Chapter 1088: Does this guy have a disease?!

When the banquet was almost over, Naoki Nagayama and Tomotomo Yoshimura discussed slightly in the corridor:

"Otomo-san, check the source of the call carefully. Although it looks like it's aimed at Sadachika Kiba rather than us, it's too rude for Nihon officials to drag Shuyou into political struggles!"

"Hai....... I will hire a private detective to find out who it is."

Tomotomo Yoshimura nodded. Nihon has a private detective culture inheritance and has legal private detective businesses.

There are indeed those private detectives with wide connections and strong abilities. Otherwise, the acceptance of manga and novels like *Detective Conan* wouldn't be so wide.

To exaggerate a bit, as long as enough money is given, even the color of the Prime Minister's wife's underwear can be checked~

"However......." Tomotomo Yoshimura said in a low voice, "I think it may also be to prepare for the holding of next year's film festival, possibly with a bigger goal."

"Ha..... at most, it's just some third parties wanting to grab the hosting rights and organize it themselves."

Naoki Nagayama shook his head, looking down on these guys' practices, not making a bigger cake, but grabbing things in other people's plates.

"Otomo-san, anyway, find out who it is first, and then talk about it."

"Wanting to take away Shuyou's hosting rights, how can it be possible without paying a price!"

"Hai...."

Bidding farewell to a group of good friends, Naoki Nagayama and Akina sat in the car back to Shanyingyuan.

"Naoki-san, has that matter been handled?"

As Naoki Nagayama's wife, Akina hadn't expressed her opinion on what just happened, and only asked at this time.

"Daijobu, it's just someone wanting to target Sadachika Kiba. We are actually affected..."

Naoki Nagayama explained,

"Explained to him, this matter is over."

"That's good~"

Having hung out in the entertainment industry for several years, Akina also noticed this kind of thing, but since Naoki-san said it was over, she didn't continue to ask.

However, realizing that her husband's career was not without resistance, she secretly made up her mind that she couldn't just be a vase....... No matter what, she had to give Naoki-san some help within her power.

At least greater fame, more supporters, the ability to influence public opinion..... these powers could help Naoki-san at certain times!

"Are we going to film *Ghost* tomorrow?"

"Hmm, the opening ceremony is over, and the parts related to the film festival are almost gone." Naoki Nagayama laughed. "I don't want to attend those parties joining in the fun..... so let's go film a movie!"

"Hmm, go film a movie!"

Akina hugged her husband's arm and said enthusiastically,

"Win an Oscar!"

"...... Why is Akina suddenly so excited?"

"I want to be the best actress!"

"Oh ho ho..... getting enthusiastic~"

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival was broadcast on all TV stations.

Because the connection was fast, no audience noticed the small problem at the scene. Everyone was paying attention to Sakai Izumi, who had the title of "Voice of Nihon," singing *My Friend*.

Some people also paid attention to all the shortlisted movies, and *Tiger of Ginza* becoming the opening movie of the film festival.

Afterward, there were also authorized reporters who would randomly interview guests and stars at the banquet.

Everyone was watching this excitement, watching the stars perform in the field of fame and fortune, and the audience seemed to have participated in it~

Some viewers in front of the TV were thinking about taking their relatives to visit the venue in Yoyogi Park in two days.

And a person who was originally at the banquet secretly slipped out at this time.

Sitting in a luxury car, Nobuo Asai of the Film Promotion Association was making a call with a big brother phone:

"Has the person who made the call been handled?"

"Hmm, sent to Hokkaido for a business trip, won't be back for a year." The voice on the phone said, "How is it, did Sadachika Kiba, that guy who loves face, and Naoki Nagayama have a conflict?"

"

"It doesn't matter, there will be other opportunities in the future."

The voice on the phone continued,

"Pay attention to their conversations during the gathering, find out where they might have conflicts, and we will continue to plan."

"In short, for the next Tokyo International Film Festival, I must make you the chairman, and the hosting rights of the film festival must also fall under the name of the Film Promotion Society. Only then can the Agency for Cultural Affairs..."

The Film Promotion Society is an agency under the Nihon Agency for Cultural Affairs, one of the subordinate bodies established for the development of the Nihon film industry. However, the Tokyo International Film Festival has now completely become the credit of the aristocratic lineage of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Nara Kizoku. How can this be allowed!

"... but... Director Kurita..." Nobuo Asai paused, then sighed and said, "That guy Naoki Nagayama, he... he isn't attending the subsequent gatherings!"

"??"

Kenki Kurita, the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs on the other end, was also stunned for a moment.

"What do you mean he isn't attending? Is he sick or does he have other arrangements?"

"No..." Nobuo Asai shook his head, "He just isn't attending. It is said that Naoki Nagayama doesn't really like socializing..."

"..."

Kenki Kurita couldn't believe his ears,

"This is an international event, a social activity attended by celebrities from various countries, big names in the film industry, producers, and important figures from film associations of various countries.

In such an important social occasion, you're telling me that guy Naoki Nagayama actually isn't attending?!"

"Yes... Shuyou is currently represented by that old guy Otomo Yoshimura." Nobuo Asai said, "Naoki Nagayama and his wife Akina Nakamori have already gone back."

"... This guy... is there something wrong with his head?! Or is he just not good at socializing?"

People like Kenki Kurita, who are keen on power and socializing, can never understand the thoughts of people like Naoki Nagayama,

"If I weren't trying to avoid suspicion, I would definitely attend!"

What a great opportunity to expand one's network!

"... Perhaps, Naoki Nagayama is just a person with personality~"

Nobuo Asai recalled the time he had dinner with Naoki Nagayama and knew that Naoki Nagayama was definitely not a shy, introverted person who didn't know how to socialize.

"..." The person on the receiver also fell silent for a moment, then said, "Then don't worry about him. You continue to build a good relationship with Sadanaga Kiba, integrate into his small group, and don't let him discover our planning..."

"When the next Tokyo International Film Festival is being prepared, I will arrange for someone to recommend you to be the chairman. At that time, Kiba won't suspect anything."

"Yes, I understand!"

"Hmm, that's all..."

After hanging up the mobile phone, Nobuo Asai sighed. This life of being a double agent is truly difficult!

However, thinking about becoming the chairman, greatly increasing his reputation, and then stepping into a political career, he regained his energy!

"At least, the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, it's still hopeful if I jump a bit!"

The temperature in the morning dropped again.

Naoki Nagayama looked up at the cherry blossom tree in the courtyard and could see that the small flower buds had already sprouted.

"The cherry blossoms in the courtyard are about to bloom again~"

At this time, Akina in the kitchen had already brought breakfast to the table:

"Naoki-san, come and have breakfast~"

"Yes~~" Naoki Nagayama walked over and said to Akina, "The cherry blossoms in the courtyard already have buds and will bloom in a few days... Akina, our family's cherry blossom viewing party is about to be held again~"

"Ah, yes, the cherry blossom viewing party!"

Akina nodded immediately. The Nagayama family's cherry blossom viewing party is a small gathering where only the core members of Naoki Nagayama's group receive invitations. Every person who comes can be said to be an important figure in this circle.

At the party, they would chat and deepen their friendship, while also discussing future development directions...

Things like investing in US stocks, real estate, operating nightclubs and KTVs, etc., have all spread within the small circle, and now most people are already wealthy.

Oh... Tsuruko hasn't yet, but that doesn't matter. After the milk tea shop she operates opened a chain, it's also very profitable.

"Is it the same as previous years this year?"

"Hmm... of course it's different, this year we have Xia Hua!" Naoki Nagayama smiled, "So this year, let the event support company decorate the courtyard well, and the cherry blossom viewing party will become a flower viewing party!"

"Haha, okay~" Akina walked to the baby basket and pinched the baby's little hand, "Did you hear that, Hua-chan, it's called a flower viewing party... everyone is coming to see you~"

"..." This flower is not that flower... Naoki Nagayama shook his head, but still didn't go to correct her.

Just as they were eating breakfast, suddenly, the doorbell rang.

For some reason, Eitaro, who was eating dog food, tucked his tail and ran towards the room...

Not long after, the butler Alfred walked in with a young girl. As soon as she saw Naoki Nagayama and Akina, she smiled:

"Nii-chan! Akina! I'm here!!!"

Then she walked towards the baby crib, still calling out, "Hua-chan... let me see, have you missed your aunt~~"

"..."

Naoki Nagayama was a little speechless looking at his unscrupulous sister,

"Tsuruko, didn't you say we would meet at the filming base?"

"It's too far, and I have to transfer! It's better to just take Nii-chan's car!" Tsuruko said without any restraint, then reached out and touched her niece's face, saying, "As expected, baby-soft skin! So smooth, so smooth!"

"..."

How is she like a crazy woman...

Akina asked with a smile: "Tsuruko, have you had breakfast? Do you want to join us?"

"I've already eaten!"

As a college student, a rice ball for breakfast is enough, very casual~

However, seeing the cheese-fried toast, small sausages, soft-boiled eggs, asparagus, strawberries, and fruit juice on Naoki Nagayama's table... her envious tears flowed from the corners of her mouth.

"But I can still eat a little!"

"Okay~" Akina asked the live-in nanny Anxia Nakagawa to add a plate and served another portion of breakfast to her sister-in-law.

Speaking of which, she quite likes this sister-in-law of hers. After all, she knew her when she was dating Naoki Nagayama, and there were no conflicts afterwards.

Young people's appetites naturally come when they want to. After Tsuruko finished breakfast at Naoki Nagayama's house, she decided that during these days of working for free, she would come to her brother's house for meals every day!

While the people at the table were eating heartily, Eitaro secretly returned to the plate, eating the remaining dog food, but unexpectedly, he was still discovered by Tsuruko.

"Ah, Eitaro!"

Tsuruko even put down her breakfast, stretched out her devilish little hands, and grabbed the dog's ears,

"Long time no see! Do you still remember me?!"

"Woof woof woof!" Eitaro hurriedly wagged his tail. You little devil, how could I possibly forget?!

"If you remember, why didn't you come to greet me just now, but ran away instead?!" Tsuruko rubbed the dog's face hard, squeezing out all the wrinkles, "Looks like you need to be punished!"

"... Woof!"

Eitaro tried to seek help from Naoki Nagayama, but Naoki Nagayama looked away...

"Hahahaha~"

"Ying ying ying~"

It has been a long time since the morning at Shanyingyuan was so chaotic!

Miaotaro, lying on the cat bed, yawned. It's another beautiful day~

But just at this moment, the orange cat suddenly felt its body being picked up by a pair of large hands, and only heard Naoki Nagayama, who had finished breakfast, say:

"Alright, Miaotaro, it's time to go make money to support the family!"

The filming base in Ota Ward became even more lively with the return of the "Ghost" crew.

Naoki Nagayama handed Tsuruko to a floor manager, asking him to take Tsuruko to familiarize herself with the filming situation on set and let her do odd jobs.

Then he started directing the filming~

"Minna-san, we have all become familiar with each other before, today is the real start of filming!"

"Today's scenes are all indoors." Naoki Nagayama said, "Indoor scenes will be filmed for three days, which is just right for the crew to run in and return to work status! Minna-san, let's do our best!"

"Yes~~" XN

"Ghost" is not a low-budget film because its special effects cost a lot, but there are not that many scenes in the actual filming. The main ones are indoors, streets, subway stations, and restaurants.

The personnel are not complicated, and there are actually only five important ones, which is a very compact crew.

So when filming, they can quickly shoot in sets without having to move equipment frequently.

One of the scenes is Naoki Nagayama, who plays a ghost, using a cat to scare away the bad guys...

"Naoki-san?" Xu Xu Mudao looked at Naoki Nagayama taking strange things out of the prop team, a little curious, "What are you doing with a cucumber?"

"I heard that cucumbers will startle cats, I'll give it a try..."

Naoki Nagayama handed a cucumber to Miaotaro's face. Sure enough, the orange cat with a calm expression just raised its front paws and rested them on the cucumber, indicating that it didn't like to eat this thing...

"Looks like the cucumber is ineffective!"

Xu Xu Mudao saw Naoki Nagayama take out a small bottle again, which contained some powder, and was a little curious:

"What is this? Garlic powder?"

"No..." Naoki Nagayama smiled and opened the bottle towards Miaotaro, "This is tiger bone powder!"

Sure enough, Miaotaro sniffed and began to become nervous. As the bottle approached, it even began to make a hissing sound of intimidation. If it were any closer, it would definitely show its claws!

Only then did Naoki Nagayama close the lid with satisfaction:

"As expected, it's the real thing! When filming, I'll hide a little in my hand for the first two takes, and on the third take, I'll flick it onto Miaotaro while moving. It will definitely scare him into jumping up! Hahaha~"

"..."

Xu Xu Mudao looked at Miaotaro, who had calmed down again, feeling a little distressed... Thinking back to when filming "Cat's Eye", Miaotaro was a star cat, and even now it still has to make money for its owner...

"Miaotaro... following such an owner, you've really worked hard!"

However, seeing Miaotaro stand up with its belly almost dragging on the ground, he instantly felt that its treatment was actually quite good~