National Tide 1980.

Chapter 1025
Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko never dreamed that they would expect something.

Just as Ning Weimin was painstakingly designing a press conference for Keiko Matsumoto, racking his brains to figure out what explosive news to use to divert the media's attention and guide the reporters' attention.

In fact, this problem is no longer a problem, and God has already solved it for them.

A sudden international event is enough to dissipate any gossip in the entertainment industry.

Dare to Love April 1986, 4 is destined to be an important historical node that has a great impact on the security of the world.

At 23:[-] in the morning of the same day, the fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine region of the Soviet Union exploded.

About eight tons of highly radioactive material leaked in this explosion.

The amount of radiation is equivalent to 1945 times that of the time when the United States destroyed Japan in [-].

So starting from this day, not to mention the various media in Japan, the media all over the world are almost the same.

No matter the news programs or the headlines of the newspapers, all pay attention to this heavy news.

Most people on the earth are concerned about the emergency measures of the Soviet government, worrying whether they can handle this safety accident that will affect the living environment of the entire human being.

Then how many people will pay attention to that bit of lace news about a female star?
It's just because Ning Weimin didn't want to turn on the TV that day, fearing that he would hear rumors about Matsumoto Keiko again, which would ruin the good mood of the two of them.

It's just that they didn't learn about this situation in time for the first time.

In addition, starting from Sunday, April 4, Japan has successive statutory holidays.

4月29日是绿色纪念日，5月3日是宪法纪念日，5月4日又是休息日，5月5日又是日本儿童节。

And this week is the best time of the year, and the Japanese call this period "Golden Week".

For the sake of employees, many companies take the initiative to designate the working days added between vacation days as rest days.

So during this period of time, there are a lot of people in Japan who choose to go on vacation.

Not only the Tokyo Zoo and playground, but also various parks and tourist attractions are crowded with people everywhere.

There are also many people who travel by car or by tram, or even go abroad.

Therefore, the roads are congested, the traffic is chaotic, and the car jam on the highway can be as long as tens of kilometers, and it is not uncommon for the train to be overloaded by twice as much.

So in this way, not only the headaches of Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko were solved, but also 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 amazing.

Although it is a bit unkind to think so, it is a bit cruel to the Soviet people who are in deep disaster.

But Ning Weimin himself really felt that God favored them too much.

Without their knowledge, they actually sacrificed the Soviet people to create time for them to prepare for the crisis with ease and better response.

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"What? You want to resign?"

Watanabe asked with a look of surprise.

Akira Okamoto nodded helplessly.

This is May 1986, 5, the first working day of the "Golden Week" in Japanese society as a whole, which happened in Keiko Matsumoto's personal office.

However, the two persons in charge that Matsumoto Keiko relied on most, Watanabe Mitsuru, who was in charge of finance, and Akira Okamoto, who was in charge of business, did not feel relaxed because of the seven-day vacation.

I didn't return to work refreshed and radiant like most people.

Instead, he talked about an extremely heavy and frustrating topic with a dejected expression.

"But... why?" Watanabe couldn't believe his ears, and asked in disbelief.

"Okamoto-san, don't tell me... are you going to abandon Matsumoto-san just because she is caught in a storm of public opinion and being attacked by the media? As a contract broker, isn't it your responsibility to calm the public opinion and protect Matsumoto-san's reputation? You guy, are you going to be a deserter because of incompetence? Have you forgotten the promise we made when we followed Matsumoto-san out of Shochiku Films? You are crazy! You want to betray us all..."

"Betrayal? Me?"

The word was too harsh, and Akira Okamoto almost broke his defense. He got excited and used rhetorical questions to defend himself.

"You guy can be sober-minded! If I betray, will I tell you in advance? If I betray, I still need to run around, apologize for Matsumoto-san, compromise, and plead with the NHK producer Do people change their minds? If I betray, then should I stay instead? Wait for the day the firm closes. Not only can I get a resignation compensation, but before that, I can secretly sell Matsumoto-san's news to Tabloid journalists for profit. Isn't that good?"

Akira Okamoto's words almost drove Watanabe crazy, but he hadn't waited for him to reprimand him.

Okamoto Akira showed pain himself, covering his head tightly with both hands.

"However, you are right in saying something. I admit that I am helpless. So far, I can't even find Matsumoto-san's people. Let alone solve her problems. You don't know yet, do we? Lost, there is nothing to do with the big river drama "The Waves of Spring". The producer there has already decided to cast Hiromi Takigawa in the role. Although Matsumoto-san has suffered a lot in this matter, I still There is no way to help her save even a little bit of the situation. The reason why I resigned is because I don't want to see the day when the firm closes with my own eyes!"

Watanabe Mitsuru pondered for a while, and finally heard something.

"What did you say? How did NHK find an actor with a face to play in a Dahe drama? This is a joke. How can the audience approve? They will regret it sooner or later! But even so, the situation is not that serious Right? Where is it that the office is about to close? Don't be too pessimistic, okay?"

He then said in a serious tone, "This is not the first time we have experienced this difficulty. In the worst case, just wait for the public opinion to pass. Haven't you noticed that the current situation has actually improved a lot? Maybe wait for a while and the situation will be completely improved. The weather is calm. Wouldn’t it be okay for you to discuss some other job opportunities for Matsumoto-san at that time? For an excellent film actor like her, what’s the point of missing a big river drama? It won’t affect her reputation in the film and entertainment circles What's more, "The Man in the House on Fire" and "Movie World" that she filmed this year are the highlights of which Shochik Pictures invited famous directors and invested a lot of money. They have a good chance of winning prizes. Isn't this kind of moment that requires us to unite the most? time? Why are you discouraged?"

However, Okamoto shook his head, feeling extremely frustrated.

"I'm still winning the award, stop having unrealistic daydreams. Watanabe, my job is different from yours. You are in charge of finances, and the nature of your job is the most pragmatic. Money is always obvious , as long as there is money in the company's accounts to maintain the normal operation of the company for half a year to a year, you don't have to worry about it. Right?"

"But I'm different. My work is pragmatic. I have to look for gold from human relationships, and rely on interpersonal relationships to control opportunities. If I don't have the reputation and influence of Matsumoto-san, how can I negotiate with people? You might as well think about it." Come to think of it, advertisers have abandoned us a long time ago, and now TV stations have also abandoned us. Does anyone still respect us?"

"I'm not afraid to tell you that the termination of the contract between NHK TV and us is an obvious signal. When this news spreads, all the media and people in the entertainment industry will realize that Matsumoto-san has passed away. He has been abandoned by the mainstream market. This kind of When we have lost everything, what room do I have to play? Do you want me to fight for Matsumoto-san to give the junior rookie the opportunity to play a supporting role as a green leaf?"

"I'm really not reconciled. Mingming Matsumoto can return to the pinnacle of acting with this "Waves of Spring", and he will be popular for a few more years. That drama is almost tailor-made for her. She is the protagonist A Zhen. Really It's a pity that even such a good opportunity slipped away from us, we are so unlucky! And what kind of bastard producer, who was so enthusiastic about Matsumoto-san in this drama before, is now so cold and cold Arrogant. Bastards, blame everything on the committee. Total excuses, really fooling us for fools."

Having said that, just from Akira Okamoto's voice, one can hear a sense of depression and anger.

Especially when it comes to the back, words of blaming everyone and everything come out.

It is estimated that he can't wait to throw the producer of NHK TV station who broke the contract without authorization at this moment.

Watanabe sighed, and felt a little sympathetic to the pity of this opportunity.

They are old partners, and he knows whether Akira Okamoto is doing his best in his work.

I also want to know that Okamoto must be angry everywhere when he runs around recently. At least, there is no credit and hard work.

Now he, who was in the habit of checking his tie three times, could say something so rough and depressing.

It can be seen that the willpower has been exhausted, so he is unwilling to restrain his words and deeds.

So after thinking about it, I switched to a gentle tone this time, and tried to persuade me with nice words.

"Okamoto, I can understand your feelings. But do you want to think about it again? Now you are obviously speaking in anger. If you want me to say, it is easy to change jobs. With your qualifications, no matter you go to the performing arts company , or a brokerage company can have a place. But the problem is, you still have to start from scratch when you go to other places. And it is not easy to find a boss who is as lenient as Matsumoto-san. Are you really unwilling to continue? ?I would rather leave everyone and start from scratch by myself. Don’t make a decision that you regret easily.”

At this point, Akira Okamoto couldn't help feeling a little ashamed, and said in a low voice.

"I'm sorry, Watanabe, if I were ten years younger, I would definitely stay and persevere with everyone, and work hard again. But I am different now, I am not a bachelor, I have a family. And my wife and I We are all only children, and our second child is just born. The whole family of four lives on my salary. If I want to take risks, it means that the whole family will take risks together, so I just want to be as stable as possible. You can understand this, right? ?”

Akira Okamoto's voice was heavy, but very aggrieved.

"Watanabe, I have only told you about this matter. It is because we have worked together for so many years, I think it is necessary to tell you first. I don't want you to do anything for me. As for Matsumoto-san, I will I will personally apologize to her. My plan is to leave at the end of the month and finish the work at hand. Also, the half-year bonus is unnecessary. Matsumoto-san may not be able to get a job for a long time. I can do it for her. Of course, I will definitely not tell other people that I am leaving, so as not to panic the office. But you have to be prepared accordingly. Once I really leave, someone will definitely Then he realized that the situation in the firm was not good, and he submitted his resignation..."

Listening to Akira Okamoto nagging, talking about his plan to resign as if he was explaining his funeral.

The feeling in Watanabe's heart was very complicated, it can be said that he was a little angry and a little sympathetic.

He was even a little bit affected by Akira Okamoto, and he was full of uncertainty and fear about his future.

It is true to say that people are not afraid of temporary suffering, as long as there is hope.

But if the prospect is hopeless, how can one's fighting spirit always be maintained!
Oh, I really hope things are not like this!

If only some big shot Matsumoto-san knew would lend a hand!

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 only a knock on the door.

Akira Okamoto and Watanabe were all stunned, and immediately stopped talking between them.

But after they called someone to enter the room, they discovered that the person who came in turned out to be the receptionist at the front desk.

This girl is interesting, not only politely conveying the important news to the two of them.

Said that Matsumoto Keiko just came to the office, and now they are going to invite them to her office for a meeting, and there are important things to announce.

And then added some additional gossip with excitement on his face.

She actually told Akira Okamoto and Mitsuru Watanabe that Keiko Matsumoto was dressed very gorgeously today, wearing a kimono and coming to the office in a super luxurious imported car.

There's even a very handsome chauffeur to serve her.

The reason why the receptionist was so talkative was that he really wanted to know whether the luxury car had just been bought or rented by the firm.

Was that driver hired by the firm for Keiko Matsumoto?Will we be colleagues with everyone in the future?
Needless to say, these questions made Okamoto Akira and Watanabe Mitsuru confused for a while.

They thought to themselves, why is it like a fairy tale.

There is also a super luxurious car and a handsome full-time driver.Where is this all?
As a result, they went out to have a look, well, the office is in chaos.

The few employees who were originally there were not in their seats, and they all leaned their heads and looked out the window.

And when they walked in and went out to find out, even they were dumbfounded.

Because I didn't expect it to be true, the receptionist was right.

An extended Cadillac is impressively parked in the parking space downstairs.

Just this thing, the length of the car is eight meters, the width of the car is two meters, it is radiant, and the appearance is so beautiful!

In terms of value, at least ten Toyota Crowns.

But... But is this really the car that Matsumoto-san came in?
Matsumoto-san has never had such extravagant hobbies, has he?
Akira Okamoto and Watanabe looked at each other in blank dismay, neither of them could figure out what was going on in front of them.

(End of this chapter)