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Chapter 265 Signing Party

Su Chen took the briefcase, got into the car arranged by Ian, and came to the door of the bookstore.

Originally, he thought that there were not many people and they were just here to join in the fun, but he didn't expect that there were actually two long lines.

And there are reporters walking back and forth with microphones and cameras.

Is it so popular?

Su Chen didn't even notice it himself. Although those two books created many records in his previous life, he seemed to have underestimated their influence.

Because many professors who participated in writing the preface are helping to promote these two books, and it is said that they are planning to print them as introductory economics textbooks, but it is not yet known whether this is true or not.

However, in Su Chen's impression, it is generally impossible for such jerky textbook-style books to be touted by countless fans like science fiction or martial arts novels.

Seeing Su Chen approaching, Ian hurried up to greet him: "Su, you are finally here."

"Dude, are these the babysitters you arranged?" Su Chen asked in a low voice.

If this is really an arranged nursery, if it gets out, how bad will the image be?

Ian shook his head hurriedly: "Dude, you underestimate the influence of those two books. These are real fans, and our signing event is held at the request of these people."

"That's it, then I have to ask, how many books are you going to sign today?" Su Chen asked.

"Two thousand books." Ian raised two fingers: "Our plan is two thousand books, as long as two thousand books are signed, if there are no two thousand books, we can also claim to have two thousand books."

Fake!

Two thousand copies, wouldn't it be hard to write all your hands?
But after taking a quick look, it seems that there are not many people. It seems that there should be a lot of these two thousand books left, and Su Chen has a little confidence in his mind.

Although it is not difficult to sign [-] names, it is also very tiring.

Seeing that Ian was talking to Su Chen, the people in the team all speculated: "Is that Oriental man the author of these two books?"

Some of these people just brought one of the books over for Su Chen to sign, while some brought both.

All eyes were on Su Chen.

"It must be. Didn't you hear Ian say that? Those two books were written by a Chinese. Although people of yellow race are taller in my eyes, I feel that he must be the two books. author."

"Hi, guys, have you heard? In fact, these two books were originally found at Harvard Press, but I heard that because the president was absent, the author switched to Business School Press."

"It's not that the president is not here, but because the employees of Harvard Press look down on the Chinese and think they are just two daydreamers, so they want them to keep the manuscript, but they heard that the Chinese quit. Went straight to Ian."

"Ian may be due to the fact that the Business School Publishing House has just opened. Not only did he show courtesy to the authors of these two books, but he also arranged for a jury to help review the first time, so these two books were able to be published Published by the School of Business Press, Ian also borrowed these two books to make the name of the School of Business Press famous."

"Joe, why do you know this so clearly?" Someone asked.

The man named Joe smiled mysteriously: "Because a relative of mine works at Harvard Press, and my cousin works at the Business School Press, so I know it clearly."

"It seems that Harvard Press has to regret it this time. If these two books were published by their press, it would definitely increase their reputation, but now, the momentary limelight is given to them by the Business School Press. Covered."

"I heard that the president of Harvard Press fired that hapless guy, and at the same time gave an order not to refuse anyone who came to his door, because no one knows whether this person will be a famous person. scholars."

"This Chinese is too young. I never imagined that such a young Chinese could be so knowledgeable."

In the crowd, everyone whispered to each other.

When the reporters who had been waiting here saw Ian and Su Chen approaching, they rushed to greet them. There were local news stations in Boston and several other TV stations.

"Mr. Ian, is this the author of these two books?" A female reporter asked.

"Yes." Ian stopped, nodded and said, "Everyone, now I would like to introduce you to everyone. This is the author of "Macroeconomics" and "Principles of Economics", Su from the mysterious China."

After receiving Ian's confirmation, these reporters immediately rushed towards Su Chen. A female reporter asked, "Hi Su, I'm Janet from Boston TV. May I ask how you wrote these two books?"

Su Chen saw that the WCVB logo was indeed on the microphone.

Boston Television is affiliated to ABC Corporation's local Boston television station WCVB. It is the only 24-hour digital channel in the eastern United States and has attracted countless viewers.

He thought for a while: "Written with a pen, you know, writing with a pen is really troublesome, not as good as a typewriter, but because typewriters are not very popular in China now, so I can only use a pen."

Janet: "..."

The people next to him were also almost dumbfounded. If Su Chen answered with a hippie smile, they might think he was joking, but he kept a straight face and a serious look.

No matter how you look at it, it seems that you are talking nonsense in a serious manner.

"Just kidding." Su Chen smiled: "But the reason for writing these two books, I believe I have written it on the cover of the book, because the current stagnation and expansion, Keynesianism can no longer meet the current bad environment .”

"Therefore, I proposed some new phenomena and mechanisms. For example, in terms of the mechanism of monetary policy, we should not only consider the interest rate, but also consider the prevailing credit rationing mechanism and other strategies."

"Then may I ask why you use a lot of American examples in the book but not Chinese examples?" Janet handed over the microphone again.

Although people from several other TV stations also wanted to ask, they didn't grab Janet.

Su Chen said: "Because these two books were published in the United States, it is more appropriate to use the example of the United States. If you use the example of China, you must not know whether it is the case."

"In addition, I need to explain that in the past, China's economic development was indeed inferior to that of the United States. I do not deny that China's economy is backward now, but please don't take my words out of context, please complete my passage. Release it."

"Then, you know so much about the American economy, and now that you are an international student, does that mean you will stay in the United States in the future?" Another reporter asked.

Su Chen thought for a while: "Leave this question to answer later, everyone, I'm going to sign the autograph now, if I have any questions, would you be happy to find a suitable time for an interview later?"

Ian also helped out: "Guys, these book fans at the scene have been here for a long time, please let us go over and sign, so that these lovely guys can go back to eat."

A few people from the publishing house and bookstore also came up to help and escort Su Chen and Ian there.

A white man held out his hand: "Su, hello, I'm Robert the bookstore owner, thank you for coming today."

"Hello, Mr. Robert." Su Chen shook hands with him lightly, and said, "Let's sign autographs for these fans first. The weather is too hot to let these lovely book lovers get heatstroke."

Su Chen was sitting in front of the table, holding a pen in his hand, and he didn't know if today's news could be spread to the country, let alone if the country has arranged for reporters to be stationed abroad, otherwise, he could show his face on TV.

"Su, hello..." The woman at the front handed over two books: "You are so young, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I couldn't believe that such a profound book was written by such a young author of."

Su Chen shrugged: "Ma'am, you know, age doesn't mean anything. Although I'm young, it doesn't mean the depth and size of something."

"Sue, these two books are for my daughter, can you write: Dear Lucius, happy birthday to you, and sign your name?" said the lady.

Su Chen nodded: "OK..."

After Shua Shua Shua finished writing, another person came up immediately.

While signing, Su Chen couldn't help but think, fortunately, there is no such thing as Facebook and Weibo in Moments, otherwise, the contents of these people who are present today are probably the same.

After signing about a dozen names, a young girl came. After writing what she wanted, she stretched out her hand: "Su, thank you, you are the youngest scholar I have ever met."

"Thank you for your compliment, you are also the most special girl I have ever seen." Su Chen nodded with a smile, and then felt something in his hand...

(End of this chapter)