Chapter 309 Good news comes one after another
Taishan Kobayashi woke up early, stretched himself, and had Meiji milk and rice balls for breakfast. I bought the rice balls when they were on sale at 711. I put them in the fresh-keeping room and ate one to satisfy my hunger when I got up early.
He is similar to Ito Junji (Yasuda Kazuma), both are otakus. In fact, many Neon people are otakus at his age.
It’s just that Yasuda Kazuma has a strong dream to become a cartoonist, but Kobayashi Taizan has no dream. If I have to say one thing, go to Wangjiang Dumpling today and don’t encounter “that” waiter.
As for Wangjiang Dumplings downstairs, a certain clerk was very enthusiastic and had many questions. Xiaolin Taishan felt that it was "terrible"!
"Teacher Gu Lu's email!"
Originally, Xiao Lin Taishan opened the computer slowly. When he saw the email, his hand movements were almost like clockwork.
The crackling reply, the letter is a neon tradition, very "verbose". There are a lot of honorifics used, and the useful information can be simply summarized as "The current translation progress is very smooth, and the translation will be completed in five days."
The five days include the calibration time. Kobayashi Taizan looked at the manuscript on his computer and said, ""アルジャーノンに花bouquet", I feel that Mr. Gu Lu can set a record and win the Naoki Award."
The Naoki Award is the highest award for neon popular novels. According to the rules, as long as they are articles and monographs published in Neon, they are eligible to participate in the selection, and there are no restrictions on nationality. But no matter on earth or in the parallel world, no non-Japanese writer has obtained it.
On the contrary, a Chinese writer won the Akutagawa Prize.
The reason for this judgment is based on the feedback from Kobayashi Taizan when I read the text, which made me cry.
It is precisely because he likes the work that Taishan Kobayashi’s translation progress is much faster than the progress arranged above. He also hopes that good works can be published in the country as soon as possible.
Taishan Kobayashi did not encounter any difficulties in translation, but he did have difficulties outside of work.
After joining the Lu Translation Society, he was urged to write novels or draw comics - according to the president, "You have translated so many works of Teacher Gu Lu, haven't you learned anything? Even if you haven't , you must also gain something, because we all gain something.”
Kobayashi Taizan, who was forced to create, is so tired!
Speaking of coercion, Tangyuan is also a victim.
"Tangyuan, you have to do your best. Didn't you agree that you would serialize a novel in "Youth" to practice writing? What about the novel?" Gu Lu asked.
According to his understanding of Li Guyuan, it is impossible for this guy to delay his work, so it is only possible that he lacks confidence. As a harmful friend, you should attack when it is time to attack, but you should not be vague when it is time to encourage.
“There is a little problem,” Li Guyuan said, “I originally wanted to dramatize high school life and write it into a novel.”
"Then what?"
Li Guyuan said, "Then I discovered that the content is similar to "Bingguo"!"
Bingguo? Gu Lu didn't react for a moment as to why this novel was mentioned.
"Zhulu, you founded the magazine club, and Su Zhemu rejoined the classical club that was about to close down. There are also campus festivals, the student celebration we just experienced before, and so much more." Li Guyuan said, "Bingguo is "Zulu, you wrote it based on campus life, and it's somewhat predictable."
"Wait, it's a bit confusing," Gu Lu said, "Is your novel based on me?"
"No." Li Guyuan shook his head. Of course he wrote it based on himself.
"That's okay, I have ice fruit, can't you have your own fruit?" Gu Lu asked.
"Can I?" Li Guyuan asked hesitantly.
"Of course you can. Your high school years were much richer than those of ordinary students. Is there something wrong with writing a novel based on yourself? There is nothing wrong with it!"
Gu Lu's words are amazing This is no consolation, as the vice president of the publication and one of the main founders. When "Young China Theory" swept the country, the name Li Guyuan appeared in Guangming Daily and Southern Metropolis Daily, which was very impressive.
Even though most of the credit comes from Liang Dashen and Gu Lu who carried this article. But if it weren't for Li Guyuan's solid logistics, which made the club run very well, Gu Lu wouldn't have been so relaxed.
“Okay!” Although Li Guyuan lacked confidence in himself, he believed in the judgment of his friend Gu Lu. He said that after evening self-study, when he got home, he would send over the manuscript he had written earlier.
The matter was over. When Gu Lu was about to stand up, Li Guyuan suddenly spoke again.
"By the way, I have another question about you. Please answer it for me." Li Guyuan said.
"You said." Gu Lu looked like a close teacher who knew everything.
"Who is the real prototype of the heroine Fan Ru in Bingguo? CC, or your old junior high school classmate Zhou Lin, Zulu." Li Guyuan became very curious after regaining his confidence.
"?" Gu Lu looked at the glutinous rice balls blankly.
"Fan Ru is so curious, I think it is CC." Li Guyuan also analyzed, "CC is very curious, but I am not very familiar with Zhou Lin from the next class and have not touched each other. We met a few times. "
Don't tell me, don't tell me. If you think about it carefully, the character of the heroine in Bingguo is really similar to Qi Caiwei.
On the one hand, empathy is very high.
On the other hand, the mind is also very unique, which can be seen from CC’s thoughts after reading the books every time.
"What the hell, children should stop asking about adults' matters." Gu Lu sent the glutinous rice balls away.
The furnace has cooled down in October, and the social office no longer needs to turn on the air conditioner.
Remembering that before, the cooling effect of social air conditioners was very good, much better than that in classrooms. If it's too hot, Gu Lu will come here to cool down.
The gray sky looks like the serious expression of the teacher.
History class in the afternoon.
"What did you draw on the desk?" Gu Lu curiously poked his head over because he noticed that his deskmate was carrying out a big project with a compass.
This behavior is very bad, but many students do it. Speaking more broadly, I should also learn from Mr. Lu Xun.
“Nothing!” Qi Caiwei immediately covered the project with both hands.
CC is like a little lion guarding its territory, very excited and covered up.
If you don’t want to see it, you won’t see it. What’s there to be excited about? The worst thing is, wait until school is over, or go to school tomorrow, and then look at it secretly. Gu Lu thought so in his heart. There was no attempt to forcefully break through the blockade.
Qi Caiwei breathed a sigh of relief and looked so sneaky that she thought she was eating snacks in class.
Gu Lu is looking forward to the history and politics classes, because it is possible to trigger the synthesis sequence. [Kenneth Graham’s Fairy Tales] [National Books of a Certain Country] [Popular Science Books], I don’t know what it is yet.
Popular science books include the existence of "Flatland". Gu Lu has already left his name in the field of popular science. Is it too much to add another one?
“Stone carvings from the seventh century have been discovered on Crete, Greece. What does this prove, students?”
"It proves that Greece already had statutory law at that time."
"We all know that the origin of the Western legal system is the Roman era..."
The course is about modern Western law and education.
Anyway, Gu Lu listened carefully to the lecture and had the aesthetic feeling of opening a blind box.
The box missed today.
At half past six, as soon as Gu Lu left school, the phone rang.
It was not a coincidence, it was a call from the other party at the right time.
"One bad news and two good news, Brother Gu, which one do you want to hear first?" This was Yao Xiaoju's opening remarks on the phone.
"Leave the good stuff behind, what's the bad stuff?" Gu Lu asked.
Yao Xiaoju said on the phone, "The bad thing is, Brother Gu, you may have to take a few days off to come to London. This is quite troublesome."
Huh? Gu Lu said, "Should this bad news be heard in conjunction with the good news?"
"Yes, then I will tell you the good news next." Yao Xiaoju said, "The English version of "The Little Prince" Sales volume exceeded 80,000 copies in two weeks, and it is expected to reach 100,000 copies next week. Puffin Books wants to hold a book signing event. "
Go to London for a book signing event? And didn’t Little Prince’s sales in the UK fall into a cold winter? Why did it suddenly rise?
"Brother Gu, you don't have to worry about visas. I will arrange everything including food, accommodation and transportation." Yao Xiaoju added.
A book signing... Gu Lu suddenly thought that it would be beneficial to go to more places he had never been before.
"I will take leave. Sales are good, and Puffin Books will hold a book signing for me. Are these two good news?" Gu Lu asked.
“It can only be counted as one, and there is another good news.” Yao Xiaoju said, “After “The Little Prince” exceeds 100,000 copies, Puffin Books will be released in the English cultural circle.”
Ouch! Good news indeed. English is the common language in the world and covers many countries. At least Gu Lu knew about America, Maple Leaf Country, and Kangaroo Country.
Next, Yao Xiaoju asked Gu Lu what the acceptable royalty rate would be for the English version of the next book "Mr. Holmes".
"If possible, I hope it is similar to neon." Gu Lu responded.
"This challenge is too great," Yao Xiaoju said with a smile, "But if you dare to think, I will work hard towards the goal you mentioned."
After establishing a reputation, I also have the capital to negotiate.
Yao Xiaoju doesn't know how to make small talk. After finishing what should be said, he hung up the phone. Think about it, international long distance and small talk are also expensive. Gu Lu also started scanning his mailbox.
“Being able to write about club activities in such a rich and colorful way is much better than some great writers on the Internet.” Gu Lu couldn’t help but sigh after reading the document Li Guyuan sent from his QQ account.
When Li Guyuan grows up, he should be able to make a living as a writer, right? Gu Lu suddenly thought that if the original family was normal, he might be able to achieve something with his writing talent. "It doesn't matter. I will give you one-third of my merit medal!"
"While talking, why are you hungry again? Still growing, still growing."
Taking out an apple from the refrigerator and starting to chew it, Gu Lu saw Xiao Lin Taishan again The replies came with good news one after another!
"Go and ask for leave tomorrow. Will it take more than ten hours to fly to London?" Gu Lu thought to himself.
His geographical impression of Britain comes from "Yes, Minister" and is not a typical European country. Like "united Netherlands to unite Spain, united Germany to unite France, unite France and Italy to unite Germany, unite France to unite Germany and Italy".
School administration.
"Director Hu, you said something before, and I think it makes sense." Principal Chang said.
As long as you think it makes sense, it makes sense. Director Hu said he was all ears.
“We can’t let Mr. Gu pass the level too quickly.” Principal Chang said.
When did you say this? However, Director Hu still nodded very cooperatively.
"Classmate Gu is a proud young man. At the age of sixteen, he has achieved achievements that ordinary people cannot achieve in their lifetime." Principal Chang said, "But after all, he is still a student and will do many impulsive things."
Director Hu Got it, I’m talking about this student celebration.
Hey, principal, this is a bit too much. You have enjoyed the benefits and even changed the annual school anniversary to the school anniversary and student anniversary. Is it possible that we still have to settle accounts later?
What words! A smart person like Principal Chang would definitely not settle the scores later.
"You are familiar with Mr. Gu, so you will call Mr. Gu to the office for a few words of advice." Principal Chang said. It’s time to give him some advice. If he dares to host a student celebration today, he will be pooping and peeing on his head tomorrow!
"Me?" Director Hu's eyes widened as never before.
“Any questions?” Principal Chang asked.
Oh, one has a bad face and the other has a red face. I am the bad one in co-writing, right? Director Hu is not stupid, and he can draw inferences instantly. Why did he call himself to the principal's office? The principal must be siding with Gu Lu.
This not only has a wake-up effect, but will not affect the teacher-student relationship between the principal and the students.
"No problem, I am familiar with classmate Xiao Gu, so I really should remind you." Director Hu said.
"Yeah." Principal Chang added a little. Be a little more serious. After all, the incident itself is very serious.
Understand and highlight the key points so that the principal can mediate. Director Hu automatically translated Chinese into Chinese in his mind, and left to do his work after listening.
The official level is overwhelming!
Just walking to the playground, Director Hu felt that the turf was a bit hard. No wonder the results of the No. 8 Middle School football team were so poor. How could they train if it was so hard?
Thinking about it in confusion, Director Hu happened to run into Gu Lu head-on.
"Director Hu, I have something to talk to the principal about," Gu Lu said.
The first time he asked for leave was to find his head teacher, but when Teacher Gao heard that he was going abroad, the leave was for four or five days, so it was obviously not hers to make the decision.
"Oh, okay, let's go, I'll take you there." Director Hu said, "The school also has something to do, and I happen to want to see you."
"What's the matter?" Gu Lu's first reaction was that the school was going to pay him again? In the past two semesters, there were quite a lot of miscellaneous bonuses.
The two came to the principal's office together.
Principal Chang was stunned. Did he move so fast?
Immediately asked the assistant to bring tea. Xiao Gu didn’t drink tea, so he brought boiled water.
The assistant also attached a small twist. Look, the assistant remembers Gu Lu’s preferences. Gu Lu would occasionally eat two twists as a snack for showing off.
"Principal, Xiao Gu has something to ask you, so I brought him over." Director Hu said.
"Oh? What's wrong with Mr. Gu?" Principal Chang asked.
"I want to take a few days off," Gu Lu said calmly. "My agent told me that the English version of "The Little Prince" has sold well abroad. It is about to exceed 100,000 copies and I am going to London for a book signing. . We may also want to talk about the publication of this book.”
The last part of the sentence was thought of by Gu Lu. One hundred thousand copies is not much, so I asked him to make a trip from China. The air travel expenses are quite high. expensive. There must be other purposes.
“?”
“??”
Principal Chang and Director Hu both have question marks in their eyes. Why does the principal have one more question mark? Because his eyes are more Big, you can see more doubts.
"London book signing," Principal Chang reacted first, "The Little Prince is also a best-seller in the UK?" "Ten." Gu Lu was referring to the data told by the agent, "The results are not bad."
The school knew that Gu Lu's books were selling well in Neon, but they didn't know that they could take over Europe!
The importance of Europe, at least in the eyes of Principal Chang, is far greater than neon. This ratio can be seen from how many people in the country learn English and how many people learn Japanese.
Principal Chang always thought that he was very optimistic about Gu Lu's future, but he didn't expect that compared with reality, he was still pessimistic.
"Why is there no news at all in China?" Principal Chang asked, "I remember that the newspaper did an exclusive interview with you before?"
""The Little Prince" has sold one million copies in China. It’s only one-tenth of the number in the UK, so it’s not a big deal,” Gu Lu said. He meant it. Because in the next ten years, the national pride of the two generations born in 2000 and 1990 will soar.
But not in 2013. This is an era when public knowledge is everywhere and ideas are flying everywhere! In addition, people of Principal Chang's generation have some admiration for Europe and the United States.
"So there's nothing to publicize, so I didn't mention it." Not to mention that Gu Lu only knew about the news, and he wouldn't go out of his way to bring it out if he knew it.
Can it be the same? !
Can this be the same? !
"Ahem," Principal Chang coughed twice, "There are not many works that can achieve excellent sales in Europe and the United States, but they are worth mentioning."
"Next time, definitely," Gu Lu said, "Principal Chang, about my request for leave..."
"No problem, this is the key to expanding overseas influence, and the school will definitely support it." Principal Chang said immediately, "After all, it is During the school day, our school arranged for a teacher to accompany him.”
I then added that the traveling expenses for the accompanying teacher must be provided by the school.
"Thank you, principal." Gu Lu thanked him. It didn't matter if there was one more person.
"By the way, Director Hu said that the school has something to do with me. What is it?" Gu Lu finished talking about his own affairs.
"That's it..." Director Hu just started, but was interrupted by Principal Chang.
"Because the canteen needs to change contractors recently, I asked you to come and ask what the specific requirements are." Principal Chang said.
“Huh?” Director Hu was shaken by such a big turn.
Principal Chang glanced over, and the latter immediately expressed his acceptance, "Yes, our No. 8 Middle School must consider the students' feelings in all aspects. Xiao Gu, you are also a student representative, so I want to ask for your opinion."
"There are no specific requirements, just a little more variety and better hygiene." After Gu Lu finished speaking, he added, "We must pay close attention to hygiene."
"Okay, no problem. Our school's bidding will definitely follow this requirement. If you are worried, Mr. Gu, our school can give you the right to inspect and supervise at any time." Principal Chang waved his hand and asked, "How long is the specific time for leave?"
< br>"About four or five days later." Gu Lu responded.
“Be safe along the way.”
A little Gu Lu? Principal Chang felt it was unnecessary. He suddenly thought that maybe it was because of Gu Lu's drive that he could achieve such great achievements.
So it’s completely unnecessary!
After the conversation, Director Hu sent Gu Lu away.
Flexible attitude. Director Hu sighed inwardly, but he still reminded him sideways.
"Xiao Gu, you are also a great writer and have attracted the attention of many people. So you still need to think carefully before doing some things." Director Hu said.
Gu Lu agreed, he knew what Director Hu was talking about.
When the call was made, Director Hu also knew that Gu Lu was a smart man and he didn’t need a heavy hammer to play the drum, so he didn’t say anything more and sent the students to the teaching building before he left.
Allowing a teacher to accompany him was not something Principal Chang said casually. As the school administrator, he still has to be responsible in this regard. Moreover, the cost of going back and forth is expensive, but as the number one key high school in the foggy city, it is still easily affordable.
The school arranged for Zhang Hanli, an English teacher with experience in studying in the UK, to accompany Gu Lu to the UK.
When the arrangements were made, Zhang Hanli was confused.
"But the university I studied at is the University of Nottingham, and I am not familiar with London." Zhang Hanli said.
It doesn’t matter whether you are familiar with it or not, at least you can communicate with the locals in English. Much better than others.
Thinking of being able to "travel at public expense", Zhang Hanli thought about it and agreed.
"Is it true? Gu Lu is holding a book signing abroad?"
Zhang Hanli knew that Gu Lu was a famous student writer, but he never thought of such an exaggeration.
(End of this chapter)