Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapters 1517 and 1526: Stop pretending and show your true colors!

"Brother Feng hurriedly went back to Qingshui!"

Naoki Nagayama had barely settled down after getting home when Akina started sharing gossip with him.

"what?"

Naoki Nagayama stopped teasing Little Ren and asked, somewhat surprised,

"What happened? What's going on over there?"

When adults rush back to their hometowns, it's usually because someone in their family has gone. However, Nagayama Kumahara is in his prime, so if something happened to his parents, Nagayama Naoki should be the first to receive the news.

"It looks like Uncle Xiong Yuan is about to be scammed!"

Akina put her arm around Natsuka and sat down on the sofa, beginning to tell her story.

"It's said that a drinking buddy from his hometown wants to get Uncle Xiong Yuan to invest in a real estate project, mortgaging his assets for a loan."

Since the advent of monetary and financial systems, fraudulent fundraising schemes have been rampant, including schemes involving relatives recruiting you to make money, Ponzi schemes, pig butchering scams, and other shady business activities.

So, as his wealth grew, Naoki Nagayama would occasionally mention this to those around him, because no matter how wealthy one becomes, it's always possible to be swindled. As for revenge, that was a matter for later.

"Such a thing actually happened?"

Naoki Nagayama was somewhat surprised; it was quite rare to see someone dare to deceive a yakuza boss.

"yes."

Akina leaned closer and whispered.

"It's said that Uncle Xiongyuan even wanted to bring Brother Feng along!"

"."

Tsk tsk tsk, he fooled two people at once!

"It looks like there might be some trouble in Shimizu."

Naoki Nagayama shook his head, hoping that Brother Kaede wouldn't drown the person, since we live in a society governed by law.

Moreover, the Japanese upper echelons are already very unhappy with the actions of the yakuza, and the "Yakuza Countermeasures Law" has been put on the agenda.

Having largely cleaned their name by this point, the Nagayama family should avoid getting too involved with the yakuza.

"Oh, right."

Naoki Nagayama looked at his wife.

"Akina, how did you find out?! Shouldn't you have notified me?"

Akina smiled mysteriously:

"I learned about this from Xin Hai Jiang; we communicate quite a lot."

After all, they are both women who married into wealthy families and have both had babies; they were already very close friends.

"Ew~~The wives' group, huh~"

Naoki Nagayama looked down at Little Ren, who was staring at him with wide eyes, and said,

"It's a secret club for girls! Looks like Ren-chan and I can't join!"

"What are you saying, Hana-chan? We girls have to make our dads pay!"

Akina grabbed Natsuka's hand and tried to pull Naoki's arm. The little one joined in, forcing Naoki to quickly run away with Ren. Joyful laughter filled the living room.

After dinner, Naoki Nagayama made another phone call back to his hometown, but this time he spoke with his older brother, Aoki Nagayama.

"Brother, if anyone tries to get you to take out a mortgage loan or invest to make money, whatever you do, don't go."

"This is Japan's last hurrah; huge fluctuations are expected this year or next."

"If we're talking about making money, who can make as much as I do?! Don't you agree?!"

This statement was made with great confidence; at least for the next half-century, Naoki Nagayama's experience in the internet age, information age, and AI age will remain relevant.

Nagayama Aoki, speaking into the microphone, naturally didn't doubt his younger brother.

Such a prodigy, capable of elevating his family seven or eight ranks within ten years to become one of the top echelons of Japan, would have been absolutely destined for greatness in ancient times!

"Hey, I understand!"

Nagayama Aoki said,

"I'll just stay home and manage the shop and land, honestly collecting rent and making money!"

To become one of the major landowners in Shizuoka was already a sign of immense wealth; this was roughly the level of a daimyo or lord in ancient Japan.

"That's good, may it last forever."

In the island nation of Japan, land is always the most scarce asset.

After discussing his uncle's affairs, Naoki Nagayama also inquired about his family situation:

"How is Sister-in-law Xiangjia's health now?"

"I've recovered completely and can run again now!"

Where are the weeds?

"He's in kindergarten now, and he's getting more and more active!"

"Haha, isn't that good? I was worried about his health when he was little. Looks like he's getting enough nutrition!"

Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,

"Can Dongwu talk now?"

"Not yet"

After chatting about everyday things, Naoki Nagayama suddenly thought of something:

"Oh, right, there's one more thing: Brother Feng has returned to Qingshui."

In the end, Naoki Nagayama still gave some instructions.

"And she even brought Little Lily along."

"Brother, please keep an eye on the situation over there."

"it is good!"

When Nagayama Kaede returned to his ancestral home, he looked at the tranquil building with a touch of melancholy; this was the place where he had grown up.

After taking Little Lily out of the car seat, I said to the little one who was curiously looking around:

"Lily Sauce, this is where Daddy grew up!"

"When you came before, it seemed like you couldn't see it."

"There."

Upon arriving in the unfamiliar place, a somewhat excited Lily pointed towards the Podocarpus macrophyllus outside the old house, indicating that she wanted her father to carry her there.

Speaking of which, since Nagayama Kaede isn't a celebrity, he and Kokoro can take Sayuri out for walks and explore the environment from time to time.

This made Lily bolder and more curious about the outside world than Summer Flower.

"Okay, let's go over there."

Kaede Nagayama's entourage is much larger than Naoki Nagayama's; perhaps it's because he's used to being the older brother and always needs someone to accompany him when he goes out.

So he turned around and instructed the driver and assistant to carry the gifts and walk towards the old house, then rang the doorbell.

As Sayuri reached out to grab the needles of the Podocarpus macrophyllus, the door of the old house opened, and a woman in her forties smiled when she saw Nagayama Kaede and Sayuri.

"Feng, you're back. And Xiaobaihe too. Was your journey safe?"

"Hi, Mamori-san, have a safe trip."

Nagayama Kaede nodded to the father's girlfriend, then instructed his subordinates to take the gift inside.

"These are some small gifts prepared by Kokoro-chan. She said they're foreign cosmetics or something, but I don't really know anything about them."

In fact, she had already accepted the fact that the other party would become her stepmother, since Nagayama Kaede had already started her own family.

"Oh dear, I don't need any gifts!!"

Although Miyoshi Mamori politely declined, she was definitely very happy inside!

"Go inside quickly. Your father has been waiting in the study for a long time!"

"it is good"

After walking along the familiar corridor for a few minutes, Nagayama Kaede finally arrived at the study where her grandfather used to stay. However, the thin but large-framed figure was no longer on the tatami mat; instead, there was a burly man of five feet and three legs.

At this moment, Nagayama Kumahara was wearing a black kimono and reading glasses. He was holding a book in his small, radish-like hands, pretending to be very interested in reading. He looked just like a black bear wearing a kasaya!

Nagayama Kaede's eyes twitched a few times. He had never seen his father read a book before; at most, he'd read adult magazines.

"Cough cough."

"Ah Feng, you're back!"

Nagayama Kumahara pretended to have just noticed his son and said in a refined, scholarly tone,

"I was so engrossed in my book that I didn't hear any footsteps."

"."

Nagayama Kaede felt a bit greasy, even nauseous, and quickly turned her head away to avoid watching the scene.

"Stop pretending, Father. Show your true colors!"

"."

Nagayama Kumamoto was taken aback, his lips trembled slightly, and then he forced himself to speak.

"I have no idea what you're talking about. Alright, let me see my dear granddaughter, Little Lily."

"Father, if Hamasaki Shogo and Hanada Shogo saw you like this, they'd probably cry!"

"."

His outstretched hand froze halfway through. Nagayama Kumahara took a deep breath, trying to suppress something. A few seconds later, he slammed the book on the table with a thud and flung off his reading glasses.

"Baka!! I knew pretending like that wouldn't do any good!!"

"It's all because Mosen said she was afraid my appearance would scare Sayuri!!"

"Pretending like this is exhausting!!"

"."

Reluctantly, Nagayama Kaede sat down opposite the low table on the tatami mat and took Sayuri out of his arms.

Then I saw the little guy stand up, holding onto the low table, and then wobbled towards Nagayama Kumahara on the other side.

"Ah~~ Ah~~"

"You should call him 'Old Man'."

Nagayama Kaede gave her a hint, but Sayuri wasn't fluent in speaking yet, so she could only mumble something incomprehensible.

However, Nagayama Kumahara was not dissatisfied at all. Seeing Sayuri walk to him while holding onto the table, he quickly stretched out his arm as a handrail and then saw Sayuri come into his arms while holding onto his arm.

Instantly, Nagayama Kumahara became happy:

"Hahaha, I knew it! How could my granddaughter be afraid of me?!"

Watching this scene, Nagayama Kaede was quite moved. However, he remembered what Nagayama Naoki had said: children, especially babies, are most sensitive to other people's attitudes. If they can sense even a little bit of malice, they will not want to get close to them.

It's obvious that Nagayama Kumahara couldn't possibly have any ill intentions towards his granddaughter; he should be overjoyed!

After the little guy had stayed in Nagayama Kumahara's arms for a while, and then his curiosity was bursting again and he wanted to explore the new map, Miyoshi Mamori served him tea.

"Arigato."

Nagayama Kaede expressed his gratitude, and then said...

"Mori-san, Sayuri is very curious about this place. Could you take her to see it?"

This is because I had something to say, so I let the little guy leave first.

"Hi"

As a woman, Miyoshi Mamori is very approachable with children. After picking him up, the little one did not resist and obediently looked around at the outside world.

Only the father and son remained in the study. Some things could finally be said.

"Father."

Nagayama Kaede's face darkened.

"What's the deal with that guy named Yoshiki Kanai?"

"Ah, Jin Jing is my good friend!"

Nagayama Kumahara hesitated for a moment. He genuinely believed that Kanai Yoshiteru wanted to help him make money, and he didn't see anything wrong with the plan. However, his son's reaction seemed a bit excessive!

"They just want me to invest and make money together."

"."

Seeing his father's desire to protect his friends, Nagayama Kaede understood. After all, a lifetime of club experience had made Nagayama Kumahara subconsciously protect his own people, which was a basic quality of being a leader.

"Father."

Nagayama Kaede softened his tone.

"I'm not saying he has any bad intentions. It's just that he might not even realize it himself."

"Don't know what?"

"I didn't know that Japan's real estate industry was about to collapse!"

Kaede Nagayama revealed the inside information she had heard at the cherry blossom viewing party.

"The Ministry of Finance is already considering reducing the proportion of real estate loans in total loans, and the Central Bank of Japan will also raise the discount rate next year."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Nagayama Kumahara's expression turned serious, and his tone became tense.

What is the discount rate?

"Yes"

Looking at his middle-aged father, who looked completely bewildered, Nagayama Kaede instantly gave up on trying to explain the technical financial terms to him. He himself had been forced to attend a finance class for half a year before he could understand these things.

Naoki also suggested that everyone around him should take a financial management course, saying that gangsters don't use their brains and will always be gangsters!

Nagayama Kaede resolutely refused! He felt that going back to school would shorten his lifespan!

Then I let Yongshan Xinhai learn it!

That's not wrong. Husband and wife are one. Anyway, if his wife learned it, then he learned it too!

In short

Nagayama Kaede changed his story.

"The policy has changed, making real estate loans more difficult to obtain, and future investment in the real estate sector will face a tightening of funds."

"Many projects will experience funding shortages, and many projects will fail."

"In short, investing in real estate projects at this time has a very high probability of being a complete waste of money!"

"What?!!"

Now, Nagayama Kumahara finally understood. His eyes were filled with disbelief as he asked in surprise:

"How is that possible? The real estate market is booming right now!"

"Feng, I'm not well-educated, you wouldn't be lying to me, would you?!"

The old father's eyes were filled with distrust.

Hehehe

Nagayama Kaede laughed. His own father didn't believe he was the same, after all, he hadn't received much education.

"Naoki told us that he's also raising funds on his end!"

"I see! Then it must be right!"

Nagayama Kumahara believed it immediately.

"I can't invest at this time!"

"."

Seeing his father's sudden change in attitude, Nagayama Kaede felt inexplicably helpless. It was a sense of powerlessness that could never compare to Naoki's.

"Heh~ I knew Naoki's words would carry!"

"Of course, don't you think about what kind of person Naoki is?"

Nagayama Kaede quickly interrupted the "other people's kids" style of complaining and continued:

"Father, you mentioned on the phone before that Yoshiteru Kanai is apparently a member of the Shizuoka Agricultural Cooperative, right?"

"Hi, he's the chairman of the credit union of the Shizuoka Prefectural Agricultural Cooperative Association, and he's also quite familiar with people at the resident bank."

"So, they must be someone from the financial system!"

Nagayama Kaede's expression became even more serious.

"Then it's impossible for him not to know the risks involved, nor is it possible for him not to know the future trends."

"Looking at it this way, he really is trying to swindle your money, Father!"

"!!!"

Upon hearing this, Nagayama Kumahara's expression turned fierce.

"You idiot! You actually tried to scam me out of my money?! I'll send someone to investigate right now!"

"Where are you going?!"

Nagayama Kaede rolled her eyes.

"Father, we're no longer part of the triads! Besides, he didn't really fool you!"

"."

Nagayama Kumahara's body, which had been swelling, suddenly shrank back. Yes, he was no longer the powerful yakuza boss he once was!

The Nagayama Group has also disbanded!

"So, am I just supposed to put up with this?!"

"...No, that won't do either. We have to make those who lied to us pay!"

Nagayama Kaede stroked his chin and finally made a decision.

"I'll call Naoki and ask him tonight!!"

"good idea!"

(End of this chapter)