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Chapter 944: Just Agreed?
"I can pay the Commission Fee myself," Kinu Kawa Kazuki said a little embarrassedly, "I also have money from filming..."
"That little bit of money you have is for your future family!" Odagiri Toshiya interrupted with a dark face.
Morizono Kikuto laughed, "Kazuki, your Brother Minya is standing up for you, which means you're one of their people, and they'll support you if anything happens. It wouldn't be good to refuse again."
Kinu Kawa Kazuki didn't expect that meaning, didn't refuse again, and nodded obediently, "Then let Brother Minya pay!"
"Cough, okay," Odagiri Toshiya awkwardly turned his head away, "Kazuki, go eat Cake over at my Desk, I have something else to say to them."
"Yes!" Kinu Kawa Kazuki was in a very good Mood, and ran off carrying the Cake Box.
"It's about the Onmyoji Film Series," Morizono Kikuto looked at Chi Feichei, his Expression becoming more serious, "You've read the Script, right? Although it's not completely finished yet, because the entire series is made up of small stories pieced together, and the Plot related to the Great Tengu that runs through it can also be adjusted, someone suggested that preparations can begin, and Minya and I also think it's time to start Arrangement."
Chi Feichei had no Opinion. Odagiri Toshiya was worried about these things, and Odagiri Toshiya thought that if preparations could be made, then so be it, "No Need to worry about Funds, no Problem."
"Yes, we don't lack Investors, the Problem is that we have too many," Odagiri Toshiya smiled strangely, with a feeling of 'pain and joy', "Originally, you, Kikuto Morizono, and Sonoko all intended to Investment, and the Company had already negotiated Investment issues with Field Group and Suzuki Foundation on the Condition of subsequent IP development, but I forgot that this Rumors couldn't be concealed, and others also intended to get involved, but it's okay, their Investment is only aimed at Film and Television aspects, and will not affect your IP subsequent development Benefit."
Morizono Kikuto smiled and took over the conversation, "Minya picked and chose, and refused many people, but there are two that are really unavoidable, or rather, it would be a Pity to avoid them. One is Yoko Okino's Talent Agency, they Request that Yoko Okino play an Important Role, Investment is just a formality, what's Important is that they are willing to Exchange Resource, and there are Things that Minya has been Stare at for a long time."
"You also know that Yoko Okino's Idol Protagonist Aura is too strong, and the female Roles inside are all Monster, they have to play ugly when they need to play ugly, and they have to be Serious when they need to be Serious. We value this series very much, and we will definitely not allow anyone to play cute in it. I'm worried that this Point will cause us to argue with them," Odagiri Toshiya frowned, with a Headache, "In addition, this series will be filmed for a long time. If an Actor changes their mind halfway through and someone else comes to play, it may Offend the Audience. Even signing a Contract won't work. The Compensation has a maximum limit. If they really want to manipulate us, they can still afford to pay. If we give her an unimportant Role, the Other Party will definitely disagree. If we give her an Important Role, she will be very popular with the Audience in the early stage. If they then use running away to Threaten us, wouldn't I be letting The Other Party Seize our Pain Point for a little Resource?"
Chi Feichei thought for a moment, "It's okay, promise them. As Long As the Death is wonderful, Death is sometimes the sublimation of the Role. Although some people will scold, it can achieve classics. Those things are left to the Screenwriter to Consider. If one is not enough, find two. You just need to choose the Optimal Plan."
Odagiri Toshiya Nod, "Okay, then promise them. Another Investor who intends to Investment is a Distribution Company from Hollywood. They are here to Investment to Making Money, and their Attitude is very good. It's inconvenient for me to refuse. After we have discussed it, I will send the relevant Situation to you. Of course, I will also send it to Sonoko."
"The Other Party doesn't intend to launder Dirty Money, right?" Chi Feichei asked directly.
There are many Situations of using the Film and Television Industry to launder Dirty Money.
For Example, the money launderer Invests in a Movie, and then agrees with the Cinema to sell Movie Ticket at a discount or let the Cinema make fake Data showing 'full house', and the loss of the Cinema's discount or empty seats is privately paid by the money launderer. After the box office statistics are completed, the money launderer will then share the 'big sale' box office revenue with the Cinema, turning the Money into legitimate Income.
With such a Turn Head, the Funds will shrink Portion, plus Tax Revenue, the Funds Consumption is not small, but Dirty Money comes easily and effortlessly. For the money launderer, those Consumption are bearable.
For Example again, the money launderer's Company spends a Fee to invite a certain international Star to participate in a Promotion Activity. The open Account Record shows a cost of 500,000 US Dollar, but this Money is not directly transferred, but communicated through a 'intermediary'. This 'intermediary' is also a money launderer, who will talk to the Star, give the Star 100,000, and then secretly pay 500,000 through a hidden Account.
The Star can get 600,000, of course they will not refuse. Although Portion of the Money is from Improper sources and not taxed, that Money can be used in inconspicuous Places.
For Example, to smooth Relationship and other Matters, this kind of Dirty Money is more convenient instead.
And that 'intermediary' took the 500,000 transferred from the Company's open Account, saying that 400,000 of it was intermediary Fee, while the Money he paid to the Star was only 100,000. In that way, at most he would be scolded for being black-hearted, but that 400,000 has become his legitimate Income, and the Purpose of laundering Dirty Money has been achieved.
Of course, the specific Operation is more Complex, and there are many more Routines.
As far as he knows, Belmode helped the Organization as a Funds transfer person when she was active under the Identities of 'Sharon Vineyard' and 'Chris Vineyard'. Sometimes she laundered Dirty Money to legitimate Consumption and lured people into a Hook, and sometimes she helped some big shots launder Dirty Money, taking in The Other Party's Dirty Money as the Organization's illegal Activity Funds.
The Organization's Dirty Money laundering system is very mature. It uses the Flaw in the Operation Rules of Film and Television, Finance, etc. If there is a lack of black, there is black, if there is a lack of white, there is white. It can also help others launder Dirty Money and make a Profit. Similarly, the existence of the Organization is also very Troublesome to get involved with.
THK Company is not unable to help people launder Dirty Money, but those Factions that need to launder Dirty Money are very Complex. You must be very careful and cautious, and don't let the Situation get out of control in the End.
When encountering foreign Investment of unknown Details, you need to pay attention to Whether The Other Party has the Intention of laundering Dirty Money, find out The Other Party's Background, and find out how much Risk they have to bear.
"The Other Party probably doesn't have this Intention," Odagiri Toshiya Said, "If they have this Intention, they will Hint at it first when talking, After All that requires our Cooperation, but they didn't Say it, but I will pay attention to it again. No Need to Worry, and then..."
"Hissashi, let's have a Gathering together at Night!" The smile on Morizono Kikuto's Face suddenly became ambiguous, "Have a Gathering with the other two Investors. They Said Before that they Hope we would call you and Sonoko, but Sonoko seems to have made an appointment to go on a long trip and has no time to go. If you are free, you can Go Together and Check it out. There are all kinds of Girls!"
Odagiri Toshiya and Morizono Kikuto secretly exchanged a Glance, and also smiled and encouraged, "Yes, they are all people in related Industry, the Atmosphere is relatively Relaxation, if you have time, Go Together."
He and Morizono Kikuto locked the Door in broad Daylight Before, first, to talk about some more Secret Matters of the Company, worried about being overheard, and second, to secretly Discuss -
Tonight's Gathering, no matter what, they must coax Chi Feichei to go, to see what Reaction Chi Feichei will have.
He Thinks that Chi Feichei will be the Same as before, this Fellow is too calm, Morizono Kikuto's View is completely Different, Saying that everyone is at the Age of vigor and vitality, Chi Feichei is even younger than them, just in the restless period, definitely can't hold back.
He is really Curious about whose Idea is accurate between him and Morizono Kikuto.
Chi Feichei captured Odagiri Toshiya and Morizono Kikuto exchanging glances, and had Certainty in his Heart.
There's a Pitfall.
But they have no Conflict of Interest. Based on the Relationship between the three of them, at most it's a Joke that doesn't even count as a Prank.
He Probably Understands what kind of nature this Gathering is.
The Circle is not that clean. Among people without Background Support, a large number of people engage in shady Transactions for Resource and to climb up.
The Rule placed in the Dark Place exists in any Kingdom.
He doesn't have any Important Matters on hand Recently. Sawada Hiroki and the Kid have gone out to play, and will be at Mori Detective Agency tonight. He can Consider going to Check it out...
"How about it?" Morizono Kikuto smiled, "What kind of Girl do you like? Minya can Arrange it for you."
Chi Feichei Nodded, and Said again, "I'll Look then, and choose a clean one."
Morizono Kikuto: "..."
(゜ロ゜)
Wait, wait, agreed? Just agreed?
Odagiri Toshiya: "..."
(゜ロ゜)
Report, this Fellow is not playing cards according to Routine!
As someone who just turned twenty and doesn't talk much usually, shouldn't he be a little shy? If not shy, being a little reserved is also okay.
Kinu Kawa Kazuki, who was sitting in the Office chair eating Cake, raised his head in Doubt, "Brother Minya, are you talking about Girls you like?"
Odagiri Toshiya broke out in a cold sweat. He almost forgot that there was still a Child sitting over there. If his Old Man knew what they were talking about here, he felt that he would probably have his Leg broken, "Y-yes, we are just chatting casually, asking The Other Party what kind of Girl they like."
Kinu Kawa Kazuki was fooled, and asked expectantly, "Brother Minya, do you have a Girl you like?"
"W-well, not really..." Odagiri Toshiya Said dryly.
Morizono Kikuto turned his head to look at the Office Door, and worked very Hard to hold back his laughter.
...
That Night, Odagiri Toshiya booked a well-known Sky Restaurant.
The Dining Room is located in a high-rise building in the Downtown Area. One French Window faces Tokyo Tower, and the other side has a Glass Terrace, facing the Bridge and Driveway leading in all directions.
The Internal Decoration is fashionable and exquisite. Food and Drinks are placed on the Table, and the Candle on the Candlestick shines with a little Radiance, reflecting on the Glass Window together with the dazzling Lights Outside.
The Banquet is buffet-style. In addition to Chi Feichei, Morizono Kikuto, and Odagiri Toshiya, the three inviting parties, the rest are the Management personnel of Yoko Okino's Talent Agency, the representatives of the two Investors from Hollywood, well-known Screenwriters and Directors in the Industry, and well-known male and female Entertainers.
Among them are Yoko Okino and Kurara Midorikawa, who were brought by the Company to support the scene, some who received Invitation Letter by virtue of their Reputation, and some who have Backing and Background, and obtained Invitation Letter from other Channels.
In the first Hour, everyone gathered to talk about Matters and eat Things. Management talked to Management, Directors exchanged Pleasantries with each other, Entertainers chatted casually or whispered and laughed. No one would rashly break into other Circles.
After eating almost enough and chatting almost enough, the people who were originally gathered to talk about Matters gradually dispersed.
Odagiri Toshiya Daily Routine was to 'show off' with the Girls of his own Company, helping the Girls to become familiar with the people from Hollywood. Just after finishing the Pleasantries, he Turn Head and found Morizono Kikuto leaning against the Cocktail Bar counter, chatting with two beautiful female Entertainers, smiling like a Sea King who started casting a net to catch fish. Turn Head again, he found Chi Feichei sitting in front of the French Window by himself with a Glass of Wine, enjoying the scenery and drinking, as leisurely as a Slacker who doesn't want to do anything.
Being a President is really Hard.
He is so envious of those two Fellows.
(End of Chapter)
"I can pay the Commission Fee myself," Kinu Kawa Kazuki said a little embarrassedly, "I also have money from filming..."
"That little bit of money you have is for your future family!" Odagiri Toshiya interrupted with a dark face.
Morizono Kikuto laughed, "Kazuki, your Brother Minya is standing up for you, which means you're one of their people, and they'll support you if anything happens. It wouldn't be good to refuse again."
Kinu Kawa Kazuki didn't expect that meaning, didn't refuse again, and nodded obediently, "Then let Brother Minya pay!"
"Cough, okay," Odagiri Toshiya awkwardly turned his head away, "Kazuki, go eat Cake over at my Desk, I have something else to say to them."
"Yes!" Kinu Kawa Kazuki was in a very good Mood, and ran off carrying the Cake Box.
"It's about the Onmyoji Film Series," Morizono Kikuto looked at Chi Feichei, his Expression becoming more serious, "You've read the Script, right? Although it's not completely finished yet, because the entire series is made up of small stories pieced together, and the Plot related to the Great Tengu that runs through it can also be adjusted, someone suggested that preparations can begin, and Minya and I also think it's time to start Arrangement."
Chi Feichei had no Opinion. Odagiri Toshiya was worried about these things, and Odagiri Toshiya thought that if preparations could be made, then so be it, "No Need to worry about Funds, no Problem."
"Yes, we don't lack Investors, the Problem is that we have too many," Odagiri Toshiya smiled strangely, with a feeling of 'pain and joy', "Originally, you, Kikuto Morizono, and Sonoko all intended to Investment, and the Company had already negotiated Investment issues with Field Group and Suzuki Foundation on the Condition of subsequent IP development, but I forgot that this Rumors couldn't be concealed, and others also intended to get involved, but it's okay, their Investment is only aimed at Film and Television aspects, and will not affect your IP subsequent development Benefit."
Morizono Kikuto smiled and took over the conversation, "Minya picked and chose, and refused many people, but there are two that are really unavoidable, or rather, it would be a Pity to avoid them. One is Yoko Okino's Talent Agency, they Request that Yoko Okino play an Important Role, Investment is just a formality, what's Important is that they are willing to Exchange Resource, and there are Things that Minya has been Stare at for a long time."
"You also know that Yoko Okino's Idol Protagonist Aura is too strong, and the female Roles inside are all Monster, they have to play ugly when they need to play ugly, and they have to be Serious when they need to be Serious. We value this series very much, and we will definitely not allow anyone to play cute in it. I'm worried that this Point will cause us to argue with them," Odagiri Toshiya frowned, with a Headache, "In addition, this series will be filmed for a long time. If an Actor changes their mind halfway through and someone else comes to play, it may Offend the Audience. Even signing a Contract won't work. The Compensation has a maximum limit. If they really want to manipulate us, they can still afford to pay. If we give her an unimportant Role, the Other Party will definitely disagree. If we give her an Important Role, she will be very popular with the Audience in the early stage. If they then use running away to Threaten us, wouldn't I be letting The Other Party Seize our Pain Point for a little Resource?"
Chi Feichei thought for a moment, "It's okay, promise them. As Long As the Death is wonderful, Death is sometimes the sublimation of the Role. Although some people will scold, it can achieve classics. Those things are left to the Screenwriter to Consider. If one is not enough, find two. You just need to choose the Optimal Plan."
Odagiri Toshiya Nod, "Okay, then promise them. Another Investor who intends to Investment is a Distribution Company from Hollywood. They are here to Investment to Making Money, and their Attitude is very good. It's inconvenient for me to refuse. After we have discussed it, I will send the relevant Situation to you. Of course, I will also send it to Sonoko."
"The Other Party doesn't intend to launder Dirty Money, right?" Chi Feichei asked directly.
There are many Situations of using the Film and Television Industry to launder Dirty Money.
For Example, the money launderer Invests in a Movie, and then agrees with the Cinema to sell Movie Ticket at a discount or let the Cinema make fake Data showing 'full house', and the loss of the Cinema's discount or empty seats is privately paid by the money launderer. After the box office statistics are completed, the money launderer will then share the 'big sale' box office revenue with the Cinema, turning the Money into legitimate Income.
With such a Turn Head, the Funds will shrink Portion, plus Tax Revenue, the Funds Consumption is not small, but Dirty Money comes easily and effortlessly. For the money launderer, those Consumption are bearable.
For Example again, the money launderer's Company spends a Fee to invite a certain international Star to participate in a Promotion Activity. The open Account Record shows a cost of 500,000 US Dollar, but this Money is not directly transferred, but communicated through a 'intermediary'. This 'intermediary' is also a money launderer, who will talk to the Star, give the Star 100,000, and then secretly pay 500,000 through a hidden Account.
The Star can get 600,000, of course they will not refuse. Although Portion of the Money is from Improper sources and not taxed, that Money can be used in inconspicuous Places.
For Example, to smooth Relationship and other Matters, this kind of Dirty Money is more convenient instead.
And that 'intermediary' took the 500,000 transferred from the Company's open Account, saying that 400,000 of it was intermediary Fee, while the Money he paid to the Star was only 100,000. In that way, at most he would be scolded for being black-hearted, but that 400,000 has become his legitimate Income, and the Purpose of laundering Dirty Money has been achieved.
Of course, the specific Operation is more Complex, and there are many more Routines.
As far as he knows, Belmode helped the Organization as a Funds transfer person when she was active under the Identities of 'Sharon Vineyard' and 'Chris Vineyard'. Sometimes she laundered Dirty Money to legitimate Consumption and lured people into a Hook, and sometimes she helped some big shots launder Dirty Money, taking in The Other Party's Dirty Money as the Organization's illegal Activity Funds.
The Organization's Dirty Money laundering system is very mature. It uses the Flaw in the Operation Rules of Film and Television, Finance, etc. If there is a lack of black, there is black, if there is a lack of white, there is white. It can also help others launder Dirty Money and make a Profit. Similarly, the existence of the Organization is also very Troublesome to get involved with.
THK Company is not unable to help people launder Dirty Money, but those Factions that need to launder Dirty Money are very Complex. You must be very careful and cautious, and don't let the Situation get out of control in the End.
When encountering foreign Investment of unknown Details, you need to pay attention to Whether The Other Party has the Intention of laundering Dirty Money, find out The Other Party's Background, and find out how much Risk they have to bear.
"The Other Party probably doesn't have this Intention," Odagiri Toshiya Said, "If they have this Intention, they will Hint at it first when talking, After All that requires our Cooperation, but they didn't Say it, but I will pay attention to it again. No Need to Worry, and then..."
"Hissashi, let's have a Gathering together at Night!" The smile on Morizono Kikuto's Face suddenly became ambiguous, "Have a Gathering with the other two Investors. They Said Before that they Hope we would call you and Sonoko, but Sonoko seems to have made an appointment to go on a long trip and has no time to go. If you are free, you can Go Together and Check it out. There are all kinds of Girls!"
Odagiri Toshiya and Morizono Kikuto secretly exchanged a Glance, and also smiled and encouraged, "Yes, they are all people in related Industry, the Atmosphere is relatively Relaxation, if you have time, Go Together."
He and Morizono Kikuto locked the Door in broad Daylight Before, first, to talk about some more Secret Matters of the Company, worried about being overheard, and second, to secretly Discuss -
Tonight's Gathering, no matter what, they must coax Chi Feichei to go, to see what Reaction Chi Feichei will have.
He Thinks that Chi Feichei will be the Same as before, this Fellow is too calm, Morizono Kikuto's View is completely Different, Saying that everyone is at the Age of vigor and vitality, Chi Feichei is even younger than them, just in the restless period, definitely can't hold back.
He is really Curious about whose Idea is accurate between him and Morizono Kikuto.
Chi Feichei captured Odagiri Toshiya and Morizono Kikuto exchanging glances, and had Certainty in his Heart.
There's a Pitfall.
But they have no Conflict of Interest. Based on the Relationship between the three of them, at most it's a Joke that doesn't even count as a Prank.
He Probably Understands what kind of nature this Gathering is.
The Circle is not that clean. Among people without Background Support, a large number of people engage in shady Transactions for Resource and to climb up.
The Rule placed in the Dark Place exists in any Kingdom.
He doesn't have any Important Matters on hand Recently. Sawada Hiroki and the Kid have gone out to play, and will be at Mori Detective Agency tonight. He can Consider going to Check it out...
"How about it?" Morizono Kikuto smiled, "What kind of Girl do you like? Minya can Arrange it for you."
Chi Feichei Nodded, and Said again, "I'll Look then, and choose a clean one."
Morizono Kikuto: "..."
(゜ロ゜)
Wait, wait, agreed? Just agreed?
Odagiri Toshiya: "..."
(゜ロ゜)
Report, this Fellow is not playing cards according to Routine!
As someone who just turned twenty and doesn't talk much usually, shouldn't he be a little shy? If not shy, being a little reserved is also okay.
Kinu Kawa Kazuki, who was sitting in the Office chair eating Cake, raised his head in Doubt, "Brother Minya, are you talking about Girls you like?"
Odagiri Toshiya broke out in a cold sweat. He almost forgot that there was still a Child sitting over there. If his Old Man knew what they were talking about here, he felt that he would probably have his Leg broken, "Y-yes, we are just chatting casually, asking The Other Party what kind of Girl they like."
Kinu Kawa Kazuki was fooled, and asked expectantly, "Brother Minya, do you have a Girl you like?"
"W-well, not really..." Odagiri Toshiya Said dryly.
Morizono Kikuto turned his head to look at the Office Door, and worked very Hard to hold back his laughter.
...
That Night, Odagiri Toshiya booked a well-known Sky Restaurant.
The Dining Room is located in a high-rise building in the Downtown Area. One French Window faces Tokyo Tower, and the other side has a Glass Terrace, facing the Bridge and Driveway leading in all directions.
The Internal Decoration is fashionable and exquisite. Food and Drinks are placed on the Table, and the Candle on the Candlestick shines with a little Radiance, reflecting on the Glass Window together with the dazzling Lights Outside.
The Banquet is buffet-style. In addition to Chi Feichei, Morizono Kikuto, and Odagiri Toshiya, the three inviting parties, the rest are the Management personnel of Yoko Okino's Talent Agency, the representatives of the two Investors from Hollywood, well-known Screenwriters and Directors in the Industry, and well-known male and female Entertainers.
Among them are Yoko Okino and Kurara Midorikawa, who were brought by the Company to support the scene, some who received Invitation Letter by virtue of their Reputation, and some who have Backing and Background, and obtained Invitation Letter from other Channels.
In the first Hour, everyone gathered to talk about Matters and eat Things. Management talked to Management, Directors exchanged Pleasantries with each other, Entertainers chatted casually or whispered and laughed. No one would rashly break into other Circles.
After eating almost enough and chatting almost enough, the people who were originally gathered to talk about Matters gradually dispersed.
Odagiri Toshiya Daily Routine was to 'show off' with the Girls of his own Company, helping the Girls to become familiar with the people from Hollywood. Just after finishing the Pleasantries, he Turn Head and found Morizono Kikuto leaning against the Cocktail Bar counter, chatting with two beautiful female Entertainers, smiling like a Sea King who started casting a net to catch fish. Turn Head again, he found Chi Feichei sitting in front of the French Window by himself with a Glass of Wine, enjoying the scenery and drinking, as leisurely as a Slacker who doesn't want to do anything.
Being a President is really Hard.
He is so envious of those two Fellows.
(End of Chapter)
