Chapter 224 Shiraishi Nagimitsu's War
The car drove straight to the Tokyo TV Tower.
As a gathering place for Tokyo's mainstream media, there are more than a dozen TV stations stationed in the main building next to the TV tower.
Among them, NHK, NTV and TBS, three of Japan's largest television media, are also here.
Although all the billboards, big and small, have been occupied by Yuji Toda, there is more than one way to create momentum for publicity.
Television media is also a big channel, but because the prime time of these TV stations is too expensive, usually except for prime ministerial candidates, not many MPs are willing to invest money in it.
Soon the car drove to the underground parking lot of Tokyo TV Tower. As soon as Shiraishi Nagimitsu got out of the car, Minamikawa Keiko came up to meet him.
She received a text message from Shiraishi Nagimitsu early in the morning and immediately went downstairs to the underground parking lot to wait for Shiraishi Nagimitsu's arrival.
"You're here. Who is this?" Minamikawa Keiko asked Mei Shiraishi next to her.
"My sister, my biological sister, Mei Shiraishi." Shiraishi Nagiko introduced: "A missing person who just returned from America."
Not at all, Minamikawa Keiko said in her heart.
"Hello." After shaking hands with Shiraishi Mei, Minamikawa Keiko could see a pair of breasts that were no less majestic than Shiraishi Nagihiru's under her open suit jacket and white shirt.
As expected, she is my biological sister. They are very similar in terms of genetic blood. Minamikawa Keiko was jealous in her heart and swallowed her saliva.
"Nagiri, the situation is not good." Minamikawa Keiko frowned and said with a stern face, "I just learned that the prime advertising time slots of Japan's three major TV stations, NTV and TBS, have all been bought by Toda Yuji. Only NHK is still negotiating the contract because it is a public TV station, but I think it will be soon."
"Such a fast speed?" Shiraishi Nagimitsu was a little surprised. It seemed that this Toda Yuji not only had the support of a huge consortium, but also the guidance of political elders.
According to normal business logic, it would take a long time to contact the TV station's business department, report the project for approval, get discussions and responses, and even finally sign the contract.
And this Yuji Toda managed to accomplish all of this in such a short time. This is definitely not something that a novice could do with just money.
"Don't worry, I've spent quite a bit of time at NHK TV. The prime-time ads are right around the time my TV series is airing. I'll try to ruin his contract." Minamikawa Keiko clenched her fists and gritted her teeth as she said, "But I have no choice but to let NTV and TBS go."
"Are you sure you can do this? Don't let it affect your work at NHK." Shiraishi Nagihiru smiled and patted Minamikawa Keiko's face: "I have another way. Even if we lose the TV station's advertisements, it doesn't matter."
Of course, it’s not what Shiraishi Nagimitsu said that it doesn’t matter.
As a public television station, NHK has the highest ratings among ordinary people.
If he can get this prime-time broadcast advertisement, he will not be much behind Yuji Toda in terms of TV station promotion.
Now that these ads have just been rolled out, if I don't come up with a solution quickly, it is foreseeable that my poll numbers will quickly fall behind under the overwhelming advertising.
Once the polls lag behind, many people who are not very concerned about voting will have a mentality of following the trend.
At the same time, more commercial political donations will be placed on congressmen with high poll ratings.
"Don't worry, I'm the mainstay of the station, and I guarantee their ratings. Just the recent online youth idol drama alone has brought a lot of ratings to NHK's prime time." Minamikawa Keiko nodded, "Don't worry, Nagimitsu, if I quit, there are TV stations that will invite me back. Since my TV series is in prime time now, of course they will run your campaign ads."
"Okay, I'll leave it to you then." Shiraishi Nagimitsu was a little touched and hugged Minamikawa Keiko: "It doesn't matter if it doesn't work, just do your best."
This little woman who I hit it off with at first sight turned out to be reliable at the critical moment.
Although Minamikawa Keiko said it easily, Shiraishi Nagimitsu understood that even if the pillars of the station wanted to interfere with NHK's commercial contract behavior, they would have to pay some price.
And it leaves a very bad impression on the top management, after all, they are in different departments.
As for what she said about changing a TV station, which other TV station in Japan has resources comparable to NHK?
"In my heart, you are the most outstanding congressman who cares most about the people." Minamikawa Keiko hugged Shiraishi Nagiko back and said, "Wait for my news, but I may not be able to give you much discount on the price. You know, in the capital market, only money has the say."
"Don't worry, I have all the prices I want. Even the increase doesn't have to be too exaggerated. All I need is to get the prime-time broadcasting rights." Shiraishi Nagimitsu said with a smile.
"Leave it to me." Minamikawa Keiko nodded affirmatively: "Wait for my news."
After saying goodbye to Minamikawa Keiko, Shiraishi Nagimitsu returned to the car.
It was getting dark.
After sending the other assistant in the passenger seat home, the sisters were the only ones left in the car besides the driver.
"Sister, where are we going now? Going home?" asked Mei Shiraishi.
"No, the voting will start in a few days. We must seize every opportunity. If we fall behind in this war, we will not be able to turn the tide." Shiraishi Nagiko shook his head and sneered, "Maybe the forces behind Toda Yuji think that politics can be won with money. He may be thinking too much. Money is important, but there are also ways to spend it."
"What about Abe Noja?" Shiraishi Mei said, "Won't she come to grab these ads?"
"Her voting bases are all business centers of major families, which are much more stable than mine." Shiraishi Nagimitsu looked out the window. The breeze blew her long hair, which swayed in the wind, giving her a unique beauty.
Shiraishi Nagiko turned her head and smoothed her long hair that was blown by the wind. "With one order from the family's business group, almost all employees and family members will vote for Abe Nojaku, so she is not in a hurry, she just needs to stabilize it a little bit."
"Sister, you have worked hard these years." After listening to what Shiraishi Nagimitsu said, Mei Shiraishi could better understand the hardships she had gone through in fighting these families alone over the years.
Without any family to support me, I have to do everything by myself, which is not easy.
"Yes, it's very hard." Shiraishi Nagimitsu closed the car window and looked at his own hands.
Before she met the man, although she had maintained herself well, there were still some signs of weathering on her hands, and scars on her feet from all those years of traveling around Tokyo.
But after meeting a man, all of this disappeared.
"But it's all worth it." Shiraishi Nagiko said firmly.
Mei Shiraishi looked at the determination in her sister's eyes and felt something she couldn't understand.
NHK headquarters building.
Knock knock knock.
There was a knock on the door.
"Please come in," said NHK President Nobuo Inaba.
"President." Keiko Minamikawa pushed open the door and walked in.
"Keiko, is there anything you need from me?" Nobuo Inaba put down the documents in his hand with a smile and looked up and down at this exquisite and amazing woman.
Wearing a blazer, white shirt and uniform skirt.
The beautiful legs in black stockings are curvy, the insteps in red high heels are as straight as if cut by a knife, and the lines are as beautiful as jade.
The white pearl Chanel earrings make her temperament more elegant.
He was very satisfied with NHK's leading actress.
With makeup on, she is a stunning urban white-collar beauty, and without makeup she looks even more youthful and ageless.
Although she is already at the age of getting married, having children and becoming a mother, Keiko Minamikawa's role as the female college student protagonist in the recent youth idol TV series on NHK online does not look out of place at all.
It perfectly matched the image of the young girl, which made the ratings of the TV series soar.
The ratings quickly took the top spot in prime time on all TV stations in Japan.
"President, I came to see you about something." Minamikawa Keiko said, "It's about the prime-time TV drama advertisement of mine."
"Oh?" Inaba Nobuo stood up and walked out of his desk, sitting on the reception sofa. "Keiko, please have a seat. The contract for your TV drama time slot advertisement has been preliminarily negotiated and has just been sent to me. Once you sign it, it will be handed over to the approval department and you can start broadcasting."
"Why? Jingzi, do you have any opinion?"
"I won't beat around the bush, President." Minamikawa Keiko also sat on another sofa and said, "I know this ad has given hope that it can be taken down and replaced with another councillor, Shiraishi Nagimitsu's ad."
"Oh? Is there any difference here?" Inaba Nobuo frowned. "If there is no suitable reason, I am afraid that I can't change my mind. Keiko, this is a business contract. According to reason and the company's rules and regulations, only the business department can make suggestions. You are just a host and actor, and you cannot interfere with the decision of the TV station's advertising department."
Nanchuan Jingzi nodded: "President, I understand all of this, but I still have a few reasons."
"Very good, tell me, I'm very interested in what reason can make you break the company's rules." Inaba Nobuo took a sip of tea and motioned for Minamikawa Keiko to start.
"First, Shiraishi Nagiko's beautiful image and previous positive reputation are more suitable for advertising my TV series."
"Second, Mr. President, I will say without hesitation that Shiraishi Nagimitsu and I are very good friends, and I hope that her commercial will be broadcast during my prime time. Of course, I know that this cannot be a reason, but I am just being honest about my original intention in order to gain your trust."
"Third, Shiraishi Nagi has been a member of the National Assembly for many years, and there has been no scandal about her over the years. Although this National Assembly was dissolved too abruptly, I believe she will still be the winner in the end. Not just any member of the National Assembly can challenge and win."
"It's much better for the TV station executives to make friends with such a veteran congressman than to gamble on a new congressman."
"Fourth, Shiraishi Nagi can offer the same price as Toda Yuji. At the same time, I personally don't want to receive any remuneration for this idol drama. I don't think this will waste the time of my colleagues in the advertising department."
Inaba Nobuo didn't say anything. He stood up and pondered for a moment before saying, "Keiko, what you said is all right, but I'm sorry, I still can't change my decision."
"You have been in NHK for so many years. I will not hide it from you. Many of Toda Yuji's business friends have contacted me and asked me to support this congressman."
"I can't refuse to do favors for so many people. This time it's obvious that the alliance of many chambers of commerce supports that Toda Yuji, so I'm sorry."
Minamikawa Keiko took a deep breath and said, "President, you know I have been in NHK for so many years and I know so many things. I don't think the favors from their business friends are more important than what I said plus the inside information I know."
"Keiko, are you threatening me?" Inaba Nobuo said in a deep voice.
"It's not a threat, but you should know how many headhunters are commissioned by various TV stations to recruit me every year. I believe the president also understands the price they offer." Minamikawa Keiko stood up and said coldly, "But I still abide by my professional ethics and loyalty to NHK. However, if the president does not recognize my contribution and does not care about my loyalty, then I might as well change to another TV station."
"I believe they will be willing to give me a more substantial contract with open arms. At the same time, they are more interested in NHK's various historical insider revelations."
After saying this, Keiko Minamikawa turned around and prepared to leave without waiting for Nobuo Inaba to speak.
"Wait, Keiko." Inaba Nobuo looked at Minamikawa Keiko who turned back and said with a wry smile: "I always thought I knew you well enough, Keiko, but I didn't expect that I could still see the hidden side of you."
"I agree. Please notify Councillor Shiraishi to come to the TV station to shoot the commercial as soon as possible. I will ask the advertising department to destroy the previous contract."
Minamikawa Keiko nodded expressionlessly and bowed slightly: "Thank you, President. Your recognition will make me feel more at home in NHK."
"I hope so, Ms. Keiko." Inaba Nobuo nodded: "I hope this is the first and last time you interfere with NHK's decision-making. Otherwise, you know I have my own ways."
"Of course, Mr. President." Minamikawa Keiko raised her lips slightly: "You can trust my loyalty."
When Keiko Minamikawa walked out of the president's office, her tense face instantly thawed. She smiled with relief and let out the breath that had been suppressed in her heart.
This is the first time I have been so strong, and it was with the president.
But, it feels good.
Keiko Minamikawa clenched her fists and encouraged herself.
Come on, Jingzi, next time you meet him, you have to be as brave as you were today.
Shiraishi Nagihiru was sitting in the car and received a video call from Minamikawa Keiko while on the road.
"It's done, Nagimitsu, come over tomorrow afternoon to shoot the commercial." Minamikawa Keiko said happily, "My colleagues in the advertising department have already started planning the content of the commercial based on your image. As for the price, it's exactly the same as that of Toda Yuji, there is no fluctuation."
"Thank you so much, Keiko." Shiraishi Nagimitsu was very happy after hearing this, and the gloom on her little face dissipated a lot.
This is finally the first good news I heard today. At least in terms of TV publicity, I am on par with Yuji Toda.
"Remember you owe me a meal. I went to the Chinese Sichuan restaurant downstairs in your office building. It was pretty good last time." Keiko Minamikawa walked towards her office while watching the video on her phone.
She could feel the joy in Shiraishi Nagimitsu's heart, and her steps became much lighter.
"No problem." Shiraishi Nagi continued jokingly, "Can a Sichuan meal be enough to thank you? Do you want me to introduce my man to you? He is much better than your unfaithful man."
"Okay, are you willing to give it up?" Minamikawa Keiko made a face at the camera: "You said your man was so good, of course I'll accept it."
"Okay, I'm here. I'll hang up first." Shiraishi Nagimitsu said as he looked at the street scene outside the car.
"Okay, come on, Nagimitsu, our great senator." Minamikawa Keiko raised her fist to cheer.
"You too, take down that man, the dream lover of us Japanese men." Shiraishi Nagihiru winked at Minamikawa Keiko.
"You are." Minamikawa Keiko curled her lips.
After hanging up the video call, we arrived at our destination quickly.
Shiraishi Nagimitsu got out of the car, and Shiraishi Mei followed closely with a briefcase.
This residential area is a typical old-style apartment in Tokyo, with a high population density and old facilities.
The streets are patched with patches that have only recently been repaired.
The lighting is also much brighter than other places.
Mei Shiraishi noticed that many of the high and low steps had been renovated with barrier-free passages and blind paths.
In Japan, almost all new communities have these things, but these old communities with houses decades old are not so complete.
"Sister, where are we going?" Mei Shiraishi asked while looking at the apartments around her.
There were dense lights and quite a lot of people.
"Meet a few people." Shiraishi Nagimitsu said, walking in front with a bag.
"What kind of important person could be in such an old-fashioned apartment?" Mei Shiraishi looked around the apartment. Although the exterior looked shabby, the elevator and paint inside were fresh.
There are also many public fire extinguishers installed on the walls, which shows that the government attaches great importance to this area.
Could there be some political bigwig hiding here? Shiraishi Mei absolutely didn't believe it.
In Japan, political families and aristocratic families are all extremely wealthy. Even if they fail in business and investment, they will not end up living in such old-style apartments.
Shiraishi Nagimitsu and Shiraishi Mei took the elevator to the fourth floor.
The elevator opened and an open apartment was right opposite the elevator.
Walked in.
"Mr. Shiraishi, you're here." Several elderly and middle-aged people inside stood up and greeted Shiraishi Nagimitsu with a smile.
Mei Shiraishi looked around the open apartment.
Since it is connected with several neighboring apartments, the space appears very large.
There are ping-pong tables, Go and various activities for the elderly.
"Everyone is still so healthy." Shiraishi Nagiko said with a smile: "I am very happy."
"Thanks to Councillor Shiraishi for securing so many community facilities for us," said one of the elderly people.
"The government has also renovated the old elevators, repainted the entire corridor, and built many barrier-free passages." The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Even the public fire extinguishers I mentioned were installed by the government. All this is thanks to Councillor Shiraishi."
"Yes, this community has been renovated over the years, and the roads have been repaired over and over again. All of this is thanks to Councillor Shiraishi. Everyone has seen it. You called us and we came here as soon as possible." The elderly man said excitedly:
"It goes without saying that we and our families will vote for Councillor Shiraishi. Please tell us how you want us to help you. Helping you is helping everyone. We will do our best and put our lives on the line."
"Thank you, everyone." Shiraishi Nagimitsu bowed deeply. "I will tell you my plan in detail. This time, I will leave it to you."
"Please rest assured, Councillor Shiraishi. Please leave it to us." Several elderly and middle-aged people on the opposite side bowed in return.
(End of this chapter)
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