Chapter 196: Invitation
Miyuki Kitagawa, who feels that there is not much difference between her godmother's house and her own house, is playing everywhere here alone with Xiao A without any restraint and hindrance. At Katyusha's orders, the freshest fruits and the most delicious pastries were brought to the curved crystal coffee table in front of Kitagawa by two other maids, each in a three-tiered, rotating round glassware.
Katyusha, who grinds coffee beans and brews coffee for Kitagawa Kako by herself, of course, knows that the relationship between the other party and her own lady is extraordinary. What's more, I still have a good impression of her, after all, I feel her gentleness and kindness. I understand that racial discrimination exists in any country in the world. The general discrimination against blacks lies in the fact that they have not contributed much to the progress of humanity. In addition to being particularly prominent in sports, they are world-class great scientists, great writers, great painters, great thinkers, great philosophers...... It doesn't have much to do with them.
The reason why the Japanese people, who have a sense of innate superiority of the Yamato nation, are confident is that they regard such a situation as extremely poor in natural resources, with many people and few lands, many mountains, many earthquakes, and many tsunamis...... The place with a harsh environment has been built and developed step by step, and it has become a veritable developed country. Not only that, the Japanese are ranked first in Asia and the world in many aspects such as science and technology, education, and health, so that they generally believe in their bones that they are not inferior to the white race, and there is no need to look up to them.
Chie Sakai, who was told by the housekeeper that Kitagawa's mother and daughter were here, put down the book in her hand, walked out of the study upstairs, and slowly descended to the large living room on the first floor of the house. Dressed in daily household clothes, when she saw Kako Kitagawa, she smiled and said, "Kako." You came at the right time. At noon, be sure to eat at my place before going back. Let's try the skills of this chef who is good at Chinese cuisine. ”
Without being polite, she directly responded to the word "good", and nodded slightly, opened her handbag, took out the manuscript of "Dream Chaser" and the USB flash drive of "Wei Yong's Wife" and handed them to the other party's hand and said: "These are the two new works that Takeshita-kun asked me to transfer to you." ”
There is no Chie Sakai who can't wait to read his new work like when he was an editor. While sitting down, he put two things on his crystal coffee table and said, "Let me take a shower and change clothes at night, and then see what kind of surprise our great writer will bring to everyone?" I have a matter here that I need your help with. The Dean of the Faculty of Letters at Waseda University paid a personal visit to me. He very much wanted Takeshita-kun to give a lecture at the Faculty of Letters, and he also handed me a formal invitation. ”
Sakai Chie, who paused, motioned with her right hand to Katyusha who sent Blue Mountain Coffee to Kazuko Kitagawa to do the same. Then, leaning back on the sofa, she continued, "As you know, I graduated from Waseda University's Faculty of Letters. Right now. The professor at my alma mater came to me personally, but it was really difficult to refuse. In addition, there will be no shortage of opportunities for me to interact with my alma mater in the future. Therefore, I can't refuse because of reason, public and private. However, you and I both know very well that Takeshita-kun dislikes this kind of social activity the most. I can't convince him alone, so I'll have to bring you along. ”
Kako Kitagawa, who feels like it's a good thing, although she didn't go to college. But from the TV news, it is known that only university scholars. President, great writer, great scientist...... Talents at this level will be eligible to be invited to speak at top universities in various countries. She was overjoyed to be for Takeshita Kusaoke, so she almost jumped up and yelled to express her joy. What does this mean? It means that he has been recognized not only by the domestic literary circle, but also by the highest university in China.
"Chie, don't worry. I fully support you. If he doesn't go to Waseda University's Faculty of Letters to give this lecture, you and I will tie him up. Kitagawa Kako understands that this is an honor that many people have worked hard for and wanted.
"With your words, I feel at ease. In addition to this, I have another matter here that I need your help with. However, this matter is not as important as the former. The writer who is the president of PEN Japan came to me personally. It shows the intention to invite Takeshita-kun to join it as soon as possible. Sakai Chie, who blocked a lot of mundane things for him, told her this because she knew that Kitagawa Kako belonged to a woman who could influence Takeshita Kusake.
"It's been a lot of times. How many writers dream of making peace and working hard for the Japanese PEN Club, and it feels honorable to be a part of it, but how come it becomes dismissive when you get to him? Kitagawa Kako, who picked up the Hermes coffee cup from the crystal coffee table with her right hand, thought about it for a moment and said: "It's really not good to refuse again and again." We know Takeshita-kun and can understand that he is indifferent, and the vast majority of people who can't understand him will probably think that he is arrogant. ”
"What you are worried about is also a little worry for me. Our nation is a nation that stresses unity and unity. If Takeshita-kun continues to be unique, it is indeed not good. In the past, he didn't have much fame, but it didn't matter. Now, his fame is increasing day by day, and he can no longer go his own way. There are always two sides to things in the world. If someone likes him, then there will be someone who doesn't like him. Not to mention that it is mediocre not to be envied. It is inevitable that some of the writers in the National PEN will make something out of nothing and use this as an excuse to make up some right and wrong. Once the hypocrites jump out, they openly express their dissatisfaction with Takeshita-kun's contempt for the Japanese PEN Club, but in fact, it is nothing more than creating news to increase personal exposure to win the public's attention, so as to achieve the ultimate goal of selling books for profit. "Chie Sakai, who has seen far-reaching, has one thing to say.
"According to what you say, just let Takeshita-kun go to the National PEN Club to hang a name. It didn't matter if he went to their meeting or not. After all, this kind of non-governmental association is not a government organization, so it is not compulsory. Just show your attitude! Kako Kitagawa, who drank two sips of Blue Mountain coffee, and Pan expressed her insights and opinions as a little woman. (To be continued.) )