Chapter 1269: This is Shan Ying Yuan!!

The phone lines at the Geon headquarters were about to melt~

As the news of Nakamori Akina's second pregnancy spread rapidly in the entertainment industry, countless calls poured into Geon's hotline, and the receptionist, Rie Kinoshita, answered so many calls that her wrist tendonitis flared up again.

"Hai... please wait for our official news for specific details..."

"Of course it's Naoki Nagayama's, who else could it be?"

"Please don't fantasize. Even if Akina-chan were to have an affair, she wouldn't choose you!"

With a "snap," Rie Kinoshita hung up the phone angrily. There are all kinds of people in this world; there are actually guys with severe delusions who think Nakamori Akina will break up and divorce Naoki

Yuzo Shimada, who happened to be passing by, saw Rie Kinoshita with her face flushed red from anger and teased with a smile:

"To be able to make Rie-chan this angry, it seems the phone call just now was quite outrageous..."

"It is! To think they would say something like that!"

Rie Kinoshita was still complaining when the front desk phone rang again, forcing her to pick it up once more.

"It looks like the calls won't stop today!"

Yuzo Shimada shook his head, gave the young woman at the front desk a sympathetic look, and then headed toward Akina's publicity department.

As Akina Nakamori's publicity department, they needed to prepare for subsequent actions to dispel the impact or seize the opportunity to stir up hype... Anyway, pregnancy wasn't exactly negative news, so Yuzo Shimada's mindset remained quite relaxed.

After arriving inside the department, he discovered that all the team members were heatedly discussing something...

"Really?" "Yeah, I heard it was miserable!" "Their heads were shiny!" "It must have been done by Naoki-san's side!" "It seems the Nagayama family really likes making people become monks..."

Yuzo Shimada asked in surprise:

"What's wrong? Is there something I don't know about?"

"Shimada-san, you're here!"

A team member leaned in mysteriously and handed him a photo.

"It's this! My reporter informant gave it to me!"

A puzzled Yuzo Shimada took the photo. It showed two people squatting on the street wailing; one could see it was a bustling district with people coming and going...

"This is?"

"These are the two paparazzi who snapped Akina-chan!"

"I heard they were dragged into a van and beaten up..."

"And more importantly, they used clippers to shave their heads completely bald!!"

"They were only let go after being dropped off in the shopping district!"

"......"

From the chaotic accounts of his colleagues, Yuzo Shimada finally understood the cause and effect.

"So, this was done by Naoki Nagayama? To punish those two paparazzi?"

Yoshiaki Tanaka, who was nearby, spoke up:

"You can't say that; there's no evidence..."

"Uh... and the police don't care?"

"It's nothing major, just a beating; it doesn't even count as a minor injury. If the police ask, it's just a personal grievance, like they didn't like the look of them..."

In this day and age, the yakuza run rampant. In Tokyo alone, there are nationally famous syndicates like the Yamaguchi-gumi, Sumiyoshi-kai, and Inagawa-kai... With gangs fighting over territory, ordinary citizens have long since become accustomed to it.

Sometimes when encountering trouble, people don't even go to the police first, but rather to local syndicates to resolve it...

"....."

Yuzo Shimada shook his head, feeling powerless about this situation in Japan, so he didn't express any further sentiment.

"This photo has probably spread throughout the entertainment industry by now... especially in the paparazzi circles; they all seem to be struck dumb with fear..."

This photo was clearly leaked by peers on purpose. The iconic shaved heads serve more as a warning to all paparazzi; the previous paparazzi who provoked Tree Friend had ended up becoming ascetic monks.

This time it was just shaving their heads; if they provoke Tree Friend or Akina Nakamori again, they'll be ordained for real!

"Naoki-san is truly decisive when he does things!"

After everyone finished discussing, Yoshiaki Tanaka clapped his hands:

"The paparazzi matter has nothing to do with us, but Akina-chan has already expressed her wishes regarding this incident. We at Ken-On will sue any publication that prints Akina's photos!"

"Also, we need to hold a press conference later to officially announce the pregnancy in major newspapers..."

"And then, we need to combine this wave of hype to continue promoting Akina's joint performance with Michael Jackson..."

"....."

Under Yoshiaki Tanaka's arrangements, the members of Akina's publicity department quickly took action, starting to turn the heat into positive publicity for Akina Nakamori~

At the same time, Akina Nakamori herself was at Sanyoin preparing to welcome a guest.

After resting for a night, Michael Jackson had fully recovered his energy; in fact, such celebrities are generally energetic people with amazing recovery powers.

Otherwise, how could he have carved out a place for himself in the already cutthroat entertainment industry!

After going to the Tokyo Dome in the morning for a site visit, he had time in the afternoon to accept Akina Nakamori's invitation to visit Sanyoin.

When the car turned from the main road in Chiyoda into a side street, Michael Jackson felt the traffic thin out instantly. By the time he saw the greenery increasing in the distance, the surrounding shops and buildings became even scarcer.

"The car following us is gone. Did the paparazzi lose us?"

The assistant glanced at the rearview mirror and asked, puzzled. Michael Jackson in the car also turned his head to look back in surprise.

Japanese paparazzi are very clingy. Even while staying at the Hotel Okura, Michael Jackson was targeted by quite a few paparazzi whenever he went out. They wouldn't rush up to his face, just follow from a distance and take photos with high-definition lenses~

Although he is an international superstar, Michael Jackson didn't have the help of local agents who could pull strings or use underhanded tactics like local celebrities, so he couldn't shake them off.

But he didn't expect that after one turn, those guys actually stopped following!

"Has your driving improved?" the assistant asked the translator, Sora Komatsu, who was also doubling as the driver. "Did you shake them off when you turned?"

Sora Komatsu shook his head sincerely:

"....... I'm not that good....."

He was just a translator hired by the concert planning team who doubled as a driver because he could drive. However, he turned his head to look at this side street:

"But there seems to be a rumor that paparazzi won't appear near Naoki Nagayama's house...... It looks like it might be true....."

Sora Komatsu had heard this rumor, but he had never been to Naoki Nagayama's house and didn't know the address.

"Why?"

"If you ask why...." Sora Komatsu didn't know how to respond for a moment. "It seems the Tree Friend Group has a lot of authority in the media circle....."

He couldn't very well tell a foreign friend that Naoki Nagayama had yakuza ties and was very cruel to paparazzi who offended him, which is why they were afraid to come over...

"So that's how it is!"

Michael Jackson understood it as Naoki Nagayama's Tree Friend Group being like a large capital corporation in the United States, with strong control over the media.

As the vehicle moved slowly, after passing a small park, a bamboo forest appeared before their eyes... and then a low-profile, grayish-brown building loomed in and out of sight amidst the green bamboo...

Until they turned at an intersection and a large iron gate appeared, with the name "Sanyoin" marked on the gateplate.

"This is the home of Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori~"

Michael Jackson looked around curiously, feeling that this was a very quiet and secluded residence.

As a Japanese person, Sora Komatsu was moved; this was the legendary Sanyoin. It was truly impressive, finding tranquility in the heart of a bustling city like Chiyoda...

The remote-controlled iron gate opened slowly, and the vehicle drove into Sanyoin.

Without the obstruction of the bamboo walls, the spacious courtyard, lush lawn, sculpted flower beds, landscape pond, and the low-profile British-style main building made one feel as if they had entered a classical manor.

At this moment, the butler, Afu, was already waiting at the main entrance, welcoming the guests in an authentic London accent and guiding them to park and enter...

"...... A British butler?"

Michael Jackson felt the attentive service and couldn't help but sigh in his heart,

"My future Neverland Ranch must also hire such a British butler!!!"

After entering the foyer, Akina Nakamori brought little Xiaohua along to welcome the guest:

"Michael, welcome to Sanyoin....."

"Akina! So happy to see you again!"

Michael Jackson showed a warm smile and looked at little Xiaohua, who was holding her mother's hand,

"This must be Miss Xiaohua! She's truly adorable!"

Little Xiaohua had never seen someone with such dark skin and hid behind her mother's legs, feeling a bit shy... but she wasn't afraid and still looked at this person with great curiosity.

"Hua-chan is a bit shy around strangers...."

Akina explained,

"But she'll be fine once she gets used to it....."

"Haha, that's normal for a child her age!"

Michael Jackson took a gift from his assistant:

"I know the customs in Japan; if you come to visit, you must bring a gift...... This is a collector's edition of the 'Thriller' album record.... my signed studio version!"

What does a top star give as a gift? Of course, his own album! Especially a rare version...

"This is too precious!"

Akina quickly took it and thanked him very happily,

"Michael, please come in and sit...."

Although this invitation was for Michael Jackson, in a foreign land, the translator and assistant naturally had to come along.

The group soon arrived in the living room. After sitting down, Michael Jackson naturally praised the Nagayama family's decor and furnishings.

Then he saw the Nagayama couple's display cabinet, filled with numerous trophies, medals, and souvenirs. Placed right in the center were Naoki Nagayama's Palme d'Or trophy and Akina's Japan Record Awards medal.

"This is Naoki's Palme d'Or trophy!"

Michael Jackson only recognized the internationally famous Palme d'Or and wasn't familiar with Akina's Japan Record Awards medal.

"Yes.... Naoki had to go to the company this morning; he should be on his way back now...."

Akina held little Xiaohua and introduced her husband's various honors to the group.

While passing the corner staircase, a piece of graffiti art caught Michael's attention. The signature, full of personality, made him recognize it at a glance:

"Is this? A work by Basquiat?"

"Ah....," Akina wasn't very familiar with graffiti artists, "It should be; it's a foreign friend of Naoki-san's..."

"He knows Basquiat?"

"I heard they met when he went to New York a few years ago...." Akina said, "Naoki-san said that at the time, Basquiat's girlfriend was Madonna~"

"Oh?!! It even involves Madonna?"

Michael Jackson was even more surprised. Of course, he knew this pop diva and also knew some things about Madonna before she became famous... but he didn't expect it to involve Naoki Nagayama. He decided he must ask Naoki Nagayama about it when he returned!

As the hostess, Akina Nakamori had the nanny and butler serve tea and snacks to entertain Michael Jackson and his party.

The group chatted for a while, and then Akina took Michael to tour Sanyoin..... First was the backyard, which could be seen from the living room....

"The dry landscape garden has been here for a long time..... That cherry tree is the origin of Sanyoin; it blooms twice, in April and October...."

"Look, there are already some small buds now...."

"The dog running on the lawn is Eitaro..... That orange cat is Miaotaro....."

Akina chatted with Michael and his party in English. If there were any words she wasn't familiar with, there was a translator nearby to help, so the communication was very smooth.

Little Xiaohua was no longer afraid of Michael. After getting down from her mother's arms, she would run over to Michael Jackson and take a few close looks..... but she still wouldn't let him hold her~

Sanyoin, which hadn't had guests for a long time, was filled with joy for a while!

At this moment, the master of Sanyoin, Naoki Nagayama, was held up at the company by miscellaneous matters.

"The Ministry of Finance sent a letter of inquiry?!"

Naoki Nagayama looked at the letter in his hand, feeling a bit helpless. Sure enough, his recent series of operations had alarmed the management...

You know, a sudden withdrawal of funds would have been fine, as there was the excuse of opening global branches.

However, for an investment bank to suddenly become extremely conservative, especially one as famous as Tree Friend Capital, would naturally cause market turmoil... So the Securities Bureau of the Ministry of Finance sent an inquiry letter, demanding that Tree Friend Capital explain the recent changes.

"Tsk tsk..... How should I write this?!"

Even in a capitalist country, investment institutions need to be cautious when facing inquiries from management. The wording and such are very complicated, not something an ordinary person can do!

So, a headache-stricken Naoki Nagayama called over the legal staff of Tree Friend Capital and handed this task to them:

"You guys draft a reply explaining this to the Securities Bureau....."

"But Naoki-san...."

Takanori Ishizaki, who had already transferred to Tree Friend Capital, felt a bit helpless himself,

"How exactly should we explain it? You have to give me some hints!"

After all, Naoki Nagayama's operations were very unreasonable, and some operations were very confidential, known only to a limited few.

"Hmm.... Regarding the conservative strategy, follow the previous explanation; just say the analysts sensed the existence of market risks....."

"Wait a moment, I remember a third-party economic analyst in the US released a research report, and I bought it...."

Naoki Nagayama took the research report out of his desk drawer and handed it to Takanori Ishizaki,

"You narrate it according to this conclusion...."

"And regarding the capital movements...."

Naoki Nagayama rubbed his chin and organized the documents Genta Nakai had previously prepared for building branches in various places,

"Still write it in the direction of risk diversification and expanding the global market...."

"Take these as reference, finish writing it today; I want to see it tomorrow!"

"......"

Takanori Ishizaki's face was full of helplessness, just as if he had been assigned a writing assignment in high school... and it was a prompt-based essay at that!

"Naoki-san..... aren't you coming with me?"

"Together? No time, no time!"

Naoki Nagayama shook his head,

"I'm going home to entertain guests!"

"Alright, give me the finished product tomorrow! Finish it with overtime!! I'm leaving first!"

Saying this, Naoki Nagayama packed his things and walked out of the office, leaving behind a ruthless back...

"...... %*&^(*&"

Seeing Naoki Nagayama actually leave him behind like this, Takanori Ishizaki silently spat out venom...

Seeing the data on the desk again, he even wanted to just quit on the spot!

But thinking of the high salary, he sat down, hugged the arguments, returned to his office, and began to organize, his mind also starting to ponder legal clauses...

"Sigh..... Money..... Money! It's all for money!"

"Money is truly a bastard!"