Things went smoothly afterward. Once he had picked up Makimura Miyu, Duanmu Huai called Tezuka Renichi. When the latter learned that Duanmu Huai had found her so quickly, he was overjoyed. After that, Duanmu Huai followed Tezuka Renichi's instructions and took the two of them to one of the Takatsuki Group's offices in Tokyo. There, Duanmu Huai also met Takatsuki Taizo, the leader of the Takatsuki Group.
Takatsuki Taizo's first impression was that of a sharp and capable middle-aged man. He wore a kimono and had his hair slicked back, looking stern and intimidating even without showing anger. By the time Duanmu Huai arrived, Takatsuki Taizo had already prepared a lawyer and the contract. Once he reached an agreement with Makimura Miyu, all that remained would be to sign it.
Of course, this had nothing to do with Duanmu Huai. He tossed Makimura Miyu and the manager over to Takatsuki Taizo, then went straight to find Tezuka Renichi. After all, this was the job he had been commissioned to do. Now that the commission was complete, whether they could reach an agreement was their business, not his.
"So, my commission is complete. You have no objections, right?"
"Of course not, Mr. Duanmu."
Tezuka Renichi was quite pleased. After all, hiring Duanmu Huai had been his decision. Now that Duanmu Huai had produced results so quickly, it proved his abilities, didn't it?
"Once things here are settled, I'll transfer the payment to you..."
"Wait. I told you, the payment for this job is different."
Duanmu Huai waved his hand.
"I don't want money, but I do want you to investigate a few things for me."
"Ah, right. You did say that."
Hearing Duanmu Huai's answer, Tezuka Renichi froze for a moment before remembering and nodding.
"What do you want us to