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This life is worth it!
Outside the villa door.
When the Suzuki family's bodyguards brought Takahashi Ryoichi out, the Metropolitan Police Department officers had just disembarked from another helicopter. After all, these ordinary detectives rarely had the opportunity to ride in helicopters!
Just as the Suzuki family's bodyguards were about to take the suspect away, Officer Ueda from the First Division, Second Section, saw Natsume walking out with him and his eyes lit up. He warmly greeted her.
"Officer Akiyama, that suspect..."
"Officer Ueda, just call me Natsume—"
Xia Ye said something, then waved to Kuka:
"Luca!"
"Hand the suspect over to Officer Ueda."
"Hand them over!"
Luca carried out Xia Ye's order without hesitation.
He had been specifically instructed by the Madam that Xia Ye's orders were second in priority among the Suzuki family's bodyguards, even higher than the eldest and second young ladies, except for the Madam!
As for the master, cough cough—
On the surface, he is of course the zeroth order, but it would be a pity if his orders conflicted with his wife's orders. Although the Suzuki Group is named after Suzuki, his wife is also named after Suzuki now!
Ryoichi Takahashi was handed over to two young police officers from the Metropolitan Police Department. Seeing how cooperative the Suzuki family's bodyguards were, Officer Ueda looked surprised. This was the Suzuki Group. If they didn't want to hand over the person they had caught, even if Chief Detective Odagiri came, they probably wouldn't be able to get him back!
I initially thought Xia Ye was only close to the two young ladies of the Suzuki family, but now it seems that's not the case, because he gave the order directly to the bodyguard leader. Could it be—
Natsume is the illegitimate child of the Suzuki family!
hiss--!
Officer Ueda dared not think any further.
Knowing too much will get you silenced!
"Thank you, Officer Akiyama!"
"I'll treat you to a meal sometime!"
Officer Ueda's attitude became increasingly enthusiastic. Even if he didn't want to curry favor with the Suzuki Group, Officer Akiyama was someone worth befriending.
Anyone with eyes can see that Xia Ye has received strong support from the Metropolitan Police Department, and he himself has lived up to expectations, solving cases that have silenced his critics. It's definitely the right thing to do to cultivate a good relationship with someone who is about to rise to the top!
"How can we let our seniors treat us?"
Xia Ye waved her hand and smiled slightly, saying:
"Last time I told Officer Shiratori that I wanted to treat everyone in the First Division to a meal, but something came up and I couldn't make it. We have a day off this weekend, so we can make it up to them then. Officer Ueda, remember to tell everyone that all the guys who aren't on duty should come. As for the guys who are on duty, we'll make it up to them separately next time!"
"okay!"
Officer Ueda readily agreed.
Someone valued so highly by the Suzuki Group must be rich, so there's no need to worry about whether Natsume can afford it. Just bring along everyone from Section 1 without thinking!
"Then, Officer Akiyama, I'll take my leave!"
"See you later~"
.....
Inside the cabin of the Airbus H145 helicopter, which can accommodate eight passengers, Natsume, Ayako, Sonoko, and Chikako sat on a luxurious and elegant black leather sofa.
So there's a reason why things are expensive.
The helicopter cabin is spacious and comfortable, and most importantly, the noise and vibration are minimal, barely affecting normal conversation.
"Ayako, our car..."
Chikako Ikeda looked out the window. As they gained altitude, the forest had turned completely green, and of course, the cars parked outside were no longer visible.
"Don't worry~"
Ayako Suzuki smiled gently:
"My family will handle it when they get back. Just tell me where you want the car delivered, and I'll let them know."
"Um......"
Chikako Ikeda nodded.
Then she looked at Xia Ye and gently bit her lip:
"Xia Ye, I really have to thank you this time. Otherwise—thinking about what you said Takahashi Ryoichi was planning to do, I still feel uneasy!"
"Don't mention it, you're Ayako's friend~"
Xia Ye smiled and waved her hand, indicating that there was no need for that.
"Then I'll thank Ayako anyway!"
Chikako Ikeda smiled and took Ayako's hand, saying, "But speaking of which, Ayako isn't just my friend anymore, she's also my creditor. I'm working for her now!"
Because of Atsuko's wish, she took on the 20 million yen that Atsuko was going to repay to Ayako, so wasn't she now in debt?
Chapter 180 Ayako Suzuki: Don't be a coward, come on!
"Hmm~"
Ayako Suzuki stroked her chin, a half-smile playing on her lips, and said:
"Since you say you're working for me, then I won't stand on ceremony. I have some bad news and some good news to tell you. Which do you want to hear first?"
"bad news!"
Chikako Ikeda remained unusually calm.
She's already survived a near-dismemberment crisis, so what bad news could possibly surprise her now? Hmph!
Seeing her so calm, Ayako Suzuki's lips curled into a smile:
"The bad news is, as the producer and Xia Ye as the investor, we've discussed it and rejected your script. It's too ordinary, and it'll most likely flop if made into a movie."
"really!"
Chikako Ikeda wasn't too surprised, and smiled wryly:
"I felt really bad writing this myself. Of course, I understand that this kind of script has no chance of becoming a movie script. Oh well, I'll just start thinking about the next story!"
"Hey?"
"Don't you want to hear some good news?"
Ayako Suzuki quietly opened her slightly narrowed eyes, her eyes filled with a smile, her pretty face full of teasing.
"Then hurry up and tell me!"
Chikako Ikeda rolled her eyes at Ayako Suzuki; she could tell Ayako was just teasing her.
"The good news is—"
Ayako Suzuki looked at Natsume:
"After discussing it with Xia Ye, we think your script only needs one change. After the change, the overall style will be completely different!"
"what?"
"Hehe, the male lead's gender!"
"gender!"
Chikako Ikeda was slightly taken aback, and was about to say: You said it was the male lead, so why change the gender? How?
But it was just a fleeting moment.
She briefly recalled her script.
Suddenly discovered.
Just as Ayako said.
As long as the male lead's gender is changed.
The plot holes and sentimental emotions in the script suddenly become reasonable, and even have a lingering aftertaste!
"It seems to work!"
Before Chikako Ikeda could even offer any praise, she pulled her laptop out of her luggage, opened it, and without even looking up, said:
"I'll revise a few chapters first to see the effect. Although it's just changing the gender of one main character, some things might need to be redesigned! It's quite a hassle~"
"Don't rush~"
Ayako Suzuki saw that she was about to start work.
He quickly stopped her with a smile:
"There's more good news!"
"What good news?"
Chikako Ikeda looked up and asked.
Ayako Suzuki looked at Natsume:
"Although your script isn't finished yet, our investors have already found the female lead. Xia Ye has even boasted that he'll invite Fujimine Yukiko to be our female lead. Chikako, are you looking forward to it?"
"Fujimine Yukiko!"
Yukiko has been retired for over a decade, but her legend still lingers throughout the Japanese entertainment industry. How could Chikako Ikeda not know who she was? However—
"Didn't she already retire from the entertainment industry?"
"That's Xia Ye's problem then~"
Ayako Suzuki leaned back on the comfortable sofa:
"Anyway, he's already said he'll definitely cast Yukiko Fujimine as our female lead. Also, there's a possibility that American actress Chris Vineyard will be the other female lead. Let's wait and see!"
“Let’s go!”
Compared to Yukiko, who hasn't released any works in over a decade.
Chris has still had films released in recent years.
Although she rarely appears in public and keeps a very low profile, she occasionally makes an appearance in a movie or two or attends a few banquets and events.
With her superb acting skills.
It has also won many film awards.
Although she didn't win the prestigious Escalade Award for Best Actress like her mother, Sharon Vineyard, she is still considered a top-tier star in Hollywood!
"Wait~"
Xia Ye quickly waved her hand and explained:
"I didn't say I could definitely get Chris to come. As for Yukiko, given how idle she is these days, there's a good chance she'll act in a movie. As for Chris, I can't guarantee she'd be interested."
"It's okay~"
Chikako Ikeda smiled slightly:
"Actually, having Fujimine Yukiko is enough. The main thing is that after the script was revised, the viewing experience was significantly better than before. It can be considered a pretty good story, and I feel that it should be good when it's filmed."
"Ok!"
"Then we'll wait for your script."
Xia Ye looked out the window; the high-rise buildings of Dongdu were already faintly visible, and the Suzuki Group's helicopter was about to arrive in Dongdu's urban area.
.....
The living room of the Suzuki family villa.
After getting off the helicopter, Chikako Ikeda said goodbye and left, clearly eager to go back and revise the script so that filming could begin as soon as possible.
After all, as a screenwriter and director, she was filled with anticipation at the thought of her childhood idol, Yukiko, working under her soon.
As for everyone else.
After getting off the helicopter.