After Yu Dongyu finished talking about the origin of "conceptual surprise", Wang Kewang said, "Let's talk about it in detail."
"To be more specific, it's just my own opinion."
Zhuang Yu smiled and said, "Then tell me what you think."
Yu Dongyu nodded and said, "Based on the comments in The Guardian, I think the fascinating thing about science fiction stories, or a certain part of science fiction stories, lies in their surprising concepts. Some science fiction creators embody scientific theories, philosophical ideas or myths and legends.
For a specific situation, or to create a groundbreaking structure and propose a new theory or concept, and finally present it in a story. This approach often makes readers get rid of their habitual view of things or problems, defamiliarizing them, and then brings unexpected surprises to readers.
feel."
"This approach seems to be not limited to the creation of science fiction stories." Wang Yi said.
Liu Yuan put out his cigarette and said, "Indeed, for example, the modern poem "The Three Strangest Words" by Simboka and Popper's "Conjecture and Refutation" all reflect this kind of 'conceptual surprise'."
"Yes, but science fiction stories undoubtedly use and develop this advantage more intensively."
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The discussion about "The Last Starfish Man" continued until all the dishes were served.
Zhuang Yu knocked on the table, "Okay, let's eat first, otherwise the food will get cold in a while."
Liu Yuan said, "Shall we drink something white? It's so cold."
"Okay, let's drink some, but let's stop and don't drink too much. What Yu Dongyu said just now gave me some new ideas. Let's talk after dinner later."
Zhang Zhong had no objection to drinking some wine.
But as they drank, Zhuang Yu and the others forgot about what they had said.
Zhang Zhong had to get up early because he had a book signing tomorrow, so he and Chen Qing grabbed the cups in their hands and watched them drink.
Zhuang Yu and others knew that Zhang Zhong had business tomorrow, so they did not continue to persuade him to drink. They started drinking on their own.
After a while of pushing cups and changing cups, everyone was a little drunk. Just now Zhuang Yu said that he had some new ideas, but he didn't say anything more now. He probably forgot about it himself.
Before leaving, Wang Yi suddenly grabbed Zhang Zhong's arm and asked, "Your next new book, "The Ordinary World," is the book about rural life you mentioned last time?"
Wang Yi drank a little too much, and Zhang Zhong's arm was still a little painful when he grabbed it.
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"Yes, that's the one."
"I must take a look at it then." Wang Yi was so drunk that her eyes narrowed to a slit.
Zhuang Yu laughed at the side and said, "Do you want to say this specifically? Which of Zhang Zhong's recent books have you not read?"
"If Mr. Wang wants to read it, I will have someone send you a copy in advance." Zhang Zhong said politely.
Wang Yi said, "Okay, then I'll give you the address, and you can send me a copy later to save me having to buy it."
Liu Yuan also heckled, "If you want to send him away, you can't send him alone. It's up to you, Zhang Zhong, to take care of the rest of us."
"Isn't this just a matter of words? I'll have people deliver the books to you one by one later. If I hadn't returned to Jiangyang after signing the books, I could have done this myself." Zhang Zhong said.
Zhuang Yu waved his hand, "Don't listen to their nonsense, we will just buy it ourselves when the time comes."
Zhang Zhong smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. This matter has been settled. I'll ask Chen Qing to contact you later. It's not too early tonight, so I'll take you back."
"There's no need to send it off. You've come all the way and you still want to see us off. The news will make people laugh. We can just take a taxi back."
Zhang Zhong sent Zhuang Yu and the others to the door, put everyone in a taxi, and then stood at the door of the hotel and said to Chen Qing, "Although Mr. Wang drank too much, but what he said, you have some snacks and come back."
I'll give you their numbers, ask them for their addresses, and send the books to them on Wednesday."
"Wednesday?" Chen Qing asked.
"Well, Wednesday, one day early."
"good."
After returning to the hotel, Zhang Zhong started a video chat with Pengpeng.
In the middle of winter, this girl found several dresses from the closet, put them on one by one, and walked on the stage for Zhang Zhong to see.
After Li Zhuo told her yesterday that he wanted her to be a model, this girl took it to heart. In order to complete the task well, she practiced walking at home when she had nothing to do.
It was the same last night. She stayed in the living room until almost ten o'clock in the evening before going back to bed.
"Dad, Teacher Xu said you can't swing your arms when walking on the stage, but I feel like I can't walk well without moving my arms."
Zhang Zhong laughed. This girl was really not very good at walking. She walked as if her arms were tied. She stepped forward with her left foot and the right side of her body, and stepped forward with her right foot and her left side.
The same goes for Xu Yuhan. The little girl was busy with her illness, so she followed suit and just wanted to be a flower girl. There was no need to walk on stage.
"Then move your arms. The task your Uncle Zhuo gave you is to lift the flower basket. Now you are practicing here with empty hands, and it will have no effect." Zhang Zhong said.
"Yes, Dad, please wait a moment."
After saying that, the girl disappeared in front of the camera. After a while, she appeared again with a red handbag in her hand, which her grandmother usually used.
"Is this okay?"
Zhang Zhong scratched his head and said, "Okay, okay, I won't tell you anymore. I'm going to rest. You should go to bed soon."
"I'll practice for a while longer."
"It's up to you."
Anyway, her grandma was in charge, so Zhang Zhong didn't say anything more.
After hanging up the video, Zhang Zhong felt a little sleepy. The little wine he drank at night made him feel more energetic now.
They slept until the next morning, when Chen Qing knocked on the door. After the two went to the hotel to have breakfast, Xu Yang came to pick them up.
"When I came here just now, I passed by Xitu Building. There were many people at the door. They must have gone to the book signing. I felt your popularity up close, Mr. Zhang. Fortunately, the snow stopped at night.
, otherwise Xitu will be really difficult to deal with. The snow at the entrance is being cleared, and it is estimated that it will be cleared by the time the autograph signing officially begins. Oh, by the way, several media want to interview you. I have asked for permission before,
You agreed."
"Well, let's get it done before the autograph session. Just keep the time within half an hour."
"Don't worry about this. I have already arranged the place. The interview will start at half past eight and it will be resolved within twenty minutes. These media outlets have taken care of it and there will be no problems."
Zhang Zhong hummed, and he would not go back to do the administrative matters himself, but if Xu Yang wanted to do it, he would not object.