Chapter 22 The Banquet - Kurosawa's Online Pretense
"Young Master Kurosawa, it's been a long time! Do you still remember me?" A portly middle-aged man approached Kurosawa Jin, holding a glass of champagne.
"Hello, hello." Kurosawa Jin asked after clinking glasses with the middle-aged man, "You are...?"
"You must have a bad memory! I'm Bai Shuitian." The person opposite him smiled obsequiously, his face full of fat piling up along the wrinkles, making his smile look more like a grimace.
"Oh, I remember now, you're the president of Shiramizu Corporation, right?" Kurosawa Jin said with a fake smile.
"Oh yes, yes, it's me. I'm here for that collaboration..."
Before Shiramizu could even voice her request, Kurozawa Jin interrupted her spellcasting.
“Mr. Bai Shui, you can discuss business matters with my butler.” He turned and gave a look to Zhang Tongri, also known as Tanaka Tongri, who was waiting quietly in the corner.
The dutiful butler understood immediately and quickly stepped forward to take over Kurosawa Jin's position, facing Shiramizuta.
Kurosawa Jin dusted off his well-tailored suit and easily made his escape from the scene.
“Sir, let’s talk.” Tanaka Hitomi blocked Shiramizuta, who was trying to catch up with Kurosawa Jin.
Inside the mansion, glasses clinked and men and women, dressed impeccably and radiantly, sipped wine alone or engaged in lively discussions. Some were talking about multi-million dollar deals, while others were looking for marriage partners...
The banquet was hosted by a well-known pharmaceutical company, Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals, and invited many celebrities from all walks of life, including internationally renowned stars, business upstarts, and political figures.
Originally, Kurosawa Jin did not want to participate, after all, he was still in police academy.
However, the Kurosawa Group needed to hold a very important meeting with Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals, and at Tanaka Hitomi's urging, Kurosawa Jin had no choice but to attend.
"Young Master Kurosawa, it's been a long time since we last met!" An elderly man with half-gray hair blocked his way.
"Haha, hello." Kurosawa Jin froze on the spot, his fake smile almost bursting out.
"Do you remember me? I used to hold you when you were little!"
Kurosawa Jin: ...
"Go to hell with you! If you've ever hugged me, pigs will fly!" Kurosawa Jin was too lazy to even spit it out.
"Tanaka, over here," he called out to the diligent butler.
When in doubt, consult Tanaka; you can't go wrong.
Whether he's from the Time and Space Bureau or someone else, once you become his butler, you have to work hard.
Kurosawa Jin, who had just escaped the social scene again, was not happy for long when he looked at the menacing people around him and felt a chill run down his spine.
As the sole heir to a massive conglomerate, he was the center of attention.
"Drip, drip—" The cell phone rang at just the right time, giving Kurosawa Jin a chance to get some fresh air.
Without the slightest hesitation, he took a few steps to the deserted balcony.
The sky was dotted with stars, interspersed with the light from satellites, and several luxury cars were on their way to the villa.
This villa is built on a mountain, some distance from the city.
The warm breeze of early summer ruffled the fine hairs at Kurosawa Jin's temples. He leaned his elbows against the European-style railing, his fingers on the answer button.
"Moshi moshi, little Ajin, was the party fun?" Jingxia Yao's clear and sunny voice came from the phone, his tone rising and full of energy.
"Fun, of course it's fun!" Kurosawa Jin lied through his teeth, trying to fool the other party.
"Really? I want to go too!" Jingxia Yao said excitedly.
"Okay, I'll throw one just for you next time."
"You're such a good buddy! Hey, hey, hey—Haruhiko, I haven't finished yet!"
Immediately afterwards, Haruhiko Ichihara's mocking tone towards Yo Inoshita came from the other end of the phone.
"Go away, I shouldn't have given you the phone. You didn't get to the point at all."
After a period of playful banter, Haruhiko Ichihara said in a flat tone, "Moshi moshi, I am Haruhiko."
"Haruhiko, is there something you need?"
"The graduation ceremony is coming up soon, and we're planning to go out for a get-together."
"Let's go to that hot pot restaurant I've been recommending for ages!" Jingxia Yao's shout came from afar.
“Okay, I’ll be back.” Kurosawa Jin immediately agreed.
He prefers to gather with two or three close friends and chat and laugh rather than in the bustling world of fame and fortune.
Why not let Naoto Hideaki be the heir to the Kurosawa Group? After all, he's now my half-brother, so he's perfectly capable of inheriting the group.
Kurosawa Jin put away his phone and seriously considered the possibility of this.
"Young Master, the former president of Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals is waiting for you in his room on the third floor." Tanaka Hitomi said to Kurosawa Jin as he approached from behind.
"Okay, I'll go later."
Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals used the pretext of finding a partner for the president's daughter to secretly and shamelessly invite Kurosawa Jin to come and discuss cooperation.
Kurosawa Jin was very curious about what kind of thing required such a cover to conceal the truth.
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Inside the president's room on the third floor, Maemura Yusaburo roared at a group of bodyguard-like figures wearing black sunglasses and black suits.
"A bunch of useless idiots, what use are you to me?!"
"Can't even catch a single traitor, you're useless! A bunch of useless trash!" Maemura Yusaburo picked up an antique vase and smashed it against the leader, then slumped onto the sofa in frustration.
The light shone on his smooth, bald head, reflecting off his bald head and making his two small mustaches under his nose look particularly comical. He was so angry that he stood there stiffly.
"Boss, please calm down!" Everyone knelt down, not daring to breathe. Some were even so frightened that their faces turned pale, and they were trembling and sweating profusely.
"I've already spoken with your Vice President Yamagami, and I'm determined to reach a cooperation agreement with Young Master Kurosawa today!" Maemura Yusaburo said slowly.
If negotiations fail, the organization will not let him off the hook!
Yes, Maemura Yusaburo, or rather the entire Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals, has been conducting research underground in cooperation with the Black Organization.
Having worked in the underworld for a long time, Maemura Yuzaburo inevitably began to consider retiring. One day, he let slip this idea and was betrayed to the Black Organization by a traitor.
Since that's the case, he simply decided to go all the way and break off his cooperation with the winery, seeking opportunities elsewhere.
The Kurosawa Group was the employer that Maemura Yuzaburo chose to serve.
As a world-class conglomerate, Gu Gu designed the Kurosawa Group as a giant enterprise involved in the black industry, comparable to a winery.
It can be said that Kurosawa Jin was given a cheat code.
"Knock knock knock".
"Enter."
The waiter entered after receiving the order and said, "President, Mr. Kurosawa has arrived."
"I understand." Maemura Yusaburo turned and roared at the people on the ground, "Clean this place up and get out!"
The boss finally finished his lecture, and the poor cattle and horses were overjoyed. They scrambled to clean the ground as quickly as possible, fearing that Sanlang from the next village might cause trouble again.
After everyone had left, Maemura Yusaburo let out a breath of stale air. He rubbed his head until it shone, straightened his clothes and tie, and took out some perfume, spraying it on his left and right sides.
Anyone who didn't know better would think he was going to see his old flame!
"Squeak."
The door was pushed open from the outside, and the first thing Saburo could see in the front of the village was a captivating hand with distinct knuckles.
Following the fingers upwards, wrist, arm, neck...
Then came a face so handsome it was almost unbelievable, with silver hair and turquoise eyes… This face looks a bit like… uh… Gin-sama!
Upon having this thought, Maemura Yusaburo froze on the spot, his pupils turning color in shock!
Immediately afterwards, President Maemura Yusaburo, who had been arrogantly reprimanding his subordinates, suddenly lost his nerve and gave Kurosawa Jin a New Year's greeting.
He scrambled to Kurosawa's feet in a panic, weeping and pleading, "Lord Gin, I was wrong, I was really wrong, please forgive me!"
A question mark appeared above Kurosawa Jin's head. Is this guy out of his mind?
Wait, Gin? He suddenly realized that the president of Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals had mistaken him for Gin from this world. Being able to get involved with the Black Organization, it seems that Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals is not simple.
Kurosawa Jin's mischievous side kicked in, and he thought to himself, why not play along and keep going? Maybe there will be some unexpected gains.
Having made up his mind, he unleashed the murderous aura of the winery brand that he had cultivated in the organization in his previous life.
As he lay prostrate on the ground, Maemura Yusaburo couldn't help but tremble, his whole body covered in cold sweat, his bald head drooping lower and lower like a hard-boiled egg.
No mistake! This feeling is exactly the same as before. Young Master Kurosawa is Gin, and it's all a trap set by the organization. I've been completely fooled all along! Maemura Yusaburo's thoughts have successfully gone astray.
“A person needs value to live. Maemura Yuzaburo, what value do you have?” Kurosawa Jin lifted his leg and walked to the sofa to sit down.
His voice was cold and ruthless, as if he were talking to a lamb to the slaughter.
Maemura Yusaburo spoke in a humble voice, "Sir, we have new results regarding that research."
"Please don't kill me, I will still contribute to the organization."
"Heh." Kurosawa Jin chuckled and ordered, "Bring the documents over."
"Yes." Maemura Yusaburo's legs trembled as he slowly took the confidential documents from the safe on his desk and handed them to Kurosawa Jin.
He opened the documents, and within minutes the only sound in the room was the rustling of papers.
Kurosawa was overwhelmed by the various data records, but after a cursory reading, he could determine that it was an experimental report on a human body.
As for what they're researching? Of course, it's the method of achieving immortality, a goal the Black Organization has been pursuing for decades.
This report is about a drug that has shown new and incredible effects in human trials; this drug is designated S.
I need to take it back and study it carefully!
"I will report this to the BOSS. Congratulations, you've survived another day." Kurosawa Jin stood up and announced his decision.
"Thank you, Lord Gin." Maemura Yusaburo escorted Kurosawa Jin to the door, watching him leave with the documents.
He then summoned his former subordinates and said, "Go and move the things out of the cellar."
"Boss, that thing is too dangerous."
"What I say goes! Stop with the nonsense! Hurry up and get to work!" Maemura Yusaburo was furious that someone dared to defy him.
"Heh! You think it's that easy to kill me!" A cold glint flashed in Maemura Yusaburo's eyes. He knew that even with Gin's help, the organization wouldn't let him go.
That ruthless organization will send more assassins, so Maemura Yusaburo has to take some measures.
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