Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 174 Becoming America’s “Godfather”

"Mr. Bao, did I hear you correctly? Did you really agree to our request? It's simply God's blessing. I didn't expect everything to go so smoothly."

After listening to Bao Guowei's words, Matos excitedly grabbed Bao Guowei's hand, his eyes full of enthusiasm.

Bao Guowei couldn't help but complain in his heart.

If you had mentioned the money earlier, I might have agreed faster.

Then he noticed the other party's movements and withdrew his hand vigilantly.

He gave Matos a strange look.

Isn’t this New York Times reporter an old ass?

Although foreigners in this era have relatively few orientations in that regard, they still have to be on guard against it.

Nelson, the representative of the United States, responded with a smile.

"Don't worry, Mr. Matos. I, Bao Guowei, am not talented, but I still know a little bit about the development of American literature and have read a few works."

At this moment, Matos was stunned. After a long time, he was finally relieved.

As soon as Bao Guowei mentioned this work, Nelson couldn't sit still.

"But I personally have no war-related experience. There have been so many excellent works over the years, so I won't make a fool of myself in this regard."

"The love between Gatsby and Daisy really makes me uncomfortable! Damn Daisy is not worthy of being called a lady. Now when I meet a lady named Daisy, I stay away from her!"

Bao Guowei smiled slightly, which was regarded as a response to the compliment, and he said immediately.

After saying that, I felt relieved.

He stood up and said excitedly like a child who wanted to speak.

"I know I know!"

Matos immediately stood in awe of Bao Guowei.

If he were here, he would probably pop his eyes out, and then go up and take a good look at Bao Guowei's face.

"This starts with the background. Since the 20th century, realist literature has developed vigorously, breaking the narrative structure of traditional literature, using a series of techniques such as symbolism and inner monologue to combine the alienation and alienation of individuals in modern industrial society. Loneliness is vividly displayed.”

Nelson said with a wink.

"This"

But it was still a bit difficult for him to explain why.

Matos hesitated. The New York Times is a representative of high-end and serious news in the United States. He has been exposed to many literary works on weekdays and has a certain understanding of them.

After publication, in this era of rising literature, I will definitely be able to draw a strong and colorful stroke! "

Is it some monster disguised as a human?

"I almost forgot. Since Mr. Bao can communicate fluently in English, reading and writing is no longer a problem. I'm already looking forward to your works."

After all, if you ask questions verbally, you will look less like a knowledgeable gentleman.

Nelson, on the other hand, looked at the two people going back and forth with a confused look on his face, unable to get a word in.

The Chinese man in front of him brought so many surprises that he was somewhat used to it.

"Mr. Bao has actually read this novel."

Matos was no longer surprised, he nodded repeatedly and said.

After listening to this series of American literary history.

"Since the 20s, jazz has become one of the literary inspirations for American writers"

Bao Guowei saw the other party's dilemma and said with a smile.

"Let me briefly discuss it."

"In fact, we have always had a hope that if Mr. Bao could have a work written specifically for the American people.

Nelson took a deep breath, looked at Bao Guowei in surprise, and then said with enlightenment.

God bless me, I finally got a word in.

He originally thought that this Chinese writer only had good achievements in China.

He turned to look at Matos and said: "Maybe sir, you should tell Mr. Bao about the current situation of our literary world in the United States and the literary themes that readers love."

He shook the wine glass in his hand and poured the blood-red wine into his mouth to cover up his embarrassment.

"Compared with this work, I prefer the work from five years ago, Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby"!"

"I have also read this novel, which was published in Fox News two years ago. The cruel battlefield and the war experience of the protagonist Paul show the cruelty and filth of war in front of all readers like an anatomy. , is indeed a masterpiece.”

Bao Guowei's expression remained as usual, as if he was reminiscing, and he continued.

Matos nodded and said: "Mr. Bao is right. The First World War had a great impact on our American literature. The most profound impact was Erich Maria Remarque's "The Western Front". All Quiet."

This guy actually knows foreign literature?

Fortunately, Zhang Taiyan is not here.

Bao Guowei recalled it for a moment and then commented.

"In recent years, against the background of the Great Depression, the uncovering movement and related works describing the background of the times have appeared one after another."

"This novel is particularly good. It not only shows the background of our American 'Jazz Age', but also depicts a profound oil painting of the American dream."

At this point, his face gradually darkened.

“The United States experienced a period of prosperity from the end of World War I to the Great Depression.

The original Puritan rules and morals gradually disintegrated, and young people pursued a luxurious life. Golf courses, clubs, and luxurious villas became everything that people yearned for.

All this is like a dream bubble, gradually flying into the sky and shining brightly. "

Matos said sadly.

“But after the Great Depression, all the luxury was shattered and all that was left was ruins!”

Upon hearing these words, the hand holding the wine glass immediately shook as the American representative Nelson.

He glanced at the wine in the room and blushed.

It was as if the words were speaking to him.

Nelson put the wine glass on the table and then said solemnly.

"Mr. Matos is right!"

Bao Guowei commented: "Yes, I can say that this is Mr. Fitzgerald's most perfect work.

He showed the reality of the American spiritual dream, which is the blind pursuit of material things, and the meaning and interest in life maintained by a high level of material life will eventually be shattered. "

"Gatsby is doomed to fail. He indulges in the dream of a hanging garden and pretends to be an upper class person. This American dream is worthless and blind."

"From this work, I learned about America."

After saying this, Bao Guowei paused and took a sip of wine. The slightly sour, astringent and sweet wine still had a smell of corruption.

From this, he seemed to get a taste of the country America.

Matos and Nelson, on the other hand, fell into deep thought amid Bao Guowei's words.

Seeing that the two of them had entered a state, Bao Guowei immediately continued.

"Here I make a conclusion that the years at the beginning of the 20th century will be the golden age for the development of American literature."

He paused and narrowed his eyes.

"Of course it will also be the golden age of the rise of the United States." In a sense, the rise of the United States during World War II suppressed Japan.

It is beneficial to the war in China.

After a long time, Matos came back from his thoughts. He was full of energy and said with light in his eyes.

"Mr. Bao actually has such a high opinion of American literature! And he has such a deep understanding of American history. He must love America very much, right?"

Matos still had hope in his heart. After this conversation, he felt that based on Bao Guowei's understanding, this person must be very yearning for the United States, right?

Otherwise, why would we know so much knowledge?

Even a Chinese student studying in the United States may not have such a profound understanding as Bao Guowei.

Surprisingly, Bao Guowei shook his head and said.

"On the contrary, I honestly don't like America as a country."

"As for why I understand so well, maybe it's because I read quickly and like to think more!"

Matos and Nelson were extremely happy, but they felt that after this conversation, Bao Guowei actually changed his original mind.

But I didn't expect that the other party would change the topic and say that he didn't like the United States?

The expressions of the two people immediately stiffened.

Matos asked strangely: "Mr. Bao, can you tell me why?"

Bao Guowei replied without any confusion.

"As I said before, the core of the country, the United States, is too focused on pursuing pure material interests and has lost its spiritual pursuits."

"The United States is a multi-racial country that is driven together by interests. Each state has its own independent will, and each race also has its own independent will. How to reconcile the contradictions between them is the top priority of the United States."

"In my opinion, what you are doing now is not beautiful, not only in discriminating against black people, but also in oppressing other ethnic groups."

Speaking of this, Bao Guowei's eyes became sharp.

"First and foremost, gentlemen should know, the Chinese Exclusion Act!"

Matos and Nelson looked at each other. They were naturally very familiar with this bill, and they also understood the anger of Bao Guowei, the Chinese, during this period.

The bill was established in 1882 to specifically target the large number of Chinese workers who worked on the railroads in the United States. It was the first bill in the United States to target a specific ethnic group.

It can be said that it is full of the arrogance and viciousness of the white class.

When the two people heard this, they were speechless. They finally understood the true anger in Mr. Bao's heart.

From the perspective of the Chinese Exclusion Act, there is no guarantee for a Chinese to go to the United States.

Even the persecution of many Chinese workers under the Chinese Exclusion Act may have made this Chinese writer full of grudges.

Nelson sighed and said helplessly.

"Mr. Bao, I understand your anger, but this is a concept among many white people and it is difficult to change in a short period of time."

Matos added: "In fact, many Americans feel that you are not Chinese, but a white man who grew up in China and is a China expert."

After saying this, both of them felt a little sad, feeling that they had reached a bottleneck in the face of Bao Guowei's recruitment.

The issues mentioned here are indeed difficult to reconcile.

Bao Guowei saw the mood swings between the two people, and then changed the topic again.

"I'm not a negative person. Faced with the existing disadvantageous situation, I am more inclined to change rather than complain."

Matos raised his head and looked at Bao Guowei with some confusion.

Then I heard Bao Guowei say.

"If I can change Americans' prejudice against Chinese people through my works, I would be happy to see it happen."

There is another sentence at the end that if through the works, these Americans can become interested in Chinese culture, learn, understand and admire it.

Under the subtle influence, America's China policy may no longer go against public opinion.

This is a long-term matter, and Bao Guowei plans to plant a "seed" for continuous growth in American society in this era.

During this period, there were still some problems.

"But as you gentlemen know, my works are a thorn in the side of many Western upper-class gentlemen, and they are more biased towards the Chinese perspective. Whether they can be disseminated is a big problem."

Matos was stunned for a moment, and then a delighted smile appeared on his face again.

"Hahaha! Mr. Bao has too many worries! As long as you are willing to cooperate with us, this matter can definitely be solved!"

"Really?"

Bao Guowei showed a meaningful expression.

Matos was afraid that the other party would not believe it, so he pointed to the wine in the room and said.

"Look at this wine. Even in the United States where Prohibition was in place, we can make it into grape bricks and sell it."

"Businessmen will swear that sugar and yeast cannot be added to these grape bricks, and water cannot be added to cause it to ferment into wine."

Nelson also said with some embarrassment: "It is true. As long as Mr. Bao has interests in the United States, there is nothing he can't do."

"Not to mention your work?"

After hearing the words of the two people, Bao Guowei's eyes immediately lit up.

He almost forgot.

Most of the United States is a group of profit-seeking businessmen who will do anything for profit.

You can even abandon your benevolence and morality and do countless despicable things.

For example, in later generations, they were still shouting about environmental protection and human rights, but the next moment they were randomly killing civilians on the battlefield and using white phosphorus bombs.

But now, Bao Guowei likes this very much, because he can make good use of this.

For these Americans, as long as they have interests, let alone the American Federation, even their father will kill them for you.

After thinking about it, Bao Guowei said again.

"In that case, I have another article here. I wonder if you two gentlemen are interested."

After Matos heard this, his eyes immediately lit up.

Bao Guowei's words really made people feel anxious, but he still said excitedly.

"It's only been a while, but Mr. Bao actually has an idea?"

Nelson leaned back slightly and glanced at Bao Guowei suspiciously.

This guy just said he didn't want to write and was not interested. How come he even has ideas for a work now?

Is he trying to trick us?

But Bao Guowei was only seventeen years old, so he already had such a scheme? !

Before he could speak, Matos immediately asked excitedly.

"Mr. Bao, please tell us about this work!"

Having done so much preparation before, he was really looking forward to what work Bao Guowei would come up with.

Bao Guowei smiled slightly. He had already planned a "big gift" for American readers in his heart.

He said unhurriedly: "I also want to present the social outlook of America today, and I want to bring a thought-provoking story to readers."

"But if it is limited to traditional serious literature, in my opinion the audience is too small. I want more ordinary people to be able to see and become familiar with this work."

Since Bao Guowei wants to influence the thinking of Americans, it would be the wisest choice to produce a popular work.

Bao Guowei held the goblet in his hand, shook it slightly, and said in a slightly hoarse voice.

"The name of this work is 'The Godfather'!"

(End of this chapter)