Zhang Zhong did not decide the release date of the new book himself. He just handed the book to Chen Qing. The specific release time was arranged by Chen Qing and others.
Previously, when Chen Qing planned a release date, he would report it to Zhang Zhong in advance, and it would be up to Zhang Zhong to make the final decision.
But as time went by, Zhang Zhong felt that this would delay things too much, and the release date was not particularly important, so he could just let Chen Qing decide it by himself without having to ask him for instructions.
So this time when Liu Yuan saw the news from the Internet, Zhang Zhong didn't even know about it.
As for why Chen Qing set the date on June 23, Zhang Zhong didn't know and didn't care. He believed that Chen Qing had his own considerations.
After a seafood dinner at Alata Restaurant, Zhang Zhong and the others returned to the hotel.
Because we have to do business tomorrow, everyone should have a good rest tonight and recharge their batteries. They went back to their rooms. No one came to Zhang Zhong's room to check in.
After Zhang Chong returned to the room, he sent the revised manuscript to Chen Qing.
As soon as the email was sent, Chen Qing made a phone call.
"Boss, you have been very efficient recently."
"Why, do you think I write too fast and you are too busy?"
Chen Qing said quickly, "No, no, I wish you would publish a book every day. I would be happy even if I was busy vomiting blood."
"If you publish one book a day, it's not you who is vomiting blood, it's me who is vomiting blood. Are you still on the front line in charity work recently?"
"I am not considered a frontline person. I go to the countryside less frequently now, and it will be about the same in the future. I will probably go once a month."
"Well, being on the front line may not be the best choice."
"I understand this more now. There are some things I can't do as well as those front-line volunteers, so I can't help much."
"Going there once in a while can still boost morale."
"Yes, I keep going once a month for this purpose. I hope that my appearance can give the frontline volunteers some motivation and let them know that we are not doing fake charity, but really want to put this
Do a good job in your career. Well, it's already late over there, so I won't delay your rest. When you come back from Paris, I'll pick you up."
"Okay, good night."
"Haha, it's not even time to finish eating here."
"Just understand the spirit."
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In the afternoon of the next day, Zhang Zhong and the others set off directly to the Fourth University after having lunch in the hotel restaurant.
When their car arrived at the gate of Fourth University, the speed slowed down.
A lot of people gathered in front of the school, most of them students.
Because this lecture was notified in advance, many people came here.
However, the lecture held by Fourth University this time is not open to the public. Only the university and some invited people can participate.
The school gate is closed now, and you can only enter with your student ID card.
In fact, the same is true for Fourth University in normal times, but today it is extra strict.
The gate of Fourth University is very small and inconspicuous. The bus cannot go in, so Zhang Zhong and the others had to get off the bus early.
The area in front of the school gate had long been cleared, and Principal Empoli, along with Adrian and other staff, were waiting at the door to greet them.
Even the Fourth University is not exempt from customs. There is a long banner hanging at the door, which reads in Chinese and French: Welcome all members of the Chinese exchange group to our school to guide our work.
The people from the Chinese exchange group here almost laughed when they saw the Chinese language on the banner. The banner smell was too strong.
The words "visit" and "guidance work" are used to their essence.
If there was anything missing, Zhang Zhong lowered his head and looked at the ground. There was still a red carpet missing, otherwise the scene would have been even more grand.
Zhang Zhong led the exchange group towards the people from the Fourth University who came forward. Empoli warmly held Zhang Zhong's hand and said, "Welcome, welcome, I'm going to work hard for you today."
"It is our great honor that the Fourth University can invite you to give a speech. I know that schools all over France are jealous of us now..."
Empoli's polite words were much smoother than Mona's. Because he boasted so much, the translator Giroud next to him was a little embarrassed.
Zhang Zhong had met Empoli a few times and had some understanding of his style, so he was not surprised. He smiled and exchanged a few words with the people on both sides, forming a wave and walking towards the school.
Because I had stayed at Fourth University for two days before, the process of visiting the school was skipped. Empoli took Zhang Zhong and the others to the school auditorium.
Different from the last time at Columbia, this speech was held in the school's auditorium because Fourth University has a very grand and spacious auditorium.
When Zhang Zhong and others arrived, the auditorium was already full of people. When they saw them coming in, they didn't know who stood up first, and applause suddenly burst out.
Empoli arranged for them to sit down with a smile, then said "Excuse me" to Zhang Zhong, and walked to the stage with the microphone.
It seems that Empoli will still play the role of host today.
Empoli is a cunning old man who is also good at creating atmosphere. The job of hosting is easy for him.
"Distinguished guests and classmates, good afternoon. You don't need to introduce me. You also know why everyone is gathered here today. Standing on the stage now, I still feel like I am in a dream. I didn't expect
We are actually able to invite pz and many other outstanding Chinese writers to come to our school to give speeches. China is an ancient country with a long history, and its five thousand years of civilization is the foundation of their civilization..."
Empoli said a lot of good things to Hua Xia, and then began to introduce the members of the literary exchange group. He did not introduce Zhang Zhong first, but started with Zhuang Yu.
"I think many of you are unfamiliar with the name Zhuang Yu, but I believe that if I mention "Xi Bo", many of you will think of such a work. And the author of "Xi Bo"
, it is Zhuang Yu, he is also a member of this Chinese exchange group..."
Then he introduced Feng He, Zhao Re, Chi Qing... Although the others are not well-known in France, Empoli can always find the right angle to impress them.
Until the end, Empoli introduced Zhang Zhong: "This last one probably doesn't need any more introduction from me. If I ask a question, if any of you haven't read pz's novels, I'm afraid not a few people will raise their hands.
If someone raises their hand, I may ask you again if you have seen the movie adapted from his novel. In the past few years, even my grandson who does not like to read and has no interest in literature also knows about pz.
name……"
If Empoli really asked this question, no one would probably raise their hands. After all, today is the lecture of the Chinese exchange group. If you don't know Zhang Zhong, there is a high probability that he will not come to participate.