Chapter 8, Found a Job
Strictly implement: A plan must be executed once it is made; otherwise, it is meaningless! There are no reasons, no excuses; do your utmost to complete all tasks in the plan in order
Do not be lazy in everything; only by being prepared can one avoid misfortune
He went directly to the third floor and entered the apartment, which is a single-person unit typically rented to students from out of town. The security deposit is three months, and the rent is paid every six months. The previous tenant has lived here since being expelled and has not moved since.
On the other end of the phone, Murakami Iori was very excited. Regardless of the ratings, she had already made significant progress in her career, having become a producer at the age of twenty-five or twenty-six, which is quite rare for a female producer. It is said that the programming committee hesitated, fearing that she might not be able to handle such a heavy responsibility, as the pressure of being a producer is immense, with 99% of them being male, which seemed somewhat unreliable. Moreover, she had applied to include a wild screenwriter, which was even more outrageous. However, her proposal left a good impression, being well-reasoned and substantiated, and the wild screenwriter's script was quite interesting. Additionally, since the request was for a relatively inconsequential late-night slot with a very low budget, it was only reluctantly approved in the end.
In his previous life, as an excellent student majoring in directing, while paying attention to the entertainment industry and cultural sphere of his own country, he could not help but also seek to understand the cultural and entertainment circles of neighboring countries, such as what new popular program formats emerged, whether these formats could be adapted or transplanted, and what specific aspects resonated with the audience that contributed to their popularity
Now, Rin Hiyori has no intention of causing trouble; she immediately shifts her concern to another matter, "Is the script still being written, Chihara-san?"
The first step to integrating into this world has gone very smoothly, congratulations
Formulate a plan: break down the tasks necessary to achieve the goals into individual independent events, prioritize them according to their importance, and prepare contingency plans for potential unforeseen circumstances
Qian Yuan Rinto smiled and said: "Alright, I will definitely arrive on time at 8:30 tomorrow morning"
He has been doing it since he first understood the environment, and has never stopped
This is Murakami from Tokyo Broadcasting TEB. I apologize for disturbing you so late, Chihara-san, but I hope you can prepare as soon as possible
At Tokyo Broadcasting TEB, the benefits and treatment should be acceptable, right? He doesn't pay much attention to social insurance and benefits; mainly, by starting this, he can gradually realize the dividends of crossing over, so it can be considered that this misfortune was not in vain.
These are the five steps he takes in his work. It may sound simple, but with these five steps, he started from an ordinary single-parent family and made steady progress. Even when his father passed away during high school, cutting off the main source of income, he did not falter. In the end, he was admitted to a prestigious university, and even found time to work part-time to earn his tuition and living expenses. Shortly after enrolling, he gained the favor of his mentor, who began taking him to film sets starting from his sophomore year, truly treating him as a cherished disciple.
What major events occurred in 1995? The release of Windows 95? The widespread adoption of personal computers? The internet beginning to permeate the lives of ordinary people? The birth of Java? The establishment of the World Trade Organization? The collapse of the Bahrain Bank? Will parallel worlds occur? Let’s note these down and compare later
He was spinning a capped ballpoint pen between his fingers, wearing a large pair of shorts (the indoor environment was not cold, but somewhat humid and stuffy), sitting there with his head down, looking at a piece of paper on the desk, beginning to reflect on whether there were any issues with what he had said to Murakami Iori that evening—this was his plan for job hunting, and he was very methodical in his approach to work
"Come on, let's work hard!" The administrator is in his fifties, considered a senior employee, and has a strong Showa-era vibe.
Very smooth! Although the previous audio-visual materials were shattered into pieces, requiring considerable effort to recall and piece together, it ultimately instills a great sense of confidence. Chihara Rinto is confident that there will be no issues.
Of course, it is impossible to transcribe everything I have seen or heard word for word. However, having recently traversed into this parallel world, my memories are still quite vivid. It is always wise to first note down the main points, as they may prove useful one day
Qian Yuan Rinto has already prepared to return, and upon hearing this, he smiled and said: "I found a job"
I have no problem going now, but it cannot be said like this
At this moment, Qian Yuan Rinto lost his mature and composed demeanor, and directly fled in panic, fortunately not too far from the apartment, managing to escape back before getting completely soaked
Had I known I would travel through time, I would have deleted some movies and TV shows to free up several gigabytes to copy an electronic library. One can only say that people lack foresight, which is truly regrettable
This ... ... '' was not written by Chihara Rinto, who vaguely stated: `` I am continuing, and have found quite a few new inspirations, which I am gradually putting down on paper ''
He put down the newspaper and inquired tentatively, "Is there some happy occasion, Mr. Chihara?"
Consequently, he has retained quite a bit of information in his mind, such as various best-selling books, popular songs, and comic works that once swept through Japan, as well as some relevant historical backgrounds and local customs. The cultural and entertainment aspects of China and the two countries of Japan and South Korea are in a state of mutual influence. He has also remembered a lot about South Korea, and he believes that if he were to find himself in South Korea, he would similarly be able to thrive.
He looked for a while and felt that the execution of the plan was going smoothly, even better than expected. Many contingency plans were not utilized, so he simply put away the paper and decided to wait for three days before making any further decisions
He stayed at home for two whole days, eating six meals of instant noodles, and before he even had time to worry about whether the project application from Murakami Iori had been approved, the apartment manager came to find him
Good
In the long, endless night, he leaned over the desk, diligently engaged in the cultural exchange between two worlds, only unrolling his bedding to rest when he became weary
Confronting reality: Consider whether the goals are realistic. If they are realistic, then assess the environment, understand the difficulties that may be encountered, identify the obstacles, and clarify one's own strengths and weaknesses
Then see you tomorrow morning at 8:30, remember to bring the seal! Murakami Iori reminded once again, Japan is a strange country, the legal effect of a seal is higher than that of a handwritten signature
Now, he has been forcibly transported to a parallel world in Tokyo, where the style of conduct remains the same. In order to find a job, he has done everything he possibly can.
The occasional flashes of light may evoke a deeper sense of solitude than the enduring darkness; to see the light, only to have it extinguished, is truly unbearable...
Qian Yuan Rinto hung up the phone and clenched his fist tightly— the result was excellent, he finally had a source of income, at least he no longer had to worry about finishing this month and being unable to pay next year's rent, which would force him to live in the park.
"Chihara-san, I have your phone call." The apartment manager knocked on the door and shouted before leaving. In this era, mobile phones were not yet widespread, and it was common for apartment managers and convenience stores to answer calls. However, the manager did not particularly like the original Chihara Rinto, so he just knocked once and left.
In Japan, houses have transformed from investment assets into consumer goods. When purchased for 50 million yen, after living in it for two years, its value drops to 45 million yen. One should not expect to profit from it, as even maintaining its value has become somewhat challenging
By the way, there is also "Don't Bind Me into a Bundle," a classic modern poem that must be memorized by Japanese university students. I need to note this down as well, although I can't remember it all. I will make up for it later.
Define the goal: Understand what you need and what you want
Qian Yuan Rinto responded with a sound, smiled, nodded, and then left
Chihara Rinto quickly put on his clothes and went to the apartment management office. After expressing his gratitude, he took a deep breath and picked up the microphone, trying to ask as calmly as possible: "Hello, I am Chihara, may I ask who is speaking?"
The next day, he woke up early, hastily prepared a bowl of noodles, took a couple of bites, and continued working. After all, he needed to wait for a response from Iori Murakami. With nothing else to do, he could only focus on this task. In his previous life, with the internet, these textual materials were essentially stored externally, allowing him to search for them whenever needed. He had hardly saved much on his laptop, as most of the hard drive space was reserved for video works that required time to download. Now, he could only force himself to recall.
"That is indeed a joyous occasion." The administrator was quite pleased, as during the Great Depression, the predominant news was about unemployment, and finding a job was truly rare. "Where is the job? Does it come with insurance? What are the benefits like?"
After a moment of happiness, Chihara Rinto indeed did not want to get caught in the rain. He only had this outfit on him and did not want to send it for dry cleaning
One must certainly work hard, having paid a painful price that is difficult to articulate; without earning a substantial reward, one cannot regain psychological balance
He took off his shoes and socks, then carefully hung up his suit vest and shirt before sitting down at the desk. The room contained only a desk, a chair, an electric kettle, and a few cups and dishes. In the corner, there was a rolled-up bedding. Aside from these items, he had basically sold everything else for money to entertain guests and gather information—had it not been for the desk and chair being provided by the apartment, he would likely have sold those as well
He no longer cared about the matter, and took out an outline, continuing to write a few lines, then closed his eyes and began to recall
"That is truly wonderful." Murakami Iori also breathed a sigh of relief, mainly because she was not very familiar with Chihara Rinto. She had staked half of her professional future on this, and if Chihara Rinto were to run away or propose new conditions, it would put her in a difficult position—she felt that Chihara Rinto's temperament did not seem to align with that kind of person, but one must remain vigilant; it is better to finalize the contract early.
He lives in an old residential area in Meguro Ward, which is expected to be demolished and replaced with high-rise buildings during the major reconstruction of Tokyo after 2000. Knowing this is of no use; after the collapse of Japan's real estate market, prices have continued to decline, with several fluctuations in between, but by 2019, they had not recovered. Therefore, the idea of making a fortune through real estate investment is essentially a dream.
He hurried home on the tram, but shortly after leaving the station, it started to rain—an intense downpour, with raindrops the size of beans suddenly pelting down on him.
The theme song of Sister Cannon, the electric light dancing at my fingertips... Is this theme song still useful now that "Some Science" is gone
Who wrote this poem again? Never mind, I'll just write it down for now
This left Murakami Iori feeling quite apprehensive for a while, but now that apprehension has turned into excitement. She said with a hint of agitation, "Indeed, it has been approved. Tomorrow I can apply for funding, equipment, venue, and personnel..." As she spoke, she paused for a moment and added, "Can Mr. Chihara come to the headquarters at 8:30 tomorrow morning? We need to finalize the contract first."
There are many sheets of manuscript paper piled on the desk, along with a fountain pen. The previous owner, unable to adapt to the disparity of life, refused to go out and instead "wrote" in the apartment, accumulating quite a number of paper and pens, which now naturally belong to him.
The expression on his face was quite joyful, and the apartment manager, who was reading a newspaper nearby, cast a curious glance at him. In the apartment manager's impression, Mr. Chihara always had a gloomy demeanor, staying locked in his room and not coming out. Unexpectedly, he now appeared much more cheerful and full of vitality.
Is everything going smoothly
Has the project plan been approved
It can be considered a form of small-scale investment, where one earns a little if possible, and does not feel much pain in case of losses
Finally, it is about calmly accepting the outcome—regardless of whether the result is good or bad, accept it calmly, reflect on it deeply, and then you can set new goals again