Chapter 1025: All wishes come true
Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko never imagined that everything they expected would come true.
Just when Ning Weimin was painstakingly designing a press conference for Matsumoto Keiko, racking his brains to figure out what breaking news he could use to divert the media's attention and guide reporters' attention.
In fact, this problem is no longer a problem. God has already solved it for them.
A sudden international event is enough to make any gossip in the entertainment industry disappear.
The day of April 26, 1986 is destined to be an important historical node that has a great impact on the security of the world.
At 1:23 a.m. that day, reactor No. 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant located in the Ukrainian region of the Soviet Union exploded.
About eight tons of highly radioactive material was leaked in this explosion.
The amount of radiation is equivalent to a hundred times that of the time the United States destroyed Japan in 1945.
So from this day on, let alone the various media in Japan, the media all over the world are almost the same.
No matter news programs or newspaper headlines, everyone is paying attention to this big news.
Most people on the planet are concerned about the emergency measures of the Soviet government, worried about whether they can handle this safety incident that will affect the entire human living environment.
How many people will pay attention to the tidbits of news about a female star?
Only because that day, Ning Weimin was unwilling to turn on the TV, fearing that he would hear rumors about Matsumoto Keiko again and ruin the good mood of the two of them.
They just didn't learn about this situation in time.
In addition, starting from Sunday, April 27, Japan has a series of statutory holidays.
April 29th is Green Day, May 3rd is Constitution Day, May 4th is another day off, and May 5th is Japanese Children’s Day.
And this week is the best time of the year for the weather. The Japanese call this period "Golden Week".
Many companies take the initiative to designate working days added between holidays as rest days for the sake of their employees.
During this period, many people in Japan chose to go on vacation.
Not only the Tokyo Zoo and amusement parks, but also various parks and tourist attractions are crowded with people everywhere.
There are also many people who travel by car or train, and even go abroad.
As a result, roads are congested and traffic is chaotic. Car jams on highways can last for tens of kilometers, and it is not uncommon for trains to be twice overloaded.
So in this way, not only the headaches that Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko had originally had were solved, but they also had enough time to seriously discuss the implementation of the next move.
Even the effect is particularly good.
Almost all the negative news about Keiko Matsumoto disappeared overnight because of these two reasons, which is very magical.
Although it is a bit unkind to think this way, it is a bit cruel to the Soviet people who are deeply in disaster.
But Ning Weimin really felt that God was too partial to them.
Unbeknownst to them, they actually sacrificed the Soviet people to create preparation time for them to be more comfortable and better respond to the crisis.
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"What? You actually want to resign?"
Watanabe asked with a look of surprise on his face.
Okamoto Akira nodded helplessly.
This is a scene that took place in Keiko Matsumoto’s personal office on May 6, 1986, the first working day of the “Golden Week” for Japanese society as a whole.
The two people in charge of Matsumoto Keiko's most relied on, Mitsu Watabe in charge of finance and Akira Okamoto in charge of business, did not feel relaxed because of the seven-day holiday.
I didn’t return to work as energetic and radiant as most people do.
Instead, he talked about an extremely heavy and depressing topic with a depressed expression.
"Why...why?" Watanabe Mitsuru couldn't believe his ears and asked in disbelief.
"Okamoto-san, could it be that...are you going to abandon Matsumoto-san just because she is involved in public opinion and attacked by the media? As a contract agent, do you want to calm public opinion and protect Matsumoto-san's reputation? Isn't it your responsibility? Are you a deserter because of your incompetence? Have you forgotten the promise we made when we followed Matsumoto-san out of Shochiku Movies? Are you crazy to betray us all? ..."
"Betrayal?"
This word was so harsh that Akira Okamoto almost broke his guard. He became excited and used rhetorical questions to defend himself.
"Can you please be clear-headed! If I betrayed, would I tell you in advance? If I betrayed, I would still have to run around to apologize and compromise for Matsumoto-san. Should I plead with NHK's producers to change their minds? If I betrayed, should I stay until the day the agency closes? Isn’t it good to secretly sell Sang’s information to tabloid reporters for profit?”
Okamoto Akira’s words almost made Watanabe mad, but before he could reprimand him.
Okamoto Akira himself showed signs of pain and covered his head tightly with both hands.
"However, you are right about one thing. I admit that there is nothing I can do. So far, I can't even find anyone from Matsumoto-san. Let alone solve her problems. You still have Don't you know? We have completely lost. There is nothing we can do about the big river drama "Spring Waves". The producer there has already decided to cast Yumi Takigawa, although Matsumoto-san suffered a lot from this matter. I felt aggrieved, but I still couldn’t help her in the slightest bit. The reason why I resigned was because I didn’t want to see the day when the firm closed!”
Watanabe Mitsuru pondered for a moment, and finally got some meaning.
"What are you talking about? Why did NHK find an actor with a face to play the Dahe drama? This is simply a joke. How can the audience agree? Sooner or later they will regret it! But even so , The situation is not that serious, is it? The office is about to close, okay?"
He then said in a serious tone, "This is not the first time we have experienced this difficulty. . The worst thing is to wait for the public opinion to pass. Haven't you noticed that the situation has actually improved a lot? Maybe it will be completely calmed down by then. Can't you talk about some other job opportunities for Matsumoto-san? ? For such an excellent film actor, what does it matter if she doesn't film one more Dahe drama? It won't affect her status in the film and entertainment circles. What's more, she filmed "The Man on Fire" and "Movie World" this year. Shochiku Pictures has hired a famous director and invested a lot of money in the big show, which has a good chance of winning. Isn't this the time when we need to unite the most? "
Yang Gang? Ben shook his head, but he was extremely frustrated.
"You're still winning awards, so stop having unrealistic daydreams. Watanabe, my job and yours are different. You are responsible for finance, and the nature of your job is the most pragmatic. Money is such a thing It's always clear. As long as there is money in the company's accounts to maintain normal operations for six months to a year, you won't have to worry about it, right? "But I'm different. My job is based on relationships. Looking for gold and relying on interpersonal relationships to control opportunities, how can I negotiate with people without Matsumoto-san’s fame and influence? You might as well think about it, advertisers have abandoned us long ago, and now TV stations have also abandoned us. Will anyone respect us?"
“I’m not afraid to tell you that the termination of NHK TV’s contract with us is an obvious signal. When the news gets out, everyone in the media and entertainment industry will realize that Matsumoto-san has passed away. He has been mainstreamed The market has given up. In this situation where we are losing everything, do you want me to fight for the opportunity for Matsumoto-san to play a supporting role for the new generation? "
" It's really hard to give in. Matsumoto-san can definitely return to the top of her acting career with "Spring Waves" and stay popular for a few more years. She is the protagonist of this drama. It's a pity that such a good opportunity slipped away from us. We are so unlucky! And that bastard producer was so enthusiastic about Matsumoto-san's participation in this drama, but now he is so cold and arrogant. "You bastard, you blame the committee for everything. You really made us fools."
At this point, you can hear a hint of depression and anger in Akira Okamoto's voice. meaning.
Especially at the end, words of blame came out.
He probably wanted to throw the producer of NHK TV station into the well for breaking the contract without authorization.
Watanabe Mitsuru sighed, feeling a little bit sorry for this opportunity.
They are old partners, and he knows whether Akira Okamoto is doing his best in his work.
You know, Okamoto must have been criticized for running around recently. At the very least, he has toiled without any credit.
Now he, a person who is used to checking his tie three times, can say such rude and depressing words.
It shows that his willpower has been exhausted and he is unwilling to restrain his words and deeds.
So I thought about it and used a gentle tone this time, with kind words and persuasion.
"Okamoto, I can understand your mood. But do you want to think about it seriously? Now you are obviously speaking in anger. If you ask me, it is easy to change jobs. With your With qualifications, you can have a place in either an entertainment company or a brokerage company. But the problem is that you still have to start from scratch when you go elsewhere, and it's really not easy to find a boss who treats people as kindly as Matsumoto-san. Don’t you want to persist? You’d rather leave everyone and start over on your own. Don’t make a decision that you regret easily.”
At this point, Okamoto Akira couldn’t help but feel a little ashamed. explain.
"I'm sorry, Watanabe, if I were ten years younger, I would definitely be willing to stay and persevere with everyone and fight hard again. But I am different now. I am no longer a bachelor and have a family. Moreover, my wife and I are both only children, and our second child has just been born. The whole family of four depends on my salary. If I take a risk, it means that the whole family takes a risk, so I just want to be as stable as possible. Can you understand it? ”
Akira Okamoto's voice was heavy, but also very aggrieved.
"Watanabe, I am only telling you about this matter now. Because we have worked together for so many years, I think it is necessary to tell you first. It is not that I want you to do anything for me. As for Matsumoto-san, I will personally apologize to her later. My plan is to leave at the end of the month and finish the work at hand. Also, there is no need for the half-year bonus. Matsumoto-san may not be able to get a job for a long time. Yes, this is the only thing I can do for her. Of course, I will definitely not tell anyone else about my departure, so as not to panic people in the office. But you must also be prepared accordingly, once I really leave. Surely someone will realize that the situation in the office is not good and submit his resignation..."
Listen to Okamoto Akira chattering about his plan to resign as if he was explaining his funeral arrangements. .
Watabe Man felt extremely complicated in his heart. It could be said that he was a little angry and a little sympathetic.
I was even a little bit influenced by Akira Okamoto, and I was full of uncertainty and fear about my future.
That's true, people are not afraid of temporary hardship, as long as there is hope.
But if the future is hopeless, how can one always maintain his fighting spirit!
Oh, I really hope things are not like this!
It would be great if some big shot Matsumoto-san knew would help!
However, at this moment, I don’t know if God heard Watanabe Mitsuru’s prayer.
The reality actually took a very wonderful and dramatic turn.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
Okamoto Akira and Watanabe Mitsuru were stunned and immediately stopped talking between them.
After they called someone into the house, they discovered that the person who came in turned out to be the receptionist at the front desk.
This girl is interesting. She not only conveyed the important news to them both politely.
She said that Keiko Matsumoto had just come to the office and now she would invite them to her office for a meeting immediately. There was something important to announce.
And then added some additional gossip with excitement on his face.
She actually told Okamoto Akira and Watanabe Mitsuru that Matsumoto Keiko was dressed very gorgeously today, wearing a kimono and riding in a super luxurious imported car to the office.
There is even a very handsome chauffeur to serve her.
The reason why the receptionist was talkative was because he really wanted to know whether the luxury car was just bought by the office or rented.
Was that driver hired by the firm for Matsumoto Keiko? Will we be colleagues from now on?
Needless to say, these questions confused Okamoto Akira and Watanabe Mitsuru.
They said to themselves, it’s like a fairy tale.
A super luxurious car and a handsome driver. Where is this going?
As a result, they went out to take a look. Well, the office was in chaos.
The few employees who were there were no longer in their seats, and they were all looking out through the windows with their heads bent.
And when they walked in again to find out what was going on, even they were dumbfounded.
Because I didn’t expect it to be true. The receptionist was absolutely right.
There was an extended Cadillac parked in the parking space downstairs.
This thing is eight meters long and two meters wide. It’s very bright and looks great. Beautiful!
In terms of value, it is worth at least ten Toyota Crowns.
But...but is this really the car Matsumoto-san came in?
Matsumoto-san has never had such extravagant preferences?
Okamoto Akira and Watanabe looked at each other, neither of them could understand what was happening in front of them.
(End of this chapter)