Ito’s anger did not stem from hypocrisy or narrow-mindedness; rather, it was rooted in a series of unfortunate events that had left him feeling distressed. First, his cherished daughter suffered a severe injury, and shortly after, her fiancé, Jiro Kobayashi, vanished without exnation.


    In the wake of these troubles, Ito invested a staggering 4.5 billion US dors into Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. The contract was duly signed, and the payment was processed. However, Ichiro Kobayashi suddenly returned and unterally dered the investment contract null and void.


    To make matters worse, Charlie emphatically stated that there were no shares avable and that the 4.5 billion US dors would not be refunded. Ito Yuhiko was taken aback; he had never encountered someone so shameless before.


    If it weren’t for the fact that this young man seemed genuinely formidable, coupled with the impending arrival of the Chinese Banks Family to Japan for talks, Ito Yuhiko might have seriously considered harming Charlie.


    Despite his anger, Ito chose to exercise restraint in light of the Banks Family’s visit; however, he was dismayed to learn that their first stop in Tokyo was not to hold discussions with him, but rather to engage with his rival, the Takahashi family.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    At this point, Ito Yuhiko felt utterly defeated. What was happening? Why had he been beset by so many problemstely? Perhaps he should have gone to the temple to pray, burn incense, and eat vegetarian meals for a few days. As his frustration boiled over, Tanaka hesitated to approach him for quite some time.


    Eventually, when Ito had vented enough of his anger, Tanaka Koichi stepped forward and said, “Chairman, you really don’t need to be this upset. Even if the Banks Family chose to meet with the Takahashi family first, it doesn’t change anything. I’ve received word that they will be visiting us the day after tomorrow morning. We still have a chance.”<fn28f1> Latest content published on Find1Novel</fn28f1>


    With a scowl, Yuhiko Ito replied, “The order in which the Banks Family chooses to meet is crucial. It’s like having a girlfriend in Osaka while also needing to attend to work matters there. The choice of who to prioritize shows what holds more significance in your mind.”


    Hiroshi Tanaka awkwardly interjected, “Mr. Ito, love and career aren’t necessarily the same…”


    Ito Yuhiko retorted angrily, “Let’s say you are a yboy with two lovers in Osaka. If you can’t meet them at the same time, you will naturally choose to see your favorite one first, won’t you?”


    Tanaka quickly responded, “Well, I might like both, but since I can’t meet them simultaneously, there has to be an order. If I can’t decide, maybe I would use a lottery or flip a coin. It wouldn’t necessarily reflect who I like more.”


    Frustrated, Ito lifted his leg and kicked in Tanaka’s direction, eximing, “Am I using you forfort? Why should I even listen to this?”


    Tanaka quickly stepped back a few paces and said, “Mr. Ito, I’m just outside the door. If you need anything, please feel free to call me.”


    ……


    Meanwhile, Charlie was walking around the campus of the University of Tokyo.


    Though the vibe of each city differs, the University of Tokyo, much like Eastcliff University, stands as one of Asia’s leading institutions, exuding a strong academic atmosphere and a sense of reverence.


    Charlie is quite knowledgeable, yet he has always regretted missing out on aplete higher education experience. His parents were both graduates of prestigious universities—one from Eastcliff University and the other from Hillshire University. As a child, he often apanied them on visits to these campuses or attended various events at their alma maters.


    Back then, he envisioned that he would choose Eastcliff University for his undergraduate studies and then pursue an advanced degree in business management at a top business school globally.


    This is the path most heirs from prominent families tend to follow. Members of these families understand that being born into wealth necessitates amitment to enhancing their skills; otherwise, they risk being sidelined or cast aside.


    Among the top ten families in Eastcliff, it is virtually unheard of for a young heir of the appropriate age to have never attended university. Charlie stands out as the sole exception.


    If we exclude Charlie, the ratio of those who attended undergraduate programs is a perfect 100%, and the same applies to those who pursued postgraduate studies.


    Even individuals who dive straight into the family business upon graduating still make time to pursue a master’s degree in their spare time.


    Unfortunately, at 26 years old, Charlie knows that returning to school for a degree or a master’s is an impossibility, leaving him with a lingering sense of regret.


    As he walked through the University of Tokyo, he noticed students of various backgrounds, dressed in simple, unassuming outfits, some carrying backpacks and others clutching textbooks, many of whom appeared to be in a hurry.


    Initially surprised, he mused that with the Chinese New Year just over two weeks away, it was curious that Japanese universities weren’t on break.