Rebirth of Siheyuan starts in the 1980s

Chapter 559 Come on, Akina!

Author: Tang Juyi

Chapter 559 Come on, Akina!

When he heard that Section Chief Tomioka was starting to mistreat him, Cao Zhiqiang knew that the other party had no more options and he had to take a step back, otherwise he would be unkind.

"Let's do this, Section Chief Tomioka." Cao Zhiqiang smiled and said, "Why don't you send this song to the radio station to play normally, and then see the effect.

If the effect of the radio broadcast is good and the response is enthusiastic, we will discuss further promotion methods. If it is not good, then of course there is no need to talk about it. We will just put it on the shelves for sale and leave it to fate. What do you think?"

Section Chief Tomioka thought about it and felt that this was not bad. At least Cao Zhiqiang no longer insisted on his original intention not to come forward, which in itself was a victory.

"Okay, let's see the relaxing effect of the radio first." Section Chief Tomioka nodded, "But next, the most important thing is the stage name."

After a brief pause, Section Chief Tomioka said: "Cao Sang, you are Chinese. If you continue to use a Chinese name here in Japan, the publicity effect may be worse, so I hope I can give you a stage name."

"Understood." Cao Zhiqiang nodded.

"It would be great if you understand." Section Chief Tomioka smiled, "Well, do you have any good stage name? If not, we will help you choose one."

Cao Zhiqiang thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "How about Murakami Qiushu?"

"Murakita Akiki?" Section Chief Tomioka frowned, "This name... to be honest, it's a bit rustic."

Cao Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, is this still a waste of time?

You know, he was named after Haruki Murakami. If someone calls him Murakami, I will call him Murakami. If someone calls him Haruki, I will call him Akiki. How fitting the situation.

But that's not necessarily the case. Maybe Haruki Murakami's original name was very unsophisticated in Japan. After he became famous, it spread to China, and he felt that the name had a unique literary style.

"What about the green spring in the forest?" Cao Zhiqiang asked again.

"Green spring in the forest?" Section Chief Tomioka frowned, "It sounds pretty good, how do you write it?"

"Bring a pen and paper." Cao Zhiqiang said.

Section Chief Tomioka quickly took the paper and pen, and Cao Zhiqiang took the pen and wrote the four Chinese characters "Green Spring in the Forest" on it.

"That's it." Nobuo Tomioka nodded, "Qing means youth and hope, and spring means vitality and life. Qingquan in the forest, a spring full of vitality and youth in the forest, is good, good, this is good, and it's called

It's easy to drink."

Indeed, when spoken in Japanese, the name "Mori Zhong Qingquan" does sound more smooth, and the meaning is similar in both Chinese and Japanese.

However, Cao Zhiqiang smiled awkwardly.

He didn't think too much about it. The reason why he came up with this name was to invert Akina Nakamori's name, and then choose a representative character from the names of Koizumi Kyoko and Wu Qinghong, and mix them together.

There is a spring in the forest.

But now it seems pretty good, quite artistic.

"Do you really think this name is good?" Cao Zhiqiang said with a guilty conscience, "I just said it casually. If you think it's not suitable, you can change it."

"No, no, no, this name is very good, very good." Section Chief Tomioka laughed, "It's better than several of the stage names we chose. I think I'll just call it this one, Qingquan in the Forest. There's no need to change it!"

Cao Zhiqiang blinked: "Okay, but Section Chief Tomioka, I have a small request."

"Oh, please tell me." Section Chief Tomioka suddenly became serious.

Cao Zhiqiang said: "Well, that's it. If someone really asks me about the origin of my stage name, can I just say that you gave it to me instead of me?"

Section Chief Tomioka frowned and asked in confusion: "Why?"

Cao Zhiqiang pretended to be calm and shrugged: "It's nothing, I just don't want to cause trouble."

Section Chief Tomioka was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile: "No problem, if someone really asks that, and you don't mind, I will just say that I got up."

"That's good." Cao Zhiqiang breathed a sigh of relief.

Section Chief Tomioka also breathed a sigh of relief: "Well, about your participation in the talk show on the radio..."

"Say it, let's talk about it later." Cao Zhiqiang waved his hand, "It's just a song. You guys go on the radio to relax first."

Section Chief Tomioka said: "However, as a rule, the radio host must introduce the singer's personal situation before playing the song, especially the new singer, so it is best for the singer himself to be next to the host at this time. You

If you don’t show up, the effect will be greatly reduced.”

Cao Zhiqiang laughed and said: "Actually, I think it's okay.

Take me for example. Generally speaking, if I listen to music channels, I usually just want to listen to songs, and I don’t want to listen to a bunch of geeky singer introductions before listening to songs, especially singers I have never heard of.

So, I think it’s better to be simple and lively.

Just ask the host to briefly tell the name of the singer, which is my stage name, Moriyama Aoizumi, before playing my song, and then say that this is a new song written and sung by a 19-year-old male singer who has just debuted.

, don’t say much else.

In this way, the singer's introduction is simple and crude, which not only allows people to listen to the song faster, but also maintains a sense of mystery, which is more attractive.

Of course, the key is that the song is good.

If the song is not good to listen to, what’s the use of your singer’s lavish introduction?

On the other hand, if the song is good, people who like the song will naturally ask for information about the singer without you having to introduce it.

Continuing to maintain a sense of mystery at this time will make fans who like this song even more itchy. After a while, it will be released on MTV, and then a single record will be released. The effect will definitely be good.

I call this ‘mystery marketing’!”

"Mysterious marketing?" Section Chief Tomioka frowned, then nodded, "Okay, since you insist not to go to the radio station, I will try it first according to the method you said."

"That's the best." Cao Zhiqiang smiled.

Section Chief Tomioka said: "Well, in fact, we have already negotiated with the radio station, and tomorrow is Saturday, which is also a good time. Take this step by step, and we will go to the radio station tomorrow to see the effect. What do you think?

"

"No problem." Cao Zhiqiang smiled and nodded.

"Since you don't have any problem, then I don't have any problem either." Section Chief Tomioka said, "Do you have any more questions?"

It was obvious that the other party was seeing off a guest.

Of course, if Cao Zhiqiang has other requirements, he can express them now.

Cao Zhiqiang originally wanted to say that he wanted to meet the president and discuss the issue of introducing the movie "Love in the Ancient Pavilion" to Japan.

But then I thought, he had just arrived in Japan, his reputation was unknown, and he was a low-key person. It would be too arrogant to ask for an audience now.

When he was able to come to Warner Bros. Pioneer and meet the president directly, it was because of Minoru Endo's special recommendation.

But Endo Minoru's face is only so much for the time being. Before further achievements are made, the president of Warner Japan may not want to continue to see him.

It's not impossible to meet him, but it's probably unlikely that he'll be able to introduce him to people from Yinglun, and it's also unlikely that he'll be able to introduce him to people from Japanese film companies.

Let's wait until his songs become popular in Japan, or his Japanese novel "Norwegian Wood" is officially released and he has gained a certain degree of popularity.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhiqiang temporarily changed his words: "That's right, I plan to rent a house nearby. I will pay the rent myself. But I am not familiar with it here after all, so can you help me find a house?"

"Rent a house?" Section Chief Tomioka was stunned.

"Yes, rent a house." Cao Zhiqiang nodded.

"That's no problem." Section Chief Tomioka nodded, "But what kind of house do you want?"

Cao Zhiqiang thought for a while and said: "It doesn't have to be too big, just seventy or eighty square meters. It needs to have convenient transportation, good public security, and a relatively new house. It needs to have water, electricity, air conditioning and refrigerators. It's best to move in with a bag."

Apartments are the best, but they can't be built in one house.

In addition, it’s relatively close to here, so it’s best to walk here within half an hour.”

"That's right." Section Chief Tomioka thought for a while, "The rent for a house like this is usually more expensive. It costs 400,000 yen a month, and you have to pay three months' rent first. Are you sure you want a house like this?"

"OK." Cao Zhiqiang smiled and nodded.

Four hundred thousand yen, based on the current exchange rate of 1:120, is approximately equivalent to 3,333 yuan RMB, which is actually quite expensive.

Of course, what he said was that it would cost 400,000 yen anyway, which means it might be more expensive, maybe 500,000 yen.

However, considering this is the center of Tokyo, the price is actually only okay.

Cao Zhiqiang wants to rent a house nearby because he wants to have an independent space.

In other words, he wanted to live alone and be separated from Anping.

At that time, Anping will continue to live in the apartment near Masashi Sada, or in other words, that apartment will be a residence on the surface, while Cao Zhiqiang himself will usually live in the new house.

In this way, Cao Zhiqiang will have more freedom, which will facilitate him to do many things.

Otherwise, it would be inconvenient to have an informant around you all day long, even if it is a bodyguard.

In fact, for now, if Cao Zhiqiang wants to be inconspicuous, it is best to live alone.

Warner Pioneer's headquarters building is in Shibuya, and in terms of security, it's pretty good so far.

The so-called deterioration of public security in Shibuya City happened after the 1990s, or to be precise, after the bubble economy burst.

Now, this is a place where the middle class gathers together, and it is also where actors and singers gather. After all, NHK is here. There are also many art galleries, universities, concert halls, etc. here, and it is a real art center.

Even if there are so-called Yakuza organizations in Shibuya Ward, they generally do not target ordinary people.

Overall, Japan in the 1980s had the best public security period ever.

This does not mean that the Japanese people are highly qualified, but that the economy is good.

It is said that when people have enough food and clothing, they know honor and disgrace. When people have money, they will naturally respect their dignity.

In fact, the same is true in China. China's current deterioration of public security is essentially due to poverty.

When the Chinese people have money in their pockets, for example in 2023 at the beginning of the 21st century, the public security will definitely surpass Japan in the 1980s.

On the contrary, in Japan in 2023, due to the economic decline, public security has also deteriorated. Various private robberies and thefts have occurred in an endless stream, and there have even been various shooting incidents. Even politicians who have been prime ministers are not immune.

In other words, if you are living alone in Japan at this time, as long as you speak Japanese as fluently as the locals, have money in your pocket, dress decently, and try not to go to shady places in the middle of the night, your safety is basically guaranteed.

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What's more, Cao Zhiqiang also has a Glock 17 pistol and thirty rounds of ammunition in his pocket. If necessary, he can purchase this firearm and ammunition from the system store at any time.

As far as Japan is concerned, there is a Glock 17 pistol and thirty rounds of ammunition, which can basically go sideways.

Because at this time, the Japanese Yakuza organization had not yet evolved into the era of gun wars, because holding a gun was a felony.

The Yakuza organizations in Japan started playing with guns only after the 1990s.

"Okay, I understand." Section Chief Tomioka confirmed that Cao Zhiqiang had money in his pocket and did not need them to pay, and immediately agreed cheerfully, "Don't worry, I will help you keep an eye on the house and will notify you as soon as possible.

But how should I find you?"

"You should have Masashi Sada's phone number, right?" Cao Zhiqiang asked.

"Yes, we do." Section Chief Tomioka nodded.

Cao Zhiqiang said: "I live near Sada's house recently. If you want to find me, you can call him directly and ask him to notify me. It will be pretty quick."

"That's great." Section Chief Tomioka said with a smile, "In that case, then we will contact Mr. Sada directly."

"Yes." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "Are there any questions? If there are no questions, I will leave first."

"Ah, please." Section Chief Tomioka quickly stood up, stretched out his hand, and bowed slightly, "I'll see you off."

"No need." Cao Zhiqiang waved his hand, "I can just go back by myself. You don't need to send it off. You can still do your work."

Even so, Section Chief Tomioka escorted Cao Zhiqiang out of the office in a polite manner, and after meeting Masashi Sada, they smiled and exchanged a few words.

"There's really no need to send it off!" Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile, "Section Chief Tomioka, Masaki-kun and I will go together. Don't worry, you should go and do your work first.

By the way, renting a house needs to be done as soon as possible, I want to move in as soon as possible."

"Don't worry!" Section Chief Tomioka chuckled, "I will take care of the house matter immediately, and I will ensure that I help you find a house as quickly as possible. Let's do this. I promise to give you the news the day after tomorrow at the latest."

"This is the best. Thank you very much, Section Chief Tomioka." Cao Zhiqiang nodded and then formally said goodbye to Section Chief Tomioka.

As a result, Cao Zhiqiang just turned around and saw Akina Nakamori.

The moment he saw Akina Nakamori, Cao Zhiqiang was obviously stunned, because he found that Akina Nakamori had been looking straight at him, and there seemed to be a light in her eyes.

This feeling...is both good and bad.

"Zhiqiang-kun, are you here?" Akina Nakamori came over gently and said, her eyes still only looking at Cao Zhiqiang, not even looking at Masashi Sada next to him.

"Yes, I'm here, I have something to do." Cao Zhiqiang smiled dryly.

Masashi Sada suddenly said: "Ah, why don't you guys talk first and I'll go to the toilet."

"No, no, no," Cao Zhiqiang said quickly, "Sada-kun, please wait a moment."

After calling Masashi Sada, Cao Zhiqiang said to Akina Nakamori with a straight face: "Ms. Nakamori, I'm glad to see you, but I'm very busy now and really have something to do. Let's talk another day, that's it."

After speaking, Cao Zhiqiang nodded slightly to Akina Nakamori, and then hurried away with Masashi Sada.

Akina Nakamori didn't say anything, she just stared at Cao Zhiqiang's back in a daze.

After waiting until Cao Zhiqiang was no longer visible, Nakamori Akina sighed softly, with a feeling of loneliness on her face.

When Akina Nakamori turned around, she happened to see Nobuo Tomioka standing there with a smile.

"Section Chief Tomioka?" Akina Nakamori was stunned.

"Haha, Akina." Nobuo Tomioka nodded with a smile, "Are you done?"

"Yes." Akina Nakamori bowed lightly to Nobuo Tomioka, "I just finished recording a song."

"Oh." Nobuo Tomioka opened his mouth, wanting to ask what her relationship was with Cao Zhiqiang.

But then I thought, he wasn't particularly familiar with Akina Nakamori, so he might as well forget it, so as not to get into trouble again.

"Then you go and do your work." Section Chief Tomioka nodded, "I'm going to work too."

After saying that, Section Chief Tomioka turned around and returned to the office.

But at this moment, Akina Nakamori suddenly stopped him: "Wait a minute, Section Chief Tomioka."

"Oh?" Section Chief Tomioka stopped and turned around, "Ms. Akina, is something okay?"

Akina Nakamori frowned, then smiled: "Well, I just heard you say that you want to rent a house? Yes, is it Cao Sang who wants to rent a house?"

Section Chief Tomioka blinked, then smiled and nodded: "Yes, Cao Sang asked me to find a house to rent nearby. The requirement is that it is close to here and can be reached by walking in half an hour. The area is 70 to 80 square meters and the traffic is safe.

It’s better, preferably an apartment, with water, electricity, air-conditioning, refrigerator and other facilities.”

After a short pause, Section Chief Tomioka asked: "What, does Ms. Akina have any recommendations? Or do you know a better agency in this field?"

Akina Nakamori blinked and then smiled: "What a coincidence, I really have a good recommendation."

"Oh?" Section Chief Tomioka was stunned, "What do you recommend?"

Akina Nakamori smiled and said: "That's right, my neighbor Mrs. Matsumoto moved to a new house a few days ago. The old house is being rented out recently, but she doesn't want to rent it to shady people, and she hates the agent taking people to see the house all day long.

, so she once asked me to help find a reliable tenant.

You should know where I live. It meets Mr. Zhiqiang’s requirements very well and the price is not expensive. What do you think?”

"What a coincidence?" Section Chief Tomioka looked at Akina Nakamori with a half-smile.

"Yes, what a coincidence!" Akina Nakamori smiled and nodded.

"Hey!" Section Chief Tomioka continued to smile, "This is really destined."

After laughing, Section Chief Tomioka nodded: "Okay, if it is true, then I will notify Cao Sang and let him see the house."

"Chief Tomioka!" Akina Nakamori said suddenly, "Can I ask you one more favor?"

"Oh?" Nobuo Tomioka looked at Akina Nakamori, "Please tell me."

Nakamori Akina thought for a while and said: "Well, I will give you Mrs. Matsumoto's phone number later, and I will also tell Mrs. Matsumoto in advance. Then, when you talk to Mr. Zhiqiang, can you not mention my name?

Don't say that I introduced you, just say that you found the house yourself, and it is the most suitable house at present?"

Nobuo Tomioka squinted at Akina Nakamori, and after noticing that she lowered her head in embarrassment, he smiled playfully: "I understand, I will tell Cao Sang that this is the house I found, and it has nothing to do with you. This is fine.

Bar?"

"Hi!" Akina Nakamori bowed to Nobuo Tomioka, "Thank you very much!"

"You're welcome." Nobuo Tomioka smiled slightly.

After a brief pause, Nobuo Tomioka said seriously: "But Miss Akina, I want to remind you that Cao Sang is a very proud person and a very smart person, so I'm afraid you can't hide this little trick of yours.

Well, in short, I will give it a try. Whether it works or not depends on what Cao Sang wants. There is no guarantee that it will work. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Understood." Akina Nakamori nodded, "I'm extremely grateful that you can help me with this."

"Then let's do it." Nobuo Tomioka chuckled, "Actually, I quite like him. If you... forget it, don't say it.

Anyway, come on, Akina!"

After giving a cheering fist gesture to Nakamori Akina, Tomioka Nobuo laughed and went back.

On the other hand, Akina Nakamori, who stayed where she was, suddenly turned red, whether from embarrassment or joy.

(End of chapter)