Chapter 185: Chapter 185
185: 0127 My Event Organizer Girlfriend (Please Subscribe)_2 185: 0127 My Event Organizer Girlfriend (Please Subscribe)_2 The applause roared like a tide.
Huang Kaiwen was still in a daze.
He could understand what Umberto Eco was saying, but those praises had nothing to do with his work.
Such talk couldn’t have happened without hundreds of thousands of Euros in PR money.
The young miss was really squandering her wealth.
If he, Huang Kaiwen, were to win tens of thousands more awards, his family would end up eating dirt.
For a moment, Huang Kaiwen was filled with worry about his future life.
“Dear, it’s time to go up and accept the award!” the young miss whispered as a reminder.
Snapping back to reality, Huang Kaiwen quickly got up, hugged the young miss, and then walked toward the stage.
Huang Kaiwen shook hands with Umberto Eco and received the trophy from him.
The trophy was beautifully crafted.
It was designed as a feather pen, quite beautiful and golden, though he had no idea what material it was made of.
The Italians are really impressive when it comes to art.
“The stage is yours now, young man.” Eco patted Huang Kaiwen on the shoulder and stepped aside.
Standing in front of the podium, ready to speak,
Huang Kaiwen was overwhelmed with emotions.
He, someone who couldn’t even score 60 points in composition,
had never imagined he would receive a literary award,
let alone such a prestigious one!
That’s how mysterious life is,
as long as you have connections, anything is possible.
Seeing that Huang Kaiwen wasn’t speaking, the young miss couldn’t help worrying.
What if her Kevin was not comfortable speaking in public?
Should she find someone to write a speech and leak it out as Kevin’s talk?
Huang Kaiwen cleared his throat and leaned slightly towards the microphone, beginning to speak: “I once read a saying, every great writer is unfortunate.
Touching writing doesn’t come from thin air, life’s hardships shape a writer’s all, and every stroke is dipped in personal grief.
Facing injustice, one understands the value of fairness better; betrayed, one learns the importance of loyalty; often feeling lonely, one never takes friendship for granted; unlucky, one realizes the significance of opportunities; overlooked, one learns to listen…
So, here, I wish you all not to become the next person who can touch hearts with words, may everyone be happy and fulfilled!”
Huang Kaiwen raised the trophy high.
The venue erupted into thunderous applause once more.
The young miss covered her mouth, her eyes brimming with softness.
Seeing the young miss’ tears,
Huang Kaiwen wondered if he had overplayed his part?
Arranging such an award ceremony before the Ballon d’Or announcement, wasn’t the young miss just trying to hype him up?
Why haven’t the reporters covered it yet?
Weren’t you too quick to get into the role yourself?
It’s the most effective trick.
Otherwise, those talent show contestants wouldn’t be constantly spouting lies either.
What with talking about poor backgrounds, working part-time, facing bullying, parental discord.
Making the fans feel pity beyond measure.
But Huang Kaiwen’s background had already been scrubbed clean.
Even if he wanted to, he couldn’t emulate them.
So Huang Kaiwen simply borrowed someone else’s speech.
I won’t say I’m miserable,
But I talk about the misery of writers, successful writers even more so.
So if I get a big award, just imagine how miserable I am?
As expected, it wouldn’t be long before this could be read in the newspapers.
Just yesterday Materazzi was giving me a boost, and today it’s my turn to sell my sorrow.
Huang Kaiwen felt he wouldn’t be underserving of the Ballon d’Or at this rate.
Umberto Eco stepped forward to shake his hand again, saying, “Today’s speech was fantastic, you really are special.
We should discuss theology sometime when you’re free.”
“Definitely next time!”
Huang Kaiwen nodded emphatically.
He quickened his steps to leave.
All these academics are so eccentric.
Although he, Huang Kaiwen, was once called “Saint Kevin”,
that was just a pretense, and he couldn’t even recite a couple of verses from the Bible.
Discussing theology with a big shot?
He’d probably be exposed after just a few exchanges.
After stepping off the stage, the young miss flung herself at him with a kiss.
The crowd stirred up again.
Some old men even started whistling.
In matters of flirtation, Italy is no less adept than France.
Even the speed at which they surrender is comparable.
Naipaul, winner of the Nonino Literature Prize and the Nobel Prize in Literature.”
After the award ceremony, the young miss pulled Huang Kaiwen into social interactions.
Huang Kaiwen smiled and nodded.
De Paulo, the honorary president of the University of Rome.”
John Banville, a member of the Nonino Literature Prize jury.”
Transtromer, a renowned poet and psychologist.”
Huang Kaiwen was overwhelmed.
Although this literary award looked prestigious,
he hadn’t expected to meet such literary giants.
By the end of the round,
Barbara had introduced him to practically everyone who had won a literary award.
Huang Kaiwen finally realized the importance of power.
Money alone can’t bring together so many people.
Writers are one of the most individualistic groups.
As he left the venue, Huang Kaiwen’s face was stiff with smiles.
“Next time, I’ll send your work to the Nonino Literature Prize for competition.”
The young miss said excitedly.
Huang Kaiwen was momentarily confused as to what the young miss was thinking.
Did he even write serious literature?
Huang Kaiwen refused.
“No worries, I am very familiar with the Nonino family; a lot of the wine we have at home comes from their vineyards.”
Huang Kaiwen nodded numbly.
He finally understood that when the young miss talked about competing, she meant it was a done deal.
She was planning to turn him from a pseudo-master into a real one.
Actually, when you think about it, it’s not a big deal.
There are so many crossover cases in the world of soccer,
Vinicius can act in movies.