Chapter 444 The role of language
"It's not -" Dou Ke subconsciously wanted to answer, and it wasn't that he was looking down on him, it was just that he was really not good at the job of a repairman.
Before the words were spoken, Dou Ke came back to his senses and thought of his current situation, "Who am I to look down on you? I am already doing this business myself."
"Working on high walls is indeed dangerous. Are you worried about your uncle's safety? That's why you are so resistant to maintenance workers?" Gu Lu gave me a step.
"Yes, sometimes it's really too dangerous. I've seen before that some repairmen didn't fasten the safety rope properly." Dou Ke immediately went down the slope.
Whether he really thinks so, only he himself knows.
"Small gift for the interview." Gu Lu took the gift box he was carrying in front of him.
"What is it?" Dou Ke took it and saw the trademark of the gift box, "Maotai, damn! Brother Gu is going through fire and water."
It seems a bit uncomfortable to pay for being on camera, after all, we are old classmates. Gu Lu decided to give gifts according to the situation, and the value was set at about one thousand and fifty. Of course, it's possible that Gu Lu thought too much, after all, money is the most practical thing these days.
"Looking at your circle of friends, it seems that you have some knowledge about liquor evaluation, so I bought this." Gu Lu said, "This gift is not the wrong one."
Dou Ke's love of drinking liquor is a family tradition. His grandfather has been brewing some liquor for drinking in his hometown, so he has also been exposed to it.
Of course, there is a fundamental difference between drinking and drinking like Father Gu. For example, Dou's father never drinks alcohol during work. Even when he takes a break from work, he never drinks too much and only drinks lightly.
"Brother Gu, can you get me an autograph?" Dou Ke took out a 90% new copy of "Bingguo" and said, "I really didn't expect that, Brother Gu, you and Qi Caiwei were together when they were studying. If it weren’t for this semi-autobiographical novel, who would have thought of it? It’s so well hidden!”
To lie, Dou Ke is not interested in reading. He did this because he wanted to get closer. He just bought it in the bookstore a few days ago.
"The story is purely fictitious, and any similarity is just a coincidence." Gu Lu signed his name with a flying figure. He may not be able to see it clearly, but he must be quick.
After each went back to his home, Gu Lu and Dou Ke parted at the door of the store. The former went home to rest first, and the people from the Hegemony Club came in the afternoon.
The latter, Dou Ke, wandered out for a while carrying the gift box, feeling strangely calm.
Maybe it was because Gu Lu was famous and his words had weight, so he listened. Maybe Dou Ke was entangled in this matter in his heart, but was exposed.
Dou Ke found that he seemed to have looked down on his father's work since he was a child. When he was a child, he would get angry because Dou's father wore a uniform during parent-teacher meetings. But when he grew up, Dou Ke worked part-time in college and realized that making money was not easy, so he felt very sorry for his father. Why was he still so hostile?
Wandering around, my thoughts are also aimless. Dou Ke, who couldn't think of an answer, returned home around six o'clock.
Dou's mother has prepared a table of dishes.
"My friends and I ate out today, so I won't eat anymore." Dou Ke prepared to walk to his bedroom with the wine in hand.
"How many times have I told you to eat out less? Eat out less. It's not clean outside, and there should be less takeout." Dou's mother's scattered thoughts came as promised.
Dou Ke was used to it, going in the left ear and out the right ear, and returned to the bedroom. The "bang" sound of the door closing was the final protest.
At about 6:40, Dou's father came back. If there was no extra order, he would usually go home at this time, glance at the closed door of the second bedroom, and say nothing.
Put the tool bag on the balcony, sit down and start eating.
During this period, Dou's mother chatted about some things, such as so-and-so hosting a banquet and giving favors. Father Dou was a listener most of the time, and occasionally said "hmm".
"Pa—"
The door suddenly opened.
The next second, Dou Ke took Maotai and put it on the table.
"Come, let me have a drink with you." Dou Ke said and started to open the gift box.
"If we make wine at home, it will cost more to buy it from outside." Dou's mother said.
Father Dou's eyes were also searching. How could a drinker not recognize Feitian Moutai?
"Today I met a friend who came back from Sijiucheng. He was shooting a short video, and I helped him make a scene. This was given to me by him. It didn't cost any money." Dou Ke explained.
When she heard that there was no money, Dou's mother stopped thinking and went to the kitchen to get two cups.
"You should save this wine and give it as a gift in the future." Dou's father said, "My sow's mouth is not used to drinking such good wine."
The sow's mouth is probably also a dialect word, describing the insensitivity of taste and inability to eat good food.
However, Dou's father's words only gave Dou Ke a pause, and then he moved even more smoothly. After unpacking the box, he unscrewed the bottle directly.
After serving himself and Dou's father, Dou Ke took a deep breath. The strong aroma of wine was, of course, only fragrant for drinkers.
He said he was not used to drinking it, but he actually knew how to drink it. Father Dou first chewed a piece of fried peanuts, then took a sip, and his stern face showed joy.
The order is not important. There is a big difference between chewing peanuts first and chewing them last, but it is not important.
Dou Ke obviously went there to get drunk, so he drank quickly. Soon the alcohol got to his head, and he asked what he had been hiding for four or five years, "Old man, do you think I'm embarrassed now?"
The peanuts were not even clamped securely, and Father Dou's hand holding the chopsticks froze.
"Before, I didn't take the college entrance examination. When you drank, you would keep saying that I had good grades. I could pass the No. 8 Middle School, and my Mathematical Olympiad score was also good. I would definitely be able to go to Fudan University in the future. I wouldn't be like you sitting in the office living room in the future. At that time, you "I'm very proud." Dou Ke said, "I failed the exam, and you never said anything again."
When he grew up, Dou Ke was not hostile to the profession of repairman, but he was hostile to himself becoming a repairman and failing to live up to his family's expectations.
"After passing the test, what else is there to say?" Dou's father raised his head and asked, his tone a bit hard, like a stone.
This sentence left Dou Ke speechless. After a while, he said, "My enemy, I passed the test, so there is no need to say anything. I understand."
Putting down the wine glass, Dou Ke returned to the second bedroom again. This time the door closed with little sound, but the door seemed to be closed very tightly.
"Put the wine away." Dou's father poured the wine in his glass back, "If you are not born in a happy life, drinking such a good wine will shorten your life."
The wine must not be completely poured out. There was still a little bit left in the glass. Father Dou raised the glass high and the wine dripped into his mouth. This time he chewed peanuts.
There was obviously something wrong with Dou Ke's mood just now, but neither Dou's father nor Dou's mother thought it was time to speak clearly.
Because we have lived together for more than 20 years, what else is there to say. Besides, it will be a long time in the future, so there is nothing much to say.
Parents always think so.
In the above dispute, the Moutai sent by Gu Lu was just a prop. Strictly speaking, the opportunity for the conversation was the question he asked. This is enough to show that the power of language is more exaggerated than imagined.
Gu Lu took a nap after returning home. He didn't know what happened, but he felt very sleepy after eating. I got up when the alarm clock rang and started to prepare——
WITSTUDIO is known as the hegemonic company, which means that this animation production company can indeed produce many wonderful animations. Such as "Weiwei-The Song of Fluorite Eyes-", "Attack on Titan", "Leng Che of the Ghost Lantern", etc. I especially recommend Weiwei, who is not famous but is very exciting. The leader of the team is Asano Kyouji and a group of key members. It can only be said that the other party attaches great importance to their visit to the Ferry District this time.
Knowing the benefits brought by the anime Hyouka, Li Minghai was very polite to Asano and his team. At least the basic necessities, food, housing and transportation were top-notch.
"Mr. Asano, how was your two days in the foggy city going?" Li Minghai communicated in English.
"It's okay, but the route is a little difficult to understand." Asano responded.
Chinglish and Japanese English echo each other, which is called a hot mouth.
"Our ferry area is relatively relaxed, Mr. Asano doesn't have to worry." Li Minghai said, "Our staff will work hard to cooperate with specific shooting needs."
"I hope I can be satisfied." Asano and others are relatively plain, focusing on presenting facts and reasoning. Hegemony has never gone abroad for filming.
It would be really troublesome, if it weren’t for Gu Lu...
"Why is this little devil so cold?" Xiaolu said, whispering to Lao Xing next to him, "It feels like he is ignoring us. Does he look down on us? Is there any problem with the filming or something?"
What if the other party understands Chinese? So the sound on the trail is very quiet.
Please...you...collect 6...9...books...!
"Probably not." Lao Xing had a good reason, "If we had discussed this matter, there might have been changes, but if Teacher Gu had discussed it, there would have been no changes."
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It made sense, Xiaolu was convinced, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
There was a knock on the door, and the waiter led the guests to the conference room.
The current location is the conference room of Liangjiang Hotel. Liangjiang Hotel is currently the best hotel in Dukou District, bar none. There is no problem if it is used as a location for filming and co-signing.
"Teacher Gu Lu!"
"Very happy to meet Gu Sang."
"The strongest high school student in history, the person I most wanted to be in high school, but unfortunately I am still far away."
The guest was Gu Lu. He was not late. To be precise, he arrived ten minutes early. It can only be said that the Fukou Hegemony Society came too early.
"This is the second time I have met Teacher Gu Lu. The last time was several years ago."
With the arrival of Gu Lu, Neon people immediately became excited. They spoke English, Japanese and broken Chinese, and they just wanted to communicate with the guests anyway.
Lao Xing and Xiao Lu looked at each other, calm down! In addition, I often hear how popular Gu Lu is in Neon. Now that the facts are in front of us, it is indeed a bit exaggerated.
He didn't seem to talk much before and had a serious expression on his face. As soon as Gu Lu arrived, the place became lively.
"Sorry." Gu Lu shook hands with Asano Kyoji, the leader of the Hegemony Society. Did he meet him a few years ago? Really underwhelmed.
"I'm sorry for causing trouble to Teacher Gu Lu." Asano said, "The last time we met was for teacher Little Prince's book signing. It's normal for Teacher Gu Lu not to remember."
Little Prince book signing? Gu Lu couldn't even remember where it was held.
"I am a die-hard reader of Mr. Gu Lu's science fiction short stories," Asano said. "Mr. Gu Lu's imagination is a huge wealth and has inspired many literary works."
As mentioned before, writers in the three categories of pure literature, ethics and children are most highly regarded in Neon. "The Prince of That Time" was still one of the ten most loved novels by all Neon students in last year's vote.
What's more, Gu Lu is a children's author and a best-selling author, not a neon person. It's really hard to understand why he is so respected. It's even a little "unruly".
According to Neon workplace rules, subordinates are not allowed to express any opinions in such negotiation situations.
"Welcome to the Fog City," Gu Lu said, "I hope to find a suitable filming location as soon as possible. In this way, the production cycle of "From the New World" can also be shortened."
Asano responded, "We will definitely work hard! Please feel free to hand over your work to our company, Mr. Gu Lu."
Asano stood up, followed closely by the others, all bowing to express their determination.
This made Li Minghai, Lao Xing and others who had not dealt with the Neon people much nervous. Do I have to stand up and accompany someone in this situation?
The signing of the contract went smoothly because it did not involve much money. The main reason is that the Dukou District official promised to support the filming of Hegemony Society without affecting the residents.
There was a dinner party, and Li Minghai invited Gu Lu to attend. The main reason is that I don't care, I have a serious face when I am young, but if I care, the atmosphere is harmonious, the gap is too big.
There was a drink at the dinner, but Gu Lu didn't drink, and no one would persuade him to drink. This was because his status had improved.
On the way home from the end, I received a phone call.
"It's not necessary. In the producer-centered Hollywood, the company that specially purchased "The Shawshank Redemption" is Warner, the Hollywood giant." Gu Lu replied, "My opinion is not important. If it is for publicity, I will Definitely go.”
It makes sense, Yao Xiaoju agreed, "Then I'll respond like this. Has Brother Gu recently conceived a novel? It's best to publish the next novel in the United States. It's still difficult for short stories to gather popularity."
After thinking about it, it seems that it is not absolute. Yao Xiaoju added, "Unless it is a new theme like Cthulhu."
So the question is, Gu Lu asked if it would be possible to publish the collection of short stories "The Haze in Weymouth" in the United States?
After all, there is no cultural barrier between Da Ying and the United States.
"There's not enough opportunity." Yao Xiaoju really tried. The second week after the Cthulhu short story collection was released in the UK, Puffin Books tentatively entered the US market. Not very effective.
Because of the poor results, Yao Xiaoju didn't even mention this to Gu Lu.
Also, the cause of Cthulhu was the confrontation between him and the Sun reporter, which attracted a lot of traffic.
The next book is Pine Nuts. Gu Lu is sure to cure the whole of Asia, but America... the cultural differences are too big.
Therefore, Gu Lu fell into thinking, he couldn't just go to "The Fall of Giants", right?
Seeing that the phone suddenly went silent, Yao Xiaoju immediately said, "There are only a few Asian writers who can sell well in the United States. Haruki Murakami is one of them. Others are difficult to find."
Haruki Murakami's writing style is actually very European and American, which may be surprising to readers who read Lin Shaohua's translation, but it is true. That's why Gu Lucai said before that many readers actually don't like Murakami Haruki's writing style, but like Lin Shaohua's writing style...
"The short series in the Los Angeles Times continue to increase their presence. Even if they don't gain much popularity, they won't dissipate into passers-by." Yao Xiaoju said.
"I have a little idea," Gu Lu said, "Can "Flowers for Algernon" be sold in the United States? I have a publicity stunt."
Algernon itself is extremely popular in the United States, and there are some tricks.
(End of chapter)