Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 238 Capable, but extremely greedy

Regardless of Ooka Shinichi's management ability, at least his filming skills are good, no wonder he was able to produce some of the highest-rated works in the post-Heisei era.

As for the toy Ao incident, Shinichi Ooka really tried his best. Without him, Bankai would be gone.

They met Wan Guao along the way, and the three of them chose a nearby restaurant to eat sushi.

Speaking of sushi, it's actually not that high-end. It's just a meal. There are high-priced shops and cheap shops. The one a few of them went to was a restaurant that was said to have a good reputation and reasonable prices.

Soon after we sat down, the waiter brought us three boxes of soy sauce, mustard and other condiments, as well as towels, chopsticks and other tableware.

Wan Gu'ao specifically reminded him, "We need to chat about some things. If you don't have any special needs later, please don't come over to disturb us."

The waiter replied yes and turned away.

"Eat first, then talk."

Gu Ming was hungry, so he took a big bite of some unfamiliar sushi, since it had a piece of meat on it.

People have to eat meat, they can’t live without meat!

"What's this, Ooka-kun?"

"Oh, I'm currently preparing for a production, and I felt like I hit it off with Ooka-kun, so we talked a little bit about filming."

Wan Guao understood it at a glance.

This means she is most likely attracted to Shinichi Ooka.

He looked at Shinichi Ooka for a moment, and made Shinichi Ooka feel a little embarrassed.

Come to think of it, this can be considered as betrayal of the old boss, right?
But Gu Ming doesn't see it that way.

First of all, Shinichi Ooka didn't become a photographer in Wangu! And he didn't ask Shinichi Ooka to betray him, he just borrowed him from Wangu.

"Furuya-kun's work is still very outstanding. Ooka-kun should work hard when the time comes. After all, you are also from Banku, so don't embarrass Banku."

Wan Gu'ao didn't say anything to embarrass him, and after a few words, he didn't mention the matter again.

"Then let's talk about overseas. I heard from my brother that the work is very popular in Australia."

Gu Ming nodded. "So I'm thinking, I hope Brother Quan Yi can try to expand further. This is something that Tokyo TV should have done, but they're not strong enough, so I'm afraid they're not up to the task."

"Brother... hehe."

Wan Gu'ao couldn't speak ill of his own brother in front of outsiders.

But in Wan Gu Ao's opinion, Wan Gu Yi inherited Wan Gu Eiji's abilities, but did not inherit Wan Gu Eiji's pioneering spirit.

In other words, although Wan Guyi is only middle-aged, he is an old-fashioned person.

"Let's not talk about the Big Brother for now. Actually, Furuya-kun and I agree on this matter. Since it's not working domestically, let's expand the market overseas! Speaking of which, Tokyo TV only got the domestic broadcasting rights. It seems that the overseas rights are still in Wangu's hands?"

Gu Ming smiled.

The overseas copyright is in his hands!

That one million was not invested in vain. Gu Ming knew that Kesai would perform well overseas, so when investing, Gu Ming specifically discussed with Wan Gu. On the one hand, he wanted to conduct a financial audit to prevent internal corruption in Wan Gu, and on the other hand, he wanted overseas copyright.

Wan Guyi, of course, didn't take it seriously and agreed without hesitation. After all, Kesai's investment was not high, and Gu Ming's help was very significant.

It was not until now that he realized this, but it was too late.

After listening to Gu Ming, Wan Gu'ao's eyes gradually brightened. Oh, this is good!

"If Furuya-kun doesn't mind, I can actually help connect you with Fuji TV. Fuji TV has a lot of channels overseas, so maybe they can handle the distribution. I can even go and negotiate in person!"

Wan Gu Ao's position at Fuji TV is director and producer, so in a sense, he should be asked to go out and negotiate copyrights.

Gu Ming smiled, didn't say anything, and picked up a piece of sushi with chopsticks.

Gu Ming had heard about Wan Guao's affairs early in the morning.

The most corrupt official in Wan Gu.

It is said that after Wan Guyi passed away, Wan Guao took over the position of president.

After the filming of Ultraman Taro, Wangu Ao had an extra mansion and luxury cars...

Where did the house and car come from? Obviously, they weren't sent by Taylor.

Of course, in a sense, it could also be said that it was sent by Taro.

Wangu Ao is indeed capable. It was Wangu Ao who helped Wangu complete its commercial transformation, including the later "Wangu Paradise", a place similar to Disneyland, but only operated outside the Shibuya Wangu company.

'Ultraman Festival', a made-up festival, is very popular in Tokyo and consumes a lot of fireworks, attracts a large number of audiences, and features live stage performances every year.

Wan Guao has brought new life to Wan Gu, which has entered the market era. However, Wan Guao is really capable of corruption!

The level of corruption is much more terrifying than that of Watanabe Ryosuke.

Watanabe Ryosuke's corruption did not affect his works, and the development of Toei's TV department could not do without him. However, Wan Gu Ao's corruption did not even have enough funds for the works.

Most of the production funds for Taro and Leo in the later period became Wangu Ao's mansion.

you could put it that way.

Every Ultra Badge that Saburo Shinoda throws away is a liter of gasoline for Wangu Ao's luxury car.

Every hit that Zhen Xialong received from the jeep was a brick in Wangu Ao's mansion.

Cooperation is fine, but Gu Ming cannot allow Wan Guao to gain more power.

"I've also heard that Brother Ao is very powerful at Fuji TV. If this is the case, it's not impossible, but, the old rules apply."

Gu Ming was straightforward: "In addition to the necessary compensation, a financial audit must be conducted."

Wan Guao laughed heartily, holding the soy sauce dish in his hand. "Gugu-kun, that's not right. Of course, we have to accept the financial audit. I also look down on people like that!"

"Hahaha……"

Shinichi Ooka smiled apologetically.

I didn't understand, but at this time just smile.

A simple meal was enough to finalize the matter. Wan Gu'ao planned to take advantage of this opportunity to go overseas to negotiate various copyrights of Kesai, such as in Europe and the United States, South Korea, Southeast Asian countries, and even Hong Kong.

By then, he would be traveling on Fuji TV's dime...

But that has nothing to do with Gu Ming, because the money that was embezzled was not his.

After the meal, the matter was almost settled and there was not much soy sauce left. Gu Ming raised his hand and called the waiter.

"Hello, give me another dish of soy sauce."

"Sorry." The waiter apologized, "The side dishes are for one person, and since there are three of you, we can only give you three servings of soy sauce."

Gu Ming:?
What a few.

"How about this, can you sell me one? How can I eat it without soy sauce?"

"I'm sorry, but according to regulations, the condiments are only sold as a portion per person. They can't be sold individually. This is the store's rule. I hope you don't bring your Kansai countryside habits to Tokyo."

"?!"

Gu Ming's face was covered with several symbols in bold capital letters.

What the hell! He just wants a soy sauce! Why is he being blackmailed by the region?

What's wrong with people from Kansai? People from Kansai also need to eat soy sauce!
Moreover.

How can Tokyo have the nerve to call itself a city? In the eyes of Kyoto people, Tokyo is also a countryside!

Wan Gu'ao laughed and said, "Leave it to me, I'll handle it."

He stood up and bowed, "I'm done eating. Mr. Gugu will pay the bill later."

"Yes, sir, take care."

The waiter bowed and watched Wan Gu'ao leave.

Shinichi Ooka was completely confused.

No, why does Gu Ming have to treat me to a meal just to discuss things?

But a few seconds later, Wan Guao walked in from outside the store.