National Tide 1980

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

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

But it was impossible not to come, because on January 4th, she came to Kanda Shrine early in the morning to pay homage, and happened to meet Miwa Takahara, a senior in the industry.

Every industry has rules, and the same applies to Japan's entertainment industry.

As a female star who also came from Daiei Co., Ltd., Miwa Takahara is several years older than Keiko Matsumoto.

She was the well-deserved leading actress of "Daying" before its collapse.

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

On the other hand, Keiko Matsumoto is an absolute junior to Miwa Takahara, just like Michiko Harada has a similar relationship with her.

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

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

Not only did this theoretical film become a hot topic, it also caused quite a stir in society.

It also inspired a series of similar literary and artistic works named after "Madam" in Japan, such as "Mrs. Mantis" and "Mrs. Kamakura".

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

In particular, Miwa Takahara is still a non-marriage person, and there are rumors in the industry that she relies on her beauty to get around 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 there was no way she could offend such a person.

What's more, Matsumoto Keiko was not the only guest invited.

Like her, Shizuko Sekiguchi played the heroine in "The Story of Torajiro".

And the year before last, she had collaborated with Yoshiko Ikegami in the movie "Make Up".

As well as the head of Nikkatsu Film Company, Miyashita Junko, the leading actress, had already been invited by Miwa Takahara and made an appointment to have lunch together today.

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

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

But she quickly regretted thinking this way.

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

First of all, the gathering place is very special.

Not a high-end restaurant in Ginza or Roppongi, but in a huge cement building on the outskirts of Tokyo.

When they arrived at the place, Gao Yuan Mihe revealed that this was a women's club she funded and was designed by a famous Qingshui 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, Matsumoto Keiko inevitably looked around curiously after entering this women's club.

She found that the main building was made of glass except cement and was divided into three floors.

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

If guests sit in a private room on the second floor to dine, they will have bright and transparent glass panels under their feet, giving them a clear view of the swimming pool below.

But that's nothing. The key is to wait until the female stars sit down and the tea is served.

The result is a gimmick that makes people want to "wow".

"Look! Man!"

The first one to call out was Ikegami Shimiko.

Her personal private life, not to mention her personal integrity, has caused many scandals.

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

So when she screamed like this, it immediately reminded people that she had just given birth and was dissatisfied with her desires in that regard.

So not only Miwa Takahara but Shizuko Sekiguchi laughed at her.

Junko Miyashita, known as the "Queen of Pink Movies", expressed disdain for this.

"Oh, he's just a man. What's all the fuss about? Look at you, you're almost jumping for joy..."

"No, no, look at your feet..." Ikegami Ji Shiko 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 pool below.

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

Wearing only black shorts, showing off their muscular bodies, they were white, black, and Asian.

Deliberately showing off in the swimming pool is like a variety of baits used to catch women.

And everyone has white numbers on their shorts for easy picking and claiming.

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

"It's so interesting that we can actually see men from such an angle. I like looking down at men like this. I want to trample men under my feet. I want men to look up at us..."

"Oh, I'm still looking up, but everything is gone."

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

She had just been divorced for the second time, and she was still drunk yesterday.

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

So she was anxious and shy, and hurriedly tightened her legs under her dress.

"Who told you not to abide by tradition? Look, did the gods punish you?"

Junko Miyashita's words made everyone laugh.

"I'm not a reporter. I just watched it. Don't worry, it's absolutely safe here..." Gao Yuan Mihe comforted with a smile.

Miyashita Junko then added, "Yes, there will be no missing pieces of meat. We people are not even afraid of being seen in front of the camera, so are we still afraid of being exposed? Besides, these men cannot be treated as ordinary people. Miwa Sister’s arrangement is obviously because she wants us to eat them as dishes.”

"You can eat whatever you want. I am the host of the treat. If the guests have good appetites, can I still treat them badly? Just treat them like fish. Whichever dish you choose will be listed on the menu. These are models from abroad. , very fresh, with top-notch looks and figures, none of them are over twenty-four years old..." Miwa Takahara continued to tease with a smile.

After hearing the last sentence, Matsumoto Keiko couldn't help but feel a little 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 glanced at his feet.

Unfortunately, those young men wandering around in the water only made her feel uncomfortable and almost nauseated.

She couldn't help but think to herself that this kind of dinner party was too ridiculous and boring, so it was better to end it quickly.

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

"How to eat it? As sashimi?" Sekiguchi Shizuko asked in a joking manner.

"Do you still need to ask? You are not a little girl who has never seen a fish." Ikegami Ji Shiko said openly.

"It's up to you, as long as you can bear it..." Junko Miyashita said in a more wanton tone.

Miwa Takahara introduced in a serious manner, "Eating fish comes last. To enjoy it, you have to relax yourself first. There is a massage room down there..."

Matsumoto Keiko couldn't stay out of the conversation, so she had to pretend to be interested and chat with him.

"You have to watch carefully and don't run into sharks."

"How is it possible? In front of people like us, all men can only be good boys..."

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

Then the conversation became more unbridled and unbridled.

From sharks to jackals, tigers and leopards, to gold and silver jewelry, to hairstyles, shampoo, bath salts, facial masks, crow's feet, collarbones, silicone, butt lifts, fish oil...

While watching the "fish in the pond" at my feet with great interest, I chatted and rambled on, having a great time.

But no one talks about movies or work.

It wasn't until a male waiter dressed in black began to serve the dishes that the conversation among these women shifted to food.

Keiko Matsumoto tried her best to participate in it, hoping that water and fire would blend in and perform an intimate and face-saving show.

But she still felt suffocated and nauseous, as if she were tied up in a cage.

Because it is inevitable to drink during the dinner, and when drinking, it is inevitable to talk about men and women, and gossip about the entertainment industry.

None of the women here are under the age of thirty, and they all have played various romantic roles, and they are all familiar with each other. So talking about these topics is quite straightforward. Some of the things are secrets that Matsumoto Keiko has never heard before. .

Matsumoto Keiko, who was participating in such a gathering for the first time, was naturally very uncomfortable.

She blushed and her palms became sweaty.

Fortunately, these women were just joking about "fishing" and just wanted to make fun of everyone.

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

You can find out the truth first, and then you can do your own thing.

So after the meal, all the actresses took the VIP membership cards that Gao Yuan Meihe gave them for free and left.

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

It's a pity that Keiko Matsumoto still couldn't escape. After the meal, she was the only one to stop her. Miwa Takahara.

He said he still had something to discuss and took her into a quiet room.

At this time, Matsumoto Keiko had not yet realized the practical significance of Miwa Takahara asking her to come for this meal.

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

And Gao Yuan Mihe's words quickly surprised her.

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

"You mean..."

"I rarely see you in movie theaters or on TV. Didn't you endorse Shiseido's advertisements in the past? It seems you have been replaced."

Miwa Takahara's forthrightness inevitably embarrassed Matsumoto Keiko.

"Well... there was a supernatural incident in a commercial I shot the year before last. So... many advertisers have terminated their contracts. In the past two years... there may be problems with the scripts I chose. However, this year should be better, and it has been decided. Two movies have been made..."

"That's good. I feel more relieved when I hear you say that. But you still have to think more about your future. Female celebrities of our age are still shining, but they are already like the sun that is about to set. It's inevitable to be replaced by someone new. Can you imagine yourself playing the role of a mother? Can you bear to play a supporting role for someone who flattered you in the past? You, be careful..."

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

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

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

"No, I want you to be careful of all possibilities that can take away your existing glory. I hope you will be prepared in advance..."

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

"You have to have someone to help you. What can a woman rely on if she doesn't rely on a man? Don't let down your appearance and youth. A woman's youth will be reduced in price, but a man's age will become valuable. So. It's cost-effective to use your youth to catch a capable man at the right time. Do you want to be like Yamamoto Fujiko? Once you get old and fade away and fade out of the film industry, you will have nothing. Can you bear that kind of life? "

Keiko Matsumoto was very uncomfortable with Miwa Takahara's remarks, and could even be said to be very disgusted in her heart.

But considering all aspects of the relationship, she didn't show it on her face.

Instead, she thought that Miwa Takahara had drunk too much, lowered her head, and threw it away while listening.

But the problem is that her silence makes it impossible for Gao Yuan Mihe to understand her expression.

She was holding the tea cup and kept chattering non-stop.

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

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

It is obvious that Miwa Takahara wants to be a pimp, helping the person who entrusted her to scheme against Matsumoto Keiko and benefit from it.

So Matsumoto Keiko couldn't help but asked, "If it's so good, why do you still want to be alone? Don't you want to find someone to marry?"

However, Miwa Takahara said, "I am different from you. I am old and there are not many opportunities like this anymore. Besides, there was no such girls' 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 played, the protagonist is too stupid. That is fake. In the real world, there is no need for a woman to be obsessed with a young man. Here you can get as much as you want. You Look at you, how lucky are you?"

Keiko Matsumoto felt sick after hearing these words.

Now she realized for the first time how shameless and depraved a woman could be.

However, after finally restraining her nausea, Miwa Takahara launched the final attack.

The following words were beyond Matsumoto Keiko's expectation, and she was completely confused.

"Do you remember the producer of "Kamata March"? What do you think of Mr. Jiaochuan?"

Miwa Takada looked at Keiko Matsumoto as affectionately as possible.

"What? Who are you talking about?" Matsumoto Keiko couldn't help but open her eyes, extremely shocked.

"Jiaochuan Haruki! Have you forgotten? The son of Jiaochuan Bookstore, the producer of more than a dozen blockbuster movies. Now he is not only the president of Jiaochuan Pictures. He also inherited the family business and became a giant in the publishing industry. Here’s the president of Sichuan Bookstore.”

Miwa Takada paused and tried her best to say in a gentle tone, "Mr. Jiaochuan actually likes you very much. I know you are very shy and embarrassed to hear this, but there are some things I must tell you. He wanted to tell you back then. Expressing love, but he still had a family at the time and had not yet divorced, and you seemed to be not alone. He was having a heated relationship with Director Fukasaku. Since Director Fukasaku was a director he strongly supported, Mr. Jiaokawa tolerated this feeling. To this day. Do you remember that he held your hand very affectionately at the reception where the filming started? "

"It was just a polite handshake."

Although Keiko Matsumoto denied it, Miwa Takada smiled and her tone was full of probing.

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

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

"Then when there was no one around, did Mr. Jiaochuan invite you to dine outside?"

"He made a joke like this before filming started."

"Look, I'm right. This is to show my love to you."

"I thought it was a joke, so I laughed it off and didn't take it to heart at all."

"Okay then, let me tell you now. In fact, Mr. Jiaochuan was just joking and wanted to test your mind. Because he was afraid of being rejected by you and losing his face as a man, he approached you in a roundabout way in a serious manner. This means that Jiaochuan approached you in a roundabout way. Mr. Chuan is obsessed with you."

"impossible."

"Although I'm not there, I understand Mr. Jiaochuan's thoughts very well. To be honest, he asked me to get the opportunity to have one-on-one contact with you. How about it, are you willing?"

Matsumoto Keiko seemed a little overwhelmed.

Beauty actually became a burden to herself, and she just wanted to run away.

However, Miwa Takahara was thinking that since the main topic had been revealed, it didn't matter even if Matsumoto Keiko's reaction was a bit conservative.

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

"Think about it, if you two really hit it off, you will be the boss of two publishing houses and a film company in the future. Your power can cover almost the entire Japanese literary and art world. It won't matter what role you want to play or what movie you want to make. Just one sentence? No matter how big a star is, he will 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, which made her nose look even more straight.

It's a pity that just when Miwa Takahara thought she had succeeded, she wanted to swallow Keiko Matsumoto like 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 reaction was far beyond Takahara Miwa's expectations, and the answer was so straightforward that she didn't know how to go on.

"Then why? Do you dislike his appearance or personality? I admit that Mr. Jiaochuan is indeed not a standard handsome man and cannot reach the level of an actor. But by ordinary people's standards, his appearance is considered handsome. What's more, you will naturally get used to a man's appearance after looking at him for a long time. Handsome men will get tired of looking at them for a long time, and they will lose all their luster when they get old. It's so pitiful."

Gao Yuan Mihe smiled, forced herself 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 even more is his character. He is the lowest level! He is indeed very capable, but that is because his whole head only thinks about making money. The so-called lack of intellectual temperament , with a despicable character, it refers to people like him! And I know that while he is showing off to the people around him that he has a happy family and a virtuous wife, he is cheating on countless women outside. Such a person is not worthy of getting married..."

I didn’t expect Keiko Matsumoto to have such a bad opinion of Haruki Kakawa.

Takahara Miwa thought that there might be no more talks now, but she decided to persist until the end to try to convince her. After all, it involved the benefits of being reluctant to part with her.

"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 you think about the person you want to marry rationally, the first thing you need is someone who can help you. Only rich people can fulfill their wishes, not young people with good looks and empty pockets.”

"Like Mr. Jiaochuan, he has the ability to buy people, and he has enough money to fill the safe. Moreover, he is a playboy, but he has another advantage, that is, no matter how much he spends on the woman he likes, he will not show mercy. With your appearance With intelligence, I believe that even the carefree Mr. Jiaochuan can win your heart."

"I say Keiko, opportunities are rare. If you don't seize the good opportunity in front of you, you will only regret it in the end. In Kansai dialect, it is 'catching the wrong card'. Not to mention that the richer the person, the more he wants. Mr. Jiaochuan has asked me to save his face, so you can see how much effort he has put into it. If you don’t meet him, I’m afraid he will be offended. If it’s really bad, then your future will be even more..."

Keiko Matsumoto kept her head lowered as she listened to Miwa Takahara's words. Although her face was stern and her eyes were expressionless, it could be seen that she was blushing.

And now that she was being threatened, she no longer had any patience.

After a brush, Matsumoto Keiko stood up and said decisively, "Sorry, senior. I have to leave. Please tell me, I will not betray myself. If such an answer will make people angry, I am willing to accept it. No consequences. That’s it…”

After saying that, she walked out of the room without looking back.

Only Takahara Miwa, who had been robbed of her beauty, was left sitting there with a pale face.