Chapter 12 Chapter 12 One Step

Koji Shiokawa walked into Hotel L in Atami, it was past eight o'clock.Eriko was already waiting in the room.She changed into a hotel kimono and read a book while sitting on a chair on the verandah overlooking the neon-lit streetscape. "It's so early! When did you arrive?" After asking the waitress to put in the travel bag, Koji greeted Zhi Lizi emotionally. "I arrived two hours ago." Zhili stood up like a bullet. "I'm late. Sorry!" Hongzhi has never seen such enthusiasm. "I need to take a shower first!" "You seem very happy!"

"Working smoothly!" "That's great! You only know work." "Take away a job, and a man has nothing. It's like a woman is disfigured." In Changgang, the father-in-law promised to contribute capital according to Hongzhi's request.In his purse, there is already a check of five million yen, which is part of it. "The rest, when will the withdrawal be made? It must be done early, otherwise it will be delayed." Hongzhi said to his father-in-law. "I will do it as soon as possible. However, to deal with the land, you must first find a buyer."

"How did you find it?" "Finally, we have some clues. The buyer is a chaebol from Nagoya, and he has already considered developing this place. I talked with him once before, and I rejected him." "Then, the buyer's problem is solved." "That's not necessarily the case. The other party offered it last time, and the price was quite good. But this time I offered it, and I'm afraid he will lower the price." After talking about the past, the father-in-law promised to raise the rest of the money as soon as possible. Hongzhi didn't intend to ask for such a huge sum of money at the beginning, and his goal was only seven or eight million yen.But with the development of the surrounding situation, he let go of his courage, and his father-in-law's positive attitude made his appetite extremely expanded.Now the situation has deviated from the original intention, like a balloon that is constantly inflated.Hongzhi is not without the slightest worry about the future, but in the final analysis, doing a career depends on courage.Moreover, I didn't expect Xinzi's family to be willing to contribute so much, so some changes were needed to the original plan.In other words, you don't have to swallow the whole amount, you can return about half of it.

After Hiroji took a shower, Tongeda Riko sat at the dining table. "How about Xiacun?" "That man is really enthusiastic." Zhi Lizi smiled under the bright light with her deliberately heavily made-up face. "The service is really considerate. Such a dedicated person should be very obedient." "Did you say anything about Associate Professor Asano?" "Let's talk! Before I could tell him what to say, he started talking endlessly. He also called a car to accompany me to the mountain in the development zone for sightseeing, which was very effective."

"Yeah! In the restaurant in Kofu, I secretly observed his expression. It seems that it is difficult for him to resist your attraction." "He asked me to go again, and I made an appointment with him as you said. He was so happy." "That's good. Before I go next time, I have to plan it out." "Your work is also going well. Today was a successful day." "Yes, that's what happened!" Hong Zhi suddenly looked at his watch. "What?" Zhi Lizi asked immediately. "what's the matter?" "Well, there's something wrong." Actually, he wanted to get in touch with Executive Miyagawa earlier.However, it was already past eight o'clock, and the executive probably was no longer in the company.Or go directly to Miyagawa's house tomorrow morning, so that Hongzhi can bypass Tokuyama's special agent from the Oriental Travel Company.That man was just a springboard, and it was Keijiro Do that was the most important thing.However, if he wanted to get close to him, he had to go through Miyagawa right now.

"Let's go for a walk!" Hong Zhi pretended to look at his watch. "Great! Shall we go?" "It's not interesting to go shopping now, let's go for a drive in Wangdai!" Hongzhi looked out of the window, and the gorgeous street lamps formed a chain of light, separating the block from the sea.Still wearing the hotel's single kimono, the two boarded a taxi. The car drove through the bustling Binhai Avenue.Perhaps because Qiuhu is still showing off its power, there are still many people enjoying the cool air.There are souvenir and handicraft shops and hotels lined up, and it is always crowded like that.On Binhai Avenue, group tourists flocked in groups.

In the distance ahead stands the newly built white Atami Castle.The car climbed up the steep slope, and the seaside at the foot of the castle is Jinpo.When passing by here, I saw five or six ambulances and cars parked, Yatou even turned on the lights, and the troublemakers were watching.The driver slowed down and glanced out of the car. "Someone committed suicide." Hongzhi also looked out the window at the dark sea between the pine branches and leaves, and there was also a faint light shaking under the cliff. "It seems to be." The driver stopped the car. "It's so late, and I'm still looking for the corpse of the suicide. Although this is a suicide resort, the impact is too great."

"It's really miserable." The driver finally started the car. "But, it's so dark, can we still find the body?" "No, I'm afraid it's hanging on the mountainside. So I have to search for it all night." "It's terrible!" said Zhi Lizi next to him.The light bulbs that were suspended temporarily came into sight very brightly. "It's terrible!" the driver echoed. "Although we locals are used to it, we still feel heavy when we see that kind of scene... I don't know what those people think?" The car left the scene and began to make continuous turns downhill.The coastline in front draws a huge arc, leading to the densely lit place, which is the urban area of ​​Ajiro.

"Those people must have a lot of difficulties." "Hey, suicides are, after all, defeated soldiers. What's the point of them being alive?" "You can't say that. If it's your turn, you can't bear it either." "Idiots," Hongzhi said. "In the final analysis, they are all laggards. In the world, the survival of the fittest and the survival of the fittest! Always advocate democracy and so on. The struggle between human beings will never be affected by politics and society, and will continue forever. After all, The strong win." "No sympathy at all!"

"Sympathy?" Hong Zhi asked back. "Compassion doesn't help those people. Does it? It's pointless if they don't want to make a difference. For example, you say that someone is poor, but you don't even want to give a hundred yen. .If you really sympathize, give generously. Words don't work." "Is this your philosophy of life?" "All in all, you can't always listen to what others say. People have to rely on their own strength to survive. That is to say, no matter whether it is good or bad, it will not help you at all." Behind Hongzhi's point of view stands the huge shadow of Keijiro Tochi. This man's bold philosophy has long had an impact on Hongzhi who hopes to get close to him.That is, he feels its influence through his senses, not through newspapers and magazines.

The car ran through the urban area of ​​Ashidai and returned to the original road. That night, hope filled Hongzhi's sleep.For him, Lizi Zhi who was lying beside him was already dismissive.These things in front of him have already begun to be regarded as history by him. He has entered a new historical stage and must climb step by step.Just being a director of a mutual bank will not have any status and strength in society. In the morning, Hongzhi had to call Tokyo at eight o'clock.Zhi Lizi was still fast asleep.It's a bit early, but Executive Miyagawa should be at home.Keijiro Tochi called the cadres to hold a so-called "breakfast meeting" every morning, and of course Executive Miyagawa also attended.So, have to call before he goes out. Miyagawa quickly answered the phone. "Why so early?" Miyagawa's crisp voice came.There were dogs barking over there. "Are you going to work now? Excuse me. I wanted to say something." "I was just going out." "The last time I asked you to help me introduce something to Shitu, can you arrange an opportunity in the near future?" "..." "To be honest, things on my side have some clues." "Oh, that's great!... Let's meet..." The executive was silent for a moment, and gave an unclear answer. "Tonight, the general manager is going to the Kabuki theater. It's the first time we meet, I think it's better not to make a big show! Just pretend to meet by chance, and let me introduce you, how about it?" "That's great!" "That's up to me to arrange. You can walk casually towards the lobby in the corridor of Kabuki Theater around 8:30 in the evening." "Thank you for your trouble! I will definitely do it." Hanging up the phone, Zhi Lizi stood up and looked up. "Hey, where are you calling?" Hongzhi went to work in the bank during the day, and he was not in the mood for work. Thinking of meeting Keijiro Tonight, whom he had been longing for so much, he couldn't hold back his excitement.First impressions matter most.Although the way of meeting was designed by Miyagawa, whether Tu felt satisfied the moment he saw him was the biggest bet, and it could even be said to be the bet of his life. It is said that it is Do Keijiro who has a particularly clear sense of likes and dislikes towards people.Of course, in the past, for the sake of career development, he had to suppress this character as much as possible.But now he has become a veritable leader in the industrial world. For his own business strategy, there is no need to suppress his character.All the people in the industry gathered around him, acting according to his face. Hongzhi was asked by the bank president to talk about something. At this time, he was also absent-minded, and only hoped that the sky would get dark soon.According to common sense, he should contact Tokuyama's special representative of the Oriental Travel Company, but this person is only close to Miyagawa, so the value of use is not much.Get rid of him completely and touch the highest authority directly. At around eight o'clock, Koji appeared in the red-carpet corridor of the Kabuki Theater, and he was not in the mood to go to the show.He still has to wait for thirty minutes, which is longer than two or three hours for him.The program list indicated that the scene ended at 8:30, and there was a twenty-minute break before the next act began.Miyagawa must be talking about this time period. The curtain finally came down, the voices became louder, and the audience left their seats one after another and came to the corridor.Koji patrolled the theater as if nothing had happened, but he didn't see Keijiro Tochi, and he was a little worried.But Miyagawa made it very clear that he should come as promised.He calmed down and adjusted his tie again. Seeing that the clock pointed to half past eight, he entered the lobby.This is a spacious living room, with stills and photos of stars hanging on the surrounding walls.Hiroji saw an old man in a kimono sitting on the central sofa, with culottes rumpled and spread out on the floor.It is Do Keijiro that he often sees in the photos, with his white hair and childlike face complementing each other. Five or six glamorous geisha stood around like stars holding the moon. It was Sato who dismissed Miyagawa and focused on talking to the geisha.That innocent smiling face can't be associated with the iron-handed devil businessman at all, just like a kind grandfather.A little farther away, two or three middle-aged men stood quietly with their hands down, probably the directors of the same system company.There was an air of majesty and tension all around. Hongzhi walked towards the lobby, but felt a little guilty.It's no wonder that not only Do Keijiro and his party were there, other guests were also sitting in their seats, and some people were walking around looking at the pictures on the wall. Executive Miyagawa was the first to see Hongzhi's figure, and when his eyes met, he gave a slight gesture to Hongzhi.Hongzhi saluted slightly to Yasou who was sitting firmly on the sofa and chatting with the young geisha, and then bowed slightly to Miyagawa. "Thank you for taking care of me last time." Miyagawa spoke first. "Do you like watching theater too?" He asked with a smile. The women around only glanced at Hong Zhi, and then continued to respond to Mr. Tu Lao.Miyagawa stared at Shitu for a while, and seeing that his conversation with the geisha had come to an end, he walked forward, bowed and leaned closer to the silver-haired Shitu and said something in his ear. Shitu's gaze immediately shot to Hongzhi who was standing a few meters away. Although he was prepared, Hongzhi still felt the direct impact of his heart.The executive was still whispering briefly, and finally, Ye Tu nodded slightly.Then, Miyagawa straightened up and waved to Hongzhi. "This is Koji-kun Shiokawa, he is the executive of Toto Mutual Bank." It was Mr. Tu who seemed to be saying um, ah, but he couldn't hear the sound, he just moved his lips a few times.Of course, even without Miyagawa's introduction, Hongzhi still stood upright and saluted respectfully. "Hello!" said the energetic voice.But then, the sunken lips just squirmed a few times, but they couldn't hear what they were saying.With that expression, it was hard to tell whether the old man liked him when he met him for the first time.However, there was no sign of displeasure.Perhaps, this is just a sideshow after talking with the geisha just now. Hongzhi only stayed there for two or three minutes before leaving. When he was alone in the corridor, what was still in his mind? ***? After Koji Shiokawa met Keijiro Shio at the Kabuki Theater, he always wondered what impression he left on Shido.From the face of the old man at that time, there was no special reaction.Maybe it's the old man's unique wisdom and ignorance, or maybe the timing is bad, there are so many geisha around, the old man can't greet him.Miyagawa introduced himself beside him, and Keijiro Tochi could only squirm his lips a few times. There would probably be no problems, but Hongzhi was desperate to find out the result, and he bet his whole life on this meeting.For Shitu, I am just a passer-by, but I regard this as a turning point in my life.Hongzhi called Executive Miyagawa from the bank the next day. "Hi! Hello." Miyagawa's voice was unexpectedly hearty, and Hongzhi felt that it was enough to judge the outcome of the meeting.If the impression was not good at the time, Miyagawa's tone would inevitably become heavy, but the tone just now was indeed very bright.Of course I couldn't ask about the result on the phone, so Hongzhi asked if he could meet up, and the other party said that I was waiting here. It is a building built only two or three years ago by the head office of the Land Monopoly Group far from the city center.Because of the huge project, it caused a sensation and became a hot topic in the streets and alleys.The building accommodates several pillar industries of the company, including transportation industry, hotel industry, performance industry, land development and other industry companies. Walking into this modern building, Hongzhi began to feel tired of the old building of Dongdu Mutual Bank.He believes that this just symbolizes the huge difference in business scale between the two parties, as well as the gap in modern management concepts. Executive Miyagawa received Hongzhi in a luxurious single-person office.There is also a conference room attached here.The well-lit interior is filled with famous paintings like a painting exhibition.Keijiro Yado is also famous as an art collector.The ceiling is also high.The walls and floors were polished like a mirror. When Hongzhi saw the kind-hearted Miyagawa executive, he suddenly saluted with gratitude, expressing his gratitude for what happened yesterday. "I don't dare to be like you." The executive smiled kindly, his silver hair shining on his temples. "Come on, please sit down!" The leather sofa sinks the body deeply. "I saw the president for the first time yesterday, and I was really overwhelmed by his majesty." Hong Zhi wanted to use this as a starting point to test the truth. "I'm still too young. I thought I'd met many people who were bold enough, but when I got in front of the president, my legs went limp." "Where, you are modest." The executive smiled, as if he was very happy. It seems that there is no problem, and Hongzhi is more relieved than when he called just now.Because if Keijiro Tochi had a bad impression of him, the executive Miyagawa would never have a good face.The executive is the confidant of the chairman, and the dictator is Keijiro Do. The will immediately determines all the wills of the directors.However, Hongzhi couldn't just be satisfied with his own imagination, he wanted to hear Mr. Tu Lao's evaluation of him from Executive Miyagawa. "It was such an occasion, and there happened to be beauties from Shinbashi or Akasaka present, so I'm afraid the president won't have a deep impression of me." Hongzhi spoke his mind. "No, no." Executive still said with a smile. "It can't be seen on the surface, but the president knows it in his heart. This is the most powerful killer." "Oh……" "Once a person reaches such an advanced age, they will always have a temper and a little dullness. But if you think it's okay to offend you carelessly, you will suffer later. The president pays special attention to these things, and he is never sloppy." "I see." "You also said just now that there were so many beauties around at that time, but he already knew you very well. Remember? He moved his lips several times!" "That's right." Hongzhi didn't know what exactly Yutu said at that time, so he really wanted to hear the executive's explanation. "Oh, that's also the president's trump card. Actually, he didn't say anything." Hiroshi was startled. "The old man often does this, and he never tires of it. However, I asked later, and he told me that this young man is very interesting." "Ah? Really?" Hong Zhiyuan thought there would be no problem, but when he heard the clear answer, his mood became agitated. "I would also like to recommend you. Originally, it was not easy to introduce you on that occasion." "I see." "I'll talk about it in a few days. In short, the first impression is definitely good, so you can rest assured. The old man will never forget the person he likes. Therefore, the president will definitely show me something next time. .” Koji Shiokawa separated from the executive and drove directly to the Oriental Travel Company.The company is located in a building in Jingqiao District. It has just been established and has not officially started the project. It is only temporarily stationed here. Seeing Hongzhi, Tokuyama immediately stood up from behind the table.It's spacious here, too, with bright sunlight streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows.Tokuyama ordered the girl to fetch whiskey, and Hongzhi said that he could not drink during the day.Tokuyama said it was a bit hot, so let's drink it as a cold drink, so he made whiskey on the rocks and served it on the table. Hong Zhi believes that Tokuyama is no longer an important person.I have come into contact with Keijiro Tokuyama, so Tokuyama's value has been halved. If things make further progress, Tokuyama can be completely thrown off.It would be more efficient to act directly than to have an idler in the middle.Of course, we can't show off the mountains and dews now. Anyway, joining Kofu Nagano tourism business is also close to the premise of Keijiro Tochi.It is already obvious that the soil has made a big move on this project.Therefore, Hongzhi's financing for this project is an absolute condition.In this sense, it is necessary to maintain contact with Tokuyama for now.But if you see a good one, just accept it, and when the time is right, get rid of him. "I want to talk about financing." Hongzhi opened his mouth. "Financing is finally on the horizon. Of course, the bank alone is not enough. I have tried everything possible to raise money from other sources. I have said this before, but this time it has basically been implemented." "Oh?" Executive Tokuyama nodded deeply. "I will never forget your sincerity, thanks to your cooperation with me... Then, how much can you raise?" Deshan's eyes brightened. "Outside of the bank, 60 million yen can be raised now." "Huh? Sixty million?" "No, this is the first sum. You can raise money later if you seize the opportunity." Suddenly, Specialist Tokuyama stood up, jumped in front of Hongzhi, and held his hand. "Thank you!" The manager shook his hands vigorously. "The company is saved. Thank you for your cooperation." He hastily thanked. "In this way, my company's career will be completely hopeful. Now, Miyagawa is also paying attention to us, but if we can't stand on our own, even if he wants to attract Shitu's attention, he will not pay attention to us. "Tokuyama himself also hopes to be close to Shitu. "Then please take care of me. You are my great benefactor. When my company is in order, I will definitely ask you to lend a helping hand." To lend a helping hand refers to hiring Hongzhi as the director of the company.Perhaps after Tokuyama becomes the general manager, he will hire Hongzhi as the executive. "We'll talk about specific matters later." Hongzhi hurriedly ended the topic, he couldn't just become Tokuyama's captive.If Tu is really thoughtful, he can completely swallow this company's project.After a huge amount of financing, I have mastered half of the company's life.Anyway, the loan has no time limit and can be withdrawn at any time. "I heard that you went to Kofu a few days ago?" After talking about the loan, Deshan let go of his thoughts and moved on to another topic.Or it can be said that they are chatting easily. "Shimomura-kun from the Kofu office called." "Oh, speaking of it, I unfortunately had other arrangements at the time, so I declined the kind invitation." "What a pity!" Tokuyama said. "Shimomura-kun said the same thing. I wanted to ask you to inspect the site of our project before getting the loan." "Be sure to visit next time." "However, Mr. Shimomura said that he was very happy to accompany the girl you brought to visit the mountain." "Oh, really?" Hongzhi laughed heartily. "She is my friend's younger sister. She wants to show her face everywhere, and she is very curious. Oh, is Shimomura-kun so happy?" Hongzhi smiled again. After Executive Tokuyama hosted a banquet for officials from a certain ministry, he went to a restaurant he frequented to meet with Executive Miyagawa.They came with four officials, ate and drank, and left with souvenirs.After dismissing the geisha, the two finally found another private room and sat down safely.First, he said bad things about the officials, and then mentioned Koji Shiokawa unknowingly. "He's still an ignorant rich young man after all!" Deshan commented. "Although the brain is clever, the key skills have not been mastered. After all, it is the second generation! That's it!" "Yes!" Miyagawa followed Tokuyama's words. "He believed too much in individual struggle. That's the norm." "I'm afraid the reason is because I can't think of getting together with the president. It seems that I am not very safe in their bank. His old man is a founding father, so he can't be tough when he is the president. It's just a panic in his heart." "How do you know such details?" "Of course, I want to get a loan from him! Who knows what conditions he will attach? You must be cautious!" Deshan was not without pride. "That is to say, most of the financing was raised by him?" "Ah, that's the thing. The president doesn't get along well with him, so he won't do what he says. It's okay, as long as I can borrow money, it's the same everywhere. It would be better if the interest rate is lower. " "Where is he going to raise such a large amount of money? He's not very young, so he has great means!" Miyakawa asked. "Oh, well, he actually wants to get money from his wife's natal family." "Is Madam's family that rich?" "Run a first-class hotel in Changgang. It's nothing. The key is that there are a lot of real estate, and the funds will probably be raised by selling the land. In other words, Mr. Yanshan has to persuade his father-in-law to contribute." "You know really detailed." Miyagawa said with a smile. "Then I also worked so hard to get here. I have intelligence networks everywhere." After talking so much, Tokuyama suddenly thought that Koji Shiokawa is really an incredible character. When I went to Kofu before, I heard from Shimomura that Shiokawa's wife once came to Yumura Onsen alone, and Shimomura's senior and young associate professor followed her there, so it seems that the relationship between Shiokawa and his wife is not very good.But he still wants to borrow a huge sum of money from his father-in-law. What is his intention?And the old man actually made such a determination! Tokuyama was already good at calculating, and he also knew that Koji Shiokawa wanted to get close to Executive Miyagawa.Knowing what this meant, Shiokawa aimed directly at Dokeijiro.Hearing what Miyagawa said now, he knew that it was Tu that Yanchuan "grew up with" last night.According to Miyagawa's wording, it was arranged as a last resort after "all kinds of entreaties".Therefore, the two are still laughing at Koji Shiokawa as an "ignorant rich young man". Tokuyama could guess Koji's intention, that he wanted to get rid of Tokuyama the next morning after approaching and forming an alliance with Tsutsu.Young is young, but also very strategic.However, Tokuyama has not yet been able to show his true self in front of Hongzhi.He was just thinking about whether Hongzhi's strategy also played a role in persuading the father-in-law to contribute.I don't know what kind of strategy it is, but there must be a hidden secret. Tokuyama always felt that he had met Mrs. Shiokawa, yes, on the train to Nagano.There were few people in the first-class carriage at that time, and there was a twenty-seven or eight-year-old woman sitting alone by the window.Tokuyama couldn't help being deeply attracted by her, and even spoke to her.She suddenly got off the car in Kofu.Later, I heard Shimomura talk about that incident, and it is estimated that she is Yanchuan's wife.To Tokuyama's interest, the woman he met by chance on the train turned out to be his business partner and the wife of a dangerous bank director. He wanted to find a chance to meet Hongzhi's wife.