I am a literary giant in Japan

Just do it.

After leaving Rena Saito's office, Hide Kitagawa immediately went upstairs to find Shizuko Kawaide.

After experiencing major events such as family infighting and the company's near-change of ownership, the boss who used to have a bit of childishness has completely transformed into a ruthless "consortium capitalist."

Shizuko Kawaide, who had overcome the difficulties with the investment of Kitagawa Hide, completely liberated the most important industries of the Kawaide family from the hands of the family elders shortly after she took back the power of the company.

The three major industries of real estate, finance, and entertainment are now all in her hands alone. Other members of the Hechu family have either been kicked out or only receive dividends without taking advantage of power resources.

Anyone who dared to resist her was severely beaten.

Especially the most important Kawaide Shobo, where Kawaide Shizuko has the final say, and the leaders of key departments are all from the "Shizuko faction" promoted by her.

The current Kawaide Shobo is more united than before. If there is anyone who can threaten her company's position, it is probably only Kitagawa Hide who knocks on the door.

Of course, although Shizuko Kawaide didn't say it, in her heart, she had already regarded Kitagawa Hide as her own when she was going through the most difficult times.

If she doesn't get married in the future, she even wants to leave her property to Kitagawa Hide's two children.

At this time, Shizuko Kawaide, who was reviewing a large number of company documents, heard that Rena Saito was actually being targeted by a Western old scumbag. She was so furious that she almost called and asked to withdraw Kawaide Shobo's assets from Sweden and Norway!
With the fame of Kitagawa Hide, Kawaide Shobo's branches in Sweden and Norway are doing well. "Remembrance of Things Past", "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "The Old Man and the Sea" are hot-selling and highly sought after in various places.

Before Kitagawa Hide could finish his words "Reina's vacation", the big boss waved his hand and approved everything.

"With full paid leave, you can take as much time off as you want."

Shizuko Kawaide was very domineering and directly called the head of the human resources department to tell him that he no longer needed to check the attendance of Rena Saito.
"Teacher Beichuan, is that Arnault Private Club really that bad?"

"Almost exactly." Kitagawa Hide nodded.

"Then we must not let Reina go to that kind of hellish place."

Shizuko Kawaide believed that Kitagawa Hide would not exaggerate, and that he had more connections in the Western literary world than she did. In that case, there was no need to pay attention to him.

The Japanese literary world is indeed in need of a Nobel Prize winner in Literature, but it will definitely not get it in this way!

And that’s just the shortlist.

It’s not like Mr. Kitagawa hasn’t been shortlisted before!

If the Swedish Academy hadn’t deliberately blocked it last year, and Dario Fo hadn’t missed this opportunity, there would have been no next time. It might have been awarded to Mr. Kitagawa long ago!
He also won the Pulitzer Prize in the United States and the Booker Prize in the United Kingdom - even though the Booker Prize is the newly established Booker International Prize, it is still a serious Booker Prize.

Kitagawa Hideyasu is the only one who won two of the three major awards in world literature in the history of modern and contemporary world literature.

It is the Nobel Prize in Literature that is being roasted on the fire now, not them!
After thinking these things through, Shizuko Kawaide's anxiety was reduced even more.

The biggest impact of the Nobel Prize in Literature on Kitagawa Hide and Kawaide Shobo is now publicity and visibility.

But they don't necessarily have to do this.

"What are you going to do?" Kawaide Shizuko asked, "Is there anything I can do to cooperate?"

"I'll call Teacher Ma Yueran and the others to check on the situation. They will definitely not let Lingna go.

If Arnault and his people really use this to threaten us, I will permanently withdraw from the competition for the Nobel Prize in Literature."

Kitagawa Hide said without hesitation.

In his two lives, he did have some pursuits and goals in his literary creation.

It can be said that every writer who can become a literary writer must have more or less longed for, hoped for, and fantasized about the Nobel Prize in Literature.

But if he had to exchange a prize for something precious from his best friend, Kitagawa Hide would definitely not agree!

The purpose of making this call is not only to confirm the situation, but also to find out the true status of the Nobel Prize in Literature.

A hundred years after its establishment, is it still the award created to explore the limits of human literature as stated in Nobel's will, or has it become a tool for certain people to seek power, wealth and politics?

"Okay. No matter what decision you make, I will support you unconditionally."

Kawaide Shizuko also put away her smile, looked at him seriously, and said word by word,
"I would not hesitate even if it means sacrificing the entire Hechu Study!

Mr. Beichuan, don't forget that we are the most perfect boss and subordinate combination in the publishing industry!"

Kitagawa Hide was stunned for a moment. He had just said something similar to Saito Rena, and he knew that feeling best.

At this moment, Shizuko Kawaide was just like him just now.

His eyes were full of determination and resoluteness, an uncompromising emotion that had been decided from the very beginning!

Just as Shizuko Kawaide said.

At the beginning, she was able to overcome all objections and take the initiative to extend an olive branch to Kitagawa Hide when no one was optimistic or thought it was possible. Then, she led him and Saito Rena to overcome all obstacles and overcome the four major challenges of "All Stars", "Gunzo", "Literature World" and "Shincho", and finally stood at the top of the Japanese publishing industry.

It all depends on their tacit understanding as the "most perfect combination of boss and subordinate"!
"Okay, I understand." Kitagawa Hide nodded and left the office contentedly.

When he walked out of the headquarters building of Kawade Shobo, countless employees were still around to greet him, and they were eager to get his autograph and take photos with him.

The Japanese economy continued to decline, and even during the Great Depression, everyone was still able to maintain such a high level of enthusiasm for work, entirely because of their conviction and admiration for Mr. Kitagawa.

They believed that as long as Kitagawa Hide was there, Kawaide Shobo would not collapse. It was this little bit of support and faith that supported him step by step to where he is today.

Kitagawa Hide had a hunch that if he fell out with the Arnaults during the peak of their career, he would most likely become an enemy of the entire Western literary world.

But so what?

Although he was originally a third-rate novelist, he was never afraid of the "upper-class writers" who were as tall as mountains.

Saito Reina finally breathed a sigh of relief after picking up her bag and driving home.

She has been nervous these days and couldn't sleep all night because of an invitation letter. She really didn't know how to talk to Sister Shizuko and Kitagawa Hide.

She was worried that her refusal would seriously affect Kitagawa Hide's future and the future business planning of Kawaide Shobo.

After all, he is a big figure in the Western literary world.

The last time I went to the Stockholm Concert Hall, she, who was already one of the top ten figures in the Japanese publishing industry, was like a minion, and had to bow and nod to everyone she met.

Such a scene made her feel both excited and powerless.

After a mixture of strange emotions, she told Kitagawa Hide that they would participate together as winners next time.

It is said to be a goal to strive for, but in fact it is also inner timidity, which comes from inherent fear and admiration.

Eastern literature has never been inferior to Western literature, but the inherent inferiority complex has made the literary circles of the three Eastern countries dare not look squarely at the Western literary world and dare not raise their heads.

Over time, the other side's arrogance and prejudice became a sharp weapon, cutting into the flesh and blood of writers in the Eastern literary world, leaving them helpless and heartbroken.

Because of that war, the Japanese still have a slave mentality in their bones and are even more respectful and fearful of Westerners.

The accumulation of various emotions made Saito Rena unable to see herself clearly and unable to say no.

Fortunately, there is Beichuan!

There is the most perfect literary partner!
"Huh - don't think about it too much for now!"

Saito Reina took off her shoes and socks, walked barefoot into the living room, and took out a large can of beer and some snacks like chicken feet from the refrigerator.
"Ningning, Lily!"

When the voice was shouted out, she realized that the two little ones had been sent to Mayumi Aso's home, to be taken care of by Mayumi Aso, who was more experienced and had more free time.

The huge villa was empty with only her there, and it seemed particularly quiet and lonely.

"Remember to stay up late less and worry less."

"Remember to eat three meals regularly, exercise more, and avoid sudden death."

"You are already the acting minister, so don't work on the front line every day. Aren't you tired?"

"Don't always leave Ningning and Lili at other people's homes. They are your sisters, not your pet cats and dogs."

"I'm telling you, can you drink less beer? You're almost thirty, wouldn't it be good for you to find a partner? You can't not get married, right?"

"I understand, I understand. You're a working woman, but you can't give up everything for work."

"Remember, we are the most perfect literary partners in history!"

Rena Saito sat cross-legged on the ground and turned on the TV. Tokyo Broadcasting System TBS was broadcasting a variety show. Kitagawa Hidekazu Yumeko made a guest appearance in one episode, which directly pushed the show's ratings to the top of the day.

She chuckled and turned off the TV, and every word he had said unconsciously came to her mind.

From 1995 to 1998, three years had passed without me noticing.

The twenty-three-year-old turned into twenty-six.

At the age of twenty-five, I am already twenty-eight.

"Kitagawa. Kitagawa teacher Hideki."

Saito Reina took another sip of beer and let out a satisfied "Ha" sound.
With a slightly red face and a slightly tipsy ear, the record player that had been turned on at some point was playing "Norwegian Wood".
She poured out the manuscripts from her bag, carefully sorted them out, and laid them flat, just as she had done at the beginning.

Saito Reina sat up straight, cleared her messy thoughts, and focused her attention on the manuscript.

"Tokyo People".

The title of this book is quite interesting.

It seems to be a rare documentary subject.

Wait, a documentary theme?
Rena Saito recalled the past three years and confirmed that Hide Kitagawa had opened up a new track.

"The most perfect literary partner in history. I want to take back this approval! Xiujun, you bastard! Can't you just continue to write in your own style in peace!"

Saito Reina chuckled and complained.

But my body still honestly turned to the first page. (End of this chapter)