Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 346 Another guest from Neon
It was just after six o'clock.

After finishing his styling, Hideki Hanyu left the presidential suite.

Take the dedicated elevator to the hotel lobby.

Logically speaking, you should bring a female companion to this kind of party and dance.

However, Akina Nakamori will hold a small fan meeting in Hong Kong tonight.

Already arranged itineraries cannot be canceled.

I couldn't find one at the last moment.

So I just went alone.

When Hanyu Hideki, with a neat suit, slender figure and gold-rimmed glasses, walked out of the elevator and walked into the hotel lobby.

His handsome appearance and gentle temperament immediately attracted the attention of many people.

In addition to accommodation, Regent Hotel is also a comprehensive entertainment complex integrating dining and sightseeing.

Therefore, in addition to residents, there are usually quite a few customers here.

Especially now, it’s the right time to dine and enjoy the night view of Victoria Harbor.

Many ladies and gentlemen who came to dine couldn't take their eyes away when they saw Hideki Hanyu.

Someone asked in a low voice, "Which celebrity is this?"

"If a star has such a style, he must be a young master from some family."

At this time, Hanyu Hideki was accompanied by a life assistant.

There were bodyguards accompanying him in front and behind him.

On the side, Masaichi Kobayashi continued to give him work reports.

It looks really impressive.

"I don't know any of the young men in Xiangjiang. I have never seen this person before. He must be a liar." Someone questioned.

"Don't be ridiculous, you can be a liar like this. You are riding in the elevator of the presidential suite, all your clothes are haute couture, and the Patek Philippe in your hand is worth at least several million Hong Kong dollars."

This shows that he is discerning and knowledgeable.

"It doesn't matter if he's a liar. He's so handsome, so I'm willing to be a liar."

"Stop being a nymphomaniac. If you like it, just go up and ask."

While everyone was talking, Hanyu Hideki and his party had already walked out of the hotel door.

At this time, a young lady actually came over and wanted to ask Hanyu Hideki's identity.

As a result, before anyone could get close, he was stopped by the bodyguard who came out from beside him.

Only then did everyone realize that not all of the bodyguards who had followed Hideki Hanyu before were there.

Outside the hotel, there were two rows of more than ten bodyguards standing next to a black Bentley Mulsanne.

Hideki Hanyu looked back at the woman who was stopped.

Wearing heavy makeup, jewels, and a gaudy temperament, she carries an aura of "wonderful"ness from later generations.

I thought that [-]% of these people are Hong Kong's unique "social butterflies".

After all, the resurgence of the so-called "socialite" trend in later generations was brought back from Xiangjiang.

Although the woman's eyes are looking forward to it.

But Hideki Hanyu just glanced at it, then turned around and got in the car without hesitation.

When the convoy started, only a group of women were left looking at them reluctantly.

Rich people in Hong Kong like to hold parties and dances at home.

Whenever you can find a reason, invite everyone to the party.

Those invited also enjoyed attending.

After all, parties can help you meet new friends, make old connections, expand your network, and maintain a sense of presence.

The reason why Shao Yifu held a party at the Repulse Bay mansion today was simple, two words.

charitable.

The rich in Xiangjiang are not only pursuing wealth.

They also attach great importance to the word fame.

In particular, they all like to frame themselves with charity.

In addition to being a film and television tycoon, Shao Yifu is also a charitable person.

In addition to donating money to build teaching buildings in the mainland in the future.

He has served as the president of the Hong Kong Red Cross Society since the late 70s.

Every year after the Spring Festival, he would hold a party at his home in the name of charity.

Hanyu Hideki happened to come to Xiangjiang at this time and was invited by the other party.

As a film and television tycoon in Hong Kong, celebrities are naturally indispensable at such parties.

With celebrities, entertainment reporters with Hong Kong characteristics are naturally indispensable.

Also known as paparazzi.

Everyone squatted at the door of the mansion, taking pictures of celebrities entering the house with great fanfare.

Because the name is charity, everyone entering the venue is quite high-profile and has nothing to hide.

Especially the kind of woman who is brought in by a rich man.

There is even a feeling that I am afraid that I will not be able to photograph them.

But when Hideki Hanyu’s Bentley Mulsanne arrived at the door.

The bodyguard opened the car door and he straightened his suit and got out of the car.

The reporters were a little confused on the spot.

As well-informed people, they actually don't know who this person is in front of them?

He is more handsome than celebrities, and more elegant than those young men.

If there is such a person in Xiangjiang, there is no reason why they should not know him.

But even though they didn't know him, Hideki Hanyu's appearance alone was worth spending a piece of film on.

Watching the back of Hanyu Hideki walking into Shao Yifu's mansion.

One reporter scratched his head and said with a somewhat painful expression, "I seem to have seen this person somewhere."

A colleague next to me asked curiously, "Where have you seen it?"

"This is not what I meant..."

"Don't think about it. I heard that you went to Neon to pursue Anita Mui's scandal a few days ago. Tell us about it."

"That's exclusive news. How can I tell you? But I have already found out that she will come to the party with her boyfriend tonight."

"Are you lying to us? Why haven't you seen anyone yet?"

"My boyfriend was once a top star in Neon, and now he's a well-known racing driver. It's normal for him to come late."

……

While the reporters were talking a lot, Hideki Hanyu had already entered Shao Yifu's mansion.

When walking into the living room where the party was held, the assistant handed over the invitation and a bottle of red wine from Chateau Latour as a gift.

During his first visit, Hanyu Hideki naturally had to express something.

The British love Bordeaux red wine.

Due to historical reasons in Hong Kong, Bordeaux red wine is also highly regarded by the upper class.

Chateau Latour is one of the top wineries in Bordeaux, so buying its wine as a gift is perfect.

When he came to the store for the first time, he didn't buy any rare vintage or expensive aged wine.

For just over a thousand dollars, it's neither too classy nor too exaggerated.

When Hideki Hanyu entered, he was greeted at the door by a middle-aged woman with short hair and a dignified and capable manner.

Hideki Hanyu thought to himself that this must be the legendary "sixth sister-in-law" Fang Yihua.

Sure enough, the other party greeted him directly in fluent English.

"Hello Mr. Hanyu, I am Mona, Mr. Shao Yifu's assistant. Welcome to the dance."

Fang Yihua's original name is Li Menglan, and her English name is Mona. She was famous for singing English jazz in the 60s and [-]s. It is not surprising that she is good at English.

Faced with this woman who was born as a "End of the World Singer", now she has become Shao Yifu's right-hand man, and in two years she will serve as the director and general manager of TVB.

Hanyu Hideki still paid attention to it and answered in English.

"Hello, Ms. Fang, nice to meet you."

He smiled and emphasized, "Actually, you can speak Mandarin with me."

He said the last sentence in Mandarin.

Although he brought a translator, it was to translate into Cantonese.

Fang Yihua was slightly surprised after hearing the Mandarin that was more standard than hers, and then said hurriedly.

"I didn't expect Mr. Hanyu to speak Mandarin so well."

Then he explained, "Actually, Mr. Shao has been looking forward to Mr. Hanyu's arrival, but he has been feeling unwell recently and has not been able to greet him in person. Please forgive me."

"It's ok."

Hideki Hanyu didn't care about that either.

After all, Shao Yifu was born in 1907 and is now almost 80 years old.

He still couldn't force an 80-year-old man to welcome him at the door.

Besides, because of Shao Yifu's charitable actions in the Mainland in later generations, Hanyu Hideki still respected this old man very much.

"Mr. Hanyu, please come with me."

Fang Yihua said and led Hideki Hanyu towards the living room where the dance was held.

The sound of elegant classical music reaches your ears.

Hideki Hanyu walked into the hall.

All kinds of well-dressed men and women came into his eyes.

Before he could take a closer look to see if there was anyone he knew, he saw an old man being supported by a servant walking over.

The other person was wearing a black suit, with sparse hair, a thin face, and a pair of old-fashioned glasses. He didn't look very energetic.

When Fang Yihua saw this person, he quickly walked over, took over from the servant, and supported the old man.

Hanyu Hideki immediately recognized that this was the target of his trip to Xiangjiang, Shao Yifu.

It seems that Fang Yihua said that the other party was not feeling well, which was not an excuse.

But he remembered that this person lived for more than 100 years.

There shouldn't be any serious illness at this time.

And just when Hanyu Hideki was observing Shao Yifu.

Fang Yihua, who helped Shao Yifu up, had already whispered a few words in Shao Yifu's ear.

Then Shao Yifu broke away from Fang Yihua's support and took the initiative to extend his hand to Hanyu Hideki.

"I caught a bit of wind and cold the day before yesterday, and everyone around me was too worried. But I'm not weak enough to need help, which made Mr. Hanyu laugh."

Shao Yifu spoke in Mandarin, and it was obviously Fang Yihua who explained it to him.

Seeing this, Hanyu Hideki smiled and reached out to hold it.

"I've heard about Mr. Shao for a long time. It's a great honor to be invited to the ball today."

"Mr. Hanyu is a guest from afar. Do you still have the habit of living in Xiangjiang?"

"I stayed at the Regent Hotel and loved watching the night view of Victoria Harbor. The Cantonese food is also very good."

Hideki Hanyu thought to himself, fortunately, Master Xing is still playing a small role now, and the Regent Hotel story has not become popular.

Otherwise, it would be a bit strange to mention the name Lijing.

"Is it at Li Jing Xuan? That store is specially opened for tourists. If Mr. Hanyu wants to eat authentic Xiangjiang delicacies, how about I serve as a host some other time?"

"no problem……"

When the two met for the first time, they just chatted politely.

But as he spoke, Shao Yifu felt a hint of temptation.

Although Hideki Hanyu was young, Shao Yifu responded with great caution.

It's really not possible to be cautious.

After Yunshang Entertainment contacted Shaw Brothers Pictures.

Shao Yifu only had a brief understanding and found out what a giant Yunshang Entertainment was.

In just a few years, this company has risen rapidly in Neon.

The business scope spans film and television advertising production, advertising distribution, music records, artist management, satellite television and many other fields.

According to the latest estimates from the outside world, even at the current exchange rate, Cloud Entertainment's annual turnover, converted into Hong Kong dollars, can easily exceed [-] billion Hong Kong dollars.

Last year, the total box office of movies in Hong Kong was only HK$[-] million.In fact, there is no need to count the entire cloud entertainment.

Just the female star named Akina Nakamori under Yunshang Entertainment, who is currently promoting in Hong Kong.

Last year, the revenue generated from the sales of records and the box office of one movie alone was comparable to the total box office of Xiangjiang Movies.

If Yunshang Entertainment intends to develop in Xiangjiang, for the entertainment industry in Xiangjiang, even the word "raptor crossing the river" is not enough to describe it.

The day before yesterday, he learned that the person who was coming to visit him was Hideki Hanyu, the boss behind Yunshang Entertainment.

Shao Yifu continued to learn more about Hideki Hanyu.

Only then did he realize that Hideki Hanyu shocked him more than Yunshang Entertainment.

This young man himself is Neon's best-selling, best-known, and socially prestigious writer.

It even won the British Picture Book Award and is famous all over the world.

In his opinion, Yunshang Entertainment, which is already a giant, is just an industry owned by Hideki Hanyu.

Elf Entertainment, founded by the other party, is now the largest video game entertainment company in the world.

His TVB has played advertisements for the other company’s products countless times.

America's "Forbes" magazine revealed last year that the other party's net worth exceeded US$[-] million.

However, in Shao Yifu's opinion, this net worth is not enough to reflect the other party's wealth.

Looking at this handsome, gentle and polite young man in his 20s.

Who would have thought that the other party is a super rich man who can be ranked among the top even in Xiangjiang.

In this world, although money is not everything, it can solve many problems.

How could Shao Yifu not treat Hanyu Hideki with caution?

And while Shao Yifu was chatting with Hanyu Hideki.

At this time, people at the dance saw Shao Yifu appear and began to receive Hanyu Hideki.

Everyone is also curious, who is this young man who looks very good-looking and has great temperament?
How could Mr. Shao be so solemn and kind to receive me for so long.

At this time, in the crowd, there was also a middle-aged white woman who was like a star, and she also noticed Hanyu Hideki.

This white woman has a lot of background.

She is the wife of Wei Yi, the British Under-Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Asia and the Pacific, and the British Chief Representative of the China-UK Joint Liaison Group.

She is a member of the British Library Association.

So when others are still guessing who Hideki Hanyu is.

She had recognized the young man.

Winner of the British Library Association's Kate Greenaway Award.

Internationally renowned picture book author.

Hideki Hanyu.

And just when Mrs. Wei Yi noticed Hideki Hanyu.

The tentative chat between Shao Yifu and Hanyu Hideki after they first met also ended.

Then he took Hideki Hanyu and walked in the direction of Mrs. Wei Yi.

Mrs. Wei Yi, as one of the most important guests at the scene today, Shao Yifu naturally had to introduce her to Hideki Hanyu.

Along the way, because of Shao Yifu's reception and extraordinary appearance, Hanyu Hideki gradually became the focus of the scene.

People who don't know also speculate whether Hideki Hanyu is a distant relative or descendant of Shao Yifu.

With such a handsome appearance, could he be introduced to the entertainment industry in Hong Kong?

But when Shao Yifu brought Hideki Hanyu directly to Mrs. Wei Yi.

As soon as the introduction started, Mrs. Wei Yi said, "Mr. Shao, actually I know Mr. Hanyu."

Mrs. Wei Yi spoke in English.

But many people around him still understood it, and then they became more and more curious.

From what I heard, he didn't sound like Shao Yifan's nephew.

"Mr. Hanyu, I am actually a member of the British Library Association, and I voted for your Owl in the Moon."

Mrs. Wei Yi spoke very enthusiastically towards Hideki Hanyu.

Because in her opinion, who loves books, compared to these people at the dance who smell like copper and have no taste.

Hideki Hanyu is definitely a great artist worthy of his name.

"Thank you, Mrs. David, for your support." Hanyu Hideki said politely.

Wei Yi's wife, he has many memories of her in his mind.

The current Hong Kong Governor Edward Youde passed away due to illness in December this year.

The other party's husband, Wei Yi, will take over Youde's position and serve as the No. 20 seventh Governor of Hong Kong and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in Hong Kong next year.

Mrs. Wei Yi, who came to this party just to help her husband gain fame, saw that there was an artist, Hideki Hanyu, to talk to.

She suddenly lost interest in the people around her who were flattering her.

After getting a glass of champagne from the waiter for Hanyu Hideki.

Then he and Hanyu Hideki enthusiastically communicated about creative topics.

While talking, the two of them walked to the edge of the living room.

This made Shao Yifu, who still wanted to introduce guests to Hanyu Hideki, a little helpless and could only give up temporarily.

As for Hanyu Hideki, he was not interested in social interaction, but he was happy to do so.

Anyway, he came to the party today just to get acquainted with Shao Yifu.

I didn’t expect that we could get things done at the first meeting.

Just at this time, another important guest arrived.

Shao Yifu had no choice but to say goodbye to Hanyu Hideki and go to receive other guests.

As time went on, guests invited to tonight's party began to arrive.

Everyone only communicates and chats in twos and threes.

Some people also invite female partners to enter the "dance floor" in the middle and dance a ballroom dance.

At this moment, a young man and woman arrived at the scene.

The woman is Anita Mui, who has just broken Hong Kong's personal record sales record with the album "Bad Girl" and is also making a name for herself in the film industry.

The person who came to the party and dance with her was Anita Mui's boyfriend who she had not been dating for very long.

It was Kondo Masahiko who was terminated from Johnny & Associates and couldn't stay in the neon entertainment industry. He relied on his past fame to live as a racing driver.

After Anita Mui arrived at the scene with Kondo Masahiko, she immediately visited Shao Yifu.

In fact, before this year, Shaw Brothers Pictures had a grudge with Golden Harvest.

They secretly suppressed Anita Mui, who signed an acting contract with Jiahe.

For example, using the influence of Shaw Brothers Pictures, Anita Mui was not allowed to attend the awards ceremonies of the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Wanwan Golden Horse Awards.

and not allowing Anita Mui's movies to be screened in Shaw Brothers theaters.

However, with the suspension of production by Shaw Brothers Pictures, and the mediation by middlemen.

These grievances have become a thing of the past.

Historically, after Shaw Brothers ceased production and sold theaters one after another.

Anita Mui, who was originally unable to attend the ceremony, soon won the Academy Award and Golden Horse Award for Best Actress.

Now Shao Yifu holds a charity party and dance.

Anita Mui was invited, so naturally she wanted to come to support her.

After visiting Shao Yifu, Anita Mui and her boyfriend entered the dance party together.

Say hello to people you know and introduce your boyfriend to everyone.

It can be said that Anita Mui fell in love with Kondo Masahiko at first sight.

Some time ago, I even went to Neon in person to inspect real estate in Tokyo, preparing to stay and fly with my boyfriend.

On this occasion, Kondo Masahiko also showed a polite and loving attitude with Anita Mui.

This guy was able to win Mary Kitagawa's favor at Johnny's, and he certainly had his own way of socializing.

In order to date Anita Mui, she even took the initiative to learn Mandarin and Cantonese.

Anita Mui was coaxed to be submissive and utterly determined.

At this time, Anita Mui was chatting with her boyfriend and several TVB actor friends.

Some of these people she knew, some she didn't.

However, in this social setting, people who didn’t know each other quickly became acquainted through friends.

For example, there are two young actresses, one named Wu Junru and the other named Liu Jialing.

Both of them have straightforward personalities and are very attracted to Anita Mui, and they became familiar with each other within a short time.

Moreover, the group of them chatted and seemed to be attracted to each other.

Soon Anita Mui's close friend Chen Baiqiang also joined in.

When Anita Mui debuted, Chen Baiqiang also recommended Anita Mui to be his guest singer at the concert, which helped Anita Mui increase her popularity.

After Chen Baiqiang appeared, it was no surprise that the fourth princess also arrived soon.

But before everyone could say a few words, they saw "sixth sister-in-law" Fang Yihua walking over with a young man wearing glasses.

"Hi Miss Fang..."

After everyone said hello, Fang Yihua introduced the young people around him to everyone.

The other party is Xu Jintang, the grandson of Xu Shipwang.

Xu Jintang knew the fourth princess, but this time his eyes were not on the fourth princess, but on an inconspicuous young girl in the crowd.

Officially, Liu Jialing, whom Anita Mui just met.

Obviously, this young man from a rich family has a new goal of hunting for beauty.

At the same time, Anita Mui also introduced her boyfriend to Fang Yihua.

When Anita Mui visited Shao Yifu just now, Fang Yihua was greeting guests.

When he heard Kondo Masahiko's name, he immediately smiled and said, "I didn't expect that there would be two guests from Neon at the party tonight."

"Are there other neon guests?" Anita Mui was a little surprised.

Kondo Masahiko was also a little curious, wondering who Fang Yihua was talking about.

Could it be that some neon artist came to Xiangjiang to promote and was invited.

It seems that the only neon artist who has been promoting in Hong Kong recently is Akina Nakamori.

Is it really Akina Nakamori?

Although thinking of that beauty, he felt a little hot in his heart.

But when I remembered that the other party was an artist from the Yunshang Department.

And the notorious boss behind Yunshang Department.

Kondo Masahiko's thoughts were instantly extinguished.

Just when several people were guessing who Fang Yihua was talking about.

The creative exchange between Hideki Hanyu and Mrs. Wei Yi has finally come to an end.

Mrs. Wei Yi finally extended an invitation to Hanyu Hideki.

"Mr. Hanyu, my husband will hold a charity ball in three days, mainly to raise funds for the Hong Kong Children's Protection Association. I wonder if I can invite Mr. Hanyu to attend."

Hearing this, Hideki Hanyu couldn't help complaining in his heart, why is it that in a place like Xiangjiang, there are dance parties all day long.

But after complaining, he felt that he would definitely not be able to leave Xiangjiang in three days.

Coupled with Wei Yi's future status as Hong Kong Governor, it is still worth making friends with him.

He nodded and replied, "Thank you madam for the invitation. I am very happy to contribute my small amount to protect children."

Next, Mrs. Wei Yi asked Hanyu Hideki his address so that he could deliver the invitation, and then said goodbye to Hanyu Hideki.

Without Mrs. Wei Yi to cover him, Hanyu Hideki wanted to say goodbye and leave directly.

But this kind of party and dance in the name of charity will definitely end up with expressions of kindness and donations.

So even if he was bored, he could only continue to stay.

And right now.

Because of Shao Yifu's instructions, Fang Yihua, who had been paying attention to Hideki Hanyu, discovered that the conversation between Hideki Hanyu and Mrs. Wei Yi had ended.

He immediately said to everyone around him, "Since everyone is curious, let me introduce another guest from Neon to everyone."

　After checking the information, I found that it crashed and the coding speed could not be improved at all. Today it is only [-].

　　Everyone must be familiar with Hong Kong celebrities, so I won’t take pictures of them.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)