Chapter 312 The Haze in Weymouth
Early the next morning.
It is rainy and rainy. It is said that the water quality here is not good, and the Chinese people do not like to hold umbrellas, so it is easy to cause hair loss...
It is still dark, and the deliveryman sends a message to the supermarket, 20 Four-hour convenience stores and bookstores deliver "fresh" newspapers with a faint smell of ink.
Small sales points such as stalls and newsstands are rarely seen on the streets of London.
People come and go, and no matter what newspaper British office workers open, they will always see the same name "GuLu".
Even if it does not appear on the front page of major newspapers, it is still prominently featured on the second or third page.
“Chinese writer Gu Lu dare not answer questions directly and expose the true face of the forgery genius!” - "The Sun"
The first one to appear was the Sun. The content was a clear-cut smear campaign, even He also spread rumors that Gu Lu was either rich or noble, proving that the genius' identity was forged.
Very normal, a traditional performance of The Sun.
Last year, London police arrested several staff members of The Sun for buying news tips from police.
Then there are three British newspaper companies.
“Debate at book signing: Gu Lu, the foreign writer who knows his country’s media best?” - The Guardian Question.”——The Daily Telegraph
“Chinese writer Gu Lu is suspected of threatening reporters, please pay attention to the London Metropolitan Police”——The Times
Coupled with a more mainstream newspaper
"His skills are all in his words." - "Mirror"
all reported what happened at the book signing last night in a relatively objective manner . But the details are only divided into bad and worse.
Those who are less bad still criticize the quality of "The Little Prince" for not being up to par. To quote the original article of "The Daily Telegraph" "I think the work (The Little Prince) is wonderful, and I am tolerant of the author because the author is still young."
There are more bad things...well, just like The Times In this way, it is said that Gu Lu threatened the reporter's personal safety.
To tell a joke, Chinese students threatened Zhengmi Ziqi reporters in the capital city where the sun never sets.
This joke is a bit cold.
It doesn’t matter if it’s cold or not, but some people take it seriously. Kane, the Sun reporter who interviewed Gu Lu, said he didn't think the Chinese could do anything to him, but he hated the feeling of being threatened.
"Kane, you must have made up the news yesterday about the Chinese boy's life experience. I found out that the Asahi Shimbun had reported it." said colleague Max.
The Asahi Shimbun has an English version, so it is normal for Max to be able to check it.
"Do you think Mr. Mossabi doesn't know?" Kane said, "This will be more impactful and readers will like to read it. It's like they like to see another star cheating on his wife."
"You just Are you really afraid that Gu Lu will sue you after he becomes a cultural celebrity?" Max asked.
"What? Mr. Max, did you just say that Northern Ireland was independent?" Kane pretended not to hear clearly what the other party said.
He continued, "Oh? Sir, what you are talking about is even more impossible than the independence of Northern Ireland."
Northern Ireland and Ireland, plus the United Kingdom, have too many grievances and grievances among the three. Complex, anyway, Kane meant more impossible than impossible.
[Personal suggestion: Investigate the Conan Doyle Property Rights Association and actually include "Mr. Holmes" in the "Excellent Catalog". Chinese people cannot understand Sherlock Holmes at all. ]
Following this, Kane from The Sun also posted such words on the Internet. His hostility has not been vented yet!
It was easy for Gu Lu to get out of Neon, but it was too difficult to get out of Europe.
On the one hand, it is the boycott of China. On the other hand, "China's number one genius" and "three million cumulative sales at the age of sixteen" not only accumulated initial popularity for Gu Lu, but also brought greater resistance.
Goodreads and LibraeyThing, the ratings on both websites are not high. The former is the largest book review website in Europe and the United States, and the latter is the largest novel exchange website in the UK.
"Why are they all talking about Chinese people? Is there anything to discuss about a high school student writing a fairy tale? It suits his age."
"Judging from "The Little Prince", I didn't see his genius. "
"On the contrary, I bought "The Little Prince" accidentally. As an adult, I benefited a lot after reading it. He is indeed a genius who can write such a work at the age of sixteen. "
"What kind of joke are you talking about? Adults benefit a lot from reading fairy tales, right?"
"The Sun reported ordinary news. The degree is not high, but when did you miss this kind of gossip? I now believe that the Chinese author is an oriental nobleman and has invited many people to praise him. ”
...
Few Asian authors have made such a splash in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
There are also advantages. Let’s talk about the fiction first instead of talking about the facts.
With such exposure and hot discussion, no matter whether you want to believe it or not, the impression that Hua Xia Cai "Gu Lu" is deeply left in the hearts of British people.
Before 2018, it was extremely incredible to achieve such a big reputation in the UK.
The last Chinese writer who aroused widespread discussion in the UK was Lao She, who served as a lecturer at the Institute of Oriental Studies, University of London. As early as ten years ago, Lao She's former residence was officially recognized by London as the former residence of cultural celebrities.
The first person after Lao She, Xiao Gu’s united front value has increased again!
“Don’t worry, although the current trend of British public opinion is not good for us, our popularity has been built, and I predict that book sales will also increase this week with the popularity.”
Simply put, the meaning of Yao Xiaoju's words is that we have gained fame and made money anyway, so it doesn't matter if we get scolded.
"And it should be much better after "Mr. Holmes" is released." Yao Xiaoju said.
This is not a comfort. Most of the netizens and media who criticized the little prince did not read the article at all. He has seen some netizens say, "You can tell just by looking at the name that this is the autobiographical work of an oriental aristocratic boy."
It's very typical just by looking at the name!
Yao Xiaoju doesn’t know where to start if he wants to refute. The Little Prince is Gu Lu’s autobiography. How can that be considered?
As for the readers who have read it, their voices on the Internet are too small, and they are instantly drowned by the big wave.
With the solid foundation laid by the sales volume of "The Little Prince", the next book "Mr. Holmes" can obtain more promotional resources from Puffin Books, as well as the popularity of Sherlock Holmes.
Isn’t it a sure kill!
The introduction of "The Little Prince" to the UK on Earth did not encounter any obstacles. Gu Lu sighed.
"Having said that, Weymouth's information has been collected and sent to your email." Yao Xiaoju is very reliable in his work.
“Excellent speed.” Gu Lu gave a thumbs up.
After having a serious conversation with the agent, he stood up and prepared to leave, because he would leave the UK the day after tomorrow.
Things must be done quickly.
“This gift to you is also a congratulations on the first anniversary of our cooperation.”
The writer walked to the door, and Yao Xiaoju suddenly handed over the envelope.
The dark blue envelope is sealed with a wax seal, which is very formal.
What? Gu Lu wanted to open it immediately, but was stopped by Yao Xiaoju, who meant to take it back to the room and open it.
Okay, Gu Lu took the envelope and walked back. Out of curiosity, he weighed it when he got on the elevator.
Could it be a check?
Back in the room, Gu Lu couldn't wait to open it. It’s a ticket, with 6 seats in row A.
The children's drama "The Wind in the Willows" was performed by BoxTaleSoup, another less famous children's theater company.
The fairy tale novel "The Wind in the Willows" released in the early 20th century has already entered the public copyright pool, so any theater company can adapt it and perform it. At present, this troupe is still unknown.
"Brother Yao is so reliable, I almost forgot about it." Gu Lu glanced at the ticket time. There were still a few hours before the ticket check-in time, which was very ample.
Gu Lu sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, using his mobile phone to check the information collected by Yao Xiaoju.
My toes dangle, occasionally kicking the coffee table in front of me. There is a thick stack of newspapers on the coffee table, which are xenophobic reports collected by Teacher Zhang.
The room quieted down and upon closer inspection, it was quite different compared to domestic hotels.
Just compare it with the rooms Gu Lu lived in by the West Lake and in Sijiu City.
The current room is very small, and the wardrobes and lockers are built-in, which fully saves space. Gu Lu guessed that it might be because of the high price of land in London?
After reading it, Gu Lu had borrowed a laptop from Yao Xiaoju before.
Crackling, I started typing.
Not to mention, Yao Xiaoju, who looks very elite, is actually a dog slave. The computer desktop and computer keyboard are all German Shepherd pattern.
[In the early morning of July 16, 1927, it was I who frantically escaped from Weymouth, and it was I who begged the government in horror to investigate and take action, which led to the entire incident that was later published in the newspapers...]
In the collection of short stories in "The Necronomicon", there is a relatively minor, less restrained and lighter article called "The Haze over Innsmouth".
You can’t come up with a very outrageous article at the beginning, right? Take it step by step, finally seize the opportunity, and be sure to let The Sun reporter enjoy it.
Cthulhu works are different from other horror and thriller novels. Its greater terror comes from the unknown.
The unknown of self-identity, the unknown of what one has learned, the unknown of unknown creatures, and then Lovecraft vigorously depicts this unknown and the feeling of being excluded.
If the birth of Cthulhu came from British xenophobia, then it would be so interesting...
Gu Lu, who was fully focused on watching a children's drama, stopped typing on the keyboard when the time came. Taking action, holding the translator given by Yao Xiaoju, he took a taxi to the West District.
There are dozens of theaters in a small area. And unlike Broadway, most theaters only perform one play.
After twists and turns, Gu Lu even asked passers-by to find the right place.
Row a is actually the third column. Gu Lu was a little curious when looking for a place. Isn't the British alphabet arrangement ABC?
After sitting down, Gu Lu looked around. It was a small theater that could accommodate more than a hundred people, and the occupancy rate was about 50%.
Most of the audience are parents with their children. "The Wind in the Willows" is a very famous fairy tale in the UK. Basically equivalent to the domestic Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood, it is a household name.
Before watching the children's drama, Gu Lu also had a little understanding of the story.
The timid mole.
The hospitable water rat.
An old badger with leadership qualities.
The fashionable toad.
Wait a minute, animal anthropomorphism is an area that Teacher Shen is good at. To be honest, although Teacher Shen's works are not realistic at all, and even many of the descriptions violate common sense about animals, they are no less exciting than "The Wind in the Willows".
The performance started. Even though Gu Lu could only understand bits and pieces with his English listening skills, he still watched it very seriously. It’s also respect for the performers.
After watching for more than ten minutes, the synthesis list was not triggered. Gu Lu thought that he was in the wrong direction. Just try something you haven't tried before and keep reading.
Half an hour into the performance - there was a familiar ringing in my head.
The three tags turned into the title of the book "Mr. Toad Sees a Psychologist"
Details: The book borrows the characters from "The Wind in the Willows" to tell the story of Mr. Toad receiving psychological counseling. It is a British national book and is rated as the best popular science book on psychological counseling. It has been selling well for more than ten years and has saved countless confused teenagers.
Really triggered!
“Looking at the name, is such a simple book so powerful?”
Two and a half hours of children's drama with a fifteen minute break. Gu Lu watched it from beginning to end, and when it ended, he stood up and applauded together with the children.
Flatland is about popular science, and this book is about liberal arts.
Gu Lu discovered that he could dominate the science popularization of both arts and sciences!
“It must be put on the agenda, it must be put on the agenda!”
I have to say that this year is the breakout year of King Gulu, with both domestic and foreign achievements.
Go home satisfied.
Finish "Gloom in Weymouth".
Who should I vote for?
Basically all newspapers in the UK can serialize novels, even Yusanjia. It's just that The Times and The Guardian have strict requirements for publishing works and require them to be more literary.
“The requirements for the works published in the Daily Telegraph are not so high, but it is so famous that there is no shortage of manuscripts, so...”
Gu Lu chose "Daily Express", which has good sales and coverage. The key is that the review mechanism for publishing novels is very loose, and any subject matter is acceptable.
Before leaving on the plane, he taught Yao Xiaoju the manuscript.
Why didn’t you invest directly? Nonsense, what he typed out was in Chinese, and Yao Xiaoju needed someone to translate it before helping him vote.
Now that King Gollum has flown away, let’s summarize the practical benefits of his trip to London for a book signing.
In just two days, the sales of "The Little Prince" increased by 30,000. Even though Gu Lu only has a 7% royalty rate. A semi-hardcover version of The Little Prince is available for £8.
Thirty thousand copies and 240,000 pounds, which is a lot of money to get!
After the foreign affairs, domestic -
"Tang Tian, Tang Tian, how do you explain?! Why do you want to deceive our immature feelings." Shu Rou was excited.
"?" Tang Tian was stunned.
"What did you say before? The club's activity rooms are very good." Shu Rou said, "There are no activity rooms. There are none!"
Gu Jiayu also deeply agreed with this point, "Indeed, no, club activities are all in the classroom."
"I didn't expect that the only publication club in the club activity room..." Tang Tian couldn't explain clearly. Yes, she knew the president was awesome, but she didn’t expect it to be so exaggerated!
“I was still looking forward to the dance club’s practice room, but it turned out that the indoor stadium was only available on Wednesday afternoon.” Gu Jiayu said.
The three of them were talking, packing their things, and preparing to walk out of the classroom. School was over on Friday.
Coincidentally, Gu Lu, who had returned from England, was coming to the class non-stop.
He brought gifts to his sister, and also took Heroine to see the big surprise - Heroine's room!
(End of this chapter)