Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 40 Game
Zhu Guiming is also actively communicating with the higher-ups. Mengya is also an established literary magazine company with no shortage of old connections.

She tried her best and finally convinced some people from the Federation of Literary and Art Circles.

All in all, there is really no big problem with the content of Chen Linfeng's novels. As long as you are not prejudiced, you can appreciate it.

As they are all engaged in literary work, the Federation of Literary and Art Circles can also see how selfish the article on Renri was.

After the Federation of Literary and Art Circles was stable, she called Renri again.

Renri was not surprised by Mengya's call and told Zhu Guiming the truth.

At this point, it is impossible to change the words. Doesn’t this big newspaper have any face?

They did not expect to cause such a big uproar, and they could not retract the reports they had published. They only promised not to publish related articles.

Just stop adding fuel to the fire.

Zhu Guiming barely achieved his goal, hung up the phone, rubbed his temples, and continued to dial the contact number.

She wanted to try to mediate privately with the Federation.

However, the situation regarding the couplet was not so easy to deal with, and it was Yuanyuan who answered the phone.

A large part of the group of writers who write couplets are criticizing Chen Linfeng's novels. It can be said that the main force of this literary criticism is couplet writing.

Yuanyuan originally had a good relationship with Mengya, otherwise she would not have participated as a judge in the first New Concept.

Her tone was quite gentle, but when Zhu Guiming mentioned the reconciliation, she suggested kindly: As long as Chen Linfeng doesn't write novels "without depth" in the future, it will be fine. If it is really banned this time, it will be a lesson.

Zhu Guiming resisted the urge to curse out loud and hung up the phone.

An entertainment club somewhere in Tokyo.

Several branches of Kadokawa gathered together to chat and brag.

Asc Multimedia Corporation President Masamitsu Tsukada, Enter Brain Vice President Taro Yoda, and senior executives from Fujimi Shobo and ME Workshop were also present.

Tsukada Masamitsu drank a little too much, his face flushed, and he shook his head as he mentioned the Chinese writer who had been making the news recently.
"He's just a kid. How can he be as talented as the newspapers say? It's just a publicity stunt by Kodansha."

Taro Yoda immediately agreed, "President Tsukada is absolutely right. I was blind before and actually believed what he said and actually went to this kid to discuss cooperation."

He slammed the wine down on the table, making a harsh sound, "After meeting him in person, I knew that this must have been forced out by the Chinese. It's totally fake."

Taro Yoda was very angry when he thought about how he had spoken nicely but was rejected. After returning to the company, he smashed all his favorite teacups.

At this time, under the influence of alcohol, he recalled the past and became angry again. He no longer cared whether what he said was true or not.

The others heard the noise and laughed, "Is it true? I heard that the son of the Kodansha boss, Editor-in-Chief Noma, thinks highly of this kid."

Taro Yoda said loudly, "Mr. Noma has been deceived. You see, this kid's new book is definitely not going to work."

Upon hearing this, Masamitsu Tsukada said with interest, "If his new book is not popular, that would be great. The authors under our company are also going to publish books soon. It's always worrying that the time is too close."

"Is it the second part of 'Kino's Journey' by Mr. Keiichi Shigure?" Taro Yoda asked anxiously.

"Yes."

Taro Yoda's eyes turned and he came up with an idea.

"President Tsukada, why don't you adjust the release date of this work and release it together with Kodansha?"

He punched the air, "Give the little Chinese kid a hard blow and let him know that our Neon Book Market is not the place for him to come."

Tsukada hesitated and said, "This is not a good idea. We don't have any deep hatred, and we still have to give face to Kodansha."

Taro Yoda was drunk and didn't care about these things. He urged, "It's just normal business competition. Besides, Kino's Journey is the second novel. There is a fan base for the previous novel. How can we be afraid of him?"

"Why would I be afraid of a Chinese kid? I'm just worried about the unpleasantness with Kodansha. Besides..."

The onlookers who had been listening for a long time were unhappy, "Tsukada, what's the point of you saying all this? Let us see your magnanimity."

Everyone started to make a fuss. Tsukada had drunk a lot, and shouted, "Let's do it, let the little devil know how powerful we are."

He actually didn't think it was a big deal. As Yida said, this was the second book under his name. The previous work was excellent and he had a large fan base, so it was unlikely for him to lose.

"Is this Tsukada sick? He has to pick on me, Noma?" Noma Nobuhiko was very unhappy. "Releasing on the same day, this is targeting me."

Today, Chen Linfeng came to talk about the company's confirmed release schedule for next week, but I didn't expect to hear such news.

He was a little worried. This novel was not very famous in China in its previous life, but in Japan, it was a classic light novel, with sales of nearly tens of millions in later generations.

The novel is about a girl's journey through various fictional countries, somewhat similar to "Gulliver's Travels" and of very good quality.

As a newcomer to the Japanese market, he may not be able to win.

"Should we postpone the release of the novel?" Sister Mei came up with an idea. Now that the two books are released at the same time, it is bound to divert attention and affect sales.

"It can't be postponed!" Chen Linfeng immediately objected.

After listening to the translation, Noma expressed the same opinion, "The early publicity has already been launched. Now is the time when the public is most interested in Kirin Sensei. If we delay, we will miss the opportunity."

Chen Linfeng took over the conversation, "Once the public's interest has passed, it will be difficult to recover. The other party is the second best-selling book, which has a natural advantage. If we compete with him, it's like eating a bowl of half-cooked rice. But even so, we can only force it."

……

President Tsukada was also encouraging his authors, "Teacher Shi Yuze, your work is a masterpiece that won a grand prize last year. It won't be affected by a mere Chinese kid."

He said confidently, "We at Kadokawa Bookstore will do our best to support your release. I have already contacted the media and started to build momentum. I will definitely make your book a hit."

Tsukada put his hand on the other's shoulder, "We are the second new book for him, the advantage is mine!"

Shi Yuze Huiyi nodded reluctantly and drank the bowl of chicken soup.

The power of Kadokawa Shoten should not be underestimated. Once they make a move, they create a huge wave in newspapers.

Chinese writers versus Japanese writers.

Destiny vs. Kino's Journey

The drama of two strong teams competing for supremacy is more interesting than that of one team standing alone, and the media have reported on this confrontation.

For a time, the conflict between the two became the focus of Japanese literary circles.

"Kino's Journey" has its own traffic and can attract a lot of attention.

This hype has actually increased the popularity of "Destiny".

Readers who didn't know about this book before also began to become curious about what book could compete with "Kino's Journey".

Taking advantage of this popularity, two books were released at the same time.

As expected, "Kino's Journey" was a big hit, with sales exceeding 100,000 copies in just two weeks.

The quality of the new book remains as stable as ever, and has been well received by many fans, as well as praised by some literary critics.

Among the top 10 light novels, "Kino's Journey" quickly made the list in just one month.

This is a list that combines novel sales and reviews, and can well reflect the overall quality of a light novel.

This column created by Asahi Shimbun is the most authoritative list in the field of light novels. (Purely fictitious, does not exist in reality)
Since there can only be one novel in a series on the list.

The first novel of Kino’s Journey just dropped off the list, and this one is on it, slowly rising to number 6.

The top few are all long-established masterpieces, such as "Record of Lodoss War" and "EVA" official novels.

"Kino's Journey" is unprecedentedly popular!
However, all this became a backdrop.

(End of this chapter)