Chubu Electric Power Company is headquartered in Nagoya City, central Japan. It provides electricity to approximately 16.6 million people in five counties in the central region. It is the third largest electric power company in Japan, and the controlling party behind it is the Sumitomo Foundation.
In fact, besides Chubu Electric Power Company, Jiang Chen has a better choice, which is Tokyo Electric Power Company. However, because Tokyo Electric Power Company is deeply involved in the quagmire of the Fukushima nuclear accident, it has not yet been able to resolve the issues of compensation and aftermath. Moreover, the company's financial situation was not ideal and there was a risk of bankruptcy. Based on these reasons, Jiang Chen finally chose Central Electric Power as its partner.
A black car stopped at the door of a high-end business bar in Shinjuku District.
Although most bars are closed at this time, this bar is a bit special. It is still open even at 8 a.m., but it does not provide bartending service.
Jiang Chen closed the car door and walked towards the bar.
He was escorted by two burly bodyguards in suits and sunglasses. He was a bit handsome himself. Coupled with the valuable suit and cool sunglasses, he attracted countless glances before he even stepped through the door of the bar.
The welcoming lady hurried forward and asked weakly.
"Hello sir, may I ask for your membership card..."
Jiang Chen frowned slightly, he couldn't understand Japanese.
When the bodyguard standing aside saw this, he immediately leaned over and whispered in his ear and repeated it.
Seeing that Jiang Chen didn't respond, the welcoming lady was stunned for a moment, a little at a loss.
At this moment, a standard Mandarin came from the bar.
"Mr. Jiang is my distinguished guest, how dare you stop him at the door?"
This sentence was obviously meant for Jiang Chen, because the receptionist lady was obviously confused when she heard it.
As they walked to a slightly brighter place, a young man walked out of the bar with a face on his face. He was also dressed in a suit and leather shoes, and his upright appearance could be called comely, but he was almost half a head shorter than Jiang Chen. He first scolded the welcoming lady in a low voice, then put on a smiling face as if changing his face, and greeted Jiang Chen.
"I hope Mr. Jiang will forgive me for the poor hospitality."
Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled.
"It's okay. Speaking of which, Mr. Sumitomo arrived first?"
"To be honest, this business bar is one of our businesses. When Mr. Jiang called, we were negotiating business with Tokyo Electric Power Company." Sumitomo Kensei made an inviting gesture to the bar, "Inside, please ."
As he followed him into the bar, Jiang Chen asked with a smile, "Oh? Can I ask, what kind of business is it?"
"About the merger and acquisition of the power grid management rights of Ome City, Tokyo."
When he said this, Sumitomo Kenichi's expression was so confident that Jiang Chen, who was walking next to him, accidentally glanced at this guy twice.
Showing his own strength without leaving any trace, it seems that the Sumitomo Foundation is quite well-informed, and actually already knows what he plans to discuss with them.
Judging from the layout of the bar, the difference between this so-called high-end business bar and other bars is probably that there are no dazzling lights and violent music. The lighting in the lobby is very soft and the decoration is quite elegant. It has a Western design but also a little Japanese style.
Most of the people drinking in the booths were wearing formal clothes.
A beautiful waiter took the two of them to the VIP room deep in the bar and opened the door for them respectfully.
But before entering, Sumitomo Kenichi stopped, turned around and looked at Jiang Chen with a smile.
"Do you need to take a bath first?"
Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment, then reacted, smiled and shook his head, "No need, I have a date tonight."
Bathing in a place like this must be the only possibility.
If he had time, Jiang Chen wouldn't mind experiencing Japan's "characteristic" culture and trying out the differences between foreign big swords and domestic ones. But he will have to attend the premiere of Liu Yao's MM soon. If he nods, he will probably have to go back late at night.
Sumitomo Kenichi raised his eyebrows at Jiang Chen with a look that every man could understand, but he obviously misunderstood.
"That's really a pity. Since Mr. Jiang has other arrangements for the evening, I can only entertain you next time."
Turning around, Sumitomo Kenichi winked at the waitress, indicating that she could go down first. Then he looked at Jiang Chen with a smile and made an invitation gesture to the box.
"Inside please."
Jiang Chen gestured to the bodyguards, telling them to wait at the door, and then walked into the private room.
…
Shinjuku Piccadilly Cinema, as the first science fiction masterpiece to go abroad, the premiere of "The Three-Body Problem" was held with great grandeur. Backed by the wealthy Futureman Technology, the crew's budget was quite sufficient, and they directly booked the entrance of Piccadilly Cinema and the highest-end No. 1 screening room.
The premiere started at eight o'clock, but at just six o'clock, reporters from major media had already gathered at the door, as well as special guests, film critics and fans who had obtained premiere tickets through various channels.
Before the red carpet process even started, flashing lights started to set the rhythm all around.
Regarding this science fiction movie from China, Japanese science fiction fans are more surprised than expecting. As early as The Three-Body Problem was released in China, trailers and low-resolution sneak peeks were leaked to other countries through various channels.
The special effects technology in Chinese movies is only worth fifty cents, and many people have already acquiesced in this fact.
And it is precisely because of this that Japanese movie fans are so surprised. Because from what they saw in the trailer, they could not imagine that it was produced by a Chinese producer. Instead, it looked more like the work of a Hollywood studio on the other side of the Pacific.
While interviewing the crew members, reporters from major media did not ignore the audience present.
"I hope the joy is not in vain. This is my first time coming to a movie premiere to join in the fun."
"China also has science fiction films? Ha, it's unbelievable! I must expose their lies face to face..."
"I've seen that movie, and it seems pretty good, but I'm very doubtful... does that producer, who I've never heard of, have the ability to put this movie on the screen? To be honest, even if it's Hollywood, It may be difficult for the producers to perfectly restore some of the details in the book."
"The trailer was good, and hopefully the movie will be too."
"Shao Feng is so handsome!"
"Um, that Liu Yao is so beautiful! Are there any posters of her for sale? Are there any merchandise for the premiere? Or can you only buy them on Amazon? But it's too late, I really want her autograph!"
“…”
On the other side, Liu Yao, who had changed into evening dress, stood in front of the media cameras with a smile, accepting interviews from reporters. Different from the girlish look she had when she was next to Jiang Chen, she now looked dignified and elegant, standing there like a goddess.
Chen Yuqing had already planned for her in advance what questions could be answered and how to answer them. Although questions were thrown at her like a barrage, she still answered them all calmly.
However, as the time gradually approached eight o'clock, the look between her eyebrows gradually became a little anxious, and her beautiful eyes drifted toward the main entrance of the theater from time to time.
Finally getting rid of the entanglement of the media, Liu Yao returned to the dressing room with her tired body. Next, she has to walk on the red carpet, and before that she has to touch up her makeup. The beautiful makeup artist of the crew has been waiting for a long time. Almost as soon as she sat down, she quickly grabbed the brush and foundation, and they danced on her fingertips as if they were flying.
Sitting there motionless, letting the makeup artist finish playing with her face and hair, Liu Yao curled the corners of her mouth and forced out a beautiful smile when facing herself in the mirror.
"Are you ready? My Majesty the Queen." Chen Yuqing, who was standing nearby, joked.
Liu Yao smiled and spanked her bestie, "Be careful Her Majesty the Queen spanks you."
After playing around with her best friend for a while, Liu Yao went to the makeup mirror and carefully checked whether there were any omissions. Behind her, Chen Yuqing stood still, coughed slightly, and warned.
"I'm going to walk on the red carpet soon."
"Um."
With a faint smile, Liu Yao's face was full of confidence.
This is her first time playing the female lead, and it is also her first time walking the red carpet of an overseas premiere as a heroine.
However, at this moment, there was a faint sound of commotion outside the door... (~^~)