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"Good day, Fujiwara-kun."
"Good afternoon, Sakayanagi-san."
Sakayanagi Arisu, sitting on a long bench, slowly rose from her seat, patting her student uniform skirt. Her fair, slender hands then adjusted the beret perched perfectly on her head.
Picking up her cane from beside her, Sakayanagi Arisu maintained her composure and confidence as she approached Fujiwara Tetsu.
"How long have you been waiting here?"
"Not long, less than half an hour. Playing with my phone made the time pass quickly. Fujiwara-kun arrived right on time."
"I am always punctual."
"Please come with me. My father is waiting for you in the principal's office."
Sakayanagi Arisu led the way for Fujiwara Tetsu.
Due to her leg's inconvenience, she didn't walk fast. Fujiwara Tetsu also accommodated the 'disabled person,' slowly walking beside her.
At this moment, Sakayanagi Arisu also felt her own inadequacy. As a first-year high school student, she ultimately lacked the ability to represent her family, the Sakayanagi family, in negotiations.
Sakayanagi Arisu even felt that in this negotiation, which involved the life and death of her family, she didn't even know where to begin.
Fujiwara Tetsu was right. Some teaching methods at KĹŤdo Ikusei Senior High School were incorrect. Some of the students nurtured by this school, with their "0-5-3" abilities, weren't necessarily suited for society; it was merely a kind of intellectual game.
The desolate shopping street filled Sakayanagi Arisu's eyes with a trace of gloom.
As the eldest daughter of the Sakayanagi family, she often visited this school when she was young. In her memories, the shops here were always brightly lit, and students always bustled within the shopping street.
But all of that had vanished this year. Those greedy individuals wanted to completely swallow up this school.
"Are you feeling down?"
"After all, KĹŤdo Ikusei Senior High School is the Sakayanagi family's only industry. The Sakayanagi family isn't some huge financial magnate, nor have we produced any famous politicians. We only have some influence in the education sector. If even this school is gone, then the Sakayanagi family will have nothing."
"In that case, Sakayanagi-san, you'll go from being the eldest daughter of the Sakayanagi family to a poor young lady."
Fujiwara Tetsu teased: "…I will definitely introduce you to a young lady who can understand your feelings."
"Who is Fujiwara-kun referring to?"
"Do you know the Toyokawa Group?"
"One of Japan's prominent families, and also a top enterprise."
"The eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family is now so down-on-her-luck that she can only live at my house and cook for me as a maid."
"If you're thinking of me becoming a maid for you too, then forget it. Even if my family can't withstand the pressure and has to sell the school, no matter how much they haggle, the Sakayanagi family will still get a sum of money. I'm not so poor that I'd have to cook for people."
Sakayanagi Arisu said, narrowing her cunning yet clear eyes.
Fujiwara Tetsu sighed: "Poor Toyokawa Shoko. I can't even find a companion for you."
A slight curve appeared at the corner of Sakayanagi Arisu's mouth; she seemed to be amused by Fujiwara Tetsu's words as well.
Fujiwara Tetsu looked down at Sakayanagi Arisu's beautiful, long legs clad in white stockings and said, "This question might be a bit abrupt, but what's wrong with your legs?"
"There's nothing wrong with my legs, actually. I can walk even without a cane. It's just that I was born with a weak heart and cannot engage in strenuous exercise or get too tired. Using a cane saves a lot of energy, and… and…"
Fujiwara Tetsu nodded in understanding.
No wonder Sakayanagi Arisu's legs weren't scrawny. Instead, they were beautifully shaped, and her thighs were quite shapely.
If she truly had a leg problem, her leg muscles should have atrophied. So it wasn't a leg problem; it was a heart problem.
But a heart problem is a bigger issue than a leg problem, isn't it?
"Your heart isn't good, yet you still love drinking coffee? That stuff is very stimulating for the heart."
"I know, but without coffee, it's hard for me to get motivated. I have to drink a cup every day. I get regular check-ups and pay attention to my health. Thank you for your concern."
As they spoke, the two arrived at the administrative building.
Looking at the building before them, Fujiwara Tetsu was speechless.
There weren't many teachers and students at KĹŤdo Ikusei Senior High School, but those few teachers occupied such a large building.
No wonder everyone wanted to divide up this school, to divide it up!
In fact, Fujiwara Tetsu didn't know until he investigated; one investigation, and he was shocked.
All the land of KĹŤdo Ikusei Senior High School belonged to the Sakayanagi family. This piece of land was in a good location in Tokyo. If it were all sold, its market value would reach over 10 billion USD!
This is over 10 billion, and it's USD!
The Fujiwara family was a political family. Even if you added up all the assets inherited from the Tokugawa Shogunate, the family's wealth was only a few billion USD.
One could only say that Sakayanagi Arisu's grandfather's generation truly stumbled upon a stroke of luck. They bought a piece of land and held onto it. When Tokyo developed into an international metropolis, it simply soared!
Sakayanagi Arisu was a hidden super young lady.
The top floor of the administrative building was Chairman Sakayanagi's office. The heavy solid wood door was pushed open, revealing a bright hall similar to the Imperial Palace office.
No one was seated in the office chair by the floor-to-ceiling window. Sakayanagi Arisu's father was currently on a sofa nearby, chatting with a guest.
Judging by Sakayanagi Arisu's father's demeanor, he was respectful and cautious towards the guest.
Under Chairman Sakayanagi's surprised gaze, the distinguished guest he had been treating with such care suddenly stood up and warmly greeted Fujiwara Tetsu.
"Fujiwara-kun, I've heard so much about you, I've heard so much! It is my honor to meet you today. Today is truly my lucky day!"
The person was in his forties, dressed in a formal suit. However, upon approaching Fujiwara Tetsu, he made an effort to humble himself. He grasped Fujiwara Tetsu's hand with both of his, a flattering smile on his face.
Sakayanagi Arisu didn't know who the middle-aged man in front of her was and looked at her father with a puzzled expression.
Chairman Sakayanagi motioned for her to wait patiently.
Chairman Sakayanagi was actually quite shaken himself.
That was Inoue Akihiko, the second-in-command of the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office!
Today, this second-in-command of the Special Investigation Department suddenly came to see him, startling Chairman Sakayanagi so much that he almost had a heart attack, like his daughter.
He had even thought that those greedy gluttons had already prepared the Public Prosecutor's Office to deal with him.
How could a mere Sakayanagi be so capable?!
Being approached by the Special Investigation Department might not be a simple business matter; it could be something political.
However, this second-in-command of the Special Investigation Department was very polite to him, merely stating that he was waiting for someone here.
Now, upon seeing Fujiwara Tetsu arrive, Chairman Sakayanagi finally knew who he had been waiting for.
This was Fujiwara Tetsu asserting his dominance over Chairman Sakayanagi, and at the same time, demonstrating that Fujiwara Tetsu had the ability to help the Sakayanagi family overcome their difficulties, and Inoue Akihiko's arrival further confirmed this point.
Although Fujiwara Tetsu was said to be the heir of the Fujiwara family, he was a bit too young and couldn't fully represent the Fujiwara family…
Fujiwara Tetsu didn't want to be underestimated; he wanted to show his capabilities.
He directly approached Special Investigation Department Chief Sakai Takamichi. Upon seeing an opportunity to curry favor with Fujiwara Tetsu, the latter naturally didn't hold back.
Sakai Takamichi found it inconvenient to appear in person, so he sent his deputy instead.
This also proved that he was very capable.
That is to say, this Inoue Akihiko was a direct subordinate of Sakai Takamichi. By sending him, it was both giving Inoue Akihiko a chance to make a name for himself, and at the same time, Fujiwara Tetsu owed him a favor.
Those who climbed to this position were all sharp minds.
Chairman Sakayanagi's last shred of disdain vanished.
He stood up straight and respectfully greeted, "A pleasure to meet you, Fujiwara-kun."
"A pleasure to meet you, Chairman Sakayanagi."
Fujiwara Tetsu quickly scrutinized Sakayanagi Arisu's father.
Impeccably short hair, a neatly trimmed mustache at the corner of his mouth, and an elegant demeanor—he looked every bit like an educator.
However, this Chairman's spirit was not well now. His expression held a hint of weariness. He too worried about the Sakayanagi family and the decline of KĹŤdo Ikusei Senior High School.
"Fujiwara-kun, please sit!"
Chairman Sakayanagi rose and invited Fujiwara Tetsu to sit.
Only after Fujiwara Tetsu and Inoue Akihiko were seated did he take his own seat.
This simple gesture indicated that Chairman Sakayanagi was putting himself in a very humble position.
Sakayanagi Arisu watched this scene in astonishment, her mind racing. She began to wonder:Â Who exactly is Fujiwara Tetsu?
Fujiwara Tetsu had never told her about his CIA identity.
But now, seeing her father become so respectful, her expression grew increasingly complex.
This man, who was only a few years older than herself, was truly too mysterious.
"Arisu, pour tea for the guests."
Chairman Sakayanagi urged Sakayanagi Arisu.
He looked like an old scholar, but his tone was very gentle.
"Ah, yes."
Sakayanagi Arisu snapped back to attention, hastily picking up the teapot from the coffee table and pouring tea for everyone herself.
After doing this, she obediently stood behind her father.
"Arisu, you can go out first. I have something to discuss with the guests."
"No need, Chairman Sakayanagi. Let her stay. It's not some top-secret information, and this matter concerns Sakayanagi-san as well."
Fujiwara Tetsu stopped Chairman Sakayanagi.
Sakayanagi Arisu looked at him gratefully.
Her father still treated her like a child, no matter how outstanding she performed.
Instead, it was Fujiwara Tetsu who treated her as an adult.
"Since Fujiwara-kun says so, Arisu, then listen carefully."
"Yes, Father."
Sakayanagi Arisu replied obediently.
She still stood behind her father; Sakayanagi Arisu was not yet qualified to sit at the table.
"Fujiwara-kun, I won't speak those words that carry no nutritional value or information. I speak quickly and directly. Therefore, if my words are unpleasant, please, Fujiwara-kun, bear with me!"
"It just so happens that I also dislike those words that lack nutritional value and contain very little information, Chairman Sakayanagi."
"Then I will ask straightforwardly. Fujiwara-kun must already know the Sakayanagi family's situation. Fujiwara-kun, to what extent can you help the Sakayanagi family, and what do we need to provide in return?"
Chairman Sakayanagi asked directly.
He naturally knew that Fujiwara Tetsu also had his own objectives. In matters encountered at their position, no one helped others without reason.
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