June 2nd.
It was drizzling in Yanjing, but the first floor of Greentown Building was packed with people.
Here is the largest bookstore in Yanjing - Xinhua Bookstore Main Store.
Today, the general manager of the bookstore, Wang Anmin, stood at the door anxiously, looking at the flow of people several times more than usual, obviously feeling uneasy.
"Today is Teacher Kong Fang's autograph session, so be sure nothing goes wrong..."
He paced a little anxiously - it started to drizzle early, so he thought the security manpower might be sufficient, so he didn't send more security personnel.
But there were more people than he thought!
It's too late to add temporary personnel - any public security agency will first register and then allocate manpower.
The manpower was allocated yesterday. Everyone is busy with other things. Where can we find time to put out fires everywhere?
At this moment, as the mall door opened, people filed in. Most of them were holding books and heading straight to the bookstore!
"Quick! Hurry! Get ready to welcome guests!"
"If you don't make any mistakes today, everyone will get a thousand bonus!!"
Before he finished speaking, Zhao Ziluo's voice sounded from behind: "What? Not enough manpower?"
Wang Anmin smiled bitterly and said: "Who knew there were so many people when it rains...Teacher, please pay attention later. I have contacted the police station to send more people."
Zhao Ziluo nodded.
The entire Xinhua Bookstore was renovated today.
The door was full of posters for "Ghost Blows Out the Lantern", and a banner said "Teacher Kong Fang's "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" book signing and new work launch event will be officially held from 9 to 11 o'clock!"
There are also various human body posters made by bookstores on both sides. Many letters from book friends, a message board made of messages, and a signature wall.
In the center is Zhao Ziluo's desk, chair, and a stack of books next to it.
Not long after I sat down, someone came over immediately.
All the book lovers lined up neatly, and the first book friend was a shy young man.
He excitedly handed over his book.
"Exquisite ancient city?" Zhao Ziluo smiled and looked at the already-thumbed book in front of him. Sign your name.
"The next few are also very good, you can watch them when you have time."
"Look! I bought them all!" The young man was a little nervous at first, but seeing how approachable Zhao Ziluo was, he immediately came to chat.
"I chose this book because it leads us into the world of ghosts blowing out lanterns!"
"This is the enlightenment book!"
He held the book to his chest with great care: "Teacher, the book you wrote is really beautiful!! I started following it from the radio! It's so amazing!!"
Zhao Ziluo smiled and said: "Thank you for your like. There will be a new book release ceremony at eleven o'clock. If you are interested, you can wait."
"Of course! Definitely!"
The exchange was brief.
But Zhao Ziluo had a different feeling.
very warm.
It's not like a song that makes fans go crazy.
The exchange of books, how should I put it... well... gave him a feeling that the friendship between gentlemen was as light as water.
It was obviously very indifferent, but a thousand words were said in the brief meeting.
It is more heart-warming than the contact with music.
Next, is a girl.
"Teacher, I like your books so much!" She wore glasses and her face turned slightly red: "I like your songs too!"
"Thanks."
I was very excited at first, but within an hour it was over. He already felt that his hand was no longer his own.
Constantly thank the readers and communicate with them, even though each reader only has a few words - they also understand that autograph signings can be tiring, and most readers don’t even expect to get answers. It’s great to be able to send them off with a smile.
But Zhao Ziluo insisted that everyone exchange a few words.
Because he also understood that some people came from other cities specifically.
Just a signature cannot deliver this kind of hospitality.
So much so that later when some readers heard that his voice was hoarse, they asked him to stop talking and just express their gratitude.
But he still chose to say a few more words.
This is a mutual thank you.
Readers thank him for such wonderful work.
He thanked readers for enjoying this work so much.
Finally, the signing was completed in two hours.
No climax.
The whole process was peaceful.
But there is a warm peace filling it.
When the book signing ended at 11 o'clock, the bookstore immediately announced: "Dear readers, the book signing for "Ghost Blows Out the Lamp" has ended here."
"After a short break, the launch of Teacher Kong Fang's new book will be held on time!"
rest area.
A young man said with emotion: "You are so dedicated."
The small rest area has now become a temporary communication place for book friends.
Although everyone is unfamiliar with it, when we talk about the plot in the book, we immediately become familiar with it.
Hearing the young man's emotion, the woman next to him smiled and said, "Yes, when it came to me, the teacher's voice was hoarse. I asked him to stop talking, but he was still communicating with me."
"Didn't we come all this way just to see the author of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" with our own eyes and talk to him personally?"
A young boy next to him said excitedly: "I'm even more looking forward to Teacher's new work!"
"I don't know what type it is? But I guess it's not tomb robbing. But it's related to traditional Chinese studies!"
"Oh? What do you say?"
The young man smiled and said, "My grandfather has done restoration of cultural relics, and he also sees ghosts and blows lights."
"He said that he has almost written about tomb robbers, and if he writes about it again, it will be repetitive. And there is also a sequel to "Tomb Raiders Notes"."
"So I guess it's not tomb robbing. But it can't escape the circle of Chinese studies."
Now, everyone is interested.
"I also think that Teacher Kong Fang is known as the father of Chinese folk songs. I also said before, how can he have such rich knowledge?"
"But after watching the two parts of Tomb Raiders, I realized where his Chinese studies came from!"
"I agree with this classmate's statement. I think... I might choose one line from the five elements of the mountain doctor's divination!"
Another slightly older book fan immediately retorted: "No, these are too formal. There are many similar ones to Wu Meng."
"I think it should be Gu!"
"Mysteries are everywhere in the three southwestern provinces! Gu is the most talked about and the most desirable one!"
The discussion was lively.
The readers who were strangers just now are all gathered together now.
This is completely different from the usual Amway giving to friends!
Readers who attended a book signing for the first time found that they had completely found the organization!
When you talk about a certain plot, everyone immediately understands it and everyone has their own opinions!
Unknowingly, when Xinhua Bookstore informed that the new book launch conference was about to begin, everyone was a little reluctant to part with it.
The crowd gathered in the bookstore again, and just when everyone was taking a break, a simple stage had been set up in the bookstore, and the bookcases at the back were covered with black cloth.
What kind of book is it?
Make it so mysterious?
All readers were curious and looking forward to it. Under the spotlight, Zhao Ziluo walked onto the stage with a microphone.
"I'm very happy that everyone can come here to attend my book signing and press conference."
His voice was still hoarse and he could only speak in short sentences: "I won't say any more. Everyone should be looking forward to the type of new book."
"I can tell you that the new book is science fiction."
Sci-fi?
Sci-fi!
The readers were stunned, some were surprised, but most of them frowned.
"Science fiction?" A reader frowned and murmured: "We were attracted by "Ghost Blowing the Lamp"."
"That's right, ghosts blowing out lanterns are mysterious and Chinese studies. I don't like to watch science fiction!"
"Does the transformation have to be so big? Even if it's about writing about Gu or horse, I really want to read it!"
"The content about China has not been written well, so why write science fiction!"
Although everyone lowered their voices.
But there were hundreds of people present, and the whispers suddenly turned into an uproar.
Wang Anmin was very worried.
He had read the works released by Zhao Ziluo first.
All I can say is that it’s amazing!
But what he is most worried about is the incompatibility between science fiction works and the readers of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp".
"Sure enough, readers don't buy it...Xiao Li, go quickly..."
However, before he could finish speaking, a reader couldn't help raising his hand - this was originally very rude, but Zhao Ziluo still smiled and signaled.
The reader blushed a little, but the dissatisfaction in his heart was almost overflowing.
After a pause, he still asked: "Teacher, why did you choose science fiction? Wouldn't it be better to continue writing?"
"We were just guessing about the genre of your new book. Most book friends guessed it was Chinese Studies."
"We don't like reading science fiction at all! Are you going to completely abandon the book fans who are ghosts and blowing lights?"
Zhao Ziluo smiled and walked to Yipai's bookcase.
Pull the curtain.
Suddenly, a huge poster appeared!
"The prequel to "Ghost Blowing the Lamp"! Grand release!"
"Huang Pizi's Tomb, Nanhai Guixu, Nuqing Xiangxi, Wuxia Coffin Mountain."
"Take you to experience the different world of gold-making!"
Damn it! !
All dissatisfaction disappeared.
Every reader’s eyes light up!
"No...didn't you say it was science fiction?"
The reader who just asked the question was so excited that he was breathing heavily and couldn't take his eyes away from any book.
Good science fiction.
It's actually a prequel to "Ghost Blowing the Lamp"! And there are four in total!
What a blessing!
"Let me tell you, there are so many mysteries that remain unsolved in "Ghost Blowing the Lamp"! The story of Hu Bayi's father! The story of his youth!"
"Now we finally have to give us an explanation!"
As soon as the discussion started, Zhao Ziluo clapped his hands and pointed.
The audience looked at it and discovered...
All the "Ghost Blowing Lamps" are like planets, surrounding the central bookcase.
That bookcase also has a huge poster.
That's a galaxy.
The four big characters "The Wandering Earth" in the center are extremely eye-catching!
"But what I am most satisfied with is this science fiction."
After a pause, the hoarse voice became solemn: "I know that everyone doesn't trust Chinese science fiction."
"That's because there aren't many good Chinese science fiction works."
"However, my book "The Wandering Earth" and the 'Quartet of the Universe' it represents... I can guarantee that it is a rare masterpiece in the history of human science fiction!"
Quiet.
All readers looked at each other.
That's too much to say.
Although they all like Kong Fang's books, they have a natural distrust of science fiction.
Wang Anmin quickly came up to smooth things over: "Dear readers, in the next hour, our store will provide free reading of 'The Wandering Earth'!"
"At the same time, the prequel of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" is half price! Only for one hour! Only one set per person!"
"During the reading period, the bookstore will provide free milk tea and lunch. I hope everyone can have a pleasant lunch."
Is there such a good thing?
This time, the audience did not refuse.
Just for the sake of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp", let's support "The Wandering Earth".
Of course, it is impossible to buy.
Just take a look.
Then I go home and huddle up in bed, carefully reading "Ghost Blowing the Lamp"!
No one saw it, and two readers didn't go in right away.
Instead, he picked up his phone and sent a text message.
