On February 28, the famous writers Yu Hua and Su Tong and Yongxin, the main programmer of "Harvest", launched a warm literary conversation in Dong Yuhui's live broadcast room. The live broadcast was originally scheduled for an hour, but because of the dedication and enthusiasm of the three friends, it was extended to two and a half hours.
At the end of the event at half past ten that night, the annual subscription sales for 2024 reached 630,000 units, and the quarterly magazine "Harvest 2024 Long Story**" sold 120,000 sets, with a total transaction value of more than 12.4 million yuan.
Founded in 1957, Harvest magazine has been described as the "Dow Jones Index" of Chinese literature because, in Yu Hua's view, the rise and fall of Harvest represents the ebb and flow of Chinese literature. Su Tong said that he published his work in "Harvest" earlier than Yu Hua, but Yu Hua has achieved greater achievements.
In the live broadcast room, the three friends recalled their first encounter with Harvest and the important influence of the magazine on their creation. Yu Hua admits that the exacting requirements of "Harvest" prompted him to re-examine his work, and "Shouting in the Drizzle" was rewritten, making it a classic today.
Cheng Yongxin said that "Harvest" has been exploring new forms and concepts of literature, and insists on maintaining the position of purity and holiness. He believes that literature still has a future, and although the way of communication is changing, the power of literature is still far-reaching.
This live broadcast has attracted widespread attention, and the likes in the live broadcast room are as high as 1700 million times, and sales continue to climb. Many viewers shared their feelings and showed their love and expectation for literature.