The moment the secretary finished speaking, Oda Takehiro guessed what Gao Ren's purpose was.

Yamazaki Mazak, owned by Yamazaki, is one of the top three high-end machine tool manufacturers in Japan.

Gao Ren set his sights on Yamazaki at this time.

If it wasn't for those high-end machine tools, was it for Yamazaki's wife?

"Well done, this information is very useful to me!"

The secretary, instead of showing pride upon receiving the praise, bowed again and said...

"President,"

"Inoue Kumaji has sided with Gao Ren, so when Inoue Kumaji comes to you to talk about clients, it's actually Gao Ren who's trying to talk to you about cooperation!"

"But according to our investigation, doesn't Gao Ren hate us Japanese people?"

"Why would he take the initiative to approach us for cooperation...?"

"Could there be some kind of trap involved?"

Seeing the doubt on his secretary's face, Oda Takeo laughed heartily and said with a confident expression,

"Don't worry about it!"

"Gao Ren is definitely coming to us with sincerity this time to cooperate!"

"After all, Gao Ren is a guy who came from humble beginnings. If he wants to maintain his current position in the north, he needs to keep producing results..."

Would someone who could rise to the position of secretary to a powerful clan elder like Oda Takeo be someone with a dull mind?

Before Oda Takeo could finish speaking, the secretary guessed Gao Ren's purpose.

High-end machine tools!

But upon thinking of those four words, the secretary's doubts didn't disappear; instead, they deepened.

"President!"

"The north is so poor they can't even afford to eat... Do they have the money to buy high-end machine tools made by Yamazaki Mazak?"

The phrase "high-end machine tools" implies that these tools will never be cheap, regardless of the time.

At this time of year,

The cheapest Yamazaki Mazak machine tool costs around five million... in US dollars!

Oda Takeo met with his secretary, who expressed concern that the north couldn't afford high-end machine tools.

He laughed again.

"The north is so poor that people can't even afford to eat!"

"But have you forgotten that Gao Ren is rolling in money!"

"Leaving aside other businesses, just from the ransom we paid to the United States last time, Gao Ren earned at least a billion US dollars!"

After saying that, seeing the shocked expression on the secretary's face,

Oda Takeo chuckled lightly.

"And according to the messages sent back by my people inside the north,"

"Gao Ren will use all of the one billion US dollars he earned for investments in the north..."

"Are you still worried that the north won't have the money to buy machine tools?"

The secretary, with an expression of profound understanding, said, "President, I've learned a lot!"

"The convoy is ready and can depart at any time!"

Half an hour later,

Oda Takeo's convoy stopped at the entrance of a quiet manor.

The waiter, who had been waiting at the door, opened the car door the moment it came to a complete stop.

"Mr. Oda,"

"Mr. Inoue has been waiting for a long time!"

"plz follow me!"

Led by a waiter, Oda Takeo quickly arrived at a luxuriously decorated private room.

Inoue Kumaji, who had been waiting for a long time, saw Oda Takeo being led in by a waiter the moment...

She then stood up and gestured for him to proceed.

"Mr. Oda, please have a seat!"

"I heard you like Hokkaido sake, so I specially prepared a few bottles for you to try!"

Oda Takeo, who had just sat down, watched Inoue Kumaji's practiced movements as he poured the sake.

I couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

You, Inoue Kumaji, have been very well trained by Takahito!

The last time you came to me demanding ransom... you weren't like this!

"Mr. Inoue, we are both intelligent people!"

"Let's skip the pleasantries and just tell me why you've come to see me!"

Oda Takeo's directness did not displease Inoue Kumaji; instead, he smiled and pushed the full wine glass in front of him, saying with a smile,

"Mr. Oda is indeed a man of great things; he's so decisive!"

"I've come to see you today, Mr. Oda, for no other reason than to tell you some good news,"

"My dear nephew Naoto Oda is about to return to Japan!"

Oda Takeo realized that even after he had made their relationship clear, Inoue Kumaji was still spouting nonsense.

immediately,

Oda Takeo's smile turned cold, very cold.

"Mr. Inoue, this is no fun,"

"Do I really have to read out Mr. Gao's orders to you?"

"Or do you think you were very careful in your actions and didn't give yourself away at all?"

Inoue Kumaji, who was called upon again, wasn't embarrassed at all, and still smiled broadly.

"Since Mr. Oda speaks his mind so frankly, then I won't beat around the bush either,"

"I'll release Naoto Oda back to Japan, Mr. Oda, you help me kidnap Kenta Yamazaki!"

Upon meeting Inoue Kumaji... oh no, it was Takahito's purpose that was exactly as he had guessed.

They were eyeing the high-end machine tools produced by Yamazaki Daisaku's company.

“Mr. Inoue, you seem to have forgotten something,”

"Through your actions, Oda Naoto's reputation has been ruined not only in Japan, but also in the military and the Oda family,"

“Now tell me,”

"You want me to risk being targeted by the entire Japanese society to kidnap Yamazaki Daisaku's son for someone who is utterly worthless..."

"Mr. Inoue,"

"Mr. William of America heard your scheme!"

Oda Takeo's undisguised sarcasm failed to elicit even a hint of anger from Inoue Kumaji.

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