I Am an Emperor in a World of Mixed Anime

In the following days, Yunmeng Group unleashed its long-prepared counterattack measures.

The precise technical attack directly hacked the servers of the Shinomiya Group, which had been copying games by relying on Yunmeng's program framework to meet deadlines. This allowed players to watch high-definition, free magical girl anime as soon as they opened the game.

For the first time, the plagiarism controversy and accusations against the Shinomiya Group, which had been kept under wraps in the public sphere, have swept across the country in an organized and overwhelming manner.

Even more devastating was the financial sector. While the public outcry was still brewing, a large number of sell orders drove the Shinomiya Group's stock price down again and again, causing market confidence in the company to collapse and triggering a panic sell-off. Every time the Shinomiya Group tried to rescue the market through various means, the stock price would just recover slightly before more sell orders would appear, making it impossible for the Shinomiya Group to repurchase the shares in a short period of time.

The resulting chain reaction has also affected and shaken other industries under the Shinomiya Group.

Other conglomerates and financial giants who had already experienced this were both amazed by how ruthless and unscrupulous the young people were, and at the same time, they secretly cooperated with each other, not seeking to completely destroy the Shinomiya Group, but wanting to take advantage of the free money.

The market is only so big. If the Shinomiya Group collapses, everyone will be able to make a living.

The wall fell and everyone pushed.

It was just helping out, a small favor.

.........

"Young Master, it's too late to stop!"

The executive at the Shinomiya Group, who was responsible for reporting to the eldest son of the Shinomiya family, had a long face, as if he could already see the future where this person would be completely ousted, and as a follower, he would also be swept out of the house.

They didn't even have time to get angry about the stock price hitting a new low.

Even more suffocating things came knocking.

"Something terrible has happened! Big brother, something terrible has happened! Downstairs! Downstairs..."

What's downstairs?

Veins bulged on Shinomiya Hiromitsu's forehead, his expression became uncontrollable and somewhat ferocious. The composure he usually maintained as the designated heir of the Shinomiya family was completely gone, and he glared angrily at his second brother, who had always been his follower.

Unfortunately, I didn't get a reply.

Almost instantly, the third young master of the Shinomiya family, Shinomiya Un'ei, pushed open the door to the office and walked in.

"Long time no see, big brother."

"I heard you messed everything up."

With a confident smile on his face and maintaining elegant manners, he said, "My father was also very worried after learning about it, and had to interrupt his recuperation early to return to the front line and take charge of the overall situation."

Stepping aside, an elderly figure in a wheelchair, pushed by medical staff, slowly entered the room. The sight of this figure filled Si Gonghuangguang with despair and a sense of utter despair.

"Enough with the nonsense, let's talk about how to fix this. You can all speak freely."

The old man spoke in a slightly hoarse voice, then looked quietly at his three sons, hoping to hear something of value.

But in the end, all we heard from them were methods that had already been used to no avail, such as using political or even underworld forces to suppress the exchange, and even the stupid idea of ​​directly instructing the exchange to take a few days off.

This is so disappointing.

He never minded his sons competing with each other, nor did he care if they tripped each other up, but the premise was that he had the ability to cover up the consequences afterward, and that the entire Shinomiya Group would not collapse because of their competition.

And none of them could do that.

In the past, his sons were capable enough to maintain the status quo, and before he died, at least the Shinomiya family would not have become the target of public criticism.

But now, these fools who could be displayed in a museum don't even know who caused all this, who is the key to the problem, or how to solve this predicament!

He has such an arrogant attitude!

Does the Shinomiya family's use of forces outside the rules, attempting to resolve the issue through unconventional methods, mean that others cannot retaliate by employing even more powerful forces in the same manner?

Shigu Yan'an closed her eyes wearily.

It's as if I can already see the future of the Shinomiya family disappearing.

"enough."

The three foolish sons also showed off their clever ideas.

Shinomiya Gan'an opened her eyes. "I said, that's enough!"

He never wanted to see those three idiots again today.

"Get out!"

Huang Guang sent a formal invitation to Higashino Akira, requesting a meeting to prepare gifts as an apology and personally apologize to him!

"Yun Ying went to contact Hui Ye and asked her to ask for leave so that she could come back."

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P.S.: Regarding the update from the past two days when I took leave, I was too tired. I slept for thirteen or fourteen hours straight, but I was too listless to wake up properly. Sorry. But after a long time of resting properly and sleeping until I naturally woke up, I definitely felt much better.

Chapter 248 This is utterly shameless!!!

"Father, what about me?"

Seeing that his eldest brother and third brother had each been assigned tasks and left, leaving him alone to face his father who was under immense pressure, Shinomiya Seiryu was somewhat uneasy and cautiously asked a question.

Instantly, Shinomiya Yan'an's gaze was drawn to him. His breathing became slightly heavy, he hesitated to speak, and gritted his teeth.

what would you do?

Shine my shoes, you idiot!

"Go and contact the people below to re-count and summarize the group's existing assets."

With a dark expression, Shinomiya Yan'an suppressed her anger and assigned a task to this good-for-nothing, telling him to get lost so he wouldn't have to stand in front of her and annoy her.

"Oh...oh!" Shinomiya Seiryu shuddered, almost startled, and stammered a reply before fleeing as if his life depended on it.

Leaving only Shinomiya Yanan and a few security and medical personnel in the office, he slowly closed his eyes, his dignified expression gradually crumbling, revealing a look of exhaustion and weariness.

He doesn't understand!

Why is everyone talking about the precarious situation of the Shinomiya Group, as if the Japanese market is destined to bring them more misfortune than good?

Twenty years ago, he ascended to the position of head of the family and led the Shinomiya Group to begin its second great undertaking. Through skillful maneuvering, he unified the main family, branches, and subordinate forces of the Shinomiya Group. Wherever he went, opposing forces became mere phantoms. He truly had the advantage of opportune timing.

That vibrant, flourishing scene is still vivid in my mind.

In just twenty years, how could this place have become their final resting place?

In any case, for Yunmeng, a newly emerging group, to compete with the Sigong family's foundation is a losing proposition unless they want to suffer mutual losses and let others reap the benefits.

Shigu Yan'an opened her eyes, her pair of cloudy old eyes deep and unfathomable: The advantage is mine!

With him around, the Shinomiya family will not perish!

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In the afternoon, despite her illness and sallow complexion, Shinomiya Gan'an successfully made an appointment and met the young man she had long admired.

so good.

He was dashing and full of youthful vigor, passionate and unrestrained.

There was a time when he was just as spirited and ambitious.

It's a pity that he is now old and frail, with little time left.

Looking at this young man, Shinomiya Gan'an felt as if he were seeing his former self, evoking both nostalgia and regret.

"Mr. Higashino, you must know the purpose of my meeting with you today."

Upon hearing this, Higashino Akira calmly nodded, "I roughly understand."

Inside the tea room, Shinomiya Gan'an sat opposite the young man, looking at him for a long time. Then, despite his illness, he shakily rose and bowed unsteadily, startling his eldest son, Shinomiya Koko, who had come with him. He quickly reached out to support his father and steady him.

"Regarding this incident, the Shinomiya family was at fault first. As things have developed to this point, the Shinomiya family has paid a heavy price. If we continue to fight and the struggle escalates, it will only become a fight to the death, and may even deviate from the framework of business competition, resulting in mutual destruction and benefiting others."

Stop.

"The Shinomiya family is willing to pay a price that will satisfy you."

The old man was breathing heavily and shortly, and finally couldn't help but cough violently. He straightened up again, and instead of immediately observing the young man's reaction, he looked at his eldest son, who was the culprit, standing beside him with a somewhat unpleasant expression.

He had already bowed, and this idiot still dared to stand upright?

Shinomiya Gan'an's eyes sharpened, revealing his dissatisfaction. Shinomiya Kōkō, belatedly realizing what was happening, quickly bowed down and apologized to Higashino Akira.

As a veteran, Shigu Yanan valued practicality more, was able to take things in stride, and didn't care too much about saving face. He directly reached out and pressed the idiot's head down, causing it to hit the tea table.

He was truly utterly disappointed in his sons.

It wasn't because of plagiarism, but because they couldn't handle the other party's retaliation after plagiarizing. They didn't realize the seriousness of their mistakes and were quick to resort to underhanded tactics. In the end, they couldn't let go of their arrogant attitude and valued their face more than their own life and death or the interests of their family.

My son!

All three are my sons!

None of them have inherited their father's style!

A thick stack of asset details was pushed forward and gently stopped in front of Higashino Akira. Shinomiya Gan'an continued, "These are almost all of the Shinomiya Group's real estate assets. Many of them are high-quality assets, and there are also a large number of undeveloped commercial land plots that we are reluctantly selling to Yunmeng at a fair price as compensation, hoping to use them to appease Yunmeng Group's anger."

"In addition, I heard that Mr. Higashino has been looking for a suitable residence in the Tokyo area. The Shinomiya family has a private house that they are willing to give to Mr. Higashino free of charge in order to maintain the friendly relationship between the two families."

Of course, it's impossible for the Shinomiya Group to sell all of its real estate assets. After all, some plots of land are home to industries that are very important to the Shinomiya Group, or even its headquarters building. These assets need to be kept in hand, at least during this crisis, to prevent the public from losing confidence in the Shinomiya Group again in the financial market.

As for the Shinomiya family, they are separate from the Shinomiya Group.

The Shinomiya family is the dominant entity in the Shinomiya Group, but the Shinomiya Group is not solely owned by the Shinomiya family.

Even if the Shinomiya Group were to go bankrupt and be liquidated, the Shinomiya family's own assets would be enough to ensure that one or two generations would have no worries about food and clothing and could barely maintain a semblance of dignity.

Of course, this is on the premise that no one in this generation or two goes on a spending spree or even starts a business without thinking and squanders the family fortune.

Higashino Akira glanced through the documents that Shinomiya Gan'an had sent him. He wasn't particularly interested, but he had no reason to refuse.

He has always been very proactive in expanding the territory. Although he has now moved beyond the stage of snowballing through existing land plots and has begun to acquire real estate in various remote and impoverished areas outside of Tokyo, large commercial plots of land in Tokyo that are valuable have always been in short supply and rarely sold.

Being able to acquire the Shinomiya Group, a company with decades of experience in this field, is not a bad thing for him.

Moreover, he didn't intend to destroy the entire Shinomiya Group in one fell swoop. Even if he had the ability, he couldn't do it. It would be too ostentatious and conspicuous, and would alert other conglomerates, causing them to band together and exclude Yunmeng.

He closed the file, glanced at Shinomiya Higashino, whose head was pressed against the tea table, silent and his face flushed red, and smiled nonchalantly.

"Since the head of the Shinomiya family has shown such sincerity, I cannot disrespect you. In that case, let's arrange it this way."