Chapter 853: Spending other people's money to do one's own things

In the izakaya in the afternoon, there weren't many customers. After Naoki Nagayama entered the door, he only saw one customer drinking...... Should be that his alcohol addiction had flared up~

"Naoki?" As the general and waiter, Aoki Nagayama discovered his younger brother at a glance. "Why are you back?"

Ken Nagayama also walked out of the kitchen, looking surprised.

"Big brother, father...." Naoki Nagayama greeted and explained, "I had something to do in Kamakura today, so I came to have a look on the way~"

"Went to Kamakura, huh~"

Ken Nagayama nodded, and then suddenly didn't know what to continue saying. His stern old face seemed a bit cramped as he asked,

"Do you want to eat dinner?"

Aoki Nagayama shook his head: "Father, it's not dinner time yet...."

"Haha, just treat it as afternoon tea."

Laughing, he asked for a few skewers of oden and oolong tea with ice cubes, and then Naoki Nagayama sat at the bar eating and talking.

"Father, big brother..... I think the 'Midnight Diner' I told you about before can start~"

Big brother Aoki Nagayama asked with interest: "Oh? Do you have time now?"

"Mm, it's okay...... I don't have any big projects for the time being, so I can concentrate on this side~"

Naoki Nagayama nodded, and then looked around the izakaya. The tables and chairs were old, but it was still relatively clean. However, the kitchen was a bit cramped. Maybe it needed to be renovated, as some shots needed to film the scene of cooking~

"Big brother, father..... Do you want to temporarily close for a period of time in a few days and renovate the izakaya?"

Hearing this, father Ken Nagayama's lips moved, but he still didn't express opposition....... He also knew that his eldest son actually wanted to film.

"It's just changing it to an open kitchen, so that customers can see the cooking. Then the lighting and such for the renovation should also be changed slightly, making it more spacious~"

Naoki Nagayama described the effect of the renovation to the two of them. In fact, this was also a relatively popular izakaya model in Tokyo now.

Big brother Aoki Nagayama nodded repeatedly. In this way, it could be considered an upgrade and renovation of the izakaya. After filming the TV program, he could also use it. After all, this izakaya had a history of decades, and many modern kitchen utensils were not compatible.

"Mm, sounds very good....." Aoki Nagayama said. "How much will it cost to renovate like this? I'll prepare it in advance~"

"The specific cost depends on the construction team...... But we don't have to pay for it ourselves....." Naoki Nagayama winked. "I will include it in the production cost of the program and let the TV station that buys this program pay for it!"

"Can it still be like this?" Aoki Nagayama opened his eyes wide.

"Of course, spending other people's money to do one's own things..... This is the reason why rich people are rich!"

Naoki Nagayama wasn't empty at all, because most rich people did this!

Borrowing millions or tens of millions from the bank, raising hundreds of millions from investors...... And then spending it wildly! Spending crazily!

If you make money, everyone is happy..... The main thing is that I am happy!

If you lose money...... Where is there no risk in doing business! Anyway, it's not my money that's lost~

Ken Nagayama, who was listening to the conversation between his two sons, kept his lips closed and said nothing..... Even the customer who was drinking heard some, but his eyes were also full of shock.....

Sure enough, you rich people know how to play........

A few skewers of rich-tasting oden indeed made Naoki Nagayama, who had rushed from Tokyo to Kamakura and then to Shizuoka, feel satisfied in his stomach. After eating these, Naoki Nagayama said to his father and big brother:

"Then it's settled. I'll ask the construction team when I go back..... Ah, and the designer.... Once the measurement is done and the drawings are out, we'll start the renovation!"

"Mm, no problem!" Aoki Nagayama's face was full of smiles.

Looking at this slightly honest face, Naoki Nagayama grinned: "Big brother..... Before filming starts, practice a deep and warm smile well...... You are the main person in charge! Haha~"

"......."

"Alright, father, I'll take my leave first~"

"Mm, pay attention to safety on the way....."

"Hi!"

The return journey was accompanied by the sunset all over the sky. Where the skyline met the sea level, the quiet sunset gave people a warm feeling, just like the home they were going back to~

In the orange-red afterglow, the fire clouds floated in the sky, like burning silk. The silk fell on the sparkling sea, as if putting a layer of fragile soft light on the sea surface, rippling out pieces of crystal clear in the waves~

"Naoki-san, I'm home~ When are you coming back today?"

Akina's voice came from the car phone. She was in the 80 Building in the Takanawa district, calling her man who hadn't returned home like a little wife.

"Mm......" Naoki Nagayama glanced out of the car window and looked at the reinforced concrete city that was already in sight, suddenly wanting to be naughty......

"Akina-chan, look out the window~~~ Your sweetheart will come to see you in a white shirt and stepping on colorful clouds in a short while!"

"Haha~ What nonsense is Naoki-san talking about~"

Akina Nakamori laughed and turned her head to look to the side.

The floor-to-ceiling windows on the top floor were very large. She could see the bay in the distance, and of course, she could also see the scene where the sunset and the ocean merged...... Golden-red slanting light, blue-purple sky, pale blue sea surface, black reefs, white waves......

There were indeed seven colors!

"Come back quickly, I made the dinner Naoki-san likes!" Akina Nakamori said to the microphone, her tone becoming a bit more gentle. "If you can't make it back, watch out for Eitaro snatching it!"

"Hi, I'll accelerate immediately!"

Eitaro on the side understood its name and happily ran to the side of the hostess, grinning and wagging its tail, wanting to please.

Akina Nakamori touched the dog's head and laughed:

"Haha, did Eitaro hear it too? How about giving Naoki-san's big meal to Eitaro instead?!"

At the same time, the "Diary of the Sea Town" film crew in Kamakura hadn't finished work yet...... They were filming the night scenes.

Chikako Aoyama and Yuki Saito, who came over in the afternoon, felt a bit sorry after knowing that Naoki Nagayama had come in the morning...... They hadn't seen Naoki Nagayama for a long time, and they also missed Naoki-san's instruction.

Masataka Komori was very energetic now. The big cake Naoki Nagayama drew for him before undoubtedly played a role.

"Minasan, Ganbatte! Let's hurry up and film this night scene!"

"Chikako-chan, Yuki-chan, get ready!"

"Other staff members get ready too!"

"Ready......"

"Ding-a-ling!!!"

The phone in the old house rang suddenly at this time, making Masataka Komori not shout down, but instead said a bit angrily:

"Why can the phone still get through!! Props team, is the props team eating dry rice?!!"

"Because generally no one will call this phone..... So we didn't notice." The props team staff explained. "Generally, we call out, or.... people from the headquarters call over...."

"People from the headquarters...."

Masataka Komori restrained his anger and picked up the phone,

"Moshi Moshi, this is the 'Diary of the Sea Town' film crew, I am Masataka Komori."

"Ah, Masataka-kun!" Shuichi Yin Tang's voice came from the microphone. "Just found you!"

"Shuichi-san?" Masataka Komori was surprised. "Is there something?"

"Mm!"

Shuichi Yin Tang in the studio office picked up the script in his hand, on which was a line of large characters—"101st Proposal".

"We are going to film a TV series in the second half of the year...... called '101st Proposal'....." Shuichi Yin Tang said. "Because Masataka-kun is filming 'Diary of the Sea Town', it's definitely too late now..... I don't have time either, so this project was handed over to Kijima-kun to execute."

"......."

Masataka Komori didn't know what to say. This matter couldn't be considered a pity...... After all, he was still filming~

"However, there are several roles in it that are very suitable for newcomers to play, so I want to ask about your progress....... See if you can call Chikako-chan, Yuki-chan, and Kaoru-chan back for an audition....."

Actually want to squeeze the play?! Still want to snatch the heroine from my side?!

Masataka Komori became anxious when he heard this:

"Shuichi-san, we are just about to enter the busy filming period! This summer is very important, not a single person can leave!"

"Is that so?" Shuichi Yin Tang was puzzled. "I thought you were filming slowly..... That's why I came to ask~"

"How is that possible! This movie 'Diary of the Sea Town' is going to be the opening film at the Tokyo International Film Festival!" Masataka Komori said excitedly. "So everyone is fully committed now!"

"....... Hahaha~"

Shuichi Yin Tang shook his head,

"Since that's the case, I'll look for others again~"

"Hi, sorry to trouble you, Shuichi-san!"

Masataka Komori, who hung up the phone, thought silently. Shuyou is actually going to film another TV series in the second half of the year? Or one he hadn't heard of before.....

Kijima Kyo just filmed the popular "Love Generation" in the first half of the year, and immediately had the next project?!

This trend of catching up already made his title as the first person of the second generation of Shuyou a bit nervous!

"Kijima-kun, I won't lose to you!"

Masataka Komori turned his head and roared at the film crew who were waiting:

"Minasan, concentrate...... Let's continue!!!"

And Shuichi Yin Tang, who hung up the phone, shook his head at Masafumi Otomo opposite:

"Otomo-san, it seems that using our own artists won't work..... Masataka-kun is very anxious over there...."

Masafumi Otomo organized his briefcase and stood up, preparing to go home.

He said a bit casually: "Then..... It seems we have to look for external artists again. As for the casting, let's hand it over to Kijima-kun!"

"Mm, Kijima-kun also has experience, it's not a problem~" Shuichi Yin Tang nodded, but looked at Masafumi Otomo meaningfully. "Cough, cough, Otomo-san...... Really don't want to try it? Naoki-san said you are very suitable for the male lead!"

"......."

Masafumi Otomo recalled again when Naoki Nagayama sent the script over, he sat in his seat with eyes full of teasing: "Otomo-san..... I think Otomo-san is very suitable for the male lead of '101st Proposal'~"

Only after Masafumi Otomo read the script did he know that the so-called male lead was a middle-aged uncle moving bricks at a construction site!

Nearly fifty years old, no home, no car, no savings, no career...... Nothing at all..... And then he had to pursue a great beauty who was a cellist!

Finally, he stood in front of a dump truck and threatened to die, and actually succeeded!

Just such a role, Naoki Nagayama actually said he, Masafumi Otomo, was very suitable?!!

Is this a joke?!

I, Masafumi Otomo, am a billionaire, have a house and a car, a gentle wife and a filial son...... Exactly which point is similar?!

Is it the age?!

"Shuichi-san..... If you say I am very suitable for this role again....." Murderous intent filled Masafumi Otomo's eyes. "I will let you try the feeling in front of a dump truck too!"

"........"

Shuichi Yin Tang looked at the look in his old friend's eyes, and sure enough, he immediately admitted defeat!

"Sumimasen!"

"I'm back~"

Returning to the apartment, Naoki Nagayama smelled the fragrance, and then there was Eitaro running over to welcome him.

"Welcome back~" Akina Nakamori was wearing home clothes and an apron, busy in the kitchen. "Naoki-san, wait a moment, dinner will be ready soon!"

"What did you make today? So fragrant?"

Naoki Nagayama touched the dog's head and walked into the kitchen.

"Clear stewed mutton!" Akina Nakamori said. "And fried chicken cutlet...... Tempura....."

"Oh ho?"

Clear stewed mutton is not a traditional Japanese meal. Akina must have just learned it....... Naoki Nagayama lifted the lid of the pot, and a pure meaty fragrance hit him. Large pieces of mutton were rolling in the clear soup, and besides green onions and ginger, there were only some radishes.

"Smells very fragrant!"

"I specifically learned the Chinese recipe!" Akina Nakamori smiled and scooped up a little mutton soup with a small dish, blew on it slightly, and handed it to Naoki Nagayama. "Naoki-san, taste the flavor?"

Naoki Nagayama took a sip. The rich soup had no mutton smell at all, only pure meaty fragrance.

"Very delicious!"

"That's good!" Akina Nakamori smiled. "Naoki-san, go wash your hands, we're ready to eat dinner!"

"Hi!"

After a large table of dishes was served, the two people and two dogs started to enjoy it.

The clear stewed mutton, the soup was clear and bright, the mutton was soft and tender, and one bite was full of meaty fragrance but not greasy. The taste was extremely delicious, making Naoki Nagayama and Eitaro deeply addicted to it~

The fried chicken cutlet and tempura were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a moving charred fragrance...... The refreshing side dishes matched were refreshing and greasy-relieving, stimulating the taste buds~

After a dinner, the whole body was warm, and the whole person was comfortable, as if the fatigue of running around all day had disappeared!

"Akina~" After dinner, while drinking tea and digesting, "Mount Zhishusangde will be finished with renovation in a few days..... The time for us to move back should also be decided~"

"So fast~"

Akina Nakamori was stunned for a moment and looked at the furniture in the large flat. She hadn't even tried the billiard table in the entertainment room much!

"It seems like it hasn't been long since we moved here~"

"It should be because too many things happened during this period......." Naoki Nagayama laughed. "Time always passes especially fast when people don't pay attention......"

"That's true~"

Akina Nakamori also had some feelings. Who could have thought that she had debuted for more than three years in a flash, and she and Naoki-san had been dating for almost two years, and all kinds of things had happened in the middle....... Seiko Matsuda was about to get married~

Shaking her head, she threw the strange thoughts in her head out:

"Naoki-san, when exactly are we moving back?"

"June 15th....." Naoki Nagayama said. "We can pack up in advance these few days...... Once we move back, we still have to hold a housewarming party."

"Mm~" Akina Nakamori nodded, and then suddenly remembered something. "Ah...... I still have to say goodbye to Momoe-san! It was not easy to become good friends......"

"....... We can continue to contact each other in the future~"

"......"

Akina Nakamori sighed. One had already retired, and one was still in the circle....... If they didn't live in the same building, it would be very troublesome to contact each other~ ===== CHAPTER 854 =====