The Underworld, Starting with Debt

Reaching out to take the document, Kurashiki Reika waved her hand, signaling her subordinates to drag him away, a mocking smile playing on her beautiful red lips.

After Higashiki Norihito left, Kurashiki Reika fiddled with a strand of hair behind her ear and yawned lazily. It was all that damned guy's fault. Last night, the sewer cleaning was only half done before Ito Koshichi had to leave. I still had to deal with him. He disturbed my sleep. I really didn't get enough sleep.

Reika Kurashiki sat down at the desk, casually tossing it aside, and picked up a file that was lying on the table to look at.

"Dongyangli...that new secretary...ha~she's quite pitiful, having encountered such a useless husband who can't even perform sexual acts."

Suddenly remembering something, Kurashiki Reika's face blossomed into a radiant smile. A few rays of sunlight pierced through the gloom and shone directly on her face, making her narrow, almond-shaped eyes sparkle with an unusual brilliance, like a deep vortex, both alluring and wicked.

"To just let that good-for-nothing go like that would be too easy on him... He's so young and he's never even experienced what it's like to be a woman~ I'm such a good person, sharing my treasure with the wife of a sinner~ Hehe~"

"Besides, that horny brat will probably love this gift~"

......

Noon.

"Secretary Dong, Secretary Dong."

"Ji Ren, didn't you come to the company? Where did you go?"

At his workstation, Dongyangli sat intently in front of his computer, his fingers moving nimbly across the keyboard, making a clattering sound as if he were working diligently.

However, the abrupt string of letters on the screen revealed her absent-mindedness. Her cherry lips were slightly pursed, and her fair and delicate face had a faint bluish tinge from lack of sleep, which was difficult to completely cover even with foundation.

"Secretary Dong!"

"Huh? Ah!...Ahem...Hello, what can I do for you?"

The sound from beside him suddenly increased several decibels, and Dongyangli finally came to his senses. Noticing that someone was next to him, he smiled awkwardly and asked.

"Secretary Dong, the president is looking for you."

"it is good."

Upon arriving at the office, Dongyang tidied up his clothes and knocked on the office door.

"President, it's me, Dongyangli."

After receiving a reply from inside, Dongyangli pushed open the door and entered. Her first glance was at the desk, but she didn't see Kurashiki Reika there. After looking around, she finally found her on the sofa.

The midday sun was languid; even the brilliant golden rays of midsummer became soft, casting a hazy golden veil over Kurashiki Reika, making her look like a poem, a painting, a dream.

Seemingly having just woken up from a midday nap, Kurashiki Reika's beautiful eyes showed a hint of daze. She leaned lazily against the sofa, her plump, shapely legs, encased in black stockings, casually crossed, her toes slightly raised and swaying. Her elbows rested on the sofa armrests, her hands supporting her chin. She glanced casually at Higashi Yori outside the door, her eyebrows raised, her eyes slightly narrowed as she scrutinized her, a strange light emanating from them that made Higashi Yori feel uneasy. Only then did Kurashiki Reika withdraw her gaze.

"President, what can I do for you?"

Sitting up straight, Kurashiki Reika stretched lazily with a hum, her languidness exuding endless charm, like a noble cat, every movement full of allure.

However, Dongyangli felt a strange sense of crisis towards the woman in front of him who exuded mature charm. For some reason, Kurashiki Reika's seemingly languid demeanor concealed an inexplicable and powerful aura.

"come over."

Upon hearing Kurashiki Reika's order, Higashiyo hesitated for a moment, then took small steps toward the sofa.

"Sit next to me." Kurashiki Reika slightly lifted her eyelids and glanced at her from the corner of her eye.

Upon hearing this, Dongyangli carefully sat down on the sofa, lowering her eyelids and only daring to steal glances at her out of the corner of her eye.

Standing up, Kurashiki Reika walked around to the front of Dongyangli, bent down, raised her slender hand, and gently stroked Dongyangli's cheek.

"President?" Dongyangli looked at her nervously.

"You are indeed quite attractive. You only joined the company yesterday, right?"

With her long, beautiful index finger lifting her chin, Dongyangli was forced to raise her delicate face and gaze into Kurashiki Reika's abyss-like pupils, feeling a sudden panic in her heart.

'The president's gaze is terrifying, it's like...like he's looking at an object...'

"Yes."

"Really? Then you really are..." Releasing her fingers from Dongyangli, Kurashiki Reika picked up the documents on the coffee table to show her.

Suddenly, the movement of opening the file paused...

'It would be better to let that kid train himself; that way he'd be more successful, and besides...'

Recalling her fondness for sharing things, Kurashiki Reika's heart rippled like a lake, waves of emotion spreading outwards.

"No, it's nothing."

With a wave of her hand, Kurashiki Reika said, "Go back to work first, and stay when you leave."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Dongyangli was somewhat puzzled, but she didn't want to be alone with Kurashiki Reika any longer. The pressure was too much for her to bear. She stood up, gave a slight bow, and quickly left the office, her high heels making a rapid thud on the floor.

After the door to Dongyangli was closed, Kurashiki Reika leisurely picked up her phone and called Ito Koshitomo.

"Hey, you brat, come to my company this afternoon."

"Supplementing? Ha~ I think she'll supplement in bed. There's no way Rena can study!"

"Ha! Rena, you've got some nerve! You dare to insult me!"

"..."

......

The lazy afternoon hours slipped away unnoticed, and the dazzling golden light gradually faded, replaced by the vibrant orange hue of dusk, as brilliant as an eruption of lava, painting the sky with a magnificent glow. The rays of the setting sun pierced through the clouds, gently spreading across the city, bringing a warm and tranquil feeling.

"Phew~~ Finally finished~~ I'm exhausted~"

Dongyangli stood up from her office chair, stretched her stiff arms, and twisted her aching neck. She moved her limbs around, stretched, and felt extremely comfortable.

"Ring~~"

The phone next to the table suddenly rang, and the screen showed the name Kurashiki Reika. Dongyang stiffened, only then realizing that he still had to face her after get off work, and immediately felt a headache coming on.

"Hmm... I'll be right there."

After quickly hanging up the phone and packing his things, Dongyangli headed to Kurashiki Reika's office.

"Boom boom boom..."

Dongyang knocked on the door, then slowly pushed it open and entered.

However, he was stunned for a moment.

"President... Huh?!"

In the spacious and bright office, Kurashiki Reika leaned lazily against a tall young man with her arms crossed. A playful smile played on her lips, and her long, charming phoenix eyes were slightly narrowed as she looked at Toyori with great interest.

'A man...a man! The president...! Is this a secret I should know?!'

The fear in his heart pounded against the walls of his chest like a surging tide, and Dong Yangli's heart pounded violently, causing him to involuntarily take a half step back.

"come over."

Kurashiki Reika spoke calmly, her tone as clear as a command being transmitted from a terminal, causing Higashiri to mechanically control his stiff muscles and slowly walk to the sofa.

"sit."

The scene from midday was repeated at dusk, except that there was a boy present. Dongyangli kept her eyes tightly down, but her clear, almond-shaped eyes couldn't help but steal glances at the boy who was holding Kurashiki Reika.

He was a tall and muscular young man with a slender figure, fair and handsome face, and neat short hair that was casually draped over his shoulders. The delicate collarbone that was slightly exposed at his collar added a touch of wild sexiness.

At this moment, the boy was intimately nestled against Kurashiki Reika, his amorous peach blossom eyes flashing with an eerie light, as if he might transform into a demon at any moment and pounce on her to devour her completely. This made Higashiri's heart tremble, and she quickly looked away from him.

'No wonder the club president took a liking to her...'

"..."

After taking their seats in Dongyangli, Kurashiki Reika remained silent. Ito Koshiki remembered her instructions and did not speak unless she prompted him to. This strange tacit understanding created a quiet and awkward atmosphere, with a strange and profound stillness permeating the air.

After a moment, unable to bear the oppressive silence any longer, Dongyangli broke the silence first, "President, is there something you need from me?"

Kurashiki Reika turned her head to look at Ito Kozue, a cold and beautiful smile curving her lips. "Let this Mr. Ito explain your matter to you."

Rising from Ito Koshito's embrace, Kurashiki Reika's long, slender, jade-like lips brushed against his handsome nose. Her alluring eyes shimmered subtly, like a pool of spring water rippling with anticipation and excitement. Her cherry-red lips approached his ear, and she whispered, "Don't disappoint me~"

Silence returned to the office, the atmosphere somewhat eerie. Dong Yangli clenched his fists nervously, anxiously awaiting Ito Kozue's next words.

"Madam, you don't want to lose your job, do you?"

Chapter 173 Sunflowers Bloom at Night (Part Two)

"Madam, you don't want to lose your job, do you?"

The burning crimson and orange glow, like the final note of dusk, is swallowed by the deep leaden clouds, leaving only a sliver of afterglow. The lingering flames of the setting sun draw in the twilight, marking both the end of the day and the beginning of a new chapter.

The soft, dim sunlight filtered through the office window, accompanied by the summer evening breeze that swept through the pure white gauze curtains, entering the office and ruffling the hair at Dongyang's temples, casting deep shadows on her charming face.

Ito Koshito looked calmly at the astonished Higashiri, feeling a strange, indescribable feeling in his heart.

Even though it was the first time he had ever coerced someone like this, and he had only looked through the information about Dongyang Village provided by Kurashiki Reika beforehand, it was as if he had rehearsed how to proceed in his mind countless times, with all sorts of details playing out frame by frame in his mind.

"Mr. Ito, what do you mean by that?"

Recovering from Ito Koshichi's astonishing words, Higashiri frowned slightly and looked at Ito Koshichi, asking softly.

"That's what it means literally."

Leaning slightly forward, Ito Koshi reached out and picked up a folder from the coffee table. Higashi Yori's gaze was drawn to the folder as if by a magnet, following his movement.

"This is the document the president received at noon."

A faint doubt arose in her heart, and an ominous premonition struck Dongyangli's heart like a giant hammer. She stared intently at Ito Yuezhi, her eyes filled with unease.

Under the tense gaze of Dongyangli, Ito Koshichi smiled slightly, opened the folder, and slowly read out the contents: "...Mr. Dongji Jin caused the company a loss of 100 million yen due to his negligence, and he promises to bear all the consequences."

"This is impossible!"

Dongyangli slammed his hand on the table and stood up like an arrow released from a bow.

"Please calm down, Madam Dongyang."

Closing the folder, Ito Koshito looked up at Higashi Yori with an elegant and appropriate smile on his lips: "I'm sorry, it's written in black and white on it. You don't suspect that I tampered with its contents, do you?"

Her lips were pressed tightly together, and her gray bodysuit rose and fell violently with Dongyang's breath, her full breasts heaving up and down as if trying to tear the seal of the buttons.

"Madam Dongyang, please sit down."

Seeing this, Ito Koshitoki's gentlemanly smile became even brighter. He gently advised her and personally poured her a cup of hot water and placed it in front of her.