Chapter 38

【A common topic, Author Jun is being cute and asking for recommendations and favorites!】

Messages on the phone kept popping up one after another. Lin Han was so busy that he didn't even notice Chen Jiaxuan approaching. It wasn't until she tapped him twice that he reacted.

"Um, how did the audition go?"

"It should be fine. The other actresses are a bit older, but Xiao Su is just the right age and doesn't need to act young. But I still need to go back and practice Indian dance more and work on my lines."

Lin Han didn't know how to respond. His expertise was still in science fiction novels. Even with the original owner's memories, he didn't have the original owner's way of thinking, so he could only nod silently.

Back in the city, the three of them went to a private restaurant for dinner. Since actors have strict requirements for their figures, Su Ru, the girl, only ate a little bit of vegetables and then stopped. Only Lin Han and Chen Jiaxuan continued to eat slowly, as if they were competing to see who had the better appetite.

"Xiao Su, I'll take you back to school first. Later, Lin Han and I can go home together since it's on the way."

"Or you go back first? I want to browse the bookstore and see if there are any new books to buy."

Su Ru looked at the two of them in surprise. As an artist under Chen Jiaxuan's management, she naturally knew the identity of the young man in front of her. However, the familiarity in their conversation and the mention of going home together made her wonder if they were already living together.

"Jiaxuan, I can go back by myself. You and Lin Han can go to the bookstore. I can manage on my own." She didn't want to be a third wheel, especially as a newcomer who needed to rely on her agent.

Lin Han glanced at Chen Jiaxuan and said with a smile, "How can I let you go back alone? It's not safe at night. Let her take you back; I live very close by."

"Alright, you go ahead and browse. I'll call you after I drop her off. If you haven't gone home yet, I'll pick you up." Chen Jiaxuan chose a compromise, not directly rejecting either of their suggestions.

"Bye, see you again if we have the chance." Lin Han waved, watching the Maserati disappear into the traffic before turning to walk towards the nearby bookstore.

The brightly lit bookstore looked elegantly decorated. The most prominent display was the newly released bestseller "The Great Wall," with a large poster and a beautifully arranged stack of hardcover books.

Even passersby couldn't help but look inside, thus remembering the bestseller series "The Great Wall."

After browsing around the bookstore, Lin Han found that there were very few science fiction books, filling only one bookshelf, and many of them were translations of foreign science fiction novels.

He sighed and walked away. There were too few high-quality science fiction novels, and the audience was very niche. This situation wouldn't be easy to change anytime soon.

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The next morning, Lin Han, who rarely got up early, went for a few laps of jogging in the park outside and then brought soy milk and fried dough home to enjoy. The schedule of a full-time writer was quite troublesome, as it could be considered a full day of rest or a full day of work, with no clear planning.

After putting the new book's manuscript on his phone, he headed to the campus of Renmin University to attend Tong Yonglie's lecture. Lin Han and Li Wenyuan had agreed to meet an hour before the lecture to discuss the issues with Lin Han's new book.

As a top university in China, Renmin University has countless honors. Every year, countless candidates want to join. Holding a science fiction novel lecture at such a top university naturally made Tong Yonglie's status extraordinary.

After arriving in Haidian District, Lin Han found the main gate of Renmin University. Although it wasn't as large as Peking University or Tsinghua University, it had a delicate and beautiful charm.

Walking through the west gate of Renmin University, the first thing that caught the eye was the large inscription "Renmin University of China" on the white marble, along with the rather controversial school emblem. Lin Han had seen many jokes about the school emblem online, and the emblem of Renmin University, which seemed to depict three men in a relationship, always had the highest appearance rate.

A touch of red appeared within the walls. The originally vibrant red color seemed lively and peaceful in the campus, and most of the buildings here were this color, making them stand out.

The entire campus was like a miniature community, with restaurants, cafes, sports halls, canteens, teaching buildings, libraries, and a hospital all available.

Walking from the west gate to the east gate, Lin Han appreciated the beauty of modern architecture and found traces of history. The ivy climbed to the corners of the teaching buildings, as if trying to cover the windows, warm and heavy.

After finding the café Li Wenyuan mentioned, Lin Han pushed the door open. Inside, several students were actively working on group assignments, and Li Wenyuan, wearing a black jacket, was sitting by the window, waving at him.

Finding a seat, Lin Han asked with a smile, "How long have you been here?"

"I live nearby, so it was quick to drive over. I've already found out that Professor Tong's lecture is at Mingde Hall, also known as Rulun Hall, starting at 10:00 AM. We can go over in an hour."

"Drinking coffee so early in the morning, we're really something. By the way, when are you going to write a new book? It's been a long time since your last one, right?" Lin Han asked. His good friend was considered a top figure in the new generation of science fiction writers, and if he started a new book, it would definitely attract a lot of attention.

But Li Wenyuan waved his hand, seemingly not wanting to focus on himself. "Don't talk about me, let's look at your new book. When I was on vacation, you mentioned that you had written the introduction and the beginning. Show me now?"

"Actually, that's why I'm here. I want you to give me some feedback."

Lin Han took out his phone and sent the novel via email to Li Wenyuan, waiting for him to provide professional feedback.

Li Wenyuan's phone dinged with a notification. Before checking it, he asked very seriously, "Have you registered it with the copyright office?"

"Of course, feel free to read it."

Hearing Lin Han's words, Li Wenyuan slowly opened the email attachment and focused on reading it.

Actually, this question wasn't superfluous but a responsible act for both parties and the work. In the past, an author of another genre had given a half-finished novel to a friend to read and provide feedback without registering the copyright. The friend then registered the copyright first, leading to a six-month argument on Weibo and eventually a lawsuit, causing a big stir.

It's understandable to ask a friend to review a novel, but if it leads to disputes, it can hurt feelings. Now, when reading an unpublished novel, people generally ask this question to avoid falling out.

Li Wenyuan read Lin Han's novel titled "I, Robot" with great attention. The three laws at the beginning immediately made him fall into deep thought, like a sudden enlightenment, making him see things clearly. This summary and setting were amazing!

No law or rule is perfect. The first law resolved the most fundamental concern of humans, preventing robots from harming humans. The second law strengthened control over robots, and the third law dealt with the self-protection of robots.

These three laws seemed so powerful that Li Wenyuan's interest was immediately piqued. How would the robots in the story break these three laws and rebel and evolve?

The story of "I, Robot" takes place under the premise of these three laws. When robots become widespread in the future, these three laws will tightly bind them, allowing humans and robots to coexist harmoniously and peacefully.

Li Wenyuan had a premonition that these three laws at the beginning would spark significant discussions, whether in support or opposition.

After reading the chapters "Robbie" and "Ring Dance," Li Wenyuan suddenly looked up and said, "To be honest, the biggest highlight of this book is the three laws at the beginning. This might influence a lot of future writers. The two chapters that follow seem to describe the development of robots over time, but I don't find them very engaging. If it's a commercial novel, it might be challenging, but for hardcore science fiction fans and readers with a deep cultural background, it will be a hit."

"Really? That's a relief. In fact, there are several more chapters in this long novel. I plan to publish it in 'Science Fiction World' while preparing for a book release. My agent has already started contacting publishers, hoping for a good outcome."

"If it's out of 10, I'd give it 9.5. The unfinished part is making me anxious, so finish it quickly!" Li Wenyuan said with a smile, this kind of anticipation was the most torturous.