Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

They knew that time was of the essence and that they needed to quickly clarify the focus and objectives of the meeting in order to discuss and make decisions more effectively.

Chapter 223 What do you think of the Ministry of Justice?

Kitahara Shin nodded, indicating his agreement with the senior leader's question.

He turned to his assistant, Li Hua, and gestured for her to distribute the documents she was holding. Li Hua quickly handed out forms to everyone in the conference room.

"This is a survey form about the company's current situation."

Kitahara Makoto took a form and showed it to everyone.

"I hope everyone can fill in your opinions and thoughts on the current state of the company, as well as some other aspects of quality control, on this form."

"This will help us better understand the internal situation of the company and provide a basis for future decision-making."

Kitahara Makoto's words were full of expectation and trust; he believed that every attendee could contribute to the company's development.

He encouraged everyone to fill out the form carefully and without holding anything back.

Because only genuine feedback can help them find the root cause of the problem and thus develop a more effective solution.

As the forms were distributed and filled out, the atmosphere in the meeting room gradually became more lively.

Everyone is thinking carefully, hoping to contribute their share to the company's development.

After receiving the forms, everyone lowered their heads and began to fill them out carefully. The only sounds in the meeting room were the scratching of pens on paper, occasionally interspersed with a few soft coughs.

Seeing that everyone was engrossed in filling out the forms, Kitahara Makoto clapped his hands lightly to attract everyone's attention.

"Okay, everyone please concentrate on filling out the form. Li Hua will come to collect it in ten minutes."

His voice was deep and firm, exuding an unquestionable authority.

Afterwards, Kitahara Makoto closed his eyes to rest and began to adjust his breathing and state of mind.

He knew that what followed would be a tough battle, requiring him to maintain peak mental condition.

At this moment, he was like a lion poised to pounce, ready to meet any challenge.

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Ten minutes passed quickly, and Li Hua appeared at the meeting room door on time, beginning to collect the filled-out forms one by one.

Everyone handed their forms to Li Hua, their faces showing their own thoughts and expressions.

Kitahara Shin opened his eyes and saw that Li Hua had collected all the forms.

He nodded slightly, indicating his satisfaction.

He then looked around the conference room again to make sure everyone was ready to move on to the next phase of the discussion.

Kitahara Shin opened his eyes, his sharp gaze sweeping over the senior officials in the Ministry of Justice. He asked in a deep voice:

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"How have the public relations and media relations for all these incidents in the company been handled?"

The senior official in the Ministry of Justice paused slightly, then adjusted his posture and replied seriously:

"Mr. Bei, we have fully cooperated with the public relations team in crisis management."

"Currently, most public opinion has stabilized, but some negative news is still circulating online."

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"We have taken corresponding legal measures, including prosecuting those who spread rumors and issuing clarifications, in order to minimize the negative impact as much as possible."

He paused and continued:

"However, given the complexity and sensitivity of this incident, we still need to remain vigilant and continue to closely monitor public opinion."

"At the same time, we will flexibly adjust our public relations strategies according to the company's overall strategy and needs to ensure that the company's image and interests are protected to the greatest extent."

Kitahara nodded in agreement with the response from the Ministry of Justice.

He was well aware that this incident would have a profound impact on the company and that all departments would need to work together to overcome the difficulties.

So he continued by asking:

"So, what are your thoughts on Alibaba Group?" (Tu)

Chapter 224 What's Your View on the Finance Department?

Kitahara then inquired about the legal department's views on Alibaba Group, likely wanting to understand the legal department's perspective on the company's external environment.

In particular, legal analysis and risk assessment of the relationship with Alibaba Group, a major competitor or partner.

Such questions can help Kitahara Makoto and his team better formulate the company's strategic plans.

In particular, it addresses potential issues related to business cooperation, competitive strategies, or legal disputes.

"Mr. Bei, as a leading company in the industry, Alibaba Group has significant advantages in business cooperation, technological innovation and market share."

They demonstrated formidable strength in their competition with us.

However, from a legal perspective, we are also closely monitoring legal developments and potential risks related to Alibaba Group.

In terms of business cooperation, we have potential cooperation opportunities with Alibaba Group in certain areas.

However, we need to carefully assess the potential legal risks of these collaborations and ensure that our interests are protected to the greatest extent possible.

In terms of competitive strategy, we will formulate business strategies that are both competitive and ethical and legal, in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations.

At the same time, we will strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights to ensure that the company's core technologies are not infringed.

We have developed corresponding strategies to address potential legal disputes and will closely monitor changes in relevant regulations in order to adjust our strategies accordingly.

In summary, we will continue to closely monitor Alibaba Group's developments and formulate corresponding legal strategies.

This is to ensure the company maintains its competitive edge against Alibaba Group.

After listening to the reports from the legal and finance departments, Kitahara Makoto's expression became increasingly serious.

He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping firmly over everyone in the conference room, before slowly speaking:

"Everyone, we now need to vote on one issue—whether to continue our cooperation with Alibaba."

He paused, letting his words echo in the meeting room, before continuing:

“I understand that this decision is crucial to our company. Partnering with Alibaba may bring tremendous business opportunities, but it may also come with significant risks.”

"We need to consider all aspects and weigh the pros and cons..."

Kitahara Makoto reiterated the seriousness of the problem:

"This decision is not only about the company's future development, but also about the vital interests of every one of our employees."

"Therefore, I hope everyone will think carefully and make their own choices based on their own judgment."

He gestured for Li Hua to distribute the ballots to everyone present, then added:

"Please complete your vote within five minutes to ensure we can make a decision within the limited time available."

The atmosphere in the meeting room immediately became tense, as everyone understood the importance of this vote.

They all picked up the ballots, thought carefully, and made their choices.

Five minutes passed quickly, and Li Hua began collecting the ballots one by one.

Kitahara Makoto waited quietly, knowing that this decision would affect the company's future direction.

After all the ballots had been collected, he instructed Li Hua to tally them.

Li Hua completed the statistical work quickly and accurately, and then reported the results to Kitahara Makoto.

After listening attentively to the report, Kitahara Makoto took a deep breath and then announced the voting results to everyone.

Chapter 225 Six to Four, Cooperation Ends

The atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became delicate after the voting results were announced.

The vote ratio was four to six, meaning that 60% of the people voted against continuing the cooperation with Alibaba.

The remaining 40% insisted that they should continue to cooperate with Alibaba.

Kitahara Makoto sat quietly at one end of the conference table, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces, as if searching for the reasons behind each person's decision.

His face didn't show much emotion, but his deep eyes revealed a thoughtful consideration of the situation.

"Okay, I've seen the voting results."

Kitahara Makoto finally spoke, his voice steady and powerful.

"Sixty percent of respondents chose not to continue cooperating with Alibaba, while 40% (24%) believed that we should maintain the existing cooperative relationship."

"This is a very clear point of contention, but it is also an important choice we face."

He paused, seemingly giving everyone time to process and think, before continuing:

“We need to understand that behind every vote are individual considerations and concerns. Whether choosing to cooperate or not, it is all out of consideration for the company’s future development.”

Kitahara Shinta stood up, his sharp gaze sweeping across the conference room before finally settling on the senior executive who had voted to continue cooperating with Alibaba.

"We invite the executives who voted to continue cooperating with Alibaba to come forward and explain in detail why they support this decision."

Kitahara Makoto's voice was firm and powerful, without the slightest hesitation.

A senior marketing executive stood up, straightened his suit, took a deep breath, and began his explanation.

"First of all, I think we should continue to cooperate with Alibaba because Alibaba has a huge influence in the industry."

"By partnering with them, we can leverage their brand influence to rapidly increase our company's brand awareness and market share."

The voices of the senior marketing executives were firm and confident.

He continued:

"Secondly, Alibaba has always been at the forefront of the industry in terms of technology and innovation."

"By working with them, we can learn more advanced concepts and technologies, which is crucial for the long-term development of our company."

Another senior executive from the strategy department stood up and added:

“I agree with the marketing department’s point of view. Moreover, I believe that cooperating with Alibaba can help us expand into a wider market.”

"Their globalization strategy can provide us with more business opportunities and room for development."

These executives expressed their views, explaining from different perspectives why they should continue to cooperate with Alibaba.

This includes aspects such as brand influence, technological innovation, and market expansion.

Their remarks heightened the tension in the meeting room, but also demonstrated their profound thinking and unwavering confidence in the company's future development.

Kitahara listened quietly, nodding occasionally in agreement.

He knew that the views of these senior executives represented a segment of the company's internal voices and were one of the factors he needed to fully consider when making decisions.

After listening to the speeches from the senior executives who supported continuing cooperation with Alibaba, Kitahara Makoto nodded slightly, indicating his understanding of their views.

He then turned to the executives who had voted not to continue their cooperation with Alibaba and gestured for them to speak.

"Now, those of you who voted against it, please share your views."

Kitahara Makoto's voice was calm and firm; he knew that at this crucial moment, every voice was vital.

Chapter 226 The Reasons for Cooperation and Non-cooperation

A senior official from the legal department was the first to stand up. She cleared her throat and began to explain her views:

"I voted against it, mainly out of consideration for the company's long-term interests and risk control."

"While cooperation with Alibaba may bring some short-term business opportunities, we must also recognize that such cooperation may increase our company's legal risks."

She continued to explain:

"As a large enterprise, Alibaba has a wide range of businesses and a complex legal environment."

"If we cooperate deeply with them, it may involve more legal disputes and compliance issues, which would be detrimental to the long-term development of our company."

Another senior finance official stood up and added:

"From a financial perspective, I also believe we should carefully consider cooperating with Alibaba."

"While collaboration may generate some revenue, we must weigh the relationship between that revenue and the potential costs."

"If the costs are too high, it could even affect our company's cash flow and profitability."

Kitahara listened quietly, his eyes revealing deep thought and determination.