Chapter 311

Paris, France, in the office of the world science fiction awards, Hugo awards selection committee.

Many judges have "the age of diamonds", "the magic of death" and "the unusual" published by Langdon on their hands.

According to the previous ordinary member selection, these three works are respectively welcomed by middle-aged and old people's long story lovers, short story lovers and young people's long story lovers.

Now, the title of this year's science fiction crown is decided by many well-known scholars and university professors.

"I wanted to choose this work, but the author suddenly announced his withdrawal." The head of the Department of literature at Oxford University, as he spoke, put the Diamond Age away from the table.

"So this year's Hugo prize is going to be awarded to a short story?" A judge asked.

"Isn't there exception?" The new young judges shrugged.

"Don't be kidding. Although the sci-fi part of abnormality is wonderful, what impresses people more is the interesting dialogue."

"Many readers think it is a comedy, more than a science fiction," retorted professor of Literature Department of Paris Higher Normal University

Well, once a novel is labeled as a comedy, it can basically say goodbye to any literary prize.

Just as no comedy film has won the three major film festivals and best picture Oscars, comedy novels are at the bottom of the disdain chain.

"I just got a call from Mr. Joseph Keller, who wants us to give the Hugo prize to the unusual." This year's rotating chairman, the head of the literature department of Cambridge University, spoke slowly.

This caused a stir among the judges present.

"Mr. Joseph Keller?" Some judges asked.

Under normal circumstances, this writer with high reputation should not interfere in the selection of awards.

Just like the famous writer Haruki Murakami, although he ran with him many times, he did not try to get into the relationship with the Nobel Prize judges in private.

This is a shocking scandal for proud writers.

Who is the writer with a typical Chinese name? Is it worthwhile for Mr. Joseph Keller to abandon years of persistence and take the initiative to do public relations for the other party?

"Cough," he said, looking at the scene.

Then he took out a stack of copied news briefs from his briefcase and distributed them to the people present.

After receiving the briefing, the judges made more noise than just now.

"The U.S. government has passed a proposal to limit the types of literary creation?"

"What are they going to do? Control public opinion and rebuild the third empire? "

Professor of literature at Columbia University, looking at the scene, showed a wry smile.

If anything can overwhelm the disdain chain of artistic creation, it must be against political oppression.

Because of this kind of thing, it is natural for writers' groups to criticize the government.

Criticizing the most powerful American government in the world is even more popular in the world literary world.

When receiving assistance from the Marshall Plan of the United States, European literary and art circles can still regard Chaplin as a famous "comedy master".

And Buster Keaton, who was as famous as Chaplin before, how many people still remember?

"All right." The chairman waved for silence.

"Neither Mr. Joseph Keller's suggestion nor this news briefing should affect your choice."

"Now? Let's vote."

Professor of literature at Columbia University hesitated for a moment between being an American and a writer.

Then, he firmly wrote down the name of "abnormal" on the ballot paper.

"Go to hell, dirty politicians in the house of Representatives!"

In the end, it's no surprise that abnormal will win the Hugo prize.

It's like an analogy with the one-time passage of the US House of representatives? Except for two votes for "fatal magic", the rest chose "abnormal".

This is also the most popular work since the end of World War II.

The chairman looked at the results and nodded with satisfaction, "writers are still united as before in the fight against political interference."

He stood up with the results of the vote count to the media

"The organizing committee will also adopt a speech to condemn the US government."

"Next, let's vote on this event by a show of hands."

……

Because of the time difference? When Paris announced the results of the Hugo prize, Wang Jian was still asleep.

“fuck！” He just woke up? Thinking about yesterday's nightmare? Always feel scared.

"The governor of Texas has been so successful in business that I wouldn't be so worried if I were another politician."Sitting on the bus to flushing, Wang Jian rubbed his forehead in pain.

But as soon as he got out of the car, he was startled by the reporters coming like wolves.

"I'm a reporter for the Washington Post." His microphone almost stabbed Wang Jian in the face.

"Mr. Wang, what do you think of the Hugo prize for his work" abnormality "

"The organizing committee has accused the US government of interfering in the creation of writers. Do you think it has something to do with you?"

Abnormal? Hugo?

That funny novel won the serious Science Fiction Prize?

What the hell is this!

Wang Jian thought about it for a moment and felt that it had little influence on him.

After all, Hugo Award is only an honor award, there is no substantial bonus.

Its more important role is to sell more novels and high priced copyrights through the blessing of awards.

But the TV copyright of "abnormal" has been sold to ABC, and he does not intend to sell the film copyright.

Although after "Star Wars", the six major film companies will no longer allow high price IP to occur out of their own hands.

However, Wang Jian still wanted to try

After saying something like "I'm very honored", he walked into the office building under the escort of the security guard.

But before Wang Jian recovered from his surprise, the mobile phone rang.

He took a look and found it was Larry Elson.

The world's top ten richest man, the boss of Oracle, said, "Congratulations, Wang, you've taken the crown of science fiction."

"This news has made your fans crazy!"

"Thank you." Wang gradually turned his lips and thought to himself, "who knows the judges of Hugo prize, what are they crazy about?"

However, before reaching a settlement with the Vatican, the greater the reputation, the more vulnerable it will be to religious extremists.

So, the most important thing now is to wait for the governor of Texas to finish his plan.

"By the way," Elson continued, "I find that crazy spending can no longer attract the attention of investors."

"You don't mind if I rub your fans' enthusiasm? After all, literature is not as sensitive as religion or race. "

Huh?

Wang Jian was stunned for a moment, and instantly thought of Wozniak.

"You How are you going to rub it? " He had a bad feeling.

"It's money, of course, to provide logistical support for your fans."

fuck！ George Bush But it's not ready yet!

Wang Jian hung up and ran to the office like crazy.

"Damn, the company is going to install elevators."

But when he opens the computer in a hurry, the information he sees cools the sweat that comes from running.

On the home page of twitter, an account that has been certified as Allison's has been pushed to the top.

"If you want to march in Washington, please contact Oracle's customer service."

"Although Mr. Elson, unlike Bill Gates, set up a charity foundation."

"But he never forgot that a large enterprise needs to bear social responsibility!"