People in the American science fiction circle are basically paying attention to the fact that YU is going to the United States to hold a book signing event.
Because "The Second World" can be said to be the most popular science fiction novel in recent years, the science fiction circle in the United States is much larger than that in China, but that's it.
In a certain situation, everyone's situation is similar, and science fiction writers basically work part-time.
It’s not like there haven’t been science fiction novels that have made their mark in the past few years, such as the “Ender’s Game” series, which have performed very well in terms of both awards and sales.
But in terms of sales alone, it is still not as good as "The Second World", which has sold more than two million copies in one year.
Of course, the reason why "Second World" can sell so well is not only because of the quality of the novel, but more importantly, because it has a good beginning.
Before "Second World" started to be sold in the United States, YU had already made a name for itself in the United States with "Resident Evil". Later, Jimmy teamed up with Bantam Books and Columbia Pictures to do several waves of marketing, and successfully sold
The name YU entered the American book market.
At this time, "Second World" came out, and it was difficult to sell well.
Later, Universal announced that it would adapt the film into a movie, which would again be directed by Spielberg. It was reasonable for sales to soar again.
But no matter what, as the best-selling science fiction novel in recent years, both readers and authors in the American science fiction community are paying attention to Yu Dong's movements.
Perhaps the emergence of YU will be an opportunity, an opportunity for the science fiction circle to grow.
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Jiwang Town is becoming more and more lively. Even though many migrant workers have left due to the Chinese New Year, there are still many more people than before.
There is a large courtyard at the village headquarters. In the past, any activities in the village were held there. In recent years, there have been basically no activities in the village. Even if there are activities, they can only make phone calls or broadcast announcements.
So this big yard is empty, and children usually like to play in it.
Yu Dong would sometimes run over when he had nothing to do.
In this village, Yu Dong is not very popular with the children. On the one hand, he has rarely been at home since he entered middle school and has less contact with these children. On the other hand, he is now a teacher, and most children are not willing to talk to him.
Teachers play, no matter if it is their teacher or not, as long as it is a teacher, they will run away when they see it.
So as soon as Yu Dong went to the yard, the local children who knew him unconsciously moved towards the corner. Some of them were more courageous and could only say hello to him.
"What are you playing?"
Sometimes Yu Dong wants to be friendly and blend in with them, but as soon as he shows that he wants to blend in, these children will immediately run away.
From time to time, even if Yu Dong came to the yard for a walk, he would not take the initiative to talk to them.
The yard has walls on three sides, with a small river on the west side. Yu Dong would often stare at the river in a daze. He used to play in the river, but the water quality has become worse and worse in recent years, making it impossible to play in the water.
Across the river lived a family who was washing rice for cooking. They often caught toads to eat, which impressed Yu Dong deeply.
Even in winter, when the toads hibernate, the family can dig them out from under the rocks and send them to death.
"What are you thinking about?"
Liu Jiang passed by the entrance of the courtyard and saw Yu Dong's back, so he walked over and patted him on the shoulder.
Yu Dong smiled and turned around, "Nothing, just come out and have some fun."
"I see you are too busy. Do you have any plans tonight?"
"You have to ask my mother about this."
"That's because there are no arrangements. I'll treat you to dinner tonight, and Uncle Yu and Aunt Fang will be together."
"Why do you want to treat me to dinner?"
"Can't we invite you to dinner if you are doing well?" Liu Jiang said with a smile, "Lily and his parents are coming over tonight."
"Who is Lily?"
"Your future sister-in-law."
Yu Dong looked at Liu Jiang with a smile, and said nothing, this guy has solved a lifelong event.
"I never heard what you said."
"It wasn't stable before, but now it's almost done. We'll get married next year."
Yu Dong gave a thumbs up and said, "Liruo, where is my sister-in-law from and how do we know her?"
"Former colleagues."
Former colleagues……
Liu Jiang's wife in his previous life was a colleague. Could it be that she is the same person this time? Yu Dong couldn't remember the full name of Liu Jiang's wife, but it seemed that her surname was Lin.
"Okay, then go and tell my parents."
"You won't go back with me?"
Yu Dong shook his head, "I'm just in a daze."
"I'm so busy!" Liu Jiang clasped his hands behind his back and walked away, shaking his head.
After Liu Jiang left, Yu Dong continued to stare at the lake.
People have drowned in this river, probably more than one, but Yu Dong only knows that one person.
There was a child at the east end of the village who was a few years younger than Yu Dong. At that time, he often played behind Yu Dong and other older children.
Later, Yu Dong went to high school and didn't go home often. He didn't see the child for more than half a year. Suddenly he remembered it and asked his parents to find out that he had drowned.
"How many times have I told you, don't go near the river, people have drowned in it."
The child from the opposite family ran to the river and stared at Yu Dong, looking curious. His mother came out in time and pulled him back.
"People have drowned in it."
Before the child drowned, adults often warned them about children who like to play in water, but at that time no one thought that they would become part of this sentence.
After looking at the white foam floating on the lake for a while, Yu Dong turned around and went home.
After returning home, he started writing a novel. In the evening, when Liu Jiang came to call him for dinner, he had just finished writing.
The novel is very short, more than 5,000 words, and is called "People Drown in It".
Liu Jiang saw him writing and said with a smile: "It's almost the New Year, but you are still so diligent, why don't you give yourself a holiday?"
"Write whatever you want and treat it as a holiday."
"sharp."
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Liu Jiang's partner is called Lin Li, who was his wife in his previous life. Her parents seem to be quite satisfied with Liu Jiang's son-in-law. Although he is a little older, he is good-looking, lively and can make money.
Yu Dongting lamented that the fate between people is really unclear. Liu Jiang's situation has changed a lot in this life, but he still came together with Lin Li.
They were planning to get married next spring, and they were discussing the date at the dinner table.
Liu Jiang's mother passed away early and his father was old. There were some things that Yu Hansheng and his wife naturally helped with when they could. They also talked about the marriage together.
Yu Dong could see that they were very interested in each other. The reason why they were so interested was not only because they watched Liu Jiang grow up and the two families had a good relationship, but also because Yu Dong was going to get married soon. They probably wanted to get married first.
Exercise exercise.
Sure enough, after dinner and returning home, Qin Fang was talking about Yu Dong's marriage, saying that they should help Liu Jiang get married so that they would have experience when Yu Dong gets married.
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After celebrating the New Year, Yu Dong first went to "Harvest" and gave Wang Yu the manuscript of "People Drowned in It".
Wang Yu took the manuscript to Cheng Yongxing and decided on it on the spot, but it would not be released until May.
Before leaving, Cheng Yongxing nodded to Yu Dong: "It is a good thing to write more short and medium stories."
Yu Dong nodded. He knew why Cheng Yongxing said this. They must have also received the news that the Short and Medium Story Award would be reopened.
Chapter completed!