Tokyo: Starting with taking on his wife's debts

"Then go back and think it over carefully! I believe you'll understand. After all, the blame lies with me, and you're just an employee who doesn't know anything. Even if you're sued, I'll bear the legal responsibility. As for whether your efforts will be rewarded, I never let my people suffer losses. Look at Eri, she's no longer working for Ezaki. If Ezaki comes after her for the debt, I won't pay him back. She can't do anything about it. Is the little money Eri owes more than the 100 million yen I owe? So, in order to get my debt back, Ezaki will absolutely not dare to come after Eri again. It's that simple. Can you understand the logic behind this?"

"You're a shameless scoundrel?" Shota paused for about a minute, hesitated for a long time, and then carefully said it.

“That’s right!” Xiuming slapped his thigh. “So, how safe it is to have a shameless scoundrel as your backer! Why don’t you give it a try? Work for me, I’ll take the blame, you’ll still get your salary. If you become successful in the future, you can go solo. If you turn around and call me despicable and shameless, no problem, I won’t retaliate. That’s just the kind of person I am.”

"Can I go back and think about it for two days, oh no, one day?"

"Since you've changed two days to one, that means you've agreed in your heart, but it's not right to refuse. Just consider it a day off! Tomorrow, go directly to Game Freak Studio and find Satoshi Tajiri. Tell him about the general situation here, selectively, and then talk to him about acquiring all the existing Pokémon projects under his control. The price is tentatively set at 4500 million yen. If he doesn't agree, add another 500 million yen. The project is currently at almost zero progress under his control, and it's very difficult. If he still doesn't agree, you can poach people from his studio."

Xiuming waved his hand, tossed him a pen, and continued, "I'll teach you a way to poach people. Take notes. To deal with a united studio, you need to cut off their connections first, then use methods like poaching, exploiting loopholes, and finding weaknesses to shake their foundation and defeat them one by one. Of course, his studio won't be that complicated. It's only been established for two years, most of the staff are part-time, and the wages are very low, so it's easier to lure them with high salaries."

Chapter 93 Contract (5500 words, sorry, I'm practicing typing 10,000 words a day and need to close the window to finish the contract)

"Using high salaries as bait, while effective quickly, is the worst approach... Of course, you're different. You're here to spend money at the bathhouse, so I wouldn't be surprised if someone else poachs you someday... Before I bring out your talent, no one else will care about you, so focus on working here... Also, if you find Satoshi Tajiri, tell him that I also love nature and insects, have long admired him, and would like to meet him to discuss some common topics..."

The level of global informatization is still developing. Although the internet exists, personal computers and portal websites are not yet widespread, so the information received by each person is limited. They are still experiencing various pie-in-the-sky tactics and motivational brainwashing methods for the first time. Young people with little work experience and who are just entering the workforce are very easy to get excited about.

Hideaki explained to Shota how to headhunt and recruit talent, such as providing valuable insights that the target might be interested in, and whether a non-compete agreement has been signed, etc.

Shota left with his mission, taking with him the Pokémon marketing plan he had received from Hideaki before he left, and specifically asked about "what should be said and what shouldn't be said".

Xiuming stated confidently, "No need to hide anything, I haven't told you the specific details either..."

Shota left with mixed feelings.

Xiuming admires him most for his willingness to take advantage of others and his innovative ideas. He's currently no longer interested in dating girls and is only thinking about making money.

It's definitely the right choice to let him bring the game development talent introduced by Naoto Sugita.

"Mr. Hideaki, your phone is ringing..."

Next to the cashier, Eri called out to the massage room, put the microphone on the table, and ran away quickly.

The landline in the store had been moved next to the cashier, but Riko didn't turn around and continued to process customers' payments.

It was Hayato, Sugita Naoto's boyfriend, calling to follow up.

The original inquiries were about Ayako's brother, Miyamoto, taking a potential client to "Night Paris Soap Paradise" and his experience, as well as when an order could be placed.

However, once Hayato confirmed that it was Hideaki Yamanaka, he immediately gave up asking questions.

Still need to ask?

This must be Miyamoto taking advantage of Hideaki's relationship with his sister to spend money on his own.

One could even suspect that he introduced his sister Ayako to Hideaki in order to spend money, thus conspiring to squander the factory's assets.

It's best not to let straight man know about this, he'll definitely yell and go crazy.

Since the call had been connected, I took the opportunity to mention the five game development programmers that Naoto Sugita had contacted.

The five game developers said they didn't want to work in a place with lots of women, and that they needed to be provided with accommodation as soon as possible, and to start work quickly because they needed wages.

Xiuming also briefly inquired about the personal information of the five game development talents.

They are all "technical school graduates" who enrolled in five-year integrated industrial higher vocational schools after graduating from junior high school. During their time at school, they receive solid basic programming training and can directly find employment as programmers or technicians after graduation.

As a graduate of Kyoto Computer Academy, Shota can indeed lead them to a certain extent.

"First, help me arrange dormitories for them. As for the cost, I'll say it will be deducted from the contract when we sign it this afternoon. Also, ask your 'girlfriend' to help me find a game development studio that's struggling. I need to buy some equipment. Should she pay for it for me first, or should it be deducted from the contract?"

I had arranged to meet Sugita Naoto at 5 p.m. today in Ginza, Chuo Ward, which happens to be near the Tokyo Stock Exchange's First Division office where Tachibana works.

"Okay, I'll pass it on to him." Yuto was silent for about ten seconds. Although he knew something was wrong, he was clearly not a good talker.

"Then it's settled. I'll hang up if there's nothing else."

Before Yuto could say anything more, Hideaki made a decision and hung up the phone.

They are short of both money and manpower.

If Riko opens a chain of supermarkets, there should be at least one store manager and one employee.

"Riko-chan, drag that lazybones over here and make her stand at the cash register. You don't need to do any work yourself anymore."

Hideaki pointed to Eri, who was squatting next to the water dispenser drinking water, walked out of the cashier, and continued, "Organize your personal information and get the business license. The supermarket will be called 'Miyamoto 100 Yen Supermarket,' and the legal representative will be you. Also, get me a loan application form later, and I'll go to Ezaki for a loan so we can open a branch."

Esaki was still on secondment at Matsuba Bank.

"Oh, so fast?" Riko was taken aback, then quickly nodded, "Okay, okay."

"I'm going out again, you go ahead with your work!"

Xiuming casually stuffed a box of chewing gum from the cashier's counter into his pocket, took two steps, then came back and put the gum back. "When I get a batch of condoms later, I'll put them here."

"Okay..." Riko pouted, "Are you coming back tonight?"

Hideaki took three bento boxes from the long table in front of Chieko, walked to the cashier, had Riko print out the receipts, and then went out. "Don't ask me again. I'll climb into your bed every night."

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After spending about an hour at the supermarket, I took the tram back to Ayako's mansion at 1:50 PM.

The living room was quiet.

Ezaki sat in the chair at her desk, holding a cup of coffee, staring intently at the stock display on the rectangular table a step away.

Opposite to Ezaki's desk sat Ayako in a single sofa, in almost the same posture, clutching a newspaper and staring intently at the stock chart.

The stock display only shows the stocks of two companies: NTT Telecom, with a current share price of 240 million yen, and Toyota Motor, with a share price of 2660 yen.

Due to technical reasons, the displayed stock price needs to be refreshed every five minutes, but it is changing every second.

"Isn't there a need to be so nervous?"

Hideaki placed the three bento boxes on the rectangular table, walked over to Ezaki, took the coffee cup from her hand, and drank it all in one gulp.

Although it was already cold, it was still quite fragrant, probably because it was freshly ground by hand and had added sugar.

As for the current stock price, even if you earn 30 yen per share, which is 1100 million yen, after deducting various expenses, you will only get less than 900 million yen, which is not even a fraction of the investment in the game development studio.

Ayako suddenly stood up and screamed, "Oh! It's gotten bigger!"

Hideaki subconsciously turned his head to look at the stock display: 245 million yen.

Maybe it was some major shareholder who pushed up the price to cash out. The price may have changed by now. Hopefully, Tachibana can seize this opportunity to sell and make a profit. If she doesn't, she won't be able to eat her meal properly.

Jiang Qi, who was standing next to him, suddenly jumped up, excitedly grabbed Xiuming's neck, turned his head, and brought his face close to Xiuming's.

Clearly, this is just a common act to vent one's excitement.

Xiuming tilted his head and deliberately brought it close to his mouth.

Ezaki seemed to be reacting out of excessive excitement; she tried to pull back after giving him a kiss, but Hideaki had already grabbed the back of her head and pried open her teeth.

Ezaki's excited gaze suddenly went blank, then he became dazed, and then his legs felt like noodles about to go weak.

Xiuming patted her bottom with one hand and lifted her up.

"It's gone up! It's gone up..." Ayako froze, her excitement about making money instantly vanished. She threw the crumpled newspaper at Hideaki's head. "What are you doing? Don't do this, okay?"

"My first kiss..." Ezaki's eyes rolled back in a daze, and he only had time to wail in his heart before Hideaki made him dizzy again, and his eyes became hazy and dazed again.

Hideaki put Ezaki back in her seat and said disdainfully, "How come you're not even as good as Ayako? You gave me a terrible experience."

Ezaki slumped in his chair, speechless, only biting his lower lip and panting heavily, glaring at Hideaki with shame and anger.

“What do you mean you’re not even as good as me? I’m already incredibly good… No! Don’t take me for granted…” Before Ayako could finish speaking, the landline phone on the rectangular table suddenly rang.

Xiuming grabbed it casually.

Tachibana called, "Hideaki-kun, I did it! I did it! I successfully sold all my shares..."

Besides Tachibana's excited announcement, there was also a cacophony of shouts coming through the receiver, as if everyone was celebrating.

For ordinary investors, a single short-term trade that yields a profit of 1100 million yen, regardless of market conditions, is a legendary move that can be widely publicized.

Moreover, the stock market is currently in a slump, and the stock exchange is eager to let investors all over the world know that investing in stocks can make money, so come and buy! We need to earn commissions, achieve performance targets, and meet sales quotas.

“Well done, keep it up tomorrow,” Hideaki said casually, grabbing the metal cane that Ayako was throwing at him. “Meet me at the nearest Ginza at five o’clock. I have something to do here, so I’ll hang up now.”

I'll sign the contract with Sugita Naoto first, and then meet Tachibana at the Western restaurant he booked. I'll test her reaction when she sees the "fake" Hideaki. If there's anything amiss, I'll stop her immediately and quickly replace her with another trader. After all, we'll be shorting next month, operating both naked short selling and borrowed stock short selling together. I'll need to bring in a group of partners to avoid being accused of "maliciously manipulating the financial market" and being left isolated and helpless.

The amount of money involved is absolutely enormous, and it is very dangerous to let someone you can't trust assist in the operation.

"There are bento boxes on the table, 100 yen each, you can eat them!" Hideaki put down the phone, returned the metal cane to Ayako, and walked out.

"Buy more!" Ayako shouted, banging on the table. "If we earn 1100 million yen a day, we'll be rich! Hurry up and buy more!"

"What are you buying? Do you think you'll always be this lucky? You guys go eat! I'm going out for a bit."

"Where are you going?"

“Of course, I’ll treat Ms. Tachibana to dinner.” Hideaki walked to the entrance hall to change his shoes and continued, “And while we’re at it, I’ll have your ex-husband sign a cooperation agreement.”

"Why are you bringing him up again?" Ayako felt as uncomfortable as if she had eaten shit. Riko was one thing, but this Ezaki who had been kissed and was now limp was unmarried and seemed inferior to her. "I feel so inferior..." "Hey, female president, he forcibly kissed you and is going to have dinner with another woman. Aren't you going to stop him?"

"That useless woman, she can't even kiss properly." Xiuming chuckled as he left. "I prefer someone with experience."

Ezaki was still panting, a surge of humiliation from being looked down upon making him furious. He glared at Hideaki's departing figure and slammed his fist on the table in anger.

Ayako blinked, looking incredulous, and asked, "You've never been in love before? You're the queen of the yakuza! And this is your first kiss?"

Her face clearly conveyed the message, "No one has ever liked you, has anyone?"

“I was just careless for a moment and he ambushed me,” Ezaki clenched his fist. “If you keep looking at me like that, I’ll hit you.”

"You only know how to bully honest people, do you think you're so great? Try hitting Riko and see what happens... Ah~ What are you going to do? You pervert!"

Ayako received two more slaps on the bottom and then behaved herself.

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While Hideaki was taking the train to Chuo Ward, Naoto Sugita also selected a professional business negotiation team, who drove there from the factory industrial park in Ota Ward in a black Mercedes-Benz.

Although the Sugita family's doll factory has faded into obscurity, it once enjoyed great success. They not only bought a large plot of land in Ota Ward to build an industrial park, but also leased a port in Chiba Prefecture for a ten-year term.

With the economy now in a downturn, they can only rely on selling assets at low prices to make ends meet, and now the banks are withdrawing loans, so they can't hold on much longer.

Of course, it's still comparable to decoration companies, but seeing the owners of those home furnishing companies jumping off buildings one by one is terrifying, and I feel a sense of shared sorrow.

We need to transform!

The traditional model is no longer viable; this is the major trend of the times. The shift to games and the focus on IP-related products are a perfect match for the plush toy industry and anime merchandise.

“That Hideaki Yamanaka is very cunning. You must keep your eyes wide open and read every word of the contract three times in your mind.”