Chapter 1018 Jealousy
The same thing, some people are happy and others are sad.
Just when Ning Weimin and the staff at Tan Palace were collectively excited about the news from Fuji TV, Matsumoto Keiko happened to call Ning Weimin to express his congratulations.
Monterey Hotel in Ginza, Tokyo, in a luxury suite.
A man and woman who were almost naked were shocked and angry because of Fuji TV's news about the opening of Ginza Danmiya Hotel.
"How is that possible!"
Michiko Harada, who was about to get up, screamed hysterically.
The sheet protecting her chest was almost torn by her hands.
"This woman has opened a store in Ginza! Such a gorgeous store! There are so many celebrities gathered there!"
She always thought that Keiko Matsumoto had rejected director Fukasaku, and it was natural that You will encounter revenge and blow from the director.
The future looks grim.
In order to ensure the box office and chances of winning awards for "The Man on Fire".
Between the film’s release and the award-winning period, even President Omoto, who had single-handedly cultivated Keiko Matsumoto, could not risk offending the director by stepping in to protect her.
Not so for herself.
Because he climbed into the director's bed, he became Fukasaku's new favorite, and he did not spare his body when filming.
With her large-scale passionate drama, she is very likely to win the Grand Prize in the film industry this year.
If in this movie, Keiko Matsumoto would be criticized by the media and abandoned by the audience.
But like the rising sun, she completed a counterattack and became a new generation of first-line actress of Shochiku Pictures.
This is the most perfect result, you can feel as comfortable as you want!
But I didn’t expect Matsumoto Keiko to be so shrewd and suddenly become the owner of such a high-end restaurant.
In this way, it will not only offset the negative news about her being "unprofessional" some time ago, but also give entertainment reporters a new hot spot to pursue.
It may even be possible that her original reputation as a movie queen and the media's encouragement will bring her a steady stream of lucrative and attractive business benefits.
A restaurant that can gain a foothold in Ginza, needless to say, how profitable it will be in the future?
It’s like having a chicken that can lay golden eggs.
From a long-term perspective, this is much more beneficial than getting another title as a movie queen.
Michiko Harada was so jealous that she couldn't help but suspect that there was something wrong with her ears.
Looking up at Director Fukasaku who had already gotten up first and was walking out of the bathroom, he wanted to seek confirmation.
"Did I hear wrongly? She didn't say this was her restaurant on TV just now, right?"
However, the other party seemed to be avoiding her eyes.
The director just looked directly at the TV screen silently without saying a word, and his face was even more frighteningly dark.
For no other reason than because Fukasaku Kinji also heard what Keiko Matsumoto said frankly about investing in this restaurant, and he was very convinced of everything he heard.
It wasn't until a moment later that he responded in a low voice.
"You heard it right, it's her restaurant. What? You can't even understand Japanese?"
Although he tried his best to restrain his emotions and keep his tone steady, the last sentence was still Bringing out obvious sullenness.
This seems to be blaming Michiko Harada for asking such a stupid question.
Michiko Harada was afraid of being irritated by Kado, so she bit her lower lip and endured it silently, saying nothing for a while.
However, at this time, Fukasaku Kinji was like opening Pandora's box, pouring out his negative emotions.
I couldn’t help shouting with excitement!
“This woman is really good at playing tricks! She actually didn’t let any news out. I see. No wonder she is so eager to get rid of me! This is her plan to give up everything in the entertainment industry and completely hide herself. Retreat!"
Yes, at this time, he was also experiencing strong uneasiness in his heart.
This uneasiness is certainly not like that of Michiko Harada, which is just out of the jealousy of the actress.
I simply couldn’t see the good of Matsumoto Keiko and wished I could replace him.
But because he knew very well that ever since the supernatural incident occurred in the tissue paper advertisement and Matsumoto Keiko had been terminated by all advertisers, she had been living beyond her means.
Based on the fact that she earns 20 million yen per movie, 2.8 million yen for a single episode of a TV series, and can earn millions in performance fees for occasionally participating in variety shows, a year The income is only about 70 million yen.
It is very difficult to maintain a decent personal life and business.
There is absolutely no extra financial capacity to open such a high-end restaurant in Ginza.
Not to mention the high-end decoration and furnishings of the restaurant, in terms of labor alone, it is a huge expense.
So Matsumoto Keiko must have found a sponsor to fund her, so that she could afford to invest in such a restaurant.
This is no wonder why Keiko Matsumoto is so determined to alienate herself, even at the risk of ruining her own acting career.
Yes, that’s it!
The better a woman is, the more she will measure her own value.
If you like your own talents, like a man's tough personality, mature demeanor, and don't care about the age difference, those were all lies from the beginning.
Of course she knows that her own conditions are very good, and she is no longer satisfied with being a lover who is only a director.
Now that she has found a truly rich man, she finally got her wish, which is why she despises herself so much and runs away so determinedly.
What a realistic woman!
After taking off the disguise, she is no different from other women...
In short, her mind is full of such speculations, but Fukasaku Kinji's full confidence and glory as a famous director have all been shattered.
He originally understood that Keiko Matsumoto was in trouble and had to rely on his own help to revive her career.
Only then can he use both soft and hard tactics, trying to use the power and authority of the director to completely subjugate her.
But now the situation has completely changed.
He thought that since Matsumoto Keiko had such a restaurant, it would be difficult for him to force this beautiful beauty to compromise.
This was the prey that he had always dreamed of. Even if he took great pains to suppress and block her, he could only watch her find another way and escape through his fingers.
Has she become someone else’s woman?
When he thought of this, it was no wonder that he was filled with frustration and shock, and was emotionally broken.
As for Michiko Harada, she was shocked by the director's sudden gaffe. But she was indeed somewhat smart and immediately understood the subtext of these words.
"Huh? So, what you're saying is...that woman became a financial sponsor? Did she use other people's money to open the store?"
Without waiting for the director's response, she I deduced a more reasonable reason myself.
"That's right. That's the center of Japan, the most prosperous Ginza. To open such a store in such a place, it would cost at least five or six billion. She has no advertising income now. , how can she become a shareholder of such a restaurant based on her acting remuneration? The man who is willing to pay to help her is really generous. I wonder where she seduced the rich man..."
But these Fukasaku Kinji became more and more unhappy after hearing these words, and he blurted out harsh words.
"What? Are you still surprised? A woman like Qingzi is always surrounded by all kinds of men. All she has to do is wait for a big fish. In fact, you don't have to be so jealous. After you get the award, you Now that she has become a movie queen, her today may also be your future. I can see through it now that you women are all born to be vain.”
I was scolded for no reason. , Michiko Harada is inevitably aggrieved.
But after all, she is a good observer of words and emotions.
Seeing that Fukasaku Kinji had even the tie he had just tied around his neck pulled away by himself.
This guy's face is red and his neck is thick, he looks like a gambler who has lost miserably.
It didn't take long to figure out the real reason for his rage.
So he quickly acted cute and coquettish, and defended himself in a typical Tokyo accent.
"Director. How can you say that? I have no such plans. I am a typical Tokyoite. Although I like money, I also have principles. My best goal is to get married. To the director. Wouldn't it be better to marry a doctor, a writer, a painter, a university professor, etc. If you really want to marry a businessman, I can't stand it. Director, please don't curse me. Oh, how can there be no interest in life? I will never marry an Osaka person..."
You know, there is also regional discrimination in Japan, and Tokyo and Osaka are typical examples of hurting each other.
Because there are many businessmen in Osaka, the officials are straight forward, and you have to negotiate the price when buying things.
Although most of Japan's business elites are natives of Osaka, and many famous companies were born in Osaka, they are considered vulgar and philistine by Tokyoites who claim to be the sons of Edo.
On the other hand, Osaka people think that Tokyo people, who always dress neatly and speak tactfully, are hypocritical, grindy, bitchy, and not pragmatic.
If compared with our country, the opposition between these two places is actually very similar to the capital of the Republic and Shanghai.
And the most coincidental thing is that there is Disney in Tokyo, and later there is Universal Studios in Osaka.
Beijing and Shanghai will actually follow suit in this regard in the future.
I have to say, it fits perfectly.
Having said that, regardless of whether it was true or false, these words flattered Fukasaku Kinji's self-esteem.
It made him feel somewhat relieved, and his disturbed mood calmed down.
At this time, he noticed what he had overlooked at first, so he couldn't help but mutter to himself.
"That's not right. This restaurant is too special. Maybe...she is not a major shareholder..."
"What do you mean by this?" Michiko Harada stared at Fukasaku Kinji with straight eyes.
“Don’t you think it’s strange? Chinese food is not mainstream in Japan’s catering industry. It’s just an ordinary Chinese restaurant opening celebration. How come there are so many big names attending? And there are so many presidents and social media of cultural exchange units. "Chief, many people are not people she can invite based on her reputation. Isn't this too grand?"
"Oh, that seems to make sense. There are a lot of kaiseki and French restaurants in Ginza, right? And why does she open a Chinese restaurant? It's hard to find a chef for Chinese palace cuisine. She doesn't have a special background. How is it possible to hire such a chef with such experience? Is it related to her visit to mainland China a few years ago? I heard that she is very popular."
"Well, it is probably to help people there. Ah. Maybe the shareholding will not be too large.”
Michiko Harada was impressed by Fukasaku Kinji’s analysis.
If that was the case, Matsumoto Keiko didn't get as much as she imagined.
But even so, she finally couldn't hide her jealousy.
"But having said that, after all, it is only because of your talent as the director that she can have such an opportunity. It is really ironic. For a woman like her, even if Only a small amount of shares is enough to make her proud, right? I really feel unfair for the director.”
For men, a woman’s modest display of affection is sometimes a call to arms.
Fukasaku Kinji was instigated by this without realizing it, and couldn't help but reveal a stubborn and conceited sneer on his lips.
"That's right. If it weren't for my movies, she wouldn't have the achievements and status she has today. In Japan, if an actress offends the director, she still wants to continue to live a comfortable life. Where can such a cheap good thing come from? Just wait. Just wait and see, if the situation in this restaurant is what I think. I will let her know what it means to be empty-handed..."
"Ah, director? Is there any way you can destroy such a cooperation? "
Michiko Harada couldn't help but look happy and full of anticipation.
"I didn't say that."
"Stop joking. I believe you can do it based on a woman's intuition. Can't you tell me? If If you really get her back, I won’t be jealous, I will just be happy for you.”
Fukasaku Kinji finally laughed, "Haha. Michiko, since you have such a fun personality, I won't hide it from you."
Follow him and talk about his plan.
“Any company that cooperates with celebrities must value reputation. Who wants to be involved with scandalous artists. So I am sure that as long as we continue to increase the pressure on public opinion, Qingzi will always be riddled with scandals. That restaurant I will reconsider whether the cooperation with her can continue. If it is terminated, it will be a failure for her to get involved in business, and the possibility of cooperating with others in the future will also be reduced as long as she cannot leave the entertainment industry. , of course you have to listen to me."
"Ah, is that true? Director, then... aren't you afraid that the real owner of the restaurant will be angry about this and turn against you? "
"Me? Are you kidding me? The Chinese and Japanese production companies have repeatedly expressed their sincerity to ask me to direct the movie "Dunhuang", although I have already decided to decline. It’s gone, but I also have a lot of face and influence in China. After all, can I, a great director who has made countless celebrities famous, not be as good as an actress with a damaged reputation like her? If something like this happens, there will be friends who can help me. Besides, there are some things I won’t do on my own, so who can blame me?”
"Oh, director, you are really amazing. Speaking of which, she is really ignorant and let down your feelings. So she deserves everything!"
With the support of Michiko Harada, Fukasaku Kinji couldn't help but laugh heartily again when he thought of his proud place.
And I have to admit that sometimes power is the strongest stimulant for men.
As Fukasaku looked at the white dolphin-like body under the sheets, he had the desire to conquer again...
But even Fukasaku, who was good at manipulating power and playing with actresses, Kinji wouldn't know what it would be like for a woman to be truly jealous.
Half an hour later, he put his clothes back on and left.
Michiko Harada, who stayed alone in the hotel room, did not want to sleep for a while as she said.
Instead, he lit a cigarette and looked through his phone address book.
Soon, she made a few calls.
"Hey, is this Fujiki? I'm Michiko. Hey, do you want some interesting news recently? Let me give you a suggestion, then send someone to keep an eye on Matsumoto Keiko as much as possible? What news? ? Do you know about her opening a restaurant in Ginza? Yes, it seems that the share issue is not that simple..."
"Hello, Takada-senpai? I'm Michiko. Long time no see. I miss you very much. What's the matter? It's like this. I heard that you kindly helped Matsumoto Keiko to be a matchmaker, but she refused without mercy. How can I You know? She told me personally that she is very dissatisfied with you and has some resentment. In fact, she is not that noble. I am afraid that she dislikes Mr. Jiaochuan who you introduced. I want to tell you. Yes, I hate her hypocrisy. She seems to have finally found her sponsor recently and has opened a restaurant in Ginza. Would you like to go and take care of her restaurant again..."
Yes, Michiko Harada is still trying her best to inflict maggots on Keiko Matsumoto.
Anyway, it’s all something she’s heard, and she doesn’t need to be responsible for it. What does it matter if it’s true or false?
The key is that she has offended Keiko Matsumoto severely because she stood on Fukasaku Kinji's side.
That’s why she didn’t want to wait. She had to ensure that Matsumoto Keiko’s reputation would be ruined. Once she fell to the bottom, there would be no chance to get up again.
(End of this chapter)