Hong Kong: Rise of the Kings.

Chapter 906 0894 [Dragon among men]

Sakura Palace is the most famous retro hotel in Osaka, famous for its Japanese cuisine.

This grand hotel is also a place where people from all walks of life in Osaka like to compete with each other.

At this time, tables of banquets had already been set up in the main hall of the hotel.

As the ancestor of the Sakuragi family, Sakuragi Hisashi naturally sat in the first seat, and the four elders who came from Tokyo, Kanagawa, Nagoya and other places sat on both sides to accompany him.

Today’s birthday boy, old man Sakuragi, sat at the bottom, with his eldest brother and two younger brothers on his sides.

Other younger generations of the Sakuragi family, such as Sakuragi Rin, Sakuragi Taro, and the great uncle's son Sakuragi Kuma, all sat on the edge. Seniority was very obvious here and no one dared to cross the line.

"Is that Sakuragi Shun?"

Originally, Sakuragi Rin, who graduated from a prestigious school in Osaka, and Sakuragi Taro, who was about to be selected for the national basketball team, were considered the most attractive among the younger generation. But when a young man with a gloomy face walked into the court, all the boys and girls looked over.

Even the many elders sitting in the lobby stared at the young man with fixed eyes.

"Kanna Sakuragi Shun, the most outstanding person of this generation of the Sakuragi family!"

I don’t know how many people were sighing, even Sakuragi Rin frowned slightly.

The Sakuragi family can be considered as a very old and large family in Japan. Unfortunately, in recent decades, this family has gradually declined, and its talents have dwindled. There are very few high-ranking officials or wealthy people in the family. However, there is one outlier, and that is "Sakuragi Shun".

Sakuragi Shun is 27 years old this year. He belongs to one of the four elders of Kanna. He is a brave and ruthless person.

Recently I heard that he bravely went to Tokyo, was appreciated by Mitsubishi Estate boss Yu Yokogawa, and became a young talent who can stand on his own in his real estate company.

He now owns a construction company with assets worth over 100 million yuan. He is a favored one among the younger generation of the Sakuragi family.

In addition, it is said that if Mitsubishi tycoon Yu Yokogawa had not encountered an accident and was pulled down by Mitsubishi Motors boss Omiya Hideaki, and is now in trouble, this Sakuragi Shun would most likely have been adopted as an adopted son by Yu Yokogawa, and would have become the well-deserved "crown prince" in Tokyo real estate, second only to the emperor.

Unfortunately, he was unlucky.

Unable to take another step.

Even so, Sakuragi Shun still had an arrogant look on his face. He pushed through the crowd and entered the lobby, sitting next to the older generation, his position closer to the front than Sakuragi Rin and others.

This is the rule of the Sakuragi family. There is an order of hierarchy and the younger generation can only stay on the margins. Only the elders or outstanding people of the younger generation can enter the lobby and sit down, and truly participate in the discussion of the affairs of the entire Sakuragi family. In ancient times, this was called "entering the hall", which means that you have reached a certain status.

"Ah Lin, maybe you would have been qualified to sit with the older generation in the past, after all, you were a civil servant. Unfortunately, you've resigned now and are nothing! Plus, you're a girl, and our Sakuragi family has never valued women! Haha, so don't dream about it, just sit here and pour tea and water for Sakuragi Shun and the others!"

Seeing Sakuragi Rin looking into the lobby, Sakuragi Kuma, the great uncle's only son, sneered.

Sakuragi Kuma is three or four years older than Sakuragi Rin. He was not a good student in school and performed poorly in studies. After barely graduating, he idled around and could not find a job for a long time.

For this reason, his uncle was extremely disappointed with him and often compared him with Sakuragi Rin. He said that Sakuragi Rin, a girl, could be admitted to Osaka University, and after graduation, she could get a stable job and become a Tokyo policewoman. How could you, a man, be so useless!

For this reason, Sakuragi Kuma has always been jealous and hateful of Sakuragi Rin. Now that Sakuragi Rin has resigned and is nothing, of course he has to make some sarcastic remarks.

"Of course it's inconvenient for me to sit there since I'm a girl, but you're a man, cousin, so why are you not qualified to sit there either?" Sakuragi Rin said indifferently.

"You——" Sakuragi Kuma pointed at Sakuragi Rin's nose and shook with anger. He wanted to fight back but couldn't find a reason. After a long time, he finally uttered, "What about your boyfriend? I heard he's very great, why doesn't he show up? Why don't you bring him out for everyone to see! Hahaha, I also heard--"

Sakuragi Kuma lowered his voice and said maliciously: "I heard that you are someone's lover. How shameful! Haha, what's the point of being so beautiful? Aren't you still someone's mistress?"

Sakuragi Kuma sneered at Sakuragi Rin.

Sakuragi Rin's beautiful eyes were filled with anger, but she did not open her mouth to refute, because what the other party said was also true.

But her brother Sakuragi Taro couldn't stand it, and kicked Sakuragi Bear hard under the table, staring at Sakuragi Bear fiercely and said: "You stupid bear, if you say one more word, I will break all your teeth!"

Sakuragi Bear sneered: "Do you think I'm afraid? Come on, whoever doesn't fight is a coward!"

"Baka!" Sakuragi Taro was extremely angry, but was dissuaded by Sakuragi Rin, "Don't be impulsive! There are so many people here!"

Taro Sakuragi could only bear it.

He knew that his sister did this for his own good and to save the family's reputation. After all, this year was their father's birthday.

Seeing that Sakuragi Taro didn't dare to make a move, Sakuragi Bear became even more proud and spat at Taro, "You're smart! If you make a move, I'll definitely ruin your dad's birthday party!"

"You--there's always a chance I'll beat you to death!"

"Ha ha! Let's talk about it when you have a chance! You young brat!" Sakuragi Kuma would never take Sakuragi Taro, who was only seventeen or eighteen years old, seriously.

……

"Ancestor, welcome to my birthday party. I am very grateful!" Father Sakuragi bowed 90 degrees to Sakuragi Shou, and then thanked and bowed to the four elders respectively.

Sakuragi Hisashi was better. After all, he was over seventy years old and had seen everything. He smiled at old man Sakuragi and said a few words of congratulations.

The four elders didn't even raise their eyelids and accepted Sakuragi's father's thanks one by one.

For them, coming here to attend the banquet this time was considered "condescending". If it weren't for their ancestor Sakuragi Shou coming to enjoy the cherry blossoms, they would not celebrate for the Sakuragi family in Osaka. Especially since Sakuragi's father was the poorest and most useless branch of the family.

Facing the arrogant four elders, Father Sakuragi did not dare to say much, let alone show the slightest dissatisfaction. On the contrary, he continued to smile and toast to the other party.

"I'm talking about that so-and-so..." Sakuragi Torara, the head of the Kanna family among the four elders, said, "I heard that your daughter Sakuragi Rin is very capable. She graduated from a prestigious school in Osaka and worked as a police officer. I wonder how she compares to your son Sakuragi Shun?"

When Sakuragi Shun heard his father mention him, he looked even more proud, with his chest and head held high, acting like he was the best in the world.

Father Sakuragi heard this and said hurriedly: "How dare my daughter compete with Ajun? Ajun is now the president of a real estate company and has a bright future, and our Alin... ahem, she just resigned-——"

"So A-Lin resigned?" Sakuragi Tora asked knowingly, pretending to be surprised. "I heard that she is very good, but I didn't expect... Hey! Girls should stay at home and find a good home, take care of their husbands and children in the future. Why do they have to show up in public?"

"Hehe, you're right!" Father Sakuragi was unhappy with the other party's words about his daughter, but he had to express his approval on the surface.

"Since what I said is right, why don't you quickly call her over to toast us? After all, we are also seniors!"

"Yeah, your precious daughter hasn't come over for such a long time. How come? I heard that she is the most beautiful girl in Osaka, so you hide her from us?"

"Haha, I heard that it's great that his precious daughter has a boyfriend. Why, is she so proud that she won't even meet us?"

"How could that be?" Sakuragi's father felt a little regretful at this time. He regretted holding this birthday party for the sake of face. Not only did it cost money, but it also made him lose face.

"A-Lin, come over here and toast!" Father Sakuragi waved to his daughter.

"Why don't you go quickly?" Sakuragi Kuma sneered, "Although you can't sit on it, it's a blessing to be able to toast!" Sakuragi Rin snorted coldly, ignored this guy, stood up, and walked over with light lotus steps.

"My daughter is here, hurry up and offer a toast to these elders!" ordered Father Sakuragi.

"Yes, father!" Sakuragi Rin looked well-educated.

Everyone looked at her and was amazed. No wonder people said that the Osaka Sakuragi family had a phoenix. She was really beautiful. With her looks, wouldn't it be easy for her to marry a rich man in the future? But no one knew why she wanted to be a policewoman.

Sakuragi Tora looked at Sakuragi Rin and couldn't help feeling a little jealous. This Sakuragi Rin seemed too outstanding.

Although his beloved son Sakuragi Shun is already very good, he is far inferior to Sakuragi Rin in terms of temperament and appearance. Fortunately, Sakuragi Rin is a girl, otherwise Sakuragi Tiger would be jealous to death.

"Damn it! Women should stay at home! Fortunately she is a girl!" Sakuragi Tiger said thankfully.

Because of Japan's traditional preference for boys over girls, although Sakuragi Tora was somewhat surprised by Sakuragi Rin's appearance, he did not take her seriously.

Sakuragi Rin stepped forward and first poured tea and toasted the ancestor, and then toasted the four elders of the family.

When it was Sakuragi Tora's turn, the other party said sarcastically: "Ah Lin, you are very good, but girls should be more conservative. I heard that you have a boyfriend. Why don't you come out and let us meet him today?"

"Oh, it's like this, he's busy, so--"

Before Sakuragi Rin could finish explaining, "So what?" Sakuragi Tiger sneered, "So you look down on us, because you are too busy that you can't even attend your father's birthday? Because you are too busy, you don't even come to see your ancestors? Because you are too busy, you don't even take the four of us seriously?"

Sakuragi Torara asked a series of questions, leaving Sakuragi Rin at a loss for how to answer.

Father Sakuragi's expression became extremely ugly.

Sakuragi Jun looked very proud, pinching his chin and looking at Sakuragi Rin, thinking that she was too beautiful, but he didn't know who her boyfriend was and what he looked like? Such a good cabbage was taken away by a pig, if I could get her, then... hehehehe!

Sakuragi Shun is a psychopath and doesn't care at all that Sakuragi Rin is a distant relative of his.

"It's like this, he's very busy at work, so..." Sakuragi Rin continued to explain.

"Shut up, I don't want to hear this explanation! Since he is your boyfriend, he should give us face. Today is such a happy day, but he doesn't even show up. What's the meaning?" Sakuragi Tiger said angrily.

"Yeah, let's take a step back. Even if the person hasn't come, the gift should have arrived, right? Why didn't I see him send any gifts? Could it be that those rumors are true, and you are that Du or something, so he doesn't take our family seriously?" Another elder sneered.

Sakuragi Rin's pretty face turned red.

Father Sakuragi had no way to defend himself, after all, Du Yongxiao really didn't send any gifts.

Those who came to congratulate at this time were basically some old friends of Sakuragi's father, either nearby neighbors or people who worked together, haha.

The gifts they gave were also very low-level. In comparison, the gifts given by the ancestor and the four elders were considered high-level, at least more than 40,000 or 50,000 yen.

"Everyone, please speak less!"

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming awkward, the ancestor spoke.

"Maybe that person forgot, or maybe they will send it over later! Everyone, stop arguing."

"Did you hear that? Our ancestors won't allow us to argue anymore!"

"Yeah, maybe that person will send a gift soon, haha!" It was obviously a sneer.

Dad was so embarrassed that he didn't know where to put his face.

At this time, outside the hotel, someone suddenly shouted: "Osaka Metropolitan Police Department, Captain Natsume Tamashi is here."

Several people rushed in through the door. The leader had an arrogant moustache and looked energetic. It was obvious at first glance that he was a person of status.

"Uh, Osaka Metropolitan Police Department? Captain Natsume? Why are the police here when it's a birthday party today? Did something happen?" Sakuragi Torana looked at the door in surprise, then showed a gloating face.

The others were also stunned.

Especially Father Sakuragi was stunned. His family had no relationship with this Natsume. Could it be that the Eagle Gang had not dealt with the case last time and now they came to his house?
After Captain Natsume came in, he stood still, pursed his mustache in a way that he thought was handsome, and then looked at Father Sakuragi.

Seeing this, Father Sakuragi quickly stood up and greeted him with a smile on his face.

"Oh, it's Commander Natsume. I wonder what brings you here?" Dad muttered in his heart, I hope you are here to settle the score with our family. It's already embarrassing enough now, I can't bear it.

The other family members had different expressions.

Most people are gloating, thinking that Mr. Sakuragi shouldn't have held this birthday party, as he brought disgrace upon himself and now even the police have been called.

"Haha, it turns out to be Mr. Sakuragi. Today is your big day, how can I not come to participate? Besides, I haven't even celebrated your birthday yet!"

"Huh?" The old man was stunned for a moment. Regardless of whether it was true or not, he said, "You're welcome, please come in." He smiled and welcomed Captain Natsume in.

Everyone in the hall stood up one after another, only the ancestor Sakuragi Shou and a few other people with special identities were still sitting there.

As soon as Captain Natsume entered the room, he bowed and greeted everyone around him, "Everyone, I am Natsume Tamashi! I am currently serving as the captain of the Special Operations Team of the Osaka Metropolitan Police Department. On behalf of Mr. Du Yongxiao, I would like to wish Mr. Sakuragi a happy birthday! Someone, come up and bring up the gift I prepared for Mr. Du!"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this. Why would a captain of the Metropolitan Police Department send a gift to someone named Du? What did it mean?
Then two police officers came in carrying a horizontal plaque.
The horizontal plaque was covered with red cloth and no one knew what was written on it.

"Open it!" Captain Natsume waved his hand.

Wow!
The red cloth was lifted.

But on the horizontal plaque, there were four big characters written in red: "Act bravely to do what is right"!
"Uh?"

Everyone was stunned.

What do you mean?
Father Sakuragi was also confused, not knowing the purpose of the gift that Du Yongxiao asked Captain Natsume to send.

He looked at Sakuragi Rin.

Sakuragi Rin shook her head, indicating that she didn't know either.

Just when everyone was confused, Captain Natsume smiled at Sakuragi Taro in the crowd and said, "Mr. Du said that all the credit last time belongs to you! You acted bravely and helped us eradicate the Flying Eagle Gang. This is a reward for you! In addition--"

Captain Natsume looked at everyone, "In view of Taro's heroic act, we have informed the school that he will be officially selected for the national basketball team!"

(End of this chapter)