1979: My fiancée is a goddess

Chapter 414: Out of respect for Teacher Kaiyan, we checked into the five-star Yingbin Mansion.

Tokyo Haneda Airport.

The bright, clean, and spacious terminal building was bustling with people.

At first glance, the area is filled with a diverse mix of people, including Asians with black hair and black eyes, blond-haired and blue-eyed Europeans, and even black people with all their skin black, creating a lively and noisy scene.

A soundproof glass curtain wall with a VIP logo separated the surging crowd.

The VIP lounge is brightly lit, spacious and comfortable.

"Unrequited love is a silent film for one person, and also a chaotic battle for one person."

"Yoshi~"

"Although Professor Cheng Kaiyan comes from China, he truly deserves the title of a great talent. His writing is delicate and vivid, and his emotions are sincere and moving. He has a style that is no less than that of Kawabata Yasunari!"

On the single sofa in the very center sat a mature woman wearing a Burberry grey fitted trench coat and with long, wavy, burgundy hair.

She crossed her legs arrogantly and elegantly, her high heels swaying on her toes, revealing the red soles.

What is striking is that on the pair of straight thighs, which are intertwined and encased in flesh-colored bodysuits, lies a novel with a cover depicting a woman gazing up at a white snow-capped mountain.

The woman gazed intently with her eyes lowered, forgetting to savor the fragrant, cold brew coffee beside her.

She sat there lazily, reading a book without moving.

Only her full lips, adorned with a dusty rose lipstick, moved slightly as she murmured in somewhat awkward and broken Chinese that her subordinates couldn't quite understand, mixed with a few words of Japanese.

His comparison to Kawabata Yasunari surprised the female secretary next to him, who had shoulder-length short hair and wore glasses.

Who is Yasunari Kawabata? He is a national-level Japanese writer, renowned worldwide.

What ability does a mere Chinese writer have to compare with him?
Although Love Letter is an excellent work, she felt she could not agree with it.

This person's greatest passion is literature. He often reads and comments on the books of literary masters, perhaps offering his own understanding and thoughts.

What's even more surprising is that this usually arrogant, haughty, and aristocratic young lady from a prominent family was moved to tears and even had her eyes well up with tears after reading this novel written by a Chinese author.

Thinking about this, the secretary could easily understand why this seemingly small task of hosting a Chinese film crew had prompted this noble lady to condescend to come in person.

'I guess she's also curious about the filming crew and lead actors of "Love Letter," given how much she likes the film.'

The secretary stood respectfully to the side with her head bowed, trying to figure out what the superior was thinking—a necessary skill for subordinates when dealing with their superiors.

"Section Chief, the CA901 flight carrying the filming crew of 'Love Letter' is about to arrive."

Just then, an announcement came over the loudspeaker at the airport. The female secretary standing next to the woman snapped out of her daze and quickly bent down to whisper a reminder in her ear.

"Well, you go ahead."

The mature woman, engrossed in the book in her hands, gave her instructions in a cold and indifferent tone without even looking up.

"Hi!"

The secretary understood that although the section chief had condescended to come in person, he would not casually meet with unrelated people.

Even without showing their faces, it is still a great honor for these Chinese people.

"Hi!"

The subordinates also hurriedly shouted.

The secretary led the group to the arrival hall and held up a banner with Chinese characters.

The sign read, "Media Arts Division, Cultural Affairs Bureau, warmly welcomes the crew of the film 'Love Letter' from Beijing Film Studio, China."

The waving banner and the clear Chinese characters attracted the attention of many people.

Naturally, the film crew, who had just come out of immigration and customs inspection, were also present.

"Damn those Japanese! They brought out all the documents and proof, and they still checked them so many times, they practically turned me upside down. They even took out my underwear, fuck them!"

Liang Xiaosheng packed his backpack and looked at his colleagues beside him as they sorted out the photography equipment and props that had been opened and inspected by Japanese customs. He couldn't help but curse.

“We have too much stuff, and it’s quite conspicuous, so customs inspection is inevitable.”

Cheng Kaiyan said helplessly, "Japan is still quite strict in this regard."

"Alright, pack your things and let's get going. I've already seen the reception staff."

Teacher Shuihua's sharp eyes quickly spotted the banner waving in the distance, and she pointed in that direction, giving a loud order.

……

"That's the group?"

The secretary's attention was drawn to a group of people dressed in drab Zhongshan suits or white shirts, wearing red-star hats, carrying military green backpacks, and dragging instruments and equipment. She frowned and asked.

"It should be them. China has the most people wearing red star caps and Zhongshan suits in the world, so it's pretty much the same."

One of the subordinates, who had experience with China, glanced at the document and replied respectfully.

"Let's go."

The secretary shook her head slightly; she almost thought these people had come from some mountain village.

Just like those old-fashioned bumpkins from decades ago, their clothes and demeanor are so outdated that they're simply unappealing.

The two groups approached and began to look each other over.

"These women are so fashionable, and their clothes are so beautiful."

"But it looks a bit different from the one in 'Manhunt'!"

"Idiot, those are movies from years ago, fashion trends have changed a long time ago."

In contrast to the Japanese side's disdain for the Beijing Film Studio crew's attire, the Beijing Film Studio crew actually began to admire them.

Several women stared intently, whispering amongst themselves.

"They're certainly fashionable, but they're also incredibly wealthy—LV bags, Bulgari necklaces..."

Cheng Kaiyan also glanced at them curiously, and noticed the obvious luxury brand logos on the civil servants' clothes, which made her marvel.

As expected of a developed country, one of the world's top three economies, even ordinary civil servants in the Ministry of Culture are quite wealthy.

Cheng Kaiyan shook her head and looked ahead. Teacher Shuihua and several comrades were talking with people from the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs.

"Hello sir, I am Sachiko Kobayashi, secretary to the head of the Media Arts Division of the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan. I am in charge of receiving and arranging your visit. Please take good care of me."

"Hello Ms. Kobayashi, I am Director Shuihua..."

After listening for a few minutes, Cheng Kaiyan realized that apart from the pleasantries, the conversation was mainly about accommodation.

It seems to be a hotel near the Cultural Affairs Bureau; the environment is so-so, and you have to pay for your own food and lodging.

Upon learning that he had a place to stay for the night, he felt relieved and began to look around.

I glanced at the Black brothers being promoted by the domestic propaganda department, then at the advanced facilities inside the airport, and noticed something cooking in the convenience store not far away, emitting a faint aroma.

He also saw Starbucks, KFC, McDonald's... and immediately felt a bit hungry.

But with not enough money, they had no choice but to reluctantly look away.

His gaze swept across the entrance to the VIP lounge.

A sophisticated woman, holding a book, appeared before Cheng Kaiyan. The book looked familiar, so she stared at it for a few more moments.

Unexpectedly, the woman noticed the prying gaze and glared at Cheng Kaiyan with a pair of cold and arrogant eyes.

"Ha ha……"

Cheng Kaiyan smiled awkwardly. How come this woman's senses are so sharp?
However, he naturally didn't take the woman's threatening gaze to heart, and instead calmly met her gaze.

"Chinese?"

The woman frowned slightly, glancing at Cheng Kaiyan and then at the secretary who was talking to them.

This person must be an actor from the film crew.

Thinking of this, the woman's brows relaxed, and she immediately walked confidently and gracefully towards Cheng Kaiyan, meeting her gaze.

Dengdengdeng-

The high heels stopped in front of Cheng Kaiyan, and the woman could see them even more clearly now.

Soft, slightly wavy black hair that's a bit long, bright and captivating peach blossom eyes, thin, rosy lips, clean, even teeth, a high, straight nose, and a handsome, refined face—it's almost uncanny how he resembles her…

The woman's heart skipped a beat, and she asked softly in broken, awkward Chinese, "Are you looking at me?"

"You can speak Chinese? To be precise, you're looking at the book in your hand."

Cheng Kaiyan was somewhat surprised that this woman could speak Chinese, and shook her head to patiently explain.

"This is a love letter. Are you part of the 'Love Letter' crew, the male lead?"

The woman realized that it was a misunderstanding and tentatively asked.

"Oh? How did you know?"

Cheng Kaiyan asked in surprise, "How did this woman figure that out?"

“I think you are very similar, and you fit the image of the male protagonist in the novel.”

The woman raised the book in her hand and praised it lightly.

She glanced at him, then at the other Chinese people beside her, carefully comparing them.

You can immediately sense that this young man is different from others. Even though he is wearing a red star cap, carrying a military green backpack, and holding a canteen, he still looks fresh, refined, and scholarly, which makes people feel a little lighter.

"Thank you."

"Let me introduce myself. I am Chia Tachibana, the deputy head of the Media Arts Division of the Agency for Cultural Affairs."

Chiai Tachibana wore a proud and elegant smile, deciding it would be an honor for this young man to get to know her.

"Cheng Kaiyan".

Cheng Kaiyan subconsciously reached out his hand, but he quickly realized that the woman in front of him didn't even extend her hand and had no intention of shaking hands, so he slowly withdrew it.

"Cheng Kaiyan!?"

Upon hearing the name, Tachibana Chiai paused in surprise, then exclaimed, "You're the author of 'Love Letter'?"

"I think so."

Cheng Kaiyan shrugged and said indifferently.

"How did you..."

Tachibana Chiai noticed Cheng Kaiyan's hand had just withdrawn and couldn't help but regret her arrogance. Having been around writers and literary figures for many years, she naturally understood the pride and self-respect in such people.

Shaking hands without extending a hand is an insult to many. For most people, Tachibana Chiai wouldn't care or bother with such a gesture.

But the young man in front of her was a talented writer whom she admired and liked.

A thought flashed through her mind, but Tachibana Chiai's expression calmed down. She bowed slightly and apologized, "Gomena-sai, I'm sorry, Professor Cheng. I hope you can accept my apology!"

Cheng Kaiyan was taken aback by her sudden action, but quickly recovered and said calmly, "Since Section Chief Ju has sincerely apologized, then I will accept it."

"Thank you, Professor Cheng. You have the magnanimity of a true Chinese gentleman..."

Chiai Tachibana breathed a sigh of relief and praised her.

"It's alright, Section Chief Ju..."

"Teacher Cheng, you can just call me Ju."

……

Secretary Kobayashi observed the conversation between the two and was surprised that the section chief was chatting so happily with the young man.

He was even more shocked that his high-ranking, arrogant section chief actually bowed and apologized to him.

This gave Ms. Kobayashi a chill down her spine, and she thought to herself, 'Who exactly is this young man? How could the section chief treat him with such courtesy?'

"Ms. Kobayashi?"

Teacher Shuihua spoke up to remind him, and following her gaze, he saw Cheng Kaiyan talking to a woman, which made him frown.

"Oh...that's our section chief, Ms. Tachibana Chia."

The secretary snapped out of her daze, took a deep breath, and calmly began her introduction.

"Section Chief? May I introduce you?"

Teacher Shuihua breathed a sigh of relief; it turned out to be the section chief.

"Mr. Shui, come with me."

……

Teacher Shuihua walked up to Cheng Kaiyan and Tachibana Chiai.

Wearing a white shirt, his aged body stood ramrod straight as he extended his hand in greeting: "Hello, Section Chief Ju, Shui Hua, the chief director of 'Love Letter'."

"Hello sir, I am Chia Tachibana, the deputy head of the Media Arts Division of the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan. Please feel free to guide me."

Chiai Tachibana nodded, without making any move to shake hands.

Teacher Shuihua smiled nonchalantly and said, "I didn't expect Section Chief Ju to speak such fluent Chinese. There's an old Chinese saying, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do!' So, we'll leave our itinerary to Section Chief Ju's arrangements."

"It doesn't matter..."

Chiai Tachibana waved her hand, and her secretary, understanding immediately, handed her a schedule. "Mr. Mizu, this is some of the arrangements for your film crew. You will be staying in Tokyo for about a week to rest, prepare, and make consultations."

During this period, we will arrange the relevant film companies, directors, tickets, filming permits, and resource allocation to ensure the successful filming of this film project, which is crucial for friendly cultural exchange between China and Japan…”

"Then thank you very much, Section Chief Ju."

Looking at the thoughtful itinerary plan written in Chinese characters in her hand, Teacher Shuihua pondered for a moment and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He had experience with such collaborative projects before, and there were often many disputes and wasted time in the early stages.

But to our surprise, the Japanese side took this matter so seriously, making most of the arrangements and plans. Apart from filming, we didn't need to worry about much else.

"No need to be polite, after all, I also really like the film 'Love Letter'. I will make all the necessary arrangements so that this movie can be shown in theaters perfectly."

Chiai Tachibana waved her hand gracefully and smiled faintly.

"Love Letters is indeed an excellent work. At the national literary awards ceremony a week ago, Love Letters won first place in the National Excellent Short Story Award."

Teacher Shuihua glanced at Cheng Kaiyan subconsciously and introduced her with a smile.

"He won a major literary award? Is that even possible?"

Tachibana Chiai raised her hand to cover her red lips and exclaimed softly, looking at Cheng Kaiyan with surprise: "As expected of 'Love Letter,' Teacher Cheng Kaiyan truly deserves to be called a genius."

This performance made people realize that what she was showing at that moment was her true emotion.

"Professor Cheng Kaiyan? You are the author of 'Love Letters'?"

Upon hearing this, Ms. Xiaolin immediately understood the young man's identity; no wonder the section chief treated him with such courtesy.

Teacher Shuihua couldn't help but glance at Cheng Kaiyan beside her. What's going on with this guy?
This has almost turned the leaders of Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs into book lovers?

That's a bit outrageous, isn't it?

Cheng Kaiyan simply smiled calmly and nodded quietly, remaining standing in place.

He's not like a young man who gets smug after being praised a few times.

By the way, is this woman's surname Ju?
It seems to be a surname of the Japanese nobility, or perhaps a branch of the imperial family?
Seeing that Cheng Kaiyan was able to handle the situation calmly, Teacher Shuihua nodded in satisfaction. He rubbed his eyes wearily and said, "It's getting late. We've been on a plane all day and are a bit tired. Why don't you take us back to the hotel first?"

“Alright, we’ve arranged a government-dedicated bus in advance, which is big enough to hold everyone’s equipment and luggage. The hotel rooms have also been booked in advance. Let’s set off now.”

Secretary Ms. Kobayashi nodded, waved, and led the way.

"and many more."

Tachibana Chiai suddenly spoke, drawing everyone's attention. She frowned and said, "Kobayashi, you've arranged a business hotel?"

"Yes, Section Chief."

Ms. Kobayashi, unaware of what had prompted this man to suddenly speak, replied somewhat nervously.

"The relocation will be to the Guest House in Higashi-Shinjuku, which is under the jurisdiction of the Agency for Cultural Affairs."

After pondering for a few seconds, Tachibana Chiai felt that staying in a hotel would be unfair to Teacher Cheng Kaiyan, so she instructed Ms. Kobayashi.

"Yingbin Mansion?! But..."

Ms. Kobayashi opened her mouth in surprise. She remembered that other foreign companies had already made reservations, but seeing Tachibana Chia's unquestionable, indifferent gaze, she subconsciously shivered and hurriedly nodded and bowed: "Yes! We'll arrange it right away!"

Tachibana Chiai turned to Cheng Kaiyan, her tone suggesting a discussion: "Teacher Cheng Kaiyan, what do you think?"

"The environment at Yingbin Mansion should be better, right?"

Cheng Kaiyan asked curiously.

"The environment of the Yingbin Hotel is certainly better, especially the mansion of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, which is comparable to a five-star international hotel... This is an accommodation facility managed by our unit, mainly used to receive important official delegations or long-term trainees, and all expenses are waived."

Ms. Xiaolin explained to Cheng Kaiyan with a complicated expression, "It seems that the section chief, this young and talented man, values ​​this even more!"

"A five-star hotel?! Did I hear that right?"

Liang Xiaosheng picked at his ear and looked at Cheng Kaiyan with envy.

"Could it be that this section chief felt it was unfair for Cheng Kaiyan to stay in a hotel, which is why he arranged for us all to stay at the Yingbin Mansion?"

Tang Guoqiang feels so envious!!
It's so sour it's making my teeth feel like they're going to fall out. How come Cheng Kaiyan is so lucky?
Even on a trip to Japan, I ran into his fans, and they were so generous!
"Is this the kind of face our great writer deserves? Thank you so much, Section Chief Ju."

Teacher Shuihua chuckled, her tone filled with emotion.

As a director who spends most of his time filming movies on location, he always stays in hotels. He never expected that he would benefit from Cheng Kaiyan's presence today.

"sorry to bother you."

Cheng Kaiyan expressed her gratitude.

"It's alright, as long as Teacher Cheng Kaiyan is comfortable."

Chiai Tachibana waved her hand dismissively, indicating that it was time for everyone to leave.

The group exited the station in a grand procession and arrived at the outdoor parking lot.

It took more than ten minutes to load all the photography equipment and personal belongings onto the bus.

With a loud bang, the vehicle started and headed towards its destination.

After a tiring day of flying, everyone on the bus closed their eyes and took a nap.

It was already 6:30 pm when we arrived at Higashi-Shinjuku, the administrative and business heart of Tokyo.

Many comrades on the bus had already woken up and were pressing their faces against the windows.

Looking out the window at the elevated highways and the densely packed, towering skyscrapers not far away, I could see the sky blocking out the sun.

The glass facade reflected the orange-red sunlight under the setting sun, making it extremely dazzling and radiant.

Everyone was talking about it:

"It's so beautiful, even more spectacular and breathtaking than seeing it from an airplane."

"Yes, just as Comrade Cheng Kaiyan described."

"The gap is too big... Sigh... When will our country be able to build so many tall, modern buildings!"

"That will probably take many years. If I can see it one day, I will die without regrets."

"The entire exterior is made of glass; it's high-tech!"

……

Ten minutes later, the bus drove through a bustling, modern street and finally arrived at the front of a twelve-story building after many twists and turns.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the reception hall of the Cultural Affairs Bureau. Please follow me."

Chia Tachibana had already driven away in her BMW, leaving her secretary, Ms. Kobayashi, to take care of everyone.

The mansion is designed in a classical and elegant park. The group of people carried their luggage through the cobblestone path and through the shady park.

Upon arriving at the driftwood gate, one is greeted by a classic and grand Japanese-style design, with dark black wooden floors, crystal chandeliers, and eaves covered with gray-black tiles.

"The environment is so nice."

Cheng Kaiyan is like many others.

After checking in at the front desk, everyone followed the staff up to the ninth floor and were assigned rooms, two people to a room. The crew of "Love Letter" practically occupied the entire floor.

The group went back to their rooms to wash up.

At seven o'clock, everyone enjoyed a sumptuous dinner at the mansion, all expenses were covered, and they ate to their hearts' content.

"We really benefit from Comrade Cheng Kaiyan's great influence!"

"That's too much of a favor! Haha, thank you so much, Comrade Kaiyan!"

After finishing the meal, everyone expressed their feelings.

(End of this chapter)