Chapter 82

Chiyoda Ward, Mantanshe Headquarters.

Misaki Sawako held a thick stack of documents, took the elevator from the 14th floor where the "Tokyo Literature" editorial department was located to the 3rd floor where the distribution bureau was located.

As Takei Kohei's assistant, this work was not originally her responsibility.

But because of Akiwara Yuto's previous manuscript rejection incident, she angered Takei Kohei and was assigned this work that originally belonged to others.

Although she felt aggrieved, she didn't dare to say anything. After all, according to the rules of the Nihon workplace, everything the superior said must be unconditionally recognized and obeyed.

That said, she felt that it wouldn't be long before she would be assigned back to her original easy work. Because as an assistant, she found that the other party's mood seemed to have improved a lot recently.

Misaki Sawako thought while walking into the office where the distribution bureau was located. She found that when she walked into the distribution bureau, many employees who were talking stopped talking and turned their heads to look at her several times.

She was a little puzzled, but still handed the documents in her hand to the contact person, then left the office.

She didn't return directly to the editorial department, but went to the restroom on the floor where the distribution bureau was located.

She closed the door of the partition, closed the toilet and sat on it, opened her bag, took out the makeup mirror inside, and began to look at the makeup on her face in the mirror.

Foundation and lipstick are all fine, right? Why did those colleagues in the distribution bureau look at me just now?

Just then, the sound of the faucet being turned on came from outside the partition door, followed by the voices of two women.

"The one who just came to the office was Misaki Sawako. I heard she is Takei Kohei's assistant."

"Then did she participate in those things Takei Kohei asked Kikuchi Tai to do?"

"I don't know, maybe. Sigh, Kikuchi Tai is really pitiful. He finally had some achievements in his work, but ended up being caught by the handle."

"Isn't this matter a rumor? It's not certain yet..."

"It doesn't make sense, why would he do this..."

Misaki Sawako put down the makeup mirror in her hand, pricked up her ears and began to listen. Before the two people outside left, she finally heard a general idea.

In the content the two people said, Takei Kohei caught some handle of Kikuchi Tai, thereby threatening Kikuchi Tai to change the candidate list for the awards ceremony. Not only that, but he also let Kikuchi Tai take the blame, thereby playing a role in hitting "New Novel."

Hearing this "explosive" news, Misaki Sawako subconsciously opened her mouth, wanting to go out and refute, but she thought of Takei Kohei's perennial "politician-style" face, and felt that it seemed to be something he could do.

As the footsteps outside gradually went away, she stood up and walked out in a hurry, preparing to report to Takei Kohei immediately.

On the other side, Takei Kohei received a call from General Manager Kihara Daigo. The other party not only told him about this matter but also demanded: "Takei, no matter how you deal with the rumors, don't involve me."

After finishing this sentence, Kihara Daigo took the initiative to end the call.

Takei Kohei frowned. He didn't expect that he would encounter such a situation. Next, how should he deal with this rumor?

Use the statement he gave to Asano Aiko and Akiwara Yuto to deal with it, thereby correcting this rumor now?

Although it is feasible, it seems inappropriate.

This statement is that Kikuchi Tai changed the candidate list on his own initiative in order to curry favor with the general manager, and took the initiative to plead guilty after causing the awards accident.

But this statement will involve the general manager, and it will inevitably offend the other party.

But if you don't say so, what else can you use to calm the rumors at hand?

You must know that for Kikuchi Tai's previous plea of guilt and apology, many people in the editorial department and other departments have doubts in their hearts.

After all, in terms of contribution to the sales of "New Novel," Akiwara Yuto is undoubtedly the biggest contributor. Being at odds with the other party is undoubtedly not a wise move.

The rumor that is spreading now just happens to answer the doubts of these people.

He (Takei Kohei), because of jealousy of the sales of "New Novel," used Kikuchi Tai's handle to make the other party do such a self-destructive thing, making "New Novel" and Akiwara Yuto deviate from each other.

Takei Kohei frowned and didn't know how to deal with it for a while. In the current situation, it is not appropriate for him to explain publicly. The more he comes out to explain, the more suspicious he looks, and instead, it gets more and more unclear.

And, who spread this rumor?

At this time, a series of names appeared in his mind.

Kikuchi Tai, he is probably more afraid than himself when he hears this rumor. After all, if it is verified, it is possible to go to jail.

Asano Aiko, judging from her performance in the past few days, she has completely accepted his statement and is working honestly in the proofreading department.

Akiwara Yuto, the other party has no other source of information except Asano, so he should not know the truth. What's more, he should not have the channel to spread rumors.

Then, could it be another faction that did it to hinder him from taking over as editor-in-chief?

Damn it, these bastards.

While Takei Kohei was thinking about how to deal with the rumors, Akiwara Yuto was also thinking about problems at the same time.

However, what he was thinking about was the series of things he had done since coming to this world.

Before this, he always thought that as long as he wrote manuscripts in a low-key manner, he could climb to the peak of the literary world step by step and let Asano Aiko also benefit.

However, the facts told him that he was really too "naive."

Because he had always ignored the personnel of the publishing house, he couldn't get any wind of the award this time; because he always felt that it would be fine to take it slowly, he was powerless even when Asano Aiko was sent to the "proofreading department."

This situation must be changed. He can no longer be so passive.

Akiwara Yuto took out paper and pen, spread the paper on the desktop, and began to write while thinking about the following plan.

First, get a sum of money first.

Since he doesn't intend to continue cooperating with Mantanshe, the publication plan for the single volume of the "ZOO" series of works will inevitably be delayed. This means that he only has about 3.5 million yen in savings now, which can only maintain his life for more than half a year.

So he must get a sum of money to maintain his life and have more confidence to do other things.

With money, he can be like many famous writers in his past life, having his own copyright company and relevant private lawyers.

Second, subsequent cooperation with Asano.

Asano Aiko has the grace of knowing him, and she is a partner. This point is undeniable.

But he also has to admit that for his own current literary career, Asano Aiko can't help much.

For ordinary writers, the role of an editor, in addition to proofreading typos, also includes correcting the content of the work and guiding writing ideas. But the works in Akiwara Yuto's mind are all ready-made, and he doesn't really need this help.

And how to say, if he is tied to Asano again, it might make her face more open and secret arrows, which is also what he doesn't want to see.

So it's better to wait until he is more capable and famous before helping the other party.

But before that, he must tell Asano Aiko that he will stick to the promise of advancing and retreating with her.

Third, regarding Mantanshe and Takei Kohei.

Judging from the series of judgments before, the mastermind is undoubtedly Takei Kohei, but as the general manager, Kihara Daigo should also have pushed it behind the scenes for his daughter.

Reasonably and emotionally, he has no need to cooperate with "New Novel" and "Tokyo Literature." When he has the ability, he should retaliate well for everything he has encountered.

The rumor he asked Awazu Hideki's informant to arrange before is undoubtedly a part of his retaliation, but such a simple rumor is estimated to only cause some small trouble for the other party. He still has to think of other methods.

Akiwara Yuto frowned, stood up from the chair, and paced back and forth in the room.

Since the plan is determined, it must be executed.

Then the question is, how can he get a sum of money in the fastest time?