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Zhou Hexuan writes novels very quickly, because the storyline has already existed. What he needs to bother with is to put some futuristic objects into science fiction vocabulary. For example, artificial satellites, such as underwater probes, such as image displays, such as mobile phones, etc.

On a whim, Zhou Hexuan also drew various illustrations with pencils, and deliberately distorted the shape of the future machine.

Zhou Hexuan painted underwater probes in the form of mini-submarines, video monitors (CCTV) in circles, and artificial satellites as monsters with countless antenna transmitters.

For Mao to write about Sputnik?

Let's take a look at the content of Zhou Hexuan's novel:

"In 1990, humanity had entered the era of electrical intelligence. The exploration ship that searched for the damage of the Titanic has the ability to sail automatically in the ocean, it relies on artificial satellite signals to locate it, and the unit is accurate to nautical miles, and the captain no longer needs to use a compass......

Artificial satellites, like the Moon, orbit around the Earth's space, and it balances the interaction of the Earth's gravitational field, atmospheric drag, solar gravity and lunar gravity, and has its own fixed orbit......

Just like radio broadcasting, artificial satellites are like signal towers in space, transmitting various signals to the earth anytime and anywhere. At the end of the 20th century, human beings could make calls anytime and anywhere, without being bound by telephone lines, just like the difference between wired telegraph and wireless telegraphy......

Bullock Norwitt detected the specific location of the Titanic through the sonar system. He asked his assistant to activate the underwater probe, which has a waterproof camera that transmits images of the seabed to the ship's cabin control room......"

More than 20 years later, when the Soviet Union's first artificial satellite was successfully launched, people once again turned their attention to the novel "Titanic".

It is not uncommon for science fiction to succeed in predictions, such as before the invention of airplanes, submarines, and computers, some science fiction writers mentioned it in novels. The reason why people are so surprised is because the story of "Titanic" is widely known and has long been a household name by the 50s.

On August 30, 2000, the 61st World Science Fiction Convention was held in Toronto, and the "Top Ten Classic Science Fiction Novels of the 20th Century with Profound Influence" were selected. The "Tom Swift" series of novels won the first place, while "Titanic" ranked second on this list.

Although most of the time, people consider Titanic as a romance novel. But it was selected as one of the "Top 10 Classic Science Fiction Novels of the 20th Century", but no science fiction enthusiasts stood up against it, because all the "futuristic" technologies mentioned in it became a reality.

Sci-fi fans even feel sorry for it, because Zhou Hexuan only has such a sci-fi work in his life, and it is a love novel dressed in sci-fi skin.

Someone joked: "Zhou Hexuan is a science fiction god who has been delayed by historical research." ”

After locking himself in the cabin for half a month to create, Zhou Hexuan finally came out to breathe. He was invited by Mr. and Mrs. Ma to listen to a symphony with Zhang Mouzhi.

This thing belongs to the high standard, well, the main reason is that the ticket money is too expensive, and most people are reluctant to listen to it.

"Zhou, I don't think I need to introduce you," Ma Murui pointed to the handsome young man beside him and said, "This is the famous opera artist Mr. Mei Lanfang. ”

Zhou Hexuan smiled and stretched out his hand: "Hello Boss Mei!" ”

"Hello Mr. Zhou." Mei Lanfang shook hands with Zhou Hexuan.

Zhou Hexuan introduced: "This is my father-in-law, Mr. Zhang Mouzhi. ”

Mei Lanfang nodded and said, "Hello Mr. Zhang." ”

Zhang Mouzhi said enthusiastically: "When I saw Mr. Mei's demeanor today, it really deserves its name. ”

After a few people exchanged pleasantries for a while, they walked into the concert hall together, and there were only more than 20 spectators in it.

The quality of everyone is still very high, and after entering the concert hall, they all consciously shut up, no one makes noise, just waiting for the orchestra to start playing.

The first piece is more upbeat and lively, playing Schumann's "Spring Symphony".

Mr. and Mrs. Ma Murray sat on their laps, their faces full of intoxication, as if they were completely immersed in the wonderful world of music.

Mei Lanfang's eyes were slightly closed, the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, and her fingertips were silently tapping on the armrests of the seat. This Peking Opera master is also very fashionable, and usually likes to listen to symphonies and watch movies.

The Spring Symphony only played the first two movements, followed by Beethoven's Symphony of Destiny. The performance effect of this scene was quite shocking, even Zhou Hexuan was aroused by the sound of the music, and his scalp was numb, and he had an urge to fight against fate.

More than two hours passed in the blink of an eye, and the orchestra performance finally ended.

Mei Lanfang walked outside the recital hall and asked casually, "Where is Mr. Zhou going?" ”

"New York." Zhou Hexuan said.

"That's right, we'll stop by," Ms. Mei said, "I'm going to Washington first, and then I'm going to New York to perform on Broadway." ”

Whether it's going to Washington or New York, you have to take a long train to get there, and it's a good way to go.

Ma Murray suggested: "If Mr. Zhou is free, let's go to Washington with us." Those officials in the State Department will definitely want to talk to you. ”

Zhou Hexuan estimated the time and said with a smile: "It's an honor." ”

Twenty-seven days later, in mid-November, the ship finally arrived in San Francisco.

Zhou Hexuan has completed the first draft of "Titanic", which is about 200,000 words, and by the way, he also took the time to draw 8 illustrations.

The group rested in San Francisco for two days to relieve the fatigue of the journey a little. At this time, the Chinese minister to the United States officially sent a request, hoping that Zhou Hexuan could go to Washington, and the embassy prepared a welcome banquet for Zhou Hexuan and Mei Lanfang.

The embassy sent a letter to invite, and if you don't go, you have to go, otherwise you won't give face to others.

The long Western Railway, everyone sat for two whole days, but they still haven't reached the end.

Zhou Hexuan secretly complained that the train was too slow, but Zhang Mouzhi sighed: "What an industrial masterpiece!" I don't know when China will have such a long railway. ”

"There will always be." Mei Lanfang answered.

Whether it is Zhang Mouzhi or Mei Lanfang, both of them are coming to the United States for the first time, and the prosperity of San Francisco completely suppresses them.

The wide streets, the tall buildings, the bustling markets, the large number of cars...... Either way, you can throw China off eight streets.

Mei Lanfang had been to Japan before, and he couldn't help but compare San Francisco with Tokyo and Kyoto, and found that it was completely incomparable, and Tokyo belonged to the urban-rural junction in front of San Francisco.

The most scary thing is the car, the popular one in China is the rickshaw, and San Francisco actually uses the car as a taxi!

San Francisco is already so prosperous, so what should Washington and New York become?

The accompanying Chinese all have the feeling of Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden.