Chapter 25

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"Is she your business partner?"

"Yes."

Liu Xin's gaze circled several times on the smiling face of Fukuda Hikari, and when it finally returned to Shen Zhenghui's face, her expression had already changed.

"I thought the friend you mentioned in Japan was a man."

"I never mentioned her gender, and you didn't ask. But it's quite normal for it to be a woman, right?"

"No wonder you never mentioned it." Liu Xin's tone was already a bit off.

"Hello!" Fukuda Hikari had already taken the initiative to step forward and extended her hand to Liu Xin. "Welcome to Japan. I represent GONZO in welcoming you all."

Liu Xin still shook hands with Fukuda Hikari with considerable grace.

"Miss Liu," Fukuda Hikari said to Liu Xin first, "I am very curious about you. I am very happy that you could come to Japan in person this time, and I hope to have the opportunity to learn more from you."

Upon hearing Fukuda Hikari's words, Liu Xin's first reaction was to look at Shen Zhenghui. Shen Zhenghui, who had planned to introduce Liu Xin, was now speechless, and his expression looked very strange.

Liu Xin gave Shen Zhenghui a fierce glare and then smiled at Fukuda Hikari, "What embarrassing stories have you heard about me?"

Fukuda Hikari also subconsciously glanced at Shen Zhenghui, "What embarrassing stories?" she asked in return, "I am amazed by your passion for the anime industry. Japanese people also like such people." Her smile was profound, and she continued, "We can have a good chat when we have some time alone."

Fukuda Hikari released Liu Xin's hand and, accompanied by her secretary, shook hands with each of the Chinese artists seriously. Shen Zhenghui was left feeling like an outsider.

Zhou Hua also followed Fukuda Hikari. He knew some Japanese and acted as a completely unnecessary translator on the side.

"I think she has a very strong presence!" Liu Xin squinted her eyes, "Is this what they call the aura of a wealthy second generation?"

Shen Zhenghui gave Liu Xin a glare, "Although you are not as wealthy as her, you don't need to belittle yourself like this. You are also a wealthy second generation from China, right?"

"How can I compare to her!" Liu Xin sighed, as if mocking herself or venting, "My father started as a construction foreman, and I can't compare to a girl from a noble family."

"Don't say that in front of her," Shen Zhenghui said in a low voice, "Her family is all dead, and her current parents are her adoptive parents."

Liu Xin's eyes widened in shock, "Then she..."

"Even so, you are not wrong. By the wealth of her adoptive parents, she is undoubtedly a wealthy second generation."

"That's not what I meant!" Liu Xin responded irritably.

Although they were in Japan, there was no need to immediately eat Japanese food. Fukuda Hikari arranged a Chinese restaurant, and three tables were filled with people. GONZO's president, Murahama Masashi, also came to accompany them. He seemed to know Zhou Hua, and the two of them chatted and laughed harmoniously.

The Japanese and Chinese were somewhat stiff, and the young Chinese artists were even a bit nervous. Shen Zhenghui had to announce the arrangements for the Chinese artists while eating. In fact, these things had already been explained by Yan Kai in China. The domestic salary would continue, and in Japan, they would be provided with food and accommodation, and each person would receive 80,000 to 150,000 yen per month as pocket money, which was equivalent to two or even three times the domestic salary. Even though they had heard it once, they were still very excited to hear it again. Murahama Masashi wanted to say something but seemed dissatisfied with the price. However, since he was not the one paying, he remained silent. In any case, everyone ate very politely.

Zhou Hua, as the main Chinese representative, would take on the responsibility of leading the Chinese employees. Shen Zhenghui hoped they could quickly adapt to the Japanese work environment. If the Chinese could do well, the plan to make money would be greatly promising.

At this moment, Liu Xin felt like an extra person. She didn't know what to do and was spacing out when Fukuda Hikari invited her to rest at her apartment.

Liu Xin was quite surprised. She first looked at Shen Zhenghui, who was even more surprised. However, he was busy with the script and had no time to think about other things. So he didn't know how to react to Liu Xin's questioning gaze.

"What, are you going to stay at Mr. Shen's place?"

"Ha ha ha, of course not." Liu Xin scratched her head and kicked Shen Zhenghui quietly, "How could I? I want to experience Tokyo properly!"

"Then I must treat you to the paradise of women in the night of Tokyo." Fukuda Hikari looked very serious.

Liu Xin was already imagining the scene in a Tokyo host club where handsome men were smiling at her, "Uh, this, this..." She couldn't help but kick Shen Zhenghui again.

Shen Zhenghui squinted his eyes, "Did you tell your parents you were coming to Japan?" He moved his body slightly, creating some distance from Liu Xin. If she wanted to kick again, she would have to move her whole body.

"Xin, Mr. Shen is busy preparing the movie script and is very busy at night. Let me, as the host, treat you well?"

"Movie script?" Liu Xin looked at Shen Zhenghui with an incredulous gaze, "You want to make a movie?"

"I also want to be the lead actor!" Shen Zhenghui said irritably.

Liu Xin pouted, "Who is the lead actress?"

"It's a girl Mr. Shen met on the plane!" Fukuda Hikari clapped her hands, "Oh, I have her photo. Do you want to see it?"

Liu Xin didn't care that Fukuda Hikari called her so affectionately. She stared at Shen Zhenghui and replied, "That's great, Miss Fukuda. I must trouble you tonight."

What a mess! Shen Zhenghui squinted his eyes, thinking, who should I discuss the script with tonight?

Fukuda Hikari had already introduced a young director to Shen Zhenghui, named Toshiki Shimizu. This director was just 26 years old but was already highly regarded by Takashi Aoyama, the screenwriter of "The Ring." Since he was focused on horror films, Toshiki Shimizu's TV series had already been released on video in Japan, and he was still a newcomer in the Japanese film industry. Fukuda Hikari recommended him to Shen Zhenghui for his cost-effectiveness.

Shen Zhenghui had no choice. Without Fukuda Hikari's help in Japan, he would be completely lost. So he made an appointment to have dinner and drinks with the director that night. He was so busy that Oze Maye almost became his full-time secretary. At this moment, even if Liu Xin and Fukuda Hikari were together, he had no time to care.

After the meal, he gave Zhou Hua a thorough briefing on managing the Chinese colleagues and arranged for the Japanese side to take the Chinese to see their accommodations. Shen Zhenghui said goodbye to Fukuda Hikari and Liu Xin and hurried off to meet Toshiki Shimizu. He carried a large bag containing the script and rushed off, completely unaware of the resentful look in Liu Xin's eyes and Fukuda Hikari's smug smile.

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"Have I heard that you are Mr. Shen's fiancée?"

"Uh, not really," Liu Xin didn't understand why she answered this way, but seeing Fukuda Hikari's expression, she quickly added, "His parents and my parents have a good relationship. The parents arranged for us to meet, and we found common interests, so we developed into a partnership." She felt her response lacked impact and began to regret her reserve.

"Oh, I see!" Fukuda Hikari touched her chin.

"Then how did Miss Fukuda and Zhenghui meet?" Liu Xin couldn't help but start her counterattack.

"We are classmates."

"I heard you are in different departments." Liu Xin countered.

"Yes," Fukuda Hikari looked at Liu Xin, "University is a very open place, and you have many opportunities to meet people you are interested in."

Liu Xin felt a bit deflated. She had never been to university, let alone one of the top universities in China, which could also be the second.

"Speaking of which, my relationship with Shen Zhenghui is similar to yours."

"Huh? You also met through an arranged meeting?" Liu Xin was a bit nervous.

"Ha ha ha..." Fukuda Hikari was amused by Liu Xin's expression, "I mean... ha ha ha... we are also partners." She pressed her chest, trying not to laugh too exaggeratedly, "No matter how you feel about him, you should admit that he is a good businessman."

"Yes!" Liu Xin was a bit sulking. If this guy didn't cause trouble everywhere, why would he come to Japan? But thinking about it, if he were left to his own devices, he might eventually have to come to Japan to enter the Japanese market. From the current situation, it seemed this was already planned.

"He is also making a movie? What kind of movie?" Liu Xin pouted.

"His own idea, who knows?" Fukuda Hikari spread her hands, but her smile was meaningful, "I heard you like cosplay?"

"No, it's just for fun." Liu Xin looked embarrassed.

"Oh, this hobby is really..." Liu Xin's head drooped, "Great!"

Huh? Liu Xin looked up.

Fukuda Hikari had already grabbed her hand, "Please come with me, I have a gift for you."

Liu Xin was led by the enthusiastic Fukuda Hikari to a dedicated wardrobe room. This huge room was filled with wardrobes and mirrors. Having such a room in Tokyo was a sign of a big tycoon.

Liu Xin was completely stunned. As Fukuda Hikari opened the wardrobe doors one by one, the various costumes and accessories, all exquisitely detailed, made her feel like she had entered a movie production costume room.

"This is the sailor uniform from 'Sailor Moon,' the long dress and staff from 'Saint Seiya.' This is not just a painted wooden staff; it's made entirely of metal. It's quite heavy..." Fukuda Hikari struggled to lift the staff, and Liu Xin couldn't help but worry that it would hit her head if she let go.

"Uh, no need to move it, no need to move it. I can just look."

"Hey, as a seasoned anime fan, shouldn't you be very excited and want to try on the costumes and use the props?" Fukuda Hikari was surprised.

Liu Xin suddenly felt belittled and almost wanted to complain loudly, "Who is a seasoned anime fan? Who would want to wear these sailor uniforms and revealing dresses to play goddess? Do you know how old I am? I'm already an adult, not a child!" At that moment, her gaze was suddenly drawn to a somewhat unique piece of clothing. She gasped, "This... do you have this too? What is it made of?"

Fukuda Hikari put down the staff and saw that Liu Xin was attracted to the EVA combat suit. She walked over and introduced it, "Latex suit, custom-made. Although the color is very realistic, it's not comfortable to wear."

Liu Xin almost didn't hear the last part. She carefully touched the black and white EVA-01 pilot suit. Next to it were Asuka's red pilot suit and Shinji's black, white, and purple pilot suit.

"Do you want to try it on?" Fukuda Hikari asked.

"This... it's not right." Liu Xin felt a bit embarrassed.

"Try it on, I also want to try on Asuka's suit!" As she spoke, Fukuda Hikari walked to another wardrobe and took out a professional camera, "We can take photos of each other."

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