If other authors still have the strength to resist when it comes to long novels, then in the eyes of readers, novels are already within Zhang Zhong’s pocket.
Just imagine, there are only seven works shortlisted for an award, and four of them are from the same person. Doesn’t this explain the problem?
So when award presenter Linde stood on the stage and said, "Congratulations to "Three-Body: Once Upon a Time on Earth" for winning the Novel Award at the 57th Nebula Award," the audience was not particularly surprised.
There were not many surprises in the subsequent novel award.
Even Thomas, the guest presenter and president of the Science Fiction Society of America, was expressionless when presenting the award.
The winning work is "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea".
Compared with last year, Zhang Zhong was shortlisted for seven categories this year, winning three awards for short stories, novellas, and novels. He was even more popular, but the audience was no longer as passionate as last year.
Everything is too easy.
After the moment of happiness, it seemed to suddenly become boring.
Hu Gang, the host of China Minsheng Live, was also very calm when reading his congratulatory message.
"Congratulations to Zhang Zhong, who has become the first person in history at the age of thirty-one. Since the establishment of the Nebula Award, there have been fifty-seven awards, but no author has ever received such an honor. He almost swept it with a crushing attitude.
He won the Nebula Award without any suspense. He also became the first person in history to win three awards in one night. When the awards were presented last year, we were still thinking that he could win two awards at the same time, becoming like Clark.
Herbert... is happy that four science fiction masters are on par with each other as science fiction writers. It has only been a year, and these four have already been left behind by him. He will only have the honor of one person winning three awards. And this record, I don’t know.
How long will it take to break through? We look forward to the next legend who can receive such an honor, and we also look forward to Zhang Zhong himself reaching a higher level."
"Zhang Zhong is a record-breaking machine. He has set countless records in the Nebula Awards alone. He is the youngest winner, the writer who has won the most awards in the same session, and the writer who has the most works shortlisted..."
Hu Gang smiled and read the record set by Zhang Zhong to the audience. Finally, he joked, "But unfortunately, there is a record that he can no longer break."
Feng He next to him acted as a compliment at this time, smiled and said, "Oh, I don't know what record you are talking about?"
Hu Gang laughed and said, "It is the record of the youngest winner. There is no way he can push this record forward."
After hearing Hu Gang's words, netizens laughed and cursed in the barrage.
[Unless he can rejuvenate himself, there is really no way this record can be broken again.]
[The key is that this record is his own, why should he break it?]
Hu Gang said a lot, and after the award speech on TV was finished, Chen Qing, who went up to accept the award in place of Zhang Zhong, walked onto the stage for the third time.
Chen Qingke was in the limelight tonight and was on the show three times in a short time.
Seeing Chen Qing go up, Hu Gang said with a smile, "This gentleman has also set a record. He is the only person in the history of the Nebula Awards who has received the award three times at the same award ceremony. The most important thing is that he is not a
writer."
Feng He was more familiar with Chen Qing and said with a smile, "This gentleman is Zhang Zhong's agent and partner. Of course, he is also my agent now."
…
Chen Qing went on the stage. Just like he had received the award twice before, he first thanked the jury and then thanked the readers.
But this time he did not rush down, but continued, "Before coming, I asked Zhang Zhong if we should say something if we can get three awards this time."
Everyone who was watching the live broadcast suddenly became interested when they heard what he said.
Tonight's award ceremony was really "boring". There was no suspense about the award. Even the winner Zhang Zhong was not present.
But now that I hear what Chen Qing says, are there any surprises?
"Hearing my question, Zhang Zhong smiled and told me that if he could win three awards, he would give the audience a gift."
A gift?
"What gift?" In front of the computer, Xu Yuhan turned to look at Zhang Zhong.
Zhang Chong pursed his lips, "Didn't he say it right away?"
"It's boring." Xu Yuhan complained, then turned to look at the TV.
Pengpeng looked at Zhang Zhong, then at Xu Yuhan, and scratched his face with his hands, "Dad, do you want to give me a gift?"
Chen Qing used English when he said these words, so Pengpeng and the others didn't know what Chen Qing said or what the gift was.
"Well, I want to give you a gift. Your Uncle Chen will tell you later." Zhang Zhong said.
Peng Peng pursed his lips and said, "I can't even understand what Uncle Chen is saying. I have to have that uncle translate for me to understand."
Zhang Chong smiled and said, "Well, I'll mention it to your Uncle Chen later. Next time I go up to speak, use words you can understand."
Pengpeng nodded, "That's good."
When Chen Qing said that Zhang Zhong was giving readers a gift, the tens of millions of viewers watching the live broadcast were very excited. Many people had already guessed about the new book.
After the Nebula Award came out last year, Zhang Zhong published a book called "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"
I won three awards this year, so I will definitely release a new book.
Chen Qing on the stage did not sell out and continued, "In no more than two months, another new book by Zhang Zhong will also be available to everyone. I can't tell you the title for the time being, but it will be available on the official website later.
Announcement, of course everyone can rest assured that the new book will definitely have a science fiction theme. In order to thank everyone for your support, this book is expected to be sold in 70 countries, with a total of 30 language versions. There is also good news, no matter where you are readers,
As long as your Star membership card points reach 500, you can exchange it for a new book for free."
At this point, Chen Qing stopped talking. Although he didn't mention the title of the book, it was considered an advertisement. If he continued like this, the Nebula Award organizing committee would probably look bad.
The Nebula Awards is almost over here. In the live broadcast room, host Hu Gang discussed what just happened with two guests.
"Teacher Li, Teacher Feng, what do you mean by the Star Sky membership card points that Mr. Chen just said?" Hu Gang said.
Feng He explained, "The company got a set of membership cards a few months ago and has cooperated with major bookstores across the country. As long as you purchase the company's products, you can get points. In China, it is one Huaxia coin per point. In other countries,
I don’t know.”
"It seems that five hundred points are quite difficult to obtain." Li Qin said.
Feng He said with a smile, "It's not difficult, because you can earn points as long as it's a work under the company, and it's any work. For example, my works, as long as they are signed and sold by the company, are also counted. You can also buy "Zero"
"Zero One" magazine, as long as the place you purchase supports this membership card, you can also earn points."
"Anyway, you can use points to exchange for new books, which should be good news for old readers."