[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-literary-master-of-tokyo":3,"chapter-literary-master-of-tokyo-literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-11":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Literary Master of Tokyo",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2354860,4607,"Chapter 11: Excellent Works","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>The conflict of interest between the collective and the individual is an unavoidable topic in the workplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Songdao Hehong admitted that the piece \"Kazarito Yoko\" written by Akiwara Yuto was stunningly excellent in both plot description and character construction, and would be very helpful for the sales of \"New Novel,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to him personally, it was not only unhelpful but even somewhat damaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because \"New Novel\" was not valued by the publishing house, promotional resources were limited. Therefore, currently, the focus was mainly on promoting the column works he was responsible for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the appearance of this \"Kazarito Yoko\" was very likely to cause the editorial department to divert a portion of the budget that originally belonged to his own column.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with his own interests, he immediately cast aside the admiration he had just felt for the article and secretly made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko did not know Songdao Hehong's thoughts; she looked at the reactions of everyone present and let go of her own worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the many serialization meetings she had attended since joining the publishing house, fierce conflicts between editors often occurred, sometimes even becoming serious enough to involve slamming tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, it was unexpectedly harmonious and silent. She looked around and saw that everyone's expressions were either solemn or full of admiration, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of shared pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rejoicing for a while, she saw that everyone had almost finished reading, so she stood up, bowed to the many \"seniors,\" and took the initiative to propose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the person in charge of the new column, I hope the editorial department can increase the promotion of Akiwara-sensei's work, especially in terms of newspapers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she spoke with confidence, her palms were sweating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the workplace is a battlefield; if you don't fight, you won't have anything. She had to try her best; she had to live up to the trust Akiwara Yuto placed in her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the procedure, if no one objected, the next step would be to submit the corresponding plan for the editor-in-chief to vote on. Currently, it seemed the possibility of success was quite high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her surprise, a low male voice suddenly came from the front side, \"Sorry, I disagree in principle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko looked toward the sound and discovered it was the deputy editor-in-chief, Songdao Hehong, who had just proposed passing the manuscript.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a bit confused; the other party had just had an expression of admiration, and now he was actually objecting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Songdao Hehong stood up, coughed lightly, and holding the manuscript, said solemnly to the editor-in-chief, Juchi Tai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Editor-in-chief Juchi, I am considering it this way: if we increase promotion solely because of the quality of the article, how will the existing authors view our editorial department?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused and then emphasized, \"After all, the other party is just a newcomer, and we have over 20 contracted writers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Juchi Tai was a bit surprised; he hadn't expected Songdao Hehong to object, as promoting excellent works had already become a convention of the editorial department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after thinking about it carefully, his expression also became serious; after all, what the other party said was not without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One point where RB society is very different from other countries is the strict seniority system. For the sake of internal unity, many things are often not prioritized by ability, but by seniority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but have a headache. Not promoting Akiwara Yuto seemed like a waste of such a good article, but if he did promote it, those \"older generation\" authors who had yet to receive such treatment would undoubtedly be dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the thought processes of the creature known as a writer are quite peculiar; it would be bad if they started making trouble in the editorial department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Juchi Tai's reaction, Asano Aiko became anxious inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't promoting excellent works a convention? Why consider such trivial matters as seniors and juniors at a time like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because of this seniority-based concept that she had spent three whole years dealing with trivial chores; it could be said that she had suffered deeply from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, I can't let this continue; I must stand up and refute!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could speak, Songdao Hehong proposed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Editor-in-chief, I still suggest keeping Menxie Youzhen's work, 'Searching Footsteps,' as the focus of promotion for the next issue. Not only has it been serialized for a period of time, but it has also recently attracted the attention of some seniors in the literary world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this proposal, Asano Aiko finally reacted and began to feel suspicious and uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Juchi Tai kept weighing the options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Menxie Youzhen's \"Searching Footsteps\" had already been serialized for several issues, and the fan base was fixed, so the promotional effect might be average. But the other party was an \"old hand,\" and other writers shouldn't have any objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, whether Akiwara Yuto would be dissatisfied...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a bit troubled and didn't speak for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he hadn't received a satisfactory reply, Songdao Hehong decided to aim his spear at Asano Aiko. He turned his body, stared at Asano Aiko, and said, \"Asano, I would like to ask, have you been paying attention to the recent news about juvenile delinquency?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, but does this have anything to do with today's topic?\" Asano Aiko asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Songdao Hehong shook his head, laughed disdainfully, and then said in a contemptuous tone, \"Then you must not know that because of the high rate of juvenile delinquency, the Ministry of Education has proposed that major publishing houses reduce the publication of negative content.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice grew louder, \"Akiwara-sensei's work is certainly brilliant, but it is too focused on negative social thoughts and is not suitable for further promotion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko was furious. A story about an abused girl finding a new life was actually called negative thinking by the other party; it was simply unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the publishing industry in RB is based on self-regulation within the industry, and the Ministry of Education only issues periodic initiatives. Such an official statement meant to appease the media and the public could actually be used by the other party as a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was very dissatisfied, she was only a subordinate after all and could not directly refute the other party loudly, but she still decided to fight for it and prepared to speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to her surprise, this process was interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asano, let's leave it at that.\" Juchi Tai waved his hand and then said to everyone, \"Since the Ministry of Education has regulations, let's adapt to the big picture and make Menxie-sensei's 'Searching Footsteps' the focus of promotion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already made his decision; rather than taking the risk of promoting a newcomer's work, it was better to follow Songdao Hehong's plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a writer were really dissatisfied with Akiwara Yuto's treatment and came to make trouble, his own career prospects would undoubtedly be affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the department head or other executive directors were to hold him accountable then, what could he say? Say it was because he helped a newcomer promote a work?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would probably be scolded severely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto was only a newcomer after all; he hoped he could accept this reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This decision was a bolt from the blue for Asano Aiko. She looked at Songdao Hehong's smile and remained silent, but her palms were clenched tightly, her nails digging into her flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened her mouth, but in the end, she said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the editor-in-chief had made the final decision, opposing it further would be openly defying the orders of a superior; not only would it be useless, but she would also become a laughingstock for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was still puzzled and angry inside; clearly, \"Kazarito Yoko\" was the excellent work most worthy of promotion!\u003C\u002Fp>",1320,"2026-06-21T03:58:01.347Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d036dc8fe553b74e3e83a81792d7eade717b5b9400e0cc601c49044327f61715","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-12","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-10",334,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliterary-master-of-tokyo-cover.jpg"]