"Crackling ......"

Last night, Ji Zhuo sat under the pavilion and went back to the house.

Wake up as usual at noon today.

At this moment, a light rain was falling outside the house, beating the dense branches and leaves in the community.

In the study, Ji Zhuo was facing the computer screen, coding words.

The third chapter of the story of "Star Dream" ended yesterday.

At this time, Ji Zhuo is writing the beginning of the fourth chapter of the story.

The fourth chapter is also basically the last chapter of "Star Dream", which is basically planned by Ji Zhuo.

The last chapter ends, with a length of almost 200,000 300,000 words, and it ends.

The name of the fourth chapter is 'Stars on the Red Flag'.

Ji Zhuo crackled and tapped on the keyboard,

Coding words,

Outside, it was dark from noon to late afternoon.

When the computer screen in front of you seems to light up because the evening night is dark,

Ji Zhuo finally stopped today's codeword.

Looking at what was written today,

Ji Zhuo is still quite satisfied.

I checked the typo, moved my sore wrist,

Ji Zhuo sent out today's update.

“…… Look, what did I find? Today's update! ”

"First, first! Rush, a new chapter of the story. ”

As soon as the update was sent out, a bunch of chapter reviews popped up right after.

It's like there's a bunch of people who are always watching the update.

Ji Zhuo glanced at it, then buttoned the computer and stood up.

Outside the window, the light rain of the day finally stopped,

It's just that the dark clouds that have been permeating the day have not dispersed, making the evening sky look darker.

Let the lights of high-rise buildings in the distance and near be lit up more.

didn't go out in a hurry, Ji Zhuo had to wait for the logistics to come to the door.

The 4,000 signed books were finally signed by him day and night.

I walked to the window and opened it.

Outside the window, there was some wind blowing, and there was some moisture.

The breeze blows on the face, refreshing people's hearts,

Ji Zhuo blew the wind and thought about something.

The systematic goal of the Imperial Epic has long been achieved.

"Dream of the Stars" is not far from being written.

Do you have to think about what to write next?

Science fiction, military, fairy tales, mythology, fantasy, serious themes.

Even sports, horror ......

Some of these have already been written, and some have not been touched by Ji Zhuo for the time being.

Ji Zhuo's thinking diverged.

Other than that

I thought before that I would suppress the popularity of the new book of the system task by sending another book.

I suppressed myself.

However, looking at the current confrontation between the readers of "Imperial Epic" and "Seven Days of Hell" and "Hour Hand", and the heated discussion,

Ji Zhuo had to seriously consider the details.

This general direction is correct, but the details still have to be pondered.

Don't be like this now, one book does not suppress the heat of the other book, but it is the argument between the readers of the two sides, the heated discussion, and the popularity of the two books is getting louder and louder.

Isn't that the end of it......

Well...... So what kind of subject do you write about?

Ji Zhuo raised his head and looked out of the house,

The wind blew with some moisture on the face.

"Knock Knock ......"

"Hello, logistics door-to-door pick-up."

didn't wait for Ji Clumsy's thoughts to drift far.

There was a knock on the door.

"Just this pile, twenty boxes in all."

Ji Zhuo was cautious in his work, and he separated the "Imperial Epic" and "Hour Hand" and "Seven Days of Hell" on both sides in advance.

After confirming that there was no problem, I asked the logistics guy to move the signed book.

"Okay."

It didn't take long for the logistics to ship the "Imperial Epic" away,

In addition, the logistics arrived, and the 2,000 signed books needed by the Delvin Publishing House were also transported.

Looking at the re-emptied room, Ji Zhuo couldn't help but exhale,

I touched my phone again.

The first is the news of Editor-in-Chief Lou.

"Delwin Publishing Lou Editor-in-Chief: Mr. Ji, yesterday's "Seven Days of Hell" and "Hour Hand" sales were also good, compared with the first day plus the pre-sale results, there is not much drop.

Editor-in-Chief Lou of Delvin Publishing: It is expected that by the end of this week, the overseas sales of your two books will exceed one million copies respectively!

Editor-in-Chief Lou: Mr. Ji, congratulations, you are about to have three books with overseas sales exceeding one million copies. ”

Through the screen, you can see the excitement of Editor-in-Chief Lou,

It's really the heated 'discussion' between the readers of the dog author and the readers of ABC this time.

The potential of these two overseas publications exploded faster than before.

In fact, it's not just these two,

The sales of "Imperial Epic" have also skyrocketed during this time,

Even previously published, "Caged Bird" by dog authors, "Seven Sins" by ABC,

With the increase of new readers, sales have skyrocketed.

Basically, after reading ABC's new book, I couldn't help but be interested in the new book of the dog author.

After reading the new book, I was interested in the old works of the previous two authors.

As a result, readers on both sides of the Internet are getting more and more noisy.

New books by other authors are squeezed to the ground.

And the readers on both sides are getting more and more torn...... In fact, in addition to the time of unanimity on the outside, the readers on both sides are also divided internally.

Those who are more supporters of the Imperial Epic and those who are more supporters of the Seven Sins,

Prefer "Seven Days of Hell" and prefer "Caged Bird".

Ji Zhuo looked at Editor-in-Chief Lou's somewhat excited words, paused, and replied with two sentences,

"Clumsy and extraordinary: rejoicing together.

Clumsy and extraordinary: signed and bookmarked and sent over.

Editor-in-Chief Lou: Thank you, Mr. Ji, your autograph is just in time, and we will definitely be able to overwhelm the arrogance of "Imperial Epic".

Editor-in-Chief Lou: I believe that your work is the sales champion in Europa recently! ”

Maybe, after all, there are also signed books on the side of the "Imperial Epic".

Ji Zhuo said two more polite words,

ended the exchange with the editor-in-chief Lou,

And the editor-in-chief Lou went down, and the other person who sent a message was Carol,

Carol seemed more agitated and fanatical than Editor-in-Chief Lou.

"Carol: Mr. A, sales of Imperial Epics are still skyrocketing.

Carol: The reader's eye is wise, and who could say no to such a great work!

Carol: I'm sure all readers who have read The Imperial Epic will have a hard time saying no to it! And the truth is that not only "Imperial Epic", but also your previous work "Seven Sins" has also seen rapid sales during this time.

Carol: Mr. A, the Imperial Epic will finally defeat all enemies and return to his only throne! ”

Ji Zhuo looked at Carol's fanatical words,

No fluctuations. You said I'm going to beat someone Zhou,

I might be happy.

You say I'm going to beat myself......

"Clumsy and extraordinary: thanks for the compliment.

Clumsy and extraordinary: the signed book has been sent.

carol: Thank you, Mr. A, for taking the time to sign these books.

Carol: Your autographed books are timely, and publishers will use them to better promote your work!

Clumsy and Extraordinary: Hmm. ”

Speaking of which, Ji Zhuo was going to slip away,

But Carroll's words weren't finished,

Carol: Hmm...... In addition, there is a small thing I would like to inform Mr. A.

Carol: Recently, the British Literature Prize is being awarded. I think that if the jury has read your work, there is no better choice.

Carol: But some of the jurors have different opinions, and they feel that your work has an enemy.

Clumsy and Extraordinary: ......"

Seeing that Carol suddenly mentioned such a thing,

As far as Ji Zhuo sees the lively scene in Europa and overseas on the Internet,

Naturally, a thought had to pop up in my head.

"Clumsy and extraordinary: you speak the right person......

Carol: It's "Seven Days of Hell" by that damn author.

Carol: I suspect it's some jury that takes the damn Delvin money.

Carol: I don't see any comparison between Seven Days of Hell and Imperial Epic.

Clumsy and extraordinary: It's okay, it's just an award, anyone can win it. ”

It's really okay for Ji Zhuo.

But Carroll clearly doesn't think so.

"Carol: Mr. A, you have a big heart and don't know these clowns.

Carol: But trust us, we don't let your work be treated unfairly.

Clumsy and Extraordinary: Hmm. ”

What else can Ji Zhuo say, he can only reply like this.

As for Carroll's unfair treatment, I am afraid that whenever this award is not given to "Imperial Epic", he feels that there is a shady scene.

Didn't talk to Carol again,

Ji Zhuo looked down again,

I saw the message from Yun Qingmu.

"300,000 per second: come, dinner?

Clumsy and extraordinary: hot pot?

300,000 per second: You come to my house, I'll do it for you!

Clumsy and Extraordinary: ......"

Looking at this tone, Ji Zhuo was afraid that Yun Qingmu would poison him.

There's nothing lately, isn't it.,Isn't it just yesterday's update?

But overall, it's quite healing.

Ji Zhuo looked at the news, or went out first,

It's really my stomach that is already ringing.

……

"Let's have another vote."

Europa, Great Britain.

The British Literary Prize is under the Booker Prize because of the Booker Prize.

It is considered a world-second-rate, first-class award in Europa.

However, the winners of this year's British Literary Prize will be announced, but it has garnered more attention than usual.

Who made this award after the publication of "Seven Days of Hell", "The Hour Hand" and "The Imperial Epic" in various languages around the world,

Both sides of the book met the first prestigious award at the same time.

On the Internet, from online 'heated discussions' to offline dog author readers and ABC readers are naturally eyeing this award.

Didn't you say that "Imperial Epic" / "Seven Days of Hell" / "Hour Hand" is amazing?

Then look at who this award is for.

This kind of attention, which is much higher than usual, has also brought greater pressure to the grievances of this review.

It stands to reason that any of these three books are eligible for the British Literature Award.

You can choose one from it, and it will be embarrassing.

"Each person has two chances to vote. Please consider carefully before choosing to vote. ”

"First of all, "Seven Days of Hell", well, a total of 15 votes."

"And then there's the Imperial Epic, well, also 15 votes ......"

I mentioned these two books, and as for "The Hour Hand", I didn't mention it.

It's not that it's not unqualified, it's purely a dispute between two authors, "Seven Days of Hell" and "Hour Hand", which one can be awarded.

The person counting the votes looks at the votes counted,

Somewhat silent, he raised his head and looked at the jury members in attendance.

This is the third time to vote, a total of fifteen judges, two votes per person, this is the voting result,

It's the same every time.

There was also an extra vote for "Imperial Epic" in the middle,

However, after the results came out, the person who voted did not recognize it...... Anyway, everyone deliberately maintained a balance, so delaying time.

"Friends, we have to give a result, whether it's the Imperial Epic or the Seven Days of Hell. There are a lot of people who are paying attention to our selection of this award. So which book should be awarded to you, and maybe you can give me a little advice? ”

The person presiding over the vote spoke up again.

But none of the jurors spoke up.

It's not just the attention of readers from the outside world, these judges are afraid of being scolded,

There is also pressure from all sides.

Delvin Press, Bert Press, parent club of North Press.

The words of both parties are similar,

That is to say, we are not shady, and we do not allow the other party to be shady.

So what is shady, and is it considered shady if the award was won by another book......

And these reviews ...... There are literary critics, writers, people in the publishing industry...... Which one has nothing to do with the publishing house.

“…… I think it should be awarded to the Imperial Epic Publishing House, not only for the excellence of his work, but also for his serious work on the subject of magical realism, which is more suitable for our selection of literary awards.

And "Seven Days of Hell" is, strictly speaking, closer to science fiction. ”

There was silence for a long time, and finally someone got up to speak,

But immediately after that, the man next to him stood up and retorted,

"Isn't 'Seven Days of Hell' literary enough? You're telling a joke like that......"

A proposal, a rebuttal,

Immediately after, the whole conference room quarreled,

There are those who support "Seven Days of Hell" and "Imperial Epic".

From the words of these judges,

It seems that you can see that these judges are afraid that they haven't followed the Internet.

Perhaps they also contributed to the heated discussions between the two sides of the Internet readers.

"'Seven Days of Hell' isn't good, your 'Imperial Epic' flaunts epicness, but it's just ...... And "Seven Days of Hell" ......"

"Oooh oh...... What nonsense are you talking about, "Seven Days of Hell" can also be compared with "Imperial Epic......"

"Stop! Stop...... Friends, please refrain from such meaningless quarrels...... Who has a better opinion. ”

“…… That...... I have a suggestion. ”

At this time, one of the judges sitting next to him got up cautiously and made a suggestion,

"Since you can't choose one of these two books, or we can choose one of the other books to win the award, I think the British writer ......"

I don't know what made this jury member make such an opinion,

But then, the two judges, who were still awesome, stopped arguing,

I turned my attention to this judging in turn.

It is rare for the two sides of the dispute to share the same hatred.

Under the sharp gaze of the other judges, the jury member couldn't go on halfway through his words.

Just kidding, the other party's work still has the value of argument, what does it mean to mention another book?

I'm really not afraid of being scolded by readers on both sides at the same time.

"Ahem...... I mean, since we can't pick one of these two books, why don't we win both books at the same time? ”

This jury member immediately changed his sentence,

Then the room was quiet again,

Then the crowd nodded one after another,

Compared to having a single book win an award, this suggestion is undoubtedly much more acceptable.

“…… I think it's okay, and it's not without precedent, even if there is no precedent, we can open it. ”

"Hmm...... I admit that "Imperial Epic" is also quite good, and it is acceptable to put him in "Seven Days of Hell" to win the award together. ”

"It's just that our Imperial Epic reluctantly accepted that your Seven Days of Hell also won an award."

"Stop, stop...... Now that everyone agrees with this proposal, let's vote again. ”

"One vote per person, please stand up if you agree that "Imperial Epic" and "Seven Days of Hell" will win at the same time."

"Okay, unanimously approved."

The person who presided over the selection was relieved to see everyone get up one after another,

The jurors, who were almost pierced by everyone's eyes just now, also wiped the sweat from their faces with their hands.

“…… Such a choice is not bad. We recognize that both books are equally excellent, and we award two books at the same time, and we cannot choose between the two books.

Let the readers on both sides continue to argue for themselves. ”

The person presiding over the meeting said with a smile on his face.

The jury members applauded ceremoniously.