National Tide 1980.

Chapter 1018 Jealousy
The same thing, some people are happy while others are sad.

Just when Ning Weimin and the staff of Tangong were excited about the Fuji TV news, Matsumoto Keiko called Ning Weimin to express his congratulations.

The Monterey Hotel in Ginza, Tokyo, in a luxury suite.

A man and a woman who were almost naked were shocked and angry because of Fuji TV's news about the opening of the Ginza Tan Palace Hotel.

"how is this possible!"

Michiko Harada, who was about to get up, screamed hysterically.

The quilt covering her chest was almost torn by her hands.

"This woman opened a store in Ginza! Such a gorgeous store! There are so many celebrities here!"

She always thought that Keiko Matsumoto had rejected director Fukasaku, and it was only natural that he would face the director's revenge and attack.

The outlook for the future is very grim.

And in order to ensure the box office and chances of winning prizes of "The Man in the Fire House".

From the time the film was released until it participated in the award judging period, even the president, who had single-handedly cultivated Matsumoto Keiko, could not take the risk of offending the director and came forward to protect her.

Not so herself.

Precisely because he climbed onto the director's bed and became Fukasaku's new favorite, he didn't spare his body when filming.

With a large-scale passionate drama, she is very hopeful to win this year's film industry award.

If it is in this movie that can make Keiko Matsumoto suffer from media criticism and be abandoned by the audience.

However, she completed her counterattack like the rising sun and became a new generation of first-line actresses in Shochiku Films.

This is the most perfect result, how to feel comfortable!

Unexpectedly, Keiko Matsumoto has such a shrewd skill, and suddenly became the owner of such a high-end restaurant.

In this way, it can not only offset the negative news about her "not dedicated" some time ago, but also give entertainment reporters a new hotspot to chase.

Maybe even relying on her original reputation as a movie queen, under the advocacy of the media, it will bring her a steady stream of lucrative and attractive commercial benefits.

A restaurant that can gain a firm foothold in Ginza, does it need to be said how profitable it will be in the future?
It's like having a chicken that can lay golden eggs.

From the perspective of long-term benefits, this is much more affordable than winning the title of actress again.

Michiko Harada was so jealous that she couldn't help but suspect that something was wrong with her ears.

He looked up at Director Fukasaku who had already gotten up earlier and was coming out of the bathroom, seeking confirmation.

"Did I hear wrong? She didn't say this was her restaurant on TV just now, did she?"

However, the other party seemed to be avoiding her gaze.

The director just stared directly at the TV screen silently, without saying a word, his face darkened even more frighteningly.

Not for anything else, just because Fukasaku Kinji also heard Keiko Matsumoto's confession that he invested in this restaurant, and he was very convinced of what he heard.

It was not until a moment later that he responded with a low voice.

"You heard me right, it's her restaurant. Why? Can't you understand Japanese?"

Although he tried his best to restrain his emotions and calm his tone, the last sentence still brought out obvious sullenness.

It seemed to be blaming Michiko Harada for asking such a stupid question.

Michiko Harada was afraid of being angered by Katsudo, so she bit her lower lip and endured silently, without saying anything for a while.

However, at this time, Fukasaku Kinji poured out his negative emotions like opening a Pandora's box.

Can't help shouting excitedly!

"This woman is really good at playing tricks! She didn't reveal anything about it. That's how it is. No wonder she is so eager to get rid of me! She is planning to give up everything in the entertainment world and retire completely!"

Yes, at this time, his heart was also experiencing strong anxiety.

Of course, this anxiety is not just out of the actress's jealousy like that of Michiko Harada.

I just don't like Keiko Matsumoto's goodness, and wish to replace him.

It's because he knows very well that since the supernatural incident happened in the tissue advertisement and Keiko Matsumoto was terminated by all the advertisers, she has been living beyond her means.

Based on her salary of 2000 million yen per movie, 280 million yen for a single episode of a TV series, and occasionally participating in a variety show, she can earn millions of performance fees, and her annual income is only about 7000 million yen.

It is very difficult to maintain a decent personal life and office.

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, the labor alone is a huge expense.

Therefore, Keiko Matsumoto must have found a financial backer for her to be able to invest in such a restaurant.

It's no wonder why Matsumoto Keiko is so determined to alienate herself, even at the expense of her own acting career.

Yes, that's right!
The more outstanding a woman is, the more she will measure her own value.

What liking one's own talent, liking a man's tough personality, mature demeanor, and not caring about the difference in age were all lies that lied to people at the beginning.

Of course she knows that her own conditions are very good, and she is no longer satisfied with being only a director's lover.

Now that she has found a real rich man, she finally got her wish, that's why she despises herself so much and runs away so determinedly.

What a realistic woman!

After peeling off the disguise, she is no different from other women...

In short, my mind was full of speculation like this, but Kinji Fukasaku's full confidence and glory as a famous director were all shattered.

He was sure that Keiko Matsumoto was in trouble and had to rely on his own help to revive his career.

Only then will she act both hard and soft, trying to completely subdue her with the director's power and authority.

But now the situation has completely changed.

He thought that since Keiko Matsumoto had such a restaurant, it would be difficult for him to force this beautiful stunner to compromise.

This prey he dreamed of, even if he tried his best to suppress and kill her, he could only watch her find another way and escape from his fingers.

Has she become someone else's woman?
When he thought about it, it was no wonder that he was filled with frustration and shock, and his emotions were broken.

As for Michiko Harada, she was taken aback by the director's sudden gaffe.

But she was indeed somewhat clever, and immediately understood the subtext of these words.

"Huh? So, what do you mean... that woman has become a patron? Did she use other people's money to open the shop?"

Without waiting for the director to respond, she deduced a more reasonable reason herself.

"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 hundred million yuan. She has no advertising income now, and she only relies on acting remuneration , how could it be possible to become a shareholder of such a restaurant? The man who was willing to pay to help her is really generous, I don't know where she seduced the local rich man..."

But these words made Fukasaku Kinji even more unhappy when he heard these words, and he blurted out the harsh words.

"Why? Are you still surprised? A woman like Qingzi has always been surrounded by men of all kinds. 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 She will become a movie queen, and her today may also be your future. You women, I see through it now. You are all born with greed and vanity."

Being reprimanded for no reason, Michiko Harada was inevitably wronged.

But she is a good player after all.

Seeing Shen Zuoxin Erlian's tie just tied around his neck, he also pulled it away by himself.

This guy blushed and had a thick neck, just like a gambler who has lost badly.

The real reason for his exasperation was soon guessed.

So he quickly acted cute and acted like a baby, and defended himself in a typical Tokyo tone.

"Director. How can you say that? I don't have that kind of plan. I'm a typical Tokyoite. Although I like money, I also have principles. My best goal is to marry a director. It's not possible, Wouldn't it be nice to marry a doctor, writer, painter, scholar, university professor, etc. I'm going to marry a businessman, oops, I can't bear it. Director, please don't curse me, how can you in life It's not interesting. I will never marry a person from Osaka..."

You must know that regional discrimination also exists in Japan, among which Tokyo and Osaka are typical examples of mutual harm.

Because there are many merchants in Osaka, the officers are straightforward, and you have to bargain when buying things.

Although most of the Japanese business elites are from Osaka, and many famous companies were born in Osaka, they are regarded as vulgar and philistine by the Tokyo people who call themselves the sons of Edo.

On the other hand, the people of Osaka think that they should always dress neatly, and the Tokyo people who speak euphemistically are hypocritical, whiny, twittering, and unrealistic.

If you compare it 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 was Disney in Tokyo, and then Universal Studios in Osaka.

Beijing and Shanghai are two places, and they will learn from each other in this respect in the future.

I have to say, it really fits perfectly.

Having said that, regardless of whether it was true or not, these words flattered Fukasaku Kinji's self-esteem.

It made him feel somewhat smoother, and his disturbed mood calmed down.

It was only at this time that he noticed something he had overlooked at first, so he couldn't help muttering to himself.

"No. This restaurant is too special. Maybe...she is not a big shareholder..."

"What do you mean by that?" Harada Michiko stared at Fukasaku Kinji with straight eyes.

"Don't you think it's strange? Ordinary Chinese restaurants, how can politicians participate? The opening ceremony of this restaurant not only gathered celebrities, but also received the attention of the Chinese embassy and the two members of the Liberal Democratic Party. It is too grand Right? Take a closer look, and it seems that many of the guests are friendly exchanges between China and Japan. I don’t think this restaurant has an official Chinese background.”

"Have a Chinese official background? Impossible? How did she do it?"

"Nothing is impossible. As the number one actress of Shochiku Films, she often went to China to participate in cultural exchange activities in the Chinese and Japanese film industry a few years ago, and had some cooperation with China's film studios. It must have been those few years that made her She has accumulated some contacts in China. Moreover, the movie "Kamata March" was released in China, and I heard that the audience reached hundreds of millions. Qingzi is actually very popular in China. If you look at it this way, the Chinese officials want to use her fame It is not impossible to open up the market. Therefore, it is very likely that the Huaxia government holds the majority of the shares, and it is necessary to find a Japanese trading company that knows how to operate to cooperate. As for Qingzi, I am afraid that it will only account for a quarter or a fifth at most..."

"Oh, that's right. It seems reasonable to say that. Normally, there are more kaiseki and French restaurants in Ginza, right? And why does she open a Chinese restaurant? The chef of Chinese palace cuisine like this is very good. It's hard to find. It should require a special connection. If it wasn't for Huaxia's official support, and she has no experience in catering business, how could she hire such a chef?"

Michiko Harada was amazed by Kinji Fukasaku's analysis.

If this is the case, it seems that Keiko Matsumoto didn't get as much as expected,
But even so, she finally couldn't hide her jealousy.

"After all, it depends on your talent as the director that she can have such an opportunity. It's really ironic. For a woman like her, even a small part of the shares is enough to make her proud Right? I really feel unfair for the director."

And women's moderate arch fire, for men, is sometimes the clarion call of battle.

Fukasaku Kinji was unaware of this kind of provocation, and couldn't help showing a self-willed and conceited sneer at the corner of his mouth.

"What I'm talking about is that if it weren't for my film, she wouldn't have the achievements and status she has today. In Japan, if an actress offends the director, she still wants to live a comfortable life. Where can there be such a cheap thing? You wait Just watch it, if the situation of any restaurant is as I think. I will let her know what it means to be empty-handed..."

"Ah, director? Can you still have a way to destroy such a cooperation?"

Michiko Harada couldn't help showing joy immediately, full of anticipation.

"I didn't say that."

"Don't be kidding me. I have a woman's instinct that you can do it. Can't you just tell me? If you do get her back, I won't be jealous. Just happy for you .”

Kinji Fukasaku finally burst out laughing, "Haha. Michiko, since you have such an interesting personality, I won't hide it from you."

Talk to him about your plans.

"You may not know that Chinese people are very cautious. Especially bureaucrats, their national power is weak, they are especially cautious in dealing with diplomacy, and they are good at forbearance and retreat. I also deal with them often. So I am sure, as long as Public opinion continues to intensify the suppression, and Qingzi has been plagued by scandals. Huaxia officials themselves will reconsider whether the cooperation with her can continue. If it is terminated, this will become a failure for her to get involved in business, and she will cooperate with others in the future The possibility of it will also be reduced. As long as she can't leave the entertainment world, she will naturally have to listen to me."

"Ah, is that really the case? Director, then... aren't you afraid that the Huaxia officials will be angry about this and turn against you?"

"Me? Are you kidding me? Just to invite me to direct the movie "Dunhuang", Huaxia has begged me repeatedly. Although I have already declined, the director of this movie is finally confirmed by me. Could it be that my influence on Huaxia officials is not as good as that of an actress with a damaged reputation like her? Besides, there are some things I won’t do by myself.”

"Oh, director, you are really amazing. Speaking of it, she is really ignorant, and she actually failed your feelings. So she deserves everything!"

So with the support of Michiko Harada, Kinji Fukasaku couldn't help laughing again when he thought of his pride.

And I have to admit that sometimes power is the strongest stimulant for men.

Like Fukasaku looking at the white dolphin-like body under the sheets at this time, he has the desire to conquer again...

But even Kinji Fukasaku, who is good at playing power and playing actresses, doesn't know what it's like for a woman to be really jealous.

After half an hour, he redressed and left.

Michiko Harada, who was left alone in the hotel room, didn't want to sleep for a while, as she said.

Instead, he lit a cigarette and looked through the phone book.

Soon, she made several calls.

"Hey, is it Fujiki? I'm Michiko. Hey, do you guys want some interesting news recently? Let me give you a suggestion, then send someone to keep an eye on Keiko Matsumoto as much as possible? What news? You know she's in Ginza Is it about opening a restaurant? A palace cuisine restaurant, yes, it seems that the matter of shares is not that simple? You should understand..."

"Hello, Senior Takata? I'm Michiko. I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you very much. What's the matter? It's like this. I heard that you kindly offered Matsumoto Keiko as a matchmaker, but she refused. What should I do?" You know? She told me personally that she is very dissatisfied with you, and she has a little resentment towards you. In fact, she is not that noble. I am afraid that Mr. Jiaochuan you introduced is not rich enough. I want to tell you Yes, I really hate her hypocrisy. She seems to have finally found her benefactor recently, and has opened a restaurant in Ginza. Would you like to take care of her restaurant again..."

Yes, Harada Michiko is still doing her best, trying her best to lay maggots on Matsumoto Keiko.

Anyway, it's all heard, and she doesn't need to be responsible, so what does it matter if it's true or not?
The point is that she has already offended Keiko Matsumoto because she was on the side of Kinji Fukasaku.

That's why she didn't wait, she had to ensure that Keiko Matsumoto's reputation would be ruined, and once she fell to the bottom, there would be no chance to get back up again.

(End of this chapter)