As April entered, the weather gradually turned hotter. The next day, Nagano Narumi took the train to the address. She got off the train and flipped through her notebook. She found that the address was correct, so she searched nearby along the road, and sure enough she found "Yamada". " nameplate.
This is a Japanese custom, and there was even a law for a while that every residence must have a nameplate of the owner.
It seems that the Yamada family is a single-family house, and the wooden door and courtyard wall are a bit old, but there is a cherry blossom nearby, which is blooming beautifully at this time, making it very elegant.
Nagano Narumi confirmed again and rang the doorbell. Soon a woman opened the door and asked, "Who are you looking for?"
Nagano Narumi looked at the woman in front of her, then turned around and looked around again to confirm again that Yamada Shinichi's address was indeed correct.
So the woman in front of me is Shinichi Yamada? She looks to be in her thirties and somewhat pretty. Is she writing alone at home
Does she have such a talent
Nagano Narumi was thinking, she subconsciously thought that the woman in front of her was Yamada Shinichi, so Nagano Narumi bowed directly to Yamada Shinichi's mother: "Are you Yamada-san?"
"Sorry, please introduce yourself. I am Nagano Narumi, the editor of Shiraishi Gakukan Publishing House. This is my business card. It is a great honor to meet you!"
"Because we have read the new work "Pushangmen Incident" you sent, and agreed that it is a very good work. We decided to publish it in the newspaper, so we came here to visit. If possible, please sign I have a column appointment, please take care of me in the future.”
After Nagano Narumi finished speaking, he took out his business card and handed it over with both hands.
But to Nagano Narumi's surprise, the woman in front of her frowned slightly, lowered her head slightly, took the business card with both hands, looked at it, bowed slightly and said: "I am Yamada Izumi, I'm really sorry, you should I must have found the wrong person. Although I like reading novels and have heard about your company, I did not write this article, nor did I send it to your company for publication."
"But this address is right here - Yamada Shinichi, or is this your husband?" Nagano Narumi asked, her eyes twitching, and she suddenly felt a little worried. If she made a mistake, it would be a small matter to deduct the bonus, which would delay things. , disappointing the minister is a big deal.
"Yamada Shinichi does live here, but he is my son. He just graduated from elementary school this year and is only 12 years old!" Yamada Izumi answered even more doubtfully after listening to Nagano Narumi's words.
"Ah, Yamada-kun is only twelve years old?" Nagano Narumi was also startled, couldn't he really be mistaken
Yamada's house entrance
Pei Ziyun showed a (￣_￣) expression again, because an uninvited guest came, Sakagami Sanqianzi was following behind. This time she put on an elegant kimono, and when she looked closer, it was not at night that Pei Ziyun noticed her. In fact, she is very young, only fifteen or sixteen years old, with her hair in a bun. She is very pretty and charming, and she also looks very docile as a traditional girl.
Pei Ziyun arrived at the door and faced Sanqianzi Sakagami: "As I said, I am not the young master of Jinchuan Shrine. Why are you following me like this?"
At this moment, the door opened, and Pei Ziyun saw his mother. When Yamada Izumi saw it, she turned to Nagano Narumi and said, "This is my son, Yamada Shinichi."
Before Pei Ziyun had time to react, Sakagami Sanchiko bowed to Yamada Izumi and whispered: "Hello, madam, I am Sakagami Sanchiko, and I will be Yamada's maid from now on. I usually take care of Yamada's daily life. Please give me your advice. "
Yamada Izumi's face almost split. As soon as she opened the door, an editor from Shiraishi Gakukan Publishing House came to look for her. After correcting the address and name, it was indeed her.
There are 100,000 surnames in Japan. Except for common surnames, the number of duplicate surnames may not be high. Even if it is a common surname, there are only 450,000 Sato in the first place. In addition, Japanese people often have two names, and there is no one in ten thousand who has the same first name and last name.
If this is a coincidence of pen names, what about the address
It is impossible for the head of the Yamada family, Yamada Kazuhiko, to use his son's name as a pen name to write articles - even if this is impossible, Yamada Izumi called to confirm that her husband did not write the article, let alone use his son's name.
After finally explaining things clearly, I sent Nagano Narumi out, and just then I saw my son coming back. That's all, there was another girl. At the same time, this girl actually said that she was his son's maid.
"What will happen then?" Yamada Izumi was a little confused: "Also, when did my son become Yamada?"
These are not polite words. Judging from the tone and situation, they are true. The two people on the other side are speechless and don’t know what to say. Nagano Narumi is even more speechless. Just talking to Yamada Izumi, I can see that the Yamada family is not very rich, just a family. Middle class, but does the middle class have maids
Is it because I'm too behind and I don't understand the rapid development now
No wonder, Maki Yumi always says that I am too earthy! No, I have to go home and understand the relevant information to avoid making a fool of myself next time.
And is Yamada Shinichi, who contributed to "The Kamagamon Incident", such a child? It’s unbelievable!
Several people looked at each other. Yamada Izumi was stunned for a while, then calmed down and said: "It's going to rain, please come in and talk together!"
Having to figure things out, Yamada Izumi introduced Nagano Narumi and Sakagami Sanchiko inside. At this time, Nagano Narumi woke up from the shock and asked Pei Ziyun: "I'm really sorry, are you Yamada Shinichi?"
"Of course, it's me. If you still have questions, you can take a look at my computer. There is also the manuscript of my new novel "Who is the Second Person" on it."
"And I can also send it to you."
Pei Ziyun simply explained it to everyone, turned on the computer, started the operation, and then used email to send it to the editor's mailbox. At this time, Nagano Narumi's mobile phone email also made a prompt sound. Nagano Narumi took a look and bowed slightly. Shen: "I'm really sorry, please allow me to look at the computer."
Everyone understood, so Nagano Narumi went over, sat down cross-legged, moved the mouse, clicked on the folder, and clicked on the document inside.
Nagano Narumi was reading the article very seriously. At this time, Yamada Izumi brewed a pot of tea, poured two-thirds of it into the porcelain cup, gave it to Sakagami Sanzenko, and asked: "This is Miss Sakagami. Well, why do you call Xinyi that way?"
"Madam, I am Gonomiyaji of Jinchuan Shrine." Sakagami Sanchiko stood up and handed over his business card: "I am also the director of Chiba Prefecture Shrine."
"Gonomiya of the shrine? How disrespectful."
The order of ranks within a shrine varies depending on the size and tradition. Generally speaking, the palace minister is the representative of the shrine, the palace minister is the deputy representative, the palace minister is the assistant, and the palace minister is the general clergy.
In addition, there are officials, musicians, counselors, technical supervisors, guards, etc. In fact, the shrine maidens that everyone is very familiar with are not included in the priesthood.
Since women have menstruation every month and are considered unclean, even if they join the priesthood, they cannot be palace ministers. It is incredible that women can be palace ministers.
Yamada Izumi took the business card and looked at it carefully, and bowed deeply. She had no doubts. Japan's internal integrity was not bad. Besides, a quick check would tell that no one was lying.
"Yamada-san, you're too polite. In fact, it was the former palace minister Ishiwata Makoto who chose your son. Naturally, we have to execute his will." Sakagami Sanzenko said briefly, meaning that Ishiwata Makoto was seriously ill and had no heir. , so Yamada Shinichi was selected.
"Is this really happening?" Yamada Izumi sounded incredulous. Isn't this just plots and fairy tales in novels
"Mom, I didn't agree." Pei Ziyun said.
"So I have to ask you to do some ideological work." No one can bear to inherit a shrine. This is what Sanqianko Sakagami thought.
"Ah, this... this..." Yamada Izumi couldn't make up her mind. At this moment, Nagano Narumi, who finally read a paragraph carefully, felt excited in her heart. She didn't hear the conversation at all, so she turned around and said with emotion: "It's really A rare masterpiece.”
"Yamada-kun, your writing style is still cold and stern, but it is not lacking in delicacy. Compared with before, you have made significant progress. It is incredible. It is deeply shocking when people see it."
At this time, there was only one question left in Nagano Narumi's mind: "Is this text and this tune really just written by the person in front of me who has not yet entered junior high school?"
If something went wrong, it would be a big scandal. At that moment, Nagano Narumi lowered his head and said solemnly: "Yamada-kun, is this really what you wrote? It's not that I doubt you. It's really written so well that I really can't Believe it!"
"Of course I wrote it. Can you find the original manuscript elsewhere?" Pei Ziyun also knows that others can't believe it. In fact, this is Ibuki Mitsuki's best novel. He only wrote it when he was 35 years old, and he will never write it again. It has exceeded its chapter, but it can be said that I have worked hard and tried my best to reach the limit.
But even so, it is only "half of the field", and the gap between first-class and super-class is unbridgeable.
"Yamada-kun, I'm sorry, please accept my apology. What I must say is that you are really a genius. You will definitely win the Araki Prize this year. Even if you further win the Ooka Prize, it is not impossible. You will definitely become a newcomer. legend!"
The Araki Prize never selects famous writers, but pays more attention to newcomers and unknown writers. The winner will only receive the award once, with a bonus of 3 million yen, which is not very high, but once the writer wins, he can rely on this title to relax In exchange for manuscripts and extremely high remuneration.
The Ooka Prize goes a step further and is an award that recognizes emerging writers in establishing their status in the literary world.
"Please be sure to sign a contract with our Shiraishi Gakuen, please." If Yamada Shin was not too young, Nagano Narumi would have resigned.
"Become a legend?" Pei Ziyun was still very excited. He originally wanted to become a legend in the way of swordsmanship, but now, a path to legend is open.
Araki Award - Ooka Award - Ogawa Award.
This is a grand slam.
Pei Ziyun was immediately moved and said, "Well, are there any requirements for this signing?"
Nagano Narumi said: "After signing the contract, our Shiraishi Gakukan Publishing House will pay you, and you will also assume corresponding obligations. You must submit three or two articles to us every week..."
Pei Ziyun frowned and asked, "So many demands?"
Pei Ziyun immediately realized that it was not possible. If he became a columnist or a contracted writer of Baishi Academy, he would always have the obligation to specify a theme or essay. In fact, his writing was not bad, but the difference in style was obvious, and he would be suspected of ghostwriting or theft. .
Even if you can't find any relevant evidence, it will have an impact. In fact, if you don't care about questioning, it doesn't matter. After all, the work is greater than everything. In the end, you will definitely think that Yamada Shinichi is a versatile writer, or that he is not good at something. .
But if you want to create a legend, you can't have any flaws. The most important thing is that you want to complete it in a short time, and you can't tolerate such variables.
"I'm really sorry. I have to go to school and don't have time. Besides, I can only write the novels I want to write and nothing else!" Pei Ziyun just weighed it in his mind and was ready to refuse.
Nagano Narumi was still thinking about how Yamada Shinichi would build momentum after joining Shiraishi Gakuen. At this time, she was shocked. Is the little cabbage she has chosen to fly away
He said quickly: "Yamada-kun, please don't refuse. The conditions are negotiable. Let's discuss it in detail."
Sakagami Sanqianzi kept watching with cold eyes, and when he saw Pei Ziyun's expression, he became a little impatient, and then said: "Yamada Zhi, you don't have to worry about this kind of trivial matter, leave it to me... Yamada Zhi, please don't worry, I I will handle this matter properly and won’t cause you any trouble.”
Pei Ziyun did not reply to Sakagami Sanqianzi's words, but Sakagami Sanqianzi saw that Pei Ziyun was still hesitating, so he stood up and said slowly: "Yamada Zhi, even an ordinary author cannot cover everything. There will be an agent. .”
"As for famous authors, they have a studio that provides various services for them."
"And you, Yamada, have a lot to deal with in the future. Do you still want to distract your precious time in this area?"
"Even if you find it difficult to accept the identity of the young master of Jinchuan Shrine for a while, then just allow me to serve you personally and regard me as your agent."
Listening to these words, Pei Ziyun's heart moved. Indeed, he wanted to complete the legend in a short time, and he really didn't have the energy to dwell on this aspect. How could an ordinary agent be as good as Sanqianzi Sakagami
Although they had only met for a day, he had no doubts about Sanqianzi Sakagami's energy. Thinking of this, Pei Ziyun said, "Then let you handle this matter."
With that said, Pei Ziyun stood up and said softly to Nagano Narumi, "I'm sorry!" and at the same time gave his mother an apologetic look.
Then he walked straight into his room.
After Pei Ziyun left, only Sanqianko Sakagami, Nagano Narumi and Yamada Izumi were left in the small living room. Yamada Izumi was okay, but Nagano Narumi was just concentrating on reading the manuscript and had no idea what happened to the girl in front of her. At this time, his eyes were staring straight at it.
Sakagami Sanchiko ignored this pressure and slowly raised his head and said to the two of them: "Madam, Nagano-san, let's have a good talk now!"
(End of chapter)