Chapter 38 Compromise

Hasegawa Kenshin stood in front of the French window of his study room with his hands behind his back for a long time, concentrating on appreciating the yellow flowers on the ground in the courtyard outside the window. He did not speak, but dusk had already fallen silently.

Shu stood behind him, looking at his face reflected in the glass, unable to tell whether he was happy or angry, and actually felt a little uneasy.

"Father..."

"How is Youji?" With a long sigh, the old man finally broke the eerie silence.

Seeing that he finally spoke, Shu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief for no reason: "You still look a little weak, but in good spirits."

"Yumi's misfortune is really unfair!" After a long silence, Hasegawa Kenshin finally squeezed out these words from between his teeth, paused, and turned around, "There hasn't been any movement from the Atobe Zaibatsu recently, right?" "

The project is progressing smoothly. Before the later evaluation, the Atobe family is unlikely to breach the contract and withdraw funds." Shu nodded slightly, "But even so, I think with Atobe Keigo's character, he will not let it go." "

If necessary, it's okay to make some concessions," Hasegawa Kenshin sighed slightly, "Find a time to make an appointment with Chairman Atobe, and I will personally apologize for this matter."

"Yes, I will arrange it." Shu nodded, but paused again, "But father, the two families have a grudge, and I'm afraid that the future will not be too peaceful."

"So... you are talking about Yumi's marriage?"

"Given the current situation of Hasegawa Logistics, if the Atobe family withdraws their investment, it will inevitably cause the stock price of the entire Hasegawa Company to fluctuate. But on the other hand, long-term dependence on the Atobe family may not be a good thing for us." Shu took a deep breath, "Yokogaya Trading Company started out in the construction industry and is a powerful giant in the industry. Cooperating with them will at least give us one more choice. As long as the current project of Hasegawa Logistics can be successfully completed, the current crisis will be alleviated, and Hasegawa Company will have spare energy to plan for a longer-term future."

Hasegawa Kenshin did not speak for a long time, as if he was considering his proposal just now. His deep eyes fell on the young man in front of him and stayed there for a long time.

This look was too strange, like probing, and like judging.

Shu suddenly shuddered.

"Forget it, let's get engaged first, and you go and arrange it."

After a long time, he slowly let go. Shu seemed to be relieved, nodded and responded, and turned to the door.

"Wait a minute." The slightly old voice of the old man came from behind.

He was slightly startled and stopped, then turned around and saw Hasegawa Kenshin walking a few steps to him. His eyes rested on him for a long time, with a kind look on his face: "Shu, I'm sorry for putting you through this period of time." 

Shu was stunned, and his well-defined facial features stiffened for a moment. When he came to his senses, he felt a little sad and lowered his head slightly: "No, it's the son who disappoints his father." " 

You've been taking charge of Hasegawa Company's affairs since college, and you've always put my mind at ease." Hasegawa Kenshin shook his head slightly, with a faint arc at the corners of his mouth. "You're my son, how could you disappoint me?" 

"Father..." 

Shu turned his face slightly, a few strands of hair fell quietly on the shoulders of his suit. The father smiled and brushed his shoulders for him. "Just do what you should do. Many things are not under your control. Asking too much will be counterproductive." 

It has been a long time since the father and son had such a close gesture. Shu raised his eyes and his eyes moved slightly: "Yes, I know, father." 

He stepped back, bowed slightly, turned around and opened the door. The door lock clicked, and his handsome back disappeared behind the heavy mahogany door. 

Hasegawa Kenshin stood there without moving, with the twilight surging behind him. 

He spread his palm and clipped the two strands of hair he had just taken from Shu's clothes into the notebook he carried with him. The sharp light in his eyes flashed only for a moment, and a sigh filled his deep eyes with an empty and desolate atmosphere. 

A week later, the news that Yokotani Trading Company and Hasegawa Company were about to get married was spread in the market. As if to prove this, Yokotani Eiji, who had just officially taken over Yokotani Trading Company, held a grand engagement ceremony with Hasegawa Yumi, the only daughter of the Hasegawa family, a week later, which attracted the attention of many media. 

This was undoubtedly an overly hasty marriage in the eyes of the outside world. The Yokotani family rose in Kansai in the early years. The earliest Yokotani Construction under its umbrella dominated Osaka for decades and was one of the few monopoly giants in the industry in the country. In the past ten years, the Yokotani family has relied on this to continuously expand its business areas, and has been involved in major industries such as medical care, logistics, clothing, and automobiles. It was only in recent years that the focus of development was shifted to Tokyo. Ordinary people did not know much about this except for the name. Yokotani, who was born in Osaka, and the Hasegawa family, which was originally a famous family in Kyoto, did not have much contact before. The sudden marriage really gave the major media in the industry the opportunity to publicize it. 

The stocks of the two companies also rose like this grand marriage. 

"The media has nothing to do recently. Even Yomiuri has made this piece of news the headline, huh?" 

At that time, the autumn was getting stronger, and the cold air from the north invaded the city. 

Atobe Keigo threw the newspaper in his hand onto the desk, and coldly watched the huge Yomiuri Shimbun lightly cover the files he had thrown onto the desk before. He picked up his hands and walked to the large French window, looking down at the Ginza streets that were constantly flowing under his feet. His sharp eyebrows raised coldly and he just snorted lightly. 

"The unexpected business marriage must mean the possibility of some major business action. From this point of view, it is not wrong." Akiyama Takuma stood in front of his desk and moved his mouth helplessly. 

"To marry the unruly little witch of the Hasegawa family without blinking an eye, either he is crazy or has other intentions." Atobe Keigo slightly turned his face, and the mockery at the corner of his mouth was also strong. 

Yokotani Eiji had a rough time in Wall Street in his early years. Although he was only in his early thirties, he had more experience in the ups and downs of the business world than either Atobe Keigo or Hasegawa Susumu. He just returned to Japan last year and quietly eliminated the opposition within the family and successfully took over the entire Yokotani Trading Company. This shows how experienced he was. 

Before submitting these materials to Atobe, Akiyama Takuma could recite them by heart, but he did not think that Atobe Keigo would be so cautious as to write off the past just because of this brainless marriage. 

"Do you want to continue to follow the movements of the two families?" 

"Go ahead, but don't alarm the other party." Atobe finally turned around, "I want to see what tricks the two families can come up with when they get together." 

"Yes, Master Jingwu." Akiyama Takuma nodded and finally changed the subject, "In addition, the chairman just called and left a message. Please go to the Plum Pavilion to meet him after the meeting this afternoon." 

Atobe was a little surprised and just raised his eyebrows lightly: "Got it." 

The old man specially found him at this time. Atobe could guess the general intention. However, when he arrived at the door of the Plum Pavilion, pushed open the quaint Japanese sliding door and saw the person kneeling opposite his old man, he was still surprised. 

Hasegawa Kenshin and Hasegawa Shu, a father and son, knelt side by side beside the coffee table. The Longjing tea on the table had already finished steaming. 

Atobe Jingwu stopped and swept his saber-colored eyes coldly. 

Accident, more than an accident! 

"Oh, Jingwu, I've been waiting for you for a long time." Atobe Jingyi waved at him and called him in.

So he just snorted coldly, walked in gracefully, and sat down next to his old man, with only a slight flash of anger in his eyes.

"I thought something had happened and my father had to meet outside, but it turns out that the two people from Hasegawa are here too."

"Keigo, why are you so rude? President Hasegawa is your elder after all."

As if dissatisfied with his arrogance, Atobe Jingyi frowned and scolded him softly, but Hasegawa Kenshin didn't care.

"No need, Chairman Atobe, we were originally in the wrong in this matter." He sighed deeply, adjusted his posture, and the father and son left their seats, knelt on the ground and bowed their heads deeply, "Keigo, it was my poor discipline that caused Yuki to suffer injustice. Please forgive Yumi's unintentional mistake, father and son?"

The old man's voice was very vicissitudes, and it sounded desolate and lonely.

Atobe knew that for someone of Hasegawa Kenshin's status and qualifications, it was already his limit to be so humble and submissive to a junior, but he still just looked at him coldly and didn't say a word for a long time.

When the other party almost thought he was in despair, he spoke coldly: "That's my Atobe Keigo's first child, the future heir of the Atobe family. You said you'd lose him? Uncle, isn't this deal too good for you?" 

Hasegawa Kenshin was stunned, straightened up slightly, and looked sad: "I feel very sorry that this happened. If I can do something to undo what has happened, I will do it at all costs. But the past is over. Since it has happened, if the two families have a rift because of this, it will not only hurt the harmony, but also benefit outsiders. I dare not ask for your forgiveness, but I will try my best to make up for the mistakes made by the Hasegawa family." 

"Yumi has been spoiled by me since she was young. I am also very sad that she has caused such a big disaster this time, but she is just an innocent little girl after all, and she has learned her lesson this time. Please understand my feelings as a father. She has just been engaged and has a long way to go in the future. I can't bear to see her ruin the rest of her life because of this incident." 

Atobe Keigo looked at him indifferently, with a hint of sarcasm at the corner of his mouth. 

At first glance, these words sound humble and pious, but if you listen carefully, they are full of sharp words. 

It would be better to say that the marriage between the Yokotani family and the Hasegawa family is inevitable, and it would be better for the Atobe family not to make trouble and hurt both sides. 

It's a joke! 

Thinking of this, he sneered clearly: "You are too kind. Your daughter has always been independent and eccentric. She should be responsible for what she does. Otherwise, I am really worried about Master Yokotani." 

"Keigo..." Hasegawa Kenshin was taken aback by his cold expression and called him softly. Before he could say anything, Shu beside him finally took over the conversation. 

"Atobe-kun, we do not deny the mistakes made by the Hasegawa family. Father is here to apologize sincerely. Please don't be too difficult!" 

"Is this considered difficult?" Atobe raised his eyebrows, "Cousin Shu, you will feel uncomfortable if I don't settle the accounts with you one by one, right?" 

The contours of the young man's face suddenly dimmed under the light. 

"Okay, Keigo," Atobe Jingyi seemed to finally be unable to bear it anymore, and slowly said, "This matter was originally an accident. What's the point of pursuing it now? It will only hurt the harmony." 

"Father?" Atobe Keigo turned around, and a look of shock and anger flashed across his dark eyes. 

The old man ignored him and only said to the Hasegawa father and son: "But then again, Yuki has suffered so much this time, we can't let her suffer in vain, don't you think, President Hasegawa?" 

Hasegawa Kenshin immediately understood what he meant: "Of course, I will do my best to compensate her, just ask for anything." 

Atobe narrowed his eyes, and his sharp eyes swept back and forth between the two fifty-year-old men. He finally gave up and let out a long breath, looking up: "First, cancel any rights of Hasegawa Yumi in Hasegawa Company, and guarantee that she will not inherit the family property in the future; second, Yuki's shares in Hasegawa Company will increase by 4%; third, after the cooperation project between the Atobe Zaibatsu and Hasegawa Logistics is completed, the Atobe family's profit share will increase by 30%." 

Hasegawa Kenshin hesitated for a long time. 

For him, it was indeed too harsh. 

After a long while, the person in charge of Hasegawa Company finally sighed: "I promise you." 

Atobe smiled arrogantly: "Tomorrow I will send a lawyer to handle the relevant procedures." 

Hasegawa and his son stood up and said goodbye. 

At that time, the night of Tokyo was deep and the lights were brilliant. 

Atobe Keigo stood up, opened the curtains of the private room, and silently looked at the colorful neon lights on the street. His thin lips were pressed into a line, and the tear mole under his eyes was vaguely dark. 

Atobe Keiyi asked someone to change a pot of hot tea, slowly poured it, and only glanced at his back lightly: "Why, are you unwilling?" 

"I can't think of a reason for my father to do this." Atobe said coldly, "Is it because of the marriage between the Yokotani family and Hasegawa?" 

"Don't offend your opponent rashly before you fully understand him." Atobe Keiyi smiled slightly, "Keigo, you have already lost the initiative in this matter." 

Atobe's face stiffened slightly. 

It's not that he didn't have a chance. 

If the rumors had not been suppressed, public opinion would have been on the side of the Atobe family with just a little guidance, and the unruly young lady of the Hasegawa family would have long been notorious. 

"I don't want her to be disturbed." Atobe frowned slightly and said sullenly. 

"So, it's too late for you to take action now." Atobe Jingyi took a sip from the teacup, "Since you can't win in one blow, why not do a favor?" " 

Even if you have to take into account the power of the Yokotani family, there is no need to compromise with the capital of the Atobe family." 

"I know that you still have the means to get the most out of a loss." Atobe Jingyi smiled, but quickly restrained his expression, "Jingwu, the business world has always been a world surrounded by wolves. You can't just focus on the constraints in front of you. Next month, GS Investment Bank's new financial derivatives will be listed. Have you thought of a strategy to deal with it?" 

GS is an investment bank with a strong foundation. Since it has made up its mind to enter the Japanese market, it must fight with the Atobe family, the securities giant in the Japanese industry. 

"Father." Atobe Keigo's eyes paused, and he finally turned around and looked down at the old man who was sitting upright, "I have never underestimated this competition, but father, do you have no information about me, or are you worried about GS?" 

Atobe Keigo's hand holding the teacup paused in mid-air for a moment, and then slowly put it down: "I know, you have never let me down." 

"Then it's the latter?" Atobe lowered his eyelids, his eyes fell on the old man's face as if inquiring, "Father, what kind of grudge did you have with Lane Lindsay in the past that made you so taboo?"