Chapter 1271: This country is beyond saving!!!

"This country is beyond saving!!!"

In the university campus of Shinjuku Ward, class had just ended. A student stood in the plaza shouting at the top of his lungs, tears of anger and sorrow streaming down his face... The whole person seemed to be the last conscience of Japan...

Holding a copy of the *Asahi Shimbun* in his hand, he roared at all the students passing by:

"If we don't do something, Japan is finished!!!"

"Yeah, yeah!" "Do something!" "..."

Beside him, two classmates who seemed to be from the same club were helping him build momentum... emitting scattered sounds of agreement~

However, in the bustling campus, very few students stopped for this, and some even lacked the interest to take a glance... It was truly because the suppression of student movements in Japan over the past few years had sapped the students' spirit.

Everyone was no longer concerned with politics; they would rather think about how to graduate and how to find a good job...

Nagayama Hezi walked by, arm-in-arm with Shi Tian, and commented with some curiosity:

"Are these guys trying to get into politics?"

Shi Tian nodded:

"That club seems to like holding gatherings to build connections... maybe some senior told them to stir up some trouble on campus..."

Don't think university students are easy to fool, especially Waseda students; this group of guys are the top-tier talents of Japan!

If one thinks carefully, it is easy to discover that such posturing clearly has someone pushing from behind; it is highly probable that the opposition party wants to use this opportunity to overthrow the current ruling party and the cabinet.

The two best friends talked as they walked away. They naturally had seen the report in the newspaper, but for ordinary people, political affairs were too far away...

"Sigh... Japanese politics is just like this; after one party is replaced, the next one will definitely take bribes too..."

"But they should be a bit more restrained when they first get in~"

"That's not necessarily true. After the opposition party takes power, they might be even crazier... Going from having no power to holding great power, very few people can control themselves..."

And at this moment, Nagayama Tsuruko would never know that the true cause of this incident was actually her closest older brother!

Naoki Nagayama of the Shan Ying Yuan was also sighing at this time:

"I originally just wanted to protect the Film Association; I didn't expect it to get this big..."

The information exposed in the newspaper today was far more than what he had given out; it even included the current Prime Minister, the former Prime Minister, and so on, and there was no shortage of officials at all levels of the cabinet!

This posture was practically trying to encompass the entire ruling layer!

He also knew that it must be the opposition party, especially the push from the Socialist Party... This time, the opposition party wanted to completely flip the Japanese political scene!

"Sure enough, once the floodgates are opened, the flood becomes uncontrollable~"

After thinking about it slightly, he felt that this turmoil would not involve Naoki Nagayama and the people around him, and only then did he set his mind at ease.

However, there was one good thing about Japan's class solidification: even if the Diet was turned upside down and two or three Prime Ministers were changed, those were all matters for politicians... It had little impact on the daily lives of the general public.

Even national policies, the courts, and the police system continued to maintain themselves according to the previously established rules and regulations...

People who should go to work still went to work, people who should eat still ate, and people who should watch TV programs still watched them; even the ratings for the late-night exciting programs showed no signs of falling...

"Naoki-san!"

Akina called out from the living room,

"Come and hold Ye Zi! Your daughter is getting heavier and heavier; my arms are sore from holding her!"

"..."

He walked over and picked up the little one. Looking at his chubby, giggling daughter, Naoki Nagayama lifted her high:

"My Ye Zi isn't heavy, right?"

Little Ye Zi let out crisp laughter on her father's arms.

Akina looked at the father and daughter getting along so well and felt a little jealous. She ran over and hugged her husband's waist, acting sweet for a while... but she didn't dare to have any excessive actions~

Now that she was pregnant, the taboos of the first three and last three months were coming again, and the young couple had to sleep in separate rooms.

This made little Ye Zi very happy; before going to sleep, she would go to Mom's room for a while and Dad's room for a while, until she was so sleepy that she just found any embrace to fall asleep in.

"Tomorrow, I have to go rehearse for the concert with Michael. There are too many people and eyes there, so it's not convenient to bring the child..."

Akina leaned against Naoki Nagayama and said,

"It looks like Ye Zi will have to be at home alone~"

Although there were nannies and housekeepers, the little one still really needed Mom and Dad by her side.

However, Naoki Nagayama's eyes rolled:

"I can take Ye Zi to the Shuyou Capital side... Anyway, it's not busy these few days!"

Nowadays, he only needed to stay in the company office in the morning, communicate with his subordinates in other countries, and then handle the matters here in Japan... After that, he was idle in the office.

Because of the extremely conservative operations, even processing the traders' daily reports was almost exempted.

"Take her to the company? Daijoubu?" Akina was a bit worried.

"Anyway, Ye Zi hasn't really been out much since she was born."

Naoki Nagayama touched the little one's cheek. His and Akina's child had to be very cautious from the moment she was born. Other children of this age could go to parks, temple fairs, and kindergartens to play with children of similar age, but she could only stay in the Shan Ying Yuan...

"It just so happens that I'm free, so I can take her to Ginza for a stroll and go to Sanmeiju to drink tea..."

"Children can't drink tea!" Akina slapped Naoki Nagayama's arm, "Be careful she won't sleep all night!"

"Haha, then eat some snacks..."

Just like that, little Ye Zi's itinerary for tomorrow was already arranged!

Ikebukuro, Shuyou Building.

At the Film Association headquarters on the fourth floor, Yin Tangxiu was meeting with Zhou Fang to communicate about the Tokyo International Film Festival.

At this time, Zhou Fang's face carried a bit of luck and schadenfreude:

"Fortunately, we didn't let Zhuxia Deng give the opening speech before... otherwise, the one in an awkward position now would be us."

"Yeah... who could have thought that even Zhuxia Deng would be involved!"

This Recruit scandal, from a small bureau chief to a Diet member, then to a high official, and finally to now, even the leader of the ruling party was involved; it was truly astonishing!

"Speaking of which, this Jiang Fuhao is truly a character! He opened up all the connections from top to bottom!"

Zhou Fang sighed,

"If it weren't for this exposure, his Recruit company might have really been able to become the next *zaibatsu* enterprise!"

The entire upper layer was opened up, and if the next Prime Minister took office, they would definitely support him.

He, Zhou Fang, had worked hard for so many years, and only then did he build a relationship with Diet member Hamada Koichi... able to help out at a critical moment...

"Jiang Fuhao is from the University of Tokyo, so he is considered one of them..."

Using the school as a link, the University of Tokyo had long formed a huge network of connections in the political and business circles. Even in the political circle, the University of Tokyo faction of politicians belonged to a large faction... Classmates have always been one of the closest relationships~

Just as the two were talking, Qianjing Qianjing also arrived at the Film Association headquarters and came straight toward the President's office:

"President Yin Tang... I have something to communicate with you..."

"Hmm?" Yin Tangxiu didn't quite understand his purpose, "Please speak..."

"Yesterday I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said I have various chronic diseases and am not suitable to continue working hard..."

Qianjing Qianjing said without changing his expression,

"So I am not competent for the work of the Film Association Standing Committee... I want to submit my resignation to you..."

"Please select a replacement member representative as soon as possible!"

"..."

Yin Tangxiu and Zhou Fang, who was listening on the side, were all stunned... Qianjing Qianjing, is he resigning?!

The day before yesterday, he was still running around reviewing the relevant budget for the film festival, wanting to find faults and lead some activities... How come only two days later, he actually ran over to resign?!

Actually, Qianjing Qianjing didn't want to either... He was originally ordered to plant a nail in the Film Association, wanting to control the association with the support of the Zhuxia faction...

But... starting from last night, many Diet members and high officials began to resign... The line of the Ministry of Education was even more deeply involved.

Former Minister of Education Mori Yoshiro was involved, and Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education Gao Shi Bang Nan was involved and resigned... Even the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Kurita Jianxi, who had always been his contact, resigned overnight!

The precariousness of the Zhuxia faction made him understand that the subsequent support was definitely all over!

In that case, how could he still break into the Film Association controlled by Shuyou allies, and how could he still interfere with the Shuyou Support Fund that was firmly controlled!

Rather than waiting to be kicked out, it was better to step down gracefully while taking advantage of this wave. As long as there was no loss of person, maybe there would still be a chance for a comeback.

"Qianjing-san, this is too urgent..."

Zhou Fang spoke up,

"At least wait until the film festival is over!"

"No way... I have to take care of my health!" Qianjing Qianjing lost his previous toughness, "I have already decided; I hope President Yin Tang will understand!"

"This..." Yin Tangxiu smacked his lips, "Qianjing-san resigned suddenly, and now it's so busy; if we pick a new person, it's estimated we'll have to wait until the end of the year..."

At this time, Zhou Fang said directly:

"Then why not just wait a few more months and elect one at the next member assembly..."

"That makes sense."

When Qianjing Qianjing first entered the Standing Committee, it was under the pressure of the Ministry of Education and TV stations under the will of the Zhuxia faction. Yin Tangxiu also didn't want to add another unstable element halfway through.

"Then let's do it this way..."

Listening to the two's evasive remarks, Qianjing Qianjing didn't say much. Winners and losers; everything said now was superfluous.

He had known this when he was at the Film Promotion Association~

Watching Qianjing Qianjing's back as he turned and left, Yin Tangxiu and Zhou Fang felt some admiration amidst their sighs:

"Resigning immediately when seeing the situation is not right, this Qianjing Qianjing is really quite decisive!"

"Yeah... unlike others, who might still be reluctant..."

You have to know, even as a Standing Committee member of the Film Association, there are not small benefits in the entertainment industry.

Not to mention the status and influence in various film activities, in the upcoming film festival, making connections, coordinating disputes, pulling strings, and even in the ranking of film awards, there is huge room for operation... These are all benefits!

Many lobbyists for lobbying groups really come with real money to entrust!

There are also many agencies that will spend money to get newcomers on the red carpet of the film festival...

Giving it up just like that really makes people feel some respect!

"Speaking of which..." Zhou Fang quickly realized something, "That Yuan Shan Dun Zi, the Planning Division Director of the Higher Education Bureau of the Ministry of Education... will she also..."

Yuan Shan Dun Zi was originally the representative of the Ministry of Education in the Film Association and was originally on good terms with Shuyou, but she had previously listened to the wishes of the Zhuxia faction and helped Qianjing Qianjing seize power...

"That's not clear..."

Yin Tangxiu shook his head,

"If she is involved, the first thing she should resign from is her public office... After that, we will naturally change people here..."

"The *Film Practitioner Protection Act* has been passed, and the Ministry of Education will still have a representative! Even the Ministry of Labor will send people..."

Zhou Fang nodded:

"I hope the next person will be easier to get along with!"

After chatting about the political situation for a while, Yin Tangxiu and Zhou Fang continued to communicate about the affairs of the Tokyo International Film Festival.

It is already October now, and the film festival will start in two weeks!!

The exposure by the *Asahi Shimbun* was like a big rock smashing into Japan; first, it was a dull thud as if stunned, and then it was the splashes and waves layer by layer!

The high-level members of the Liberal Democratic Party discussed in a small room for a whole night, but they didn't come up with any effective measures all at once, so they could only hold a communication meeting first to appease the public's emotions.

Then, some personnel involved in the solid evidence began to issue resignation statements one after another... like dumping dumplings...

Fortunately, at this time, the newspaper still had the promotion for Michael Jackson's concert and the relevant progress of the Tokyo Film Festival... Even the news of Nakamori Akina's pregnancy fermented again...

This gave the Liberal Democratic Party more time to prepare!

At the same time, the opposition party, which deliberately pushed for the exposure at this time node, was not idle. They contacted the media to continue digging deep into reports, linked up with Diet members from other parties to protest together, incited the public to speak out, and some people were even starting to organize demonstrations...

However, the authorities temporarily suppressed this application under the name of "ensuring the smooth holding of the Tokyo International Film Festival activities"!

TV programs and newspaper articles were all asking the ruling authorities for an explanation, and the strong public opinion pressure gave the incumbent Zhongzeng Gen a headache...

What made him even more angry was that some guys in the faction actually made such a proposal:

"This is the collective corruption of the cabinet that occurred during Zhongzeng Gen's term, indicating that this is Zhongzeng Gen's lack of leadership and insufficient governing ability... so he should bear all the blame!"

"Zhongzeng Gen should resign to apologize!" "Anyway, he is already at the end of his term, so there is no loss in resigning now!" "The time has come to take on the great cause and reflect responsibility!"

"Just right to be the scapegoat!" "Waste utilization..."

Of course, the last two sentences were imagined by Zhongzeng Gen himself, but he was certain that this was the thought in the hearts of many Liberal Democratic Party members!

Indeed, the resignation of a Prime Minister could calm down a lot of this wave of public opinion!

However, why didn't you consider Zhongzeng Gen's own thoughts?!!

Carrying such a big black pot and resigning in a dejected manner, his political life would be completely ended! Even if he wanted to run for Diet member in the future, it wouldn't work!

He was only in his sixties; he was in his prime in the political scene!!!

Besides, no matter how you think about it, he is still the leader and head of the Liberal Democratic Party now!!!

How can you let the leader take the blame?!!

"In short..." Zhongzeng Gen pressed out the cigarette butt and said to his confidant subordinate, "Push Zhuxia Deng out to take the blame!! He is the one who was exposed separately by the *Asahi Shimbun* as the cover photo!"

"Now most people's attention is on him!"

"Let him hold a press conference, let him kneel, let him resign, let him take the blame!"

"..."

The confidant secretary looked at his Prime Minister and was a bit speechless. You don't want to take the blame yourself, but does Zhuxia Deng want to take the blame?!

"Regarding this point, we had better deliberate carefully..."

"What else is there to discuss?! Do you really want our Liberal Democratic Party to step down collectively?!"

"How about... apologizing collectively?"

The secretary suddenly brought it up,

"Push the blame to the subordinate secretary, saying that you didn't know... then sincerely admit the mistake, attribute all this to a systemic error... and finally, the law does not punish the masses..."

Although he was a secretary, secretaries were originally meant to take the blame, and he was used to it... Secretaries rely on employers for food, not responsible to the public...

As long as the mouth is tight and there is no betrayal, they will still be employed after the turmoil passes... and the relationship will be even closer!

"..."

Zhongzeng Gen thought about it seriously and felt that this method really seemed to have feasibility...

You can blame a certain Diet member for not being able to resist temptation, but if the high-level members have all fallen, then who should be blamed?!

Of course, it's the public who elected these people up!

Isn't this the other way around?! ===== CHAPTER 1272 =====