Chapter Ninety-Four: Extraordinarily Long
"It's urgent, let's make a decision as soon as possible. If everyone agrees to extend the time for him, let him write. If you don't agree, you should come up with a charter as soon as possible, so that he can think of other ways in time. Fan Haolan quickly cut through the mess and said:
"So we don't have to discuss the process and go straight to the vote. Agree or disagree, whichever party has more people will adopt the plan of whichever side. ”
Fan Haolan, as the leader of the organizing committee, has this power in an emergency. Therefore, none of the committee members present disagreed with his decision. Everyone took the time to weigh the gains and losses.
Wensai is just a literary event, and there are not so many entanglements of interests in it. And most of the members of the organizing committee are also elites in the literary world, and they are pious about literature. So soon someone gave their own answer.
"I agree that there is no time limit for the tournament. It doesn't matter how long he writes. ”
The first person's opinion is very important and directly affects the judgment of others. Fortunately, he voted yes. Sure enough, a few people who were hesitating heard his opinion, their eyes lit up, and they made up their minds.
"I also agree that our five-in-a-row title has always been short. I'm curious about what his 40,000-word essay looks like. ”
"I agree with ...... too"
"I agree with ...... too"
The organizing committee has a total of nine members, including seven members and one leader. Each of the seven members has one vote and the group leader has two votes, for a total of nine votes.
There have now been four votes agreeing to extend the time. Seeing this result, everyone present, including the three who were still hesitating, turned their eyes to Fan Haolan at the same time. His two votes are crucial. If they vote yes, the opinions of the remaining three people will not matter. If he votes against it, then the matter is still debatable.
But look at the current situation. The three hesitants were ready to follow his advice. In other words, the ball ended up at his feet again. Agree or not, he can make a decision.
"You guys, you're cunning. Such a big thing is pushing me alone. I'm not afraid that my heart can't stand it. Fan Haolan shook his head helplessly.
The other seven burst out laughing.
"What is the purpose of our Wensai?" Fan Haolan suddenly restrained his smile and said seriously:
"Discover the most promising authors and find the most beautiful works. All other rules serve these two goals. ”
"Why did Zhu Ziqing ask for an extension of time? Because he felt that there was not enough time. If we don't have enough time, we give him time. As long as he spends that time creating works. ”
"Are you saying I'm right?"
The rest of the people nodded thoughtfully, in deep agreement. At the same time, they all knew Fan Haolan's opinion. Sure enough, everyone agreed with him. Fan Haolan waved his hand and said:
"I agreed to give him an extension. If four hours is not enough, eight hours, and if eight hours is not enough, sixteen hours. Until he finished his work. ”
In the end, the organizing committee unanimously approved the unlimited time limit, and Zhu Ziqing can write his article with confidence.
When he received the news, Zhu Ziqing was deeply surprised. Although there is no time limit for Wensai, everyone generally defaults to four hours. He only had the idea of trying to apply for an extension, but he didn't expect the organizing committee to agree to his request. And it's for an unlimited amount of time. That means he can write boldly with confidence. Even if you write it until tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, it's fine. If only he can hold out for so long.
But no matter how long he can last, this 'unlimited duration' is good news for him. He can carry the work he likes with confidence.
Minutes and seconds passed, and soon an hour passed. Zhu Ziqing is still working hard to write, while other candidates are also immersed in creation. In the huge examination room, you can only hear the rustle of pen and paper.
The reporters who were guarding outside were a little anxious. What's going on? It's been an hour, and Zhu Ziqing hasn't come out? Haven't you written it yet?
After all, it's the finals, even if he is a five-time champion in a row, he has to be cautious. This statement quickly gained everyone's approval.
At the same time, they also thought of another thing: the people who said that he didn't value the game and didn't respect other players. What else do you have to say?
Another hour passed. The reporters all looked at each other. Why hasn't Zhu Ziqing come out yet?
Another hour passed...... Reporters began to whisper to each other. Zhu Ziqing won't have left through the back door. Soon the reporter guarding the back door came with the news, not to mention people. They didn't even see a single fly.
Some reporters are still speculating about what happened inside. But some reporters were dazzled and hid aside to secretly pass on the situation at the scene.
Soon, the text message of Zhu Ziqing, the first author of the fifth round, appeared in the headlines of some online media before he left the examination room. These reports also reviewed the delivery time of Zhu Ziqing's first five rounds, and emphasized that the fourth and fifth rounds only took about half an hour.
Soon, the news became known to most people.
Zhu Ziqing finally stopped handing in early. Sure enough, even he had to pay attention to the finals. ”
"The last two rounds of the competition were written poems. So it takes time. This time, I guess he didn't write poetry. ”
"Let's guess how long it will take for Zhu Ziqing to come out this time."
Journalists and literature lovers at the scene were also speculating on this issue. When will Zhu Ziqing come out? Three hours? Or four hours?
But three hours later, some authors left the examination room one after another, and Zhu Ziqing still hadn't been seen.
Zhu Ziqing didn't come out, and the interview still had to continue. After all, most of the people who can stay until the last round are famous people in the literary world - even if they are not now, they will definitely be in the future. These people are also very valuable interviews.
Things were fine. But some writers don't know that the string is wrong. actually asked these authors about Zhu Ziqing's situation.
The authors who were interviewed were suddenly as uncomfortable as stepping on poop, and they no longer had the heart to be interviewed. After hastily answering everyone's questions, he left the scene with an embarrassed face.
"How many people are coming out now?" Some people can't help but ask their peers around them.
"Nine."
"Nine? Wouldn't it be that Zhu Ziqing was the only one left in it. It's been four hours, and he hasn't come out yet. ”
"You ask me, I ask who to go." The person asked said impatiently. After waiting so long and not interviewing the protagonist, his patience is almost exhausted.
The time soon came to half-past twelve, and by this time four and a half hours had passed. As is customary, the exam is over at this time. Why hasn't Zhu Ziqing come out yet. The reporters waiting at the door began to agitate.
Even the CCTV team, which has always been very calm, began to get anxious. Don't look at them as supreme, but in fact, the task is heavier than all journalists. The task given to them by the station is that every author must be interviewed in person, especially Zhu Ziqing, who must not be pulled down. This is in preparation for the news broadcast after the championship comes out.
Other reporters don't have such a hard and fast rule, and it's okay to miss a few people and not interview. Even if you can't interview Zhu Ziqing, it's not a big problem. But they can't.
As time passed, more and more reporters couldn't wait to leave the scene. The people in the CCTV team are also getting more and more anxious.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, they couldn't wait any longer. A few people discussed it. The reporters who led the team came forward to negotiate with the people of the organizing committee. When the reporters who were still at the scene saw the situation, they immediately cheered up and gathered around.
The reporter talked to the organizing committee for a while, and then walked back with a smile on his face.
"How's it going, what's going on?" A reporter couldn't help but ask.
"Zhu Ziqing is still writing inside." The reporter replied very kindly, and then beckoned his partner to pack up his things and prepare to leave.
"He's still in there, why did you leave and stop interviewing him?"
"The leader of our unit just called, no longer interviewed." The CCTV team replied without replying.
When did your leaders call, why didn't I see it. A reporter complained in his heart. They definitely have some inside scoop. Unwilling to share with us.
Even if they knew that the CCTV team had concealed key information, they had no choice but to watch each other walk away. Because if it were them, they would do the same. Peers are enemies, who will tell other peers key news for no reason?
However, none of them are in vain, and it doesn't matter if they can't interview Zhu Ziqing. It's not a big news to report on the scene.
As a result, the text message that 'the Wensai has been going on for six hours, and the rest of the contestants have all left, only Zhu Ziqing still hasn't handed in the papers' was reported again.
"Wow. Six hours? Isn't there a four-hour rule for Wensai? He overtime so much that no one cares? Do you still have the privilege of being the first in these five rounds? ”
"I think Zhu Ziqing is grandstanding. In the last two rounds, so many papers were handed in early, and the finals were deliberately delayed. I just want to get everyone's attention. ”
"That's right. The other contestants all turned in their papers within four hours, and he took six hours before he came out. It's not fair to other people. Wensai's claim that fairness and justice are all lies. ”
"I saw that there were many people who said that the Wensai was limited to four hours, and Zhu Ziqing enjoyed the privilege of overtime. I went to check the rules of Wensai and was surprised to find that Wensai never had a time limit. ”
"I went to see it, too, and it was. Wensai actually has no time limit. The four hours we often talk about are just the default of everyone, and the official has never recognized it. ”
"It doesn't matter if there is a set length of time or not. Zhu Ziqing's behavior is unfair to other players. If he can still win the first place this time, he will no longer pay attention to Wensai. ”
Zhu Ziqing has not come out for such a long time, which has caused countless netizens to discuss. Most people don't approve of his actions. Think it's unfair to other players.
But he didn't know anything about it. By this time he was completely immersed in his inner world, and together with Gregor he was savoring the indifference of life. Completely forgot everything outside of the body.
Seven hours...... Eight hours...... It's dark......
There are fewer and fewer reporters on the outside, and the discussion on the Internet is getting louder. Gradually, some people began to worry about whether Zhu Ziqing was anything else. Otherwise, it would not have been possible to not come out for so long.
Lin Bao'er had the same worries, and she began to become restless. Absent-mindedness to even eat dinner. Old Man Lin wanted to teach her a lesson, but was stopped by Old Mrs. Lin, who knew the whole story, with her eyes.
Ten hours...... Twelve hours...... Fourteen hours......
The closed doors opened again, and the reporters who were still on the scene all got up. Because they finally saw the long-awaited figure staggering out. (To be continued......)