wavenovel Chapters 1359 and 1368: Young man, it's normal to be arrogant!!
Chapters 1359 and 1368: Young man, it's normal to be arrogant!!
Chapters 1359 and 1368: Young man, it's normal to be arrogant!!
In the editing room of Tree Friends, Naoki Nagayama is working tirelessly with a group of employees on special effects.
"Resolution is the most important! It should be so realistic that even a magnifying glass wouldn't reveal the difference." "Increase the frame rate so the human eye can't tell!!" "It needs to be realistic and lifelike! It can't be fake!" "The movements...the movements can't be stiff!"
Robert sat in front of the computer, listening to opinions coming from all directions, and his head was spinning.
This scene is like a construction site where the foreman, manager, designer, quality inspector, and general manager are all directing operations on the slope, while only one laborer is digging in the ditch.
He couldn't help but put down the mouse, and in his haste, he even started speaking Japanese:
"Come here, come here!!! This job is unbearable!!!"
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For a moment, Masataka Komori, Kyoro Kijima, Muneo Matsuo, and Tomoyuki Nishimoto were all speechless, while Naoki Nagayama rolled his eyes.
"Robert, you just bought a new car, right? You have to pay the loan next month, right?!"
"I promised my wife I'd renovate the house, and the cherry wood floors must cost a lot of money!"
"Didn't you make plans with your son Henry and daughter Ruth to go on a trip to France?!"
"Our Rottweiler at home eats a pound of beef in one meal, doesn't it?!"
“Think about these things,” Naoki Nagayama leaned closer and whispered, “Think again, is this job even possible?!”
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At this moment, Robert was completely devoid of his previous temper; his beard drooped, and his eyes even revealed a hint of resentment and grievance.
"I can do it!!!"
"Hum~"
What kind of proud, "give me liberty or give me death" Americans are they?!
Faced with financial pressure, what choice do they have but to obediently continue working?
"Alright. Let's tackle these problems one by one!"
Naoki Nagayama patted the directors around him on the shoulders.
"Everyone, please gather all the questions you have in mind and submit them together later."
"We are in the initial stage now, and it's normal to encounter problems and friction. For the sake of the final result, let's all overcome these difficulties!"
"Hi!" X4
Since the start of the editing process, Naoki Nagayama has dealt with similar situations many times. There's no way around it; the special effects software of this era couldn't match the sophistication of later versions, so there were bound to be flaws in the special effects shots.
However, there are advantages to the technology in its early stages, namely that there are many customizable aspects. As long as you understand the technology, you can even adjust the parameters yourself.
It just requires more manpower.
As the group continued working on the special effects, time seemed to stand still, and several hours passed in the blink of an eye.
"Naoki-san?"
There was a knock on the door of the editing room, and then Yoshimura Hirotomo walked in.
"Are you off work yet? We're heading out!"
"??"
Naoki Nagayama, still a little dazed, hadn't quite processed what was happening.
"Go out? What are you going out for?!"
"Let's go out for drinks!" Yoshimura Otomo said, disgruntled. "Didn't we agree to relax in Roppongi tonight?"
"Uh-huh!"
Naoki Nagayama remembered that Yoshimura Otomo had made a promise with him before that they would go to Roppongi for drinks today, but the real reason was to discuss Shuichi-san's matter.
"OK."
He stood up, intending to say goodbye to his subordinates, but then noticed that they all had longing looks in their eyes. The editing room was full of men, and after being cooped up in a room with a group of men for so many days, one could imagine how thirsty these guys were!
"How about we all go together?!"
"Long live Naoki-san!" "Thank you, Naoki-san!" "Naoki-san is the best!"
How can you get multiple men to see you as their godfather in just one sentence? Simply invite them along when you're out drinking and partying!
They told them to tidy themselves up, and Naoki Nagayama and Otomo Yoshimura slowly walked into the hall, where they met Shuichi Itō, who was already waiting.
"Otomo-san, Naoki-san, you're here! Let's set off now!"
"Shu-san~ We'll have to wait a bit. Let's call another car while we're at it."
Yoshimura Otomo shook his head and sighed.
"Naoki-san even brought a bunch of underlings with him! Truly worthy of being a descendant of the Yakuza!"
He even took them along when they went out to the club, giving off the vibe of a boss taking his underlings out for some fun!
"What underling?!"
Naoki Nagayama was somewhat embarrassed.
"We were just working together. I feel a little bad about leaving them behind!"
"Ha! And you still say you're not the heir to the Yongshan Group!"
After listening for a while, Itō Shuichi understood and a smile appeared on his face:
"Haha, so everyone in the company thinks Naoki is approachable and everyone listens to him!"
"Alright, alright, the club is so big, a few more people won't hurt, it'll make it even more lively. And if there's a conflict, we'll have backup!"
This isn't just unfounded worry; since the beginning of the year, several conflicts between different gangs have occurred in Tokyo's nightclubs.
As the real estate market continues to boom, more and more yakuza groups are emerging through forced demolitions and shady dealings, and the rampant activities of organized crime are causing concern among many people.
"Yes, the Yamaguchi-gumi is getting more and more arrogant!"
Yoshimura Daitomo sighed,
"There are also gangs from other countries, like the Vietnamese gangs, the Seoul gangs, the Fuzhou gangs, and so on."
Tokyo is an international city with people from all over the world. Behind the scenes, there are countless clubs and organizations.
At that time, the Yamaguchi-gumi had not yet been disciplined by the state's iron fist. Since the members were all Yakuza, they were naturally incapable of doing any good deeds, let alone participating in disaster relief or anything like that to enhance their reputation.
Itō Shuichi glanced at Nagayama Naoki and sighed:
"If I were to watch 'Hayato' now, I would definitely feel it even more!"
"Yes, if Naoki's family's Nagayama-gumi hadn't disbanded, they might have been able to gain a foothold in Tokyo!"
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As his two friends veered further and further off-topic, Naoki Nagayama quickly interrupted them.
"Alright, alright, those underworld figures who can't be brought to the surface always end up going through the motions of legality! Just like the Corleone family in 'The Godfather'."
"Haha, you're right!"
Shuichi Itō suddenly spoke up,
"Naoki-san, let's make the sequel to Hayato's story a whitewash! Hahaha, your uncle Nagayama Kumahara was the second-generation godfather, so Naoki-san could be the third!"
"What nonsense are you talking about! If we're going to have to play the third generation, it should be Brother Feng!"
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Amidst this casual conversation, Masataka Komori and the others changed their clothes and dressed up smartly before coming down.
Yoshimura Otomo glanced at it and nodded:
"Alright. The Tree Brothers are all here, let's go!"
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Kijima and the others were completely dumbfounded.
Winter nights fall early, but Roppongi is brightly lit under the night sky. The madams in kimonos seeing people off at the club entrance add a touch of ambiguity to the area.
Many shops along the street were playing Akina's "Roppongi Junjo-ha," along with a series of other city pop songs, creating a dazzling and decadent atmosphere with their colorful neon lights.
"Akina's songs~"
Yoshimura Otomo nodded and sighed.
"How perfectly it matches the atmosphere of Roppongi!"
Shuichi Itō interjected:
"They were all written by Naoki-san. Naoki-san's understanding of Roppongi is truly profound!"
"You're slandering me!"
Naoki Nagayama protested his innocence.
"I've definitely not come as many times as you have!"
"Hahaha~"
During this conversation, the people in both cars stopped in the familiar Carunelli; this was their first stop for the night.
The shop owner, Motoko Haraguchi, immediately spotted Yoshimura Otomo and his group and greeted them warmly.
"President Yoshimura, Secretary Itō, Mr. Nagayama, welcome to Carune."
She accurately identified the most valued areas in each person's address, even for someone like Shuichi Itō, who had just joined the Social Democratic Party.
"Good evening, Haraguchi-san!"
Yoshimura Otomo continued, pointing to Komori Masataka and the others behind him.
"These are all with us; please prepare a large private room."
"Hi!!"
Motoko Haraguchi remained calm. Just like a hotel, the club always reserves rooms for important clients.
Has Representative Noda arrived?
"Noda-kun hasn't come yet tonight~"
"Then when he arrives, please come over here!"
"Hi!"
Motoko Haraguchi warmly and gently led the group into a relatively large private room, then invited the prettiest young lady in the restaurant to accompany them, and finally served fruit, drinks, and so on before going out to continue serving the guests.
Shuichi Itō and the others also started drinking and singing, having a great time.
During the break, Itō Shuichi leaned over and said:
"Naoki-san, I've discussed the 'Nation Building on Culture' proposal you gave me with some members of the Social Democratic Party these past few days. The young people are quite interested and willing to join the drafting team for this proposal."
"Noda Yoshihiko, who will be here later, also expressed his support for this proposal."
"Uh-huh!"
Naoki Nagayama nodded. This proposal was bound to succeed in a few years, indicating it was inherently aligned with the current era. Even with the bursting of the neon bubble, the economic gains of the past thirty years still existed.
"Shuichi-san, although we need to unite with others, you must secure the leading role in this proposal."
"Don't let others steal your achievements!"
"Of course!"
Shuichi Itō raised his glass and took a sip of the brightly colored cocktail, his tone smug.
"I have spoken with Mr. Doi privately many times, and she is very optimistic about this proposal. I hope that after it is improved, it can become her first policy after taking office!"
"She knows it was me who started it, so no one else can take it away from her!"
"That's good~"
Naoki Nagayama didn't offer any further advice. Some things can only be done a third time. The ruthlessness and cunning of those in the political world far surpasses that of the entertainment industry. Shuichi-san will understand once he experiences it firsthand.
In the end, I still need the support of fellow tree enthusiasts, so I'm not afraid of being targeted by others!
They drank and chatted, and before long, everyone's faces were slightly tipsy. Just then, Yoshihiko Noda arrived!
Yoshihiko Noda looked radiant and full of confidence as he led two friends into the private room.
As a member of parliament from the ruling party, he reaped the greatest benefits along with the Social Democratic Party and now holds an important mid-level position in the decision-making body. This is already a very favorable position for a young, newly elected member of parliament.
"Shuiichi-san! Otomo-san! Naoki-san!"
His current form of address reveals his greater emphasis on his political standing.
"Sashibuli!!"
"Long time no see!" Yoshimura Otomo replied as enthusiastically as ever. "Noda-kun, you must be very busy these days!"
"Haha, I've just taken office, and there's definitely a ton of work to do!"
Yoshihiko Noda sat in a booth, raised his glass,
"Come on, I'll punish myself with a drink."
"Haha, great capacity for alcohol."
Shuichi Itō smiled and raised his glass to take a sip, while Naoki Nagayama nodded and secretly sized up the newly promoted member of parliament.
Now, Yoshihiko Noda is no longer the reserved person he was when we first met. He speaks and laughs with great energy, as if he were a completely different person.
It seems that many people are praising and flattering him in their daily work and life!
"Naoki Mulberry"
For some reason, Yoshihiko Noda suddenly approached Naoki Nagayama.
"What have you been busy with lately?!"
"Me? Of course, I'm busy editing Jurassic Park!"
Naoki Nagayama responded with a smile.
"I'm stuck in the editing room all day long."
He pointed to Masataka Komori and the others beside him and introduced them:
"Look, these are all the guys I work with. I finally managed to bring them out to relax today."
"I see. You've been very busy!"
Yoshihiko Noda glanced at the directors beside him, nodded, but showed no intention of getting to know them.
"It's good to be busy. When the movie comes out, I'll definitely go to support Naoki-san! I'll rent out the whole theater!! Let's get more box office revenue!!!"
These words sounded like a handout, causing Yoshimura Otomo's eyes to flicker. The expressions of the younger Matsuo Muneo and Nishimoto Tomoyuki changed slightly, though this went unnoticed in the dim light.
"Haha, then I must thank Noda-kun!"
Naoki Nagayama smiled and thanked him, even raising his glass to offer a toast.
"Come, come, let's raise a toast first!"
"Haha, okay, okay, let's drink together!"
Yoshihiko Noda accepted the drinks without hesitation, taking large gulps and soon a blush rose to his face.
Seeing Yoshihiko Noda's attitude towards Naoki Nagayama, Shuichi Itō was also somewhat surprised and angry, and even didn't want to continue inviting him to participate in his proposal. However, Naoki Nagayama's gaze made him continue.
"Noda-kun!"
Itō Shuichi began,
There's something I'd like to talk to you about.
"Yes, Mr. Itō, please speak!"
Yoshihiko Noda held Shuichi Itō, a member of Tagako Doi's planning team, in high regard.
"Is such that."
Itō Shuichi began,
"Mr. Doi recently asked me to draft a proposal about a new policy strategy."
"However, the team is currently short-staffed, so we hope to invite young party members to participate."
He took a file folder out of his briefcase:
"This is a preliminary outline; you can take it back and take a look."
"If Noda-kun is willing to join us, we would be very happy to welcome him!"
Because he was somewhat angry, Itō Shuichi's tone wasn't as enthusiastic when he tried to recruit him; instead, it sounded rather arrogant.
They didn't even give a general explanation of "Building a Nation on Culture," they just handed over a dry draft.
However, Yoshihiko Noda was particularly receptive to this approach. He believed that such an opportunity was rare in itself, and being able to join the team that planned for the Prime Minister was an appreciation in itself for someone with insufficient experience, so he was quite excited:
"Hey, Shuichi-san! I'll watch carefully!"
I will give you an answer tomorrow!!!
Shuichi Itō nodded in agreement.
"Alright, then I'll await your reply!"
In fact, if we say it this way, it's already more than halfway done, and Yoshihiko Noda will most likely join the team.
Seeing that the matter was settled, Yoshimura Otomo quickly smoothed things over:
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about work here! We're here to relax! Come on, let's have a drink."
"Haha, Otomo-san is right, let's drink!"
"cheers!"
The atmosphere in the private room became lively once again, but each person had their own thoughts and expressions, making for a fascinating scene.
Naoki Nagayama observed the scene with a detached eye while drinking, thinking to himself that humans are truly wondrous creatures, capable of undergoing such drastic changes in a short period of time.
This event took place in Calune. Afterwards, the group went to nearby nightclubs like Black Lotus and Blue Rose to drink, sing, and dance.
The rhythm of the taxis echoed through the nightclubs of Roppongi, the alcohol of the cocktails flowed through the veins, and everyone was immersed in the psychedelic and unrestrained atmosphere, unable to help but reveal their true selves.
After separating from Yoshihiko Noda and the others, Shuichi Itō finally spoke, somewhat indignantly:
"Naoki-san, I never expected this guy to be so arrogant! How dare he disrespect you!"
"He shouldn't have been involved in this proposal!"
"Haha, it's nothing. He's a celebrity politician, a good asset! He'll help with Mr. Xiu's proposal!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head; this was simply human nature.
"Besides, it's normal for young people to get cocky!"
"Naoki-san, he's older than you!"
"It's normal for my belly to swell up~"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head, looked at Otomo Yoshimura, and then waved to Kijima.
"Otomo-san, Kijima-kun's grasp of Noda Yoshihiko is not a problem, is it?!"
"Of course!"
Yoshimura Daitomo nodded earnestly.
"Besides the scandals and negative press, I've also arranged a lot of funds for his wife and brother during this time."
"Oh? They accepted?"
"Yeah, in Tokyo, everything's free!"
Yoshimura Otomo said with a smile.
"I used a supplementary card from my official credit card to cover their daily expenses. They probably thought it was Yoshihiko Noda's salary card!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, Otomo-san is indeed cunning!"
Shuichi Itō clicked his tongue twice, looked at the taillights that had already disappeared, and sighed.
"Noda Yoshihiko has no idea that he's already a pawn in our game."
Recalling Yoshihiko Noda's previous arrogant behavior at the club, Naoki Nagayama felt that one sentence perfectly captured his current state of mind.
I watched him build a magnificent mansion, I watched him host lavish banquets, and I watched his mansion crumble.
I wonder when Yoshihiko Noda will finally realize this.
(End of this chapter)