Tokyo, 1991: Starting as a bank clerk

Chapter 217 An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth!

Seiichi Takatsukasa leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest twice, and continued, "Moreover, once the Kansai Airport project is completed, land prices in Rinko City will rise again. The ripple effect of such a large-scale infrastructure project cannot be fully calculated in just one or two academic papers."

He paused, his gaze falling on Kiryu Yaya's face, his tone now carrying a hint of elder's magnanimity: "Kiryu-kun, I know you're warning me about the risks of this Rinku City deal, and I appreciate your caution, but I've done more real estate projects than you've ever seen."

Seiichi Takatsukasa picked up his teacup and took a sip: "I can tell you a fact: although land prices in major metropolitan areas have fallen somewhat, they are far from the level you described."

"The market will never collapse as you described."

Kiryu Yaya listened quietly, without showing any disappointment or resentment on his face; instead, there was a faint smile on his face.

Just as he had predicted.

The moment when both bulls and bears call each other idiots has arrived.

His action today was not without meaning.

Although Seiichi Takatsukasa is not commenting on it now, this action today will serve as a disclaimer should land prices plummet in the future.

It also makes him value his own resources more.

With such a thick health bar, a single bomb from Rinko Castle shouldn't be enough to kill him.

Kiryu Yaya paused for a moment, then subtly changed the subject: "Since both Mr. Takatsukasa and President Kuroda believe that Rinku Castle is worth taking, then I won't say any more."

Takatsukasa Seiji glanced at him, nodded, and didn't dwell on this childish topic any further.

He put down his teacup and placed his hands clasped together on the table: "So, what are your specific thoughts on the matter of Lingkong City?"

Kiryu Yaya leaned forward slightly, placed his hands on the table, and his tone regained the composure he had when discussing serious matters: "I have already discussed the specific implementation plan with Ms. Keiko, and the Miyazawa Group will initiate the formal board meeting as soon as possible."

"Given Kamiya's attitude, he will express his support at the board level as long as the conditions are reasonable."

He paused, his gaze sweeping between Seiichi Takatsukasa and Shuichi Kuroda: "Regarding the price, Ms. Keiko means it cannot be lower than 15 percent above the market valuation."

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"If it's lower than that number, she'll have a hard time explaining it to the board of directors. After all, that piece of land in Lingkong City is the family fortune accumulated by the Miyazawa family over generations. If it's sold too low, those old directors won't let it go."

Seiichi Takatsukasa held his teacup, not immediately giving his opinion, as if he had mentally reviewed the number, and then nodded slightly: "Fifteen percent, that's acceptable."

"in addition-

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Kiryu Yaya continued, "This transaction cannot be handled directly through Kansai Urban Development."

"President Kuroda's name is too prominent in the Kansai real estate circle. If Kansai Urban Development directly comes forward to acquire it, it is easy to attract unnecessary attention."

He looked at Shuichi Kuroda: "So we need a clean shell company to operate it. Ideally, it should be an entity that is not registered in Osaka and whose legal representative and shareholders have no overt connection with the Toseikai."

"This way, it'll be easier for the Miyazawa Group to explain to the public. They can just say that an external asset management company took over, without involving any sensitive background."

Shuichi Kuroda leaned back in his chair and tapped his fingers lightly twice on the armrest!

"There is an asset management company that we control in Nagoya, registered in Aichi Prefecture. The legal representative is a retired tax accountant, and it has no public connection with the Toseikai."

"The shell is clean and can be used for this transaction."

"That would be perfect."

Kiryu Yaya nodded, without asking for the company's specific name or further details.

The room fell silent for a moment.

The process has been finalized, and now Kiryu Yaya's offerings are on the table; it's time for Takaji Seiichi to show his sincerity.

Seiichi Takatsukasa put down his teacup and tapped his fingertips lightly on the table: "Kiryu-kun, I feel your feelings."

"Since you're willing to hand over the land of Lingkong City to me, I certainly won't let you work for nothing."

"Tell me your conditions and requirements. I will try my best to meet them."

Kiryu Yaya did not answer immediately.

He picked up the teacup in front of him, took a sip, then looked up, his gaze calmly landing on Takatsukasa Seiichi's face.

"Mr. Takatsukasa, I have only one request—"

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"Take down Kouudahiko."

Upon hearing this, Seiichi Takatsukasa paused slightly, a hint of interest appearing in his eyes: "Oh, why?"

Although Kouyu Tianyan was not a figure of great importance in his hands, he was at least someone who operated under his control.

Regardless, he still had to inquire about it.

Kiryu Yaya looked at Takaji Seiichi and said firmly, "Because Kouyuki killed my father, and indirectly killed my mother."

"So from the day I entered the University of Tokyo and joined Mitsubishi Bank, I had only one goal: 'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth!'"

"Make Koudahiko pay the price!"

In fact, Seiichi Takatsukasa had already learned about Yaya Kiryu's story from Shuichi Kuroda and had long since formed his own judgment.

He said slowly, "I see."

"Kiryu-kun, as a man, it is only natural for him to avenge his deceased father. I can understand that feeling and I will not deny it."

"The Kojiki records a story of avenging his father. In the Kofun period, a seven-year-old boy named Mayura-o learned that his father had been murdered and his mother had been taken away by his enemy. He took advantage of the enemy's sleep and stabbed him to death with his own sword."

The saying "The hatred of one's father is irreconcilable" is not just a casual remark. If a person doesn't even care about the hatred of their parents, then they have nothing in this world that is worthy of respect from others.

Seiichi Takatsukasa's gaze fell on Yaya Kiryu's face: "The vast majority of people who carry hatred will never be able to achieve revenge in their lifetime."

"Kiryu-kun——"

"You've come this far, getting into the University of Tokyo, joining Mitsubishi Bank, and sitting across from me. You're already better than many people, and I admire that about you."

"But Kiryu-kun, you should know that Furuta is one of my men?"

"A good dog, even if it gets old and dull, should not be killed casually, because killing a dog will discourage other dogs."

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"You should understand this principle, right?"

Kiryu Yaya understood what Takatsukasa Seiichi meant.

It's okay to help him deal with Kouyuu Hiko, but you can't kill him, because that would be too extreme.

Kiryu Yaya understood this, so he looked at Takaji Seiichi: "Mr. Takaji, I understand your position, and I never intended for you to end his life."