Chapter 261: Flat country explodes!
“Thank you, uncles and aunties.”
“It’s really hard.”
“You are tired too.”
Signature from Xinhua Bookstore in Sha District At the end of the sales meeting, Gu Lu thanked the staff as usual.
Compared with the first time, Gu Lu still needs to use the name of Ye Cup and the national essay competition to attract passers-by. This time the identity of "writer" is powerful enough.
In the two- to three-hour event, about 500 readers signed up, no more than before.
Firstly, the time is limited, and secondly, readers have more requirements in this event.
"I sold more than five hundred copies on the first day, and I don't know what the sales volume of "Flatland" will be on the first day." Gu Lu thought to himself.
A list of current domestic sales from low to high:
"The Little Prince" 5462 volumes (it took off only after Yu Xinyao's comments in the column of "People's Literature")
"Yesterday's Park" 37183 volumes
"Bingguo" 71464 volumes (with Gu Lu and "The Little Prince" fame bonus)
"Mr. Holmes" 89,236 copies (magazine serial popularity blessing)
Gu Lu's requirements are not high, just break his own highest record. . As for breaking 100,000... In his opinion, the subject of popular science novels is still a bit difficult.
"It doesn't matter. If this book is not broken, the suspect can also break it." No matter whether you like this book or not, the fact that the book topped the sales list in four countries is real.
There seems to be another thing... Gu Lu stood up and said to the marketing editor Zhang Xian who was cleaning up.
He said: "Editor Zhang, please arrange the rest. I have something to do here."
"No problem, this is also the second time that Teacher Gu Lu and I have cooperated. , Don't worry." Zhang Xian also made a gesture of wrapping his body around me.
“Today’s book signing is one of the events that I have participated in with the best feedback.” Zhang Xian said, “The sales volume of “Flatland” will definitely not be bad.”
"Borrowing auspicious words."
The editor sent by the Children's Culture Publishing House last time was also Zhang Xian.
As a courtesy to the landlords, it is necessary to invite the staff and official propaganda personnel from afar to have a light meal.
Look at the staff at the Fog City Library. The expressions on their faces are so happy. I just recorded a few things throughout the day, blew the air conditioner and touched fish, and there will be a dinner party later, which is a beautiful thing.
Going downstairs, the manager of Xinhua Bookstore was waiting for a long time.
Even though the store manager is already in his forties, his son may be older than Gu Lu. But the attitude is very respectful. Today's social leaders may not necessarily be teachers, but celebrities are definitely "teachers".
What is the specific reason why the store manager requested to delay Gu Lu for a few minutes?
“Today’s children’s literature promotion event at our Xinhua Bookstore Xiaoxin Street branch, parents are welcome.”
“Picture books, children’s comic books, and children’s novels are all discounted!”
“And we invited the famous children’s literature writer Gu Lu.”
No introduction is needed, because Gu Lu is well-known in Wudu.
The small event turned out to be a discount on children’s literature in the bookstore.
Choose to hold the autograph signing with him on the same day. The store manager knows how to do business.
There was a roar of applause, and the parents’ eyes flashed with strange light.
Question: What does the strange light in the article mean?
"There was a book signing event held just now. I originally wanted to go up and have a look, but it was too crowded."
"This student is very fierce. I went to the parent-teacher meeting earlier and my child's class teacher mentioned it. Him."
"Your son is also in high school?"
"What high school?"
The audience was talking a lot.
I didn’t prepare a speech in advance, so I just said a few words on stage.
“It’s good to develop the reading habit from an early age,” Gu Lu said. “I personally like reading very much.”
“I remember the last time I held a book signing, an uncle asked me Children don’t know how to write essays.”
Gu Lu is currently a sophomore in high school. Is it normal to call men in their thirties and almost forties uncle?
“The advice I give is to let children read more prose and short stories.” Gu Lu said, “Whether the composition is good or not must be related to reading habits.”
Most students who read a lot are better at writing essays than students who don't read much, with few exceptions.
After a few words of encouragement, Gu Lu retreated.
"Thank you, Teacher Gu Lu, you really make sense." The store manager came over to thank him and sent the writer away.
Although the writer refused to take a group photo just now, it would be nice to come forward and say a few words.
No, many parents have begun to buy books, buying more copies.
"Why is there no "The Little Prince" by the writer Gu Lu just now?" a parent asked.
The store manager replied: "The publishing house of "The Little Prince" is quite special, so it is one of the few fairy tale books that does not participate in discounts. But one book is not expensive."
The Little Prince sells so well , why should you participate in the discount?
"The smart kid just said that he should read more short stories and essays. Has he published any essays?" the tall parent asked.
The store manager replied: "Of course, it's called "Yesterday's Park" and you can find it in the best-seller section on the second floor."
In the best-seller section on the second floor, several books have sold over 500,000 yuan, but Park Park and Bingguo did not reach that level yesterday.
However, when the writer came to hold a book signing today, he moved all Gu Lu's works to a conspicuous place two days in advance.
Some parents bought "The Little Prince" and some bought "Yesterday's Park". Their thoughts at the moment are similar to those of urban men and women applying for a fitness card. It seems that just buying a book, regardless of whether the child reads it or not, seems to improve the composition score.
......
On Monday, when Gu Lu got up, he first turned on the computer and checked his mailbox.
The report hasn't come yet.
He actually knew that the publishing house didn’t work so early.
But what if?
Okay, the first-day sales of "Flatland" will probably wait until noon.
Gu Lu was very happy today, humming a little tune and walking to school.
The launch revenue and sales are very impressive, at least from Gu Jiayu's eyes.
She will definitely support her brother’s new book immediately.
In the Xinhua Bookstore in Bishan, Gu Jiayu met many acquaintances who bought this book.
Inside the classroom.
Gu Lu lay face down on the table, waiting for noon to arrive.
"cc, it's your turn to get up first tomorrow." Wei Jiao reminded.
The smile on Qi Caiwei's face froze immediately.
This is an old problem in the girls’ dormitory. In the morning, the hot water has to be turned on ten minutes in advance before there is hot water.
So they took turns getting up fifteen minutes early in the dormitory.
“Actually, I think it’s good to take a cold shower in this weather.” Qi Caiwei whispered.
"Okay, after this time, we won't take turns lining up." Wei Jiao said, "After all, it must be fair, and we must proceed in order from beginning to end."
It makes sense, otherwise who will have one more time I definitely feel uncomfortable inside.
But that’s like going to bed fifteen minutes late! Qi Caiwei sighed and put her face directly on the table.
“Ah, the happiest thing in life is to go to the cafeteria and get more meals than others, and to sleep a little longer than your roommates.” Wei Jiao sighed.
“So it’s comfortable to use my meal card, right?” Gu Lu said.
"Yeah!" Wei Jiao nodded.
Soon Wei Jiao was not so happy anymore, because she was about to start copying notes. Wei Jiao gets distracted easily in class, so she borrows her classmates' notes for comparison.
This kind of wandering is unconscious. For example, "I don't want to wander, I want to listen carefully." You silently say this in your mind, but when you come back to your senses, you realize that you have been distracted for a while.
Qi Caiwei feels that the little sister is very powerful. Because she was able to pass the No. 8 Middle School despite this little problem, she always helps her with note-taking.
Lu Yi has the best grades in the class, but Qi Caiwei is the one who takes the best notes.
"Zulu, why haven't you come to school for a week? You don't need to copy notes." Wei Jiao said.
At such a pretentious moment, King Gulu didn't say anything. He seemed really lack of energy.
After being listless all morning, I came to the social office at noon and turned on my computer. The first day’s sales in the email made Gu Lu excited!
100038 copies on the first day.
Breaking 100,000!
Writing career milestone!
Wait a minute, this data is a bit... Soon, Gu Lu's eyebrows relaxed, and he figured it out.
Even if there is some moisture, it must be close to 100,000 before adding water. The resources of the first three publishing houses, joint promotion, and the reputation of "Years and Reasoning" during the serialization, pushed Mr. Holmes to 80,000.
It also directly proves that Gu Lu’s work last year was not in vain, and his reputation and status have made real progress.
"Flatland" is the only popular science novel in China that has sold more than 100,000 copies.
Exploded!
“Before reading it, I wanted to know what kind of popular science novel is worthy of such praise. After reading it... holy shit! Such an imaginative book, it made me dream about watching the magic of The Little Prince. The planet is unconstrained. Highly recommended! "
"The most humble is the isosceles triangle, the most noble is the circle, and the most terrifying is the straight line. It is a flat country, as its name suggests. At the end, when people from Flatland meet people from the three-dimensional world, they will never understand each other's words. "
"This book is not that simple. It is not just about popular science about space. There is a plot and a character in it. The sharper it is, the more dangerous it is, and it can even pierce other people. But to use an acute angle properly, you need to have enough IQ. But when you have enough IQ, the angle will become an obtuse angle and the piercing power will be reduced. You are full of passion when you first enter the society. To use this passion properly, you need to understand the work and society well... I'm sorry, you no longer have the passion."
"It's a bit forced to understand. Well, I think the most interesting thing is that the king of the flat country meets the one-dimensional country.”
"Where is the color GM? It has a strong sense of irony. I don't know if I saw it wrong. But considering the other science fiction short stories serialized by Gu Lu, I feel that I have no problem."
Wait, The internet is raving with rave reviews.
Many of them bought books because of Gu Lu, some bought books because of science fiction works such as "Feeding Humanity" and "Country Teacher", and many readers bought books because of President Jian's propaganda.
No matter what kind of people you are, you will not be disappointed after purchasing.
Just like Yu Xinyao, the first literary critic in China.
Everyone knows that Yu Xinyao is particularly optimistic about Gu Lu, even if he has criticized him before.
President Jian said "an unprecedented popular science novel", but Yu Xinyao did not agree with such high-profile publicity.
What if?
"The Little Prince" can be called an unprecedented fairy tale novel, at least in Yu Xinyao's opinion.
Before The Little Prince, adult fairy tales referred to "martial arts novels".
Yu Xinyao also expected Gu Lu to create a miracle. Buy the book and watch it as soon as possible.
“Flatland actually directly talks about the construction of houses in this two-dimensional world, how people in the two-dimensional world walk, and how to distinguish between men and women.”
More on Look down.
“Okay, okay!” Unexpectedly, the dream came true. Gu Luzhen wrote a very unique popular science work.
As long as the work is good, there is no need to pay Yu Xinyao at all, he will take the initiative to help promote it.
If the work is not good, Yu Xinyao will not hesitate to say good things if he is given money.
For example, now, Yu Xinyao is going to publish comments in his column again.
Because Yu Xinyao has read a lot of reviews on the Internet, but none of them are right.
Good reputation and sales!
President Jian has written many best-selling books, so what we have to do now is to stabilize and slowly expand our influence!
Gu Lu Bar is just like celebrating a festival.
Why? Because President Jian started to switch accounts, he had a row of accounts such as "Tong Lu, understand?", "Ke Lu No. 1", "Ling Lu Advent", etc. He was currently switching to the second one.
Ke Lu No. 1: [Look, look, let me tell you. Gu Lu Bar was originally established because of "Country Teacher". Everything else is heresy, get out of here. "Flatland" is enough to prove that the science fiction field is Gu Lu's most comfortable field! ]
Look at this sarcasm, there are many fans of Gu Lu’s science fiction works speaking in support.
But the rest of the fan base wasn't happy.
Originally, the reason why Gu Lu Bar is so popular as an online novel post bar is because of endless debates.
You must know that in 2013, online novel forums were full of pirated copies! And no one at Gu Lu Bar knows how to type out the contents of the magazine. This is the scary part!
The battle started in an instant.
I can tell the truth: [What the hell? Is popular science considered science fiction? What kind of JB thing is "Flatland"? ]
Kelu’s first reply: [Haha, if you haven’t read it, you have no right to speak. ]
Little Godzilla: [I would really laugh to death. As a trivia fact, The Little Prince is Gu Lu’s best-selling novel. Let’s talk about a little trivia: Neon’s reputation was also built on Little Prince. "Flatland" is also a good match for "The Little Prince", so don't bring bad luck to it, okay? ]
Kelu’s first reply: [Oh? Don’t you know that Gu Lu’s science fiction novel “Raising the Gods” sparked a phenomenon-level discussion in Neon? As for "Flatland", if you haven't watched it, you have no say. ]
Heyuan: [Speechless, why are you trying to start a war? ]
Kelu’s first reply to Heyuan: [Starting a war? Isn't it true that "Flatland" is good? ]
etc.
President Jian crackled back when he was bored.
That’s right, he is causing a war.
The daily traffic of Gu Luba is tens of thousands. You must know that these people basically read physical books. This wave basically made everyone in Tieba know about "Flatland".
As for the harm caused by provoking a war?
Don't think too much, President Jian knows very well that Gu Lu is not to blame anyway.
The first printing of "Flatland" was 300,000, but at present, it seems that it is completely unstoppable!
Gu Lu knew about the first-day sales volume at noon, and in the afternoon he knew that his book had broken the circle.
There is definitely no concept of "breaking the circle" now.
Mainly because Secretary Xiao called him. Gu Lu had just finished school at that time.
Gu Lu brings his mobile phone to school on weekdays, but rarely takes it out in class.
Put it in your school bag. If you need it, go to the social office at noon.
“Congratulations, Teacher Gu Lu has created another best-selling book. It’s a pity that Teacher Gu Lu was busy and couldn’t come to Wulong to collect stories, otherwise we could also listen to Teacher Gu Lu’s creative process.”
Secretary Xiao is the secretary of the Wudu Writers Association. He was responsible for issuing bonuses to him before, as well as sending certificates and other follow-up matters.
"Science novels are mainly for the purpose of popularizing science, and there is nothing special about them." Gu Lu said, "If I didn't go to school, I would also want to come for the interview, but it would be a pity."
The main task of students is to study. Even if Secretary Xiao feels from the bottom of his heart that it is relevant to take two days off, he does not dare to say this.
"If this continues, the annual book of our Writers Association will be yours." Secretary Xiao said.
Gu Lu only cares about the annual book and the bonus.
The two chatted for a while before hanging up the phone.
Sighing heavily, I am so tired from chatting with people in society.
"Going to school is really a universal excuse. As long as I say this, no activity will force me to take time off to participate."
In his previous life, Gu Lu read "The Story of the Mountain and the Moon" and it said: "I am deeply afraid that I am not a beautiful jade, so I dare not After pondering it hard, I still half believe that I am a piece of beautiful jade, so I don’t want to be mediocre..."
I am very touched.
But what he felt was not half-confidence that he was a beautiful jade. In his previous life, Gu Lu believed from beginning to end that he was just a piece of stone and had no talent at all.
His feeling is that he actually likes to participate in various activities. But he is afraid of participating in various activities because utilitarian or passionate interpersonal interactions will make him uncomfortable.
But I also yearn to participate in various activities. It is best to be able to control yourself and go when you want to go or not when you don’t want to.
Gu Lu defines himself as "hypocritical".
Slowly walked home. As soon as he got home, Gu Lu received a bunch of good news.
They were all brought by President Jian.
1. You can join the National Writers Association. He is also the youngest member of the Writers Association.
2. "The Little Prince" was selected into the "National Children's Reading Association" recommended book list for junior high school students.
3. The sales volume of The Little Prince has reached the standard of a collector’s edition.
4. The sales volume of "Flatland" exceeded expectations and a second printing was confirmed.
"Butterflies come naturally with the fragrance of flowers." Gu Lu actually figured it out.
It’s just like the Fog City Writers Association who wanted to give Gu Lu an award for no reason even though he didn’t join.
The Fog City Writers Association is not a waste of money. How many people who can become leaders are simple?
Every year, the local writers' association writes reports and other statistics to count their contributions during the year.
If an author's work is included in "People's Literature" and published abroad, it is a contribution. After all, Gu Lu is from Wudu... But you just write people in without giving any benefits. Isn't it bad?
Yes, that’s the truth.
Gu Lu, who returned home, also started to get busy.
And the turmoil caused by "Flatland" continues.
Zhao Mingming logged into Bilibili. She went from station A to station B. I can’t say more about the specific reason.
Anyway, she carries her laptop with her and goes online to take a look every few days.
Login to the webpage, Zhao Mingming saw a very magical thing.
【Congratulations to the UP owner of my site, my new book has successfully entered the "Science Fiction Vision" program of Sichuan Publishing House. 】
That's the title. Everyone knows that Ah B's title can be very long.
But the cover of the picture is [Gu Lu] [Flat Country] [Genius Writer]
Don't be anxious, Zhao Mingming rubbed her eyes first, and she looked at it again.
Still nothing has changed.
“My site’s UP owner? Gu Lu?”
Such niche writing, Zhao Mingming picked up the book at hand, and it looked like a dime a dozen.
"Xiaoxue, Xiaoxue!" Zhao Mingming shouted loudly.
“What’s wrong, what’s wrong?” Mu Xue ran over while getting ready to blow dry her hair.
“Did you spend money?” Zhao Mingming asked.
“What to spend money on?” Mu Xue was a little confused by her friend’s sudden question.
Zhao Mingming held up "Flatland" and asked, "Have you bought this book?"
"Not yet." Mu Xue said, "Because we don't have much money, so we have to spend it wisely." Go up."
"Look here." Zhao Mingming pointed at the computer screen, and Mu Xue's eyes widened.
Zhao Mingming clicks in next second.
This is a special topic created by Bilibili.
[Up owner: King Gulu
Original name: Gu Lu
Introduction: One of the earliest up owners on Bilibili published a recitation of "If There Was No Li Bai". Let the Bilibili website enter mainstream media reports for the first time.
……]
The following is a description of Bilibili’s website building, there is nothing interesting to read.
Strictly speaking, it does not count as the first time it was mentioned on the official website, because Xinxia News Agency only posted a link to the website and did not mention Bilibili's name.
But the current Bilibili is not the behemoth of later generations. Up owners include celebrities from all walks of life, as well as professors and academicians. The existence of Gu Lu has greatly expanded the diversity of up owners, so Uncle Chen is sure of this popularity!
It can’t be said that “Reng” sounds so bad, because Gu Lu is indeed the master of Bilibili.
“Click it.” Mu Xue was so anxious that she almost wanted to grab the mouse by herself.
For the link to the up owner on the web page, Zhao Mingming clicked on it and jumped directly to King Gulu’s homepage.
[King Gulu
bilibili personal certification: writer Gu Lu, well-known bilibili up owner
personal introduction: an ordinary student. ]
“I’ll go, my cousin also plays Bilibili, and there’s only one video here.” Mu Xue said.
"Isn't this more powerful? One video is recommended on the homepage." Zhao Mingming said, "I'll go, there are 110,000 followers!"
Because of this homepage promotion, it has been hanging on station B for two or three days, but they discovered it late.
"Is this a famous up owner?" Mu Xue asked and answered, "That's right, 110,000 followers, he is considered famous."
Click on the only video.
Gu Lu's recitation "Without Li Bai, there seems to be no great influence, but there was one less writer a thousand years ago..."
Mu Xue and Zhao Mingming looked at each other, looking at each other from In his eyes, he saw the same view.
This article is well written.
Of course, what the two want to see more is the video comment area.
The high praise answers in the comment area have little to do with the video itself.
“Ah, b’s introduction is not accurate, let me introduce to you who Gu Lu is.
Gu Lu: Also known as other people’s children, he is the eternal role model in the teacher’s mouth.
It is a nightmare among liberal arts students. If you think your composition is pretty good, don't be happy, because you'll be happy too soon.
You will most likely hear something like this: It’s not bad, don’t be proud. Much worse than Gu Lu. ”
This comment has more than 500 likes.
This is enough to prove that too many parents use Gu Lu as an example in front of their children.
Especially in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Chongqing areas .
The comments below are just as funny.
"Gu Lu, who doesn't know him? The teachers and parents were confused by what he said. But our teacher told us not to imitate him. [We must take the exam well and don't think they are all Gu Lu. We can predict It’s too difficult to pass the essay test]”
Zhao Mingming looked at the comment area and smiled, “Oh, this guy has a lot to write about”
(End of this chapter)