novelslam Chapter 1310-1319, Naoki Nagayama is the head of a Japanese cult?!
Chapter 1310-1319, Naoki Nagayama is the head of a Japanese cult?!
Chapter 1310-1319, Naoki Nagayama is the head of a Japanese cult?!
Xia Hua was especially happy from the moment she woke up in the morning.
On one hand, she was wearing the beautiful princess dress that Akina had made for her; on the other hand, she had been told beforehand that there would be a cherry blossom viewing party today, and some children would be coming to Yamazakura-in, including her little sister Sayuri, whom she had met before.
"Dad, nobody's coming!"
The little guy would come to Nagayama Naoki every five minutes to ask, because Akina was currently preparing for the banquet, and the nannies and butlers were all handling their own affairs. Only Nagayama Naoki didn't have to do anything; he just had to wait for the guests to arrive and then entertain them.
"And one more thing," Naoki Nagayama checked the time; it was almost 11 a.m., "they should be here soon."
After hearing this, Xiaoxiahua happily ran back into the garden and looked towards the entrance. Yingtaro, who was beside her, also ran around with her like a loyal follower.
Naoki Nagayama followed him into the courtyard. The Sakura-in Garden had been completely transformed. The lawn was neatly trimmed, the flowerbeds were now adorned with chrysanthemums in full bloom, and simple tables and chairs were set up in the large open space, decorated with ribbons and balloons.
As Naoki Nagayama's status rose, what was originally a simple cherry blossom viewing party became a complex banquet that required a professional team to prepare.
However, the guests invited were still those closest to him.
Soon, a car horn beeped once, and the iron gate opened, revealing a luxury car slowly pulling up in the open space in front of the main gate of Yama-oka-in.
Naoki Nagayama stepped forward and took Natsuka's hand. Before the car door was fully open, a hearty laugh rang out:
"Naoki! Is Hana-chan already waiting for me?"
“Brother Feng,” Naoki Nagayama replied with a smile, “Hana-chan has been waiting for a long time!”
"Really."
The robust Nagayama Kaede walked down, looking like he'd gained weight. Tokyo's food must be amazing!
He walked up to Xia Hua and squatted down:
"Hana-chan, do you remember me?"
The little guy naturally couldn't remember, so he looked up and asked his father for help.
"This is... Uncle Feng."
"Uncle Feng~"
"Haha, Huajiang is so cute!"
Nagayama Kaede looked at the delicate and beautiful little summer flowers and loved them dearly.
"Little Lily will definitely be just as cute when she grows up!"
"Honey, stop reminiscing and come help!"
At this moment, the back door of the car opened, and Yongshan Xinhai's somewhat annoyed voice came out.
Nagayama Kaede then realized what was happening and quickly went to the back seat to take Sayuri out of the car seat:
"Come, come, Lily Jam, this is Flower Jam, your sister."
Little Lily is not even a year old yet, and can't even speak, but her round eyes are full of curiosity as she looks around. When she met Xia Hua's gaze, she clearly paused for a moment, and then smiled.
"Ah wah wah wah."
It was babbling incoherently, but it was waving its hands and seemed very happy.
Xiao Xia Hua didn't seem to have lost her ability to speak as a baby, and she cooperated by crying out in response.
"Ha, Hua Jiang should still remember Little Lily."
Just as the two children were beginning to interact, Akina, the hostess, hurriedly came out:
"Brother Feng, Xin Hai Jiang, you've arrived~ Private Marseille, I didn't hear you in the kitchen."
"Stupid tape~"
On the other side, Nagayama Kokomi took a gift out of the trunk and handed it to Akina.
"This is a gift."
"Arigato~ Come inside quickly!"
Akina accepted the gift and then invited the family to sit inside. Even the two fathers who were watching their daughters make friends stopped for a moment and led their two daughters inside.
The hostess naturally had her own topics to discuss, and the two quickly started chatting in the dining area, while Naoki Nagayama led the little ones to the living room, which was covered with a soft carpet.
Once they arrived at their own territory, Hana-chan became even more excited and took out many toys from her treasure box for Sayuri. However, Sayuri was in the oral stage at this time and wanted to put everything in her mouth to bite.
The two fathers didn't stop them; instead, they watched the two little girls interact with great interest.
"Brother Feng, don't worry. Hua Jiang's toys are cleaned and dried at high temperature every day, so there are no bacteria."
"I know. Sigh. Now Lily-chan is biting things everywhere, Xin Hai and I have already gotten used to it."
"Haha, my little Huajiang used to bite things a lot back then too."
Naoki Nagayama pointed at Eitaro, who was huddled to the side, and said...
"Look, Nyantaro is so scared that his tail is always being bitten by Nyantaro. Nyantaro is basically stuck on high places and won't come down."
"Ahahaha Eitaro!"
Nagayama Kaede smiled and waved to the dog, and then the big white dog came over, wagging its tail. Yingtaro also recognized Kaede-nii!
"Yoshi, Eitaro looks like he's gotten fatter again!"
Nagayama Kaede sighed as she petted her dog.
Just like me!
"What's wrong?" Naoki Nagayama asked curiously. "Doesn't Brother Kaede exercise regularly?"
"Not recently," Nagayama Kaede scratched his head. "The KTV's business has been down lately, and there's been a lot going on. I'm really troubled. That's why I sometimes eat late at night."
Haha~
Eating at midnight will definitely make you gain weight!
After laughing for a while, Naoki Nagayama said:
"The poor performance is definitely due to the stock market crash, but it won't last long; things will recover quickly!"
"Recovery? But many people were ruined by the stock market crash this time!"
Nagayama Kaede was somewhat surprised; he had personally witnessed some regular customers never showing up again.
"Are the guests still in the mood to sing?"
“Yes, there will be!” Naoki Nagayama nodded. “Japan’s economy is very good; there will always be rich people!”
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Nagayama Kaede chose to trust his cousin, after all, he was a "stock market prophet"!
Yes, "Stock Market Prophet" is one of Naoki Nagayama's new titles recently, which he earned for predicting the stock market crash in advance!
As we were chatting, a car horn sounded again from the front gate of Yama-oku-in, another guest had arrived!
Yuanta Nakai sat calmly in his spacious office, his gaze fixed on the skyscrapers of Manhattan outside the window.
Human beings have an amazing ability to recover. Just a few days ago, someone jumped off a tall building, but now, the building is still bustling with office workers. The impact of the New York stock market crash is slowly fading away in an unspoken consensus.
However, the overall market is still at a low level, and it will take time and real money to recover!
"Mr. Nakai!"
Robert, a senior attorney at the law firm of Kelvin & Rider, said...
"Based on the information you provided previously, we can be fairly certain that Shuyou Capital has not engaged in any illegal activities."
Kelvin Klein is one of the oldest law firms in the United States and has an outstanding reputation in international finance and corporate law, especially in securitization and the design of financial products, which are Kelvin Klein's largest areas of practice.
Tree Friends Capital already has a contract with the law firm of Kelvin & Rider, and now they've brought two senior lawyers and their teams here!
"and then?"
Wonta Nakai asked,
"So how am I supposed to respond to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission?! That's why I invited you here!"
Robert and another senior lawyer, George, exchanged a glance. They both understood that the Securities and Exchange Commission was simply looking for a scapegoat to divert public attention.
With Japan's booming economy, more and more people are coming to the US to buy things, and an anti-Japanese sentiment has spread throughout society. Therefore, Tree Friends Capital, which made a fortune during the stock market crash despite being a Japanese firm, has become a good target.
"Mr. Nakai."
Robert said after careful consideration,
"The evidence you provided is only weak in one part. That is, the basis for Tree Friends Capital's investment strategy, as you said, is based on the predictions of the company's president, Naoki Nagayama."
"However, to our knowledge, Naoki Nagayama is neither an economics expert nor a finance professor with a background in mathematics or statistics. The credibility of his judgments and predictions is questionable."
"It's illogical that TreeFriend Capital would go all-in on shorting based on such a prediction!"
Hearing this, Nakai Gen was furious:
"Experts and professors?! What's the use of those titles?!"
"Countless economic experts on Wall Street have suffered heavy losses this time! Did the finance professor predict the stock market crash?!"
"As for degrees in mathematics and statistics," Nakai Genta chuckled, "if that were useful, all the billionaires on Wall Street should be mathematicians by now!"
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Even the two senior lawyers had to admit that Nakai Genta's words made a lot of sense.
Nakai Genta hadn't finished speaking yet:
"As for common sense?! If you knew Naoki Nagayama himself, you'd know that Naoki-san is an unpredictable and illogical person!!"
Who else could lead the Shuyou Group to such growth in less than ten years!
"He's a genius! A monster! A visionary prophet!!! And he's handsome and loyal. Sometimes I even feel like he's some kind of ancient, half-human, half-god, with divine blood flowing through his veins!"
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The two senior lawyers exchanged another glance. Seeing the undisguised admiration in Nakai Genta's eyes, they both thought that Nagayama Naoki might be the leader of some cult in Japan!
At this moment, Aldrich, the investment manager who had met Naoki Nagayama, also spoke up:
"What you two, Mr. Nakai, mean is that Naoki Nagayama has a strong reputation and control within Shuyou Capital, and the employees all agree with his judgment!"
“I see,” Robert nodded. “Actually, it might be better if Naoki Nagayama could come to New York in person and meet with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission!”
"no!"
Nakai Genta immediately shook his head.
"Not now! We can't take the risk."
I had already spoken with Naoki Nagayama. If I were trapped in the United States, Naoki-san in Japan would try to mediate diplomatically. But if Naoki Nagayama were trapped in the United States, then no one would be able to save him.
"adventure?!"
George was somewhat surprised.
"What risk?!"
"Of course, it's the US judicial system that's preventing Naoki-san from leaving, and might even force him to sell his shares in Shuyu Capital."
"Forehead"
As American lawyers, Robert and George responded with typical American smug smiles.
"Mr. Nakai, you're overthinking it. While the American legal system may have room for improvement, such a thing would never happen!"
George also said:
"Yes, American democracy would not allow such a thing, and we lawyers would not allow such an operation!"
"Hehehe"
Nakai Genta's吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical remarks).
"Chaplin, Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, Martin Luther King Jr.—the list of persecuted celebrities is long. What FBI Director Hoover wanted to do—the judiciary and democracy are a joke!"
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Hoover, the puppet king of America, has been dead for more than a decade, but his name has never disappeared!
In that era, the saying "presidents come and go, but Director Hoover remains" was no joke!
The two senior lawyers were speechless, so it was Aldrich who spoke up to ease the tension in the office:
"Attorney Robert, Attorney George, Mr. Nakai is the head of Shuyou Capital in the United States. Everything ends with Mr. Nakai!"
"Well, let's not even think about having Naoki-san come over."
Wonta Nakai said,
"Naoki-san won't come to New York until things related to the stock market crash have calmed down!"
“Alright then,” Robert didn’t press the matter. He said, “Mr. Nakai, you mentioned before that Naoki Nagayama offered a lot of suggestions for Japan’s economic stimulus policies?”
"Yes, Japan's economic stimulus policies were mainly established based on Naoki-san's suggestions."
Nakai Genta nodded.
"This has been reported in Japan's most well-known newspapers, such as the Sankei Shimbun and the Yomiuri Shimbun!"
"Officials from the Japanese Treasury have also made public statements!"
Attorney George nodded in satisfaction:
"Since the Japanese government has acknowledged Naoki Nagayama's analysis of the stock market, we can include this as supporting evidence in our reply."
"Mr. Nakai, I must remind you that this inquiry letter is just the beginning."
Robert then said,
"The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may very well hold a hearing on the matter of stock market manipulation, so be prepared!"
"However, based on the current evidence and logic, Tree Friends Capital has absolutely no need to worry about going into litigation."
".I see!"
Nakai Genta nodded; he knew this turmoil wouldn't be so easily overcome!
The "neon threat" theory has already appeared in American newspapers!
Meanwhile, the Yamazakura-in Temple in Tokyo was already packed with guests.
After Nagayama Kaede arrived, all the guests from Nagayama Naoki's inner circle, including Yoshimura Otomo, Itō Shuichi, Komori Masataka, and Kijima Kyō, also arrived.
Meanwhile, the adults were already drinking tea and admiring the cherry blossoms in the courtyard, while the now-grown-up Itō Kayo was playing with her two little sisters in the living room.
"There are still too few children."
Naoki Nagayama glanced at the living room, a hint of emotion in his eyes.
"Masataka-kun, Kijima-kun, and Shuichi-san, you should at least have a few more children! I'm about to have another son!"
Upon hearing this, Itō Shuichi rolled his eyes:
"One daughter is enough for me!"
Masataka Komori and Kyō Kijima smiled slightly. Komori is married but doesn't have children yet, while Kijima is still in the dating stage.
Yes, Kijima Kyō, with his gold Rolex, will eventually find a girlfriend; it's just that his girlfriend sometimes forgets she's dating someone else.
Yoshimura Daitomo changed the subject, saying that at his age, he couldn't have children even if he wanted to:
"Naoki-san, by the way, your cherry blossom tree is getting more and more beautiful."
His words drew everyone's attention back to the cherry blossom tree, and everyone agreed.
"When I first came to Yama-oka-in, this cherry tree had just been transplanted and looked a bit withered. Now, the trunk has become much thicker!"
Shuichi Itō also remarked with emotion,
"It's grown so well! It must be a feng shui tree by now!"
"Does Naoki-san have some special trick? Is it really that little finger composting method?!"
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Naoki Nagayama's old joke was brought up again, making everyone laugh. Surely no one would believe such a ridiculous tale is true? Really?!
Yoshimura Keishin, now a university student, listened silently. After the adults finished admiring the cherry blossoms and went to the center of the party, he subconsciously looked for the roots of the cherry tree and sure enough, he found an unusual bulge in the ground! It was a short, thick strip covered with a layer of soil!
"No way, it can't really be a finger?!"
Driven by curiosity and the thrill of discovering the truth, Yoshimura Keishin felt a surge of excitement. He glanced at the adults who had already sat down, then, pretending to continue admiring the cherry blossoms, slowly walked to the unusual protrusion, quickly squatted down, and began to pry it open with his hands.
As the thin layers of soil were brushed away, the short, thick strips became increasingly visible, and even emitted a putrid stench!
Yes, yes, that's it!!
Yoshimura Keishin's breathing quickened; he seemed about to uncover the truth hidden by the Nagayama family!
Finally, a long, thin object appeared in the soil, plump and resembling a little finger. But...
"Why is it black?! Is it rotten?!"
Yoshimura Keishin muttered to himself in surprise. His hand still found it soft, as if he could crush it!
Just then, a piercing meow came from overhead! Among the cherry blossom branches, a fat cat stared at Yoshimura Keishin in disbelief.
"Meow meow meow!!! (There's a pervert! He dug up the poop I buried!!)"
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"Fu*k!" Yoshimura Keishin finally realized, "This is cat poop!!!"
Amidst the surprised gazes of some, Yoshimura Keishin hurried toward the restroom.
"Uh..." Naoki Nagayama happened to see it. "What's wrong, Keishin-kun?"
"Maybe he drank too much water."
Yoshimura Otomo gave a casual reply, then continued to ask questions.
"Naoki-san, you just said that the delayed closing ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival is going to be a big event?!"
“Yes,” Naoki Nagayama nodded. “I really do want to hold a big event as a sign of the Tokyo Film Association leading the economic recovery!”
"The impact of the stock market crash in Japan is diminishing; someone needs to remind them that the crash is over."
"You can continue playing the music and dancing!"
Listening to Naoki Nagayama's nonsensical words, Shuichi Itō and Ōtomo Yoshimura both seemed a little confused.
"But why should we do this? Shouldn't the cabinet take the lead?"
"This is a great opportunity to expand the influence of the Tokyo Film Association!"
Naoki Nagayama said,
"By taking this initiative, we can demonstrate to the higher-ups the necessity and function of the Film Association. Besides protecting the interests of artists, the Film Association can also participate in the operation of the nation, and even replace some of the functions of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology."
"This is what they call enhancing united front work—no, enhancing their exploitative value!"
He looked at Komori Masataka and others:
"In the future, we will definitely need to get closer to the political arena. Only by having value to others can we have bargaining power and demand more support from higher-ups."
"This includes expanding the Tokyo Film Association into a film association for the entire Japanese film industry, leading the entire Japanese film circle."
Upon hearing Naoki Nagayama's words, Shuichi Itō smiled:
"As expected, Naoki-san has never been confined to Tokyo! He's had the ambition to unify the entire Japanese film industry from the very beginning, hasn't he?"
"Haha, of course!" Naoki Nagayama laughed. "Tokyo is just one of Japan's many cities."
Industry associations are always better the bigger they are, right?
"After that, we'll represent the Japanese film industry and head to Europe and America!"
Going to the US to compete or acquiring an American film company both require the support of an official agency.
Furthermore, Naoki Nagayama's ambition to enter the European and American film industry has already been revealed. In order to please the American market, Jurassic Park specially chose American star actors as the main characters!
"Haha, yes, we're going to expand into Europe and America!"
"Jurassic Park is about to start filming!"
While the men were chatting, Akina, along with the housekeepers and wives, brought lunch to the table in the courtyard so everyone could enjoy their meal.
However, Yoshimura Keishin didn't seem to have much of an appetite.
And he kept wiping his hands with a napkin, as if trying to wipe something away.
(End of this chapter)