"The person who stole the shadow, according to my guess, this book is probably a science fiction novel, because the title of the book is science fiction enough. Think about it, how can you steal a shadow? How can you do it without using some high-tech means?
"Yu Dongyu was the first to express his opinion.
Wang Yi shook his head and said, "You only paid attention to the three characters "stealing shadow", but you forgot the last word "human". Since it is a human being, the work should focus on the human being. I think this is a very humanistic film.
novel."
"What you said makes sense, but it doesn't explain the matter of stealing the shadow. Do you think this shadow really refers to a shadow, or is it replaced by something else? For example, something in a person's heart?"
"I think it's very possible. Maybe the shadow refers to the dark place in people's hearts, and those who steal the shadow actually help people dispel the darkness in their hearts."
…
Zhang Zhong was a little surprised. Although their guess was wrong, they were actually somewhat related.
The shadow in the book "The Shadow Stealer" refers to the shadow, but it does represent something in the human heart, including darkness.
The protagonist has gained the ability to steal shadows and can directly communicate with other people's shadows. In a sense, he can also directly communicate with other people's hearts.
This is indeed a novel with humanistic care.
Zhang Chong listened to their discussion with great enthusiasm and really wanted to hand the pen to them.
Before this topic was discussed, the bus had already stopped at the entrance of Alaba Restaurant.
The waiter who greeted them at the door did not recognize them. After confirming that Zhang Zhong and the others had reservations, he was led into the restaurant.
However, when they entered the restaurant, the people who were dining saw a large number of people coming and couldn't help but take a look. After seeing this, someone recognized Zhang Zhong and the others.
Although they didn't hand it over loudly, those who recognized Zhang Zhong couldn't help but whisper to their companions.
Zhang Zhong and the others found their seats and ordered their meals. While they were waiting for their meals, the manager of the restaurant hurried over.
"Hello, Mr. PZ, I didn't expect that you and these other distinguished guests would order dinner tonight. We feel honored to have you all here. If you have any invitations, please be sure to give them to me."
There are many celebrities who come to dine at Alata Restaurant, and the manager is also well-trained, so naturally he will not show too much excitement because of Zhang Zhong's arrival.
Zhang Chong said with a smile, "I'm just here to have a meal, just like any other ordinary guests, no special hospitality is required."
The manager was also very understanding and nodded and said, "Okay, then I won't disturb everyone's meal. If you need anything, just call me."
"Thanks."
"You're welcome." After saying this, the manager left.
After the manager left, Zhang Zhong said: "It's a pity that they don't have a private room. Otherwise, we can book a private room. It will be quieter and not affect other people's dining."
Although their arrival did not cause any sensation, the atmosphere in the restaurant was obviously affected. The other guests did not raise their cameras to take pictures, but they kept looking over here.
Yu Dongyu smiled and said, "As long as the food is delicious, I can't care about anything else. From what Zhao Re said, do you know this restaurant quite well?"
“I don’t know much about it, but I just read the introduction online. Their restaurant specializes in seafood, with a wide variety of fresh and high-quality ingredients, and they also have delicious wine. Of course, I personally think that seafood with wine is not the best choice.
Seafood is best paired with beer or liquor.”
"When it comes to wine, you are very professional."
Zhao Re smiled in surprise, "I haven't paid attention to you for a long time."
During the previous ten years of his decline, he dealt most with all kinds of wine.
Moreover, when Zhang Zhong first met Zhao Re, it was Zhao Re who came to propose a toast, so Yu Dongyu teased him about this matter.
However, after watching "Border Town", he came to his senses and decided to quit drinking.
Although I still drink occasionally now, I only try it lightly and I won't drink too much anymore.
Zhang Dian nodded, Zhao Re was right, he just knew that this seafood restaurant was pretty good, so he brought them here.
As for the wine, Zhang Zhong didn't know, but there was one thing Zhao Re said that Zhang Zhong agreed with, that is, it is better to eat seafood with white wine or beer.
It's just that tonight is not a good time to drink, because tomorrow they have to go to Fourth University to give a lecture.
Although the speech is in the afternoon, if any of them are really hungover, it will definitely affect their status tomorrow.
In tomorrow's speech, they do not represent themselves, but represent China.
If the performance is not good, it will be a disgrace to the Chinese literary world.
So Zhang Zhong just ordered some beer.
…
While Zhang Zhong and the others were having a seafood dinner, there was still a heated discussion on the Internet about Zhang Zhongshu.
This time, in addition to discussing the subject matter of the new book, everyone is also discussing the time when the new book will be released.
The new book, like the previous books, will be released simultaneously around the world, but the timing is a bit intriguing.
It may not be felt by outside book lovers, but Chinese readers are very sensitive to the fact that the new book is released on the day when the college entrance examination results are announced.
The time when the college entrance examination results are released in each province is not certain, but usually it is between June 23rd and June 25th.
The date for Zhang's re-writing is June 23rd.
Considering that Zhang Zhong is also the principal of Shizhong College, readers can't help but think of this aspect.
[This date is probably aimed at college entrance examination students. Once the new book is released and the test results are released, everyone's minds will probably be filled with tension. I am sure many people will rush to the middle school to fill out the form.]
[Haha, this is called taking advantage of your advantage, and you don’t bring other principals to promote your school? 】
[The popularity of the new book will last at least one to two weeks, which is exactly the time when they fill out their applications.]
[I asked you if you are thinking too much. Maybe it’s just a coincidence. Isn’t it also a Sunday?]
[Yes, and June 23rd is also the International Olympic Day. Maybe Zhang Da is paying tribute to the Olympic spirit. 】
[Forget it, what are you guessing? It has nothing to do with us anyway. If there is a book, we will read it. 】
[It has nothing to do with us. The college entrance examination has been too long for me. 】
[I am a candidate this year, but this matter has nothing to do with me, because I will definitely not be able to go to Shizhong College. The scores of this school are too high.]
[If you can get admitted this year, fill it out as much as possible. I estimate that the score line for middle schools will go up in the future.]
[Alas, in fact, the score line will definitely rise this year. Isn’t Zhang Zhong going to give a lecture at the Fourth University? 】
[Isn’t it true that just giving a speech can increase the school’s grades? 】
[Why not? After Zhang Zhong went to Columbia University to give a speech, the effect was so obvious. 】
[Brother, that’s not because Zhang Zhong went to give a speech, but because Shizhong College and Columbia University have reached a strategic partnership. In addition, Jiangyang has developed very well in the past two years. The combined advantages of all aspects led to Shizhong College later.
The college’s score line has increased a lot.]
[Anyway, fill it in if you can. I think the score line of Shizhong College is not far from that of Yenching University. 】
[I’m afraid this is impossible. Although the score line of Shizhong College is high, it is still far away from Yenching University, and towards the end, the gap of a few points is as insurmountable as a chasm. 】
[Don’t say it’s impossible, Shizhong College has fewer majors and accepts fewer students. This is its natural advantage. 】
[The small number of students does have the advantage, but I heard that Shizhong College will start to expand majors in the next few years, and this advantage will not be obvious in the future. 】
[I think we still have to wait until the first batch of graduates come out before we can really determine the status of Shizhong College in the future. Maybe the current prosperity of Shizhong College is just a false high and a bubble. If the graduates have no advantage by then, these will
The bubble will burst.】
[Come on, let alone graduation, look at the current students, aren’t they more ruthless than the others? Let’s not talk about other things, can a student from another school in "Holy Grail and Holy Blood" do this? 】
[Let me tell you an inside story. All the students in Shizhong College have been snatched up by major colleges and universities. They don’t want to take the postgraduate entrance examination at all. They can just go directly to the postgraduate school. You are still talking about bubbles here. 】
[Yeah, I’ve heard that too. It’s said that many students from Shizhong College have already decided where they want to go to graduate school. 】
[Well, I heard that Jinling University has lured many students there. 】
[This is for sure, after all, Shizhong College is also jointly run by Jinling University and Jiangyang University.]
[It’s just a pity that Jiangyang University, students from Shi Zhong College probably won’t be willing to go to Shi Zhong College for graduate studies.]
[What’s such a pity? Look at Jiangyang University’s reputation and scores in the past two years. It’s much higher than the previous two years. Isn’t it because of Shizhong College? 】
[Yes, I heard that Zhang Zhong, Liang Yanqiu, Lai Ziru and other big guys also have classes at Jiangyang University. 】
[It’s not just that there are classes, many courses at Shizhong College also have quotas for registration at Jiangyang University.]
[Hearing what you said, I am interested in Jiangyang University. Although I can’t go to Shizhong College, I hope to attend Jiangyang University and listen to the lectures of the big guys.]
[Look, this is the benefit Jiangyang University has gained from this joint education.]
[Joint education is so good, why don’t other schools do it? 】
[Who says other schools don’t do it? In fact, many schools have done it, but the results are average. Not every jointly run school can hire someone like Zhang Zhong to be the principal. 】
[Yes, the key lies with Zhang Zhong. Even if Jiangyang University does not jointly run the school, if Jiangyang University can invite Zhang Zhong to be the president, the results will probably be better. 】
[That’s not necessarily the case. After all, Jiangyang University is a comprehensive school, and Zhang Zhong’s influence is not that great in science and engineering.]