Chapter 9

"Oops, I accidentally mentioned the old scouting lines..."

Fangcun Dayou inadvertently let slip the lines he used to invite people for photo shoots.

He quickly explained: "Ah, not for photo shoots, but for GG, GG!"

Nagayama Naoki felt a bit uneasy, as the lecherous-looking uncle in front of him seemed a bit unreliable.

"Is it that kind of GG?"

"Which kind?"

"The kind printed on small cards..."

"What's printed on small cards? No, if it's printed, it would be on soda bottles."

Fangcun Dayou was a bit confused; the small card GGs didn't seem to be popular yet.

At Fangcun Dayou's invitation, Nagayama Naoki sat down at a yakitori restaurant. It was lunchtime, and the aroma of the grilled chicken stimulated the customers' primal appetites. Nagayama Naoki felt his saliva glands going into overdrive; young people's metabolism was fast, and the previous takoyaki was long gone.

"Naoki, this yakitori restaurant is one I used to frequent. The chef's grilling skills are very seasoned!" Fangcun Dayou skillfully ordered a yakitori set, along with a few cold dishes like tofu, and handed the menu to Nagayama Naoki, "Please order whatever you like, Naoki. The classic set here is very famous, you should give it a try!"

"Alright, then I'll have the classic yakitori set and a charcoal-grilled chicken heart set." The portion sizes in Japanese restaurants were notoriously small, and two sets were definitely needed to fill a young man's stomach.

While waiting for the food, Fangcun Dayou explained the GG project in detail to Nagayama Naoki.

"Ah, a new soda? But don't most new sodas come out in summer? It's almost the end of the year."

"Ah, I heard this is a trial for a new series of products from headquarters, so this GG came up suddenly, and we're in a hurry to find a suitable model." Fangcun Dayou didn't mention that several models had already been rejected and didn't show any particular urgency, "When I met you today, I felt your aura matched the soda, so I wanted to ask if you're interested in trying out as a GG model."

"If you're selected, besides this GG project, there's also a chance to become a brand ambassador in the future!" The promises made in the Showa era were about as grand as those in later times.

Nagayama Naoki wasn't short of money, but he had just spent all his savings on a house, leaving only a few tens of thousands if he was lucky. However, the royalties wouldn't come in for at least two months.

He had planned to return home for the New Year, wait until the New Year's holiday was over, and then the royalties would come in. He could then move into the new house and use the royalty contract to secure a loan to buy more houses, forming a snowball effect to become wealthy. However, if he could get a windfall during this period, that would be great too. But if he were to become a GG model, wouldn't he have to sign a very strict contract?

"Ah, Fangcun," Nagayama Naoki asked, "I heard that to be a GG model, you need to sign a very strict agency contract, right?"

"Ah, Naoki, you do need to sign a contract after entering the industry, but our agency's contract is very standard, similar to those of large agencies, so that's guaranteed."

"But I don't have any plans to enter the modeling industry right now," Nagayama Naoki said, "My family also hopes I'll return to take over the family business..."

Fangcun Dayou became a bit anxious at this point, as it concerned his year-end bonus. "Ah, Naoki, the modeling industry has a bright future. To be honest, with your looks, you have great potential in this industry. Whether it's advancing to management or using it as a stepping stone to enter the entertainment industry as an idol, it's all possible."

"Moreover, there's the current collaboration with Yomizume Beverage for the GG, which is a rare opportunity for young people." Fangcun Dayou added, "May I ask what kind of family business you will inherit? Can it provide such a bright future?"

He was a bit parched from talking so much and took a sip of his cold drink.

Exposed... Nagayama Naoki saw his urgency and knew the Yomizume Beverage collaboration was quite pressing, which would help him negotiate better terms.

Nagayama Naoki decided to apply more pressure, "Ah, it's not a big business. My grandfather is the boss of the Yamaguchi-gumi in Shizuoka City, and my parents hope I can contribute to the family in the future."

"Choke..." Fangcun Dayou was indeed taken aback, "Yamaguchi-gumi?!"

The Yamaguchi-gumi was at its peak during the Showa era, and ordinary people were terrified of it.

"Ah, I see... Ah, the family business is indeed important, and the family's expectations must be met..." Fangcun Dayou started to stammer, his words disjointed.

Looking at the polite and handsome young man in front of him, who was actually the direct descendant of the Yamaguchi-gumi boss, who would have known? Fangcun Dayou felt a bit bitter, not sure if it was because of the shocking news or the gradually fading year-end bonus...

Fortunately, the yakitori arrived at this moment. Nagayama Naoki tried a skewer and found it indeed crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fatty but not greasy.

"Fangcun-san, the chef's skills are indeed excellent!"

"Ah, please enjoy~" Fangcun Dayou was a bit stiff at this point.

Nagayama Naoki enjoyed his meal, while Fangcun Dayou seemed to have lost his appetite, and their conversation was brief. After the restaurant cleared the plates and served dessert, he started to feel a bit better.

"Naoki, it's really a pity. The family business is indeed more important, and you can't go against your family's wishes."

"Fangcun-san, no need to be so formal, just call me Naoki. As for the family business, there's my uncle's family and my older brother who can inherit it..."

What? Then why did you mention the Yamaguchi-gumi and inheriting the family business?

If he were a modern Chinese person, Fangcun Dayou would definitely say, "No one can stop it..."

"Actually, I can consider the GG project, but I don't want to become a professional model," Nagayama Naoki said he just wanted to make this one-time windfall.

"Ah, I see, so Naoki-san wants to take on this job personally?" Fangcun Dayou wasn't unfamiliar with this approach; other celebrities in the industry sometimes used this method for endorsements and GGs, but for a newcomer...

At this point, Fangcun Dayou realized that the conversation had been dominated by Nagayama Naoki. Was he deliberately throwing him off? This young man wasn't simple.

However, if this project fell through, not only would he lose his year-end bonus, but he would also leave a bad impression with the president. Thinking of this, Fangcun Dayou said directly, "Naoki-san, why don't we go for a test shoot this afternoon to see if you're suitable for this GG?"

Meaning, if you're suitable, we can continue the discussion; if not...

Nagayama Naoki understood the implication and smiled, "Of course, a photo shoot is fine too, but it will cost more..."

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