"Hi, Mr. Tomioka, your steak is medium rare, as well as a vegetable salad and tuna sashimi. Please be welcome."
"Wow, it looks delicious! Akina-chan, you are really good at it. Whoever marries you will be really lucky!"
"Ah, Mr. Tomioka, you really know how to joke."
"No, no, no, I'm just telling the truth."
After some Japanese politeness, Nobuo Tomioka laid out his napkin, picked up his knife and fork, and enjoyed the pan-fried Kobe Wagyu beef specially made by Akina Nakamori with a smile.
Although the cooking method is simple, Nobuo Tomioka still looks very happy eating because the ingredients are of high quality.
But looking at Nobuo Tomioka eating happily, Cao Zhiqiang fell into deep thought.
He now somewhat understood the meaning of what Tomioka Nobuo just said.
That is, he really lacks the consciousness of an idol star and really ignores his influence in the Japanese pop music scene.
Even an American like Michael Jackson, who was born and raised in the United States, later faced difficulties and frame-ups in his own country, let alone a Chinese who came to Japan to play.
Originally, Cao Zhiqiang didn't think much about this matter.
After all, paparazzi and entertainment gossip can be found everywhere.
Even in China, aren’t there magazines like Popular Cinema that report on celebrity gossip?
There were paparazzi and gossip magazines even in China at this time, let alone a capitalist developed country like Japan.
However, Cao Zhiqiang never expected that he would now reach a point where people are afraid and resentful.
Just kidding, he has only been in Japan for a long time, and yet he is already so high up in the cold that the wind will destroy him even if he is not as good as the forest wind?
Well, if you think about it carefully, this is nothing. It can even be said that this situation is normal, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon.
After all, Cao Zhiqiang has the golden voice talent given by the system, the ability to play several top-level instruments, and many popular songs that will only shine in the past and future. With many factors added together, Cao Zhiqiang naturally swept the Japanese pop music scene with his tyrannical strength. .
Japan has always been a fan of talent, and its pursuit of talents is no less than that of the country at this time. In addition, Cao Zhiqiang is still a young and handsome guy, which makes Neon people even more attracted to him.
However, the more the general public likes him, the greater his fame becomes, and the greater his fame, the greater the pressure he puts on other peers.
What's even more outrageous is that Cao Zhiqiang is also an all-round prolific artist. Not only does he write songs that become hits one after another, he even takes the time to write a script using a vest, and he also achieves great success.
Facing a monster like Cao Zhiqiang who succeeds in whatever he does, who among the colleagues is not afraid?
If there are huge interests involved, then it will not only be a matter of fear, but also hatred.
You know, in the Japanese entertainment industry, the most profitable profession is not actors, but singers, especially singer-songwriters.
Because except for a few top actors in Japan, such as Ken Takakura and Sayuri Yoshinaga, most of them do not earn much. Most of them receive an ordinary salary every month or a small amount of performance shares. .
The most profitable part for an actor is actually advertising revenue, but advertising generally only favors those top actors with high popularity, and young actors don't have much advertising revenue.
But singers are different.
Singers, especially singer-songwriters, can earn royalties.
That is to say, like Cao Zhiqiang, the higher the album sales, the higher the copyright share.
In addition, the income from concerts and commercials is considerable.
Generally speaking, the income of singers is generally higher than that of actors. Even top actors have lower incomes than top singers.
Just like Cao Zhiqiang, he only released a total of six songs in Japan, but because of his overwhelming popularity, his related income, even if all expenses are put aside, has already earned more than 400 million yen.
Four hundred million yen, this is something that many singers will never earn in their lifetime.
But Cao Zhiqiang made money in just a few months.
It really lives up to that saying, waterlogging will kill you, drought will kill you.
In the past, because of Cao Zhiqiang's aggressive approach, all other people who wanted to release songs would immediately stop their activities and avoid Cao Zhiqiang's edge as soon as they saw Cao Zhiqiang releasing a new song.
But Cao Zhiqiang releases a song every other week, and every other week. If he doesn’t release a song, it will immediately cause a sensation and a rush to buy. The new song will directly rise to the top of the major music charts, and it will soon form a trend of dominating the charts.
Now Cao Zhiqiang has released six songs, and the top six in Japan's major charts are all his six songs.
This situation is simply despairing.
If Cao Zhiqiang continues to release one song every week in the future, how will other people live?
Do you have to live in the shadow of Cao Zhiqiang for the rest of your life, and tremble in this shadow for the rest of your life?
Therefore, of course those singers have to fight back even for the sake of profit.
However, Cao Zhiqiang is now the darling of Warner and Fuji TV. The "101 Proposals" co-produced by him and Fuji TV has achieved unprecedented results.
Even Dongbao Pictures is very fond of Cao Zhiqiang.
After all, "Love in the Rain" imported from China by Cao Zhiqiang, this time achieved a total box office of 9.75 billion yen. Not only did it create a history of Japanese movie box office, but it also made Toho Pictures a huge profit.
Therefore, whether it is Warner Pioneer, Fuji TV, or Toho Pictures, these large groups and companies all regard Cao Zhiqiang as their treasure.
After all, Cao Zhiqiang can really bring fame and profits to these companies.
That's all. The key is that Cao Zhiqiang still has a political aura of Sino-Japanese friendship.
As a native of China, due to the current political climate, the Neon Government wants to have good relations with China.
This is not only because of the request of the American father behind the scenes, but also because of actual needs.
After all, Neon Country's current domestic production is severely overproduced and it is in urgent need of opening up a new market, and the vast mainland market is undoubtedly the most wonderful market.
It’s just that for a long time in the past, the mainland market has been relatively closed, and due to historical reasons between the two countries, Neon’s products have been unable to enter it normally.
But things are different now. The mainland is opening up. This is undoubtedly a good opportunity.
However, although the mainland has opened up, there is still a crisis of dissatisfaction.
Therefore, it would be much more convenient if you could find a "friendly person" who is familiar with the situation in mainland China to help.
Before, after Cao Zhiqiang came here, he had a cooperation with a little-known Daito Investment Company in Tokyo and Taiyo Yuden Group, which is slightly famous in the industry, to open a new company in mainland China to produce tape products.
This has actually caught the attention of many large Japanese companies, especially Pioneer.
They are all waiting and watching, wanting to see how Taiyo Yuden operates in the mainland this time.
As long as Taiyo Yuden's operations in mainland China are okay this time, it is conceivable that large groups such as Pioneer Company, Victory Company, and even Sony will flock to seek cooperation with Cao Zhiqiang.
Yes, maybe Cao Zhiqiang himself is not aware of this, but in fact those caring people in Neon are already vaguely aware that these large groups are vaguely trying to protect themselves.
Otherwise, Cao Zhiqiang would be an outsider from mainland China.
How could it be possible to have a smooth journey and thrive in the Japanese music scene without any difficulty?
How is it possible to easily obtain the rights to screen movies in mainstream theaters in Japan?
How is it possible for almost all the local big media companies in Neon to collectively defend it?
Yes, only through secret protection from large groups and powerful forces can Cao Zhiqiang be able to unleash his strength unscrupulously without suffering the first wave of suppression from local forces.
What? Teresa Teng? How come she was fine back then?
Haha, when Teresa Teng first came to Japan, she encountered a lot of difficulties. Otherwise, why would Teresa Teng go to Japanese nightclubs to sing?
Moreover, Teresa Teng's achievements in Japan are not high, and her highest peak is just that.
It can be said that the achievements and wealth accumulated by Teresa Teng over the years in Japan are not even a fraction of those of Cao Zhiqiang.
At this time, most Japanese may not know about Teresa Teng, but if you ask Morinaka Qingquan, almost no one knows about it now.
Under such circumstances, those ordinary brokerage companies simply did not dare to use ordinary means to deal with Cao Zhiqiang.
At least, those dirty methods cannot be used.
If normal means cannot be used, what should we do? Should we sit back and wait for death?
After all, those people didn't know that Cao Zhiqiang had decided to return to China and would not release Japanese songs for the time being.
They thought that with Cao Zhiqiang's previous frequency of releasing music, a new song would be released soon.
What's more, it appears that Akina Nakamori is actually the Aiyin Office founded by Cao Zhiqiang. Recently, many female students have signed contracts at Tokyo University of the Arts, and they plan to organize an all-female song and dance troupe. Because it is not secretive, it is not difficult for those who are interested. Know.
They even knew that Cao Zhiqiang specially provided these people with many good songs for them to practice rigorously.
As for those songs, those who are interested have heard them and know that they are another batch of good songs that are destined to become popular. Moreover, the intellectual property rights have been registered long ago, so they cannot copy them even if they want to.
Although there are no lyrics, a good song like this is still very powerful even without lyrics. What's more, for a genius like Cao Zhiqiang, writing lyrics is not a casual matter?
Therefore, time did not wait for us, so they had to find another way to dig a trap for Cao Zhiqiang starting from his private life.
Obviously, they convinced Zhou Wenchun to do the scandal report between Cao Zhiqiang and Nakamori Akina.
It's just that scandal reports of this level should not immediately cause a backlash from Warner and other large groups.
After all, to a certain extent, scandals of this level actually increase the popularity and popularity of actors.
Especially Cao Zhiqiang and Nakamori Akina. They are similar in age and both are single. If the scandal can be revealed, it will actually be good for both parties.
As for why Weekly Wenchun failed to fulfill its obligations and did not report it to Warner before publishing the article.
This matter is actually easy to explain. All you need to do is find a scapegoat, such as a temporary worker or something.
Therefore, there is a high probability that the president of Shukan Bunshun is not in Tokyo at this time, but is traveling as the end of the year is approaching.
In this case, all the explanations afterwards will be done.
"Mr. Tomioka."
Seeing Nobuo Tomioka finishing his meal, Cao Zhiqiang suddenly asked: "I probably know the trap these people have dug, but didn't they think that what would they do if Akina Nakamori and I admitted our relationship? Isn't this tantamount to replacing someone else?" Do I make a name for myself?”
Nobuo Tomioka smiled slightly and did not answer Cao Zhiqiang's question immediately. Instead, he slowly put down his knife and fork, picked up a napkin and wiped his mouth. Then he took a glass of honey lemonade and took a sip.
After exhaling, Nobuo Tomioka nodded to Akina Nakamori: "It's very delicious, thank you for the treat."
"Yeah, where are you?" Akina Nakamori walked over with a smile and said, "I couldn't be happier if Mr. Tomioka likes it. After all, if you can enjoy eating it, it is the greatest affirmation for a cook!"
"Yes, thank you again!" Nobuo Tomioka smiled again and bowed slightly to Akina Nakamori, "Akina-chan, you are really impeccable, you are like a modern Yamato Nadeshiko."
"Ah, Mr. Tomioka is joking again, how could I?" Nakamori Akina immediately covered her mouth and laughed.
Seeing the two of them starting to bow to each other in the Japanese style again, Cao Zhiqiang felt a pain in his balls.
To be honest, even though he has been in Tokyo for so long, he is still not used to this kind of Japanese etiquette.
This kind of etiquette of bowing no matter what happens is really troublesome and hypocritical.
But he had no choice but to accept it.
After finally waiting for Nakamori Akina to take away Tomioka Nobuo's tableware and enter the kitchen with a smile, Tomioka Nobuo slowly looked at Cao Zhiqiang: "Cao Sang, you are so smart, can you really not figure out the reason?"
Cao Zhiqiang frowned: "I don't want to waste my brain. After all, in my opinion, this kind of trick is too childish."
Nobuo Tomioka smiled slightly: "Cao Sang, many great and talented people stumble when they are heading towards success, often not because of lack of strength or cleverness, but because of arrogance.
Just like Lord Nobunaga, he was almost able to unify the world, but because he was too arrogant, the incident at Honnoji Temple occurred.
Ah, I almost forgot, you are from mainland China, but you should know the history of Lord Nobunaga, right? "
"Yes, I know the history of Oda Nobunaga, and I also know the history of Monkey and Old Turtle." Cao Zhiqiang said with a straight face.
Nobuo Tomioka was stunned: "I know the monkey, but the old turtle...ah, are you talking about Tokugawa Ieyasu?"
Cao Zhiqiang nodded: "Anyway, now is not the time to talk about your Warring States history, can you please stop showing off?"
Nobuo Tomioka smiled: "Well, in that case, let's get back to business."
After a pause, Nobuo Tomioka said with a serious expression: "Actually, once this news comes out, whether you admit it or not, it will have a serious blow to your popularity and reputation.
If you don't admit it, and they release more real photos in the future, not only can you be said to be dishonest, but the world will also know that you and Ms. Akina are secretly in love.
It would be better if you admit it. Everyone will know about your relationship with Miss Akina.
So this matter itself is to make the world believe that you and Miss Akina are secretly together and that you are already passionately in love. "
Cao Zhiqiang frowned and said: "Yes, I can see this, but what's the problem?
I am not married and she is not married. Even if we fall in love, is there a problem? "
Nobuo Tomioka looked serious: "Cao Sang, you usually don't care about the media and comments, nor do you care about the fans. I don't blame you for not knowing this.
Originally, I wanted to wait until after the New Year to find an opportunity to talk to you about this, but now I have to tell you in advance.
Cao Sang, although you are a talented singer, you are also a super popular idol singer.
Although we haven't done any surveys or statistics yet, according to my experience, more than half of the people who are attracted by your talent are teenagers.
In other words, you are now the idol of most Japanese young people, and many people even pursue you to the point of obsession.
For you now, you are already a well-established public figure, and a very popular one.
Therefore, everything you do must have a public impact.
The enthusiasm of young people is difficult to describe.
How to put it, for them, to a certain extent, you are their spiritual support.
Especially many girls regard you as their ideal type.
In other words, Cao Sang, you are no longer just a singer and a singer.
You are actually already the idol, no, spiritual leader of most young people in Japan! "
"Ah? Spiritual leader?" Cao Zhiqiang was stunned, "Have I become the spiritual leader of your young people?"
"That's it." Nobuo Tomioka nodded seriously.
“Therefore, at this time, you cannot get married or fall in love.
Once you do this, many young people will lose that pillar of support and will be particularly sad and disappointed.
Although you may not care about this yourself, after all, you are essentially a singer-songwriter and you also have a large number of rational adult fans.
However, the ideas of those teenagers nowadays are very unreasonable and dangerous.
If even one teenager commits suicide after learning about your relationship, even if he attempts suicide, it will be a fatal blow to you.
At that time, all kinds of media reports will be overwhelming, and even the parents of the teenager will sue you, and you will no longer be able to live a stable life.
Therefore, at this time, you must keep a clean mind, try to keep a low profile, and never break the news about your love.
Once such news appears and is confirmed, the consequences will be unpredictable.
Believe me, I'm definitely not being alarmist.
Rather, I am explaining to you a fact that is about to happen!
Our current generation of teenagers in Japanese society are really, really restless.
There are bosozokus and hard-core young people everywhere.
I don’t know if you have seen a recent report.
It is said that because of your appearance, many out-of-school girls in Tokyo who originally dropped out of school without returning home and were wandering on the edge have returned home and picked up their schoolbags to go to school again.
Even those bosozokus who caused trouble on the streets all day long are said to have calmed down a lot.
For this reason, many people think that you are the banner of today's Japanese young people, and many people even have high hopes for you, hoping that you can change the distorted views of today's Japanese young people.
At this time, once people know that a spiritual leader like you has secretly fallen in love with someone, it will definitely shatter the dreams of many people, especially many young girls.
Can you bear this karma and burden, as well as the criticism that comes one after another? "
(End of chapter)
