Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

His eyes flashed with a sharp light, as if a storm was brewing.

Kitahara Shin gently put down his coffee cup, making a crisp "ding-dong" sound.

He slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a mocking smile, inwardly scoffing:

"Ling family, how dare you oppose me? You are truly overestimating yourselves." His voice was deep and firm, revealing an undeniable confidence.

He stood up, walked to the window, rested his hands on the windowsill, and gazed into the distance.

Outside the window, the city's night view unfolded like a magnificent scroll painting, but at this moment, Kitahara Makoto's heart was like a calm lake, undisturbed.

He took a deep breath, cleared his mind of all distractions, and began to analyze how to take action against the Ling family.

Kitahara Shin returned to his desk, opened a drawer, and took out several thick files, all of which were information about the Ling family.

He flipped through them one by one, his eyes sharp, not missing a single detail.

His fingers glided lightly across the document, as if playing a silent melody.

Suddenly, his finger stopped on a document, a report about the Ling family's most recent investment project.

He frowned, his gaze sharpening. He tapped lightly on the table, as if deep in thought.

A cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth, as if he had found a breakthrough.

Kitahara Shin took a deep breath, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

He has already devised a detailed plan to gradually dismantle the Ling family's power by starting with their investment projects.

He believed that as long as he acted according to plan, the Ling family would no longer be his opponent.

Kitahara Shin picked up the documents again and began to carefully study the Ling family's investment projects.

His eyes gleamed with a sharp light, as if he wanted to see right through the document.

His fingers slid lightly across the document, as if searching for his next target.

His expression was focused and calm, as if everything was under his control.

Chapter 497 Massive Acquisition of Mai, I Miss You

After finalizing his detailed plan against the Ling family, Kitahara Shin gently pressed the intercom on his desk, summoning Li Hua into his office.

He sat at his desk, his hands clasped on the table, his eyes revealing an unwavering determination.

A moment later, there was a soft knock on the door, and then Li Hua pushed it open and entered, a questioning expression on his face:

"Mr. Bei, what can I do for you?"

Kitahara Makoto nodded, took a document from the drawer, and handed it to Li Hua, saying:

"Li Hua, this is a list of the Ling family's businesses in various fields. I need you to acquire these businesses one by one, according to the names on this list."

Li Hua took the document, opened it, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

The list covers a wide range of industries, including real estate, finance, and technology. He looked up at Kitahara Makoto and asked, puzzled:

"Mr. Bei, acquiring so many properties would require a significant amount of start-up capital."

Kitahara Shin smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with confidence, and calmly said:

"It's alright, Li Hua. We'll use the company's current cash flow for the acquisition."

"I believe that if we handle things properly, these funds will be enough for us to complete this acquisition."

Li Hua listened to Kitahara Makoto's words, though he still had some doubts in his heart.

But he knew that the decisions made by the Beijing headquarters were always well thought out, so he nodded to indicate that he understood.

Seeing that Li Hua had no objections, Kitahara Shin continued to give instructions:

"Li Hua, this acquisition must be carried out in secrecy. We must not let the outside world know our intentions."

"At the same time, we must make full preparations to ensure that we can successfully acquire these industries during the acquisition process."

Li Hua nodded again, indicating that she would keep it strictly confidential and prepare carefully.

He knew it was a difficult task, but he also believed that under the leadership of the Northern Command, they would surely succeed.

Kitahara Shin watched Li Hua's departing figure, his heart filled with anticipation.

After arranging the acquisition for Li Hua, Kitahara Makoto returned to his desk, preparing to continue processing other documents, when his phone suddenly rang.

He glanced at the screen and a gentle smile appeared on his face, because the caller ID showed it was his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima.

He answered the phone quickly, his voice filled with affection:

"Mai, are you missing me? How was your trip?"

Mai Sakurajima's clear and melodious voice came from the other end of the phone. She laughed and said:

"Yes, the trip went very well and the scenery was beautiful, but I just miss you a little."

Kitahara Makoto's smile grew even brighter as he listened to her words.

He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and seemed to feel the tenderness and sweetness of Mai Sakurajima on the other end of the phone.

"I miss you too, Mai."

Kitahara Makoto said softly,

"However, I still have some work to take care of. I'll come to see you after I'm done with this."

Mai Sakurajima gave a soft "hmm" on the other end of the phone, and then said:

"I know you're busy, so I won't bother you for too long. I just wanted to hear your voice and know that you're doing well."

Kitahara felt her care and love, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He opened his eyes, looked at the night view outside the window, and a happy smile appeared on his face.

"I'm fine, don't worry."

Kitahara Makoto replied,

"Take good care of yourself and stay safe. I'll be waiting for you to come back."

Mai Sakurajima's soft laughter came from the other end of the phone, and she replied with a "Okay".

The two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up. Kitahara Makoto placed his phone back on the table, a satisfied smile still on his face.

Chapter 498 Haruko: I treated the bartender this time

After hanging up the phone with Mai Sakurajima, Kitahara Makoto felt as if he were bathed in warm sunshine, and all his fatigue and stress vanished.

He stood up, stretched his limbs, and savored the quiet and comfortable atmosphere in the office.

He gently picked up the car keys from the table and walked out of the office with light steps.

The soft lighting in the corridor illuminated his resolute yet energetic face.

He walked through the corridor to the elevator and gently pressed the down button.

The elevator doors slowly opened, and Kitahara Makoto stepped inside.

The elevator was spacious. He stood in a corner, watching the numbers on the elevator jump up and down, his heart filled with anticipation.

Soon, the elevator reached the first floor, the doors slowly opened again, and he stepped out of the elevator and walked towards the parking lot.

In the garage, his car sat quietly, waiting for its owner to return.

Kitahara Makoto walked to the car, gently opened the door, and got into the driver's seat.

He started the car, drove out of the garage, and headed towards the Starlight Tavern.

The streets were brightly lit at night, and traffic was heavy.

Kitahara Makoto drove his car through the busy streets, yet his heart was at peace.

He turned on the car stereo, and soft music flowed out, seemingly matching his mood at that moment.

"Let's go to the tavern and check on Haruko and the others first."

As Kitahara Makoto thought to himself, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Haruko was his friend of many years and a regular at the Starlight Tavern. They often talked about life and shared their joys and sorrows.

Soon, the vehicle arrived at the Starlight Tavern. Kitahara Makoto parked the car and went into the tavern.

The tavern was dimly lit, with a warm and peaceful atmosphere. He looked around, searching for Haruko and the others.

Soon, he spotted their familiar figures at the bar. He smiled and walked over to them, greeting them warmly.

Haruko sat at the bar, chatting quietly with a few friends, a cheerful smile on her face. When she saw Kitahara Makoto approach, she paused slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.

"Kitahara, what brings you here all of a sudden?"

Haruko put down her wine glass, stood up, and greeted Kitahara Makoto, her voice tinged with surprise.

Kitahara Shin approached with a smile, a hint of concern in his eyes:

"I just came to check on you guys. How's the tavern been lately? Any troublemakers?"

Haruko shook her head and smiled:

"Don't worry, everything's fine. We can handle it. You're such a busy person, how did you find the time to come over?"

Kitahara Makoto sighed softly, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes:

“I know you’re all capable, but I’m still worried. This tavern is the result of our hard work, and I don’t want to see anything go wrong.”

"Besides, what if there are troublesome guests? How can you girls handle that?"

Upon hearing this, Haruko felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

Looking at Kitahara's earnest face, she knew he genuinely cared about them.

She gently patted Kitahara Makoto's shoulder, comforting him:

"It's really okay, we all have ways to handle this. Besides, there are security guards in these pubs, they'll help."

Kitahara Makoto nodded, but the worry in his eyes did not completely disappear.

He looked around and saw that the atmosphere in the tavern was pleasant and that the guests were enjoying the wonderful night, which put him at ease.

"That's good."

Kitahara Makoto breathed a sigh of relief, his gaze returning to Haruko.

"However, I still want to remind you that if you encounter any trouble, be sure to tell me immediately. After all, I am your friend and also a part of this tavern."

Haruko smiled and nodded, her heart filled with gratitude.

Chapter 499 Handsome? I've always been handsome

After Kitahara Makoto finished talking with Haruko, his gaze turned to Evelyn, the cashier who was busy at the bar.

Evelyn is a lively and cheerful girl who always brings a lot of joy to the pub with her smile and humor.

Evelyn noticed Kitahara Makoto's gaze, looked up at him with a playful smile, and teased:

"Hey, isn't that our hero? He looked so cool the other day when he stopped the troublemakers!"

Kitahara was amused by Evelyn's teasing. He walked to the bar, touched his nose with feigned modesty, and then responded humorously:

"Haha, Miss Evelyn, don't say that. I've always been handsome, okay? But what happened that day was just a coincidence. I happened to be there, and I couldn't just stand by and watch everyone get bullied."

Evelyn couldn't help but laugh at Kitahara Makoto's words. While organizing the bills in her hands, she continued to tease him:

"Yes, yes, our great hero is not only handsome, but also very humble."

"But speaking of which, you were incredibly brave that day, you calmed down those troublemakers in no time. Everyone in the tavern is calling you their savior!"

Kitahara Shin waved his hand and denied it with a smile:

"Don't say that, I'm not that great. Actually, everyone has the courage to stand up and protect others, it just takes a little opportunity sometimes."

"Besides, I'm also part of the tavern, and it's my responsibility to protect everyone's safety."

Evelyn nodded in agreement. Looking at Kitahara's earnest expression, she couldn't help but feel a sense of respect for him.

She knew that Kitahara was a responsible and dependable person who always stepped forward in crucial moments.

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore."

Evelyn's joking expression vanished, and she spoke seriously to Kitahara Makoto.

"Kitahara Makoto, you're really amazing. With someone like you around, our bar will definitely get better and better."

Kitahara Makoto smiled slightly and gave Evelyn a grateful look.