At the end of 87, Shirakawa Kaede, who was still busy in his hometown, had to hurry back to Tokyo after receiving a call from his cheap uncle and Akihito.

Nothing else, it's just that the Licking Emperor's condition has worsened.

He had been in poor health for a long time, and now he has been diagnosed with duodenal cancer.

At a recent event, I almost collapsed on the spot because of abdominal cramps.

Even though he recuperated for a while later, he fainted again in the hall of the Imperial Palace two days ago.

After the consultation of experts, Yuren's body has reached the point where he has to undergo surgery.

Although he has been diagnosed with cancer, with the medical resources of Neon, the surgery can last for at least a year or two, and it can also alleviate some of the pain.

As for why the Licking Emperor is seriously ill and Kaede Shirakawa is coming back? That's because he's also half a Chinese queen.

In the past few years, he has been going to the Xia Hall gatherings a lot, especially with Akihito, who has a good personal relationship.

The other party called, as a junior, Shirakawa Kaede wanted to come back for a trip, even if he didn't feel much about the so-called licking emperor.

Besides, with Shirakawa Kaede's current status, these things are already within the scope of etiquette.

As for Yuto's physical problems, Shirakawa Kaede is actually not surprised at all.

In order to ensure the innocence of the bloodline, almost all of the emperors in the past dynasties are the products of close relatives.

Yuto's grandfather, that is, Meiji. He had five wives and 15 children, 11 of whom died.

The rest are mostly sick, so I can't pick a Jiaren. Eventually, he also contracted neuropathy and was often delirious and speechless.

Especially after the age of thirty or forty, IQ degenerates almost to the point of a child.

At the opening ceremony of the official meeting, in front of the public, he jumped up and down and used the microphone as a telescope to look at the foreign ambassador.

For this matter, the ministers here in Neon have discussed letting Taisho abdicate as soon as possible, so as not to insult the national dignity.

Later, under mutual compromise, the current Yuto became regent at the age of 15, and he also became the longest-reigning licking emperor.

However, after all, because of close relatives, Yuren's body also has various hidden problems.

Not to mention myopia and spinal curvature, many diseases also come in old age.

Leaving the gate of the palace hospital, Kaede Shirakawa and Akihito walked and talked in the garden outside.

As a royal family, hospitals, schools, etc., are all separate services. Of course, some Chinese people with deep heritage also appear here from time to time.

"I've heard that SIC has been making a big move lately, and there are rumors that you're going to take it public?

Investors would be happy if they knew about this. ”

Although Akihito doesn't care about state affairs now, some sensitive news will reach his ears early.

SIC is already on par with the traditional major semiconductor companies in Neon China.

It's a pity that it hasn't been listed on the stock market, otherwise the stock price wouldn't necessarily be worse than NEC.

Now there is a faint rumor of SIC listing, and many institutions have heard the wind and are ready to make a fortune.

Listing of new shares, especially for companies that are already quite famous, is definitely an opportunity for many financial institutions to make a lot of money.

Because of such corporate new shares, there is no shortage of people to take over in the market. If there is demand in the market, then there is a spread in the stock.

This is a bit complicated, but many institutions are looking forward to the listing of SIC.

However, hearing Akihito's question, Shirakawa Kaede smiled.

"It's still early for SIC to go public, and maybe Neon isn't home anymore. Considering the global market, overseas may be the focus of SIC's future strategy. ”

"Sure enough," Akihito nodded, which coincided with another piece of gossip he had learned.

"How SIC operates is a matter for the Shirakawa family, and no one else has a reason to say anything.

There is a little wind and rain outside, so you don't have to worry about it. ”

"Thank you for your attention." Shirakawa Kaede nodded slightly in thanks.

He knew that if SIC was really listed overseas, there would be a lot of gossip in Neon China.

Maybe there will be all kinds of big hats buttoned up, after all, as a cutting-edge technology industry, it is still the only seedling of neon processors.

As a result, instead of giving back to the neon native that has always supported it, it instead drifted across the ocean to Beimi, on the other side of the world.

No matter how you look at it, it's a dog licking behavior, and it's normal for Shirakawa Kaede to be criticized.

Don't look at what kind of environment is neon in China now? Confidence in the population has swelled like never before.

The saying that "Japan is the first" is very popular, and it has won the support of many people.

In the golden age, when neon was incomparably dazzling. If SIC goes overseas to be listed, it is no wonder that everyone does not understand.

Shirakawa Kaede knew that there were people who were dissatisfied, especially the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, which was in charge of the country's technology industry.

SIC went to Beimi to go public, and in the eyes of some of them, it was similar to joining the enemy.

It's just a matter of going public, and the key is that there is American capital in it.

As they have been begging for food under the hands of the United States, they still can't help but understand the bird nature of the United States?

However, these outsiders will criticize at most two sentences, and how to decide depends on Shirakawa Kaede himself after all.

At this moment, he heard Akihito's words of faintly supporting him, and he was very grateful in his heart.

"It may be two or three years before SIC goes public, but the neon scene is really exciting.

In particular, the stock market and property market are frighteningly hot. ”

Shirakawa Kaede looked at the cold winter wax moon, and the still lush Royal Garden was full of emotion.

He hadn't seen these precious flowers and trees at the beginning of the year, so they must have been new this year.

The economy is booming, and for the sake of the so-called royal face, the budget of the Ministry of Finance to the royal family has also increased several times compared with before.

There is too much money to spend, so change the inside and outside of the Imperial Garden.

Walking through the delicate and tranquil garden, Akihito is full of energy and relaxed.

"Neon's economy in the past two years has indeed made impressive achievements, and the stock market and property market have risen sharply compared to before, which is also due."

The Nikkei Stock Average has reached 25,000 points, more than tripling from 10,000 points in '85.

The stock market is still booming at the moment, but strangely enough, many people take it for granted.

Even most people believe that Tokyo is going to become the financial center of the world, and there are many officials like Akihito.

Isn't it weird? Not long ago, the neon government was desperately trying to reduce the yen exchange rate.

But now facing a 1:120 exchange rate, and an abnormally hot stock market. Instead, he became calm, and even complacent.

Shirakawa Kaede knows why there is a change in government, because the government's financial report for '87 has come out.

This year, Neon lost 9 trillion yen in export trade due to the appreciation of the exchange rate.

However, in terms of imports, due to the sharp depreciation of energy, food, and technology patents, Neon has saved 9.6 trillion yen on imports this year compared with last year.

If you balance the import and export, this is equivalent to a surplus of 600 billion yen.

The good days of the people have come, the export losses of enterprises have been compensated for by imports, and the government has too much money in its hands to spend.

This... It seems that the yen has appreciated, and it is not as scary as the Ministry of Finance said.

The numbers don't lie, the facts are in front of you.

So government officials, who had been cautious before, began to embrace the bubble with open arms.

Akihito now has this idea, so it is not surprising that Shirakawa Kaede.

Looking at the unique Imperial Garden, he stopped with emotion.

"Eh, what's wrong?" Akihito looked back at him strangely.

"They all said that the entire Royal Palace could buy a New York."

"Haha~" Akihito looked up and laughed.

He has heard this statement countless times recently, and although the Imperial Family will not sell the Gyoen, it also shows how exaggerated the land price in Tokyo is.

The king of the land is changed almost every month, and the price is constantly refreshed.

Akihito laughed for a moment, watching him teasing.

"The richest man in the world is in front of him, and a little land is not worth mentioning."

Bai Chuanfeng smiled bitterly, "Does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince want to make fun of me too, this title is like child's play." ”

"Haha~" Akihito burst into laughter again.

Forbes' rich list, most of them at the top don't take it very seriously.

However, Shirakawa Kaede's wealth is indeed impressive, although the assets hidden under the surface of many chaebols are even more astronomical.

But as the first generation of bosses, Shirakawa Kaede may indeed be the first neon in terms of personal wealth.

For this, after everyone laughed and talked about it, they didn't make fun of him.

Forbes counts the individual list, which is fine, if it is a family list, then there is something to say.

Alas, seeing that the people around him were rejoicing at the neon scene now, Shirakawa Kaede did not pour cold water.

The bubble economy is like drinking, the more you drink before you get drunk, the more you taste.

"It's true that land prices in Tokyo are a bit high, but there is only one Tokyo in the whole neon, and it is inevitable that it will be a little higher.

In order to take care of the living environment of low-income people, the Ministry of Construction is preparing to build a number of low-cost apartments in the Adachi and Arakawa areas. ”

"yes, that's a good thing." Shirakawa Kaede nodded, thinking that the government was a bit responsible.

Although it is a bubble era, there is no shortage of poor people.

can be kind at this time, regardless of whether it is because there is too much money in hand to spend, and it is superficial.

As long as it is done, it is considered a good thing.

"Shirakawa, do you know why people like to buy land so much now?"

Akihito suddenly remembered a statement from the outside world, and a smile appeared on his face again.

"Oh~, please ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to solve your doubts." Shirakawa Kaede cooperated with a curious expression.

"They all say that you merchants can produce everything, but the land can't.

Therefore, the less land you use in Tokyo, the higher the price will be. ”

This...?

Shirakawa Kaede said that there was nothing wrong with it, and the speculators thought so.

Popular areas such as Naka-Shinjuku, Minato-ku, and Chiyoda in Tokyo's 23 wards can double the price in a day.

Today you buy, tomorrow he buys, the price goes up, and there is a chain effect.

This kind of drumming and passing flowers is very popular. I just don't know, in whose hands did this thunder explode?

After a few more conversations with Akihito, Shirakawa Kaede returned to the Shirakawa Building in Shibuya.

In two days, it will be 88 years, and in some things, Shirakawa Kaede feels that he needs to take care of the Beidu Bank in advance.

(End of chapter)