Chapter 207 Chapter 207: Appeal (Single Update of 7,000 Words)

In the early morning of June 24th, Shanhe got up earlier than usual. Today is the day when "Cliff" will go on sale. According to Yangliu's schedule for Shanhe, Shanhe will hold an on-site book signing event at Wangfujing Bookstore today.

The epidemic has just ended, and the entire capital has not yet completely returned to normal. There should not be too many people in the bookstore, so everyone will still have some psychological shadow about gatherings!

Shanhe was not very optimistic about the effect of this book signing. Yang Liu arranged a total of three on-site book signing activities for him, all in the first week. She was also full of worries about the book sales of "Cliff" in Beijing.

The weather is too unfavorable, I hope the appeal of mountains and rivers can work!

Wangfujing Bookstore is known as the "No. 1 Bookstore in China" and is the largest book distribution center in Beijing. The building has ten floors above and below ground, housing a wide variety of books.

The Shanhe and Yangliu team arrived at Wangfujing Bookstore at eight o'clock. The bookstore's autograph signing site has been set up in the lobby on the first floor.

Banners, posters, and roll-up banners were all neatly placed at the door. Wangfujing Bookstore also paid special attention to this on-site autograph signing event of Shanhe.

In the post-epidemic era, bookstores need hot spots to attract customers back.

After Shanhe exchanged pleasantries with the management of the bookstore, he and the manager came to a large background wall that was temporarily erected. On the background wall, a huge promotional poster for "Cliff" and photos of Shanhe were posted.

"Shanhe, we started promoting this autograph signing event ten days ago. In order to have better publicity effect, we specially set up a booth. How do you feel about it?"

Shan He looked around and said, "Manager Liu, the bookstore is very well decorated. We are very satisfied. Thank you to the bookstore for attaching great importance to this signing. I hope I can sign more books today!"

"We have confidence in your appeal at Shanhe. Everything is ready. The book signing can begin as soon as the bookstore opens."

"Then let's stop chatting. We are also going to prepare. Without delaying the time, we will start signing at nine o'clock on the hour. We will try to sign up all the morning!" Shanhe responded with a smile.

"Okay! If you need any help, you can call me."

The time has reached 8:40, and many book fans still wearing masks have gathered in front of Wangfujing Bookstore.

Almost all of the people who came here to wait after getting the news were young people. Most of them were college students in Beijing, and Peng Yujing was one of them.

Peng Yujing is a native of Beijing. Unlike other book fans, she has no special preference for books. She is not a literary young man who likes literature, but is just a personal fan of Shanhe.

The reason is simple, Shanhe's novel changed her life!

Peng Yujing's family is well off. Her parents run a trading company. However, because she is busy expanding her business, Peng Yujing has lived with her grandparents most of the time since she was in junior high school. Her parents' concern for her can only be reflected in the increasing number of gifts. and better and better material life.

Out of dissatisfaction with her parents and wanting to attract their attention, Peng Yujing entered a rebellious period after high school, her grades plummeted, and she formed a famous gang in the school with some teenagers in the same situation.

Her family was helpless about her situation, and it seemed as if everyone around her had lost hope in her. She also began to give up on herself and just lived life without thinking about her future.

Until Shanhe's "Bottom Hot Girl" came into her sight by chance.

The protagonist Lou Xiaoyun in the book is so similar to herself. The inspiration and passion of "Bottom Hot Girl" deeply touched Peng Yujing. She began to think about her future and how she should spend her time in the future.

Like Lou Xiaoyun in the novel, Peng Yujing began her counterattack.

Under the astonished eyes of her parents, relatives, classmates and friends, it took her two years to complete the transformation from a bad girl at the bottom of her class to an honors student in the top 50 of her grade. Last year, she was admitted to Beihang University's best major: aircraft design and engineering.

Her dream is to become the designer of China's expansion into the universe!

Peng Yujing and her family are very grateful to Shanhe. Every time there is news and events about Shanhe, they stand firmly on Shanhe's side. Shanhe's remarks and thoughts have also subtly influenced her thinking and concepts.

Every time a new book by Shanhe is released, the Peng family will buy dozens of copies and distribute them to acquaintances around them, spontaneously promoting Shanhe!

What makes Peng Yujing very regretful is that he has not been able to collect Shanhe's autographs. He has done too few autographs!

Ever since she learned that Shanhe would hold a book signing event at Wangfujing Bookstore, she had planned her itinerary early. She wanted to get Shanhe's autograph no matter what, preferably with a group photo. Peng Yujing even prepared a digital camera. Got it!

Early this morning, before dawn, she got up and tidied up. Her father drove her to Wangfujing Bookstore and stayed with her to wait.

The father and daughter arrived in front of Wangfujing Bookstore before half past seven, but they were still not the first ones.

At this time, there were dozens or hundreds of people chatting and waiting in the small square in front of the bookstore.

The father and daughter waited for an hour. Peng Yujing took the drink handed over by her father and said to Dad Peng: "Dad, don't you have something else to deal with in the company? Why don't you go and do it! I can just wait by myself." "

Dad Peng took a sip of mineral water and replied with a smile: "It doesn't matter, no matter how big it is, it is not as important as spending time with my daughter. I can't make the same mistakes again! Besides, I am also a fan of Shanhe, "Zhengyang" I've read "Under the Gate" several times, and it's not like you don't know it!"

"Okay!" Peng Yujing responded with a smile, "We are here quite early. There are more and more people now. There are so many book fans in Shanhe. The epidemic has just passed, and there are still a lot of people coming!"

"Normally, Shanhe's appeal is not weak!" Dad Peng nodded in response, "Especially in the capital. "Under the Zhengyang Gate" and "A Dog's Purpose" both caused some things in the capital, plus the documentary he shot It has made the antique trade and pet market popular in the capital. The declaration of crazy birth in the previous paragraph and the singing in the capital this time have left a full impression on the people of the capital. The employees in our company often talk about it in their daily chats. Shanhe, he is a prominent figure in the capital!"

Peng Yujing also nodded in agreement: "Dad, you are right. Shanhe has indeed done a lot, that's why I regard him as an idol! I just don't know what his personality is like in private. I rarely see him doing book signings or interviews. There is also very little coverage!”

"With such a great reputation, he can still go to school at Beijing Film Academy. This child will definitely have a greater future. The real path is to work hard. If nothing else, Shanhe's character and vision are definitely not low!" Peng Dad analyzed his daughter.

"Dad, what you said is very good. The right way is to calm down. I think so too. If I couldn't calm down at the beginning, I probably wouldn't even be able to graduate from high school!" Peng Yujing agreed with a smile.

"Of course my daughter is amazing!"

As the father and daughter chatted, the time passed nine o'clock and Wangfujing Bookstore began to open.

As soon as the door opened, book fans who had been waiting for a long time poured in. However, the bookstore had already been prepared, and the staff led the crowd to the Shanhe novel counter that had been prepared in advance.

Peng Yujing and his daughter bought a complete set of Shanhe novels, except for the first "From City to Field" to the latest "Cliff".

The queue waiting for autographs was getting longer and longer, and the two fathers and daughters lined up very early.

Shanhe didn't waste any time, and the team began to move forward slowly.

About half an hour later, Peng Yujing could already see Shanhe himself through several book fans in the front row.

This was the first time that Peng Yujing saw her idol in reality. He was exactly as he had imagined. He was peaceful with a smile, and his handsome face revealed a gentle and elegant temperament.

He treats every book fan very gently, and even says "Thank you for your support" after signing the book!

He will also give simple answers to various questions from book fans.

Peng Yujing watched the mountains and rivers getting closer and closer to her, and she became more and more excited.

The order at the autograph signing site was maintained very well, and Shanhe gradually accelerated his pace, striving to sign autographs for a few more supporters.

At this time, an old book with water stains appeared in front of Shan He. At a glance, it was clear that this was a book that had been soaked in water, but it was well preserved. The corners of the paper had rough edges from being read too much. All were ironed to a smooth surface.

Shanhe looked up at the owner of the book with surprise and curiosity. She was a young girl of eighteen or nineteen years old, with a beautiful face and a hint of excitement on her oval face.

"Hello, Shanhe, I am your idol... That's wrong, that's right, you are my idol. Your novel changed my life. It was this "Bottom Hot Girl" that I picked up on the playground at school. , it is my most important mascot and I think it will accompany me throughout my life!”

Shanhe looked at the girl who was a little nervous and spoke quickly, and responded with a smile: "It seems that you have an extraordinary story with this book!"

"My experience is exactly the same as that of Lou Xiaoyun in "Bottom Hot Girl". I was once a fool who couldn't find my direction. It was your novel that made me stand up again and think about the future. Like Lou Xiaoyun, I also succeeded. I was admitted to Beihang University last year. Majoring in aircraft design and engineering, my dream is to become a designer of deep space exploration vehicles!”

Peng Yujing's words attracted the attention of the surrounding book fans. It was rare that no one was dissatisfied with the girl's delay. Everyone wanted to enjoy a story about a life-changing novel about mountains and rivers.

After listening to the girl's words, Shanhe's face was full of smiles and comfort, "I am honored to be a variable in your life experience. I believe you will be successful, even more successful than Lou Xiaoyun in the book!"

After saying that, he wrote on the title page of this old but cherished book: Above our heads and in front of us is a sea of ​​stars. We will embark on a journey to build a "Celestial Palace" belonging to China for Chang'e!

Peng Yujing looked at Shanhe's neat message and signature, and tears of excitement flowed out. He is indeed my idol, the writing is so good, and it is so in line with my dream!

After taking the book handed back by Shan He, Peng Yujing wiped her red eyes with the back of her hand and said with a choked voice: "Shan He, can I take a photo with you?"

"sure!"

"Dad! Please take a picture of me and Shanhe!" Peng Yujing thrust the digital camera to her father behind her.

Shanhe stood up with a smile and moved closer, making a "yeah" gesture. The two quickly took a few photos together.

"Thank you! Shanhe! We will conquer the stars and the sea!" Peng Yujing turned to Shanhe and promised.

"Come on together!" Shanhe raised his fist to Peng Yujing.

Behind him, Dad Peng picked up a pile of books from the ground and placed them on the signing table, "Shanhe, thank you! I am Peng Yujing's father. Thank you for your novel. It changed my daughter and my family!" In addition, I also particularly like your book "Under the Zhengyang Gate", which describes the experiences and confusions of our generation!"

Shanhe looked at the grateful father and daughter, smiled and signed while responding: "I have to thank you too, for making my writing meaningful, thank you for your support!"

Peng Yujing and his daughter walked out of the autograph signing site under the guidance of the staff. Peng Yujing looked back at Shanhe, who was still signing autographs for book fans, and said excitedly to his father beside him: "Dad, look, what Shanhe gave me Signed, so well written!”

"I saw it. You are worthy of being a great writer. He wrote about my daughter's thoughts. Come on, Yu Jing!"

"I will!" Peng Yujing raised her fist and waved, "Dad, let me take a look at the group photo!"

The father and daughter still bought thirty copies of "The Cliff" and drove home.

The photo of Peng Yujing with Shanhe and the photo signed by Shanhe to Peng Yujing soon appeared on the forum of Beihang University in Beijing. Although Peng Yujing added a layer of mosaic to his face, the post was still blocked by the administrator. Pinned.

The bottom was quickly filled with comments.

"Shen Kong Yu Jing is a beauty! She is also a fan of Shanhe like me, and she actually has a photo with Shanhe. This signature is so suitable for our Beihang University. I like it, I must like it!"

"Is there any on-site signing for Shanhe's new book release this time? I'll go! Why don't I know, please let me know!"

"Otaku upstairs, Shanhe has three book signing events in Beijing this week. Today is the first one at Wangfujing Bookstore, the second one at Xidan Bookstore, and the third one at Xizhimen Bookstore. Check the time yourself!"

"Shanhe has grown up! He looks very elegant! He feels very friendly. He looked at the group photo and made a "yeah" gesture. Sisters, don't let the fat water flow into the fields of outsiders! Hurry up and pry it back from Anne Hathaway. ah!"

"The message is great! Our journey is the stars and the sea! Beihang University can use this as an admissions promotion slogan!"

…

Originally, the book signing event at Wangfujing Bookstore was only for two hours each in the morning and afternoon. Perhaps due to the spontaneous publicity from book fans after getting the signatures in the morning, the queue in the afternoon was much longer.

Shanhe had to sign in at the bookstore after get off work before completing the first on-site autograph signing event in Beijing.

After apologizing to the book fans who had not had time to get autographs, Shanhe and his team left the bookstore.

"I didn't expect so many people to come. I thought the epidemic had just passed and no one would pay much attention to the autograph signing!" Shanhe said, rubbing his wrist.

"Boss, I'm a little surprised. It was okay in the morning, but there were too many people in the afternoon. It seems that your appeal in the capital is very strong, and you have been out in public too few times. Things are rare and valuable!" Yang Liu responded.

"Approximately how many books did I sign today?"

"Many book fans buy several books together. It is estimated that there are at least two to three thousand copies! It is estimated that there will be more people in the next two times!"

"Now that the activities have been arranged, sign as many as you can. Yang Liu, go and communicate with the two bookstores. Let's all sign for the whole day like today!"

"Okay, boss!" Yang Liu nodded and responded, "I wonder how much sales the country can achieve today. Can it surpass "A Dog's Purpose"?"

Shanhe looked at the reverie Yangliu, "What are you thinking about? The theme of "Cliff" is here. The reading threshold is much higher than "A Dog's Purpose". Besides, the overall atmosphere of the book is depressing, and it can have half of the sales. That’s pretty good!”

"It's definitely more than half. Mr. Qu's promotion this time is much better than last time. I can't say about the sales volume in the later period. There should be an explosion in the early stage!" Yang Liu responded affirmatively.

"I'm not worried about sales! It still depends on readers' reputation. I wrote "Cliff" a bit deep, and the plot conflict may be a little weaker!"

"I feel very good! Aunt Qu and I both think you have made progress in character creation. The three characters are all very attractive!"

“Look for tomorrow’s reader comments!”

As night fell that night, reviews of "The Cliff" began to appear on the Internet, and they were posted on reading forums one after another.

"I've just read half of Shanhe's new book "Cliff". The atmosphere is too low. The characters are so well written that they are as real as standing in front of you. Just like the title of the book, everyone in the book is actually standing in front of you. On the cliff, I have to slow down and leave the remaining half for tomorrow!"

"I like the heavy snow described by Shanhe. It has a strong sense of scene. Every book by Shanhe will give people this feeling. The picture is so strong. No wonder the film and television series of "Cliff" has already begun preparations. I am looking forward to it! No guarantee My acting skills cannot match the characters in the book!"

"I haven't seen the ending yet, but I have already predicted it. Zhou Yi's life is too monotonous. He is simply an ascetic living alone in the wilderness. His inner feelings are like a volcano. Once it erupts, the consequences are uncontrollable! Furthermore, "Cliff" " is a quite heavy novel, and the story will take a sad side, which is in line with the atmosphere of the whole book!"

"It's so true! The whole story is very intense. There is no deliberate promotion of values. It's just that the positions are different. A traitor can also be a kind and good person! It's just that his direction is wrong!"

…

Before finishing the book, many readers were eager to express their feelings, and there were more and more posts about "The Cliff".

At the same time, the sales volume on the first day in Beijing was quickly collected by Yang Liu, with more than 15,000 copies.

This is quite good data. Proportionally calculated, the first-day sales nationwide should have exceeded 100,000.

Qu Ling's early publicity effect is showing.

Shanhe took the sales data handed to him by Yang Liu, nodded and said: "The sales data in the first week seem to be good! But it should drop quickly. This is not a book that is particularly suitable for best-selling, it is too heavy!"

Shanhe's reputation and his appeal as an opinion leader are most vividly reflected in the sales of "Cliff".

Although the subject matter of "Cliff" is relatively niche, it still exploded with powerful energy within a few days of being released.

Especially in the first three days, "Cliff" swept through other books across the country. Even the utility books that have been at the forefront of sales all year round were vulnerable. The national sales volume increased to more than 100,000 copies per day. At this rate, it has to break through "A Dog's Purpose" first sold a record 650,000 yuan.

This terrifying sales explosion caused a lot of discussion in the literary world.

"Shanhe is really an anomaly in the Chinese literary world. This kind of sales is too shocking. Last year's "The Conspiracy" was also a spy war theme! The sales volume is already pretty good, and the writing is not bad, but its sales volume in a year is not even that of "The Conspiracy". The first three days of "Cliff" can't be compared!"

"Shanhe's appeal among the younger generation is so strong, and his books have a good reputation. This time "Cliff" is also very well written. There are almost no faults in the characters, scenes, concepts, and text. I feel ashamed that a popular subject like spy war can be written in such a heavy and yet interesting way!"

"Haha... Shanhe is a combination of idols and powerful people. He has never failed since he started. We are watching his rise. His novels and remarks are so suitable for young people. It can be said that he represents youth. generation!"

"Wasn't Lao Wang anxious to absorb Shanhe into the Writers Association last year? Why didn't he believe it later?"

"I heard that the higher-ups have spoken. Shanhe's identity should not be too official. I guess he will need to use his international influence!"

"We should all be happy to have such an outstanding junior! I like this little guy very much. He has a good nature and a very upright mind. What's wrong with being a little crazy? He has the qualifications! Besides, what he said is not wrong, what? It’s not in line with the tradition of Chinese literati. It’s nonsense! Why don’t Chinese literati have any pride? I think those people just sit on their butts crookedly!”

"Old Feng is right, it would be nice to have more mountains and rivers. Someone needs to stir up the Chinese literary world!"

"How many more do you want? You're lucky to have one like this!"

…

Shanhe's prediction was very accurate. After three days of explosive sales of "Cliff", the sales dropped on the fourth day, reaching as low as 50,000 copies!

Publishers and literary colleagues who pay close attention to sales are relieved. It would be unreasonable if even a spy thriller like "The Cliff" could break sales records.

Nowadays, many publishing houses in China are using Shanhe's novels as a benchmark. "Cliff" was a success, and there are some espionage themes. This wave of craze has to wait for a while, and they have requested manuscripts from their respective writers.

It is conceivable that there will be a spurt of spy war-themed novels for a period of time.

Among Chinese literati, the one with the most complicated emotions is Mecca, the author of "The Conspiracy".

He immediately bought Shanhe's "Cliff", and after reading it, he sighed. He was ashamed that a novel written by a middle-aged soldier with secret work experience could not compare to a student in his twenties!

Later, when the sales volume of "Cliff" came out in the first few days, Mecca couldn't help but smile bitterly. The annual sales volume that he was proud of could not compare with the sales volume of Shanhe in the first three days. He was really ashamed!

What makes Mecca even more dumbfounded is that the sales of "The Conspiracy" have doubled several times in a few days, driven by "The Cliff".

Chuhe Film and Television also increased its original quotation for the adaptation rights because of this trend.

Faced with such unreasonable anomalies like mountains and rivers, Mecca was really confused and couldn't figure it out no matter how complicated it was!

At this time, Shanhe couldn't care less about other people's comments about him and his new book. The craze for "Cliff" brought great trouble to his on-site autograph signing.

For the first book signing in Wangfujing, even though many more book fans came than expected, it was still manageable.

But as the news of Shanhe's on-site book signing spread online, coupled with the hot sales of "Cliff", the number of people attending the second book signing at Xidan Bookstore surged.

The constant flow of people even made the bookstore a little nervous!

Universities in the capital had just been unblocked, and the emotions of young students had already been pent-up. In addition to the singing incident caused by Shanhe during the SARS period, students from major universities were full of enthusiasm for Shanhe's on-site autograph signing.

The scene at Xidan Bookstore that day shocked Shanhe. At 8:30 in the morning, the door of Xidan Bookstore was already crowded with people.

Shanhe completed the day of autograph signings cautiously. He kept an eye on the autograph signing team throughout the day, for fear of an accident. Shan He had heard of many mass stampedes in later generations.

At the end of the book signing, the crowd slowly dispersed under the sincere persuasion of Shanhe and the bookstore staff.

Shanhe let out a long breath, "Yang Liu, you must communicate with the Xizhimen Bookstore the day after tomorrow. The situation today is too dangerous. If an accident occurs, I will be the culprit!"

Yang Liu was also broken into a cold sweat today. Shanhe reminded her early in the morning that she realized the seriousness of the problem. Fortunately, she communicated with the bookstore and strengthened the manpower to maintain order.

"I know, boss, neither I nor the bookstore expected this situation today. There are too many people coming, most of them are students from universities in the capital, and the enthusiasm of the students is too high. Boss, you are the best among your peers." The appeal is incredible!”

"It should be related to the closure of the school. Everyone has been holding it in for too long, and various factors have come together! This is the first time I have encountered this situation. Fortunately, there was no accident!"

Next, the situation at Xizhimen Bookstore got much better. With experience and preparation, the signing team was spread out a lot!

But Shanhe was still very tired after completing the signing. His signature and the smile on his face were numb, and his whole right hand was swollen from the torture of these three signings!

At the same time, the first week sales data of "Cliff" was also before Shanhe's eyes.

Five hundred and one thousand copies!

The number that shocked Shanhe himself was actually over half a million!

At this time, there was a craze for autographed photos of "Cliff" on various university forums in Beijing.

I don’t know when it started, but the students who got the signatures started to show off their signature books in various ways.

Most of these posts are filled with curses.

"Shit luck!"

"I'm only a dozen people away from get off work. It's damn time to get off work!"

"How come there are so many people! Are there so many book fans in Shanhe?"

"They are all here to join in the fun, I am the real book fan!"

"Our whole class has gone, no matter what, we have to support the first person to sing!"

"May I ask, do you sell this autograph?"

"Ditto!"

"Same as above! The deal can be completed within one hundred!"

…

"You have insulted literature! You have insulted the mountains and rivers. You should pay more for it no matter what!"

"Fuck you..."