Chapter 6: The Real Reason for the Apology, A Chance Encounter with Ran and Kudo!
Li Ze, full of disdain.
Yes.
Since he dared to take action against the Segawa Foundation, he naturally had everything planned out.
Under normal circumstances.
Even if Segawa Takatoki was arrested, as long as the foundation could prepare for public relations in advance, stabilize the group's stock price, and elect a new president...
In short.
As long as they managed the timing well, it wouldn't be difficult to transition smoothly.
After the Segawa Foundation weathered the difficulties, with the Japanese power structure, the foundation could manage things above and below. Whether they found a scapegoat or had a few members of parliament step forward, there were plenty of ways to get Segawa Takatoki out of it.
But, the problem is.
Li Ze, the time traveler, didn't give the Segawa Foundation a chance.
Because of the advantage of knowing the original story, he had already started planning for this back when he first transferred to Teitan High School.
Until, last night.
He finally waited for the day of the harvest!
Gods, cannot bleed!
In a way, these Japanese conglomerates are essentially no different from gods.
As long as there's no blood on the surface, even if the inside is rotten, others won't dare to act.
But, last night?
As soon as Li Ze's 'Umbrella' made a move, it tore off the Segawa Foundation's fig leaf, making all the Japanese straw dogs truly realize how fragile the Segawa Foundation was.
Following that.
Like beasts smelling blood, they naturally disregarded everything to devour it alive.
This is also the reason why Li Ze dared to make a move, not afraid of the Segawa Foundation's revenge.
Because, they won't have the chance!
The other major conglomerates won't give them a chance.
Regarding these.
Before Li Ze made his move, he had already calculated every step with Natasha.
So, now.
He is naturally calm and collected, proud and unconcerned.
What he really can't understand is the sudden change in Suzuki Sonoko's attitude.
Why not any other time, but after he just made his move last night, did she suddenly contact him to apologize today?
It's too coincidental!
However.
Although he felt very doubtful in his heart, the other party is from the Suzuki family after all. Li Ze didn't want to fall out with her, so he only chatted with her briefly before asking so casually.
On the other hand.
Suzuki Sonoko, standing next to Li Ze, didn't think that much. She just casually said.
“Oh, that ah!”
“My older sister found out that I was investigating you and thought my behavior was very bad.”
“She told me, to be a sincere person.”
“When someone asks for help, you can choose to refuse directly, but you can’t use underhanded tactics behind their back.”
“The Suzuki family, is all about honesty and fairness.”
“When doing things, you shouldn't be petty. You should treat everyone equally and peacefully.”
“And, my sister said again.”
“We’ve known each other for half a year, and you haven't asked me for anything. This in itself is enough proof of many things.”
“So, the fact that I investigated you, you don’t know about it, but I should apologize to you anyway.”
“As the second daughter of the Suzuki family, I can’t be too dark in my heart.”
“I thought about it carefully, my sister is right!”
Suzuki Sonoko, spoke eloquently.
And with her speaking, although Li Ze was calm on the surface, his heart was churning.
Good heavens!
There are so many smart people in this world.
Sonoko's older sister, really isn’t someone to be underestimated!
He had just made his move last night, and she immediately sensed something was wrong, and directly came to chat with her sister.
Hmm, impressive!
Yes.
He didn't believe a single word of what Sonoko said.
Honesty and fairness?
Treat everyone equally?
Humility? Gentle?
Can’t be too dark?
Heh, bullshit!
If they relied on those things, the Suzuki family wouldn't have become the first financial group in the east!
To make a conglomerate grow, it only takes bloodlust and devouring others.
Of course.
He didn't think Sonoko was lying either, after all, she, the Suzuki princess, wouldn't be exposed to these dark and dirty things.
Even if she becomes the successor in the future, the Suzuki family won't teach her these things right now.
And last night, Ayako chatted with Sonoko and asked her to apologize to him today.
The reason?
In Li Ze's view, there are only two points.
First, first.
To show kindness to him, to indicate that they won't be enemies.
Second, a warning.
Regardless of whether he has other intentions, the fact that he has interacted with Sonoko is undeniable.
So.
Through such a simple matter, let him know that the Suzuki family has intelligent people.
Let him know that he shouldn’t have any improper thoughts about Sonoko.
“Oh, I see.” Li Ze smiled, “Your older sister is a sensible person.”
“But Sonoko, you did the right thing. It's good to have basic vigilance towards people, otherwise it’s easy to be exploited by those with malicious intent.”
“Let’s go, let’s ride the pirate ship!”
Regarding, this matter.
Li Ze chatted briefly and chose to end the topic.
Because, too much is as bad as too little.
Although it seems like he’s chatting with Suzuki Sonoko, essentially, he’s exchanging blows with Suzuki Ayako.
And through what he just said, as long as Sonoko goes back and tells Ayako, the other party will naturally understand his meaning.
Next.
The two of them started to chat about daily life and began to play in the amusement park.
As for, Suzuki Sonoko.
The simple-minded girl didn't think too much about it. On the contrary, because she had let down her guard, and with today's playing together, she had completely treated Li Ze as a friend, so after playing for a while, their relationship actually improved a lot.
Afternoon, around three o'clock.
While the two were playing, Sonoko suddenly waved and shouted.
“Ran, Kudo!”
And, not far in front.
Ran turned around and saw Sonoko and Li Ze. Her face first showed a hint of surprise, then she ran over happily.
“Sonoko, Li Ze-kun!”
“It’s really unexpected to meet you two today.”
“You guys, are you on a date?”
And, in response.
Sonoko was first embarrassed, then she shrugged.
“Ran, don’t joke.”
“You know I like handsome guys more.”
“Li Ze-kun is, to be honest, a little short of my aesthetic.”
“Originally, the family gathering was canceled. I was bored at home, so I thought you and Kudo were going on a date today, so I wanted to invite Li Ze to come find you guys.”
“But Li Ze said he shouldn’t interrupt your date with Kudo, so we decided to play first and then find you guys to play together in the afternoon.”
“But, unexpectedly.”
“We bumped into you guys right now.”
Sonoko, explained.
She was not embarrassed at all, especially when there were no handsome guys around.
But, in response.
Ran was very thin-skinned. When she heard about their date, her face started to turn red, and she quickly shook her head to explain.
However.
Sonoko just giggled and teased Ran.
While the two girls chatted in front, Kudo Shinichi and Li Ze followed silently behind them.
Suddenly.
Kudo Shinichi, said in a low voice.
“Hey, Li Ze.”
“I think you and Sonoko would be a good match, why don’t you just go for it?”
“That... cough, let me tell you.”
“I’ve also grown up with Sonoko, so don’t think she’s just a carefree person, she’s a good woman, you know?”
“You, take your chance!”
“Listen to me, you won’t regret it!”
“……”