Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 1076 The Passing of the Torch in the Entertainment Industry: Yoshiaki Tsutsumi's Invitation

The penthouse duplex apartment that Hideki Hanyu gave to Liu Xiaoli in Minato Ward has been a long time coming back to this place.

After Liu Xiaoli started running a song and dance troupe in China, she made it clear that she would no longer live here and asked Yu Sheng Hideki to sell the house.

However, after giving Yukio Tanaka an apartment downstairs, Hideki Hanyu decided to stop thinking about selling the apartment, since he wanted to be neighbors with Tanaka.

However, ever since Tanaka Yukio's wife became pregnant with their son, he has been asked by Mrs. Tanaka to live at home and has basically stopped coming here to live.

Without Yukio Tanaka as a neighbor, Hideki Hanyu was even less inclined to come here.

Nowadays, he only spends a lot of money on management fees and internal maintenance every year, but never comes to live here.

However, if calculated based on return on investment, his penthouse duplex luxury apartment has appreciated at least five or six times over the years.

Even with the current precarious state of Japan's real estate market, the prices of these high-end residences in the port area remain firm, and demand still exceeds supply.

After all, economic crises always hurt ordinary people at the bottom of society, or those "middle class" who think they have some assets but actually have no ability to withstand risks.

Meanwhile, the capitalists who truly stand at the top of the pyramid are able to use economic crises to expand their wealth and further widen the gap between themselves and ordinary people.

If Hideki Yuzuru were willing to sell this mansion now, the increase in price could even cover the money he has spent on Liu Xiaoli over the years.

Therefore, the rumors that some wealthy people in their past lives kept mistresses for many years and even made money by selling their houses are not just rumors that everyone imagines.

Of course, as a major capitalist, Hideki Hanyu no longer cares about this small increase in property value.

Rather than selling the house, it's better to keep it as his rabbit hutch.

Today, this long-vacant mansion has once again welcomed its owner.

That was Hideki Hanyu, who brought Norika Fujiwara with him.

Although this woman was only nineteen years old, her heart and face were already filled with ambition and desire.

To deal with such a woman, Hideki Hanyu first deliberately suppressed her, plunging her into failure and despair.

At the same time, he also needs to give the other party a glimmer of hope while maintaining a distance, and let the other party experience a "prosperity" that they have never seen before.

Back and forth, pulling and tugging repeatedly.

Norika Fujiwara, an ordinary person with an insatiable thirst for fame and fortune, has been completely controlled by Hideki Hanyu.

More accurately, Norika Fujiwara was controlled by her desires.

This is exactly what Hideki Hanyu wanted to see.

He wasn't afraid of ambitious women, but he was afraid of women who were truly indifferent and detached.

Although if he were to put his mind to it, he could win over the latter with his looks and methods.

But Hideki Hanyu these days doesn't seem to have the patience for playing the "true love" game anymore.

Even if such women exist, they couldn't possibly be those women who are obsessed with fame and fortune and desperately try to get into the entertainment industry.

He's straightforward and gets straight to the point; he gives you what you desire, and if you don't have it, he creates it himself.

In short, this scumbag who could easily win everyone over with his looks is now finding no one worth using his charm on.

Perhaps, but he can't tell anymore.

Inside the rooftop infinity pool, the squeaking sound of wet rubber rubbing against the skin lingered for a long time on the floating inflatable mats.

Once the noise subsided and the water returned to calm, Hideki Hanyu looked at Norika Fujiwara, who was lying limp on the inflatable mat, as if she had exhausted all her energy.

He felt that the obsession that had been troubling him since yesterday had finally been effectively relieved.

Satisfied, Hideki Hanyu left the pool, poured himself a glass of mixed juice, and then stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window on the lower level, admiring the city view of the port area at dusk.

In this day and age, Tokyo's prosperity is unmatched even by Europe and America.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but just as the sky outside had completely darkened, his private phone suddenly rang.

Hideki Hanyu wondered who would call him at this time.

When I answered the phone, I heard a woman's voice on the other end.

"Mr. Yuzuru, I am Sayuri Yoshinaga."

"Oh."

Upon hearing that it was Sayuri Yoshinaga, Hideki Hanyu simply responded with a faint sound.

Sayuri Yoshinaga, on the other end of the phone, followed up.

"Sir, there is..."

However, before Sayuri Yoshinaga could even finish speaking, Hideki Hanyu interrupted her.

"Come to the port area ***** and tell me in person, otherwise there's no need to say anything."

Oh, and remember to change into a kimono; I love your look in "The Snow."

After saying that, Hideki Yuzuru hung up the phone.

Although he had just tasted the new tea, it did not diminish his interest in the old A8.

(Yosuri Yoshinaga's 1995 Kimono Photobook)
……

Norika Fujiwara, floating on the soft cushion, took a long time to recover from the soreness and fatigue all over her body.

Finding that Hideki Hanyu hadn't returned for a long time, she endured her discomfort, left the pool, wrapped herself in a towel, and went downstairs to look for him.

After all, once she arrived here, she was like a small boat caught in a raging storm, completely swept up by the turbulent waves, and had no chance to make a request to Hideki Yuzuru.

When Norika Fujiwara went downstairs, she saw Hideki Hanyu sitting in front of the floor-to-ceiling window on a modern, artistic sofa with his back to her.

"gentlemen."

She called out softly.

Then she saw Hideki Hanyu's shoulder move, as if he raised his hand and pressed something down, but he didn't turn around or respond to her call.

Norika Fujiwara had no choice but to continue approaching Hideki Hanyu.

As she approached Hideki Hanyu's location, she began to hear some strange yet familiar sounds.

It sounds somewhat similar to the sound she made not long ago.

Norika Fujiwara continued to approach, and her gaze began to fall on some of the scenery in front of Hideki Hanyu.

A splash of red fabric embroidered with white maple leaves caught Norika Fujiwara's eye.

Taking another step closer, Norika Fujiwara discovered that the red hem came from a kimono.

The owner, dressed in a kimono, was kneeling in front of the sofa, her clothes half-undone, revealing her snow-white shoulders and back. The familiar voice came from her.

No wonder the voice sounded so familiar; it turned out she was experiencing the same thing.
However, the sudden appearance of a beautiful woman in a kimono in Hideki Hanyu's house surprised Norika Fujiwara.

What surprised Norika Fujiwara even more was this person's identity.

An absolute superstar in the Japanese entertainment industry.

Sayuri Yoshinaga.

Seeing this top-tier entertainer serving Hideki Hanyu so obediently, Norika Fujiwara couldn't help but cover her mouth, revealing an expression of disbelief and shock.

It's worth noting that Sayuri Yoshinaga is Norika Fujiwara's favorite actress.

Sayuri Yoshinaga's achievements are also the ultimate goal that Norika Fujiwara wanted to pursue when she entered the entertainment industry.

But what was happening before her eyes made Norika Fujiwara suddenly feel that everything she had pursued and insisted on in her life seemed to have been completely shattered.

She was penniless, and Yoshinaga Sayuri was successful; they were no different in front of Hideki Hanyu.

Then what's the point of her ambition and her efforts?
However, just as Norika Fujiwara was in a daze, Hideki Hanyu's voice rang out.

"What are you doing standing so far away? Come over and learn from the seniors' experience." "Huh?"

Norika Fujiwara was completely caught off guard.

Hideki Hanyu said in an unhappy tone, "Didn't you hear what I said? If you don't study hard, and you still can't satisfy me next time, I guarantee you won't want to see the consequences."

"I...I will definitely try my best to learn from my seniors."

Norika Fujiwara felt that what she said was somewhat absurd.

However, Hideki Hanyu's displeased tone forced Norika Fujiwara to take it seriously.

She slowly approached and began to observe Sayuri Yoshinaga's movements, trying to learn from her experiences that would earn Hideki Hanyu's approval.

Seeing this, Hideki Hanyu smiled and patted Sayuri Yoshinaga's cheek.

"As a senior in the entertainment industry, don't just focus on demonstrating, also share your experience with the younger generation and guide them on how to apply it in practice."

Yoshinaga Sayuri dared not disobey Hideki Hanyu's words.

So, as Hideki Hanyu finished speaking, a live teaching session between a senior and junior member of the entertainment industry began.

Demonstration, guidance, hands-on practice, and then cooperation.

Combining theory with practice makes the teaching both vivid and efficient, quickly helping Norika Fujiwara improve her "professional skills".

Seeing this scene of passing on the torch from generation to generation in the entertainment industry, Hideki Hanyu felt both gratified and satisfied.

The lesson lasted a long time before it ended.

Although the night sky was overcast and the stars and moon were nowhere to be seen, midnight still arrived as usual.

Exhausted from his afternoon work, Hideki Hanyu is now personally grilling steak to replenish his energy.

Opposite him at the open stove stood Sayuri Yoshinaga, dressed in a red kimono.

As expected of a senior.

Norika Fujiwara collapsed from exhaustion again due to studying, but Sayuri Yoshinaga was still able to barely persevere.

She finally had the opportunity to tell Hideki Hanyu in person what she had originally wanted to say on the phone.

After hearing this, Hideki Hanyu gave a playful smile.

"Tisang is really interesting. He never contacts me personally when he needs something. He always has to go through someone else."

While speaking, Hideki Hanyu used tongs to put the grilled steak into a plate.

The "Tsutsumi-san" he mentioned was naturally Yoshiaki Tsutsumi, the president of the Seibu Group.

Sayuri Yoshinaga contacted Hideki Hanyu because Yoshiaki Tsutsumi had asked her to invite him to play golf on Thursday, which is the day after tomorrow.

Sayuri Yoshinaga asked cautiously, "What was your reply, sir?"

"Ok?"

Hideki Hanyu frowned as he looked at Sayuri Yoshinaga.

This reaction puzzled Sayuri Yoshinaga.

Hideki Hanyu retorted, "Now that you no longer owe him money, why are you so afraid of him?"

"But he is, after all, Yoshiaki Tsutsumi."

Yoshinaga Sayuri's voice was filled with obvious fear.

After all, she's not Hideki Hanyu.

Hideki Hanyu possessed the strength to disregard Yoshiaki Tsutsumi, but she did not.

Such a powerful figure could ruin her mortal world with just a word.

Hideki Hanyu was very dissatisfied with Sayuri Yoshinaga's performance.

He beckoned to Sayuri Yoshinaga, and this big-name actress in the Japanese entertainment industry obediently walked away.

Then, amidst Yoshinaga Sayuri's horrified expression, Hideki Hanyu reached out and used a steak knife to lift Yoshinaga Sayuri's chin.

“I am very satisfied with you, so if there is a next time, you can tell Yoshiaki Tsutsumi directly and let him contact me personally if he needs anything.”

"I……"

Sayuri Yoshinaga felt the cold knife and hesitated to speak.

"With me here, there's nothing to be afraid of."

After saying that, Hideki Hanyu put down his knife and said, "Cut my steak for me."

He then turned and walked towards the living room.

When Hideki Hanyu returned to the sofa, he frowned and kicked Norika Fujiwara, who was still lying limply on the carpet.

"Go somewhere else to rest, don't disturb my meal."

"I'm very sorry, I'll leave now."

Norika Fujiwara hurriedly stood up unsteadily and carefully walked upstairs, not even bothering to wrap her bath towel properly.

Just as Norika Fujiwara left, Sayuri Yoshinaga appeared carrying a sliced ​​steak.

Without Hideki Hanyu even having to ask, Sayuri Yoshinaga proactively picked up a piece of steak with her fork and placed it in front of him.

Hideki Hanyu lowered his head, bit into the beef, and swallowed it. He chewed with his teeth, tearing the beef fibers apart, and myoglobin filled his mouth, with bright red blood seeping from the corners of his mouth.

In Yoshinaga Sayuri's eyes, Hideki Hanyu, despite still having that exceptionally handsome appearance, exuded an aura of a ferocious beast ready to devour its prey.

Hideki Hanyu keenly observed the changes in the woman's expression.

He swallowed the beef and asked with a laugh, "Hehe, are you afraid of me?"

"No?" Yoshinaga Sayuri shook her head repeatedly.

"You are such an interesting woman. I regret that I didn't meet you sooner, otherwise our time together would have been very interesting."

As Hideki Hanyu was saying this, he suddenly blurted out something, as if by magic.

"Mrs. Okada, I am very satisfied with your husband's work."

Sayuri Yoshinaga married Taro Okada, who was 15 years her senior, back in the 1970s.

Although those in the industry know the real story behind this "DINK" (Double Income No Kids) marriage.

But this does not affect Yoshinaga Sayuri's contentment with being a wife.

However, faced with Hideki Hanyu's perverse sense of humor, Sayuri Yoshinaga remained silent, simply bringing the steak to Hideki Hanyu's lips.

But Hideki Hanyu is not one to give up so easily.

"Your husband, Taro Okada, is the head of the drama department at Fuji Television. Tokyo Love Story has repeatedly broken viewership records. As his boss, I highly recognize his achievements."

So I've decided to go to Fuji TV tomorrow to personally commend him. As Mrs. Okada, you can't be absent then!

You're so sensible, you must know what to do.

As Hideki Hanyu finished speaking, he swallowed the last piece of steak on his plate.

He then got up and went straight upstairs.

At the same time, he said to Yoshinaga Sayuri without turning his head.

"You can go now. Tell Yoshiaki Tsutsumi that I accepted his invitation."

(End of this chapter)