wavenovel Chapters 1311 and 1320: The Important Abilities of the First Wife!
Chapters 1311 and 1320: The Important Abilities of the First Wife!
Chapters 1311 and 1320: The Important Abilities of the First Wife!
The cherry blossom viewing party at Yamazakura-in went very well. Everyone is a close friend, so we met up to catch up and chat about our difficulties. But most importantly, Nagayama Naoki put everyone at ease.
The short selling in the global market went very smoothly, and the money they entrusted to Tree Friends Capital is expected to multiply several times after they buy at the bottom.
After hearing this, everyone happily ate a meal and left. It was only when Sayuri and Jiayi left that Xiaoxiahua cried, reluctant to part with them.
However, at the banquet, something Yoshimura Otomo raised gave Nagayama Naoki a headache.
Who should be chosen as the female lead for Jurassic Park?
The next morning, Naoki Nagayama watched his energetic daughter tease Eitaro while pondering...
"Mieko Harada? Or Yuko-san?"
After filtering through them, Naoki Nagayama still felt that these few were the most appealing. After all, those who were able to leave a mark on the Showa entertainment era and remain recognized and remembered by young people decades later are all industry leaders, and each has their own unique characteristics.
"But if that's the case, wouldn't it just be what Otomo-san meant by 'as expected, it's always better to rely on acquaintances' again?"
He had previously said he wanted to find new faces~
Just then, Akina came down from the second floor.
Today, Akina wore a loose white silk shirt paired with a white pleated tulle skirt, her shoulder-length hair casually draped over her shoulders, looking both relaxed and carefree. As she walked, she adjusted her large pearl earrings.
"Mom~"
Xia Hua was overjoyed to see her mother's appearance and ran over to her.
Akina picked up the little one and asked with a smile:
"Does Mom look pretty?"
"So beautiful!"
Children also have different standards of beauty and ugliness. When you're out in public, you can often see children staring intently at strangers who are dressed up nicely.
"mua~"
When Akina heard her daughter's approval, she was very happy and kissed Natsuka on the cheek, leaving a big red lip print.
Then her gaze shifted to her husband on the other side, the meaning in her eyes was self-evident.
“It looks good~”
Naoki Nagayama walked up to Akina with a smile, looked her up and down, and said with a laugh.
"Akina is the prettiest!"
Akina, in her early twenties, is at the peak of her beauty. Her fair and delicate cheeks are rosy and radiant, and her lips are adorned with a bright, vibrant, and lively magenta lipstick.
"That's more like it~ mua~"
Akina laughed and left a stamp on her husband's face, which was quite funny~
"Why are you already wearing makeup at home today?"
Akina had work scheduled for today; she was going to film a practice room music video for a song. He naturally knew about this, but it was a bit strange that she had put on makeup at home beforehand.
"Because the practice room is relatively small, there is no separate rest room over there."
Akina explained,
"And today's dance outfit is one that I can wear out normally, so I just changed at home."
"That's it~"
The car to pick them up hadn't arrived yet, so Akina held Natsuka in her arms and sat down on the sofa.
"What was Naoki-san muttering to himself just now? His brows were all furrowed."
"I was thinking about the female lead in Jurassic Park."
Naoki Nagayama rubbed his temples.
"It hasn't been decided yet."
"I remember it's been quite a few days already, hasn't it?" Akina asked curiously. "Are none of those actresses suitable?"
"It's not that it's unsuitable, it's just that I'm a little hesitant."
Naoki Nagayama looked at Akina beside him and sighed.
"If Akina weren't so pretty, it would be perfect to have her in the role."
If it were Akina from a slightly older life, with the vibe of Ai Haibara during the Retsuki era, that wouldn't be a bad idea either.
However, Akina now has a happy family and an adorable daughter, so she probably can't go back to that vulnerable and pitiful feeling she once had.
"Hum~"
Akina was secretly pleased to be praised, but she tried to hide it with her expression, even displaying a touch of tsundere.
"Then there's no other way. Who is Naoki-san's preferred actress?"
"I'm thinking it might be someone I've worked with before, like Mieko Harada, who recently gave an excellent performance in 'The House of Fire,' or perhaps Yuko-san, who seems very intellectual."
Naoki Nagayama said,
"Actually, Momoe-san is also very suitable, she has a very resilient feel. However, Momoe-san doesn't want to develop too much in the entertainment industry, so she probably won't take this kind of movie."
Momoe Yamaguchi, who became a huge star in the entertainment industry again because of "Departures," might be facing a barrage of casting directors from various film companies now if it weren't for the protection of the Shuyu Group and Naoki Nagayama.
In fact, Shuyu's agency has received numerous film and television offers, and some producers have even said that if Yamaguchi Momoe were to star in a film, they would create a role specifically for her, but all of these offers have been turned down.
Even if Momoe Yamaguchi wants to continue her acting career in the future, she might choose some art films or more profound projects.
"Ms. Baihui really wouldn't take on this kind of commercial film."
Akina is now a mother herself, and she often goes to the hospital with Momoe Yamaguchi for vaccinations and checkups, or takes their children out together, so they have a very good relationship.
"Mieko Harada"
Speaking of this actress, Akina suddenly remembered something!
Not long after Naoki Nagayama debuted, he wrote and directed a drama called "Boys Over Flowers." In this drama, Mieko Harada played the female lead, and she almost stole Naoki-san's first kiss!
Although it was just a kiss on the cheek, this woman is definitely dangerous!
"Michiko is more suited to female roles with a yandere (obsessive and possessive) side; several of her films feature women with inner turmoil."
The wife, Akina Nagayama, remained expressionless and spoke softly.
"I think Yuko-san might be more suited to the role of a paleontologist."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Naoki Nagayama paused for a moment, then remembered that Mieko Harada's most memorable image in the future was that of a somewhat yandere and crazy person!
Perhaps my temperament is just a bit suited to it!
"So Akina supports Yuko-san?"
"Hmm," Akina nodded calmly, "And Yuko-san's acting is also very good. Her age and temperament are also suitable."
The important thing is that Yuko-san is currently in a secret relationship with Kenji Sawada, so there's no threat!
Furthermore, during the first three months of his pregnancy when he is unable to fulfill his wifely duties, there must be no dangerous elements around Naoki-san!!
"Well"
Naoki Nagayama nodded, agreeing with this assessment.
"It does seem like a good fit. I'll call her later and ask if she's available."
"Hmm~"
Akina nodded as she teased Hana-chan, her expression calm, as if she didn't care.
No one knew that she had silently eliminated yet another dangerous element around her husband!
This is an important skill for the wives of wealthy and powerful families! It seems you can really learn something from those palace dramas!
"dududu~"
At that moment, the car that was supposed to pick up Akina arrived at Yamazakurain. Akina put the little one down and then said to Naoki Nagayama:
"Naoki-san, I'm counting on you for Hana-chan today too~ I probably won't be back until before dinner."
"Okay~" Naoki Nagayama pulled Natsuka into his arms. "Come on, Hana-chan, tell Mom to have a safe trip~"
The little guy, still confused, only managed to utter the last word:
"Wind~~"
Meanwhile, on Jurassic Island, the last batch of filming props had been transported to the island.
Along with the transport ships came foreign newspapers that had been specially brought over.
Harrison Ford was having a wonderful time at the resort hotel, as there were no other guests and he could enjoy the services of the entire hotel team all by himself!
Drinking, singing, snorkeling, surfing, sunbathing, and even hiking in the mountains of Jurassic Island – this two-week vacation was arguably his most relaxing and carefree holiday to date!
You have to understand that a star like him has an incredibly busy schedule in Hollywood every day. Even when there's no filming, he has all sorts of promotional activities, commercials, and so on.
Fortunately, with "Jurassic Park," he earned the equivalent of a movie's worth of earnings in the last two months of the year, which finally allowed his agency to give him a peaceful two months.
Jurassic Island is a semi-enclosed island. The resort hotel is not officially open, and there are no international channels. Harrison Ford is a foreigner, and there is no English version of the island's newspapers. He can only watch some DVDs every night.
This cut him off from the outside world for half a month, making him almost like a Robinson Crusoe!
Harrison has already told his family and friends in the US that he's on a business trip abroad. The local phone company knows about it, and they'll contact him directly if anything comes up.
He asked the hotel to ship some foreign newspapers, just to kill time!
It's only been half a month. I'm on a long-awaited vacation and I was hoping no one would bother me!
It's only been half a month, nothing serious will happen!
It's only been half a month.
"What?! A stock market crash?!"
"The New York Stock Exchange has crashed?!"
"The global economy has suffered a severe blow?!"
"."
The ship brought a compilation of a week's worth of newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and others.
Harrison Ford learned for the first time about the major events happening in New York and even the world!
"This, this, this"
As Harrison Ford continued to peruse the book, his emotions fluctuated like a rollercoaster.
What?! The stock market crashed?! And the whole world is affected?!
Wall Street is stained with blood, and countless people have suffered severe losses! The US economy has been severely impacted and is even in danger of collapse!
Just as Harrison Ford was feeling incredibly heavy-hearted, he turned to the next newspaper.
Oh. The stock market crash has been contained.
Thanks to the strong measures taken by governments around the world, countries have now completed their economic rescue efforts!
Economic fluctuations have subsided, and the stock market awaits recovery.
"."
Feeling over this ridiculous scene, Harrison couldn't help but utter a vulgar curse.
“Fu*k!”
"It's only been a little over half a month, and the world has changed so much that I almost don't recognize it anymore!!"
At this moment, Harrison Ford felt for the first time the rapid changes of the times, and even had a sense of absurdity that he had been abandoned by the times!
But in the end, he breathed a sigh of relief:
"Luckily, I used all my earnings to buy luxury goods!"
Americans don't have a habit of saving; they're used to spending in advance. Even top actors like Harrison Ford, who earn a lot of money, only earn enough to cover their expenses, and sometimes it's not even enough. The more they earn, the more they spend!
There's no money to invest in big houses, luxury cars, expensive watches, and all sorts of luxury goods!
Anyway, he's at the peak of his career, he'll always be able to make it back!
"The salary for this 'Jurassic Park' film came at just the right time."
Harrison Ford sighed for a moment, then became alert again.
"Wait a minute. Jurassic Park hasn't started filming for so long. Has Tree Friends Pictures also suffered heavy losses and run out of money? "
"No, I have to call and ask!"
With that, Harrison went to the hotel front desk and borrowed a satellite phone to call his agent first!
"Moshi moshi, this is Yama-oka-in!"
With one hand pressed against Xiaoxia's forehead, Naoki Nagayama answered the phone with one hand, under his daughter's watchful gaze.
There's no way around it, the little one is now very curious about the telephone; no matter who calls, she wants to answer it first.
"Naoki-san, it's me."
Yoshimura Daitomo's voice came through the phone.
Ah, Otomo-san.
Seeing his daughter repeatedly trying to reach for the phone and almost crying in frustration, Naoki Nagayama could only hug Natsuka tightly and press half of the phone against her ear to calm her down.
"What's wrong?" (Hua Jiang whispered, repeating: What's wrong?)
"Uh..." Yoshimura Otomo was somewhat surprised, "Flower sauce?"
"Hmm," Naoki Nagayama said a little embarrassedly, but luckily Otomo-san was an acquaintance. "If Hana-chan insists on listening, that's fine, Otomo-san, please continue!"
"Oh, I see~"
Yoshimura Otomo nodded without saying much; everyone already knew about Naoki Nagayama's doting fatherly nature.
"It wasn't a big deal, really. Harrison Ford's agency just called to inquire about the start date for 'Jurassic Park'."
Yoshimura Daitomo continued speaking,
"Perhaps they saw that filming was delayed and were worried that Tree Friends Pictures would be affected by the stock market crash and lack funds."
"Ha, are you worried about not being able to pay the actor's salary?"
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,
"Has Otomo-san already explained it?"
"Yeah, I told them that all the other film companies in Japan might be broke, but Tree Friends won't! Hahaha~"
Yoshimura Hirotomo smiled broadly, as if verbally defeating the United States was also a victory.
"But Naoki-san, you still need to hurry. When will filming for 'Jurassic Park' begin? And who will be the female lead? These things need to be decided!"
"Mmm." Naoki Nagayama grabbed the microphone to prevent Natsuka from taking it away. "I've already decided on the female lead. I'll be asking Yuko Tanaka to play the role!"
"As for the supporting roles, let's stick with the candidates that Otomo-san showed me before!"
Most of the supporting roles for Naoki Nagayama are selected by the Naoki Nagayama Agency, which is considered a major business advantage for the agency—they can get people into Naoki Nagayama's film projects!
"I see. Has Yuko Tanaka already contacted them?"
"Yes, I've already called and asked. Yuko-san is available. Otomo-san, could you please contact the agency for me?"
"Hey, no problem!"
Yoshimura Otomo readily agreed; no agency would refuse to let him appear in Naoki Nagayama's films.
"Naoki-san, when will filming begin?"
Let's start on November 2nd!
Naoki Nagayama said,
It just so happens to be Monday.
"Alright, then the opening ceremony and blessing ceremony will be held on November 2nd!"
Yoshimura Daitomo nodded.
"Is it still Granny Murata?"
"Is Grandma Murata fit to travel far?"
“If there’s a problem, then it’s her apprentice!” Yoshimura Otomo said. “Anyway, he’s presided over blessing ceremonies before!”
"Well!"
"Okay, it's settled then!"
Before hanging up, Hana-chan finally grabbed the receiver and said a few words to Otomo-san on the other end of the line.
"Moses, Moses." "Bye-bye."
(End of this chapter)