Chapter 168: Conflict Arises (2/6, Subscription Requested)
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The science fiction convention fully demonstrated the benefits of the efficient and economical operation of a free organization, and Lin Han hardly saw a few official staff members, and almost all the speakers, volunteers, science fiction enthusiasts, publishers, and film companies arranged their own actions. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
But everyone around can help you, under the guidance of others, Lin Han found that the old man who helped build Lego bricks was a Hugo Award and Nebula Award winner, and the admiral who was chatting happily with people on the side was actually a Hollywood director, and a Japanese science fiction genius who was playing bull riding and screaming desperately not far away.
Everyone is just like ordinary people, you can search by your favorite characters, and attend a symposium with your favorite writer, a book signing, a walk, or an official evening party of the conference.
It is also possible to participate in topics and events of interest in chronological order, with at least 20 different events taking place at different venues every hour.
Sci-fi movies and animations are constantly shown in the cinema hall, and there is always a movie to show in the 5 movie halls.
After just taking a ribbon to control the battleship, the staff on the side praised and said, "Lin, you played really well, if there are fewer people later, how about the two of us come to fight for a game?" ”
This volunteer had been watching the battleship game for so long, and although he knew Lin Han's identity, he didn't take the initiative to ask for an autograph or anything.
"Why not, I'll just wait by the side, and learn how someone else plays by the way." Lin Han didn't want to let himself be in too much of a hurry, and it was the best thing to stop and better fit in.
The volunteer had an easier job, he was just in charge of handing the ribbon to the person who played the game, and he had enough time to chat with Lin Han, "You can call me James, I especially like your book "I, Robot", and I am reading it for the fourth time. ”
Lin Han was not surprised at all, he replied, "Maybe you also know what my name is, it's an honor to be a science fiction novel that you senior readers like." ”
James shrugged his shoulders, "I voted for you, I hope you will win the award, and don't make the Puppy Gang too proud." It's our Hugo Awards, it's not a place where they can just mess around! ”
"That's right, that's what I thought!" A middle-aged white man next to him spoke, attracting the attention of Lin Han and James.
The middle-aged man with a beard and beard walked over slowly, "I'm sorry to overhear your speech, but you're right, I hope to win the Puppy Gang and give the Hugo Award justice." ”
Lin Han looked at the sign around his neck with the name "Brian Howard" written on it, no wonder this man hated the Puppy Gang so much.
Brian Howard, an innocent author who passively got on the Puppy Gang's canvassing list, in order to show his innocence, resolutely announced after the Hugo Award nominations were announced that the novel "Battleship Master" would not participate in the competition, so that Lin Han's novel "The Martian" could be substituted.
"Brian, it's a pleasure to meet you. Your novel is very good, but unfortunately there is no Chinese version, otherwise more readers will be able to see your novel. ”
Lin Han reached out and shook hands with Brian Howard, he admired the clean and refreshing energy of the man in front of him, after all, he also benefited from his retirement.
"You'll soon see my novels appear in the Chinese market, and there are already companies that invite translators to start translating." Brian was very excited, and it was natural to be able to expand the influence of the novel.
After seeing Brian, Lin Han suddenly remembered that he was still a member of the Chinese delegation, and he invited and said: "In this case, if the science fiction convention is held in Yanjing next year, you are welcome to go to the scene, Yanjing is a very good city." ”
James on the side said excitedly: "Yes, I've been to Yanjing, and the roast duck and dumplings over there are particularly delicious, but there are a lot of people on the Great Wall." I will definitely go again if I have the chance! ”
"Why not!" Brian is also very happy, when the mysterious ancient country of the East meets science fiction, this collision of the ancient and the future is very exciting.
However, another annoying voice sounded here, "Sorry, next year's World Science Fiction Convention will only be held in Detroit, how can that backward place in China hold the World Science Fiction Convention, can you science fiction writers gather ten people?" ”
Before Lin Han could retort, Brian whispered in his ear to introduce the identity of this person: "Lin, he is Robin, the famous character of the Puppy Gang, and this time the novella he wrote himself was also shortlisted for the Hugo Award." Listening to the tone, he seems to be the opponent of your Yanjing bid for the next World Science Fiction Fighter, if it is really the Little Dog Gang involved, your chances of winning are not great. ”
Robin doesn't look as arrogant as the Puppy Gang on the Internet, but people can't be good-looking, and once he speaks, the condescending sense of superiority bursts, "Sorry for your science fiction, you have to write science fiction to write our American robotics company to get nominated." If it weren't for Brian's poor worm withdrawing from the competition, would your novel about the Martian in your own country be shortlisted? ”
"We don't need silence, and if you're so confident, why is Detroit still holding events to get votes? I thought the puppy gang would just sit on the ground and bark twice and cry a little to amuse their owners. ”
Lin Han is not a soft-footed shrimp, others have bullied him, he is not merciless at all when he loses people, anyway, he has already started with the puppy gang head-on, not much more this time.
Since the "Angry Puppy" and "Crying Puppy" plans initiated by the Puppy Gang are widely known, when Lin Han used this to refute, some people around couldn't help but laugh.
Brian, who was also a victim of the Puppy Gang, quipped, "Maybe we should have two cookies for them, so we don't have to come up with another Hungry Puppy Project next year, and it's not good to starve the puppies." ”
"You're right, I actually brought chocolate." Lin Han took out a piece of chocolate from the pocket of his jacket, "Robin, do you need it?" ”
Robin's face was a little pale, "You laugh now, maybe you should cry later." If you don't get three nominations, are you embarrassed to stay in Los Angeles? Go back to your China and buy the list, what is written is a bad ****, and the blind will vote for you. ”
In his anger, he didn't think about his words at all, and scolded the rest of the members who had voted for Lin Han's novel in one go, and there were many such people at the scene.
Before Lin Han could speak, Robin scolded again: "If China wants to hold a science fiction convention, it has to wait another ten years." You have the money to buy the world, but you can't buy our sci-fi convention! ”
"So you're scared?" Although Lin Han had a smile on his face, his eyes were cold, and it was completely unexpected for him and Robin to talk here. (To be continued.) )