Saeko, on the other end of the phone, blushed so deeply that she almost dripped water after hearing Mana Ryuzaki's suggestive words.
"You...you're so annoying!" she said coquettishly. "Didn't I tell you? I'm getting a promotion soon. The National Police Kendo Combat Tournament is being held in Tokyo, and I'm going to represent the Metropolitan Police Department. After the conference, they should officially announce my promotion and transfer. I'm leaving this afternoon."
Upon hearing this, Ryuzaki Makoto smiled slightly, feeling a sense of relief.
Actually, this is for the best.
After all, Asuka's birthday party is coming up soon, and he will also have dealings with that woman, Kaori, so he really doesn't have much energy to spare to deal with Saeko.
However, he still pretended to sigh and said, "Oh, that's such a pity. I had prepared new moves and wanted to have a good spar with you."
Upon hearing this, Saeko on the other end of the phone quickly said, "Oh, don't be so discouraged! When I get back from Tokyo, you can do whatever you want... I'll do whatever you want."
Ryuzaki raised an eyebrow and a wicked smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
You've come to the right person if you say "play".
"Hehe, it's a deal then."
Saeko, on the other end of the phone, could almost picture his smug expression and couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"Look at you, I'm not going to talk to you anymore, I need to get ready to leave, bye."
After saying that, Saeko hung up the phone without waiting for Ryuzaki Mako to say anything more.
Ryuzaki Makoto looked at his phone, which had gone black, shook his head with a smile, and turned to walk back into the villa.
In the living room, Nanako had finished breakfast and was curled up on the soft sofa like a lazy kitten, watching her favorite soap opera.
Asuka greeted him.
"Zhen, come and eat, the food is getting cold."
Ryuzaki Makoto walked over, sat down at the table, and continued to enjoy his sumptuous lunch.
While they were eating, he said to Asuka, who was sitting next to him, "Asuka, you should know that your birthday party is the day after tomorrow, right? If you have time these next couple of days, go and choose a dress you like."
Asuka paused slightly in her movements.
Some time ago, Ryuzaki Makoto had already told her that this birthday party would be a very grand affair.
Originally, Asuka just wanted the family to have a simple meal together to celebrate.
But Ryuzaki Shin insisted on holding a grand event.
Asuka could almost imagine how grand the scene would be that day.
Actually, when Asuka first got together with Ryuzaki Makoto, she never thought about any formal status or relationship.
After all, there is not only a huge age gap between the two, but also an insurmountable gap in their social status.
She was even prepared to spend her whole life as Ryuzaki Makoto's mistress, silently staying by his side.
However, this time, Ryuzaki Makoto chose to formally bring her to the forefront and openly acknowledge her identity to everyone.
This sudden recognition and respect still made her feel an indescribable sweetness and happiness.
...
Time flew by and it was Asuka's birthday.
Night falls and the city lights come on.
The Royal Garden Hotel, located in the most bustling area of downtown Toaru, looked especially dazzling tonight.
This top-tier five-star hotel in the city has been booked entirely by Ryuzaki Makoto, who has spent a fortune to book it.
On the huge electronic display screen at the hotel entrance, a line of eye-catching gold characters is scrolling: "Congratulations to Ms. Uehara Asuka on her birthday."
On the circular driveway in front of the hotel, one after another, black Toyota Crowns, Nissan Cedrics and other luxury cars, and even occasionally a few bright red Mazda RX-7s and Toyota Supras, slowly drove in and parked in front of the red-carpeted steps, guided by doormen in white uniforms.
One by one, members of the True Dragon Society got out of the car.
Without exception, they were all dressed in well-tailored designer suits, their hair was slicked back, and they wore expensive watches. Every gesture they made exuded the air of successful people.
This is the change brought about by the exaggerated benefits and treatment offered by the True Dragon Society.
The current members of the True Dragon Society no longer regard those motorcycles that they once considered their lifeblood.
After acquiring money and status, their mindset underwent a dramatic transformation.
Making money in the True Dragon Society is never difficult.
Those tough and ruthless characters naturally followed Ishida Goro to fight for territory and expand their business.
It is no exaggeration to say that a considerable number of the earliest core members who followed Ryuzaki Makoto have bought houses in the best locations in Toaru City, and have even brought their parents from the countryside to live with them.
Furthermore, the True Dragon Society also has corresponding resettlement policies for the parents of these members.
After all, their territory has expanded, and they own many different shops.
There will be dedicated business consultants to guide them in choosing the right product categories based on their own circumstances, and then provide interest-free loans to help them open a store.
Today, the territory of the True Dragon Society, with its ironclad security and extremely advanced and human-centered business planning, has become the most important and prosperous commercial center in the entire southern part of the city.
It's fair to say that in this area of Toyaru City, as long as you can open a shop, it's a guaranteed money-making business.
As for those members who can't fight, does that mean they can't make money?
That would be a huge mistake.
The commissions earned by the quick-witted and eloquent salespeople at "Zhenlong Credit" each month are an astonishing figure that most people wouldn't even dare to dream of.
Take this month's top sales performer, for example; his commission alone is as high as 50 million yen!
And this person was none other than Tadata Tamura, who had followed behind Makoto Ryuzaki back then.
Not to mention that Ryuzaki Makoto plans to develop more and broader business models in the future.
It is foreseeable that as long as you are a member of the True Dragon Society and put in a little more effort, living a glamorous life in Huya City will not be difficult at all.
At this moment, these transformed members of the True Dragon Society gathered in twos and threes with their familiar companions, boasting and walking confidently onto the red carpet to enter the venue.
"Hey, Sheng, that gold Rolex you're wearing is pretty good! How much did it cost?"
"Not much, just last month's dividend. Your new Civic is really something else! When can I borrow it for a spin?"
"Damn it, don't even mention it!! Your credit department is so much more comfortable. Just a few words and the money comes in! We who fight and kill on the outside earn our money through hard work."
Just then, Tamao Serizawa and Yuji Tokaji were walking side by side when they encountered Tadata Tamura, who had just stepped out of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz.
Serizawa stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and greeted him with a smile: "Chūta, you're doing pretty well these days."
you do not say.
Serizawa has a good eye for quality.
The young man in front of me was dressed head to toe in a custom Armani suit, his hair was combed meticulously, and the gleaming Rolex Daytona on his wrist was so dazzling that it was hard to open one's eyes.
At this moment, Tadashi Tamura had long since shed his former timidity and follower-like demeanor, and had become quite composed and confident.
"Brother Serizawa is joking. You are now the top henchman of Boss Ishida, much more prestigious than me."
Serizawa's tone couldn't help but carry a hint of sourness: "Is running a loan business really that lucrative?"
Tadashi Tamura raised his hand in a pretentious manner, glancing intentionally or unintentionally at the Rolex on his wrist.
"It's alright, it's alright. It's all hard-earned money. It can't compare to what you guys, Serizawa-gege, are fighting for on the front lines."
Yuji Tokaji, who was watching from the side, was both amused and exasperated. He stepped forward, hooked his arm around the shoulders of the two of them, and pulled them into the venue.
Not long after, an extremely elegant and prestigious car slowly drove up to the side of the road near the hotel.
When Kirisawa Jin, who was standing at the door to greet the VIPs, saw the car, his eyes lit up instantly, and he quickly went to greet it.
This is a 1982 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Extended Wheelbase, and an extremely rare "Mulliner Park Ward" custom version.
In 1985, Rolls-Royce itself was a symbol of the pinnacle of the automotive industry, and this Silver Spur was the king of symbols.
Its long yet powerful body lines, iconic Parthenon-style grille, and the gleaming "Spirit of Ecstasy" emblem on the front all highlight its extraordinary nature.
What's even more special is that the car's color is not the black or silver commonly seen on Rolls-Royces, but an extremely rare "royal blue" that displays different luster under different lights.
This color perfectly matches its noble yet understated temperament.
Rumor has it that such a Rolls-Royce, custom-made with the finest handcraftsmanship, could cost as much as an entire luxury apartment building in downtown Huya.
When this car appeared, all the other luxury cars on the field instantly paled in comparison.
Sitting in the driver's seat, Nakamura watched all this and couldn't help but mutter a complaint to himself.
Depend on!
Did I owe this kid something in my past life?
Once they arrived at Sasaki's house, he actually made them his driver every day!
Just as he was grumbling to himself, the back door of the car was pushed open.
The first to emerge were Ryuzaki Makoto, dressed in a black Versace haute couture suit, and Nanako, wearing a white Chanel off-the-shoulder evening gown.
The members of the True Dragon Society, who had been lining up on both sides of the entrance, immediately bowed at a 90-degree angle the moment they saw the two appear.
Some of the new members couldn't help but whisper among themselves when they saw Nanako's ethereal beauty and aura.
"Wow...that...is that my sister-in-law? Just like the rumors, she's unbelievably beautiful..."
Before he could finish speaking, a senior member next to him turned pale upon hearing this and slapped the young man hard across the back of the head.
"Damn it! If you've never even met my sister-in-law, shut up! If the higher-ups hear you gossiping about this kind of thing, nobody can protect you!"
Ryuzaki ignored his subordinates' commotion. He quickly walked to the other side, opened the car door himself, and then extended his hand in an extremely gentlemanly gesture of invitation, smiling at the people inside the car.
"Beautiful lady, are you ready to enjoy the feast that belongs to you tonight?"