Backtracking to the Age of Literature and Art

Chapter 499 International Science Fiction Conference
Of course, Mo Yan was joking. He actually thought that the books used in Yu Dong's novel were pretty good, including Yu Hua's "To Live".

"Does this novel have a name?" Mo Yan asked a question that Yu Hua had just asked.

"No." Yu Hua helped to answer, "But he thought of one called "Old Book."

"Old book... I think this name is very good, simple and unpretentious, it can be used completely." Bi Feiyu said.

Mo Yan smiled and said, "I think it's okay, but the title of the book is a bit out of fashion."

"What's the trend now?"

"According to the current trend, the title of your book should be "Notes on Old Books"."

Yu Hua smiled disdainfully, "Where did you hear about the trend?"

"I didn't hear it from somewhere, but I saw it in literary publications one after another. Many novels now like to use this kind of title."

Yu Hua pointed at Yu Dong: "If you talk about the trend, he is the trend, right?"

Hearing what Yu Hua said, they all nodded, that's right, if you talk about the trend, Yu Dong is the trend now.

Now walk out of the gate of Jinyi, walk up along the Qinhuai River, look for a few book stalls, and you can find novels imitating Yu Dong's style.

This kind of follow-through or pirated books are the most realistic, and Yu Dong is selling the best now, so they imitate Yu Dong the most.

When Yu Dong wrote science fiction, many people wrote science fiction, and Yu Dong wrote reasoning, and many people also wrote reasoning. Even after Dong finished writing Shanghai, many people began to write Shanghai. Not from Shanghai.

Liu Changmin said with a smile: "I think, no matter how the title of a book is started, some people will always think it is good, and some people will always think it is bad. As long as the content is good, people will remember the title in the end."

"Old Liu is right. Yu Dong, the titles of your two previous novels "Xiang Xi" and "The Crowd" are common at first glance, but now many people remember them." Bi Feiyu smiled. Laughing, he asked again: "Where are you going to distribute this novel? "Harvest" or "Zhong Shan"?"

Yu Dong shook his head, "Not sure yet, let's talk about it after I finish editing the manuscript."

"Li Rujing from "The Writer" asked me to speak well of their magazine." Bi Feiyu said again.

Yu Dong smiled and said, "I won't consider them this time, let's talk about it next time."

"Well, you decide whether to take the test or not, anyway, I have already said good things for him."

Yu Hua laughed and said, "You're really perfunctory."

"What is perfunctory and not perfunctory, I..."

In the middle of Bi Feiyu's talk, Dong's phone rang suddenly.

"Wait a minute, I'll answer the phone first."

Yu Dong walked over to pick up the phone, and Yang Xiao on the other side smiled and said, "Yu Dong, have you had dinner yet?"

"It's past nine o'clock, Miss Xiao." Yu Dong said with a smile.

"You're quite serious, I'm just opening a conversation... I was going to call you during the day, but today is really too busy, and now I'm finally done, so I remembered to call you."

Yu Dong nodded: "Well, sister Xiao, tell me what you have to say."

"Aren't you going to ask me what I've been up to lately?"

""Science Fiction World" is so popular now, isn't it very busy every day?"

"It's true... But these days are more busy. I'm calling you now, and it's also related to the busy things these days. This year's Galaxy Awards ceremony should be held in Yanjing."

"Oh, is that so? Why do you think of going to Yanjing?"

"It's like this, the Association for Science and Technology...not our Sichuan Association for Science and Technology, but the National Association for Science and Technology. They think that domestic science fiction has developed very well in recent years, so they want to hold an international science fiction conference. Actually, this happened at the end of last year. Minister Zhu of the International Department told me, and it is only now that it is finally settled."

"When?"

"Tentatively scheduled for July 28."

Yu Dong frowned: "Is it a little hasty?"

Since it is an international conference, according to the usual practice, preparations should be started at least half a year in advance, but according to what Yang Xiao said, the preparation time for this international science fiction conference is only half a year from beginning to end.

"Yeah, it's a bit hasty. It's because of this that our task is heavy. To be honest, the guests to be invited to the conference have not yet been decided. You know it relatively early. There must be more than one person attending this conference. It's a science fiction writer, and maybe some famous people in spaceflight will be invited." Yang Xiao's voice sounded both tired and excited.

Yu Dong can understand that although time is short, this matter is very important to Chinese science fiction, and it can boost morale.

"Is there anything I need to do?" Yu Dong asked.

Yang Xiao smiled: "There is one thing that needs your help. There will be a representative to speak at the conference. The representative of domestic science fiction writers. I nominated you, and Minister Zhu agreed on the spot."

Yu Dong didn't refuse, nodded and said, "No problem."

"Because this conference is relatively strict, Minister Zhu hopes that the papers for the speech can be submitted in advance to prevent any mistakes."

Yu Dong understood what Yang Xiao meant. After all, the word "international" was attached to it. The official must attach great importance to it. There will be many foreign media present at that time, so the official definitely does not want any problems to arise, so that even the script of the speech must be Send it up for review in advance.

"Okay, I'll give it to you when I finish writing it during this time."

"Then thank you, let's say this in advance, let's keep in touch."

"it is good."

……

After hanging up the phone, he took the initiative to explain to Yu Hua and the others: "There will be an international science fiction conference in Yanjing this year, and President Yang and the others hope that I can come and talk about it."

Bi Feiyu smiled and said, "Of course you want to go up, now you are the face of Chinese science fiction."

"It's more than that." Liu Changmin said with a smile: "It can be said that Yu Dong is now the face of science fiction all over the world. Last time, I heard people discussing that why the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award were not awarded to him. Just blind."

Yu Dong waved his hand, "That's not the case, after all, every award has its own standards."

"When does the International Science Fiction Convention start?" Bi Feiyu asked, "Is it summer vacation?"

Yu Hua smiled and said, "You still care about this?"

"Hey, why can't I care about this? I'm a big sci-fi fan."

"Well, senior."

"I said you will die if you are not yin and yang?"

"meeting."

……

The next day was Women's Day, Yu Dong didn't have a job, so he went shopping with Cheng Yanqiu all day.

Originally, Yu Hua and the others planned to celebrate Women's Day with a hearty fight, but when Chen Hong learned that Yu Dong and Cheng Yanqiu were going shopping, she decided to drag Yu Hua to accompany her shopping. The family members of Mo Yan, Bi Feiyu, Liu Changmin, Feng Ming and others were also brought along, along with a group of gay men.

After a day of shopping, Yu Hua and the others were so exhausted that they went to bed without even playing cards.

As for Yu Dong, who revised the manuscript until 10:30, Cheng Yanqiu also dragged him to bed.

In the next half month, Yu Dong revised the manuscript while writing the speech for the International Science Fiction Conference.

At the end of March, he called Yu Yu and asked him to send the manuscript to Yang Xiao, and asked him to find a magazine for "Old Book" by the way.

The name "Old Book" was finally settled, mainly because he thought about it for more than half a month, but he didn't think of other names, so he simply followed his initial idea and used it.

Yu Yu got the speech and the manuscript of "Old Book", and couldn't wait to read "Old Book", and then called Jimmy.

During this period of time, Jimmy has been in China, so he will tell Jimmy if there is anything left.

When he received Yu Yu's call, Jimmy was reading a report at Deep Space's office in Yanjing. When he heard Yu Yu say that Yu Dong had written a new book, he subconsciously thought it was the novel related to semiotics.

"Is it well written...Look at what I'm asking, it can't be bad, but there are no magazines in China that can publish this book, so I think it's better to publish a booklet directly."

"The boss said, let's read "Harvest" or "Zhong Shan". If it doesn't work, we should read "People's Literature" and "Contemporary."

"What?" Jimmy was a little surprised, "Can these magazines accept such books?"

Upon hearing Jimmy's words, Yu Yu knew that he had misunderstood, and explained with a smile: "This novel is not related to semiotics, but another book, which the boss wrote on a whim after a year."

Jimmy narrowed his eyes, he didn't expect Yu Dong to surprise him.

"Don't rush to make a decision. I'm going back to Jinling in the next two days. Leave the manuscript for me to read. Also, Deep Space Company should try our best to help prepare for the International Science Fiction Conference. Yesterday, I told the International Department of Science and Technology Association I met with Minister Zhu, and he also hoped that our deep space can help. The preliminary work is very simple, we just cooperate with "Science Fiction World" to do some chores, and in June and July, you send some people to Yan Jinglai, set up a special team. Also, tell Jiang Jie to get them ready for the live broadcast."

"Ok, I see."

……

Two days later, Jimmy returned to Jinling. He put everything else aside and took "Old Book" to read.

After reading it, Jimmy went straight to Jin Yi.

"Don't publish this book in magazines."

Yu Dong was busy in the office, and when he saw Jimmy rushing in, he suddenly said such a sentence, and asked in surprise, "What do you mean?"

Jimmy walked up to Yu Dong again, "Don't publish this book in a magazine, just publish it as a booklet, and it must be released globally at the same time."

"Is this necessary?"

"Yes," said Jimmy very firmly. "Your book is different from all your other books."

Yu Dongrao said with interest: "What's the difference?"

"It is very literary, and at the same time it is very popular with readers. "Westward" can sell well in the United States, mostly because of your reputation. But this book is different, even if you are not YU, this book It will definitely be welcomed by Americans and rush to the top of the bestseller list."

Yu Dong didn't think about this when he wrote "Old Book". He just wanted to write the story without thinking about the market.

But when Jimmy said this, Yu Dong was convinced, because Jimmy had a strong grasp of the market.

He smiled and said, "I don't care how you send it, you can arrange it."

"That's right." Jimmy snapped his fingers, "But what surprised me is that you can write about love. It's not because you were stimulated by American readers."

"What do you think?"

"I hope so, but you sure don't."

Yu Dong laughed: "Could it be, anyway, it's all written out."

"No matter what, you are good at writing about love. You should write more in the future, and harvest all the readers who can be harvested. Who will be your opponent in the future? This novel is very good, suitable for all levels , readers of all ages."

Yu Dong smiled, did not continue to talk about this topic, but looked at Jimmy and said, "I thought you had already returned to the United States, why did you stay for so long this time?"

"Come back quickly... Hey, you want me to go that way? I thought you would want me to stay here in China. I can still play with you if it's okay, so that the relationship between us will continue to heat up."

Yu Dong touched his arm, "Did you hear anything?"

"Sound?" Jimmy listened sideways, "There is no sound, you mean the sound on the playground?"

Yu Dong shook his head and pointed to the ground: "I'm asking you, did you hear the sound of goosebumps falling to the ground?"

Jimmy pursed his mouth and said, "I only heard the sound of my hot heart being shattered by your icy words."

Yu Dong felt more goosebumps on the ground.

"Stop talking nonsense, what's going on in Yanjing?"

"It's almost the same. If there was an international science fiction conference, I would have returned to Jinling a long time ago. This international science fiction conference came just in time. I plan to organize the YU Umbrella Association and the Singularity Science Fiction Association to come. Cucumber Garden Science Fiction Association, let’s go to this International Science Fiction Conference together.”

Yu Dong nodded: "Yes, this is a good idea. It is a good thing for science fiction fans from the two countries to communicate and exchange. However, the Singularity Science Fiction Association has just been established, so there should not be many members."

"Fortunately, with the help of the YU Association, the Singularity Science Fiction Association now has more than 400 members. Recently they are promoting "Bring Her Eyes", and the effect is not bad."

"That's good. "Bring Her Eyes" must be publicized. This matter is very important to our follow-up work."

"Don't worry, there will be no problem. By the way, your "Moon" will be released in the United States tonight. When I go back in three days, I can just see the data report from the previous day. During this time, I will Let people confirm the translation of "Old Book", and try to send this book out in the first half of the year. This year is a big year, and we all have to be busy."

Yu Dong nodded. For them, this year is indeed a big year. There are more than a dozen film and television programs that have already started and have not yet started.

In addition, they are still receiving the copyright of Marvel Comics, and cooperating with Spielberg and Lucasfilm to operate IMAX.

If all goes well this year, the scale of deep space will reach another level.

　Thanks to [2Long Fungus] for the 5000 reward
　　Thank you [Little Flying Cat 001] for your 5000 reward
　　Thank you [Dream For You] boss for the 100 reward
　　Thanks to the big guy for the 5000 reward
　　"Old Book" is just an idea, I didn't write it.Maybe I'll write it up later if I have time.In addition, when there are 200 million words, if there is a monthly ticket activity, I will first make "Tree Hole" a side story and release it.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)