Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 675 No Regrets
Paris France.

September 10th.

Inside the conference room of Crescent Cinemas’ European headquarters, an important meeting concerning the senior management adjustments of Crescent Cinemas is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Although for ordinary people, this meeting is meaningless, and even if the meeting is over, they don’t care at all.

But for the European entertainment industry, or the film industry, this is a highly anticipated conference.

After all, after years of rapid expansion, Crescent Cinemas, relying on continuous financial acquisitions, has a market share of more than 30% in many European countries.

In terms of the overall market size of Europe as a whole, it is the undisputed leader.

Moreover, through its cinema business, Crescent Cinemas has not only begun to get involved in the fields of distribution, performing arts, and peripheral marketing, but has also joined forces with Blockbuster to take a leading position in the video rental market.

It can be said that any business adjustments or senior management changes at Crescent Cinemas are major events that the entire European film industry must pay attention to.

In fact, it is not just Europe. As Crescent Cinemas becomes larger and larger in Europe and covers a larger and larger industrial chain, Hollywood is also paying more and more attention to cooperation with Crescent Cinemas.

After all, under Hideki Hanyu's full industry chain management philosophy, Crescent Cinemas can often provide comprehensive cooperation services in its cooperation with Hollywood, which is much more cost-effective than the cost of building their own distribution channels.

At this point, this meeting, which has attracted much attention in the industry, has reached its final moments.

Although Hideki Hanyu attended the meeting, he did not participate in it. He just sat quietly in the corner of the meeting room and listened quietly from beginning to end.

In Hideki Hanyu's sight, the former head of the European division of Crescent Cinemas was making his final speech before handing over his position, although he was saying some generous and polite words before leaving.

But it is not difficult to see that there is obvious unwillingness in the other party's tone and expression.

Of course, there are also some managers who originally held high positions and will be transferred back to the headquarters or sent to other regions. Their expressions are basically similar.

But no matter what these people think, today they all choose to hand over their power honestly.

After all, Hideki Hanyu is in charge today. Even if they are given a hundred courages, they dare not cause trouble in front of Hideki Hanyu.

It's okay for those managers who came from overseas, but those managers who came from Japan, even if they had some ulterior motives in their hearts, all of them gave up after seeing Hideki Hanyu appear.

After all, outsiders don't know, but they know very well how powerful their boss is in Neon, and it's easy for him to deal with them.

As the speaker on the stage came to the end, the new manager of Crescent Cinemas' European division was formally introduced to everyone.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please join us in welcoming the new President of Crescent Cinemas Europe, Mr. Giroud Binoche."

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The voice fell and applause broke out.

Giroud Binoche, an acquaintance of Hideki Hanyu, walked onto the stage amid the applause of the crowd.

When Giroud Binoche stood up, he did not pay attention to the applause from others around him, but immediately looked at Hideki Hanyu in the corner of the conference room.

Because he understands that the support of others is actually irrelevant. There is only one person who is really important to him, and that is Hideki Hanyu.

When he saw Hideki Hanyu also applauding him with everyone, Giroud Binoche finally felt relieved.

He understood that his position was secure.

Facing the crowd, he cleared his throat and began his inaugural speech.

“Thank you very much for your support. I would also like to thank Mr. Hanyu for his attention to Crescent Cinemas Europe. I feel very honored to be the president of Crescent Cinemas Europe…”

With Giroud Binoche's inaugural speech, the power transfer in Crescent Cinemas Europe has finally been settled.

It also indicates that Crescent Cinemas' rapid expansion in Europe at all costs will come to an end.

Although Crescent Cinemas will not stop expanding, its main focus will be on operations, digging deeper into the industrial chain, expanding profits, and then occupying more market share.

As Giroud Binoche finished explaining his business philosophy to everyone and made his final presentation, today's meeting, which lasted from morning to afternoon, came to an end.

The replaced management left one after another, while others congratulated the new management.

After dealing with his colleagues, Giroud Binoche took the initiative to find Hanyu Hideki and thanked him, "Thank you very much for your support, sir."

"What I support is not you, but your ability. I hope you won't let me down." Hanyu Hideki said in a flat tone.

He had no opinion about Giroud Binoche and finally agreed to choose him because of his ability.

Of course, even if Giroud Binoche's performance is not as expected, Hideki Hanyu will not be too worried about the development of Crescent Cinemas in Europe.

After all, starting from the late 1980s, with the development of computer special effects technology and the improvement of audio-visual experience brought about by changes in projection technology, the cinema screening market soon ushered in a new "golden age".

If Crescent Cinemas enters the market now, it will be quite easy to make money in the future as long as it does not make big mistakes.

This is also the reason why he agreed to Crescent Cinemas' continuous financing and crazy expansion.

When Giroud Binoche heard what Hanyu Hideki said, he quickly assured her, “Sir, I won’t let you down.”

"Ah."

Hanyu Hideki nodded and didn't intend to say more.

He should not be too distant with these professional managers, but his relationship should not be too close either. It is important to maintain an appropriate distance.

Giroud Binoche then asked, "When are you going to leave France, sir?"

Hanyu Hideki replied, “I will leave tomorrow.”

On September 13, the TGC fashion show was held in Singapore. This was the first time that TGC was held overseas, and it was a completely different route from the previous TGC. Hideki Hanyu planned to go to the scene in person to see it.

"So soon? If you have time tonight, could you come to the company's reception dinner?" asked Giroud Binoche.

This reception dinner was an invitation for partners to communicate after the senior management of Crescent Cinemas was adjusted, so as to facilitate the partners to contact with the new management.

Hanyu Hideki said, "I'll think about it and go directly if I have time."

"Okay, sir, I have to give media interviews next, so I'll take my leave now," said Giroud Binoche.

"Go."

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he left the Crescent Cinemas headquarters and returned to his mansion in District 7.

However, as soon as he entered the living room on the top floor, he saw Christiana Yeri in pajamas, sitting lazily under the parasol on the terrace, eating fried fish fillet and salad brought by the maid.

When the other party saw Hanyu Hideki coming back, he stood up, hugged Hanyu Hideki and asked, "Do you want to eat something together?"

"No, I'll just have a glass of juice."

After giving instructions to the maid, Hanyu Hideki checked his watch and saw that it was already four o'clock in the afternoon. He asked directly, "You didn't sleep until just now, did you?"

Christiana Yeri nodded, "Yeah."

After saying that, the woman rolled her beautiful eyes at the scumbag and said, "Isn't it all your fault that I got up so late? You kept asking for more and didn't let me rest until six in the morning."

Hanyu Hideki spread his hands in an innocent manner, "How come I'm fine?"

Christiana Yeri rolled her eyes at the scumbag again, "You are a monster, one hour of sleep is enough. I am a normal person, so I must rest more."

Hanyu Hideki asked, "Okay, but there will be a reception dinner at Crescent Cinema tonight. Do you want to go with me?"

Christiana Yeri shook her head. "No, I'm not an employee of Crescent Cinemas."

Christiana Yeri is now an employee of Cloud Pictures in the European branch, a management position second only to the regional manager. Although she has many collaborations with Crescent Cinemas and is affiliated with the same parent company, they have no affiliation with each other.

Hanyu Hideki said, "Well, I'm still thinking about introducing you to Crescent Cinema if you feel that being a producer is too hard."

Christiana Yeri shook her head and said, "I'm not interested in working in a theater. I think working in a production company is great."

Then she explained, "And I promised my father and mother that I would go home to have dinner with them in the evening because Aunt Benedetta is back from Neon."

"Benedetta is in Paris?" Hideki Hanyu was a little surprised.

He didn't know about this, after all, he hadn't seen Benedetta for a while, and thinking of the mature Italian beauty, the scumbag couldn't help but feel itchy.

Looking at Christiana Yeri in front of him, his wish to sleep with his aunt and niece has not yet been realized. The scumbag feels that he still needs to work harder.

"My mother told me that my aunt went back to Europe to recruit a team of chefs to prepare for the opening of a branch of her restaurant in Neon."

Christiana Yeri was a little confused when she explained this. "Didn't you invest in your aunt's restaurant? Don't you know all this?"

Hanyu Hideki shrugged his shoulders. "When it comes to investment, I only invest money, not management. How to open a restaurant is your aunt's business."

Christiana Yeri couldn't help but sigh, "It's so easy for rich people to make money."

When Hanyu Hideki heard this, he hugged Christiana Yeri and said, "Didn't I spend the money I earned on you? You're talking as if you have no money."

Hideki Hanyu has always been generous to women.

After Christiana Yeri was hooked up with him, she was never stingy with money, not to mention the standard secondary credit card, the monthly limit was enough for an ordinary worker in Paris to earn for two or three years.

After returning from Las Vegas last time, he bought a duplex mansion in Paris for her to live in, the kind where you can see the Eiffel Tower by opening the window.

When he arrived in Paris yesterday to pick up Christiana Yeri, he saw that her sister had also moved into the house for the convenience of going to school.

This house alone is something that an ordinary French person cannot afford even if they work hard for their entire life.

Not to mention the Porsche for transportation, daily shopping expenses, etc.

It can be said that after Christiana Yeri followed Hideki Hanyu, she achieved financial freedom directly, and work can only be said to be a way to pass the time.

In his previous life, he had read a lot of media reports about how foreign women were financially free and not materialistic at all.

But the naked reality before us proves that these words are double standards and bullshit. The fact is that people from all over the world are human beings.

When wealth is readily available, they will also fall for it.

What's more, what Hideki Hanyu can provide them is not only a good life, but also improvement in their work and social status.

The next moment after being embraced by the scumbag, Christiana Yeri hooked her arms around his neck and said in a slightly coquettish tone.

"My father has taken a fancy to a winery in Burgundy. He wants to invest but is short of money. Can you help him?"

Hanyu Hideki asked, "He's not a reporter anymore?"

"Being a journalist is too hard. I want him to have some relief. Can you help him?"

Christiana Yeri moved her pretty face closer and pecked Hanyu Hideki on the lips, saying seductively, "If you agree, I can do whatever you want."

Hanyu Hideki casually asked, "How much does it cost?"

"The winery offered 2.7 million francs, and my father can contribute part of it," Christiane Yerry replied.

When I heard that the amount of money was only 500,000 US dollars.

As long as the money is not too much, he will never refuse to spend a little money to make a woman happy and thus increase his happiness.

Besides, this kind of investment is just an investment.

Although Hanyu Hideki spends money on investment and does not really ask for corresponding returns, it does not mean that he really gives the investment to the other party for free.

If Christiana Yeri makes him unhappy in the future, he can get the money back in the same way as he invested it.

So he agreed readily.

"Let your father prepare the winery information, and I will arrange for someone to handle the investment."

"Honey, you are so kind."

Seeing that Hanyu Hideki agreed, the woman immediately hugged the scumbag and kissed him.

At this moment, the maid arrived with the freshly squeezed juice that Hanyu Hideki ordered. Hanyu Hideki patted the beauty on the back.

"Okay, if you want, I'll pick you up after the party tonight. Now you should pack up and go home quickly. It's getting late."

Hideki Hanyu advised.

But facing a woman who is in love, words alone are obviously not enough to solve the problem. The scumbag has no choice but to "teach" Christiana Yeri a lesson with actual actions.

The wind stopped and the rain stopped. Christiana Yeri, who had been disciplined, tidied up her appearance and drove home in the Porsche that Hanyu Hideki had given her. Hanyu Hideki took the opportunity to catch his breath and contacted his subordinates in Asia by phone. After learning about the situation there, he changed his clothes and rushed to the hotel where the Crescent Cinema Line was holding a reception dinner.

After the change in the management of Crescent Cinemas, the new management hosted a reception dinner, which was naturally a major event in the French and even European entertainment circles.

The invitation was actually sent out a long time ago. Anyone who wants to make a living in the European film industry must give face to the new management of Crescent Cinemas.

Therefore, the banquet hall where the reception dinner is held tonight is definitely packed with stars.

In addition to the senior executives of production companies, distribution companies, and companies in the industry, almost all the well-known European stars were present.

When Hideki Hanyu came in, the scene was very lively.

He didn't wander around on purpose. After all, since he was here tonight, he must be attending some social events.

He has to deal with European partners and some representatives of Hollywood studios in Europe to a certain extent.

In addition to work, he also had to meet some acquaintances.

For example, just after he had entertained a partner, his old acquaintance Emmanuelle Béart came to him.

However, the moment he saw this woman, Hanyu Hideki felt frightened.

He stared at the woman's face and asked, "What's wrong with your face?"

Emmanuelle Béa asked in confusion, "Nothing happened?"

"Is this nothing?"

Hanyu Hideki was speechless. After not seeing her for such a short time, this woman gave him the feeling that she was so thin that she was unrecognizable.

His cheeks were sunken and he looked like he was malnourished.

However, her lips were unusually plump despite her thin face, as if there were sausages hanging on her mouth.

Not only does that look completely devoid of aesthetic appeal, it even gives people a sense of grotesque ugliness.

"Are you talking about lips? I had lip augmentation and the doctor said the effect would be more noticeable if I were thinner."

Emmanuelle Beard said with a hint of pride.

But the woman didn't notice that after he said these words, there was a flash of disgust in Hanyu Hideki's eyes.

Therefore, the woman said that she noticed that the expected praise from Hanyu Hideki did not appear at all, but instead she got a sentence.

"As long as you like it, I have to go meet other guests, so I won't chat with you any more."

After saying that, Hanyu Hideki turned around and left without any hesitation at all.

Originally, he and this woman were just playing around, but now this woman has made herself look like this. In order to avoid feeling uncomfortable, Hanyu Hideki feels that there is no need to play around with her anymore.

And with such a weird aesthetic, Hideki Hanyu felt it necessary to communicate with AI International in advance and carefully consider whether he could continue to cooperate with Emmanuelle Béart.

Anyway, the French Rose has successors, the looks of several predecessors are still good, and cooperation with AIYI International is not impossible.

Seeing Hanyu Hideki suddenly leave without any regard for the "old friendship", Emmanuelle Béart, who was raising her hand to speak, looked embarrassed and awkward, with a strong sense of reluctance in her heart.

Of course, if this woman knew that Hanyu Hideki was considering abandoning her commercially because of her sudden lip augmentation surgery, she would probably feel more than just "reluctant".

However, Emmanuelle Béard did not notice that her conversation with Hanyu Hideki just now and her embarrassed look at this moment were all seen by someone not far away.

Of course, Emmanuelle Béart didn't notice, and neither did Hideki Hanyu, who had already left.

After bidding farewell to Emmanuelle Béart, Hideki Hanyu immediately dealt with several representatives from Hollywood studios who came to talk to him.

By the time it was over, most of the guests at the banquet who were worthy of his entertainment had been entertained.

He casually picked up a glass of champagne and then planned to get a small cake from the table next to him to fill his stomach.

After all, in order to deal with Christiana Yeri in the afternoon, he not only consumed a lot of physical energy, but also had not even eaten yet.

However, when he reached out to take a small cake he liked, a hand wearing a black lace glove snatched the cake away first.

Sensing this obvious action, Hanyu Hideki turned around in confusion and found that he knew the person who took the cake first.

Isabelle Adjani, whom Hideki Hanyu met once at a Gaumont company banquet last year, is a famous French "crazy" beauty in Hideki Hanyu's impression.

The woman was wearing a black evening dress today. The dress was decorated with a lot of lace and had a low-cut design, which made her already fair skin look even whiter and made the beautiful chest look even sexier under the lace.

Coupled with Isabelle Adjani's beautiful appearance and the mature temperament brought by her age, she really gives people an indescribable charm.

(I wanted to post a picture from Queen Margot, but unfortunately I can’t post it.)
It has to be said that some women become more beautiful as they get younger. They are invincible in youth when they are young, but as they get older they gradually lose their appearance advantage.

But some women only begin to fully display their charm after they mature.

Isabelle Adjani, who appeared in front of Hideki Hanyu at this time, is a typical example.

Of course, Anjelica Adjani was beautiful when she was young, but in terms of charm, Anjelica Adjani today is far better than her younger self.

When Isabelle Adjani saw Hideki Hanyu looking at her, she covered her mouth with her hands in surprise.

"Sorry, I didn't notice Sir wanted it too."

"It's ok."

Hanyu Hideki said this casually and turned around to get something else to eat.

Hideki Hanyu didn't know why Isabelle Adjani came to him, so he planned to remain unchanged and wait and see what the other party's purpose was.

Hideki Hanyu's reaction really caught Isabelle Adjani off guard.

After all, generally speaking, when she takes the initiative to strike up a conversation, men will generally try their best to continue the conversation.

But since Hanyu Hideki didn't respond, she had to take the initiative herself.

Holding the cake, Isabelle Adjani continued, "Mr. Hanyu, my children and I love your work very much."

"Thank you for your support." Hanyu Hideki answered very politely, and his sense of alienation was obvious.

But even so, Isabelle Adjani had no intention of giving up. She did not give Hanyu Hideki time to get the food and continued speaking.

"The last time I met you was at a banquet at Gaumont. I didn't expect to meet you here after such a long time."

Seeing that Isabelle Adjani was still pestering him, Hideki Hanyu wondered what was wrong with this woman.

Isn't he on good terms with director Bruno Neuton? Why is he obviously trying to flirt with him?

Although the two are not married, they already have a child.

Although being a married woman is a plus for a scumbag, the scumbag is just a smooth talker and actually doesn't like to interfere in other people's feelings.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki gave a very unromantic answer.

"It seems like a long time ago. I went to the Venice Film Festival and thought I would see Ms. Adjani, but I didn't."

As soon as Hideki Hanyu said this, Isabelle Adjani's face suddenly turned unhappy.

The reason is very simple. This woman's arch-rival Isabelle Huppert successfully won the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival a few days ago for her role in "Affair of Women", which greatly surpassed Anjani.

In this situation, Hideki Hanyu deliberately mentioned the Venice Film Festival and asked why he didn't see the other party. It would be strange if Isabelle Adjani was happy.

However, Hideki Hanyu actually knows that Isabelle Adjani will soon be able to make a comeback with "Camille Claudel" which will be released at the end of the year.

This movie not only helped her win an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, but also helped her win the Berlin Silver Bear.

It is precisely because of this that Hanyu Hideki wondered why this woman would strike up a conversation with him.

After all, given his status in the French film industry, he can do well even without relying on him.

On the other hand, Isabelle Adjani, after feeling unhappy for a while, quickly adjusted her expression and asked Hideki Hanyu with pretended curiosity.

"I just saw that the conversation between you, Mr. and Miss Emmanuelle, seemed a little unhappy. Between you..."

Facing Isabelle Adjani who seemed hesitant to speak, Hideki Hanyu made a puzzled expression.

"Unpleasant? Miss Ajani, did you misunderstand something? Miss Emmanuelle and I are just ordinary partners. There is no happiness or unpleasantness involved at all."

"So that's how it is." Isabelle Adjani acted as if she was suddenly enlightened.

But in her heart, she didn't believe what Hanyu Hideki said at all.

Emman Nubea can shoot projects for Cloud Pictures in Hollywood, participate in the cooperation between Cloud Pictures and Gaumont in France, and sign contracts to endorse brands under A-E International.

How could this kind of care from Hideki Hanyu be just an ordinary cooperative relationship?

She saw Emmanuelle Béart's expression just now.

Hideki Hanyu's attitude towards Emmanuelle Béart is enough to prove that there is a problem between the two.

Emmanuelle Béart has apparently lost the favor of Hideki Hanyu.

For her, this represents an opportunity.

Although she has achieved some success in the film industry over the years, working in the entertainment industry is like rowing against the current. Who would complain about having too many opportunities?

She recently heard that Gaumont and Yunshang Pictures are planning to collaborate on a new movie called "Product of Chaos", and the character of the heroine in the movie is absolutely perfect for winning awards.

Before, everyone said that Emmanuelle Béart had been cast as the heroine.

But now that Emmanuelle Béart and Hideki Hanyu are having an unpleasant experience, she feels that she might be able to fight for it.

After all, after Isabelle Huppert won the Venice Film Festival, she also wanted to seize every opportunity to win awards.

Moreover, seizing the opportunity is not just about winning the prize, she also wants other benefits.

Being a movie star in France is often just superficial glory. The size of the French film market determines that the money she can earn is very limited.

She is completely envious of Emmanuelle Béart's Hollywood resources, luxury endorsements, and millions of dollars in annual income.

After all, she is willing to develop in the entertainment industry just for fame and fortune.

Thinking of this, Isabelle Adjani deliberately lowered her voice.

"Sir, I just heard some secrets of Gaumont, and I think you will be very interested."

Hanyu Hideki frowned, "What secret?"

Isabelle Adjani said, "It's not convenient to talk here, how about we go somewhere else?"

"Forget it..." Hanyu Hideki wanted to refuse.

But Isabelle Adjani emphasized, "I promise you will not regret it."

Isabelle Adjani's words aroused a little curiosity in Hanyu Hideki. After a little thought, he nodded and said, "Okay."

……

A few minutes later, in order to avoid being noticed, Hideki Hanyu and Isabelle Adjani arrived at a suite upstairs in the hotel one after another.

Then Ajani said she wanted to get something to show Hanyu Hideki.

Hideki Hanyu sat in the living room of the suite and waited.

A few minutes later, when Ajani walked out of the bedroom, the things were gone, but she looked completely different.

The black evening dress that the woman was originally wearing disappeared, leaving only the black suspender stockings on her beautiful legs.

The most important thing is that on top of the beautiful view of the woman’s chest, there are actually two small cakes from the banquet.

Immediately afterwards, the woman's charming voice sounded.

"Didn't you want to eat some cake just now? Do you want to taste it again now?"

At this moment, the scumbag had to admit that he really did not regret coming up.

(End of this chapter)