A hundred flavors of life

Chapter 1319 Hua Twelve: You're only worth the price of a plane ticket! (Please continue reading!)
After taking control of the entire Sanhe Company, Hua Shier immediately began to transform the business, abandoning all illegal operations, such as traditional businesses like drugs and arms dealing, and focusing all human and material resources on developing legal pinball machines and the sex industry.

Well, at least these two things are legal in Japan.

After clearing out those illegal businesses, Hua Twelve officially announced that Sanhe Company had been reorganized and rebuilt into the 'Sanhe Group'.

The company's former combat teams have all been converted into security companies, providing paid security services to the public.

Although it still sounds like protection money, the two are completely different in nature; one is illegal, and the other is legal.

Sanhe Group also has a real estate company under its umbrella. Although it is called "real estate," it is actually a demolition company that provides forced demolition services to other large conglomerates.

While this kind of business is profitable, it is extremely easy to cause trouble and easily incur public and private wrath. Hua Twelve directly stopped the forced demolition business, transformed the real estate company into a property management company, and began to acquire a large number of non-performing assets.

In 1991, the Japanese real estate market collapsed. From the Plaza Accord to five consecutive interest rate hikes, the nationwide euphoria turned into a nightmare. Tokyo house prices plummeted by 65%, and Ginza land prices evaporated by 90% within a year.

Now that it's 1993, it's the time for a rebound after hitting rock bottom. The luxury apartment that Kondo returned to Akina saw its value increase by about three percent in just one month.

Japanese real estate, especially Tokyo real estate, is expected to rise over the next thirty years.

Therefore, Hua Shier had his real estate company acquire a large number of non-performing assets. These non-performing assets will also bring him huge wealth in the next thirty years, and he can even sit back and relax.

The entertainment companies are also thriving.

Hua Twelve released a single called "Torn" in the United States to open up the market for Akina.

To be honest, Hua Twelve himself had never heard this song before. He found it in the AI's database. The song was written by the Danish band Ednaswap and belongs to the hardcore rock genre.

If history hadn't changed, in 97, Australian singer Natalie Ambrosia would have covered "Torn" as a lyrical pop-rock song.

Upon its release, the song topped the Billboard radio charts in the U.S. for 11 weeks and the pop radio charts for 14 weeks. It also reached number two on the UK Official Singles Chart, number three on the Australian Singles Chart, and number four on the French and German Singles Charts. It sold over a million copies in the UK, the U.S., Australia, and other countries, becoming a global hit.

The reason Hua Shier chose this song is not only because it achieved remarkable success in the 1990s, but also because Natalie's version, with its fragile British rock feel, highly matches Akina's dramatic vocals in "Nanpasen," making it seem like it was tailor-made for Akina.

Akina liked the song very much when she first heard it, and she also performed it perfectly.

When Akina's version of "Torn" successfully topped the Billboard charts and achieved amazing results on music charts in other countries, the news reached Japan and instantly ignited the Japanese music scene.

Akina has reappeared on the covers of major music and fashion magazines, sweeping away her previous decline and once again becoming the original diva in the hearts of her fans.

Hua Shier also had the entertainment company take the opportunity to release Akina's all-English album, with songs carefully selected by him.

The Backstreet Boys' song "I Want It That Way" blends a pop-punk rhythm with Akina's electronic synthesizer style in "DESIRE-Jonetsu".

The R&B rhythm in TLC's song "Waterfalls" blends incredibly well with the dance music elements of Akina's "TATTOO".

There are also other songs that have topped the Billboard charts.

If the previous song "Torn" was merely to open up the Western market for Akina, this album, once released, was a complete sweep.

Get out of the way, watch my performance!
The Japanese entertainment media went crazy. The entire album swept the music scene in Japan, something no Japanese singer had ever achieved before. Now Akina had done it. The media's shameless praise made the negative news of Akina becoming the chairman of the Sanwa Group go unnoticed and simply thrown into the trash.

Akina was naturally very grateful to Hua Shier for helping her career return to its peak and even take it a step further, but there was not much she could do to repay Hua Shier, so she could only offer herself to him.

But how could she possibly be a match for Hua Shier? She could only call on her good friend Lili and Fan Xiaopang for help. Hmm, a different kind of charm, a different kind of experience.

After repaying her debt, Akina was so tired that she didn't want to move a single finger, but Lili was still able to get up and light a cigarette for Hua Shier.

After lighting her cigarette, Lili Fan Xiaopang leaned on Hua Shier's shoulder and teased, "You're so happy now!"

Hua Shier, puffing on his cigarette, retorted:

"I feel like I've lost out. You two used to give me money, and now you say you want to repay me, but it's all for nothing. Don't you have any shame?!"

These words made Akina, who was so tired she was about to fall asleep, forcefully open her eyelids and then raise her hand to give this shameless guy a slap.

The next day, Akina set off for Los Angeles to attend an event and then negotiate several endorsement contracts with major international fashion brands.

Lili envied Akina, but she felt that she was not bad either. Now she was not only the boss lady of the entire Kabukicho, but Hua Shier also specially acquired a clothing company that specializes in selling affordable clothes for her to run.

The name of this clothing company is 'Youyiku'.

That's right, it's the company that thrived after Japan's economic crisis by relying on affordable products to achieve a turnaround and grow into a major player.

Of course, 'Youyiku' plans to go public next year, so it was unwilling to sell in the face of an acquisition. Then, another accident happened: the company's chairman and his family, as well as several shareholders, all passed away unexpectedly within a month.

Well, Hua Shier couldn't resist making that call again.

Although different from the accidents involving the branch managers of Sanwa Company, the accidents were essentially similar and immediately attracted the attention of the Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division.

Before they could even investigate, a videotape was broadcast on TV Tokyo.

Taro Watakawa, who is wanted by the police, appeared on the screen. He claimed responsibility for a series of accidents and said that after his son died, he didn't want to live anymore and planned to take all his enemies down with him before he died. All those who died in the accidents were his enemies.

Taro Watakawa also said that this was not the first, second, or third time, but the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, or ninth time, many times. If this happens again, everyone will get used to it. After all, the referee doesn't call it. No, it's because it exists and it's reasonable. We'll get used to it!
The Metropolitan Police Department was under considerable pressure and had to abandon its investigation of Sanwa Company, instead focusing all its efforts on apprehending wanted criminal Taro Watakawa.

In a secluded basement, Taibao placed a chicken leg on Watakawa Taro's plate: "You did a good job, here's an extra chicken leg for you today!"

In July, A-Jie married Uncle De's daughter, Jingzi.

Ever since Hua Shier acted as matchmaker for Ah Jie, Uncle De has been sending his daughter to visit Ah Jie. The two young people were already in love, and now that they have their parents' blessing, their feelings for each other have only intensified.

As a result, the couple went too far in their playful antics, and A-Jie ended up getting Jing-Zi pregnant.

Although Jingzi was still in college at the time, Uncle De couldn't wait and urged the two to get married as soon as possible. He even came to Sanhe Company to meet his future in-laws.

Hua Shier had the memory of Tie Tou and always treated A Jie like a younger brother. Knowing this, he naturally had to take care of things for his younger brother. He took out two billiard rooms as a dowry, which made Uncle De so happy that he snot bubbles appeared on his nose.

On the wedding day, all the key members of Sanhe Company were present.

On the same day, Hua Shier presented A-Jie and Jing-Zi with a golden statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, as a congratulatory gift. Uncle De quickly said that it was too kind of them and asked someone to help carry it inside.

The wedding adopted traditional Chinese ceremonies. The newlyweds wore bright red wedding attire, bowed to heaven and earth, bowed to their parents, bowed to each other, and were then led to the bridal chamber.

During the ceremony of paying respects to the parents, Hua Shier, as the groom's elder, along with Uncle De, received the tea offered by the newlyweds.

Hua Shier casually handed the bride another large, nearly bursting red envelope, to whom she exclaimed:
"Thanks, Brother Iron Head!"

Hua Shier laughed and tapped the groom on the head: "This brat must have taught you to call me that. Didn't you know I changed my name a long time ago!"

Ah-Jie laughed and begged for mercy, which drew laughter from the audience.

Suddenly, Hua Shier spotted a figure in the crowd and frowned slightly.

After A-Jie and Jing-Zi finished their mutual bowing, he took the opportunity to whisper and ask;

"Why is Xiuxiu here?"

That's right, the person he just saw was Xiuxiu, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

Ah Jie felt a little guilty: "I didn't want to invite her either, but she heard about my wedding that day and came over specifically to ask about the date. Brother, I heard that Sister Xiuxiu has been having a hard time lately."

Hua Shier pushed A-Jie: "Mind your own business, it's time for the groom to offer a toast!"

He scoffed inwardly. How could he not be suffering? He had Tsuchiya Tata freeze Eguchi's account through legal means, and now the lawsuit wasn't over yet, but the account had been frozen for months. He figured Xiuxiu would soon be starving.

In addition, the real estate company under the Sanhe Group should be going to collect the house from Xiuxiu soon, since the mansion in Jiangkou is under the name of Sanhe Company.

After the banquet began, Hua Shier, Lili, and Mingcai sat together. Many people came over to toast them. In the past, these neighbors and old overseas Chinese would not dare to approach him, but today was a happy occasion, and they came to support his younger brother. Naturally, they did not distinguish between elders and juniors, and it was reasonable for them to come over and toast him.

After everyone finished their drinks, they could chat for a bit.
"Uncle Dong, how's business lately?"

"Xiao Wang, I heard your father was sick last time. Is everything alright now? You've all paid the security fees. If you encounter any difficulties, just contact the company, and we'll help you resolve them!"

These people all expressed their gratitude, their faces beaming with joy.

As more and more people came to toast, Hua Shier, though not afraid of drinking, couldn't stand the trouble, so he made an excuse to go to the toilet, actually leaving the banquet to give himself some peace and quiet.

Having found a quiet hotel terrace, Hua Shier had just lit a cigarette when a graceful figure walked in.

Today, Xiuxiu didn't wear a kimono. Instead, she wore a well-fitting dress, which made her mature feminine beauty stand out even more.

"How did you end up here?"

Xiuxiu's tone was somewhat like when they were in the countryside, back when they were lovers; there was a natural sense of intimacy in her voice.

However, after their reunion in Tokyo, Xiuxiu's tone carried only a hint of 'stay away from me and don't bother me.'

Hua Twelve chuckled:
"You're here for the wedding to see me, right? Just tell me what you need, don't pretend we're so close!"

Xiuxiu's expression changed instantly, then returned to normal:
"Iron Head, you've changed. You used to love me so much!"

Hua Shier said irritably, "You changed first, okay? I've just given up on you!"

"I had no choice, I had my reasons. Actually, I've always had you in my heart, and I've always had that little grove in my heart. Tie Tou, let's start over, okay? I swear I will love you even more."

Hua Shier quickly spat out a mouthful of water:
"Sister, I'm about to throw up. My girlfriend is an entrepreneur and a big star. You, a woman who was slept with by a Japanese soldier and still willingly had his child, please stop causing trouble and disgusting me!"

Xiuxiu was somewhat incredulous. She hadn't expected Hua Shier to say such hurtful things to her. Her eyes filled with tears, and she shook her head.
"No, you must love me, you still love me, right!"

As she spoke, she lunged forward, trying to hug Hua Shier.

At that moment, another figure rushed in and slapped Xiuxiu across the face with such force that Xiuxiu staggered and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.

The one who hit someone was naturally Fan Xiaopang, followed by Akina, who looked on with curiosity.

Fan Xiaopang pointed at Xiuxiu and said:

“I’ve heard about what happened between you and Tie Tou. You’re shameless. You abandoned and hurt him first. You treated him like trash, but we treated him like a treasure. Now that your man is dead, you come back to steal mine. Are you blind?”

She pointed at Xiuxiu and threatened, "If I ever see you throwing yourself at my man again, I'll get your face smeared!"

Xiuxiu was a little scared. She knew that Fan Xiaopang was already considered the boss lady of Sanhe, and it would only take a word for her to deal with her. Moreover, judging from the ruthlessness of this woman, it was probably not just talk.

Covering her swollen face, Xiuxiu walked outside crying.

At this moment, Hua Twelve called out to the other party:
"Wait, knowing you as I do, seducing me is just a means to an end. Tell me why you're here today!"

Xiuxiu paused, then immediately said, "Tietou, I beg you to give me back the money from Jiangkou, and the house, for the sake of our past relationship."

Hua Shier waved his hand: "You don't need to say anything. Although I am the chairman of the company, I have to be responsible for everyone in the company. The money and house in Jiangkou originally belonged to the company. If he had made contributions, these could have been left to his family. But when he died, he lost a batch of goods from the company. If I were to give you the money and house, how could I convince everyone?"

He sighed, feigning difficulty:
"How about this, you go back to China. For the sake of our past relationship, I'll pay for your return ticket. Well, that's about all the friendship we have left. After all, a half-open door in our village only costs fifty yuan."

Xiuxiu nearly vomited blood, and fled the place in shame and anger.

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