Chapter 566: Making money is too slow!

When Naoki Nagayama was burying his head in the editing room tinkering with MV materials, news in the entertainment industry had already begun to ferment.

Besides the gossip about men and women, more importantly, film critics had mixed opinions about award winners promoting their next film during their acceptance speeches...

Some people thought that conflict of interest was understandable, some thought it tarnished the authority of film awards, and busybodies were discussing which winner's film was worth watching.

As for the Japan Film Academy Awards, which were about to be presented, this had also become an important sudden event.

"Chairman Tanaka! What should we do about this?" Ishikawa Fumio said in a low voice. "Unlike the Blue Ribbon, the Film Academy Awards have more than a dozen awards!"

Tanaka Tomoyuki put down the newspaper they were discussing and rubbed his forehead: "Hey... if we don't let them promote, we will offend a large group of people... But if we let them mess around like this, the Film Academy Awards will become a joke!"

"It's all Naoki Nagayama's fault! He spoiled the atmosphere!" Ishikawa Fumio's words sounded like a resentful wife, because he had no way to point fingers at Naoki Nagayama to his face...

"Talking is useless..." Tanaka Tomoyuki made a decision. He was so old, and he would step down after this term as vice chairman. "Let the next chairman deal with the offending matters! At worst, I will bow and apologize to the association members after the awards ceremony!"

"........" What could Ishikawa Fumio do? He could only go and bow with Chairman Tanaka. "Chairman is wise!"

After putting this matter behind him, Tanaka Tomoyuki suddenly remembered something: "By the way, when you went to see Fukasaku Kinji last time, you said something happened at his house?"

"Yeah!" Speaking of gossip, Ishikawa Fumio also became talkative. "Since Director Fukasaku was scared to incontinence by a horror movie last time, it seems his whole person has changed!"

"This time while recuperating at home, he was making a scene, saying that his wife was going to poison him... The police even came to the door... In the end, it was too absurd, and they had to divorce."

"I heard later that he even asked Matsuzaka Keiko to take care of him..."

Tanaka Tomoyuki couldn't help but laugh after hearing this: "Director Fukasaku... I think he just made this up for his mistress."

"Yeah, although Director Fukasaku is very talented, his personal style is really..."

"Too indecent~ at such an old age."

"Yeah, yeah~"

Two guys who were very serious and old-fashioned outside were actually discussing other people's gossip in private, pointing fingers, and were no different from chattering 'obasan' (aunties).

However, at this time, Naoki Nagayama in the studio didn't know what was happening outside. He was happy for the MV template made by other colleagues.

"Kijima-kun, you are quite capable!" Naoki Nagayama patted Kijima Kyo on the shoulder, looking at the picture on the projector, with different scenes and people appearing with the lyrics. "This autumn day is very poetic! The sunset glow over the city has a warm feeling, and the pedestrians are also very suitable."

"This was edited according to Naoki-san's song *Yuyake no Uta* (Song of the Sunset)." Kijima Kyo smiled modestly. "Hearing that song made me think of such a scene.

This material was also filmed in Tokyo, and the order of the materials was readjusted according to the lyrics..."

Listening to Kijima Kyo's production ideas, Naoki Nagayama first praised him greatly:

"Not bad, not bad, Kijima-kun already has his own ideas, and this song is expressed very well!"

But then he gave a hint: "However, besides our own songs, other songs don't need to be so exquisite; just have a roughly suitable picture."

"After all, we have more than 500 songs to do."

"Hai, I understand." Kijima Kyo nodded.

At this time, Yin Tangxiu on the side asked: "Naoki-san, I think relying solely on our speed... it might not be finished within a month. Besides, Naoki-san and I might have other important things to do later..."

Naoki Nagayama nodded. After editing the MVs of a few songs, he also realized it.

"In short, today we are setting a sample. Later, find some part-timers to do it. Anyway, the requirements are not high..."

Naoki Nagayama suddenly thought of a good way.

"By the way, Xiuyisang, doesn't your university have many juniors in the directing department? They all know how to edit, right?"

"...... Naoki-san, what are you going to do?" Yin Tangxiu raised his head very suspiciously.

"Of course, let them have a little more practical experience!"

Naoki Nagayama said, university student interns and part-timers, high quality and easy to fool, economical and affordable, companies all say it's good!

"......" Yin Tangxiu rolled his eyes. He actually wanted to exploit the labor of his juniors!

"Besides, after they understand the MV, they can be invited to experience it once after the KTV opens!" Naoki Nagayama laughed. "This way, the first batch of guests will be there!"

"....." Yin Tangxiu complained, "Naoki-san, you actually want to exploit their wallets a second time?"

"Paying to go out and play, isn't that a matter of course?"

The capitalist's face was fully exposed.

Just at this moment, the editing room door was pushed open, and Fangcun Dayou walked in:

"Xiuyisang, Naoki-san..."

"Dayousang came back so fast?" Naoki Nagayama was a little surprised. "Didn't you go to sign the newcomer?"

"It's already signed." Fangcun Dayou said. Schools like Nichu High School, which were mature artist schools, were naturally familiar with signing contracts.

"So to speak, Kikuchi Momoko is already our agency's person? Haha~"

Bringing another well-known Showa idol back under his command gave Naoki Nagayama a feeling of being satisfied in his collecting habit.

Fangcun Dayou didn't understand why Naoki Nagayama suddenly laughed. He continued: "Naoki-san, Kikuchi Momoko belongs to the professional class... so training in vocal music and acting is not needed."

"Ah! This is a good thing!" Naoki Nagayama said. "In that case, *April Story* can start filming soon."

He turned to Yin Tangxiu again: "Xiuyisang, your *Love Like the Falling Rain* female lead still has to wait, right? Then I'll start filming first!"

"......."

Fangcun Dayou was speechless at this childish showing off, but Yin Tangxiu actually showed an unhappy expression... Fangcun Dayou confirmed again that the people he worked with were all children!

"*Cough cough*, Naoki-san... don't be too happy too early..." Fangcun Dayou reminded. "According to convention, the debut song of a new idol... Kikuchi Momoko also needs one..."

"Ah this..." It was Naoki Nagayama's turn to be confused. He didn't have many songs left in his hand. "Dayousang... I feel this tradition is a bit wrong..."

Naoki Nagayama said righteously: "In the future, our GG agency will definitely continue to develop and grow. It's impossible for me to give every new idol a debut song, right?! I don't have that many in stock either!"

Fangcun Dayou thought it was reasonable. With Naoki Nagayama's current status, writing songs for new idols was indeed a bit 'falling status'. However, he didn't have that many in stock... but he still had some now! He had to take them out?!

"What Naoki-san said also makes sense."

"Right~"

"However... Kikuchi Momoko is an artist Naoki-san personally brought in after all, so she should be a little different!" Fangcun Dayou looked at his own treasure boss. "In the future, newcomers to the agency will be handed over to Komuro Tetsuya, but the ones Naoki-san values himself still have to rely on Naoki-san!"

"......" After thinking for a while, Naoki Nagayama nodded. "Alright, this is the last one!"

His golden finger, which was sometimes effective and sometimes not, seemed to have less and less effect recently... If he couldn't recall new songs or new films in the future, and couldn't rely on films or songs to make money, what should he do?

Publicly admit he had run out of talent in the entertainment industry?!

Sure enough, relying on capital to make money was more secure! He definitely couldn't let go of the property market and stock market in the past two years. At least he had to earn money that he couldn't spend in a lifetime!

Thinking of this, Naoki Nagayama suddenly remembered that he hadn't cared about the investment company for a long time. It was really not right!!!

So he said to Fangcun Dayou after chatting with others for a while: "Dayousang... regarding Kikuchi Momoko, let's start with the film first, and then release a record... I'll go back and think about what song to give her."

"Hai, Naoki-san decides."

"Xiuyisang, remember to ask your juniors! Others continue to make MV templates...

I suddenly remembered something about the investment company, so I'm going to take a look."

"This..."

Yin Tangxiu looked at Naoki Nagayama who was about to leave, thinking he was going to escape, but he turned back and said, "Leave the cherry blossom-related materials to me... I want to try editing an MV related to cherry blossoms to prepare for *April Story*."

"Hai...."

Watching Naoki Nagayama open the door and go out, Yin Tangxiu suddenly remembered: "Naoki-san, don't forget tomorrow's Film Academy Awards ceremony!"

"OK~"

When he came to the office building in Ginza again, the floor where Shuyou Capital was located had become very formal.

At least in Naoki Nagayama's view, it already had the appearance of a company in operation. He could see people walking in the corridor, and the desks were gradually filling up.

The busy young front desk lady raised her head slightly after seeing the visitor, and then greeted:

"Hello, you are here for an interview, right? Please sit here first!"

As she spoke, she was about to take Naoki Nagayama to the conference room next to her. Four or five young people in suits and leather shoes were already waiting for interviews in the corridor:

"May I ask your name?"

"Uh... my name is Naoki Nagayama..." Naoki Nagayama looked at the office lady in front of him and found that she didn't even recognize him?!

"Hai, Mr. Nagayama, please wait a moment. The personnel person in charge will call your name. You are number... " The front desk lady looked down at the interview list, preparing to inform the order, but after flipping through a page, she didn't find Naoki Nagayama's name. "Sumimasen, why can't I find your name on the interview list..."

"Because I'm not here for an interview..." Naoki Nagayama said. "I'm here to find Nakai Genta!"

"Nakai Genta... Minister Nakai?!" The front desk lady then raised her head and looked seriously at the visitor in front of her.

First glance, why is he dressed so casually? Second glance, wow... big handsome guy!!!

"*Cough cough~*" Seeing the lady in front seemed a little dazed, Naoki Nagayama coughed and saw her work badge—Kanai Choka. "Yes, Miss Kanai, I'm here to find Minister Nakai."

"Ah! Sumimasen!" Kanai Choka apologized after reacting, and then asked again, "Mr. Nagayama, do you have an appointment?"

"......" Naoki Nagayama felt that this front desk was a bit naturally dazed. "I am Naoki Nagayama..."

"?" Kanai Choka looked a little confused.

"What is the name of the president of this Shuyou Capital?" Naoki Nagayama suddenly wanted to tease this little girl.

"The president is called..." Kanai Choka stuttered, and then her expression was visibly shocked. "Naoki Nagayama!!!"

The young girl finally equated the handsome young man in front of her with her own president, and bowed 90 degrees hurriedly: "President Nagayama!! Sumimasen, I didn't recognize you! Hontoni sumimasen!"

"Haha, after all, I haven't been here, but you have to remember me next time!" Naoki Nagayama saw the candidates in the corridor looking over curiously, and didn't want to linger at the front desk. "Kanai-san, is Nakai Genta in?"

"Hai! Minister Nakai is in the office!"

"Haha, then I'll go in and find him first, it's fine, right?"

"Hai! I'll show you the way~"

"No need, you continue to be busy~"

Looking at Naoki Nagayama's back walking towards the office, Kanai Choka was panicked... He didn't let me show the way! The president won't hold a grudge, right?

I won't be fired tomorrow morning because I stepped into the company with my left foot first, right!!!

Don't! This is my first job after graduation!

The frosted glass partition wall made it impossible to see what was going on in the office, but he could vaguely see a person sitting behind the desk, burying his head in checking something.

Naoki Nagayama knocked on the door and walked in: "Yantaisan~"

"Naoki-san!" Nakai Genta was very surprised after finding it was Naoki Nagayama. "Why did you come suddenly without notifying in advance?!"

"I also came on a whim, just to take a look." Naoki Nagayama sat on the sofa. "Coming over to look, the company already feels like it's on the right track!"

"Yeah, more than a dozen employees have been recruited in a short time, and the framework can be considered set up." Nakai Genta poured a cup of tea for Naoki Nagayama. "Still continuing to recruit people!"

"Haha, I saw it. There are many people interviewing. When I came in just now, I was almost mistaken for an interviewee." Naoki Nagayama laughed.

"Ha, the employees haven't seen you yet..." Nakai Genta suddenly thought. "Yeah... how can the company's employees not have seen the president!"

"Naoki-san, I'll have everyone gather in the conference room, you give a speech to everyone!"

Naoki Nagayama waved his hand to refuse: "No need, no need, I hate this kind of thing the most! Everyone is busy..."

"This..." Nakai Genta thought for a while. "That's fine, anyway, the people are not all here yet. Let's meet together after all the people are recruited."

Knowing that this couldn't be avoided, Naoki Nagayama didn't object. After all, the company president hadn't been seen, and this company was a bit too bizarre.

"Nakai-san, although I came to take a look on a whim, I want to know the company's main investment direction." Naoki Nagayama wanted to know which stocks were bought in the account.

Hearing this, Nakai Genta took out a stack of documents from the file cabinet: "Well, because it's just starting, the stocks we mainly bought during this period are blue-chip stocks... This is the data situation from last week."

Naoki Nagayama took the document and saw the profit and loss situation of several capital accounts of the company, which could only be said to be small profits and no losses...

"After all, it's just starting... it doesn't even count as short-term." Naoki Nagayama didn't blame too much.

"The managers below have already started short-term operations and will achieve profitability at the end of the month." Nakai Genta said.

"Hm....."

Looking at this report, Naoki Nagayama fell into deep thought. He only had 5 billion in funds, which was only a small position in the stock market. Even if it was a top-tier trader like Steven Cohen, being able to make a 30% profit in a year was already very good, and for him, that was only a profit of billions, the box office money of a film...

"This money-making speed is a bit slow!"

"Eh?!"

Nakai Genta was stunned for a moment, just wanting to say that the company had just opened, and being able to make a profit was already very good.

But suddenly he thought of the short-term operation in the United States with Naoki Nagayama before, and couldn't help but lean closer to Naoki Nagayama, asking excitedly and nervously: "Does Naoki-san have any inside information again?"

"Hm?" Naoki Nagayama paused and shook his head hurriedly. "No, no. Yantaisan, don't think too much, such a good thing won't happen!"

"......"

Happy for nothing.

Naoki Nagayama thought for a moment and said to Nakai Genta: "Yantaisan, give me a data analysis of the stock market last year. I remember it was bought from a data company, right?"

"Hai." Nakai Genta moved out a thick stack from the file cabinet. "Naoki-san, do you want to see it now?"

"Hm, I'll take it to the office to see..."

Naoki Nagayama picked up the document, which was not light, and prepared to go to his office.

Nakai Genta was a little suspicious: "Naoki-san, what are you looking for? Treasure stocks?"

"Haha, maybe it's a 'demon stock'!"

Although he only had a general understanding of the stock market in his previous life and didn't speculate much, he had heard many strange 'demon stocks' when chatting and looking for materials...

He wanted to find out in these stocks if there were any stocks that could hook up his memories, whether they rose or fell... he could make money with this!

In the huge president's office, Naoki Nagayama buried his head in looking at one stock after another, wanting to find stocks that could make his assets double.

"Keyence... Fast Retailing... Tokyo Electron..." He kept muttering while looking. "Automation, clothing, semiconductors... the three most profitable industries in Japan at present!"

"It's a pity there is no possibility of a surge... As a medium-to-long-term investment before 1989, it's okay. In the short term..."

While saying this, he recorded these stocks in his notebook as a reference for the company's future investment.

"No, no, no..."

Naoki Nagayama flipped through for almost half an hour, searching among piles of numbers, and was almost dizzy from these pure paper data. And after closing a document and opening a new one, when he flipped to one of the pages, his eyes lit up:

"Wait... this stock... looks like it has a lot of potential!" ===== CHAPTER 567 =====