An Invitation from Kouenji Rokusuke

How did you know?

Hashiba Hikaru was somewhat surprised. He hadn't told Sakayanagi Arisu his current progress, and logically, the other party shouldn't know.

"My father told me that no matter how capable a retail investor is, there's a limit to their abilities, and it's difficult to go any further."

Does the Chairman also trade stocks?

"My father has knowledge of many fields, but his favorite is still the education industry,"

Sakayanagi Arisu's voice had an ethereal quality, "If you really run into trouble, darling, we can help you."

"The Sakayanagi Family?"

Hashiba Hikaru understood the meaning behind her words; the Sakayanagi Family was also a conglomerate, and they must have companies under their control.

"Yes, I know what you've been up to lately, darling. We're happy to lend a hand so you can achieve your goals faster."

When Sakayanagi Arisu and Sakayanagi Narimori discussed this issue, the girl initially thought her father wouldn't agree, but his answer surprised her greatly.

"Hmm... let me talk to the Chairman then, after all, this is not a small matter."

Hashiba Hikaru thought about it and realized that if she could really make a big splash by using the Sakayanagi Family's name, it would be better to talk to Sakayanagi Narimori. This would be a good thing, as it would give her more confidence in future collaborations with the Koenji Family.

"Okay, I'll arrange it."

Sakayanagi Arisu seemed very enthusiastic about this matter. After saying a few words, she hung up the phone, presumably to contact Sakayanagi Narimori.

"If we can leverage the power of the Sakayanagi Family, we might be able to attract the attention of the [White Room] beforehand,"

Hashiba Hikaru touched her chin and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

"Heh, we'll have to face it sooner or later anyway, we can't keep running away."

He looked back at the market trend in front of him, sitting motionless in his chair like a statue.

"Hashiba- kun, you can take a look at this information first."

In the Chairman's office, Sakayanagi Narimori smiled and handed a document to Hashiba Hikaru.

"This is?"

Hashiba Hikaru took the document, unfolded it, and discovered that it was actually a company introduction.

"This company was registered by me for campus procurement, and it's still operating,"

Sakayanagi Narimori explained slowly, "Although the company isn't very large, because it's not publicly listed, I have complete decision-making power."

"So, what does the Chairman mean...?"

Hashiba Hikaru saw the last page of the document, which contained an account and an authorization agreement.

"I've already heard from Arisu that since Hashiba- kun is planning something big, the promise I made to you back then still stands."

Sakayanagi Narimori folded his hands into a tower shape, a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth.

"You can use this company; I trust Hashiba- kun's abilities."

"This must be the Chairman's hard work; it's probably not appropriate to just give it to me like this."

Hashiba Hikaru was still somewhat hesitant. Although she had become lovers with Sakayanagi Arisu, she had not told the man in front of her about it.

The boy was somewhat surprised by the other party's decisive action in granting the authorization.

"Haha, don't worry about it. My original vision for establishing this school was to discover outstanding young people."

Sakayanagi Narimori laughed heartily, "I've known about Hashiba Hikaru's abilities for a long time, and I believe you can do your best!"

"Alright then, thank you for your kind offer, Chairman. I will work hard!"

After hearing what the other party said, Hashiba Hikaru didn't dwell on it anymore. After all, one excuse was enough. Sakayanagi Narimori wasn't just putting on an act; he genuinely wanted to help her.

He should repay them with the best possible outcome; perhaps it will even help the Sakayanagi Family advance further.

After signing her name, Hashiba Hikaru held the document in her hand, looking intently at the silver-haired man before her. "Then I won't disturb the Chairman any longer. I'll get started as soon as possible."

"Yes, I'm really looking forward to your performance, Hashiba- kun."

After watching the other person leave, Sakayanagi Narimori until Hashiba Hikaru closed the door before turning his gaze to the room to the side of the office.

"Arisu, he's gone."

"Yes, Father."

A slender figure of a silver-haired girl emerged from the doorway. She looked at her father with a smile on her face.

"Were you involved in Hashiba- kun's plan?"

The man asked his daughter the question.

"No, what he does is not something ordinary people can participate in. I know absolutely nothing about stocks."

Sakayanagi Arisu shook her head slightly, but her expression was not discouraged at all, because Hashiba Hikaru her man, and the more outstanding he was, the happier she was.

"How far do you think Hashiba- kun can go?"

Although Sakayanagi Narimori had great confidence in Hashiba Hikaru, he was still too young. Ayanokoji Atsuomi and the Kujo Family behind him were a towering tree that would not be easily brought down.

"I believe he can do anything he wants to do because he is the most special person in the world."

Sakayanagi Arisu's eyes sparkled. Although she was usually an incredibly rational girl, the silver-haired girl preferred to trust her lover without reason.

"It's good that you have confidence, after all..."

Sakayanagi Narimori observed the expression on his daughter's face. As someone who had been through similar experiences, he knew exactly what was going on.

"If you want to have children, it's best to wait until after they graduate from high school. I can help take care of them then."

The man's unexpected remark made Sakayanagi Arisu's pretty face instantly turn red.

"Father..."

"Don't look at me like that. I'm not some old-fashioned person. As long as one child has the surname Sakayanagi, that's fine with you. The rest is up to you."

Sakayanagi Narimori smiled slightly. It was impossible to easily give away a large purchasing company to a student, but if the other party was the son-in-law of the Sakayanagi Family, then there would naturally be no problem.

He felt he hadn't lost out.

Chapter 775 An Invitation from Koenji Rokusuke.

After receiving the account from Sakayanagi Narimori, Hashiba Hikaru was able to conduct stock operations in the name of the company, which allowed her to not only transfer and acquire larger amounts of shares, but also increase her shareholding limit.

Because [Koenji Tiangong Industry] is a listed company and a relatively purely family business, most of the shareholders are members of the Koenji family, with only a small number coming from outside.

Hashiba Hikaru had already noticed this situation. Now, the young man has access to a vast amount of resources, allowing him to make more bold attempts. In any case, having mastered the [Investment and Wealth Management (Master)] skill, he is very confident in himself.

As the days passed and May drew to a close, Hashiba Hikaru finally succeeded in acquiring a majority stake in a subsidiary of [Koenji Tiangong Industry].

This is a very good move, because acquiring a majority stake in the subsidiary means he is eligible to attend the board meeting at the parent company.

Sitting in front of the computer, Hashiba Hikaru stared intently at the stock market trend on the screen. He had been completely absorbed in this task lately, checking the stock market situation repeatedly every day.

"If negotiations are to take place, there are already some signs of it happening. I wonder if the Koenji Family has noticed the situation here."

Hashiba Hikaru stroked her chin, contemplating the current situation.

The Koenji Family is, after all, a long-established zaibatsu family. The company they run, [Koenji Tiangong Industry], is by no means a small company, but a true industry giant. The group has a wide range of businesses, with finance and real estate being only the core parts.

"Buzz..."

Just as she was lost in thought, her phone vibrated to indicate that she had received a message. Hashiba Hikaru glanced at it and saw that it was from Sakayanagi Arisu.

Chat interface.

Sakayanagi Arisu: Darling, I've been investigating the Koenji Family's situation these past few days and I've discovered a problem.

Hashiba Hikaru: What's the problem?

Sakayanagi Arisu: Let's talk about it in person; it's not clear on the phone.

Hashiba Hikaru: Okay, I'll come find you now.

Sakayanagi Arisu: Okay.

Hashiba Hikaru pushed open the bedroom door and saw a pink-haired girl busy at the stove, humming a song as she cooked, seemingly in a good mood.

"Honami, I have something urgent to attend to and need to go out for a bit. I should be back in about half an hour."

Hashiba Hikaru went over and explained that Ichinose Honami had been spending most of her nights at the boy's place lately. She knew her boyfriend was busy with stock matters and, being very understanding, didn't ask any further questions.

"Sure, the soup will be simmering for a while anyway. Just remember to come back early so there'll be hot soup to drink."

Ichinose Honami gently gave her boyfriend a word of advice.

"Um."

Hashiba Hikaru hugged her and kissed her, then hurriedly pushed open the door and left.

The most important thing right now is to deal with the problem of the Koenji Family. Only in this way can he ensure that the plan goes smoothly and moves forward without any problems.

Be careful on the road!

Ichinose Honami called out to Hashiba Hikaru's retreating figure, like a wife seeing her husband off at the door.

She was very content during this time. Without the pressure of Special Exam, the atmosphere in Class A was harmonious every day, and her boyfriend was always busy with his stocks in the dormitory. He could hold her to sleep every night and would never stay out overnight.

"I wish it could always be like this."

Ichinose Honami couldn't help but daydream. Although she knew there were many Stealthy Cat lurking outside, she still hoped that her boyfriend's gaze would always remain on her.

That's the future the girl longs for most.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

After hurriedly entering Sakayanagi Arisu's room, Hashiba Hikaru took a deep breath and looked at the silver-haired girl in front of her.

"It's about the contact between the Koenji Family and the Kujo Family."

Upon learning this information, Sakayanagi Arisu's expression became very serious. She and Hashiba Hikaru were completely on the same side and would feel the same way about each other due to various changes.

"What kind of contact?"

Upon hearing this, Hashiba Hikaru's expression changed slightly.

"The Kujo Family and the Koenji Family were not allies before, and their relationship was not particularly close."

With the help of the Sakayanagi Family's intelligence network, Sakayanagi Arisu uncovered some things lurking beneath the surface.

"But just two days ago, the current heir of the Kujo Family actually took the initiative to pay a visit to the current head of the Koenji Family. This is a very unusual signal."

Why is this happening?

Hashiba Hikaru frowned. The Kujo Family's business was completely different from the Koenji Family's, and they had absolutely no connection to discussing cooperation.

"Could it be at the behest of Ayanokoji's father?"

Sakayanagi Arisu pondered the deeper meaning behind this matter. The other party was the agent currently being promoted by the Kujo Family, and he could easily leverage the Kujo Family's influence to help him achieve his goals.

"That possibility cannot be ruled out, and why choose the Koenji Family when there are so many other zaibatsu?"

Hashiba Hikaru rubbed her temples and slowly analyzed, "In order to get the Chairman back as soon as possible, I asked the Koenji Family for help. It would be easy for them to find out about that."

"Don't think too badly. According to the information I received, the heir of the Kujo Family only stayed at the Koenji Family for a little over an hour and didn't stay for a meal. Perhaps there wasn't any further cooperation between them."

Sakayanagi Arisu relief.

"Hmm... it seems I need to talk to Koenji Rokusuke beforehand, otherwise there might be problems."

Hashiba Hikaru thought about it. He now had enough shares to join the board of directors of [Koenji Tiangong Industry], so he could definitely take action.

Just then, the boy's phone email suddenly received a new email.

"Um?"

Upon opening the email, Hashiba Hikaru's pupils constricted sharply.

[Dear Mr. Hashiba, hello.]

[Koenji Tiangong Industry cordially invites you to attend a board meeting at the Koenji Headquarters on May 30th.]

I will be waiting for you at headquarters.