After Zhang Xuanlin finished speaking, everyone turned to look at Xiao Yunhai, wanting to see his reaction.
Chen Qingqing, Wang Guoan, and more than ten people who were familiar with Xiao Yunhai looked worried. They were afraid that he wouldn't be able to hold it in and quarrel with Zhang Xuanlin.
Under such circumstances, it wouldn't be good for Xiao Yunhai whether he could win the argument or not.
Fortunately, what they were worried about didn't happen. Xiao Yunhai sat there with a calm expression. He just held a pen and wrote something in his notebook. He seemed to be listening very attentively, as if they weren't talking about him.
When Zhang Xuanlin saw that Xiao Yunhai was able to keep his composure and was actually indifferent to his words, he couldn't help but feel somewhat vexed in his heart. He said, "Mister Xiao, do you think I'm right?"
Zhang Xuanlin was a typical scholar. His words were always straightforward, and he had the strength of a scholar. Even if Xiao Yunhai was the eldest son of the Xiao family, the richest man in the world, and an international superstar, he was fearless and said whatever he wanted to say.
Not to mention Xiao Yunhai, even the ancient emperors couldn't do anything about people like him.
Xiao Yunhai felt a headache coming on, but he didn't show it on his face.
He gently put down his pen and said with a smile, "Teacher Zhang, I'm a junior, so it's inevitable that I'm a little one-sided when considering things. I need to think about the proposal you mentioned seriously. After all, I can't speak carelessly in this kind of situation. "
No one expected Xiao Yunhai, an international figure who could summon wind and rain, to say something so weak. At the same time, they were very impressed by his magnanimity and magnanimity.
Compared to the two, Zhang Xuanlin seemed a little overbearing.
Tsinghua University's Professor Wang Huatao said, "Let me say a few words first. I completely agree with Teacher Zhang. I really can't stand the fast-food culture of wuxia novels and xuanhuan novels. Take my 18-year-old grandson for example. He reads xuanhuan novels all day long and doesn't even care about the college entrance exam. I asked him, 'What's so good about these books?' His answer was that it was a hundred times better than the books I wrote. When I heard that, I almost broke down. "
"As for Mr. Xiao's martial arts novels, he bought two sets and read them dozens of times. His grades plummeted, and so did many of his classmates. Old people like us can see this and feel anxious in our hearts. "
The other elders also expressed their opinions one after another. They all had the same idea, which was to prohibit the publication of xuanhuan, wuxia, and other novels in Hua Xia.
Wang Guoan, Chen Qingqing, and the other people in the entertainment industry did not say anything. They were not writers, so this matter was a little distant from them.
Everyone once again turned their attention to Xiao Yunhai.
Xiao Yunhai thought for a moment and said, "Teachers, what you said is very reasonable. Yunhai has learned a lot. But there's one thing I don't understand. Since Wuxia and Xuanhuan novels are so lousy, why are they so popular in Hua Xia? "
Zhang Xuanlin said, "Because they attract people through shallow storylines, making them unable to extricate themselves."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Only Teacher Wang's grandson said it so well. Hehe, in my opinion, a large part of the reason why the literary world is in such a situation is that we cultural workers can't grasp the pulse of the times. We modern people are under a lot of pressure from work and study, so we all want to read some books to relax. All the teachers are knowledgeable, and the things they write contain a lot of logic and feelings. But these things are too profound, and it's very difficult to understand. Everyone wants to relax, but after reading these books, they find that they are more tired than before. Of course, they are unwilling.
"The reason why the fast food culture is formed is that they want to obtain the pleasure and satisfaction that they can never get in life. And online novels give them this, so everyone is so crazy and obsessed."
Wang Huatao frowned and said, "Mr. Xiao, what do you mean? Are you saying that online novels are right? Then have you ever thought that in the long run, there will be a gap in Hua Xia's culture? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Even if there are no online novels, won't there be a gap in Hua Xia's culture? I don't think so. Whether it's prose, poetry, novels, or stories, in the end, it all depends on the quality of the work. If your work can't attract people, are you going to blame other people for stealing your readers?
"Of course, I personally hate some of the unhealthy things in there. This requires the government to use all kinds of methods to monitor them. As for whether or not they are published, that's the business of the publishing company. I won't make any comments. "
Zhang Xuanlin said, "Then what about wuxia novels? As the number one wuxia author in Hua Xia, shouldn't Mr. Xiao take the lead and stop writing these deceptive things? "
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said in a low voice, "I don't think so. There must be a reason why wuxia novels can be passed down from hundreds of years ago to now. As the saying goes, a great hero serves the country and the people. I don't think wuxia novels are the dregs of the cultural world. "
Zhang Xuanlin's face sank. He sneered and said, "Look at those so-called wuxia novels. From beginning to end, it's all about blood, revenge, killing, fighting, and so on. I really don't see anything good about them."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "That's because Teacher Zhang has a prejudice against wuxia novels. I don't understand. Since you've seen all these, why don't you see any chivalrous acts, violent acts, and upholding justice? If wuxia novels are the dregs, then what is one of the Four Great Classical Novels, 'Water Margin'? There's more fighting and killing in it than in the wuxia novels I've written. There's also 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms', which is full of schemes and plots. As for 'Journey to the West', there's no need to talk about it. It's completely superstitious. Teacher Zhang, why don't you suggest that they be banned from publication? "
When Zhang Xuanlin heard this, he slammed the table and pointed at Xiao Yunhai. He said angrily, "How can your wuxia novels be compared to the Four Great Classical Novels?"
Xiao Yunhai said calmly, "Of course I can't compare to them. But no matter how well they're written, you can't deny that the content and plot are as such. Teacher Zhang, I'm a young man, so my thoughts are a little extreme. Please don't be angry. We're just discussing, so there's no need to quarrel with each other. "
Zhang Xuanlin's expression was extremely ugly. His chest heaved violently as he said, "You're twisting words and forcing logic."
Wang Huatao said, "Mr. Xiao, don't you think you're going a little overboard by making up stories about the Four Great Classical Novels?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "I wasn't making up stories just now. I was just speaking the truth. Excluding their artistry, the stories they tell are just like that. Among them, the heroes of Liangshan enforce justice on behalf of the heavens. The chivalrous deeds they do are similar to the heroes in wuxia novels. I think 'Water Margin' should be the ancestor of wuxia novels. "
Zhang Xuanlin was so angry that his face turned green. He scolded angrily, "Don't talk nonsense here. Hmph, you've only written a few wuxia novels, and you dare to use 'Water Margin' to make yourself look good. Mr. Xiao, if you think you're really capable, then write some prose, poetry, or other such topics. If you write well, I'll admit that you're capable. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "What if I really write well?"
Zhang Xuanlin said, "If your writing can gain the recognition of everyone, then I'll acknowledge the status of wuxia novels in the literary world."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Who is the 'everyone' Teacher Zhang is referring to? Don't tell me it's the Hua Xia Literature Association? "
Wang Huatao said, "Mr. Xiao, if you really write well, our Literature Association will definitely acknowledge it. We still have some of the strength of a scholar. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Alright. I'll post my writing online in the next few days. Whether it's good or bad will be up to you all to evaluate. As for the status of wuxia novels, I don't need anyone to acknowledge it. I just want to prove that the people who write wuxia novels are also excellent writers. "
When the official presiding over the meeting saw how explosive the situation was, he quickly tried to smooth things over by saying, "Teachers, Mr. Xiao, I feel that everyone is a little off topic."
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "It's indeed off topic. Teacher Zhang's suggestion to ban the publication of online and wuxia novels, my opinion is very clear. I don't agree. "
Zhang Xuanlin was old and had high prestige. If it were a normal matter, Xiao Yunhai would not be so vehement in his opposition.
However, his suggestion was too shocking. If he did not allow online and wuxia novels to be published, not only would the relevant authors and publishers not agree, even the readers of Hua Xia might not agree.
Seeing Xiao Yunhai's clear opposition, the others who felt that it was inappropriate also expressed their opinions. Although they were tactful, their meaning was the same as Xiao Yunhai's.
Zhang Xuanlin saw that his suggestion had been dealt a blow to the head and felt very frustrated.
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