dkrc Chapter 33 Exam Preparation
Chapter 33 Exam Preparation
[The previous chapter was heavily edited and fragmented by the censors, so it was decided to cut this part of the plot, which is likely to be banned by the censors. Unfortunately, this is the last thing we wanted to do.]
The seminar went very smoothly.
Yu Zhenna's 25 stories, written in a style worthy of a story magazine, were all eventually divided up by the eight major film studios.
During the conference, more than ten other works by the other specially invited renowned writers were also given the opportunity to be adapted into film and television.
Overall, Yu Zhen undoubtedly still holds an absolute advantage, a feat that can be described as one man wiping out an entire group of literary masters.
And this was only in the spring of 1979. Don't forget that he also had the science fiction series "The Truman Show" that was being serialized and was powerfully rewriting the so-called mainstream of literature.
In this most special spring.
He alone truly shook the entire literary world in China.
This year is destined to belong to Yu Zhen, a rising star among young writers!
The average film and television adaptation rights fee for each of the 25 works is around 150 yuan.
This wave brought in a huge sum of nearly four thousand yuan in royalties.
In addition, with the royalties from "The Truman Show" sequel "The Brain in a Vat," Yu Zhen's personal savings had unknowingly accumulated to an astonishingly high level of nearly 10,000 yuan in the second month after arriving in Shanghai.
Suddenly, I became a millionaire!
It should be noted that even in the mid-to-late 1990s, an annual household income of 10,000 yuan was still the standard of a moderately prosperous and happy life that the vast majority of Chinese people pursued throughout their lives.
At the same time, the Shanghai municipal government officially provided the most appropriate solution to his unclear identity issue, granting him a special talent settlement quota, allowing him to permanently settle in Shanghai without being affiliated with any unit, and to have a genuine Shanghai hukou (household registration).
The official's high-profile affirmation has undoubtedly silenced the mouths of certain scheming individuals.
This means that from now on, no one can bring up the issue of the writer Yu's unclear identity.
That would be tantamount to launching an attack on the Shanghai authorities.
It negates the pioneering spirit of this city at the forefront of reform and opening up, and its willingness to be the first in everything it does.
There's nothing more to say. Despite the city's rejection of his proposal, he published an essay in the newspapers, taking a stance that attacked the so-called mainstream literary circles.
That's not to say he did anything wrong, but rather that we don't want him to needlessly ruin his promising future because of some recurring trends of thought.
There is no reason for jade artifacts to be casually smashed on earthenware jars.
It's not worth openly breaking ties with that small group.
Time will prove everything.
Trying to silence someone to prevent them from doing something foolish is itself a foolish act.
In short, it means: "Respect the fate of others and let go of the urge to help others."
Yu Zhen suddenly understood!
In another timeline, he has no need, nor is it possible, to completely avoid the proven past on his own.
At the same time, the authorities also gave him enough respect and the freedom to make his own arrangements.
It is said that if one day his amnesia recovers and he remembers his parents and family, or if his relatives come to him after hearing the news and ask him to acknowledge his ancestors and return to his hometown to settle down, it is possible that he will be able to return to his roots.
There is absolutely no reason for the authorities to forcibly obstruct or refuse it.
The Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House followed suit, offering him a specially appointed, mid-level creative staff position with a monthly salary of 70 yuan and all the benefits of a regular employee.
The only requirement was that all his future new works should be prioritized for signing contracts with the three journals under the publishing house.
The only issue was that the content of the works was simply unsuitable for publications like "Harvest," "Shanghai Literature," and "Story Club."
Only then can their works be considered for submission to other related journals for publication.
Yu Zhen, of course, had no reason to hesitate about this.
If someone treats you with respect, you will surely repay them tenfold.
He would certainly like to collaborate with other domestic journals, such as People's Literature, Zhongshan, and Contemporary, if given the opportunity.
But then again, from the perspective of a time traveler, the platform for publishing his work isn't actually that important.
Especially now, he has become a renowned figure in the domestic literary world, a pivotal figure in the industry, and a true master of creation.
The situation has now reversed.
His name alone, Yu Zhen, is already a golden brand in the eyes of readers.
Under such new circumstances.
In fact, many journals and platforms hope that his works can enhance his reputation.
Therefore, having three journal platforms with different focuses—Harvest, Shanghai Literature, and Story Club—is more than enough for him to display his talents and ambitions.
Let me put it bluntly.
For example, People's Literature, currently the most prestigious literary platform.
That was the very birthplace of the genuine "Shanghenfeng" and "Fansi Chao" (literary trends of reflection and reflection), and Liu Xinwu, a famous writer from Beijing who had a falling out with him, was also a renowned editor of "People's Literature".
If he has a new work, he'll rush to submit it for publication.
Not to mention, he had no intention of becoming some kind of "heartbreaking and regretful" precious thing, and was simply following the trend.
I really want to submit "Brain in a Vat" as a manuscript.
Or take the unpublished second half of "The Truman Show".
What will the outcome be?!
Without a hint of malice, I suspect it might be treated as a scientific mystery and used as dirt on people...
Anyway, he knew very well that the Liu family member was not a magnanimous or kind person.
The seminar concluded successfully.
The Municipal Science and Technology Bureau finally gave a positive response to the new work, "Brain in a Vat".
In principle, this will not affect the publication of the new work.
However, if Yu Zhen could truly reorganize and compile the series of future technological innovation concepts involved in his work into a scientific paper, providing a more detailed and in-depth philosophical analysis and exploration direction, it would be beneficial.
This will have a very forward-looking and positive impact on the domestic science and technology community.
The response from the Science and Technology Bureau was too euphemistic.
In fact, after a collective analysis and assessment by a considerable number of scientific research experts, the conclusion reached was that the numerous technological concepts that Yu, the author, creatively hypothesized about in the computer internet, virtual reality, super-intelligent digital life, and the future era of big data and digital information, are practically prophetic PowerPoint presentations, providing blueprint-level guidance on new technological concepts.
Yu Zhen has never written a scientific paper.
But after hearing the news, he still readily agreed.
When it comes to his forward-looking predictions about the future technological landscape, he truly has that confidence, and no one in the world can match him.
Time flies, and May has arrived in the blink of an eye.
Yu Zhen submitted the completed scientific paper.
At the same time, he registered for this year's college entrance examination, intending to follow everyone's advice and, through taking the exam, completely clear his name and cut off the breeding ground for rumors from the source.