What is the friendship between Xiao Hong and Dai Wangshu?

Xiao Hong was invited to write for Constellation, the supplement of Sing Tao Daily edited by Dai Wangshu in Chongqing.

At the beginning of 1938, Dai Wangshu's wife arrived in Hong Kong, and soon received an invitation from the son of the "King of Tiger balm" and the clever one who was only 19 years old, and hired him as the editor-in-chief of Constellation, the supplement of Sing Tao Daily of the Hu family. From then on, Dai Wangshu made use of his position and the special environment of China Island to compile and distribute a large number of literary works to promote anti-Japanese, making the constellation a "star" in the hearts of people at home and abroad. Due to the well-run management of Stars, Sing Tao Daily became one of the largest newspapers in Hong Kong during the Anti-Japanese War.

Dai Wangshu once said: "We can say that there is not a famous writer who has not written an article in Constellation." Seriously! Progressive writers at home and abroad, such as Guo Moruo, Mao Dun, Ai Qing, Yu Dafu, Xu Chi, Bian, Lou Shiyi, Xiao Gan, Xiao Jun and Shen Congwen, have all become columnists or writers of Constellation. Of course, Dai Wangshu has not forgotten Xiao Hong, Lu Xun's favorite pupil who lives in Chongqing, and her husband Duanmu Hongliang. Dai Wangshu probably wrote to Duanmu Hongliang and Xiao Hong in February of 1939, inviting them to write for the constellation.

Xiao Hong's first article published in Constellation is the novel Yuan Ye's Scream, written at 1 October 30th, 1939,No. Mihua Street in Chongqing1,at the home of Japanese anti-war figure Yukiko Ikeda. The novel is about 20 thousand words, telling an anti-Japanese story that happened on the Songhua River. Dai Wangshu is very appreciative of this anti-Japanese propaganda work. After receiving the manuscript, it was serialized in the constellation and published continuously from April 17 to May 7. In the next few months, Xiao Hong sent novels Flower Dog, Wu Tong, and prose collections Teahouse and Memories of Mr. Lu Xun. In particular, Xiao Hong's long article "Memories of Mr. Lu Xun" written in Huangjueshu, Beibei, Dai Wangshu thinks that this manuscript is full of emotion, sincere and touching, which is not comparable to ordinary commemorative words. 193910/9, Hong Kong Branch of Anti-Enemy Association of All-China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (hereinafter referred to as "Hong Kong Federation of Literary and Art Circles"), Hong Kong Comic Association and Hong Kong Amateur Friendship Association are going to hold a party to commemorate the third anniversary of Lu Xun's death. In order to cooperate with this activity, Dai Wangshu specially serialized Xiao Hong's article from 10 to 18 to 28, which was widely praised by readers.

Enemy planes frequently attack Beibei, Chongqing. In order to stay away from the bombing of enemy planes and find a stable writing environment, Xiao Hong and Duanmu Hongliang intend to leave Chongqing and fly away. Duanmu Hongliang suggested going to Guilin, saying that Ai Qing and others had already gone. Xiao Hong advocates going to Hong Kong because Hong Kong has a trustworthy friend-Dai Wangshu. At the same time, Duanmu Hongliang's "Dajiang" is being serialized on Sing Tao, and she has published many articles on Sing Tao herself, so she has a relatively stable income from manuscript fees and her life will be guaranteed as a whole.

In Hong Kong, Dai Wangshu helped Xiao Hong write Biography of Hulan River.

1940 65438+ 10 17 in the afternoon, Xiao Hong and Duan Hongliang flew to Hong Kong. After arriving in Hongkong, they rented a room in Sun Hanbing, No.3 Nasfotai, kimberley road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Hardly had he settled down when Dai Wangshu suddenly called. Although he and Xiaohong have been friends for nearly a year, they have never met. Dai Wangshu elegantly announced himself: "I am Dai Wangshu!" For this sudden encounter, all three were overjoyed and hit it off at first sight. Dai Wangshu invited two people out for dinner, which may be regarded as Dai Wangshu's intention to welcome them. The three men chatted for a long time, and Dai Wangshu asked them to visit Lin Quanju, his residence, the next day. Xiao Hong and Duanmu Hongliang are naturally filled with joy.

After Xiao Hong and Duanmu Hongliang came to Hong Kong, Dai Wangshu arranged a welcome party as the head of the Hong Kong Federation of Literary and Art Circles.

1940 On the evening of February 5th, the Hong Kong Federation of Literary and Art Circles held a member dinner in Dadong Hotel to welcome Xiao Hong and Duanmu Hongliang to Hong Kong. The dinner was hosted by Lin and attended by more than 40 members. During the dinner, Xiao Hong made a speech. She talked about the hard life and sinister environment of Chongqing's literary and art circles under the state of war, but they didn't put down their pens. I hope Hong Kong people will cherish the peaceful situation and write more works.

In April, under the care of Dai Wangshu, Xiao Hong and Duanmu Hongliang registered as members of the Federation of Hong Kong Writers and Artists Associations. Since then, Xiao Hong has participated in the activities of the Hong Kong Federation of Literary and Art Associations organized by Dai Wangshu many times. At 3pm on August 3rd, the Hong Kong Federation of Literary and Art Circles, organized by Dai Wangshu and others, commemorated the 60th anniversary of Lu Xun, and was held as scheduled in Tang Sheng, Hong Kong. At the meeting, Xiao Hong reported the life story of Mr. Lu Xun. In the evening, a colorful literary evening was held, including the pantomime soul of china Lu Xun written by Xiao Hong and adapted by Feng, Xu Chi. Xu Chi recalled: Xiao Hong attended the meeting in a black velvet cheongsam and recited Lu Xun's essays. She left the impression that she was "small but clumsy, with a low pronunciation, but she recited slowly and tactfully".

After Lu Xun's 60th birthday commemoration, Xiao Hong hardly attended any public activities in Hong Kong's literary and art circles, and devoted herself to writing Biography of Hulan River. Dai Wangshu also understood and supported her and asked her to give him the chapters she had finished before and publish them in Constellation. Xiao Xiaohong did this, and Dai Wangshu serialized the 693rd issue of Biography of Hulan River from 1 September, 9401.

The second half of the novel was written while boarding. 1940, 19 On February 27th, Dai Wangshu finished the last word of Biography of Hulan River in constellation 8 10, which was four days and four months short. During the four months of writing, Xiao Hong has been immersed in her attachment to her native land and infinite feelings about her childhood, which is the most fulfilling and enjoyable four months in her life. Biography of Hulan River is a masterpiece of all Xiao Hong's works and occupies an important position in the history of modern literature in China. This masterpiece was introduced to the society through the management of Dai Wangshu. In these four months, Dai Wangshu spent a lot of effort in reviewing manuscripts and issuing papers. Even Mao Dun, who is far away in Xinjiang, knows this well. 1940, in a letter to the poet Jiang Xijin, he said, "Red Girl works very hard. I heard that a long story was published in the supplement of Sing Tao Daily." Xiao Hong's support and help to Dai Wangshu, a literary elder and friend, is full of infinite respect and gratitude.