Tokyo: The Beginning of the Gauze Female Devil

"First keep an ambiguous attitude and let the media hype it up for a while. When it attracts enough attention and traffic, then sign the other party!"

Several ministers who had remained silent just now now expressed their opinions one after another.

Matsumoto Arina's eyes flickered slightly, and she leaned back in the chair, adjusting her sitting posture to a more upright one.

Whether it was what she and Minister Yoshida thought of together, to integrate all resources to bring out a big star; what the Minister of Finance proposed, to audition trainees from scratch; or what the Minister of Publicity and Marketing Hiraoka said, to stir up the hype and attract traffic, and spend a lot of money to poach the pillars of other companies.

All three methods seem to sound feasible.

The only obstacle is...

The firm has no money!

What she took over from her mother Yuriko Matsumoto was a company with a "financial deficit", a loss-making company with only outgoings and no incomings.

But the solution has been found, and the current priority is to solve the problem of start-up capital!

"Well, the suggestions from several ministers are very inspiring..."

Matsumoto Arina cleared her throat and said, imitating the tone her mother used when she showed her around the company that morning: "How about this, just like the finance department, the heads of each department should also draft a plan when they return home and hand it in to my office tomorrow morning."

As a newcomer, the purpose of this meeting, in addition to finding solutions to the firm's difficulties, was to get to know the senior executives of each department.

Although she wanted to use someone to establish her authority, everyone present was a shrewd person without exception, and they were all very humble and obedient.

Besides, the firm still relies on these people to run, and her foundation is too shallow, so she doesn't want to take action against the management for the time being.

"Everyone, that's all for today..."

"The meeting is dismissed!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Matsumoto Arina stood up from the main seat in the conference room, and several ministers present also stood up in unison.

"Da da da."

Low-heeled women's leather shoes stepped on the floor, the small suit jacket blew a fragrant breeze, and Matsumoto Arina's slender, white and well-proportioned legs under her hip skirt stretched out again.

She put on a slightly mature makeup today, but her age was there after all, only about eighteen or nineteen years old at most. Her pretty and delicate face still exuded a youthful aura unique to a girl.

Everyone present appeared respectful on the surface, but no one knew what they were thinking in their hearts.

The secretary standing nearby, Asami Uesugi, kindly helped Arina Matsumoto open the door to the conference room.

……

After leaving the meeting room, Matsumoto Arina did not stop and took the elevator back to the president's office on the 12th floor.

"Beep beep..."

Taking out her cell phone from her coat pocket, Arina Matsumoto sat in the boss chair and called the family's nanny, Xiao Lai.

The call was connected quickly and Xiao Lai's familiar voice was heard.

"Moshi Moshi, miss?"

"Yeah, it's me..." Matsumoto Arina said "um" and said directly: "Xiao Lai, is your mother home now?"

"Yes, Madam is doing yoga in the living room. I am in the kitchen making vegetable salad for Madam."

"Miss, do you want me to give the phone to the lady?"

"Need not……"

"Um, Xiao Lai, would it be convenient for you to drive to the company to pick me up?"

"It is convenient, but I need to ask my wife..." Xiao Lai said hesitantly.

"Forget it, I won't bother you anymore."

Matsumoto Arina had no intention of making things difficult for Xiao Lai, so she hit the hang-up button after saying this.

The firm has no money, and she, as the new president, can't turn stone into gold or conjure money out of thin air. She can only rely on her parents and ask the former president Yuriko Matsumoto for money!

Of course, given her mother's perfunctory attitude of finding a permanent intern to be her secretary, asking the other party for money would definitely only result in the other party's ridicule.

Aren’t you, Matsumoto Arina, so great? Do you think I have ruined the Matsumoto Group?

Now that you are the president, if you don’t have money, just find a way yourself. Why are you looking for an “old and ugly” old lady like me?

Chapter 267 Steamed Goose Heart (4k words)

"Snapped--"

Matsumoto Arina put her hands on her face and patted her cheeks gently to force herself to cheer up.

Most of the money can't be obtained from mother...

It seems that she can only use the "growth fund" left to her by her father as the company's first start-up capital.

This was originally her father's money, which was used to save the last remaining company of her father. Matsumoto Arina didn't feel reluctant to part with it.

but……

This is probably also part of the plan of mother Yuriko Matsumoto!

After she failed and lost all her financial resources, she had no choice but to go home and be a well-behaved and sensible rich second-generation girl beside Yuriko Matsumoto.

"call--"

Take a deep breath and clear your mind of distracting thoughts.

After solving the problem of start-up capital, Matsumoto Arina began to consider the three options mentioned in the meeting room.

The first is to save a collapsing building and turn the tide. Use all resources to make an artist under the agency famous.

The second method is to take steady steps and make a fortune. Expand the scope of auditions and train trainees from scratch.

The third type, when they cannot compete, they take shortcuts and poach other people’s talents, hype up the popularity, engage in marketing, and spend a lot of money to sign a popular artist to become the mainstay of the show.

“It’s a headache…”

Matsumoto Arina stretched out her slender hand and rubbed her temple.

The remaining face of the Matsumoto family, the twelve-story Matsumoto Entertainment Building, and the future of nearly 150 employees, all rest on the girl's slender and soft shoulders.

At this moment, Matsumoto Yuina really wanted to find someone who knew her well enough to help her share the endless pressure.

Hold big meetings for small matters, small meetings for big matters, and no meetings for important matters.

Decisions like this, which can determine the life and death of the firm, sometimes rely solely on the president's nodding head to make the final decision.

"Calm down, Matsumoto Arina!"

"We can't rush things..."

"Let's talk about it tomorrow when each department submits their plans."

……

……

At around four o'clock in the afternoon, Fujii Itsuki returned home from Higashiojiu, eager to go home.

Although the convenience store has changed its name to "Fujii Itsuki", it still adheres to the old system of the "previous dynasty" and everything is still running as usual.

Even though Fujii Itsuki also had the idea of expanding the store's staff and replacing all the suppliers left by Matsumoto Yuriko, he had no plans to implement it for the time being as the New Year was approaching in January.

After all, it’s the New Year, we should let everyone have a good time. We can talk about anything after the New Year!

Along the Kashimada shopping street in Minami-Senju, Fujii Itsuki bought some small gifts before going home.

Like most girls, his girlfriend Ogihara Saki also likes beautiful things, such as pretty clothes, shiny jewelry, delicious desserts, etc.

But Saki doesn't seem to be particularly interested in these things, even though she is good at dressing herself up and there are many bloggers who teach makeup and dressing in her Instagram follow list.

However, perhaps it was a habit she developed from being alone for the past decade or so, she seemed to love books more.

Whether it is a literary novel that has won the "Akutagawa Ryunosuke Award" or a paperback edition about youth and campus, she will buy it and collect it, and then read it quietly alone in her spare time.

Different from the aloof and cold Shimizu Rin, the naughty and arrogant Shimizu Ai, the rebellious but docile Chiba Shinoko, and the arrogant and crybaby eldest daughter Matsumoto Arina.

Ogihara Saki's personality is not that strong. Although she has gradually gotten rid of her inferiority complex and loneliness, she is still not a very energetic person, and even her personality is relatively mild.

but……

Once she gets serious, the stubbornness engraved in her bones quickly breaks out, and when her womanly strength is at its fullest, it seems that there are few things in the world that can stump her.

Just like the last time when they were eating barbecue at Kashimada Shopping Street, Fujii Itsuki asked in a joking tone: "Aren't you afraid that I will be kidnapped by a bad woman?"

Ogihara Saki looked determined, and said seriously and confidently: "Of course I'm not afraid, because I'm the principal wife!"

……

Arakawa Ward, Minamisenju.

"call--"

Exhaling a breath in the cold and dry air, Fujii Itsuki grasped the cold door handle, pushed the door open and walked into the warm Fujii residence.

"I am back."

After speaking to the living room out of habit, Fujii Itsuki bent down and opened the shoe cabinet at the entrance, and sure enough, he saw a pair of familiar women's flat shoes next to his slippers.

"So early today?"

"Didn't you say last night that something would delay you?" Qing Shui Lin, who was mopping the floor in the middle of the living room, looked over at the sound.

The wet floor reflected the orange-red light of the setting sun. Her features were delicate, and half of her pretty face was illuminated by the sun, but her cold expression seemed to never change.

of course……

In fact, Fujii Itsuki could be seen almost every day some time ago.

"Didn't you come back early too?"

"Why, no classes this afternoon?"

After putting his casual shoes into the shoe cabinet, Fujii Itsuki walked over from the entrance.

"No, I just got home too."

Shimizu Rin rinsed the mop in the bucket.

She is tall, with a pretty and cool face. Perhaps she should be a star or a cover model. It always feels a bit inappropriate to ask her to do housework and clean the room like a good wife and mother.

"That kid Ai Yi came back earlier than me..."

Although they kept saying "If the enemy comes, we will fight him with our soldiers; if the water comes, we will block it with earth" last night, the two sisters still rushed back early to spy on the military intelligence.

"Ogiwara-san and Ai are cooking in the kitchen, do you want to help?"

As if anticipating what Fujii Itsuki would ask, Shimizu Rin spoke first.

"Yeah." Putting the fruit in his hand on the coffee table, Fujii Itsuki responded softly, then turned to Shimizu Rin and invited: "Want to join us, Rin?"

"..." The corner of Qingshui Rin's mouth twitched slightly, and he glared at the serious boy in front of him with displeasure.

She didn't want to be a light bulb, watching Fujii Itsuki and Ogiwara Saki being so affectionate while she was jealous.

However, at least Fujii Itsuki did not ignore her as soon as she entered the door, and ran to find Ogihara Saki impatiently.

It seems that the "soft and hard" tactics she adopted some time ago were very successful!

Given her current status in Fujii Itsuki's heart, even if she can't catch up with Ogiwara-san, she should be able to be on par with Ai, right?

"Not interested. I haven't finished mopping the floor yet." Qing Shui Lin lifted up the black hair hanging by her ear and replied in a flat voice.

"Rin, why does this sound sour?" Fujii Itsuki glanced at her with a smile.

"Really? I always speak like this..." Qingshui Lin's face remained cold.

"Then take your time, I'm going to look for Saki and Ai."

Fujii Itsuki had no intention of forcing it. With a smile on his face, he walked past Shimizu Rin and headed towards the kitchen.

"3, 2, 1..."

After standing there for a few seconds, Qingshui Lin frowned slowly, and finally put the mop into the bucket, followed Fujii Itsuki.

"A light bulb is a light bulb..."

With her and Ai present, Fujii should be more or less cautious, right?

……

"Buzz-"