Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

"only……"

An Hesuba paused, his eyes becoming serious and solemn, "I need you to come with me to convince my grandmother."

As soon as these words came out, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Hoshikawa Taku's eyes.

"of course."

He chuckled, "I just happened to want to visit Ms. An He."

Hoshikawa Taku knew very well that in order to sign An He Subaru, he had to convince her grandmother An He Tendo.

Nina and Momoka were both people who could make their own decisions, but An and Subaru were different.

Behind her stands a senior figure who is a big shot in the entertainment industry. Signing the contract directly without her family is not only extremely risky, but may also cause unnecessary trouble.

Therefore, even if An and Subaru are willing to sign the contract against the wishes of their elders, Hoshikawa Takuya must personally visit An and Tendo to obtain her approval.

"Subaru, when will your grandma be free to meet with me?"

"excuse me, may I ask."

An Hesuba took out his cell phone and sent a message to his grandmother's agent.

After a moment, she raised her head and said, "My grandma will be filming on the set in Osaka these days and will not have time to come to Tokyo for the time being. If you want to see her, I will see if I can arrange it for this weekend..."

Hoshikawa Taku shook his head: "No, the weekend is too long. I will go directly to Osaka to see your grandmother tomorrow. That way I can show my sincerity."

"I have to go see grandma in person..."

An He Subaru hesitated for a moment, but quickly made up his mind, "Okay, I'll skip class tomorrow and go with you."

An He Subaru naturally would not let Hoshikawa Taku go to see his grandmother alone. In case he said something wrong, he would be there to deal with it.

Chapter 186: Although old, the arrow is still sharp.

Early in the morning, when An Hesuba arrived at the meeting place agreed with Hoshikawa Taku, she was surprised to find that in addition to Hoshikawa Taku, there was another strange middle-aged man.

The man looked to be in his forties, wearing a slightly wrinkled suit. There was a hint of fatigue on his face, as if he had just woken up from a hangover and was in a listless state.

He raised his hand to rub his messy hair, yawning continuously, and could faintly smell of alcohol on his body.

Although it was obvious that he had taken a shower in an attempt to cover it up, the lingering smell of alcohol was still too strong to be dispelled.

An He Subaru subconsciously took two steps closer to Hoshikawa Taku, his eyes warily resting on the man for a moment, then politely asked, "Mr. Hoshikawa, who is this...?"

"His name is Fengchuan Qinggao, you can just call him Uncle Qinggao."

Hoshikawa Taku introduced with a smile, "He is the reinforcement I invited today."

"Well, hello uncle."

An and Subaru greeted each other politely.

Fengchuan Qingjiao lazily opened half of his eyes, glanced at An and Subaru nonchalantly, and muttered in a hoarse voice:

"Xingchuan, you threw a big banquet for me last night, just for this girl? Do you really want to sign her?"

"Yes, it's her."

Hoshikawa Taku smiled and patted his shoulder, "Uncle Qinggao, when we meet her grandmother, I'll have to ask you to hold the stage for me."

Recalling what happened last night, Toyokawa Kiyoshi sighed helplessly.

Last night, Takuda Hoshikawa held a banquet to celebrate the success of his current firm and invited Seika Toyokawa to have a drink.

When Toyokawa Kiyoshi was drunk, Hoshikawa Taku took the opportunity to say that he wanted to sign an artist, whose grandmother was a veteran actor in the circle, and hoped that he could come forward to support her.

Although he had emphasized last time that he would only help Hoshikawa Taku once, but under Hoshikawa Taku's continuous drinking and "emotional appeal", he finally agreed reluctantly.

Taku Hoshikawa did not choose to drive. It is more than 500 kilometers from Tokyo to Osaka, and it would take five or six hours to drive by himself. It would be better to take the Shinkansen and save half the time.

After the three of them bought tickets and got on the bus, Toyokawa Kiyoshi leaned back in his seat, tilted his head and began to doze off.

Taku Hoshikawa would check his phone from time to time, read the news for a while, and look up to admire the scenery passing by outside the window, appearing leisurely and contented.

Only An and Subaru had no interest in enjoying the scenery.

Her eyes fell on the buildings and fields passing by outside the window, her brows slightly furrowed, and she thought worriedly about the obstacles she might encounter later.

My own grandma...will she really agree?

Time passes quickly when my mind is in a state of confusion.

Soon after, the train arrived in Osaka.

The three of them walked through the bustling station, hailed a taxi, and headed towards their destination.

As the car slowly stopped, an old-fashioned Japanese garden with a quaint atmosphere came into view.

The vermilion wooden door stands solemnly, the blue-gray tiles glow faintly in the sunlight, the branches and leaves of the pine trees in the courtyard are trimmed neatly, and antique stone lanterns are dotted throughout the courtyard, casting mottled light and shadows in the morning light.

This is the main filming location of "The Case Files of Detective Granny".

An Hetsuba's grandmother, An Hetendo, is the main star of this long-running drama.

The crew shoots new episodes every year, and at this moment, she is filming the latest episode of the new season.

"This is it."

An and Subaru got off the car first.

At the entrance to the studio, a woman in a formal business suit stood with her arms folded across her chest. Seeing An and Subaru approaching, she spoke with a look of anger and helplessness on her face:

"Subaru, what important matter did you have to tell your grandma in person? You even skipped a whole day of school because of this..."

This lady is An Hetiandou's agent. She has a close relationship with An Hetiansuba. Although her tone of voice is reproachful, it is more of concern.

An He Subaru looked away guiltily and scratched his cheek with his hand. Just as he was about to explain, he found that his agent's eyes suddenly fell on Hoshikawa Taku and Toyokawa Seikan behind her.

The other person's brows furrowed even tighter in an instant.

She glanced at the two of them, her expression gradually becoming serious, and she narrowed her eyes, as if she had noticed something serious.

"Subaru... Could it be that you're in debt?"

Her tone was tinged with shock, her eyes revealing a sense of disappointment. "No wonder you insisted on talking to your grandma in person and even skipped classes... Your family gives you a lot of pocket money, right? And you actually borrowed from a loan shark..."

Hoshikawa Taku and Toyokawa Seikao were standing together and were mistaken for gangsters who came to collect debts.

An He Subaru was stunned for a moment, then quickly waved his hands, his voice rising a few notches: "You misunderstood! These two are from the idol agency, and they want to talk to grandma about signing me!"

Sign a contract?

The agent was stunned and his expression changed slightly.

She looked at Hoshikawa Taku again, and the playfulness in her eyes quickly disappeared, replaced by caution and scrutiny.

After a moment, she nodded slightly and said, "Come with me. Teacher An He's scene is about to end, and there will be a break."

She turned and led the way. Hoshikawa Taku and An and Subaru looked at each other and then followed.

After passing through a gravel path, everyone arrived in front of an exquisite Japanese garden.

In the center of the courtyard, an old wooden house with a corridor stands quietly. Vines are entwined around the wooden pillars, swaying gently in the breeze, the leaves rustling, and the air is filled with the faint fragrance of grass and wood.

On the set, the staff are busy working, cameras and lighting equipment are lined up, and the actors are shooting a key scene.

In the center, An and Tendou were wearing simple kimonos, their gray hair neatly tied behind their heads.

Although she is old, her arrows are still sharp, her posture is still straight, her eyes are sharp, and she has a strong aura.

At this moment, she was using her low and majestic voice to perform a scene where a detective identified a criminal.

"...You think you covered it up well? But in fact, your lies were exposed from the very beginning."

Her eyes were sharp, her tone was rhythmic, and every word she said was like a sharp blade, striking directly at the murderer's psychological defenses.

The expression of the actor who was identified changed drastically. His face turned pale instantly and his lips trembled. Finally, he could not bear the pressure anymore and fell to his knees with a thud, covering his face and crying bitterly.

The tension of this scene was pushed to its peak by An and Tiantong's calm lines and each other's emotional breakdown.

"Crack——!"

At the director's command, the set erupted in applause.

The staff breathed a sigh of relief, and someone quietly sighed: "As expected of Teacher An He, every shot is done in one go, without any NGs at all."

"Yes, the rhythm of this scene is so well controlled. It's so worry-free to film with Teacher An He."

An Hemai straightened her back unconsciously. She was already used to seeing her grandmother shining in front of the camera, but every time she saw her, she was still overwhelmed by her aura.

Hoshikawa Taku raised his eyebrows slightly and observed the situation on the set with interest.

It was not the first time for him to see senior actors perform, but he had to admit that An and Tiantong's performances were indeed convincing.

This is not just the accumulation of experience, but also the courage of a true actor.

The applause gradually died down, and the agent said softly: "Okay, Teacher An He's scene is over. She will go to the lounge for a short rest. You guys follow me."

An He Subaru clenched his fingers into fists, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down. Then, he walked with Hoshikawa Taku towards the lounge.

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Chapter 187: Is Toyokawa Kiyoshige the “biological father”?

Following their agent's footsteps, Hoshikawa Taku and Yasuhiro Subaru crossed the set and came to the actors' rest area.

This is a lounge full of Showa style. The floor is covered with tatami. A pot of freshly brewed hot tea is placed on the low table by the window. The aroma of the tea is wafting, exuding a faint warm atmosphere.

There are several old scripts on the bookshelf nearby. The covers have turned yellow, showing the signs of being read repeatedly by the owner.

The atmosphere in the room was very quiet, in stark contrast to the busyness of the set.

An and Subaru stood at the door, their fingers slightly curled up and their eyes complicated.

She knew what her purpose was today, but before she actually met her grandmother, the courage she had accumulated for a long time couldn't help but loosen a little.

Her throat was a little dry, and she swallowed slightly. Her eyes subconsciously drifted towards Taku Hoshikawa, as if seeking some support.

Xingchuan Taku noticed her emotions, tilted his head slightly, and said calmly: "Don't be nervous, just leave everything to me later, I will convince your grandmother."

An He Subaru pursed his lips, nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and tried to relax as much as possible.

At this time, the door of the lounge was pushed open, and a staff member respectfully opened the door, and An and Tiantong walked in slowly.

Although she had just finished a high-intensity shoot, her pace was still steady, and every step revealed composure and confidence.

She was still in her theatrical costume, the collar of her kimono neatly tied, the white fabric making her figure look even more upright.

Her gray hair was neatly tied up, giving her an aura of majesty without even being angry.

The moment she entered the room, her eyes fell on An and Subaru, with a hint of surprise in her eyes and a slight frown on her brows: "Little Subaru?"

There was a hint of surprise in her tone, and she obviously didn't expect her granddaughter to suddenly come to the set.

"Thank you for your hard work, grandma."

An He Subaru lowered his head slightly, his voice a little restrained.

An and Tendou's eyes fell on Taku Hoshikawa beside her. After looking at him for a while, she slowly sat down at the low table, raised her hand to signal them to sit down as well, then picked up the teacup, still looking at Taku Hoshikawa.

"Who is this?"

"Grandma, he's Mr. Hoshikawa Taku, the manager of an idol agency."

An Hesuba took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound steady. "He wants to invite me to join his firm."

An Hetiantong's hand holding the teacup paused slightly, and the tea swayed gently in the cup, reflecting her pensive expression.

She turned her gaze to the agent beside her and nodded slightly. The agent immediately understood, stood up, quietly retreated, and closed the door.

"Oh?"

She slowly put down her teacup, her eyes probing. "Subaru, you suddenly skipped classes and came to Osaka just to tell me this?"

Her voice was calm and emotionless, making it impossible to guess what she was thinking.

"Yes."

Hoshikawa Taku took over the conversation and respectfully handed over his business card. "I'm the manager of the Hoshikawa Office. After meeting Miss An Hesubaru, I was amazed by her outstanding performance. I believe she is a diamond in the rough waiting to be discovered."

An Hetiantong took the business card, glanced at it with his eyes lowered, gently stroked the edge of the card with his fingers, thought for a moment before looking up at him.

"I remember that Xingchuan Agency fell into a financial crisis a few years ago and terminated the contracts with all the artists. There has been no news recently. Are they signing artists again now?"