Chapter 1225 The Truth
"What do you mean?" Fukasaku Kinji suddenly raised his head and stared at him with bright eyes.
He is not a fool, and now he suspects that Haruki Jiaochuan is deliberately inciting a relationship between him and Shochiku.
However, Jiaochuan Haruki acted calmly and not nervous at all.
What he said next made Fukasaku Kinji even more suspicious.
"I mean well. I just want to tell you that luck is unreliable. Sometimes if you don't pay attention, it will slip away quietly. So even if the director fails to get the award today, please believe that you He is capable of winning awards. There will be more opportunities in the future..."
Jiaochuan Haruki undoubtedly had something to say, but he didn't say it clearly, and he looked very meaningful.
Fukasaku Kinji also has no good way to deal with him.
He had no idea about Jiaochuan Haruki’s purpose.
When I said these words to him before the award ceremony, did I want to give Shochiku Pictures some eye candy, or did I really have a movie project planned and wanted to lure him into filming, so I tried my best to win over him.
But to say that there was something wrong with his award, he still couldn't believe it.
With his level, with Junichi Otomoto’s commitment, and with his movie’s stake in Shochiku, who else can compete with him this year?
"How is that possible? President Kakigawa is joking, right?"
Michiko Harada also heard something was wrong and said a little unhappy, "Director Fukasaku's film won the award as expected. It seems unlucky for you to say such things to the director before the award ceremony."
But her rash intervention in order to protect Fukasaku Kinji's face made Haruki Kakigawa's face really show a hint of ridicule. .
"Haha, it seems that Ms. Harada also takes the award as her own, just like the director? Now she speaks like a big star, but with all due respect, I'm afraid you will be even more disappointed..."
"You..."
"Shut up! Apologize! Don't talk nonsense anymore, it's impolite!" Kinji Fukasaku reprimanded unhappily. At this time, he was already very sure that Haruki Kakigawa must know something. What's up.
"I..." Michiko Harada was immediately furious.
Of course she couldn't figure it out, and couldn't help but curse in her heart - I said this to protect your face, why did you do this to me? Crazy!
But facing the dissatisfaction of a director and a film company boss, she couldn't bear the pressure.
Besides rolling my eyes in my heart and apologizing honestly, there seemed to be no other choice.
"If you have anything to say, you might as well say it. I know how to be grateful, and I have always regarded you as a friend..."
Haruki Kawakawa finally heard what he said about himself from Kinji Fukasaku's mouth What he wanted to hear, he smiled.
"Then let me tell you straight, director, you are in trouble. Shochiku's boss has most likely betrayed you. You'd better be mentally prepared and don't have too high expectations. Don’t lose your composure when the awards are announced later, otherwise others will see your joke.”
"What? Impossible!"
Although Fukasaku Kinji was mentally prepared, when he heard the bad news with his own ears, he was still in a state of shock, as if he had been struck by lightning, unable to accept it.
“President Omoto has clearly promised me, and Shochiku’s behind-the-scenes operations have been going smoothly. I have got inside information...”
“Humph, President Omoto may not To tell you the truth. Even if he promised you something, you don't really think that this kind of verbal promise can be as legally binding as a contract and be irrevocably binding on both parties, right? What can I do? "
Haruki Jiaochuan, who didn't want to attract attention, said carefully while observing the surroundings.
And his words not only caused confusion and pain to appear in Fukasaku Kinji's eyes.
As an observer, Michiko Harada was even more frightened.
Out of the interest-bound stance, she couldn't help but speak again.
“But...there is no reason for President Okimoto to do this? "The Man in the Burning House" was filmed by Director Fukasaku for Shochiku, and our interests are bound to Shochiku. The director wins the award, and the film It will be more famous, and the video will definitely sell better. If the director is unlucky, what good will it do to Shochiku? "
Fortunately, this time, she also issued a message for Fukasaku Kinji. voice.
So not only was he not scolded, even Fukasaku himself couldn't help but ask questions.
“Yes, why does President Omoto have to be the one who breaks his promise?”
But on the other hand, Kōkawa Haruki saw that Fukasaku Kinji was still unable to face the reality, and was already a little dry. He licked his lips angrily, but his heart was filled with disdain.
What famous director? He turns out to be a fool with a simple mind and lack of courage.
Why don’t you know that you have offended others? It's too stupid.
"Everyone has enemies. If the original good thing is gone, of course it is your opponent who takes action. Think about it carefully. Is it because you were negligent and gave others an opportunity?"
" You mean...that stinky woman Matsumoto? "
Fukasaku Kinji's pupils suddenly tightened, and he suddenly thought of Matsumoto Keiko.
And Michiko Harada was simply unable to control her curses.
"Impossible, she doesn't have such ability. Did she climb into the old man's bed?"
"I said you two, please keep your voice down, please, don't forget what the occasion is."
Fukasaku Kinji and Harada Michiko spoke loudly suddenly, which not only frightened Kōgawa Haruki. Jumping, it also attracted a lot of curious eyes from several round tables around it.
Jiaochuan Haruki looked around again, pretending to be innocent and smiled at the disturbed guests.
Waiting until everyone's expressions finally returned to normal, and he was sure that no one should pay attention to this place anymore, he made a sincere expression and whispered to Fukasaku Kinji in a low voice.
"Okay, director, who made us friends? Then I will tell you everything I know. First of all, I have to say, you guessed it right, one of the awards that has been basically determined So there is a problem because of the woman you have been targeting. You are right in your guess. We all know that it is impossible for her to become a shareholder of a Ginza restaurant and buy two in such a short period of time. The studio still had enough money to invest one billion yen in filming the movie, so there was only one answer, that is, someone took a liking to her and helped her. But she had no such relationship with President Omoto, but someone else. …”
"Then who is this person?"
"What do you mean...is this person the mastermind behind the scenes?"
Fukasaku Kinji and Harada Michiko asked almost simultaneously.
But regarding this issue, Jiaochuan Haruki was quite apprehensive.
"I didn't say that, and I can't tell you who he is, because I don't want to cause trouble. If you want to know, you have to investigate it yourself. The most I can say is that this person is from China. , and it has an official background. ""Official background..."
Michiko Harada was immediately shocked. This answer was definitely beyond her imagination.
Fukasaku Kinji, who gritted his teeth, was not that surprised.
Because as early as when the news broke that Matsumoto Keiko became a shareholder of Dan Gong Restaurant, he noticed some signs from the level and origin of the guests.
Later he also went to this restaurant. Unexpectedly, it was still a membership-only restaurant. He was rejected at the door, and the flag of the Republic was hung at the door.
Therefore, Jiaochuan Haruki's words confirmed his suspicion, and he frantically began to make up his own mind.
Damn it! She actually became restless as early as when she went to China for exchange.
How many people has she seduced behind her back?
Fukasaku Kinji could only think this way, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. The veins on his forehead were exposed and his eyes were red.
“Assholes, they are all bastards. Let alone that stinky woman who is a bitch. This guy, Omoto, is actually afraid of a Chinese person to suppress me. He actually allows a Chinese person to interfere with the selection results of the Japanese film industry. . He is also qualified to be the president of Shochiku. It is a shame for the Japanese people. I want to report it to the Japan Filmmakers Association..."
Michiko Harada wasted no time in throwing fire. "Yes, I'm going to inform the media. We can't tolerate this kind of thing happening..."
Seeing their appearance, Jiaochuan Haruki couldn't help but persuade them.
"Don't be stupid. This matter is not exactly what you imagined. Director, if you can't calm down, it will be difficult for me to say what happens next."
Michiko Harada was Jiaochuan Haruki glared and finally became honest again.
Kinji Fukasaku took a deep breath and finally forcibly controlled his emotions.
"Okay, I'm fine. If there is anything else, please tell me together. Don't worry, Jiaochuan, I will keep this favor today deeply in my heart."
Get such a guarantee , Jiaochuan Haruki is basically satisfied, and this is his purpose.
So I told everything without any reservations.
"As you just said, if President Suomoto really just made a behind-the-scenes deal with an official Chinese person to suppress you, then he would be too stupid. This would be the opposite. It's like he gave you a clue. As long as you get real evidence, he will be finished. Not to mention that it is impossible for him to retain his position as president. Even Shochiku Pictures will be boycotted by the Japanese people and be disgraced. But the problem is this. There is another person behind the matter who you have no control over."
"Who is it?"
"It's Japan's number one director - Akira Kurosawa!"
Fukasaku Kinji suddenly opened his eyes wide. This answer was so unexpected that he couldn't believe it.
"What? Kurosawa Akira? What does this matter have to do with him? He has no works to participate in this year's Academy Award competition."
But Jiaochuan said it with certainty, and even brought He laughed mockingly.
"Director, you haven't forgotten the Japanese-American cooperation in the filming of "Tora! Tora! Tora!"? I think back then, your stabbing in the back not only caused Akira Kurosawa to lose his directorship, but also you He replaced him and got the job of Japanese director, and after the film was released, Kurosawa almost committed suicide because of it. Think about it, if you were him, would you not hold a grudge? ?”
Fukasaku Kinji's face suddenly turned pale, and then he remembered the grudge between himself and Kurosawa Akira.
At that time, due to Akira Kurosawa's attitude towards excellence, the filming progress was extremely slow and the budget was seriously overrun, which made the American Fox company extremely crazy.
He just found an opportunity and took advantage of the dissatisfaction of Toei's crew and American director Richard Fletcher with Akira Kurosawa, and successfully backstabbed him.
It should be said that this incident was indeed enough to cause him and Akira Kurosawa to become eternal enemies.
But later his career went smoothly, but Akira Kurosawa, who was already over 60 years old, quickly fell into a period of career depression and appeared less and less in public.
Although Akira Kurosawa has shot masterpieces such as "Shadow Warrior" and "Ran" in recent years, it is said that he has been in serious financial crisis.
It stands to reason that besides making movies, this old guy should be busy paying off his debts first, and he can't possibly think about revenge against him first.
So he almost forgot about it, but he didn't expect to get such news today.
Is he really to blame for being careless?
“No, it won’t. Although Kurosawa is recognized as a national treasure director in the Japanese industry, he is old and his body is no longer able to support efficient and fast shooting. His works are still A big-budget movie with huge investment. But what Shochiku lacks most now is money. From a business perspective, President Omoto will never give up on me for him.”
Fukasaku Kinji thought for a while, and still maintained his persistence out of confidence in his personal abilities.
He still didn't want to believe that Jun Omoto, who valued interests so much, couldn't settle the account for a while.
At this moment, Jiaochuan Haruki was really speechless. He didn’t expect that there are people in the world who are so blindly confident.
Sighing, he was too lazy to use euphemisms anymore, and simply pointed out the mystery directly.
"Director, everything you said is right, but you are not a businessman after all. Some issues in the business field are still not professional enough. I told you this. The evening before yesterday, I had a Toei A friend at work told me that the presidents of Shochiku and Toei had made an appointment to meet at a Chinese restaurant in Ginza during dinner time. The people who could confirm it included President Okumoto of Shochiku, President Okada of Toei, and others. Kurosawa Akira and Toei's director Junya Sato. As for the Chinese restaurant famous for its Chinese palace cuisine, it was the restaurant where Keiko Matsumoto had a stake. Then they went to a nightclub in Ginza to drink and then came out. Everyone looks very happy. Needless to say, you can imagine what will happen.”
After saying this, Michiko Harada lost her composure again.
"Toei? You mean Toei? So, we are now being targeted by the two major studios..."
However, Kōkawa Haruki didn't care at all. She ignored her, a little Karami who had no vision, and just continued to concentrate on analyzing Kinji Fukasaku.
"Director Fukasaku, as far as I know, Akira Kurosawa and Junya Sato have been friends for many years, and Junya Sato was also nominated for Best Director in this year's Academy Awards. Although I don't know what they talked about But according to my prediction, there is a high probability that the award will go to Toei and be taken away by Junya Sato. Kurosawa will use this to complete his revenge on you. As for Shochiku's interests, Toei will naturally reciprocate. There are a lot of things that the two major production companies can trade, such as "Dunhuang" where you were kicked out. If you think about it again, since Omoto can be the president of Shochiku, he must be good at playing both sides in exchange for benefits. What is impossible for a master..."
As soon as he said this, several tables of guests in the banquet hall stood up, bowed when they should, and said hello when they should.
Looking from a distance, it turned out to be President Omoto of Shochiku Pictures, President Okada of Toei, Keiko Matsumoto who had just bought Kiri Studio, and Yajun Sato, the director of Toei. Went in together.
At this moment, Haruki Jiaochuan, who had been reporting the news just now, lost his composure and quickly ran away, disappearing into the crowd.
When Kinji Fukasaku saw this scene with his own eyes, he really realized his situation.
Kakigawa Haruki’s words shattered his whole world!
Unable to help himself, he pressed his body hard on the table.
He hunched over in pain, suppressing the unwilling and painful voice in his heart!
Especially the muscles on the face, almost all distorted by painful thoughts!
But he couldn't speak, couldn't speak! Don't curse! Also pay attention to your manners!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...how could it become like this!
Assholes! They are all bastards! Those who joined forces to plot against him should all die!