Rebirth: I Want to Surf

The host asked: "Doctor, can you briefly introduce your current work for us?"

"I activated a plant growing system, and if all goes well, we will see zinnias blooming in space in January next year."

"Oh, what a romantic mission!!"

"..."

The Trisolaris delegation was silent collectively. They had been here for just two days and had little experience, but this moment was quite touching. If a flower can really bloom in space, it will indeed be a manifestation of unparalleled romance and strength.

Tian Xiaopeng asked in a low voice: "Have our astronauts been up there?"

"No!"

Yao Haijun said: "It was jointly built by the United States, Russia, Canada, Japan, Brazil, and the European Space Agency, and there was no China. Now it has been in operation for 15 years, and 220 astronauts have been there, and there is no China."

"Why?"

"Exclude us!"

"But now we can fly on our own!"

"Hey, how many astronauts are up now?"

"Ten of them are up!"

"Yes, there are two more female astronauts!"

The award ceremony was still going on, and the host said: "OK, doctor, now I ask you to announce the winners."

"Okay, the winner of the Hugo Award - "The Three-Body Problem", author Liu Cixin, translator Liu Yukun!"

"Whoosh!"

During the applause, Liu Cixin's eyes widened in disbelief, and her black-rimmed glasses almost fell off. The 99 personnel next to her urged: "Come up quickly, it's yours!"

He then stood up and went on stage, and Liu Yukun also went up.

The Hugo Award attaches great importance to translators. Liu Yukun is a Chinese-American, a lawyer by profession, and writes science fiction novels in his spare time. He has translated many Chinese works, including Ma Boyong's novels.

"Oh, two Orientals!"

"Is there science fiction in the East? The Hugo Awards are becoming more and more unprofessional!"

"Don't say that, I've read "The Three-Body Problem", it's a great novel!"

The audience below felt quite uncomfortable with the two yellow-skinned people standing on the stage, but people from the cultural and publishing circles gave them warm applause. They were the first batch to promote the three-body problem.

One of them had a plump figure, a white beard covering his entire chin and cheeks, and an ancient appearance.

This gentleman is famous, his name is George Raymond Richard Martin, the original author of "A Song of Ice and Fire". He clapped his hands excitedly, obviously a fan of the Three-Body Problem.

"I am honored to receive this award..."

Liu Cixin was extremely excited when she received the trophy and certificate. He had practiced his acceptance speech, but he did not expect to have the opportunity to read it.

"I'm glad you like it. The Hugo Award is a beacon in the science fiction world. I have read many works by Hugo Award winners, some of which have Chinese versions, and some of which have to read the original works.

Chinese science fiction literature has experienced many difficulties, but we have been working hard to grow. Thank you to those who have contributed to this... I believe that in the future, there will be more and better Chinese science fiction works to the world, together with science fiction fans around the world Fly to the stars and the sea, thank you! "

"Whoosh!"

Liu Cixin walked down like a cloud, her shoes were soft inside. When she returned to her seat, everyone rushed to see the trophy.

The unfamiliar foreigners around them kept casting curious and envious glances, which made them feel swayed, and an inexplicable emotion grew in their hearts.

"This is the Hugo Award!"

"Yeah, I think our experience here is very sci-fi!"

"This feels so good..."

Tian Xiaopeng rubbed the trophy and suddenly said: "Damn, we will definitely be able to grow vegetables in space in the future, as many as we can!"

…

The information on the scene was transferred to domestic Weibo in a timely manner, and hot searches exploded instantly, with big red letters: # Three-Body Hugo Award #

"Congratulations to Liu!"

"Congratulations to the three-body!"

“Damn it, who said Chinese writers can’t win the Hugo Award??”

"Although I don't quite understand, I'm so excited now!"

“The ashes of science fiction veterans from the 1980s came to register, but now young people really don’t know how difficult Chinese science fiction is. In fact, we had works before.

Science fiction literature was very popular at that time, but as a result, it was closed immediately. Many publications disappeared overnight, leaving only "Science Fiction World". But fortunately, online literature has taken off, and some good novels can still be found online. "

"There used to be a few good science fiction movies, but now they are all insulated. What everyone watches are all Hollywood movies. Things like "The Day After Tomorrow", "2012", "Interstellar" and "Gravity" are actually all science fiction movies. Alas. , when can we film it?”

"Don't think about it. You said there is still some hope in literature, but there is no hope in movies!"

""The Promise: The Murderous Case of a Spaceship"!"

Whatever you say.

Generally speaking, they are sad for their misfortune and angry for their inability to fight.

Audiences like science fiction films very much, but "Chinese science fiction films" are, well, very distant and abstract.

Yao Yuan wants to increase the popularity and continue to increase the popularity, and the hot searches will continue within a week.

Today, I interviewed the editor-in-chief of the American science fiction magazine "Clark World" and said: "I voted for "The Three-Body Problem" without hesitation. This year, two right-wing science fiction organizations were fighting over the list, but they also liked it very much. "The Three-Body Problem", Liu Cixin's work brought the Hugo Award to China for the first time, which is a great thing!"

I will interview Mr. Martin again tomorrow.

"In the half-century history of the Hugo Awards, very few non-English original works have been nominated, and Chinese works have never been nominated. "The Three-Body Problem" is a breakthrough in this regard!"

Hou'er also said that the Galaxy Awards was about to be held.

Then a large number of foreign celebrities were revealed to like "The Three-Body Problem", the most famous of which is of course Ao Guanhai.

It is said that after watching "The Three-Body Problem", Ao Guanhai was still unsatisfied, so he asked his secretary to send an email to Liu Cixin asking for the second and third parts. Liu Cixin thought it was a prank and did not take it seriously at all. It wasn't until the U.S. diplomatic department came to coordinate the matter that he realized it was true.

The truth of this matter is unknown.

But Ao Guanhai is indeed a fan of "The Three-Body Problem". After he retired in 2017, he came to China to attend an event and specifically asked to meet Liu Cixin, and the two even took a photo together.

But now, who cares whether it is true or false, just upload it if you have the information.

So the hot search for "U.S. President's reminder" went up again.

For a time, "The Three-Body Problem" became a trend, and sales climbed again. It seems that you are out of date if you haven't seen it. Several major official media also commented, calling it "the first year of Chinese science fiction"!

…

Haizili.

The fan of the big boss was reading the newspaper, and there was a medium-sized section dedicated to Trisolaris winning the Hugo Award.

"good!"

"Okay, live up to expectations and bring glory to the country!"

He felt that he should do something, so he called his secretary and ordered: "Get ready, hold a symposium for popular science fiction creators, and invite all science fiction writers.

Oh, the relevant personnel of 99 are also invited to come and let’s chat together. "

(No more...

There will still be four chapters tomorrow! )