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The scorching sun shines on the cucumber vines that have climbed all over the rack, and cucumbers of different sizes hang down.

The two ground magpies lay lazily on the ground, sticking out their tongues, wagging their tails, looking listless and as if they were half asleep.

Fangyan glanced through the window, then turned his gaze back to the densely written paper.

After spending an entire night writing out the story outline and main settings of "The Matrix".

"The Matrix" is not simply about "the male protagonist leading the human resistance to duel with the artificial intelligence that rules the world", but more importantly, it is about fighting with "agent" Smiths in the virtual reality world of "Matrix".

All the important collaborations and villains that appear in the Matrix are actually related to the functions and programs in the computer system.

For example, "Agent" Smith is completely equivalent to anti-virus software, which can solve external invading "viruses" like Trinity and Morpheus, or files or programs that have been infected like Neo, and the source code of these anti-virus software has been added to a subroutine.

That is to ensure that the authority of the source code is always higher than that of the anti-virus program. That subroutine is the "headphones" worn on the agent's head.

However, when the "agent" Smith was defeated by the protagonist Neo, a "bug"-like mutation occurred, so that the "anti-virus software" was transformed into a more terrifying and threatening "virus", which even seriously threatened the survival of the entire matrix and even the entire artificial intelligence.

This is also the main storyline of the third part of "The Matrix", "The Matrix Revolutions".

The rest of the people also have corresponding identities. For example, the Frenchman Meravanger is the search function of the computer system.

For example, the Prophet is the system's installation program, responsible for generating all NPCs, and is also the first program in the Matrix to evolve into a human.

In addition to cleverly integrating the program functions of the computer system into the film setting, "The Matrix" also includes free will, fatalism, existentialism, and even religion. There is only one God, but in terms of person, he is divided into the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Neo is also a trinity. He is a program, a machine, a human being, and the savior of the world.

Of course, in the dialect novel, the male protagonist cannot be called "Neo". His name is the same as in "The Three-Body Problem", still "Luo Ji"!
Make a Luo Ji parallel universe series!
Just as he was lost in thought, bursts of dog barking suddenly came from the yard into the study.

"Wang Wang Wang!"

Fangyan looked closely and saw Gong Xing wearing a cool summer outfit. A long-lost figure came into his sight.

"Did you miss me?"

"Hey, why are you here!"

Fang Yan walked out of the study in surprise, "Have you eaten? If not, I'll call Senlong Restaurant and ask them to send some food over."

"I've already bought it. Look what I have in my hand?"

Gong Xing raised his hand with a smile.

Fangyan raised his eyebrows when he saw the familiar old man with white beard. It turned out to be a KFC family bucket.

As early as November last year, the first KFC fast food restaurant opened in Beijing. When it first entered China, KFC's full name was "KFC Hometown Chicken". When it opened on the day, it followed local customs and invited a gong and drum team and a yangko team to perform at the opening.

The scene was really filled with loud gongs and drums, firecrackers, waving red flags, and huge crowds of people!

However, the price is extremely expensive. A set meal consisting of two pieces of original flavor chicken, mashed potatoes with chicken sauce, shredded vegetable salad and a small bun costs 7.30 yuan. Of course, there is also something to talk about, that is, canned Yanjing Five Star Beer is also available.

Compared to the Great Cold Netherland, China already had the classic combination of "fried chicken and beer" in the 80s.

Precisely because KFC was high-end and classy at that time, it became a symbol of respectability. More and more people regarded KFC as a popular venue for birthday parties and weddings. KFC even opened its third floor and held weddings for newlyweds every Sunday.

"whispering sound!"

Gong Xing took out a bottle of chilled Jianlibao from the refrigerator, pulled the ring and opened it.

Fangyan squeezed ketchup into a bowl and pushed the fries in front of her. While eating the fries, Gong asked, "How was your World Science Fiction Convention going?"

"That's almost it."

Fangyan took a bite of fried chicken and said, "The next step is to help them find some event sponsors to support and sponsor them in hosting the World Science Fiction Convention. Of course, these sponsors can also use the World Science Fiction Convention as a platform to advertise themselves."

"That sounds great. It shouldn't be hard to find sponsors for the event, right?"

Gong Xing also picked up a piece of fried chicken.

Fang Yan nodded. In addition to his brother-in-law's clothing company and Li Jingwei's Jianlibao, he also recommended brands such as Sitong, Huawei, 101 Hair Growth Liquid, and Haier to Yang Xiao and Yao Haijun. These are already companies with relatively high technological content in the civilian field.

"I don't know if I'll have a chance to attend the World Science Fiction Convention when it's held."

Gong Xing murmured, worried that the World Science Fiction Convention would conflict with the Cannes Film Festival.

"Don't worry about that. The World Science Fiction Convention is right after the Cannes Film Festival."

Fangyan waved his hand.

"That's good."

Gong Xing heaved a sigh of relief.

After all, it was Fangyan who made great efforts to bid for the World Science Fiction Convention, and his "The Three-Body Problem" was also shortlisted for this year's Hugo Awards.

The two of them ate and chatted, talking and laughing, and from time to time they would feed each other French fries, fried chicken, etc. dipped in sauce.

The atmosphere gradually became ambiguous, but Fangyan suddenly said:
"You've come back from the Beijing Film Studio, so I guess the filming of Farewell My Concubine has been completed, right?"

"Not even close."

Gong Xing said that some shots were not perfect and needed to be re-shot. After all the shots were re-shot, the filming of the entire movie could be declared completed.

"Then I will stay in Yanjing for a few more days."

Fang Yan was preparing to assist Gong Xing during the post-production and editing of Farewell My Concubine.

"Of course you have to stay a few more days. If you're not at the table at the wrap-up banquet, how can anyone dare to eat?"

Gong Xing joked.

"Go! Must go!"

Fangyan grinned, "If everyone stops eating because of me, then I would be committing a great sin."

Gong Xing rolled his eyes, reached out and picked up the fresh cucumber he had just picked, broke it in two, and then handed one of the pieces to Fang Yan:

"Besides, aren't you going to take Yan Zi to Xiangjiang for the summer vacation next?"

"Hang Chi Hang Chi."

Fangyan took a bite of the cucumber, which was both crunchy and relieved the greasiness of the fried chicken. He made a "hmm" sound while chewing.

"After the film is finished, Guo Rong will return to Hong Kong."

Gong Xing ate the crunchy cucumber and said, "How about you guys form a group and go together?" (End of this chapter)