There was a brief silence in the conference room as the people from the Yugo Bank left.

Shirakawa Kaede looked at Kikuji Sasaki and wanted to say something.

However, seeing that there were still many people on both sides, he closed his mouth again.

"Shirakawa-san, let's get here first today.

Speaking of having been back in Akita for so long, I wonder if Shirakawa-san has ever tasted the rice udon from his hometown.

In addition to rice, Akita's other cuisines are also amazing. ”

Hearing Kikuharu Sasaki talk about the food in his hometown, Shirakawa Kaede's expression moved.

"What Sasaki-san said is that it has been a long time since I have tasted the food of my hometown.

This return to my hometown must not be missed. With that, Shirakawa Kaede also got up to say goodbye to him.

Kikuji Sasaki nodded, "So, wait for the good news of Shirakawa-san." ”

Coming out of the Akita Prefectural Hall, Shirakawa Kaede was directly shivered by the cold wind outside.

"President Shirakawa" Hiroshi Arai tightened the trench coat on his body, "The situation at Hago Bank seems to be more complicated than imagined. ”

"So does Arai-san think the Bank of Hago will agree to our conditions?" Shirakawa Kaede stepped down the stairs and chatted with him as he walked.

"I'm personally optimistic, what do you think, Yamada?" Halfway through speaking, Hiroshi Arai began to cue Professor Yamada beside him again.

"I can see that they are very excited, but as Shirakawa said, it is difficult to make unified decisions because the equity is too dispersed."

There is no doubt that the terms offered by the side are absolutely tempting.

But when it comes to the change of equity in hand, I believe anyone will be extremely cautious.

Shirakawa Kaede understood what Professor Yamada meant, so he nodded.

"Looks like I'm going to visit that Sasaki-san again."

Professor Arai Hirokazu Yamada smiled and didn't speak, some things can't be solved at the negotiating table alone.

On the second day, Professor Yamada and Yu Arai went to enjoy the scenery of the northern country.

But Shirakawa Kaede carried a souvenir and came to a place in front of the building.

"Is it Shirakawa-san, please come in." At the door, a middle-aged lady with a kind face stood at the door, bending down and saluting.

"I'm sorry for the trouble" Shirakawa Kaede changed into slippers at the entrance, and then led the lady to a study.

"You please come in"

"Thank you" Shirakawa Kaede bowed, and then stepped into the room.

This is a typical traditional Japanese-style room, and the owner of the place is wearing a kimono and holding a book and sitting cross-legged on a log-colored tatami mat.

"Excuse me, Sasaki-san." Shirakawa Kaede came to the tatami mat and sat down with him.

"What is Shirakawa-san's perception of hometown food, and does it taste the same in Tokyo?"

Kikuji Sasaki put down the half-read book in his hand and asked with a smile.

"I heard that Madame's udon noodle skills are excellent, so I came here today with a special rudeness, and I ask Sasaki-san not to be surprised."

"Haha, I didn't expect Shirakawa-san to be a wonderful person."

Kikuji Sasaki laughed, and then raised his hand to signal Shirakawa Kaede to taste tea.

"Please rest assured that today I have already asked my wife to prepare the best udon noodle ingredients and brizi sauce as accessories. Definitely not to disappoint Shirakawa-san. ”

Sasaki put down the teacup and proudly showed off, he had considerable confidence in his wife's cooking skills.

"That's really exciting," Shirakawa Kaede said at the right time.

Brie sauce is a type of caviar that is a specialty of Akita, and it is a rare ingredient in the harsh winter season.

It can be seen that Sasaki also attaches great importance to the arrival of Shirakawa Kaede.

Put down the teacups, and the greetings with each other are over here.

Shirakawa Kaede's eyes swept over the various photos hanging on the walls of the study, and he sighed with emotion.

"Sasaki-san has made amazing efforts for Akita's development."

Following his gaze, Sasaki looked back at the photos on the wall, and bowed slightly complacently.

"That was the planning of the Oitan Airport, and the signing ceremony when it officially landed.

I don't think Akita should have just one airport, and Akita should have greater development prospects. ”

While saying this, Kikuji Sasaki looked at Shirakawa Kaede opposite with burning eyes.

For the development of Akita, he really deserves to be called a sentence of dedication.

Since his first election as governor of Akita Prefecture in '79, he has been actively involved in the planning and implementation of various infrastructure facilities.

Odate Airport, Akita Shinkansen, Akita Highway Network, Daio Paper, Akita Asahi Broadcasting, etc.

It was through his efforts that he was able to plan and implement them in Akita.

And now it is only 81 years, and it is not even the second anniversary of his official administration.

So even though he is over 60 years old, Kikuharu Sasaki is still ambitious and eager to go further in his tenure.

Therefore, he still has ideas for companies like Shirakawa Electric.

From the other party's gaze, Shirakawa Kaede also read what he was hinting at.

"Sasaki-san, Shirakawa said that it is incumbent on me to contribute to the development of my hometown.

But..."Shirakawa Kaede looked embarrassed, "Shirakawa Electric wants to make a difference in Akita, and it is also inseparable from the support of the local club.

Especially in the banking industry, which is a top priority for the development of the company. Without its escort, Shirakawa is not sure. ”

Sasaki seems to know Shirakawa Kaede for the first time, is this cheeky kung fu the key to Shirakawa's success?

If Shirakawa Kaede knew what Sasaki was thinking at the moment, he would have turned on the lights for him with a bang.

You're right.

Although his eyes are strange, Sasaki also knows what Shirakawa Kaede really cares about, or what the conditions are thrown out.

This is a bit complicated, and many of the shareholders behind the bank are prominent families with a history of more than 100 years in the region.

These old money may not be as strong as Shirakawa Kaede, but their influence cannot be underestimated.

Sasaki was a little entangled in his heart, Yugo Bank really needed the financial support of Shirakawa Electric.

But the group of vampires behind it is not easy to mess with, and this is a matter of Yugo Bank and Shirakawa Electric, so I am involved...

"Sasaki-san"

Just when Sasaki was entangled, suddenly Shirakawa Kaede's voice came again.

"It's been almost two years since Ling Lang graduated from Waseda."

Sasaki then noticed that Shirakawa Kaede was staring at a photo on the wall, thoughtful.

That's a photo of Sasaki and his second son at the Waseda graduation ceremony.

For the second son Ince, Sasaki is also very satisfied. "yes, it's been two years in the blink of an eye."

"I don't know where Ling Lang is at this time?" Shirakawa Kaede turned his gaze, his expression a little subtle.

Sasaki's heart moved, "Working in a local insurance institution, and currently serving as a small section chief in the department, it is not worth mentioning at all. ”

"That's really condescending," Shirakawa Kaede sighed with pity.

Although he knew what Shirakawa Kaede was hinting at, Kikuji Sasaki picked up the teacup and took a sip, still keeping his face impassive.

"You say..."Shirakawa Kaede leaned forward slightly, "Wouldn't the position of executive secretary of the shareholders' meeting of Yugo Bank still be a bit overkill for Ling Lang?"

The teacup in Sasaki Kikuji's hand was not steady, and some tea spilled onto the tatami mat under the seat.

"It's rude," Sasaki pulled out his handkerchief and wiped it carefully in front of his knee.

Through such a cover-up, the rapid heartbeat in my heart calmed down slightly.

However, the occasional trembling fingers still showed the unrest in his heart at the moment.

Executive Secretary of the Shareholders' Meeting, albeit only a secretary.

But if you can enter the shareholders' meeting, you are a member of the shareholders.

Even if the shares are small, but think about the total assets of the hundreds of billions of Yugo Bank...

Sasaki felt that his teacup was starting to unsteady again, so he simply put the cup down and put his hands on his knees.

"Thanks to Shirakawa-san's attention to dogs, as long as I can help, I will definitely go all out with my contemptible people and dogs."

"I've entrusted you with your blessing."

They silently picked up their teacups and gestured to each other, and then took a sip each.

With this cup of tea in his stomach, Shirakawa Kaede finally put his mind at ease, and his expression became relaxed.

After lunch, Inaniwa udon noodles are no longer spoken. In a good mood, eat well.

Built from a household, Shirakawa Kaede turned around and glanced at this ordinary residence and chuckled.

People always have all kinds of weaknesses, whether they are financial power or beauty.

Finally, this person's weakness is obvious, and he didn't put too much thought into it.

Kikuharu Sasaki, a native of Antler-gun, Akita Prefecture. Graduated from Northeastern University and is non-partisan.

Properly born in the local autonomous bureaucracy, and what Shirakawa Kaede cares about the most is the last one, non-partisan people.

To be a politician in Japan, you need to participate in elections, give speeches on the streets, and go to various places to canvass for votes.

And these activities are inseparable from a large amount of financial support.

Ordinary party members are financed by their own parties, and most do not need to worry about the cost of the election.

But people without party affiliation don't have such a wet nurse as the party meeting, so they can only figure out their own way.

Japanese law has clearly stipulated and restricted political contributions, and the slightest transgression is a political scandal.

So what can Shirakawa Kaede do?

It would not be too much to hire the other party's son as the secretary of the company, even though this secretary is the secretary of the shareholders' meeting.

And since it is hired, the club is very cherished by talents, and it is not too much to give the other party a certain equity incentive.

Although this equity is bank equity, but I am not a listed company, can you control me?

You see it's all very reasonable, right?

It's really reasonable, and besides, the governor of Sasaki Kuwado Prefecture, who only lives in an ordinary one-family building.

Losing his identity, Shirakawa Kaede was heartbroken.

So with a hint, Sasaki-san also felt the need to improve his living environment.

At this point, the initial tangle is no longer a problem.

Some of the old local money, some of which have long since lost the glory of their ancestors, are now only struggling to maintain a semblance of decency.

Now there are younger, more potential local talents.

It's also appropriate to move your ass a little bit to make way for the next generation.

Besides, the identity of this Shirakawa-san is not necessarily much worse than them.

However, this matter is more complicated, and with Shirakawa-san's current financial resources, there is no need to pay attention to these anymore.

All of the above makes Kikuji Sasaki very clear about how to choose.

(End of chapter)