Reborn, I achieved legendary status with a single book.

Chapter 161 CCTV's exclusive interview with Chen Yang.

"Brothers, watch CCTV."

"what's going on?"

"Stop talking, hurry up and watch CCTV's 'News 30 Minutes'."

The news report, though only 30 minutes long, was a short segment.

But those 30 seconds truly caused an uproar throughout the entire industry.

"My God, Bu Yang Shen is on CCTV."

"The host actually shouted out the saying 'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, never underestimate a young man's potential.'"

"It seems that online literature has become a legitimate industry."

At this moment, countless people in the industry not only admired Chen Yang's brilliance but were also incredibly excited.

They know all too well what the news 30-minute segment means.

This news, besides praising Bu Yangshen, also conveys the message from above to the public.

"I'm so excited, it seems like the higher-ups have finally approved of us."

"Yes, from now on I can proudly tell others that I write novels online."

"Keep it up, brothers! Learn from the God of Not-So-Yang and try to get praised by the higher-ups in the future."

Meanwhile, Chen Yang's book review section had already exploded.

"Don't praise the gods, come out now, or you'll be praised by the authorities on the spot."

"Not praising the gods, awesome! When the host said your famous quote, I was stunned."

"Actually, I used to complain about this sentence. Although I thought it was very powerful and domineering, I still thought it was a bit too vulgar. But now I think it's really high-end and classy."

"It has to be high-class! Look at that host, that's what you call impressive. Repeat after me, 'Thirty years east of the river...'"

"Not boastful of gods, but absolutely fantastic..."

of course.

When Chen Yang saw this news, he was also dumbfounded.

Even though he thought this sentence would become very popular.

But he didn't expect that.

The higher-ups actually intervened.

This kind of reporting is practically a commendation.

Even this praise came out.

A group of university leaders from Aurora University also came to express their condolences and praise to Chen Yang.

but.

The truly exciting part is the starting point.

When Baojian and the others heard the news, they could hardly believe it.

It wasn't until the founders of Qidian sat down together and rewatched the news report from 30 Minutes that they excitedly embraced each other.

they know.

The higher-ups have taken notice of them.

The higher-ups are not just paying attention to them anymore, they're actually valuing them.

"Wow, you've really gone too far, directly naming our Qidian.com website."

"That's for sure. The author on Qidian.com is unremarkable in appearance, which makes it very clear."

"Everyone, this is a huge boon for us."

"Yes, we used to grow wildly, but now the higher-ups are finally paying attention."

"Yeah, Bu Yangshen's new book is incredibly powerful. If it weren't for his statement that broke the circle, it would probably be several years before the higher-ups started paying attention to our area."

"I think we should go and get the donation request approved right away. I reckon it should be approved this time."

"Ah."

……

It's not just them.

After this news came out, a group of business tycoons turned their attention to this area.

Perfect World has the fastest reaction time.

Perfect World is a game company.

Perfect World and web novels have no connection.

However, after they purchased the copyright to "Zhu Xian", they started paying attention to online novels.

At the time, they felt that the online literature market was still very small and did not want to get involved.

Until this time, when the higher-ups took notice.

Perfect Spacetime is acutely aware that this presents an opportunity for them.

"Just letting you know that there will be a high-level meeting tomorrow to discuss whether it is necessary to enter the online literature sector."

Ok.

The general manager of Perfect World meant that they wanted to create a reading platform, just like Shengda.

Such a platform has a huge advantage.

That means, as a game company, they can use their own IP immediately.

Just like Shengda.

They chose their own book, "The Vast World".

Given its current popularity in the world of Daqian, Perfect World is under some pressure.

More than just perfect.

Baidu, on the other hand, has also begun to study and discuss whether it is necessary to establish a Baidu Literature business.

In addition, Alibaba, Tencent, and others have also turned their attention to online literature in the past few days.

Especially penguins.

Penguins are actually very ambitious.

At least for now, Tencent wants to do almost everything on the internet.

……

"Chen Yang, you're amazing! You've brought glory to Aurora University again."

Class teacher Pei Kai was also very excited.

Chen Yang is giving him surprises from time to time.

Last semester, he caused a sensation throughout the country.

And here comes another one.

Although the sensational effect this time was not as great as the last time.

After all, it's just a 30-minute news report, and not everyone will watch it.

Even some of their classmates might not know.

But it doesn't matter that they don't know.

It's enough that the school knows.

To know.

This is a direct commendation from above.

Not only was Chen Yang praised, but Aurora University also received many points.

This is why the hospital leaders offered their condolences and assistance to Chen Yang.

If the principal hadn't been too busy, he would have liked to come and have a chat with Chen Yang.

However, this matter did not end there.

After the news program "News 30 Minutes" reported on this story, they also wanted to interview Chen Yang.

Chen Yang did not refuse.

Isn't the point of writing a book to become famous?

The opportunity has arrived; seize it.

Moreover, Chen Yang knew this.

This interview was even more impactful than the media sensation it caused last year.

Because most of the elements that were popular last year were hype, and the college entrance examination was also a factor.

But now, it's the higher-ups who are in trouble.

This can not only enhance your fame, but also elevate your status.

Simultaneously.

Chen Yang also recalled what the captain had told him before.

If online literature wants to go further in the future...

Online writers like him should go out and fight for more benefits and policies for the online literature industry.

For example, the tipping service that Chen Yang suggested before has never been implemented by Qidian.

Later, Chen Yang inquired and learned that the higher-ups hadn't yet made a decision on this matter.

However, if one can gain a certain influence in the industry and society, and make the authorities see the positive energy of online articles.

Such a tipping mechanism can sometimes be achieved with just a word from above.

"Teacher Pei, please don't say that. It's all thanks to the wise leadership of Teacher Pei and the school."

"Haha, you're quite the smooth talker now, aren't you?" Pei Kai laughed, patting Chen Yang on the shoulder.

Even though everyone knows these words are lies.

But people like to hear lies.

Chen Yang's achievements not only bring him prestige, but also to the school.

This will be presentable when reporting to superiors in the future.

This way, everyone is happy.

It will be much more convenient for everyone to get things done in the future.

"Get ready, the CCTV press conference is coming soon."

"OK, should I change my clothes?"

"No need, just do it the normal way. By the way, bring your laptop, the people from CCTV might also want to know about online literature."

"Row."

Chen Yang nodded.

……

13 PM.

A reporter from News 30 Minutes arrived.

To Chen Yang's surprise, he also saw Wang Yu.

"Oh, Ms. Wang Yu, you're here too?"

"I'm not coming."

Wang Yu said, "You've created another big scene. After CCTV interviewed you, please give our Shanghai TV station a chance."

"No problem at all."

"Senior Brother Liu Jie, this is Chen Yang, a platinum author on Qidian.com. Chen Yang, this is my senior brother, Liu Jie, a reporter for CCTV News 30 Minutes."

Wang Yu introduced it to a middle-aged man next to him.

"Chen Yang, you truly are a young hero. You know, when you became a national sensation last year, I even came to your Aurora University."

"Oh, Ms. Liu Jie, you're here too?"

"Of course! I even staked out your dorm. Where did you hide?"

"Uh, I'm in the principal's office."

"sharp……"

Liu Jie gave Chen Yang a thumbs up: "Principal Su is really something, fooling us right in front of us."

Hahaha.

Everyone laughed when he said that.

But what can you do if the president of Aurora University is just trying to fool you?

"Thank goodness, thank goodness, gold shines wherever it is. Here I am again, I hope I won't hide this time."

Chen Yang replied, "Last time I felt the media's reaction was too excessive, so I went into hiding. Now, whatever Ms. Liu Jie wants to interview me about, as long as she doesn't ask about my private life, I can say anything."

"Private life... Hahaha, looks like there's some juicy stuff going on. I'll ask one of my classmates who works at a gossip magazine for some material another day."

That's obviously a joke.

Liu Jie is a reporter for CCTV, and he is not interested in gossip news.

He wants content that mainstream media will focus on.

"OK, shall we begin?"

"Ok."

Chen Yang nodded.

Subsequently.

After some setup on site, the interview for News 30 Minutes officially began.

"Could you please introduce yourself?"

"My name is Chen Yang, and I am an author on Qidian.com."

"Chen Yang, your introduction is too simple. You are a top student from Aurora University. In addition, you are a platinum author on Qidian.com. Oh, and you are also a director of the Shanghai Writers Association."

Liu Jie had done her homework on Chen Yang before she came.

Even if Chen Yang didn't introduce himself, he knew everything perfectly well.

"Well, putting aside all these accolades, I'm actually just an ordinary online novelist."

"Online novel authors are a new group of people. When did you first get involved with online literature?"

"In high school, I liked to read all sorts of books. There were book rental shops around the school, and I rented a lot of books over three years. At the time, I didn't know that these were online works. It wasn't until I went online and learned that I realized they were works serialized online by many online writers."

What do you think are the differences between online literature and traditional literature?

"I don't think there's any difference, just the medium. Traditional literature is mostly in print, while online literature is on the internet. But traditional literature can also be put on the internet and achieve great results. For example, 'Those Things of the Ming Dynasty'."

"And your book, 'Those Years'."

"That's right."

Chen Yang nodded.

These guys know a lot.

"Let's talk about your current serialized work, Battle Through the Heavens. And your famous saying, 'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, never underestimate a young man's potential.'"

"I want to clarify that 'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river' is a proverb that has been around for a long time. It is also recorded in The Scholars. The preceding line to 'Don't underestimate a young man' is 'I'd rather underestimate an old man with a white beard,' which also comes from The Scholars. I simply stitched these two lines together."

Chen Yang wanted to explain this point in detail.

Because he was not facing ordinary media.

If someone is too vain and claims this as their own original statement, even if it seems like it is, they will definitely be severely criticized.

Rather than doing that, it's better to openly admit that you were simply sewn in.

"But after you wrote that sentence, it caused a sensation across the entire internet."

"I think it's not about me, but about how this statement resonated with everyone, and it reflects the inner thoughts of young people."

"It wasn't just young people who resonated with it; people of all ages across the internet resonated with it."

Liu Jie continued, "But many people have said that online literature is fast food literature, and many works are just average."

"I think that statement is a bit harsh. Anything that is just starting out will have such problems. There are indeed many mediocre works in online literature, but there are also many masterpieces. Moreover, as online literature develops, there will be more and more masterpieces. In fact, in the future, they may even be adapted into various film and television dramas, becoming the focus of everyone's conversation."

Is this the future of online literature?

"I can only predict what I can predict, and perhaps the future of online literature will be even more prosperous than I predict."

"Chen Yang, do you have any other hobbies besides writing?"

"There are quite a few, such as reading books."

What books do you read?

"I read a lot of books, including various history books, literary classics, such as 'Three Words and Two Slaps,' 'Notes from the Thatched Cottage of Leisure,' Zhuangzi, the Analects, the Tao Te Ching, the Book of Changes, the Strategies of the Warring States, the Taiping Guangji, as well as Tang and Song poetry... I studied Chinese language and literature, so I have to read even more books. Recently, I have been studying 'The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons,' which is quite difficult to understand, and I haven't fully mastered it yet."

Two lives are human beings.

Chen Yang knew what today's interview meant.

and so.

When answering reporters' questions, Chen Yang always steers the conversation towards more positive themes.

For example, putting online literature alongside classic Chinese traditional literature.

Although online literature is not yet comparable to traditional Chinese literature.

But Chen Yang just wants to tell everyone.

The core of online literature actually draws its material from these classic Chinese literary works.

The advantage of saying it this way is...

This will not only enhance people's impression of online literature, but also reduce many obstacles in its future development.

Chen Yang doesn't want to be the only one doing well in the online literature industry.

He wants all online writers to be able to enjoy the benefits brought about by the development of online literature.

This is something Chen Yang has always insisted on.

The online novels are not solely Chen Yang's work.

It is a collection of online novels by millions of online novel authors.

It took more than an hour.

The interview with Chen Yang has ended.

Liu Jie was very happy and shook hands warmly with Chen Yang.

"Chen Yang, I can feel your passion for online literature."

"Thank you, but I'm afraid that online literature is just starting out and will be demonized by others."

"Yes, online literature has actually existed for a long time, but the authorities have been slow to pay attention to it because the public's impression of online literature was not very good before. However, you did a very good job today. I think that with people like you who are so passionate about it, online literature will definitely develop better. I want to read your book, 'Battle Through the Heavens,' carefully."

"Just don't criticize my writing for being too plain."

"Who dares to criticize your writing for being too 'white'? You can just post a picture of an Aurora University acceptance letter later. In your online novel terms, wouldn't that be a slap in the face?"

"Hahaha……"

Everyone laughed.

Chen Yang knew.

Online literature is about to enter a period of rapid development.

(End of this chapter)