Chapter 95 We Can Earn Foreign Exchange

The person who came up was called Heita Mibu. He graduated from the University of Tokyo more than 20 years ago and is currently the deputy director of the book publishing department of Tokuma Shoten. He happened to return to his alma mater today for something. He heard that some Chinese young people were coming to exchange ideas. Considering that the bookstore owner, Tokuma Yasukai, has always had a good relationship with China, he came to see what was going on. Unexpectedly, this visit actually found a book that was destined to be a best-seller for Tokuma Shoten.

How could such a story not be popular in Japan in 1986? As long as the copyright can be obtained smoothly, there will be a lot of bonuses! When thinking of this, how could Ren Shengpingtai hold back? He rushed up before Gao Jialin finished speaking.

The teacher who led the team was going to stop him, but was stopped by Mibu Heita with one sentence, "Sir, our president, Mr. Tokuma Yasukai, has always been friendly to China. He was once received by Mr. Wu Hao. In the past two years, he cooperated with your country to shoot the film "An Unfinished Game of Chess" and the historical film "Dunhuang" reflecting the friendship between China and Japan. You can be assured to entrust such works to us."

Yasukazu Tokuma has always been a pacifist. During World War II, he was beaten by right-wing elements for his anti-war stance. After China and Japan resumed exchanges, he was the first to visit China many times on behalf of Japan's publishing and cultural circles.

During the training, the teacher repeatedly emphasized that such China-friendly people should be involved. Now that he encountered Tokuma Yasukazu's subordinates, the teacher really couldn't stop them. He could only use the tactic of procrastination, "Let's have a meeting to discuss it after we go back."

"Teacher Gao, we are very sincere and we will definitely do a good job on this book, please!" Ren Shengpingtai bowed ninety degrees again.

"Please, Sensei! Please write this work." The students of Tokyo University in the audience bent down in unison like rice fields blown by the wind. It was too painful to only hear the beginning of such a wonderful story.

Even the school administrator who was in charge of receiving them came over to help speak, "Everyone, if such a work is written, it will definitely become a good story for the exchange between the young people of our two countries, so please agree."

The teacher leading the team was now a little embarrassed. People had praised the significance of the book to such an extent. If I refused, wouldn't I be the one who affected the relationship between the two countries? "I will definitely convey your enthusiasm to the delegation." This was the only way he could answer.

"Please!" The Japanese people present bowed in unison again.

When the exchange time was over, the Japanese people escorted them to the bus and bowed to see them off. Only when they could no longer be seen did the teacher in charge breathe a sigh of relief and said to Gao Jialin half-jokingly and half-seriously, "You, you really gave me a fright today."

"I'm sorry, they were so enthusiastic. I just had this story in my mind and I couldn't help but tell it out loud." Gao Jialin apologized sincerely in a hurry. No matter what he thought in his heart, he had to show his attitude.

Seeing that he was so sensible, the teacher in charge no longer cared, "It's not your fault. If Mr. Tokuma Yasukazu knew about this, maybe the leader would praise you."

Yasuyoshi Tokuma is a well-known dialogue and friendly person who has channels to contact high-level domestic officials. If he can help put in a word, this exchange in Japan will be a great success and the participants will also be recognized and rewarded.

In fact, Tokuma Shoten cared about the book more than they thought. As soon as they returned to their residence, Tokuma Yasukai called Gao Jialin personally and invited him to visit Tokuma Shoten and chat about "Showa American Story".

The head of the delegation immediately called Gao Jialin over and listened carefully to his story outline. He felt a little awkward. Japan bought the United States? And there were zombies? What the hell was this?

He couldn't help but ask, "How did you come up with all these things?"

"I saw the information about the United States in the library. The Youth League system requires us, the new generation of college students, to actively respond to the call of reform and opening up and enhance our understanding of the international situation." Gao Jialin came up with a reason that left the team leader speechless, and the information about the United States was considered to have been passed.

"I saw some information about Neon in the library, some from the teacher training I received recently, and some from what I observed these days. As for the origin of the concept of zombies, there are two main sources. The first is Minamata disease, which was first discovered in Minamata Bay, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan in 1953. It is a chronic mercury disease caused by industrial pollution, which can cause symptoms such as decreased intelligence and photophobia."

"The second time was when I was writing "Spring Breeze in the West Dragon Town", I learned from a Taiwan screenwriter that zombie movies are quite popular in the United States now. These movies mainly tell the stories of inhumane human experiments and biological experiments conducted in the United States, and the victims will become irrational monsters."

These are all true. Gao Jialin did talk to the screenwriter about the topic of zombie movies.

In 1932, the first zombie movie in history, "White Zombie", was released. It tells the story of a Haitian wizard who uses voodoo to resurrect zombies to work for him.

In 1968, George A. Romero's "Night of the Living Dead" was released, freeing the zombies from the control of voodoo and officially creating the zombie movie genre.

By now, the basic concepts of later zombie films have been formed, and what Gao Jialin said can be found in public information.

After talking about the source, Gao Jialin talked about his understanding of zombie movies. "I think this kind of film is a subtle way for American literary and artistic workers to criticize the alienation of people by capitalism. Under the rule of capitalism, ordinary people are alienated into irrational zombies."

"Okay, okay, let's just talk about the last part between the two of us. Don't tell our foreign friends, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings!" The team leader waved his hand to stop them. He now believed it almost completely, because he had a similar feeling after hearing it.

After some consideration, the head of the delegation contacted the country several times and finally agreed to let Gao Jialin visit Tokuma Bookstore. Other bookstores might not have agreed, but Tokuma Bookstore was hard to refuse.

There is no way. Tokuma Yasuyoshi is too prestigious. He has visited China many times, promoted cooperation and exchanges in many cultural fields, and was also received by Comrade Wu Hao. He is a true foreign friend. It would be unacceptable if we don't even give him this little bit of face.

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Before leaving, the group leader repeatedly reminded us, "Try to show our friendliness as much as possible without violating the principles. Most importantly, don't say those last words last night."

When they arrived at Tokuma Shoten, Heita Mibui welcomed them at the door, took them on a tour and focused on introducing several literary works co-produced by China and Japan.

Then he took them to the reception room, served them tea and snacks, and said straight to the point, "In Neon, writers can generally get 8% to 14% royalties for publishing books. Our company is willing to give a maximum of 14% royalties. Please don't refuse, Mr. Gao."

Oh, can we earn foreign exchange too?

(End of this chapter)