How to raise a random guy's wife

How can we even have a conversation now?

"No need." Kobayashi Sora waved his hand. "I need to go back and keep an eye on the stock price. You can consult me ​​about the next steps when you've adjusted your mindset."

Kobayashi Sora finished the last sip of her Ramune soda and said, "Everyone, it's been a pleasure working with you."

After watching Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi leave, the second son waved to signal the others to leave the meeting room.

Then I made a phone call.

"That's how things are; there's no need to continue the conversation."

The voice on the other end of the phone was even more composed, "You lost."

"When the other side showed that kind of resolve, I had no chance of winning. I'm sorry to have disappointed you."

"No, this was expected."

The second son frowned. "I don't understand."

"Short selling requires a lender to provide shares, and the lender loses their voting rights. After Akane Akasaka fell ill, everyone who held Maltz stock knew the share price would fall. At that time, who would lend shares to help others short sell?"

"Does Kobayashi have other helpers?"

“From the moment Maltz and Akane Akasaka started their collaboration, someone began buying up Maltz’s stock. After Akane Akasaka fell ill, this person knew the stock price was going to fall, but instead of selling, he lent out a large number of shares.”

"Did someone predict that Malz's stock price would rise, then predict that it would fall, and then predict that it would rise again after falling?"

"The public opinion impact that Kobayashi Sora mentioned is not worth worrying about at all. What is really worrying is the panic caused by this person selling a large number of shares when the stock price falls—panic is irrational, and no method can save the stock price."

"This person is..."

"That's why I put you in charge. After all, the situation is settled, and this is a good experience. Although you can't compare to his son, you've done a great job."

Chapter 414 Mission Accomplished

"Are you hungry?" Kobayashi Sora asked, holding Kobayashi Megumi's hand. "What would you like to eat?"

"You," Kobayashi Kei replied succinctly.

"Eh?"

"I want to go home quickly." Kobayashi Megumi whispered in Kobayashi Sora's ear, "Can the hand you use to pull your tie pull anything else?"

"...Shall we try it at home?"

"Hmm~"

Before she even got home, on the Shinkansen, Kobayashi Soryu received an official email from the other party.

Although the wording is very sophisticated, it all boils down to one thing: What to do?

This involves a classic saying:

Nobody remembers those garbage games that were released on time.

This is not to say that all games released on time are garbage, but rather that garbage games are meaningless even if they are released on time.

Well... there are also some terrible games that keep getting delayed.

But at least it made people remember it, right?

From the moment Kobayashi Sora released the news, "Chronicles of the Universe XIII" had to be delayed.

Even if it's well-made and released on time, players will still consider it a half-finished product.

Besides, this is only a semi-finished product.

Only if the release is delayed will players believe that the game was truly made with care.

From a business perspective, it should be released on time.

But for gamers, especially serious gamers, the willingness to wait longer is far more important than receiving a defective product.

Of course, this timeframe is limited; it's impossible to wait indefinitely.

Fortunately, it won't be delayed for too long, since we've already prepared very well.

All Akane Kousaka wanted was to shorten the game testing time and extend the material release by one month.

The material preparation has been delayed by a month, but there's no need to compress the game testing time.

Congratulations! Congratulations!

There are gains and losses. Correspondingly, Malz's subsequent plans and fund allocations will need to be adjusted accordingly, and the stock price will also fall significantly.

But for Kobayashi Sora, this is a win-win situation.

It means he won twice.

However... after calming down and thinking about it, Kobayashi Sora noticed another problem.

The stock price is clearly going to fall, so why would anyone lend out their shares?

"I also have things to do. I have a large investment to make recently, and I don't have the funds to borrow."

"I'm now open to investment. Are you interested?"

"I have a great helper, and with his assistance, the income this time will be substantial."

"I'll guide you this time, but next time you'll have to work hard on your own."

"Just do what you want to do. You can only win by yourself, but with us here, you won't lose."

Thinking back on what my parents said, the answer is already obvious.

“Father,” Kobayashi Sora dialed the phone, “thank you for lending me the stocks.”

"Don't help Malz for now. Let the stock price fall for a while longer. That way, the rise in the stock price will be more noticeable."

Kobayashi Sora suddenly thought of something, "...You'll borrow yourself?"

Kobayashi Kazuki: "Go home when you have time."

"Ok."

"I wasn't talking about you."

Xiao Lin Kong Qing: "..."

After the phone call ended, Kobayashi Sora also sorted out her thoughts.

Kobayashi Kazuki, who owned Malz stock, anticipated Kobayashi Sora's actions after learning that Akasaka Akane had fallen ill. He then sold his own stock to make a profit, and then bought it back at a lower price after the stock price dropped, returning the money to himself.

In this way, Kobayashi Kawashima's shareholding remained unchanged, but he made a considerable profit from the price difference. At the same time, this method can minimize the impact of large-scale buying and selling on the stock price, preventing panic selling or price gouging.

Of course, the actual operation is not that simple and requires a large amount of working capital.

But the result is obvious.

Kobayashi Sora finally understood why the chairman's second son was sitting at the end of the conference table.

Because the results are already in.

With Kobayashi Kawaki around, whatever Kobayashi Sora says goes.

Either way, it's embarrassing; it's better for the son to be embarrassed than for the mother.

Upon returning to Tokyo, Kobayashi Sora wanted to go home with Kobayashi Megumi immediately, but she refused.

"Go see Sister Zhu Yin first and tell her the good news," Kobayashi Megumi earnestly reminded her. "A good mood is also good for your recovery."

"I'll listen to you."

"Mmm~" Kobayashi Megumi hugged Kobayashi Sora's arm and suddenly stood on tiptoe to give him a big kiss on the face.

He listens to me.

Kobayashi Kei blinked her big, watery eyes.

The person who used to command everyone in the meeting room now obeys her.

Happy.

"You were the one who said it first." Kobayashi Sora embraced Kobayashi Megumi and, under the gaze of the people at the station, kissed her cherry lips that were turning up at the corners of her mouth.

Kobayashi Megumi shyly closed her eyes, then raised her arms and wrapped them around his neck.

Someone's watching...

Kobayashi Megumi hugged her a little tighter.

-

"The game's release has been delayed." Sitting by Akane Akasaka's hospital bed, Sora Kobayashi explained the situation while peeling an apple. "The deadline for the materials has also been postponed."

"I knew you could do it." Akane Kousaka nodded with a smile. "How long will the extension be?"

"For as long as you want." Kobayashi Sora handed the peeled apple to Kobayashi Megumi, and under Akane Akasaka's fierce gaze, peeled another one for her. "I'll keep doing this until you're satisfied."

Akane Akasaka took a big bite of the apple, her brow furrowing. "How did you do that?"

“I’m flipping the table.” Kobayashi Sora briefly described the process, “Later, we’ll release an announcement, show evidence of your overtime work, and tell the players who are interested in the game: Thank you for Akane Kousaka’s hard work. Throughout the game’s production, Akane Kousaka has been dedicated to her work, and in the end, she fell ill from overwork and had to be hospitalized. The game’s production is nearing its final stage, and in order not to let Akane Kousaka’s work go to waste, we regret to inform everyone that the game’s release will be delayed. After all, we could only barely keep up with the teacher’s pace before. To reach the teacher’s level, we have to spend more time… That’s roughly the explanation.”

“That’s clearly a bit of an overstatement,” Akane Akane raised an eyebrow. “She’s gotten sweeter after getting married.”

"This is the truth, and stating the truth is more convincing than lies."

"Whatever..." Akane Akasaka rolled her eyes at him, "But in this way, I'm afraid no large game companies will want to collaborate with me in the future."

"Isn't this better? It will save you from having to deal with this situation again."

Akane Akasaka stared at Sora Kobayashi, "Is this one of your goals?"

"Just a side thing." Kobayashi Sora chuckled. "Now, just focus on getting better. We'll go and inform Senpai and Eriri."

"Sky blue".

"Ok?"

"You've become a wonderful adult."

"Thank you for the compliment." Kobayashi Sora looked at Akane Akasaka on the hospital bed. "I'm just trying to become a better adult."

Chapter 415 Where are the two of them?