Tokyo Police

v10 Chapter 12: Is love enough?

"Can I ask you a question, if Mingmei-chan really wants to terminate the contract with your company because of my relationship, how much is the compensation?"

After Takashima Sae finished saying these warning words, Lin Xiuyi asked the other party in a serious tone.

"Officer Lin, I think you may have misunderstood what I meant! What I said just now was not intended to threaten you with the issue of compensation. In fact, Hirata Office has never been genuinely concerned because of the artist's personal emotional problems. I'm asking its artists for this compensation!"

Hearing Lin Xiuyi's somewhat resentful tone, Takashima Sae first adjusted his way of speaking and his attitude. Her purpose was not to make a mess with Lin Xiu. Instead, he hoped that through a candid conversation, Lin Xiuyi would understand that Mingmei could not interact with anyone of the opposite sex. Mingmei is only 16 years old this year, but she still has a career she loves. Behind Mingmei, there is another team working hard for her dream.

Takashima Sae was silent for a while, seeing Lin Xiuyi's gradually softened expression, he felt that since the other party was willing to cooperate with him on the issue of the premiere, he should be a person who could persuade him with reason. So she was silent for a while, and then she asked Lin Xiuyi:

"I heard that you are an elite bureaucrat of the Metropolitan Police Department, Officer Lin. Can you ask me how long you have been working in the Metropolitan Police Department!"

"Me? Actually, it's not that long, it's only a little over a year!"

Lin Xiuyi replied coldly to Director Zuojiang.

"If you count my experience in this industry, this year is already the seventh year I've worked for Hirata! During these seven years, I've seen the ups and downs of too many artists. Except for the few successful ones, most of the girls didn't even get a splash and left the industry completely. Do you want to know where all these people went?"

"Well...I was about to ask you for advice!"

"These girls, those who get married, those who go back to their hometown, actually do anything. However, these people can't be said to be the worst. There are many girls who are not reconciled when they leave. These girls who have dreamed of becoming stars have already passed the age of reading. In fact, there are not many choices before them. I was in charge of a girl with great potential, and she also had the ability to not lose Yu Mingmei's congenital condition, once signed a contract, became a key newcomer introduced by the firm. However, because of an incestuous relationship with a male artist who has a bad reputation in the industry, she could only terminate the contract with the firm. , sadly left the entertainment industry. At that time, because of the negative news, companies that had signed endorsement contracts with her not only terminated their contracts, but also burdened her with huge amounts of compensation. As a last resort, she only I can pay off my debts by making adult movies..."

I heard Takashima Sae's words. Lin Xiuyi already understood what the other party wanted to express. The issue of compensation may not be really investigated by the firm. However, what about the big companies that have signed cooperation agreements with artists, will they easily let go of the artists who endorse their products? You know, Mingmei is almost the most influential female artist in her age group. The endorsement advertisements that Lin Xiuyi knows about include first-line brands such as Shiseido and Suntory. If Mingmei really annoys the sponsors because of their relationship, will the sponsors really give up?

After listening to Takashima Sae's explanation, Lin Xiu suddenly felt that his chest was as heavy as a big stone was pressed against it. He stood up and looked at Mingmei in the distance. But he saw that Mingmei was also watching him at this time. The eyes of the two met, and a happy smile flashed on Mingmei's face.

"So...Miss Takashima, do you mean...let me break up with Mingmei?" Lin Xiuyi asked Takashima Sae a little sadly.

"The matter of breaking up...for Mingmei is too cruel, I can't ask you to make such a decision! But... Officer Lin. If you really like Mingmei, please let it go for now! With Mingmei's current Strength, you can't really control your own destiny..."

Seeing that Lin Xiuyi was a little disappointed, Takashima Sae finally did not ask Lin Xiuyi to break up with Mingmei. As Mingmei's agent, she objected. But he also knew how important Lin Xiuyi was to Mingmei. However, in the face of objective reality, Takashima Sae had to focus on the interests of artists and agencies. With Mingmei's current status in the industry, she can't decide her own way of life at all. Those seemingly enviable endorsement contracts are not only an affirmation of Mingmei's previous efforts, but also the shackles of Mingmei's emotional freedom. Unless one day Mingmei has enough capital, she can really get rid of the shackles of these contracts and do whatever she wants.

Lin Xiuyi stood silent for a long time. Compared with the lively guests around him, Lin Xiuyi seemed unusually conspicuous. When he raised his head again, he suddenly said thank you to Takashima Sae very seriously! Then he tried to calm down his emotions. Lin Xiuyi knew that it was more appropriate to bury some things in his heart and silently handle them for Mingmei. In the face of the cruel reality, not love can solve all problems.

When Lin Xiuyi and Takashima Sae returned to Mingmei and Reina together. Lin Xiuyi still had a warm smile on his face as if nothing had happened. He asked the staff in the hall, and then took Rena, Akimi, and Takashima to find Mr. Fujiki Naoto who was talking with his friend.

"Officer Lin, why are you only here now! I've been looking for you for a long time just now?"

"Mr. Fujiki~lightnovelpub.net~ I'm sorry to keep you waiting! I met some friends I knew over there just now, chatted with them a few times, and then came over to thank you! By the way, this This is my sister Rena Kurashina. This is my sister's friend, Ms. Akimi Sonoji, and her manager, Ms. Takashima Sae!"

"Thank you very much for taking part in this movie premiere!"

As Naoto Fujiki said, he bowed deeply to Akimi and others, and Akimi and others hurriedly returned the salute to Mr. Fujiki.

Through Lin Shuichi's relationship, Takashima Sae and Mr. Fujiki exchanged business cards and contact information, and then asked Akemi to thank Naoto Fujiki. After the senior artist Naoto Fujiki praised Akimi, Takashima Sae took Akimi to say goodbye to Naoto Fujiki. Until this time, Naoto Fujiki finally had the opportunity to express his gratitude to Lin Xiuyi.

"Xiu Yi-kun, without your help, I wouldn't be able to complete this filming anyway. If it's convenient, I'd like to invite Xiu Yi-kun to go out for a drink after the event. I wonder if you can appreciate it!"

"Well... Since it is Mr. Fujiki's invitation, it is natural to go!"