wavenovel Chapters 1285 and 1294: Tree Friends Capital, I think it's doomed!
Chapters 1285 and 1294: Tree Friends Capital, I think it's doomed!
Chapters 1285 and 1294: Tree Friends Capital, I think it's doomed!
A rumor suddenly emerged within Tokyo's financial circles—Tree Friends Capital is doomed!
As an investment institution whose selling point is profitability, it has surprisingly begun to take an extremely conservative approach, which is not only incomprehensible to its clients, but also to its competitors.
The reason given by the tree friend was that the current market has huge risks, so it needs to be avoided!
This made the industry analysts laugh.
"The market is so hot, yet people are saying there are risks."
"Has TreeFriend Capital gone mad? I think it's doomed!!"
"With this operation, Tree Friends Capital's reputation in the industry is completely ruined, and no clients will go to them in the future."
"I heard that their investment manager has disappeared, and even several key investment personnel can't be reached."
"Could it be an internal power struggle?!"
"possible"
"Regardless of what's going on inside TreeFriends Capital, their existing clients are still very high-quality!"
"Yes, yes, Tree Friends Capital's previous good profits did attract quite a few people."
"Let's go dig up a few now!"
The reaction from Shuyou Capital's clients was quite strong. In addition to expressing their dissatisfaction over the phone, many clients started switching to other companies, and some even came directly to Shuyou Capital's office building in Ginza, wanting to confront Naoki Nagayama in person!
"My account manager said that you, Naoki Nagayama, instructed them to operate conservatively?!"
Kitahara Mitsuhiro is a middle-aged man in his fifties who owns several chain stores. He made his fortune by taking advantage of the times, and his face has the roguish air of someone from the rough and tumble era. Now, in Nagayama Naoki's office, he shakes his leg and loudly questions him.
"I don't care who you are, some big celebrity, or what makes me unable to make money. How are you going to settle this score?!"
Naoki Nagayama originally didn't want to have direct contact with clients, but this guy seemed to have a connection with Brother Kaede and was probably the kind of guy who had laundered his money. Moreover, he had nearly 10 billion yen in savings at Shuyu Capital, so he made an exception and met with him.
"Kitahara-san, it's because the market is risky that we at Tree Friends Capital have to be a bit conservative!"
Naoki Nagayama explained,
"You see, we're not just letting you operate this way with one account, right? This is part of the company's overall investment strategy."
"But you're hindering my ability to make money!!"
Kitahara Mitsuhiro remained relentless.
"I used to earn millions every minute, but now it's down to tens of thousands!! How are you going to compensate me for this loss?!"
"Where would you get millions?!"
Naoki Nagayama was speechless. Tree Friends Capital had been making decent profits before, but it hadn't been this outrageous!
Millions in minutes, isn't that a small goal a day? I wish I could have something like that!
"Cough cough."
Naoki Nagayama coughed twice, but still spoke in a gentle tone.
"Kitahara-san, if you feel that our Tree Friends Capital's investment does not meet your requirements, then we can withdraw the funds from your account. There are so many investment banks in Ginza; you can find one that suits your taste!"
"Huh?! You're already thinking of abandoning me?!"
Kitahara Mitsuhiko, displaying a nonchalant attitude, slammed his fist on the table and shouted.
"Do you think I'm some fickle person?!"
Hearing this strange choice of words and tone, Naoki Nagayama was momentarily at a loss for how to respond:
"Kitahara-san, that's not how you use the idiom. Also, didn't you say we're hindering your ability to make money?"
"So, if you want to clear your account and withdraw your funds, isn't it perfect for you to find an institution with high profits?!"
To Naoki Nagayama's surprise, Mitsuki Kitahara suddenly lost his earlier arrogance and instead revealed a shrewd look in his eyes:
"I just wanted to see if your Tree Friends Capital had really lost its mind!"
"Now it seems you, Naoki Nagayama, aren't a fool after all. It appears you really did do this with a purpose."
"If they don't even try to retain customers, they either have a strong financial foundation or they have a plan."
"Uh..." Naoki Nagayama sighed helplessly, and after a long pause, "So Kitahara-san has decided to continue investing in Tree Friends Capital?"
"Haha, then I'll leave my money with you for now!"
Kitahara Mitsuhiko slapped his thigh and stood up.
"Let's wait and see!"
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Seeing that Kitahara Mitsuhiko was about to leave, Nagayama Naoki could only stand up and politely see him off.
Upon returning to the office, Kanai Hiroka came to report again:
"Naoki-san, another client wants to close their account, and this time, they're being brought along by an investment advisor from Nomura Securities."
Naoki Nagayama was somewhat surprised:
"Nomura Securities? Such a top-tier investment bank is actually trying to steal clients?"
"Yes, some of our clients at TreeFriend Capital are very high-quality."
Kanai Hiroka spoke with pride, because thanks to Nagayama Naoki's foresight, Shuyou Capital had been investing in rapidly developing sectors in the past two years, with consistently high profitability, even surpassing that of established investment banks, attracting many large clients.
The sudden shift to a conservative strategy has dissatisfied some customers, and naturally, it has also created an opportunity for competitors to poach them.
Besides Nomura Securities, investment managers from other investment banks such as Taikoo, Mitsubishi, and Mitsui are also inquiring about Shuyou Capital's clients!
After all, in such a competitive field as investment banking, not every investment manager has a plethora of clients. Developing new clients is nowhere near as lucrative as poaching clients from other firms!
"Naoki-san, should we stop them?"
"No, if the customer wants to close their account, let them close it!"
Naoki Nagayama continued,
"Tell the finance department not to delay transferring the money."
"This"
Kanai Hiroka felt a pang of heartache.
"The customers who stay are our core customers!"
Thinking that he would have tens of billions of dollars in just over a month, and that his clients wouldn't lose money during the stock market crash, Naoki Nagayama felt that he was truly leading his clients to make money, rather than making money off them.
The matter of Shuyou Capital did not consume too much of Naoki Nagayama's energy.
Aside from needing his signature for some clients' account closures and money transfers, he usually just checks whether the investment managers below him are doing what he tells them to do.
If it weren't for the need to stay at the company and keep morale high, he wouldn't have time to waste in the Ginza office building!
I slack off and chat during work hours, exchanging ideas with a few key employees who are far away in foreign countries. Then I go home on time, maintaining a good 9-to-5 routine.
After returning home in the evening, I had dinner with Akina and Natsuka.
"Naoki-san, you must have had a tough day~"
Akina smiled and placed a tempura piece on Naoki Nagayama's plate, just like an ordinary full-time housewife.
"Come on, Hua Jiang. Say thank you to Daddy for his hard work."
However, Xia Hua, who was busy eating, ignored everyone else; nothing smelled as good as meat!
"Sigh, these past few days have really felt like being an office worker." Naoki Nagayama shook his head. "I'm in the office all day long. Looking at the white-collar workers in the office building across the street from my window, it's like seeing bees in a beehive!"
"So the statement that going to work is like voluntarily going to jail is absolutely true!"
Naoki Nagayama only came to this realization after living a white-collar life his whole life. He felt that the best years of his life, especially the daytime hours, were almost entirely wasted inside his office, where he could only see a small patch of sky.
Akina, having never experienced this kind of white-collar life, asked with some curiosity:
"But why do so many people still yearn for the white-collar life?"
"Because white-collar workers can sit and earn money while looking glamorous! Just like the title suggests, they all have white collars."
Naoki Nagayama instinctively wanted to point to his collar, but realized that he was no longer wearing a white shirt; he could already choose any loose-fitting clothes he liked.
"Haha, what about high-earning professionals?"
Akina continued to ask.
"Wear a gold-threaded tie!"
"What about the diamond collar?"
"And another diamond tie clip!"
"Hahaha~"
This vivid analogy made Akina laugh, finally drawing Natsuka's attention away from the succulents. Seeing her mother laugh, she smiled too.
Akina affectionately pinched her daughter's cheek and teased her:
"Haha, what kind of leader will our Huajiang be in the future?"
Naoki Nagayama began:
"Hua Jiang will never work; Dad will support her!"
“But people always need something to do!” Akina disagreed. “You can’t just sit around doing nothing all day, or you’ll feel empty!”
"Then let Hua Jiang pursue her own interests!"
Having clearly planned out his daughter's future, Naoki Nagayama took a sip of beer as if he had won a battle.
Meanwhile, Akina on the other side continued speaking.
"My mother-in-law called today! She congratulated us and told me to get plenty of rest and not to overwork myself."
"It was fine three months ago, right?"
Naoki Nagayama said,
"I remember last time when I was three months old, I even went to the Kohaku Uta Gassen!"
"That's already decided, there's nothing we can do about it. But I guess I won't be able to participate in this year's Kohaku Uta Gassen."
Akina sighed. Actually, usually the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle) would start inviting artists after a while. It's just that this year Akina didn't want to be traveling between two places on New Year's Eve while pregnant.
"I need to tell Hanami-san in advance."
Upon hearing this, Naoki Nagayama laughed:
"Hana-san is definitely going to be cursing me behind my back. Ken-on has lost another great gig!"
"Without my involvement this year, and with the agency's full support, Yukiko-chan would definitely be able to perform at the Kouhaku Uta Gassen."
Akina didn't feel it was a pity.
"After all, I may not have much time to work in the next two years, and the firm needs new people."
"And what about this year's record awards?"
"Of course we'll participate!"
Akina raised her head, a hint of longing flashing in her eyes.
"The results of 'The Lost Ship' this year are quite good. If we can win the triple crown, it will be history!"
"Actually, winning twice before was already pretty good~ It's like making history!"
Naoki Nagayama said,
"No idol singer or pop music has ever won the Japan Record Award before!"
"But if you win the triple crown, it may be a long time before anyone can catch up!"
Akina showed her ambition for her music career; she is also very competitive!
The two chatted about everyday things while finishing their dinner.
That evening, Akina sat on the sofa, leaning on Naoki Nagayama's shoulder, watching TV.
They've already returned, and naturally, the mother-in-law has been sent back home. The young couple has become even more affectionate at home.
Xia Hua, still sleepy after dinner, lay on top of Ying Taro, trying to pluck his fur. The dog whimpered, and Xia Hua had to nudge him down.
Naoki Nagayama gently patted Akina's belly:
"You're pregnant again, is it any different?"
"I don't feel anything. It's only been a few weeks!"
Akina smiled and twisted her body.
"itch!"
"That shouldn't be the case~" Naoki Nagayama felt the soft touch in his hand, glanced at his wife's lower abdomen, and said with a smile, "Hasn't Akina gained weight here?"
"!!!"
Upon hearing this, Akina gave Naoki Nagayama's arm a hard tug.
"Naoki-san, I advise you not to cause trouble!"
"Haha, great!"
Naoki Nagayama quickly begged for mercy, then told Akina to lie down while he sat on the carpet with his ear to her belly button, wanting to hear the baby's voice.
Aside from the gurgling sound, it seems there's no other difference.
At this moment, Xia Hua, seeing her parents' actions, curiously came over.
She imitated her father and rested her head on her mother's belly.
"Hana-chan, did you hear that?"
Seeing his daughter's serious expression, Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but ask a question.
"My tummy," Xia Hua mimicked, "gurgle, gurgle."
"Haha, that's your little brother or sister talking~" Naoki Nagayama teased the little guy. "Your little brother or sister will be born in another year!"
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Xia Hua looked completely bewildered.
Akina sat up straight and hugged Natsuka to her chest:
"Naoki-san, if you say that, I'd think there were two!"
"You never know," Naoki Nagayama said, sitting back down. "We're not sure yet. Let's find some time to go to the hospital for a checkup!"
"You definitely can't tell now, right?"
"Go and see for yourself!"
Meanwhile, Hanami Kaku, who was still working overtime at Ken-On headquarters, was discussing work with Terahashi Akira.
"Michael Jackson's concert in Tokyo will be held in early October."
Terahina Akira and Hanami Kaku said,
"The chemistry between Akina-chan and Michael Jackson during their duet in Yokohama was fantastic, so they're very keen to continue the collaboration."
Hanami He nodded:
"So, for this concert, could Akina-chan sing one more song? I mean, a solo one."
"can!"
Terahina Akira nodded without hesitation.
"The continuous performances caused Michael Jackson's condition to decline somewhat. Singing one more song in the future can help relieve some of the pressure."
“In that case, let’s go prepare the contract,” Hanami Kagami said. “Once we tell Akina, we can sign it directly!”
"No problem."
Terahina Akira was completely at ease.
"Akina also hopes to continue working with Michael Jackson!"
"Oh right, the invitation to this year's Kohaku Uta Gassen has arrived. I'll talk to Akina-chan about it tomorrow."
Hanami He said with a smile.
"After singing with Michael Jackson, Akina's popularity has never waned. Right now, among female idols in Japan, no female pop singer has higher popularity than her!"
"With the year-end record awards and the Kohaku Uta Gassen, Akina's position will be further solidified. Who knows, she might even be able to claim the title of pop diva!"
"Hahaha, Akina has the ability!"
Terahina Akira also sighed.
"It would have been better if I hadn't gotten married. Giving birth took a lot of energy."
"Otherwise, she would be a pop diva by now!"
"Yeah, yeah, it's all that Naoki Nagayama's fault!"
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(End of this chapter)