wavenovel Chapter 1041 Chapter 1050, Social Animals? You have to be a slave for the rest of your life!
Chapter 1041 Chapter 1050, Social Animals? You have to be a slave for the rest of your life!
Chapter 1041 Chapter 1050, Social Animals? You have to be a cow or a horse for the rest of your life! !
The temperature is getting higher and higher.
In the flower bed next to the Shuyou Building, rhododendrons are in full bloom. The bright red flowers are connected together, and against the backdrop of green leaves, they seem to be dancing a gorgeous dance.
Rabindranath Tagore's poem, "Life is as gorgeous as summer flowers, death is as quiet and beautiful as autumn leaves", is inexplicably consistent with Japan's culture of mono no aware, which makes people feel deeply moved.
Naoki Nagayama has returned to Tokyo after filming the final parts of "Tokyo Love Story" in Ehime Prefecture and is currently editing in the editing room.
"I heard that another election meeting is going to be held?"
Suzuki Yukika and Hoshi Kaka are chatting at the front desk. The news that "Ginza Tiger" is about to begin production has spread, but the final casting has not yet been decided.
Xing Jiahua is well-informed:
"Hasn't Naoki-san and his team been to Hong Kong before? It seems they found the male lead there."
“Why not look for it in the entertainment industry?”
"It seems to be because of his image or temperament."
Xing Jiahua looked around and saw that there was no one around before continuing,
"I heard that the male lead of "Tiger of Ginza" was based on Naoki-san. It was said that there was no male actor in Japan who matched Naoki-san's temperament! That's why we had to look abroad for him."
Suzuki Yukika's eyes widened, somewhat unable to believe it:
"Todoroki? Is that really the reason?"
"Yes, that's what the screenwriters said," Xing Jiahua said confidently, "But it's true that I haven't seen a man like Naoki-san in Japan yet!"
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Suzuki Yukika didn't say anything for some reason, but Xing Jiahua said she was addicted.
"Xingxia-chan, think about it, there is no man in the entertainment industry who is as handsome, gentle, talented, and rich as Naoki-san!
If another one appears, the women in the entertainment industry will definitely go crazy for him!"
Suzuki Yukika's eyes kept blinking as if she had a cramp, and she reached out and pulled Xing Jiahua who was still fantasizing.
But Xing Jiahua was talking happily and didn't notice Suzuki Yukika's look at all:
"If there's someone who looks like Naoki-san in the bar, we'd have to rush up and seduce him no matter what!
Just get him drunk and take him home! No loss!
Are you right? "
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Suzuki Yukika's little hands kept shaking in a small range, and her eyes showed anxiety.
Xing Jiahua saw it and was puzzled:
"Xingxia-chan, what's wrong? Is there dust in your eyes?"
At this time, a smiling voice was heard from behind:
"What a pity. I seldom go to bars after I got married~"
"!!!"
Xing Jiahua was startled and turned her head stiffly, and found Naoki Nagayama standing outside the front desk with a smile on his face and a document in his hand.
"The straight mulberry tree."
Xing Jiahua greeted him with a stutter, her face visibly turning red, as if heat was about to come out of her hair!
"Ok!"
Naoki Nagayama did not continue to tease the receptionist and handed the document to Xing Jiahua.
"Here are the information about the artists who will be attending the casting meeting. Please make ten copies for me and show them to the members of the production committee."
"Hi Hi!"
Xing Jiahua nodded somewhat helplessly, not noticing that Naoyama Naoki had already left, shaking his head.
When she saw Naoki Nagayama disappear, she suddenly fell on the desk and wailed:
"Xingxia-chan~~~Why didn't you remind me that Naoki-san was here!"
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Suzuki Yukika looked helpless and amused. I just wanted to remind you, but it’s your fault for talking so excitedly!
However, seeing the gossip partner wailing non-stop, he could only advise:
"Forget it, Hana-chan, there is no woman in the company who doesn't covet Naoki-san, it's just that you let Naoki-san find out today."
"Woo~~~" the wailing sound reached a higher level.
"It's okay, Naoki-san must be used to this kind of thing!"
Suzuki Yukika quickly diverted her attention and took the information.
"Hey? There are so many people in this file. Are these two the candidates found in Hong Kong? They look so handsome."
Hearing the word "handsome guy", Xing Jiahua raised her head and started looking together with Suzuki Yuka.
"Leslie Cheung." Xing Jiahua couldn't help but nod when she saw the photo on the profile. "He's a handsome guy who looks pleasing to the eye."
The production committee for "Tigers of Ginza" has been finalized. In addition to Shuyou as the main member, the main investors include Kadokawa, the Film Creation Activities Support Fund, various advertising sponsors, etc., with a total of about ten members.
Of course, Shuyou is the absolute leader and has most of the rights, while other investors only share the risk and get a share of the profits later.
Among them, the Film Creation Activity Support Fund is one of the cultural revitalization funds under the leadership of the Neon Cultural Bureau. It is a fund that can only be applied for after Shuyou has established a relationship with the Cultural Bureau.
The reason why "Tiger of Ginza" was not fully funded by Shuyou Films this time was, on the one hand, to share the risk, and on the other hand, to make Shuyou Films' film projects more formal so that the model of commercial films can be replicated in the future.
"Masataka-kun is the producer, and Kijima-kun is the director."
Idou Shuichi looked at the list of the production team and said to Naoyama Naoki,
"It looks like Zheng Xiaojun will take over my job from now on~"
"There are still decades left~" Naoki Nagayama told him not to worry, "Shuichi-san is so healthy, he will definitely be able to work until he is 60!"
“That’s too much hard work!”
Shuichi Idou quickly shook his head. Shuichi Idou is already 35 years old this year. If he were to work in an Internet company in the future, he would already be at the age of being laid off. However, in the Showa era, he would have been a young backbone in the workplace!
The current retirement age in Japan is actually 55. There is no declining birth rate and no so-called "silver economy".
However, this year's "Older Adult Employment Stability Act" has required companies to employ employees up to 60 years old as much as possible, and in the future it will definitely be over 60 years old!
“I still have to work for another 25 years!”
"Not only that, judging from the trend." Naoki Nagayama smiled and shook his head.
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Idou Shuichi thought about the situation at that time and couldn't help but shudder.
"Isn't it said that as the economy develops, people's lives get better? Why is it that as the economy develops, people's working age is getting older?"
For some reason, Naoki Nagayama suddenly felt fortunate that he died in his thirties in his previous life!
The two guys, who were still considered young, were complaining about the retirement age in the office, which attracted the real old people. Fangcun Dayou was already over 50 years old, and according to reason, he should be able to retire and receive a pension in a few years.
"Why are you starting to talk about this?"
Fangcun Dayou drinks hot tea and doesn't understand the young people of today.
"That's exactly what I'm talking about." Idou Shuichi asked casually, "If Otomo-san retires, what will he do?"
“Ah, I’ve actually thought about this before.”
Fangcun Dayou showed interest.
"I got married late, and gave birth to Jingxin late. Before I met Naoki-san, I had originally thought of being a free agent for a few years after retirement, and then building a new home for Jingxin in Nagano and finding him a wife when he came of age."
“When I can no longer work, I will return to Nagano to open a small shop and help take care of the children.”
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Naoki Nagayama listened to this idea, which is very common in Eastern culture, and lamented that all parents in the world are the same.
If he hadn't met me, Yoshimura Otomo would probably have experienced the bubble bursting four years later like ordinary people, and then become a silver-haired person~
"What about now?" Idou Shuichi continued to ask curiously.
"Now?" Fangcun Dayou took another sip of the health tea, "Now I can do it until I close my eyes!"
With such good days ahead of us, are you still thinking about retiring?
In the company, I am the executive director of Shuyou. Everyone calls me "Executive Director Fangcun". After retirement, I am just the old man at home.
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Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Idou looked at each other and shrugged. Power is indeed the best youth drug!
However, when Yoshimura Otomo came to his office today, it was certainly not to chat. After chatting for a while, he got down to business.
"You mentioned before that the invitation letters to the two actors from Hong Kong have already been sent out. Their agents have already agreed over the phone that they will come tomorrow."
"Naoki-san, there are other character choices tomorrow. Are you going to leave them all to Kijima-kun?"
Naoki Nagayama nodded:
"To be precise, it was handed over to Masataka-kun and Kijima-kun."
Then explained:
"I have already gone to Hong Kong to select the most important actors. Both candidates are fine. It depends on which one Kimura chooses.
As for the other actors, some were recommended by the investors, some were recommended through official channels, and some were related to you, Shuichi-san and Otomo-san. These will be chosen by the producer and director together, so don't put pressure on them."
This kind of personal interaction is unavoidable, but with their own support, Komori Masataka and Kidima Kyon have the confidence to choose the right candidates among the actors.
Those who come in from other fortresses just need to play supporting roles!
It's okay for Shuichi Idou. Most of the people he recommended were students from Tokyo University of the Arts. They were all newcomers and they were just trying to gain experience as supporting roles as an internship.
But Yoshimura Otomo frowned:
"Naoki-san, the others are not related, but there is a newcomer named Kagawa Teruyuki, who is a descendant of a kabuki family and whose mother is the chief actress of the Takarazuka Revue. The third generation Ichikawa Sarunosuke asked me to take care of him."
After all, he is a second-generation star with connections, and comes from a family of performing arts.
"In that case, let Kijima-kun assign a key role to you~"
Since Yoshimura Otomo said it, it means that Shuyou must have had some kind of exchange with the other party. Even if it was just a favor from Yoshimura Otomo, it doesn't matter.
After all, most of Shuyou's relationships in the entertainment industry are handled by the socialite Yoshimura Otomo~
"Hmm~"
After receiving the reply, Yoshimura Otomo didn't say much, and the three continued to discuss tomorrow's casting meeting.
On the other hand, Shuyou's "Tokyo Love Story" aired another episode in the evening.
On TV, the scumbag Nagao Kanji rekindled his old love with Sekiguchi Satomi, and his relationship with Akaname Rika once again encountered twists and turns, which made many viewers grit their teeth.
"What? Choose Lixiang! Scumbag!"
"I actually think it's better inside. After all, we are childhood sweethearts."
"What are you talking about, scumbag!"
In fact, in the version filmed by Naoki Nagayama, Satomi Sekiguchi was played by Kanako Higuchi, which won a lot more supporters of Satomi. After all, beauty is justice.
She has the identities of both white moonlight and childhood sweetheart, and when everyone sees that Nagao Kanji can't let go of Sekiguchi Satomi, they do feel a little bit of agreement.
On the other hand, Akana Rika, as a representative of the sky-dropping type, is a passionate girl who is also very attractive to the audience who put themselves in the shoes of the protagonist.
A boy who was watching with his friends complained quietly:
“It would be nice if I could choose both.”
This immediately caused public outrage. The three girls next to them glared at their philandering companions, while the other two male classmates just hummed and ahed in agreement with the girls, but their eyes flashed with approval.
Countless viewers focused their attention on this weekly TV series, pushing the ratings to a terrifying 43%. This spring, "Tokyo Love Story" has actually become the representative drama of the 61st year of the Showa era.
"Sudden Love" has also become a household song, and even elementary school students can sing a few lines.
At the end of this episode, Nagao Katsuji was still hesitating between the two heroines and broke his promise to Akaname Rika again, giving the audience a rough idea of the subsequent plot.
In the preview of the next episode, there was a scene where Nagao Kanji said he wanted to give up, and Akaname Rika slapped Nagao Kanji in the face, which was even more unpleasant.
As soon as the broadcast ended, they started calling Fuji TV, saying that if Akaname Rika was not chosen in the end, they would teach Shuyou director Naoki Nagayama a lesson, etc.
In the hotline room of Fuji TV, operator Ruri Nomura put down the phone and complained to her colleagues:
"The ending is clearly written in the novel, why are these people still asking about it! They also said that if you don't choose Akaname Rika, you have to send a razor blade to Nagayama Naoki."
"Haha, many people don't have the energy to read a whole novel!"
Although the original novel of "Tokyo Love Story" also had very good sales performance, with sales of 500,000 to 600,000, there are over 100 million people in Japan who just watch it on TV!
It's still too little in comparison~
Although she complained, Ruri Nomura still wrote down the opinions from the hotline and prepared to compile them into a report.
When she wrote the last stroke, she suddenly looked up and said to her colleague:
"By the way, the entire plot of Tokyo Love Story seems to have only been about two or three months since Nagao Kanji came to Tokyo!"
"Boom!" The colleague was also surprised, "I didn't notice it at all!"
"How can there be so many twists and turns in a relationship that's only been three months?!"
"Yeah, it's too fast!"
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The two discussed for a long time, but could not come to any conclusion, and finally could only sigh.
"Sure enough, love in big cities always develops so quickly. You don't even need to know someone for a long time to fall in love with them!"
"If you like each other, you can be together. If you are not happy, you can break up. Isn't that cool?!"
"Is that still called love?"
"Isn't that love?"
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Tokyo's love story comes quickly and goes quickly!
(End of this chapter)