Chapter 401: Many Truths

Chapter 401: Many Truths

Chapter 401: Many Truths
There are two types of high-priced paintings.

The first are works that are not that great in themselves but are hyped up by dealers and collectors. The second are works that are great in themselves but are hyped up to a higher value.

I believe smart people can see that the key to becoming a painter is to have someone to support you!

With the economy in France in bad shape and the weather being unusually cold in August, it felt as if the world was cast under a gray filter.

Peng——

Listening to the voice that breaks the filter, less than a week later, Le Figaro in Paris published a news story: "The second Monet is born, and the emerging painter Matthew Binger becomes a rising star in the art world."

The report tells the story of how Matthew, who lost his job due to the economic recession, rediscovered his former dream, participated in the "New Painter Recruitment Program" and stood out.

Matthew has signed a contract with an art dealer and has also participated in some activities, so his financial problems have been solved.

The program to recruit emerging painters is jointly organized by famous European art exhibition planners and the Paris Academy of Fine Arts, with the slogan "Selecting the next Monet and Van Gogh for the world."

The popularity in Europe is still quite high, even though many media have criticized the slogan of the event. Because there is only one Van Gogh and Monet, even if there are painters of the same level, it is just self-promotion.

Oh, by the way, because Matthew was so excited, I almost forgot to mention that in the interview, Matthew admitted (with the guidance of the reporter) that the new work "Who Moved My Cheese?" gave him a lot of courage.

The French Internet also received various news:

"After reading this book, I have gained a lot of courage. I dare to date a 180-pound cylinder tomorrow."

"I am very similar to the villain. Once I have a stable income, I will completely lose the motivation to move forward. I should learn from Sniff and Scurry and not keep being a hummer forever."

“I never thought that I would be encouraged by a novel one day. It feels so wonderful.”

"Can he really help give me the courage to keep trying? Before I watched this work, I had this thought in my heart. After watching it, I got the answer. It was life that frustrated me, and it was my family who rekindled my hope. But I am very grateful to "Who Moved My Cheese" for being the spark that ignited the fire."

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The trend seems to be sweeping the Internet, with many French celebrities recommending it on Twitter.

If you are hungover for a whole day, you will definitely feel like you have traveled through time after waking up, because it seems that you can no longer understand the Internet.

This is normal. Such situations are becoming more and more common in the era of short videos. A video becomes popular in a very short period of time, and a new hot spot is created in two or three days.

Bookstore sales are also very encouraging because of the trend.

It is no exaggeration to say that with such a huge amount of publicity resources, even the worst work can take off.

“The first print run of 300,000 copies in Paris couldn’t even last four or five days.” The staff member behind the push said, “The public is basically discussing this book. It seems we don’t need to hire market models.”

To put it in a more down-to-earth way, market models are the water army that queues up.

"I'd rather there weren't so many people," said Jimmy. "It would make us French look smarter."

"But the plan was successful, so don't be sad." The staff behind the scenes comforted him. After all, Jimmy had a weird personality, but he was in a high position in the news department, so it was natural for him to be weird.

"Mr. Dibo Pampon will definitely be very satisfied." the staff member added.

"Don't comfort me," Jimmy said. "Ciolan said, 'Our disgust is just a roundabout way of self-disgust.' Even though I'm in the news department, I often believe in fake news on the Internet."

As the two talked, a cold wind was howling in the physical world, but a warm current was descending in the spiritual world.

It so happens that Dibo has been working at the Ministry of Culture and Communications for the past two days.

A reporter happened to ask: "Mr. Dibo, the book "Who Moved My Cheese" which is very popular in the market recently is also known as "The Book for Dibo". Is it the same name, or is it?"

Dibo looked very distressed when facing the reporters, and finally said that he had no choice but to reveal it.

The outstanding emotional transition can be simply described in two words: "Hey? Alas!"

"The translator of Who Moved My Cheese is called Wangxian (王闲), which is my Chinese name. I didn't want to reveal it, but... I can't lie and deceive the people on my first day in office."

You can't lie, but you can act.

"This work was written specifically for me by my good friend in China, Gu Lu, a genius like Berlioz," said Dibo.

Then he gave a more detailed version, "When I was in China, I paid close attention to the domestic situation, and I always wanted to do my part for the people. Gu and I are close friends. After learning about this, he created it to encourage me. I was very inspired after reading it, so I translated it so that more people in the country who are in trouble can see it."

"It is very useful. France will win. We can overcome any difficulties!" Dibo waved the book. "I, Dibo Pompon, the First Minister of Culture and Communications, hereby declare that I will always stand with the people."

The first people at the scene were the internet army, who were supporting the comedy and cheering "France will win", and then the infected passers-by also joined in.

This speech is like adding fuel to the fire.

More frustrated, failed, lonely and marginalized people will buy this book.

Gu Lu's name spread far and wide in France along with his books. To be precise, he had already become famous as an overnight genius, and this time it was even more thorough. It was estimated that it would not be long before Yao Xiaoju would receive an invitation to introduce his works.

The person who benefited the most from the success of the "Restore Hope Movement" was Debo, who achieved tremendous achievements just after taking office.

Xiaoxiang, a reporter of the Global Times in Paris, saw the front page headline of Le Monde. His first reaction was:

"Now even Le Monde is starting to be abstract?" Xiaoxiang looked confused.

"Dubo's inspiration and translations fill France with hope"

The main title is normal, but the subtitle is abnormal: "Gu Lu encourages his friend's work, encourages all French people, and belongs to every Frenchman."

"Gulu means Gu Lu. This name also appeared briefly on the anniversary of the overthrow of the Bastille." Xiaoxiang continued reading. He thought it was abstract, but he never expected that the content was more exaggerated than the reality.

A Chinese made France great again... Oh, no, it's very inspiring. Even if it is well-founded, Xiaoxiang still has to go out to check the authenticity of the news.

When we arrived at the bookstore, the books with yellow covers were particularly eye-catching.

It is indeed the French who are buying it, not the Chinese in France.

Xiaoxiang observed for a long time and also interviewed several book buyers using his identity as a newspaper reporter.

"I bought this book based on a recommendation from a friend," "A friend of mine didn't feel anything after reading it," "I heard it's a very good book," etc.

It's not as magical as those newspapers say.

Then Xiaoxiang checked the corresponding keywords on Twitter, and the Internet was full of people sharing the courage that this book brought them. If we only look at the Internet, it seems that most French people are inspired by "The Book to Dubo". Such a familiar news statistical method, the bottom layer is speechless, and a small part of the Internet represents the majority of the entire country.

"If this continues, this book will become the foreign versions of 'The Way of the Wolf' and 'The Story of Letting Go'." These two books are the most common physical books, and can basically be found in any family with a small bookcase.

But then again, a Chinese writer's work has gained such high popularity overseas. Xiaoxiang must have chosen the most popular truth, and drafted the title of the manuscript in his mind: "Why Gu Lu!" As a reporter stationed in France, he also knew a little gossip that the Ministry of Culture and Communications would award Gu Lu the Commander of Arts and Literature in two days.

At that time, the two events will be reported together, and the specific sales volume of the books will be checked.

There are many truths, like the one Xiaoxiang chose, isn't it true? Several authoritative French media have reported it. Even though most of the reports are biased towards Dubo, you can tell me, is the author of this book Gu Lu? !
I have to say that the choice made by Xiaoxiang, a reporter from the Global Times, is correct, because the virus has not yet spread - at least the French elite and the French people in the French Embassy in China have not heard of it yet...

The wind is from the southeast, and the aircraft is stable today.

People gather at Exit 6 of Singapore Changi Airport.

"Why hasn't the teacher come yet?" Gu Lu took out his cell phone and looked at it twice.

The main flight information didn't show any delays, could there be a problem with the luggage?
Just as I was about to make a phone call to ask, I heard a familiar male voice coming from far away.

Teacher Qu walked over quickly, dragging his suitcase, and even jogged when he approached Gate No. 6.

"Slow down, Teacher Qu, slow down." Gu Lu locked his sight on Teacher Qu in the crowd and took two steps forward.

The main problem is that Ms. Qu is in her forties, which is the age for hard work. But her health is not good at all. She is only about 110 cm tall. Ms. Qu has long hair. From the back, she looks like a girl with a graceful figure.

"Where is Professor Lu?" Gu Lu looked back.

The teacher that Gu Lu mentioned was not Teacher Qu, but Professor Lu who was the leader this time.

"When I boarded the plane, I had a problem with my luggage, so I changed my ticket." Teacher Qu added, "Don't worry, Teacher Lu, this is quite common."

It's quite common...Okay, Gu Lu probably knows what's going on. Professor Lu doesn't choose his bed, but he is a bit picky about his pillow. He basically has to use his own pillow to avoid insomnia.

Whether it is a habit or the function of luggage, Professor Lu must not be listless when going out on business, so it is important to bring a small pillow.

So why do I forget to put away such an important little pillow? I'm not sure.

"Teacher Qu, where are we now?" Gu Lu asked.

"Well? Do I decide?" Teacher Qu coughed twice and realized that he had said something wrong. After all, no matter how famous Gu Lu was, he was just a student in this event.

"Let's go to the hotel first. All the vehicles have been booked. Don't worry about Professor Lu." Teacher Qu said.

"That's good, let's go." Gu Lu said, "Teacher Qu, can you tell me roughly what the main process of this Chinese promotion is?"

The driver helped to carry the luggage onto the car, and the two got into the carriage. It was not the first time that Teacher Qu participated in this "Chinese Hero" activity, so he must know some of the twists and turns.

After all, the flow chart and the information Gu Lu obtained were detailed, but they were all literal and without experience.

The correct name is "Chinese Teaching Heroes Conference". As the name suggests, it is an activity attended by representatives of Chinese teachers, and its main purpose is to spread Chinese characters.

After visiting Lion City, we should go to Malaysia to hold the "Southeast Asian Chinese Language Teaching Forum". Professor Lu is the president of this session. There are really a lot of things to do, no wonder the teacher is so busy all day long.

Let’s not talk about the horse for now, let’s talk about the lion first. Today we need to invite principals and teachers of junior and senior high schools to share their views on teachers, teaching materials, teaching and other aspects. If there is any need for help, please find out during the event.

"We need to invite students," Gu Lu asked a small question, "Then our venue is not big enough, right?"

Gu Lu remembered the information. The activity venue was an indoor venue with a capacity of about 200 people. How many people could it hold?
"Our meeting is mainly for teachers." Teacher Qu paused and responded.

Oh, now that you put it that way, Gu Lu understood. There aren’t many students coming, right?
It took about twenty minutes from the airport to the hotel. Gu Lu listened to Teacher Qu's narration and basically made everything clear.

Professor Lu missed his flight, so dinner was served to Lu and Teacher Qu.

It’s all about eating, and I’m definitely more accustomed to domestic food than foreign food.

"Old Jian, you seem to be in a good mood today." Aunt Fang said, "You even ate half a bowl more of rice."

President Jian doesn’t know if it’s because of his age, but he eats more when he’s in a good mood and eats less when he’s in a bad mood. Of course, he sleeps less no matter what his mood is.

"It's definitely good, because the little thought that has been bothering me for more than two months will finally be eliminated today." President Jian was drinking vegetable and tofu soup.

The soup that took hours of effort to make not only shows patience and dedication, but also tastes really good.

Why is it a small thought? One day some time ago, President Jian received the introduction and the opening chapter of From the New World.

There are both spiritual energy and demons, and there is no trace of science fiction at all, let alone hard science fiction.

Unless it’s a major change…

"Let me wash the dishes today." Aunt Fang spoke after seeing her husband put down his dishes.

"That's not a good idea." President Jian said, "It's just washing dishes anyway. It won't take me much time."

"Okay, it looks like your soul has drifted into the study. I'm afraid you'll go into the kitchen and break my dishes." Aunt Fang said.

"Then I have to wash it tomorrow." President Jian emphasized.

"Go quickly, don't ruin your good mood for reading." Aunt Fang lowered her head to pack up her things, "By the way, don't close the door of the study, so that the room can be ventilated."

President Jian naturally agreed and walked into the study in two steps.

What he didn't know was that when he was pursuing Aunt Fang in college, the latter thought that he was a little ugly. Until one day in the library, President Jian picked up a book and read it attentively...it was quite good. Aunt Fang liked to watch President Jian read quietly.

In the study room with the door open.

"I'm sorry for urging you to submit your manuscript. During this period, the truth is that I am just like the small bumps on my skin on the back that I can't scratch even if I want to." In a good mood, President Jian turned on the computer.

It’s similar to the mood of drinking tea.

Looking directly at the main text, the preface and the first chapter have basically not been changed except for a few small paragraphs and the wording and sentence structure.

So it really starts with fantasy and writes hard science fiction? President Jian's "itchy" feeling reaches its peak.

(End of this chapter)