Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 1028-1037, I want to go to Hong Kong

Chapter 1028 Chapter 1037, I want to go back to Hong Kong.

In the afternoon, Naoki Nagayama came to the Shuyou Building again.

As soon as I entered the office, Yoshimura Otomo came to me in a hurry:

"Naoki-san, you still haven't decided on the cast for Tiger of Ginza?"

"Ah this~"

Naoki Nagayama pressed his temples with a headache. During this period, Komori Masataka and Kijima Kyon sent him a batch of candidates for the main characters almost every day, which made him feel helpless.

"After so many days of testing, I have already decided on two roles. Due to special reasons, Kimura-kun is more introverted and more suitable to focus on the pursuit of film art, so I plan to give him the director's role."

"And Masataka-kun is also very good at directing, and he is also very good at dealing with the entertainment industry. In addition, he is also famous enough, so he may be able to assist Shuichi-san in coordinating the work of the film division in the future. So he will serve as the producer this time."

In fact, Kyon Kimura took the technical route and devoted himself to the path of being a director, while Masataka Komori was trained towards a management position and became Shuichi Ido's assistant.

Fangcun Dayou didn't say much after hearing this. As outstanding employees of the second echelon of Shuyou, they should indeed be trained in the direction that suits them.

In addition, Shuyou Film, which is its main business, has expanded so rapidly that it produces films, operates film and television bases, hosts film festivals, and has now started the innovative business of animated films, which indeed requires more management.

"Since Naoki-san has made his decision, just announce it to the two of them!"

Yoshimura Otomo complained,

"Recently, these two guys have not only been looking for people in the entertainment industry, but they have also come to harass me. It's really annoying!"

Hearing this, Naoki Naoyama immediately laughed:

"Haha, they finally figured out that Shuyou's most powerful connection (tool man) is Otomo-san! After all, when I need someone, I have to trouble Otomo-san!"

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This is not a compliment. As the number of his tree friends grew, even though he didn't have much time to socialize, Yoshimura Otomo found that his network of contacts was increasing, and the quality of his connections was getting higher and higher.

In the past, he had to rely on social skills and toasting to make friends, but now almost all the connections come to him, and he only needs to choose.

"Naoki-san, you have already arranged helpers for Shuichi-san."

Yoshimura Otomo did not say much about the topic of tool man, but moved on to other things.

"Well, the group is so busy now, I need an assistant too! Where's mine? Where's my helper?"

This was a bit difficult to respond to, because Otomo-san had a lot of work that should have been done by Nagayama Naoki! So he glanced at the green plants on the windowsill, looking a little guilty:

"Uh, Otomo-san, doesn't he have Yamin-kun?"

"Mr. Yamin's office work alone is already very tedious!" said Yoshimura Otomo, "He doesn't have the energy to run the group!"

“Are there no other outstanding talents in the company?”

"If there was, we would have discovered it long ago!"

Fangcun Dayou sighed. When Shuyou was still a start-up, the requirements were not high, and most of the people recruited were from the bottom of the entertainment industry. It was indeed difficult to train them into people who could manage large companies.

For example, for Inada Masatomi, managing all the business of a firm is almost the pinnacle of his career. Even for himself, managing the Shuyou Group is a bit beyond his ability.

Fortunately, he had Naoki Nagayama, a guy who was out of his league, to back him up, so he was not panicked.

"Uh" Naoki Nagayama thought about the interview he had just received from Shuyou Capital in the morning, and an idea suddenly occurred to him, "Otomo-san! It happens to be graduation season, so why don't we try to recruit a group of management trainees, new employees who are specially trained for management positions."

"Use higher salaries and career prospects to attract the best graduates, select new people with leadership skills, and train them into mid- and senior-level talents~"

"Otomo-san, when the time comes, rotate the positions of the tree friends and give them more freedom to try. That will help train management talents!"

The management trainee system will be very popular in the future. It can be said that it is a necessary system for small and medium-sized enterprises to grow into large enterprises to improve the leadership and execution of enterprises. So many companies around the world use it, and Naoki Nagayama does not think that the leaders of those companies are stupid~

He just needs to learn and refer to it.

"Is that so? Management trainee" Yoshimura Otomo frowned, then remembered that there was a similar system in the Japanese police system, "Naoki-san, isn't this the 'professional group' among the police?!"

"Professional group?" Naoki Nagayama was stunned.

In the Japanese police system, those who enter the police system through the 1st category of national civil servant assessment will be directly promoted to police lieutenant (called the "professional group") and after 3 months of cadre training + 9 months of practical experience, they will be directly promoted to police lieutenant.

Others need to have more than 4 years of actual experience as a deputy police officer before they can pass the exam to be promoted to a police officer or even a low-level recruit. The highest they can be is a patrol chief or a deputy police officer.

“It does seem a bit like that.”

The professional group has a high starting point and is promoted quickly, and they will mostly be middle and senior management in the future. Naoki Nagayama also knows that above the professional group, there is the so-called gold watch group who graduated from the University of Tokyo, and they are definitely candidates for the top level.

Fangcun Dayou sat on the sofa and took a sip of tea:

"Okay, I'll arrange for the Human Resources Department to sort out the relevant plans. It's really time for our tree friends."

"Mmmmm~"

Seeing Yoshimura Otomo suddenly relaxed, Naoki Nagayama chatted with him for a while and then said,

"By the way, Otomo-san, I'm going to Hong Kong in a couple of days. Let the General Affairs Department help me get a passport."

"Hong Kong?" Yoshimura Otomo asked in confusion, "What are you going there for?"

"I can't find actors for Tiger of Ginza in Japan, so I want to try in Hong Kong."

"Is there any in the Hong Kong entertainment industry?"

“I don’t know why there are so few young people who have become rich overnight in Japan, but there are so many young people who have suddenly risen in Hong Kong now!”

In 1986, Hong Kong had not yet returned to China, but as the mainland's window to the outside world, Hong Kong's prosperity could even be compared to New York and Tokyo.

The entertainment industry is naturally prosperous. Jackie Chan alone is already an international star, not to mention a group of stars active in Asia and even internationally.

"Tiger of Ginza" tells the story of young people in Ginza who suddenly became rich. Naoki Nagayama thinks that if young actors in Japan can't play the role of those who suddenly became rich, they can find some in Hong Kong.

Not to mention, after recalling "Across the Four Seas", he also wanted to go back to a certain big country in the East to take a look.

The headquarters of Ken-On.

Ming Xingfang was leaning against the wall outside the fashion design studio, listening to the laughter and exclamations coming from the crack in the door. She felt itchy in her heart, but she couldn't get in.

There's a fashion show going on inside.

In fact, it was just Yukiko Okada changing into the clothes she had designed. There were also two new idols trying on their stage costumes.

Thinking of the young and beautiful girls inside who were constantly changing clothes with their fair and attractive bodies, Ming Xingfang felt extremely tortured at this moment.

"Oh~~~ Buddha, is this a test for me?!"

Ming Xingfang took out a cigarette to calm his nerves.

In the design studio, in addition to the three girls, there are Akina, Ueda Maki, stylist Ochi Hiroyo and two female cameramen.

Akina designed the clothes for Yukiko Okada's album cover photo. Today I came to see what it looks like when she wears it. She can also make changes at any time in the fashion design studio.

"It looks really cute on Yukiko!"

Akina's eyes lit up when she looked at the red princess gauze dress that made Yukiko Okada look so lively and cute.

Even girls like to look at pretty girls!

"Ah, we're still missing a princess crown!"

Akina found a big red bow and put it on Yukiko Okada, making her even more beautiful!

Yukiko Okada turned around under the direction of her stylist Yoshiyo Ochi, allowing everyone to see her whole body, with an indescribable look of happiness on her face:

"All girls want to wear this kind of princess dress!"

Ochi Hiroyo nodded:

"Akina's use of color is very bold! Princess dresses are not usually bright red."

Bright red is generally a mature and cool color, but the puffy skirt with lace pattern unexpectedly becomes both eye-catching and cute~

In fact, as an idol's stylist, Yoshiyo Ochi has worked with many female idols, most of whom were dressed up like dolls by stylists and makeup artists.

Some people may have certain requirements for the styling, and prefer a certain style, but there are very few people like Akina Nakamori who have superb aesthetic taste and sensitivity to fashion.

Those who can design and make clothes by themselves are rare!

"Akina-chan is amazing!"

Maki Ueda was praising Akina Nakamori with a happy smile on her face. She hadn't seen Akina for a long time.

"You're making me blush~" Akina said with a smile, "Yoyo-san is amazing. He can make clothes so well based on a picture."

"Hahaha, stop praising each other!"

Ochi Yoshi waved his hand.

"We have a few more sets, come and try them out. We'll have to go for the official shoot later!"

"Hi~"

Accompanied by the sound of laughter, the process of taking off and dressing began again in the design studio.

This is Yukiko Okada's first album after coming to Ken-Ode. Everyone hopes that she can continue her previous popularity and become the successor to Akina Nakamori and Seiko Matsuda.

After more than an hour, the door of the design studio opened and a group of girls came out chattering.

Ming Xingfang immediately stood up:

"Yukiko-chan, Akina-chan, have you tried on your clothes yet?"

"Well, everything has been adjusted. We are just waiting for the official photo shoot tomorrow!"

Yukiko Okada had a smile on her face and felt that even her work had become more enjoyable after coming to Ken-On.

It’s not like when I was in Sunny’s office, where I was pushed around like a commodity and had to deal with all kinds of pressure by myself.

In fact, April of Showa 61 was the countdown of Yukiko Okada's life in another timeline. Now, she is full of energy and full of expectations for the future.

When Akina walked to Mingxing's room, she smelled a strong smell of smoke and immediately moved away:

"Fang Zesang, why do you smoke so much? It's bad for your lungs!"

"." If I didn't smoke just now, it would be bad for my nerves~

With that, Akina dragged the other girls towards the main office area of ​​Kenon.

Naoki Nagayama doesn't smoke, and Akina doesn't smoke either. After she got pregnant, she didn't even smell cigarettes. Even when the full-time driver Toda Tomoyasu came to pick up Naoki Nagayama, he didn't smoke.

After arriving at the main office area, Akina smiled and greeted the employees she knew. Even with a big belly, she didn't look bulky at all.

Everyone was naturally enthusiastic and always concerned about the baby's recent situation.

When you succeed, all you see are smiling faces, and it’s absolutely true.

Although there are definitely people in Ken-On who are unhappy with Akina, such as the senior employees who were bluntly contradicted by Akina when they were working together in the past, the employees who had to work overtime because of Akina's scandal, etc., but now they all suppress their thoughts and greet Akina with a smile.

After all, even if Akina has temporarily retired now, she is still a shareholder of Ken-On and the wife of the entertainment industry big shot Naoki Nagayama!

"The baby should be born around August, right?"

When we arrived at Hanami Kaku's office, the president also showed concern.

“It’s the hottest time of the year.”

"Well, he must be a baby like a little sun!"

Mingcai said with a smile~

Hanami He also joined in the conversation, and they ended up talking about Akina's new album, which was already halfway through.

"Akina, the songs for the album 'DESIRE - Passion-' have already been written. Have you seen them?"

“Hey, I’ve seen the sheet music before.”

"This song is based on your style. Yukiko and the others definitely won't be able to perform it well." Hanami Kaku asked, "Do you have any plans to make a comeback after the baby is born?"

"If you want to catch up with the end-of-year record awards, you can start planning now."

"Well"

Akina is a little undecided. On the one hand, she wants to take care of the family and raise the baby, but on the other hand, she also hopes to continue singing.

"Are you thinking about Naoki-san?"

"No. Naoki-san has always been very supportive of my singing career!" Akina shook her head, "But I'm worried that I won't be able to take care of the baby."

"That's it"

Hanami He thought about it.

"If that's the case, Akina, why don't you consider just releasing records instead of appearing on TV shows as an idol?"

“Just go to the studio, record the songs, and shoot the album cover”

"With Akina's previous popularity, it will also have good sales!"

"Eh? Is this okay?"

"Of course. Many singers are like this." Hanami He said, it's just that they can't make much money.

There is a not very obvious difference between singers releasing records and idols releasing records. Singers make money from their fans, while idols make money from their fans.

Do singers not want to be exposed? Of course they do, but they may not be as popular as idols.

Without exposure, it is not easy to attract fans with singing skills.

But Akina's song has already been written, so it would be a waste to just leave it there. It would be better to release a record and make some money!

"In that case, let's make it!"

Akina nodded and decided to start recording. She looked at her stomach.

".But I guess I can only take the cover photo after I give birth to the baby!"

"Haha, it's okay!"

Hanami He smiled and said,

"Just take your time. We are not in a hurry this time. We can also try other songs."

This means that we don’t want to make a single record, but want to make it into an album!