Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 333 I won’t cooperate with you anymore

Gu Ming didn't like wearing a suit and tie. It was too tight and uncomfortable. He preferred something a little more relaxed, something looser and more comfortable.

But in this kind of occasion, it is really inconvenient not to dress like a decent person.

At this moment, Tani Akimasa and Hirayama Toru were standing together in the corridor of Asahi TV.

"Gugu-kun, I'll tell you later when we get in. Don't speak carelessly."

Hirayama Toru gave careful instructions and Gu Ming nodded continuously.

In this kind of occasion, Hirayama Toru is naturally more suitable.

After responding, the two of them walked into the office in front of them.

The office was not small. A man with a half-moon bald head was sitting behind a desk with a business-like smile on his face. When he saw them coming, he just asked them to sit down.

Even though this person is just a section chief, he holds a high position of power in such a special department.

After all, Watanabe Ryosuke is just a section chief at the moment.

Toei Television Production Company is one level lower than Asahi Television, so Watanabe Ryosuke's status is similar to that of the person in front of him.

"Section Chief Kotani." Hirayama Toru bowed slightly and handed over the things in his hand.

"Let's be frank. This is the most sincere offer that Toei TV can make. In any case, please reconsider it, Section Chief Kotani."

Hirayama Toru's tone became more earnest: "This is a carefully produced work. Shouldn't we maintain a good cooperative relationship with TV Asahi as in the past?"

Section Chief Kotani flipped through the document in front of him, but gave him a noncommittal look.

"Excuse me, but I don't see the sincerity of Toei TV. If they continue to broadcast like this, the TV station will lose money."

Gu Ming clenched his fists and held back from saying anything.

In fact, he really wanted to ask one question.

What else can you put if not Armor Hero!

It's nothing more than TV Asahi relying on its platform to bully customers.

Hirayama Toru was still engaged in a verbal battle with them, but it was obvious that the so-called confrontation had never existed from the beginning. After all, they had no bargaining power.

Hirayama Toru was silent for a long time, and finally picked up the pen and wrote down a number.

"I can't retreat any further. This is already the greatest sincerity!"

Section Chief Kotani raised his eyelids slightly, but there was still no fluctuation on his slightly chubby face.

"As far as I know, you were the one who took the initiative to contact the advertisers for this drama."

Hirayama Toru was slightly stunned.

Gu Ming frowned and thought about this sentence, but a possibility suddenly flashed through his mind.

It seems that it has nothing to do with the profit sharing ratio, and it is also different from the situation of Kamen Rider X.

Since the advertisers were contacted by Toei, the investments of Endai and other advertisers were of course directly converted into income and paid to Toei for the production of the works.

This is actually a good phenomenon, but it also brings another problem.

The TV station didn’t get the money!
Of course the TV station is unhappy because they have advertisements but cannot get paid!
"So, could it be that this guy did this because Endai's money wasn't transferred to them, but was transferred directly to Toei? If you think about it carefully, this possibility is very high!"

Gu Ming couldn't help but clench his fists secretly.

Looking at Hirayama Toru's expression, Gu Ming knew that he must have thought of it but was unable to speak.

After all, it was Gu Ming who contacted Endai.

After a long silence, Gu Ming suddenly stepped forward and quickly wrote a line of words.

He can try to persuade Endai and other companies to give TV Asahi some money to produce commercials.

Although the effect may not be very good, Gu Ming will do his best as long as the work can be broadcast smoothly.

Section Chief Kotani stared for a long time, and just when Gu Ming thought he was about to agree, Section Chief Kotani suddenly raised his hand and pushed the note forward solemnly.

"Don't be ridiculous, Mr. Furuya, do you think this is possible? Advertisements should be broadcast on TV stations. This is what our Asahi TV deserves!"

Gu Ming took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, suppressed his voice, and asked word by word, "Then, Section Chief Xiao Gu, please be clear. I am not a very knowledgeable person."

"What nonsense are you talking about? It's as if I'm bullying you. Of course the advertisement should be broadcast on TV Asahi, and it should be broadcast on TV Asahi in the future. It's best if it is broadcast on TV station all the time." Gu Ming felt dizzy after hearing this. Hirayama Toru hurried over and whispered an explanation in his ear.

"He wants you to introduce Endai and other advertisers you know, and then have them connect directly with TV Asahi. That way, all sponsorship fees will be treated as profits from TV Asahi, and TV Asahi will then entrust Toei with the production costs."

Hirayama Toru took a breath and continued, "Furuya-kun, I suggest you just go along with him. After all, it's just Endai and the other advertisers who will have to pay extra, and we won't lose anything. Besides, this project has been in the works for so long, and we finally got the first episode out. Wouldn't it be a shame if we can't find the right time to air it?"

Gu Ming's eyes widened.

You can actually play it like this!
No.

In other words, this is the normal business rule. Advertisers should contact the TV station directly, and then pass the fees to the producer through the TV station.

The significance of having one more transfer of hands is that more people can take advantage of it.

"So this is the real reason why TV Asahi is holding back on airing this work."

Gu Ming grabbed the note, crumpled it up a few times, and threw it into the trash can.

"Furuya-kun?!"

"Mr. Furuya, what do you mean?"

The two spoke almost at the same time.

Gu Ming shrugged with remarkable ease: "That's what you mean. Japan doesn't just have one Asahi TV. I'd like to see what you can come up with to show in such a short time!"

Having agreed in advance with TV Asahi to take over V3, Gu Ming believed that TV Asahi would not have commissioned other works to fill this Saturday's prime time.

That being the case.

He quits!

The crew can start work as usual and the works can be filmed as usual. If there is not enough money, Gu Ming can make up for it himself.

Gu Ming wanted to see how long Asahi TV could last.

Section Chief Kotani was indeed flustered for a moment.

"Wait a minute, Mr. Furuya, we can actually talk..."

"I say, you're going too far."

"You stop!"

"Asshole... You don't really think you're anything, do you? There are so many companies like this in Japan with only a few hundred million in annual revenue!"

Gu Ming stopped.

The annual revenue is only a few hundred million, that's true.

The Japanese yen is a large unit and may seem like a lot, but when converted into US dollars, it will be just under 10 million US dollars.

This is certainly nothing in Japan.

"So this is what you want to say, right?" Gu Ming loosened his tie and pulled it twice, but found that he had accidentally tied it into a knot when he went out this morning.

Gu Ming put in a little more strength, pulled the soft thing off his neck, and threw it on the floor of the office.

"Because we're not a big company, we can do whatever we want? Great... I'll remember that if we don't cooperate with TV Asahi today, I wonder how big of an impact it will have!"

Gu Ming wanted to give it a try. Could it be that he couldn't make a living without TV Asahi?

Seeing Gu Ming walking away, Pingshan Heng stopped him for two steps. Seeing that Gu Ming was walking faster, he hurriedly said something to Section Chief Kotani and hurriedly caught up with him.

Section Chief Odani held his forehead, feeling that this matter was incomprehensible.

"Isn't it just an advertiser? Is it really necessary to go to such lengths? Can't you be more obedient like other companies, Baka Yaro?"

This isn't the first time something like this has happened, and no one will resist.

After all, missing the release date will have a huge impact.

Section Chief Kotani cursed softly and stood up to close the door.

I glanced over and saw half a tie lying quietly on the ground.

It looked as if it was torn directly in half.

(End of this chapter)