Chapter 520

"Nii-chan? Are we spending Christmas Eve together tomorrow?"

Although it was a bit late, Nagayama Hezi still called to ask.

"Eh? Nagayama Hezi, aren't you spending it with your boyfriend?" Naoki Nagayama asked. "Haven't you taken down Senior Jin Tian yet? You even went to watch *Ring* together!"

"... How afraid are you that your sister won't be able to get married? You're even more concerned than Mom!"

Nagayama Hezi complained. Recalling that day after watching *Ring*, everyone was worried all night about where a Sadako would pop out, and she was even scared once by Baka Nii-chan. Where would there be any time to think about confessions or anything like that!

As for later... Nagayama Hezi and Senior Jin Tian didn't know why things were delayed.

Naoki Nagayama sighed: "Sigh, when you were in high school, I really didn't want Nagayama Hezi to fall in love... But you really didn't fall in love in high school, which made people worried. After entering university, I found that it would be pretty good if someone could take Nagayama Hezi's personality..."

"Baka! Who said that? Nagayama Hezi-sama is very popular in university, okay!"

"Alright, I'll believe it then..." Naoki Nagayama said. "However, isn't Christmas still not spent with a lover?"

Deeply influenced by American culture, Japan has a high acceptance of Western holidays like Christmas. However, due to the assimilation of local culture, unique Japanese holiday habits have also been produced, such as eating Christmas cake, eating fried chicken, etc.

Among them, there is one point: Christmas Eve before Christmas is often more valued than Christmas itself. And compared to spending it with the whole family, young people are more accustomed to spending it with their lovers, and exchanging gifts is only done between lovers.

So when winter comes, young men and women will be very anxious to find their favorite candidates. It is rare to see someone like Nagayama Hezi who has a crush but hasn't confessed yet~

"..." Nagayama Hezi was silent for a while and retorted, "Isn't Nii-chan also not spending it with a lover?"

Who said I don't have one? It's just that Akina has too many Christmas activities, especially those evening parties on TV stations.

Naoki Nagayama found it inconvenient to say it directly, so he could only default:

"Forget it, forget it. Since Nagayama Hezi is also alone, let's spend it together!"

"I'll call and ask Big Brother Feng later. If he is also alone, then our Nagayama family will spend it together~"

Nagayama Hezi happily agreed on the phone.

When calling Big Brother Feng, there were still bursts of noise over there. Amidst the noise, he distinguished Big Brother Feng's voice.

"Ah, Christmas, I've made an appointment with my brothers to go to a nightclub, call a few young ladies, and have a blast all night!" Big Brother Feng's voice was full of joy. "Does Naoki want to come together?"

"No, no need. Big Brother Feng, have fun~"

Naoki Nagayama, who hung up the phone, sighed. Big Brother Feng is indeed the one suitable for the drunken and dreamy Tokyo!

Call some young ladies and have a blast all night! He, Naoki Nagayama, hasn't even tried it!

Speaking of which, what should I do if I'm still a little tempted?

However, after a difficult ideological struggle, this idea was still abandoned by Naoki Nagayama. After all, if he was accidentally photographed or spread out, then the nickname "Playboy Naoki" might be changed to "Lewd Naoki".

If that were the case, he probably wouldn't be able to stay in Japan anymore!

Since entering the vanity fair of the entertainment industry, relying on his excellent debut movie and his faint background in the Yamaguchi-gumi, Big Brother Feng has lived very comfortably. He dyed himself colorful as quickly as possible and then began to pollute his agency in turn...

Now his artist agency already has a reputation for "knowing how to play" in the industry...

However, this can also be considered as being able to eat in the entertainment industry~

"I hope Big Brother Feng won't create a 'Haitian Feast' or go to any silver parties or anything like that." Naoki Nagayama also made a decision at the same time. "When I go back to my hometown this year, I must talk to my grandfather about Big Brother Feng's discipline problem!"

When the sun rose again, there was only one week left in the 8th year of Showa.

Under the urging of Eitaro, Naoki Nagayama opened his eyes and saw the bright sunshine outside the window...

The weather is also very good today!

Cook breakfast, take Eitaro for a walk, return to Shanyingyuan, and then Naoki Nagayama drove to the studio as usual.

"Nagayama-san, good morning!"

Xing Jiahua greeted him very happily, while directing someone to place a Christmas tree beside the front desk.

Looking at the empty Christmas tree on it, Naoki Nagayama was a little strange: "Hua-chan, why are there no gifts?"

"I will hang them up today." Xing Jiahua said with a smile. "When everyone comes to the company tomorrow, they can take small gifts!"

"Oh? Then I must come over tomorrow."

Greeting the employees in the office, Naoki Nagayama walked into the office, but it made Fangcun Dayou a little surprised:

"Nagayama-san, why are you here?"

"Uh... why wouldn't I come over?" Naoki Nagayama was speechless. Is it a bad thing for him to come to work? I don't know who kept saying that he never came to work before!

"Isn't today Christmas Eve? Tomorrow is Christmas." Fangcun Dayou pressed his glasses. "It just so happens that the affairs have come to an end. I thought Nagayama-san would rest until next Monday!"

"..."

Naoki Nagayama thought about it, it seems that this is indeed the case. *Love Letter* has been edited, and the year-end bonus has been issued. It seems that he is already a dispensable role in Shuyou Film... No way!

Fangcun Dayou would not let go of the labor force delivered to his door.

"Since Nagayama-san is here, let's discuss the company's structural adjustment for next year!" As he said, Fangcun Dayou handed over a tree diagram.

"I have sorted out several major businesses under my name, and then initially sorted out the structure. The board of directors is very simple. Currently, there are only Nagayama-san, Xiu-san, me, and Kadokawa. The chairman of Shuyou Group is of course Nagayama-san, who also serves as the president..."

Fangcun Dayou roughly described the structure. Because the group is not large, each business line is very clear, and he also listed the current leaders, either promoted or promoted...

Naoki Nagayama looked at this document. In fact, there is no big problem. In fact, the corporate structure in Japan is already mature. The most important thing is the equity issue.

"Dayou-san, if we want to adjust, we may need to renegotiate with Kadokawa." Naoki Nagayama said. "In the past two years, Kadokawa has made a lot of money relying on the small investment at the beginning. But next, after the business merger, 25% of the shares is too much..."

"Do you want to dilute their shares?" Fangcun Dayou asked.

"Yes, we have merged profitable businesses such as idol business, record business, and asset operation. Naturally, we cannot let Kadokawa continue to maintain 25% of the shares." Naoki Nagayama said.

"What if Kadokawa chooses to increase their holdings?" Fangcun Dayou asked.

"Ha, then it depends on how much money they can pay. Even if the money is not enough..." Naoki Nagayama said. "It is best to exchange for Kadokawa Film's shares. Cross-shareholding is the only way to ensure the long-term and stable cooperation between our two companies."

"This..." Fangcun Dayou didn't expect that Naoki Nagayama was still coveting Kadokawa's shares.

"In short, this is just a vision. There is still a lot to talk about later. Don't worry for now." Naoki Nagayama smiled. "Dayou-san, after the New Year, we can have a good talk with Haruki-san."

"Yes, Kadokawa will definitely arrange for inspectors to come next year..."

The two chatted for a whole morning about the structural adjustment for next year, but Yin Tangxiu, one of the three giants, was not in the studio.

He was in the university teacher's office, meeting with his teacher, Machida Taizhi, and chatting about the movie selection for next year.

The spirited old man said: "Yin Tang-kun, which movie do you plan to use to impact the awards?"

"Of course it's *Crows Zero*!" Yin Tangxiu said. "Although *Ring* is also a work of confidence, horror movies are niche movies after all, with a small audience and insufficient influence."

Machida Taizhi nodded, picked up the hot tea from the coffee table in the office and handed it over: "I have also heard of *Ring*, but I haven't watched it myself... Hahaha, after hearing about Director Fukasaku's incident, I really don't dare to go..."

"Teacher is joking. However, that movie is indeed very impactful. At Teacher's age, it's better not to watch it." Yin Tangxiu took the teacup and responded with a smile.

"Haha, that's true, that's true." The old man continued. "However, for *Crows Zero*, because of the alternative interpretation of campus delinquent culture in the early stage, it may suffer during the selection."

"Hmm... we have actually considered this aspect, so we don't have much ambition for the Best Picture." Yin Tangxiu explained. "After all, there is *Antarctica* in front."

"Then?"

"Actually, we mainly want to work towards the two awards of Best Director and Best Actor." Yin Tangxiu didn't understand the routine of selection the year before last, but this year he has communicated a lot in the industry and already knows the twists and turns behind this.

"Ah, I see..." Machida Taizhi looked at Yin Tangxiu, who could be said to be his most proud student, and said, "Since this is the case, it just so happens that I have a few good friends who are movie critics. I will have a good talk with them about the filming techniques of *Crows Zero*!"

Yin Tangxiu stood up quickly and bowed deeply: "Thank you so much, Teacher!"

Machida Taizhi smiled and waved his hand: "This is also because Yin Tang-kun's movie has indeed made a breakthrough in directorial techniques! And several shots are indeed very amazing..."

"Where, where, it's all because Teacher taught well..."

For a time, the office was full of mutual praise.

In the evening, Naoki Nagayama drove to Waseda University to pick up Nagayama Hezi.

In the parking lot at the school gate, a black Toyota Century still attracted a lot of attention, and young people in twos and threes would cast inquisitive gazes.

Nagayama Hezi, wearing a cotton-padded jacket, found the Toyota Century and hurried into the car:

"Nii-chan... If someone I know sees this, they will think I got into some rich guy's car!"

"Haha, your brother can be considered a rich guy now." Naoki Nagayama smiled. "Do you have any other classmates today? Chunshui-chan?"

"She is with her boyfriend."

"Hahaha, so you are a single dog!"

"... Nii-chan, if you don't know how to speak, don't speak..."

On Christmas Eve, the streets and alleys of Tokyo are full of Christmas elements. Many places are playing Christmas music all the time. Representative locations such as Omotesando, Shibuya, and Marunouchi have organized beautiful light shows.

The street trees on both sides of the street are wrapped in colored lights, and countless light strips render the whole street into the color of champagne, like a dream world. Even in the cold winter night, it makes people feel very warm.

Naoki Nagayama took Nagayama Hezi to a Western restaurant in Shinjuku and ordered a special Christmas set meal.

"Such a big turkey... Can we two finish it?" Nagayama Hezi was very surprised looking at the huge turkey.

"If you can't finish it, pack it up and take it to Eitaro to eat!" Naoki Nagayama didn't care at all, eating leisurely amidst the piano music in the store.

"It's really extravagant..."

"Nagayama Hezi, when are you on vacation?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

"Next Wednesday..." Nagayama Hezi's mouth was full of chicken.

"Then are you planning to go back directly?"

"Of course not. I'll be with Nii-chan..." Nagayama Hezi's expression remained unchanged. "If I go back, it seems that it will be difficult to live at home..."

"Yes, after having children, the family will be very noisy..."

"It should be lively!"

"..."

The brother and sister were eating a Christmas set meal on the bustling commercial street, and couples were walking past outside the window. In this strange atmosphere, the conversations sounded warm and plain.

Near midnight, Naoki Nagayama dialed a call to Akina's pager.

However, it wasn't until midnight that Akina's call came back.

"Naoki-san?" Akina's voice, still a little apologetic, came from the microphone. "Private massage, I just got home~"

Top idols are very busy during the holidays!

Although most Christmas special programs are recorded in advance, there are still some programs that need to be broadcast live, as well as some celebrations that need to be attended on-site. It is already very good to be home at midnight!

"Ah, Daijoubu! It just so happens that I waited for this moment..." Naoki Nagayama's tone was full of smiles. "Akina, Merry Christmas!"

Akina felt a warm current flowing through her heart: "Naoki-san, Merry Christmas too!"

"It's really hard work! It's Christmas and you still have to work..." Naoki Nagayama sighed. "... Akina, go and look at the socks by the bed! Santa Claus has already put the gifts away!"

"Eh?"

Akina ran to the side of the bed in the bedroom very surprised, looked at the socks that hadn't changed at all, and then pinched them, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Inside the socks was a small gift box, which contained an exquisite women's platinum bracelet that shone with a charming luster on her snow-white wrist.

"Naoki-san, thank you for your gift! I like it so much!" Akina returned to the side of the phone and said very happily, "Naoki-san, I also prepared a gift for you!"

"Oh? Where is it? What is it? Did Santa Claus send it?"

"Haha, I won't tell you..." Akina said mischievously. "You'll know tomorrow morning!"

"Eh? You're actually keeping people in suspense..."

Chatting intimately for half an hour, Naoki Nagayama had to put down the phone, because Akina's announcement tomorrow is still very busy. If she doesn't sleep, she won't be able to get up tomorrow...

Actually... exceeded the time... Damn, wasted another leave note!

End of this chapter