So at the same time, I restarted the car and drove forward slowly.

However, he never expected that his prediction was wrong, and the actual situation was not what he thought.

"That's not true. Instead, Director Kurosawa rejected it. He said that the stories that Fog Studios had the right to adapt were not suitable for him. And he had just finished filming the movie "Ran", and he felt that he was not very suitable for it.

I need to rest for a while, so I have no idea of ​​holding the guide tube again for the time being..."

"Huh? How could this happen? Then why did he agree to meet?"

Ning Weimin's hand almost slipped on the steering wheel, and he couldn't help but feel surprised.

Since Akira Kurosawa has no intention of cooperating, why did he agree to meet?

"Maybe it's because of Hashimoto-san's face that he is willing to give me some advice. After all, they have worked together for so many years. Director Kurosawa probably couldn't refuse, so he had to give Hashimoto-san some face and agreed to meet with me. However,

Director Kurosawa has indeed seen many of my films, and today he went out of his way to give me guidance and encouragement from the perspective of acting. He also said that he might vote for me for this year’s Academy Award. As for cooperation, although he

I can’t direct, but I am willing to introduce other famous directors to me, such as Nagisa Oshima..."

Keiko Matsumoto expressed her personal understanding of the matter, with a look of relief on her face.

It seems that she is very satisfied to receive such recognition and help from a famous director.

But Ning Weimin thought about it and still felt it was wrong.

This famous director, whether in Japan or in Hollywood, is known for being unkind.

When he was in charge of the director, he always held all the power and refused to listen to the opinions of others. Otherwise, he would not have been repeatedly deprived of his director status by Hollywood producers.

And he was able to break up with his confidant who had been with him for half his life and his best friend who helped him achieve his career, the famous actor Toshiro Mifune.

Even if they never interact with each other for life, this is also a clear proof of his character.

Such people may be very talented.

But he only has himself in his world, and his stubbornness, stubbornness, and even arrogance are probably his true nature.

How could he agree to meet Matsumoto Keiko just to save Shinobu Hashimoto's face?

And wasting his precious time just to chat with Yan Yuese and Matsumoto Keiko about these meaningless gossips?

He also took the initiative to mention voting for the Academy Awards? This should be a hint.

"Didn't Director Kurosawa mention anything else? Think about important things again..."

After he said this, Matsumoto Keiko was stunned. After thinking for a long time, he finally remembered something.

"Ah, Director Kurosawa seemed... it seemed... he also mentioned that he planned to close his own studio completely, and asked me if I was interested in expanding Fog Studios and using the studio's film library and equipment.

Personnel, take it over for 200 million yen?”

"Then how did you respond to him?"

"I……"

Matsumoto Keiko recalled, "I refused at that time. After all, our one billion yen filming funds have not been fully collected. How can we still have the money to buy another studio? Moreover, the equipment and personnel of Fog Studio are suitable for

We have enough for now, there is really no need for this..."

"Then... was Director Kurosawa's request made at the last stage of your conversation? Did your meeting end soon after being rejected?"

"Huh? From what you said, it seems so..."

After hearing this, Ning Weimin couldn't help but feel happy.

Frankly speaking, after going through such a big circle, it turned out that it was all about doing business.

Director Akira Kurosawa must be very disappointed, right?

You probably wouldn't have thought that Matsumoto Keiko was a woman who admired herself very much but didn't have much business acumen.

I didn't understand his purpose at all this time.

But he deserves it. This bad old man is very bad. He clearly wants to trick Matsumoto Keiko into taking over the deal at a high price.

Seeing Ning Weimin's expression, Matsumoto Keiko pondered for a moment and finally came to some understanding.

At this time, he asked with some disbelief, "Could it be...could it be...that Director Kurosawa met me just for this matter? Then I...then wouldn't I..."

When she said this, the expression on her face was a little frustrated and disappointed, and she was obviously a little panicked and a little overwhelmed.

The image of Akira Kurosawa, the aloof artist who had fascinated her for so long, may have collapsed to some extent.

"Qingzi, don't think too much, what's the point?"

Ning Weimin didn't want Matsumoto Keiko's mood to turn bad, so he tried to comfort him, "You have to think this way, directors are human beings too. Human beings need to live. As you know, the cost of living in Tokyo is so high, if the director doesn't get a share

, the income is at most half that of the leading actor in a movie. And if you want to participate in the investment of the movie, you have to bear the corresponding risks. Then didn’t Kurosawa lose all his wealth because of the investment in "Train Mania"? Today

Although he has made a comeback again with his new work and won the Japanese Cultural Medal last year, this is meaningless to his financial situation. He should have no money or no money. I think the film market today is so difficult to grasp, but stock and real estate speculation

The market is booming. I'm afraid he also wants to cash out the production company and improve the economic situation through investment..."

These words made Matsumoto Keiko somewhat relieved.

"Oh, if you say that, I can understand it. Isn't that what we are doing now..."

"No, we are still different."

"Hey? Why do you say that?"

"Because we entered the market earlier than him, we made money first. Don't you know? Our stocks have risen sharply recently. We should have enough funds to shoot "Li Xianglan", right?"

"Ah, so awesome!" Matsumoto Keiko couldn't help but exclaimed.

She left all financial issues to Mitsuru Watanabe, and more importantly, she believed in Ning Weimin, so she has been focusing on the preparations for the filming of the film and has not bothered with financial issues at all.

"yes!"

However, what Ning Weimin said next made her even more surprised, "So it's not that we can't consider Director Akira Kurosawa's request. But the price is not good and we have to lower it. His production studio actually only has the film library to treat us."

Significant……"

Without waiting for the stunned Matsumoto Keiko to react, Ning Weimin directly told her what to do, "In this way, you can contact Kurosawa Akira or Hashimoto Shinobu tomorrow and say that after careful consideration, you are willing to pay 100 million

I bought his studio for 50 million yen. I asked him if he could accept it."

"Hey, is this really okay?" Matsumoto Keiko looked surprised, "If the other party agrees, can our finances afford it?"

"Don't worry. With me here, the money is not a problem, and I guarantee that you will not engage in loss-making business. But I also want to remind you, I'm afraid you have to adapt to your new identity as soon as possible, my President Matsumoto.

In fact, from a hierarchical level, you are the boss. There is no need to feel intimidated or panicked by any director. Believe me, it is an honor for these directors to meet you. And you will definitely not lack opportunities in the future to work with Hollywood.

It’s about meeting or cooperating with European directors. Do you understand?”

"Well, I understand. I listen to you..."

In this way, Ning Weimin's confident tone and confident air successfully eliminated all Matsumoto Keiko's disappointment and anxiety.

Instead, it gave her the feeling of happiness and security of having a strong supporter.

Not only did Matsumoto Keiko always believe in Ning Weimin's words.
Chapter completed!