With interior lighting that is neither bright nor dim, simple decoration, and an apron-clad man who is very friendly just by his appearance, this ordinary sake house is nestled in a corner of Osaka Castle.
Inconspicuous.
"I know you like the laurel crown in Kyoto. I brought it specially from Saito's family."
Putting down the white porcelain bottle in his hand, Naoe Nobuyuki looked at Lin Zengxian across from him, and felt more and more that Uesugi Natsuhiko had a good eye for people.
They had discussed several times before, why Lin Zengxian chose Putuo Shipping Company, and what exactly this guy wanted to do.
Now the answer is officially revealed, because Hanjin Shipping has gone bankrupt.
A man named Xu Shuangfeng under Lin Zengxian had already gone to Seoul, waving the agreement he had made before, and bought the Hanjin Shipping ship at a very low price.
With such a good ship and such a low price, buying it is actually not much different from "stealing" it.
If you want to make a lot of money, you must have the ability to acquire information and the courage to take action. Now it seems that Lin Zengxian is lacking in both of these two points.
"Thank you all for still thinking of my preferences."
Picking up the cup and toasting the other person, Lin Zengxian took a sip with peace of mind.
"Now that you have made it clear that you are prepared to make a lot of money, everyone will want to follow you and take a sip of soup. Of course they will remember your preference."
Naoe Shinichi bared his teeth and smiled briefly. He had no intention of giving the old man of the Saito family any face, and almost wrote "snobbery" on his forehead.
What a joke, how could a close friend and retainer of the next generation head of the Uesugi family bring any face to the Saito family in front of Lin Zengxian?
"Don't say that. If you have money, we all make it together. What's more, our parents only want to drink a mouthful of soup, not a mouthful of meat."
With the boat in hand, we can start the next step of the plan. Lin Zengxian smiled and was obviously in a good mood.
"He actually wants to eat meat... If you have meat, it's up to you. Hapag-Lloyd and Mitsui will eat it. Can he compare to you?"
Although Naoe Nobuyuki has a good relationship with Uesugi Maaya, he still has opinions about the Saito family.
However, Lin Zengxian did not have the curiosity to find out. Unlike the Uesugi family, which was engaged in port business, the Saito family was ultimately a family rooted in the Yakuza, and their methods of dealing with each other were different.
"Natsuyan and his wife are still in Ginza and will not be able to get back until this evening. If there is anything urgent that needs to be done, just ask and I will take care of it first."
After receiving the news that Lin Zengxian was about to arrive in Osaka, Naoe Nobuyuki immediately went to the airport to pick him up. Along the way, Lin Zengxian did not mention what he was doing in Osaka.
"There is nothing urgent. I came to Osaka this time just to be invited to meet the parents and take a look at the port in advance."
Picking up the buzzing phone, Lin Zengxian saw Xu Youli's message appear on the screen.
[I met Eunxi today. She looks pretty good, don’t worry.]
"I know, but is it Saito Makoto who conveyed the invitation to you this time?"
After a short pause, without thinking about what "looking at the port" meant, Naoe Nobuyuki frowned and put down the wine glass he was holding.
Through Uesugi Maaya's relationship, the Saito family sent Saito Makoto to Nai Minami, the representative of the Nai family in F.S.E., to work as a small assistant.
Even a fool can see that this is obviously a injustice to Saito Makoto, and there must be "ulterior motives".
Both the Uesugi couple and Naoe Nobuyuki himself knew this and acquiesced.
However, Naoe Nobuyuki did not expect that everyone would bypass Uesugi Maaya and directly invite Lin Zengxian through Saito Makoto.
"Don't Maaya and Natsuhiko know about this?"
Lin Zengxian also put down the cup, raised his eyebrows, and said a question, but there was no tone of doubt.
"If they had known in advance that you were coming, it would have been impossible for the two of them to go to Ginza."
At this point, Naoe Nobuyuki's meaning is already very straightforward.
For a moment, the atmosphere fell into silence.
Ring ring ring…
The wind chimes at the door swayed, indicating that this sake house with only two customers welcomed a new customer.
"So you are here."
A group of people in black suits filed in. The young woman at the head walked up to Lin Zengxian, folded her hands in front of her, and bowed.
"Yuyi, long time no see."
Originally thinking that the Saito family's invitation was known to the Uesugi couple, Lin Zengxian sent the flight number to Uesugi Natsuhiko without telling Saito Makoto. Now he fully understands what happened.
As a friend of the Uesugi couple, Lin Zengxian naturally couldn't stand this kind of behavior, but as the helmsman of F.S.E., the Saito family's slightly caring style gave him more room in business matters.
"Yes, the last time I saw you was three years ago."
Although Lin Zengxian stretched out his hand to gesture towards the seat, the woman named Saito Yui showed no intention of sitting down.
"Naoe-kun."
Putting on a stereotypical smile, Saito Yui signaled Naoe Nobuyuki that they were taking Lin Zengxian away.
Both parties know each other, although they are not very familiar.
"Please."
After taking a look at Lin Zengxian who was sitting still, Naoe Nobuyuki suppressed his temper and did not look at Saito Yui.
This person has always given the impression to the outside world that he is a cold man, which is not to say rude.
"My parents have already arranged the banquet. Please come with us."
When talking to Naoe Nobuyuki, Saito Yui is very confident, but when talking to Lin Zengxian, she will not use a strong tone even if it is an affirmative sentence.
Although this sake house belongs to the Uesugi family, this street belongs to the Saito family. As long as Lin Zengxian walks into this street, the Saito family will know it.
Naoe Nobuyuki chose this place to receive Lin Zengxian, not only to save face for both parties, but also to express dissatisfaction on behalf of Uesugi Maaya.
However, unlike Saito Makoto, Saito Yui does not have deep feelings for Uesugi Maaya, and she will not give in to the Uesugi family in the face of the family's interests.
"Why don't you wait for your sister?"
After giving himself another glass of wine, Lin Zengxian sat still, raised his glass and toasted Naoe Nobuyuki.
In front of Naoe Nobuyuki, this nonsense sentence must be said as a statement of stance.
"I believe Sister Maaya will understand."
Saito Yui's expression remained unchanged, and she stepped aside. The followers behind her also moved to both sides, clearing a path to the door.
"Xinzhi, I'm going to say goodbye. I'm going to have a chat with everyone."
After drinking the last glass of wine, Lin Zengxian stood up. Yui Saito had already handed him his coat.
"Yuyi, if I remember correctly, there is someone in our family at Osaka Port, right?"
With ulterior motives, he nudged the wine glass that had been placed firmly on the table in the direction of Nobuyuki Naoe. Lin Zengxian stood up, took his coat, and left the sake house.
"Yes, do you need any help?"
Following Lin Zengxian out of the sake house, Saito Yui stood next to the car first and opened the door for Lin Zengxian.
Lin Zengxian raised his head and looked at the sky, which seemed to be about to rain, and thought of his scarf, which was still at Mingjingnan's place.
"Perhaps, as long as there is good wine at your parents' banquet."