October 5, 1991, Tokyo Industrial Bank Head Office Building, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Japan.
On the 36th floor, the general manager's office.
There were only two people in the huge room, Takashi Shirakawa, the general manager, and Sosuke Kitahara, the branch manager of the Kyoto branch.
The rising fragrance of tea filled the air.
Shirakawa Takashi picked up a delicate little tea cup, poured some sweet tea into it himself, and then pushed it in front of Kitahara Sosuke.
The tea ceremony is one of Japan's traditional cultures. It originated in Chaozhou, China. After hundreds of years of development, it gradually formed its own unique characteristics.
"This is the Yuqian Longjing that I specially brought from China. Most people are not qualified to sit here and drink it. How does it taste?"
Shirakawa Takashi laughed and watched Kitahara Sosuke slowly sipping tea.
"Not authentic enough." Kitahara Sosuke took a sip and shook his head. In his previous life, he was also a tea lover. He drank countless precious and fragrant teas. He could smell the smell of Longjing before the rain with his eyes closed. "You are probably...
People were deceived.”
"Really? Haha, I don't understand this, but it seems you understand it quite well. In that case, I'll break that business chain." Shirakawa Takashi didn't take it seriously, and casually took out a can of tea from the drawer and threw it in
In the trash can nearby.
"This tea must be quite expensive, are you willing to give it up?" Kitahara Sosuke glanced at the trash can and asked with a smile, "Has the Shirakawa family started a tea business now?"
"Our family has always done whatever makes money. However, no matter how expensive the product is, if it does not match its virtues, then it must be abandoned decisively. If it is worth the money, then no matter how difficult it is, we will win it in one fell swoop.
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Shirakawa Takashi looked at him with meaningful eyes,
"Tea is like this, and so are people."
"I agree with this. No matter how great a favor is, it is not as important as the yen in your hand." Kitahara Sosuke slightly tilted his head and responded to his gaze with the same sharp gaze, "In this case, why doesn't President Shirakawa
Going to attend the secret meeting on the 2nd."
On October 2, in a villa in Minato District, Tokyo, the anti-Kitahara faction headed by Ichiro Kita gathered together to discuss how to completely knock Kitahara Sosuke into the bottom.
Among them are some of Kitahara Sosuke's former allies, and some big figures who are still allies.
However, Takashi Shirakawa, who represented Tosan, did not attend that meeting.
Shirakawa Takashi showed a surprised expression, looked at him, and then said with relief: "No wonder you took the initiative to come to me today. If I had been there at that time, I probably wouldn't be able to see you today."
"That's right." Kitahara Sosuke nodded and answered truthfully.
He will not have too many entanglements with allies who have rebelled. Since he has decided to become an enemy, let's fight a bloody battle.
"Your spy can actually detect such secret information, Kitahara Sosuke, I have to say that those people still underestimated you." Shirakawa Takashi sighed. Even he didn't know the specific content of the meeting, but Kitahara
Aosuke's expression seemed to understand everything.
Before he knew it, Kitahara Sosuke's intelligence network covered the whole country, and it was enough to threaten the six major consortiums.
It's just that the latter hasn't noticed it yet.
"Those guys wanted to benefit from the common interests of Tokyo, but also didn't want to take the blame for my investment, so they finally made a decision. The Prime Minister's Office came forward to submit an application to Congress to approve the overseas operations of Kitagara Shinlang Credit Bank.
Investment Business."
Kitahara Sosuke held the delicate tea cup and turned it around, his eyes full of mockery.
"It's an expected move. Your investment project seems unrealistic at all, and by the end of the year, no matter what, you won't be able to compete for the Takeshita family." Seeing that he was full of confidence, Shirakawa Takashi simply opened the skylight and spoke frankly, telling all about himself.
Confused, "Aosuke, ever since you contacted Minister Hashimoto to open the exchange restrictions, I haven't been able to see clearly your intentions. To be honest, are you really sure that you will win against the Takeshita family by the end of the year?"
"You have to understand that although this is just a bet between the two of you, the six major financial groups are watching eagerly. If you fail, they will definitely add insult to injury and won't let you have any chance to escape!"
"Being ruined is your only fate. You will most likely be arrested by the Tokyo District Prosecutor's Office, and you will never be able to leave prison."
Shirakawa Takashi's voice was a little trembling. He was over fifty and had never seen any big storms, but he was also shocked by this bet.
A battle that determines the outcome is not only a battle between Kitahara and Takeshita, but also a battle between various forces that are entangled with them.
Combined with the current domestic economic situation, the winner will undoubtedly rise to the top and reach the true peak.
At this point, Shirakawa Takashi didn't dare to gamble anymore.
He holds 1% of the shares of the Kitahara Group and has made huge profits over the past year, almost as much as the Shirakawa family's income in three or four years. He is reluctant to let go.
But if he has anything to do with the Kitahara clan, he will be completely liquidated if he fails.
He needs a promise.
"Now, who else is on your side?" Shirakawa Takashi realized that he was a little out of sorts, and slowly leaned back on his seat, asking calmly.
Kitahara Sosuke looked at him with interest, but did not speak for a while.
"Before speculating, shouldn't the Shirakawa family show your sincerity first?" Kitahara Sosuke suddenly asked.
Sincerity?
Does he still think he is the winner?
Shirakawa Takashi looked at Kitahara Sosuke, and the balance in his heart gradually shifted to the other side.
"What sincerity do you want?"
"The Baichuan family, all the family property will be put on the gambling table to play together."
"Are you crazy, Kitahara Sosuke! Absolutely impossible!"
Shirakawa Takashi stood up abruptly.
glare.
Does he want to drag the Baichuan family into trouble?
Why is he so confident?
In Shirakawa Takashi's eyes, the aura that this young man once had was gradually fading away, and what was left was arrogance, arrogance, and arrogance.
He is crazy, is he still going to drag himself crazy with him?
"Then there is nothing to talk about." Kitahara Sosuke stood up and spread his hands, "You want benefits but are not willing to work hard. How can there be such a good thing in the world? Governor Shirakawa, when you told me, a
The most important ability of a bank employee is judgment. Unfortunately, after staying in this position for a long time, you seem to have lost this ability."
"Kitahara Sosuke..." Shirakawa Takashi looked at him and murmured, seeming to recall something, and then slowly sat down.
"Then let it be like this. I will take back the 1% of the shares from you at a high price. The Baichuan family will still make a profit. It is not necessarily a bad thing to retreat before the storm comes."
Kitahara Sosuke took out the agreement he had prepared before and threw it on his desk.
Did he anticipate his answer?
Shirakawa Takashi looked at the detailed agreement and was surprised.
But if he is asked to give up all his family property and fight for his life, who can do it?
He picked up the pen beside him and signed his name.
"Goodbye then, President Shirakawa."
After leaving the office, Kitahara Sosuke walked forward quickly, took out his mobile phone, and asked with a smile as groups of employees bowed and greeted him: "Shouta, is there any news about the Nakano Watari I asked you to find?"