At 7:30 in the evening, Ning Weimin and others walked out of the building where Burning Production office is located.
Because it is summer, the sky is still very bright at this time, but the neon lights have all lit up, making it dazzling.
The evening in Tokyo has just arrived, with the smell of feasting, decadent capitalism, and increasingly louder music filling the bustling streets, tempting Japanese people with bulging pockets to have fun and spend time.
Give them easy money.
However, because they had just suffered the most rude insult and expulsion, Ning Weimin and the others remained silent.
This low mood is formed by the female middle school students on the street who carry big school bags and wear miniskirts when shopping, the formal office workers who carry large bottles of whiskey in their hands, and the ladies who wear kimonos and go in and out of high-end coffee shops.
A sharp contrast.
For them, the weather is not only sweltering and hot, making them want to smash everything, but even the faint sound of music is full of depression.
"President Ning, I'm so sorry. I was so embarrassed today, and my momentum was completely suppressed when facing the enemy. I was at fault. It was I who made the studio lose face."
Because Ning Weimin didn't speak after he walked out, Akira Okamoto, who felt guilty, couldn't wait to apologize to Ning Weimin as soon as he walked out of the door of the building.
But he was really worrying too much. In fact, Ning Weimin was just thinking about something, not angry.
He said "Oh", came to his senses and immediately waved his hand to indicate that it was okay.
"Don't say that, Director Okamoto. You did nothing wrong and don't need to blame yourself. On the contrary, our plan went smoothly. Don't you already know everything you want to know? And..."
Having said this, he turned around and asked the company legal officer next to him, "Mamiya, how are you? Did everything that just happened be filmed?"
The young lawyer named Mamiya quickly opened his handbag to check it, and then answered confidently.
"There should be no problem. The camera has been running and the position has been tested many times. Although the final effect can only be verified by seeing it with one's own eyes. I don't know if the desk blocked the lens or whether the other party was clearly photographed.
Face. But I think that there was not a single face shot in the room just now. At least every word was recorded. It can be used as evidence."
"Okay, great. If that's the case, then we have realized the plan perfectly. You all have contributed today. I will treat you to a drink later. Come on, let's get in the car and go back to the office."
These words immediately made both Akira Okamoto and the lawyer breathe a sigh of relief, and their hearts dropped into their stomachs.
Yes, don't look at it. Ning Weimin and the lawyer named Mamiya just stood in the room and scolded each other without saying a word.
But in fact, they were trying to trick Zhou Fangyuxiong, and they had successfully tricked the old boy.
Even before Qingqing arrived, Ning Weimin had found a Panasonic camcorder and put it in a handbag. He also cut a hole in the side of the bag according to the size of the lens, and repeatedly asked his lawyer to test the method of secretly filming.
This technique, to put it bluntly, is a crude method used by Republic reporters in the 1990s to collect materials and evidence through secret visits. In fact, it is not worth mentioning at all.
But then again, the simpler things are, the more effective they are.
Especially at this time when even the concept of "censorship" has not yet appeared in adult AV.
The price of camcorders in Japan has just dropped to a minimum of 100,000 yen, and this type of electronic toy has not yet become popular among ordinary people.
Indeed, no one has thought about this kind of application of video cameras, not even professional paparazzi reporters. Ning Weimin only understood such an unethical "technique" after being exposed.
Ordinary people, who would have thought that a camcorder can be used like this?
The actual application of this kind of candid photography method is considered "high technology".
That's why Zhou Fang Ikuo was so open-minded in his office and spoke without warning.
And this is one of the reasons why lawyer Akira Okamoto admires Ning Weimin from the bottom of his heart.
Both of them were convinced. Ning Weimin actually took pictures of everything with just a hole-in-the-wall handbag right under the eyes of the enemy.
What kind of brain is this?
It’s too awesome.
If this tape were to be exposed, it would undoubtedly be a scandal that would shock the entire Japanese entertainment industry.
The solid evidence that no one can deny is enough to confirm Ikkio Shu’s bullying behavior in the industry.
And what's even more incredible is that it is precisely because this is direct evidence related to Ikuo Suho himself, even though the Burning Department has a lot of control over the media.
But when the time comes, it won’t matter whether he bans it or not.
Because as long as one media exposes this matter and makes everyone realize that he is preventing the public from knowing the truth, then he will be in big trouble.
As the jingle of Beijing residents goes - "The stupid young man crossed the road and pooped his pants with chicken shit. He found a piece of candy paper to wipe his butt, and the more he wiped it, the stickier it became." This is what it means.
After a while, they walked to the parking lot, Ning Weimin and others opened the door and got into their own car.
It was only then that he felt that the conversation environment was further safe, and Akira Okamoto began to ask for instructions on the next specific task.
"President Ning, what are we going to do next? After we sort out these video tape materials, are we going to use it to negotiate terms with the Combustion Department? Or are we going to directly find the media to expose these videos?"
"Don't worry, let's put the videotape down first."
While Mamiya started the car, Ning Weimin stared ahead quietly, "Actually, the person just now was just a minion, and he couldn't make the final decision. To solve the problem, we have to deal with the person who manipulated the president.
Just reach an agreement.”
As soon as he said this, Okamoto Akira suddenly remembered what Ikuo Shubo had just said that was confusing to him, and he immediately asked.
"President Ning, is what the other party said just now true? Which wealthy Asian family have we offended?"
"Well, it's the Sugar King of Asia, the Kuok family. They also have a hotel business. Have you heard of Shangri-La Hotel? There is not one in Japan yet, but there are already branches in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong cities and the capital of our country in Asia.
.The eldest son of the Guo family fell in love with Teresa and almost got married. It was only because the other party’s family looked down on Teresa’s status as an artist and put forward too harsh conditions that the matter failed.”
So that’s it!
Akira Okamoto couldn't help but gasped. Only now did he understand the crux of the matter.
But after understanding it, he became more worried.
"Then...then what should we do? Do we really have to..."
Having said this, he subconsciously closed his mouth.
For no other reason, in his heart, although Matsumoto Keiko and Ning Weimin were already great people.
But he also knew that if Fog Studios was troubled by such a wealthy family, there would still be a huge disparity in strength, and there would probably be no good results.
Otherwise, why would Ning Weimin hesitate to take revenge on Zhou Fang Yuxiong?
If it were him, he would definitely expose the videotape right away, so that Ikkio Suho, who scolded him so much, would be surprised.
It was probably because Ning Weimin was afraid of the Sugar King family that he could not take revenge on Zhou Fang Yuxiong.
But he really guessed wrong.
For Ning Weimin, what if there is anything in this world that is unforgivable and irreconcilable?
That is an insult and harm to those close to him.
This is like a quarrel in the street among people in Beijing in this era.
It doesn't matter how much you scold or hurt each other, generally you can't fight.
Even if we use our hands, we won't hurt our muscles and bones. We can relieve each other's anger. Once people leave, it's over and everyone can do what they should do.
But scolding should only be done to individuals. Don't insult your family members, especially your hometown, and don't insult your parents.
That is the great evil of a bitch. I will definitely beat you without any discussion, and I will judge you with blood.
It's common to go to the knife for this, and it won't hurt you even if you are beaten to death. This is the bottom line of human beings.
So despite Ning Weimin's business philosophy of "harmony brings wealth" and the principle of "all benefits shared", he is often willing to suffer a small loss and can tolerate and forgive other people's selfishness to a certain extent.
But this time, he had no intention of forgiving Ikuo Shu Fang.
Even if he reconciles with the Sugar King family and resolves this matter, he will not give up until he kills this guy.
Who made this bastard go even further than Fukasaku Kinji, daring to be mean and blatantly teasing and insulting his wife several times?
Clay figures are still earthy. Which man can stand this?
He was so angry that he couldn't even look in the mirror if he didn't kill this guy.
This is a deadly feud, there is no solution!
No doubt, no negotiation, no matter what the cost.
But the problem now is that this guy is just a little guy. If he directly takes action to make this guy infamous, it will not be helpful to his current predicament, and it may even be a bit uneconomical.
Not to mention whether I can completely bring down Ikuo Zhou Fang and let out such a bad breath.
Let’s talk about the Sugar King family. In fact, once they find out that they are entrusted to someone they don’t trust, it is easy to find a more capable helper.
Then he will have one more enemy, and this arithmetic problem cannot be done as an addition.
So what he cares about now is not actually removing the thorn in Shu Fang Ikuo's side as soon as possible and letting him receive the punishment he deserves.
But how can we contact the Sugar King family as soon as possible and directly negotiate and negotiate on this matter.
After all, he invested so much in this movie, and he didn't want to disband the crew directly. He still wanted to win the other party's understanding as much as possible and save the project.
If necessary, he is willing to go to Malaysia or Singapore to explain the matter face to face, and he can also modify the script according to the other party's requirements.
And if the Sugar King family insists on not being able to film, and they insist on forcing him to make such a compromise, then he has to ask Teresa Teng for her opinion first.
After all, he was the one who got people into trouble with his persuasive words. He wanted to use their sad past to make money through this gimmick.
People were deceived by him, but he half-heartedly regretted it. This was outrageous and fucked up. You should never do things like this.
And even if Teresa Teng agrees, it is impossible for him to meet the requirements of the Sugar King family without any conditions. He has to ask the other party to pay for the financial losses.
The remuneration of the crew members cannot be less, otherwise they will not be able to attract the crew to film in the future if they have no credit.
Presumably, the Sugar King family has gained face and will not haggle over the 20 million US dollars with him.
Giving face and understanding is the perfect solution to the problem.
Considering the worst case scenario, if the Sugar King family really ignores him, or is being a bitch, they won't even give him any leeway.
That's okay, just let's break up.
Unlike when he was unprepared and taken aback at the beginning, after careful consideration, he also figured this out clearly. Although the Sugar King family is powerful, the current size is not comparable to his.
However, the Guo family's business is in the grain, oil, sugar, shipping and hotel industries, and they have little involvement in Japan.
The main base areas of the Kuok family are Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, in addition to Hong Kong.
Although they attach great importance to the mainland market, it is still in the public relations stage.
In other words, as long as Ning Weimin concentrates on developing in Japan, King Sugar cannot fully extend his hand across the sea to Japan.
To a certain extent, Ning Weimin’s career foundation in Japan is quite secure.
Then he is still afraid of a dick coming?
After much deliberation, Ning Weimin felt that his biggest loss and risk was simply to stop worrying about most of the Southeast Asian markets after completely offending King Sugar.
Others, the Guo family can't do anything to him.
So once the fear was gone, Ning Weimin began to consider specific measures, and quickly issued an order to Akira Okamoto.
"Director Okamoto, starting from tomorrow, you will find a way to contact the Kuok family in Malaysia as soon as possible in the name of Fog Film Factory. If you get in touch, you can tell the other party that this matter is a misunderstanding. Even if we meant
There is no intention to offend the Sugar King family. As the decision-maker on this matter, I will also take responsibility. I will apologize in person and explain the matter clearly. Of course, I can also terminate the filming of "Crazy Rich Asians"
Conditional negotiation. But you have to be careful and tell the other party that we don’t need a middleman, we just want to communicate face-to-face with representatives of the Guo Group. Do you understand?"
"Understood." Akira Okamoto nodded immediately and responded.
It's just that although I agreed quickly, I felt a little weak and depressed.
Ning Weimin clearly sensed Akira Okamoto's frustration and knew that he mistakenly thought that he could compromise unconditionally.
So she smiled and reassured him.
"Don't worry, I assure you, we are by no means an unconditional compromise. Even King Sugar can't do whatever he wants. Especially when that bastard Ikuo Suho humiliated us in front of us today, it's even more impossible for us to let it go.
We will definitely seek justice. We just need to be patient. In addition, don’t worry about the future of Fog Film Studio. There are bound to be various difficulties on the road to the top, but this is not the first time this has happened to us.
We have experienced it. We are never afraid of any difficulties. We are also capable of overcoming these difficulties. Isn’t it right?”
"Yes, President Ning!" Akira Okamoto was stunned, not expecting Ning Weimin to say this at all.
Although he was still a little uneasy in his heart, seeing Ning Weimin's calm and composed look, he seemed quite confident, and he suddenly felt a little more at ease.