I Am an Emperor in a World of Mixed Anime

"What about other business investments and collaborations?"

"If Yunmeng Group is willing to accept the financing from Sigong Group, then all of Sigong Group's resources will be fully opened to Yunmeng Group."

Higashino Akira shook his head. "Yunmeng Group is not short of money at the moment, and has no plans to raise funds or go public."

Sakura paused, her expression froze, and she frowned.

"Then the only option is acquisition. The Shinomiya Group is willing to acquire part of the Yunmeng Group's assets at a premium to reduce Mr. Dongye's burden. Mr. Dongye is young and talented, and should not be bound by such mundane things. He can start new industries, continue to expand the market, and amaze everyone."

As he spoke, his tone turned serious. "Mr. Higashino, you'd better think this through before you answer me. Our Shinomiya Group also has its pride and cannot tolerate repeated rejections. As a young person, you have a bright future and a promising outlook. There's no need for you to plunge headlong into a dead end. In our market, it's not entirely fair and open. Offending people you can't afford to offend will only narrow your path in life."

Higashino Akira tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his eyes slightly raised, and his tone was playful, "Are you threatening me?"

Sakura replied in a cold voice, "I'm reminding you."

"Do you represent the entire Shinomiya Group, or just a voice within the Shinomiya Group?"

The other party's expression changed slightly, but it vanished in an instant. They still stubbornly insisted, putting on the arrogant face of a large corporation, "There is no difference."

Higashino Akira smiled, turned to Haruno who had been quietly waiting by the side, boiling water and making tea, and waved to her, telling her to stop for a moment.

"Yono, does Mr. Sakura have an appointment with me?"

Upon hearing this, Yukinoshita Haruno shook her head. "No."

“Then please escort Mr. Sakura out.” Akira Higashino, who disliked wearing watches, lit up his phone screen and glanced at the time. “I have other things to attend to later. Please see this distinguished guest from the Shinomiya Group out for me.”

In the end, Sakura, looking quite displeased, didn't make a scene or leave like some third-rate villain, but instead followed Yukinoshita Haruno's guidance and left the Yunmeng Group.

When Yukino returned, there was no one else in the office. She dropped her pretense, closed the door, and walked briskly to Akira Higashino's side. She picked up the photo that hadn't been taken away, glanced at it with a mischievous smile, and teased him.

"I've always heard of the young lady from the Shinomiya family, but I've never met her. I never expected her to be so beautiful. If you don't hurry, you'll miss this opportunity."

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Chapter 144 Are you sure you want to eat Xiaoyang here?

What's the use of being pretty?

"There are so many beautiful girls in this world, am I supposed to accept them all?"

"An interesting soul is the key factor that makes a beautiful girl stand out."

"That young lady from the Shinomiya family looks like a very boring person."

Higashino Akira simply didn't have the time or interest to watch a girl grow up. He wasn't particularly interested in Kaguya Shinomiya to begin with, and the fact that he was dealing with Kaguya Shinomiya in her "ice Kaguya" phase, before she had been "cute," made it even less interesting.

Yunmeng Group is bound to reach the top sooner or later and become a world-renowned giant. He's not shameless enough to be seducing other people's daughters while swallowing their assets.

Compared to Kaguya Shinomiya, he favored Chika Fujiwara, who was known for her cheating, and even imagined that he might one day promote her to the position of Prime Minister of Japan.

"Besides, judging from the way that guy was talking nonsense just now, he might be eyeing my business and trying to use me as a pawn."

"Although we are not afraid of the Shinomiya Group, there is no need for us to deliberately jump into the pit."

He sneered, "Why now of all times? They certainly have a keen sense of smell."

What do you mean by saying he's still young and can continue to shine in other projects?

How could anyone have the nerve to say such a thing? Isn't this bullying an honest person?

Previously, Yunmeng Group's main industries were all labor-intensive. He didn't seek profits and even used all the daily money he received from his system rewards to subsidize employee benefits. So why didn't anyone come to discuss financing and acquisitions?

"This shows that we have indeed been developing well recently, at least we have things that even giants like the Shinomiya Group are envious of, right?"

Yukino Yukinoshita wasn't too worried. After all, even the most critical situation before hadn't shaken Yunmeng's foundation in the slightest. She had already had some doubts, and after officially joining the company, she became even more certain that there was a deeper, more extraordinary power hidden behind this group.

Judging from this man's indifferent attitude towards money and the attitude presented by the group, Yunmeng Group is probably just a tool used to achieve certain goals on the surface.

Even so, it's already a level that the Yukinoshita family can't reach.

As for the Shinomiya family... worldly methods are sometimes ineffective against extraordinary power, as they are outdated.

not to mention…

"The old patriarch of the Shinomiya family is in his twilight years. He lost his drive several years ago and began to relinquish power. Besides his daughter Kaguya Shinomiya, he has several sons. Mr. Sakura should be a henchman of one of the Shinomiya family's sons."

"Given the current size of Yunmeng Group, unless the Four Palaces Group reaches a consensus to collectively suppress us, they may not dare to take action against us in advance if it is just one or two voices. After all, whether it is a lose-lose situation or a Pyrrhic victory, it will affect the other party's ability to continue to compete for control of the Four Palaces Group."

"Mr. Sakura is arranging a marriage for their young lady. It's probably because someone wants to marry her off before the head of the Shinomiya family passes away and before the group is divided up, so that she becomes an outsider."

"However, Mr. Sakura was right about one thing."

Yang Nai leaned closer to Higashino Akira, her eyes shining, and smiled proudly at him. "Only a young man as promising and capable as Higashino-kun is worthy of that young lady. If you agree, he will report your intentions back to the head of the Shinomiya family. Even if the other party knows that his son is involved, he will not refuse because of this."

So what if the Shinomiya Group, which wields absolute power in an island nation and can influence the country's future direction at will?

Good men are actively sought after; passively waiting for family arrangements is truly a sign of being superior.

Small families have their advantages; at least they are flexible and adaptable, and it's easier for a small boat to turn around.

Yukino Yukinoshita doesn't mind that others are also eyeing Akira Higashino. After all, he wasn't originally hers. In addition, she is rational enough to know that Kaguya Shinomiya and him are not suitable, at least not at the moment.

In this situation, if even a powerful family like the Shinomiya family is eyeing her man and wants to place their bets on him, wouldn't that prove that her judgment was correct, or even exceptionally good?

After all, she dared to bet heavily on the future of the Yukino family, going all in, even though she only knew about Higashino Akira's personality and knew very little about his businesses and influence.

For a career-minded and ambitious woman, nothing is more gratifying than an investment that appreciates in value.

When emotions ran high, Yang Nai looked at the man's handsome face and her eyes seemed to be churning with tears. She couldn't help but lean over and gently kiss him.

Instantly separate.

However, Higashino Akira was not about to let her off the hook by setting fires and leaving the aftermath unattended. The moment Yono separated from him, he took the initiative to look up and press himself against her.

Yukino Yukinoshita was slightly startled at first, but then quickly softened and cooperated, reaching out to hug his neck and sitting down in his arms. A surge of heat rose in her heart, and her eyes gradually became hazy as she faced this increasingly charming man.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

With her lips still wet, Yang Nai lightly traced the tip of her tongue across her lips, her breathing quickened, and her equally moist pupils stared fixedly at the man. Finally, she pursed her lips, her voice carrying a slightly husky quality.

"This isn't a private bedroom, there are no changes of clothes here, are you sure you want to eat Haruno here, Higashino-kun?"

That's a tough question: should we eat it or not?

Looking at this woman, who seemed to be both reluctant and eager, yet deeply moved, she possessed an unparalleled charm and captivating beauty.

I find it hard to say no.

As a boss, having such a beautiful secretary by my side, what if I don't train her beforehand and she falls for my seduction later?

It wasn't that I couldn't control myself, or that I was addicted to pleasure.

Mainly, Akira Higashino wanted to challenge his own weakness.

He lowered his head again, moving closer to that pretty face.

Yukino's breath hitched slightly. She closed her eyes and tilted her chin up to meet the kiss. However, the familiar sensation of a passionate kiss did not come as expected. Instead, she felt a slight friction on one side of her cheek, followed by warm, moist breath near her ear.

Ok?

How could it be crooked at such a close distance?

Before she could ponder for long, a voice suddenly rang out, causing her to blush instantly as she broke free from her boyfriend's embrace and stood up, quickly straightening her clothes and smoothing out the wrinkles.

"There are people coming from outside the door, a lot of them."

The main reason is that Akira Higashino is relatively conservative. Although the performance of real-life scenes is very exciting, he prefers to do the right thing in the right place.

It was definitely not because I was in such good physical condition that I heard a series of footsteps approaching outside the office.

Chapter 145 I Will Fight in Gundam Form

"School's starting soon, right? Haven't you brought your sister over yet?"

Upon hearing this, Yukino crossed her arms and tapped her chin with the other, looking troubled. "It's understandable that I don't want to go early, since that mean-spirited Higashino-sama bullies Yukino-chan with passive-aggressive behavior every day."

"Passive-aggressive behavior?"

Higashino Akira tilted his head and looked at her with a strange expression. Yukinoshita Haruno, who had already walked to the other side of the desk, also cutely imitated him by tilting her head.

"Then... placement play?"

Higashino Akira was amused. This woman's IQ was definitely more than 160; she was truly a genius at joking.

For a moment, if it weren't for the lingering ambiguous atmosphere between them and the faint blush still on Yukino's face, it would have seemed as if nothing had happened at all.

"Actually, Yukino has been a bit homesick lately."

Having finally gained a slight advantage in her daily verbal exchanges with this man, and not daring to pursue the matter further, Yukino Shino's lips curled up slightly with a faint smile, knowing when to stop.

"Higashino-kun may not know, but ever since Yukino-chan turned into a kitten, Mother has doted on her. She often takes her everywhere she goes, stroking her from time to time and asking if she has eaten and drunk enough."

"Even Xiaoyang hasn't experienced such abundant and tender maternal love in many years. It's truly enviable."

Looking at this woman who claimed to be envious but whose eyes were full of affection, Higashino Akira had to reaffirm her pure bloodline as a Chiba siscon. "Then you should try to become a kitten too."

"If Koyoko turned into a kitten, would Higashino-kun still like her?"

Yukinoshita asked a question full of anticipation.

Akira Higashino thought for a moment, "Can we change only half of it? Just keep the cat ears and tail."

"Eh~, what kind of answer is that? Higashino-kun is such a pervert!"

"Hmph, that's just who I am, so what can Yukinoshita-san do about it?"

"Really, if that's the case, then I guess I have no choice but to cooperate with Higashino-kun."

"I want to see white over-the-knee socks, something cute."

"How greedy!" Miss Yang wrinkled her nose. "This style is not the best choice for a mature lady."

"After all, I think Haruno is very cute, so maybe a school uniform style would suit her well?"

"Hey..."

Yukino Yukinoshita smiled gently, sticking out her little tongue shyly. She was completely overwhelmed by the other person's direct praise. Although she was unsure how much of it was just flattery, she was still happy and felt light as a feather.

They finally won a point, only to be tied again.

What a cunning man.

"So, there's a fireworks festival next week, can the adorable Haruno apply to be her protector?"

"I will launch into battle in Gundam form!" Mr. Higashino said with a serious expression!