Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 406 Isn't this cheating? (Thanks to Brother Nuan Yang and Silver Alliance)
“That year, the Japanese people launched 23 large-scale struggles for justice, which caused a great shock in the intellectual community and many intellectuals left their studies.

Standing at the forefront of the people's struggle, we must breathe and share the same fate with the people, and more people are taking to the streets..."

Naoko Kondo excitedly recounted her experiences when she was young, and with her heart pounding, she opened the gifts she brought this time.

A picture album titled "The Japanese People Have Stood Up" is filled with scenes of the passionate Japanese people fighting bravely.

When Lin Chaoyang, a Chinese man, saw this, he couldn't help but feel his blood boiling.

It’s so fucking awesome!

This is what we call cultural export!

"It's a pity that we were ultimately unable to defeat U.S. imperialism and its running dogs."

At the end of the story, Naoko Kondo couldn't help but shed tears, and Lin Chaoyang and Hong Zicheng were also very sad when they heard it.

Seeing that Kondo Naoko was in a low mood, Lin Chaoyang changed the topic and asked about her feelings and experiences during her visit to China. After chatting for a while, the atmosphere became cheerful again.

Then several people talked about the introductory research article written by Kondo Naoko for "Crossing the Guandong". This article was written by Kondo Naoko after reading "Crossing the Guandong". She devoted a lot of energy to it. After the article was published, it also caused a certain response in the Japanese Sinology community.

"Lin Sang's "Crossing Guandong" is magnificent and epic, and is a first-class work not only in the Chinese literary world, but also in Asia."

Naoko Kondo made no secret of her admiration and love for Crossing the Guandong, and her exaggerated words were even more explicit than those of many domestic critics.

After Lin Chaoyang exchanged some pleasantries and talked to her about the details of the novel writing, Naoko Kondo suddenly said:
"Mr. Lin, a book like Crossing the Guandong should be seen by more readers. I have a humble request."

"Ms. Kondo might as well just say it."

"I would like to obtain your authorization and cooperate with a domestic publisher to publish your novel in Japan."

Having said this, Naoko Kondo lowered her head with a sincere attitude.

The status of writers in Japanese society has always been very high. Kondo Naoko admires Lin Chaoyang very much, so she is particularly respectful to him.

"This..." Lin Chaoyang hesitated for a moment and asked, "Ms. Kondo, my work and I are not well-known in Japan. I'm afraid it won't be that easy to publish, right?"

Naoko Kondo raised her head and replied, "I can translate your novel first, and then contact the Japanese publisher. The only regret is that my Chinese studies are not good enough, and I am afraid I can't translate the essence of your original work."

Listening to what Kondo Naoko said, Lin Chaoyang didn't know what to say. This person was just bringing his own food to make trouble. If he didn't agree, it would seem too inhumane.

"I am naturally happy to have Ms. Kondo's help, but I am afraid it will cause you trouble."

"You're welcome. If I can really introduce "Crossing the Guandong" to Japan, it will be my supreme honor."

Lin Chaoyang was controlled by Kondo Naoko's respectful and humble attitude. He felt like he was being worshipped.

The main thing is that they really made their contribution free of charge. Before deciding on a publishing house, they first translated a novel like "Crossing the Guandong" with more than 600,000 words. It would take at least a year or two to complete such a huge amount of work.

If you don't really love it, who would do such a stupid thing?
Not to mention the time and energy it takes to do this, if no publishing house is interested in this novel, all the hard work for so long will be wasted.

Not to mention Lin Chaoyang, even Tao Yushu and Hong Zicheng were deeply moved after hearing it.

Before Naoko Kondo left, Tao Yushu pulled Lin Chaoyang aside and said, "Ms. Kondo has been helping so wholeheartedly. Regardless of whether the matter can be accomplished or not, we have to show our appreciation."

Lin Chaoyang nodded. He had the same idea, but he didn’t know what to give for the moment.

People are not helping to introduce Lin Chaoyang's works to Japan for the money. If the gifts are not given well, it will turn the matter into a utilitarian one.

Tao Yushu said: "Why not give her the manuscript of "Crossing Guandong"?"

After Lin Chaoyang completed many of his works, he sent transcribed versions to the editorial department, and he kept the real manuscripts in his own hands.

Hearing this, Lin Chaoyang thought for a few seconds.

Manuscripts are of course precious to the writer and the readers who love their works, but it is hard to say how much they are worth.

The key is that giving this kind of thing not only reflects Lin Chaoyang's sincerity, but also fulfills Kondo Naoko's love for this novel. I believe she will like it.

"fair enough."

After the couple discussed it, Tao Yushu went to the study to get the manuscript.

The manuscript of more than 600,000 words was recorded on 500-grid manuscript paper and bound into a thick stack with thread. It looked a bit simple, but full of heaviness.

“I am very happy to meet Ms. Kondo today. Thank you for your love for “Crossing the Guandong”.

Translating "Crossing Guandong" is probably a difficult task. Here is the manuscript of the novel. I hope it can be helpful to you. "

Hearing Lin Chaoyang's words, Kondo Naoko was surprised.

She looked at the manuscript in Lin Chaoyang's hand, her expression extremely excited, and suddenly bowed 90 degrees.

"ありがとうございます!"

Lin Chaoyang doesn't speak Japanese, but he can understand this sentence, "Aunt Aligaduogudesi" means "thank you"!

"Ms. Kondo, you're welcome!" He handed over the manuscript. Naoko Kondo raised her head, but still leaned forward, with both hands stretched forward, looking pious, and took the manuscript from Lin Chaoyang solemnly.

Then she bowed again and repeated what she had just said, and then said: "Lin Sang, thank you for your trust, I will do my best!"

After saying these words, she stood up and carefully held the manuscript in her arms. Her eyes swept over the manuscript, and her face showed excitement again, feeling flattered.

After saying goodbye several times, she left with Hong Zicheng.

A few days later, just after Christmas in the West, news of the China-Japan Go Challenge Tournament came again.

On December 12, the Chinese team once again faced the Japanese team in Tokyo, Japan. The match was held at the Ishiyotei Ryokan in Hakone, which is also the venue for many important chess competitions in Japan.

This match is between Chinese champion Jiang Zhujiu and Japanese champion Kobayashi Kaku. The two had a record of fighting against each other as early as 1979.

After five years, the two faced off again, and Jiang Zhujiu performed as stably as ever.

Relying on the outside pull in the 143th move, Jiang Zhujiu directly slaughtered Kobayashi Kaku's big dragon in the middle game. Kobayashi Kaku didn't even make it to the endgame before he had no choice but to resign and admit defeat.

The news spread back to China, once again sparking a wave of domestic public opinion.

Before the tournament started, both Japanese and domestic public opinion were not optimistic about the Chinese team. Unexpectedly, after more than two months of competition, the Chinese team was leading its strong rival, the Japanese team, by 2:1.

Although we knew that this result didn't mean anything, we were still happy because we won the game after all.

Amid the heated discussion about the China-Japan Go Tournament, many people started discussing the Chinese team's visit to watch "The Go Master" before the match.

Everyone began to feel that there might be some metaphysics behind this seemingly absurd behavior.

After all, in previous battles with the Japanese team, Jiang Zhujiu had never shown such bravery.

Of course, there are also many people who scoff at this argument.

It is true that "The Chess Master" is a good movie, but what does winning the game have to do with the movie? It's all about the players' good performance!

As public opinion continues to ferment, the media and Go enthusiasts have begun to predict the results of the next game.

With Jiang Zhujiu's advantage of winning two games in a row, everyone optimistically estimated that the Chinese team might be able to defeat Kobayashi Hikaru and meet Kato Masao. If they are lucky, they may even meet Fujisawa Hideyuki in the final.

Thinking of such a peak showdown, people in the Go community couldn't help but get excited.

After half a winter, the trend of the China-Japan Go Challenge has spread more and more widely and has become more and more popular among the people.

Recently, whenever Tao Yushu has free time, Lin Chaoyang takes her out to practice driving, and she has become more and more skilled at driving.

These days, when people heard about Lin Chaoyang buying a car, all his friends came to watch the fun, and when they saw the Crown, they couldn't help but shout loudly.

In an era when every person had a bicycle, driving a high-end car like the Crown was even cooler than driving a "Laurel" in later generations.

The eyes and words of these people are full of envy and jealousy. People in the 1980s were simple, but that doesn't mean they didn't yearn for a better life.

Driving a private car is undoubtedly an important symbol of a prosperous life. Who wouldn't yearn for it?
Otherwise, would so many intellectuals risk their lives to run to European and American countries?

"It's still about royalties! Look at Chaoyang. It's only been a short time since 'Crossing the Guandong' was published, and he's already bought the crown!"

Li Tuo's sigh was full of complaints, and Lin Chaoyang couldn't help but retort: ​​"The royalties for "Crossing Guandong" haven't been settled yet!"

Li Tuo added: "Otherwise, why do you say you are the richest man in the literary world? You didn't even spend your royalties, but bought a Crown."

Well! I can’t explain it!

Lin Chaoyang was too lazy to explain further.

"Crossing the Guandong" will not be published until September. According to the agreement between Lin Chaoyang and Huacheng Publishing House, the royalty settlement period is three months, and the day for the first royalty settlement is approaching.

The very next day after Lin Chaoyang asked Li Tuo for royalties, Li Shifei from Huacheng Publishing House knocked on Lin Chaoyang's door.

"Old Li?" Lin Chaoyang was a little surprised to see Li Shifei. After greeting him, he let Li Shifei into the house.

After sitting down and drinking two sips of tea, Li Shifei couldn't wait to talk to Lin Chaoyang about the sales and royalty settlement of "Crossing the Guandong".

Since its release on September 9, "Crossing the Guandong" has sold a total of 20 million copies in three months, including 208 million copies of the paperback edition and 202 copies of the hardcover edition.

According to this figure, Huacheng Publishing House earned 600 million yuan in the past three months just from the novel "Crossing the Guandong".

1 novel, 3 months, 600 million USD.

These three numbers seem to be fine individually, but when combined together, they are a set of numbers that shocked all domestic publishing houses.

For a single novel to generate sales of 600 million in such a short period of time is unprecedented in the contemporary Chinese literary world and it is unlikely to be surpassed in the future.

Because there may be works that may break the record of 3 million copies sold in 200 months, but few works can reach the scale of "Crossing the Guandong".

The novel "Crossing the Guandong" is almost equivalent to three normal-length novels. How can you compare them?
Isn't this cheating?

(End of this chapter)