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"When do you plan to leave?"

When Lin Qingxia learned that Fang Yan was going to Japan, she couldn't help but ask a question.

Fang Yan said: "If it's fast, it will be this week, if it's slow, it will be next week."

Lin Qingxia didn't understand why he suddenly wanted to go to Japan when he had so many things to do in the United States.

"I have already promised Shochiku that I will attend the premiere of the Japanese version of The Ring."

Fang Yan said: "And Yuhikaku arranged a book signing tour for Love Letter for me, so how can I be left out?"

"Love letter? I heard Lijun talk about this book!"

"So, she also read my Love Letter?"

"Lijun recommended it to me after reading it!"

Lin Qingxia nodded, "I heard that your book is very popular in Japan."

Fangyan spread his hands and said, "It's because it's so popular that we have to strike while the iron is hot and hold reader meetings and book signing events."

"It's a pity that I can't read Japanese."

Lin Qingxia sighed, and then asked when the Chinese version of "Love Letter" would be published.

Fang Yan said, "It will be soon. Sanlian Bookstore has already started translating it not long ago. It will probably be published in a while."

“I’ll definitely buy one then.”

Lin Qingxia glanced at the script in her hand and said, "I will be joining the crew for filming soon. Otherwise, I would like to go to Japan and spend a few days with Lijun."

Fang Yan said, "Is there anything you want me to tell her?"

Lin Qingxia shook her head and said that after she finished filming "Die Hard", she would go to Japan before returning to Hong Kong to film "Swordsman". If Fangyan was still in Japan at that time, she would definitely bring Teresa Teng to attend his book signing event.

"Okay, then I'll be waiting for you."

Fangyan smiled, and then spent a week handing over and handling the matters that needed to be handed over. Those that could not be resolved immediately were put aside for the time being. He then flew to Iowa to join a delegation of writers who were communicating with members of the International Writing Program.

The writers' delegation had a great time after these days of literary exchanges and set off for China two days later.

As soon as the plane arrived in Yanjing, Fang Yan immediately began to prepare to go to Japan. This year marks the 30th anniversary of cultural exchanges between the two countries. Japanese delegations including the Haiyuza Theater will soon visit China, so it is natural for a writer like him who is famous in Japan to be sent to paved the way.

So, without even taking a break in the country, he flew to Tokyo without stopping.

Suzuki Shunjiro was already standing at Haneda Airport, asking his subordinates to hold up signs and keep their eyes on any figure who looked like a speaker in the crowd.

Fang Yan came towards them, pulling a suitcase. "Vice President Suzuki, sorry to have kept you waiting."

"Where."

Suzuki Shunjiro asked his subordinates to help him with his luggage, then shook hands and greeted him, "Fangyan-kun, it's been a long time."

Fangyan said: "Yes, time is like a wild donkey, it won't stop once it starts running."

"We should take advantage of this rare opportunity to have a good drink tonight!"

Suzuki Shunjiro said proudly that all of Fangyan's travel, accommodation, food and other expenses in Japan would be paid for by Yuhikaku.

Fangyan was very surprised. Yuhikaku had not entertained him so generously before. Was this because the Japanese economic bubble had also expanded?
Suzuki Shunjiro explained proudly that, not to mention the dialect, since he was now a powerful figure in Yuhikaku, the hospitality standards should be of the highest standard. Yuhikaku had established a "Finance and Technology Department" and was making a fortune, so such a small amount of expenditure was more than enough for them to afford.

Fangyan asked in confusion, "The Financial Technology Department?" Suzuki Shunjiro grinned and said, "The main work of this department is to trade stocks and foreign exchange."

Fangyan was stunned. What the hell, you are a book publishing house, but you actually have a "Financial Technology Department" to trade in stocks and foreign exchange?
Suzuki Shunjiro said that he learned this from Hanwa Kogyo. A large number of Japanese companies, no matter whether they were large, medium or small, and no matter whether they had experience in finance or not, all began to learn foreign exchange speculation from Hanwa Kogyo. At first, Yuhikaku was timid and invested a little to try it out.

"Haha, Mr. Fangyan, to be honest with you, the stock price and exchange rate go up every day, and they jump up every three days. Making 100 million a day is child's play."

"It's really easy to make money. I've been in this business for so many years and I've never seen such an easy and enjoyable business."

"We didn't even take the initiative to go to the bank, but the bank staff came to our door in person, hoping to lend us some money to invest in stocks and foreign exchange!"

"It looks like you made a lot of money, too."

Fangyan raised his eyebrows. Hanwa Kogyo is the leader of the six evil spirits causing trouble in Tokyo.

"Only a little bit."

Suzuki Shunjiro burst into laughter.

Fangyan couldn't help but shake his head. When the stock market is bullish, everyone thinks they are stock gods. They can't even understand the K-line, but they can still make a lot of money playing stocks.

"You still need to pay more attention. The stock market is risky and you need to be cautious when investing."

“I will definitely keep this sentence in mind.”

Suzuki Shunjiro said that he did not invest all his money in the stock market, but also used some of it to invest in real estate in Tokyo.

Fangyan smiled without saying anything. Considering their many years of friendship, he would definitely help him if anything really happened.

After everyone got on the bus, Suzuki Shunjiro said with a smile:
"So, Fang Yanjun came to Japan this time not only to attend the book signing event, but also to attend the premiere of the movie "Midnight Ring"?"

“I just don’t know if there will be any conflicts in the schedule?”

Fangyan frowned.

“No conflict, not at all.”

Suzuki Shunjiro raised his hand. Yuhikaku had already learned about the release date of "The Ring" from Shochiku Film Company, so he intended to arrange the signing event after the premiere of the movie. Not only could he use the movie to build momentum for the dialect in advance, but he could also use the signing event of "Love Letter" to get some publicity, which would also boost the sales of the novel, bringing in both fame and fortune. After all, Yuhikaku had already applied for this year's Nebula Award for "The Ring".

"Does this Nebula Award have any connection with the Nebula Prize?"

The dialect was a big surprise.

"Haha, compared to the Nebula Award, it has a deeper connection with the Hugo Award."

Suzuki Shunjiro said that the Nebula Award is a major award for Japanese science fiction literature. This award was created based on the model of the Hugo Award. It has five major categories: Japanese novels, Japanese short stories, overseas novels, and overseas short stories. The reason why it was named similar to the "Nebula Award" is purely coincidental, because the World SF Congress, as the organizer of the Nebula Award, its most important publication is called "Nebula", and it is named after this.

"So that's it."

Fangyan suddenly understood.

"Don't be surprised, Fangyan. Your book The Ring broke the bestseller sales record held by Japan Sinks and created a new miracle in science fiction. How could it not be shortlisted for this year's Nebula Award?"

Suzuki Shunjiro vowed: "I can even conclude that The Ring will definitely win an overseas novel award!"

Fang Yan didn't expect that he was more confident than himself, but when he thought about it, it was indeed the case.

It is not that "The Ring" needs the Nebula Award to prove its excellence, but that the Nebula Award needs "The Ring" to prove its own value. (End of this chapter)