The strongest high school student in Japan

"Chun-kun, thank you so much... I am just powerless with words, but I really thank you." At this time, Sagihara Shion spoke, "Because you helped me, I can't hide it from you. I must tell you what you are involved in now... I can't let you waste your energy on my troubles without knowing it. You should know the inside story before making a judgment."

"It sounds like you want to tell a story, senior? Then I'm all ears." Mogami Jun quickly stopped.

In order to consider the other party's feelings, he had been reluctant to ask, but now that the other party had said it, it was different.

"Do you know who stopped me?" Sagihara Shion whispered, "It's mine..."

"It's your father, isn't it?" Mogami Jun made his own judgment. "He was in prison."

"So...it turns out that Jun-kun already knew it!" Sagihara Shion looked up in surprise and looked at Mogami Jun in disbelief.

"Of course I know this level, but I don't know anything deeper." Mogami Jun replied.

"So you already knew it... I was afraid that you would look down on me after you knew it." Sagihara Shion murmured to herself, "Jun-kun, you don't despise me even after all this? And you're still so nice to me."

"I don't understand what's so disgusting about this. You becoming his daughter is not the result of your own choice. It can't be helped. The sins he committed have nothing to do with you. If you despise yourself because of him, that would be a big mistake. After all, you didn't do anything wrong. You shouldn't feel guilty about his crimes. It has nothing to do with you." Mogami Jun expressed his opinion. "Senior, if you are worried that I will look at you differently because I know about your father, then you are underestimating me."

Sagihara Shion looked at him blankly, and after a long time, tears welled up in her eyes again.

"thanks, thanks!"

She finally heard someone say this to her.

As if she felt that words could not express her feelings, she suddenly leaned forward and hugged Mogami Jun. "Thank you so much..."

She placed her head on Jun Mogami's shoulder, and a faint fragrance from her thin nightgown entered Jun Mogami's nose.

To be honest, it's really comfortable...

"Don't be afraid, it's really okay." Mogami Junya hugged Sagihara Shion and gave her courage.

Just as they were hugging each other, the sound of light footsteps was heard beside them.

"Chun! Are you there?" Then a low voiced greeting came in.

Although the sound was a little distorted through the crack in the door, even so, one could still hear a bit of majesty in it.

Jun Mogami widened his eyes slightly, then loosened his hand.

"Yes." He replied coldly.

"Your father!" Sagihara Shion exclaimed softly, then immediately covered her mouth.

"If you're here, come over here. I have something to tell you." The footsteps faded away.

"Okay." Mogami Jun responded, then made a reassuring gesture to the senior, opened the room and walked out of the door.

And on the sofa in the hall, Mogami Kiyoshi, the current head of the Accounting Division of the Accounting Bureau of the Ministry of Finance, was looking at him coldly.

"Is there anything wrong, Dad?" Jun Mogami looked at the middle-aged man opposite him calmly with his normal attitude.

19. So-called bureaucracy

Kiyoshi Mogami, Director of the Accounting Division, Budget Bureau, Ministry of Finance.

He worked for one of the most critical central departments in Japan, and had been working in the Ministry of Finance for nearly twenty years, which is what people usually call a career bureaucrat.

Like most elite bureaucrats, his resume is also very brilliant. He has been an excellent student since childhood, and was admitted to the Faculty of Law of the University of Tokyo. He also passed the first-class national civil service examination, entered the central government, and was finally assigned to the Ministry of Finance.

After arriving at the Ministry of Finance, he devoted himself to his work with great enthusiasm and steadily rose through the ranks as his experience accumulated, eventually reaching the upper echelons of the bureaucracy, serving as head of the Accounting Division.

The Budget Bureau of the Ministry of Finance is responsible for preparing the budgets of all departments of the Japanese central government, while the position of Chief of the Accounting Division is responsible for reviewing the budget execution of other central departments. Generally speaking, the position has almost the same auditing power as the procuratorate.

Being able to sit in this position, Zui Shangqing can naturally be considered to be outstanding.

Of course, this is not only the result of his personal efforts, but also the great help from his family. Mogami Kiyoshi's late father, Mogami Hiroshi, was also a graduate of the University of Tokyo and worked in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for decades. He accumulated a considerable amount of personal connections, which also became the ladder for his promotion and helped him to get to where he is today.

However, Zuishangqing was never satisfied.

This was not the destination he wanted to reach.

To hold such a key position in one's early forties is not only an honor but also a huge pressure, especially for the Accounting Section of the Bureau of Accounting. Because of the authority, it is easy to conflict with ministers and secretaries of other provinces.

Every government department has a natural instinct to expand its establishment and budget. Only a huge budget can satisfy the leaders' desire for power, not to mention making money from it. However, the Accounting Bureau and the Accounting Section are the enemies of these leaders. They specifically restrict their budget expenditures and the scope of their power, so conflicts are very easy to arise.

Other officials in the Ministry of Finance are regarded as the God of Wealth, but the official who restricts everyone's use of the budget can only be regarded as the God of Plague.

As a bureaucrat, the most feared thing is to come into conflict with powerful people, so those elite bureaucrats who graduated from the University of Tokyo are unwilling to take this position, fearing that it will affect their own future. This position is rare in the Ministry of Finance and is usually held by officials who are not graduates of the University of Tokyo.

That is what is called the scapegoat position.

When Saigami Kiyoshi was promoted to this position three years ago and was congratulated by his colleagues, he already knew in his heart that he would never be able to touch the pinnacle of civil servants in the Ministry of Finance's dream - the throne of the Executive Vice Minister of the Ministry of Finance.

In short, he was shunned and thrown into this difficult position to connect with.

Why would an official who obviously has a good background and ability end up like this?

There are many reasons, but the two most important ones are that the retired Mogami Hiroshi passed away five years ago, and Mogami Qing lost his biggest think tank and backer.

Another reason was the downfall of his father-in-law.

For the sake of his son's future, Mogami Hiroshi had long been looking for a powerful in-law for Mogami Kiyomi, and the young and promising Mogami Kiyomi also became a popular candidate for son-in-law. After some selection, 20 years ago, Mogami Kiyomi married his boss Kawasawa Kosuke's daughter Hezawa Sayuki - also Mogami Jun's mother Mogami Sayuki - and found himself a strong ally.

Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. Just a few years ago, Kousuke Hezawa lost the competition for the position of Executive Vice Minister of the Ministry of Finance with another opponent, and his influence has plummeted since then.

The world of bureaucrats is a life-and-death struggle, but also a love-and-love one. Everyone fights for power and profit, but they also have to keep each other decent after the victory or defeat. According to convention, after the permanent vice minister of the Ministry of Finance is decided, officials with equal or older qualifications must retire, and then be arranged by the Ministry of Finance to serve as directors in various financial institutions, receiving very generous remuneration, replacing power with money, and bidding farewell to the Japanese officialdom with dignity.

As the son-in-law of Kazawa Kosuke, Mogami Kiyoshi was naturally a die-hard Kazawa faction, so Kazawa Kosuke's failure in the competition for the position of Executive Vice Minister became his failure.

After the new vice minister came to power, it was natural for him to purge his opponents. Soujiya Mogami was sent to the key position of chief of the Accounting Section to take the blame. If it weren't for the fact that there was some old relationship between Moujiya Mogami's father and father-in-law, the punishment would have been even more severe.

After twenty years of hard work, Zui Shangqing was of course very dissatisfied with the result, but for now he could only accept this reality.

After all, if you lose a gamble, you have to accept the consequences. Since you have participated in the ruthless power struggle within the department, you must enjoy the results of the struggle.

But he hasn't given up yet, he still has another hope.

That's his son.

Although his relationship with his wife Sayuki Mogami has not been very good, he is still quite satisfied with his son.

Although Jun Mogami has a somewhat indifferent personality, he is smart and has excellent grades, and he is on track to be admitted to the University of Tokyo.

As long as he can go to Tokyo University and pass the civil service exam, the resources accumulated by himself and his father can be used again. At that time, the long-cherished wish that two generations have not fulfilled can be handed over to him to fulfill...

This is the last hope of the Supreme Qing.

And now, his son was standing in front of him, listening to his teachings.

"Is there anything wrong, Dad?" Jun Mogami asked in a low voice.

"I heard that your grades have been declining recently." Said Saigami Qing in a low voice.

Although he had been in the government for many years and had developed an aura of not showing his emotions, his dry words still made people aware of his deep displeasure.

Why did so many people come to complain just because I didn't do well in the exam? Mogami Jun was a little annoyed, but of course he remained calm on the surface.

"It's just a random lapse in performance, I'll fix it."

"Don't let your guard down! You can't allow yourself to perform poorly!" Saigami Qing shook his head, denying his son's words. "Chun, you have to adjust your mindset. You have to understand that the real world doesn't allow people like us much room for failure."

Before Chun could reply, he continued.

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"Children of politicians can't even solve function problems, but when they grow up, they can still leisurely inherit their father's electoral resources and easily enter the National Assembly as a member of the National Assembly or a minister in the cabinet. Children of chaebols can't even write articles, but when they grow up, they can still be sent by their parents to be senior executives in the company and easily inherit the family business... But bureaucrats can't do that. If the children of bureaucrats can't get into the University of Tokyo, they will never have a bright future, and the resources they have accumulated will be meaningless. So you... you have no other way out, you must get into the University of Tokyo, otherwise you will be nothing! The hopes of our family are also pinned on you. You must get into the University of Tokyo, then become a civil servant, and finally reach the top!"

As he spoke, he grabbed Mogami Jun's shoulders and shook him gently. His harsh expression was completely different from his usual gentle and polite self.

Because this is his lifelong pursuit.

He himself has stayed where he is, so all his hopes are placed on his son, so he will not allow his son to fail in any way.

But Mogami Jun's expression was calm, not even slightly relaxed. He had heard such clichés countless times since he was a child, and his ears were already callused.

Of course, even so, he knew that what his father said made sense.

Elite bureaucrats sound glamorous, and they do hold a large portion of power in Japan, but they are different from the top level people who have controlled resources for generations.

Although a bureaucrat's family is also a member of the upper class, if one wants to become a bureaucrat, one must pass both the Tokyo University exam and the civil service exam. If one fails, the resources accumulated by the parents will be meaningless. At best, the children can only live a life without worries about food and clothing, but they will never be able to get in touch with the top society.

Only the sons and daughters of chaebols and politicians do not have to worry about anything. Even if they know nothing, they can just go to an ordinary university and then go to the United States or Europe to study abroad. After coming back, they can work in a large company for a while and then take over.

The difficulty is totally not on the same level.

"Do you understand, Chun?" After shaking Chun's shoulders, Saigami Qing let go of his hand.

"I understand, father." Under his father's strong gaze, Mogami Jun could only nod his head to avoid making him angry again.

"I'm glad you understand. Chun, I hope you treat every exam as if it were your last one, and don't slack off anymore." Seeing that his son finally took it seriously, Saigami Qing nodded.

My son has always been a hard-working and self-disciplined student, so I only need to put pressure on him at the appropriate time.

More importantly, I have to pave the way for him, for his future.

He called his son to his side on purpose, of course not just to scold him.

"At your age now, I originally just want you to concentrate on your studies and let's wait and see what happens in society. But sometimes it may not be a bad thing to have a chance to see some new things..."

"See the world?" Mogami Jun suddenly felt uneasy. "What do you mean?"

"President Hyoudou of the Teiai Group is planning to hold a social gathering for young people at his own amusement park next month." Saigami Kiyoshi stated his purpose. "I think this is a good opportunity for you to meet more people, so I asked for an invitation for you."

"Teiai Group..." Jun Mogami frowned.

Although he didn't know much about society because he was still in school, he had heard of the name of the Di Ai Group.

That is one of the country's leading conglomerates, and the group's head, Chairman Kazutaka Hyodo, is a well-known tycoon with incalculable wealth. Compared to such a person, the Mogami family is not a big shot.

"Because he runs a financial institution, Hyoudou Kazutsugu has a very close relationship with our Ministry of Finance. Not only me, but many people are his friends. If you can establish a good relationship with him, you will get a lot of support in the future..." Saigami Kiyoshi continued to explain.

From what Mogami Kiyoshi said, he wants Mogami Jun to find a way to establish a relationship with President Hyodou or one of his assistants, so as to pave the way for the future.

But this is not what Mogami Jun likes.

He hated fawning and flattering, which was the most meaningless thing.

Life is short, and it is hard enough to make yourself happy. Why bother trying to please others and put yourself in a difficult position?

Just agree to it for now and muddle through when the time comes. Anyway, President Hyodou won't have time to deal with a kid like me.

"Okay, I understand father, I will be there when the time comes." He agreed casually.

20. The So-Called Father

Although he strongly disagreed with Mogami Kiyoshi's arrangement, Mogami Jun also knew that there was no point in contradicting his father, so he perfunctorily agreed to the other party's request and agreed to participate in the event organized by President Hyodo.

Although he has complicated feelings towards Zui Shang Qing because he still retains the memories of his previous life, even so, Zui Shang Qing still did him a favor, so no matter what, he has received the favor.

Mogami Kiyoshi is not a good father. He rarely interacts with his children, and completely imposes his own ideas on them. He is very cold and rude to them. But even so, he has provided them with a very superior environment and living conditions. Even from the perspective of repaying a favor, Mogami Jun does not want to go against their wishes - unless it violates his basic principles.

Seeing that his son had obeyed his will, Mogami Qing didn't say anything more. After giving him a few words of encouragement and scolding, he let Mogami Jun go back to rest.

If he knew that there was a young girl hiding in his son's room, how would he react?

Anyway, Jun Mogami doesn't want to try it out.

Jun Mogami reopened the door of the room. Everything inside was the same as usual, with no changes at all - except that there was a bed of cups on the floor and the quilt on the bed was slightly bulging.

"Senior, it's okay." Jun Mogami closed the door gently and said in a low voice.

Almost at the same time, the quilt on the bed was pulled slightly.

Then, first the hair, then the white forehead, and then the dark eyes, Senior Sagihara's face gradually appeared. She looked at Mogami Jun nervously, like a frightened little animal.

"Chunjun...are you okay?" she asked cautiously, "your father didn't notice anything unusual, did he?"

"No, don't worry." Mogami Jun shook his head. "I told you, he doesn't interact with me much, so he won't find out."

Sagihara Shion heard a hint of melancholy in Mogami Jun's words, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.

Although I don’t know what Chunjun’s father does, judging from the fact that he owns such an expensive house, he must have a high social status and a busy life.

Such a person will definitely have less communication with his children, and his personality will be very strong, which will further affect the relationship between father and child.

Everyone has their own difficulties in life, thought Senior Sakihara.

"What are your plans for the future, senior?" Mogami Jun changed the subject, then sat down on the ground, leaning against the wall and looking up at the senior. "You were lucky tonight, but your luck may not always be good in the future."

"At this point, we can only take things one step at a time." Thinking of this, Sagihara Shion's good mood disappeared and she became worried again. "Anyway, I should move to another place first. That person may have found out where I live now, so he has been wandering around looking for me..."

Before Mogami Jun could ask again, she suddenly smiled bitterly, "Didn't we just talk about him? Let's continue with the next topic, Jun-kun. I know you understand my feelings and don't want me to expose my own scars, but now that it has come to this, I can't hide it for fear of embarrassment, otherwise I will be sorry for you..."

"Actually, I'm not that curious... Well, since senior thinks it's okay, I'm all ears." Mogami Jun shrugged.