Chapter 104: Return to Japan

Gao Jialin followed the head of the cultural department into the office. He did not put on airs as a leader. He sat next to Gao Jialin and praised him, "I also bought and read your award-winning book "Spring Breeze in Meilong Town". It is really well written, especially the patriotism contained in it is very touching. The idea of ​​using foreign cooking methods to cook Chinese food also left a deep impression on me."

Sure enough, leaders and writers look at problems from different perspectives. When Gao Jialin was communicating with other writers before the award ceremony just now, they always liked to talk about details such as structure and writing style, while leaders analyzed the works from a realistic perspective.

"I have just started writing and I have received such a great honor. I am really flattered. In the future, I will continue to hone my writing skills and strive to produce better works." Gao Jialin didn't know the temper of this leader, but there was nothing wrong with being humble.

The leader nodded and said, "Well, it's good that you are not complacent. It's rare to have such thoughts, especially at your age."

After chatting about "Spring Breeze in Meilong Town" for a while, the leader finally got down to business. "When Mr. Tokuma Yasukazu visited China before, I also participated in the reception work. A few days ago, Mr. Tokuma called and wanted to invite you to hold a book signing event in Japan."

"Mr. Tokuma is an old friend of the Chinese people. He was received by Comrade Wu Hao in the past. He has also provided a lot of help to the domestic literary and art circles since then. He contributed a lot to the filming of "A Plate of Unfinished Flags". It's rare for him to ask us, and we really can't refuse. So if it's convenient for you, you should go to Japan!"

Tokuma Shoten has the potential to create a record for book sales in Japan. Such an achievement was so great that Tokuma Yasuki personally stepped in. He really had enough influence, and he convinced his superiors so quickly.

"Tokuma Shoten also sent me a telegram. If I go to Japan, not only will I have to sign books, but I will also have to discuss with them matters related to comics, TV series, cartoons, and movie adaptations. This can also bring our country some considerable foreign exchange income! So I am willing to go there too." Gao Jialin expressed his attitude.

Hearing this, the leader told him another piece of good news. "Other leaders have also told me about royalties and your experiment. They asked me to convey the latest decision to you. In view of the fact that your investment has indeed achieved high returns, the foreign exchange management department allows you to use more royalties or other income for experiments. The income from the experiment is also at your disposal. This can be regarded as a reward for you!"

The country does need foreign exchange now, but Gao Jialin's judgment on the future development of Japan's economy is more attractive to them. How can more than one million US dollars in foreign exchange be important to the future economic direction of a major economy?

So after discussion, they decided to release Gao Jialin and let him do it boldly. Whether he succeeds or fails in the future, the country can obtain useful information and learn valuable experience.

"Thank you for your concern, I will do my best." Like these leaders, Gao Jialin is most concerned not about the royalties, but his influence on certain things. As long as his investment continues to benefit, his voice in economic issues, especially Japan's economic issues, will become greater and greater. At certain special times, these voices will come in handy.

"All expenses for your trip to Japan this time will be borne by Tokuma Shoten. We will provide you with an interpreter to assist your work in Japan. After arriving in Japan, you must abide by foreign affairs discipline and, while completing your work well, show the style of Chinese youth in the new era to Japanese readers." The leader patiently instructed Gao Jialin.

Gao Jialin listened carefully, occasionally agreeing or asking a few questions. After the leader finished speaking, he also expressed his own ideas, "Leader, I think this is also a good opportunity for the development of our country's cultural undertakings."

"Japan has a relatively mature model and advanced experience in the production and distribution of books, films and television works. If we can take advantage of this opportunity to send some potential talents to learn from them, we may gain a lot."

"Oh? Tell me, what approach are you going to take to convince them to cooperate?" The leader became interested. He had also been abroad for inspection, so he naturally knew the gap between China and Japan in the cultural field and wanted to learn from Japan.

"According to the news from Tokuma Shoten, my works are quite popular in Japan. Some film and television production companies are very eager to obtain the adaptation rights of "Showa American Story". During the negotiations, I can give up some economic benefits in exchange for their cooperation and make them agree to accept our talents to go to TV stations and film companies to study." Gao Jialin said.

The little money lost can be easily earned back from the financial market, but once an opportunity to do a favor like this is missed, it will be difficult to get it again.

The leader was moved. "We will help you make up for the economic benefits you gave up in China. We will not let those who are willing to contribute to the country suffer losses. I will have a meeting with other leaders to discuss this matter later."

"Also, when I was in Japan, I saw Japanese animation, oh, that is what we call art films. The industry is very developed and the income of practitioners is also very high."

"We also have production companies like Shangmei. Their technology is no worse than Japan's. They were praised by Osamu Tezuka back then. So can we let Shangmei cooperate with Japanese animation production companies and help them complete drawing and other work? I think Japanese animation production companies are likely to agree, because this can help them reduce costs, and Shangmei can also get the opportunity to practice and learn, and can also help the country earn foreign exchange!"

"Jialin, Jialin, when others go to Japan, they only see Japan's prosperity and advancement, but you can figure out so many things. We have to let you go out and see more in the future. Maybe you can bring us more surprises." The leader was very happy. It was originally just a simple conversation notification, but he didn't expect to have so many unexpected gains.

Gao Jialin only talked about two points and then shut up. The leader asked about some details and patiently took notes. Afterwards, Gao Jialin participated in several small-scale meetings and explained the two plans in detail to the leaders, and finally confirmed the intention.

Let Gao Jialin go to Japan and communicate with those companies. If they are also interested, we will immediately arrange for someone to go over and discuss the matter.

A few days later, Gao Jialin boarded a plane to Japan again. Tokuma Shoten generously bought a first-class ticket for him and the translator. He enjoyed the service of the flight attendants all the way and arrived in Tokyo comfortably.

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The cabin door opened and Gao Jialin was the first to walk out of the cabin. As soon as he showed his head, he heard warm applause from below.

(End of this chapter)