In the coffee shop, Ooka Tomoshi and Pei Ziyun were still sitting.
Ooka Tomoshi ordered another cup of coffee, and while sipping the coffee, he looked through the works of Yamada Shinichi that he just bought in the bookstore.
Ooka Tomoshi also has some hobbies, including watching movies, listening to music and reading.
When it comes to watching movies, he likes to watch some documentaries, especially those about history. He believes that this can improve his own foundation and he can learn from history to improve himself.
Tomoshi Ooka is a man with dreams and ambitions. He will not waste time on irrelevant things. Even if it is some daily relaxation, he will try his best to use it to improve his abilities.
Listening to music can be regarded as a real method of relaxation for Ooka Tomoshi. Tomoshi Ooka likes to listen to some classical music. He has a shelf at home dedicated to storing classical music discs. He believes that this is more meaningful and can relieve his usual tension and irritable mood.
As for reading, they usually read works such as "The Causes of the Rise of Japan" and "Thoughts - Politics and Economics". The reason for reading such books is because Ooka Tomoshi is working for the Hengyuan family, and the Hengyuan family has a close relationship with the Japanese government. Need to understand the situation better.
If I have time, I will read some literary classics, and occasionally I will read some popular books.
Ooka Tomoshi had heard that a new writer, Yamada Shinichi, had recently published two very good books, but he didn't take it seriously and didn't pay attention.
However, a few days ago, when I was sorting out the detailed information of Yamada Shinichi, I found that he did not have the same name. He was not only a samurai, but also a talented writer. I was very shocked at the time.
Now Ooka Tomoshi is drinking coffee and reading a book. This is actually the first time he has read a work. As he read it, he exclaimed: "This is amazing, Yamada-kun."
"You brought the samurai in the book to life. His spirit is so enviable. Is this because you are also a samurai?"
In the book, the samurai seems to see his own figure and his pursuit and persistence of dreams, which is like being admired in person.
Listening to Ooka Tomoshi's praise, Pei Ziyun showed no expression and just lowered his head and said: "You are too complimentary. To be honest, my level is not high."
In fact, it is just a plagiarism from the second part of Mizuno Naka, a superb author.
Mizuno Naka debuted at the age of twenty-one and wrote until he was fifty-four, a total of thirty-three years before he wrote eleven books, an average of one book every three years.
The level of the second part is not the highest yet, and it is still half a level at the end, which is not due to my own ability.
Tomoshi Ooka shook his head: "Although he is a newcomer, he has already surpassed many famous authors. If this level is still low, there will be no high-level people in Japan."
Just as he said that, he heard a beep sound. It was the phone ringing.
Ooka Tomoshi stopped talking, put down the book and coffee in his hands, took out the phone to answer the call, his face was serious, and he responded from time to time: "Yes, yes, hi!"
After receiving the call, Ooka Tomoshi put his phone on the table, but did not cut it off. He said to Pei Ziyun: "Yamada-kun, the Bando family has agreed to your request. When will you have time to come over?"
Ooka Tomoshi asked, feeling shocked. Hearing Pei Ziyun's conditions, although he agreed to tell them, he was still unsure.
Because it is too difficult to get the Ooka Prize and the Ogawa Prize.
If you are just shortlisted for the Ooka Prize and Ogawa Prize, these are nothing. Some financial groups and families can do it, but it is very difficult to actually win the award.
The difficulty is not a matter of money, but of widespread attention from the society. In a democratic society, there is no central authority to issue orders and prohibitions. The so-called consortium is not one family. It can be said that the interweaving of multiple forces is a common situation.
The Ooka Prize and the Ogawa Prize are the most important awards in Japanese literature. The judges only account for 60%, and 40% of the scores are selected by some private delegations. The candidates of these delegations come from all over the country, with a total of 200 people. They are a group with considerable literary literacy.
There are too many people paying attention, and everyone has enemies. Once there is an obvious flaw, it will become a big scandal.
Pei Ziyun's "Who's the Second Man" has already won the Araki Award. To win the Ooka Award and the Ogawa Award in the shortest time means winning two awards in two years. Such an achievement is unimaginable.
It has never happened before in Japan's literary history that a new writer has won three consecutive literary awards in three years.
The most glorious achievement is Hironori Fukunaga, who is known as the "Japanese national writer". He won the Araki Prize, the Ooka Prize and the Ogawa Prize in a row within eleven years. He shocked the whole of Japan and was called a national writer.
And if a situation like this happens where a fifteen-year-old boy wins three championships in three years, Ooka Tomoshi really can't imagine what it will be like - the whole of Japan is staring at one person, and any problem will be repeatedly examined under a magnifying glass. If not Even the Bando family couldn't sustain the ability to truly win the championship.
Now that the Bando family has agreed to Yamada Shinichi's request, it means that Yamada Shinichi's works really have the power to surpass the Japanese literary world.
This is very terrifying!
Ooka Tomoshi was very shocked, with a look of disbelief in his eyes, and asked: "Did you write three more shocking works in a short period of time?"
Is this not a human being anymore
Ooka Tomoshi still knows a little bit about literature, but writing is not easy. How many people who have been engaged in creation all their lives can become famous
Among those who are famous, how many people can prosper
In its heyday, how many people can survive
And it is impossible for any writer to remain in good condition forever and continue to write good works.
How is it possible to write five books in one year
Pei Ziyun understood Ooka Tomoshi's mood, but smiled and said, "In terms of time, although the semester is over now, I have to hold a nationwide tour. Where is Bando Enko?"
Only then did Ooka Tomoshi come to his senses and spoke again on the phone. After hearing the answer, he said: "The Bando family said that Bando Enko is at the main residence in Hokkaido."
"Okay, I will hold a community tour in Hokkaido, and the time will be July 23." Pei Ziyun heard this answer and said the time without thinking.
Tomoshi Ooka answered the reply again, stood up and bowed deeply with a smile on his face: "The Bando family will warmly welcome you and your club members."
Having said this, he paused and reminded Pei Ziyun: "Yamada-kun, please be careful of other samurai, especially the samurai of Iwagami Shrine."
"Iwagami Shrine?" Pei Ziyun nodded: "I understand."
After hearing this, Ooka Tomoshi stood up and bowed to leave, while Pei Ziyun pondered: "Do you agree to all these conditions?"
"It seems the water is a bit deep!"
"But why should I care?"
He drank the coffee in one gulp, turned around and left, took out his phone and pressed a few buttons, saying to Toyama Kota: "Hello? Is this Kota? I would like to inform the club that this holiday trip is scheduled to be in Hokkaido."
Club activity room
Several boys were wielding swords and wooden knives in their hands, chopping the air and making whistling sounds. Their clothes were soaked, showing that they had practiced very hard.
Saeko was also exercising, sweating all over, and her face was full of tangles and pain.
The next door has changed a lot. Not only are the two connected, there are sofas, tables, bookshelves, etc., and there is also a simple open kitchen in one corner.
Since Hayakawa Naomi brought a lunch box, Pei Ziyun found that she was good at cooking, so she made her responsible for the entire club's meals - of course it was just extra meals.
Pei Ziyun specially made a simple open kitchen for Naomi Hayakawa in the club activity room so that she can show off her cooking skills to avoid trouble.
Since Tokyo apartments range from fifteen square meters in size to sixty square meters in size, they are basically simple open kitchens. The Japanese are very experienced, so even though they are small, they are well-equipped.
Portable stoves, circulating water dispensers, kitchen utensils, and tableware were all very thoughtful. As Naomi Hayakawa was cooking something on them, she was smiling and in a good mood.
"I had tamagoyaki a few days ago, and today I'm going to eat fried dumplings."
The fried dumplings are very fragrant, with crispy outer skin and juicy fillings. Every bite fills your mouth with oil. Hayakawa Naomi thought: "I can try the fried shrimp, and I can also consider the tuna rice bowl."
And Toyama Kouta was leaning on the desk, handling the club's work, smelling the tempting fragrance, drooling, wiping his mouth with his hands, and said to Hayakawa Naomi: "Naomi, you are really amazing. What’s the secret? Why does your food taste so delicious?”
"Really, Naomi, I don't think even the chef at Koharaya can compare to you." As he said that, Toyama Kouta wiped his mouth again.
Obaraya is a famous restaurant nearby. It is a traditional family restaurant in Japanese dramas. Just looking at it makes you salivate.
Hayakawa Naomi smiled slightly when she heard this. She didn't know. Anyway, she only understood that she didn't know when, as she fell asleep again and again, she woke up and found that she was very good at cooking and the taste was particularly delicious.
Pei Ziyun ate it recently and praised it repeatedly, which made Naomi Hayakawa very happy.
Saeko's round eyes were full of approval: "Although Hayakawa-san can't even hold a wooden knife, his cooking skills are really good - I'm hungry, I want rice balls."
"Hi, Saeko, here it is."
A snow-white rice ball with a bit of meat inside, covered with a layer of seaweed and a little bit of salt, just like tradition. This is the snack for club members after their workout.
When Saeko pounced on her to eat, a call came. Toyama Kouta answered the phone. When he heard the voice on the phone, he knew it was Pei Ziyun and asked: "Minister, what's the matter?"
There was a sound on the phone, and Toyama Kouta responded cheerfully, as if he had some doubts, and asked: "Hokkaido? But it costs a lot to go to Hokkaido, right?"
Pei Ziyun's voice came out on the phone: "Don't worry about money, there is someone sponsoring this time."
"Hey! This is great!" Toyama Kouta completely believed Pei Ziyun's words. He clenched his fists and celebrated vigorously. He looked back and said, "Naomi, the minister is not coming back because of something else!"
"Also, in a few days, we will go to Hokkaido!" As he said that, Toyama Kouta looked full of longing.
"Ah!" After listening to Kota Toyama saying that Pei Ziyun would not come back, Naomi Hayakawa looked at her snacks and suddenly felt a little disappointed.
(End of chapter)