（来源：上观新闻） 汪曾祺在看作者所编周末副刊 在此之前我曾向汪先生要过林斤澜和王蒙的电话，给林斤澜电话号码时汪先生很痛快；要王蒙的时候， 汪先生犹豫了一下，有一点点为难，可还是抄给我了。回来我即给林斤澜打电话，林先生听说是汪先生 介绍的，非常热情，问我们报纸是什么风格，让寄几张报给他看看。我便立即寄了几张报纸，有一张上 面正好有我写自己女儿的一篇散文（那时我孩子七岁）。林先生看后，就给我也寄来一篇写儿童的，附 信说，见到你们报上有写孩子的文章，我手头正好也有一篇，看可适合？我拿到稿子后立即发了出来。 可给王蒙打电话就没那么顺利了。王先生听半天也没听出我们的是什么报纸（我们那报在社会上确实名 气不大），他忽然提高了声调："我没空！在写长篇呢！"就把电话挂了。 说回汪曾祺。汪先生除了《名士与狐仙》这一篇外，还有一篇《不朽》，也是我去他家看到他刚写的， 我即要过来（汪老头真是"随遇而安"呀！）。回来没两天也给发出来了，我即用个信封装上两百块钱稿 费和几张报纸（编者是可以到财务室为作者代领稿费的），打车给先生送了过去。同时将手稿原件给还 了回去，我只留了一个复印件。那时我们没有什么手稿意识，只是觉得他的字好看，又能 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article reflects on the author's journey from a strong inclination towards science and mathematics in youth to a lifelong commitment to the study of ancient Chinese literature, influenced by personal experiences and circumstances [1][8]. Group 1: Early Influences and Education - The author developed an early interest in literature due to the influence of his father, despite initially favoring science subjects in school [1]. - During high school, the author excelled in mathematics and physics, but a lack of resources in rural areas led to a shift towards literature after being unable to self-study science [2][3]. - The author read extensively during the "Down to the Countryside Movement," focusing on classical literature, which provided emotional solace during difficult times [4][5]. Group 2: Academic Journey - After the restoration of the college entrance examination in 1977, the author enrolled in Anhui University and later transferred to Nanjing University to study ancient Chinese literature [6]. - The author was guided by Professor Cheng Qianfan, who emphasized the importance of foundational texts in classical literature, which shaped the author's academic path [6][7]. - The author's doctoral thesis on the Jiangxi Poetry School was a significant contribution to the field, marking a milestone in Chinese literary studies [7]. Group 3: Career and Legacy - The author became a faculty member at Nanjing University after successfully defending the first doctoral dissertation in literature in China [7]. - The author expresses a commitment to dedicating life to the research and popularization of classical literature, reflecting on the profound impact of literature on personal and professional life [8][9].