Chapter 210: A Different Billionaire
Flushing, inside the office.
Wang gradually drank coffee while watching TV.
"Alas, there is no longer an affirmative action movement, why do these African-American stars still jump out one by one?"
"Hehe, the wind changes so fast that they can't react. James smiled and shrugged, "What's more, it's also a good hot spot for celebrities!"
"What, don't like the hot spots you caused?"
Wang gradually looked at the so-called "candid video" played on the screen again, and covered his face with his hands, "The main thing is acting, it's too embarrassing." β
"Huh," Tom chuckled, gesturing at his head, "Fans don't think so, they've gone completely crazy on Twitter." β
"Oh, is it?" Wang gradually clicked the mouse and entered Twitter.
"I knew that the adaptation of "Abnormal Creature Observations" did not have the consent of the king!"
"Wang is the real writer!"
"But the adaptation of "Anomalous Creature Observations" is a huge project. Is the king's money enough?"
"@η, I don't have to buy comics and figurines to donate to Anomaly!"
Well?
And this kind of good thing?
Wang gradually concentrated and looked at the message.
But the following message completely shattered his dream.
"Please, Twitter has been listed, and Wang's wealth is at least $100 million!"
"Fuck!" Wang scolded, leaning back in his chair.
But then, he saw that the fan who really took out hundreds of thousands of dollars jumped out to leave a message.
"There is a three-year release period for stocks, and Wang's financial situation is not as good as everyone imagined. β
"@η, I don't have that much cash right now, but I've pulled money out of the Madoff Foundation. β
"It's about $45 million. Of them, $5 million can be donated to "Abnormal Creature Observations", and there is no need to return it!"
This...
Wang gradually swallowed his saliva, "This person must at least be a billionaire!"
He was about to tap on the keyboard, ready to give the other party the bank account number.
At this time, a news item suddenly appeared on the TV with his own name in it.
"The Writers' Guild, which had been dormant for a long time, suddenly issued an announcement this morning. β
In the announcement, they supported the actions of the famous best-selling author Wang Jian. β
At the same time, this association, which has a high threshold, also announced that it would grant Wang Jian the qualification of a senior member of the association. β
It is worth noting that this bulletin was signed by a group of America's most famous writers. β
"Among them is the American literary 'living fossil' Joseph?? Heller, as well as two Nobel laureates in literature, Saul?? Bellow, Tony?? Morrison. β
Another Nobel laureate, Joseph Brodsky, was not present due to health reasons, but also approved of the announcement through a spokesperson. β
"This is the second following the 'king of short stories' Ou?? After Henry, he was the only writer to receive this honor. β
In addition, the literary website owned by Wang gradually has also been recommended by the association's senior publishing house. β
"This means, second only to Harlem?? Collins Press, along with five publishers, including Random House, received the same recommended status. β
"Here's the famous writer Stephen?? Kim, about this matter, interviewed by this station. β
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What are these writers making up in their brains?
Wang gradually looked at Stephen?? Kim, facing the camera, talked eloquently.
"I used to have a certain prejudice against Wang because of Twitter's listing.
At that time, I thought that Wang loved money more than literature.
It wasn't until that video that I really understood Wang's intentions.
Indeed, with us writers themselves, we are powerless producers to resist the rampant capital. β
"So, what are we going to do?" Stephen?? Kim looked at the camera with a rare serious expression on his face.
"Only by mastering capital can we have a real voice.
Although it is difficult for us to become billionaires like Wang Jian.
But Wang is not obsessed with capital games, but still focuses on bringing good works to readers, which gives us hope. β
"Stephen?? Mr. Kim, how do you know for sure?" the reporter asked, holding up the microphone.
Stephen?? Kim shrugged his shoulders and regained his smile, "I've been in contact with some 'tech elites', you can investigate what they did after they became wealthy. β
"If it weren't for love, how many people would have been able to stick to their original purpose?"
Next, the screen cuts back to the studio.
"Because Stephen?? Mr. Jin's question, this reporter made a statistic on the first large expenditure of billionaires' 'science and technology elites'. β
He pointed to the screen behind him and said in a serious tone: "Microsoft founder Bill?? Gates, the day he became a billionaire, founded a charitable foundation.
He also announced that he would divert some of his energy to philanthropy.
Allison, the founder of Oracle, joined the National Yachting Association.
Over the next three days, he became obsessed with luxury yachting.
Netscape founder Jim?? Clark returned to Wall Street and started an investment business.
Yang Zhiyuan, the founder of Yahoo, bought a luxury villa. β
"And the best-selling author Wang, what are you doing?" the host asked.
Immediately afterward, the video began to play on TV again, "I contribute money to bring the best work to readers." β
Huh?
Can you still count like this?
Wang gradually looked at himself, and then at the TV screen.
I saw the host say seriously: "In addition to Mr. Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple Computer, who can put the first large consumption in his professional field, there is only Mr. Wang Yan, a best-selling author." β
In Silicon Valley, Mr. Wozniak is recognized as a tech-savvy person. β
He was even considered by hackers to be the second most respected hacker in the world in a global hacker survey. β
"So, is Mr. Wang also so obsessed with literature?"
The host paused, then continued: "Now he has a charitable organization under his name, like all billionaires. β
"But this charitable organization is also literary. β
Seeing this, I think the audience should have their own answers. β
"What I can say is that in the 20th century, there were still people who were so obsessed with literature, and it was the luck of literature, the luck of the United States!"
This...
I...
Wang gradually looked at the contents listed on the TV, and was speechless for a while.
James turned his head and looked at Wang Yan deeply, "You're really... Love literature so much?"
Tom muttered, "So, King. β
"You are indeed the hope of American literature!"
After a few moments, the expressions of the two of them collapsed together.
"I'm sorry, I really can't help it!"
"It's so funny!"
Wang gradually finished the coffee in one gulp and gave the two of them a middle finger.