Flushing, inside the office.

Wang gradually just hung up Stephen?? Mr. Kim's phone called.

Then, he let out a long breath.

Although due to the special situation, I have already learned about the content of the announcement of the Writers Association through the media.

But the procedure that should be taken is still to be followed.

Stephen as an introducer?? Kim came to ask himself if he would like to join the Writers Guild.

Of course, by the way, the time of the next regular meeting was also announced, as well as the news that the initiation ceremony would be held for Wang Yan.

"The initial membership fee of $50,000 and the annual fee of $20,000 should be the highest among such associations, right?"

Wang gradually took a sip of coffee and said to himself: "No wonder there are less than 200 official members of the Writers' Association. ”

Then he shook his head.

But the influence of these people is not at all comparable to the Mystery Writers Association and the Realistic Writers Association. ”

Then rejecting the invitation of this association is equivalent to offending the strongest force in the United States and even in the entire Western literary circle.

Especially, in the case that the other party has already made an announcement.

"There is no writer who has ever turned down an invitation from this association?"

Wang gradually drank coffee and whispered to himself.

It's not that he's distressed, those tens of thousands of dollars spent (well, still a little distressed...) ）。

is the character of the Writers Association, which is even more exaggerated than the character that Goldman Sachs set up for itself in order to promote the listing.

The most critical point is that Goldman Sachs knows that the persona is fake.

But the Writers Association thinks that this character is real!

It's embarrassing, okay...

"I'm not Hugo, and I can fight with the big names in politics and business for the publication of "Notre Dame de Paris"!"

Wang gradually clicked the mouse and entered Twitter.

I saw that the topic of "Wang Gradual, going public for literature" has appeared at the top of the list.

"Wang," Tom pushed open the office door and handed him a fax, "it's from Time Magazine." ”

"They want to do an interview with you about literary dreams. ”

"Holly shit!" the king scolded.

He is the largest shareholder of Twitter, a billionaire with a net worth of hundreds of millions of dollars on paper!

"Why are the media, and other 'tech elites', digging deep into their specific wealth? ”

"And when it comes to me, the focus of the media is so strange!"

"Uhh

"I also think this heat is a bit abnormal. After all, writers are not Hollywood stars. ”

He continued, switching TV channels: "I probably inquired through insiders. ”

"Which insider?" asked Wang gradually and casually.

"I was the project leader at CBS when I was filming Prison Break. Tom looked up at Wang, "Because you rarely appear on the set, you don't know each other." ”

"Okay," Wang gradually took a sip of coffee to hide his embarrassed expression.

"What did he say?"

"It's the inside story of some TV media. Tom paused for a moment and slowly spoke: "As the three most powerful wireless television networks, it is the unspoken rule of that line not to attack each other. ”

But NBC clearly violated this rule during the live broadcast. ”

"Although it didn't have a particularly big impact, crossing the line is crossing the line. ”

However, because it is backed by Viacom, NBC is in a strong position among the three major wireless television networks. ”

In desperation, ABC did not choose to retaliate immediately, but used some means to resolve the discrimination crisis. ”

"But the top brass at ABC is very unhappy with NBC's behavior. ”

"What does this have to do with me, with this?" Wang gradually stared at Tom, his face bewildered.

NBC may also be aware of this, so it has used a method to match the ABC hype to change direction. Tom made a "don't worry" gesture and continued.

"But for some unknown reason, in this case, the communication that should have been carried out by the major shareholders did not happen. ”

"On the Viacom side, there has been no action. ”

As a result, ABC expressed its dissatisfaction by continuing to hype up the current hot spots. ”

"As for CBS," Tom shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile, "they may and face the fate of being acquired by Viacom Group." ”

"Now the top brass of CBS wants ABC and NBC to have a media war so much. ”

This...

Is it the reason why I reported on time on the news of the three major wireless TV networks?

"Hey, what if NBC doesn't apologize?

Or the influence continues to expand, causing media tycoon Lei Shidong to personally interrogate. Tom shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly: "Or, you have to wait until the next influential news hotspot appears." ”

"!" Wang gradually looked up at the TV screen.

At that time, his image as a writer will have to take deep root in the hearts of ordinary people in the United States!

This is simply an undesirable thing for the average writer.

But I am a billionaire, and I should be accompanied by sun, sand, and beautiful women!

"You say," Wang gradually pointed to the TV screen, "what will happen if this persona collapses?"

"Continue at this level of exposure, Wang, will you be the Michael in the hearts of literature lovers?? Jackson. ”

Tom changed his serious expression and continued, "Country, rap fans, maybe don't like Michael?? Works by Jackson. ”

"But they also have to admit that among the singers, Michael?? Jackson's popularity is the highest!"

"Just last year, Michael?? You also know the intensity of Jackson's smearing because of skin color, children, etc. ”

"Excluding the actions of some forces, many music lovers spontaneously participated. ”

"Although the number of literature lovers is far lower than the number of people listening to pop music. ”

"But most of the literature lovers like to write something..."

"Even a large part of gossip reporters are not that interested in music. ”

"They smear Michael?? Jackson's image, just for exposure. ”

"But," said Tom with a wry smile, "what kind of reporters are there who don't call themselves writers?" ”

So, is I set up and put on the fire to roast slowly?

"James..."The corners of Wang Yan's mouth twitched slightly, and he said hatefully: "This is what he said about win-win?"

He was about to pick up the phone and dial the other party so that the matter could be resolved as soon as possible.

Unexpectedly, the phone in the office rang at this time.

"Mr. Wang, there is an outside call looking for you. The sweet voice at the front desk of the company sounded in Wang Yan's ears.

The other party claimed to be the founder of Yahoo, Mr. Yang Zhiyuan. ”

Well?

I don't seem to have anything to do with the famous Yahoo founder, right?

He hesitated, but said, "Take it in." ”

"Hello, I'm Jerry Yang. A gentle male voice came out of the phone, "You are one of the founders of Twitter, Wang Yan, right?"

"Hello, Mr. Yang. Wang gradually asked suspiciously, "Is there anything wrong?"

"Hehe, I've come back from a private island holiday and just heard about the Twitter listing. ”

Yang Zhiyuan let out a slight laugh, "I am also Chinese, and because of the Internet, I have completed my financial freedom early." ”

"I'm just a little curious about Mr. Wang. ”

What's curious!

The most important thing for me now is to contact James quickly and get rid of this inexplicable persona.

Otherwise, Yang Zhiyuan can buy a private island and go on vacation.

And he can only devote his money and energy to endless literary careers.

"Wang Xi, this is a typical Chinese name. Yang Zhiyuan continued: "Why don't you choose an English name? That will help you better integrate into mainstream American society." ”

Belch...

Wang gradually did not know how to answer this question.

He couldn't say that when he first crossed over, the poor were almost unable to eat, and he hadn't thought about this problem at all.

After passing "I Am an Archmage" and making the first pot of gold, it is inconvenient to change the title.

After all, a writer's name can attract some regular readers.

In a sense, it's still worth a lot.

"You remind me of Mr. Wang An," Yang Zhiyuan sighed at the other end, "He also refused to use an English name, or even his own name, to name the company." ”

"As an entrepreneur, inventor, and pioneer in the computer industry, Mr. Lao has managed to adapt the American mainstream to himself. ”

Yang Zhiyuan's voice began to become low, "After that, there will be no Chinese who can achieve this achievement on American soil." ”

"I also admire Mr. Wang An," Mr. Wang said, answering the phone, looking at his watch.

If it weren't rude to hang up the phone directly, he really wouldn't have had time to deal with the billionaire opposite.

"Yes, King. Yang Zhiyuan continued, "When do you come to Silicon Valley, I will introduce you to join the charity association in Silicon Valley. ”

Charitable associations?

And do you have to spend money?

Wang gradually used his brains and began to think of reasons for refusal.

But Yang Zhiyuan continued: "We Chinese belong to a minority in the United States. ”

"And because of our racial character, we don't have a strong backing in the United States. ”

"So, Wang, take part in more charity activities. ”

"We need a small amount of money to get a solid foundation. ”

"So that one day in the future, because of the color of the skin, I will not fall into a rather disadvantageous situation. ”

"For example, AOL wants to buy Yahoo. ”

Well?

Wang gradually took a sip of coffee suspiciously, "I really haven't heard of this thing!"

He was about to open his mouth and ask about the situation.

You can ignore anything else.

But when someone robbed him of his wealth, Wang gradually still cared very much about it.

Unexpectedly, Yang Zhiyuan on the opposite side suddenly had something.

"Wang, here is my contact information. He hurriedly said, "When you come to Silicon Valley, remember to contact me." ”

This...

You tell me that after losing your wealth, you just hang up?

"shit!" Wang gradually cursed, "If you don't figure this out, don't think about sleeping tonight." ”

Instead of putting down the earpiece, he dialed it directly to Lyman.

"Lyman, what happened to AOL and Yahoo?"

"Goldman Sachs should also be one of Yahoo's shareholders, right?"

"Oh, you said AOL. Lyman was stunned for a moment before he reacted.

"Previously, AOL wanted to buy a stake in Yang Zhiyuan in Yahoo. ”

However, after that, with the support of Yahoo's technical staff and the interference of some factors, the plan was rejected by Yahoo's major investors. ”

"External factors," Wang gradually dissatisfied, "what do you mean?"

"Stanford University Mutual Aid Association," Lehmann did not hide it, and said directly: "This is a semi-charitable organization that supports Stanford University, which has excellent academic performance but cannot afford tuition. ”

"Most of the students it sponsors come from the computer department. ”

And because of the relationship between Stanford and Silicon Valley, it is also known as the cradle of Silicon Valley's low-level employees. ”

After hanging up the phone, Wang gradually took a sip of coffee.

It turns out that before Yahoo went public, there was such a story.

"Be prepared for danger in times of peace, be prepared for danger in times of peace. Wang gradually recited this idiom silently while considering his own situation.

Yang Zhiyuan graduated from Stanford University and started a business in Silicon Valley, so he can barely get involved with this organization.

But what about yourself?

I didn't even go to a community college, so I went to Silicon Valley to donate to some charitable organizations.

And then, hopefully, at some point, these organizations will support themselves as much as they support Yang Zhiyuan?

Wang gradually shook his head and said, "Don't dream!"

You must know that not long ago, Lyman, who has always been happy to cooperate, put himself on the side because of interests.

And the reputation of Stanford-affiliated companies is not much better than that of Wall Street.

At a critical time, will they stand out for an "outsider"?

Please, I'm neither a Stanford graduate nor a Jew.

So, which group is both influential and considers him one of its own?

"Wang, the famous writer Dan?? Mr. Brown announced that in support of the Writers Guild's announcement, an update on Angels and the Devil will be posted on the website. ”

Because Wang gradually has been busy answering the phone, Tom, who was sitting in a chair reading the newspaper, said with a smile.

"Dan?? Brown, the writers?" Wang muttered to himself, a bolt of lightning slipping through his mind.

Isn't this your basic market?

......

At this time, inside the office of the Los Angeles Writers Guild.

Many screenwriters are getting frustrated because the impact of the writers' strike is getting weaker and weaker.

"Turn off the TV," a young screenwriter said sullenly, "that voice is so annoying!"

"Look at the solidarity of the top writers, and then look at ours?"

"Actually," another writer muttered, "many of these top writers have worked part-time as screenwriters. ”

"Like Stephen?? Kim, George?? Martin and so on. ”

"Are we—" He looked at the crowd around him, not finishing.

"But this king has never been a screenwriter. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to put it up like that?" someone questioned.

"Who said he didn't be a screenwriter, if you look at the news, it's obvious that the screenwriter of the second episode of "Anomaly" is the king. ”

"What if the second episode of 'Anomaly' is terrible? People will question the level of the Writers Guild's business. ”

The most prestigious screenwriter glanced at everyone, and after a moment, he said, "Let's see tomorrow how the second episode of "Anomaly" is doing. ”

"If it's above the level, then we can also declare that this Asian writer is a senior member of the Writers Guild. ”

"I just hope that this kind of behavior of rubbing the heat," the old screenwriter sighed, "can make the public pay attention to the matter of the screenwriter's strike!"