Chapter 169 The first round of confrontation (3/6,500
Lin Han didn't care that the person in front of him was home court. He walked to Robin and stared at him tightly, as if there was a strong evil spirit condensed behind him, and he would take action if he had a disagreement.
Robin subconsciously took a step back and was startled by Lin Han's eyes. Although he was very rude, he was still a cultural person in his bones. He almost thought that Lin Han would use Chinese Kung Fu to beat him up.
The people watching the fun around were also chattering. The grudges about Lin Han and the Puppy Gang spread quickly. Robin, who lost in momentum, felt guilty and wanted to leave, but he still turned around and remembered Lin Han's appearance.
"Don't worry about him, he can't come out and bite me like a dog." Lin Han pointed to the empty operating table over there, "We should hurry up and take advantage of no one to have a warship battle. We didn't have enough fun just now."
James glanced at Brian, and he really didn't know if Lin Han was too arrogant or what.
So many people around him watched Lin Han and the people from the Puppy Gang for a while and left. They had more important things to do, and watching the fun was only temporary.
Brian sighed, "There are many people in the puppy gang, and their arrogantness is also their own reasons. In fact, a considerable number of people quietly support them. I am really worried that your bidding team will be hacked, so they will join forces to send Yanjing out in the first round."
Lin Han frowned. According to the puppy gang's prudent personality, he might really hold a grudge against his Chinese delegation. If he would suffer unrestrained disasters at that time, it would not be a good thing.
No matter what, I have to let Yao Lingfeng and others know, and I can't hide it from it. So I spoke to the two new friends I just met and said, "Sorry, I have to deal with these things. I'm very happy to know you."
"Me too. No matter what, my ticket belongs to you and Yanjing. We look forward to the day when we go to Yanjing to hold the World Science Fiction Conference."
"Welcome you to the authentic Yanjing roast duck then!"
Waving his hand, he left the battleship game area, Lin Han went straight to the exhibition hall of the Yanjing bidding team. There were not many tourists here, only three or three people parked nearby to view the videos on display by the delegation, the photos and some physical models.
The officials didn't know where they went missing, and only the staff of Guoke.com were still holding on. After seeing Lin Han, Yao Lingfeng immediately walked up, "Just I heard that you almost started fighting with the people from the Puppy Gang. You were not injured, are you?"
"It's okay, we just spoke harshly to each other. It's not yet the stage of taking action." Lin Han said apologetically, "A member of the Puppy Gang is also responsible for applying for the right to apply for Detroit next year. I'm worried that they will be detrimental to us."
It was Yao Lingfeng's turn to be a little anxious. He didn't want to get out of the first round of the bidding rights. At this moment, his forehead began to sweat and muttered repeatedly: "What should I do? If I get out of the first round, it's too ugly! What are you doing? You have to face them at this time. Oh, what should I do."
Lin Han sighed and wanted to make up for the loss. Things got worse because of him. He should have taken the responsibility. So he discussed and said, "Or what if I hold a speech or a signing party here? Attract some neutral members to vote for us, and they will not be able to control everyone."
"If you hold a speech, will anyone come to listen to it? Or become the bullseye directly. The puppy gang hates you enough, and you want to steal the limelight. I guess they hate you even more." Yao Lingfeng pointed to the person who applied for the exhibition hall in Detroit not far away, with a slight complaint in his tone.
Just when Lin Han was quite worried, a familiar voice came from behind, "Hi, Lin, long time no see."
Alex stood aside in a T-shirt with Batman-patterned T-shirt, and the editor from Penguin Publishing Group opened his arms and hugged Lin Han.
"My friend, I just heard that you have met the Puppy Gang. This is really not good news."
Lin Han's eyes lit up. If anyone doesn't like the Puppy Gang the most, then the Penguin Publishing Group will inevitably occupy a quota. The Puppy Gang occupies the hotly promoted books by these publishers. If the science fiction novels they represent can be nominated for the Hugo Award, sales will inevitably rise by 20% or even higher.
Some novels that were originally unknown became popular because they were nominated or even won the Hugo Award. Two books were originally ignored and eventually sold more than two million copies.
This is all profit. They are agents of both of Lin Han's English novels. No matter which book wins an award, it will become the focus of mainstream media attention, and sales will inevitably be mentioned above.
Blocking one's way of wealth is like killing parents, so Lin Han's eyes shine: "Alex, you're here just in time. I have something to ask for your help. If we want to apply for the right to host the next World Science Fiction Conference, can you help deal with this dilemma in front of us?"
Alex is waiting for the situation in front of him. If you want to get closer to the writer, things other than occasional work are equally important, except for completing the terms stipulated in the contract.
This is not a difficult thing for Penguin Publishing Group. Alex said, "I will introduce you to some friends later, and they all appreciate you."
"I have something I want to tell you later. Whether I can win depends on yours." Lin Han also knew that he would repay his kindness. Others were willing to help him, but he had to thank him.
"I'm looking forward to what it is. By the way, don't forget to come to the reporter now. My favor is just this little face. I missed it again."
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When Robin from the puppy gang wandered around outside and returned to the exhibition hall, he was surprised to find that the crowd was all gathered in the Yanjing exhibition hall, while his Detroit exhibition hall was almost empty.
"Hi Robin, you're just back. Can you take care of me here? I'll go outside to have a look?"
"What's so good about it? Those Chinese people perform like clowns. Can't they calm down a little?" Robin had a little irritable temper. He kicked the stool with his feet, "I'll go and see it first, and you can keep guarding."
Robin leaned his head and came to the Yanjing Exhibition Hall. There were several cameras running inside, as if they were reporters from Fox TV and CBS, and next to them were reporters from the Los Angeles Times and Washington Daily taking photos and recording.
The famous Hollywood screenwriter and science fiction novelist Carl Sagan is visiting the showroom. His movie "Abandoned World" last year has both achieved good box office reputation, but now he is talking and laughing with Lin Han in the showroom, listening to him introducing the development of Chinese science fiction.
And the one standing next to him was no one else. The third-time Hugo Award winner David Grod, best-selling author Argiana Brown, and George R.R. Martin.
This seemed to have become a gathering of bigwigs in science fiction. Ms. Leslie Tarrick was pointing at the same scale model of the Jade Rabbit Moon Retriever and was amazed. The famous singer Tom Smith turned into a fan and was extremely curious. Brad Foster was talking to Chinese reporters about the direction of world science fiction literature. American astronaut Dr. Lin Glenn was holding his cell phone to start taking pictures.
The entire exhibition hall was almost overcrowded, and more and more audiences were still rushing to hear the news. In the past, only when the Hugo Award was awarded at the end of the conference could they see so many influential figures gathered together, and fans almost screamed!
Lin Han saw Robin's dark face from afar, couldn't help but smile, then ignored it, and continued to chat with Mrs. Fonda McKinel about her novel "Dream Color".
Chapter completed!