The Great Era of Rebirth: 1993

  Chapter 661, Hugo Awards Ceremony, a photo with the first person in the United States (please subscribe!)

   On the stage, George Martin shook hands with him again, then stood aside and gave up the podium to Zhang Xuan.

  According to the prior communication between the organizer and Tao Ge, 15 minutes of speaking time was arranged for him this time.

  To be honest, this speech is a bit long. However, it is difficult to show the kindness of others, and this is also a high recognition of Zhang Xuan himself.

   15 minutes, a long time is a bit long.

   may have a great role in further consolidating his literary status and boosting the sales of books under his name in the future, so Zhang Xuan gladly accepted the organizer's arrangement.

   Zhang Xuan took out the prepared speech from his pocket, coughed lightly, and faced the audience of Wuyang Wuyang under the stage, and began to deliver his acceptance speech:

   "Ladies and gentlemen, good evening!

   Receiving the Hugo Award is a great honor for me.

   As a science fiction fan, I have read many Hugo Award works, many of which have been translated and published in China, and some I had to read the original.

   This has honed my English, which was not so good, to a master level. Later, a publishing house as big as Penguin Publishing House asked me to work as a translator for "Clockwork Girl"."

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   Zhang Xuan said: "My earliest science fiction novel was Mr. Asimov's "Galactic Empire Trilogy".

   I remember reading the last chapter of "The Galactic Empire" late at night, and I couldn't help but walk out of the house and look up at the stars in the sky.

   Since that night, the starry sky in my eyes has become completely different from the past.

   For the first time in my life, I was in awe of the grandeur and mystery of the universe. It was a divine feeling.

   Then I read the "Robot Series", which again amazes me, how the imagination can construct such a vivid and wonderful world.

   These are the inspirations Mr. Alamov brought me. It is this feeling that made me a science fiction writer, so I was able to come here to receive this award. "

   In his acceptance speech, Zhang Xuan mentioned his luck as a science fiction writer:

   "As I get older, I realize that my generation is probably the luckiest people in human history.

  Because no previous generation has been able to see the world around us can change so rapidly, and that change is accelerating.

   This provides fertile ground for the development of science fiction. Science fiction in China is receiving unprecedented attention. I think I am a lucky one. "

   He also mentioned that when the surrounding real world becomes faster and faster, and many sci-fi things have or are becoming reality, they lose their charm and become part of our boring and uninteresting life.

   "So I just have to push my imagination farther into time and space. As a science fiction writer, I find my duty and sense of duty now is to write about the world before it becomes bland.

  …

The    universe will remain a vast being whose boundaries our imaginations cannot end. Our newest star remains out of reach. The vast starry sky can still carry our infinite imagination.

  I believe that the infinite space is still the best place and destination for the human imagination. I have been writing about the grandeur and wonder of the universe, about interstellar expeditions, about life and civilizations in distant worlds.

   The universe may be summed up in one sentence: He never grew up, but he never stopped growing. "

  15 minutes is a long time, until Zhang Xuan's mouth is dry.

  15 minutes is very short, so short that the entire award ceremony was silent, and they were watching him silently and listening to him quietly.

   At the end, Zhang Xuan finished the acceptance speech with thanks:

  "Finally I would like to thank the global readers of "Clockwork Girls" for sharing my whimsical world; thanks to the World Science Fiction Association, I love the Hugo Award.

  Thanks to Penguin Publishing House and Ms. Tao Ge, your efforts and promotion have made "Clockwork Girl" witness a miracle. "

   "Clap clap clap!."

   As Zhang Xuan finished speaking and bowed his thanks, the scene was greeted with a wave of applause again.

   After the awards ceremony, there is a routine group photo session.

  Best Amateur Painter Award winner Elizabeth Leggegh approached Zhang Xuan: "SanYue, do you have an appointment tonight?"

   Is it so direct?

Hi! This is another woman in heat who is fascinated by herself!

   Facing the expectant look of the other party, Zhang Xuan pointed to Tao Ge's location, "Sorry, I brought a female companion here."

   Hearing this, Elizabeth Leggeg followed her fingers and left in disappointment after seeing Tao Ge and Du Shuangling.

When    left the Spokane Convention Center, Tao Ge asked, "Did the female author just want to ask you out?"

   Seeing Shuang Lingyan smiling and looking at herself, Zhang Xuan beat him to death and refused to admit it: "No, she just said hello to me."

   "Cut! Who believes it?" Tao Ge star did not believe it.

   Back at the hotel, everyone washed up and followed Li Wendong to the OvalRoom restaurant.

  As soon as he entered the door, Li Wendong introduced: "OvalRoom can be regarded as a recognized political celebrity dining hall in the United States, where you can often see various political figures, including the current president.

   The seafood in this restaurant is fresh enough, accompanied by carefully selected vegetables, which is full of my appetite.

  Come on, today you guys can be casual, be arrogant, frown and count me as a loser. "

After   , Li Wendong put the menu in front of Zhang Xuan and Du Shuangling.

   Zhang Xuan and Du Shuangling browsed the menu carefully, and finally they ordered Alaskan king crab and steak.

   Tao Ge was lazy and asked for the same.

   Upon seeing this, Li Wendong was speechless, and finally followed the crowd and ordered king crab and steak.

The    dish came up. To be honest, Zhang Xuan felt that the Alaskan king crab was just like that, and it didn't taste high-end.

   But the Steak Sophie was pretty good. The meat is juicy and tender, the best steak he has ever eaten in two lifetimes, even better than the steak at GOODMAN in London.

   After eating the last piece, Zhang Xuan said with a bit of contentment: "There is no vacuous person under the reputation. It really is the place that the president loves. This steak alone is worth it."

  Speaking of the president, a group of people in suits and ties suddenly poured into the restaurant, and they looked like bodyguards.

   In the face of the sudden bodyguard, everyone in the restaurant cast their gazes.

  Halo, is this the legendary saying that Cao Cao and Cao Cao will arrive?

   I saw this guy at the end of the meal.

Oh! It was this one!

   The diners and clerks in the restaurant seemed to take it easy, and after a glance, they all ate their own food and did their own things.

   On the contrary, Zhang Xuan took a few more glances curiously.

   It is because of these few glances that the boss noticed.

Then

   Then, in the surprise of everyone, the first person in the United States walked over to Zhang Xuan with a smile on his face.

   The strange behavior of this big guy startled the entourage and became extremely nervous, and instantly stared at Zhang Xuan and the people around him.

   "Hello, SanYue, welcome to Washington, congratulations on your award." The boss stretched out his hand first.

   This scene stunned everyone in the restaurant! They took out their cameras to record.

   "Hello, thank you for your blessing." Zhang Xuan got up politely, reached out and held it together.

   I used to see this guy on TV and in the newspapers a lot, but seeing it today, Zhang Xuan felt that his heart was peaceful and there was not much turbulence.

""A Song of Ice and Fire" is a legendary book. It's very good and great. I'm proud of you." The boss seems to be really a fan of Zhang Xuan's books. word.

   "Thank you, I am very happy that you like my book." Zhang Xuan expressed his thanks again.

   The boss asked eagerly: "Is the third part of "A Song of Ice and Fire" in the works? After writing, can you mail a copy to me?"

   Zhang Xuan said: "I am currently writing it, and I will send it when I finish it."

   On this topic, the two talked cordially for about five minutes, and finally shook hands and took a group photo under the camera.

   After the boss left, Li Wendong, who had not spoken, said, "The photo you took with him will be on the headlines of the world's major newspapers tomorrow morning."

   Tao Ge agreed: "The books under your name will also usher in a wave of big sales."

   Zhang Xuan was so satisfied, he stretched his waist and said to Du Shuangling: "The relationship is good, it seems that I am going to make a lot of money again, let's go, I will take you to spend."

"where are we going?"

   "Go shopping and buy."

  “Hmm~”

   Witnessing her man's brilliance at the Hugo Awards ceremony, and witnessing the magical scene just now, Du Shuangling's heart will melt at this moment.

   This time shopping is really a buy, buy, buy…

   Bought 5 sets of clothes and a diamond necklace for Du Shuangling, 2 sets of clothes and a diamond bracelet for Tao Ge, plus Li Wendong and himself bought them, after all, it cost a huge amount of 230,000 US dollars.

   Back at the hotel, Du Shuangling whispered quietly: "My dear, this cost more than one million!"

   Seeing her distressed, Zhang Xuan couldn't help kissing her and said with a smile, "Where is this going? Naturally, the best things are given to you.

   Otherwise, what am I doing with so much money?

  What's the point of having money without you? "

  Things are second, but these words made Du Shuangling's heart lake burst instantly. She hugged him tightly and said emotionally, "I'll give it to you at night."

   Zhang Xuan stretched his right hand into her clothes: "I thought it was now."

  Du Shuangling hurriedly suppressed his hand, coquettishly: "No, it's not good in broad daylight."

   This coquettish look, this charming look, directly stunned the old man. No matter what, I was stimulated by Tao Ge last night, and now I can't bear it anymore, I hugged her into the bedroom.

"Do not"

   As the door slammed, no one knew what was behind the word "no"?

   After a moment of effort, life came from the empty bedroom.

  Two hours later, Zhang Xuan appeared in front of Tao Ge with a fresh air.

  Tao Ge's eyes swam around him: "Tsk tsk! The clothes just changed, the young man is really energetic, did Shuang Ling fall asleep again?"

   Zhang Xuan turned a deaf ear to this, took out a piece of paper full of names and handed it to her: "On the left is a clothes and clothing store, and on the right is jewelry. I have to trouble you to buy it for me."

  Tao Ge took the paper and glanced at it and understood: "Is this for Mi Jian and Lilith?"

   Zhang Xuan defaults.

   Suddenly remembering Oriole's words, Tao Ge tentatively asked, "Which ones are Seagate's?"

   Anyway, sooner or later, Zhang Xuan didn't hide it, he reached out and clicked on the paper.

   Tao Ge was surprised: "You bought so much for Mijian and Lilith, and Seagate just got a bracelet?"

   Zhang Xuan said: "Enough is enough for now."

  Tao Ge Mingwu: "Seagate is still in the pursuit stage?"

   Zhang Xuan replied: "Almost."

  Tao Ge gave him a strange look, no more questions, he put the paper in his handbag and said:

   "You are too indulgent, so go back and have a good rest first. My sister will go and buy it for your women now."

   Hearing this, Zhang Xuan almost vomited old blood, rolled his eyes and left.

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