Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 502 Global Discussion
On the morning of the 8th, domestic media uncovered new information.

When Chen Linfeng participated in the program "Keng Keng Three People" that year, his remarks about the Nobel Prize in Literature were finally exposed to the public.

In fact, many media outlets were surprised when they reposted the video.

How come this explosive statement has only been revealed now?

“Do you think mainland writers have a chance of winning the award?”

"In a decade or two, when China has grown to a certain size and can provoke hostility from the West, then we can do it."

……

"If such a day really comes, I just hope that the winner can have some backbone, learn from Jean-Paul Sartre, maintain his purity and refuse to accept the award."

"If you don't have the courage to say no, then it only proves that you write such works not to expose or criticize, but to curry favor with the Western world."

……

This video has added fuel to the public opinion that has already caused a sensation on the entire Internet.

Netizens were immediately shocked.

"Was Xiao Chen so powerful during his time? He was probably just over ten years old at the time."

"Chen Linfeng is really consistent. He hated the Nobel Prize in Literature back then, and he still sticks to his opinion now."

"At least he kept his purity, which I think is a good thing. I've become his fan."

"Haha, it's ridiculous that you dare to look down on the Nobel Prize just because you have achieved a little."

"That is, the Nobel Prize is an award for all mankind. How can it be divided into Western and Eastern ones? It is so narrow-minded."

"It's started again upstairs."

"Come to think of it, Chen Linfeng at this age is so small and cute."

"This post is unbearable to read. The kneeling tribe and the crazy fans are here."

"..."

With a "click", the video was closed.

"Tell me, how do we solve this problem?"

In a conference room in Yanjing, a committee meeting of the Federation of Trade Unions was underway.

Coincidentally, April is the day when the Writers Association usually holds meetings.

Chen Linfeng's refusal of the Nobel Prize, an event that has caused a huge uproar in recent days, was also included as one of the topics of the meeting.

In fact, many people have seen this video on the Internet.

Yu Hua is one of them.

But when he saw the video again, he couldn't help but sigh.

Xiao Chen is really confident.

I had this idea when I was very young.

Yu Hua can be sure that no one of their generation would have the mentality of treating the Nobel Prize in Literature as dirt.

Everyone has an indescribable admiration for the West.

It is difficult for people who lived through that era to avoid this.

Even Yu Hua himself is the same.

Of course, this does not mean that he does not admire Chen Linfeng's approach.

Looking at this matter from an emotional point of view, I feel that Xiao Chen is quite awesome.

He discussed this privately with several friends, and many of them shared the same view.

But this incident was really big.

He looked at the leader of the Writers' Association who was sitting at the top. He didn't know how this new official would view this matter.

Previously, the China Railway Corporation was the boss, but last year the Federation of Literary and Art Circles changed its leadership and the Federation of Literary and Art Circles became the boss.

The new boss spoke and everyone present was silent. This matter was a little difficult to say.

From the perspective of national sentiment, I think Xiao Chen is right, but if you really look into it, as a writer, who cares about this?

Cosmopolitanism is always greater than narrow national sentiment.

Ge Fei couldn't help but speak first. He has always been not very fond of Chen Linfeng.

The achievements they have made are one thing, but the ideological differences are the main thing.

Just like when it comes to their attitudes towards the Nobel Prize and popular literature, the two hold completely opposite views.

"If you ask me, what Comrade Chen did was inappropriate. What era is this? How can he still have such a Cold War mentality?"

As soon as Ge Fei started walking, others followed immediately.

"When the Cold War ended, he was only three years old. How could he still have such thoughts? It must be a problem with local education."

"I think we can't just sit back and watch the public opinion continue to ferment like this. We should make our own voice heard in the name of the organization."

Ge Fei was delighted that there were still voices of justice.

He continued his efforts, thinking of intensifying his offensive.

"Yes, what he said does make him seem noble and indifferent to fame and fortune. What should other colleagues do? Will they follow his example and refuse the Nobel Prize in Literature?"

The others looked at him in surprise.

If we're not brothers, you wouldn't really have any such thoughts, would you?

Do you really think that you can win the Nobel Prize one day?
The last part of the speech was obviously too selfish.

At this point, no one spoke anymore.

After all, we are all famous writers and we must maintain the dignity of writers.

Yu Hua and a few of his friends looked at each other and were not prepared to get involved in this matter.

They are all well-known top writers in the country.

Therefore, it is the least suitable for talking.

Whether it is opposition or support, it will be misinterpreted by people with ulterior motives.

No one understands this better than they do.

Seeing that no one wanted to speak, the new boss ended with a summary statement.

"I have a general understanding of everyone's thoughts. I think that as a whole, it is not appropriate for us to express our opinions on this matter.

If some comrades want to express their opinions, write articles, or accept interviews, we will not prohibit them. Let them speak freely and let a hundred flowers bloom..."

After a bunch of useless speeches, this topic was just ignored.

Compared to that year, Chen Linfeng was attacked by everyone because of writing "Destiny".

Now that he has done something even more outrageous (from a literati's perspective), few people are willing to express opposition anymore.

Chen Linfeng is very famous internationally, and writers like him who have frequent exchanges with the international literary community are well aware of this.

Therefore, it would be too disgraceful if we were to be embarrassed internationally because of our opposition to Xiao Chen.

As a scholar, you still need to protect your reputation.

……

On the side of the Cultural Association, someone also mentioned the matter of "Chen Linfeng refusing to accept the position" to the China Railway Corporation.

Literature and art are inseparable, and the relationship between the Literary Association and the Writers Association is still very close.

Tie Zong was also a little confused, but she knew that Xiao Chen was a very steady young man and he must have considered carefully before doing anything.

Therefore, in front of her colleagues, she said calmly, "This is normal. Xiao Chen has a lot of contacts outside, so maybe he knows some other news."

After calming her colleague down, she called the person involved to ask questions.

……

Leaders in the cultural sector are also concerned about this matter.

I was just thinking of making Xiao Chen a cultural business card.

You have directly rejected the Nobel Prize in Literature, which has put everyone in a passive position.

"What's wrong with Xiao Chen? He has caused international criticism for no reason."

Some people wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to do something bad and suggested changing the support group.

The leader glared at him and said, "Xiao Chen, can you say such nonsense?"

You are really crazy. Can you change the national cultural business card whenever you want?

If Xiao Chen is removed, who can take his place?

Even foreigners don’t recognize you, your name is shit.

……

People in the Beijing circle are also discussing this matter. There is no more explosive topic than this at the moment.

Some of them had slightly different opinions on Chen Linfeng's refusal to accept the Nobel Prize.

"Xiao Chen is really a cunning guy. He has a high probability of not being selected in the first place, so he is exchanging something he doesn't have for a chance to become famous."

"Shuozi, you seem to have some conspiracy theories."

Feng Xiaogang, who has always praised the film, was a little skeptical this time.

Several other people held similar views.

Who could win such a big award as the Nobel Prize in Literature and do something like this?

Chen Kaige was even more unconvinced. "That's the Nobel Prize, not some other fake award. And Xiao Chen is a serious scholar with his own integrity. I believe in his integrity in this regard."

He has always admired literary masters and was not very happy with Wang Shuo's "slander".

Everyone nodded. After so many years in the circle, Xiao Chen’s character was indeed good, if nothing else.

Except for holding a grudge.

Wang Shuo was just guessing at first, and after listening to a group of people objecting, he was still wondering if he was wrong.

But when Wang Shuo heard Chen Kaige mention the "literary character", he couldn't help but sneer in his heart.

Instead, I became more certain that this might be what Xiao Chen was thinking.

How could he not know what kind of character a black-hearted scholar has?
……

People's Art Theatre, Huaying, Huayi, Guangguang, Yanying...

Almost all places related to Chen Linfeng were enthusiastically discussing the ins and outs of the incident.

Many people who heard the news online talked about it with their colleagues at work and with their families at home, and it became a very popular topic of conversation.

Chen family.

The family gathers together and eats together.

Chen Shantong picked up the dishes mechanically and put them in his mouth without tasting anything.

He heard the news from his subordinates at the company.

After hearing this, he, who usually walked around the company with his hands behind his back, stayed in the office for two days without going out.

After swallowing the food in his mouth, Chen Shantong couldn't help it and asked.

"Xiao Feng, why did you refuse to accept the Nobel Prize?"

As soon as these words were spoken, both Liu Qianqian and Shi Xiaolong immediately looked at him.

They were also very curious.

Only Wang Yanping was relatively calm. In her eyes, her son must have an orderly way of doing things.

"How can this be considered a refusal? There is no such thing as a plan. I can only consider it as rejecting a possibility."

"So, what is the reason?" Chen Shantong continued to ask calmly.

There is no use avoiding the important issues.

Seeing that his rhetoric couldn't confuse his father, Chen Linfeng smiled awkwardly and responded with a political argument.

Of course, he said a little more when facing his own family.

Added my own analysis of the future international situation.

When it comes to the next ten or even twenty years, China will definitely be able to rival the Western world in terms of strength.

In this case, it is better not to have anything to do with the Nobel Prize in Literature, which is more closely linked to Western ideology.

It is hard to say whether the overall evaluation of an individual is a good thing or a bad thing.

Chen Shantong grumbled for a moment and said nothing more. From his perspective, the Nobel Prize in Literature was equivalent to the top scholar in the past.

To put it nicely, the Chen family has been practicing martial arts for generations, but in fact they are not good at high-end things and cannot be cultured people.

Now that he has finally found a writer and had hope of winning great honors, he has given up early.

There is always an indescribable feeling in my heart.

You must know that Lao Chen also came from that era, and he also has a filter when looking at the West.

"Well, forget it. You have your own considerations, so I can't say much."

Even so, seeing him sighing constantly, his attitude is self-evident.

After dinner, Chen Shantong returned to the study to feel sad about the passing of time, while his mother was washing dishes in the kitchen.

Liu Qianqian looked around carefully and felt that her parents-in-law would not be around for a while and should not be able to hear her.

Then she whispered, "Xiao Feng, we don't want to accept it. If others don't support you, I will support you!"

Chen Linfeng looked at her clenched fist and couldn't help feeling funny. He pulled her delicate arm over and helped her to stretch out her hand.

At the same time, he smiled and teased, "This is my business, why are you so nervous?"

Liu Qianqian's eyes widened. "Aren't we in the same group?"

Husband and wife are one. I treat you as my husband, but what do you treat me as?

She was so angry that her fists were about to clench.

"Yes, we are in the same group. I said the wrong thing."

Chen Linfeng admitted his mistake decisively, and his mood improved unconsciously.

In the past two days, too many people have expressed their incomprehension of his decision.

Some are relatives and friends.

The phone never stops ringing.

It was okay at the beginning, but after explaining it too many times, I always felt a little annoyed.

It’s more interesting to tease your own wife.

Sissi is so cute.

On the 9th, the incident officially fermented on a global scale.

Because the Nobel Committee has officially expressed its views publicly.

They spoke frankly.

"We are also aware of some recent public opinions. As for whether Chen is on the nomination list, due to the relevant confidentiality principles, we cannot say more.

However, the committee has actually encountered similar situations regarding Chen's refusal to be nominated or to accept the award.

In fact, the award is not decided by him personally..."

To sum up, I send my gifts and it is up to you whether you accept them or not.

You are not the only one with your own personality, and our Nobel Prize will not be lowered because of this.

This is in line with their usual practice.

However, according to the rules of the public opinion circle, if only one party in an event is performing on its own, it will not remain popular for long.

But once it becomes a give and take, it's different.

The Nobel Committee's response made the matter a round-about one.

Therefore, it has aroused more interest from the media and the public.

In addition, there are many materials dug up by the media before, such as betting odds and news from an early Chinese talk show.

The accumulation of so much information is enough to publish an in-depth news report.

Many well-known newspapers and media also began to pay attention to this news and no longer just dismissed it with a brief message.

"Refusing the Nobel Prize is not a good idea. In the future, Chen will definitely regret the decision he made today."

-"The Times"

"From all the news, it can be seen that Chen's patriotism prompted him to decide to refuse the Nobel nomination. Is this a victory from Eastern patriotic education, or some kind of brainwashing?"

--"New York Times"

“For some people, the Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded once a year, which is too rare and a lifetime is not enough to wait;

For some people, there are too many awards. How can a Nobel Prize in Literature represent his life?"

-- "Los Angeles Times"

"..."

Among them, the Los Angeles Times gave the highest evaluation to Chen Linfeng.

The report lists his current achievements, including literature, screenwriting, directing, acting, music composition and other aspects.

I think if this trend continues, Chen will become an entertainment superstar that appears only once every few decades.

Even without the Nobel Prize, he would still be a giant of the times.

Therefore, it is not something that can be covered by just the Nobel Prize in Literature.

The boasting is very realistic.

It’s hard to say whether there is any Warner recharge here.

Since then, many media in other countries have begun to reprint or use the statements in the Los Angeles Times.

Such as Asahi Shimbun, Chosun Ilbo, Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao, etc.

He was very keen to add fuel to the fire based on the report in the Los Angeles Times.

Some major domestic newspapers also reprinted the relevant reports.

In fact, there is a lot of exaggeration in this type of report, but as for the media, this is their forte.

The official media in China were somewhat polite and only reprinted the news without making any further comments on the topic.

It is really that his colleagues have already shown enough, and many Chinese people almost don’t recognize Chen Linfeng when looking at the reports.

But it’s true, reporting in this way really maximizes the program effect and attracts a lot of attention.

Indeed, compared to someone who does not deserve the Nobel Prize.

Or the Nobel Prize is not worthy of Chen, it is more eye-catching.

As for television media, things are even more lively.

Several TV stations in Emily Ken have held special discussions on this issue.

What’s interesting is that they not only invite literary writers or critics, but sometimes they also invite some people from Hollywood.

After all, Chen is also a practitioner in the film and television industry, so they are related.

The community of writers and literary critics have a general impression of Chen Linfeng on this matter.

But it may be that Warner's information delivery strategy worked.

They still admired Chen for rejecting the Nobel Prize for political reasons.

Needless to say, people in Hollywood regard Chen as one of their own when facing those "hateful" and "arrogant" writers.

He usually looks down on the film and television industry, but now he is humiliated by Chen.

In their view, Chen rejected the Nobel Prize but accepted the Oscar, so he must brag about it.

On the contrary, some social commentators or politically related guests, who had nothing to do with the issue, were disgusted by Chen Linfeng's actions.

They must know how political factors are involved in the Nobel Prize in Literature, but how can you refuse to accept it for this reason?

It’s really contrary to Tiangang!

Must be severely criticized!

There are both pros and cons, and there are also literary colleagues who waver between left and right, so the show is really wonderful when the discussion starts.

As long as there is a relevant topic for discussion, the ratings will immediately soar and the audience will love to watch it.

Then, Fuji TV, NHK, KBS (South Korea), VTV (Annam), MediaCorp Channel 8 (Lijiapo), CCTV...

They have also begun to learn from the good examples of Western media.

Found the recent traffic password.

Whether online or offline, whether in the East or the West, this issue has become a hot topic.

Just like the top scorer in the college entrance examination who refused to go to a prestigious university, it triggered a heated discussion on topics such as "academic qualifications" and "education".

Now, the incident of "Chen refusing to accept the Nobel Prize" has also triggered heated discussions on topics such as "achievements", "awards" and "literary value".

For this reason, Chen Linfeng has received too many invitation calls in recent times.

Even "The Three" has not forgotten the "ten-year agreement" of that year.

Invite him publicly, saying that the time is almost right and we can get together again to chat.

But in Chen Linfeng's opinion, it is not the right time yet.

And now it can only be regarded as the first peak of public opinion.

The real peak will come in October when the results of the Nobel Prize in Literature are announced.

Of course, the premise is that the Nobel Committee does not change the established results.

The “ten-year agreement” must be fulfilled.

But let's wait until October when the results come out before going.

For a long time afterwards.

When many European and American celebrities are interviewed, reporters often ask them about their opinions on this matter.

I won’t talk about those who avoid related topics.

Those who responded positively mostly expressed their support in a joking manner.

Peter Jackson even responded with serious support.

As a director who made his fortune with "The Lord of the Rings", he has many connections with literary novelists.

But you have to know that in the eyes of the literary world, "The Lord of the Rings" is also a popular novel.

Even though this novel has been dubbed the originator of fantasy literature, its status is quite high.

But compared with other serious literary classics, it is still inferior.

This is especially true among the many literary writers who have the final say in the industry.

You'd better sit at the same table with novels like Harry Potter.

This is not to mention the contempt chain problem faced by the film and television industry in the face of the literary industry.

At this point, Chen, the writer, director, and screenwriter who has not sat crookedly, is a true insider.

Even JK Rowling supported Chen Linfeng during an interview.

I think his behavior is very courageous. If he had entered Hogwarts School, he would have been sorted into Gryffindor.

The whole thing is expected to become a hot topic this year.

It was during this period that the release of "Lord of Mysteries" began.

Two days before the release date, many topics about the Nobel Prize were mixed with news about the release of Chen Linfeng's new book.

Many people who had never read his novels before began to feel curious.

What kind of book would be written by someone who could refuse the Nobel Prize in Literature?

A large number of related reports suddenly appeared on various channels such as the Internet, newspapers, magazines, and television, helping to spread the news.

Words such as "the person who refuses the Nobel Prize", "chen" and "qilin" can be seen everywhere.

“A Western fantasy Cthulhu-themed novel written by an Eastern genius.”

"The one who rejected the Nobel Prize brings you a fantastic feast."

“A brand new setting, a brand new type of protagonist, a novel you can’t put down.”

……

The cover poster of "Lord of Mysteries" is posted in prominent places in major bookstores.

A handsome black-haired guy who looked somewhat familiar bowed his head in a vague way, while a handsome black-haired and brown-eyed guy who seemed to share a body with him looked forward while holding tarot cards.

The Chinese and English titles of the book "Lord of Mysteries" are displayed at the top, and on the side is Chen Linfeng's Chinese name, which is displayed in red font and is particularly eye-catching.

On April 4, the new book sale officially began.

(End of this chapter)