Chapter 72 And the reputation of the ten-day gambling
Gu Yongsheng posted a final forum, and as usual, the news of "positive response" and "will promote new books" were immediately spread throughout the Internet through relevant channels, and netizens also gave their own attitudes.
Netizens watching the show must take the opportunity to fan the flames, fearing that this confrontation is not exciting enough;
The competitors were watching coldly, secretly guessing what methods Qianhong would do this time, and what kind of wind and rain that old fox Lu Yichou was going to do;
On the one hand, Qianhong Company issued a statement confirming that the poster was indeed Gu Yongsheng, and on the other hand, it pointed out in detail that Gu Yongsheng's response was out of indignation to some netizens who were sinister and rude. As for the new book, it is asking the editor to confirm with Gu Yongsheng, and the exact news will be given soon.
As for readers, they naturally hope that Gu Yongsheng can publish an excellent work within ten days, which can not only satisfy their desire for good books, but also make all doubts undefeated. After all, the author he likes is awesome, and talking to his friends is also a better thing to improve his style.
But they had a worry in their hearts, that is, could Gu Yongsheng really write a work that would make everyone shut up within ten days?
If this ten-day appointment was a plan made by Gu Yongsheng who intended to cooperate with Qianhong Company, it would be understandable, but Gu Yongsheng clearly stated in his post that he should "take love as the topic", which is tantamount to a topic article. As the saying goes, everything is difficult to start, and the topic composition begins - difficult to get.
So, why was Gu Yongsheng so confident?
It was Qianhong Company who had predicted this storm earlier and knew that the ending of "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch" would make readers dissatisfied and make arrangements in advance?
Or did all this work from the beginning to the end of Qianhong Company, which not only made "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch" popular, but also advertised for the next book?
If it weren't for the above two reasons, it would be Gu Yongsheng's rage that was spoken wildly in anger.
Readers don’t understand the situation. Some people think that their hearts are as clear as mirrors. For example, those Gao Shuishui who frequently appear in forum blogs have not been defeated this time, and they are even beaten by the other party in one stroke, but they still feel complacent that Gu Yongsheng, who has always been silent and low-key, was forced out by them. This is also a kind of victory. Gao Shuishui, who have strong and thick skin, has never been afraid of the other party’s response, and they are only afraid that the other party will not respond at all.
There is a popular saying in this world: Don’t debate with the high-shui people. Because once you enter their shameless world, they will defeat you with rich shameless experience.
Gao Shuishui and his employer behind him knew very well that Gu Yongsheng's "ten-day appointment" was definitely not Qianhong's premeditation, but just his own words of indignation. Because according to reliable information, Qianhong's editors, led by CEO Lu Yichou, were looking at the snow-capped mountains in the northwest. Qianhong's previous response was obviously a bit hasty.
Gao Shuishui, who are familiar with the forum's speech and keenly capture the mentality of netizens, immediately formulated a response plan five hours after Gu Yongsheng turned the tide. So he performed the heartbroken "Don't vomit," and started posting after careful information collection and analysis.
"I'm happy to hear that Gu Yongsheng will release a new book in ten days, and I look forward to it!!!"
There is nothing new about the content of the post, just bite the time node after ten days. After this post, he began to assign tasks to other team members according to the plan, and mainly did three things: First, plan a celebration of Gu Yongsheng's book release ten days later and recruit readers to participate; Second, incite netizens to guess the plot of the new book, guess whether Gu Dada wants to give everyone a happy reunion this time, or continue the tragedy; Third, hold a love-themed essay contest to warm up Gu Dada's book, and the results of the essay contest will be announced ten days later. The top ten of the competition will have corresponding prizes.
These three things seem enthusiastic, and there is even an activity that Qianhong Operating Company is doing, but in fact, its intention is very vicious and insidious. The first is to deduct the ten-day period, instill a preconceived mentality in all readers. If the ten-day book is not released, Gu Yongsheng will lose his integrity;
It is a supplement to one. It is basically impossible to complete a novel of high quality in ten days, but it is always possible to write an essay and a poem. Therefore, letting readers guess the plot is to force Gu Yongsheng or Qianhong to take advantage of the situation. Poetry and prose have no plot to guess;
It not only consolidates the second article, but also completely consolidates Gu Yongsheng’s promise of “taking love as the topic”. Once the book is released, if this theme is not attached, it is a breaking promise.
The above three points are linked to one link, rigorous and professional, and impeccable. At the same time, Tu Shen personally wrote an article to praise Gu Yongsheng's previous works with an objective attitude, pointing out that despite all kinds of criticism, Gu Yongsheng still went the farthest among similar works.
This move is a typical example of "resisting one's desire to suppress one's first, and holding it up and killing one's own way out. If Gu Yongsheng did create a miracle after ten days and gave a powerful work, it would be natural. If not, it would be depravity.
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When Liu Jingting woke up, it was already seven o'clock in the evening. He sat up and returned to his senses for a while. Of course, the fatigue that has been around along the way has not existed. It has been proved again that many times, people's irritability is due to the truth that they have not had enough sleep or have not had good sleep.
Liu Jingting got up to wash his face, and happened to hear a knock on the door, so he stepped on the hotel shoes to open the door. After opening the door, he saw Tang Nan standing outside the door, still holding his right hand to knock on the door, but his face looked like a routine.
"Ah, are you awake?" Tang Nan was a little surprised to see Liu Jingting.
Liu Jingting, who had just woken up, was stunned for a moment and suddenly said, "Oh, have you been here many times?"
"Yes, it's time to have a meal, so every time I come here and knock on the door tentatively."
"I'm so embarrassed," Liu Jingting grabbed his head, "Thank you, I'll change my clothes and go down."
Tang Nan nodded and watched Liu Jingting jogging into the house to change clothes while walking on slippers, a sense of absurdity appeared in his mind. This harmless and even cute boy actually smashed a group of senior navy soldiers with a post, causing blood in the corners of their mouths, his heart was in chaos, and his sense of incongruity was slightly stronger.
When Liu Jingting went to the restaurant with Tang Nan, he felt a strange atmosphere at the scene. He whispered to Tang Nan beside him: "Why did I find that everyone's eyes were wrong? Is it because I was too rude?"
On such an occasion, Liu Jingting spoke to him in a low voice. Tang Nan felt a little proud with a slight sense of pride and smiled: "You will know later."
"Are you sleeping well?"
The two were talking in a low voice when they suddenly heard Mr. Lu's voice sounding from behind. All the editors of the restaurant stood up one after another. Lu Yichou, Wei Wuzhi, Han Shuoyi Shui'an and his group arrived.
"Fortunately, I woke up by hunger." Liu Jingting smiled.
"You're sleeping well, I'm afraid someone will not be able to sleep well," Lu Yicong said with a smile. He waved to everyone, "Everyone sit down."
Liu Jingting looked at the scene calmly and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "It seems that no matter what industry or field, the hierarchy always exists, either openly or secretly."
"I read your post." As soon as everyone sat down, Yi Shui'an spoke first. "New book will be released in ten days?"
"Oh." Liu Jingting smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "Sorry, I didn't discuss it with you in advance, mainly because I was a little angry."
"That means there is really a new book coming out?"
Liu Jingting nodded.
"Ten days?"
Liu Jingting still nodded.
"Theme, the theme has been decided?" This question is naturally about the question of "love as the topic".
Liu Jingting continued to nod. Although Lu Yichou and Wei Wuzhi seemed to be nothing on the surface, they listened very carefully to each word.
"Then, is there any manuscript?" Yi Shuian finished speaking, and then said, "Please tell me you have it."
Liu Jingting shook his head apologetically.
Lu Yichou and Wei Wuzhi adjusted their sitting postures. Lu Yichou was about to speak, but the waiter started serving food inappropriately.
After a moment of quiet, Mr. Lu coughed lightly and said, "The subject matter is or martial arts?"
"yes."
"It should be a short story?"
Liu Jingting roughly estimated the number of words in "The White Horse Roaring the West Wind" and said: "The Middle Chapter."
Lu Yichou fell silent with a strange expression. Wei Wuzhi took it forward at the right time and asked, "I haven't had time to go to the Internet yet?"
Liu Jingting smiled and shook his head, saying, "It's not that post caused you any trouble, right?"
"No, absolutely not," Wei Wuzhi smiled with a "how could it be possible" expression, "The post is completely fine, but-"
With a technical pause, Editor-in-Chief Wei continued: "It was just over-utilized by those who were interested, so the current situation has become a bit complicated."
Liu Jingting looked at Editor-in-Chief Wei with a curious look, waiting for his explanation.
"It's probably the group of people who have had trouble. After learning that you have released a new book ten days later, they began to hold some so-called celebrations independently. The general meaning is to let all readers remember that you have to publish a book ten days later, and the content of the book should include the core of love." Speaking of this, Editor-in-Chief Wei smiled disdainfully, "Their intention is still very obvious, just to put you on a fire rack and roast you."
"I understand, I'll take off the firewood from the cauldron." Liu Jingting continued without any worries.
"Driving on the fire rack to roast" and "drawing fire from the bottom of the kettle" are two completely opposite meanings, but at this time they are similar to the construction site.
Wei Wuzhi inadvertently exchanged colors with Lu Yichou. Mr. Lu smiled and said, "We will stay on the grassland for three to four days. Xiao Gu, if you don't save the manuscript, it will be quite difficult to complete this task."
Liu Jingting laughed in his heart, thinking that these two middle-aged men had gone around a long way, just to tell himself that writing a book in ten days and under such great public opinion pressure is the so-called "a task that cannot be completed."
Liu Jingting put down his chopsticks, looked at Lu Yichou seriously, and said, "Mr. Lu, Mr. Wei, please rest assured. I will hand over the manuscript to you three days in advance. If you still feel that I am hyping after reading the manuscript, then you will make a long-term plan."
"So, you only have seven days?" Yi Shuian stopped chopsticks and asked with a frown.
"The plan is like this. You will complete the draft in seven days and leave three days for your company. No matter what decisions you make, you will be more calm."
"Do you have an outline?"
"No."
"Have a draft of the abdomen?"
Liu Jingting smiled and said, "The story is always in my mind, just type it out."
Liu Jingting said a big truth, but in the ears of everyone here, it is the confidence of a genius.
Lu Yichou suddenly stood up, held the wine glass, gently tapped the eaves of the cup with a spoon, making a "dangdang" sound. The conversation and laughter of the restaurant were quickly suppressed, and all his eyes were concentrated on Lu Yichou.
"Ten days later, Liu Jingting will release a new book, and everyone can release the news!"
As soon as President Lu finished speaking, warm applause immediately erupted at the scene. I don’t know whether it was for Liu Jingting’s new book, or for President Lu’s speech, or both.
"After the meal, I will call Hong Ming. Ten days later, let's take a gamble together."
As the company's boss, Lu Yichou decided to make a decision when he saw the opportunity. When he heard Liu Jingting say "Save three days for your company", he had already made a decision. One reason is that since Gu Yongsheng had left three days for Qianhong at the beginning, it means that he was indeed well prepared and at ease;
Another point is that his name for Qianhong was changed to "Your Company". These three words are worthy of fun. It is very likely that Gu Yongsheng was reminding himself that since he wanted to cooperate, he had to have confidence in each other. In any case, he was unwilling to offend Gu Yongsheng now, even if he lost this bet ten days later.
Of course, Liu Jingting didn't think so much, it was purely easy to talk. If Liu Lu and the other two could see each other's words, they would definitely smile bitterly.
"Thank you for your trust, Mr. Lu." Liu Jingting said sincerely.
Lu Yichou waved his hand and said, "I want to apologize to you. I was a little worried before."
"Always Lu is afraid that I will damage my feathers, I know."
"The main reason is that they did too well this time and had some decent methods."
“It just saved a lot of advertising.”
"That's it, haha, let's go for the new book."
He raised his glasses on the table and took a sip. Lu Yichou began to care about Gu Yongsheng's new book and asked: "What is the story of the new book?"
"Haha, a love story."
"Is it still a tragedy?" Kuang Heng, who had been silent, suddenly asked.
"There are different angles, and the results are different."
"There is a simple scale. Are the male and female protagonists together? Finally?"
Liu Jingting smiled and said, "No."
"Is it just a tragedy? Are you not afraid of readers' resentment?"
"I agree with persistence in tragedy." Wei Wuzhi continued: "Countless facts have proved that deliberately adapting to readers will become further and further away from readers. The stories readers want to see are unexpected and reasonable, blindly subordinated will be despised."
Lu Yichou nodded. Both bosses thought so, so naturally others would not say anything more.
Liu Jingting said: "Trama can be beautiful, and if they can convince them with a story without reunion, the effect will be better."
Everyone suddenly realized that this smiling high school student had already decided everything. Thinking about it this way, he became more and more excited about the story ten days later.
Chapter completed!