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

Chapter 30 Departure
Shenhai Hongqiao Airport.

A group of people were waiting in the terminal hall. Those invited to attend the exchange meeting in Neon were mainly several well-known literary journals and magazines in China.

For example, Harvest, October, Flower City, Yangtze River Literature and Art, and of course, Sprout.

In addition, there are writers recommended by various magazines. These writers have all been famous for a long time. Chen Linfeng is the youngest among them and has published the least number of books, which makes him very eye-catching.

His second novel had just been finalized and sample books were already out. Chen Linfeng carried a few copies with him.

Editor Zhao introduced the exchange group to him. "That's the team leader, Cheng Yongxin from Harvest magazine. He was just promoted to deputy editor-in-chief this year. The one standing next to him is Yu Hua. You should know him."

Chen Linfeng said shamelessly, "Please help introduce him. Teacher Yu has helped me so much. I heard that our publishing house asked him to write a recommendation for me again this time. I have to express my gratitude in person."

Zhao Changtian then led him to a middle-aged man in his 40s.

"Teacher Yu, let me introduce someone to you."

Chen Linfeng stepped out from behind the editor-in-chief and bowed. "Teacher Yu, I'm Chen Linfeng. You recommended my novel before. This time I'd like to trouble you to help promote my new book. Thank you so much."

Yu Hua certainly knew this person. Mengya Magazine asked him to write recommendations twice, both times for this young writer. He had read both books and found them very good, with the freshness that young people of the new era should have.

The most important thing is that he has been discussed in newspapers every day in the past two years. He is very famous and public opinion is very optimistic about such young writers.

He said with a smile, "I would recommend your book only because it's well-written. In the end, it's your own hard work that's earned it."

Yu Hua paused, and then said, "Don't use yours when talking. You are also a famous writer who wrote the best-selling book of the year. Let's just communicate on an equal footing."

Of course Chen Linfeng wouldn't take it seriously, as he is far inferior to this person at the moment.

Just don't use honorifics in subsequent communications, as that would seem a bit awkward.

Still calling him teacher.

Chen Linfeng was an adult in his previous life, and now he doesn't feel restrained among a group of middle-aged people.

In order to avoid a dull moment, he asked, "Teacher Yu, do you know what happened during our exchange this time? I haven't heard any reports in the newspapers."

Yu Hua shook his head. He really didn't know.

"I just knew that," said Cheng, the editor-in-chief of Harvest magazine, who was standing nearby.

As the leader of the exchange group, he knew the ins and outs of this exchange very clearly.

To talk about the reason behind this, we have to start from our daily life.

This exchange meeting was initiated by Japan and organized by several large publishing groups.

The purpose is to promote literary exchanges between the two countries, help excellent literary works go global, and provide writers with a place to communicate.

Editor-in-Chief Cheng added in less official terms, “In fact, the publishers in Japan want to improve their performance and hope to sell their books in our country.

At the same time, if possible, we also want to introduce some excellent works from our country, so we held this exchange meeting."

Editor-in-Chief Zhao explained why no relevant news could be seen in the newspaper.

“It makes sense not to promote in advance. Just think about it, if we go to the exchange meeting this time, and after the exchange, we only introduce their books, and our books cannot enter their market, how embarrassing it would be.

So I won’t publicize it in the early stage, and will talk about it when there are real gains.”

Chen Linfeng had never heard of this exchange meeting in his previous life. Maybe he was ignorant in his previous life, or maybe as Editor-in-Chief Zhao guessed, the result was not very good and it was not promoted much.

Editor-in-Chief Cheng added, "We are not participating just to try to buy and sell books. In recent years, the higher authorities have been discussing joining the WTO.

Such international cooperation among literary units is in line with the spirit of globalization and can also be regarded as a contribution to the WTO. "

"That's true," Zhao Changtian affirmed. "The General Administration of Press and Publication attaches great importance to this exchange meeting, and some of their people are accompanying us this time."

"Bah, I think the publishing house really wants to sell more books," Yu Hua couldn't stand it anymore and spat, "You just see that the book market is not as good as before, so you want to bring in foreign enemies." The two editors spread their hands helplessly. Who doesn't want to sell more books? It's just that literati have always been subtle. This is something that can be done but not said.

Chen Linfeng thought thoughtfully. If this was true, it would be a good opportunity for him.

His novel was originally adapted from an anime work from his previous life. If he could really turn the tables and sell it back to Japan, it would be a good thing.

So he asked the two editors, "Has Neon said what kind of books they intend to introduce?"

Editor-in-Chief Cheng thought for a moment and said, "It's hard to say. Before we set off this time, all of you writers' works were sent to Japan. It depends on their choice. We don't know the situation of the Japanese market here."

"So what kind of books does our publishing house plan to introduce from Japan?"

Editor-in-Chief Cheng remained silent.

Zhao Changtian looked around, a little embarrassed, and lowered his voice and said, "It's mainly popular literature, best-selling novels."

The literary magazines of this era still believe that the literary quality of a work is more important and are ashamed to discuss popular works written just to sell more books.

Yu Hua glanced at him with disdain, "You, Old Zhao, think this is a secret. Your thoughts are already written on your faces."

Zhao Changtian tried to save face awkwardly, "We will also introduce literary books later. We are just testing the tastes of domestic readers with novels first."

Chen Linfeng had an idea in mind and stopped asking questions.

After a while, boarding began. Chen Linfeng followed Editor-in-Chief Zhao and got on the plane.

The plane took off, and Zhao Changtian told Chen Linfeng, "It will take more than two hours to arrive. You have never been on a plane before, so you can take a nap if you feel uncomfortable."

Chen Linfeng's body in this life is not prone to airsickness. He shook his head and took out a book to read.

"Hey, "Research on Ancient Chinese Clothing"? Wow, you read such a variety of books." Zhao Changtian turned his head and saw the book in Chen Linfeng's hand next to him, and was surprised.

"I'm just taking a look when I'm free." He reads this kind of book purely to accumulate knowledge for the future, and it can be used in all TV dramas and movies related to ancient times.

If he could lead a crew one day, he would not make such low-level mistakes in this regard.

Editor-in-Chief Zhao could only envy the young people's energy and their drive to learn. He couldn't read such a boring book right now.

The plane landed smoothly at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The exchange group got off the plane. In front of the terminal hall, Japanese staff were holding signs to greet them.

The leader came forward and said in Chinese with a colonel accent, "Cheng Jun, welcome to Neon. I am Ida Jōji, who is in charge of the liaison for this exchange meeting. Please take care of me in the next period of time."

After saying that, he bowed.

Next, both parties briefly introduced themselves.

Chen Linfeng from the Neon-China exchange group was very surprised. He didn't understand why there was a young boy there. Judging from his age, he should still be a middle school student.

Cheng Yongxin saw the Japanese staff's doubts and focused on introducing Chen Linfeng's situation.

Jingtian bowed to Chen Linfeng and said, "I didn't expect that Mr. Chen is actually a famous writer. We underestimated the talent of China. Please forgive us."

Chen Linfeng was not surprised by Xiao Rizi's superficial politeness and responded in neon language,

"That's not necessary. I don't mind. I'm indeed a little young and originally not qualified to be here. It was the editor-in-chief of the magazine who specially allowed me to join in order to give me the opportunity to learn."

Iida looked at the young writer in surprise, "As expected of a genius, Mr. Chen speaks standard Japanese."

So I left this paragraph uncovered.

After listening to the explanation given by the group's translator, Cheng Yongxin really appreciated Chen Linfeng's response.

By dealing with it this way, you can reduce the possibility of being bullied later. You can't make things difficult for a teenager who comes here to study.

　Today's follow-up reading will decide whether to test the waters. Please try to read both chapters. Thank you.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)