N-M Chapter 1334: The last month is here, so of course we have to hold the annual meeting!!
Chapter 1334: The last month is here, so of course we have to hold the annual meeting!!
Chapter 1334: The last month is here, so of course it's time for the annual meeting!!
In the Yama-oka-in area.
Naoki Nagayama was sitting on the carpet watching his daughter build with blocks. However, Natsuka's way of playing was a little different from other girls. She liked to painstakingly build the house and then push it down, making a giggling sound!
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Although he didn't quite understand, seeing the little guy smile at him after knocking him over, Naoki Nagayama returned an encouraging smile.
"Hua Jiang is amazing! She knocked down the building blocks!"
It certainly provided ample emotional value.
Then he watched his daughter repeat it again.
"Naoki-san, what are you looking at?"
Akina came down from the design studio on the other side of Yamazakurain, carrying a scarf in her hand, which looked like she was knitting it for her husband.
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Naoki Nagayama glanced down at his daughter, who was diligently stacking blocks again, and said:
"Akina, do you know of a method of spiritual practice for ascetic monks?"
"Huh?" Akina looked at Naoki Nagayama with some surprise. "I don't know what method you're looking for?"
"They would use tiny, colorful grains of sand, spending years meticulously and respectfully arranging them one by one to create exquisite and ingenious mandala patterns. The beauty of these patterns and the elegance of their designs are truly breathtaking!"
Naoki Nagayama, watching the little guy working hard, continued,
"Then, at the moment when the mandala pattern is perfectly formed, the ascetic will resolutely destroy it!"
Akina was even more shocked after hearing this:
"Huh? Why? Isn't it beautiful?"
"This is a form of spiritual practice! It allows ascetics to cultivate a state of mind where they can 'give their all without being burdened by gains or losses'!"
As he spoke, Naoki Nagayama looked at Natsuka, who had once again reassembled the blocks and then knocked them down again, and sighed with emotion:
"Even eminent monks need to cultivate for a long time to reach this level, but my daughter Hua Jiang was born with it!"
"This is so mysterious, they're definitely making up another story to fool me!"
Akina rolled her eyes at Natsuka, who was excitedly wanting to try again, and then wrapped the scarf around Nagayama Naoki's neck.
"Try this scarf! I knitted it with great care. If Naoki-san dares to throw it away, I'll show you what 'wife's wrath' really means!"
"Tch~~~ Akina, you have no talent!"
Naoki Nagayama tied his scarf, feeling the soft touch of the wool and the gradual warming of his neck.
"Hmm, very good, now we won't have to worry about the cold wind on the island!"
Akina sat down beside her and asked:
"You're currently filming a movie on Jurassic Island. Is it very cold?"
"After all, it's already the last month, and the temperature drop is still quite significant."
Japan is located at a high latitude. While Hokkaido has already experienced heavy snowfall, the Seto Inland Sea region, being an inland sea and influenced by the ocean, doesn't see much snow and is mostly sunny.
"Fortunately, the outdoor scenes were almost finished filming, otherwise it would have been a real problem."
Wearing summer short sleeves to shoot outdoors in the chilly wind was something even Naoki Nagayama found unbearable.
How's filming progressing?
"Haha, it went very smoothly," Naoki Nagayama said, taking off his scarf and folding it neatly. "We should be able to finish filming by the end of the year, and then start editing next year!"
"That's good~"
Akina leaned against Naoki Nagayama's shoulder and asked in a coquettish tone,
"Naoki-san, are you behind the scandals at the record awards that are being exposed in the media?"
“Hmm,” Naoki Nagayama nodded, “I’ve asked Otomo-san to arrange some publicity. Once the public outcry grows stronger, we’ll replace the judging panel!”
"If we support some judges who like Akina, our chances of winning the grand prize will be much higher!"
Actually, there are some methods that are inconvenient to talk about. Naoki Nagayama and Hanami, the president of Ken-On, have communicated and will use negative information to threaten some judges who are against Akina, so that they will vote to support Akina. Of course, these are not meant to pollute his wife's ears.
In short, we must ensure that Akina wins the triple crown!
The cozy air conditioning was making her feel restless. Listening to her husband's assurances, and recalling what her assistant had said that morning about her improved figure, Akina started to dawdle.
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Naoki Nagayama, who was holding his wife, naturally sensed this, but it was only a little over two months, a dangerous time, and he dared not act recklessly. Otherwise, he would be in a state of panic again.
"Ahem~" Naoki Nagayama quickly called out to Natsuka, "Hana-chan, it's getting late! Let's take a bath and go to bed!"
Then she quickly and efficiently took the little one to wash up, leaving only one sentence:
"Akina should also get some rest. She has work tomorrow!"
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Akina looked displeased as she watched her husband carrying the little one.
"Tch, coward!"
On the first day of December, the weather in Tokyo remained sunny and pleasant.
The biting wind couldn't get through the Rolls-Royce's windows, but it made the pedestrians outside wrap their coats tighter. Naoki Nagayama didn't go to Jurassic Island today; he always makes a trip to the company once a month.
Moreover, today's meeting is also a summary of the past year, so it is very important!
"Naoki-san! Good morning~"
Kouka Suzuki at the front desk was the first to notice Naoki Nagayama and greeted him warmly.
"The scarf is so pretty!"
Naoki Nagayama, who deliberately showed off his scarf, smiled and nodded:
"This was knitted for me by Akina. It's very warm!"
"Naoki-san is truly blessed."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Naoki Nagayama took the elevator to the top floor. He quickly found Otomo Yoshimura in his office.
"Naoki-san? Why did you come here first?" Yoshimura Otomo asked curiously. "Shouldn't we have gone to Naoki Capital first?"
"There's nothing worth going over there; we just need to look at the reports."
Naoki Nagayama seemed somewhat helpless.
"Besides, Yuan Tai-san isn't here, so there's not much to talk about with those investment managers."
These days, Sakaguchi Mamichi and his group treat Nagayama Naoki like an idol, showering him with compliments and admiration, even to the point of seeming to worship him. This makes Nagayama Naoki's hair stand on end; it's even more outrageous than fans in the entertainment industry.
"Ah, Yuan Tai-san."
Yoshimura Otomo also remembered this person.
Is he still in New York and unable to return?
"Yes. We're in the process of exchanging evidence. If we can't reach a settlement, we might have to stay in New York for the next year."
Naoki Nagayama said,
"I have already hired a legal team for him, but this turmoil will probably take some time to end."
Naoki Nagayama plans to leverage his connections within the Social Democratic Party to get the new prime minister to speak out after taking office, once the new cabinet is formed.
The reason is quite clear: "Strengthen US-Japan cooperation and build a harmonious environment." Anyway, Japan's economy was doing very well at that time, while the United States was in an economic crisis, so Japan had a certain amount of say in the relationship between the two countries.
Once the higher-ups reach a consensus on certain matters, those below have no reason to make things difficult.
Yoshimura Otomo said:
"If Shuichi-san were to be in the Social Democratic Party at that time, it might enhance his persuasiveness."
"Hmm, Shuichi-san is currently helping Doi with his campaign, so he couldn't come to today's meeting. Maybe he'll try running for office himself someday, haha~"
"That's a long way off!"
After chatting in the office for a while, Hoshika came over to inform them that the monthly meeting was ready, so Naoki Nagayama and Otomo Yoshimura went to the meeting room together.
In the large conference room, the middle and senior managers of the Shuyou Group had gathered. They were responsible for the monthly reports of their respective departments. When they saw Naoki Nagayama and Otomo Yoshimura come in together, they all stood up and greeted them.
"Everyone, please sit down."
Naoki Nagayama naturally took the seat of honor, and then the meeting began, marking the start of the last monthly meeting of the year for Naoki's friends.
The film division is now directly managed by Naoki Nagayama, who is naturally very clear about the projects under his command.
Of these, only one, "Jurassic Park," is currently in production; the others are follow-up projects to other films scheduled for release this year.
"We've already received box office revenue sharing from 'Ghost' and 'Departures,' but 'Departures' will have its screening period extended."
"In addition, the previous films performed very well in overseas markets, and the box office revenue was also very high."
Currently, Tree Friends' videos have been distributed in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and many viewers are familiar with Tree Friends' logo. However, in Western markets such as Europe and the United States, it is still in the pioneering stage.
"The TV series 'Long Vacation' was a huge hit this year, and it is expected to be imported to foreign countries next year."
Sugiyama Yoshihiko, who is in charge of overseas expansion, is full of confidence.
"The name of Tree Friends Pictures has already made a name for itself in Asia, and in the future, it will definitely be a household name in Europe and America!"
As soon as Sugiyama Yoshihiko finished speaking, everyone else in the conference room applauded enthusiastically. After all, movie revenue was a major part of Shuyu's income.
Next, Gosho Aoyama from the Animation Division began his report:
"This year, the sales of the Slam Dunk manga have steadily increased, and the anime's popularity has continued to grow. By the end of the first season, it had surpassed Captain Tsubasa to become the number one sports anime!"
"In addition, the animation department's 'My Neighbor Totoro' is nearing completion and will be released early next year!"
Upon hearing this, Naoki Nagayama slapped his forehead. He had so many things on his plate that he hadn't even checked on the progress of "My Neighbor Totoro" in a long time!
"Has Gosho-kun already released the teaser trailer for 'My Neighbor Totoro'?"
"Hey, the rough cut is ready."
"Okay, I'll go take a look in a bit."
"Yes! I'll inform Miyazaki Hayao immediately to begin preparations."
"Um"
Following the animation division is the entertainment division. Only two new artists were added this year, but both have received very positive feedback.
"The second season of 'Neon Voice' is currently in production and will officially air in December!"
Naoki Nagayama started rubbing his face again; he hadn't paid attention to even this in a long time!
Ah no, at least he gave the winning song to Otomo-san!
There are other business units, such as the management of the agency's membership club, and the nightclubs and record stores in which they have stakes.
As the Shuyu Group continues to expand, its various businesses have become increasingly complex, some of which even Naoki Nagayama had never paid attention to, such as what exactly the Shuyu Convenience Store was!
Now I finally understand what it means to be overwhelmed with tasks and what it means to not have enough energy. There are just too many businesses to handle!
"Otomo-san, from now on, we need to distinguish between our main business and our branch businesses."
He spoke quietly to Yoshimura Otomo.
"For those non-core businesses, management only needs to look at their profitability; there's no need to focus on their specific operations."
"Unless it generates substantial profits, it will become a core business."
"Uh-huh."
Yoshimura Daitomo nodded in agreement. Over the course of the year, the complex expansion of his business had almost caused him to lose all the hair he had left on his head!
I originally wanted to bring this up with Naoki Nagayama.
As the company grows larger, the previous flat management structure is no longer sufficient; large enterprises indeed need hierarchical management.
Two hours flew by during this report, and by the end, the host's tone had become cheerful:
"Finally, we need to discuss the annual meeting!"
"Yes, it's the annual meeting!"
"Where are we going this year?!" (Last year we were on a cruise ship!)
"Let's make this a lively and exciting event!"
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When this was mentioned, everyone became excited. At last year's annual party, Naoki Nagayama made a bold move, inviting celebrities from the entertainment industry to perform, which shocked the entire industry.
This time.
All eyes turned to Naoki Nagayama.
"Well"
Naoki Nagayama tapped the table. He still had to make movies all year long, until the end of the year!
"Let's have our annual party on Jurassic Island this year!"
"Let's create some excitement and also welcome Jurassic Island to its first real tourists!"
Upon hearing this, everyone at the meeting began to discuss it in hushed tones.
Jurassic Island, where "Jurassic Park" is being filmed, is familiar to everyone. The media has also visited and interviewed there. From the photos, it can be seen that it is a nearly complete theme park island.
Moreover, the dinosaur theme inside is quite novel and very attractive.
"Let our employees bring their families for a family-friendly getaway!"
Naoki Nagayama made the decision.
"Let's just hold a carnival right in the port town!"
"Wow~~~" "Great, great, great!" "Awesome!!" "."
Everyone loudly agreed, except for Yoshimura Otomo, who sat to the side, holding his forehead. He knew that Nagayama Naoki next to him had acted impulsively again, making this decision on a whim.
How much money will this cost?!
In his New York apartment, Nakai Genta looked up from a pile of cosmetics.
The smell of alcohol and perfume filled the air. He glanced at the clock, his eyes blurry with drunkenness; it was past midnight.
"It's December already!"
He walked to the window and opened it slightly, a gust of cold wind blowing in, making him shiver. The streets of New York outside were covered with snow, the silvery white color as if telling him that he was destined to spend his last month in a foreign land!
The thought of not being able to return to his hometown and see his wife and children filled Nakai Genta with a deep sadness, and a haiku came to mind:
"Ah, the snow in my hometown, I wonder when it will fall."
Just like the tears of someone who has left home.
Just then, the shapely curves of the bed made a sound:
"Honey, why did you open the window? It's so cold!"
Another large, beautiful woman lifted her head from under the covers, giggling as she called out:
"Baby, come here quickly, let me warm you up."
Immediately, the sadness in his heart vanished, and Nakai Genta replied:
"Okay~~~ Here I come~~~"
There's absolutely no need to worry about the lawsuit; he has a huge legal team speaking up for him. His parents and Naoki-san also help take care of his family matters. He'll receive his full amount of money, and there might even be more!
In compensation, Naoki Nagayama gave him the maximum amount of public relations funds and allowed him to have as much fun as he wanted. So during this period, Yuta Nakai could be said to be living a life of pleasure and forgetting all about home.
The sadness I felt just now was probably just my conscience, which had been buried deep inside, occasionally bursting out to catch its breath!
"Ugh"
(End of this chapter)