The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

It was already evening when the plane landed smoothly at Tokyo Haneda International Airport.

Xu Yun walked out of the arrival hall alone without any luggage and immediately spotted Lin Zhengyu, who stood out in the crowd.

"Brother Xu! Over here!"

Lin Zhengyu waved and shouted, his face bearing his unique roguish smile.

Xu Yun walked over, and the two gave each other a brief hug.

Their relationship has indeed improved a lot over this period of time, and they can be considered true friends now.

"The car is waiting outside; it was arranged by Sony."

Lin Zhengyu spread his hands and said with a smile, "They seem to value this cooperation very much. They booked a luxury hotel in Ginza for us, and I heard there will be a welcome banquet tonight."

"I'm just benefiting from your success."

As the two walked out, a black Toyota Century sedan was already waiting by the roadside, and the driver in uniform respectfully opened the car door for them.

After Xu Yun and Lin Zhengyu got into the car, the vehicle drove smoothly towards the city center.

The Tokyo night view slowly unfolded outside the car window, with neon lights flashing, skyscrapers standing tall, and a sense of order amidst the prosperity.

Looking out the window, Xu Yun found it hard to believe that he would end up here!

"Brother Xu, what are you thinking about?"

Lin Zhengyu noticed his distraction and asked with some confusion, "You're not already thinking about where to go for fun, are you?"

"I didn't think anything of it."

Xu Yun snapped out of her thoughts and replied with a smile, "It's just that sometimes I feel that life is more exciting than the novels I read."

Lin Zhengyu: "..."

About forty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a five-star hotel in Ginza.

The hotel lobby was magnificent and exuded Japanese refinement and luxury. Sony staff had been waiting for a long time.

A middle-aged man in a well-tailored suit came forward.

"Mr. Li, Ms. Xu, welcome to Tokyo."

The man said in slightly accented Chinese, "I am Kenichi Tanaka from the International Business Division of Sony Group. I am in charge of receiving you both during your stay in Tokyo."

"Hello."

Lin Zhengyu's secretary translated and replied.

After exchanging pleasantries, Tanaka checked them in and informed them that a welcome dinner would be held at 7 p.m. in the banquet hall on the second floor of the hotel.

The two-person room was located on the top floor of the hotel, offering excellent views.

Xu Yun habitually stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the dazzling night view of Ginza.

It wasn't him; it seems all successful people enjoy admiring the view from floor-to-ceiling windows, and it's certainly a unique experience—it gives them a sense of being high above and having everything under their control.

His phone suddenly vibrated a few times; it was a message from a WeChat group.

Hino: "@Xu Yun, have you arrived in Tokyo yet?"

Xu Yun replied, "Just arrived at the hotel."

Li Jinshu: "Remember to take some photos and show them to us."

Jian Shiwei: "Be careful, don't wander off."

Song Xiaowei: "Especially, don't mess with Japanese girls!"

Xu Yun looked at the last message, his lips twitched, and replied, "Am I that kind of person?"

Almost simultaneously, several messages popped up:

"You are." — Xinuo

"You are." — Li Jinshu
"You are." — Su Mu

Even the usually composed Zhong Yanyan chimed in, "Hmm... a little."

"(⊙o⊙)..."

Xu Yun shook his head helplessly, sent a micro-emoji, and then closed the WeChat group.

These women really see right through him.

At 7 p.m., the welcome dinner for Xiao Rizi (a local family/organization) started on time.

Many Sony executives and partners were present in the banquet hall, creating a formal yet warm atmosphere.

Xu Yun wasn't used to this kind of occasion, so after politely going through the motions, he made an excuse and slipped out of the banquet hall.

Anyway, this project has nothing to do with him; he just came here with Lin Zhengyu for fun.

After all, he never worries about making money.

As long as you do things according to your own mood, the money will come naturally.

Besides, even if we don't consider all his assets, in terms of cash flow, he's no less than some of the so-called richest people in China.

As for the hidden billionaires who haven't been exposed, he doesn't know.

There is an open-air platform extending from the second floor of the hotel, overlooking the main street of Ginza.

Xu Yun casually took a glass of champagne from the waiter and walked alone to the platform to enjoy the rare tranquility.

The cool night breeze in Tokyo dispelled some of his drunkenness.

Xu Yun leaned against the railing, looking down at the bustling crowds and endless stream of cars below, his thoughts drifting away.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps and arguing sounds came from the entrance on the other side of the platform.

"Sato-san, please stop following me!"

A clear female voice spoke in Japanese, her tone clearly displeased.

A slightly frivolous male voice responded, "Ayase-chan, don't be so cold. I just want to be friends with you."

Xu Yun subconsciously turned his head to look.

A young girl dressed in a light blue kimono was seen trying to get rid of a middle-aged man in a suit with a flushed face.

The girl was in her early twenties, with long hair reaching her waist, and her features were so delicate that she looked like a character straight out of a comic book.

Especially his large eyes, which were now flashing with anxiety and anger.

This was the first time in real life he had seen a Japanese girl who looked like she was from a Japanese anime, so cute.

"I've said it many times, I'm not interested in you!"

The girl tried to walk around him, but the man blocked her way.

Although Xu Yun doesn't understand Japanese, he has a system, so he had already exchanged for Japanese skills before coming here. Therefore, he can basically understand the conversation between the two.

This is clearly a scene of harassment.

However, he remained somewhat indifferent to this scene and showed no intention of intervening.

But the girl's gaze suddenly met his, and a resolute look flashed in her big eyes.

Then, before Xu Yun could react, the girl had already walked quickly to his side and grabbed his arm.

Xu Yun: "???"

"Honey, what are you doing here? I've been looking for you for so long."

The girl spoke to him in Japanese, her voice sickeningly sweet.

At the same time, their bodies are pressed tightly against each other.

Xu Yun was stunned.

He could feel the girl's arm trembling slightly, but she tried her best to maintain a calm and affectionate expression.

The middle-aged man called "Sato" followed.

Then he looked Xu Yun up and down with great suspicion and asked, "Ayase-chan, who is this?"

"He is my boyfriend."

The girl tightened her grip on Xu Yun's arm and answered without hesitation, "We came together."

Sato clearly didn't believe it.

His gaze swept over Xu Yun.

Xu Yun was wearing a custom-made suit prepared for him by Lin Zhengyu today, and he exuded an outstanding aura.

But he is clearly not Japanese.

"Boyfriend? I've never heard of you having a boyfriend."

Sato sneered, "Could this be a scapegoat you've found at the last minute?"

The girl's face paled slightly.

But then, she did something that Xu Yun never expected.

Suddenly, the girl stood on tiptoe and gently kissed Xu Yun on the lips, right in front of him.

Although it was just a fleeting touch, the soft texture and faint cherry blossom scent still made Xu Yun feel quite good.

Do you believe me now?

The girl blushed and looked at Sato with a determined gaze.

Sato's face immediately turned ugly.

He glared at Xu Yun fiercely and said in a threatening tone, "Kid, do you know who I am? I don't care if you're her real boyfriend or not, I advise you to mind your own business."

"???"

Xu Yun finally came to his senses.

He really didn't want to get involved in this, but you're threatening me now?
He glanced at the girl beside him, whose palms were sweating nervously, then looked at the self-important man opposite him, and suddenly laughed.

"I really don't know who you are."

Xu Yun answered him in Japanese.

Although his accent wasn't perfect, he said clearly enough, "However, I know that a true gentleman wouldn't pester a lady who doesn't want to talk to him like that."

Sato was clearly taken aback by Xu Yun's response. He paused for a moment, then became furious and embarrassed: "What do you know, you foreigner? Ayase-chan is an important partner of our company. I was discussing business with her!"

"Oh? Does business require chasing after a lady who clearly doesn't want to talk to you on the terrace outside the banquet hall?"

Xu Yun raised an eyebrow, his tone laced with undisguised sarcasm, and said, "Or is it that your company's 'business' is all so interesting?"

"you!"

Sato's face turned pale with anger, and he said in shame and fury, "Do you know that with just one word from me, you'll be in Tokyo..."

"That's it?"

Xu Yun interrupted him, took a leisurely sip of champagne, and laughed, "Make me unable to make a living in Tokyo? Sorry, I didn't come here to make a living anyway."

I am a guest of the Sony Group. If Mr. Sato has the ability to make it impossible for a Sony guest to stay in Tokyo, then I'd like to see it for myself.

Xu Yun's words made Sato's expression freeze.

He was well aware of Sony Group's status in Japan, and anyone who could become a Sony customer must have a significant background.

Besides, I did hear that Sony is hosting an important partner from China here tonight.

Xu Yun pressed his advantage, adding with a smile, "By the way, should I ask Minister Tanaka Kenichi to come out and explain my identity to you? He's in the banquet hall. Shall I go and call him now?"

Sato's expression completely changed when he heard the name Kenichi Tanaka. He knew about Kenichi Tanaka's position at Sony.

If this foreigner in front of him really knows Tanaka, then he is definitely someone he can't afford to mess with.

"……never mind."

Sato finally gritted his teeth, glared fiercely at Xu Yun, then looked at the girl and said unwillingly, "Ayase-chan, let's call it quits for today, but our business isn't over yet."

After saying that, he turned around and quickly left the platform.

Once Sato's figure had completely disappeared, the girl breathed a long sigh of relief and released Xu Yun's arm.

"Thank...thank you."

She took a half step back, bowed deeply to Xu Yun, and said, "I am very sorry for offending you just now."

Xu Yun looked at the apologetic girl in front of him, touched his lips, and said with a half-smile, "Offended? Do you mean when you suddenly grabbed my arm, or when you suddenly kissed me?"

"..."

The girl's face flushed instantly, from her cheeks to her ears, and she replied, "I'm so sorry! I really had no other choice at the time. Mr. Sato has been bothering me for days, and then at the banquet tonight..."

"So you're using me as a shield?"

Xu Yun leaned against the railing, watching her leisurely, and asked, "And you kissed me without my consent? You know, that was my first kiss."

"I'm really sorry!"

The girl bowed deeply again and said, "I will make it up to you! Please just ask if you can do it!"

Xu Yun looked the girl up and down.

She is indeed very beautiful, not in a flamboyant way, but in a fresh and refined way, like a cherry blossom in early spring.

At this moment, her eyelashes trembled slightly due to nervousness and shame, making her even more pitiful and charming.

Xu Yun asked curiously, "What's your name?"

"Ayase Haruka".

The girl answered softly, "Ayase is the surname, and Haruka is the given name."

“Ayase Haruka…”

Xu Yun repeated, "I am Xu Yun, from China."

"Mr. Xu, I apologize again for what happened earlier."

Ayase Haruka looked up at him cautiously and asked, "What kind of compensation do you need? As long as I can do it..."

"You said you're a partner of Sony?"

"Yes, I am an illustrator."

Haruka Ayase honestly replied, "Our studio is currently working on a game project with Sony."

"So you're very familiar with Tokyo, aren't you?"

Haruka Ayase nodded and said, "Yes, I grew up in Tokyo, so I'm quite familiar with this place."

"very good."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "How about this, you be my tour guide tomorrow and show me around Tokyo for a day. That'll make up for it, okay?"

"what?"

Ayase Haruka was stunned and repeated, "Guide? Guide?"

"correct."

Xu Yun said matter-of-factly, "Look, I just did you a big favor, preventing you from being harassed by that Sato."

You kissed me without my consent and took advantage of me.

"With these two things combined, it's not unreasonable for me to ask you to be my tour guide for a day, is it?"

Ayase Haruka blinked her big eyes, seemingly confused by Xu Yun's logic, but also feeling that something was off.

"But...I have work tomorrow..."

"I need to ask for leave."

Xu Yun said decisively, "Or you can choose not to go, in which case I'll go find Minister Tanaka and tell him about what happened tonight, including how an illustrator was harassed by a business partner at Sony's banquet and even used a guest as a shield..."

"No!" Ayase Haruka cried out in alarm upon hearing this.

Then, realizing she had overreacted, she quickly lowered her voice and said, "Please, please don't tell Minister Tanaka. I... I promise you."

"That's right."

Xu Yun nodded in satisfaction and said, "Meet me in the hotel lobby at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Remember to dress nicely."

“Yes…” Ayase Haruka replied somewhat helplessly.

"Alright, you should go back to the banquet hall now, lest that Sato comes looking for trouble again."

Xu Yun waved his hand and said, "Also, give me your contact information. What if you stand me up tomorrow?"

Ayase Haruka reluctantly took out a business card from her handbag and handed it to Xu Yun, then asked, "Um... Xu-san, do you really know Minister Tanaka?"

Xu Yun took the business card and glanced at the Japanese and English text on it.

Haruka Ayase is an illustrator affiliated with "Sakura Yuki Studio". Her phone number and email address are listed below.

"Of course I know him, otherwise how could I dare to say that?"

Xu Yun put the business card away and smiled, "But don't worry, I won't really go to him to complain. Just show up on time tomorrow."

Hearing this, Ayase Haruka breathed a sigh of relief and bowed again: "Then I'll head back now. See you tomorrow, Xu-san."

"See you tomorrow."

Xu Yun watched the girl's hurried departure and smiled gently, as if the Japanese really liked to bow to people.

Based on their conversation just now, the other person bowed to himself five times.

No wonder they're all short; there's a reason for it.

He leaned back against the railing, picked up his phone, and saw a message from Lin Zhengyu: "Brother Xu, where did you go? Several high-ranking executives from Sony want to have a chat with you."

Xu Yun replied directly: "What's the point of talking to me? I'm not coming."

Lin Zhengyu: "..."

A moment later, Xu Yun returned to the banquet hall, and Lin Zhengyu immediately came over.

"Where were you just now?"

"I went outside for some fresh air."

Xu Yun said it casually, but his gaze swept across the hall and quickly found Ayase Haruka's figure.

She was standing and talking with a woman who looked like a colleague, and her expression had returned to calm.

At that moment, Kenichi Tanaka walked over and said, "Mr. Xu, you weren't here just now. We were discussing that collaborative project. Are you interested in Japan's cultural industry?"

"Very interested."

Xu Yun withdrew his gaze and smiled, "Actually, I've been looking for an opportunity to experience Tokyo's culture and lifestyle. Does Minister Tanaka have any recommendations?"

"That depends on what Xu Sang wants to experience."

Tanaka enthusiastically said, "For traditional culture, you can go to Senso-ji Temple or Meiji Shrine."
For modern culture, Akihabara and Shibuya are good choices.

If you enjoy art, there are many art galleries and museums near Ueno Park.

“They all sound very appealing.”

Xu Yun nodded and replied, "I might go and take a look at them all."

"Okay."

Tanaka said, "Then I'll arrange for someone to accompany you tomorrow."

"No need, I can manage on my own."

Tanaka: “…”

The banquet continued.

Xu Yun noticed that Ayase Haruka seemed to deliberately avoid his direction during the latter half of the banquet.

When their eyes occasionally met, she would immediately look away, a faint blush rising on her face.

The banquet ended around 10 p.m.

Xu Yun and Lin Zhengyu returned to their room.

Lin Zhengyu observed his expression and smiled, "Brother Xu, you seem to be in a good mood today?"

"Have it?"

Xu Yun touched his face and said, "Maybe it's because the night view of Tokyo is so beautiful."

"It's not just the night view, is it?"

Lin Zhengyu chuckled and said, "Am I going to have a romantic encounter tonight?"

Xu Yun raised an eyebrow: "You saw it?"

"I'm not blind."

Lin Zhengyu sighed and said, "But I have to remind you, it's fine to just have fun outside."

If you were to set your sights on keeping a Japanese woman like that by your side, Zhong Yanyan would absolutely explode, and her father wouldn't give you a friendly look either..."

"You think too much."

Xu Yun glared at him. "If you have nothing else to do, go back to your room. I'm going to sleep."

"Oh."

Lin Zhengyu stood up and asked as he was leaving, "But Sony has arranged some visits for you tomorrow, do you want to go?"

"I have my own plans for tomorrow."

Xu Yun refused, saying, "You don't need to worry about me. I'll just wander around on my own."

"alright."

Lin Zhengyu gave an OK sign and said, "Then be careful, if you can't speak the language..."

“I speak Japanese,” Xu Yun interrupted him.

Lin Zhengyu was stunned: "Damn, is there any language you don't know? It seems like you know every foreign language."

He can speak Russian and Korean last time, and now Japanese.

Is it strange that I speak eight languages?

Xu Yun retorted, "Don't you know how?"

Lin Zhengyu: "..."

After the other person left, Xu Yun took a shower, lay in bed, and started reading a novel.

Suddenly, a message popped up on his screen; it was from Haruka Ayase.

Xu Yun clicked on it and saw that it was a selfie of hers.

"Xu Sang, do you think this outfit will suit me for tomorrow?" (End of Chapter)