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"If you write everything you just said about the 'information superhighway' into a book, I'll definitely buy one!"

Bill Gates looked expectant and toasted with a glass of wine.

"Your words are the greatest encouragement and compliment to me."

Fangyan took a sip of champagne.

"No, this is not the 'biggest' yet." Bill Gates said excitedly, "I also plan to let everyone in Microsoft have a copy, so that at least they can read and understand how grand the future computer and Internet industries will be."

Buffett added that he would recommend shareholders and investors to buy a copy at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting.

Bill Gates asked, "Fang, when can I see your book in a bookstore?"

“I’m afraid this will take some time.”

Although Fangyan could feel his enthusiasm, she still politely refused.

Buffett tried to smooth things over by saying, "He has a lot of things to do, so he may have to focus on other creations for the time being."

A trace of regret flashed across Bill Gates' face. "After you finish writing it, be sure to inform me as soon as possible."

"no problem!"

Fangyan clinked glasses with them again.

Then, the three talked about the economic situation and stock market finance after the global stock market crash, with a focus on Japan where everything was going well.

Although Japan's stock market, foreign exchange market and real estate market are now flourishing and there are investment opportunities of "picking up cigarette butts", Buffett is still very cautious and does not choose to intervene. Instead, he plans to wait and see for a while before considering whether to enter the market to invest.

Throughout the celebration banquet, Buffett and Bill Gates were very tactful. They did not steal the show and did not stay long. When they saw that the conversation was almost over, they found an excuse to leave first. Before leaving, Bill Gates even took the blame on himself.

Fang Yan saw the two of them out the door with a smile on his face, and when they returned to the private room, the atmosphere became more relaxed than before.

"I didn't expect you knew them."

Lin Qingxia couldn't help but sigh.

"It was also my first time meeting Bill Gates. I didn't expect that we would have such a good relationship."

Fangyan picked up a sandwich.

"And what about Buffett?"

Lin Qingxia cast an inquiring look.

"Warren..."

Fangyan smiled. The famous "stock god Buffett" at that time did not become famous until the 90s. He really became famous all over the world when he appeared in the top three of the Forbes Global Rich List. The name of "stock god" also spread throughout the world.

Lin Qingxia was extremely surprised. Having lived in Hong Kong and Taiwan for a long time, the "stock god" she knew was actually the so-called "Asian stock god" Li Zhaoji.

"In that case, he is helping you with your investments..."

"On the contrary, I helped him."

Playful dialect: "You may not believe it, but even the stock god has to give me a thumbs up and say 'awesome'!"

"Pfft!"

Lin Qingxia was amused and smiled sweetly.

"You don't believe it?" Fang Yan blinked his right eye.

"Of course I believe you!" Lin Qingxia gave a thumbs up slyly, "You are really awesome, isn't that right?"

Fang Yan shook his head and laughed, "Anyway, if you want to invest in financial management, you can come to me at any time, or just join my fund."

"If you say so, then I won't be polite."

Lin Xiaqing said meaningfully: "I will rely on you from now on, and you will help me manage my money."

"You've let me manage the money, what else can I say?"

Just as the two were looking at each other, Fang Yan and Mike behind them interrupted them at an inopportune time.

Fang Yan, who was not good at drinking, drank a few glasses too much and became drunk, with her face flushed and her cheeks as red as if two clouds of red had floated on them.

"Brother, Sister Qingxia, cheers... Cheers!" "What are you doing?"

Fang Yan rolled his eyes unhappily, then looked at Lin Qingxia, "I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to take care of Yan Zi tonight."

Lin Qingxia carefully supported the staggering Fang Yan, looked into his eyes, and said tenderly, "Just leave it to me."

………………

Two days later, Fox News broadcast an exclusive interview titled "The Three-Body Problem in Fang Dialect Wins Nebula Award for Best Novel."

Under Murdoch's instructions, Fox's TV stations not only reported the relevant news, but also did a special feature.

The title at the beginning is "The Rise of Chinese Science Fiction Literature". Taking advantage of the popularity of "The Three-Body Problem", the video is full of scenes of Fang Yan receiving awards, giving speeches and being interviewed at the Nebula Awards, accompanied by shocking and exciting music, which perfectly fits the theme of "rise".

Next, we will start with the long history of Chinese science fiction literature, introducing Chinese science fiction literature one topic after another.

They even invited members of the Nebula Award's jury to the show, where they praised "The Three-Body Problem" and Chinese science fiction literature.

Finally, the camera was turned to the bookstores in Los Angeles with long queues, and almost every customer interviewed claimed to be there to buy "The Three-Body Problem".

At this moment, Murdoch read it quietly from beginning to end with a faint smile on his face.

"Rupert, what do you think?"

Alan Ryder gave him a refill of coffee.

"Excellent."

Murdoch said, "By the way, I asked you to congratulate Fang on his winning the Nebula Award. Have you told him?"

"I already told him on the phone."

Alan Ryder said: "And I also asked him when he would be free to come to Fox as a guest."

Murdoch pressed: "What did he say?"

"I am very happy to say that!"

Alan Ryder said that Fangyan just wanted to pay a visit to thank Fox for this carefully designed and produced special report.

The result was that once the show was broadcast on Fox News, the attention and popularity of the dialect and "The Three-Body Problem" soared several levels.

Chinese newspapers such as the International Daily, China Economic Times, and China American Daily reported, reprinted and commented on the event as soon as possible.

Even if international students and overseas Chinese in the United States have no interest in science fiction, they will line up to buy a copy.

After all, this not only adds luster to Chinese science fiction literature, but also to the entire Chinese community!

Many pieces of news such as "The Three-Body Problem won the Nebula Award" and "The Three-Body Problem series was sold out in the United States" were also transmitted back to Hong Kong from across the ocean. From newspapers such as Ming Pao and Wen Wei Po to the two major television stations TVB and ATV, they were all promoting it vigorously.

The Hong Kong Joint Publishing Company naturally also received this good news.

The crowd was in a state of excitement, with cheers, applause and applause rising one after another.

"As soon as the nomination list was announced, I guessed that Yanzi would be the winner of this year's Nebula Award!"

Pan Yaoming said happily, "The result is exactly like this. If I had known earlier, I should have been the banker and gambled with you guys."

"Mr. Pan, I'm afraid you can't make this bet work."

"Yes, yes, everyone will definitely not bet on anyone else except Fang Sheng!"

"Anyway, if there really is such a bet on the Nebula Award winner, I will definitely bet everything on Fang Sheng to win!"

"........."

Just as everyone was discussing and feeling proud, Xiao Zi laughed out loud, "Well done! Yanzi really brought glory to the country!"

"Mr. Xiao, happiness alone is not as good as happiness with others."

Dong Xiuyu suddenly said, "Should we report this good news back to the mainland as soon as possible?"

Xiao Zi nodded and asked Dong Xiuyu to quickly send a long-distance telegram to Sanlian Bookstore Group to share the good news with the mainland. (End of this chapter)