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He then quickly and quietly left the conference room filled with the silent tension, accompanied by Kato Megumi, who had remained silent as a shadow, and his manager, Nakahara Kazuya, whose forehead was still damp with sweat.

As soon as he stepped out of the HORIPRO headquarters building, a symbol of power and history, and got into the waiting car, Genkawa Yu immediately took out his phone.

The winter afternoon sun suddenly became a little dazzling, and a calm plan began to form in his mind.

Time is of the essence, and the volcano of public opinion is still erupting; he must put the plan into action as soon as possible.

Without hesitation, he made his first call to Suo Shun.

The call was connected almost instantly.

"Genkawa-kun, how's the situation? Has HORIPRO agency given their approval yet?"

Suoh Hayabusa's voice came through, carrying obvious urgency and a trace of lingering hostility, clearly indicating that he had been anxiously awaiting news.

"We managed to keep Hori Takafu in check for now, but a small mishap occurred."

Genkawa Yu was referring to Sakurajima Mai's decision not to renew her contract, since he only found out today that she had this thought.

"Mr. Suo, the countermeasures plan can be launched now. I need you to send out a few capable men."

"Okay, as long as you know what I mean."

Suo Hayato paused for a moment, and after listening to Genkawa Yu's request, his tone also became cold and efficient.

"I understand! I'll bring people here to find you personally. Is the location your apartment?"

"Ah."

Suo Shun's voice continued through the receiver; after this scandal broke, he was definitely more anxious than Genkawa Yu himself.

"This all happened so suddenly, the one pulling the strings behind the scenes is probably my good older brother! He only has a shell company under his name and has had shady financial dealings with the executives of Weekly Bunshun! No one but him would be so scheming as to ruin my leading man before my movie even starts filming!"

"Yes, I think it's him too."

A cold glint flashed in Genkawa Yu's eyes. "Then I'll trouble you in advance, Mr. Suoh."

"Alright, let's not stand on ceremony. Wait here, Genkawa-kun, I'll be there in half an hour."

Suo Shun hung up the phone decisively. Although this second son of the Suo zaibatsu had an eccentric personality, he was truly devoted to his own people.

Less than half an hour later, the doorbell of Yuanchuan You's apartment rang.

Kato Megumi opened the door and saw Suo Hayabusa standing outside with a cold expression, followed by two towering men.

Both men were dressed in unassuming black casual clothes, but their muscles were bulging, their eyes were sharp as knives, their posture was steady, and every move they made showed signs of rigorous training. It was clear at a glance that they were not to be trifled with.

They stood silently behind Suo Hayabusa, like two emotionless fighting machines, their oppressive presence instantly filling the entrance hall.

"Mr. Suoh, please come in." Genkawa Yu stepped forward to greet him.

Suo Shun stepped in, pointed to the two people behind him, and introduced them, "Shimada and Sugimoto, they are both trustworthy people on our side. Shimada used to serve in the special forces and is good at reconnaissance, counter-reconnaissance, and hand-to-hand combat. Sugimoto was a detective for ten years and is first-rate in tracking, setting up ambushes, and securing evidence."

His introduction was simple and direct, yet it fully demonstrated the professional capabilities of the two men.

After he finished his introduction, Shimada and Sugimoto bowed slightly to Genkawa Yu as a greeting, neither of them showing any extra expression.

“I understand your plan. Our first step is to choose a suitable ‘fishing’ spot,” Suoh Hayabusa said, getting straight to the point with sharp eyes.

"This location must meet several conditions: it must be private enough to lure the other party in, but it must also be under our complete control to ensure safety and evidence collection."

"From what Mr. Suo said, does that mean there's already a place available?"

Genkawa Yu smiled slightly, sensing Suo Shun's confidence.

"Of course, don't underestimate my strength."

Suo Shun slowly said, "I have a private villa in Karuizawa, registered under my mother's name. My older brother has no idea about this place. It's a quiet, secluded place. I upgraded the security system myself later, but the perimeter isn't impenetrable. There's a grove of trees behind it, which is perfect for infiltration."

"Karuizawa...okay."

After a moment's thought, Genkawa Yu nodded in agreement.

"Now that the location has been determined, the next step is to cast the 'bait' precisely in front of the fish."

Meanwhile, in an unused storage room within the Weekly Bunshun company, veteran reporter Tomomasa Nakamura, hunched over, covered his phone and reported to the other end in a low but excited voice.

"Vice President Suo, you can rest assured! Public opinion is completely one-sided right now! That kid Genkawa Yu has been thoroughly criticized, and even Sakurajima Mai's fans have started to turn against her, saying she's love-struck and has bad taste!"

"I just received a tip that this afternoon, Horio Takeo from HORIPRO personally summoned the Hoshino Agency team and Yu Genkawa himself to headquarters for a chat!"

"Given Mr. Hori's fiery temper and HORIPRO's protective nature, they will definitely not give up easily. They will force Yu Genkawa to issue a public apology. In that case, no matter what the outcome, Yu Genkawa will be ruined. I think 'Love Like a Bouquet' will be canceled before it even starts filming! Hahaha!"

On the other end of the phone was Shogo Suo.

He sat in the leather chair in his luxurious office, gently swirling the wine in his glass as he listened to Nakamura Satoshi's report, a sinister smile of smug satisfaction on his face.

"That old stubborn Hori Takeo... has always been someone who can't tolerate any nonsense."

Shogo Suoh spoke slowly and deliberately, his tone revealing a clear understanding and willingness to exploit the old-fashioned ways of the old man.

"How could he allow his ace, whom he has painstakingly cultivated for over a decade, to be so easily tarnished by a mere brat? Very well, Nakamura-kun, you have done a great job this time! Keep a close eye on them. I want to see Genkawa Yu continue to be attacked, and then let my dear brother's... wishful thinking completely fall apart!"

"Yes! Yes! I will definitely live up to the vice president's expectations!"

Nakamura Satoshi hurriedly assured him that although he was a member of Weekly Bunshun, who wouldn't want to cling to the powerful and influential Mochi-kei?

Just then, Nakamura Satoshi's other backup phone suddenly vibrated violently, and the screen flashed with the name of a key informant he had been working with, who was planted in the circle of celebrity assistants.

Upon seeing the name, his heart skipped a beat, and he immediately said to Suoh Shogo, "I'm so sorry."

"Vice President! Please wait a moment, a new informant has contacted me."

He quickly connected to the backup phone, lowered his voice, and spoke a few hurried words.

As the informant's information was revealed, Nakamura Satoshi's expression changed rapidly like a color palette—from initial caution to incredulous surprise, and finally to an almost uncontrollable, twisted ecstasy!

After hanging up the phone, even his breathing became heavy. He spoke again into Shogo Suoh's phone, his voice slightly distorted with excitement.

"Vice President! This is truly a stroke of luck! I just received top-secret information that Genkawa Yu and Sakurajima Mai may secretly meet at a private vacation villa in Karuizawa tomorrow night. It's said that they've even found out the exact address to avoid the ever-present gaze of Tokyo! The source is absolutely reliable; it's an old informant I've been working with for many years!"

Karuizawa, located in southeastern Nagano Prefecture, is known as "Tokyo's backyard".

Since its development as a summer resort during the Meiji era, this highland resort area has forged an indissoluble bond with celebrities from all walks of life in Japan.

After Canadian missionary Sean built a villa here in 1886, it gradually became a favorite summer retreat for diplomats, artists, and nobles.

The tennis court where Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko first met has become a romantic tourist destination, while the luxurious villa area hidden in the larch forest is now a top choice for celebrities to escape paparazzi and have secret dates.

After all, the people living there are all wealthy and powerful, and ordinary reporters rarely dare to wander into this place.

Karuizawa...a private villa?

Shogo Suoh thought for a moment, and soon his voice revealed an undisguised excitement.

"It really is a great place."

"It's discreet enough, and... intimate enough, excellent! Nakamura-kun, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Immediately drop everything you're doing, take your top-of-the-line equipment, and go there ahead of time to lie in ambush. If you can get a clear, frontal photo of the two of them together inside the villa, or even... more explosive, solid evidence, then there will be absolutely no way to reverse this situation!"

"I understand, President! I'll go prepare the telephoto lens and miniature equipment right away, and head to Karuizawa immediately to scout out and set up a control point!"

Nakamura Satoshi was so excited that he trembled all over, as if he could already foresee himself reaching the pinnacle of his career with this set of photos and trampling countless peers underfoot.

"If they dare to come, they definitely won't be able to escape!"

Genkawa Yu's apartment.

Shimada and Sugimoto, who were brought by Suo Shun, have already quietly left. They are going to Karuizawa's villa to make preparations and conduct reconnaissance in advance.

In the living room, Genkawa Yu and Suo Shun were looking at the villa's structural diagram on a tablet computer, finalizing the details of their operation.

Just then, the doorbell rang again.

Kato Megumi went to open the door, and standing outside was Kurokawa Akane, whose eyes were slightly red and whose face showed urgency and worry.

The girl had clearly rushed over; even her hair was a little disheveled.

"Yu-kun!"

Upon seeing Yu Minakawa, Akane Kurokawa couldn't help but call out, her voice choked with emotion and a sense of relief.

"I'm so glad you're okay! I saw those news reports... I was so worried about you!"

Akane Kurokawa strode in, ignoring Suo Hayabusa standing beside her. Her large eyes scanned Yu Minakata from head to toe, as if trying to confirm his well-being. His undisguised concern and affection warmed Yu Minakata's heart, but also filled him with a touch of apology.

"Akane, what brings you here? I'm fine, don't worry."

Genkawa Yu softened his voice and gently comforted her.

How could I not be worried!

Akane Kurokawa pouted, but her eyes quickly hardened.

"Yu-kun, do you...do you have some kind of plan? Do you need help? I really need to help!"

Seeing the girl's "I won't leave until you let me help" attitude, Yuan Chuan You felt a little helpless but also touched, so he briefly told her his plan to lure the snake out of its hole.

Of course, some troublesome details have been omitted.

Upon hearing the plan, Akane Kurokawa's beautiful eyes immediately lit up, and she clapped her hands sharply.

"That's right! As long as we get evidence that the reporter broke the law, we can turn the tables!"

At this moment, Akane Kurokawa seemed to suddenly realize something, her eyes widened even more, and her tone became excited and determined.

"Yu-kun, you can ask my father for help. He's exactly the kind of person who can help with this kind of thing!"

"Your father?"

Genkawa Yu was taken aback, and then the image of the powerful and piercing police inspector, Masahiro Kurokawa, whom he had met during his New Year's shrine visit, flashed through his mind.

"Yup!"

Akane Kurokawa nodded vigorously, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"If the police could intervene properly and catch that reporter illegally trespassing into a residential area on the spot, wouldn't that be the strongest evidence? I'm calling my dad right now! He'll definitely help!"

As she spoke, Kurokawa Akane, who was always a man of action, didn't give Genkawa Yu a chance to stop her. She immediately took out her phone from her small bag, found her father's number, and dialed it without hesitation.

She even pressed the speakerphone button, seemingly wanting to prove to Genkawa Yu that she "could help".

Meanwhile, Suo Hayato, who had been standing to the side with his arms crossed since Kurokawa Akane entered, watched the scene with a hint of amusement and scrutiny.

When he heard Akane Kurokawa say that he wanted to ask his father for help and mentioned "the police officers' legitimate intervention," his cold expression finally crumbled, and the corners of his mouth even twitched slightly.