"Cao Sang, this is the bookstore!"
The sudden appearance of Akina Nakamori's voice brought Cao Zhiqiang back to his senses.
Looking up, sure enough, they had arrived at the door of a bookstore.
This bookstore looks very new. Not only does it have a new sign, but the decoration is also very modern and trendy. It doesn't have the sense of history like other bookstores. At first glance, it looks like a new store that just opened not long ago.
But that's it. The key is that the name of the bookstore makes Cao Zhiqiang feel familiar.
"Tsutaya Bookstore?" Cao Zhiqiang subconsciously touched his chin, "Isn't it the chain of Internet celebrity bookstores I knew in my previous life?"
After smiling slightly, Cao Zhiqiang stopped thinking about this and followed Akina Nakamori into the bookstore.
After entering, I found that it covers a large area, is very bright, and the decoration is simple. Everything is fashionable and trendy, which is different from traditional Japanese bookstores.
"Not bad, not bad." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "It's quite big. Is this a new one?"
"Yes." Akina Nakamori smiled, "This bookstore was opened just this year, less than three months after its opening.
Not only can you buy and rent books here, you can also rent CDs, LPs, cassettes, videos, and even laser discs, which are very complete.
By the way, in addition to these, there is also an on-site cafe where you can drink coffee and read a book.
When I am free, I like to sit here and drink coffee while listening to music, or reading comics and drinking coffee. It is very interesting. "
Cao Zhiqiang nodded: "That's indeed good."
After a short pause, Cao Zhiqiang said: "In this case, can we go separately? I want to go shopping alone and meet back at the internal cafe you mentioned, okay?"
"This..." Akina Nakamori hesitated for a moment, but quickly smiled, "No problem, let's do that."
As a result, Cao Zhiqiang and Nakamori Akina separated directly, each acting independently, each looking for books and audio-visual products that they liked.
After separation, Akina Nakamori went straight to the comics section, and she was a comic lover at first sight.
Cao Zhiqiang went to the book area to see what the books here were, or in other words, what types of best-selling books were there.
The reason is also very simple, that is, Cao Zhiqiang had thought about plagiarizing "Norwegian Wood" before. Although he thought there should be no problem, he finally decided to investigate first.
After all, he had discovered a long time ago that this world was only specious and not exactly the same as the world in his previous life. It could not be regarded as the past tense of his previous world.
Therefore, Cao Zhiqiang's past history can be used as a reference, but it is not appropriate to copy it completely.
"Norwegian Wood" was first published by Haruki Murakami in 1987 in Cao Zhiqiang's previous life. Ordinarily, it should not have appeared in this world in 1983.
But everything is possible, so he still has to come over and take a look before talking.
At the very least, he had to make sure that "Norwegian Wood" did not appear, so that if he plagiarized it, it would be considered original.
At first, he didn't ask the service staff here, he just silently searched in some areas.
I searched and searched, searched and searched, and sure enough, the book "Norwegian Wood" was not found.
Just to be on the safe side, Cao Zhiqiang searched every section and confirmed that there really was no "Norwegian Wood", which made him relieved.
At the same time, he also discovered something strange.
There is no "Snow Country" here?
There is no famous work by Yasunari Kawabata - "Snow Country" here!
You know, in Cao Zhiqiang's memory, "Snow Country" is a well-known masterpiece in Japan.
In Japan, "Snow Country" is the most famous masterpiece after "The Tale of Genji". It is said that any larger bookstore cannot be without this book.
But there just isn't any here.
After discovering this situation, Cao Zhiqiang began to search for other works by Kawabata Yasunari, such as "Ancient Capital" and "Thousand Cranes", but found none.
Just when Cao Zhiqiang thought that Kawabata Yasunari did not exist in this world, he found "The Dancing Girl of Izu", and the author was Kawabata Yasunari.
But if I look for it again, there is only one "Kawabata Yasunari's Collection", which contains some of his early short and medium stories, but his later masterpieces, such as his most famous "Snow Country", are not in it at all.
Out of curiosity, Cao Zhiqiang went directly to a bookstore attendant and asked about Kawabata Yasunari.
The other party was an enthusiastic middle-aged man who seemed to know Kawabata Yasunari's situation very well. When he discovered that Cao Zhiqiang took the initiative to ask Kawabata Yasunari, he explained it happily.
After listening to the other party's explanation, Cao Zhiqiang realized what the problem was.
It turns out that the previous experience of Kawabata Yasunari here was similar to what Cao Zhiqiang remembered, and the problem occurred in 1930.
In this world in 1930, Kawabata Yasunari here was unfortunately arrested for secretly helping Kurahara Yuito, and then committed suicide in prison.
Of course, there is another theory here, which is that he did not commit suicide in prison at that time, but died of persecution.
No matter what, Kawabata Yasunari here died in 1930, and he was a bachelor until his death, and he was not married at all.
Perhaps it is precisely because of this that Kawabata Yasunari has a very high status here. In Japanese history, he is not only a famous writer, but also an anti-Japanese democracy fighter.
However, precisely because he died too early, many of his later masterpieces did not appear. For example, his most classic works, "Snow Country", "Ancient Capital", and "Thousand Cranes", which helped him win the Nobel Prize for Literature. 》, none of them appeared.
Naturally, Kawabata Yasunari cannot become a leading figure in Japanese literature, at least not comparable to Dazai Osamu, and there is no love and death between Dazai Osamu and Kawabata Yasunari.
It can only be said that Kawabata Yasunari here had a bad fate. He was obviously very talented, but he died too young.
But actually think about it, no matter which world Kawabata Yasunari is in, he has a tendency to self-destruct. Kawabata Yasunari in Cao Zhiqiang's previous life also died of suicide later, but it was just after he was very old.
In Cao Zhiqiang's memory of his previous life, Kawabata Yasunari in that world did sympathize with red ideals when he was young and helped many red figures, but he was never caught.
But here, Kawabata Yasunari was unlucky. He was arrested and imprisoned, and then died in a daze. He didn't know whether he committed suicide or was killed. Anyway, he died.
"Hey, according to that, his "Snow Country" hasn't appeared yet, so if I write it, can it be..."
Thinking of this, Cao Zhiqiang's heart suddenly jumped.
Unlike "Norwegian Wood", "Snow Country" is a completely different thing.
Although the sales of "Norwegian Wood" are great, after all, it is similar to domestic martial arts, or a relatively popular romance. In terms of literary quality, it is completely incomparable with "Snow Country" sex.
"Snow Country" is a masterpiece that can win the Nobel Prize for Literature, and it is also the highest achievement in the life of the great writer Kawabata Yasunari.
How awesome is this one?
The so-called "most beautiful Nobel Prize-winning work in literature" is "Snow Country"!
In addition, this film also has a special feature, that is, there is no specific era, or in other words, it can be applied to any era.
In other words, if I plagiarize this book now, there will be no problem.
The only problem is that it seems a bit too abrupt for a foreigner to write such a Japanese-style work.
Well, it doesn't matter, you can take your time.
For example, you can travel to various places, learn more about Japanese customs, read more magazines here, and then write "Snow Country", which will naturally not arouse suspicion.
Furthermore, you can release a best-selling book before "Snow Country", such as "Norwegian Wood".
"Norwegian Wood" is for fame, and "Snow Country" is for winning awards.
By the way, just in case, before writing "Snow Country", you can copy "Ancient Capital" and "Thousand Cranes" together.
A trilogy should be complete.
Anyway, most of these three films are fantasy, so I have no problem writing them from a foreigner’s perspective.
For example, "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" was also written by a foreigner. It has also become a household name in Japan.
At most, after writing the work, just participate less in interviews and keep it more mysterious.
Maybe if I copy those three works by Kawabata Yasunari, I can win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Of course, this is not absolute. After all, the Nobel Prize in Literature also depends on the times.
It was in the 1960s that Kawabata Yasunari won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
It's the 1980s now. If I write those three novels and I'm still Chinese, I may not be able to win an award.
But not necessarily.
People in later generations will know that the Nobel Prize is a thing that is completely about Western politics.
It would be hard to tell if you were two thousand years from now.
But if it was the early 1980s, that would not necessarily be the case.
Because in the 1980s, it was the period when the relationship between China and Western society was at its best.
Even if they are politically correct, Western society should be more tolerant to Chinese literati, at least give them a jujube.
Yes, yes, yes, plagiarizing the "Snow Country" trilogy can be put on the agenda.
However, the order of publishing the books must be arranged well. You must first plagiarize "Norwegian Wood" to build your reputation first, then "Ancient Capital" and "Thousand Cranes" will pave the way, and finally use "Snow Country" to achieve a one-hit kill.
Of course, even if you can’t win the Nobel Prize, you should at least win Japan’s Akutagawa Prize.
"Norwegian Wood" is just that, but works like the "Snow Country" trilogy, even in the 1980s, there is no reason why they cannot win the Akutagawa Award.
"Isn't it a bit greedy?" Cao Zhiqiang squinted his eyes and thought for a moment, "Plagiarizing so many Japanese songs is enough to be conspicuous. If I succeed in literature, it seems too easy to attract attention, which is not good for me. A spy career."
After thinking about it again and again, Cao Zhiqiang decided to copy it.
I'm sorry to the system and myself if I don't tell you or copy it out. The key point is that if he becomes famous, it will actually be more beneficial to his "espionage activities."
Darkness under the lamp is not for nothing, and most people would not believe that a famous writer with a long reputation in the Western world could actually be a spy.
Moreover, fame itself is also a kind of protection. Some irregular operations can deal with ordinary people, but they are not suitable for dealing with celebrities.
"Okay, okay, with the help of Japan's great writer, the schedule can be improved."
"But you can't rush this kind of thing, you have to take your time. It's better to stay in Japan for a while, travel more to various places in Japan, learn more about the customs and habits, and then write it down. This is more reasonable."
"A great singer and a great writer, it seems that I am destined to never return on the road of plagiarism."
After sighing again, Cao Zhiqiang simply bought a copy of "The Dancing Girl of Izu" and then went to the cafe to find Akina Nakamori.
As soon as I arrived at the cafe, I quickly found Akina Nakamori. It turned out that she had been here early in the morning and was drinking coffee and reading comics.
After meeting Akina Nakamori, Cao Zhiqiang looked at the comic she was reading and, oh, it turned out to be "Captain Tsubasa".
By the way, the comic "Captain Soccer" seems to have appeared in 1983, and it was very popular as soon as it appeared. It was a very popular comic at that time.
It can be seen from this that it is normal for Akina Nakamori to like watching "Captain Tsubasa".
"Isn't it, The Dancer of Izu? You actually bought this book?" Akina Nakamori looked at the book in Cao Zhiqiang's hand.
"What, is there a problem?" Cao Zhiqiang raised his head and asked with a smile.
Nakamori Akina frowned: "Well, this book is a bit difficult to read, and there are many erotic descriptions of men and women in it. It doesn't seem good for your age, right?"
Cao Zhiqiang smiled: "The male protagonist in it is only nineteen years old, and I am nineteen years old. What's the problem?"
"This..." Nakamori Akina bit her lip, lowered her head and stopped talking.
Seeing her expression, Cao Zhiqiang shook his head in amusement and immediately realized how conservative Nakamori Akina was at this time.
Yes, "The Dancing Girl of Izu" does contain some erotic descriptions, but they are not explicit. Instead, they are written very beautifully.
In fact, if you are a teenager who loves literature, you will generally like "The Dancing Girl of Izu" because it has a stronger youthful atmosphere and more beautiful descriptions.
Kawabata Yasunari is known as "Japan's most beautiful writer", which is not nonsense.
His works have average stories, but the kind of rich character descriptions are beyond the reach of ordinary people.
However, it can also be seen from this that Nakamori Akina is not a literary girl, so she does not like "Izu No Dancing Girl" and has many misunderstandings.
If it were Kyoko Koizumi who prefers literature, I'm afraid it would be different.
"Haha." Cao Zhiqiang suddenly closed the book, "Actually, I bought this book because of someone else's recommendation. It is said that this book is very famous and has been adapted into a movie, and it was played by Momoe Yamaguchi, so I feel interest."
"Ah, that's right." Nakamori Akina said with a smile, "Indeed, this film is very famous and has appeared on the screen many times. Yamaguchi Momoe-senpai is just one of them. Although it is also good, I prefer the one played by Yoshinaga Sayuri-senpai. .”
"Yes." Cao Zhiqiang smiled and nodded.
Immediately afterwards, Cao Zhiqiang looked at his watch: "Ah, it's getting late. We should go back so that they don't worry. After all, we have to shoot a short film in the afternoon."
"Ah, okay." Nakamori Akina looked at the comic in her hand with some reluctance, but closed it again, "Then let's go back, but you wait for me first, I will return the book."
"Give it back?" Cao Zhiqiang looked at Akina Nakamori, "Aren't you going to buy it? You seem to like this comic very much. Why don't you buy it and read it slowly? You shouldn't be short of the money, right?"
Akina Nakamori laughed: "It's different. If I buy it, I might throw it aside and never read it again. But if I rent the book to read, I will be very urgent and will read it within the specified time. Read it carefully and carefully.
Therefore, I prefer renting books rather than buying them. This is different from whether I have money to buy them. "
"I understand." Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly, "It seems that your self-control is a bit weak."
"Yeah, you saw it." Nakamori Akina stuck out her tongue, "Actually, I really have poor self-control. I have to be restrained by someone, otherwise... Oops, I won't say any more, wait for me, I'll do it first Return the book before we talk."
After saying that, Akina Nakamori stood up, picked up the comic in her hand, and trotted to change books.
Looking at the back of Akina Nakamori returning the book, Cao Zhiqiang nodded again.
He now somewhat understands why Nakamori Akina was deceived by scumbags again and again and couldn't get out again and again. It seems that it is not necessarily because she is so deeply in love that she cannot extricate herself. It is more likely that she lacks self-control.
Hey, forget it, why are you thinking about this?
After all, this world is different from the world in my previous life.
Maybe, Akina Nakamori here will never fall in love with that scumbag again.
And even if she meets that scumbag again and continues to fall in love with him, it's none of my business.
After all, I am not a big fan of Nakamori Akina.
If I have to name a Japanese female star that I like in the 1980s, I can only think of one, and that is the last beauty of the Showa era - Yasuko Sawaguchi.
But I have been in Japan for so long, and I have never heard of a female star named Yasuko Sawaguchi here.
Is it because there is no Yasuko Sawaguchi in this world, or the time is wrong and she hasn’t debuted yet?
By the way, I remember that Yasuko Sawaguchi graduated from Tatesenyo High School in Osaka Prefecture, probably in 1983 or 1984.
If you have a chance, why not go and look for that school?
If there really was Yasuko Sawaguchi in this world, considering her appearance, she would never be unknown, at least in that high school.
Hmm, it would be nice to go and have a look if you have a chance.
In case she hasn't debuted yet, I can dig her out in advance.
Anyway, I will set up a record company and management company here in Japan in the future, and sooner or later I will have to discover local artists. After all, I will be very busy in the future, and I will not be able to do everything myself.
I have so many good songs and I sing them all by myself. It’s so tiring.
It is best to find a group of potential artists and let them make money for themselves.
After all, in the Japanese entertainment industry, the most profitable thing is always the artist company, not the artist himself.
Yasuko Sawaguchi can act and sing. If she hasn't debuted yet, she has to make a move first.
As long as the packaging is good and some good songs are given, Yasuko Sawaguchi may not be worse than Akina Nakamori.
Even if there wasn’t that person in Osaka, I would still treat him as a tourist.
Thinking of this, Cao Zhiqiang showed a bright smile.
Sure enough, as a time traveler, you need to think divergently and open up the pattern.
I can’t just think about doing everything myself. The key is to build an elite team and let the team make money for me. This is the way to go.
That's right, here in Japan, we will follow this step for the time being and focus on the entertainment industry.
When you have money, invest it in the country, first engage in the entertainment industry to make quick money, and then use the money to invest in industry.
As long as you take your time, sooner or later you can transform from being a great writer or a great singer to a great industrialist.
To prosper a country through industry, only by becoming a real big industrialist will this life be worthwhile!
