Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 550 He's Going to Take Us to the Moon
The Killing Array Masters Association naturally has a fixed location for its activities, which is the warehouse where Gu Ming used to work in the port area, which he has now rented long-term.

As usual, long-term lease, no buying.

After all, Gu Ming was saving up to buy them all in 1992.

This warehouse was originally where Gu Ming worked illegally, and later he rented it to use as the location of his agency. After the agency was divided, it was used as a workspace exclusively for the Killing Array Actors Agency.

Out of personal motives, Gu Ming would naturally use this place as an event venue.

After all, if other assassins were to come here, perhaps some outstanding individuals would be selected.

Outside the office, various buildings of different shapes and sizes have been erected, including a circle and a diving platform, because the space has already been rented.

These are mainly used for training stunt driving and some dangerous stunts. Gu Ming also specifically checked the quality of the jeeps. The brakes were all good, and none of them were broken.

But today, the area outside the firm was quiet, with no sounds of car stunts; instead, the interior was bustling with activity.

In the end, it all comes down to one word.

money!
Damn money!

Gu Ming was here, talking with these actors who were performing the killing formation.

"Hearing about this, I am deeply saddened, brother. I never imagined that someone in Tokyo would do something so shameless! But it's alright, I've already urged people to take care of it." Gu Ming patted his chest: "Every member of the association is our brother. With my connections, I will definitely get this done no matter what!"

Gu Ming patted his chest and began to deliver his Eastern-style speech.

Even in the 21st century, Dong Ge's speech could still move people to tears, let alone today.

Seeing the actors on the verge of tears, Koizumi silently took out his notebook and made notes.

July 1983!
Chairman Akira Furuya warmly comforted the victims of the killing squad, and the actors were moved to tears!

That being said.

Koizumi glanced over and noticed that some people didn't seem entirely convinced.

The members of the association are a diverse group, and not everyone joined the Killing Array Master Association because of Gu Ming.

“I know.” Gu Ming changed the subject: “Some people are not convinced by this, because this kind of thing has happened many times in the past, and it has rarely been resolved. But this time is different!”

Gu Ming suddenly turned around and grabbed the curtain on the whiteboard behind him.

With a whoosh, the curtain was lifted, and dozens of names appeared on the whiteboard.

Many actors craned their necks, eagerly looking at the names on the whiteboard, only to realize with a start that they were all company names, and they seemed to have nothing to do with film and television companies, but were all strange little commodity companies.

"These are all companies I've worked with and have close relationships with over the years. Some of them may not be that big, but they are closely related to filming! For example, this Zhushi Jewelry Company produces many of the props used in the film!"

"For example, this plastics company can process rubber materials to form various costumes for playing strange shapes."

"Although Uniqlo is a relatively new clothing company, it has already provided in-depth custom clothing for several productions with excellent results, earning unanimous praise from the production crews!"

“There’s even Mitsubishi Heavy Industries! Although I don’t have any dealings with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, I once commissioned a business manager from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to produce a large gantry frame for filming. If I have any business needs, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will give me some face.”

"There are far more than just a few dozen companies like this; if we were to list them all, the whiteboard wouldn't be able to hold them all!"

"I don't care what kind of company it is. If anyone takes away the benefits that association members are entitled to, I will take the lead in mobilizing those companies to impose business sanctions on them!"

Gu Ming's gaze swept over the actors in the killing formation, and finally settled on a few people in the last row.

These people joined the Killing Array Association because of other actors, and they didn't care much about him before, but now, they all frowned.

"I have already urged people to do this, and we should have results within a week at most. Please wait and see what the outcome will be!"

After Gu Ming finished speaking, he bowed slightly.

Gentlemen, please listen to Ming's recitation!

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A week goes by quickly, but the waiting time can feel like an eternity.

The association has many veteran actors who have been acting for several years or even more than a decade. Although their status is not high, they have their own network of contacts.

Soon, less than a week later, rumors began to circulate within the club.

Those dozens of companies did indeed announce one after another that they were severing ties with the filming company involved.

Although each company may seem small, they are closely related to the content being filmed. Without these companies, the filming costs would increase exponentially.

Many people vaguely sensed a certain possibility.

Perhaps, this time it really will work!
However, without any news, it's impossible to be certain, so one can only wait patiently with a sense of skepticism.

Until this Saturday.

"Everyone! Look at this!"

Dahe Yuanye, holding the daily newspaper high, rushed into the warehouse.

Simbot Films issued a letter expressing deep apologies to the actors in the Killing Array. The person in charge of the Killing Array actors at the time was a temporary worker hired by the company due to staff shortages and was not familiar with the Killing Array work. He has now been dismissed and dealt with seriously. Simbot Films is willing to pay Daheyuanye the remuneration he is owed.

Although the words in the newspaper were not written so explicitly, the meaning was exceptionally clear.

"They really are going to transfer the money to me! It says on the form that it has already been transferred to my account."

Dahe Yuanye clutched the newspaper in his hand, suppressing his excitement, and said, "I need to go to the bank to check!"

"I am coming too!"

'I'll go with you!'

Several voices rang out in succession, and Dahe Yuanye was the first to rush out of the warehouse, get on his bicycle, and head towards the nearest bank.

When a dozen or so people rushed into the nearest bank, the teller initially thought they were there to rob the bank. Only after understanding their purpose did the teller and security guard breathe a sigh of relief.

Although these killing formation actors may not be very famous, they all have the skills to perform killing formations. They are either fierce-looking or strong-willed, and they don't look like they should be messed with!

"Are you checking your account remittance information? Please wait."

The teller spent a long time operating the computer with some unfamiliarity, and then made several phone calls in succession.

Finally, under the tense gaze of the actors in the killing formation, a draft was printed out.

The sound of the dot matrix printer, click-clack, never stops, rapidly weaving out a name.

Taikohara's account received a remittance of 200,000 yen from Simbot Film Company!

"I knew it! I knew it!!"

Dahe Yuanye waved the draft in his hand, almost jumping onto the table.

Brothers, joining the association really worked! They actually got my salary back!
"What are you waiting for?" Dahe Yuanye passed the draft down to the remaining assassins who were still hesitating.

I support Akira Furuya; he wants to lead us to win the Academy Award!

(End of this chapter)