The Legend of Tokyo Taoist

After the Episode 279 (7)

"Mr. Qian, I only look glamorous in your eyes." Nanajo Masato said, "In fact, even I have countless worries and pressures."

He said: "Since I was a child, I have grown up with praise from people around me, whether it is the servants, drivers, bodyguards at home, people outside who know my identity, or even the principal and teachers at school, they all take special care of me because of my family. I even had conflicts with classmates, and the teachers would still blame me even though it was clearly my fault."

Qian Xiaoyi nodded and said, "So you went abroad?"

The second generation of rich people are not just the arrogant and domineering type like the stupid son of a landlord. There are also the type who know that their treatment is due to their family, so they work harder. It seems that Shichijo Masato is the latter type of person. They demand higher and stricter standards of themselves than ordinary people.

"That's right." Qijiao Zhengren nodded to Qian Xiaoyi: "My grandfather once told me that those flatterers are all hyenas who smile for the sake of profit. Once the family shows signs of decline, they will come up faster than anyone else to tear us apart. They are waiting for that moment. So in order to protect the glory of the Qijiao family, I dare not relax. After working at the grassroots level for a period of time, I found that the Qijiao family's industry did not seem to be as solid as I thought."

Qian Xiaoyi seemed to be thinking about something. What this boy said showed that he was very insecure. He didn't trust other people around him, so he wanted to build his own team from scratch, and he was the candidate he had chosen.

So Qian Xiaoyi asked curiously: "Mr. Qi Tiao, you are still very young, why are you so anxious to take over the heavy responsibility? I believe that besides the hyena you mentioned, there should be many trustworthy people around you, right? For example, your parents and your relatives..."

Nanajo Masato sighed and said, "To be honest, my father passed away a few years ago. I also have an older brother whose health is not very good and he is receiving treatment in the hospital. That's why I didn't continue to complete my doctoral program abroad, but rushed back to Japan. My grandfather is also old and can't do many things, so I have to shoulder this responsibility. This is what I must do as the heir of the Nanajo family."

Seeing how Shichijo Masato actually told all of his situation all at once, Qian Xiaoyi discovered that this kid was really a flower that grew up in a greenhouse. He had very idealistic and innocent ideas, and he had obviously never suffered any setbacks, so he seemed to have no scheming, but was full of passion.

But it makes sense when you think about it. After all, the famous Nanajyo Group has more than just WTV industry. The Nanajyo Group rose from the post-war reconstruction and took off during the period of rapid economic development. It also has manufacturing, real estate, artist agencies, and media, spanning various industries. Even among the entire Japanese conglomerates, it can be ranked among the top and can be called a zaibatsu.

As the heir of such a behemoth, how could anyone dare to offend Shichijo Masato? Everyone greeted him with a smile, and it was a miracle that Shichijo Masato did not grow up to be a dandy who bullied men and women in such an environment.

"So it seems that Mr. Nanajo has a really hard time." Qian Xiaoyi said without sincerity. No matter how much he said, these were just the worries of the top people. They didn't want to lose their assets and just wanted to maintain their transcendent status and keep asking for more. Qian Xiaoyi couldn't empathize with this kind of worry.

What's more, Qian Xiaoyi didn't want to get involved in these family grudges of the rich at all. He and his master had been handling funerals for so many years and had seen countless joys and sorrows as well as intrigues. He had long understood that the dirty things in rich families would be more numerous and even more disgusting than those in ordinary people's homes.

"So, Mr. Qian," said Nanajo Masato, "Join me. I asked someone, and even if you are the best in the industry, the most you can earn from a commission as an exorcist is only tens of millions of yen, and you may not get such a commission for several years. Compared to cheating, your talent is more suitable for the right path. Let's start with WTV. I can take you to the top and see different scenery. Then, you will understand that money is just a string of numbers for people like us."

Looking at this guy's lofty ambitions, if Qian Xiaoyi was a freshly graduated college student with clear eyes, considering the other party's identity, he would probably bow down in worship instantly and shout: "I have been wandering for half my life, and I only regret that I have never met a wise master..." Unfortunately, he is not.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Mr. Nanajo. However, the profession of exorcist is not what you imagined." Qian Xiaoyi said seriously, "Mr. Nanajo, do you know who the clients of exorcists are, besides those who believe in ghosts and gods?"

Nanajo Masato was stunned. Isn't an exorcist a profession that relies on ghosts and gods to give people psychological comfort and cheat money? He asked: "Is there still someone who doesn't believe in ghosts and gods, but still trusts exorcists?"

"That's right." Qian Xiaoyi said, "I think Mr. Nanajo also knows that many politicians, officials, businessmen... who are not low-ranking... actually know some 'masters', right? This is the reason why exorcists exist. They need exorcists to exist."

Shichijo Masato asked, "You mean... a broker?"

"That's right." Qian Xiaoyi said, "Businessmen need to know officials and politicians to open up financial channels, politicians need funds to seek promotion channels, and officials need opportunities to smooth relations... So a so-called 'master' often knows many people of high status. He can introduce them to each other, and even the high 'commission fees' he gets can be exchanged for 'exorcism charms' and handed over to other people..."

Shichijo Masato realized, "You mean, your role as an exorcist is much greater than working at WTV?"

Qian Xiaoyi nodded. "That's right. If I openly join your team and find a class at WTV, it will limit my vision and ability to act, making me stretched. The reason why I can have a keen insight is because I am an outsider. That's what it means to be a bystander. Moreover, as an outsider, even if I give you some advice, other people in the company can't say anything to me. This is the most important thing."

"I understand what you mean." Nanajo Masato's eyes lit up, and then he stretched out his hand and said, "Well, let's start with the basics. Happy cooperation... Consultant Qian."

"It's a pleasure working with you." Qian Xiaoyi held his hand and said.

"This kid... looks like an elite, but he's actually very easy to fool..." Qian Xiaoyi thought to himself, making him feel a little bit sorry for him.

But now he had more reasons to visit other floors.

(End of this chapter)