sinovels Chapters 1525 and 1534: Let's try the local products then!
Chapters 1525 and 1534: Let's try the local products then!
Chapters 1525 and 1534: Let's try the local products then!
A regular pearl white Honda Civic slowly pulled up in front of a hotel in Shimizu City.
The car window slowly rolled down, revealing an ordinary face that was neither particularly handsome nor ugly.
Shimizu City
Kijima glanced at the faintly visible mountain silhouettes in the distance, vaguely recalling the last time he attended Nagayama Naoki and Nakamori Akina's wedding.
"It seems there's a temple over there where people practice asceticism."
After getting off the bus, Kijima looked at the small hotel next door and nodded. He would be staying here for the next while until the matter was cleared up.
He estimated that this would take at least half a month, unless that guy named Jin Jing would meet with his superiors from time to time.
"The landlady?"
Upon reaching the front desk, the innkeeper's wife was dozing against the counter. The counter was covered with ceramic lucky cats, snacks, drinks, chewing gum, and toiletries, obscuring her view. Kijima Kyō had to walk around to the side and gently tap on the counter.
Shimizu isn't a tourist city, so there aren't many people staying in hotels on a regular basis. The hotels also double as convenience stores, and these hotels are most likely run by husband-and-wife teams.
However, after being startled awake, the proprietress instinctively looked towards the door:
"Huh? Nobody's here?"
Kijima had no choice but to take off his Rolex in order to come and investigate. At this point, he could only take it out of his pocket and put it on his wrist.
"Boss lady, I'm here!"
"Ah!! You scared me!"
The proprietress finally noticed the golden light and then saw Kijima Kyō on the side of the counter.
"Welcome to the Shimizu Inn, sir!"
The proprietress greeted Kijima Kyō repeatedly upon seeing his gold watch.
"Do you need a room for an hour or overnight?"
"None of them are staying long, just about two weeks!"
"Oooh!"
"Big business!" The innkeeper exclaimed excitedly.
"What is your surname, sir? I am Sayuri Hayama, the proprietress of the Shimizu Inn."
"I am Kijima Kyō".
Kijima Kyō doesn't mind revealing his real name, because generally speaking, most people won't remember his name unless they've been in contact with him for a while.
"Kishima-san"
After registering, the landlady very warmly handed over the keys and led Kijima Kyō inside the inn.
"Our Shimizu Ryokan is a long-established local establishment. The rooms are clean, but the bathrooms are shared and you can soak in the hot spring."
An old hotel in a small city in the 80s certainly didn't have the facilities of a high-end hotel. However, after Kijima went inside and looked around, he saw that it was clean and tidy, so he had no complaints.
"Thank you so much, Mrs. Yeshan!"
Kijima put down his luggage and prepared to rest for an afternoon before setting off to investigate. It was lunchtime then, and he figured he would see Kanai and the others eating.
"Hey, autumn beans and sacks!"
The proprietress of the house, Hayama, held the door shut, her gaze sweeping over the Rolex before turning to Kijima with a seductive look.
"Since you're here on a business trip, Mr. Kijima, you must be exhausted. Why don't you relax a bit?"
"!!"
Kijima suddenly remembered that hotels in these small cities are like taxi drivers. Because they are locals, they usually provide some special intermediary services for out-of-town guests. Those who know, know!
Since we have plenty of time and are already here, and there's nothing to lose, we might as well treat it as an opportunity to experience local culture.
Various thoughts surfaced in Kijima Kyō's mind. He wasn't some ascetic monk, and suddenly he felt a stirring within him:
What kinds are there?
The proprietress was also very skilled:
"There are retirees from big cities and locals, the whole package is 5,000 yen."
Upon hearing the price, Kijima thought to himself, "Wow, small cities are so cheap! Such great value for money. I've spent hundreds of thousands of yen a night at clubs in Tokyo, and I still might not be able to get a girl out."
After some hesitation, Kijima Kyō's expression turned serious:
"Then let's try the local products!"
"it is good!"
The proprietress smiled and nodded, walked in and closed the door, then reached out her hand to Kijima Kyō.
Kijima was somewhat puzzled, but he didn't refuse; he simply asked:
"Boss lady, what are you doing?"
"She's helping a customer take off her clothes!"
The proprietress said with a smile,
"Didn't the customer say they wanted to try the local stuff?"
The landlady kicked her luggage and clothes aside and began to take them off.
"I'm the most famous person in the area!"
"What?!!"
Kijima was shocked and wanted to politely refuse, but when he saw the slender and graceful proprietress, he suddenly felt his hands lose strength.
After the proprietress finished speaking, she walked over to Kijima Kyō and gently pushed him, who was so weak that he could not even kill a chicken, onto the tatami mat.
Because of the film festival, there are many more tourists in Ginza than before, and even the Samadhi House restaurant has many more guests.
However, for Naoki Nagayama, there will always be a penthouse room here for him.
"Yuanta-san, I didn't expect to be called here today, did I?!"
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said to Genta Nakai,
"In this kind of weather, a cup of hot tea is just right."
"Yes!"
Nakai Genta looked around the decorations in the private room and sighed with emotion.
"This private room, which is always reserved for Naoki-san, has been the subject of much gossip among the financial tycoons who used to come here for tea!"
Sanmeiju has become a popular spot for Ginza investors to drink tea and chat. It's conveniently located, stylish, and offers excellent tea service. The first floor is for regular tea drinking, the second floor has elegant seating, and the third floor has private rooms. If there's anything that's inconvenient to discuss at the company, you can come here for a cup of tea and have a good chat.
Over time, it became a popular place for business negotiations in Ginza.
"Haha, if Yuan Tai-san brings people over for tea in the future, just tell the manager directly. I don't come here much anymore."
"Boom Bean? Thank you very much!"
Now, Nakai Genta isn't short of money; what he lacks is this kind of face.
The two sipped the local Shimizu sencha, savoring the slightly bitter yet sweet aftertaste, and felt the autumn chill seep into their very bones.
"Good tea."
"Right. It's specially supplied from the tea plantations over there in Shimizu."
The tea plantation I bought there has been there for many years!
After chatting for a while, Nakai Genta still couldn't help himself:
"Naoki-san, that's enough, tell me the important thing you called me here today!"
"Haha, Yuan Tai-san, you still can't keep your composure!"
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,
"As a seasoned investor, you can't be in such a hurry!"
"Quick, quick, this isn't an investment!"
"I can't be this impatient," Nakai Genta urged. He'd been under house arrest in the US before, and he wouldn't be so easily flustered when chatting with competitors or colleagues. It was just that there was no need for such scheming with Nagayama Naoki.
Haha, okay~
Naoki Nagayama then stopped hiding it.
"I had a brief meeting with Mr. Doi at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival, and the Prime Minister and I reached an agreement."
"Use the remaining 100 billion yuan in Shuyou Capital's accounts to purchase 30-year ultra-long-term treasury bonds with an interest rate of 5%!"
"What?!"
Nakai Genta was stunned.
"One hundred billion?! That's 9% of what Tree Friends Capital has left in its accounts!"
"Yes, I know that too."
Most of the money in Shuyou Capital's accounts actually belongs to Naoki Nagayama, along with some large institutional clients. These clients have no objection to international investments, so the money has all been transferred to US stocks for investment.
The rest is retail investors' money. They are very concerned about investment direction and are unwilling to invest in unfamiliar areas, so they all stay in Japan, which happens to serve as a connection between Tree Friends Capital and the Japanese financial community.
"However, at that time, Prime Minister Doi did intend to donate money."
Naoki Nagayama chuckled.
"Ha, risk-free and highly profitable, what a brilliant idea!"
"A donation?!"
Nakai Genta's brows immediately furrowed. This kind of coercive approach is rare in capitalist countries. Capital is the boss behind everything!
Does Doi Tagako no longer want the support of her fellow tree enthusiasts?!
"Therefore, to avoid suspicion of bribery, and for some other reasons, I proposed that Prime Minister Doi have the Ministry of Finance issue a batch of long-term construction bonds, and even raised the amount to 100 billion yen!"
Naoki Nagayama smirked coldly.
"Now, she should be satisfied!"
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Overwhelmed with emotion, Nakai Genta instinctively picked up his teacup and took a large gulp, only to choke and cough repeatedly.
"A 30-year government bond with a 5% coupon rate is considered an extremely low-risk investment. It can even only be considered an investment to preserve value."
"It's equivalent to lending this money to the government at a low interest rate."
"Will our clients have any objections if they hear this?"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head:
"We were already planning to be conservative with our investments, and we had already warned that the bubble was going to burst!"
"But if we buy fixed-term government bonds, we can't use these funds anymore."
Nakai Genta continued to ask:
"What if customers all try to withdraw money at the same time, causing a bank run?! We don't have much money in our accounts."
Halfway through his sentence, Nakai Genta noticed Nagayama Naoki's look of disbelief, and suddenly realized, "They're not short of money!"
If a client wants to withdraw money in the US stock market, we can simply transfer it from the US!
"Ah! My brain short-circuited! I'm dizzy!"
Nakai Genta patted his forehead.
"I was shocked by the news about Naoki-san!"
"Huh, you're already surprised?! Well, what's coming next will be even more surprising!"
Naoki Nagayama's expression turned serious.
"Yuanta-san, why do you think Prime Minister Doi would suddenly put pressure on the Tree Friends and try to squeeze money out of us?"
"This"
This is also something that Nakai Genta can't understand, since the two families had a very good relationship before!
"If the internal relationships haven't changed, then something must have changed externally!"
Naoki Nagayama said directly,
"There must be some forces secretly conspiring to influence Doi Tagako's thinking."
"Perhaps it's to replace Shuyu to support the Doi cabinet, or to divide Shuyu's influence, or... to directly take the benefits."
"Combined, the situation back home, at the company, and with Prime Minister Doi's side, it's no longer just wild speculation. I've already started sending people to investigate!"
Without giving Nakai Genta more time to think, Nagayama Naoki said directly:
"Yuan Tai-san, taking advantage of this opportunity to invest all 100 billion in government bonds, you should also set up a scheme at Shuyou Capital and see if any of our employees, or that small group of allies, have other ideas."
"You mean you want them to think we're about to run out of funds, and then short our opponent when we're trying to recoup some capital?"
You go long, I'll go short, specifically targeting your counterparty, ensuring your funds can't be withdrawn unless you cut your losses and leave the market.
Even with relatively conservative holdings, such as those of Shuyou Capital, it's easy to suffer huge losses, or even be forced to liquidate, under specific circumstances.
"Hmm, let's also check if there's a mole within our company."
Naoki Nagayama nodded.
"Just be careful this time."
"Well"
Nakai Genta was stunned for a moment, then his expression turned fierce.
"Hey, I get it!!"
From an ordinary college student to a financial tycoon, Nakai Genta has experienced ups and downs and endured immense pressure. Now, he will absolutely not let anyone ruin everything he has achieved!
Seeing Nakai Genta's state, Nagayama Naoki finally offered some words of comfort:
"Yuan Tai-sang, regarding the 100 billion in long-term government bonds, there's no need to worry about this investment in the future; it will definitely be a good investment!"
"Okay. I have absolute confidence in my judgment of Naoki-san!"
"Alright, let's investigate as soon as possible."
In the office of the Cultural Policy Research Department, Shuichi Itō was on the phone.
Hi, I'd like to invite you to a party. Let's have some fun together at the end of the year!
"Don't worry, there are absolutely no donation party tickets or anything like that!!"
"We're all good friends together, having drinks, chatting, and watching a show!"
"Hi, we look forward to your arrival! A special invitation will be sent to you later."
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After hanging up the phone, Itō Shuichi breathed a sigh of relief. Ever since the Recruit incident, these people in the political arena have been like frightened birds, extremely cautious about parties and gatherings.
If he weren't a representative of tree enthusiasts and had a good reputation within the Social Democratic Party, it wouldn't have been easy to invite him!
After learning about Tagako Doi's behavior at the opening ceremony, Shuichi Itō began preparing for the year-end party gathering as instructed by Naoki Nagayama.
Since the Prime Minister, as the leader of the country, cannot be invited and would not attend such a private gathering, the invitations are made to the younger members of the Social Democratic Party and the bigwigs from other factions within the party.
Tree Friends wanted to use this method to let Doi Tagako know that even without Doi Tagako, Tree Friends had many other options!
Even without the Social Democratic Party, other opposition parties can be supported.
"It seems Yoshihiko Noda is about to unleash his full power!"
Shuichi Itō dialed Yoshihiko Noda's number, intending to have him handle the welcoming and seeing-off duties. Without a doubt, Yoshihiko Noda would agree!
Being a greeter at such a gathering is itself an opportunity to make a strong impression on the guests.
Just then, his subordinate Matsuno Kazuma knocked on the door and came in:
"Shuichi-san, the date for the provisional parliament has been set!"
"At 10:11 AM on November 29th!"
"oh?!"
Shuichi Itō hung up the phone temporarily, somewhat surprised and happy.
"Tuesday! What a great day!"
"Yes!"
Matsuno Kazuma continued,
"In addition to the 'cultural nation-building' agenda, another topic on the day was the Special Public Debt Act, which approved the Ministry of Finance to issue a national debt."
Generally speaking, Japan's construction bonds are requested by the Treasury Department according to the annual budget, and usually only need to be approved by the National Assembly.
However, the budget for the next fiscal year (89) has been almost finalized and is already in the process of being finalized.
The national debt for the construction of cultural facilities can only be included in the annual budget after the 'Culture Nation Building' policy bill is passed. At the government's pace, the plan will be made in the second half of next year, and it may not be passed until April of the following year!
However, the billion yen in funding from the tree friends can't wait that long, and Doi Tagako can't wait another two years to start the construction of the National Theater, otherwise it would become the achievement of the next administration!
Special national debt laws are generally designed to address government budget shortfalls and are specific legislation for specific reasons, with a validity period of only one year. They mostly target reasons such as "fiscal deficits," but can also address other reasons.
This led to the hastily enacted "Special Public Debt Act" specifically targeting the construction of cultural facilities.
"Heh. Is Doi-san so impatient?!"
Shuichi Itō almost let out a cold laugh as he looked at Kazuma Matsuno.
"Okay, I understand!"
"Don't worry, there shouldn't be any problems with this vote!"
"Hey, I understand!"
Matsuno and Mo smiled and nodded,
"Shu-san, the 'Culture-Based Nation' bill is finally going to pass!"
"Yes, we've been working on this bill for so long."
The next half of the sentence, Ido Shuichi lowered his voice, and he vaguely heard it say, "Don't do the work for someone else's benefit." However, Matsuno Kazuma thought he might have misheard!
"Alright, Matsuno-kun, go through the details one more time."
Itō Shuichi raised his head and continued giving orders.
"There's still a ton of work to do once the bill passes!"
"Hi, I'll be right there!"