Chapter 1301 Getting to Know You Again
The main purpose of Quan Eunji's trip to Japan this time was to participate in TENSE's promotional activities. One of the very important tasks was to shoot the magazine cover.
"Let the planning department contact the magazine and the artist and follow up the whole process."
Behind the large desk, Nobuhiro solemnly assigned tasks to his subordinates.
"Yes. I'll inform you right away..."
The subordinate did not finish his words because the president made a silencing gesture to him.
Nobuhiro answered the phone in front of his subordinates: "What's the matter?"
His tone was not friendly, but calm.
The call came from Rum, who also quit his job at the Iroha sushi restaurant not long after Nobushige closed the music classroom.
"Are you arranging Quan Eunji's magazine shooting?" Rum asked.
A hint of impatience flashed across Xinfan's eyebrows.
Rum is so idle that he even eavesdrops on ordinary work meetings.
When Xinfan didn't answer, Rum laughed: "Don't get me wrong, I just calculated the day when Quan Eunji will arrive in Japan, and I guess it's time for the magazine shoot."
"What do you want me to do?" Nobuhiro asked straight to the point, going through countless twists and turns.
"It's very simple, assassinate Quan Eunji."
"..." Xinfan was stunned for two seconds, and then slowly typed a question mark: "?"
"What, can't you do it?"
Nobushige put down the receiver and said to his subordinates who were still standing here waiting for instructions: "Let the planning department not take care of this magazine shoot. I will go there myself."
The subordinate bowed respectfully: "Yes."
He was not a member of the organization, so he didn't know what the president's sudden change of decision meant. He speculated that the president should be on the phone with the group's senior management. Perhaps the group's senior management valued Quan Eunji's endorsement.
The subordinates were ordered to leave, leaving Nobuhiro alone in the office.
He then told Rum: "The sudden death of the spokesperson has a great impact on TENSE, and it may delay the implementation of the Noah's Ark plan. What's more, Quan Eunji is just a star, there is no difference whether she is alive or dead."
"How can there be no difference? You just said that if Quan Enzhi dies, the Noah's Ark project will be postponed." Rum pointedly said, "I thought you would be happy to see the Noah's Ark project blocked."
"You want to kill Quan Eunji because...she is that idol?"
"It's good if you understand it this way. Anyway, I'm here to inform you, not to ask for your opinion."
Xinfan was silent for a few moments and said in a deep voice: "I understand, I will do as you ask."
"Very good." Rum was extremely satisfied, "I'm waiting for your good news."
…
Suzuki Residence has been very lively recently, with many well-dressed guests coming and going.
Suzuki Sonoko was lying on the window sill, looking at the man talking in the garden, her frown hard to relieve.
"Sonoko, dad asked me to ask you to meet the guests... eh?" Suzuki Ayako pushed open the door and walked in. Seeing her sister's look of loss, she asked strangely, "What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"
"It's okay, I won't go there." Suzuki Sonoko sighed deeply, feeling very depressed.
"If you don't want to go, don't go." Seeing this, Suzuki Ayako simply walked to her sister and watched the scenery outside with her: "Perhaps the Suzuki Foundation will face the most critical choice since its establishment, Sonoko."
Suzuki Sonoko looked back at her sister: "What is the most critical choice...?"
"You've also noticed that mom and dad have suddenly become a lot more serious recently, and even Uncle Jiroji has returned to the company."
"Haha, that's because dad promised to give the gem he took last time to his uncle, right?"
"Oh." Suzuki Ayako laughed, "Don't let Uncle Jiroji hear these words."
"Yes." Suzuki Sonoko responded dully.
She has always known that it was not easy for the Suzuki family to achieve what they have achieved today, and her parents are also very powerful people. But she still feels uncomfortable when she sees her parents, who have been tired of socializing recently.
"Now." Suzuki Sonoko asked, "Why do we have to make a choice? Isn't it good for us to maintain the status quo?"
She doesn't care at all whether the Suzuki Consortium can go further, because after a certain amount of money, it's just a number. Compared to money and status, Suzuki Sonoko values family and friends more.
Suzuki Ayako said with a smile: "It is precisely in order to maintain the status quo as much as possible that we must make a choice. But..."
She paused, "I think mom and dad should have their own ideas, and maybe they won't follow the crowd."
"Of course you can't just follow the crowd. That's something only mediocre people can do." Suzuki Sonoko pushed her sister, "Okay, okay, sister, please come over quickly, they must be waiting for you."
"Is it okay for you to be alone?"
"No problem, no problem, don't worry!"
Suzuki Ayako heard this and pinched Sonoko's soft cheeks: "No matter what happens, we will protect you as much as possible."
Suzuki Sonoko was stunned for a moment. By the time she came to her senses, her sister had already turned around and left the living room.
Really...
Suzuki Sonoko touched the spot where her sister pinched her cheek and sighed helplessly.
In fact, she is the one who wants to protect everyone!
But what exactly is the choice Ayako-sister is talking about?
Is it related to the TENSE Group?
…
On a spring day in Tokyo, warmth is everywhere.
It was still early morning when Jiang Guling opened his eyes, and the sky was just getting slightly brighter.
He lay on the bed and rested for two seconds. When he was about to get up, he heard a notification tone from the cell phone placed next to his pillow.
Jiang Guling quickly picked up the phone.
After seeing the content of the text message and the payment, a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
For a moment, he actually thought it was... news about that person.
However, Jianggu Ling quickly restrained all his inappropriate emotions and put on a serious mask instead.
Receiving bad news early in the morning seems to indicate that today's fortune is not good.
While changing clothes and washing up, Fangtani Rei thought about the current situation.
TENSE has initially shown its ambition to encroach on Japan's political and economic circles. They have contacted many large chaebols in an attempt to gain the support and support of those people. In addition, TENSE also uses its worldwide influence and huge interest network to win over Japanese politicians, exchanging benefits for the acquiescence and even cooperation of high-level political leaders.
Not everyone will accept TENSE’s olive branch, and not everyone will succumb to coercion and inducement. For those who do not agree with or resist TENSE, the organization has its own set of methods to deal with it.
The recent rise in unnatural deaths is proof of this.
However, these situations are not the worst, after all, the situation is still under the control of the government. What Jiangu Ling is really worried about is the decision of the top management.
Once the organization succeeds in cannibalizing the ruling party, they can give themselves a perfect coat of arms. By then, the law will lose its original effectiveness and the public security will be helpless against the organization.
"Ding--"
Received a new message, but from another phone.
[Amuro-kun, I made an appointment with the artist to meet at the gate of Sensoji Temple at eight o'clock. There will be an assistant to transport the equipment to the place, you can just go there. The agent’s contact information is…]
After being unemployed for many days, Fanggu Rei finally found a new part-time job, and got two offers at once - as a "personal" bodyguard for national idol Jeon Eun-ji, and as a magazine photographer.
He has been following Quan Enzhi for two days, and even when he was resting at night, he sent police to lurk near the hotel. Jiang Guling even went to the hotel to check out the rooms that the sniper might choose to ensure Quan Enzhi's safety.
However, the police have not found any clues in the past two days. Quan Eunzhi is surrounded by staff she is familiar with. There are no new faces or suspicious characters.
Let's have a good talk with that woman after finishing today's work. The organization should have no interest in killing her, and the police shouldn't waste any more energy on her.
In order to fit the identity of the character, Rei Fangtani specifically chose a military green photography vest.
He took a few bites of the breakfast bought at the convenience store, and then took the train to Sensoji Temple alone.
At the same destination, Nobuhiro's pomp would be much greater.
Exclusive business car, professional driver, considerate secretary and eye-catching female companion - Quan Eunji.
"I'm really honored to be able to trouble Mr. Asano to greet him personally." Quan Eunji said with a smile towards Shinban.
Shinman signaled Silla to start the car, then maintained the necessary social distance from Quan Eunji, and said businesslikely: "Today's photo promotion is very important to TENSE. I have nothing to do, so why not go with you."
Sensoji Temple is located in Taito District, Tokyo. It is a temple with a unique Edo period style. It has been baptized by fires several times and is still a good place for Tokyo residents to visit and worship.
If you want to take a set of promotional photos with regional characteristics in Tokyo, Sensoji Temple is the best choice.
However, Nobushige and the others' first stop was not the scenic area of Sensoji Temple, but a nearby kimono experience center, where Quan Eunji would try kimono for the first time.
"Haven't the people from the magazine arrived yet?"
Quan Eunji's agent is a typical Korean man with single eyelids and very handsome appearance. Standing next to Quan Eunji, he doesn't look like her agent, but more like an actor filming with her.
However, the seriousness with which he works is enough to prove to others that he is a gold medal agent.
Speaking of which, due to Chrissy Wynyard's fame, Hisashi Watanabe ranks very high on the agent list, basically on par with this man named Kim Min-su.
Nobushige looked around and saw staff with cameras and lights in front of the Feng Lei God Gate.
"They should be over there."
Jin Minsu frowned: "Didn't we agree to go to the experience center first?"
"Oh, what does this have to do with anything?" Quan Eunzhi put her arm around her manager's shoulders and said good-temperedly, "The magazine probably has to decorate the scene. We can just go to the experience center to change clothes."
Jin Minsu pushed Quan Eunji away seriously: "No, this is a matter of principle."
At this time, the staff of the magazine finally noticed the movement here, and they all looked at Quan Enzhi.
The photographer also raised his head from the camera and moved his gaze this way.
Xinfan was slightly stunned, his thin lips pursed into a tight line unconsciously.
Zero.
Seeing him, Jiangu Ling was obviously a little surprised.
They haven't seen each other for many days, and because of too much work during this period, they barely had time to think about each other's affairs. Nobushige tried his best to avoid crossing paths with Rei Fukutani, and although Rei Fukutani never gave up the investigation, he also subconsciously prevented himself from thinking about Morofuku Kagemitsu.
"You must be Mr. Amuro, the photography teacher!" Quan Eunji took the lead to greet him and shook hands with Rei Fukiya.
Jiang Guling retracted his gaze from Xinfan, turned to look at Quan Eunji solemnly and indifferently, and warned in a low voice: "What on earth do you want to do?"
If Quan Eunji's abnormal behavior before only increased her suspicion, then meeting Jingguang here made Jianggu Ling confirm Quan Eunji's problem.
What does this woman know?
Does she know his and Asano Nobushige's identities?
After listening to Jianggu Ling's question, Quan Enzhi said innocently: "I'm just asking you to protect me. Someone at the top of TENSE wants my life. Isn't today a good opportunity?"
Jianggu Ling's eyes dimmed.
He won't kill you.
Jianggu Ling thought so secretly.
At this time, Nobushige had returned to normal. He walked over calmly and extended his right hand to Rei Fukitani: "TENSE Asano Nobushige."
What an idiot, knowing full well that Quan Eun Ji is the spokesperson of TENSE and her magazine shoot must be organized and participated, yet he still dares to appear carelessly using his original name and a well-known pseudonym.
"Magazine photographer Toru Amuro." Rei Fukutani grabbed Asano Nobushige's hand with great force, "This is our first meeting, please give me some advice."
The polite smile on his face was very familiar.
Just like the first conversation between Amuro Toru and Asano Nobuhige at the door of the music classroom; like the first meeting between Bourbon and Mescal at the airport arrival gate; like the reunion of Bourbon and Scotland in the organization; also like... The first encounter between Jiangu Ling and Zhu Fu Jingguang.
They met for the first time many times and got acquainted again many times, but each time Shinfan's mood was extremely complicated.
After the polite greetings ended, Nobuhiro wanted to stop, but——
He glared at Fang Gu Ling.
There was a smile on Fang Gu Ling's eyebrows, and then he loosened his grip on his best friend.
In fact, there were two people around Rei Fangtani. Seeing that everyone had almost finished the introduction, one of them stood up and said: "Hello, Miss Quan Eunji, I am the photography assistant Mizumoto Soo, and I am also a fan of yours."
"I am the makeup artist Yata..."
"Please don't affect Miss Quan Eunji's work!" Jin Minsu suddenly shouted loudly, interrupting the makeup artist's self-introduction.
Shuimoto froze, and the hand holding the book for Quan Enji to sign kept trembling: "I'm sorry, I thought..."
"Don't think too much at work." Jin Minxu asked seriously, "So, how long will it take to arrange the venue?"
Mizumoto Soo put away the notebook and sighed helplessly: "The venue is almost ready, the next step is to put makeup on Miss Quan Eunji."
"Does the brand have any special requirements for the venue?" Fang Guling on the side suddenly asked.
The appearance of Asano Nobushige finally made him a little more wary. Does the organization really want to assassinate Quan Eunji?
However, Nobushige did not make any special requests, but said: "The venue is very well arranged. Miss Risa Hata, please follow us to the kimono experience center and do makeup for Miss Quan Eunji."
Risa Yata was stunned: "Do you know my name?"
"Of course." Nobufan was already checking today's itinerary and said casually, "I will confirm the list of relevant personnel in advance."
Yes, as cautious as he would be every time, but he didn't have any information about the photographer Toru Amuro.