In the end, Fang Zheng still failed to get the FBI to release the money.
Because President Takagi refused!
At first, Fang Zheng had planned to use the methods he used in the Game World. Through an intermediary, he would ask President Takagi whether he would accept funding from a certain conglomerate for 765 Production. They would only need five percent of the shares and would provide a substantial sum in sponsorship. In Fang Zheng's view, it was an extremely worthwhile deal. In fact, it was practically handing them money.
However, to Fang Zheng's surprise, President Takagi refused outright.
He said, "765 is a place that protects the children's dreams. We will never sell it to anyone!"
Fang Zheng had to admit that he was genuinely moved. So he decisively went to President Takagi himself to ask for money.
After all, love and dreams could not put food on the table!
"Uh... aren't those promotional photos good enough?"
Faced with Fang Zheng's explanation, President Takagi looked somewhat embarrassed.
"Of course not, President. Forgive my bluntness, but those photos... I doubt any planning team would give them a second glance. Honestly, if photos like that were selected, I'd be more inclined to suspect ulterior motives. So we need to reshoot new promotional materials!"
"But the company's funds have nearly run dry from making new concert costumes."
"..."
Fang Zheng silently stared at President Takagi.
You couldn't even find work, yet you were already thinking about holding a concert? How was that any different from planning a feast before earning enough money to buy groceries?
You hadn't even learned to walk, and you already wanted to pull off a Thomas flare?
"Ahem."
President Takagi seemed a little guilty under Fang Zheng's stare and could not help coughing.
"Fine, then. I'll contact an