novelslam Chapters 1271 and 1280 are completely fake news!
Chapters 1271 and 1280 are completely fake news!
Chapters 1271 and 1280 are completely fake news!
Waking up naturally after a good night's sleep is incredibly pleasant, so when Akina woke up, she felt refreshed and in a good mood. Even the sound of the wind and rain hitting the window outside sounded rhythmic.
While washing up, I saw my fair and rosy skin in the mirror and wanted to kiss it. I even spun around admiring my figure for a moment.
"That's what you call natural beauty!"
At the prime age of 22, Akina possesses bright eyes, gleaming teeth, snow-white skin, and a graceful figure. It's the most beautiful time of her life, not to mention her current affluent lifestyle and successful relationship. She shines like a blooming flower, radiating beauty from the inside out.
As I walked down the stairs, I heard my daughter's clear laughter and my husband's voice.
A few steps further, you'll see Xia Hua on the living room sofa, being held in her father's arms, practicing weightlifting while shouting as she lifts.
"One, two, three, four, two, two, three, four"
Naoki Nagayama was shouting slogans as he lifted his daughter up for exercise, while Natsuka was waving her little hands wildly and laughing loudly, showing no signs of being a girl at all.
For a moment, it was unclear whether Naoki Nagayama was using his daughter as a dumbbell, or Natsuka was using her father as a swing.
Men taking care of kids is just so...quirky.
"Naoki Mulberry"
Akina couldn't help but shout out.
"What are you doing?!"
"Ah!" Naoki Nagayama quickly stopped and put the little one on the sofa. "He's playing with Hana-chan, isn't he?"
When Xiaoxia saw her mother, she twisted her body and climbed off the sofa, quickly walked towards Akina, and then buried her head in Akina's arms as she squatted down, calling out "Mommy, Mommy" repeatedly.
"Was Naoki-san just using the flower sauce as a toy for exercise?"
Akina carried the little one to the sofa, looking at her husband with a somewhat speechless expression.
"Haha, aren't kids born to be played with?" Naoki Nagayama shrugged, looking innocent. "Hana-chan is happy too~"
Akina looked down and, sure enough, saw that Natsuka's rosy face still held a happy smile.
"But that's so unladylike! Our Huajiang is a girl."
"Haha, she won't be like that anymore when she's a little older~"
Naoki Nagayama changed the subject and asked,
"Akina just woke up, are you hungry? The breakfast Mori-san made is still keeping it warm. Give me the flower sauce, you go eat first~"
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Looking at her daughter's face again, Akina decided that she couldn't let her daughter be influenced by Naoki Nagayama any further.
"I'll just hold the flower jam."
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Sigh~ Is there absolutely no trust left?!
Akina was eating her warm breakfast while talking softly to the little one, occasionally giving Natsuka a small bite; it was a very harmonious scene.
Naoki Nagayama, feeling out of place in the atmosphere, turned on the TV with the remote and happened to see today's breaking news interview.
After conducting his morning investigation, Likuro's editor-in-chief, Hiromasa Ebi, quickly contacted the Asahi Shimbun and used both threats and inducements to force them to stop their slander.
However, the Asahi Shimbun, with its half-century history, is not afraid of a listed company, even though Jiang Fuhao is telling him that he has good relationships with many high-ranking officials.
"We at Asahi Shimbun uphold press freedom, report objective facts, and safeguard the public's right to know."
After Jiang Fusheng mentioned his connections in political circles, editor-in-chief Watanabe Takeo spoke in a highly official tone, repeating facts and emphasizing justice in almost every sentence, without showing any fear.
"We're not afraid even if this goes to court! But Mr. Jiang, do you dare to explain yourself in court?!"
"you"
Of course I wouldn't dare!
The media merely reports on rumors and exercises public oversight; as long as they deny the so-called bribery, no one can do anything about it.
At most, one side will resign in order to appease the public.
However, if the police investigate, they will find that the bribery is real, and then it is possible to go to jail!
"Editor-in-Chief Watanabe, as you know, the Japanese economy is currently undergoing rapid and unregulated growth. In the process of expansion, our Recruit Company may have indeed overdone some interpersonal relationships."
Seeing that threatening personal connections was ineffective, Jiang Fuhao changed his approach.
"This is something no company that wants to grow can avoid. A media outlet as big as the Asahi Shimbun can't just condemn Recruit outright."
"You know, we provide tens of thousands of jobs for Japan. Countless families depend on our company."
"The government certainly doesn't want economic turmoil either."
"Hahaha"
Editor-in-Chief Takeo Watanabe laughed. He knew that there were many more bribery activities behind Recruit, and that many high-ranking government officials were involved, but they probably didn't want to be exposed!
These days, most veteran journalists have some integrity, and seeing Jiang Fuhao's "righteous" expression, Editor-in-Chief Watanabe Takeo even felt a little disgusted.
"Vice President Jiang, don't waste your breath. In short, Asahi Shimbun has decided that we will report this matter to the end!"
"you"
Jiang Fuhao's face was grim. Since his business success, he hadn't encountered such a disrespectful situation in a long time.
At this moment, Watanabe Takeo's long-held pride had been shattered.
After storming out of the Asahi Shimbun headquarters, he spoke directly to his secretary:
“Go contact the media outlets and TV stations we have good relations with. I’m going to hold a press conference! Does the Asahi Shimbun think it’s the only one with a voice?!”
The secretary originally wanted to offer advice, since the best approach in this situation is to let it cool down and wait until the hype dies down before people stop caring.
However, seeing the president's angry expression, he silently kept his mouth shut.
"OK."
"Have you already communicated with Hideki Komatsu?"
"Hi, I contacted him immediately and told him that we will never admit it, and that even if he is eventually investigated and has to resign, we will provide him with continued protection."
Licourt has a large real estate business, and the experience of a former planning bureau chief is a good fit.
"Okay, that's good~"
Jiang Fuhao breathed a slight sigh of relief, but then he remembered the way Editor-in-Chief Watanabe Takeo had acted just now, and a surge of anger slowly rose in his chest.
"After the press conference, investigate the reporter who wrote the report and have someone give him a warning!"
The secretary paused for a moment, then nodded silently. "Yes, sir."
In this day and age, who in the real estate business isn't someone with connections to both the legitimate and criminal worlds? Who knows how many of their construction teams are actually members of organized crime groups!
The Asahi Shimbun is a long-established and highly influential newspaper.
Since the Lianhe Zaobao broke the news that "Licourt Company bribed the head of the planning department to obtain land through improper means," it has quickly attracted public attention.
"It's definitely collusion between officials and businessmen." "I wonder how much they embezzled." "There's not a single good person in the upper echelons!"
At first, people weren't too surprised by this, because bribery was something that was too far removed from ordinary people. They just watched the spectacle and grumbled a bit.
At most, Recruit's stock price may fluctuate in the stock market, but this is only temporary. As long as the company's operations and performance are fine, shareholders will not care what methods the company uses!
However, for some unknown reason, Recruit CEO Jiang Haozheng suddenly held a press conference near noon, which further amplified the heat of the incident!
"This is a completely fabricated report. There is absolutely no concrete evidence whatsoever that it is a shameless attack on Recruit Company, and it is also a slander against Director Hidehiro Komatsu's character!"
Jiang Fuhao said righteously and sternly,
"We didn't do it, which is why we dare to stand in front of the camera. We reserve the right to pursue legal action!"
At the press conference, numerous cameras and microphones surrounded the event, several television stations were recording video, and NHK even began a live broadcast.
Some reporters on the scene were bold enough to ask directly:
"If it wasn't Recruit who did it, why did the Asahi Shimbun report it?" "Is there really no problem with the land transaction? Vice President Jiang, do you dare to take responsibility for your words?" "Is the sale of unlisted shares a lie?"
Jiang Fuhao's expression remained unchanged:
"Director Komatsu and I are good friends. He has confidence in my company, so isn't it normal for him to buy shares in my company before it goes public? Besides, he paid for it; it's a normal transaction."
"As for the land, our Likuluite Company is financially strong and has all the necessary permits; we acquired the land legally and compliantly."
"The Asahi Shimbun is biased. They didn't even ask us before publishing their slanderous report. It's completely fake news!"
This powerful explanation even convinced the reporters present that Jiang Fuhao was indeed innocent.
Under these circumstances, even though Hiromasa Ebako doesn't have the same level of fame and influence as Seiko Matsuda or Akina Nakamori, the news this morning has further amplified the public's interest in the bribery case.
Naoki Nagayama, who was at Yamazakura-in, also watched the live broadcast of the press conference. Seeing the people on the screen lying so openly, he couldn't help but sigh:
"Sure enough, the first requirement for success in the business world is having a thick skin!"
Unfortunately, he ran into Naoki Nagayama, who knew all his secrets and would gradually expose them.
After finishing her brunch, Akina, carrying the little one, came over. "Who are you talking about?"
"The person who's being broadcast live on TV."
Naoki Nagayama pointed to the live stream.
"Huh? Naoki-san knows him? What's wrong with him?"
"do not know"
Naoki Nagayama took Natsuka from him and had Akina lean against him.
"However, he bribed someone and was reported."
"bribe?"
Akina looked closely at Jiang Fuhao and thought his face seemed quite upright.
"Really? I really couldn't tell!"
"yes."
Naoki Nagayama sighed, glancing at Hiromasa Ezo on television. This guy was unaware that he was merely the starting point of a series of events, just someone accidentally injured in Naoki's attack on the Takeshita faction.
In his office at the Capitol Building, Takeshita Noboru was discussing recent work with his secretary; the business world had not yet caught his attention.
Since establishing the Takeshita faction, his only focus has been the upcoming prime ministerial election, so he has devoted himself entirely to the campaign.
Takeshita Noboru asked his secretary, Aoki Ihei:
How much campaign fund is left?
“In recent advertising spending, speaking engagements,” Aoki Ihei paused, his voice softening, “and private receptions.”
"The 5000 million borrowed from Licourt is almost gone."
"So fast?"
Takeshita Noboru was also somewhat surprised. Although prime ministerial elections are known for their high spending, this was happening far too quickly.
"Because," Aoki Itsuki said with a hint of helplessness, "there have been quite a few gatherings of the Takeshita faction lately."
The gatherings of the Takeshita faction were all to cheer him on, and as the leader of the Takeshita faction, all the expenses were naturally paid by Takeshita Noboru.
In addition, Takeshita Noboru often made extravagant remarks such as "I'll book the whole place tonight" and "Put all the expenses on me," so his campaign funds were naturally spent very quickly.
"Looks like we'll need to raise some more," Takeshita Noboru muttered to himself. "But this should be the last time; October should be enough."
In October, after a parliamentary vote, he will be able to rightfully become prime minister!
This is almost a done deal; even if the "Tanaka faction" still supports Susumu Nikaido, they don't have many supporters left.
"How about this, let's borrow 1000 million from Likuluite Company. Anyway, Vice President Jiang has plenty of money."
“Takeshita-san,” Aoki Itaru interjected, “Now that Recruit Company seems to be embroiled in a bribery scandal, it’s not appropriate to continue lending them money at this time.”
"A bribery scandal?"
So Aoki Ihei told the Asahi Shimbun about the illegal land acquisition by Recruit Corporation.
Takeshita Noboru didn't seem to care much after hearing this; it was just a piece of land. However, he was currently running for office and needed to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
"I see. Then let's raise some more from other sources."
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Aoki Ihei was in a dilemma. The major investors had already donated money several times, and there weren't many investors as generous as Recruit Company in terms of bribery.
Takeshita Noboru also noticed his confidant's expression, and his mind raced:
"By the way, what about Nobuo Asai from the Film Association? Didn't he say he wanted to take control of the Film Association's support fund, which was over 5 billion yen? How's that going now?"
The Tokyo Film Industry Association is a newly established organization, without any political factions or wealthy families backing it, and it also has such a large sum of money under its control. This is why Takeshita Noboru supports his subordinates in taking control.
"It won't happen that quickly. At present, Nobuo Asai has only entered the Standing Committee."
Aoki Ihei said,
"The support fund is controlled by the tree growers."
"Tree friends, tree friends"
Takeshita Noboru murmured to himself,
"It seems that Shuyou doesn't have any connections. Why doesn't he find someone to back him up?"
The implication is that my friend is so ungrateful, refusing to offer me money and let me do whatever I want!
"Takeshita-san, Naoki Nagayama, a member of the Kiyuu group, is famous both domestically and internationally, and it seems that quite a few Socialist Party members in the Diet are connected to Kiyuu."
Aoki Ihei quickly reminded him,
"Furthermore, he also has access to Tree Friends Capital, an investment bank with numerous clients, many of whom are prominent figures in Japan. I've also heard that Tree Friends Capital has connections with the United States."
"In other words, Naoki Nagayama and Kiyuki shouldn't be touched lightly."
Takeshita stroked his chin. In a capitalist society, capital is not to be touched.
"Then let's start with the Tokyo Film Association. The film association isn't owned by just one company."
"Have Nobuo Asai speed things up and take control of the film association and funding by summer."
Takeshita Noboru said,
"Then hold a political fundraising event."
"Hey, I'll keep urging them!"
"Ah."
Takeshita waved his hand, signaling his secretary to leave. For him, raising campaign funds was a trivial matter.
Then he continued looking at the proposals on the table.
This is a consumption tax proposal. Although the name has been changed, it is essentially still a consumption tax increase. Previous prime ministers who governed under the Liberal Democratic Party all wanted to pass this proposal, but all of them failed.
This will be an important proposal for him after becoming prime minister, and it will be a "political achievement" of his Takeshita administration!
(End of this chapter)