Chapter 231: Worship of the Strong

The next afternoon at 2 PM, after Akiwara Yuto contacted Hehe Xintai's subordinate by phone, he took the initiative to go to the Mystery Writers of Japan Association.

In the familiar office, Akiwara Yuto met this "old but strong" senior, who had two dark circles under his eyes, looking like he had indulged in lust too much.

After seeing Akiwara Yuto, Hehe Xintai greeted him to sit down, then took the initiative to pour a cup of tea, and said with a smile: "Last night was really a pleasant night."

Akiwara Yuto wanted to complain a bit, but thought about it and it was nothing.

He skipped this topic and asked the doubt in his heart, "Chairman Hehe, what did you mean last night?"

He could not forget the look Hehe Xintai took the initiative to give him during the conversation.

Hehe Xintai smiled, held the teacup and took a sip, "Akiwara, what is your opinion on the request of that Executive Director Zhida?"

Akiwara Yuto hesitated for a moment and said: "Cooperation is not a big problem."

Even if he agrees to cooperate, it might just be a "favor," and it may not necessarily play any role in key issues.

But "Chishi Shimbun" is after all the fourth-ranked newspaper in Japan, with a circulation of over 1.6 million copies.

Under the huge exposure, as long as he publishes his works, it will still play a role in promoting his reputation to some extent.

Looking at it this way, the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages.

Hehe Xintai was not surprised. In his view, true veteran writers basically have the experience of newspaper serialization.

After all, literary journals and the like are still a bit too small in volume.

Even if the entire market is added together, the circulation might not be a million copies, not even comparable to "Chishi Shimbun" alone.

"Since you agree, then everything is fine."

Hehe Xintai smiled and said again: "But what aspect of literary works do you plan to write?"

"This is?" Akiwara Yuto asked puzzledly.

Literary creation pays attention to freedom, and it is even less suitable to be guided by others.

But listening to Hehe Xintai's meaning, he wants to intervene in the subject of his works, but the two are not in a teacher-student relationship.

Hehe Xintai naturally understood Akiwara Yuto's meaning and took the initiative to say: "Akiwara, for some special reasons, I hope that your work this time can be a serialization of the honkaku type."

Akiwara Yuto hesitated for a moment, but still nodded and agreed.

He and Hehe Xintai are now in a relationship of interest, and the other party has always provided him with no small help.

Such a request, he has no problem agreeing to it.

But Akiwara Yuto still asked: "Chairman Hehe, can you tell me the special reason you mentioned?"

Hehe Xintai was already prepared for Akiwara Yuto to ask this question, so he said: "Akiwara, how do you view He Tian Xin and the radical faction?"

Akiwara Yuto didn't understand how he got involved with them, but still expressed his thoughts.

"In my view, He Tian Xin is one of the representatives of the radical faction, always emphasizing the so-called orthodoxy of mystery. And that group of people in the radical faction probably has about the same idea."

From what he learned before, He Tian Xin has debuted for many years, accepted numerous disciples, made extensive connections, and has been racking his brains for the orthodox status of the honkaku school.

It is estimated that many people in the radical faction should support the other party.

Hehe Xintai held the teacup and blew twice, then shook his head: "Akiwara, regarding the storm of the Modern Mystery Literature Award, besides book reviewers, how many writers have you found writing articles themselves?"

Akiwara Yuto frowned and recalled for a while, finding that he really hadn't seen any writers writing articles.

Hehe Xintai continued: "Akiwara, He Tian Xin's approach this time also has no small controversy within the radical faction; not everyone recognizes it."

After a pause, he added: "We are writers after all, and have our own moral standards."

After listening to this, Akiwara Yuto thought for a while and found that it was indeed the truth.

Although that group of people in the radical faction regards the honkaku school as the orthodoxy of mystery, if they slander or suppress others for this purpose, it is a bit too base.

Looking at it this way, He Tian Xin represents more of a personal act.

He raised his head, looked at Hehe Xintai, and said seriously: "I understand, you mean He Tian Xin can only represent the opinions of some people."

He hesitated for a while and asked again; "But what does this have to do with my serialization of the honkaku school?"

Hehe Xintai put down the teacup and smiled: "Akiwara, what faction do you think you belong to?"

Akiwara Yuto didn't understand: "Isn't it the moderate faction?"

He was introduced into the Mystery Writers of Japan Association by Hehe Xintai, Miyagawa Yosuke, and Seto Tamae together.

According to convention, the position of the recommender also represents the recommended person.

Hehe Xintai looked at Akiwara Yuto carefully for a while, then said: "Then how many honkaku works have you written?"

Akiwara Yuto was stunned, and then counted his works since his debut in his heart.

The "ZOO" series is the bizarro school or suspense school, "The Devotion of Suspect X" is the social school, and "The Invisible Guest" is the courtroom school.

"The Death of a Mystery Writer" and "Negligent Homicide," as well as "Furuhata Ninzaburo," these three can be called the honkaku school.

But these three works also describe a lot of human nature and sociality, and the trick part is slightly weak, so they cannot be counted as the traditional honkaku school, and there is a suspicion of playing on the edge.

Hehe Xintai continued: "Akiwara, I know you are very talented, but your works are often more inclined to the social school, which also leads to many radical writers not recognizing your point of view. In their view, you do not represent the moderate faction."

Akiwara Yuto thought for a while and asked again; "Chairman Hehe, what do you mean?"

"Akiwara, the so-called moderate faction, besides writing honkaku works, more often advocates treating all mystery works equally. But to achieve this goal, we still need to increase more like-minded people."

Akiwara Yuto raised his head, "You mean, you hope to promote our point of view to some radical writers whose positions are not firm?"

Hehe Xintai nodded with satisfaction and said "That's right."

Akiwara Yuto frowned. He felt that Hehe Xintai thought too beautifully; after all, points of view and the like are not so easy to change.

Just as he was about to refute, Hehe Xintai said again: "Akiwara, how do you view the worship of the strong in society?"

Akiwara Yuto was speechless. He felt that Hehe Xintai's thinking jumped too fast, often jumping to the next topic before one was finished.

He also cooperated and said: "I don't view it in any way, it's nothing more than the worship and following of the strong by the weak."

Because of the influence of Bushido culture, Japanese society has always worshipped the strong.

After World War II, as the "conqueror," MacArthur enjoyed supreme power in Japan and was called the "Supreme Emperor." When he left, hundreds of thousands of Japanese people even spontaneously sent him away.

Akiwara Yuto didn't want to go around in circles anymore and said directly: "Chairman Hehe, may I ask what this has to do with my serialization in 'Chishi Shimbun'?"

Hehe Xintai put down the teacup unhurriedly, looked at Akiwara Yuto for a while, and then said in a solemn tone.

"Akiwara, for this serialization, I hope you can publish an excellent honkaku work. This will not only prove your position as a moderate honkaku, but also make those radical writers who are dissatisfied with you acknowledge that you are a so-called strong person."

"Once you reach this step, it is estimated that your previous remarks will also make many people rethink."

The dispute between the moderate faction and the radical faction is essentially two different opinions within the honkaku school, that is, whether to insist on the orthodox status of the honkaku school as mystery.

In the view of many radical writers, Akiwara Yuto's works are too mixed with the shadow of the social school and cannot be counted as the honkaku school. So they are naturally resistant to some of his remarks from the bottom of their hearts.

But if Akiwara Yuto can write a honkaku work that touches them, it is estimated that many people will be touched.

Once that step is reached, it is estimated that no one will deny Akiwara Yuto's position as a moderate honkaku. And his remarks might also change some people's points of view.

Akiwara Yuto frowned and thought. He found that Hehe Xintai's words indeed made sense.

Matters between writers are essentially decided by works. The radical faction is essentially the honkaku school. If he can really write a honkaku work that makes them feel inferior, then it proves his identity as a "strong person."

It is estimated that there will be much less gossip in the future.

But the question is, which one should he write?

Seeing Akiwara Yuto frown, Hehe Xintai thought he was worried that he couldn't write any excellent works, so he persuaded: "Excellent works are not so easy to create, so this matter is not urgent."

Akiwara Yuto didn't react and answered subconsciously: "No, I don't think it's difficult."

Hearing this answer, Hehe Xintai showed an astonished look... ===== CHAPTER 232 =====