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This is a group of energetic, creative and passionate people. If there is one phenomenon that can represent the science fiction fandom, it should be a science fiction convention such as a gathering event where a large number of science fiction fans gather.

How many science fiction conventions are held in the world in a year? It's hard to count, but at the height of science fiction, there were 500 in the United States a year, and there were about the same number of ancient books in the rest of Europe.

And in so many science fiction conventions, whether in terms of history, number of participants or influence, the World Science Fiction Convention is a well-deserved NO, 1!

The World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is an annual science fiction convention hosted by the World Science Fiction Society, once a year, with guest speeches, seminars, games, art performances, decoration, art performances, movie viewing and other activities for science fiction fans, as well as annual work meetings that decide on some organizational activities, and of course, the most important activity is to vote for the world's most influential science fiction award - Hugo Award.

In terms of scale, the number of participants in the World Science Fiction Convention has been 4,000-8,000 in recent years, and going to Los Angeles this year will inevitably have a chemical reaction with Hollywood.

There is no problem for Guoke to bid for next year's conference, but there is nothing in the articles of association, and the regulations are clear when Yanjing bids for the Olympic Games, explaining all kinds of advantages and making promises.

It is difficult for those members of the conference to believe in a proposal that is extremely simple, in case the right to hold the conference next year is handed over to Yanjing, but it is not successful, isn't it smashing their own signboard?

In the face of Lin Han's categorical refusal, Yao Lingfeng was not discouraged, he opened his mouth to explain: "Teacher Lin, maybe you have some misunderstanding of our bidding plan. Since most of the members of the World Science Fiction Club are from North America and the English-speaking world, our focus is also on the group of science fiction fans who are Raiders. If you publicize it with great fanfare now, I'm afraid that if you don't bid for it, it will be a little embarrassing. ”

"Then now that the science fiction convention is about to be held, have the results of your publicity come out?" Lin Han asked curiously, he didn't have any irony in it, he just wanted to know about it.

Yao Lingfeng sighed, and he said: "The effect is very unsatisfactory, others don't know what science fiction we have in China, and many of them are not willing to cross the ocean to China, because the conference is at their own expense." ”

Lin Han stretched out his hands helplessly, "Mr. Yao, it's not that I don't help you, it's that you are a little whimsical." Do you think that just by giving a speech in the past, others can ignore the other disadvantages? If you have time to come to me, you might as well urge your staff to perfect the plan. ”

There are only three messages on the bidding website of Guoke.com, which is of no use to any extent, even if it introduces the beauty, food, and development status of Yanjing.

The first time they met, Lin Han didn't hesitate at all, he was just very disappointed.

"Then I'm sorry for delaying your time, Mr. Lin can go to our Guoke network to have a look if you have time, there are a lot of science fiction fans over there. ”

"I have time to check it out, I've heard of this site for a long time. ”

……

After seeing off Mr. Yao, who claimed to be the CEO, Lin Han couldn't help but sigh, he really didn't know when China would be able to hold the World Science Fiction Convention, and his next-door neighbor Yokohama, Japan, hosted the only one in Asia in 2007.

In fact, holding an authentic top science fiction convention in Yanjing not only has huge symbolic significance, but also has enough economic benefits, and the participation fees paid by the participants alone can make the event profitable.

What's more, such a conference, thousands of foreigners come to Yanjing, so many people have to eat, drink, live and travel, and it will definitely generate enough consumption.

The surrounding tourist audience can also provide a certain amount of income, and it is not surprising that Guoke has this idea.

The cost of travel from North America or the rest of the world to Yanjing is indeed a huge constraint, which is a factor that the bidding organizing committee needs to consider, and Lin Han can only be slightly concerned.

After eating and walking, I returned to the computer, and at this time it was not only the forum of the Hanlin Academy that was discussing, but the news quickly spread to the rest of the world, and the science fiction circle was just like that, and the wind and grass spread quickly.

So when there were still two days left before the 2017 Science Fiction Convention, the news of Guoke.com's bid to host the 2018 Science Fiction Convention was finally exposed, and this time point was very delicate.

Many people hope that Lin Han will win the Hugo Awards that day and bring the World Science Fiction Convention back to China, but does Lin Han feel that this has anything to do with him?

He was directly tied up like this, and he must be there for any news related to Chinese science fiction, just like when Da Liu became the signboard of Chinese science fiction.

……

The next day, when Yao Lingfeng appeared in Chen Jiaxuan's studio wearing a suit, Lin Han couldn't help but pat his forehead.

"Mr. Yao, why are you so persistent now?"

Yao Lingfeng picked up the teacup in front of him with his hand, and he said with a smile: "Because Mr. Lin, you are now carrying the banner of Chinese science fiction, you are the absolute focus at this science fiction conference, if we can invite you to cheer for our team, the rest of the members may notice us." ”

Lin Han was about to open his mouth to refuse, who knew that Yao Lingfeng took out a stack of documents in his bag: "We have reached an agreement with the "Science Fiction World" magazine to bid with them, "Science Fiction World" has been translating foreign science fiction novels in recent years, they are more experienced in this area, and the popularity is relatively high, we will be more relaxed after having this partner." ”

"In addition, you don't have to worry about the government, we have already filed with the Yanjing Municipal Party Committee, and the Municipal Party Committee is very supportive of this work, and at the same time, there is also the help of the media, and now you are missing as a leader. ”

Lin Han took a deep breath, and he said, "You just have these manpower, but the science fiction convention is about to start, and now the personnel are all integrated?"

Yao Lingfeng said confidently: "Our Chinese delegation only needs to establish a good image outside, and now those staff are actively dealing with it, and it is also interesting to hold a top-level event for the future." ”

"If I'm going to join the bidding team, I'll make it clear that I don't show up all the time to socialize, I need to have plenty of free time. ”

Lin Han didn't know whether these things were found in a day, or if they had been prepared some time ago, at least with the media, the government, and professionals, so that the bidding team could be considered complete. (To be continued.) )