Writing Web Novels In America-Chapter 324 - 327 Church Certification

Actually, beyond the inherent limitations of a religious setting, the Vatican lacked no smart people, being quite progressive in every aspect.

This could be seen from the media interview room set up within St. Peter’s Cathedral.

Most of those interviewed here were celebrities who had come on pilgrimage, adhering to the Catholic faith.

For instance, celebrities like "talk show queen" Oprah and famous singer Whitney Houston.

In a sense, this achieved a win-win outcome.

Celebrities thus became more favored by the congregation, and the Church could leverage their influence to better carry out its evangelical activities.

Wang Jian, having reconciled with the Church, was also holding a press conference here today.

At this moment, he was getting ready in the makeup room.

"Wang," Tom said, holding a contract, his brows deeply furrowed.

"This document doesn’t have any legal force."

"It doesn’t matter." Wang Jian waved his hand, indicating he didn’t care.

Indeed, if this agreement were exposed, his persona as an artist would suffer a great blow.

But, this also indirectly confirmed that the Church had long known about the scandals and had striven to suppress them.

Besides, even if it held legal force, what use would that be?

Sue the Vatican?

Those extreme religious believers would likely want to kill him!

Thus, everyone was holding leverage over each other, daring not to act rashly, which was the safest state.

The Church confidently spread its teachings as if he didn’t exist.

He and website writers comfortably rode on the Church’s popularity, depicting the historically prominent Catholicism as the villain.

This simply was the best outcome!

"Mr. Wang," a junior cleric knocked on the room door, respectfully saying, "The time for the press conference has come."

Wang Jian nodded and stood up.

"Having an interview so imbued with religious overtones, as someone who believes in atheism, my feelings are truly complex."

Actually, who else might feel complex?

Reporters with erratic expressions were looking toward the exit.

This was because, on one hand, the identity of a writer was supposed to garner more respect from conservatives than singers or actors.

On the other hand, the content of Wang Jian’s works made these reporters think that he harbored deep malice toward the Catholic Church.

Once Wang Jian and the bishop in charge of media affairs sat on the stage.

The reporters’ questions immediately revealed such inclinations.

"Mr. Wang," a man wearing glasses stood up and asked seriously, "In ’Arcane,’ ’Female Pope,’ and the ongoing ’King Arthur,’ the Church appears in a negative light."

"Does this prove that you hold a strong bias against Catholicism?"

It’s just that the name of the Vatican is the biggest, easiest to cling to for popularity...

Wang Jian shook his head gravely and picked up the microphone, "Of course not, I have a reverent heart for the Pope and God."

"Those depictions are merely out of literary creation needs."

"But are you aware," the reporter didn’t put down the microphone and asked in a hostile tone, "that those works have already caused considerable distress to many believers in the United States?"

"Many parents have reported that their children are no longer willing to go to church for worship."

Give me a break, even without the novels, those young people aren’t keen on going to church anyway!

However... regarding this issue, no matter how he responded, there were some inappropriate aspects.

Wang Jian pondered for a moment, then turned his head to look at the Vatican bishop in charge of media affairs.

"So, we could only have the authoritative personnel respond!"

Yesterday, he had, in the presence of numerous bishops, personally thrown the outline into the roaring Holy Fire.

Though the story, which allowed the protagonist to replace the enhancement of power levels with career advancements, was a fresh genre in online literature,

Wang Jian, in his heart, did not really want to write it.

Because the content of the story was indeed disgusting!

However...

"As a weapon, that outline was quite suitable indeed."

The bishop caught Wang Jian’s movement and a flash of displeasure crossed his face.

"This bestselling author is really shameless!"

"He’s actually using his own work for transactional benefits!"

How could such a person become a renowned author, pursued by the public?

Has the tradition where artists love their work more than life itself ceased to exist at all?

In contrast, people like Raphael, Galileo, and Bruno, who were harshly punished by the Church for sticking to their views, are truly admirable.

The bishop shook his head, vigorously dispelling this "blasphemous" thought.

"I don’t think so," he forced a smile, "in fact, inside the Vatican, Mr. Wang’s works are quite popular."

"Times are progressing, people’s thoughts and views are constantly changing."

"Including his Holiness the Pope, who believes the Vatican should face the world with a more open and inclusive attitude!"

"Moreover," the bishop paused, struggling to stop his hand from trembling, "Mr. Wang’s novels are meticulously detailed in certain aspects."

"I think one should view these works like ’Oliver Twist’,"

"It offers a deeper understanding, beyond the narratives, of the life of the lower class during Britain’s Industrial Revolution."

Having said all this, His Excellency the bishop felt slightly inappropriate.

"Such a humble stance, could it undermine the Vatican’s dignity?"

So a minute later, the poor United States government was mentioned again.

"And, Mr. Wang has a profound respect for the Church."

"He even turned down an invitation from the President of the United States to come to the Vatican."

Hmm?

The reporter looked at the bishop, his expression slightly dazed.

"Is this an official endorsement and recommendation of his work?"

A moment later, he thought of John Paul II, the Pope advocating for reform.

"Indeed, his Holiness has even accepted Darwin’s theory of evolution."

"Let alone, these novels are limited only to the younger demographic!"

Moreover...

The reporter raised his head and looked at the author sitting there, his face bathed in Holy Light.

He had indeed rejected Clinton’s invitation to come to the Vatican.

Presidents from the Democrat and Republican Parties differed, yet are quite popular among the artistic community.

The reporter hesitated for a moment but still took up the camera and captured this photograph, as if the author was being baptized.

Since the Church had made such a statement, and as a reporter greatly influenced by the Catholic Church,

He already knew how to portray this bestselling author.

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