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Although Ning Weimin's request to participate in the dinner was rejected.

But to be honest, even Keiko Matsumoto herself didn't want to participate in the luncheon that day.

But it was impossible not to come, because on January 1th, she came to Kanda Shrine early in the morning to pay homage, and happened to meet Takahara Miwa, a senior in the industry.

There are rules in every industry, and the same goes for the Japanese entertainment industry.

As a female star who was also born in Daiei Co., Ltd., Miwa Takahara is a few years older than Keiko Matsumoto.

She was the well-deserved leading actress before "Daying" closed down.

In terms of status, it is equivalent to Matsumoto Keiko's current status in Shochiku Yinghua, and she is the number one female star.

On the contrary, Keiko Matsumoto is an absolute junior in front of Miwa Takahara, just like the relationship between Michiko Harada and her.

In addition, Takahara Miwa has also made great achievements in stage plays in addition to movies and TV dramas.

"The Lady of Karuizawa" starred in 1982 found a breakthrough in the genre films that Keiko Matsumoto was good at, and opened up a new world.

Not only did this theory movie become a hot topic, it caused quite a stir in the society.

And it also inspired a series of similar literary works named after "Madame" in Japan, "Mrs. Mantis" and "Mrs. Kamakura".

In short, Takahara Miwa surpasses Matsumoto Keiko in terms of qualifications and career achievements.

In particular, Takahara Miwa is still a non-marriage advocate, and there are rumors in the industry that she relies on her beauty to deal with many big shots, so she has a lot of influence on many movie awards.

So no matter what, Matsumoto Keiko couldn't refuse her request for a dinner party, and she couldn't commit a crime like this.

Besides, Keiko Matsumoto was not the only guest invited.

Like her, Sekiguchi Seiko who played the heroine in "The Story of Tonjiro".

And the year before last, Ji Shiko Ikegami, who worked with her in the movie "Makeup".

As well as Junko Miyashita, the head of "Nikkatsu Film Company", was invited by Takahara Miwa earlier, and made an appointment to have lunch today.

It can be said that all the participants are well-known and influential actresses in major film companies, and they are almost female stars of the same age group.

Therefore, in line with the need for communication in the industry and the need for emotional contact, Keiko Matsumoto also felt that it was necessary to participate.

But she soon regretted thinking so.

Because both the content and the atmosphere of this dinner party were quite different from what she had expected.

First of all, the meeting place is very special.

Not a fancy restaurant in Ginza or Roppongi, but in a huge concrete building on the outskirts of Tokyo.

When they arrived at the place, Takahara Miwa revealed that this is a women's club funded by her, and it was designed by a famous Shimizu architect.

But the most special thing is not the style of the building, but the form and content inside.

Since it was her first time here, Keiko Matsumoto looked around curiously after entering this women's club.

She found that the main building is divided into three floors except for cement and glass.

The top floor is an art gallery and a sun room full of flowers and plants, the second floor is a restaurant and bar, and the ground floor is a huge swimming pool and massage sauna.

If the guests sit and dine in the private room on the second floor, they will have a bright and transparent glass floor under their feet, and the swimming pool below can be seen at a glance.

But this is nothing, the key is to wait until the female stars are seated, and the tea will be served.

As a result, the gimmick that people can't help but want to "wow" came.

"Look! Man!"

The first to call out was Ji Shiko Ikegami.

Her personal private life, which is not considered discreet, has caused many scandals.

Last year, she married a 40-year-old art dealer because of an unexpected pregnancy.

So when she called it, it immediately reminded people that she had just given birth, and she was dissatisfied with her desires in that area.

So not only Takahara Miwa and Sekiguchi Shizuko laughed at her together.

Junko Miyashita, known as the "Pink Movie Queen", even expressed disdain for this.

"Oh, it's just a man. There's nothing to make a fuss about. Seeing you, I'm about to jump up for joy..."

"No, no, look at your feet..." Ji Shizi Chishang said excitedly.

Only then did everyone realize that there was indeed a man under their feet, a man swimming.

Through the glass panels, waves are rolling in the swimming pool below.

There are more than a dozen strong young men struggling to shuttle in the swimming pool like sharks.

They wore only black shorts, showing muscular bodies, white, black, Asian.

Deliberately showing off in the swimming pool is like all kinds of bait used to fish for women.

And there are white numbers on everyone's shorts, which is easy to pick and claim.

At this time, even Miyashita Junko became excited and praised with joy.

"It's so interesting, to be able to look at men from such an angle. I like looking down on men like this. I want to step on men, and I want men to look up to us..."

"Oh, I'm still looking up, it's all gone."

Sekiguchi Shizuko was the only woman not wearing a kimono today.

Not long after her second divorce, she was still drunk yesterday.

I was not in the mood to worship God at all, and came directly to the appointment from home.

So anxious and ashamed, she hastily tightened her legs under the dress.

"Who told you not to follow the tradition. Look, the gods punished you, right?"

Miyashita Junko's words made everyone laugh.

"It's not a reporter, so just watch it. Don't worry, I'm absolutely safe here..." Gao Yuanmeihe comforted with a smile.

Miyashita Junko went on to say, "Yes, there will be no loss of meat. We people are not even afraid of being seen in front of the camera, are we afraid of being exposed? Besides, these men can't be treated as ordinary people. Meihe Sister arranged this way, obviously because she wanted us to eat them as dishes."

"Eat as much as you want. I am the host of the treats. The guests have a good appetite. Can I still treat everyone badly? Just treat it as fish. Whichever one you choose will be listed on the menu. These are all models from abroad. , very fresh, with top-notch appearance and body, none of them are over 24 years old..." Miwa Takahara continued to tease with a smile.

And hearing the last sentence, Keiko Matsumoto couldn't help but thump in her heart, and couldn't help but think of her lover.

She had no intention of watching the "mermaid show" in the swimming pool.

But when he thought of Ning Weimin, his eyes involuntarily turned to his feet.

It's a pity that those young men wandering in the water only made her feel uncomfortable and almost nauseous.

She couldn't help thinking to herself, this kind of dinner party is too absurd and boring, let's end it quickly.

Although they are similar in age, her lover is very different from them.

"How do you eat it? As sashimi?" Sekiko Seiko asked abruptly in a joking manner.

"Do you still need to ask? You are not a little girl who has never seen a fish." Chishang Ji Shizi said blatantly.

"As you like, as long as you can bear it..." Miyashita Junko said in a more dissolute tone.

Mihe Takahara introduced in a serious manner, "Fish is the last thing to eat. If you want to enjoy it, you have to relax yourself first. There is a massage room below..."

Keiko Matsumoto couldn't stay out of it, so he had to pretend to be interested.

"You have to watch clearly, don't run into sharks."

"How is it possible? In front of us, all men can only be obedient children..."

Everyone else present laughed because of Miyashita Junko's words.

Then the conversation became more unscrupulous and unconscionable.

From sharks to wolves, tigers and leopards, to gold and silver jewelry, to hairstyles, shampoos, bath salts, facial masks, crow’s feet, collarbone, silicone, buttocks, fish oil...

While watching the "fish in the pond" under our feet with great interest, we chatted and talked about it, which was a great joy.

But no one talked about movies or work.

Until a male waiter in black began to serve the dishes, the topic of these women turned to food again.

Keiko Matsumoto tried her best to participate in it, trying to make the water and fire blend together, and perform a good intimate face show.

But she still felt suffocated and sick, as if she was bound in a cage.

Because it is inevitable to drink during the dinner, and once drinking, it is inevitable to talk about men and women, and talk about lace news in the entertainment industry.

None of the women here are younger than [-], and they have all played various romantic roles, and they are very familiar with each other. It is quite straightforward to talk about these topics. Some things are secrets that Matsumoto Keiko has never heard of. .

Keiko Matsumoto, who was participating in this kind of gathering for the first time, was naturally very uncomfortable.

She blushed and her heart beat, and her palms were sweating.

Fortunately, these women are just joking about "fishing", just to make fun of everyone.

They are smart people who want to be decent, even if they really want to "eat fish", they will not be eager.

You can first find out what is true and false, and then go about your own business in the future.

So after a meal, all the actresses left with the VIP membership cards given to them by Gao Yuanmeihe for free.

With this card, you can come to enjoy free massage and dining services at any time.

It's a pity that Matsumoto Keiko still couldn't get away, and she was the only one called by Takahara Miwa after the meal.

Said that there was still something to discuss, and led her into a quiet room.

At this time, Matsumoto Keiko hadn't realized the practical significance of Takahara Miwa asking her to eat this meal.

After entering the room, he couldn't help guessing what she would say to him, and he couldn't help showing a puzzled expression.

As for Takahara Miwa's words, she was quickly taken aback.

"With all due respect, it seems that your work has not been going well in the past one or two years?"

"You mean..."

"I seldom see you in movie theaters and on TV. Didn't you endorse Shiseido's commercials in the past? It seems that you have changed."

Takahara Miwa's straightforwardness made Matsumoto Keiko inevitably embarrassed.

"This...a supernatural event happened to a commercial I shot the year before last. So...many advertisers have terminated their contracts. In the past two years...maybe there seems to be a problem with the script I chose. However, this year should be better, and I have already decided to Made two movies…”

"That's good. Hearing you say that, I'm more relieved. But you still have to think about your future. Female stars at our age, although they are still shining. But they are already like the sun that is about to sink. Replacement is inevitable. Can you imagine yourself playing the role of mother? Can you bear to play a supporting role for someone who has fawned on you from the past? You, be careful..."

Hearing this, Keiko Matsumoto couldn't help showing a puzzled expression.

She understood what Takahara Miwa was saying, but she couldn't understand her words.

"What on earth do you want me to be careful about? Be careful about my own age?"

"No, I'm telling you to be careful of all the possibilities that can take away your current glory, I hope you will be prepared in advance..."

"This...preparation in advance? How to do it?"

"Someone has to help you. What can a woman rely on if she doesn't rely on a man? Don't disappoint your appearance and youth. A woman's youth will be reduced in price, but a man's age will become valuable. So It is worthwhile to use youth to catch a capable man at the right time. Are you like Fujiko Yamamoto? Once you get old and fade out of the film industry, you will have nothing. Can you bear that kind of life? "

Regarding Takahara Miwa's remarks, Matsumoto Keiko was very uncomfortable, and it could even be said that he was very disgusted in his heart.

But considering the relationship between all parties, she didn't put it on her face.

Instead, he lowered his head as if Takahara Miwa drank too much, and threw it while listening.

But the problem is, her silence makes it impossible for Gao Yuanmeihe to see her face clearly.

Holding the teacup, she has been persistent and chattering.

Praising Keiko Matsumoto's appearance as the best in Japan, he tried to help her find a reliable backer.

And boasted, as long as Matsumoto Keiko is willing to obey the arrangement and marry such a person, she will definitely not have to worry about her future.

It is obvious that Miwa Takahara wants to be a pimp to help the person who entrusts her to plot Matsumoto Keiko and profit from it.

So Matsumoto Keiko couldn't bear to ask back, "If it's really so good, why do you still need to be alone? Don't you want to find a backer to marry?"

However, Takahara Miwa said, "I'm different from you. I'm old, and there are not many opportunities like this. Besides, I didn't have such a women's club when I was young. Otherwise, I will definitely marry. No matter who I marry What a pity, coming here can always make up for these regrets. Like the movie I acted in, the protagonist is too stupid. That is fake. In the real world, where is it that a woman has a crush on a young man, there are as many as there are here. You Look at you, how lucky are you?"

Hearing these words, Matsumoto Keiko felt nauseous.

She now realized for the first time how shameless a woman could be, how depraved she could be.

However, it was hard to restrain the nausea, and Takahara Miwa launched the final attack.

The following words were unexpected by Keiko Matsumoto, and she was completely dumbfounded.

"Do you still remember the producer of "Kamata March"? What do you think of Mr. Jiao Chuan?"

Miwa Takada looked at Keiko Matsumoto as kindly as possible.

"What? Who are you talking about?" Matsumoto Keiko couldn't help opening his eyes wide, astonished.

"Jiaochuan Chunshu! Have you forgotten? The son of Jiaochuan Bookstore, the producer of more than a dozen blockbuster movies. He is not only the president of Jiaochuan Yinghua. He has also inherited the family business and has become a publishing giant. Where is the president of Sichuan Bookstore?"

Takada Miwa paused, and tried her best to say in a gentle tone, "Mr. Jiao Chuan actually likes you very much. I know you are shy and I am embarrassed to hear this, but I have to tell you something. He wanted to tell you To express love, but he still had a family at the time and hadn’t divorced yet, and you didn’t seem to be alone, you were having a hot fight with Director Fukasaku. Since Director Fukasaku was the director he strongly supported, Mr. Jiao Chuan endured this feeling To this day. Do you remember that at the reception where the filming started, he shook your hand very affectionately?"

"It was just a polite handshake."

Although Keiko Matsumoto denied it, Takada Miwa had a smiling face, but her tone was full of probing.

"Mr. Jiaochuan shook hands very hard, right?"

"I don't remember clearly." Keiko Matsumoto replied vaguely.

"So, when there's no one around, did Mr. Jiao Chuan invite you to eat outside?"

"Before filming started, he used to joke like this."

"Look, I'm right. It's showing love to you."

"I thought it was a joke, so I laughed it off and didn't take it seriously."

"Well, I'll tell you now. In fact, Mr. Jiaochuan was pretending to be joking and wanted to test your mind. Because he was afraid of being rejected by you flatly and losing face as a man, he approached you solemnly. This means that Jiaochuan Chuan has a crush on you."

"impossible."

"Although I'm not at the scene, I understand Mr. Jiaochuan's intentions very well. To be honest, he asked me to get the chance to have a private contact with you. How about it, would you like it?"

Matsumoto Keiko looked a little overwhelmed.

Beauty has become her own burden, and she almost wants to run away at this time.

However, Takahara Miwa was thinking that since the main topic has been pointed out, it doesn't matter even if Matsumoto Keiko's reaction is a bit conservative.

Anyway, no one can resist such a huge temptation, she tried her best to bewitch.

"Think about it, if you really agree with each other, then you will be the proprietress of two publishing houses and a film company in the future. The power can almost cover the entire Japanese literary and art circles. At that time, what role do you want to play and what movie do you want to make? One sentence? No matter how big a star is, he has to bow his head when he sees you. Then your future will be completely safe..."

Matsumoto Keiko lowered her head and remained silent for a long time, making her nose look more and more straight.

It's a pity that Takahara Miwa thought she had succeeded and wanted to swallow Matsumoto Keiko as a dessert.

Keiko Matsumoto broke out.

"Honestly"

She raised her head suddenly and said clearly, "Excuse me for being rude, but I hate men like Mr. Jiaochuan."

This kind of reaction was far beyond Takahara Miwa's expectations, and the answer was so blunt that she didn't know how to proceed.

"Then why? Is it because he hates his appearance or personality? I admit that Mr. Jiao Chuan is indeed not a standard handsome man, not up to the level of an actor. But by the standards of ordinary people, his appearance can be considered handsome and unrestrained." What's more, men will get used to their looks after a long time. Handsome men will get tired of looking at them for a long time, and they will lose their brilliance when they get old, it's pitiful."

Gao Yuanmeihe smiled, forced to be gentle, and continued to be harmonious.

However, Matsumoto Keiko did not intend to leave any room.

"No, although I hate his appearance, what I hate more is his character. He is the lowest level! He is indeed very capable, but that's because his whole head is only thinking about making money. The so-called lack of intellectual temperament , Despicable character, refers to a person like him! And I know that while showing off his family happiness and virtuous wife to the people around him, he cheated on countless women outside. Such a person is not worthy of marriage..."

Unexpectedly, Matsumoto Keiko's evaluation of Jiaochuan Haruki was so bad.

Gao Yuanmeihe thought that there might be nothing to talk about now, but she decided to persevere until the end to persuade, after all, it involved reluctant benefits.

"Okay. I understand what you mean. But I also have to say that the desire for a perfect marriage in this world is a luxury. If the person you want to marry, if you think rationally, the first thing you need is someone who can help you. Rich people who fulfill their dreams, not good-looking young people with empty pockets."

"Like Mr. Jiaochuan, he has the ability to buy people, and he has so much money that he can fill a safe. And he has his heart to his heart, but he has another advantage, that is, no matter how much he spends on the woman he likes, he will not be soft. With your appearance He Conghui, I believe that even Mr. Jiao Chuan, who is bothered, can take care of you."

"I said, Keiko, opportunities are rare. If you don't seize the good opportunities in front of you, you will only regret it in the end. In Kansai words, it means 'catching a ghost card'. Not to mention that the richer people are, the more they want Face, Mr. Jiao Chuan has entrusted me with it, which shows how much thought has been spent. If you don’t meet him, I’m afraid he will take offense. It’s really not good, so your future will be even worse..."

Matsumoto Keiko kept her head down and listened to Takahara Miwa's words. Although her face was stern and expressionless, she could see that she was blushing.

And at this time, she was threatened, and she had no patience anymore.

With a swipe, Matsumoto Keiko stood up and said firmly, "Sorry, senior. I have to go. Please tell me that I will not betray myself. If such an answer will make people angry, I am willing to accept it." Any consequences. That's it..."

After speaking, she left the room without looking back.

Only Gao Yuanmei, who had been robbed, was left sitting blankly with a pale face.