Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 920 Capture
On the pier, after the conversation on the yacht ended, Hanyu Hideki acted as if he had heard nothing and chose to board the yacht.

When Hideki Hanyu appeared, everyone looked at him at the same time.

After not contacting the filming team for a few days, Hideki Hanyu found that the way these people looked at him had changed to some extent.

After all, Hideki Hanyu did not deliberately keep a low profile during his stay in Cannes.

These people have truly seen Hideki Hanyu's influence in Europe.

Not to mention the top figures in the European and American film industry who were invited to the party the night before.

Just to say that when the models were shooting in Cannes, we saw more than once that Hideki Hanyu brought his female companions to various premieres and film festival events.

Seeing Hideki Hanyu surrounded by spotlights, some models wished that the woman standing next to him was themselves.

After all, if they did that, they would become instantly famous just by sending a few news messages back to Japan.

After all, not everyone is qualified to be the rumored partner of Hanyu Hideki.

Even if we put aside Hideki Hanyu's own resources, the fame brought by the exposure alone can be regarded as the fastest shortcut to fame in the entertainment industry.

It is precisely because of this that the gazes directed at Hanyu Hideki are the most passionate among those from the models.

After all, as long as Hideki Hanyu is still around, they still have the opportunity to take a shortcut.

Originally, they all thought that Hanyu Hideki had a different attitude towards Natsukawa Yui before leaving, and believed that Natsukawa Yui was the biggest threat of this trip.

But a few days after arriving in Cannes, they realized they were overthinking it.

Whether it was Yui Natsukawa or the others, let alone taking shortcuts, they couldn't even meet Hanyu Hideki.

The short distance between the two sides was like a huge chasm, separating them and Hideki Hanyu into two completely different worlds.

Just like what they longed for, the dazzling and colorful top entertainment industry event in Cannes seemed to be right in front of them, but it was out of reach.

They were clearly at the Cannes International Film Festival, but they had nothing to do with the festival.

And now, as long as Hideki Hanyu is willing, he can let them enter this unattainable world.

Of course, Yui Natsukawa, who is a model, naturally has the same idea.

However, after being repeatedly rejected during photo shoots, isolated and excluded by her fellow models, and losing all brand photo shoot opportunities, she no longer has any hope for anything that far ahead.

At this moment, she was like a person who fell into the water and couldn't swim. She only hoped that someone could help her and recognize her ability.

Hideki Hanyu, who had praised and encouraged her before boarding the plane, became the only hope in her heart at this time.

So the look in her eyes when she looked at Hanyu Hideki was full of grievance but also expectation. She expected Hanyu Hideki to help her again and expected Hanyu Hideki to recognize her again.

Then, facing these looks, Hanyu Hideki ignored everyone. Amidst everyone's gradually disappointed looks, he went straight to the upper deck, found a lounge chair and sat down, waiting for the yacht to start and continue today's trip to Cannes.

……

"President, I have followed your instructions these days and have been treating Yui Natsukawa..."

On a yacht sailing in the Mediterranean, a man suddenly came up to Hideki Hanyu and reported to him in a low voice.

Judging from the voice, it was the man that Hanyu Hideki heard before getting on the yacht, the one who criticized Yui Natsukawa and gave the photos of Yui Natsukawa to others.

If anyone from the photography team was present at this time, they would have discovered that this man was actually the team leader sent by Cloud Fashion magazine to take charge of this photography mission.

However, before the man could finish his words, Hanyu Hideki interrupted him with a puzzled tone, "What are you talking about? I don't understand. When did I tell you to? Some things should be thought through before you speak."

When the man heard this, he felt a chill in his heart and knew that he had said the wrong thing.

After all, as a subordinate, it is his honor to take the blame for his boss.

So he quickly bowed and apologized, "I'm sorry! President!"

Hanyu Hideki asked without turning his head, "Okay, what is the shooting plan for today?"

The leader replied, “The main shoot today will be on the yacht.”

"That's it...

I finished watching the screening this morning, which is around 11 o'clock, and I'm expected to board the ship at 11:30. Do you know how to arrange it?"

Hideki Hanyu suddenly turned his head and looked at the team leader.

The team leader is almost twice as old as Hanyu Hideki, but facing Hanyu Hideki's gaze, he immediately became nervous.

She answered cautiously, "At 11:30, I will give Natsukawa Yui another chance and arrange for her to shoot. If she is still not satisfied, I will stop all her shoots immediately."

At this point, the leader asked cautiously, "President, what do you think of me doing this?"

Hanyu Hideki frowned and said, "You are the team leader, do you still need to ask me about work arrangements?"

"I'm sorry, President." The leader bowed and apologized again.

When he stood up again, he found that Hanyu Hideki had turned back and lay back on the chair.

And told him, "Go and do your work, I want to be alone."

Upon hearing this, the team leader was immediately disappointed, responded and left.

But just as he reached the stairs, he heard Hanyu Hideki's voice coming from afar.

"You did a good job leading the team this time..."

Just one sentence immediately turned the disappointment on the team leader's face into full joy.

Because he understood that what he did had been recognized by Hideki Hanyu.

He may also be able to...

Having thought about this, the team leader quickly stopped thinking about it.

It is only a preliminary recognition now, but if you want to make the boss completely satisfied, then the next thing must be done beautifully.

When he walked down the stairs, he saw Natsukawa Yui sitting in the cabin, and thought that this woman was really lucky. There was nothing special about her, but how come she was favored by the big boss?

Besides, it's obviously something that can be done by just snapping your fingers, so why make it so complicated?

However, this is the boss's hobby and he is too lazy to think about it. But for the boss's plan, he still called his subordinates and started to prepare in advance to cooperate with the boss.

……

At the door of a screening room in the Film Palace, a film from South Africa had just ended.

A middle-aged man wearing glasses was talking to Hanyu Hideki with a flattered look on his face. He was the director of the movie that had just finished screening.

The film he directed was not shortlisted for the official selection of the Cannes International Film Festival. Even the media had little interest in it, and movie fans were completely uninterested in it.

There were only about ten or so viewers at the previous screening.

It's completely the kind of thing where one comes to Cannes at one's own expense to promote and screen the film, just to try one's luck.

There is no shortage of such films at the Cannes International Film Festival every year.

But the film's unique magical realism style is very much to Hideki Hanyu's liking, and he is one of the few viewers who watched it from beginning to end.

This style of film is often hard to see in Asia and North America.

Only in South Africa or South America, where the social environment is inherently "magical", can this style of film be born.

Although the film itself is a bit sloppy, it is more affected by the cost of shooting.

After the screening, Hideki Hanyu found director Dan and casually chatted with him about his creative experience.

After watching this movie, for some reason, he suddenly had the urge to create a picture book in a similar style.

After some communication, Hanyu Hideki learned that the other person's name was Danny Hermanus, a native of Cape Town, South Africa, but he ran a private art school in Johannesburg.

This movie was created by him and the teachers and students of the school.

Although we failed to get recognition from the film festival, they were very happy to be able to see the world.

However, as the communication continued, the other party quickly recognized Hanyu Hideki's identity, and then the atmosphere between the two suddenly changed, and the other party looked flattered.

Faced with this situation, Hideki Hanyu lost interest in continuing the conversation. He handed the other party his business card, asked his assistant to buy the film, and then said goodbye and left.

After all, he had not forgotten that there was still a scene waiting for him on the yacht.

……

"Ms. Xia Chuan, you disappoint me so much. I wanted to give you one last chance, but is this the performance you gave me?"

"I'm so sorry, I just haven't had any filming opportunities these days, so I'm too nervous."

"I don't want an explanation, I want your ability and condition. Go change your clothes. You don't need to participate in today's photo shoot."

This was the first scene that Hideki Hanyu saw when he returned to the yacht.

Yui Natsukawa was wearing brand-name clothing for the photo shoot and explained to the team leader in a humble and helpless manner, while the team leader looked disappointed and impatient as he gestured for Yui Natsukawa to leave.

Hanyu Hideki thought that he had returned at the right time, so he said decisively, "Vice Minister Nishida, why are you so strict?"

The Vice Minister Nishida mentioned by Hanyu Hideki was the team leader who set out to find him in the morning.

As soon as Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, everyone on the yacht deck immediately noticed Hanyu Hideki who had suddenly returned, and hurriedly bowed to him and greeted him.

After everyone stood up, Hanyu Hideki turned his gaze to Natsukawa Yui.

Then he saw the hope born out of despair in Yui Natsukawa's eyes.

He did not react much to this, but just waved at Yui Natsukawa and said, "Ms. Natsukawa, come closer so I can see."

As soon as Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, Natsukawa Yui walked towards Hanyu Hideki in full view of everyone.

At the same time, the other people around, especially the models, were so jealous that they were about to burst out of their eyes when they saw Yui Natsukawa being "turned over" by Hanyu Hideki again.

These women are just about to shout, why is it always this woman, they are obviously not bad, okay. But unfortunately, Hanyu Hideki doesn't care about these women at all, even if they are really more beautiful.

What Hideki Hanyu wants is not just a "beauty", otherwise, he would be able to get any kind of beauty he wants now.

What he wants now is actually a sense of psychological accomplishment.

This is also what Section Chief Nishida could not understand.

What's the point of getting it directly? Of course, it's to enjoy the whole process.

It was really fun to watch the celebrities from his previous life being manipulated in his hands like chess pieces, yet he knew nothing about them.

Only in this way can his increasingly difficult mood be stimulated.

Hanyu Hideki watched until Natsukawa Yui walked up to him, and then he began to command, "Turn around."

Natsukawa Yui did as she was told. The beauty turned around and lifted up her skirt, her hair fluttering in the air, the Mediterranean sunshine adorning her body.

In an instant, Hanyu Hideki seemed to see the bright and elegant mature beauty from his previous life.

But then he directed, "Walk on the catwalk and let me see."

Yui Natsukawa continued to do as she was told and walked back and forth in front of Hideki Hanyu.

Hideki Hanyu held his chin with his right hand and looked at Yui Natsukawa who was lost in thought.

Until he finished speaking, the people around him didn't dare to move and could only wait quietly.

Finally, when Yui Natsukawa became so nervous and at a loss what to do after being looked at by Hideki Hanyu, Hideki Hanyu finally stopped thinking.

He stretched out his hand and pointed Natsukawa Yui up and down.

"The makeup, the styling, the clothes, the accessories, none of them suit you."

After that, Hanyu Hideki turned to Vice Minister Nishida and asked, "Where are the clothing accessories?"

Section Chief Nishida quickly pointed to the cabin on the first floor and said, "Inside the cabin."

"Call the stylist."

After giving instructions to Section Chief Nishida, Hanyu Hideki turned to Natsukawa Yui and said, "You come with me too."

After saying that, he walked towards the cabin.

Although Yui Natsukawa still doesn't know what Hideki Hanyu is going to do, after what happened in the past few days, if she still wants to continue working in this industry, the only person she can rely on and trust is Hideki Hanyu.

So, she followed Hideki Hanyu as soon as possible.

Deputy Minister Nishida quickly called the stylist, told him to follow Hanyu Hideki, and reminded him to be obedient.

Hideki Hanyu took the lead and entered the cabin filled with shooting supplies. He began to search among the rows of hangers and various accessories.

From time to time, he would pick up clothes, shoes, or other accessories and throw them to Yui Natsukawa, asking her to try them on.

But when Natsukawa Yui came out wearing clothes, he shook his head in dissatisfaction and continued to ask her to change into other clothes.

At this pace, before I knew it, almost an hour had passed.

Natsukawa Yui, who had lost count of how many sets of clothes she had tried on, finally saw a hint of satisfaction on Hanyu Hideki's face when she put on the clothes again to show them to him.

"This red Givenchy dress suits you very well, but your makeup and hairstyle need some adjustment."

After saying that, Hanyu Hideki asked Natsukawa Yui to sit on the chair and told the makeup artist how to put on makeup.

"Her bangs should not cover her forehead, and the ends of her hair should be slightly curled...

The makeup should be more mature, but not too serious, slightly mature, understand..."

Just like that, after almost another hour of hard work, Natsukawa Yui's hair and makeup were finally completed.

At first glance, Hideki Hanyu's appearance is basically based on the other person's peak appearance in his previous life. Although he still lacks mature temperament due to his age, his appearance alone already has 70% charm.

At this time, the stylist also sent matching jewelry to Hideki Hanyu.

Hanyu Hideki picked and chose, tried and tried again, and finally frowned and asked, "Is this all?"

The stylist quickly replied, "President, I have shown you all the jewellery sponsored this time."

Hearing this, Hanyu Hideki was too lazy to embarrass the stylist and turned to ask the assistant beside him, "Have we arrived at the hotel?"

The assistant replied, “We are here.”

The assistant actually wanted to say, Boss, you have been busy in the cabin for more than two hours. The distance from Cannes to Antibes can take five round trips on a yacht.

Hanyu Hideki was instructed, "Go to the holiday villa and get the jewelry set I bought yesterday."

The assistant quickly reminded, "Teacher Hanyu, you have already promised to give that set of jewelry to Miss Isabel."

"Just take it when I tell you to. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"

Although Hanyu Hideki was cursing, he was thinking in his heart that this assistant was quite smart and knew how to help his boss.

Sure enough, after hearing what they said, Natsukawa Yui, who was standing next to them, immediately said in panic, "Mr. Hanyu, I can just wear the jewelry here."

Hanyu Hideki turned around and asked Natsukawa Yui, "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

"sorry."

Natsukawa Yui was so scared that she quickly apologized.

"I am a perfectionist. If I do something, I must do it to the best of my ability. You are no longer yourself now, but a work of mine. As a work of art, you have no right to express your own opinions."

Hanyu Hideki's tone contained a warning, which made Natsukawa Yui bow and say yes again, "I understand, sir."

Soon, the bodyguard in charge of the hotel safe brought over a jewelry box. After opening it, a set of dazzling diamond jewelry was revealed.

Just by looking at its appearance, you can tell it is of great value. No wonder it needs to be delivered personally by a bodyguard.

This is indeed the case. Yesterday, Hideki Hanyu bought it at an event and spent $970,000. Although it is not as much as the jeweled jewelry given to Haruko Naito, it is still a large sum in this era.

After taking out the jewelry, Hideki Hanyu put it on Yui Natsukawa personally.

Just at this moment, the assistant who had just assisted, whispered to the stylist next to him in a "low voice" that could be heard by people around.

"Teacher Hanyu spent nearly a million dollars on this set of jewelry. This woman is really lucky..."

On the surface, Hideki Hanyu turned a deaf ear to it, but he had already made up his mind in his heart that he would give this assistant a promotion and a raise when he returned!
After a while, Hanyu Hideki, who had put the jewelry on Natsukawa Yui, waved his hand.

"Done! Go out and show them my work."

……

"Very good... just like that... this angle is good... make your expression a little cooler... turn around and look at the camera... very good..."

On the yacht, Yui Natsukawa, who had been restyled by Hideki Hanyu, stood in front of the camera again and was photographed by the photographer.

Perhaps it’s because Yui Natsukawa’s styling was created by Hideki Hanyu himself.

Or maybe it's because all the previous insults were deliberate, just to help Hanyu Hideki set up the game. Now that Hanyu Hideki has begun to close the net, there is no need to deliberately target him anymore.

Therefore, in this photoshoot, Yui Natsukawa no longer received any negative responses, but instead received praise and compliments from beginning to end.

Then, amidst the praises, the humility and despair on the girl's face gradually turned into confidence.

Even the envy and jealousy on the faces of the models around her, Yui Natsukawa could confidently ignore it.

When the last set of photos was taken, the photographer called it a day.

Yui Natsukawa couldn't wait to look around, her expression was like a primary school student who had received a certificate and couldn't wait to find his parents to be praised.

But when she found that the person she wanted to see was not around, disappointment suddenly appeared on her face.

“Is my work looking for me?”

Suddenly, a voice sounded behind the girl.

Hearing the familiar voice, Yui Natsukawa turned around abruptly. When she saw that it was indeed Hideki Hanyu standing behind her, a bright smile broke out on her face involuntarily.

(See the figure below for reference)
"Has anyone ever told you that you look good when you smile?"

Hideki Hanyu tapped his cheek with his finger, exactly where Yui Natsukawa had her dimples.

"what?"

Natsukawa Yui had a dazed expression. She didn't expect Hanyu Hideki to say such a thing.

But then, she saw Hanyu Hideki smiling.

"Haha, you performed very well just now."

After receiving the compliment, Yui Natsukawa blushed instantly, lowered her head shyly and whispered,
"Thank you."

But when she looked up again, she found that Hideki Hanyu had turned and left.

He turned his back to her and waved casually.

"You're welcome."

Looking at Hanyu Hideki's back, the shyness on Natsukawa Yui's face has turned into a faint sweetness.

The scumbag who was walking away had already curled up his lips and whispered.

"Take it."

I’m too busy, so I’ll update today’s first and make up for the overdue ones tomorrow.

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(End of this chapter)