Tokyo, 1991: Starting as a bank clerk

Chapter 201 Because You Look the Funniest [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

The silver-gray Mercedes made several turns in the residential streets of Esaka before coming to a steady stop in front of Kiryu Yaya's apartment building.

The engine shut off, and the car was quiet for a moment.

The two got out of the car.

In front of the apartment building, Kuroda Shuichi stopped in his tracks: "Kiryu-kun, I'll be waiting for your news."

He paused, a hint of seriousness in his voice: "I've never liked owing favors. You've helped me this time, and I won't let you do it for nothing."

Kuroda Shuichi's gaze fell on his face, paused for two seconds, and then he smiled: "After this matter in Rinko City is over, I will give you a villa."

"Pick any place in Osaka."

Kiryu Yaya's lips curved into a slight smile.

"I appreciate President Kuroda's kindness, but it's too early to talk about these things now."

Kuroda looked at him with a mixture of surprise and admiration in his eyes.

"it is good."

Suddenly, he asked, "Kiryu-kun, are you going to Miyazawahara's funeral?"

Kiryu Yaya nodded: "Naturally, it should be an all-nighter tomorrow night."

"I'll go too."

Shuichi Kuroda spoke calmly.

"When Miyazawa Hara was alive, my relationship with him wasn't very good, but now that he's dead, there's no need to dwell on the past."

Kiryu Yaya did not respond.

Shuichi Kuroda continued, "Furthermore, Kouyuda will probably be there too."

Kiryu Yaya was slightly taken aback.

"He is the executive director of Mitsubishi Bank, and the Miyazawa Group is an important client of Mitsubishi. It is impossible for him to be absent from such an occasion."

As Kuroda Shuichi said this, the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

"You might see him then."

Upon hearing this, Kiryu Yaya smiled and said, "That would be perfect."

After saying that, Kuroda Shuichi waved his hand, got into the car, started the engine, and the silver-gray Mercedes slowly drove out of the alley.

Kiryu Yaya stood by the roadside, watching the taillights of the car gradually disappear into the afternoon sunlight until they vanished at the end of the street.

Then, he slowly wiped the slight smile from the corner of his mouth.

Before his eyes, Shuichi Kuroda's list of assets unfolded once again:

Shuichi Kuroda

Age: 47

[Position: Representative Director and President of Kansai Urban Development Co., Ltd., Full Member of the Toseikai Association]

【assets:】

1. Kansai Urban Development Co., Ltd. (substantive controlling shareholder): valued at approximately 180 billion yen.

—六甲高尔夫俱乐部及周边整合地块（帐面取得价）：约42亿円—其他开发中项目及土地储备：约138亿円「2.现金及银行存款：约29亿7，000万円]

—三菱银行大阪支店普通预金：约8亿2，000万円—住友银行普通预金（项目周转用）：约3亿5，000万円—瑞士银行匿名帐户（UBS）：约12亿円—开曼群岛短期理财（BVI结构）：约6亿円「3.东整会积分帐户：13，200积分（可兑换1.32亿円）」

4. Real estate (solely owned and held in nominee names): approximately 18 billion yen

—大阪市北区自宅：约5亿8，000万円—大阪市中央区投资公寓两栋（借名持有）：约9亿円—神户市东滩区别墅（妻弟名下）：约3亿2，000万円「5.国内有价证券：约14亿円]

6. Spot gold bars (Osaka Kita Ward vault): Approximately 210 million yen.

7. Golf membership (Rokko, Ashiya, Nishinomiya): Approximately 110 million yen

8. Collection of Japanese and Western paintings (three pieces): Approximately 150 million yen.

9. Vintage cars (two, not registered as personal assets): approximately 80 million yen.

Total assets: Approximately 17.84 billion yen

[Liabilities:]

1. Mitsubishi Bank Kansai Urban Development Project Financing (with joint guarantee): 46 billion yen

2. Sumitomo Bank's Rokko Project secured related financing of 32 billion yen.

3. Daiwa Securities - Short-term Bridge Loan (Rokko Integration Funds): 14 billion yen

4. Short-term intercompany loans with related companies (off-balance sheet): 8 million yen

"5. Tokyo Central Secretariat - Outstanding Points Purchase Amounts: 18 million yen"

"6. Nominee holder compensation payable for real estate held in a nominee's name: 32 million yen"

"7. Overseas account operation and BVI maintenance fees - annual expenditure commitment: 65 million yen"

Total liabilities: approximately 10.185 billion yen

Net assets: Approximately 7.655 billion yen

Actually, this wasn't the first time Kiryu Yaya had checked Kuroda Shuichi's asset list.

But every time he checked, he would stare at the 180 billion yuan land reserve for urban development and ponder for a long time.

Even if land prices only halve in the next year.

The loss of 90 billion yen was enough to devour all of Kuroda Shuichi's cash flow and net assets.

to be honest.

He had absolutely no need to seek revenge against Kuroda Shuichi.

He had been standing on the edge of the cliff for a long time.

If Seiichi Takatsukasa doesn't intend to interfere after the arrival of Rinkaku Castle, then Shuichi Kuroda could truly become an aerial acrobat.

Kiryu Yaya opened his eyes and put the asset list away from his sight.

Turn around and go upstairs.

The next day.

Daban Branch.

Financing review course.

Masakazu Yamada stood before the crowd: "Arima-kun, Sasaki-kun, welcome to the Financing Review Division."

Arima Kishou and Sasaki Kenta stood up straight and bowed deeply at the same time.

"Please take care of me!"

The applause was sporadic.

Section Chief Wakako Kishigami spoke first, smiling at the two of them: "Arima-kun, I heard you had a very solid legal foundation during your International Finance course. It just so happens that you're quite capable in the Finance Review course..."

We need someone like you.

Arima Kishou adjusted his glasses and bowed slightly: "Department Chief Kishi is too kind. I will do my best."

Kenta Sasaki stood next to him, chest puffed out, with an expression that said, "Praise me, praise me!"

As expected, Wakako Kishigami turned her gaze to him, her smile deepening: "Sasaki-kun, huh?"

She deliberately dragged out the sound.

—Runs fast.

A low chuckle rippled through the office.

Kenta Sasaki's smile froze on his face: "Section Chief Kishigami, are you praising me?"

"Of course I'm praising you."

Wakako Kishiwaki blinked: "The Financing Review Department desperately needs someone like you. From now on, we'll be counting on you to deliver documents, handle general affairs, and retrieve files."

"I knew it—"

Kenta Sasaki muttered something under his breath, but still bowed respectfully: "I will do my best."

Yusuke Hashimoto sat by the window, holding a teacup, and spoke up, which was rare for him: "Arima-kun, if you have any questions about legal matters in the future, you can come and ask me."

Arima Kishou bowed slightly: "Thank you, Hashimoto-senpai."

Yusuke Hashimoto nodded and didn't say anything more.

He's retiring next month, so it's a good thing to see the financing review department get fresh blood before he retires.

Yuka Nakamura sat at her workstation, twirling a pen in her hand. Her gaze swept over Kenta Sasaki and Kishou Arima, then she lowered her voice and said to Misaki Yamaguchi next to her, "These two newcomers seem pretty energetic."

Misaki Yamaguchi leaned closer and said with a smile, "That Sasaki-kun seems to be quite famous at the bank."

"famous?"

"Yeah, I heard he used to be in the logistics department and pursued several girls, but he didn't succeed with any of them."

Misaki Yamaguchi lowered her voice: "There were rumors a while ago that he confessed to Shimazaki-san and was rejected."

Yuka Nakamura blinked: "How do you know everything?"

"There are no secrets in a bank."

Misaki Yamaguchi stated confidently, "Especially romantic gossip, it spreads the fastest."

"Do you know why he was rejected?"

"It seems so—"

Misaki Yamaguchi thought for a moment: "Too noisy?"

Yuka Nakamura couldn't help but burst out laughing, then quickly covered her mouth with her hand.

Hashimoto Natsumi, sitting next to him, chuckled, "But that Arima-kun is quite quiet. He wears glasses, doesn't talk much, and seems pretty reliable."

"You're judging people by their appearance."

Misaki Yamaguchi nudged her arm: "She graduated from Waseda University's Faculty of Law. She was praised by the class head in the International Finance class for her strong legal analysis skills. Someone like her will definitely be a key member of the Finance Review class in the future."

"What about Sasaki-kun?"

"Sasaki-kun————"

Misaki Yamaguchi thought for a moment: "Runs fast?"

The three of them exchanged a glance and then laughed.

The laughter reached the front, and Kenta Sasaki turned around, looking at them suspiciously: "What are you laughing at, seniors?"

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

Yuka Nakamura quickly waved her hand, but she couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

Kenta Sasaki was even more confused and turned to Kishou Arima: "What are they laughing at?"

Arima Kishou pushed up his glasses expressionlessly: "They're probably laughing at you."

Why?

"Because you look the funniest."

"—Arima, today is our first day in the financing review department, can't you give me some face?"