Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 23 Yoko Okino's Panic

"No, it's my own decision to enter the entertainment industry, but my family isn't very supportive," Zheng Yi said sincerely.

"I see." Yamagishi Ei nodded, his enthusiasm waning somewhat.

If it's the Sumitomo family, then there's absolutely no need to hesitate.

But if it's just Zheng Yi alone, then it's not worth the risk.

Without the support of the Sumitomo family, Shoichi would be no different from any other person who enters the entertainment industry; he would be ruined by those guys.

Having spent many years navigating the entertainment industry, Eiichi Yamagishi knows how deep the waters run.

Some conglomerates got burned badly when they entered the market.

Yoko Okino needs resources to move upmarket, not to be the face of a small company like Zhengyi with an uncertain future.

Yoko Okino winked at Eiichi Yamagishi.

The meaning was clear: she didn't want to rely on this rich young man; he might just be dabbling in it for fun, and she wouldn't dare gamble her future career on it.

Eiichi Yamagishi hesitated to speak.

Agents are essentially there to say things that artists can't say themselves.

But he was hesitant to refuse Zheng Yi.

Rumor has it that the guy who robbed Zheng Yi Project was shot eight times in the back and was almost diagnosed with poisoning.

The man who owed Zheng Yiqian lost his daughter and was also threatened with death.

He dared not imagine what the consequences would be if he refused Zheng Yi.

"I'm very sorry! Ms. Yoko has already made an appointment with the company. Although it was a verbal agreement, she doesn't want to be someone who breaks a contract. It's just a pity that we have to meet so late." Yamagishi Eiichi bowed sincerely to Masakazu.

He had never bowed so sincerely in his entire life.

He had never been so courageous in his entire life.

Zheng Yi took a sip of tea and then used serving chopsticks to put food on Xiao Ai's plate, his face revealing neither joy nor anger.

Yoko Okino and Eiichi Yamagishi were on tenterhooks.

They stood motionless, seemingly awaiting Zhengyi's judgment.

"It's alright, even if the deal falls through, we can still be on good terms. There's always the possibility of future cooperation," Zheng Yi said nonchalantly.

Zheng Yi seemed very sincere.

Yoko Okino breathed a slight sigh of relief.

“If you need my help in the future, please don’t hesitate to ask,” Yoko Okino said.

"Okay, let's eat."

Zheng Yi waved his hand dismissively.

With Masakazu next to them, Yoko Okino and Eiichi Yamagishi were both very uncomfortable. They only dared to sit on half of their seats, only dared to pick up the food in front of them with their chopsticks, and dared not make a sound while chewing.

After a lackluster meal, the two fled the private room as if escaping.

Ai patted her belly and couldn't help but remind her, "You didn't need to be so clear. If you had been vague about whether the Sumitomo family was going to enter the entertainment industry, she might have joined your company."

Zheng Yi shook his head and said to Xiao Ai, "You're still young and don't understand business."

Ai, having been patted on the head, had no temper left and stared at Masakazu without saying a word.

Zheng Yi said, "The most important thing in doing business and negotiating cooperation is sincerity. I believe that with my sincerity, I can definitely make Okino Yoko change her mind."

Ai tried to suppress her laughter.

Even though she had never been involved in business, she knew that capitalists never told the truth.

You think you can rely on sincerity? You'll go bankrupt sooner or later.

Consider my previous reminder as a way of thanking you for taking care of me these past few days.

However, the hatred for killing one's sister is irreconcilable.

However, given Zheng Yi's entrepreneurial mindset, he might not even need her to seek revenge; he might have committed suicide by jumping off a building due to business failure and mounting debt. Outside the restaurant, in the car, Yoko Okino and Ei Yamagishi were panting heavily.

They were under too much pressure just now.

Yamagishi Eiichi grinned and said, "When Master Seiichi first asked to see you, I thought he had taken a liking to you."

It's not uncommon for sons of wealthy families to want to 'pursue' female celebrities.

Yoko Okino has no shortage of suitors, but none of them are of high enough caliber to be rejected by the company.

She's the company's cash cow, and Yoko Okino is relatively safe until she loses her value.

Yoko Okino shook her head: "He doesn't seem like that kind of person."

Zheng Yi made a very good impression on her.

He doesn't have the arrogance of a tycoon's son; he's easy to talk to, and not as ruthless and violent as rumored. His personality seems rather mild.

Eiichi Yamagishi gave her a strange look. "We've only just met. How do you know he's not that kind of person?"
He said, "Actually, there are benefits to you joining Young Master Zhengyi's company. Spending so much time together, you might just be able to marry into a wealthy family."

"Haha." Yoko Okino laughed.

She wouldn't dare to have such fantasies.

That's the Sumitomo family, how could they possibly marry her?

My own career is the most important thing; everything else is secondary.

Yamagishi Eiichi said it casually, but he cautioned, "Rumor has it that Young Master Seiichi is not very magnanimous. We should be careful since we declined his invitation this time."

Okino Yoko nodded.

But thinking of Zheng Yi's appearance, she whispered, "But I feel that he is a very sincere person, unlike the rumors."

……

Yoko Okino knew she had misjudged the situation.

Indeed, top-notch actors are never in the entertainment industry.

When we met, they acted so sincerely, politely, and approachably, but after I left, they decisively revealed their fangs.

"The furniture in the room looks like it's been moved," Yoko Okino said fearfully.

Eiichi Yamagishi frowned.

Yoko Okino continued, "And I can sense that someone is following me. What should I do? Could it be one of Sumitomo Shoichi's men?"

Yamagishi Eiichi gritted his teeth and said, "Don't overthink it, he's definitely not one of Master Masaichi's people."

The murders had absolutely nothing to do with Young Master Zhengyi; they were just stalking, and had nothing to do with him.

"But...but I..."

Yoko Okino's bright eyes were filled with panic, and she unconsciously hugged her arms tightly.

Eiichi Yamagishi said, "Don't be afraid, he's just an ordinary petty thief. We can find a detective to catch him."

“Okay.” Yoko Okino nodded.

"Let's find Kogoro Mouri," the manager said.

"Kogoro Mouri?" Yoko Okino frowned.

Kogoro Mouri is a rising star detective whose name, "Sleeping Kogoro," is already appearing in the newspapers.

She is a well-known public figure, and such an incident should be handled with care to minimize its impact.

She thought it best to find an unknown detective.

Eiichi Yamagishi said, "Rumor has it that Kogoro Mouri is Shoichi's henchman... uh, partner. He'll definitely be able to find that stalker."

Yoko Okino then realized what was happening.

She nodded and said, "I understand."

(End of this chapter)