Tokyo Tycoon, Start as a Writer

Chapter 51: September issue dies suddenly. Without Mr. Mishima, who will buy your Shincho?

The doors of the tea room were all open, letting in plenty of light.

The floor, which was mopped again and again every day, looked shiny when exposed to the sun.

The young talented writer was boxing on a sandbag. Sweat covered his body with an oily film. The luster of his body, the flexibility of his shoulders, the swiftness of his steps, and the strength with which he hit the sandbag all left a deep impression on people.

That vigorous and powerful body made the elderly Deputy Minister Gu Qiao extremely envious.

"I'm sorry to bother you, Mr. Vice Minister." Matsueda Shinsako said softly, kneeling in front of the teapot, "He will be ready soon. I'll make you some tea. Drink it first. He will come back to see you after he changes his clothes."

As she said that, she raised her head and glanced at Songzhi Qingxian: "Aqing, why don't you hurry up!"

The voice was cold and stern.

Full of the majesty that a mistress should have.

This pleasant voice made Vice Minister Gu Qiao turn his gaze and look at her face.

Mrs. Matsueda is tall and a rare beauty.

At this moment, she was wearing a black kimono with gold edges, with her thick hair neatly tied behind her head. She looked dignified and noble, revealing a kind of pretentious aristocratic sense of being from an old Chinese family.

The tea room is brightly lit, which better sets off her style.

When she was ordering tea, the movements of her hands and the swaying of her body made people appreciate her elegance.

"Mr. Vice Minister, please." Matsueda Shinsako handed over the brewed tea.

Deputy Minister Gu Qiao bowed slightly: "Thank you, ma'am."

"It's our first meeting, so you don't have to be so formal with me. I hope you can take good care of me in the future."

"Excuse me, madam." Vice Minister Furuhashi smiled helplessly, "There are some things I have to ask Mishima for help."

These days, he has been unable to sleep or eat because of public opinion. Not only was he forced to dismiss a subordinate who was very easy to use, but he also had to apologize in person. It is really unfortunate that he has to encounter such a thing when he is about to retire.

"Just say it. If he doesn't listen, I'll help you beat him up!" Matsueda Shinsako said in a crisp tone, appearing very graceful and confident.

The source of confidence is of course Song Zhiqingxian.

Because of his arrival, her heart that longed for fame and fortune was filled with hope again.

The long-withered feminine tenderness also revived in her body.

How could she, who attached great importance to fame and whose body was still full of youthful desires, resist the powerful double temptation?

Kiyoaki Matsueda came back after taking a shower and changing his clothes.

He was wearing a black hakama with a pattern on his waist, and had a tall, handsome and extraordinary figure. As soon as he walked into the door, Matsueda Shinsako's eyes were filled with irrepressible admiration and pleasure.

The dignified and majestic mistress raised her hand and said, "Ah Qing, come and sit here."

This woman's vanity has been satisfied, she must be feeling extremely happy now, right?
Kiyoaki Matsueda glanced at her and sat down next to her.

He had an outstanding temperament and did not seem to be nervous in front of a high-ranking official like the Deputy Minister of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, which made Matsueda Shinsako nod slightly.

"Mr. Mishima, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, I apologize for the trouble this incident has caused you." Facing the young and emerging writer, Vice Minister Furuhashi did not put on airs, but bowed to him across the table. "To show my sincerity, you will receive high-standard treatment in all aspects of the Ministry of Culture in the future."

"The deputy minister is thoughtful."

"In addition, please try not to talk about this matter in front of the media..."

"Of course, I'm not an ungrateful person..."

The two of them were exchanging polite words, occasionally mixing in a few words about topics related to their interests. Matsueda Shinsako did not interrupt, but knelt quietly beside Matsueda Kiyoaki, occasionally picking up the teapot to add water to the empty teacup.

The sun outside is getting stronger and stronger.

In the yard, the dahlias, chrysanthemums and cannas that had been recently transplanted were all wilted by the summer heat.

Kiyoaki Matsueda ended his meaningless conversation with the vice minister and personally saw him off.

Shinsako Matsueda suddenly had an idea. She went to the yard, picked up the water pipe, pressed the spray nozzle with her fingers, and let the water spray out in a fan shape.

The water splashed onto the leaves, making a rustling sound and creating a small rainbow. Suddenly, she pointed the water outlet at herself, letting the water rush towards her scalding body.

Water splashed on her cheeks and dripped down her throat to her chest. The cool feeling brought by the running water diluted the stuffiness and slowly cooled down her body temperature.

When Kiyoaki Matsueda came back, he found her standing on the eaves of the porch, bending over and twisting the water off the hem of her kimono skirt.

The hem of her kimono with black silk lace rolled up, revealing her plump, white thighs. The water dripping down her thighs made her look particularly seductive.

Matsueda Kiyoaki stared at her and asked, "How did you do that?"

"Nothing, it's just hot." Matsueda Shinsako looked at him and said, her eyes were extremely cold, "Help me get some clothes, I'm going to take a shower."

"Okay, I'll see what you want to play!" Kiyokatsu Matsueda helped her get her nightgown.

No underwear.

She doesn't wear this thing when there are no outsiders around.

The bathroom door was not closed, and when Kiyoaki Matsueda walked in, he just saw the black silk kimono slipping off her shoulders.

She heard footsteps beside her ears, but Matsueda Shinsako didn't look back. She covered her upper body and sank into the bathtub.

The lukewarm water wrapped around her body. She turned her back to the door, curling all her toes as if she couldn't let go. But she still shouted in a condescending voice, "Come over and help me rub my back! You're already in your twenties, can you be more proactive? You have to wait for me to tell you to do anything before you know how to do it!"

"it is good……"

"Your skills are average, but your back-rubbing skills are pretty good! Don't think about getting ahead in the future. Just stay at home and serve others until you are eighty years old."

"Then, even when you are eighty years old, you must let me see your beautiful face." Kiyoaki Matsueda replied casually.

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The public opinion storm gradually subsided after the Deputy Minister personally came to apologize.

Two days later, the single volumes of "Dancing Girl" and "Tide of Tide" were successfully approved.

A series of pre-release work including typesetting, design, printing, binding, and publicity are progressing in an orderly manner.

In order to cooperate with the publicity and promotion, Kiyoaki Matsueda's days began to become busy.

The rest of August passed quickly.

The sales data of the August issue of "Xinchao" was fixed at the terrifying number of 118 million copies.

On September 1st, the September issue containing "Eggs and High Walls, Part 2" was placed on the most conspicuous bookshelves of major bookstores on time.

5 copies were printed on the first day.

According to insider estimates, even if the sales of the September issue are not as good as those of the August issue, with the investment in early publicity and promotion, the monthly sales should be able to reach about 60, and the sales in the first week should be at least 20.

result……

Less than half of the 5 copies printed on the first day were sold.

Many readers who came to the store to buy Shincho wanted to buy the August issue. When they were told that only the September issue was available, they cursed, "Who would buy your Shincho without Mr. Mishima?"

The next day, sales dropped by half to just over 1.

On the third day, the sales volume did not exceed 10,000.

Sales in the first seven days of the week barely exceeded 5.

According to estimates, monthly sales will fall below 30, which is one-third less than the lowest sales in the history of normal publication!

There are two main reasons for this sales slump. First, sales were too hot last month, resulting in fewer potential readers this month. After all, loyal readers who buy every month are a minority.

Secondly, after experiencing the turmoil in August, Xinchao’s internal publicity and promotion resources have completely tilted towards the second part.

Everyone knows that "Tide of Sorrow" will officially land in major bookstores on September 9th. Everyone is waiting for "Tide of Sorrow". Who would pay attention to "Eggs and High Walls: Part 10", which is not very attractive.

(End of this chapter)