usenovelgroup Chapter 70 Kuroda Osamu 1
Chapter 70 Kuroda Osamu 1
"Given your company's business logic, President Kuroda's next target is probably the Miyazawa Group's Rokko Golf and Miyazawa Tourism projects, isn't it?"
Upon hearing this, even Kuroda Shuichi couldn't help but show a hint of panic on his face.
But soon, the shrewd man composed himself, his face revealing curiosity, and asked:
"Oh? Why would Kiryu-kun think that?"
Kiryu Yaya's gaze swept lightly across the table, as if he were looking at a game of Go that was not yet finished:
"The Miyazawa Group is much larger than Shiraishi Refrigeration, and its asset structure is much more complex. Under normal circumstances, it is unlikely that a company like Kansai Urban Development would directly target a conglomerate of the Miyazawa family's caliber."
"But Chairman Miyazawa passed away suddenly, and the successor is young and lacks management experience, so internal power is being redistributed."
"Miyazawahara is holding a bottomless pit of Rokko Golf and desperately needs external funding to stay afloat. This situation is a godsend for your company."
Kuroda Shuichi listened, not denying Kiryu Yaya's point of view, but he suddenly shook his head:
"But Kiryu-kun, that alone probably isn't the reason you deduced the Miyazawa family's involvement, is it?"
As he spoke, his pupils narrowed slightly, much like a jackal eyeing its prey:
"If you may, please tell me, how did you figure that out?"
"I...I'm really curious."
Kiryu Yaya chuckled to himself.
"Talking to someone as intelligent as President Kuroda is really troublesome. Okay, I'll tell you the truth then..."
He returned the look with a calm gaze:
"If it weren't for the Miyazawa family, the Shiraishi case alone probably wouldn't have been enough to make President Kuroda consider poaching me, would it?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the air in the room froze.
immediately--
Shuichi Kuroda laughed loudly:
"Very good! As expected of Kiryu-kun, you are so talented and intelligent. I am ashamed of my own inferiority."
As he spoke, he reached for the sake bottle and personally poured a cup of sake for Kiryu Yaya.
This action signifies a status of equal dialogue.
This also means that, to some extent, Kuroda Shuichi did indeed acknowledge Kiryu Yaya.
He slowly put down the wine jug and continued:
"Kiryu-kun, I invited you here today just to see how much you actually know. But now I realize I may have underestimated you."
Kiryu Yaya didn't say anything, he just waited quietly.
Shuichi Kuroda's smile vanished:
"Alright, since you want to hear it, then I'll tell you."
"You're right. Kansai Urban Development has never been an ordinary real estate company."
"Our real role is to handle problematic assets for those capital entities that are unable to come forward directly."
Kiryu Yaya's brow twitched slightly.
"Capital that's inconvenient for them to directly appear in public?"
"right."
Shuichi Kuroda tapped his finger lightly on the table twice.
"During the bubble economy, major banks, securities companies, and even some large conglomerates invested countless sums of money in golf courses, resort hotels, and commercial real estate through various channels."
"Some are legitimate financing, some are off-balance-sheet funds, and some are simply shadow debts created through shell companies and multi-layered nesting."
"Now that the bubble has burst, the prices of these assets have plummeted, but some of these assets simply cannot be disposed of openly. Once they go through the formal disposal process of banks, all the related-party transactions, transfers of benefits, and even illegal guarantees will be exposed."
His lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
"Therefore, these institutions need someone to take over these assets for them. They can't go through auctions or bidding; they must quietly and cleanly remove these assets from their original accounts, convert them into cash, and then disappear."
Kiryu Yaya's heart skipped a beat.
He finally understood what kind of business Kansai Urban Development was in.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Kuroda Shuichi continued.
"Behind the Kansai urban development project are at least six large institutions. I can't tell you exactly who they are, but you can imagine that those who can come up with a large amount of cash to acquire troubled assets at this time are definitely not ordinary small and medium-sized enterprises."
"Of course, we don't have this kind of business to do every day. When we're not busy, we'll also find some small targets to treat ourselves."
"Find companies with problematic funding chains but profitable land acquisition opportunities, and use some shady methods, such as..."
Kiryu Yaya blurted out.
"Shiraishi Refrigeration Equipment?"
Shuichi Kuroda snapped his fingers:
"Bingo!"
Kiryu Yaya's brows furrowed tightly:
"Is the Miyazawa Group the former or the latter?"
Shuichi Kuroda picked up his glass and took a small sip:
"Naturally, it's the former."
As he spoke, he chuckled softly:
"If no one supports us, the Kansai City Development Group alone probably won't be able to take over these two plots of land."
Kiryu Yaya pursed his lips.
The situation with the Miyazawa family was more complicated than he had imagined.
I originally thought it was just an internal power struggle within the Miyazawa family and a war between Mitsubishi Sumitomo.
Now the Kansai urban development project has resurfaced, and Shuichi Kuroda even said that he has powerful figures supporting him.
This person...
Is it a Mitsubishi or a Sumitomo?
Or rather...
Are there third-party forces involved?
Kiryu Yaya's mind was starting to sluggish.
He smiled wryly and said a couple of flattering words:
"Your company... is more powerful than I imagined."
Shuichi Kuroda shook his head:
"I'm just working for someone else, earning a meager living through hard work."
Then, he got back to the main point:
"So, Kiryu-kun, what's your decision?"
Kiryu Yaya did not answer immediately.
He picked up the slightly cooled sake, twirled it in his palm, as if carefully weighing his options, or perhaps savoring the moment he had gained.
"President Kuroda."
He finally spoke, his tone calm and unhurried.
"To be honest, the terms you offered were very tempting. Twenty million yen is a considerable sum no matter where you are."
Shuichi Kuroda nodded slightly, without interrupting.
"but--"
Kiryu Yaya put down his wine glass, raised his eyes, and showed a perfectly appropriate sincerity on his face.
"I've been with Mitsubishi Bank for less than a month. Although I've handled a few cases during this time, my foundation is still weak. If I were to quit now just because of a five-fold increase in salary, my reputation in the industry would probably not be very good."
Shuichi Kuroda's eyebrows twitched slightly.
"So I think, give me a little more time."
Kiryu Yaya's tone was calm and restrained.
"At least let me finish this case with the Miyazawa Group and give Mitsubishi a satisfactory explanation. If President Kuroda is still willing to give me this chair then, I will definitely consider it seriously."
Kuroda looked at him and remained silent for two seconds.
Then he chuckled softly, reached for the sake bottle, and poured another cup for Kiryu Yaya.
"Alright, I'll give you a little more time. But Kiryu-kun, my door is always open for you."
"Thank you, President Kuroda."
Kiryu Yaya raised his wine glass with both hands and bowed slightly.
That concludes our discussion of serious matters for now.