Journey 1995:Non-Stop

Chapter 416 Quarrel
Qiu Chen is quite knowledgeable about Japanese culture. The place he took everyone to in the evening was lively, and the food was delicious.

Yakitori is a bit sweeter than grilled skewers, so the elderly didn't have any problem eating it. Everyone played outside until about 9 p.m., and then went back to the hotel to rest.

Yan Hui discovered that Qiu Chen really liked Japanese culture and knew almost everything about it. After dinner that night, they had a private chat.

“I’ve actually been exposed to cultural and creative products for a long time, but I’ve never had the opportunity to actually work in it. I’ve heard that Japan does this very well. Is there a lot of similar stuff in Akihabara, which we’re going to tomorrow?” Yan Hui asked.

“Yes, I’ve been to Akihabara many times. My favorite thing is EVA. I always buy some merchandise every time I go.” Qiu Chen nodded.

What's around here?

"It's what you call cultural and creative products, what we usually call merchandise, like figurines, posters, cards, and many other things."

"How many EVA-related merchandise items does this EVA you're talking about sell in a year?"

"I don't know. Anyway, it must have been at least tens of billions of yen in the last ten years, right?" Qiu Chen said roughly.

"That's a lot, but unfortunately there aren't any good related products in China right now." Yan Hui also loves reading novels, but there's hardly any development of related products for novels these days.

"To be honest, China is far behind Japan in this regard. The stuff we write is unwatchable! Last year, when the new EVA movie was released, I went to Japan specifically to see it. The scene was incredible! There were so many people! There's no such spectacle in China!" Qiu Chen became more and more excited as he spoke.

"How much does it cost to become an agent for this kind of company in China?" Yan Hui wanted to know the general cost.

"I really didn't know that. I estimate it would cost at least several million. Mr. Yan, are you interested? If you become an agent, you must send me a set of merchandise!" Qiu Chen's eyes lit up.

"No, no, I'm just looking into it. I don't read much about Japanese things, but I do read novels sometimes." Yan Hui wasn't the type to want to invest in everything he saw. He was a complete novice in the cultural and creative industry; he just loved reading novels and was curious about it.

"Then I really have to recommend some Japanese anime to you!"

"Let's talk in detail tomorrow, I have a few meetings later." Yan Hui waved his hand.

"Okay, okay." Qiu Chen didn't say anything more.

Yan Hui had come into contact with an IP product, namely the Olympic mascots he gave to Qinglan. His interest in Japanese IP stemmed from two reasons: firstly, he loves reading novels and felt that many domestic novels could be adapted into IP products; secondly, he had discussed stationery stores with Lao Si and thought that some Japanese and Korean stationery products were good and could be sold, and he wanted to help Lao Si with the planning.

So if an IP license costs millions, then forget it; it's better to just get some ready-made products to act as an agent for.

Qiu Chen felt that everything in Japan was better than in China, and Yan Hui didn't refute him at all. From Yan Hui's perspective, he didn't care about Qiu Chen's opinion, as long as Qiu Chen could take good care of his family.

That evening, Yan Hui discussed the route and arrangements in Brazil, made several long-distance calls back home, and went to bed late at night.

Everything went smoothly on the second day, except that Qiu Chen and Jiang Yutong had a quarrel over a small matter in the evening.

"One of! Don't translate it like that. It is indeed good, but why do you say it's number one in the world?" Jiang Yutong said indignantly.

"Why are you so serious? You're right, one of the best! One of the best!" Qiu Chen said helplessly. He didn't know what the relationship was between Jiang Yutong and Yan Hui, and didn't want to cause conflict, so he gave in a little first.

"What do you mean I'm being picky? This isn't the first or second time. I always feel your translations are particularly subjective. I don't know Japanese, but you can't fool me with the English translation. We translators need to be precise in our word choice and can't let so much subjectivity creep in. Every time we talk about something Japanese, you say it's the best in the world. You're so subjective!" Jiang Yutong finally found a definite point and started to argue relentlessly.

"Isn't that right? I dare not speak of other things, but just take what I've mentioned: Japanese cars, shipbuilding, comics, Shinkansen! Aren't these the best in the world? That's an objective fact!" Qiu Chen was also somewhat displeased.

"Look at you, talking so proudly! I don't care what you think, that's your opinion, but I think translation should be precise. You're being too subjective! If this were at our school, the teacher would definitely deduct a lot of points!"

"You graduated so long ago, why are you still bringing up school stuff?"

The two argued for a few moments before Qinglan pulled them apart. At this time, Yan Hui also came over and roughly understood what was going on. He waved his hand and said, "In Japan, everything is up to Qiu Chen. Xiao Jiang, you wait and see how you perform when you come with me to Brazil and Germany."

"Boss, this is not the same thing. Wrong is wrong!" Jiang Yutong refused to listen to Yan Hui's compromise and insisted on her point of view.

“That’s true. Translation, even tourism translation, should be as accurate as possible.” As he spoke, Yan Hui gave Qing Lan a wink, signaling her to pull Jiang Yutong away first.

Seeing that Jiang Yutong had left, Qiu Chen immediately explained to Yan Hui, "President Yan, you see, I didn't say anything wrong. My translation is definitely correct. But we're not lawyers or contract specialists. As long as the meaning is roughly the same, isn't that enough?"

"She just graduated, don't take it to heart," Yan Hui said with a smile. "You're not really angry, are you?"

"How could that be? I'm not that petty. I'm just worried that if she says that, President Yan might think I have problems with my abilities. I'd like to cooperate with you more in the future!" Qiu Chen immediately explained. He had inquired about Yan Hui before coming and knew that she was a big boss, so of course he wanted to build a good relationship with her.

"It's not a big deal. Your main task this time is to take good care of the elderly, especially for the hospital check-up next Monday. You need to pay close attention to that. Don't worry about anything else. I think you're very capable," Yan Hui encouraged.

"Definitely!" Qiu Chen's mood improved again.

After settling things down here, Yan Hui went to see Jiang Yutong and listened to her recount the whole story. Yan Hui didn't interrupt and quietly listened to Jiang Yutong finish speaking.

“You did the right thing.” Yan Hui nodded.

"Then why did you just tell me to leave? I saw you chatting with him for a long time!" Jiang Yutong felt very wronged.

“This is my first time in Japan, and I can’t find a better tour guide than Qiu Chen right now. We’re leaving Tokyo tomorrow night. Are you suggesting that I break up with Qiu Chen? What will happen to my family?” Yan Hui felt that Jiang Yutong was too concerned about “reason”, so he added another sentence.

However, Yan Hui didn't expect that after hearing this, Jiang Yutong paused for more than ten seconds, then nodded: "From your perspective, you are right. Also, thank you."

"Thank me?" Yan Hui was somewhat surprised.

"No matter what, you support me." Jiang Yutong understood what Yan Hui meant.

(End of this chapter)