wavenovel Chapters 1513 and 1522: Another cherry blossom viewing party can be held!
Chapters 1513 and 1522: Another cherry blossom viewing party can be held!
Chapters 1513 and 1522: Another cherry blossom viewing party can be held!
"One piece, two pieces, three or four pieces"
"Five pieces, six pieces, seven or eight pieces"
Naoki Nagayama sat cross-legged, encircling Natsuka within his legs, while Natsuka also sat cross-legged, like a large circle enclosing a small circle.
The father and daughter sat on a cushion on the veranda, looking up at each other, blankly counting the falling cherry blossom petals.
By this point, Xia Hua was having some difficulty counting, so Naoki Nagayama had to borrow a limerick from a certain Qing Dynasty official to help his daughter complete the task:
"Thousands upon thousands of petals flew into the flowerbed and disappeared without a trace."
Xiaoxia looked down at the cherry blossoms under the tree, then looked up and asked, somewhat puzzled:
"But you can see everything!!"
"Just pretend you didn't see that Eitaro ate you!"
Naoki Nagayama, in a desperate attempt to save face, shifted the blame to the dog chewing grass in the yard.
Out of sight, out of mind.
"Oh~~"
Actually, the little guy doesn't care whether the petals have disappeared or whether he can see them anymore; he's just happy to have his father with him.
Just as the father and daughter were enjoying a leisurely morning, Akina, with a rosy complexion and a good mood, came over and placed the other small one next to Naoki Nagayama.
"Naoki-sanren sauce is all yours now!"
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Watching little Ren wriggle in his arms, Naoki Nagayama could already sense the difference between boys and girls. This little one's curiosity was much stronger than Natsuka's, and her physique seemed much more resilient as well.
"Okay, both of them~"
Naoki Nagayama spread a blanket on the veranda and let the two little ones play together there, while he picked up Nyantaro and petted him. It was still a pleasant autumn day with warm sunshine!
Looking at the cherry blossoms in the courtyard, Naoki Nagayama suddenly thought of:
"By the way, Akina, isn't it time for the cherry blossom viewing party again this year?"
"what!"
After washing the baby bottles, Akina came over and sat down next to Naoki Nagayama, as if she had just remembered.
"That's true. Who will be invited to the second cherry blossom viewing party in October?"
Naoki Nagayama thought for a moment and then said:
"They're still the closest ones, aren't they?"
At this cherry blossom viewing party, Naoki Nagayama wants to have a serious talk with his inner circle about what might happen at the end of the year, as Japan may face significant economic and political fluctuations.
With his influence and that of his fellow tree-loving friends, the bursting of this bubble may sooner require those around them to be more cautious.
In particular, it's time to sell off the substandard properties we already own, and regarding Brother Feng, it's time to reduce the expansion of KYV (Korean technology), and the social atmosphere may also become unsafe.
Having finalized the scale and timing of the cherry blossom viewing party, Akina continued to ask:
"Is Naoki-san going out today?"
"today."
Naoki Nagayama sighed. Deep down, he was indeed a little lazy and didn't want to go out.
However, there are indeed many things to pay attention to at the company: the Tokyo International Film Festival, "Fast & Furious," matters with Shuyou Capital, and other daily affairs.
After all, as the actual controller, he hasn't shown his face for over half a month.
"We should go out after we finish eating."
"I see~"
Akina nodded.
"I'm going to record a show this afternoon too!"
Looking at Xiaoxiahua and Xiaoxiaoren, Akina felt a little guilty:
Looks like we'll have to keep Huajiang and Lianjiang at home again today.
Little Lotus didn't understand at all, but she was still happy and even wanted to take a bite of Nyan Taro. However, Little Xia Hua could already understand what was being said.
"I don't want to stay at home!"
She stood up angrily, looking directly at Naoki Nagayama and Akina.
"I want to go out too!!"
"Oh?"
Actually, Hua Jiang is almost three years old, so we don't need to be too careful when she goes out.
The Nagayama couple exchanged a glance, a mischievous thought forming in their minds.
"That's fine, but does Hua Jiang want to go with Dad or Mom?"
"???"
Hearing this, and seeing her parents looking at her, Xia Hua felt a dilemma for the first time.
It's like being asked whether you prefer your dad or your mom.
At the reception desk of the Tree Friends Building, Hoshino Kaori and Suzuki Kouka went to work as usual, occasionally slacking off.
When a Toyota Century pulled up in front of the door, Hoshika quickly alerted Suzuki Kouka, who was reading a magazine, and the two of them watched as the person got out of the car.
"It's Naoki-san!!!"
Then I saw Naoki Nagayama turn to the other side and take Natsuka Nagayama out of the car seat.
Yes, the little guy finally came to the company with Naoki Nagayama.
However, it's not that she didn't choose Akina. Akina is the person she's spent the most time with, so of course she would choose Akina. It's just that Akina has to record a program and might not have time to pay attention to her, so Naoki Nagayama took her on the grounds that she was "accompanying her father to the company."
"Naoki-san! You're back!!"
Xing Jiahua greeted them with a smile, and her smile widened even more when she saw Xiao Xiahua.
"She even brought flower jam to the office today."
"Wow, Hua Jiang has grown taller and is even cuter!"
Suzuki Yukina was also playing with the little one nearby, making Hana-chan a little shy, but she still greeted the two aunties:
"Kongnijiwa".
"Haha, so polite!" "So well-behaved~"
Another round of praise followed.
Why are second-generation rich kids always so confident, even arrogant? Because from a young age, all they hear are words of praise.
Having grown up in this kind of environment, it's hard not to become blinded by it all.
"OK OK."
Naoki Nagayama interrupted their boasting with a laugh.
"Is Otomo-san there?"
"Hi, Otomo-san will always be here."
"Okay, I'll go find him."
Upon arriving at the conference room on the top floor, Hua Jiang was welcomed once again, and this time it was by acquaintances, so she felt more relaxed and began exploring the spacious office.
Naoki Nagayama then started chatting with Otomo Yoshimura.
"Otomo-san, the awards on my end have been decided. How's the preparation for the Tokyo International Film Festival going?"
"Of course!"
Yoshimura Otomo poured Nagayama Naoki a cup of tea and replied with a smile,
"It's already been held twice, so we're very familiar with it, and the Prime Minister's attendance has also been arranged!"
"Oh? Prime Minister Doi is back?"
When I last heard about it, Naoki Nagayama hadn't even gone to sea yet.
"No. But I'll be back in early November! There's definitely enough time!"
"Haha, that's good~"
Naoki Nagayama felt slightly relieved and asked about the rest.
Has anything happened at the company recently?
"The company is operating smoothly!"
Yoshimura Daito spoke frankly, saying that Shuyou Group is now a mature company with a healthy business model, and as long as there are no problems with cash flow, there shouldn't be any major issues.
"By the way, filming for 'Sorry, I Love You' has already started in Daejeon!"
"Yeah!"
Naoki Nagayama laughed.
"Nishimoto-kun is indeed quite reliable!"
He was initially worried that the project would progress slowly, preventing the show from being released before the end of the year.
"Haha, there's still room for growth! I was the one who went to support him during the blessing ceremony!"
Yoshimura Otomo laughed,
"As for the rest, oh right, Naoki-san, your movies... I'm not too sure about that, you'll have to ask them yourself."
"Ha, I'll go ask Kijima-kun later."
Naoki Nagayama nodded.
"Okay, if everything else is fine, that's good."
"Otomo-san, the cherry blossoms at Yamazaki-in are in bloom again. Let's come over to my house to enjoy the cherry blossoms in a couple of days!"
Upon hearing this, Yoshimura Otomo exclaimed in surprise:
"It's open again?!"
"Yes, they're blooming beautifully. They're at their most splendid!"
Thinking of the cherry blossom tree in the Yamazakura-in Garden, Yoshimura Daitomo couldn't help but sigh:
"It's always so punctual every year, tsk tsk tsk, Naoki-san, your cherry blossom tree is a bit peculiar!"
Naoki Nagayama chuckled:
"Haha, just water and fertilize according to the cherry blossom's needs."
Yoshimura Otomo, however, said very seriously:
"No! I've tried so many times, whether it's the ones planted in the yard, the ones in the Ota Ward base, or the ones in my hometown, none of them are as good as the one in Naoki's family!"
As a regular at cherry blossom viewing parties, Yoshimura Otomo had long coveted the beautiful cherry blossom tree at Nagayama Naoki's house. He had bought several varieties of autumn cherry blossoms, but none of them bloomed as early and vibrantly as the ones at the Yamazakura-in Garden.
"Naoki-san, tell me honestly, do you have some kind of secret recipe?!"
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Naoki Nagayama originally wanted to say that burying one's little finger under a tree is a good idea, but then he thought that Otomo Yoshimura is now a real big shot in Japan, and if people actually believed it, they might actually bury their fingers under a tree!
Imagine Yoshimura Otomo, quite old, secretly burying his little finger at the base of the cherry blossom tree in his yard at night, a wicked smile creeping across his face.
Naoki Nagayama felt a chill run down his spine immediately; he didn't want his daily life to become supernatural!
"Nothing special, it's all taken care of by a landscaping company."
Naoki Nagayama said calmly,
"If there's anything unusual about it, does Eitaro peeing at the tree roots count?"
The lush lawns, flowers, and bamboo walls of Yamazakura-in are so well-maintained thanks in part to Eitaro's efforts.
"Eitaro, huh."
Yoshimura Otomo stroked his chin.
"A white dog, that seems like an auspicious sign. A mythical beast?"
"Otomo-san, take your time thinking about it. I'll go check on the movie editing!"
Seeing that Yoshimura Otomo's thoughts were getting increasingly skewed, Nagayama Naoki quickly called out to Natsuka:
"Hana-chan, let's go see a movie!!"
"Hi~~"
The little guy, who was still curiously rummaging through the TV cabinet, immediately ran over and grabbed his father's hand.
In the dimly lit editing room, ashtrays were overflowing with cigarette butts.
The windows haven't been opened in so long, the room is full of smoke and some other indescribable smells.
Kijima Kyō, along with several assistants, was in the room conducting the second round of fine-tuning of "Fast & Furious"!
Just then, the door to the editing room was suddenly pushed open. Before Kijima could even reprimand him, two childish coughs were heard.
"Daddy, it stinks!!"
"Okay, okay, we won't go in."
As soon as the door opened, a voice came from outside.
"Kijima-kun, come out for a moment."
"!!"
It's Naoki-san!! Naoki-san is back!!
Kijima Kyō suddenly stood up, ignoring the slight dizziness in his head, and rushed towards the door.
When they went outside, they saw Naoki Nagayama squatting down, wiping a little girl's nose with a tissue.
Xia Hua's face scrunched up; she was clearly overwhelmed by the smell of the editing room. Imagine the smell of smoke, sweat, film, and stuffy air all mixed together!
The little guy huddled behind Naoki Nagayama's legs, determined not to go into the editing room!
"Alright, alright. Let's get away from here."
"Naoki-san!!"
Kijima called out, and seeing the little guy looking over, he forced a smile.
"And Hua Jiang is here too!!"
"Stop! Stand right there!"
Naoki Nagayama quickly stopped Kijima from getting any closer; he had already smelled something bad!
"How long has it been since Kijima-kun changed his clothes?!"
"Forehead"
Kijima Kyō then realized that he had been working overtime in the editing room for a long time. He had lost track of time, and when he got tired, he would take a nap on the small bed next to it.
"Two or three days? Three or four days?"
Instead of hesitating, Kijima Kyō said loudly.
"Naoki-san, after working overtime on editing, the fine cut of 'Fast & Furious' is nearing completion, and the dialogue and characters are all matched!"
"There's no need to go through all that trouble."
Naoki Nagayama sighed,
"Working overtime non-stop will damage your health!"
Kijima immediately said:
"The task assigned by Naoki-san must be completed as quickly as possible!"
He took this task very seriously, considering it a sign of Naoki-san's trust!
"Editing is important, but health is even more important!"
Seeing that Hana-chan was unwilling to enter the editing room, Naoki Nagayama also stayed behind and said directly,
"Let's take a break today. Go home, take a shower, and get some sleep. I'll come over tomorrow to see how the editing turns out!"
"Hi!!"
After spending a little longer outside the editing room to comfort the employees who were working overtime, Naoki Nagayama continued walking towards the animation division with Hana-chan.
When Xiaoxia found out that Aunt Hezi was here, she kept asking to go see her!
"Aunt Hezi!"
"Flower jam!!"
Tsuruko was naturally overjoyed to see Hana-chan run in. She stood up from her chair to greet her little niece, then looked at Naoki Nagayama who followed her in.
"Ni-chan, you're back from the sea?"
"Yes, I got back yesterday!"
"You actually came to the company today? I didn't expect you to be so dedicated."
"Yeah, I came to check up on you right away. To see if you're slacking off and stealing my paycheck!"
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Tsuruko rolled her eyes; she didn't care about that little bit of salary at all—it was just pocket money.
"I wouldn't steal this little bit of money. I'm not coming back after the film festival!"
"Oh?"
Naoki Nagayama was not surprised.
"You're quitting?"
"Yes, I've done what I wanted to do. Autumn is here, and I'm going to go foliage viewing!"
Tsuruko stated matter-of-factly that she originally came here to draw manga and experience the workplace.
"Afterwards, I want to go to a hot spring. I also want to go skiing in Hokkaido."
"Tsk tsk tsk, just hearing about it makes me want to go! It really is the life of a rich young lady, a life of leisure and luxury~"
Naoki Nagayama made clicking noises as he spoke, as if he were protesting the privileges of the wealthy.
"If you don't want to work, you don't have to work."
"Hmph, Hana-chan, we're ignoring Daddy!"
Tsuruko remained silent, picked up the flower sauce, and walked to the side.
"Come here, let Aunt Hezi show you the comics I drew!"
Okay~~
The little guy happily put his arm around Tsuruko's neck and walked to the desk.
A copy of "Weekly Shonen Sunday" has already been placed above, featuring a manga by Tsuruko, which has been published in the new product recommendation section!
I've heard the reader feedback has been very positive!
Naoki Nagayama looked at the colored lines and the intricate style of the artwork, and felt somewhat amazed:
"Tsuruko, now that you've finished drawing, are you not going to continue the series?"
"I'll be posting this serially from time to time."
Tsuruko said with a smile,
"I'll draw it when I have time!!"
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What's the difference between this and authors who start off amazing but then always stop updating?! It seems that for creators, having money really diminishes their motivation to create!