Chapter 251 Where is Gu Lu?
Chapter 251 Where is Gu Lu?
Japanese idol culture is very popular, so it is normal to regard authors as idols.
As long as they know how to buy books, the store manager and Yukou will welcome them.
"Gu Lusang, I really like your work. How do you divide your time between playing basketball and writing?"
This reader is lying. He has never read "The Prince at That Time" or any of Gu Lu's serialized works.
"The publishing house advertises that Mr. Gu Lu has never been in a relationship. Is that true? Is it because he spends all his time writing? Doesn't he have a childhood sweetheart?"
Three consecutive questions, "Are you polite?" Gu Lu was speechless.
Besides, why are you promoting this thing, Xiangchuan Society?
There are many kinds of questions, especially after getting Gu Lu's nod of confirmation.
There was a burst of cheers at the scene, and many girls aged 17 or 18 chattered about something.
Let’s take a look at the real readers.
"The content of The Prince at That Time is so different from Mr. Gu Lu's previous works. Why is that?"
This is a true reader.
Gu Lu listened to what the translator behind him said before responding.
"Regarding this point of view, I would like to quote a chapter from the Tao Te Ching: Everyone in the world knows that beauty is beauty, and this is already ugly. Everyone knows that goodness is goodness, and this is already not good. Therefore, existence and non-existence give rise to each other, difficulty and ease complement each other, length and shortness compare, high and low lean towards each other, sounds harmonize with each other, and the front and the back follow each other."
Open your mouth and come.
Why was he so casual? Because Gu Lu had already thought about how to respond.
The translator broke out in a cold sweat when he heard about the "Tao Te Ching". As a Taoist classic, it was introduced to Japan during the Sui Dynasty, so most Japanese have heard of it.
But you may have heard of it, but you may not have seen it!
As expected, after these words were spoken, the translator looked at the author in confusion and embarrassment.
"The meaning of this passage is a bit complicated, so I will explain it roughly. The world knows that beauty is beautiful because of the existence of ugliness." Gu Lu said, "So when I wrote "Mirror Hell" and "One-inch Master" I was writing about the darkness of human nature, but darkness must exist, because only in this way can the beauty of the little prince appear."
The plain language was easy to translate, and the translator behind him breathed a sigh of relief, saying silently in his heart: It is indeed not that easy to be a translator for a talented writer.
Perhaps it is because Japanese people often hold various types of offline activities, such as hand-holding meetings, fan meetings, etc.
The on-site process was very smooth, and there was a break of more than ten minutes in between for Gu Lu to rest and drink water.
There was no one causing trouble.
The entire book signing lasted three hours and fifteen minutes, and about five hundred books were signed. The pace of signing three books per minute was not slow.
It was getting late and the crowd gradually dispersed.
President Yukou and the store manager, along with five staff members, stood in front of Gu Lu.
"Teacher Gu Lu, thank you for your hard work!" Everyone bowed and apologized.
This sentence did not need to be translated, Gu Lu understood it directly by watching the actions.
"It's also for the sales of books, so it's not hard." Gu Lu stood up and stretched.
Due to different national conditions, he still did not quite understand the status of Japanese writers.
Even for writers with some fame, they only attend events like book signings based on their mood.
516 copies were signed and sold, and in the afternoon alone, a total of 941 copies of The Prince at That Time were sold. Many readers bought them after seeing this.
There was no queue for autographs because there were too many people.
For example, a housewife who comes with her children has no time to queue as she needs to hurry back to prepare dinner for her husband due to such a long queue.
If Sanseido Bookstore hadn’t transferred 10 bundles of books (each bundle containing pieces) in advance, there really wouldn’t be enough to sell.
"Teacher Gu Lu, I need to trouble you with one more short interview." said President Yukou.
During the subsequent interview, the vice president had also mentioned this in advance, so Gu Lu naturally would not have any objection.
Kazuma Anshan, Natsuhiko Kyogoku and Eiko Kadono also followed the interviewers. The former came to cheer Gu Lu up.
Well, I’m late!
The reporter invited was the editor of Red Bird.
"Akadori" is a children's literature magazine founded by Suzuki Miekichi in 1918. It has a pivotal position in Neon.
Let's talk about the two achievements of "Red Bird". First, it opened the door to children's art education in Japan and corrected the bad habits left over from the Meiji period. Second, it discovered Kenji Miyazawa.
Gu Lu was ready, and there was no problem with the entire creative route of the Little Prince. But the editor of the magazine Chi Niao asked the first question about "Supporting God".
Ask him to talk about the ideas behind the creation of "Protecting God".
Eh? Gu Lu looked at the translator.
"Because this story has caused a huge social reaction in Japan, we want to know the creator's attitude," explained editor Akatori.
"The aging population and declining birthrate are problems that the whole world will face," said Gu Lu. "Because the global willingness to have children will decrease, there may be a situation in the future where even if the government gives money, people will not be willing to raise children."
I was talking about South Korea. Gu Lu remembered that South Korea offered a welfare subsidy of 1 million won for each child born, which was about yuan. Of course, the situation in the three East Asian countries was similar. China was slightly better because there were still many poor mountainous areas and rich people who had second children, which supported the data a little bit.
"I'm quite concerned about this, so I'm thinking about it," Gu Lu said. "Also, as described in 'The Support of Humankind', there is not only aging, but also a growing wealth gap."
The editor of Red Bird recorded it. Regardless of whether it was right or wrong, seeing the other party confidently speaking out his inference proved that this young writer in front of him had thought beyond the imagination of others. "The whole world is facing a declining birthrate. Is this Mr. Gu Lu's inference?"
"can say that."
They continued to talk about aging, the gap between the rich and the poor, etc., but the editor pretended not to hear.
After asking about four or five questions, it was time for "The Prince at That Time". "What do the rose and the fox in the book represent? Especially the rose. Does it represent love?"
"If you think it represents love, then there is no doubt that you are right. Any interpretation of this book is up to you," said Gu Lu.
It's a very natural back and forth.
Anshan Yixiong was amazed at Teacher Gu Lu's steadiness and confidence, especially when it came to social issues. Even sociologists on TV might not be so confident.
"It's right to join my Lu sect. If you learn a little bit of Teacher Gu Lu's skills and spread the word, you can gain huge popularity."
Did Kadono Eiko understand Kyogoku Natsuhiko's subtext?
I understand. “If you want to get a free ride, hurry up and get it.” If you miss this opportunity, you will miss it forever.
"I'm working hard on my work," whispered Kadono Eiko.
"That's right. Teacher Gu Lu, please divide it into several parts. I get urban legends, Anshan-san gets ghosts and monsters, and what did you get, Kadono-san?" Kyogoku Natsuhiko asked, "What is the subject of the new book?"
"Fairy tale theme, I want to write a fairy tale adventure story about a witch." responded Eiko Kadono.
Madam, you have a big heart, Kyogoku Natsuhiko looked at Kadono Eiko.
"Yes, Mr. Gu Lu's fairy tales have now become a reading trend." Kyogoku Natsuhiko nodded. He is a smart man.
Only when there are more smart people can the "Lu Fan Hui" he created make progress!
Actually, how should I put it? Whether Lu Fanhui can grow stronger or not does not depend on whether Gu Lu can inspire any writers.
It's about how long Gu Lu can stay popular in Neon, and whether Kyogoku Natsuhiko and others will do...
To give an inappropriate example, if Jesus had not had his disciples, he would not be so famous.
Interestingly, Gu Lu himself still doesn't know about the existence of the "Lu Fan Club". I wanted to invite Gu Lu to dinner and make it clear during the meal, but I was rejected before I even opened my mouth.
"Go and invite Teacher Gu Lu later." Kyogoku Natsuhiko said to Kadono Eiko.
Because Eiko Kadono is the translator of "The Little Prince", the chances of successful invitation are greater.
In an instant, Kadono Eiko became nervous.
On the other hand, today the whole school of No. 8 Middle School was on high alert, the teachers stood up straight and walked with authority. There were fewer students running up and down the corridors because they had been warned by their class teachers.
A leader is inspecting!
If it were a city leader, Principal Chang and school leaders would not be so exaggerated. The ones who came were leaders from the national level.
In the selection of "National Traditional Sports Schools", No. 8 Middle School is good at both volleyball and track and field. Even though there is no track and field club, many students with sports specialties like Lu Ping are enrolled.
Of course, if you want to be awarded the honor, you still need a little effort.
"Club activities are good, but will they affect studies?" asked Mr. Zhang.
"Of course not," Principal Chang responded, "Our first and second classes on Wednesday afternoons are specially reserved for activities."
"It has been implemented for four years, and the enrollment rate has increased instead of decreased." Principal Chang responded, "Our goal at No. 8 Middle School is to cultivate socialist successors and builders with all-round development of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics and labor."
"Education must serve the socialist modernization drive, and No. 8 Middle School has implemented this point relatively well." Mr. Zhang is satisfied. After all, the flag guard of honor of No. 8 Middle School is the best in the city.
Mr. Zhang and Deputy Director Shi, the second-in-command of the city's education department, visited the volleyball club's internal competition, and then the former gave the latter a look.
Deputy Director Shi immediately asked, "Principal Chang, what other sports clubs do we have in No. 8 Middle School?"
"There are also basketball clubs and badminton clubs." Principal Chang responded.
"Then let's take a look at the basketball club," said Deputy Director Shi.
Faced with the sudden attack, Principal Chang reacted instantly, using his eyes to let Director Hu jog over to take a look, and then he took a slight detour...
The basketball club is also very good, especially the five starting players, who are very active.
"Hurry up, let's have another confrontation."
"Don't stop, don't stop. The No. 8 Middle School team is number one in the Fog City. Don't you want to protect this honor?"
"Come on, practice shooting with me."
……
When have we ever won first place? Didn’t we lose to No. 1 Middle School last year?
Besides, isn't it tiring? The instructor looked at him, and he didn't understand that he was mentioned by Neon Comics for a while? What is the first release of the Five Mountains?
It's been several weeks, and you're still so excited?
The instructor is an adult. He is definitely not upset because it is not in the comics. He just simply thinks it is unnecessary and that it is not good to worship foreign things.
As the students worked hard, school leaders and higher-ups stood on the sidelines.
"That's great. The basketball club is even more enthusiastic than the volleyball club," Deputy Director Shi praised. "Is Gu Lu from our basketball club here?"
Hmm? Why are we talking about sports and suddenly mentioning Gu Lu?
(End of this chapter)