Training the Heavens

Chapter 104 Return to Japan
Gao Jialin followed the cultural department leader into the office. Without putting on airs, the leader sat next to Gao Jialin and praised him, "I've also bought and read your award-winning novel, 'Spring Breeze in Plum Blossom Town.' It's truly well-written, especially the patriotism it conveys, which is very touching. I was also deeply impressed by your idea of ​​using foreign cooking methods to create Chinese cuisine."

Sure enough, leaders and writers have different perspectives on issues. When Gao Jialin was communicating with other writers before the award ceremony, they always liked to talk about details such as structure and writing style, while leaders analyzed the works from a realistic perspective.

"I have just started writing and I have received such a great honor. I am really flattered. In the future, I will continue to hone my writing skills and strive to produce better works." Gao Jialin didn't know the temper of this leader, but it was definitely right to be humble.

The leader nodded. "Well, it's good that you're not complacent. It's rare to have such thoughts, especially at your age."

After chatting about "Spring Breeze in Meilong Town" for a while, the leader finally got down to business. "I also participated in the reception work when Mr. Tokuma Yasukai visited China before. A few days ago, Mr. Tokuma called specifically to invite you to hold a book signing event in Japan."

"Mr. Tokuma is an old friend of the Chinese people. He was once received by Comrade Wu Hao and has since provided a lot of help to the domestic literary and art circles. He contributed a lot to the filming of 'A Plate of Unfinished Flags'. It's rare for him to ask us for something, and we really can't refuse. So, if it's convenient for you, you should go to Japan!"

Tokuma Shoten has the potential to create a record for book sales in Japan. Such an achievement was so great that Yasushi Tokuma even decided to personally take action. He was indeed very influential and was able to convince his superiors so quickly.

"Tokuma Shoten also sent me a telegram. If I go to Japan, I will not only sign books, but also discuss with them matters related to comics, TV series, cartoons, and movie adaptations. This can also bring our country a considerable amount of foreign exchange income! So I am willing to go there too." Gao Jialin expressed his attitude.

Upon hearing this, the leader shared some good news. "Other leaders have also discussed royalties and your experiment. They've asked me to convey their latest decision. Since your investment has yielded significant returns, the foreign exchange administration department has allowed you to use more royalties or other income for experimentation. The proceeds from your experiment will be yours to use as you please. Consider this a reward for you!"

The country is indeed in great need of foreign exchange now, but Gao Jialin's judgment on the future development of Japan's economy is more attractive to them. How can more than one million US dollars in foreign exchange be important to the future economic direction of a major economy?

So after discussion, they decided to loosen the restrictions on Gao Jialin and let him do it boldly. No matter whether he succeeds or fails in the future, the country can obtain useful information and learn valuable experience from it.

"Thank you for your concern, I will do my best." Like these leaders, Gao Jialin is not most concerned about the royalties, but his influence on certain things. As long as his investment continues to benefit, his voice in economic issues, especially Japan's economic issues, will become greater and greater. At certain special times, these voices will come in handy.

"All expenses for this trip to Japan will be borne by Tokuma Shoten. We will provide you with an interpreter to assist your work in Japan. After arriving in Japan, you must abide by foreign affairs discipline and, while completing your work well, show the style of Chinese youth in the new era to Japanese readers." The leader patiently instructed Gao Jialin.

Gao Jialin listened attentively, occasionally agreeing or asking a few questions. After the leader finished speaking, he also expressed his own thoughts, "Leader, I think this is also a good opportunity for the development of our country's cultural cause."

"Japan has relatively mature models and advanced experience in the production and distribution of books, films and television works. If we can take advantage of this opportunity to send some potential talents to learn from them, we may gain a lot." "Oh? Tell me, what methods are you going to use to persuade them to cooperate?" The leader became interested. He had also been abroad for inspection and naturally knew the gap between China and Japan in the cultural field. He also wanted to learn from Japan.

"According to the news from Tokuma Shoten, my works are quite popular in Japan. Some film and television production companies are very eager to obtain the adaptation rights of "Showa American Story". During the negotiations, I can give up some economic benefits in exchange for their cooperation and let them agree to accept our talents to go to TV stations and film companies for training." Gao Jialin said.

The little money lost can be easily earned back from the financial market, but once an opportunity to do a favor like this is missed, it will be difficult to get it again.

The leader was tempted. "We will help you make up for the economic benefits you gave up in China. We will not let those who are willing to contribute to the country suffer losses. I will meet with other leaders to discuss this matter later."

"Also, when I was in Japan, I saw Japanese animation, oh, what we call animated films. The industry is very developed, and the incomes of practitioners are very high."

"We also have production companies like Shangmei Studio. Their technology is no less advanced than Japan's, and they were even praised by Osamu Tezuka back in the day. So, can we have Shangmei Studio collaborate with Japanese animation production companies and help them with drawing and other tasks? I think Japanese animation production companies are very likely to agree, as this would help them reduce costs, and Shangmei Studio would get the opportunity to learn and practice, while also helping the country earn foreign exchange!"

"Jialin, Jialin, when others go to Japan, they only see Japan's prosperity and advancement, but you can figure out so many things. We have to let you go out and see more in the future. Maybe you can bring us more surprises." The leader was very happy. It was originally just a simple conversation notification, but he didn't expect to have so many unexpected gains.

Gao Jialin only talked about two points and then stopped talking. The leader asked for some details and patiently took notes. Afterwards, Gao Jialin participated in several small-scale meetings and explained the two plans in detail to the leaders, and finally confirmed the intention.

Let Gao Jialin go to Japan and communicate with those companies. If they are also interested, we will immediately arrange for someone to go there to discuss.

A few days later, Gao Jialin boarded a plane to Japan again. Tokuma Shoten generously bought first-class tickets for him and the translator. He enjoyed the service of the flight attendants all the way and arrived in Tokyo comfortably.

The cabin door opened and Gao Jialin was the first to walk out of the cabin. As soon as he showed his head, he heard warm applause from below.

(End of this chapter)