Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

The publishing work of Sprout Publishing House is very smooth, and the promotion and distribution work of Shanhe's new works is extremely smooth. This is also due to the accumulation of reputation and the increase of influence of Shanhe.

Half a month later, "Parasite" was on the shelves of major bookstores in China.

The novels written by Chinese writers with foreign backgrounds are very rare.

Moreover, the focus of this promotion is on the transformation of Shanhe. Many celebrities in the field of literary fiction have given extremely high praise to "Parasite".

Wanmeng wrote a review article in Novel Monthly, "...the whole book is absurd but not absurd, the atmosphere is light and heavy, and the writing is plain but powerful. After reading the whole book, sadness and hesitation surround it for a long time, which makes people think. Who is the real parasite? The level of mountains and rivers has been elevated to another level, and the progress is jaw-dropping..."

Wang Anyi also gave her own evaluation.

"...I can still vaguely remember that childish face four years ago. The stunning appearance of "Parasite" marks that Shan He has entered a mature stage of creation. It is a milestone in his creation, and it may also be a milestone for Hua Hua. One of the important milestones of Chinese literature..."

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Yu Hua, who has always been low-key, also gave his own evaluation this time, "...After closing this "Parasite", I was filled with emotions. An 18-year-old boy has written about worldly affairs to such an extent, and made it so that both refined and popular people can appreciate it. I immediately felt The urge to write is hard to find a confidant..."

"Parasite" triggered a craze in the field of Chinese literature, and literature lovers bought the book one after another to satisfy their curiosity.

Under the arrangement of Qu Ling, Shanhe also attended several on-site book signings, signed autographs for book fans, and communicated with readers. Shanhe has already done it very well.

Qu Ling also arranged an online book club for Shanhe. In a separate chat room, Shanhe and a group of netizens could freely talk about the creation process of the book and their thoughts after reading it.

A netizen asked: "Shanhe, does your transformation this time mean that you will no longer write young adult novels? I really liked your first few young adult novels, which is a pity!"

Shanhe replied: "Thank you for your support. I can't talk about any transformation. I'm just getting older and my horizons are wider. Naturally, there will be more themes. I won't deliberately give up on the youth field. I will continue to write if I have inspiration."

A netizen asked: "I heard that the inspiration for "Parasite" came from interviews on "Late Night" abroad. What do you think of the trend of going abroad?"

Shanhe answered: "Everyone has a tendency to seek profit. This is understandable, but sometimes the reality is much crueler than you imagine. Foreign countries are not paradise. It is better not to follow the crowd too much before making a decision. This phenomenon cannot be eradicated. The fundamental reason It’s because we are not strong enough yet, I believe we will catch up!”

Netizens asked: "Can you tell me about Anne Hathaway?"

Shanhe replied: "Haha! This is personal privacy, I won't make fun of it here!"

A netizen asked: "Shanhe, I heard that you took the art exam for the directing department of Beiying Film and Television. I will also be a member of the first-level acting department of Beiying Film and Television. Will you put all your novels on the big screen?"

Shanhe replied: "Hello, future alumnus, I went to study at Beijing Film Academy just to show my ideas on the big screen. As long as I have this ability, I will definitely realize my ideas!"

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There are more and more book fans in the chat room, and the questions are scrolling faster and faster.

"The writing of "Parasite" is so desperate. Is this the reality of country M? It's scary!"

"Can you write more books like "Bottom Hot Girls"? It's really inspiring!"

“Is Anne Hathaway still in touch?”

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Shanhe didn't have time to answer the fans' questions in front of the screen, so he could only choose a few as responses.

This kind of online book club is very suitable for Shanhe's appetite. It can communicate with readers without face-to-face contact. It not only satisfies the readers' curiosity, but also satisfies the communication between the author and the readers, and also promotes the works.

With the release of "Parasite", word-of-mouth from readers has exploded, and spontaneous comments have been reported in various media.

"Shan He's landmark novel, he will reach another peak!"

"'Parasite' has received a huge reputation, and the literary world has ushered in a new standard-bearer."

"Describing the abyss of despair with joyful brushstrokes, "Parasite" describes the crux of capitalism..."

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"Parasite" lived up to expectations and aroused enthusiastic reviews, and the domestic sales figures for the first week were also concluded. It was over 300,000, which was not outstanding among Shanhe's previous figures.

This is a book describing Country M. Its audience is naturally smaller than Shanhe's other works, and similar literary books are mainly sold in the long term.

The sales of "Parasite" in the first week have been overwhelming, mainly due to the reputation and influence of Shanhe. Of course, the spread of the scandal has also objectively increased his popularity.

Shanhe and Qu Ling were both very satisfied with the sales in the first week, and they started chatting in Shanhe's study.

"Xiaohe, my original expectation this time was about 200,000 copies. After all, the subject matter is limited. I was a little worried before jumping out of the big market of teenagers!" Qu Ling said relaxedly.

Shanhe poured a glass of water for Qu Ling, "Three hundred thousand is an exaggeration. It is estimated that it only broke out for one week, and it should drop a lot the next week. Although I tried my best to make "Parasite" more readable, but its literary attributes It’s still stronger, I’m not optimistic about the later sales!”

"It is considered a success if the total sales volume exceeds two million copies. This achievement is already beyond the reach of other writers!" Qu Ling took a sip of water, "The English version has almost been translated. Let's see when it is available. Go check it out, Scholar Press has announced that it will be featured on "The Late Show" next week, and that Tom Heady will fulfill his promise!"

"Haha!" Shanhe couldn't help but laugh when he thought of the scene of Tom Herdy kissing a donkey's butt, "People in China will probably like to see this stunt!"

Qu Ling also laughed, "Tom Herdy deserves it. Besides, he probably won't have any objections. What a great publicity opportunity! By the way, Scholar Publishing House is eager to take you to country M for publicity. I have already taken it. You rejected them, but they asked you to record a video and return to Country M to cooperate with the promotion of "Late Night Show"!"

"Okay!" Shanhe nodded, "I also like to do face slaps, haha!"

"I will inform you of the specific time. The Chinese New Year will be here in two weeks. "Emergency Room Doctor" will start broadcasting on ZaiModu TV next week. They have already done enough publicity, and they just borrowed your book to distribute their new book. Feng, pay attention! Okay, now that we're done, I'm going to help your mother." After saying this, Qu Ling stood up and walked out.

In the living room, Qiu Jiang and Yu Zhengchong were making tea and talking about the location of the primary school.

Seeing Qu Ling and Shan He come out of the study, Qiu Jiang called out, "Xiaohe, Qu Ling, come sit here. I have something to tell you."

Shanhe walked to his father and sat down next to him, and asked about the status of his father's Hope Project, "Dad, has the primary school in Boli Village been completed? Last month I heard from Wu Di that it had been capped!"

Qiu Jiang divided the teacups between the two of them, "I was just about to tell you this! The elementary school has been completed, and the children will be able to attend classes in the new classroom next semester. You don't know, I watched the children in the cold wind It’s freezing inside, my little hands feel like chicken feet, and I feel very uncomfortable. I’ll be fine next year!”

Qiu Jiang took a sip of tea, "Also, Wu Di and Xu Ahui both asked me to bring you something. That kid Ahui is thinking about you, he is very sensible!"

Shanhe is very concerned about the current situation of Boli Village, "Dad, how is Boli Village now? How are Wu Di and the others? I'm not worried about Ah Hui, she is too sensible!"

"Boli Village has changed a lot. Most of your plans have been realized. Now Boli Village is the base camp of volunteers in Pingyuan County. The Youth Foundation is preparing to commend a group of volunteers and out-of-school children in Shanghai at the end of the year. Wu Dihe Xu Ahui was elected as the representative of Shannan Province!" Qiu Jiang explained to Shanhe.

After hearing this, Shanhe beamed with joy, "Great, Dad, how is your school site selection going? We have to strike while the iron is hot!"

"Xiaohe, I have selected the locations for five primary schools. After discussing with the Project Hope Office and the volunteer team, this phase is all in Shannan. The coordination work has basically been completed, and I am just waiting for the funds to be allocated to start construction!" Qiu Jiang introduced his work results to Shanhe.

In the past six months, Qiu Jiang has traveled to many places, and these five primary schools are his first batch of achievements.

Shan He looked at his father's darkened face and felt a little moved in his heart, "Dad, you discuss the money matter with my mother. You have to take care of your health!"

"You're still worried about me. I'm having so much fun. By the way, your mother and I have to go back to our hometown in a few days to bring your grandparents over for the New Year!"

Shanhe nodded and said, "I miss my grandparents too. Let them stay a little longer this time!"

"They can't stay any longer, they are thinking about their houses and land in their hometown!"

Sales of "Parasite" dropped to 150,000 copies in the second week, but it still brought a huge impact to purely literary novels.

A few years ago, the first printing of Yu Hua's "Alive" only had 20,000 copies. It later became popular when it was adapted into a movie. However, its sales this year have only been 100,000 copies.

Literary novels are all about long-term sales. I remember that the total sales of "Alive" in 2020 exceeded 20 million copies.

"Parasite" can be said to be going against the wind. The sales volume in the first week can be said to be due to its popularity. The sales volume of more than 100,000 copies in the second week illustrates some problems.

For a time, the domestic literary world and the Federation of Literary and Art Circles were discussing the incredible new book Shan He. The term "appreciating both refined and popular tastes" was mentioned repeatedly, and even caused some conflicts.

Many literati of the older generation believe that "Parasite" and Shanhe's previous novels are popular books with weak literary attributes. The literary world should still stick to its own style and not lower its artistic pursuits for the sake of sales.

However, some young and middle-aged writers were dismissive of their remarks, and even cited "The Ordinary World" as a refutation. Initially, "The Ordinary World" was criticized as useless by the literary world. As a result, its sales and reputation have improved over time. verify.

Two different views, two different groups of literati were tit for tat, and they argued in literary magazines without showing any signs of weakness.

The literati quarreled, no one lost, and no one lost. They came and went, and articles were published one after another.

Chinese people are naturally fond of watching excitement, and the fight between the two groups of literati has aroused the attention of literature lovers.

As a result, there was support for both viewpoints, and people started to fight.

Unlike writers and literati who write articles and argue, the main battlefield for literary lovers to argue is the Internet.

Sina chat rooms, a home base for literature lovers, have become increasingly lively recently, with more and more netizens joining in to criticize each other.

"Literature is inherently beautiful. It only smiles at those who like it and know how to appreciate it. If you can't stand it, you can go read martial arts romance novels. There's a lot of bullshit!"

"Real literature should be appreciated by both refined and popular people, and cannot become a luxury product for a few people! Those works that are difficult to read and inexplicable are just for self-satisfaction. Who will read them!"

"Literary quality is still needed. This is the essence of Chinese writing. We must not abandon it!"

"Is Shan He's "Parasite" literary? Is Lu Yao's "The Ordinary World" literary? Even "Red Sorghum Family" is very interesting!"

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When Shanhe entered the chat room, the topic had already strayed to movies.

"It's all excuses to say that there is no audience and no market. Look at what movies are made now. Most of them are literary films. Who in the ordinary people will spend money to watch such a slow-paced and unnecessary film? "

"I agree with this. I finally got Feng Xiaogang, and he was called a dog by a group of people. I like Feng Xiaogang's comedies. They are so good-looking and funny!"

"Same as above, I feel like there is a shortage of directors who can make movies!"

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Shanhe browsed the comments from netizens and believed that someone in Chinese movies needs to stand up!

The topic in the online chat room changed very quickly. This time, the copyright of Shanhe's novel was discussed.

"'Parasite' is a very good subject. Isn't there a domestic director who has made it into a movie?"

"Shanhe's books don't seem to be very popular among domestic directors, but overseas they have been adapted into movies one after another!"

"That's right. "Bottom Hot Girl" is such a good inspirational theme. Are these directors blind?"

"The sixth generation is all about underground movies. The themes of mountains and rivers are too majestic and upright. Foreign countries don't recognize this!"

"The market is in a slump, who dares to invest? Besides, Shanhe's books used to be in the youth field. Do you think there are any youth films that have been on the box office rankings?"