National Tide 1980.

Chapter 900
The appointment in the afternoon was unsuccessful, so Keiko Matsumoto had to put her last expectations on the date at seven o'clock that night.

Probably because of the weekend night, the restaurant of the Imperial Hotel in central Tokyo, Ginza Marunouchi, was crowded with diners.

The car lights and street lamps under the windows are continuous and shining like jewels.

The dazzling array of commercial advertisements and neon lights on the street have become slender ribbons winding along the road, dazzling and psychedelic.

At a table next to the window with a good view, Keiko Matsumoto and the president of Nanyang Chemical Fiber, Omi and his wife sat facing each other.

Matsumoto Keiko, who was wearing a dark kimono, brought the first-class dishes, and immediately asked the Omi couple to eat first.

"Tonight is really rare. I didn't expect to be able to make an appointment with Mr. Omi. Last week, I happened to go to another flower arrangement class in Shibuya. I heard that the teacher just came back from England this month, so I tried it. I tried calling. I didn’t expect to get in touch with you smoothly, thank you very much for your kindness, it makes me extremely honored..."

Keiko Matsumoto said gratefully.

The reason why she called Mrs. Omi a teacher is because Mrs. Omi likes flower art and is well-known in the Tokyo Ikebana circle.

In order to increase their personal cultivation, many famous ladies and noble ladies have worshiped and studied under her.

Keiko Matsumoto is no exception. Six years ago, she was recommended by someone to study in the flower arrangement class taught by Mrs. Omi.

What was even more unexpected was that the two hit it off and got along very well, and their personal relationship was far better than others.

If it wasn't for Mrs. Omi who later needed to accompany President Omi to the UK to expand foreign trade business, she had to quit her job as a flower arrangement teacher.

Most of them can still maintain a good teacher-student relationship.

"Don't say that, Qing Zijiang. I am also very happy to receive your call. It seems that you have not forgotten me as a flower arrangement teacher. How is it? We haven't seen each other for a few years, and our Qing Zi has become The big star who has won the crown of movie queen. Do you still have the leisure to play with flowers and plants at home?"

Mrs. Omi was over 50 years old, and she looked at Keiko Matsumoto with a very loving look.

"Hey, I still practice whenever I have free time. I am fortunate to be able to learn the art of flower arrangement from Mr. Omi for more than two years, which really benefits me a lot. Now I can indeed realize that flower arrangement is really important for improving personal cultivation and elegant manners. It is very helpful. And whenever I have troubles at work, I will become calm when I play with the flowers and plants. In this way, it seems to be much easier to figure out the role. Otherwise, whether I can get those awards, I still have to worry about it. Need to say something else? So I really want to thank the teacher for his teaching."

"Ah, Qingzi has become so talkative now. I am so happy to coax you. However, I am relieved that you can still play with flowers and plants from time to time and appreciate the benefits. If this is the case, if you have time Just come and stay with me at home. As the president, he is busy all year round, and my children are all abroad. To be honest, I am very lonely. If we can often sit together, drink tea, and discuss flower art together , is also a pleasure."

"That's great. It's really exciting to meet Mr. Omi from time to time."

While talking about this, suddenly, President Omi, whom Keiko Matsumoto was not very familiar with, interjected.

"Oh, how can you make such a request? Miss Qingzi is a top star, she must be very busy with work, right? There should be countless movies, commercials, and commercial performances, right? How can she have so much free time? Come to accompany you? You will embarrass Miss Qingzi if you speak so rashly..."

After saying this, Mrs. Omi hesitated immediately.

Then she looked into Keiko Matsumoto's eyes, and showed a little worried and embarrassed look as if asking questions.

Seeing this, Matsumoto Keiko quickly explained, and very frankly stated his career dilemma.

"No, no, it's okay, I have time. Frankly speaking, my career has not been very smooth in the past year. Because of a supernatural event in an advertisement filmed last year, it caused a bad social impact. So much so that the advertisement was Blocked, many advertisers have also terminated the contract. So at present, except for one or two movies that are still planned, there is no important thing to do for the time being. At most, there is a variety show of NHK TV that is pending, and I may be invited in the near future To be a guest. As well as the opportunity of the New Year's Red and White Song Festival, we need to talk about it. There are no other work arrangements..."

In this way, not only did Mrs. Omi relax immediately, but she also successfully won her sympathy.

It also made her understand the real intention of Keiko Matsumoto's meeting this time.

"Is that so? We've been staying abroad, but we don't know anything about it. Qingzijiang, it's been a hard year."

Mrs. Omi couldn't help sighing with emotion, but she just thought about it for a while, and then expressed it happily.

"However, it's okay to encounter some setbacks. Qingzijiang, don't be discouraged. That's all right, you can come to see me at home the afternoon after tomorrow. It's a coincidence that the executive wife of Mitsukoshi Department Store recently, and " The wife of the art director of Zhuangyuan magazine also wants to learn flower art from me. I will introduce you to them, they should be helpful to your career. Also, I came back this time because I actually intend to prepare my own flower arrangement Classroom. I believe there are still some elegant and elegant wives who will sell me some face, and then you can come too, Qing Zijiang, at least you can use this to expand your network."

And Mrs. Omi's sincere care and kindness made Keiko Matsumoto feel the long-lost warmth immediately.

She immediately bowed in thanks.

"That's great. For me, this is really a dream. Thank you, Mr. Omi."

But this is not the end, Mrs. Omi deserves to be called a "teacher" by Matsumoto Keiko.

She has always been rich and free, and she seems to have finally discovered the meaning of life. She really cares about this lover, and she is very enthusiastic about helping.

I tried my best not to say anything, and even forced my husband on the spot to make a positive statement.

"By the way, husband, isn't Nanyang Chemical Fiber's fabric business cooperating with many clothing companies? You can also help clear up the relationship and introduce Qingzi to the presidents, directors, and directors of those clothing companies, so that She has accepted a few commercials! I'm not saying that a good actor like Qingzi shouldn't be buried here. If I can't help her, I won't feel at ease!"

Needless to say, since Mrs. Omi made this conversation in front of Keiko Matsumoto.

No matter what President Omi is, he can't help but accept this, and sell his wife some face.

"Miss Qingzi, I don't know much about the entertainment industry. Our company's business doesn't need to shoot any commercials. So I'm a layman in these matters. I really don't know if it's useful to talk about it. However, I also think that Qing Miss Zi is a very good actor, so I will try my best to help. I will call tomorrow to ask about it."

I have to say that President Omi really deserves to be a big boss in business, and he seems to be very used to being entrusted by others.

He dealt with it in a business-like manner, and left some loose ends.

But this was enough to deepen Keiko Matsumoto's touch, and made her sincerely thankful that she had such enthusiastic elders like the Omi couple by her side.

So Matsumoto Keiko thanked him again, and at the same time thought that he should do his best to give a sincere return.

"President, you are too kind. To receive such caring care from you and Mr. Omi, no matter what the result is, I am already beyond happy. That's it, isn't Mr. Omi going to open a flower arrangement class? I am also willing to contribute in terms of funds One strength. No matter what, Mr. Omi, please don't refuse me. I know you are not short of money, but if you don't do this, I will feel very sorry, and it is really hard for me to repay your kindness."

Mrs. Omi couldn't help showing pride and a bright smile like a peacock spreading its tail, and she declined happily.

"Ah, Qing Zijiang, don't take this kind of thing to heart, it's just a matter of saying a few words. As your teacher, it's only natural for you to take care of your students. Such a small matter, really It's nothing."

But Keiko Matsumoto has made up her mind. She is a person who talks about feelings. The better others treat her, the more she demands that she be worthy of others.

"No, teacher, please don't say it. This matter must be done in this way, otherwise I will be ashamed to see you. Please allow me to be self-willed once."

"Oh, you kid, it's true. Let me say something..."

Needless to say, next, the atmosphere of the banquet became more harmonious.

The grateful Matsumoto Keiko not only toasted the Omi couple frequently, but also ordered expensive cigars for the Omi president after the meal.

And she also thought that she had finally dispelled the bad luck, so she drank a lot of wine.

As a result, just when the meal was about to end with a feast for the guests and the host, things happened to be completely reversed.

The cause of this incident was Mrs. Omi getting up to go to the bathroom.

Originally, Matsumoto Keiko wanted to accompany Mrs. Omi.

However, just when she was about to get up, she suddenly found that her hand was grabbed by someone under the table.

The most unbelievable thing was that the person holding her hand was President Omi sitting diagonally across from her!

Sudden fright came suddenly from the sky.

Matsumoto Keiko was almost numb, completely dumbfounded on the spot, and blushed with shame and anger.

However, under her wide-eyed, horrified stare.

The gray-haired President Omi looked nonchalant, as if nothing had happened, and gently let go of his hand.

He even smiled and nodded to Keiko Matsumoto, motioning for her to sit at ease.

So even Keiko Matsumoto herself had some doubts, did she have an illusion in the drunken atmosphere just now, how could an elder like President Omi touch her?

That's it, Mrs. Omi left when she was in a state of despair, without noticing anything unusual.

However, as soon as Mrs. Omi left, the dignified President Omi couldn't help showing another face.

The almost shameless words that followed completely shattered Keiko Matsumoto's original dream, and re-realized the ugliness of the real world.

"Stay here, can't we have a few words alone?"

"You... what do you mean by this..."

"You are such a smart person, you should understand what I want to say. I want to have a good talk with you about your situation."

"I... my situation?"

"Yeah, just one mistake in the advertisement caused a devastating blow to Ms. Keiko's career. Even though she has such a high reputation and is deeply loved by the people, it turned out to be useless. Don't miss Matsumoto understand? ? The career of a star is so fragile. Maybe an accident, it will be wiped out..."

"President...you...are you drunk?"

"I'm drunk? Haha, maybe."

President Omi stared at Matsumoto Keiko with a mysterious smile.

"But you have to be clear, the matter of advertising is nothing more than a word to me. Based on my face, few Japanese clothing companies will refuse my request. If you need it, I guarantee that you will get more I can't take it. But I'm a businessman, and I need something in return."

"Return? Just now... haven't we already achieved..."

"No, how could the real deal be facilitated by those superficial conditions. I want better conditions. My wife always talks about you, how beautiful you are, and I didn't believe it in the past. Until I saw I’ve seen videos of several of your movies, a beauty like you, even an old man like me who is about to enter his sixtieth year is also fascinated by you..."

"No, President Omi, please respect yourself! It's really rude to say that. I'm not that kind of person, and I have great respect for... Teacher Omi..."

Qingzi's voice was not only stiff, but also frightened.

It even sounded trembling with rage.

"Ha, what's the point? There's no one who doesn't have a lover nowadays, unless it's a penniless pauper. As long as we don't tell, who will know? With all due respect, Ms. Matsumoto, what you need is not an advertisement, not a movie, not a Opportunity. It's a backer, a rock-solid backer. I can be your backer. How much money can you make from making commercials, and how much money can you get from acting in movies? It's 5000 to [-] million yen. That's it, right? But as long as you agree to have a secret relationship with me, no matter [-] million yen or [-] million yen... as long as you need it, I can satisfy you. With my support, what else can hinder your acting career? You can completely follow According to your own preferences, go make your own movie. How about it? It's fair..."

As he said that, President Omi, who had completely turned into an idiot, became obsessed with lust again, and stretched out his salty pig's hand under the table and began to move.

The rules and regulations of the world have been turned upside down!

Such humiliation cannot be tolerated!
It's really knowing people, knowing faces but not knowing hearts!

This painful lesson caused Keiko Matsumoto to suffer both mentally and emotionally, and her psychological endurance completely collapsed.

Although she is no longer a little girl who doesn't understand the world, she has been exposed to it by her ears and eyes, and has seen many chaotic relationships in the entertainment industry.

She didn't know how many lustful hungry wolves were hidden by her own side, and it was inevitable that she would be missed by men and harassed.

But this person who covets her, no matter who he is, shouldn't!It must not be!Mr. Omi's husband!

President Omi's shamelessness not only ruined her relationship and relationship with Mrs. Omi, but also completely ruined her last good understanding of the world.

Matsumoto Keiko only felt that something was biting her heart, every bite was painful.

Unable to live up to expectations, she shed tears on the spot.

He didn't even wait for Mrs. Omi to come back, so he ran away.

After driving back home, she hid in the bathroom and washed her hands desperately at the sink, which seemed to be stained with 1000-year-old filth.

After washing countless times, she smiled sadly at herself in the mirror and began to think about her future.

She really didn't know how to see Teacher Omi again in the future, and how to continue on the road of life.

Everything she has experienced today has completely subverted her perception of life.

Was she too ignorant in the past?Or is the world hiding its filth too well?

she does not know!

But she knew that she was unwilling to compromise and linger on, so she longed for destruction.

Based on her mood at the moment, she really wanted to smash the mirror and set fire to the house.

I wish I could destroy everything in this reality, the filth and filth of the whole world.

As it is said in "The Golden Pavilion Temple", "As long as there are no witnesses, shame will be eradicated from this world. Others are all witnesses, and if there are no other people, there will be no shame. .”

But for another moment, she remembered the words of the young man who had only met once.

"The so-called hiding dirt and being unwilling to compromise. This is often an excuse for people who lack wisdom and fighting strength. It can only reflect the pessimism of self-abandonment. Facing powerful forces. Smart people will not be in a hurry, but will be like Just like playing chess, advance and retreat with evidence, make a choice. Then slowly grow yourself in forbearance, waiting for a good opportunity..."

Fortunately, it was because those words were tied to her heart like a thin thread.

Protected her heart from being completely broken and exploded.

It was these words that gave her the last ray of hope, like a faint first flame.

She misses him, she wants to see him.

No matter how many reasons were telling her she shouldn't do it, she still wanted to see him desperately.

It's a soul attraction, not a hormonal desire.

(End of this chapter)