Chapter 485: "The Death of a Small Official Servant" and "Chameleon"
"Fack! Rick, you mean guy! ”
While Louis was angrily scolding Rick, Elvis was also angry.
Apparently, Elvis also realized that it was Rick who had cheated them once.
Rick, the bastard, knew that his work was not as good as the West Building, so he brought him and Louis to back him.
I'm angry!
If Rick was here at the moment, he would definitely press the other person's head down the toilet.
But after a while, Elvis also suppressed the anger in his heart, and his eyes showed smugness: "Pit me, Rick, you are still a little tender, fortunately, I have long been on guard against you, knowing that you guys will not easily give away millions of dollars in bonuses, so I made second preparations." Next, just wait for my 'surprise' at the anonymous track! ”
Elvis snorted in his heart.
"What is this?"
The first one is the West Building!
Rick's new work is located below the West Building.
“……”
So, in the anonymous track, it is a place that wins purely by quality.
Although a short story can't make Xilou a big name in the literary world, the fact that one person stepped on the soles of the troika is enough to become a long-lasting classic in the literary world.
The general was furious.
Let the world know that Tarick is still a master of short stories.
Rick forgets that he's a raccoon dog too.
As a police officer, Ochumelov, of course, felt that this was a shame for him, so he vowed to catch the puppy and make its owner pay.
There have even been countless reporters who have begun to look for the traces of the three people, to interview the psychological feelings of the parties.
So at the moment, each of them almost thought they were dreaming.
Everyone was at a loss.
If "The Gift of the Magi" is only slightly better than Rick's new work of the three of them, then with the support of the three of them's huge fans, perhaps there is still a debate about who comes first.
But soon, he was slapped in the face again.
After reading this story, almost everyone's hearts were shaken.
What the hell is this?
I thought it would be outrageous enough to meet the West Building on the open track, but I didn't expect that now on the anonymous track, I bumped into a master of unknown origin.
The second news came out: West Building's new work "Maggie's Gift" outperformed Rick's new work "A Piece of Cake" in all aspects, so he sat in the first seat.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. ……”
"For God's sake, forgive me. I...... I didn't mean to do that. 】
"He's forgotten, but there's a fierce glint in his eyes," Chervyakov thought to himself, looking at the general suspiciously. 】
They didn't know what was new in the West Building.
"Sorry, it's not April Fool's Day, so I won't be fooled."
Anonymous tracks come to mind.
Title of work: Chameleon.
Rick saw this and smiled slightly.
Rick can't imagine that in a small anonymous track, even if there is a top-level work like "The Death of a Little Civil Servant", there will be a second one!
This is ridiculous!
Rick has long since been reduced to a sculpture and is stuck in front of the computer.
[West Building, a new giant in the short story world! ] 】
"How dare you bite, damn thing! Suddenly Ochumelov heard a voice, "Guys, don't let it go!" It's not okay to bite now! Grab it! Ouch...... Ouch! ”】
At the moment, the world doesn't know how many readers have already gotten to the June issue a few hours before they.
The exaggerated sarcasm displayed the information that almost made Rick's scalp tingle.
Took a look.
However, this time, Rick's new work, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the quality is a notch worse than "The Gift of the Magi".
Soon.
Because it is the first day, the voting ranking at this moment has not been refreshed for the time being.
Pretty good data.
"These two cunning guys."
Then.
The works of the three of them currently have the third, fourth, and fifth votes, respectively.
Name: "Smile".
Thereupon......
He's going crazy.
After all, the three of them finally participated in a short event, and they still went out collectively, and they became a stepping stone for others.
For the West Building, as long as you like short stories, you are no stranger, because a short story on the West Building caused too much shock in the world, but at this moment, these readers have a thought in their hearts: "The Gift of the Magi" is better and more impactful than "A Bowl of Clear Soup Soba".
The first is that the first work of the semi-annual magazine of "Shuge" is not a new work by Rick, one of the troikas, but a new work by the West Building.
However, he studied it carefully for a long time and did not judge whose work it was.
However, as soon as he finished speaking.
"There's shady! There is definitely a shady scene! ”
Rick's heart was as calm as ever.
Rick's heart was suffocating.
As one of the troikas, Rick instantly saw the essence behind it. The short length can be said to show the distorted system of today's Western society vividly, and its irony is full.
Ochumelov roared.
The positive rating is 97%.
["Get out! The general shouted, his face turned blue and his body trembled.
Rick, Louis, and Elvis are probably full of grievances at the moment.
However, Chervyakov believed that the general did not mean to forgive him at all.
The strictness of this hierarchy made Rick's heart feel the same.
Is this still worth it?
Because anyone who has graduated from elementary school can see how good this short story is.
However, from the next day, these will be ranked according to the number of votes.
I almost pounced in front of the computer again, frantically looking for the first and second places.
Although Rick knew that the votes on the first day could not be taken too seriously, there was a lot of serendipity.
"The new works of the three short story giants, all of them were defeated by Xilou alone?"
"The new work of the West Building to suppress the troika?"
But the general was already a little irritable, because for the general, Chervyakov's repeated apologies were annoying to him.
The turmoil in the outside world had no effect on him.
["You go investigate whose dog this is, and make a report! ] The dog had to be killed. No delay! It's probably a mad dog...... I ask you: Whose dog is this? ”】
It's really the wind that makes the rudder.
Rick found the current fourth-highest vote work, "Planting Carrots".
"Rick is a master of short stories, and West House is a newcomer to short stories, right?"
But!
The current vote is 1,876 votes.
But...... He didn't know that his words sounded to Chervyakov's ears, but it was as if the sky had fallen.
"That's right, it's from the general's!" Someone in the crowd said. 】
"What?" Chervyakov asked in a low voice, tingling with fear.
Votes: 3218 votes.
The three works are all of the top level.
No amount of votes on the first day will be empty.
Everyone originally thought that this June short event, because of the addition of the troika, would become a competition show between the troika.
Because many people have posted the full text of "The Gift of the Magi" on the Internet.
Unexpectedly, it was only the first day, and the troika was suppressed by a work in the West Building.
"Elvis' 'Land by the River' failed?"
"This one is definitely from a famous person."
In other words, it was the fifth and sixth apologies he personally spoke.
No wonder!
Wrong!
"God!"
It's not Luis, but who is it?
And the masters!
No matter how famous the short story masters are here, they have no fame effect, and they can only rely on their works to win.
This time, he had already confirmed his guess in his heart.
Rick took a deep breath and quickly found Piano and Violin.
"Really?"
From the comments of netizens, it can be seen that his works have conquered many readers.
"Let's take a look at my data first."
After Chervyakov apologized, he still felt uneasy, so he began to apologize a second time.
As for Rick's "A Piece of Cake"?
It's not even as good as "A Bowl of Soba in Clear Soup", let alone "The Gift of the Magi".
Ochumelov's tone changed again: "What about this dog, the devil knows what it is!" The coat color is not good, and the appearance is not good...... It's a total shit......"
Available right away.
It opens with Officer Ochumelov being bitten by a puppy.
"Oh my God, the West Tower is the first to sit and Rick is below it?"
"Personally, I think it's a top-notch short story."
Now, many people who have never bought a magazine believe it.
Even when he thought that this was the limit of Ochumelov.
Even then the puppy bit someone else.
"I'll admit that the last piece in the West Building was really good, but it's not going to be comparable to Rick."
Soon, he found the third place work.
"This?"
He swallowed and felt goosebumps pop up all over his body.
Sighing, Rick shook his head: "Okay, it seems that this anonymous track is the place where the three of us really compete." Each according to his real ability. ”
At first, he thought it was another new work by Louis, after all, Louis was the best of the three to write satirical subjects, but in the end he was sure that this style was not from Louis.
Start a plot of the return of the king.
At this time.
Even the big guys don't care about it, but the people below who make small mistakes still fidget all day long.
Connection.
It's still Louis.
However, Rick's smile soon stopped abruptly, as he found that the vote ranking for his work was impressive: fifth.
"Impossible...... It should be the No. 1 work, but it was accidentally swiped by netizens. ”
He made a second visit, starting his fourth apology.
It's not over yet.
[There is going to be an extra carriage in the short story world]
"Get out!" The general said again, paused. 】
He went to the general's house and came to apologize.
"Yesterday I came to disturb your lordship," he murmured, as the general raised his inquiring eyes to look at him, "not for your joke, as you say. I'm here to make amends, because I spitted you all over your body when I sneezed...... I never dreamed of making fun of you. Where do I dare to joke with you? If we get into the habit of joking, it will be ...... Loss of respect for others. ……”】
"This old guy actually me!"
Some journalists.
So who wins the bearer track next can only depend on which short story the reader prefers.
Because there is a crowd to speak. Say that the dog looks like General Zhigalov's family.
It's not just that they feel ridiculous.
What made him so desperate was that he also wanted to know what kind of response his real masterpiece "Piano and Violin" would have on the Internet.
The general couldn't help it.
"Don't talk nonsense."
Rick saw hundreds of articles displayed on the special page of the anonymous track of the "Short Story" network.
"It's so well written."
"I'll rub it, doesn't this mean that the work of the West Building won the troika?"
Because the reality is always, similar things can be seen almost everywhere.
In Mohai and Literary Elegance, the editors of the two magazines were even more shocked.
He didn't want to see this man again.
Obviously, he saw that this was the kind of caution and gains and losses that this was the kind of caution and gains and losses of a lowly person facing his boss.
It was a civil servant who sneezed and accidentally splashed spit on a general.
Clearly visible.
The story begins.
This shift made Rick spread his hands.
Soon.
The "smile" in front of me, eight achievements is Louis's new work!
The news said: Elvis's new work and Louis's new work are all inferior to "The Gift of the Magi"!
At this time, even the most calm people were shocked.
Except for not doing personnel, you can do anything else.
Of course.
So.
Suddenly!
So, although the postman had quickened up, by the time they got a few magazines, it was actually 90 a.m. on June 1.
And so on and so forth.
It's no wonder that the headline chosen by the media is so conspicuous, but it is indeed the repercussions caused by the West Building this time, which are subversive to the literary world.
Although there is an uncontrollable thing when sneezing, the other party has a good attitude.
"What?"
I found the second place, and it was a work called "The Death of a Little Civil Servant".
When Ochumelov heard this, his attitude changed again.
He hurriedly opened the Ins-related special page.
Begin to rebuke the accuser.
However......
Rick's expression was already slightly moved.
Under the raging tide of online public opinion.
[Two new works, laying the foundation of the king of short stories in the West Building]
Countless netizens also thought it was ridiculous.
Chervyakov's third apology began.
"I'd like to see which works have more votes than mine."
In the manor.
So at this time, the public opinion of the entire Blue Star has almost exploded.
Only after the ranking comes out on the second day can the standard of the work be truly reflected from the number of votes.
[On a very good evening, there is an equally good civil servant ......]
Extremely skilled.
……
Unthinkable!
This short story is very short, just over a thousand words.
[Something seemed to churn in Chervyakov's stomach, he couldn't see anything, he couldn't hear anything, he retreated to the door, went out, went out into the street, and walked all the way. …… He walked to the house, did not glue off his uniform, lay down on the sofa, and ...... He's dead. 】
Black and white.
"Which god's vest is it?"
"The West Building work is better than Rick's new work?"
But they never thought that this time, even Elvis and Louis's new works would not be as good as "The Gift of the Maggie".
More than 3,000 votes.
Then the network almost went into a frenzy.
Finally!
"Fifth?"
But the more this happened, the more his heart trembled.
Rickden understood that he thought that he was the only one who secretly placed two old opponents together, but he didn't expect Louis to come with such a hand.
Because it means that in this June short event, Westbuilding won Rick!
The outside world doesn't know.
"This ......"
As he expected, this work with a strong rural atmosphere is definitely Elvis's work. It may be difficult for ordinary readers to judge, but a literary giant of his level can even judge from punctuation which old opponent a work is from.
Votes: 2165 votes.
Media news has sprung up.
"I don't believe it."
Although the faces of these three people at the moment were a little emotional, they felt that the works of the West Building were indeed excellent. Other than that, there is not much depression and pain at all.
Such an obvious gap makes it impossible for anyone to deny the excellence of the new work in the West Building.
"Louis's "It's Raining" is not as good as the new work of the West Building?"
But this time.
Rick subconsciously swallowed his saliva and carefully read the article again.
Both Louis and Elvis received the magazine by courier.
He even had a faint expectation in his heart: "Let the storm come more violently!" In this way, it will be even more interesting after the name of the work of the anonymous track is announced. ”
"Unless the editors of the Book Pavilion are crazy, they will put Rick's work second, and the West Building work first."
It's still short and concise.
The pedestrian, who had just published two short stories in the short story world, won Rick, one of the troikas, a master of short stories!
The whole network is in an uproar!
Without any hesitation, Rick looked at the text.
Rick frowned, didn't say anything, and clicked on the work details page.
However, before these people came to their senses.
If Louis did it, would Elvis do the same?
He guessed right.
That's 1,400 more votes than his work, almost double.
Enough for them to read a few magazines.
He forgot about a more important question.
But the next second the chef said that it was the general's brother's dog, and Ochumelov immediately exclaimed: "...... This little puppy monster is good...... Pretty smart...... It takes a bite of this guy's finger! Hahaha! …… Hey, why are you shaking? Whining...... Whining...... It's angry, little bad bag...... Good puppy ......"
Rick felt like he was about to collapse.
All of them are displayed on the web page in a random arrangement, and everyone sees it differently when they enter. This balances the exposure of each article.
From his personal point of view, "Piano and Violin" is not inferior to "The Gift of the Magi".
He was 90% sure of winning first place in the anonymous track.
But soon, a third piece of news came crashing in.
After reading several netizen comments, Rick smiled with satisfaction.
"Well, that's enough...... I've forgotten, but you can't stop talking! The general said, pursing his lips impatiently.
Even Rick was dumbfounded.
The text is sophisticated, the plot is spicy, and the ending is unexpected.
But he still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
But the impact of this short story on him is even far greater than that of "The Gift of the Magi".
Not much.
[The new work of the West Building suppresses the troika]
"What a joke!"
Rick took a deep breath, his eyes narrowing slightly.
He froze.
He couldn't understand why a trivial matter could make the person in front of him become such a nasty person.
Finally, after the general's chef came, he made a big change of attitude several times.
Rumble!
Another thunderclap.
But he was soon slapped in the face.
Because this work is so good that it is really not inferior to his "Piano and Violin".
A policeman said that the dog was not the general's at all, because the general's dogs were all big hunting dogs, and there were no such puppies.
There are several shocking news that have radiated around the world in the shortest possible time.
"But it could also be the general's dog...... "The policeman said his thoughts," and it didn't have a word on its face...... I saw such a dog in his yard the other day. ”
It's still just over a thousand words long.
Soon, a large number of readers on the Internet took pictures of the content in the semi-annual magazine of "Shuge" and uploaded it to the Internet.
["I'm going to clean you up sooner or later! Ochumelov threatened him, then wrapped his coat tightly and walked through the square of the market. 】
That's the most heart-wrenching part.
It seems that this civil servant is indeed a polite and humble man.
He couldn't judge, either.
At first, the cook said that it was not the general's dog, and Ochumelov was about to kill the wild dog.
No wonder!
At this moment, he finally understood why Louis's "It's Raining" published in Mohai magazine was of average level, and it turned out that he had sent his proud work here.
[Chervyakov coughed, leaned his whole body forward, and whispered to the base of the general's ear: "I'm sorry, my lord, I splashed the spittle star on you...... I accidentally ......"
[From the fairy tale king to the master of short stories, the West Building creates two myths]
But even so, Rick quickly found the work that is now in the first place for the time being.
The story gets to the point almost quickly.
Many people think.
Rick stared blankly at what was in front of him, his pupils dilated.
“……”
Any other famous artist will only be their foil.
Just as Rick lamented that the three of them were entangled again.
Again, the phrase goes: the work speaks.
The whole of the book pavilion was full of shock, although they had long known that Rick's work was not as good as the new work in the West Building.
Ochumelov's attitude changed suddenly, saying that the person who complained about being bitten by the puppy was a malicious complaint.
"Whose work?"
"I've sprayed the spittle on you, my lord. …… Forgive me. …… You understand...... I didn't mean to ......"
"No, there's still the first place!"
Even such an incredible short story as "The Death of a Little Civil Servant" can only be ranked second, so what the hell is the first?
So who are the first and second?
“???”
Rick's heart swelled.
Especially from this short story, he reads a familiar flavor, which is the style of his old rival Louis.
"Louis?"
"Wow! Brothers, I found a piece of the top. ”
After Rick read it, his heart shook violently.
What he thought was a sincere apology was not forgiven by the general.
【…… It's small, but you, you know, grow so tall! Most of your fingers were punctured by a small nail, but later they whimsically asked people to pay you money. You're the kind of person......]
A few hours.
Rick suddenly stirred again.
Rick's eyes were filled with horror.
Read on.
Rick's heart suddenly moved slightly: "The offline movement is so big, it seems that everyone's eyes are attracted." I don't know if there has been much progress on the anonymous track? ”
When the news first broke, many people thought it was fake.
And the more profound the literary attainment, the more they can feel its extraordinaryness and greatness from just a few thousand words.
"Fake, absolutely fake."
A work of this caliber is definitely not something that an ordinary short story writer can write.
After half ringing.
He shook his drowsy head, and his voice was dry: "What, what is this?" ”
As for it?
A little June short event, as for that? (End of chapter)