I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 538 - 474 Takagi Jiro_2

Chapter 538: 474 Takagi Jiro_2

Jiang Chen took his seat regally.

"I regret the misfortune that has befallen Mr. Takagi Gentarou, and I offer my condolences to Mr. Takagi."

Takagi Jiro’s smile did not reach his eyes.

"I appreciate the thought. Is there anything else Mr. Jiang is here for today? I am quite busy recently, and don’t have much free time."

Busy?

Look at this scene.

There’s not the slightest sign of being busy.

But then again, the fact that K.E Group hasn’t completely collapsed after the death of Takagi Gentarou, clinging to its last breath, this old man can certainly take some credit.

"In fact, I do have some rather important matters to discuss with Mr. Takagi."

The other party was straightforward, so Jiang Chen didn’t beat around the bush either.

"Please go ahead."

Takagi Jiro’s tone was still polite, but his eyes lacked any warmth.

Jiang Chen glanced at the bodyguards standing around.

"Mr. Jiang needn’t worry, they have followed me for many years and would not hesitate to give their lives for me."

Was that an introduction or a reminder—or perhaps a warning?

"In that case, I’ll speak frankly."

Jiang Chen said calmly, "Now that Mr. Takagi Gentarou is gone, I wonder what plans Mr. Takagi has for the future of K.E Group?"

The mansion was suddenly quiet.

Takagi Jiro let out a hoarse chuckle, his eyes shadowy.

"Gentarou has just passed, and you’re bringing up this topic now, Mr. Jiang. Don’t you think it’s a bit inappropriate?"

"Mr. Takagi, please don’t misunderstand, I have no ill intentions. It’s just that the current situation facing K.E Group is extremely dire. I’m afraid that if it drags on, it might..."

Takagi Jiro cut him off, saying sternly, "Mr. Jiang, no matter what the current predicament K.E is in, that is still our group’s private matter. It seems to be none of your business, isn’t it?"

The air was fraught with tension.

Jiang Chen maintained his composure, smiling as he said, "Mr. Takagi, your words are somewhat unfair. Although we haven’t been invited to the recent meetings, Mr. Takagi, Ms. Pei Yunxi and I are also shareholders of K.E."

Takagi Jiro’s pupils constricted and his hands on his knees unconsciously tightened.

The atmosphere suddenly became heavy and oppressive.

"Ha, Mr. Jiang has reminded me rightly. Indeed, there have been too many things happening lately, and things have been overlooked."

"It’s understandable."

Jiang Chen nodded, his demeanor open and accommodating. However, what slightly dissatisfied him was the fact that he had been there for quite a while, and they didn’t even bother to serve him a cup of tea, showing a lack of proper hospitality.

As shareholders, they naturally had the right to make suggestions for the company’s development. Takagi Jiro asked, "What are your thoughts, Mr. Jiang?"

"Purely my personal opinion. If there is anything inappropriate, I hope Mr. Takagi will forgive me."

Takagi Jiro nodded, "Go ahead."

"Given the current situation of the group, without substantial financial support, it will be difficult to get out of this crisis. No one can take Paris before France surrenders, and the impact of this statement has been terribly damaging. France is our stronghold; we cannot lose the support of the French people. Therefore, we must make a painful decision and quickly nominate a new leader to shed the imprint of Mr. Takagi Gentarou, so we can salvage our image in the hearts of the French public, to cut away the rotten flesh and be reborn from the ashes."

Jiang Chen’s speech was fluid, and his repeated use of "we" made it sound as if he truly belonged to K.E.

Takagi Jiro was inwardly seething.

Weren’t you the root cause of everything today?

What does shedding Gentarou’s influence mean? It means that the entire Takagi family shouldn’t hold the reins of power, right?

Of course.

Takagi Jiro had no illusions about succeeding his nephew. It wasn’t a matter of ambition or lack thereof, but he knew that with his own abilities, he was simply not capable of dealing with this mess.

"So who do you think is suitable to lead the group out of this predicament now?"

Jiang Chen was poised and serene as he gave a response that took the chilly-eyed Takagi Jiro by surprise.

"I suggest the Fujiwara Family."

Takagi Jiro’s expression froze.

"What did you say?"

He spoke incredulously.

He had thought his opponent would offer himself for consideration, but to his surprise, this was the answer he got.

Jiang Chen seemed not at all to realize that his statement was astonishing, continuing as if it was a matter of course, "Doesn’t Mr. Takagi feel that the Fujihara Family is currently the most suitable candidate? With the strength of the Fujihara Family backing the company, the group will surely be able to quickly pull itself out of the mire."

Takagi Jiro’s expression changed again and again.

His gaze flickered as he watched the young man before him.

The Fujihara Family was the helper he and Takagi Gentarou had brought in to contain the opposing party’s offensive in the stock market.

In theory,

this enigmatic young man should hate the Fujihara Family.

So why the stark reversal now?

"Mr. Takagi, this should be the best choice. The Fujihara Family has already contacted me, letting them take over the company will allow us to salvage our losses to the greatest extent."

Takagi Jiro’s eyes sharpened, and he immediately asked, "The Fujihara Family contacted you?"

Jiang Chen nodded nonchalantly, "Doing business is, of course, about making money. We have always advocated for peace and cooperation."

We.

Takagi Jiro had long known that there was a massive organization behind his opponent; otherwise, how could a young upstart cause such a huge upheaval?

What he cared more about was the other meaning revealed in his adversary’s words.

"When did the Fujihara Family contact you?"

"It was a few days before the unfortunate incident with Mr. Takagi Gentarou,"

Jiang Chen said casually.

The speaker had no intention, but the listener read deeply into it.

Takagi Jiro suddenly narrowed his eyes, his back teeth grinding involuntarily.

He finally understood why, unreasonably, the other party spoke for the Fujihara Family.

Damn it!

He wasn’t unaware of the Fujihara Family’s ambitions, but he hadn’t expected them to be so shameless.

He convinced his nephew to pull in the Fujihara Family for assistance, all too aware that calling the gods was easy, but sending them away was hard, yet he only thought of it as a problem for after repelling the encirclement by the Eastern capital.

But, to his dismay, the rescuers he found were secretly colluding with his enemy!

And judging by the situation, it seemed the two had already reached some sort of profit-sharing agreement; otherwise, why would this young man come here as a lobbyist?

Feeling like a fool, Takagi Jiro could no longer contain his rage; his chest seemed to burn with fire, causing his typically sullen face to redden uncontrollably.

"Recently, I nearly died at the Prince’s Park Stadium, and now, Mr. Takagi Gentarou has also encountered misfortune. The staff members at stores in various regions are also in danger, Mr. Takagi, I think it’s time for this series of disasters to end," Jiang Chen spoke with a sense of integrity and openness.

But Takagi Jiro wasn’t in a state to consider these words.

He had already been deeply suspicious that his nephew’s death was not of natural causes, and now he was even more convinced that it was a conspiracy!

"Mr. Jiang indeed qualifies as a shrewd businessman, and I concede that I am inferior."

Jiang Chen showed no change in expression, as if unable to detect the sarcasm in the other’s tone, "I know making such a decision is difficult for Mr. Takagi, but the group is already on the edge of a cliff..."

Do you think this will leave me with no options and force me to hand over the company?!

The more Takagi Jiro thought about it, the angrier he became.

When he and his brother left home years ago, it was because they refused to submit to others, unwilling to be exploited like slaves by those high-born, powerful clans.

But who would have thought the other party wouldn’t let it go and kept pushing relentlessly?

"On the edge of a cliff? I don’t think so. It’s just a little difficulty. There’s an old saying in Shenzhou, ’There are always more solutions than problems.’ You sitting here right now is proof of that, isn’t it?"

"That’s true, but Mr. Takagi, you and I both know the Fujihara Family; they will not give up until they achieve their goals,"

Takagi Jiro sneered, "Of course I am aware of that. They have coveted K.E for decades. However, I do have a question."

"Please ask."

Takagi Jiro’s eyes showed a disdainful brilliance.

"After all this effort, are you really content with just being someone else’s subordinate?"

Jiang Chen fell silent, not only did he not show anger, but the corners of his mouth lifted ever so slightly.