Rebirth 2004: A lone figure in the literary world

Chapter 170 The book has its own golden house

Neither Bai Ye, who was in the vortex, nor the onlookers in the literary circle understood Zhang Chao's intention.

Is releasing a special edition for 488 yuan to make news and test how determined and stupid the fans are?
Then, they created a "Let's find fault" in the publishing industry, is it to increase the sales of their own books? Although this method of hype is a bit novel, it is also difficult to break the circle.

After all, although the reward of 3000 yuan is generous, the problem is that once it is found out, not only do you have to pay the money, but isn't that the same as giving the evidence to your opponent?
Zhang Chao always loses money.

Especially since he declared that he would "not defend himself", that meant that Bai Ye's side could attack at will without worrying about his counterattack.

"Teacher Bai, I think Zhang Chao has lost his mind."

"That article is well written! It imitates Zhang Chao's writing style perfectly, following his path and leaving him with nowhere to go!"

"I think Zhang Chao is crazy! If God wants to destroy him, he must first make him crazy!"

"Professor Bai is wise! I thought Zhang Chao was so scary, but it turns out he is just a silver spear wax head."

"Director Bai, should we continue to publish articles? What is the next focus?"

Bai Ye looked at the information in the QQ group named "Literary Criticism Family" and felt so happy. This QQ group is great. More than 200 colleagues from all over the world were organized in one go.

These fellow group members are all talented, speak nicely, and love staying in the QQ group!

President Bai looked at their praises, which soon became a long list and continued to increase, and he was reluctant to turn off the computer.

But it was almost 12 o'clock, and my wife came to urge me several times, so I could only reluctantly leave a few words and turn off the phone to go to bed:
"Zhang Chao is using his usual trick of 'hype' again. This shows that he knows he is no match for us in 'reasoning'. We can seize this opportunity and beat the fallen dog!
A book is sold for 488 yuan. Is the cover made of gold, or are the pages made of gold? Criticize it, criticize it severely! "

So before the release of the three novels’ limited edition hardcover special editions, a series of critical articles came out one after another:

"488 yuan for a book, who did Zhang Chao humiliate?"

"A sky-high priced book, is it Zhang Chao's madness or the sadness of the times?"

"After his disguise was stripped off, Zhang Chao finally showed his fangs!"

"Where there is a rising tide, there must be a receding tide"

"Zhang Chao has run out of tricks and is at his wit's end! "

……

The number of clicks for each article exceeded 10, and the popularity of the whole incident was once again pushed to a peak.

Reporters from major media outlets were going crazy, wanting to interview Zhang Chao, but Zhang Chao, who had returned to Yenching University, remained tight-lipped and rarely even left the school, refusing to accept any interviews at all.

He only revealed through "Midnight Tide" that he would personally sign for the first reader who purchased the limited edition at the largest bookstore in Yenching - Yenching Book Building.

Finally, it was 3:10 a.m. on March 9, when the new edition of the book was released, and the Yenching Book Building opened its doors. At this moment, the entrance was already crowded with reporters, and everyone felt that today was the beginning of the fall of the legend of Zhang Chao.

Almost everyone felt that Zhang Chao had gone too far this time by charging a sky-high price of 488 yuan per book to exploit his die-hard fans and create news hype.

Even Zhang Chao's own fans were divided because of this, and many of them left the QQ group and unfollowed "Midnight Tide".

Whenever Zhang Chao appears in front of the media, reporters can ask him at least 300 embarrassing questions. The media has a love-hate relationship with Zhang Chao. They love him for his natural topics and traffic, but they hate him for his constant trickery.

Of course, there are still die-hard book fans.

Liang Xiaoxiao, a junior at Yenching University of Technology, was one of them. One night before the release of her new book, she took a day off and went to the entrance of the Yenching Book Building with her boyfriend in the middle of the night to set up a tent and wait in blankets. College students of this generation have all had the experience of scrambling for tickets during the Spring Festival travel rush, so they are not unfamiliar with this.

But my boyfriend couldn’t stand it anymore, and kept muttering: “This is crazy…spending a month’s living expenses to buy a crappy book…”

Liang Xiaoxiao slapped her boyfriend hard and said coldly, "If you don't like it, just go back by yourself! I'll be fine here by myself!"

The boyfriend then said awkwardly: "I just feel sorry for you... Besides, I'm worried about you being here alone..."

Liang Xiaoxiao looked at the people who were lining up one after another and said with lingering fear: "Luckily I came early, otherwise I wouldn't be the first one."

The boyfriend said unconvincedly: "Is Zhang Chao really that charming? I think you are crazy."

Liang Xiaoxiao snorted before saying, "This is his most difficult time. All we can do is to support him and help him through this difficult time..."

The two talked for a while, took turns sleeping twice, and soon it was dawn.

Liang Xiaoxiao looked at the sparse team behind her and the crowds of reporters around her and felt a little timid, but soon, the excitement of meeting her idol overwhelmed all other emotions.

At 9 o'clock, the staff of the Library Building opened the door, Liang Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and walked in. Reporters also wanted to rush in, but were stopped outside by the staff.

I saw that the three novels "Better Days", "Dwelling Narrowness" and "Vanishing Lover" had been placed in the center of the hall. The covers were newly designed, with unified black and white colors, sharp contrast and a fierce style, as if telling of some intense emotions suppressed deep in the heart.

Zhang Chao was standing behind the three books and asked with a smile, "You are the first customer today - which one do you want to pick? Each reader can only choose one."

Liang Xiaoxiao looked at Zhang Chao with stars in her eyes. After hesitating for a long time, she said, "I want a copy of "Youth Like You". This is your first novel and also my favorite novel."

Zhang Chao said gently, "Okay." Then he picked up a limited edition of "Youth Like You" and handed it to Liang Xiaoxiao. A staff member next to him whispered, "Payment here."

Liang Xiaoxiao paid 488 yuan to the cashier with trembling hands. Although she felt a little distressed, this little money was nothing for her idol.

Zhang Chao picked up the pen and asked, "What's your name? I see you're still a college student?"

Liang Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "My name is Liang Xiaoxiao, and I'm a junior at Yan University of Technology."

Zhang Chao carefully signed his name on the title page of the book, and also wrote a blessing message to Liang Xiaoxiao.

Then he asked, "Would you mind showing it to the reporters with me?"

Liang Xiaoxiao said excitedly again: "Okay!"

Zhang Chao led her outside and said to the reporter, "This is the first book friend of the limited edition. Liang, please show the book to everyone."

Liang Xiaoxiao picked up the book, held it high, first showed the cover, and then casually opened one of the pages.

Just under the reflection of the morning sun and the flash lights of the reporters, a ray of golden light slipped out from the pages of the book, fell to the ground, and made a dull "puff" sound.

All the reporters looked at the ground - there was a rectangular golden sheet.

Zhang Chao leaned over to pick up the thin sheet, held it high, and said, "We always say that 'there is a golden house in books'. But no one has ever seen it. This time I want everyone to see the gold in the book -

Each limited edition contains a piece of gold weighing 20 grams! The value is more than 3000 yuan! "

The reporters were all dumbfounded, not knowing how to react for a moment and could only take pictures frantically.

(End of this chapter)