Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

He glanced at the wall clock and realized it was already past one in the afternoon.

He knew he needed a lunch break so he could work better in the afternoon.

So he went to the sofa in the office and lay down to relax.

He gently closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and gradually relaxed.

Kitahara Makoto lay motionless on the sofa, as if he had become a statue.

His breathing became even and deep, as if he had become one with the surrounding air. Sunlight streamed through the window and bathed him in a golden glow.

The entire office fell silent, with only the occasional sound of cars passing by outside the window and the sound of the wind in the distance.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment, and everything became so quiet and beautiful.

After an unknown amount of time, Kitahara Makoto slowly woke up.

After his lunch break, Kitahara Makoto felt refreshed.

He stretched and decided to wash his face to clear his head. He walked through the office toward the restroom at the end of the corridor.

Inside the restroom, the mirror was clear. Kitahara Makoto stood in front of the mirror, gently scooped up a handful of cold water, and splashed it on his face.

Cool water droplets slid down my cheeks, taking away the afternoon's weariness.

He looked up, and the mirror reflected a face with sharp features and a firm, deep gaze.

Just then, footsteps came from the bathroom door.

Kitahara Makoto turned around and saw Manager Lin from the marketing department walk in. Manager Lin was a middle-aged man, tall and with a kind face.

When he saw Kitahara Makoto, he gave him a friendly smile.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Kitahara."

Supervisor Lin greeted him in a loud and clear voice.

"okay."

Kitahara Shin nodded in response. He noticed some sweat stains on Manager Lin's shirt, indicating that he had just been busy.

Chapter 343 A Few Words of Guidance

"how are things?"

Kitahara Shin walked to the sink, washing his hands as he asked.

"Fortunately, there was a problem with the market research."

Supervisor Lin answered frankly. He frowned, seemingly troubled by the question.

"Oh? What's the problem?"

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Makoto stopped what he was doing and turned around to look at Manager Lin.

"It's our market research questionnaire; not many people are willing to fill it out lately."

Manager Lin explained,

"Perhaps the questionnaire design wasn't appealing enough, or there's something wrong with our promotional methods."

Kitahara Makoto listened and nodded in understanding. He pondered for a moment, then said:

"It's okay, take your time. Market research inherently requires patience and time."

“If no one is willing to fill out the form, we can consider another method, such as online voting.”

"Online voting?"

Upon hearing this, Manager Lin's eyes lit up.

"That's a good idea. We can give it a try."

"Hmm, let's give it a try. Maybe it will have unexpected results."

Kitahara Shin said with a smile.

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Kitahara."

"I'm so grateful," said Manager Lin. He knew that Kitahara Shinichi, as the company's president, was very experienced, and that his advice was a great help to him.

After a brief exchange with Manager Hayashi, Kitahara Makoto turned and walked towards his president's office.

His steps were steady, each one exuding confidence and composure.

Back in his office, he quickly tidied up the documents on his desk, making sure he hadn't missed anything important.

Then, his gaze fell on the suit jacket on the hanger.

He walked over, gently picked up the coat, and felt its soft texture and exquisite tailoring.

He smiled slightly, as if he had already foreseen the busy and fulfilling day that was about to begin.

After putting on his coat, Kitahara Makoto walked to the mirror and tidied his appearance.

His hair was neatly combed, his suit was impeccably tailored, and his tie was perfectly tied. He nodded in satisfaction, then turned and walked towards the door.

He walked out of the office, through the long corridor, and arrived at the elevator.

The elevator doors slowly opened, and he stepped inside, pressing the button for the first floor. The elevator descended smoothly, and his mood lightened accordingly.

When the elevator doors opened again, Kitahara Makoto had already arrived in the company's lobby on the first floor.

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He stepped out of the elevator, looked around, and searched for Li Hua.

Soon, he saw Li Hua standing at the door, holding a briefcase, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation and nervousness.

Kitahara Shin walked towards Li Hua with a warm smile on his face.

He patted Li Hua on the shoulder and said, "Have you been waiting long?"

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Li Hua smiled somewhat embarrassedly and replied:

"No, Mr. Kitahara. I just arrived recently."

Kitahara Shin nodded and said, "Then let's go."

He walked towards the door first, followed closely by Li Hua.

The two walked out of the company gate together, where the sun was shining brightly.

They crossed the busy street and arrived at the parking lot. Kitahara Makoto opened the door of his car and gestured for Li Hua to get into the passenger seat.

After Li Hua got into the car, Kitahara Makoto started the engine. With the roar of the engine, the car slowly drove away from the parking lot.

They are about to embark on a new journey, facing unknown challenges and opportunities.

Li Hua sat in the passenger seat, his heart filled with anticipation and nervousness.

Chapter 344 The Rich Ice Cream Wholesaler

Sunlight streamed through the car windows, casting long shadows of Kitahara Makoto and Li Hua inside the vehicle.

Kitahara Makoto drove the vehicle steadily along the highway leading to his destination.

The atmosphere inside the car was relaxed and pleasant, with the occasional sound of a gentle breeze and distant traffic.

Li Hua sat in the passenger seat, curiously observing the scenery outside the car window.

Suddenly, he turned to look at Kitahara Shin and asked:

"Bei Zong, where are we going on '520'?"

Kitahara Makoto's gaze was firm, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. He didn't answer directly, but instead asked a question in return.

"What, are you unhappy with my arrangements?"

Li Hua quickly waved his hand and explained:

"No, no, I was just curious."

He paused and added:

"You've always been good at planning surprises, this time will surely be no exception, right?"

Kitahara Makoto nodded slightly upon hearing this, his smile widening.

He said it casually:

"It'll be a surprise, you'll see when we get there."

The atmosphere inside the car became more relaxed as they talked, and Li Hua stopped asking questions and began to appreciate the scenery outside the window.

Soon, the vehicle entered a busy market area, where the surrounding buildings gradually became lower and denser.

Li Hua noticed a huge sign in front of him that read "Ice Cream Wholesale Base".

He paused for a moment, then reacted, excitedly turning to Kitahara Makoto and saying:

"Mr. Bei, are we heading to the ice cream wholesale market?"

Kitahara Makoto nodded, a satisfied smile spreading across his face:

"Yes, this is the place. I thought it would be nice to have some ice cream to cool off in the hot midday weather."

Upon hearing this, Li Hua's curiosity and anticipation were instantly satisfied. He rubbed his hands excitedly, eager to get off the bus and taste the various flavors of ice cream.

When Kitahara Makoto and Li Hua arrived at the ice cream wholesale base, the sunlight shone directly on the entrance, adding warmth to the entire place.

The vehicle slowly came to a stop, and Kitahara Makoto got out first. He was wearing a dark casual suit, which made him look both formal and casual.

His face was calm, but his eyes gleamed with shrewdness, as if he could see through any business opportunity.

Li Hua, who followed closely behind, was dressed in casual summer clothes, his face beaming with curiosity and anticipation.

The two walked side by side toward the base gate, where a middle-aged man, slightly overweight, stood with a broad smile on his face...

This man was the owner of the ice cream wholesale market, a wealthy man. Upon seeing Kitahara Makoto, he immediately greeted him warmly, extending his hand:

"Oh, Mr. Kitahara, you've finally arrived! Welcome, welcome!"

His voice was loud and enthusiastic, full of respect and anticipation for the guests.

Kitahara Shin smiled and shook hands with the wealthy businessman; his expression was both friendly and polite.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Fu. Long time no see, I hope your business is booming."

The rich boss's smile widened even more:

"Thanks to you, business is pretty good. The ten ice cream machines you ordered are ready for you and you can check them at any time."

Kitahara Makoto nodded, indicating his satisfaction:

"If you're ready, that'll be 2.9. Of course, I need to check out the types and flavors of ice cream, since that's the main reason I came here."

Upon hearing this, the wealthy boss immediately turned and walked into the base, explaining as he went:

"No problem, we have a wide variety of ice creams with rich flavors. From classic vanilla and chocolate to innovative fruit and matcha flavors, we have it all."

"Moreover, our ice cream is made with high-quality ingredients, resulting in a delicate texture and pure flavor."

Chapter 345 That's about it, let's sign the contract.

Kitahara Shin and Li Hua followed Boss Fu into the base, where they saw a spacious hall filled with all kinds of ice cream and popsicles.

The ice creams were neatly arranged in the freezer, some wrapped in beautiful wrapping paper, while others were left exposed, displaying their tempting appearance.

Mr. Fu walked to a freezer displaying various flavors of ice cream, opened the door, and a blast of cold air hit him.

He pointed to the ice cream inside and said:

"Look at these, they are all best-selling items from our base. Each flavor has its own unique charm, and I'm sure you'll like them."

Kitahara Makoto stood in front of the freezer, his gaze lingering on the various ice creams recommended by the wealthy boss. They were displayed there like colorful works of art, tempting people's taste buds.

He gently picked up a matcha-flavored ice cream, and saw that it was covered with a fine layer of matcha powder, as if the ice cream was dressed in a green coat.

He gently twirled the ice cream, the matcha powder shimmering under the light, as if carrying a fresh, natural scent.

Kitahara Shin handed the matcha ice cream to Li Hua, smiling as he said:

"Li Hua, why don't you try this matcha flavor? I heard that the matcha powder here is specially imported from Japan, and the taste is very authentic."

Li Hua took the ice cream, took a small bite, and his eyes immediately narrowed into slits, a look of surprise appearing on his face.