The next morning, Wang Shu woke up early and went to the military camp.
He handed the script he had finished writing to He Guang.
"You write scripts so fast!"
He Guang looked at Wang Shu in shock when he received the script.
He had only mentioned this matter to Wang Shu yesterday, and yet Wang Shu had handed him the script first thing this morning.
He even suspected if Wang Shu had already known that he would be looking for him to write a script.
However, speed was one thing, but quality still needed to be maintained.
So, He Guang immediately opened the script, wanting to see what kind of story Wang Shu had written.
As he read, he became completely engrossed.
Unconsciously, several tens of minutes passed.
Only then did He Guang reluctantly tear his eyes away from the script.
"This story is truly brilliant, and it also showcases our country's strength! Very good, I like it!"
He Guang exclaimed after finishing the script, his respect for Wang Shu growing.
"I will submit this manuscript this afternoon for experts to review. If things go smoothly, the results should be out in the next two days!"
He Guang very satisfiedly put the script away, saying to Wang Shu.
"Then I'll trouble you, Officer He. Please inform me directly if there are any instructions!"
Wang Shu saluted and replied.
On the way back to the hotel from the military camp.
Editor Xiao Chui sent Wang Shu a message.
He informed Wang Shu that the annual meeting of Zhongdian Novel Network was about to begin.
According to the usual practice in previous years, Zhongdian Novel Network's annual meeting would invite the platform's top authors to attend.
However, this year, the company decided to give Wang Shu a spot to attend, as his work "Douluo World" could be considered the flagship novel of Zhongdian Novel Network.
Many film and television companies and game companies had repeatedly contacted Zhongdian Novel Network, wanting to purchase the copyright for derivative works.
Therefore, Zhongdian Novel Network's management intended to use this annual meeting as an opportunity to meet the author of "Douluo World" and also to understand the author's opinions.
Wang Shu thought about it and readily agreed. After all, since he was writing on Zhongdian Novel Network, he couldn't avoid participating in activities organized by the platform.
Besides, what was an annual meeting, other than receiving an award, having a big meal with editors and authors, and then perhaps going for a massage with a few friends afterward? There wasn't much else.
And this week, Wang Shu didn't have anything particularly urgent to do, so attending the annual meeting and relaxing would be a good choice.
Furthermore, he could also get acquainted with Zhongdian Novel Network's management, which would undoubtedly be beneficial if he were to write a new book in the future.
So, after returning to the hotel, Wang Shu buried himself in writing more drafts.
The next day, he directly bought a plane ticket to Modu to attend Zhongdian Novel Network's annual meeting.
This time, Wang Shu did not bring Su Yao along. There was no other reason.
The main reason was that the hotel rooms provided by Zhongdian Novel Network were for two people per room. If Su Yao came, there wouldn't be a place for her to stay.
So, Wang Shu gave Su Yao a holiday, telling her to wander around Hangcheng on her own.
Upon landing, Wang Shu immediately called Editor Xiao Chui.
As a newly hired editor this year, Xiao Chui only had Wang Shu as an author qualified to attend the annual meeting under his charge.
Unlike other editors who had over a dozen acclaimed authors attending the annual meeting.
However, this meant that Xiao Chui only needed to pick up Wang Shu at the airport.
"Master Gou Lan, do you think those authors will be shocked if they knew you were also a big star?"
In the taxi, Xiao Chui asked Wang Shu.
"Don't joke around. I'm hardly a big star, just a pure small entertainer!"
Wang Shu directly grabbed Xiao Chui's ponytail and declared.
"But, you're not that small either!"
Xiao Chui pouted and mumbled.
He was clearly so big, yet he insisted on saying he was small. She really couldn't understand.
"The annual meeting starts in the evening. I'll take you to your accommodation first!"
Upon arriving at the hotel, Xiao Chui helped Wang Shu check in and then assigned him a room.
As soon as Wang Shu put his belongings in the room, a middle-aged chubby man walked in.
"Hello, I'm your roommate!"
As Mo Huang Tai Yi entered the room, he noticed an unfamiliar face and became more confident, directly introducing himself.
"Hello! My name is Wang Shu, a novice author. Please take care of me!"
Wang Shu thought for a moment before replying.
"Novice? A connection?"
When he heard Wang Shu say he was a novice, Mo Huang Tai Yi couldn't help but think.
Every year at the annual meeting, there were always a few authors with less talent who attended through other channels to network.
Mo Huang Tai Yi had always looked down upon such authors, as, in his opinion, they weren't writing novels earnestly but were instead polluting the circle.
He didn't expect his roommate this time to be one of those people, and immediately stopped paying attention to Wang Shu.
After putting away his things, an author from the next room walked into the room.
"Mo Huang, hurry up! I've already called a car. If we don't go soon, all the pretty girls will be taken!"
The author shouted as soon as he entered the room.
Then, he realized Wang Shu was also in the room and asked a bit awkwardly:
"And who is this young brother?"
"Let's go, don't worry about him!"
Mo Huang Tai Yi pulled his friend away from the room. As they walked out into the corridor, he lowered his voice and said to his friend:
"He seems to be someone with connections, here for the free food and drinks. It's really annoying that I have to share a room with him this time!"
Although Mo Huang Tai Yi's voice was very low, Wang Shu could hear him clearly.
He hadn't expected to be mistaken for someone with connections, but he didn't really care, as he was indeed here to enjoy the free food and drinks.
At six o'clock in the evening, Xiao Chui was preparing to wait for Wang Shu downstairs at the hotel to go to the annual meeting venue together for the ceremony.
This year's annual meeting was even grander and more luxurious than usual.
It was heard that Zhongdian Novel Network had spent nearly a million just to host this annual meeting.
The number of authors attending alone reached several hundred.
Wang Shu and Xiao Chui were seated in a relatively front position, and because Wang Shu was an impromptu invitation from the management,
his name tag had not been made, and his seat was temporarily added next to the editorial department.
"See? I told you he had connections. He doesn't even have a proper seat!"
Mo Huang Tai Yi, sitting not far from Wang Shu, saw Wang Shu sitting next to the editorial department and immediately said disdainfully.
"It really is. I didn't quite believe you at first."
Next to Mo Huang Tai Yi was the author friend who had just called him to go for a massage. Seeing Wang Shu now, he couldn't help but sigh.
Afterward, with the host and the chairman of Zhongdian Novel Network's announcement, the annual meeting officially began.
According to the agenda, there was first a spectacular song and dance performance.
This was followed by speeches from the leaders.
Only then did it move into the highlight of the annual meeting.
Presenting awards to outstanding authors and their works.
However, the awards were largely the same as in previous years. The recipients included both new faces and familiar ones, but most of the winners were already known in advance.
"In addition to the awards just presented, today's annual meeting has another even more important award.
This award has been left vacant in previous years. However, this year, after the unanimous decision of the company's senior management, we have decided to present this award.
This is Zhongdian Novel Network's highest honor, the 'Zhongdian Pen'!"
The host announced with great excitement.
"Zhongdian Pen? I remember that since the platform's inception, only a handful of authors have ever received this award!"
"Yes, this Zhongdian Pen is a pure gold pen, and the gold alone is worth hundreds of thousands!"
"I can't believe someone will receive this award this year. It's truly terrifying!"
When all the authors present heard the words 'Zhongdian Pen', they all shivered.
Because for an online author, these words represented the highest honor.
To date, only five authors had received this award.
And these five authors were, without exception, ultra-popular top-tier authors. They were now financially independent and could even contend with the platform.
Therefore, when Zhongdian Novel Network announced the presentation of this award again, everyone began to speculate as to who would receive it.
"I'm sure everyone is very curious as to who will be the recipient of such a prestigious award. Let us invite the chairman of Zhongdian Novel Network to announce the winner!"
The host then handed the microphone to the chairman standing beside him.
"I announce that the recipient of this year's 'Zhongdian Pen' is Gou Lan Ting Qu for 'Douluo World'!"
As the chairman made the announcement, everyone in the audience reacted upon hearing the words "Douluo World."
Nowadays, in Zhongdian Novel Network, there weren't really any books that could rival "Douluo World."
Even Cuncizi and Zhushen had been defeated by "Douluo World." If this book continued at this pace, it would undoubtedly become a phenomenal masterpiece.
"Is Gou Lan Ting Qu here today?"
"I'm so curious, what kind of formidable person could have written such a masterpiece as 'Douluo World'!"
"Quick, let me see what Gou Lan Ting Qu looks like, is he handsome!"
At this moment, the authors in the venue were looking around for Gou Lan Ting Qu, but after searching for a long time, they couldn't find a name tag with this name on it.
Most curious of all was Mo Huang Tai Yi, because the book "Douluo World" was essentially his inner demon.
He looked around, trying to find the person named Gou Lan Ting Qu, but he scanned all the name tags from front to back, yet he couldn't find "Gou Lan Ting Qu."
"Did this guy not come to the annual meeting?"
Mo Huang Tai Yi couldn't help but speculate.