After He Yun rejected the "kindness" of Editor-in-Chief Liang, he quickly began to prepare for flying to the United States.

Not to mention, Editor-in-Chief Liang actually arranged everything, and He Yun quickly obtained permission to go to the United States according to his method.

After buying a ticket and taking his passport, He Yun got on the plane to the United States the next morning.

Spokane, Washington, USA.

The world's science fiction convention will be held here, and science fiction writers and publishers from all over the country will come here.

The "Science Fiction World" magazine from Huaxia is also on the invitation list.

In addition, there are several science fiction artists from China, including He Yun, whose pen name is "Man Jianghong".

Compared with other Chinese or Chinese science fiction writers, He Yun is the only young science fiction artist from the Chinese mainland.

The reason why I say that I am the only young one is because there are several Chinese science fiction writers of the older generation in the invitation list.

It's just that for various reasons, such as physical and other reasons, I didn't attend.

In other words, He Yun will be the only Chinese science fiction artist to attend the conference.

For this result, He Yun was also embarrassed.

Although he verbally said that he was not unfamiliar with foreign science fiction awards, when he followed Liang Dakang to sit at the conference, he deeply felt the powerless atmosphere.

Many science fiction writers shook their heads when they heard He Yun's self-introduction.

Only a few science fiction scholars have heard of He Yun's works, and as for his name, few people have heard of him.

In this regard, how can You Yun not feel angry.

But that's the way it is, so what if you're angry?

Here, people are "discriminating" against you because you don't have the capital to keep them from discriminating.

Your work can't be long-lasting on a large scale in the Western world, and you can't make money from those big sci-fi or fantasy publishers.

That's why!

Indeed, don't look at high-level science fiction awards such as the "Nebula Award" and the Hugo Award and the "Trajectory Award", but these awards undoubtedly have the shadow of some large science fiction publishers or fantasy publishers.

Take the "Nebula Award" as an example, its award conditions are very strict, it must be published in the United States, and it must be voted by every member of the award.

Such an award criterion is difficult for He Yun to meet first.

For this reason, this has led to the fact that some science fiction publishers in the United States have a lot of power to determine the selection results of the Nebula Awards.

And this time, He Yunlai came to participate in this conference, and the most fundamental purpose was to negotiate with such a publishing house.

No, when the conference ended, He Yun met with Liang Dakang a Mi native who claimed to be the head of Tor Books Publishing House.

After introducing himself, the other party stretched out his hand and said in English: "Welcome, He Yun!" ”

"Hello! I think we'd better get started! He Yun didn't talk nonsense to them, and went straight to the point.

Of course, he didn't speak English but Chinese.

Fortunately, they brought an interpreter with them.

When the translator told He Yun's words to the other party, the other party smiled slightly, glanced at He Yun meaningfully, and then nodded.

"No problem, let's get started!"

After the other party responded, he immediately handed He Yun a contract written in English.

He Yun looked at the English contract and didn't say anything, but handed it directly to Liang Dakang.

Soon, the translator took it and read it seriously.

Half an hour later, the translator whispered two sentences in Liang Dakang's ear, and Liang Dakang immediately nodded to He Yun.

Seeing this, He Yun said: "In principle, there is no problem, but I personally have a small doubt. ”

He Yun's words were quickly translated to the other party.

The other party was stunned, but still nodded, and said in English: "Yes!" Please speak! ”

It can be seen from his attitude that he did not disrespect He Yun, but was full of expectations for the cooperation between the two sides.

"I wonder what kind of publicity you'll have if I'm published?"

As soon as these words came out, the translator was stunned for a while, but he still translated it to the other party according to He Yun's words.

After hearing the translator's words, the other party was not stunned, but had such an expression, as if he had expected this, so he replied in English without hesitation: "We have a detailed plan for this, this is the plan, please take a look!" ”

Speaking of this, the other party took out another manuscript from his bag and handed it over.

This is also an English manuscript, and He Yun can naturally understand it, but he did not read it himself, but handed it over to the translator.

After all, this translator is not just a translator, he is also a Chinese-American, and he is very familiar with some customs and culture of the United States and some unspoken rules of the publishing house.

If he can't see anything wrong, He Yun will be relieved.

In fact, in the United States, this kind of work is done by specialized people, and they only recognize money, not people, as long as you give enough money, they will serve you.

After the translator took the manuscript, he looked at it for a while, then got up and walked to He Yun's side and whispered in his ear for a while, He Yun nodded from time to time.

It turned out that in the draft publicity plan, the other party had clearly stated that it would spend $50,000 as publicity expenses, including publicity on major subways, television, newspapers, bookstores, etc.

50,000 US dollars may not seem like much, but it is actually a lot, after all, this is the 90s, and it is hundreds of thousands of yuan.

If hundreds of thousands of yuan are put in China, it will definitely be a huge amount of money.

It can be seen that they attach great importance to this cooperation.

It can also be seen from this that they are very optimistic about He Yun's science fiction.

Also, although He Yun's science fiction has been published in English, most of them are published by publishing houses in Xiangjiang.

In the Western world, it is not very popular, and some Chinese or Chinese people know such a science fiction writer from China.

In contrast, if this publishing house can be allowed to publish in packaging, it will be very beneficial for He Yun's sales in the Western world.

"I don't have anything to ask! I am very satisfied with this publicity plan! He Yun smiled and said.

After He Yun's words were translated to the other party, the other party also laughed, and he immediately stood up and stretched out his right hand.

Seeing this scene, He Yun and the three of them also stood up.

He Yun stepped forward and shook hands with him and said, "I hope we can cooperate happily."

This time, he chose to use English.

..........

In this way, after the two sides reached a cooperation, He Yun and Liang Dakang returned to the hotel.

In the room, after Liang Dakang asked the translator to go back first, he said to He Yun: "How is it?" Still satisfied? ”

"It's okay! At least the cooperation is reciprocal! He Yun nodded and replied.

"That's good! I'm so scared of your stinky temper! Liang Dakang smiled and said to He Yun.

"What a stinky temper, I'm here to uphold the dignity of our country!" He Yun retorted.

"Yes, yes...... Of course, I know how annoying some people abroad are, but you have to understand that our country is gradually getting stronger, and I believe that it won't be long before we can retort to those people in a dignified manner, and we Chinese people can also write world-class science fiction! ”

"Nope! I think it's okay to write such world-class sci-fi now, but they don't want to admit it! ”

He Yun shook his head slightly and said.

"Yes, yes, yes..... Now it's just as good! Just like you! ”

"Me? I may not be able to do it, but I think there is one person who may be able to do it! He Yun shook his head slightly and said to Liang Dakang.

When Liang Dakang heard He Yun's words, he asked curiously, "Who?" Even you praise it so much? I want to think about it.... You're not talking about Liu Cixin, right? ”

"Isn't he?"

"Ugh....... He does have the potential for this! But I'm still not optimistic about him, I am optimistic about you! Liang Dakang was stunned for a moment, but still refuted He Yun's opinion.

In his eyes, He Yun's science fiction is very spiritual, his imagination is also very good, and most importantly, he is young.

Sometimes, he even persuaded He Yun to give up the urge to create other genres and concentrate on creating science fiction, but after thinking about it, he gave up again.

He can't let others give up his pursuit because of his own selfishness, which is against his code of conduct.

............

A few days later.

Kyoto.

After the cooperation was negotiated in the United States, He Yun quickly flew back to Kyoto.

After all, he had only taken a few days off and had to come back to teach the students.

Speaking of which, the graduate classes he took this year were relatively relaxed, only five class hours per week, and in addition, he also brought two graduate students.

This was given to him by Professor Liu, a man and a woman, both young, who studied at Kyoto Normal University as an undergraduate.

Therefore, for He Yun, a young associate professor, both of them admire him very much.

"Mr. He, this is our paper, you can see ......"

"Hmm...... Shall you put it here? ”

"I said you two, it's just started school, why do you let me watch this?" He Yun smiled, and after saying a word, he still took the manuscript of the paper they handed over.

"Doesn't that see you're busy? That's why we're here early! ”

"That's right! But don't worry, you two! I'll read this paper in three days and give it to you! ”

He Yun nodded and said with a smile.

"Thank you, Mr. He! Thank you, Mr. He! ”

"Thanks what! As your guru, this is what I should do! He Yun waved his hand and then said.

"That's it! Go back! I still have something. He Yun said and prepared to get up and leave.

Seeing this, the two immediately said: "Okay! Then we won't bother Mr. He! ”

With that, the two turned and left.

…………

Back in the courtyard, He Yun entered the study and opened the papers of the two people.

"On the Development of Satire in Ming and Qing Literature!"

"Oh......? Satirize? That's not a bad angle! He Yun looked at the title and not only muttered.

Then I continued to read under the title of the paper.

"The rise of satirical literature changed with the changes of the world, a critique of the policies of the rulers of the dynasty, and a critique of the ......"

"Interesting! Interesting! ”

After reading the first paragraph of the paper, He Yun laughed.

The dissertation is decent, and the ideas are not very new, but as far as the graduate students themselves are concerned, it is a good thesis.

Moreover, the point of view of the paper is more in line with the general direction he set.

After all, He Yun is an academic teacher known for "Ming and Qing literature", and if his students do not choose a direction from this aspect, then he will be too a failure as a teacher.

"Look at the other student." He Yun took the manuscript of the paper, nodded slightly, and set his eyes on another manuscript.

"On the influence of the Confucian Outer History on the world?"

"Oh......? It's actually "The Outer History of Confucianism"? ”

As a critical and sexual work, the impact of "The Outer History of Confucianism" on the secular is far less great than later generations believed! However, it has a certain impact on the people at the bottom......"

"This paper seems to be ......"

At this moment, He Yun frowned.

How so?

It's okay to say no! It's not, it's okay! Some points are still open to debate.

If you give it a score, it's about 70 points.

Compared with the previous paper, it is still a little worse.

"This paper seems to have a sense of familiarity, as if I have seen it somewhere?"

He Yun always felt that the paper seemed to have a strange sense of familiarity.

Suddenly, he thought of something, his face changed, and he said angrily: "Plagiarism? ”

At this moment, he slammed the paper on the table with a snap, and a trace of anger appeared on his face.

"That's not right! It shouldn't be plagiarism! I'll go find Professor Liu tomorrow! ”

He Yun thought about it for a while, and then denied his own thoughts.

Plagiarism may be more common in later generations, but nowadays, it rarely happens.

The reason is simple! The cost is too great.

What's more, this is a graduate student of Beijing Normal University, and no one would take such a risk.

Besides, even if you take a risk, it won't be so obvious.

There must be some misunderstanding in the middle.

Thinking of this, He Yun gradually calmed himself down, and he read the paper carefully.

I found that I was in too much of a hurry.

"Looks like I'm overthinking!" He Yun shook his head slightly and muttered to himself.

…………

The next day, He Yun went directly to Professor Liu and handed him the paper in his hand.

"Professor! Look at this paper! ”

"What's wrong?" Professor Liu said.

"Look at it, I think it's a bit of a plagiarism!"

As soon as He Yun said this, Professor Liu's face immediately became serious.

Plagiarism is a big problem!

If there is such a scandal, then Jingshi will be in big trouble, so it must be clarified.

"I'll take a look at ......" Professor Liu took the paper handed by He Yun and read it directly.