wavenovel Chapters 1516 and 1525: Since we're going to seek thrills, let's go all the way!
Chapters 1516 and 1525: Since we're going to seek thrills, let's go all the way!
Chapters 1516 and 1525: Since we're going to seek thrills, let's go all the way!
After smoking a few cigarettes in the cold wind on the balcony of his upscale apartment in Sumida Ward, Nagayama Kaede returned to his room.
Then, turning to his wife, Nagayama Shinkai, a senior executive at Melody KTV, he said:
"Kokoro-chan, let's stop our expansion in Kumamoto. Let's sell all the vacant land we have and recoup our funds!"
On the other side, Nagayama Kokoro, who was putting Sayuri to sleep, looked over with some surprise:
"Hey? Didn't you say you were planning to open branches all over the country by the end of the year?"
"Because banks may adjust loan interest rates at the end of the year, Naoki said there might be an economic crisis at the end of this year, and the impact could be very long-lasting."
Nagayama Kaede explained.
"Our current debt ratio is too high. Even a slight fluctuation could cause our cash flow to break down."
Most companies in their expansion phase are similar; they operate by borrowing money.
They borrowed money from banks to open branches, then used the new stores to borrow even more money. Finally, they went public and profited off a bunch of investors, balancing their books.
Yongshan Feng's KTV is slightly different in that it does not need a large amount of financing for the time being, and the KTV is also making money very quickly.
"Interest rate hike?!"
Upon hearing this, Nagayama Shinkai placed the sleeping Sayuri on the bed and, after confirming that she wasn't crying, approached her.
"sure?"
"Yuan Tai Sang's inside information is probably true!"
"Yuan Taisang actually planted spies?!"
Upon hearing this, Nagayama Shinkai was astonished by Nakai Genta's methods!
It's true that the world of finance is much more dangerous than running a brick-and-mortar store.
"Haha, what's the big deal!"
Nagayama Kaede laughed. He had seen Kijima Urobuchi of the Tree Friends Group before; that was a real spy!
"Back when I was in a gang, I also planted spies in rival gangs! That's what you call using any means necessary!"
"."
Yongshan Xinhai rolled her eyes, feeling helpless about her husband's constant pride in his underworld background.
"Anata, if we withdraw now, we will suffer significant losses in terms of shop renovations and personnel."
"Take all the tape back!"
Patting his wife on the shoulder, Nagayama Kaede reassured her.
"Naoki is also scaling back his business; if he's doing this with such a large amount of capital, how can we not follow suit!"
Although Nagayama Shinkai was also in charge of the KTV's operations, the final decisions of the company were made by Nagayama Kaede. Since her husband had said so, she had no intention of objecting.
"Okay, I'll recall the manager who was on assignment tomorrow and hold a meeting!"
"Um"
After recounting this, Nagayama Kaede finally felt a weight lifted from his heart, and his spirits lifted. Looking at his young and beautiful wife before him, a stirring of desire began to stir within him.
Looking to the side, he saw that his daughter was already asleep on the bed in the bedroom. Nagayama Kaede wanted to hug his wife and begin a conversation between husband and wife.
"Xin Hai Jiang We"
Even though they were already an old married couple, Yongshan Xinhai instantly understood, her face flushing slightly, but she still pretended to be clueless and asked:
What should we do?
However.
"Dili li li."
The cordless phone in the living room suddenly rang. Nagayama Kaede glanced at the phone, annoyed, and continued, still holding Nagayama Shinkai, saying:
"We'll ignore him!"
"Dili li li."
"Pfft~ Haha~"
Nagayama Shinkai couldn't help but laugh and pushed Nagayama Kaede's arm away.
"Looks like he's not going to die. Let's go answer him!"
"Damn it. Why don't modern cordless phones have an answering machine function?!"
While complaining, Nagayama Kaede picked up the phone, since those who knew this number were basically important people.
"Moshi Moshi. This is Nagayama Kaede."
"maple!"
A cheerful yet indistinct voice came through the microphone; it belonged to his elderly father, Nagayama Kumahara.
"I've found you a shortcut to wealth!!!"
"what?!"
Nagayama Kaede's expression now resembles that of an old man on the subway, full of disdain and helplessness.
"Father, you've had too much to drink again!"
No! I'm not drunk!
Even on the phone, people who have been drinking will always try to justify themselves.
"I've really found a shortcut!!"
"HiHiHi Shortcut Shortcut"
Faced with a drunk person, Nagayama Kaede could only try to comfort him and, incidentally, inquire about his elderly father's condition.
Where did you drink? Was anyone with you?
Nagayama Kumahara had the old-fashioned big brother style. In the past, when he drank, he would always be with a group of his underlings. However, after the Nagayama group disbanded, everyone had to make a living, so they drank together less often.
Now I mainly drink with clients and a small number of people, and occasionally I drink alone.
That's why Nagayama Kaede thought of asking if anyone could help, and if so, calling Shimizu's friend to ask him to take a look.
However, at that moment a woman's voice came through the microphone:
"Feng-kun, Xiong Yuan is at the old house."
That was the voice of Miyoshi Mamori, Nagayama Kumahara's lover. Nagayama Kaede had known about her for a long time; his mother had passed away early, and his grandfather had also died. Naturally, he wouldn't interfere in his single father's private life after that.
She's already been brought home; aside from not being married yet, she's practically a stepmother to her.
"Oh, that's good. Thank you, Mamori-san!"
Nagayama Kaede thanked him, but then heard Nagayama Kumahara's reprimanding voice coming through the microphone:
"What are you interrupting when a man is speaking?"
Miyoshi Mamori, on the other hand, was clearly already quite familiar with Nagayama Kumahara and didn't indulge him:
"When you're drunk, you start talking nonsense."
"Shut up, go get me a cup of tea!"
It's basically just an elderly couple bickering.
"."
Nagayama Kaede, listening on the phone, felt a little embarrassed, but was also relieved that her elderly father wouldn't be lonely in his later years.
"Alright, where were we?!"
Nagayama Kumahara turned his attention back to the phone.
"Yes, yes, Feng, I've found you a shortcut to wealth!!"
"."
Nagayama Kaede sighed inwardly, wondering if his elderly father had been scammed by some door-to-door insurance salesman.
In an instant, all the things Naoki-san had mentioned about pig butchering scams, fraud, and Ponzi schemes came flooding back to my mind!
However, Nagayama Kumahara was still rambling on on the phone:
"I have a good friend who has connections in the housing industry!! He can use real estate as collateral to get a very low-interest loan. Then we can invest in a real estate project, and after a year when the project is completed, we can make a fortune!!"
"The real estate market is booming right now! Gross profit margins can reach at least 40%!"
"."
When Nagayama Kaede heard his father utter the words "gross profit margin," he knew he was doomed. Nagayama Kumahara, this old rogue who had spent his entire life fighting and extorting protection money, did he even know what gross profit margin meant?!
"Father."
Suppressing his anxiety, he asked,
"You haven't mortgaged your property yet, have you?!"
"Oh, not yet! How clever of me! I told him I'd need to think about it so I could negotiate a lower price!"
Nagayama Kumahara said with a smile,
"That sounds great, but unfortunately I don't have much land myself."
"But didn't you say you own properties all over the country? Want to join me in making money?!"
"."
Nagayama Kaede tried her best to control her tone as she asked,
"What's that friend's name?"
"Ah, he is Yoshiteru Kanai, the chairman of the Shizuoka Prefectural Agricultural Cooperative Association."
Yongshan Xiongyuan smiled boldly and said,
"My best friend!!"
"."
This phone call left Nagayama Kaede speechless for what felt like the umpteenth time. But after so many years in the business world, he was no longer the impetuous young man he once was.
Upon hearing the name, Nagayama Kaede nodded and continued to soothe her drunken father:
"Yes, yes, I understand. But Father, please put aside the matter of the mortgage for now. I will personally investigate later, and then we will decide together."
"Ah, good, good!!"
Nagayama Kumahara answered happily.
"Feng, that's right. We'll make money together then!!!"
"Okay, you should rest first."
"Good~"
After hanging up the phone, Nagayama Kaede sighed, recalling what had just been said, and anger gradually rose in his heart.
What a shortcut to making money! Having experienced countless dinner parties in big cities, Nagayama Kaede had long since figured it out!
This clearly shows that Nagayama Kumahara has a lot of assets, and someone who doesn't have money himself wants to get this tycoon to invest. According to Nagayama Naoki's analysis, the real estate bubble is about to burst!
Regardless of what the real estate project is like or whether it's real or fake, the fact that this Yoshiteru Kanai has ill intentions is that he wants to use Nagayama Kumahara's assets to take risks!
Did they think that the Nagayama family couldn't wield a knife after the Nagayama Group disbanded?
"what happened?"
Yongshan Xinhai walked over and asked,
"Has something happened to Father?"
"Damn adhesive tape!"
Nagayama Kaede shook his head.
"But I need to go back to Shimizu to dissuade my father from investing."
From his previous ambition to become the leader of the Yamaguchi-gumi and his trip to Kobe to kill people, it was clear that his father was an adventurous guy who was unwilling to settle for the mundane. Such a person is the easiest to deceive!
"We might have to go beat someone up."
He should also give that guy named Yoshiaki Kanai a proper welcome!
"Oh? Is that so?"
Yongshan Xinhai nodded, slightly worried. Her husband and father-in-law both had short tempers and sometimes they would argue!
Turning his head to look at Little Lily on the bed:
"Why don't you take Lily with you? She can keep you two from arguing!"
"what?!"
"She cries whenever you two argue!"
"."
Takeshi Kitano from Kyoto is personally racing on the ring road!
He made a cameo appearance as a swearing policeman, rolling down his car window and unleashing a torrent of abuse at the protagonist, Masahiro Motoki, infuriating him. Then, in a burst of energy, he broke free of the police encirclement and became the King of the Ringed Tribe!
Of course, this is just a scene from the script. In reality, Takeshi Kitano is very afraid of his life. He would never actually drive a car on the Kyoto Ring Expressway!
The actual racing scenes were filmed by professional drivers, while the scenes of people swearing were filmed in a studio!
"This is what making a movie should be like!!"
Takeshi Kitano laughed after yelling "Cut!"
"How can you be like Naoki Nagayama, wanting to film everything on location?!"
"Speeding is just too dangerous!"
"."
Masahiro Motoki's lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to make a comment, but intimidated by the director's imposing presence, he could only turn his head away and remain silent.
However, Takeshi Kitano seemed quite relaxed, patting Masahiro Motoki on the shoulder and saying:
"Motoki-kun, this is the last one! After this scene, we'll wrap up filming. Aren't you excited?!"
"Happy."
"Hahaha"
Takeshi Kitano laughed loudly, then turned and beckoned to the film crew.
"Alright, the final scene."
"Let our male and female protagonists enjoy XXX to their hearts' content after their victory!!"
Yes, the last scene is a happy ending.
In fairy tales, a happy ending usually only requires the phrase "living happily ever after." However, in Takeshi Kitano's film, the happy ending is... in a spacious Cadillac...
"If we're going to seek thrills, then we should see it through to the end!"
Takeshi Kitano arrogantly shouted,
"This is what speed and passion should be like!!"
"."
Masahiro Motoki already feels like he's on a sinking ship. Presumably, after the release of "Ford v Ferrari," his image will be that of a lewd male star who sells his body!
He's only in his early twenties, and he's an actor who plays the role of a teen idol!
Not to mention, it's painful not being able to turn a fake relationship into a real one!
"What are you waiting for, Motoki-kun?!"
Takeshi Kitano is already calling from over there.
"Come here right now! Take your clothes off!! Do you want me to demonstrate again?!"
Upon hearing this, both Masahiro Motoki and the female lead became somewhat anxious. They certainly didn't want to see Takeshi Kitano's body again!
"Hi, I'm here!"
Come on, come on!
"On your marks. We are ready."
"Action!"
Meanwhile, at the Suzuki circuit, numerous extras cheered in the stands.
On the track, Toyota cars, along with various other brands, kicked up dust as they raced, the high-speed winds causing the hanging banners to flutter.
Kinji Fukasaku's "Speed Racer" has also reached its final stage!
He was actually a little dissatisfied with this All-Neon GT Championship because there were too few people and too few cars, so he couldn't shoot many panoramic scenes and could only use a small lens to capture some of the excitement.
But he had no choice. He had almost taken half of Eiji Toyoda's life, so the support he received afterward was already quite impressive!
"Crack!!"
After he yelled "Cut!", Hagiwara Kyohei eagerly came over to ask what was wrong.
"Director Fukasaku, how's it going? Is it over?"
"Let me see the results!"
Kinji Fukasaku rolled his eyes and went behind the camera to look at the director's monitor.
However, Kyohei Hagiwara was very worried because such scenes could only be filmed a few times a day, and Kinji Fukasaku had already spent a lot of time on this shot!
With so many people, vehicles, and venues, the budget increases by millions every day! And if it rains, the budget will be exceeded by who knows how far.
"Hmm, not bad this time, no mistakes!"
Kinji Fukasaku, after all, still had some standards for filmmaking, and only approved the shot after confirming that it was flawless.
"Alright, let's begin the awards ceremony!"
“good good”
After Hagiwara Kyohei went to mediate, Fukasaku Kinji looked up at the sky and sighed slightly.
We originally wanted to go to Le Mans! Now that it's limited to Japan, the film's prestige has dropped considerably!
"Hurry up and finish filming, then finish editing!"
"I'll never take on a movie like this again!"
What was originally intended to be a biographical film almost resulted in the death of the subject. After the editing was completed, it was questionable whether it could even gain the approval of Eiji Toyoda!
It would be really frustrating if, in the end, it couldn't be released.
"Chairman Eiji Toyoda, I've already done my best!"