Writing Web Novels In America-Chapter 174 - 172: Giving You a Chance

Actually, Wang Jian didn’t pay much attention to the so-called expansion of the search scope.

Because there were few competitors, the website had always ranked high in Yahoo search results.

However, he was quite interested in a technology called pagerank.

This kind of thing was too suitable for some behind-the-scenes manipulation on the internet.

It had to be said that, as a technical person, Larry Page hadn’t yet become a businessman.

During his search for investment, he directly exposed his weaknesses.

"Mr. Wang" he had said, "although we have received some guidance from professors during our study of pagerank."

"But even if it went to court, this patented technology would still belong to us."

"Of course, if finding investment proves difficult, we would have to apply for funding from Stanford University."

"Then the pagerank patent rights would clearly belong to Stanford University, and Sergey and I would just be one of the inventors."

Wang Jian looked at the computer used for the demonstration, then at Larry Page.

This technology could generate profit.

But for these profits, was it worth taking on Stanford University, intertwined as it was with academia, technology, and enterprise?

When Jobs and Bill Gates chose to drop out of college, besides focusing on starting their businesses, they probably also didn’t want to have a patent dispute with a university.

In this regard, the boundaries of famous universities couldn’t be considered much higher than those of large companies.

Wang Jian’s fingers tapped continuously on the desktop as he weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

The benefits generated by the combination of the information superhighway, website searching, and paid ranking should outweigh the costs of a prolonged patent lawsuit.

Of course, that was assuming the pagerank technology was as good as they said it was.

Wang Jian picked up the phone and dialed a number.

"Mr. James" he suggested, "to woo the original readers, could we do a voting event in the Twitter discussion area?"

"Let the readers choose which actress they think should play the character, right?"

"Of course." He smiled cheerfully into the phone, "It would effectively increase reader engagement, and it’s very much in line with the democratic spirit of the United States."

After hanging up, Wang Jian set aside the documents Larry Page had passed to him.

"I’m not a professional investor and I don’t know much about computer technology, so I won’t look at these professional documents."

"However, I can give you an opportunity to prove your pagerank."

He handed Page the materials on the female actresses that had been faxed over by ABC.

"Work with Dorsey to set up a voting survey for the readers on Twitter."

Wang Jian pointed at Naomi Watts’s photo with his finger, "I want the final result to be that this woman gets the most votes as the leading actress."

"And your task is to avoid being detected by ABC’s supervision team for any human manipulation."

Well, as a programmer, Larry Page found it unbelievable to have any connection with Hollywood actresses.

Now, was he going to use his technology to take part in the entertainment industry’s secretive manipulations?

"My goodness!" he exclaimed silently, "Even if no investment is found, this would be a very exciting experience!"

"By the way," Wang Jian instructed, "you and Tom, go sign a confidentiality agreement."

"If you can pass this test, I’m willing to exchange 30% in stocks for 300 thousand US Dollars."

Melier glanced at Wang Jian, then quietly leaned toward Jack Dorsey, "Is that the best-selling author?"

Upon receiving an affirmative response, she murmured softly, "His shamelessness is simply a combination of Wall Street and Hollywood!"

Dorsey shrugged his shoulders, murmuring back, "Trust me, this is far from his limit."

...

Los Angeles, Hollywood.

Many second-tier actresses eager for the role had already signed the authorization agreement with ABC.

Through their agents, they were made aware of the unusual way the role for "Anomalies" would be determined.

This had actresses, accustomed to obtaining roles through acting training, unspoken rules, and exchanges of interests, feeling as if they had encountered "ET."

"Twitter topics? What’s that?" Drew Barrymore looked bewilderedly at her agent.

She had hoped to use "Anomalies" to rejuvenate her sliding career.

Drew had been quite confident about getting the role.

Are using up her last bit of favor, she had pleaded with her godfather, the great director Spielberg.

And she didn’t mind the potential hidden rules and scandals.

After all, given her history of drug abuse and promiscuity from the age of 13, it wasn’t clear who would be taking advantage of whom!

But Twitter topics? Online voting?

Was this going to let many outsiders decide the fate of the role?

Thinking of her poor reputation, Drew Barrymore was almost driven mad!

She followed her agent’s instructions and entered the voting interface.

As expected, in the voting for the role of Husky, she was in the last place.

Drew frowned and scrolled through comments.

"Drew and Husky, what a fanciful idea!"

"Why doesn’t the production company ask Satan if he’s interested in playing God?"

Drew took a deep breath to calm her emotions and continued reading.

"I don’t mind the rumors! It’s just that Drew’s image really doesn’t match with Husky!"

"Husky should be the innocence and cuteness of the girl next door, Drew? She’s definitely going to be showing off her chest and legs on the magazines!"

Innocent girl?

Drew Barrymore sighed and clicked the mouse aimlessly.

But as her finger pressed down, the computer screen showed a photo of Miller in underwear.

She glanced at the picture and unconsciously pouted.

She always had a distaste for handsome gay men.

In the comments for Miller, though, there seemed to be a lot of female fans.

"Miller, for you, I’ve subscribed to the entire ’Prison Break Special Forces’!"

"Miller is so handsome; even if you’re gay, I still love you!"

Drew glanced at the screen and then spaced out.

It seemed like gay visibility had a much larger impact on female fans than a female star’s dark history.

This...

She bit her lips, trying to capture the fleeting inspiration.

"What do I need to do to set up a Twitter account and get verified?"

Her nearby agent thought Drew was talking to him.

"Just a moment, Miss Drew, let me check for you."

Soon, the agent hurried back, "You just need a simple verification through wangwen.com, and then you can officially appear on Twitter as Drew Barrymore."

Drew clicked the mouse to return to the voting page.

"Then, I’ll give you all a chance to truly understand the life of a female star."

She turned to her agent, "Find me some designers who are good at dressing up as the girl next door."

"Mm... also find me some clothing and gifts, similar to Goofy and Snoopy."

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