Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

Kitahara Makoto's heart was filled with tenderness and reluctance, but he knew it was a workday and he had to go to the company to handle some important matters.

He gently kissed Mai Sakurajima's forehead and whispered:

Good morning, baby. I'm going to work now, you get some rest.

Kitahara Makoto turned and left the room, closing the door gently as if trying not to make a sound.

He walked to the garage, opened the car door, and got into the driver's seat. He started the car and quietly drove out of the villa, heading towards the company.

Sunlight streamed through the car window and fell on Kitahara Makoto's face. He closed his eyes slightly, savoring the tranquility and beauty of the morning.

As Kitahara Makoto turned the steering wheel, he habitually reached out to find his phone.

Since Kitahara Shin has a habit of turning off his phone when he's resting, the first thing he does in the first rays of morning sunlight is to turn his phone on.

He found his phone, gently pressed the power button, and the screen gradually lit up.

As the phone booted up, a familiar and reassuring feeling washed over him. The phone began to vibrate during the boot process.

A series of missed call notifications broke the tranquility of the early morning.

He glanced at the screen and found that most of the photos were of his assistant, Li Hua.

Clearly, after shutting down his computer yesterday, some emergency or matters requiring his immediate attention must have occurred at the company.

He immediately felt the responsibility and pressure of being a company leader, but he also knew Li Hua's professional competence and knew that she must have done her best to handle most of the problems.

Besides Li Hua's calls, there were also calls from the company's partners.

These missed calls made Kitahara Makoto realize that his decisions and actions not only affected the company internally, but also the interests and trust of his partners.

He knew the importance of these calls and decided to call them back immediately upon arriving at the company to ensure uninterrupted communication with his partners.

As Kitahara drove, he silently sorted through the matters that the missed calls might involve.

He was thinking about how to handle these matters efficiently and ensure that the company's operations would not be affected.

At the same time, he also felt the responsibility and challenges of being a leader, which strengthened his determination to create greater value for the company and its partners.

Kitahara Makoto quickly adjusted his mindset and refocused his attention on the road ahead.

He gripped the steering wheel tightly, lightly pressed the accelerator, and the car seemed to sense his determination, immediately accelerating forward.

He silently recited each missed call number in his mind, imagining all the possible scenarios.

He knew that, as the company's leader, he had to react quickly to ensure that the company's interests were not harmed.

Chapter 211 The Company Exploded!

The scenery outside the car window was rushing past, but Kitahara Makoto's anxiety grew.

He kept urging himself to speed up, but he also had to stay calm and ensure driving safety.

He understood that the problem could only be solved more effectively if safety was guaranteed.

Finally, the company building gradually came into view.

After parking his car, Kitahara Makoto hurriedly walked into the company gate.

The receptionist at the door immediately showed a look of anxiety mixed with relief when she saw him.

She stepped forward, her voice slightly nervous as she said:

"President Bei, you're finally back! Yesterday, the company's finances ran into a major problem, and several business partners came to cause trouble. The situation is quite urgent now."

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Makoto frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

He was well aware of the importance of financial issues to the company, and the trouble caused by his partner only made matters worse.

He quickly adjusted his mindset, kept himself calm, and prepared to face this sudden challenge.

he asked:

"What are the details? Which bosses came? What specific problems arose in the finance department?"

The receptionist quickly replied:

"Several key partners came to question us because the contract payments had not been received, and they were quite agitated."

"In terms of finances, it is said that a large sum of money has gone missing, causing serious problems with the company's cash flow."

Kitahara Makoto nodded, indicating that he understood. He knew that time was of the essence and that immediate action was necessary to stabilize the situation and resolve the problem.

He strode toward his office, mentally calculating his next move.

Kitahara Makoto strode into his office, and before he could even sit down, his assistant Li Hua followed closely behind, entering with a grave expression. Li Hua got straight to the point:

"General Manager Bei, the situation is dire. Manager Zhang from the finance department has suddenly disappeared. According to our preliminary investigation, 60 million yuan of company funds have been misappropriated."

Upon hearing this news, Kitahara Makoto's face darkened, and his brows furrowed. He knew all too well that the amount of money involved was enormous and would have a significant impact on the company's operations.

He immediately asked:

"Has Manager Zhang exhibited any unusual behavior before? What are the specific details of the misappropriation of funds?"

Li Hua replied:

“Manager Zhang has indeed been behaving strangely lately, often leaving the company early and having contact with some unidentified people.”

"The funds were misappropriated mainly through some fake procurement contracts, which transferred the funds to private accounts."

Kitahara Shin nodded, already having formed a preliminary judgment in his mind.

He continued to ask:

"Besides financial issues, are there any other emergencies?"

Li Hua took a deep breath and continued:

"Several purchasing staff members had an accident yesterday, and the partner company is unwilling to take responsibility."

"They claimed it was due to a mistake by our company's purchasing staff and demanded that our company bear all the losses."

Kitahara Shin said decisively:

"Li Hua, arrange funds first to ensure that the procurement personnel involved in the accident are properly resettled."

"It is our company's responsibility that we cannot let any employee feel helpless in times of difficulty."

Li Hua quickly wrote it down and replied, "Yes, General Manager Bei. I'll arrange it right away."

Kitahara Makoto then called the legal team:

"Legal department, contact the police immediately. We need to find Manager Zhang and understand the specific circumstances of the misappropriation of funds. This is a major incident for the company, and we must handle it seriously."

The legal team leader on the phone nodded and said:

"Understood, General Manager Bei. We will immediately cooperate with the police and launch an investigation."

Chapter 212 The Bosses Gather

Kitahara Makoto sat in his spacious office, his arms crossed over his chest, his brow furrowed.

He knew that communication with his partners was crucial, so he called his assistant, Li Hua.

"Li Hua, contact those business partners immediately and invite them to an emergency meeting at the company."

Kitahara Makoto spoke with a firm tone, his eyes gleaming with determination.

Li Hua nodded in agreement, quickly walked to his desk, and began making a phone call.

As she dialed, she quickly scanned the list of partners to make sure she didn't miss anyone.

After the call connected, Li Hua's expression turned serious:

"Hello, I am Li Hua, Mr. Kitahara Shinjiro's assistant. Our company has recently encountered some problems and needs to communicate with you urgently."

"Mr. Bei hopes you can take some time to come to our company for a meeting to discuss solutions together."

Her words revealed sincerity and urgency, while also demonstrating the company's determination and sincerity.

Soon, the partners' bosses arrived at the company one after another.

When they entered the conference room, they all wore serious expressions, clearly still harboring doubts about what had happened earlier.

However, their attitude softened slightly when they saw Kitahara Makoto waiting there in person.

Kitahara Makoto stood up and warmly shook hands with each of the business owners. He smiled and said:

"Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend this meeting."

"I know we've encountered some difficulties recently, but I believe that through our joint efforts, we will definitely be able to find a solution."

The atmosphere at the meeting gradually became tense. As the business owners of the partners took their seats one after another, they raised their respective concerns to Kitahara Makoto.

A middle-aged boss in a dark suit spoke first, his brow furrowed and his tone serious:

"General Manager Bei, our primary concern is the supply and demand of materials."

"Recently, due to funding issues, our material supply has been disrupted, which has severely impacted our production."

"How does your company plan to resolve this issue?"

Kitahara Shin nodded slightly, his expression grave as he replied:

“I understand your concerns. We have already had urgent communication with our suppliers regarding the supply and demand of materials.”

"and pledged to pay the outstanding amounts as soon as possible to ensure the stability of the supply chain."

"At the same time, we will also look for more suppliers to deal with the risk of potential supply disruptions."

Before he could finish speaking, another tall boss continued, his tone revealing concern and dissatisfaction:

"The break in the funding chain was a huge blow to us. Our cooperative projects have stalled due to funding issues."

"This has caused huge losses to our business. What plans does your company have to restore normal cash flow?"

Kitahara Shin took a deep breath and responded honestly:

"The break in the capital chain is indeed a serious problem that our company is currently facing."

"We are making every effort to trace the misappropriated funds and are cooperating with relevant agencies to recover these funds as soon as possible."

"At the same time, we will actively seek new financing channels to ensure the company's normal operation and the smooth progress of projects."

Just then, a young female boss stood up, her voice revealing concern and anxiety.

Chapter 213 Resolving Conflicts in the Cooperative Relationship

"Mr. Bei, we are also concerned about the resettlement of our employees. Due to the company's financial problems, our employees are facing the risk of unemployment."

"What plans does your company have for resettling these employees and ensuring their rights are protected?"

Kitahara Makoto nodded, indicating that he understood her concerns:

"The placement of employees is a very important issue for our company."

“We will prioritize the interests of our employees and ensure that they are not unduly affected by this incident.”

"We will actively communicate with our employees to understand their needs and desires, and provide corresponding assistance and support."

As the bosses raised their questions one by one, Kitahara Makoto listened patiently and responded to each one.

His serious and resolute expression conveyed his determination and sincerity to his partners present.

They all expressed their understanding and support, believing that with the joint efforts of both sides, a solution to the problem will surely be found.

As the last business partner left the meeting room, Kitahara Makoto breathed a long sigh of relief, as if a huge burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

He stood up, smiled, and shook hands with each of the bosses to say goodbye. Although his smile revealed fatigue, it was still polite and respectful.

After seeing off all his partners, Kitahara Makoto returned to his office alone, closed the door, and felt as if all his strength had been drained away.

He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled.

He felt the pressure on his shoulders increase, but he also felt a strange sense of relief, as if he could see the light at the end of the tunnel.

He took off his tie, unbuttoned his shirt, and let his tense body relax a little.

At this moment, the seriousness and determination he had shown in the meeting were gone from his face; instead, he looked tired and weary.

He had faint wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, and his brows revealed a hint of fatigue and worry.

Kitahara Makoto knew that although he had reached a preliminary consensus with his partners today, there was still a long way to go, and he would need to put in more effort and energy.

He must maintain a clear mind and unwavering faith to lead the company through this difficult time.

He picked up the water glass on the table, took a sip of cold water, and tried to cool his tired body.