Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era
Chapter 820: Not bad, very bad
Chapter 820: Not bad, very bad
Karuizawa, a world-class cultural and tourist destination famous in Japan.
It was developed during the Meiji period and flourished in the early eighteenth century.
Because it was recognized by the upper class and the Chinese, it became a favorite holiday resort for the upper class in the old times, and Japanese literati and elegant people also flocked to it.
John Lennon, the soul of the Beatles, would come here every year for summer vacation because of his wife Yoko Ono, making this place famous worldwide.
With the development of the Neon economy, the newly emerging Neon middle class began to pursue the so-called “high style” and “slow life”, and Karuizawa was naturally favored by many real estate developers.
The improvement of tourism facilities and infrastructure, the emergence of a large number of private villas, hotels and shopping malls, enable this place to provide a variety of services such as tourism, shopping, catering, cultural exhibitions, etc.
The beautiful natural scenery, years of holiday culture, and various cultural activities such as art exhibitions and music festivals further enhance Karuizawa’s appeal.
All of this has made today’s Karuizawa completely different from the original Karuizawa, forming an industrial model centered on vacation tourism and real estate.
It can be said that everything here is for business purposes.
Although Karuizawa is a summer resort, the construction of many high-quality ski resorts and the services of high-end hot spring centers in recent years have made Karuizawa one of the popular destinations for winter tourism.
After more than an hour’s flight, Hideki Hanyu landed by helicopter in a beautiful natural scenery in the southern part of Karuizawa. He could see the courtyard of his mansion on Mount Asama when he looked up.
This place, because of its beautiful natural scenery and rich active volcanic hot spring resources, has become a favorite place for many developers to build top luxury residential communities in later generations.
This is also the reason why Hideki Hanyu chose to buy this place and planned to use it as a place for Hitomi Kuroki to give birth.
However, later, Hitomi Kuroki chose to go to America, and he gave the house to his right-hand man, Eiichi Kambo.
Nowadays, this place has become a place for Kamiya Eiichi to rest and have fun when he has nothing to do.
Today, Hideki Hanyu was invited by Eiichirō JIMBA to come here to experience the so-called “party” in the financial circle.
As for why he brought Sayuri Yoshinaga along, it was because she had acquaintances here. Hanyu Hideki thought it would be very interesting if they met.
After the helicopter landed, as the engine gradually shut down and the propeller slowly slowed down, Hideki Hanyu also walked down from the plane.
Behind him, Sayuri Yoshinaga followed closely.
But when the woman saw several people coming to greet Hanyu Hideki not far away, her expression immediately changed.
Kamibo Eiichi, who was at the forefront and greeted Hanyu Hideki respectfully, was not recognized by Sayuri Yoshinaga.
However, she was very familiar with the two people standing behind Kamiya Eiichi.
On the left, wearing the same kimono as her is fellow actress Kanako Higuchi.
Although Sayuri Yoshinaga was surprised to see Kanako Higuchi, the other person next to her surprised her even more.
She was a beautiful woman who was still wearing a sexy black miniskirt in the cold wind.
It was Kyoko Sato who caused her to suffer heavy losses in the stock market, and then because she was dealt with by Yoshiaki Tsutsumi and escaped because of Hideki Hanyu, Yoshiaki Tsutsumi got angry and gave her away.
As the saying goes, enemies are extremely jealous when they meet.
In just a short time, Kamiya Eiichi greeted Hanyu Hideki with enthusiasm and led Hanyu Hideki into the house.
The three women following behind exchanged glances with each other for several rounds.
Sayuri Yoshinaga looked at Kana Higuchi inquiringly, and Kana Higuchi gave her a bitter look in response.
Higuchi Kanako also looked at Sato Kyoko with a questioning look, but Sato Kyoko responded with an expression that said, “I don’t know either.”
When Sayuri Yoshinaga looked at Kyoko Sato, the anger in her eyes was not concealed at all.
But the look that Sato Kyoko gave Yoshinaga Sayuri was full of provocation and ridicule.
As if to say, what can you do to me now? And you are such a noble celebrity, but you still came here with me.
However, Sayuri Yoshinaga obviously did not understand the meaning of Sato Kyoko’s eyes.
After all, it was her first time here.
And because of Kamibo Eiichi, Sato Kyoko has been here more than once and knows what kind of place this is.
Although Kamibo Eiichi is respectful in front of Hanyu Hideki, he is a remarkable figure in the entire Japanese financial world.
It is an existence that many institutions rely on and curry favor with.
If we say that beneath the glamorous surface of the entertainment industry lies a filth and the relationships between men and women are so chaotic that they are enough to shatter the three views of ordinary people.
The work pressure and competition there are no less than those in the financial circle of the entertainment industry, and it is not much better in this respect.
This mansion of Kambo Eiichi in Karuizawa is a “gathering” place for the financial forces surrounding Kambo Eiichi, or more precisely, surrounding Hanyu Hideki.
As for Sayuri Yoshinaga’s confusion, she seemed to begin to understand after she entered the mansion and came to a huge room built around a natural hot spring.
What you see is not only the steaming hot springs with natural mineral flavor, but also the deliberately created rockery and flowing water, and the elegant environment.
There were only waitresses in sexy outfits, and beautiful women in various clothes, playing in the water or chatting in groups of two or three.
Jinbao Eiichi’s voice sounded at the right time, “Boss, this is where I hold my winter gatherings. I have brought out all the best resources to entertain you today.”
There is no need to explain the resources that Kamiya Ying mentioned. Everyone guessed that they were the beauties in front of them, some thin and some plump, each with their own unique characteristics.
“Uh! Are you sure you’re in finance?”
Even though Hanyu Hideki had heard about some things in the financial circle, he was still shocked by what he saw.
“Hey, boss, don’t underestimate these beauties. They are not the hostesses in nightclubs. At least they graduated from the top universities in Japan.
The current situation of the Japanese stock market is so bad that no one has a chance to succeed. It is a good deal for them to pay a small price for success.”
As Jinbao Yingyi said this, he pointed at these women and introduced them, “Look at the beautiful lady wearing a purple kimono, with perfect legs, glasses, and an intellectual temperament. Her name is Nagano Kazuka, but she is from Kyoto University…”
After giving his identity information, Kamibo Eiichi expressed his feelings in a pretentious manner.
“In the past, I would never have invited such a beautiful woman who is a senior bank executive. But her bank, Toyo Sogo Bank, has a big problem in the stock market, and she has been involved. She urgently needs someone to help her solve the problem.”
At this point, Jinbao Yingyi smiled mysteriously and said, “I remember that you are a big customer of Toyo Sogo Bank. If you are willing, it should be easy to help her.”
Hanyu Hideki nodded but said nothing.
He was indeed a major client of Toyo Sogo Bank, although after cashing out the properties, many of the loans had been transferred to the buyers, or had circulated in the stock market and were repaid before the bubble was punctured.
But at this time, Hanyu Real Estate still owns a lot of real estate and properties.
In addition to loans from businesses and other fields, he still has huge financial relationships with Toyo Sogo Bank.
Toyo Sogo Bank is having a hard time right now and certainly doesn’t want to offend a customer like him.
Just as Kamiya Eiichi said, if he was willing to help this woman, solving the problem would indeed be easy.
But the problem is, based solely on Kamiya Ying’s one-sided statement, he would never easily agree to help before finding out the specific reason.
Even after the short period of sage time ended, the little tree regained its strength, and even its physical fitness and personal desires inexplicably expanded a lot.
After introducing one person, Eiichirō Kamiya started introducing the others.
There are a dozen women, and Kamiya Eiichi knows each of them well.
It was obvious that this guy had put a lot of effort into entertaining Hideki Hanyu.
Even the beauties who guest-starred as waitresses were all of extraordinary status.
What’s interesting is that these beauties are worthy of being called top resources by Kamiya Eiichi.
No matter how Hanyu Hideki criticized them, the beauties remained calm and continued with their own things, as if they were attending some formal exchange meeting in the financial circle.
Even though some people had a flash of heat in their eyes when looking at him, he remained decent and generous.
She doesn’t have the impatient attitude of an ordinary gold digger at all.
With such an attitude, not to mention the female public relations in nightclubs, even some famous female artists in the entertainment industry can’t match it.
This feeling was indeed new to Hanyu Hideki. At this moment, Kamiya Eiichi’s earnest voice sounded.
“Boss, do you see anyone you like? Today I’m here to serve you alone. It’s up to you whether you want to get to know just one person or everyone.”
Hanyu Hideki raised his hand and said, “Don’t worry.”
Jinbao Yingyi looked at the suit on Hanyu Hideki and slapped his head and said, “I almost forgot that I haven’t asked the boss to change his clothes yet.”
After saying that, Jinbao Yingyi called two waitresses wearing transparent yukatas and said, “Take Mr. Hanyu to change clothes.”
But Hideki Hanyu ignored the two waitresses and instead turned his gaze to Kanako Higuchi who was following behind him, and Sayuri Yoshinaga who he brought with him.
“Let Miss Higuchi and Miss Yoshinaga take me there.”
Jinbao Yingyi looked strange when he heard this, but he still smiled and said, “Ms. Higuchi has just been to the dressing room. You can let her take you.”
In this way, Kanako Higuchi and Sayuri Yoshinaga, together with Hideki Hanyu, walked towards the locker room.
However, after the three of them entered the locker room, the waitress who followed them put down her clothes, closed the door and left sensibly.
Hanyu Hideki looked at the two people standing there motionless, and directly opened his arms and asked, “What? Don’t you know how to help me change my clothes?”
Upon hearing this, the two men looked at each other and had to step forward to help Hanyu Hideki take off his formal clothes piece by piece.
The scumbag’s body, which had been exercised for many years, with broad shoulders, narrow waist, obvious muscles, smooth lines, and overflowing hormones, appeared in front of the two women.
Whether it was Yoshinaga Sayuri, who had already met her, or Higuchi Kanako, who was seeing her for the first time, their faces turned red and their breathing rhythm changed.
When Hideki Hanyu was left with only a pair of shorts.
Kanako Higuchi pretended to help Hideki Hanyu get his bathrobe, and tried to leave the final job to Sayuri Yoshinaga.
Who would have thought that Hanyu Hideki did not intend to let the man go, but grabbed him instead.
“Ms. Higuchi, if I remember correctly, it was you who took the initiative to ask Sato Kyoko to contact me and tell her that you wanted to see me, right?”
“Yes… yes.” Higuchi Kanako said without turning her head.
“Haha, let me guess what it’s for, is it compensation for stock market losses, or is it the debt from the loan company that can no longer be delayed?
Or maybe both.”
The scumbag stretched out his other hand, pinched Kanako Higuchi’s face and forced it over to face him.
“Answer me, is this why?”
Kanako Higuchi nodded tremblingly, but she couldn’t utter an answer.
“Haha!” Hanyu Hideki chuckled, “Where is Itoi-san from Nintendo? Why doesn’t your boyfriend help you?”
“It’s too much money, he…” Kanako Higuchi said in a bitter voice and stopped talking halfway through.
“Tsk tsk!” Hanyu Hideki said sarcastically, “It’s really a love that can’t stand the test.”
Kanako Higuchi had tears in her eyes, and she looked so sad and touching. If her fans were here, they would definitely feel extremely heartbroken.
But unfortunately, Hideki Hanyu is not a fan of Kanako Higuchi and has no feelings for this woman.
Therefore, his tone was not only without a trace of sympathy, but also with a hint of ridicule, “Don’t you understand that Sato Kyoko asked you to beg me in order to drag you down to hell as well?”
Who would have thought that this time Kanako Higuchi gave a timely response.
The woman raised her head, looked at Hanyu Hideki’s handsome and perfect face, and spoke slowly.
“If I don’t get help, I will fall into hell. And if it’s President Hanyu, I can actually accept it.”
“Really? Since you’ve already decided to accept it, why are you trying to escape?
I don’t like to force things, so I’m willing to give you one last chance.
If you regret it, you can open the door and leave now. I promise I won’t blame you.
But if you choose to stay, then you should show an attitude that will impress me and help you.”
After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, Higuchi Kanako struggled for only a moment, and then her eyes immediately became firm.
The woman, like many Japanese wives, knelt on the ground to help Hideki Hanyu complete the final change of clothes.
But when Hanyu Hideki was halfway through changing his clothes, he said, “This is not enough!”
Then he pressed Higuchi Kanako’s head down.
After a moment, he spoke slowly.
“Uh… that’s right.”
After saying that, Hanyu Hideki turned his aggressive gaze towards Yoshinaga Sayuri, who was already stunned and at a loss.
“I almost forgot about you. Remember what I said before you came here. If you want me to listen to your request, you can’t perform worse than Miss Higuchi.”
Upon hearing this, Sayuri Yoshinaga also silently began to help Hideki Hanyu change his clothes like Kanako Higuchi.
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It took Hideki Hanyu more than two hours to change clothes. By then, the sun was setting outside the window and the sea of clouds was turning red.
When they left, Hideki Hanyu was with three people, but when they came back, he was the only one left.
You should ask Higuchi Kanako and Yoshinaga Sayuri, who are resting in the room upstairs because they are overworked.
As soon as Jinbao Eiichi met Hanyu Hideki, he immediately flattered him, saying, “Boss, you are so handsome and powerful.”
Hanyu Hideki stepped into the hot spring pool and said to Kamiya Eiichi unhappily, “Stop talking nonsense.”
Then he pointed at the beautiful woman Nagano Kadamichi who was wearing a purple kimono and worked at Toyo Sogo Bank in the distance, “Call her over. I want to talk to her.”
Jinbao Yingyi said with an exaggerated expression, “Boss, aren’t you satisfied yet?”
Hanyu Hideki said calmly, “You think too much. I just want to know the situation of Toyo Sogo Bank.”
“No problem, I’ll go right away.” Kamiya Ying hurried away.
Soon, Nagano Kazuka, wearing a purple kimono, entered the hot spring pool and sat next to Hanyu Hideki under the envious eyes of other women.
Although this woman pretended to be reserved just now, her actions immediately became ambiguous and dishonest after approaching Hanyu Hideki, and her hand immediately reached into Hanyu Hideki’s bathrobe.
In response, Hideki Hanyu did not pretend to stop it.
He leaned back and enjoyed the hot spring pool.
While asking, “You work at Toyo Sogo Bank. Have you heard of me?”
The woman’s voice was coquettish, “President Hanyu is a big customer of our bank. How could I not have heard of you?”
Hanyu Hideki asked, “Is the situation of Toyo Sogo Bank very bad now?”
In its previous life, although Toyo Sogo Bank declared bankruptcy in 1991, its collapse must have occurred earlier.
The fact that this woman is running to Kamiya Eiichi to seek an opportunity in order to protect herself proves that problems have begun to arise in Toyo Sogo Bank.
Since Hideki Hanyu is a major customer of Toyo Sogo Bank, he naturally cares about the situation of this bank.
If he knew there was an advantage to be gained, he would definitely not be polite.
And then came the woman’s answer.
“It’s not bad, it’s very bad.”
Sorry, I was busy and tired than I thought due to the holidays. I couldn’t write well, so I updated so late. I haven’t forgotten to make up for it and I will definitely do it.
(End of this chapter)