The next day, early morning.
The bright sunshine shines on the windows, and the frost that formed in the morning slowly turns into water.
Suzuki Yoko walked out of the kitchen and put breakfast on the table. The sound of stepping on the stairs could be heard in her ears.
“Oh hello, Teacher Fang.”
“Good morning, Yoko.”
Dialect always feels that this kind of language mixed with Japanese is weird, just like the Chinese-English mixed Cantonese in Xiangjiang.
"Today's breakfast is rice, miso soup, grilled fish, pickled vegetables..."
Suzuki Yoko stirred the natto, "And this, Teacher Fang, you have to try it "?"
Looking at the sticky natto, Fang Yan politely refused, and then greeted Suzuki Meifei who was already sitting at the dining table.
Meifei Suzuki is smiling, looking at Dialect on the left and Yoko Suzuki on the right:
"Fang Yanjun, I heard Yoko say, are you planning to go to Tofuku Temple to see the maple leaves today?"
"That's right."
Fang Yan nodded and said, "We also invited Yui, and we will wait for you. After dinner, I'll Let’s go to Kyoto University first.”
“Hey, Yui is going too?” Suzuki Meifei said, covering her mouth, “I thought it was just the two of you?” Kasan!”
Suzuki Yoko blushed and presented the bowl of rice to Fang Yan, "Teacher Fang, my mother made you laugh."
"How could that be?"
Fang Yan said Thank you, and then ate breakfast slowly under Suzuki Meifei’s strange gaze.
In Japan, it is best not to leave any leftovers, otherwise, the host will feel that the food he cooked is not to their taste and the hospitality is not good.
After eating, Fang Yan and Suzuki Yoko took a taxi and went straight to Kyoto University.
This time, those waiting at the school gate were not Yukito Ayatsuji, Runtaro Hozuki and the others, but Yui Hashimoto, who was wrapped up tightly.
When she returned to Japan, she applied for the job easily because she had studied at Yenching University in China and had translated literary works in dialects with Suzuki Yoko many times. He became a lecturer in the Faculty of Literature of Kyoto University, responsible for teaching Chinese language and literature.
"Yui, no, you should change your name to Hashimoto-sensei."
Fang Yan joked in a joking tone.
"Teacher Fang, you still love to joke."
There was a hint of resentment in Hashimoto Yui's tone, "How can I deserve the title of 'teacher' in front of you?"
"I can deserve it! How could our Yui-chan not deserve it?" "Teacher!"
Suzuki Yoko held her best friend's arm with a playful smile.
“Yoko!”
Hashimoto Yui glared in shame, and then offered to take them to Kyoto University for a walk.
Seeing Fang Yan nodding, Suzuki Yoko also readily agreed, "We originally wanted to go shopping yesterday, but unfortunately it snowed heavily."
Hashimoto Yui was surprised, "You guys came to Kyoto University yesterday?"< br>
Suzuki Yoko told the truth that the "Ten Commandments of Mystery Fiction" including dialects will be published in this month's "Crow City" magazine. "
"As expected of Teacher Fang! "
Hashimoto Yui said with a smile that "Crow Castle" is an important publication of the New Honkaku School, not just anyone can publish in it.
Among the entire Faculty of Literature, and even the entire faculty and students of Kyoto University, there are simply very few people who can publish their works in "Crow Castle".
So much so that whenever a novel is published in "Crow City", the author will be regarded as having the ability to impact professional writers in the mystery novel world.
“No wonder Shimada and Kyouto are so proud when they mention the influence of “Crow City”.”
Fang Yan suddenly realized. "Teacher Fang, when this issue of "Crow City" is printed and distributed, I will definitely recommend it to my students."
Hashimoto Yui said: "And the seniors of the relatives' meeting, please appreciate your 'Ten Commandments of Mystery Novels'."
Fang Yan asked puzzledly: "What is the relatives' meeting?"< br>
Hashimoto Yui explained that the Friendship Society is a literary organization composed of a group of scholars who study Chinese literature from various universities in Japan.
Most of the members are sinologists who have translated Chinese literature, and a small number are disciples of this group of sinologists. In addition to working in prestigious universities, some also work in major newspapers, publishing houses, etc. I work in an organization and use my spare time to do translation work.
It is also commonly known as "power generation for love", such as the "Chinese Modern Novels" quarterly magazine of the University of Tokyo, which has been persisting for two and a half years.
From Wang Zengqi to Qian Zhongshu, from Li Yaotang to Shen Yanbing, of course, there are also works in dialects.
According to the type of translation, it is divided into Chinese classical literature, literature from the Republic of China period, and contemporary literature.
The contemporary literature here dates back to the beginning of reform and opening up, and it was actually only introduced to Japan about five years ago.
“Suge!”
Suzuki Yoko’s eyes shone, “Is Yui-chan also a member of the relatives-in-laws association?”
Hashimoto Yui admitted openly, "But I am not from the 'Tokyo faction', I am a member of the 'Kyoto faction'."
"Tokyo faction?" Fang Yan raised his eyebrows, "Kyoto faction" School? "
Hashimoto Yui said: "The Tokyo School is a 'relative group' composed of universities in Tokyo, which prefers popular and political literary themes. , such as "Saving Private Ryan" and "Midnight Ring" by Teacher Fang, and the Kyoto School is the 'Promise Society' composed of universities in our Kyoto area."
Fang Yan said: "Then the Kyoto School. What do you prefer? "
"Literary and ideological, such as your "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog""
Hashimoto Yui replied: "Many professors and seniors in our relatives' association like it very much and have done a lot of theoretical research on it."
"If you hadn't said that, I really wouldn't know. There is such an organization that actively promotes Chinese literature.”
Fang Yan couldn’t help but be moved, and planned to do some research, and then let his foundation fund the Tokyo and Kyoto factions.
"Teacher Fang, actually we are looking forward to your new work more than money."
Hashimoto Yui's eyes were full of expectation.
Suzuki Yoko said bluntly: "Teacher Fang has signed an exclusive agreement with Youfei Pavilion. Youfei Pavilion will enjoy priority publishing rights in Japan for the next few works..."
Dialect shrugged helplessly shrugged, " Yes, this agreement was negotiated between Yoko’s father and I.”
“You misunderstood.”
Hashimoto Yui waved her hands, what the Kyoto faction wanted was not the publication of the novel. rights, but translation rights.
“Translate my work?” Fang Yan and Suzuki Yoko looked at each other in surprise.
"Yes, if Teacher Fang's new work can be translated by us and has our signature when it is published, then our Kyoto School will become famous in the Japanese translation, publishing and literary circles!" Yui Hashimoto was extremely excited. , “By then, maybe the Kyoto School will be favored by some publishing houses, and Then we can find a way out for the distribution of other Chinese novels we have translated.”
“If this is the case, how can I refuse!”
Fang Yan agreed, as long as there is a suitable one. For novels published in Japan, the translation work must be authorized by the Kyoto School.
"Great, Teacher Fang!"
On behalf of all members of the Kyoto faction, Hashimoto Yui bowed deeply, "Arigado!"
"This is what I should do."
Fang Yanxu gave him a hand, and then walked around Kyoto University with Yoko Suzuki and Yui Hashimoto, going around in circles.
On the way back to the school gate, I bumped into a male teacher who was about twenty-seven or eighty-year-old. He waved his hands happily:
"Yui!"
< br>"Yui, could this be your boyfriend?" Fang Yan said half-jokingly.
"How is that possible!" Yui Hashimoto pursed her lips in confusion, "He is just my coachman." (End of Chapter)