When eating hot pot together, everyone intentionally or unintentionally arranged Koizumi to sit next to Cao Zhiqiang, and seemed to default to Koizumi Kyoko being Cao Zhiqiang's girlfriend.

In this regard, Cao Zhiqiang did not refuse, but just talked and laughed with everyone very politely, eating and drinking.

After all, it is too impolite to refuse others on such occasions, and it will make others unable to get off the stage, Cao Zhiqiang still wants to mix in Japan, so naturally he can't be too withdrawn.

During the banquet, Koizumi rarely spoke, but he kept paying attention to Cao Zhiqiang, either serving vegetables to Cao Zhiqiang, or adding tea and pouring water for him.

Cao Zhiqiang also accepted it with peace of mind, but he didn't chat with Koizumi Kyoko too much, and discussed business with Sada Masashi.

Yes, Japan is also accustomed to drinking at the table and talking about work at the same time, and this is not the case in China.

So, what's the point of talking?

First of all, of course, there is the matter of record publishing.

According to Masashi Sada, their partner, Warner Pioneer, has already recorded the record and MTV, and it's almost time to promote it.

As for the publicity funds, all of them are paid by Warner Pioneer, but Cao Zhiqiang, as the lead singer, also has to attend the promotional activities.

Warner Vanguard's statement is to first warm up Cao Zhiqiang's single "As Long as You" on the radio, that is, to play it on the radio to see the effect.

If the effect is good, immediately let Cao Zhiqiang appear on the radio program, that is, chat with the host, talk about his identity, experience, and creative experience.

If the radio performance is still good, MTV will be broadcast on the TV station, and the single record will be officially released while it is hot.

This recommended routine is already a routine that is more important.

Because most new singers want to release new records, most of them first let you participate in various singing competitions and activities, or even let you go to the street or nightclub to sing.

For example, Teresa Teng, when she was developing in Japan, she used to sing in major nightclubs for a long time, and promoted herself in this way to become famous.

If you can release a single, you can go directly to the radio, which generally refers to old singers, or potential singers that the company particularly values.

Obviously, Cao Zhiqiang's stage name Ah Qiang, although he has a certain degree of popularity in China and has a big hit record, his popularity in Japan is basically equal to nothing.

Therefore, Warner Pioneer can let Cao Zhiqiang's song go directly to the radio, which in itself shows that Warner Pioneer is very optimistic about Cao Zhiqiang's potential and future, and is also optimistic about the level of that song.

Of course, if the record sells very well after its release, Warner Pioneer will carry out a relative sales strategy based on the sales of the record.

For example, if the sales exceed 30,000, a fan meeting will be organized, if the sales exceed 100,000, a small concert will be organized, and if the sales exceed 1 million, a large-scale concert will be organized, such as a performance at the famous martial arts hall.

All in all, as far as the current Japanese music companies are concerned, a complete set of recommendation systems have long been formed, and the recommendation method is basically determined according to the results.

When Cao Zhiqiang, who had just come to Japan and was not well-known for a long time, he gave a record and filmed MTV as soon as he debuted, and he also planned to recommend his first single to the radio, which is very rare.

Because many famous local musicians in Japan don't have this treatment.

For example, Kyoko Koizumi, when she first debuted, she didn't have these treatments at all.

It's the same with Akina Nakamori, although she was good when she first debuted, she also didn't have Cao Zhiqiang's treatment.

In fact, it is not surprising if you think about it carefully, because Cao Zhiqiang can get these treatments, which is the result of the coexistence of strength and luck.

First of all, when Cao Zhiqiang went to the Japan Music Copyright Society to register the copyright of the song, he was lucky to meet Minoru Endo, and because of the continuous registration of more than 100 songs, it aroused Minoru Endo's curiosity and optimism.

Then Minoru Endo personally called Tokugen Yamamoto, the president of Warner Pioneer, and personally recommended Cao Zhiqiang to the president.

With the recommendation of the big man, even for the sake of face, the president of Warner Pioneer has to personally inquire about Cao Zhiqiang's affairs.

Then, knowing Cao Zhiqiang's specialness, especially hearing Cao Zhiqiang's own song master, I felt that the song was good and had great potential, plus Cao Zhiqiang's Chinese identity was very gimmicky, which was very in line with the main theme of the current Sino-Japanese friendship, so I decided to try to package Cao Zhiqiang.

You know, no matter what the reason, the Japanese at this time have a very good impression of the mainlanders.

There has been data showing that the period from 1978 to 1989 was the period when Japanese people had the highest favorability towards Chinese.

The year with the highest favorability was 1980, when the Japanese had a favorable opinion of Chinese at a rate of more than 78 percent.

Even in 1983, the Japanese had a 76 percent favorable opinion of the Chinese.

Moreover, the Japanese people in this period generally felt a sense of mystery and yearning for China, so Chinese elements were really popular in Japan at this time.

Therefore, Cao Zhiqiang's Chinese identity is actually really a plus, especially since he is still a mainlander, which is even more of a plus.

Of course, no matter how good these plus points are, the strength is not good.

But the problem is that after the production of Cao Zhiqiang's song "As Long as You Are There" was completed, Warner Pioneer from top to bottom, as long as everyone who had heard it, said that this song was good.

Not only are the songs and lyrics good, but also the people who sing them, anyway, they are all kinds of good.

Even the most picky people think that if this song is launched, it will definitely become popular, but the degree of popularity is different.

In fact, if it weren't for Cao Zhiqiang's sudden return to China, the song "As Long as You" would probably have begun to be tested on the radio.

It's not that Warner Pioneer people pay attention to Cao Zhiqiang's personal meaning, but if the song is to be tested on the radio, usually the singer himself will also go to the radio to participate in a talk show.

Others are fine, but Cao Zhiqiang's Japanese is no problem at all, if you don't know, you think he's a native of Tokyo.

Therefore, Warner Pioneer means that as soon as Cao Zhiqiang comes back, he will immediately contact the company, and then immediately arrange a radio program for him.

In this regard, Cao Zhiqiang felt that there was no problem, so he agreed, and said to Masashi Sada that he would go to Warner Pioneer tomorrow afternoon to officially talk about the promotion of the program.

In addition to the record, Cao Zhiqiang also talked to Masashi Sada about the movie.

According to Cao Zhiqiang, he made a movie in China, which is a romance film with the theme of teacher-student love, hoping to find someone to help and introduce relaxation to Japan.

In this regard, Masashi Sada himself has nothing to do with this, but he thinks that he can ask President Yamamoto of Warner Pioneer for help, but if he can't, he can also ask Minoru Endo for help.

Whether it's President Yamamoto or Minoru Endo, they are all well-connected veterans, so they must have the resources in this area.

Cao Zhiqiang felt that this was also good, so he decided to go to Warner Pioneer tomorrow and talk directly to President Yamamoto.

After talking about these two things, the rest is pure drinking and bragging.

Unlike Cao Zhiqiang, he thought that Japanese men at this time liked to talk about related professional things, such as music.

However, this is not the case.

Whether it's Masashi Sada, or his younger brother, the next thing to talk about is a national event.

What news about Europe, the Soviet Union, and the United States, as well as Japan's whereabouts, and so on, are hot topics on their lips.

In other words, Japanese adult men in this era also liked to talk about national affairs, and liked to drink while pointing out the country.

It's the women at the banquet, and the three sentences are not separated from the relationship problem.

For example, Reiko Sada has been pulling Koizumi to mutter, and from time to time she looks at Cao Zhiqiang and laughs secretly, obviously talking about Koizumi and Cao Zhiqiang.

All in all, the meal was okay, at least interesting.

After eating and drinking, everyone dispersed, after all, this is where Cao Zhiqiang lives.

The Soda family was the first to leave, but it was Kyoko Koizumi who stayed last.

This is not to say that Koizumi Kyoko plans to stay here, unlike going back, not yet.

Koizumi stayed at the end because she planned to walk with Cao Zhiqiang privately, chat, and go on a date.

In this regard, Cao Zhiqiang politely refused: "I'm sorry, I'm too tired today, if I forcibly go out for a walk and chat with you, I'm afraid everyone won't be happy, it's better to rest early and make an appointment another day." ”

Kyoko Koizumi nodded a little disappointed: "Okay, then can we meet tomorrow?" ”

Cao Zhiqiang thought for a while and said, "This, aren't you very busy at work, can you be free?" ”

Kyoko Koizumi smiled: "I've not been very busy at work lately, well, I'm not free during the day, and I'm still a little empty at night." Why don't we meet tomorrow night? Going to dinner and watching a movie together? ”

The so-called eating and watching movies, in Japan during this period, was synonymous with dating.

It's just that Japan in the 80s was actually relatively conservative, so if young people in this period want to confess to each other, they generally don't directly say I like you, let's go on a date, as later generations do, but say, I want to ask you to have dinner and watch a movie together.

During this period, I want to ask you to have dinner and watch a movie, which is equivalent to sending out a date invitation, and if the other party agrees, it is equivalent to accepting the confession.

And if a pair of young Japanese men and women really eat and watch movies together during this period, it is equivalent to participating in a date, which is equivalent to a default relationship.

"Well." Cao Zhiqiang thought for a while and said, "I can't promise you now, after all, you also heard it, tomorrow I'm going to Warner to talk about records and movies, if it goes well, maybe there will be a party in the evening, so I really can't give you an answer now." ”

Upon hearing this, Koizumi Kyoko sighed a little disappointed, but quickly smiled again and said, "Well, a manly man, of course, you have to focus on your career, and I am very happy for you that you can cooperate with President Yamamoto of Warner Corporation so quickly."

It's okay, it's a long time coming, and when you're free, we'll meet again. ”

"Thank you, Kyoko." Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly, "Thank you for your understanding." ”

"So, I'll get in touch when you're free?" Kyoko Koizumi asked, "By the way, you haven't forgotten my BP machine number, have you?" ”

"Of course I didn't." Cao Zhiqiang nodded slightly at Koizumi Kyoko, "Don't worry, if I have time, I will definitely contact you." ”

"That's good." Koizumi smiled, "That, I'm leaving, won't you send me off?" ”

Cao Zhiqiang suddenly realized: "Ah, look at me, I just drank too much and was a little confused, then, please let me send you." ”

Koizumi smiled and bowed slightly: "Hey, then thank you." ”

Next, Cao Zhiqiang went out of the door side by side with Koizumi Kyoko and walked in the alley together.

During this period, the density of one-house buildings in Tokyo was generally relatively high, and most of them were not built directly on the side of the road, so after going out, they were generally some relatively narrow boxes, and usually only one car could pass.

Therefore, during this period, Japanese taxis generally did not enter the alleys, and if they wanted to take a taxi or bus, they had to walk out of these alleys first, and then take a taxi or bus on the side of the wide road.

Although most of the alleys in these residential areas also have street lights, they are obviously not as bright as the street lights on the main streets, so at night, girls rarely walk alone, and they are usually sent by people or walked in groups.

However, it is worth saying that Japan in the 80s, with the rapid economic development and conservative atmosphere, was indeed the best era of public security.

In the late 90s, after the bubble economy burst, Japan's security environment began to deteriorate gradually.

In short, in fact, Koizumi Kyoko walks alone at night, and generally speaking, there is no problem, she deliberately offered to let Cao Zhiqiang send it, making it clear that she wanted to take the opportunity to be alone with him.

Sure enough, after coming to the alley, Koizumi Kyoko deliberately slowed down and did not leave in a hurry, but chatted with Cao Zhiqiang without a ride.

Interestingly, most of the chat between Koizumi and Cao Zhiqiang is related to Cao Zhiqiang.

For example, how long Cao Zhiqiang plans to stay in Japan this time, what he plans to do, what he likes to eat, what style of clothes he likes, and so on.

Out of politeness, Cao Zhiqiang answered them all kindly, and did not show his impatience.

The reason is simple, this is Japan, and it is a foreign country.

And Japanese women are known for their careful eyes.

If you show impatience now, it would be bad if Kyoko Koizumi was born from love to hatred and had a sense of revenge.

The current Cao Zhiqiang is still unstable in Japan, and he never wants to offend an idol star.

That's right, Cao Zhiqiang inquired through various ways that Koizumi Kyoko is now a very popular idol star.

Especially after she changed her style and became a short haircut, her popularity has risen sharply, and she has even surpassed the fame of Akina Nakamori.

Yes, Kyoko Koizumi during this period, purely in terms of popularity, is really stronger than Akina Nakamori.

Because of this, Kyoko Koizumi has created various tomboy characters, just like her current tomboy style with a T-shirt and jeans.

Walk, walk, chat, even if you walk slowly, there is an end to the road.

Before they knew it, they had come to the intersection of the alley and the main road, and if they walked a little further, they would be on the road.

At this time, Koizumi Kyoko suddenly stopped, plucked up the courage and said, "Zhiqiangjun! ”

"Huh?" Cao Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment, then stopped, and turned his head to look at Koizumi Kyoko, "What's wrong?" Is there something wrong? ”

Koizumi Kyoko bit her lip: "Zhiqiang-kun, I, I like you, you should know, right?" ”

"Uh......" Cao Zhiqiang blinked, then nodded, "Yes, I know, and then, I appreciate your liking." ”

"That's all?" Koizumi Kyoko is a little dissatisfied with the text.

Cao Zhiqiang sighed: "Today, you are a good girl, but I already have a girlfriend, so I ......"

"Don't talk about that." Koizumi covered her ears and shook her head, "I don't want to listen!" ”

Seeing her like this, Cao Zhiqiang had no choice but to shut up.

Koizumi Kyoko put down his hand, lowered his head and was silent for a while, then suddenly raised his head and looked at Cao Zhiqiang and said, "I know you are also embarrassed, it doesn't matter, I can wait."

However, I won't wait for you stupidly, I will attack you more actively.

One day you will know that I am the best woman for you, and I am the most suitable woman for you.

So, so, please be sure to think it through early and don't hesitate any longer. ”

After taking a deep breath, Koizumi took a step forward and hugged Cao Zhiqiang and said, "We will definitely be together, definitely!" ”

After saying this, Koizumi let go of Cao Zhiqiang, stood on tiptoe again, and took the initiative to kiss Cao Zhiqiang's side face, only then did he come back to his senses and ran away.

And Cao Zhiqiang, who was secretly kissed on the cheek by Koizumi Kyoko, stood in place, frowning and looking at the back of Koizumi Kyoko running away.

"Alas, why bother, why bother?" Cao Zhiqiang sighed softly in Chinese, "Who did I recruit to provoke whom?" Got into trouble with this kind of thing as soon as you came?

I just want to come here quietly to make money, and I don't want to have any relationship between men and women.

What exactly am I doing wrong? Can't I change it? ”

(End of chapter)