Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

The architecture here is modern and grand, with glass curtain walls that shimmer brilliantly in the sunlight.

The finance department is located on the east side of this building, and it was Kitahara Makoto's destination on this trip.

He walked down the corridor, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the surrounding offices.

He saw the busy figures of his employees and heard the soft sounds of the printers; all of this felt familiar and comforting.

When he reached the entrance of the finance department, Kitahara Makoto stopped and gently knocked on the door.

A voice called "Come in" came from inside the door. He pushed the door open and entered, a gentle smile on his face.

Inside the finance department, rows of neat desks come into view, with various data and reports flashing on computer screens.

The employees were engrossed in their work, some typing on keyboards, others flipping through documents. Their faces were filled with focus and dedication.

Kitahara Makoto glanced around and then headed toward his target—the finance manager's office.

He knocked gently on the door and heard a "Come in" from inside, so he pushed the door open and entered.

Kitahara Makoto pushed open the door to the finance department manager's office. The manager looked up and, seeing him, said with slight surprise:

"Mr. Bei, what brings you here? Is there anything I can help you with?"

Kitahara Shin approached with a smile and said in a relaxed tone:

"Can't I come? This is my company."

The finance manager quickly explained:

"Mr. Bei, you've misunderstood. That's not what I meant. I just didn't expect you to come in person."

Kitahara Shin waved his hand and said with a smile:

"Don't be nervous, I was just kidding."

He walked to his desk, sat down, and continued:

"Actually, I'm here to get a feel for the company's financial revenue and expenditure situation over the past two quarters..."

The finance manager breathed a sigh of relief and responded with a smile:

"Haha, so that's what it is. Please wait a moment, I'll prepare the relevant data and reports for you right away."

As he spoke, the manager turned on his computer and quickly pulled up the company's financial statements for the past two quarters.

As he showed it to Kitahara Makoto, he explained in detail the source and destination of each income and expenditure.

Kitahara listened attentively, nodding occasionally in agreement.

He noted that the company's financial situation was generally good in both quarters, with revenue and expenses remaining at a relatively stable level.

This gave him great confidence in the company's future development.

"Looks good."

Kitahara praised,

"Your finance department is doing a great job; keep it up." 2.9

The finance manager smiled modestly and said:

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Bei. We will continue to work hard to ensure the company's financial situation is more stable."

Kitahara Makoto nodded in satisfaction. He stood up, preparing to leave the office.

Before leaving, he reiterated the importance of the finance department and encouraged managers and the team to continue contributing to the company's growth.

Chapter 476 Liu Xing, are you possessed?

After leaving the finance department, Kitahara Makoto felt a sense of relief and satisfaction.

He felt that most of the company's affairs were arranged, and the sound operation of the finance department filled him with confidence in the company's future.

He walked briskly down the corridor, each step exuding composure, a satisfied smile on his face.

As he walked, he took his phone out of his pocket, and the screen lit up with a light touch of his finger.

He skillfully swiped the screen, found the name "Liu Xing," tapped it lightly, and dialed the number.

Liu Xing's familiar voice quickly came from the other end of the phone:

"Hey, Kitahara, what made you think of me?"

Kitahara Shin responded with a smile:

"Haha, nothing major happened on the 24th, just some good news. Things at the company are mostly settled, so I feel much more at ease."

As he spoke, he walked into his CEO office, tucking his phone between his shoulder and ear, freeing his hands to open the door.

The door slid open gently, and he went in, casually hanging his coat on the hanger.

"Oh? Really? That's great!"

Liu Xing's voice was full of surprise.

"You're the most career-minded one among us."

Kitahara Makoto walked to the desk, sat down, placed his phone on the table, crossed his arms, and smiled as he said:

"Yes, but it's all thanks to your support. By the way, how have you been lately? Any new developments?"

"I'm fine, everything's the same as always. But I heard you're going on vacation soon? That's big news!"

Liu Xing joked.

Kitahara Shin nodded and smiled:

"Yeah, finally I can relax a bit. Let's get together and have a good chat then."

The two chatted for a while longer before Kitahara Shin hung up the phone. He gazed out the window, his heart filled with anticipation and relief.

He knew that the upcoming holiday would be the best reward for his hard work during this period.

After hanging up the phone, Kitahara Shin gently put down his phone, his thoughts still lingering on his conversation with Liu Xing.

Just then, there was a soft knock on the door. He looked up and saw his assistant, Li Hua, push the door open and enter with a professional smile on her face.

"Mr. Bei, Ms. Liu Ruyu from Dingfeng Technology is here to see you."

Li Hua's voice carried a hint of respect.

Kitahara Makoto paused for a moment, then smiled knowingly.

"Oh? Liu Ruyu? She's a great beauty."

He stood up, tidied the documents on the table, and continued:

"Bring her in quickly."

Li Hua nodded, turned and left, saying as he walked:

"Okay, Mr. Bei, I'll arrange it right away."

A moment later, there was another knock on the door, this time the sound was softer and more elegant.

Kitahara Shin looked up and saw Li Hua leading a woman in a floral dress into the room.

The woman was tall and had a beautiful figure; the floral dress looked exceptionally fresh and elegant on her.

Her face was exquisite, and her large eyes sparkled with intelligence, as if they could see into people's hearts.

"Mr. Bei, this is Ms. Liu Ruyu from Dingfeng Technology."

Li Hua explained.

Kitahara Shin stepped forward and extended his hand:

"Miss Liu, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Liu Ruyu smiled and shook hands with Kitahara Makoto:

"It's been a long time since we last met, Mr. Bei. I hope you're doing well."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Kitahara Shin invited Liu Ruyu to sit down and instructed Li Hua to pour two cups of tea.

Chapter 477 What?! Liu Ruyu, you're confessing your love?!

After placing two steaming cups of tea on the coffee table, Li Hua tactfully left the office.

He gently closed the door. Once the door was closed, only Kitahara Makoto and Liu Ruyu remained in the office, and the atmosphere immediately became awkward.

Kitahara Shin picked up his teacup, gently blew away the steam from the tea, and then smiled and gestured to Liu Ruyu:

"Come, have some tea."

Liu Ruyu gracefully picked up her teacup, took a small sip, but her gaze involuntarily drifted toward Kitahara Makoto.

She hesitated for a moment, as if gathering her courage, before speaking:

"Well, Mr. Bei, actually I came here today..."

Kitahara Shin put down his teacup, looked directly into Liu Ruyu's eyes, and interrupted her:

"By the way, what brings you here all of a sudden?"

Liu Ruyu was caught off guard by Kitahara Makoto's sudden question. She stammered for a moment before managing a forced smile:

"It's nothing... I just came to see you."

Kitahara Shin smiled gently and shook his head, as if he had already seen through her thoughts:

"Based on my understanding of Miss Liu, she probably didn't just come to see me."

Liu Ruyu felt somewhat embarrassed by what Kitahara Shin said. She bit her lip and finally decided to confess:

"Mr. Bei, you have a keen eye indeed. Actually, the real reason I came here is to ask you if you can date me and be my boyfriend."

Kitahara Makoto was stunned by what he heard. He stared at Liu Ruyu with wide eyes, as if he had heard something unbelievable.

He frowned and asked uncertainly:

"Miss Liu, please stop joking."

Seeing that Beiyuan truly didn't believe her, Liu Ruyu quickly explained:

"Mr. Bei, I'm not joking. I'm serious."

Kitahara Shin took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He looked intently into Liu Ruyu's eyes and said firmly:

"Ms. Liu, I think you may have misunderstood something. I have a girlfriend."

Upon hearing these words, Liu Ruyu's face turned pale.

She stared wide-eyed at Kitahara Makoto in disbelief, as if trying to find some flaw in his face.

After a long while, she murmured to herself:

"Huh...what? You have a girlfriend?"

Kitahara Makoto nodded and repeated:

"Yes, I have a girlfriend."

Liu Ruyu suddenly felt a wave of loss and regret wash over her.

She knew she might have been too impulsive and hadn't considered Kitahara's feelings.

She quickly apologized:

"I'm sorry, Mr. Bei, I was being presumptuous."

Seeing this, Kitahara Makoto felt a little guilty. He sighed softly and comforted him:

"It's alright, Miss Liu. You must be being pressured by your family to get married, right? Otherwise, given your personality, you wouldn't be like this."

Liu Ruyu felt a little embarrassed by what Beiyuan Zhen said, so she nodded and admitted it:

"Nothing really escapes the eyes of the North General Manager. Lately, my old man has been nagging me to get married every day, and I'm about to go crazy from it."

Kitahara Shin nodded in understanding. He pondered for a moment, then said earnestly to Liu Ruyu:

"Miss Liu (Wang Ma Zhao), I understand your situation. But matters of the heart cannot be forced. I hope you can find true happiness."

Liu Ruyu nodded gratefully. Looking into Kitahara Makoto's deep and determined eyes, she couldn't help but feel a surge of respect and gratitude.

She knew that although she hadn't gotten what she wanted today, she had gained a sincere friend and valuable advice.

She stood up and said goodbye to Kitahara Makoto: