Chapter 1213 Reception
On the afternoon of February 23, 1987, the banquet hall on the third floor of the New Takanawa Prince Hotel.
To congratulate the opening of the beauty salon named after Isako, the wife of TBS deputy director Kaga Shinichiro, guests from all walks of life in Tokyo’s upper class are arriving one after another.
Of course, this banquet is full of familiar faces that can often be seen on TV.
After all, TV anchors, popular actors, idols, and singers all rely on TV stations to earn their living.
No one will miss this opportunity to flatter their boss in an honest and aboveboard manner.
And due to the special connections of the TV station, under the leadership of representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representatives from Dentsu, Japan’s largest advertising company, and the secretary of the Tokyo Governor, many people in the financial field, some members of the Tokyo House of Representatives, and senators Many of them also came.
So much so that the hostess Isako, who is so radiant and dressed up in a beautiful dress, can actually be reduced to a secondary role.
Although she will personally entertain people from the TV station, entertainment industry, and beauty industry.
However, as soon as a politician or financial celebrity appears, she will transform into the role of a receptionist, reject the young employee who should be responsible for signing in at the door, and personally take the distinguished guests to the table at the front.
Although Shinichiro Kaga, who was sitting at the main table, had gray hair, he still looked energetic.
Needless to say, the real distinguished guests came to congratulate him only for his sake.
So he is actually the convener of this banquet, and he is obliged to greet the guests at each table.
Kaga Shinichiro, who is well-rounded and sociable, adheres to a bold style, shaking hands and patting shoulders, completely showing the style of a social cow.
In comparison, the young Isako seems to be much weaker in terms of momentum, and can only greet her affectionately and bow.
From this aspect, they are actually a well-matched couple.
After all, in a family like theirs, the so-called romance and love are not that important.
Being able to maintain the current social level of the family and achieve steady growth in wealth and social relationships is the top priority.
This is the essence of marriage in upper class society.
As for Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko, they came back from the Republic specifically for the opening of Isako's beauty salon.
After all, the purpose of any banquet may never be so pure.
The real focus of communication may never be as simple as the theme of the banquet.
Just like this banquet, on the surface it is just to celebrate the little side business of Mrs. Kagaga.
But in fact, because there are so many important people here, we really can’t take it lightly.
From a certain perspective, this banquet is actually much more important than the awards ceremony of some famous entertainment industry awards.
And that's not even counting, even if the causal relationship with Teresa Teng's award is excluded.
King Jiner, next, whether Isako's beauty salon can prosper is also linked to the advertising of "Li Xianglan" and the broadcast of "Dream of Red Mansions" in Japan, and there is no room for Ning Weimin and Matsumoto. Qingzi didn't take it seriously.
Of course, given the weight of Ning Weimin's actual sponsor and the importance of Matsumoto Keiko's promise to act as master of ceremonies, their treatment must also be preferential.
For this reason, among the non-political and financial guests, they have become the two most special ones.
Their seats were also arranged to the main table at the front, sharing the seats with those backbone forces who are truly leading the direction of Japan.
So much so that when they were invited to the front by Isako herself, it attracted the attention of many people.
Not only did countless colleagues in the entertainment industry witness their glorious treatment, but also the noble guests at the forefront cast curious eyes on them.
To be honest, Ning Weimin, who was wearing a black dress and a black tie around his neck for the first time, was a little nervous walking this way in front of everyone. He was more nervous than when he was a model on the T-shirt of the Beijing Hotel. Taiwan is still uneasy.
Because this is not only the first time he has attended such a formal high-end cocktail party in Japan.
This was his first appearance in the circle of Japan's upper class society.
It was also the first time that he and Matsumoto Keiko appeared openly together in front of the public, and the first time they no longer deliberately concealed their relationship in front of media reporters.
And Ning Weimin is not a public figure.
Facing the curious and scrutinizing eyes from all directions, he could not remain calm and calm, like Matsumoto Keiko, who regarded everyone around him as nothing.
This may be the latest change that he needs to adapt to most, and it is also the ability that he needs to master as soon as possible.
I also know that after his relationship with Matsumoto Keiko is officially announced, this situation may become the new normal for him.
Fortunately, under this situation, Ning Weimin suddenly thought of the domestic director Chen.
He still remembered that when he attended Cannes a few years later, the great director was about to say a famous saying while sitting in a Lincoln sedan - "Second girl, from now on we are superior people."< br>
With Director Chen Da’s well-timed joke at the bottom, I don’t know why, but my nervousness miraculously disappeared a lot.
This is probably also a benefit unique to time travellers.
But even so, Ning Weimin had to say that sitting at the main table was actually not as comfortable as others looked.
Because he knows very well that the Japanese people have too strong a sense of hierarchy.
These "noble" people sitting at the same table are probably just curious about the two of them.
At most, I can only speculate in my mind about the relationship between the two of them.
I will never really take them seriously and think that they are worthy of being on an equal footing with me.
What's more, Ning Weimin has to admit that his own business is indeed too small.
Even if Dadao Trading Company, Huibundang Bookstore and Dangong Restaurant are added together, the current monthly turnover is about one billion yen.
If you don’t count his speculative business, there are no stocks and land, only his industrial assets are counted.
Then he is really at the level of a medium-sized factory owner.
Then follow the teachings of the old man and rely on the power of the nobles.
Since he has no power to rely on at the moment, the best choice is not to speak lightly to avoid being looked down upon.
To put it bluntly, if you are a question writer in a small town and work hard to enter the city.
After that, he blended into a social group where celebrities gathered and respectfully handed out business cards one by one.
No matter how sincere your heart is, what will happen to you with a high probability?
There is no doubt that someone must have thrown the business card on the ground casually, leaving footprints all over the floor.
Or put your business card in the trash can while you are on the toilet.
As a result, your name will be laughed at by those who clean up the garbage.
People are self-aware, so there is no need or trouble for them to establish relationships with these noble people and hand them business cards. The level is different. If you try to curry favor, you will only bring humiliation to yourself, and may even cause Matsumoto Keiko to lose face.
On the other hand, if you remain true to yourself, neither humble nor arrogant, you may be able to make people look up to you.
However, the encounters in life are still so unpredictable. As the saying goes, there are no encounters in life.
It was precisely when Ning Weimin decided to stay away from these big shots at the same table, not to flatter, not to cling, not to hand out business cards, but to deal with the situation politely.
On the contrary, someone at the table next to him actually recognized him and started chatting with him eagerly.
This person is Director Yoshimoji of Sumitomo Bank Headquarters.
This surprised Ning Weimin.
To be honest, the friendship between them is actually very shallow.
The few contacts we had at the beginning were based on the vulnerabilities of ATM machines.
As for the last time they met, it had to be traced back to the opening of the Ginza branch of Dan Gong Restaurant.
At that time, Minister Yoshimo was a guest representing Sumitomo Bank and was invited to support us.
However, after the banquet ended, the vulnerability in the ATM machine was successfully resolved, and they have not had contact with each other since.
The only few contacts we have are to send official greeting cards in time for the Japanese New Year.
After all, Ning Weimin benefited a lot from that incident.
Not only did he open an account at Sumitomo Bank, but he also received a ten-year unsecured loan of 300 million yen and a credit card with a credit limit of 5 million yen. He also became a VIP customer of Sumitomo Bank. .
So, the meeting on this occasion was really a chance encounter.
What’s even more rare is that the other party actually recognized me first and was so polite that he actually offered me a cigar.
Ning Weimin naturally would not refuse the goodwill expressed by the other party, so he violated the principle of almost quitting smoking and responded enthusiastically.
So now it's good, the people from Sumitomo and Shinichiro Kaga value both, and the big star Keiko Matsumoto is there to compensate.
The people at the same table unknowingly glanced at him again.
After learning that he was a foreigner and concluding that he could not be a freeloader, some people mistakenly thought that there might be a big shot in the Republic hiding behind him, and they actually became somewhat interested in going there. Get to know him.
In this way, Ning Weimin's situation was greatly improved. He actually had verbal communication with several congressmen and exchanged each other's business cards.
It must be said that, unintentionally, Ning Weimin once again benefited from the Sumitomo Zaibatsu and successfully expanded some contacts.
Just like that, when three o'clock arrived in the afternoon, the huge venue was filled with smoke and alcohol.
Although the weather is still February, the temperature in the hotel is so high that I almost sweat.
Especially after confirming that approximately 300 attendees were present, someone quickly ran to the main table to inform Matsumoto Keiko that she was about to take the stage and set up a microphone for her.
Finally, when Keiko Matsumoto gracefully stepped onto the stage and faced the microphone with her usual bright expression, it meant that the event had officially begun.
“Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedule to participate in this grand event today. On behalf of Ms. Kaga Isako, I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to all the guests who came to congratulate me! Now, in order to celebrate the location in Jiyugaoka With the opening of Isako Beauty Salon, our grand event has officially begun. Afterwards, we will invite guests from all walks of life to the stage to give congratulations, and also ask Ms. Kaga Isako to say a few words for us.”
Matsumoto Keiko has full experience in participating in such gatherings, and her performance is no worse than that of professional anchors.
After she finished her opening remarks with ease, she naturally stepped down amidst the applause.
So the governor’s secretary, who was recognized by everyone as representing the governor’s attitude, took the lead in standing in front of the microphone.
“First of all, let me start with a congratulatory speech, but please don’t worry, I won’t talk a lot without knowledge like I did at the cocktail party. Especially today, this is to celebrate Ms. Isako’s opening of a beauty salon. It's a party, and there are so many luxurious dishes and fine wines on the table, and it's too annoying to say that kind of smelly and long speech. But there are a few words that I must say. Ms. Isako is a woman. A well-educated and beautiful woman, she once served as a TV host on TBS TV station for a long time. Many columns were loved by the audience because of her hosting. In the process, her makeup and hairstyle were particularly praised by the audience for her originality in appearance modification. Even among famous actors and entertainers, she is deeply admired. Some authorities in the beauty industry who are known for their harsh evaluations all praise Ms. Isako's talent. Some even lament that this is a natural style and taste, and she must be like this. A beauty salon founded by a fashionable woman with considerable aesthetics will definitely become famous in the beauty industry. I wish Ms. Isako success in her new business and hope that all the guests present will support our old friend. . So, I would like to express my congratulations by eating a big piece of meat and drinking a lot of wine to celebrate the birth of another new star in the beauty industry in Japan. Come on, everyone, raise your glass to our Isako. Cheers, madam!"
He shouted "Cheers" with a loud voice that he had developed when expressing opinions for the governor of Tokyo.
In an instant, the banquet hall was filled with cheers, and everyone raised their glasses high.
Among them, the male host Kaga Shinichiro and the hostess Kaga Isako put smiles on their faces and raised their glasses high.
Next, representatives from the Industrial and Commercial Association and Dentsu Headquarters will deliver congratulatory messages.
When it was Kaga Isako’s turn to take the stage to give a speech of thanks, the applause from the venue was even more enthusiastic.
It should be said that this is a scene of flowers and flowers, but at the same time it is not.
Because as the person in charge of the television station, there is no doubt that Shinichiro Kaga is important to the future of many artists in the entertainment industry.
These artist resources are a natural bonus for Isako’s beauty salon, giving her an advantage in business.
It must be said that most high-end beauty shops in Tokyo use famous actors and singers as gimmicks to attract customers.
It is a common practice in Japan’s beauty industry for celebrities to bring goods.
Customers also recognize this. As long as they hear that a certain big star often does beauty treatments in a certain store, or that the stylist of a certain store is the official representative of a certain artist, they will develop a sense of trust and consumption. want.
Therefore, the converse is also true. The best beauticians and hairdressers often lay the foundation for their careers by getting close to a well-known actor or a well-known singer for their customers.
If the stylist styles him for a concert or a movie he stars in, and gets good response and praise, then the stylist will be recognized by the industry and have the ability to open his own store.
So it was precisely from this perspective that Ning Weimin suggested that Isako open a beauty salon.
Based on her personal conditions, there is no shortage of celebrities to come to the store to support her, and she can also use these celebrities to recruit skilled technicians who are eager to become famous.
If compared with other beauty salons, this is a complete blow to dimension reduction.
In addition, now that the economic bubble is overflowing, even high school girls in Japan wear high-end clothing.
Just like the news Maria gave Ning Weimin yesterday.
There are now too many nightclubs in Ginza that charge 100,000 yen for a seat just to sit down. However, the more nightclub guests charge unreasonably like this, the more they flock to it, as if it is insulting to charge too low. Like an identity.
So she suggested investing another 50 million yen to make Chixia more luxurious in order to make money.
According to her, in Japan today, it seems that only the most expensive things and services are sold.
So despite the fact that Isako may lack business experience and doesn’t know much about management, it doesn’t matter.
It is enough for her to dare to ask for the price and make huge profits.
In an era like this, it is necessary to be greedy and bold.
As long as she has these two points, her shop will definitely make money, and make a lot of money.
Ning Weimin is convinced of this and is 100% certain.