gently, a sense of loss creeping into her heart.

The bond between the four is undeniable, but when people grow too far apart, their hearts gradually drift apart as well.

"Okay, they didn't write it for me either."

"He's probably just too busy, and he's abroad... which is quite normal."

"Why don't we write her a letter together in a bit?"

Zhang Chun joined in, and the three of them chatted for a while.

Just then, a familiar figure appeared outside the window—it was Director Fang. The three of them immediately shut up.

Then Director Fang came to the door and called Professor Jiang out. The two of them stood by the window and chatted.

Because of the close proximity, Ji Qinglan, sitting by the window, could clearly hear the two talking, and even heard Professor Jiang's cold face break into a smile after listening.

It truly shocked her.

Ji Qinglan was very curious and listened carefully. As she listened, she seemed to hear some incredible news.

His eyes widened in surprise.

Yang Mengshan noticed her friend's change and nudged her shoulder, "What's wrong?"

"I think I just... heard Director Fang mention Cheng Kaiyan..."

Ji Qinglan swallowed hard, her breathing becoming rapid.

What happened to Cheng Kaiyan?

"At yesterday's literary awards ceremony, he seemed to have won five awards!"

"What?! All five of Cheng Kaiyan's nominated works won awards?!"

Yang Mengshan was so shocked that she stood up and exclaimed loudly.

Some sharp voices instantly filled the classroom, along with the news!

The classroom erupted in an uproar the next moment!
……

Beijing Dance Academy.

In the dance studio, several energetic young girls are warming up by swinging their legs and arms and doing various poses to the accompaniment of tranquil and harmonious instrumental music.

Sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting slanted shadows on the floor.

"Whoosh..."

Liu Xiaoli braced her slender lower back against the horizontal bar, raised one straight and long jade-like leg, and lifted it above her head.

Her graceful body displayed amazing flexibility at this moment, with her two thighs forming a straight line.

The girl's nose was slightly pink, her chest rose and fell, and she breathed softly.

Fine beads of sweat glistened on her long, arched neck, a result of the prolonged warm-up. Her fitted, pinkish-white dance costume shimmered in the sunlight, subtly revealing glimpses of her fair skin.

Her elegant and graceful figure, her hair fluttering in the wind, every part of her is beautiful.

Big news! Everyone come quick!

"Sister Xiaoli!"

The door suddenly opened.

A petite, innocent-looking girl with a round face ran in, holding a newspaper and making a racket.

"Slow down, don't fall! What's wrong?"

Seeing her hurried appearance, Liu Xiaoli said helplessly.

"What big news is it, Qin Yin?"

"Tell me quickly, and I'll buy you candy later."

The girls who were just warming up and dancing suddenly lost their elegant posture and swarmed around like little sparrows.

"Alright, alright, let's all take a break for a while."

The supervising teacher shook his head helplessly and announced.

"I understand, teacher!"

"Finally, I can rest for a while, all thanks to Sister Qin Yin."

The group breathed a sigh of relief; some drank water, others ate candy.

"The newspapers are all saying that a young, great writer in Beijing won five major literary awards yesterday! That's amazing."

The little girl stood with her hands on her hips, speaking like a proud little peacock.

"A famous writer from Beijing? Could it be Professor Cheng Kaiyan?"

One or two girls who love literature immediately thought of one person.

"Yes, yes, yes! It's this Cheng Kaiyan!"

The little girl's head was bobbing up like a pestle being pounded.

"Wow! It really is Teacher Cheng! I love his work so much. I never expected him to be so amazing this time, winning five major awards at once!"

A short-haired girl, with her hands clasped in front of her chest, exclaimed in amazement.

"Me too!!"

Many girls in the class started discussing it excitedly.

Unlike them, on the horizontal bar to the side.

Lin Xingjie was somewhat surprised to hear this unpleasant name, as she was not very familiar with the literary award.

But winning five awards in a row is an absolutely remarkable achievement!
So he turned to look at Liu Xiaoli.

The girl remained in the stretching position, her expression calm and serene, unmoved by the news.

"Xiaoli, are they talking about your boyfriend?"

Seeing her like this, Lin Kanpian frowned and asked.

Did these two break up?
Otherwise, why would Xiaoli be so lukewarm?

"It's him."

Liu Xiaoli felt very proud listening to the enthusiastic discussion behind her classmates, but she remained calm on the surface.

I already knew about this when my husband, Xiao Cheng, came over yesterday afternoon to cook dinner for me!

"Then what happened...did you two break up?"

"of course not!"

Liu Xiaoli suddenly stopped moving, glanced at Lin Xingjie with annoyance, and then quietly leaned close to Lin Xingjie's ear and whispered, "I learned this from Kaiyan. It's called hiding your merits and fame!"

"Huh~~"

Lin Xingjie was speechless for a moment. It's true what they say, "One is influenced by one's company."

Xiaoli actually followed that bastard Cheng Kaiyan and learned bad habits too!
……

This astonishing news, as time went on, quickly spread throughout the country.

Its spread is as rapid as that of a virus.

Newspapers across the country, including provincial and municipal publications such as the Xiangbei Daily, Yangtze River Daily, Xiangnan Daily, Xinmin Evening News, and Yangcheng Daily, reprinted and reported on the story.

The media coverage was overwhelming, and the prevailing trend was upright and justifiable.

Many writers stepped forward to write reviews in newspapers and magazines, analyzing whether Cheng Kaiyan's work deserved the award and what the reasons were for his award.

Many critics have begun to discuss the literary merit and profound interpretation of Cheng Kaiyan's works.

This sparked a great deal of discussion and response across the country.

On the morning of March 26th.

The People's Daily interview with Cheng Kaiyan has finally been published and made public.

Editor Yang Zhenwu wrote: "Through a long and arduous journey, he returns still a youth at heart!"

The dialogue format presents the true face of this young man who is both familiar and unfamiliar to many.

This article recounts Cheng Kaiyan's early life in the army due to poverty, his arduous experiences in the military and on the front lines, his journey in the cultural troupe, his second-class merit award, his wounded return to the city, and how he fortuitously embarked on a literary path.

The second literary work is based on a true story. He encountered a woman who secretly brought her daughter to Beijing to find her husband.

Along the way, she encountered thieves, hunger, and cold, but Comrade Cheng Kaiyan helped her and even interviewed her about her story, which was later adapted into a novel...

The following summer, he resolutely took on the role of deputy leader of the field research team, leading the writers to the front lines for field research.

They fought fiercely in the canyon for hours, killing countless enemies.

Courageous and resolute, unafraid of sacrifice!
In a critical moment, he even risked his life to buy time for the soldiers on the front lines...

Finally, reporter Yang Zhenwu concluded by praising the article extensively:
"Though rising from humble beginnings, he has climbed to the pinnacle of literature."

Do not worry that you will have no friends on the road ahead.

From this day forward, who in the world does not know you!

……

This news immediately pushed the already heated atmosphere to its peak.

It's really gone viral!
"For such a young comrade to achieve such brilliant accomplishments and heroic deeds at such a young age is truly remarkable!"

The older generation of revolutionary comrades gave it a very appreciative and emotional evaluation.

"Comrade Cheng Kaiyan lived such a wonderful first half of her life! She lost her father at a young age, was poor and weak, had no choice but to join the army, went to the front line to fight, and joined the cultural troupe because of her musical talent!"

It turns out that the stories he wrote in "Youth" were all based on his own personal experiences!

"Through hardships and wanderings, my heart remains pure; I return still a youth!"

"A great revolutionary fighter, Teacher Cheng Kaiyan deserves the title of leader of young writers!"

"How could we, the vast number of readers, not love such a writer!"

"He will be on the evening news tonight!"

……

What kind of person is he?

What we've heard before doesn't count.

Countless people across the country are currently witnessing the detailed interviews and reports in the People's Daily.

I gained a deep understanding of this young man's life and deeds, and learned about his character!
Cheng Kaiyan's name and his deeds gradually spread.

And it continues to ferment over time.

Many people understand that this young man waited until 7 p.m. tonight, after CCTV's "News Broadcast" aired.

He will surely become famous, a household name, and a truly impeccable writer!
At that time...

Who in the world doesn't know you!
(End of this chapter)