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Chapter 573: Tsubame Conglomerate's Intentions [Bonus Chapter for Lord Meng, Barrel Horse Entering the Pass]
Chi Feichi caught Feichi and stroked it to show appeasement.
Wasn't it just accompanying me to pick out clothes for half the day? No need to be so 'agitated', right?
Chi Kana stepped forward and smiled, saying, "It's really close to you."
Feichi burrowed into Chi Feichi's Sleeve, only then feeling a bit more at ease.
Before, listening to Chi Kana speak softly and slowly, its heart felt warm and surging, like being in a warm Garden in Spring. Now, hearing Chi Kana's voice, the gentler it was, the colder its heart felt...
There's no going back completely.
Sigh, this is probably the price for knowing too many secrets.
"It's indeed very clingy to me." Chi Feichi lowered his head and looked at Feichi, who was only showing its head.
Chi Kana picked up a box from the Table. "Once the cufflinks are fastened, Feichi won't be able to come out..."
Chi Feichi pulled Feichi out and placed it on the Table. "When I participate in the Cocoon Game, I can't bring it into the Game either. Could you find people to help take care of it?"
"Lydia and Emma aren't going together with us," Chi Kana picked up the cufflinks and helped Chi Feichi put them on. "Vincent will be driving us there. We can have him wait for us in the Car with Feichi."
"Master, I want to stay at Home. I'll play on the computer or play kendama later," Feichi quickly expressed that it didn't want to stay in the Car with Strangers, and then started reporting on the eavesdropping situation. "Also, Master, I just now made a terrible discovery. You need to be mentally prepared..."
Chi Feichi went to have afternoon tea with Chi Kana, taking Feichi by the way, and listened to Feichi report on its eavesdropping achievements.
People will guard against electronic devices, but they won't guard against animals. They subconsciously think that whatever animals hear won't be transmitted to others' ears.
Having a living eavesdropping device is really convenient.
As for Chi Kana's matters...
To be honest, he wasn't surprised.
Even though Chi Kana always maintained the appearance of a gentle and kind mother in front of him, unwilling to let him see her other side, he could still guess a bit.
As a son, he would always have more knowledge of his Old Mom's various problems than any outsider.
Sentimental, likes to get entangled in conflicts, late-stage choice difficulty cancer...
Compared to that, although his Old Dad didn't like talking, his actions tended to be upright and frank. His Old Mom, however, had a ruthless tendency to achieve her purpose, and also liked the 'killing the heart' psychological warfare tactic.
According to Feichi's say so, she even has a bit of intermittent yandere...
But even if that's the case, as long as Chi Kana cares about him, he will also care about Chi Kana.
His own Old Mom was originally the kind of woman whom he could disdain himself, but wouldn't give permission for others to disdain even a little bit.
But his Old Mom was overthinking it. Thomas wouldn't last until the end of the Launch Event before being arrested by the Police. To receive those news, he would probably be in the Police Department.
Feichi gave a tattletale, and didn't forget to earnestly remind Chi Feichi, "Master, don't tell others, especially Mrs. Kana."
It was afraid that Chi Kana would pinch it to death after she discovered it.
Chi Feichi said 'Uh-huh'. He wouldn't speak carelessly. Protecting his own Intelligence Investigator was necessary. He continued talking with Chi Kana.
"...No need to trouble yourself. Feichi will just stay at Home for a while."
...
Five o'clock in the Afternoon.
Lydia saw Chi Feichi and Chi Kana go downstairs, and found an opportunity to quietly whisper a few words to Vincent, who was the Driver.
Chi Feichi also pretended not to see, and after getting in the Car Backseat with his Old Mom, he waited for Vincent to come back and drive to the Yan Family.
"When I come back this time, I also need to talk to Mr. Yan about the Tsubame Conglomerate's matters," Chi Kana still said softly. "Mr. Yan is older and hasn't had much energy to manage affairs these past two years. And Akio Tsubame is still too young, only in Kindergarten. It will probably take around twenty years before he can take over the Financial Group's affairs. Even if Mr. Yan is still alive then, he probably won't have managed affairs for many years by that time. We don't know what the Financial Group's internal situation will be like."
Chi Feichi subconsciously looked towards Vincent, who was driving in the Front Seat.
The Tsubame Conglomerate intends to merge into their family, to form a New Consortium together?
If that's really the case, then it's a big deal. Before it's announced, even a little bit of rumors leaking out could bring a lot of trouble. Is it okay for Vincent to have heard it?
"It doesn't matter," Chi Kana understood and explained, "Vincent is Darcy's biological Younger Brother."
Chi Feichi nodded. Since his Old Mom thought he was trustworthy, he wouldn't bother with it.
Chi Kana continued, "Mr. Yan originally intended to find someone trustworthy to hold power during the transition period between him and Akio Tsubame. But power can make people lose their way. Even if it's a trustworthy person, if you let The other party hold great power for twenty years, and then ask that person to return the power to Akio Tsubame, why would The other party be willing? Recently, when Akio Tsubame was kidnapped, he called me to thank me, and he tested whether your Father and I intended to merge the groups and establish a New Consortium. Afterwards, he expressed willingness to let the Tsubame Conglomerate merge in as well. He intends to exchange all his assets for New Consortium shares."
"Rather than letting others scheme against Akio Tsubame for power, it's better to hand over the power oneself," Chi Feichi summarized.
This choice is very wise.
Kenzo Tsubame only has one young Grandson. The age gap is too large, and there will inevitably be a breakpoint in the inheritance of the Tsubame Conglomerate.
Once Kenzo Tsubame's body has a problem, all sorts of monsters and demons will jump out. Even former Allies probably won't consider their relationship much in the face of benefit.
Losing wealth is a small matter. What Kenzo Tsubame is unwilling to see is Akio Tsubame being utilized, being schemed against, or even losing his life because of it. It's better to choose a suitable opportunity to hand over the power and exchange it for shares while he is still in good health.
Like that, Kenzo Tsubame can retire from then on, focus on keeping company with his young Grandson, and no need to worry about the Financial Group's matters. And Akio Tsubame can hold the shares and receive dividends, having no worries about food and drink for a lifetime, pursuing his own dream, and doing what he wants to do.
But, finding such a suitable person to take over is not easy.
Firstly, they need to find a giant that is able to annex the Tsubame Conglomerate.
If they find a small group to discuss the Tsubame Conglomerate merging in, after the shares are calculated, Kenzo Tsubame would probably still have absolute control.
Then that wouldn't be called merging in, but rather the Tsubame Conglomerate annexing that group.
So Kenzo Tsubame can only choose other Large Conglomerates or large multinational groups.
Secondly, Kenzo Tsubame definitely doesn't want to ruin his family business, and even less does he want his young Grandson to face the crisis of bankruptcy and debt when he reaches middle and old age. Then he must choose a Financial Group or group with bright prospects. He needs to look not only at the current development prospects, but also whether the Successor is reliable.
Afterwards, he also needs to consider whether there are friendship issues.
If he finds a Financial Group whose Family Head he is unfamiliar with, even if Kenzo Tsubame hands over the power, The other party could gradually suppress Akio Tsubame's benefit for their own benefit.
Probably because of the last time kidnapping case, Kenzo Tsubame has an optimistic view of him. And once the Shinchi Group and Field Group merge, they won't be weaker than any Large Conglomerate. The two families also have a relationship, coupled with the fact that merging in when the New Consortium is established is a suitable opportunity and won't easily cause internal panic...
Considering various reasons together, it's not weird that Kenzo Tsubame would make this choice.
"Your Father and I's intention is to start preparing for the establishment of the New Consortium afterwards, once the Sindola Company's matters are handled," Chi Kana said. "The Sindola Company will be purchased by the Shinchi Group. The financial means used will also be the Shinchi Group's funds. At that time, the Shinchi Group's funding chain will appear to have a bit of a problem, but it can be stabilized. By the time they finish digesting it, the Field Group's internal situation will also be almost purged."
"Uh-huh," Chi Feichi lightly responded. He still couldn't help but look at Vincent in the Front Seat.
Next, his parents will be busy. Or rather, those two people never have a time when they have nothing to do.
Those topics were too much of a headache to talk about. What he was more interested in was that Vincent was actually Darcy's biological Younger Brother. Then...
Chi Kana smiled. "Vincent is an informant your Father placed beside me."
Vincent had a face full of awkwardness and forcefully defended/explained, "I'm just responsible for protecting your safety and picking you up and dropping you off when you need the Car."
"Didn't give me a tattletale?" Chi Kana asked.
Vincent's face turned a bit red from holding it in, but he didn't deny it.
Chi Feichi understood. Then that was a default assumption.
Unexpectedly, his Old Dad was quite careful... Uh-huh, he wouldn't bother with these matters either.
...
At the Yan Family, Kenzo Tsubame brought Akio Tsubame and waited at the Entrance.
Both sides greeted each other, didn't delay much, and respectively got in their cars, heading towards the Mihua Municipal Building.
On the Road, the Barclay Family's Car also followed the two cars in front.
The Launch Event time was set to formally start at eight o'clock in the night. But just past seven o'clock, people had already started arriving one after another.
Outside the Banquet Hall, a red carpet was laid out at the Main Entrance. People from the TV Station and Reporters stood on both sides of the Aisle. As soon as someone got out of a car and walked past, the flash flashed incessantly.
Vincent slowed down the vehicle speed and parked the Car at the Entrance.
After Chi Feichi got out of the car, he reached out his hand towards Chi Kana in the Car and said in a low voice, "Thomas really racked his brains for the promotion."
Entering the Banquet Hall required passing through security check. There was only this one Road, and no one was an exception.
Originally, there shouldn't have been so many Reporters and TV Station people blocking the Entrance. But Thomas obviously wanted to promote how much attention the 'Cocoon' received from Socialites, which is why he called over so many TV Station people.
"Rest assured, there are so many Guests invited. The TV Station's live broadcast and broadcast won't have too many shots of us. The photos in the report will only keep Thomas and some well-known figures," Chi Kana put on a proper smile on her face, lowered her voice as she spoke, reached out her hand to take Chi Feichi's palm, and got out of the car. "Even if they took photos, they not necessarily put them in the report."
"Hopefully." Chi Feichi didn't speak again and entered the Door together with Chi Kana.
The flash continued all the way to the Outside Security Check Gate. After passing the security check, the crackling sound of taking photos finally subsided.
The Yan Family grandfather and grandson followed behind. Afterwards, a group of people from the Barclay Family entered the Door in pairs.
The people from the Barclay Family didn't chat much. They dispersed respectively to find Acquaintances and greet them.
They still had many opportunities to chat. This Place wasn't an occasion for discussing business.
Although it was a game Launch Event, as long as it had the nature of a banquet, it was a good place for people to get to know each other, have interaction, and communication.
Kenzo Tsubame took Chi Kana and Chi Feichi and walked around in a circle, introduced some figures from the political and business circles who were allied with the Yan Family, and whispered a few words to Chi Kana from time to time.
Of course, the matter of the Tsubame Conglomerate's intention to merge couldn't be spoken outside. But the introduction by Kenzo Tsubame was considered a way for Chi Kana and Chi Feichi to get acquainted with those people, and also a hint to those people – that for the next period of time, the Shinchi Group and Field Group would be the best 'good friends', and they shouldn't do anything destroying their friendship.
The introduction was almost finished, and both sides intended to part ways again.
"Is Akio Tsubame really not participating in the Cocoon Game?" Chi Feichi asked.
"Thank you Brother Chi for preparing the experience badge for me, but no need," Akio Tsubame no longer thought Chi Feichi's cold face was scary. He obediently shook his head, tilted his head up to look at Kenzo Tsubame who was holding his hand. "Grandpa has a bit of a cold. I want to keep company with him. We'll only stay for a while and will leave after we've greeted Mr. Thomas."
"Akio Tsubame is so sensible," Chi Kana smilingly bent down and stroked Akio Tsubame's head. Then she straightened up and said to Kenzo Tsubame, "Your body is uncomfortable, and we still need to trouble you to make a trip. I'm really sorry."
"You're too polite," Kenzo Tsubame smilingly lowered his head to look at Akio Tsubame. "Soon I'll have plenty of leisure time."
Thank you for the support of [Lord Meng, Barrel Horse Entering the Pass]!
(End of Chapter)
Chi Feichi caught Feichi and stroked it to show appeasement.
Wasn't it just accompanying me to pick out clothes for half the day? No need to be so 'agitated', right?
Chi Kana stepped forward and smiled, saying, "It's really close to you."
Feichi burrowed into Chi Feichi's Sleeve, only then feeling a bit more at ease.
Before, listening to Chi Kana speak softly and slowly, its heart felt warm and surging, like being in a warm Garden in Spring. Now, hearing Chi Kana's voice, the gentler it was, the colder its heart felt...
There's no going back completely.
Sigh, this is probably the price for knowing too many secrets.
"It's indeed very clingy to me." Chi Feichi lowered his head and looked at Feichi, who was only showing its head.
Chi Kana picked up a box from the Table. "Once the cufflinks are fastened, Feichi won't be able to come out..."
Chi Feichi pulled Feichi out and placed it on the Table. "When I participate in the Cocoon Game, I can't bring it into the Game either. Could you find people to help take care of it?"
"Lydia and Emma aren't going together with us," Chi Kana picked up the cufflinks and helped Chi Feichi put them on. "Vincent will be driving us there. We can have him wait for us in the Car with Feichi."
"Master, I want to stay at Home. I'll play on the computer or play kendama later," Feichi quickly expressed that it didn't want to stay in the Car with Strangers, and then started reporting on the eavesdropping situation. "Also, Master, I just now made a terrible discovery. You need to be mentally prepared..."
Chi Feichi went to have afternoon tea with Chi Kana, taking Feichi by the way, and listened to Feichi report on its eavesdropping achievements.
People will guard against electronic devices, but they won't guard against animals. They subconsciously think that whatever animals hear won't be transmitted to others' ears.
Having a living eavesdropping device is really convenient.
As for Chi Kana's matters...
To be honest, he wasn't surprised.
Even though Chi Kana always maintained the appearance of a gentle and kind mother in front of him, unwilling to let him see her other side, he could still guess a bit.
As a son, he would always have more knowledge of his Old Mom's various problems than any outsider.
Sentimental, likes to get entangled in conflicts, late-stage choice difficulty cancer...
Compared to that, although his Old Dad didn't like talking, his actions tended to be upright and frank. His Old Mom, however, had a ruthless tendency to achieve her purpose, and also liked the 'killing the heart' psychological warfare tactic.
According to Feichi's say so, she even has a bit of intermittent yandere...
But even if that's the case, as long as Chi Kana cares about him, he will also care about Chi Kana.
His own Old Mom was originally the kind of woman whom he could disdain himself, but wouldn't give permission for others to disdain even a little bit.
But his Old Mom was overthinking it. Thomas wouldn't last until the end of the Launch Event before being arrested by the Police. To receive those news, he would probably be in the Police Department.
Feichi gave a tattletale, and didn't forget to earnestly remind Chi Feichi, "Master, don't tell others, especially Mrs. Kana."
It was afraid that Chi Kana would pinch it to death after she discovered it.
Chi Feichi said 'Uh-huh'. He wouldn't speak carelessly. Protecting his own Intelligence Investigator was necessary. He continued talking with Chi Kana.
"...No need to trouble yourself. Feichi will just stay at Home for a while."
...
Five o'clock in the Afternoon.
Lydia saw Chi Feichi and Chi Kana go downstairs, and found an opportunity to quietly whisper a few words to Vincent, who was the Driver.
Chi Feichi also pretended not to see, and after getting in the Car Backseat with his Old Mom, he waited for Vincent to come back and drive to the Yan Family.
"When I come back this time, I also need to talk to Mr. Yan about the Tsubame Conglomerate's matters," Chi Kana still said softly. "Mr. Yan is older and hasn't had much energy to manage affairs these past two years. And Akio Tsubame is still too young, only in Kindergarten. It will probably take around twenty years before he can take over the Financial Group's affairs. Even if Mr. Yan is still alive then, he probably won't have managed affairs for many years by that time. We don't know what the Financial Group's internal situation will be like."
Chi Feichi subconsciously looked towards Vincent, who was driving in the Front Seat.
The Tsubame Conglomerate intends to merge into their family, to form a New Consortium together?
If that's really the case, then it's a big deal. Before it's announced, even a little bit of rumors leaking out could bring a lot of trouble. Is it okay for Vincent to have heard it?
"It doesn't matter," Chi Kana understood and explained, "Vincent is Darcy's biological Younger Brother."
Chi Feichi nodded. Since his Old Mom thought he was trustworthy, he wouldn't bother with it.
Chi Kana continued, "Mr. Yan originally intended to find someone trustworthy to hold power during the transition period between him and Akio Tsubame. But power can make people lose their way. Even if it's a trustworthy person, if you let The other party hold great power for twenty years, and then ask that person to return the power to Akio Tsubame, why would The other party be willing? Recently, when Akio Tsubame was kidnapped, he called me to thank me, and he tested whether your Father and I intended to merge the groups and establish a New Consortium. Afterwards, he expressed willingness to let the Tsubame Conglomerate merge in as well. He intends to exchange all his assets for New Consortium shares."
"Rather than letting others scheme against Akio Tsubame for power, it's better to hand over the power oneself," Chi Feichi summarized.
This choice is very wise.
Kenzo Tsubame only has one young Grandson. The age gap is too large, and there will inevitably be a breakpoint in the inheritance of the Tsubame Conglomerate.
Once Kenzo Tsubame's body has a problem, all sorts of monsters and demons will jump out. Even former Allies probably won't consider their relationship much in the face of benefit.
Losing wealth is a small matter. What Kenzo Tsubame is unwilling to see is Akio Tsubame being utilized, being schemed against, or even losing his life because of it. It's better to choose a suitable opportunity to hand over the power and exchange it for shares while he is still in good health.
Like that, Kenzo Tsubame can retire from then on, focus on keeping company with his young Grandson, and no need to worry about the Financial Group's matters. And Akio Tsubame can hold the shares and receive dividends, having no worries about food and drink for a lifetime, pursuing his own dream, and doing what he wants to do.
But, finding such a suitable person to take over is not easy.
Firstly, they need to find a giant that is able to annex the Tsubame Conglomerate.
If they find a small group to discuss the Tsubame Conglomerate merging in, after the shares are calculated, Kenzo Tsubame would probably still have absolute control.
Then that wouldn't be called merging in, but rather the Tsubame Conglomerate annexing that group.
So Kenzo Tsubame can only choose other Large Conglomerates or large multinational groups.
Secondly, Kenzo Tsubame definitely doesn't want to ruin his family business, and even less does he want his young Grandson to face the crisis of bankruptcy and debt when he reaches middle and old age. Then he must choose a Financial Group or group with bright prospects. He needs to look not only at the current development prospects, but also whether the Successor is reliable.
Afterwards, he also needs to consider whether there are friendship issues.
If he finds a Financial Group whose Family Head he is unfamiliar with, even if Kenzo Tsubame hands over the power, The other party could gradually suppress Akio Tsubame's benefit for their own benefit.
Probably because of the last time kidnapping case, Kenzo Tsubame has an optimistic view of him. And once the Shinchi Group and Field Group merge, they won't be weaker than any Large Conglomerate. The two families also have a relationship, coupled with the fact that merging in when the New Consortium is established is a suitable opportunity and won't easily cause internal panic...
Considering various reasons together, it's not weird that Kenzo Tsubame would make this choice.
"Your Father and I's intention is to start preparing for the establishment of the New Consortium afterwards, once the Sindola Company's matters are handled," Chi Kana said. "The Sindola Company will be purchased by the Shinchi Group. The financial means used will also be the Shinchi Group's funds. At that time, the Shinchi Group's funding chain will appear to have a bit of a problem, but it can be stabilized. By the time they finish digesting it, the Field Group's internal situation will also be almost purged."
"Uh-huh," Chi Feichi lightly responded. He still couldn't help but look at Vincent in the Front Seat.
Next, his parents will be busy. Or rather, those two people never have a time when they have nothing to do.
Those topics were too much of a headache to talk about. What he was more interested in was that Vincent was actually Darcy's biological Younger Brother. Then...
Chi Kana smiled. "Vincent is an informant your Father placed beside me."
Vincent had a face full of awkwardness and forcefully defended/explained, "I'm just responsible for protecting your safety and picking you up and dropping you off when you need the Car."
"Didn't give me a tattletale?" Chi Kana asked.
Vincent's face turned a bit red from holding it in, but he didn't deny it.
Chi Feichi understood. Then that was a default assumption.
Unexpectedly, his Old Dad was quite careful... Uh-huh, he wouldn't bother with these matters either.
...
At the Yan Family, Kenzo Tsubame brought Akio Tsubame and waited at the Entrance.
Both sides greeted each other, didn't delay much, and respectively got in their cars, heading towards the Mihua Municipal Building.
On the Road, the Barclay Family's Car also followed the two cars in front.
The Launch Event time was set to formally start at eight o'clock in the night. But just past seven o'clock, people had already started arriving one after another.
Outside the Banquet Hall, a red carpet was laid out at the Main Entrance. People from the TV Station and Reporters stood on both sides of the Aisle. As soon as someone got out of a car and walked past, the flash flashed incessantly.
Vincent slowed down the vehicle speed and parked the Car at the Entrance.
After Chi Feichi got out of the car, he reached out his hand towards Chi Kana in the Car and said in a low voice, "Thomas really racked his brains for the promotion."
Entering the Banquet Hall required passing through security check. There was only this one Road, and no one was an exception.
Originally, there shouldn't have been so many Reporters and TV Station people blocking the Entrance. But Thomas obviously wanted to promote how much attention the 'Cocoon' received from Socialites, which is why he called over so many TV Station people.
"Rest assured, there are so many Guests invited. The TV Station's live broadcast and broadcast won't have too many shots of us. The photos in the report will only keep Thomas and some well-known figures," Chi Kana put on a proper smile on her face, lowered her voice as she spoke, reached out her hand to take Chi Feichi's palm, and got out of the car. "Even if they took photos, they not necessarily put them in the report."
"Hopefully." Chi Feichi didn't speak again and entered the Door together with Chi Kana.
The flash continued all the way to the Outside Security Check Gate. After passing the security check, the crackling sound of taking photos finally subsided.
The Yan Family grandfather and grandson followed behind. Afterwards, a group of people from the Barclay Family entered the Door in pairs.
The people from the Barclay Family didn't chat much. They dispersed respectively to find Acquaintances and greet them.
They still had many opportunities to chat. This Place wasn't an occasion for discussing business.
Although it was a game Launch Event, as long as it had the nature of a banquet, it was a good place for people to get to know each other, have interaction, and communication.
Kenzo Tsubame took Chi Kana and Chi Feichi and walked around in a circle, introduced some figures from the political and business circles who were allied with the Yan Family, and whispered a few words to Chi Kana from time to time.
Of course, the matter of the Tsubame Conglomerate's intention to merge couldn't be spoken outside. But the introduction by Kenzo Tsubame was considered a way for Chi Kana and Chi Feichi to get acquainted with those people, and also a hint to those people – that for the next period of time, the Shinchi Group and Field Group would be the best 'good friends', and they shouldn't do anything destroying their friendship.
The introduction was almost finished, and both sides intended to part ways again.
"Is Akio Tsubame really not participating in the Cocoon Game?" Chi Feichi asked.
"Thank you Brother Chi for preparing the experience badge for me, but no need," Akio Tsubame no longer thought Chi Feichi's cold face was scary. He obediently shook his head, tilted his head up to look at Kenzo Tsubame who was holding his hand. "Grandpa has a bit of a cold. I want to keep company with him. We'll only stay for a while and will leave after we've greeted Mr. Thomas."
"Akio Tsubame is so sensible," Chi Kana smilingly bent down and stroked Akio Tsubame's head. Then she straightened up and said to Kenzo Tsubame, "Your body is uncomfortable, and we still need to trouble you to make a trip. I'm really sorry."
"You're too polite," Kenzo Tsubame smilingly lowered his head to look at Akio Tsubame. "Soon I'll have plenty of leisure time."
Thank you for the support of [Lord Meng, Barrel Horse Entering the Pass]!
(End of Chapter)
