Wang Yongwu bragged to the audience in the live broadcast room.

On the other side, as the time approached, all the judges were seated.

The judges politely greeted each other and sat down on the rostrum. Below is the crowd of black presses, all media reporters and invited guests.

"Academician Sima, it's rare to see you! We haven't seen you for five years, right?" said an old scholar with the same gray hair, after seeing Academician Sima.

Academician Sima held the man's hand tightly and said with some excitement: "Yes, Academician Xu." It's been five years, and I haven't seen the Frontier Research Institute again. I thought that until I entered the ground in this life, it would be difficult to see the group of comrades-in-arms who lived and died together!"

Academician Xu smiled lightly and shook his head: "How is that possible? Those years are memories that can never be erased in our hearts. The task is arduous, the conditions are arduous, and the environment is harsh, but we still have to bear it hard, and we have achieved several major technological breakthroughs, which is the pride of our life! Last night I dreamed of those days, and in my dream I beat the little rabbit cub who had replaced my wine at the beginning, not to mention how enjoyable it was!"

Hearing this, Academician Sima's face suddenly became strange: "Ahem...... Actually, the little bunny who swapped your wine for horse urine is on the scene today. If you want, you can beat him up now, not in a dream. ”

"What?" Academician Xu was stunned. "Why did he come to the scene? did he become a journalist or a videographer?"

"Neither. But...... His book was a finalist, and he was an invited guest. ”

Academician Xu was dumbfounded for a long time before he muttered: "How is it possible? This little rabbit cub can also write books? By the way, I always called him 'little rabbit cub' at the beginning, but I forgot what his real name was." ”

"Wang Yong. ”

Academician Xu was stunned again and asked, "Which Wang Yong?"

Academician Sima replied with a sigh: "Which other Wang Yong, just the one you think!"

"!" the mild-mannered Academician Xu rarely scolded two dirty words. "It's him!"

For a long time, the two experts in the field of scientific research were speechless for a long time.

After a while, the two of them smiled helplessly and comforted each other: "Forget it, the matter is over." This little rabbit cub can have such a good appearance, which can be regarded as giving us a long face, and we are not blind to educate him in the scientific research institute at the beginning. By the way, Lao Chang is here today, let's hurry up and tell Lao Chang about this!"

Academician Sima and Academician Xu looked at each other gloatingly and smiled, then turned around and walked towards an old scientist in the distance.

The old man in their mouths was the one who took the lead in the hunger strike to drive Wang Yong away. The hatred for Wang Yong is much heavier than others, and even after the scientific research project is over, Lao Chang still wants to go to the army to ask Wang Yong to come over, and he will be trained to get angry if he has nothing to do.

It's just that I don't know why I didn't succeed later, which made Chang's hatred even heavier.

If Lao Chang learned that Wang Yong was at the scene, he would definitely be so angry that he jumped two meters high.

It's a pity that Lao Chang didn't have a chance to vent his anger, and the ceremony had already begun.

A famous host in the entertainment industry stood on the stage, with a smile on his face, and said: "Welcome to the selection and award ceremony of the 7th National Book Award! I am the host Wang Han, and I am personally a little flattered to be invited to preside over this ceremony. As we all know, the National Book Award is one of the few cultural awards in China, and it can be called the Golden Melody Award in the cultural world. And this time, the scene gathered tens of thousands of people related to the cultural industry, and it is no exaggeration to say that 70% of the cultural masters in China have come here!

There was a bang, and the audience burst into applause.

I have to admit that Wang Han has a unique advantage in presiding over this kind of ceremony, he understands and respects culture, speaks appropriately and well-sounding, whether it is the audience or the judges present, they are all comfortable with what he said.

"Next, let me introduce the process of this ceremony......" Wang Han took the hand card and began to introduce the process of the ceremony.

It's nothing more than all kinds of leadership speeches, opening performances, and so on.

In half an hour, I finally got through these completely negligible links.

The audience in Qian Xiaozheng's live broadcast room watched it boringly, and lost three percent.

If it weren't for Qian Xiaozheng exchanging a few words with Wang Yong from time to time and telling a joke, I'm afraid most people would have run away.

Who came to watch the live broadcast to watch these leaders' speeches?

The stage lighting suddenly changed, and the lighting color and the atmosphere of the scene immediately became serious.

So everyone knows, the main event is coming.

Sure enough, the leader who came to power this time was Minister Cao!

"Oh, it's Minister Cao! This is the first National Book Award ceremony attended by ministerial-level officials! In the past, the highest was a vice minister, and it seems that this time the top is taking this ceremony very seriously. Some cultural scholars in the audience sighed.

"It's normal, now Huaxia is strong and is taking the route of cultural export. Culture-related sectors are becoming more and more important, and key ceremonies such as the National Book Award are naturally a top priority. Someone explained.

There was also a commotion in the media area, apparently not expecting Minister Cao to appear.

Even the judges on the judges' bench were a little unexpected, quietly exchanging their heads and expressing their surprise.

Only Wang Yong, who was in the front row of the audience, had a calm face.

With Wang Yong's understanding of Minister Cao, it would be strange if Minister Cao didn't come. Minister Cao can't tolerate sand in his eyes, but Wang Yong's words are equivalent to sprinkling a grain of sand in his eyes, although it is not in the way, but it is uncomfortable after all.

If Minister Cao doesn't come to take charge in person, his heart will be uneasy.

"Good afternoon, everyone. Actually, I was just passing by, and I hesitated for a long time before coming, worried that the jury would make a wrong judgment on the decision I should have made because of my arrival. However, I thought about it later, if the fairness and fairness of the selection were affected because of my arrival alone, then why should we invite these backbones of the Chinese cultural circles to be judges? What is the backbone? That is, I would rather bend than bend, even if the king of heaven and Lao Tzu comes, I will not shake my belief for this! Therefore, I trust the judges, and I also believe that they will truly assume the responsibility of the backbone of China and provide a fair, just and open selection environment for all the shortlisted books! Well, it's not much nonsense, I declare that the 7th National Book Award selection has officially begun!"

Minister Cao's words fell, and the applause was like thunder.

A group of judges on the judges' table had different expressions. Some judges who originally had other ideas seemed to be poked in the heart by the word "backbone", and their eyes, which were slightly cloudy, became clear again.

Wang Han stood next to him, took over the conversation, and announced: "The books nominated for this year's National Book Award are: "The Reform of Chinese State-owned Enterprises", "The Chinese Basic Science Reader", "The Chinese Printing Series", ......

One book after another was read from Wang Han's mouth, and the audience looked calm.

This nomination was announced a long time ago, and everyone knows it clearly.

In fact, what attracts more attention at this time is not Wang Hannian's nomination list, but on the other side, the judges who have begun to select honorary awards.

Nominations, honorable mentions, and national awards will be selected for this selection.

The nomination award, also known as the finalist award, has been announced a long time ago; the honorable mention is a group of books of relatively high quality selected from the nomination award; and the national award is the ultimate award, that is, the "national book award" in the mouth.

The Honorable Mention is actually a very worrying award, and when you hear the name of your book, you don't know whether to be happy or unhappy.

If you are happy, winning the Honorable Mention means that the book has lost hope of winning the national award, and has no further expectations; if you are not happy, if the book does not win the national award in the future, doesn't it mean that you are empty-handed?

"Well, the list of honorary awards for this year's National Book Award has appeared in my hands. You must be very excited, and I am actually very excited. Because only ten books were selected for this honorable mentions, and 43 books were nominated. I think what that means, all of you here know better than I do. ”

Before Wang Han's words fell, the faces of many people at the scene changed.

Forty-three books were shortlisted for naturalization, and only ten received honorable mentions. According to the convention, there is only one place for the national award, and there will be two on the top of the day.

This means that at least thirty-one books will be eliminated!

In an instant, the palms of the relevant personnel who were shortlisted for the books were oozing sweat.

"It's a bit cruel!" Qian Xiaozheng leaned over to Wang Yong's side and said.

Wang Yong nodded approvingly: "For those who have been eliminated, it is indeed quite cruel." ”

"......" Qian Xiaozheng was speechless for a while.

Wang Yong said this as if he would definitely be selected.

You must know that your book has the lowest support rate among netizens! You are the least qualified to laugh at others!

"The ten books that won the honorable mention are—" Wang Han said deliberately, dragging out his tone.

Many viewers below are nervous and have already scolded their mothers in their hearts, is this guy doing too much in a certain singing show, and even learning the ability to hang people's appetites in that show?

"Say it quickly!" finally someone couldn't help it and urged.

Wang Han smiled, and then continued: "New Oracle Bone Collection!"

"Wow!" A voice of envy and regret sounded at the scene.

And the author of "New Oracle Bone Collection" also stood up slightly unwilling and bowed slightly.

Although it can't win the national award, at least it's not among the thirty-one books that have been eliminated, and it's okay.

"Laser Applications!"

"Bridge Engineering Mechanics!"

Wang Han announced two books in a row.

This time, not only the audience regretted it, but even the netizens who watched the live broadcast in front of the computer also regretted it in unison.

"It's a pity! These two books are in the Weibo voting, but they are in the third or fourth place! With such a high support rate, they didn't win the award, alas!"

"It's one thing for netizens to support, it's another thing for judges to select. If netizens can accurately predict the award-winning books, wouldn't the judges be wasted?"

Netizens discussed, and then pricked up their ears and waited for Wang Han to announce the remaining seven honorable books.

"Ramayana!"

"Practical Pediatrics!"

"Caprice!"

……

One book after another, Wang Han had read nine books in the blink of an eye.

And Wang Yong's "Canon of Chinese Studies" has not appeared. It seems that not only can't win the national award, but even the honorary award has no play.

"Condolences change. Qian Xiaozheng patted Wang Yong's shoulder and comforted him.

Wang Yong looked confident, smiled slightly, and said, "What's the hurry?

Qian Xiaozheng pouted, Wang Yong's confidence really didn't know where it came from. At this time, there are still illusions!

I'm afraid that when the name of the last book is pronounced, Wang Yong will not be able to control himself and cry on the spot!

Qian Xiaozheng thought and looked up at Wang Han in the center of the stage.

Wang Han moved the list in front of him, and then his eyes fell back on the audience.

"The last book to receive an honorable mention was the ...... of Chinese Studies"