Tokyo: My debt collection methods are a bit off.

"But."

The thin woman was about to say something when she was immediately interrupted by Yamada Ran's cold gaze.

"No buts. It's my place, and I make the rules."

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Chapter 78 Another Bountiful Harvest

Outside the window, birdsong gently touched the water's surface, and ripples spread outwards.

The blazing sun tinged a leisurely cloud with color, one of which was vibrant.

When the midday wind slammed the door shut again, only Hoshino Jun and Yamada Ran remained in the office.

Hamasaki Sueyu and the vice chairman were "invited" out by Amano's queen.

Perhaps "chase" would be a more appropriate word?

When her eyes were fixed on Hoshino Jun, Hoshino Jun knew that an unavoidable crisis might be about to unfold.

He could deduce from the conversation that it seemed Yamada Ran had kept him around because of Yamada Kaoru.

"Name."

"Chairman, don't you already know?"

"Ok?"

Fluffy clouds drifted across the clear blue sky. Under the bright midday sun, time flowed by slowly, carrying a touch of comfort and warmth.

Ran Yamada raised her eyebrows slightly, as if on purpose, and deliberately shook the ash off her cigarette butts all over the floor, even though there was an ashtray right next to her.

"I'd like to ask your name."

“Uh, Jun Hoshino.”

This time, Hoshino Jun behaved himself and answered whatever Yamada Ran asked.

Otherwise, his workload still risks continuing to increase.

"Ok!"

Yamada Ran's eyes curved like crescent moons as she sat upright in the main seat, her expression slightly mocking.

"gender."

What kind of bizarre questions are these?

Hoshino Jun stared at Yamada Ran for a moment, wondering why a woman with such profound wisdom would ask such an illogical question.

Is it really that hard to tell that Hoshino Jun, who is 1.8 meters tall, has short hair, and is not small in stature, is a man?

This reminded Hoshino Jun of many online novels about "handsome young men" that she had read before, where the protagonists were so beautiful that they were even more beautiful than the female leads.

But he's clearly not that type, although he is handsome, no doubt.

But Hoshino Jun felt that she was the kind of person who was very fierce.

A fierce first step is definitely not a zero-burning one.

"male!"

However, no matter how fierce one is, when faced with an unreasonable female superior, one still has to bow one's head slightly.

Both are assertive types, but Yamada Ran doesn't like him as much as Yamada Kaoru does, and Hoshino Jun is more discerning in this regard.

We can't let Class A debt slip away.

"Answer me, why did you reject Yamada Kaoru in the first place?"

At this moment, Ran Yamada extinguished her cigarette and asked another question.

Very sharp.

Hoshino Jun spent nearly three minutes thinking about how to answer this question.

'Should we say they were intimidated by the Yamada family?'

Or is it that they themselves don't want to be controlled by conglomerates?

'Or to be honest, because of Mei Asu's existence, she can't accept Kaoru Yamada, who would never allow him to be promiscuous.'

Hoshino Jun thought and thought earnestly, and time slowly passed by.

Ran Yamada, however, seemed in no hurry. With her back to the sun, she waited with great interest for his answer.

finally.

Jun Hoshino gave the exact same answer she had given when she rejected Kaoru Yamada:

"I am a student, and my main job is to study and strive for a better future, not to date, so I have to apologize to Yamada-kun."

The two looked at each other.

“That reason isn’t enough,” Yamada Ran said, frowning.

“I think that’s enough,” Jun Hoshino said.

Ran Yamada shook her head: "Not enough!"

"I suppose you are already aware of the Yamada family's wealth, so I don't need to elaborate further."

"So if all you want is a bright future, then Kaoru Yamada can certainly provide you with a life that is rich enough."

"Young people can easily get their hands on luxury cars, mansions, or any other strange and unusual items they like."

"In addition, Yamada Kaoru herself is a beauty. Just in terms of looks alone, there are countless people who want to pursue her."

Ran Yamada slowly pointed out Kaoru Yamada's strengths, and then continued to look at Jun Hoshino.

She awaited Hoshino Jun's excuses.

Who believes in striving for a better future?

"Chairman, I think you may have misunderstood something."

Hoshino Jun vaguely sensed that Yamada Ran didn't seem to want to see Yamada Kaoru make a fool of himself, so he decided to stick to the persona he had just established.

If you were to refuse because you wanted to reject "Yamada Kaoru", you might be making a mistake.

We need to change our approach.

Instead of belittling others, it's better to elevate your own character.

Take a deep breath.

Stand tall with your chest out.

Hoshino Jun silently looked out the window, her gaze deep and filled with unwavering determination.

"The reason I mention the word 'struggle' in my vision of a bright future is because I want everything I achieve in the future to be something I have to work hard for myself."

"No matter how much Yamada can give, it's not something I earned through my own efforts, and it will never truly belong to me."

"Other people's wealthy families are not my destiny; I want to become my own wealthy family."

The boy's tone was confident, self-reliant, and extremely earnest.

It wasn't an act.

Hoshino Jun's original ideal was simply to support Asu Mei in the future, but now she has a system.

In less than a week, Hoshino Jun's assets had exceeded three million yen.

He is confident that he will become wealthy.

This moment.

Looking at Hoshino Jun's upright figure, Yamada Ran seemed to understand what perseverance meant.

Just like she was back then.

They persevered in doing everything they wanted, foolishly believing that as long as they worked hard, they could achieve their ideal outcome.

"Ding~ding~ding~"

The wind chimes hanging on the curtains tinkled, and Ran Yamada's thoughts drifted into the distance.

Ran Yamada, whose real name is Ran Saionji, is the wife of the president of the Yamada Group and also the heiress of the famous Saionji Department Store.

She has revealed to the media on several occasions after marriage that her dream was to become a police officer, rather than stay at home to be a wife and mother.

All of this can be found online.

Junya Hoshino recorded this information yesterday.

So he was gambling that a resolute persona, combined with his past rejection of Yamada Kaoru, wouldn't make Yamada Ran dislike him.

The effectiveness is still unknown.

However, one thing is certain: it is definitely not counterproductive.

"Chairman, when can I start my work?"

Hoshino Jun took two steps forward unintentionally, allowing Yamada Ran to see his determination more clearly.

Today, I specially wore my school uniform, which was faded from washing.

It might be a lie for others to say they want to rely on themselves, but Hoshino Jun, who once could have easily relied on immense wealth with just a simple gesture, was not.

Even now, he is still incredibly poor.

in the sun.

Ran Yamada's thoughts were pulled back, and her gaze returned to Jun Hoshino.