America: My Time

Chapter 893 Vigilance
Chapter 863 Vigilance

Before they knew it, they had arrived at their destination. After getting out of the car, both Hitomi Kuroki and Momoko Kikuchi sighed. The manor wasn't very big, and the furnishings weren't the best, but they both felt a bit of pressure because it was a property they had sold. Both Momoko Kikuchi and Hitomi Kuroki had been here before, but they never expected the property to come back, and in such a way.

When they followed the maid into the house and saw John enjoying Norika Fujiwara's services, both Hitomi Kuroki and Momoko Kikuchi were taken aback. At first glance, they found it hard to believe that the beautiful woman in front of them was a young girl. Her temperament was completely different; she was an older sister type, naturally alluring.

When Fujiwara Norika saw Kuroki Hitomi and Kikuchi Momoko, she was shocked and could hardly believe it. She knew Kuroki Hitomi's reputation; she was a female role performer from Takarazuka. Although she wasn't as famous as Daichi Mao, she was still quite well-known. As for Kikuchi Momoko, she knew her even more as an idol. Even though the other party had retired from the industry, Fujiwara Norika recognized her at a glance.

"Sit down. I believe you all understand the situation. Toyota pulled the same trick, or it could be Mitsui. Akiko should be familiar with this, so I asked you to come and handle the problem here!"

Upon hearing John's words, Hitomi Kuroki couldn't help but sigh. Such situations were all too common in Japan, and the big shots didn't care at all. After all, beautiful female hostesses were very popular in Japan. What made her a little embarrassed was that this house had been sold through their hands.

"Actually, this house was sold by us, and it was one of many properties sold back then!" Under these circumstances, Hitomi Kuroki and Momoko Kikuchi dared not hide this issue, because Toyota and Mitsui had their reasons for making such an arrangement, and if they concealed this information, some unexpected situations might occur.

"What? Did I hear that right? You're saying this house is one of the many properties I asked you to sell?" John was also very surprised at this point, not expecting that Toyota would have such intentions.

"Yes, this is the property we're selling. It was one of the properties that Peach Sauce and I initially confirmed we were going to sell. We just didn't expect it to come back like this, which shocked us. We initially thought we were just overthinking it!"

"Hehe, that's quite something. Toyota is an interesting guy. But since he's returned the property, let's just accept it. Don't have any other thoughts. You and Momo should transfer the property directly to her. Since it was a gift from them, let's arrange it that way!" John shook his head as he spoke. These Japanese guys really know how to play the game. They've even considered such a little scheme. It seems they've prepared very thoroughly. I just wonder what that old guy Akio Morita will think. Even the Sanwa guys will have their own ideas. After all, their methods aren't as sophisticated as Toyota's.

Norika Fujiwara felt a little dizzy. Although real estate prices in Japan had plummeted, properties like this in Tokyo were still quite expensive. She couldn't believe that she had acquired such a property without doing anything. Was this the benefit of following a big shot, being able to give away a property with a wave of her hand?
She didn't understand the life of the big boss, but when she saw the calm and indifferent expressions of Hitomi Kuroki and Momoko Kikuchi, she couldn't help but realize that her idea was right. In the eyes of the big boss, such a mansion was not worth mentioning and was nothing at all!
"Now that you're a student, tell me, what are your thoughts? Will you continue your studies or give up?" John looked at Norika Fujiwara calmly. This was a test for her. If this beautiful woman said she wanted to give up her studies, her reputation in John's eyes would suffer.

"I want to continue my studies, but I want to transfer to Tokyo!" At this moment, Norika Fujiwara made a decision instantly. It was a very difficult thing for her, but it was nothing in the eyes of a big shot like John. Moreover, if she could do it, it would be very beneficial to her future development. The University of Tokyo was not comparable to her previous Kobe Shinwa Women's University.

"It's a small matter, Akiko. Go and make the arrangements. Mention it to that guy Toyota. I'm sure he'll take care of it. I've heard Tokyo Women's University is good, and Ochanomizu Women's University is also an option. I'm sure he can arrange it."

John's words startled Hitomi Kuroki. Tokyo Women's University was no ordinary institution; it was one of the "Big Three," and Ochanomizu University was known as the "Women's University of Tokyo." This arrangement surprised her, as it had never happened before. Although puzzled, Hitomi Kuroki didn't dwell on it too much, as it wasn't a difficult matter, and even less significant for Toyota. However, she couldn't understand why John hadn't arranged it himself, instead relying on Toyota or Mitsui behind it. Since she couldn't understand it, she decided not to think about it and didn't give it much thought.
While John was impressed by Norika Fujiwara's choice, this was just the beginning. Whether she could persevere was uncertain. After all, every place has its own competitive dynamics, and whether she could establish herself in a women's university depended on her own abilities, as did her learning. Without ability, graduating from university wouldn't make much difference; ability is the foundation of everything. She gave the opportunity; whether she achieved a good result depended on her own efforts.

"Don't worry about it, it's just a small matter. The reason I asked you and Taozi to come here isn't just because of this small matter, there are other things as well. After the group split up, there are many things to deal with. Taozi, spend more time paying attention to the development of Uniqlo. Just keep a nominal position there, don't rush to get involved in management, listen more and observe more!"

John paused here, shook his head, and glanced at Kuroki Hitomi. She showed absolutely no reaction, no reaction whatsoever, which left John feeling helpless. This once disciplined and beautiful woman had become like this; her former spiritedness had vanished. Only her appearance remained unchanged, which surprised John.

“Zhaozi, don’t back down. Since you don’t want to participate, I won’t force you. I said I wouldn’t force you, and I won’t. You just need to keep an eye on the resort hotels and manors in Japan. You can’t push this onto Momoko anymore; she doesn’t have that much time. As for Norika’s matter, if she has any ideas, you can help her make arrangements accordingly. I don’t have time to deal with it; you’ll have to handle these things.”

"I'll take care of it!" Kuroki Hitomi replied decisively to John's request. The resort hotel and the manor were not big deals or difficult matters. Even though Japan's real estate bubble had burst, it didn't have a significant impact on the resort hotel and wouldn't require much effort.

"Just pay more attention to it, there's no need to worry too much! As for Norika, let's say ten years. After ten years, you can decide whether to leave. I believe that by then, neither Toyota nor Mitsui will care." John didn't have many thoughts about Norika Fujiwara. If it weren't for Mitsui's presence, he might have let go in a few years!

As soon as John finished speaking, Hitomi Kuroki and Momoko Kikuchi were taken aback. This situation had not happened to them, but it had happened to the beautiful woman in front of them. Ten years is the most precious time for a woman, but being able to exchange ten years for freedom is something many people yearn for.

It's hard to say what things will be like in ten years. A ten-year agreement could be a good thing or a bad thing. After all, no one knows what the situation will be like in ten years. Moreover, if one has no ambition, exchanging ten years for freedom is acceptable. But if one has ambition, everything will be different.

John didn't say much about this matter, and told Norika Fujiwara to go and think about it slowly. After all, it all came too suddenly to her and had a great impact on her, as could be seen from her expression.

After Norika Fujiwara left, John looked at Hitomi Kuroki and Momoko Kikuchi and said, "Is it surprising? Actually, it's nothing. Don't judge Norika Fujiwara by your own experience. Being chosen by Mitsui is no easy feat. Ten years is the best test for her. Whether she can accept it is her own business. She is different from you. You didn't have as much scheming back then, especially Momoko, but she is different."

John was reminding Kuroki Hitomi and Kikuchi Momoko that, given the circumstances and circumstances, Mitsui's arrangement through Toyota was not without ulterior motives. John wouldn't believe it if he didn't think there was some calculation behind it. Moreover, knowing that he had a good relationship with Morita Akio, Mitsui didn't arrange for Morita Akio to appear. There were more calculations behind this. Needless to say, it was an internal power struggle within the conglomerate, a battle for interests, or even a scheme against him. No matter what the situation was, John couldn't be careless or negligent.

As for whether Hitomi Kuroki and Momoko Kikuchi can accept it and gain some insight, that depends on their wisdom. Why were they chosen instead of others? Because they have business experience and will be wary of such things. As for Norika Fujiwara, don't be fooled by her seemingly clueless appearance. As part of a honey trap, John dares not be careless. This is not the beginning. Times have changed, and the other party's schemes will also be different!
(End of this chapter)