Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 16 Defaulting on debts will bring retribution.
Ai, who was running around the pillar, felt extremely humiliated.

She tugged at the oversized dragon robe, dodging Zheng Yi's toy knife.

He had a lot of fun playing this childish game.

Yuko even took a video camera and recorded it, claiming it was to document the good things in life.

Is this life wonderful?
Ai lay on the sofa, not resisting, letting Shoichi's toy knife slash at her body.

Tired, destroy it.

Does this boring guy really enjoy role-playing?

Such a childish guy, no wonder he can't tell that I am Shiho Miyano.

"Can you resist a little?" Zheng Yi poked Xiao Ai's arm.

Ai buried her head in the sofa.

hum!

When I avenge my sister someday, I'll poke your arm too.

Ai at home seemed to have been tormented and was completely silent, while Masakazu went to the company to torment Miyano Akemi again.

Akemi Miyano doesn't need Masakazu's interference.

She's incredibly busy right now.

With his younger sister as a threat, Zheng Yi seems to trust her completely, entrusting her with all matters, even though her position is merely Zheng Yi's assistant.

But even now, she has not seen her sister's face yet, and has only received the research coat sent by Zheng Yi.

He's currently dealing with something for Zheng Yi, even with dark circles under his eyes.

Because there are many things I don't understand yet, I need to spend more time learning and understanding them.

Zheng Yi didn't care about anything and seemed to let her do whatever she wanted.

If it weren't for the fact that she didn't know where her sister was, and she didn't want so many employees to lose their jobs, she really wanted to bankrupt all of Zheng Yi's businesses.

"Let me tell you this first: if your company goes bankrupt, it's definitely not because of my management," Miyano Akemi said.

"why?"

Akemi Miyano took out some forms and said, "Takeda Construction Company is not doing well. They still have several projects that have not been paid for."

Moreover, the real estate and construction industries are currently in a slump, and they've just taken on a large project; banks may not be willing to lend to them.

Because in the construction industry, construction companies are required to advance funds to begin construction.

The client will only transfer the money after acceptance.

Moreover, project payments are often delayed by one or two years, so most construction companies need to take out bank loans to carry out construction.

However, if the company runs into problems, or if the bank stops lending, the construction company can easily fall into bankruptcy. Without money to complete the project, it will not be able to get paid and will have to abandon the project.

If the project is abandoned, there's even less chance of getting any money back.

Takeda Corporation found itself in such a predicament.

You haven't been able to get payment for several projects, and you can't repay the bank loans, so they won't be lending you any more money.

Zhengyi acquired Takeda, inheriting its customer and human resources, as well as its debts.

"There's no need to rush when it comes to money," Zheng Yi said calmly.

He, Sumitomo Shoichi, was somewhat influential in Japan.

If I personally intervene, is there anyone who can refuse to pay back the money?

"Haha, I've heard of you before, but I never imagined it was you who acquired Takeda's company. It's unbelievable that you would choose to enter the construction industry." Yotsuki laughed and patted Masakazu on the shoulder.

He looked disgusted and asked Akemi Miyano to wipe his shoulder clean.

This blatant disdain made Yoshio's expression turn somewhat unpleasant.

"Mr. Yoshii, I would like to ask again when you will settle our payment for the project?" Zheng Yi asked with a cold face.

Yoshikawa still had that nice guy expression: "Of course I will pay back the money. I wouldn't owe that little bit of money."

"Then pay it back quickly."

"Of course I'll pay back the money," Yoshii said with a smile. "However, the day after tomorrow is my daughter's birthday, and I hope Mr. Seiichi can grace us with his presence." Seiichi frowned: "What does that have to do with paying back the money?"

Is this old guy trying to recruit me as his son-in-law?
Yoshio stroked his mustache and said, "It has nothing to do with paying back the money, but it can bring us closer. Having a drink at the party will make it easier for me to pay back the money."

These days, those who owe money are the bosses, especially those who owe a lot of money.

This kid is too young and doesn't know what the rules of society are. Is this how he treats people who want to collect debts?
He didn't give gifts, didn't drink, didn't say a word of flattery, and kept a cold face the whole time.

Do you really think that just because you're surnamed Sumitomo, everyone in Japan has to give way to you?

Little friend, once you enter society, no one will treat you like a child.

“Those who fail to repay their debts will be punished by Heaven,” Zhengyi said.

“Of course,” Yotsubi said with a smile.

……

At Yoshii's daughter's birthday party.

Shoichi led Miyano Akemi to their seats.

Akemi Miyano tugged at the mask on her face, making sure no one would see through her identity.

She was not used to attending such events.

Everyone present wore fake smiles, constantly clinking glasses with those around them, and occasionally letting out nauseatingly insincere laughs.

In contrast, Zheng Yi's expression was much more sincere.

He always had an expression that said someone owed him hundreds of millions of yen, scaring away anyone who wanted to get close to him.

"It's great to have you here. How about a drink?"

Yoshii came over and handed Masakazu a glass of wine.

As if he hadn't seen anything, Masakazu picked up the juice next to him and clinked glasses with Akemi Miyano.

Sijing gritted his teeth.

The scions of these powerful families are the most despicable; they have an arrogant attitude, as if they've never been bullied, and they don't respect anyone.

snort!
With a forced smile, Shijing said, "If you drink this glass of wine, I might be more inclined to repay the money."

Zheng Yi also said with a smile, "I have a little bad habit after drinking. If you don't mind, I can drink this glass of wine too."

"Oh? What little quirk?"

Yoshii winked at Miyano Akemi beside him, revealing an understanding expression.

Do you want to have a baby after drinking too much?
This is my nature; there's no need to hide it.

"I kill people when I'm drunk."

Yoshii's face turned ashen. "Then you should just keep drinking your juice."

He left, dissatisfied.

Akemi Miyano said softly, "It seems you're not getting your money back."

"No one can owe me money and not pay it back," Zheng Yi said confidently.

Akemi Miyano raised an eyebrow.

Why is he so confident?

Is it just because of his surname?

"Today is my little girl's birthday, and I am truly grateful that you have all come all this way to this resort to celebrate with her."

"Today, I have also invited a special guest, Mr. Kogoro Mouri, who has recently become very famous."

Akemi Miyano looked in the direction Yotsuji was pointing and saw a familiar little boy.

"What's wrong? Do you know that brat?" Zheng Yi asked in a sinister tone.

“No.” Miyano Akemi shook her head stiffly.

"Really? I thought you knew him. That kid is quite suspicious. If your gaze hadn't drifted over there, I would have forgotten to investigate him."

(End of this chapter)