594, the afterlife is formidable (2/4)
Although he was not drunk, he was not really drunk. Both Tang Suzhen and Wang Bo kept a little sober. After all, it was better to be safe first if he was away.
When the three of them had supper at the "rich man" and took a taxi back to "Jinjiang Inn", it was almost ten o'clock. After drinking and laughing and making noise all the way, the man who had just walked into the lobby of Jinjiang Inn, he saw a man and a woman, two familiar figures rushed towards him.
"Prince Wang Zian, Teacher Tang, you are waiting for you back."
The person who came was none other than Zhao Changtian and Gui Weiming, the editor-in-chief and deputy editors of "Mengguo".
Suddenly, I met the editor-in-chief and deputy editor-in-chief of "Bengbu" in a hotel, and the three of them were shocked.
"Editor Zhao, Deputy Editor Gui, why are you here?" Tang Suzhen said in surprise.
Wang Bo also looked at the two of them in surprise, but did not come forward to greet them. In the afternoon, he expressed his dissatisfaction and anger in front of the media. Now he was happy to meet him. It was too depravity and too unspeakable. Although he had no hatred for these two people who made an exception and warmly received him when he reported to the magazine. The extra game against him was definitely not the final decision of these two people, and it was also collective will. What he was angry and dissatisfied was this "collective will", not the specific person.
"We are here to apologize!" Zhao Changtian said with a smile, and then walked to Wang Bo, who had no expression and seemed to be still "antied", and said, "Student Wang Zi'an, I want to apologize to you. When we were playing the extra game against you, we did not give in, and we ignored the place where you felt. On behalf of the organizing committee and the jury, I sincerely apologize to you!" As he said that, Zhao Changtian bowed directly to Wang Bo.
Wang Bo was completely shocked. Unexpectedly, Zhao Changtian, such a respected elder, bowed to him in public and apologized!
What is a true literati?
What is the demeanor of an elder?
That's it!
Wang Bo, who was shocked, quickly stepped forward and bowed to Zhao Changtian, then raised his hand to help him, and said in fear: "Editor Zhao, how can you bear this? I... I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it at all! I also have something to review with you. Today, I... act too angrily. My act of activism will definitely bring a lot of trouble and trouble to the organizer and the organizing committee. For this, I also want to apologize to you solemnly:
"Please forgive my youth and ignorance!" After saying that, Wang Bo bowed directly to Zhao Changtian at 90 degrees.
Wang Bo's reaction also surprised Zhao Changtian. He thought that even if the young and energetic other party apologized, he would be afraid that he would be angry and pose. He did not expect that the other party not only accepted his apology immediately, but immediately "reflected" and reviewed his shortcomings and apologized sincerely.
"When you are unfair, you dare to fight alone even when facing power; when you have the upper hand, you are not indomitable and unyielding, and you are very fond of yourself. You are not afraid of power, and you have a clear distinction between love and hate. This young man is really good!" Wang Bo's performance immediately comforted Zhao Changtian, feeling that the other party is the best choice, whether it is article or character, and he is completely worthy of the "special prize" awarded by the organizing committee for him!
Since everything has been told, both parties intend to reconcile and their attitude is very low, the next situation will naturally be a happy and happy situation.
In Wang Bo's bedroom, Gui Weiming, deputy editor-in-chief of "Bengbu", explained to the three of them the decision of the organizing committee after they left, including awarding Wang Zi'an the special prize, and Editor-in-chief Zhao sincerely apologized to him in front of media reporters on behalf of the organizing committee.
The three of them had already seen this scene in the evening news of the "rich man". Gui Weiming mentioned it again, and Wang Bo had no choice but to stand up again and bow to Zhao Changtian with a look of embarrassment, saying that he dare not take it, and reviewing his impulse and recklessness. The two leaders of "Bengbu" were very pleased and felt that the child was teachable.
"Zi'an, you won't not attend the award ceremony the day after tomorrow, right?" Zhao Changtian smiled and looked at the young young man in front of him who felt more and more satisfied with the more he looked at it, and said.
"It turned out that I didn't want to participate. I would go home with Teacher Tang early tomorrow morning. Now... Hehe, you editor-in-chief Zhao and deputy editor-in-chief Gui are here in person. Why don't I go?" Wang Bo touched his head and joked. After watching Zhao Changtian's public apology on the evening news of the "rich man", he decided to go to Qingsong City Hotel the day after tomorrow to attend the organizer's award ceremony. Since the other party has apologized in front of the media and "supported" him, if he still insists on being persistent and entangled, he will only appear petty and childish!
Besides, whether his anger or protest in the afternoon was to show his attitude, to gain some integrity, not fear the reputation of power, and to gain some sympathy, it is not really anger, and to fight against power to the end. Now that anger and protest have good results beyond expectations, then stop if you don’t see the good news, “Forgive others when you have to”, then his good hand will turn into bad cards!
When Zhao Changtian heard Wang Bo say this, he immediately exclaimed that he was lucky. Not long ago, when he planned to go to Wang Zi'an to "take a thorn and apologize" in person, many people in the organizing committee disagreed and said that it was too much for Wang Zi'an to face him. In the afternoon, he apologized in front of the media, which was already done with kindness and righteousness, showing the organizer's incomparable sincerity and doing things that ordinary people could hardly do, so why do you need to come to your door in person? However, Zhao Changtian hesitated for a long time and finally decided to go there. What made him make up his mind was a book "Science Fiction World" transferred to him by editor/J Zhang Qing. Zhao Changtian spent half an hour reading the article "Rural Teacher" published by Wang Bo in "Science Fiction World". After reading it, he was stunned for a full minute before he came to his senses.
"The younger generation is terrifying! It is really terrifying! A great talent! It is definitely a Chinese literary world. No, a great talent that is rare in the world literary world in a century, a genius!" Zhao Changtian sighed excitedly and immediately decided that no matter what, he would go to meet Wang Zi'an tonight.
Next, the communication between the two sides became smoother and more natural. Zhao Changtian excitedly exchanged with Wang Bo about the writing intention, creative concept, some ideas he wanted to express, etc. Wang Bo patiently answered and explained one by one, saying what he had said to his mother-in-law Cheng Wenjin and Chinese teacher Tang Suzhen once or twice.
Afterwards, Zhao Changtian talked to Wang Bo about the novella "The Wandering Earth" he was writing, and asked about the subject matter of the novel, writing progress and other related matters. Wang Bo also answered it one by one.
Before leaving, Zhao Changtian made a "wrenching request" to Wang Bo, that is, he hoped that the novella "The Wandering Earth" he was writing can be serialized on "The Buds". Wang Bo did not immediately agree, saying that the theme of "The Wandering Earth" is science fiction, and the two previous articles were published in "Science Fiction World", and he also planned to serialize this article in "Science Fiction World". Moreover, the editor/J of "Science Fiction World" was also inquiring with him about the issues of his subsequent works, so he needed to go home and consider it. He could not give Zhao Changtian a positive answer for a while.
Of course, what is happening with the editor of "Science Fiction World" / J in contact with him or her is naturally Wang Bo's random and false words, but he is just bargaining chips for the future.
Zhao Changtian expressed his understanding of this, but he still hoped that he could give priority to "Mengguo". He said that the circulation of "Mengguo" has exceeded 400,000 points, which is not less than "Science Fiction World". If he has any conditions, he can also raise it.
Wang Bo said that he would consider it seriously.
Finally, Zhao Changtian proposed to reprint "Rural Teacher" and "The Dao of the Morning" published in "Science Fiction World" on "Mengya". He hoped to get his approval. Wang Bo said that the copyright and reprint rights of these two articles have been transferred to "Science Fiction World". If "Mengya" wants to reprint, he can solicit opinions from "Science Fiction World". He has no problem at all.
When Zhao Changtian heard this, he immediately smiled and said that if "The Wandering Earth" was published in "The Berry", they only need the serialization rights of the novel, and they can give it to him the copyright and reprint rights that are collected and published separately in the future.
Wang Bo currently publishes two short stories in "Science Fiction World", and the more than 2,000 yuan manuscript fee given to him by "Science Fiction World", even if he bought out the copyright and reprint rights of all media carriers of these two short stories at one time. In the future, when "Science Fiction World" publishes short stories, he will use his articles, or authorize his articles to other magazines and newspapers for serialization, he will not even need to call him or pay him any manuscript fee.
Now Zhao Changtian only needs the serialization rights of "The Wandering Earth" on "The Bud" and does not require any other copyright or even reprint rights. The other party's generous and heroic move immediately moved Wang Bo and almost wanted to accept it.
"Editor Zhao, thank you for your generosity. If possible, I will use "Berry" as the starting place for my work." After enduring it, Wang Bo still did not agree immediately. Although copyright is important, his current status among science fiction fans is not stable. He has not won a "Galaxy Award", the highest award in science fiction, and has not yet become the undisputed "first person in science fiction", so he cannot challenge the holy place in the hearts of science fiction fans, the world's largest circulating science fiction magazine "Science Fiction World".
"The Wandering Earth still needs to be the first to be released in "Science Fiction World" to stabilize its divine character. After "The Wandering Earth" was released, I became the "No. 1 Science Fiction Brother" and then I was qualified to challenge "Science Fiction World" and bargain and strive for more benefits." Although I said ambiguous words to Zhao Changtian, Wang Bo had already made a preliminary decision in his heart.
Chapter completed!