Tokyo Tycoon, Start as a Writer

Chapter 42 As the mistress, it's time to do something
"The editor-in-chief and the editor-in-chief dare not say a word in front of that official. As a newcomer, my words carry no weight at all. Hey, Matsueda-kun, I have tried very hard, but I still can't help you..."

In the tea room of the Matsueda family, Kobayashi Midori kept apologizing to Matsueda Kiyoaki, looking depressed and helpless.

This incident really made her feel guilty.

The appearance of "Dancing Girl" helped "New Trend" surpass 70 copies in sales within half a month, and the monthly sales will surely reach the million level.

But even with such historic sales, the top management of Shinchao all played dumb when faced with pressure from the Ministry of Culture.

Except for her, an intern editor, no one dared to fight for Kiyoaki Matsueda's rights.

This experience opened the eyes of this college student who has not yet graduated, and made her truly realize the dark side of the adult world.

"As an intern editor, there's nothing you can do about this kind of thing, so don't blame yourself too much," Matsueda Kiyoaki comforted.

Kobayashi Midori looked at his face and said, "Aren't you angry?"

Even after encountering such a thing, he still looked calm and unperturbed.

"Being angry won't solve the problem, so save the time you spend being angry and use it to think of a solution." Matsueda Kiyoaki said calmly, looking at Masako, "Last time you mentioned what the name of Tachibana Toshio's uncle who works at the Cultural Affairs Agency was? Ito something Ichiro, right?"

"Ito Seiichiro." Matsueda Shinsako's voice was indifferent.

What a nice voice... Kobayashi Midori then turned her attention and looked at the mistress of the Matsueda family with some curiosity.

When she saw this, she was filled with surprise.

The mistress at this moment was wearing a traditional black kimono.

She has fair skin, a high nose bridge, and narrow, sharp phoenix eyes that give people a sense of oppression.

The mistress of a large family should have solemnity and majesty, as well as a dignified and generous aura, and she displayed all of them.

Noticing the editor was looking at her, Matsueda Shinsako acted nonchalant and said calmly, "If it's just for money, it's fine to give half the copyright. But I know the Tachibana family's style of doing things. They are very penny-wise and have no ambition. Their real purpose must be to take this opportunity to change "Dancing Girl" beyond recognition and thus ruin Mishima's reputation."

"what?"

The editor was stunned.

She had just entered this industry and had never expected this. She was shocked and subconsciously looked at Matsueda Kiyoaki and asked, "Is this really the case?"

Songeda Qingxian nodded: "Probably."

"…How could this happen?" Kobayashi Midori said with a sad face.

"Has this ever happened before?" Kiyokatsu asked her.

Kobayashi Midori thought for a while and said to him, "I've heard from some senior editors that the Ministry of Culture has rarely interfered with the author's creation. If it doesn't pass the review, it will be returned to the author for revision. It has never happened before that half of the copyright is required and the Ministry of Culture personally revised the novel."

"The power to give or not is mine, right?" Matsueda Kiyoaki asked again.

"Of course." Kobayashi Midori nodded. "It is stipulated in the contract that we will be responsible for the copyright development of "Dancing Girl", but no matter what form of development, it will ultimately require your consent before it can proceed."

"I would rather "Dancing Girl" be rotten than give up the adaptation rights." Kiyaki Matsueda said, his voice was very soft, even a little gentle, but it contained an unbreakable fortitude.

Seemingly very satisfied with his decision, Matsueda Shinsako smiled, and her laughter made people feel itchy.

"But, they are from the Ministry of Culture after all." Kobayashi Midori looked depressed. "In the field of culture and entertainment, all matters, big or small, are under their jurisdiction. If you offend them, you will not have a good ending..."

"Even if you listen to them obediently, you won't end up well." Kiyoaki Matsueda said calmly.

"You're right, but, but..." Kobayashi Midori opened her mouth, but finally became speechless.

She is really confused now.

She finally found a precious author, and had performance rewards, and was within reach of regularization and performance bonuses. However, just when she was about to succeed, she was disrupted by power... No matter how optimistic and positive her mentality was, she didn't have the confidence to confront the government departments.

"Listen, Kobayashi, the difficulties are only temporary!" Kiyoaki Matsueda looked at her face with a serious expression and a firm gaze. "If I can't publish a paperback edition, I can continue to publish new books in magazines. Even if the magazine doesn't let me publish, I can also post on various channels such as Twitter forums. When I accumulate enough fame, the Ministry of Culture will have to consider the consequences if they want to ban me again." Hearing what he said, the dim eyes of Kobayashi Midori lit up again.

In Japan, the status of literati is very high.

Of course, writers at the bottom and middle levels of the pyramid are not considered literati in the public's perception.

A new and emerging writer has no qualifications or connections in the circle, and no one speaks for him, so the Ministry of Culture can of course suppress him at will.

But the Ministry of Culture has to be respectful and humble towards this old guy who has been famous for a long time.

As long as Kiyoaki Matsueda can endure setbacks and poverty, and spend three to five years working in magazines and on the Internet, he will be able to completely turn the situation around and bring the entire Ministry of Culture under his feet with the heavyweight literary works hidden in his mind.

When he truly demonstrates his strength as a literary giant, the bigwigs in the literary world will spontaneously speak up for him. If the Ministry of Culture dares to touch him again, he will definitely be criticized to death by the whole society.

The flame of resistance flickered in Kobayashi Midori's eyes: "If this is what Matsueda-kun decides, I will support you 100%!"

"Of course, this is just the worst option," Matsueda Kiyaki said suddenly.

"Hmm?" Kobayashi Midori looked at him expectantly, "So you mean you have a better idea?"

"When you go back, talk to the people above you and ask them to meet with me at the publishing house tomorrow." Matsueda Kiyoaki let out a light breath and said slowly, "Didn't they say that the ending of "Dancing Girl" was regrettable and the plot wasn't positive enough? Tomorrow I'll bring a book with a perfect ending and a positive and protesting plot, and see what else they have to say!"

"Ah, a new work is out so soon?" Kobayashi Midori's eyes were full of surprise, and a little worried, "Matsueda-kun, why don't you take it easy and polish the new work slowly, and then you can give them a hard time!"

"No need, I can guarantee that the quality of the new work is not inferior to "Dancing Girl", and it is a medium-length novel!" Kiyaki Matsueda said firmly.

"..."

Kobayashi Midori was no longer able to say anything.

Looking at his confident appearance, her sparkling eyes were full of admiration, the kind of admiration mixed with the love of a little girl.

The two chatted for a while, and then Matsueda Kiyokatsu saw her out.

On the lounge chair on the eaves of the corridor, Matsueda Shinsako narrowed her eyes and curled up to take a nap.

The resolute expression on Matsueda Kiyoaki's face, which showed that he would rather die than surrender, was deeply engraved in her memory, making her feel that she would never be able to forget his expression in her entire life.

Still the same thing, she likes passionate men.

Only someone like Songeda Qingxian is qualified to be her family member.

As the mistress, it was time for her to shoulder her responsibilities and do something for him.

After seeing off the young editor, she just opened her eyes when Kiyoaki Matsueda came back.

"Come here~" she waved.

Kiyoaki Matsueda walked over and squatted beside the recliner.

Shinsako Matsueda took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Moving your eyes downward from his gentle and handsome face, you will see his fair neck with a full and firm Adam's apple in the middle.

She liked this characteristic that represented maleness very much, and while admiring it, she said happily: "I have been waiting for this day for almost two months. Songeda Qingxian, Songeda Qingxian, how long can you be so arrogant in front of me?"

"Just wait and see." Matsueda Kiyoaki stared at her face.

"It's such a relief to see you look like that!" Matsueda Masako smiled contemptuously.

Being stared at by her narrow and long phoenix eyes, Songeda Qingxian felt as if his heart was gripped. His eyes looked at her mouth uncontrollably, waiting for her to say those cold and harsh words... Damn, am I addicted to being scolded?

(End of this chapter)