novelraw Chapter 50 Addictive Potion
Chapter 50 Addictive Potion
Three hours after the first issue of Top Hat magazine was released.
The phone lines in Jiang Liumei's magazine department were ringing off the hook!
Some of these people were readers who had purchased the Top Hat magazine.
Their words were full of praise for Top Hat magazine and for Kyosuke Maijo's "A Bellflower"!
Many people are asking if there are any discounts for subscribing to Top Hat magazine for a whole year!
Another group consisted of people who were unable to purchase the Top Hat magazine, and they complained bitterly, saying that the magazine's circulation was far too small.
Because of the immense popularity of Top Hat magazine in Tokyo, and the rapid spread of Maijo Kyosuke's fame, the magazine sold out immediately upon release.
This prevented many people from seeing Kyosuke Maijo's work, leading to strong demands from Kodansha for a reprint.
Jiang Liumei sat in her chair, watching all the magazine department employees holding phones and recording feedback about "Top Hat" magazine, a satisfied smile on her face.
After all, creating a wildly popular mystery magazine was something this mystery enthusiast had always longed for.
Not to mention, the popularity of Top Hat magazine has also brought Maijo Kyosuke a great deal of fame!
"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
There was a knock on the door of the magazine department, and Yasunori Mikoshiba, the sales manager, walked in wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a suit.
The phone in the magazine department kept ringing, and everyone was busy dealing with matters related to "Top Hat" magazine.
Even Yasunori Mikoshiba, who was known as the "King of Sales" within Kodansha, couldn't help but be taken aback.
However, it only lasted for a moment.
Mikoshiba Yasunori quickly regained his expressionless demeanor and looked at Eri sitting in the chair:
"Ms. Jiang Liu, President Noma and I have something to discuss with you in person. Please come with me."
Jiang Liu Meili was unsure of Noma Genjiro's reasons for seeking her out.
However, the fact that Yasunori Mikoshiba, the head of the sales department, came to see him clearly indicates that the matter to be discussed is related to the magazine "Top Hat"!
Jiang Liu Meili followed Mikoshiba Yasunori to the president's office.
This confrontation is different from the last one.
For some unknown reason, the chubby Genjiro Noma actually brought a chair for Jiang Liu Meili, and served her tea and fruit as if he were worshipping her.
Jiang Liumei's mother is the president of Futabasha, although Futabasha's size is nowhere near that of Kodansha, a leading mystery publishing company.
But Jiang Liumei's aura is still much stronger than that of ordinary people.
Jiang Liu Meili casually pushed aside the fruit in front of her and looked at Noma Genjiro with her almond-shaped eyes that seemed to see through everything:
"President Noma, just say what you want to say. There's no need for all this."
Jiang Liumei glanced at the tea and fruit on the table, a faint smile appearing on her face.
Upon hearing Jiang Liumei's words, Noma Genjiro's plump face lit up with a delighted smile. He took a sip of tea and said:
"I love Miss Jiang Liu's personality! No beating around the bush. Since that's the case, I'll just say it directly!"
"Miss Jiang Liu, the phenomenal success of 'Top Hat' magazine has completely exceeded my expectations!"
"I want to print an additional 300,000 copies of Top Hat magazine!"
Upon hearing Noma Genjiro's words, Jiang Liu Meili looked puzzled. She glanced down at her watch and then asked Noma Genjiro, "What are you saying?"
"President Noma? What are you talking about?"
"A reprint of the magazine? If it were three hours ago, we could have the printing plant expedite it to be printed before 6 p.m.
"But it's already 11 o'clock! Even if we print another 300,000 copies, it won't be until 9 PM at the earliest. Who will buy the magazine then?"
"Furthermore, abruptly increasing the magazine's circulation would put GG Publishing in a difficult position, since we charge based on a circulation of 500,000..."
Upon hearing Jiang Liumei's words, Noma Genjiro extended his index finger and shook it from side to side twice, then said with a smile:
"Miss Jiang Liu, I understand your concerns, but the phenomenal success of 'Top Hat' magazine really came as a complete surprise!"
"Based on the information I have so far, the popularity of Mr. Maijo Kyosuke is still rising."
"Moreover, the reputation of 'A Bellflower' is growing rapidly. Under these circumstances, we obviously still have many potential customers that we haven't discovered."
"Therefore, I plan to release an additional 300,000 copies of Top Hat magazine tomorrow, Tuesday."
Jiang Liu Meili couldn't quite understand Noma Genjiro's actions, and a troubled expression appeared on her face:
"But...President Noma..."
Jiang Liumei's words were interrupted by Noma Genjiro's words before she could finish speaking:
"Don't worry, Ms. Jiang Liu, if the extra 300,000 copies of the magazine are sold, it will be counted towards your and the sales department's performance."
"If my judgment is wrong and I fail to sell, then I will personally bear all the consequences!"
"However... Miss Jiang Liu, you must grant me one request!"
Hearing Noma Genjiro's words, Jiang Liu Meili asked with some curiosity:
"What are your requirements?"
A fierce look appeared on Noma Genjiro's chubby face:
"Miss Jiang Liu, please, no matter what, you must keep Mr. Maishiro Kyosuke here!"
"Because this time I'm printing an extra 300,000 copies of 'Top Hat,' not to make a pittance from magazine subscriptions, and certainly not to get Google Ads to raise their fees!"
"This time, I chose to release Top Hat magazine on Tuesdays to put down the arrogance of other magazines!"
"Thus, we can quickly devour the cake of short story magazines!"
"And the most important thing in all of this is Mr. Maijo Kyosuke's addictive magic potion!"
"With this addictive potion, I can crush all the other publishers!!!"
"To become a leader in short mystery magazines! And thus further expand Kodansha's standing in the mystery fiction world!"
Jiang Liu Meili only realized what Noma Genjiro meant after hearing his words.
Because of the immense popularity of Kyosuke Maijo, other magazines, in order to avoid colliding with Top Hat Magazine, this "reckless and terrifying train,"...
Therefore, they all chose to postpone the magazine's release to Tuesday in order to alleviate the pressure on magazine sales.
After all, a magazine is quite thick, and unless someone really likes it, they wouldn't buy two copies of the same type of magazine at once!
If you buy "Top Hat," then other magazines will have one less opportunity to sell!
Noma Genjiro's idea was that since they couldn't hit them the first time, they should take advantage of the momentum and immediately turn the car around!
Taking advantage of their current massive advantage, they charged at the opponent once again!
Leave the other party no chance of survival whatsoever!
Thinking about all this, Jiang Liu Meili was surprised to realize that Noma Genjiro, who had always seemed to be fat and big-eared, was actually the most unassuming person!
His obese body contained not only food, but also a terrifying business mind and a cruel heart!
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After leaving the president's office, Jiang Liumei ended her work for the day ahead of schedule.
Saying it was the end of her work isn't quite right, because she left the company early to meet that important person.
Firstly, I wanted to see if this guy was slacking off or seriously preparing the short mystery story for the next issue of Top Hat magazine.
Secondly, I simply wanted to talk to him and share my joy of the day with him...