1979: My fiancée is a goddess

"Ruixue, what exactly is going on? What Ju family? Who is she?"

After watching from the sidelines for a long time, Morita Etsuko finally couldn't contain her curiosity and asked Zhao Ruixue.

As an ordinary editor at Kodansha, Morita Koshiko's position was not particularly high.

She had no ability to resolve the series of events that had just occurred, nor could she offer any comment.

He could only barely manage to mediate between well-known writers and magazine editors, and do his best to protect Zhao Ruixue's personal interests.

As for Cheng Kaiyan being kicked out, she was powerless to do anything about it.

After all, Cheng Kaiyan was kicked out by the security personnel who mistook her for a thief who had forged an invitation and sneaked into the banquet.

The only thing she could do was probably go out with Cheng Kaiyan.

That way, Cheng Kaiyan wouldn't be so embarrassed.

But she didn't expect things to turn out so quickly.

A woman suddenly barged in and, in front of everyone, made Yamamoto, who had spoken rudely, slap himself ten times.

This woman's demeanor was exactly like that of a noble empress, looking down on everyone and not taking anyone seriously.

The mere mention of "Miss Tachibana" by Tsushima Yuko was enough to silence Yamamoto, editor Yoshida, and several well-known writers, causing them to lower their heads in utter silence.

They didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

"You bunch of bastards bullied Ruixue and Cheng Kaiyan, and you didn't even respect me. Now look what's happened, you've all become cowards!"

Morita Etsuko stared at the group, cursing under her breath, but feeling extremely pleased with herself.

But beyond the secret pleasure, there was also a strong curiosity about the identity of this mature and beautiful woman.

It's remarkable that Tsushima Yuko, the daughter of the great writer Osamu Dazai and a renowned literary figure, would treat this matter with such seriousness.

It is clear that the woman who suddenly barged into the banquet hall was no ordinary person.

“I heard from Ayana that it’s probably related to the Mitsubishi Group…”

Zhao Ruixue subconsciously looked at Tachibana Chi'ai, her heart gradually calming down, and explained.

"Mitsubishi conglomerate... Could it be Mitsubishi, one of the four major conglomerates?"

Morita Eshiko's body trembled slightly.

Not only her, but everyone else around her who heard this answer couldn't help but gasp in shock and tremble with fear.

Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Yasuda.

These four major conglomerates played an extremely important role in Japan's modern industrialization, economic development, and foreign war expansion.

Their presence has been deeply rooted in this country since the 19th century.

After World War II, the occupying forces (GHQ) believed that the four major zaibatsu were the potential economic foundation for Japan's war effort, so they dismantled and broke them up. Even the founders' shares were forcibly sold, and their family members and company executives were all dismissed from management.

Mitsubishi, wholly owned by the Iwasaki family, was also split up and sold.

The Tachibana family was one of the families that received this asset.

The days of chaebols are over.

But people still use the name they've had for over a hundred years, and continue to show it respect and awe.

"Cheng Kaiyan, Mr. Cheng is actually able to get to know such a distinguished person!"

Morita Etsuko glanced at Cheng Kaiyan with a calm expression, her heart filled with surprise.

It's worth noting that initially, her opinion of Cheng Kaiyan wasn't very high.

Some even believe that, from a realistic perspective, Yamamoto Ritō is a better match for Zhao Ruixue than he is.

Unexpectedly, he knew this high-and-mighty heiress, and they even had a close relationship.

Morita Eshiko heard Tachibana Chi'ai's address clearly just now.

"No wonder Mr. Cheng remained so calm and composed throughout; he had something to rely on all along."

Morita Etsuko recalled Cheng Kaiyan's somber and calm demeanor just now, and sighed inwardly, completely unaware that she had quietly changed how she addressed her.

She quickly recovered from her emotional state, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes, and said with a beaming smile, "Ruixue, it's finally all right now!"

As Cheng Kaiyan's childhood sweetheart, Ruixue might also benefit from his affections.

I don't ask for any benefits; I'd be happy if no one dared to touch Ruixue.

After all, a woman with such stunning beauty and outstanding talent would captivate anyone, no matter where she is.

"Phew—yeah!"

Zhao Ruixue breathed a sigh of relief; as long as Cheng Kaiyan was alright, that was all that mattered.

As for who he knew, Zhao Ruixue didn't care.

"Hmph! The ones who should be worried now are Yamamoto Tatsuto and these people!"

Uesugi Ayana hummed maliciously, crossing her arms over her chest, making her round breasts even more eye-catching.

……

"So it's the eldest daughter of the Tachibana family. It seems the Yamamoto kid has bitten off more than he can chew."

"No wonder that handsome young man was so calm; he must have some powerful connections."

"We've really seen a good show today! The second son of the Yamamoto family slapped himself in the face!"

"Who would dare disobey the orders of a chaebol heiress?"

Many people in the banquet hall were talking about it, and their gazes toward Cheng Kaiyan turned into envy and jealousy, for she was able to get to know such a person.

Some people looked at Yamamoto Tateto and his group, including Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yoshida, with a mixture of schadenfreude and deep fear, thankful that they hadn't spoken rashly and offended anyone.

The murmurs of the crowd reached the ears of Yamamoto and his group, who were having a pleasant conversation.

They were so flustered that they dared not utter a sound, filled with lingering fear.

Although they weren't the ones trying to drive away the young man named Cheng Kaiyan, the relationship between Miss Xue and Cheng Kaiyan was extremely close.

If we take our anger out on them...

Thinking about this, many people couldn't help but feel resentful.

……

"Hoo hoo... It's all that bastard Yamamoto's fault..."

Editor-in-Chief Yoshida had no time to spare; he was so anxious that he was practically fuming, and his breathing was unusually heavy.

As the deputy editor-in-chief of Kodansha, he was already considered a senior executive, earning several million yen a year and enjoying a high social status, especially in the literary world.

He didn't need to fawn over or flatter Yamamoto Tatsuto at all.

However, Yamamoto Ritsuto has feelings for Zhao Ruixue, and it would be beneficial for Zhao Ruixue to form a relationship with the second young master of the Yamamoto family.

Yoshida believed he was simply doing someone a favor.

Little did he expect that such a simple favor would ultimately lead him to such a predicament.

Who would have thought that the young man who suddenly appeared and clashed with Yamamoto would actually know such a benefactor?

If only I could travel back ten minutes.

Editor-in-Chief Yoshida must be wishing he could slap himself in the face to wake himself up.

The heiress of a chaebol family was someone he couldn't afford to offend.

Think of this.

Yoshida gritted his teeth, suppressing the heavy thoughts in his heart, and bowed respectfully to Tachibana Chia, saying:

"I'm so sorry, Miss Tachibana!"

We had no intention of asking Mr. Cheng to leave. It's just that we were simply too blind to see his name on the list. I think it must have been a mistake by the staff member responsible for recording the list! It's all a misunderstanding!

"Miss Ju! Don't worry, I'll take care of them right away!"

Yoshida quickly shifted the blame, refusing to mention Yamamoto, fearing he would be implicated.

"Ha ha……"

Chiai Tachibana waved her hand casually and said indifferently, "I got the invitation from your editor-in-chief. Of course, you subordinates wouldn't know, but not knowing doesn't mean you're not wrong..."

"Yes, yes, yes! It's our fault, I'll apologize to Mr. Cheng right away."

Editor-in-Chief Yoshida immediately breathed a sigh of relief and nodded hurriedly.

Then he turned around and returned the invitation to Cheng Kaiyan, bowing deeply at a ninety-degree angle to apologize, "I'm so sorry, Mr. Cheng, it was all a misunderstanding."

Cheng Kaiyan looked at the mature and beautiful older sister, only to find that she was winking at her, indicating that she should handle everything.

This is the power of a young lady; it's just a title, yet it's enough to make these so-called literary celebrities feel suffocated.

"Oh, it was a misunderstanding."

Cheng Kaiyan had mixed feelings, but she nodded and let Editor-in-Chief Yoshida off the hook.

After all, he was relying on someone else's influence, and he also had to consider Zhao Ruixue's feelings.

"Phew... I'm so sorry."

Editor-in-Chief Yoshida felt a huge weight lifted from his heart and showed gratitude on his face.

Although Mr. Cheng is young, he is a man of great wisdom and composure.

In comparison, Yamamoto's efforts are merely superficial.

"As for Mr. Yamamoto..."

Cheng Kaiyan looked at Yamamoto Ritsuto, who was pale-faced beside her, and drew out her voice, which immediately made the other party raise his head and glare at her angrily.

"You say."

Editor-in-Chief Yoshida, being very pragmatic, approached Cheng Kaiyan with an enthusiastic and obsequious expression.

"I won't slap him, so as not to dirty my hands. Let the security guards kick him out."

A faint smile appeared on Cheng Kaiyan's lips as she spoke without any mercy.

"You! What right do you have?"

Yamamoto Ritsuto's eyes widened in anger, and his pale face instantly turned as red as a pig's liver.

This was the fate he had prepared for Cheng Kaiyan, but now their situations have been reversed.

How could he possibly accept this?

"Yamamoto!"

"You think you haven't made a big enough scene over a little jealousy? What... are you going to tear down the entire banquet hall?"

At this moment, behind the banquet hall door.

A dignified and imposing middle-aged man led his men in, his sharp, eagle-like gaze fixed on Yamamoto Tatsuto.

"Editor-in-chief! For my father's sake, you must do me a favor! These people are actually trying to kick me out..."

Yamamoto Ritsuto seemed to have found a lifeline and was about to say something when he was interrupted.

"go out!"

The editor-in-chief's expression darkened slightly, and with a wave of his hand, he shouted without any mercy.

"Nani?"

Yamamoto Ritsuto was incredulous upon hearing this. The editor-in-chief was a good friend of his father, and the two families were close friends. How could he not help him now?

His heart sank to the bottom.

"You've offended Miss Tachibana and Mr. Cheng. No one can save you now. I will propose to the board of directors that the Yamamoto family's shares be revoked. You'd better watch yourself!"

The editor-in-chief's eyes flickered slightly, and he snorted coldly.

"What?! Reclaiming shares?"

Yamamoto's face immediately turned pale.

This is definitely not a price he can afford. The Yamamoto family's bookstore needs Kodansha, but Kodansha doesn't need the Yamamoto family.

He knew that if his father found out about this...

Yamamoto Ritsuto's legs suddenly went weak, and he collapsed to the ground.

The editor-in-chief glanced at her coldly and looked at Cheng Kaiyan, his eyes flashing with intense interest and curiosity.

He walked up to Cheng Kaiyan and greeted him with a warm and cheerful smile: "Mr. Cheng Kaiyan! I have long admired your name. Meeting you today, I can see that you are indeed a man of great talent and extraordinary ability. I am Noma Shoichi, the editor-in-chief of Kodansha."

Editor-in-Chief Noma was very kind and even offered his hand with a sense of equality.

"Editor-in-Chief Noma, hello."

Although Cheng Kaiyan didn't know how the editor-in-chief knew her, she still politely reached out and shook hands.

"I've heard so much about you! Does the editor-in-chief know Cheng Kaiyan?"

The others around him turned their heads in surprise at the enthusiasm of Editor-in-Chief Noma.

This editor-in-chief is no ordinary person. The Noma family is the founding family of Kodansha, and Editor-in-Chief Noma Shoichi is the grandson of the founder of Kodansha.

He holds a large number of shares in Kodansha, making him a giant in the publishing industry, though not as powerful as the four major zaibatsu.

Even if this young man has a close relationship with Tachibana Chia, he doesn't deserve such treatment from Editor-in-Chief Noma!

"Haha, Teacher Cheng Kaiyan is a national-level writer and a great talent in China!"

"Last month, Professor Cheng won five major literary awards in China, which led to her being featured in the People's Daily and even an interview on CCTV's News Broadcast..."

"Now that I'm here in Japan to film a movie, if it weren't for Ms. Tachibana's introduction, I would have really missed out on such a talented man!"

The editor-in-chief smiled warmly, his eyes showing appreciation, curiosity, and even a hint of respect.

Despite his high position as editor-in-chief of Kodansha, he still held the most basic respect for these great writers and literary giants.

Moreover, this Mr. Cheng is so young, yet his fame and reputation in the Chinese literary world are already second to none. It is hard to imagine what he will achieve in the future.

Although China's economy is sluggish, its literary and artistic achievements have been unparalleled for thousands of years.

Even during the Republican era, a large number of masters of Chinese studies emerged, and Mr. Lu Xun was even nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Under such circumstances, how could Editor-in-Chief Noma possibly underestimate a writer who has achieved such success and status in the Chinese literary world?
It couldn't be more solemn than this.

According to information he gleaned from Chia Tachibana's deliberate boasting, Shochiku Corporation paid ten million yen in copyright fees and a 3% share of the box office revenue for filming this young man's movie.

The Japanese publishing rights for the novel "Love Letter" were sold to Tachibana Publishing for a high price of ten million yen.

"Winning five major literary awards in one fell swoop?"

"A nationally renowned writer?"

Upon hearing the editor-in-chief's words, everyone present was immediately taken aback, their hearts filled with turmoil.

Almost everyone stared in shock at the young man, who was only in his early twenties, wondering if they had misheard.

"How is that possible? He's a nationally renowned writer in China?!"

Yamamoto Ritsuto's eyes popped out of their sockets, his face full of disbelief, but he had no choice but to believe it—this was news that the editor-in-chief had personally told him!

At this moment, Yamamoto Ritsu felt that, apart from his family background, he was utterly worthless in every other aspect compared to Cheng Kaiyan…

While dealing with the editor-in-chief, Cheng Kaiyan secretly waved to the security guards to drag the person out!
His calm and composed expression, coupled with his leisurely and casual wave, gave the impression that he was dealing with a pile of trash with the same nonchalance.

Two security guards nimbly dragged Yamamoto Tatsuto out, who was like a boneless rag doll, completely at their mercy. (End of Chapter)