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"What is this?" Yoshino was curious.
"You'll know when you open it," Song Gangdong smiled.
Yoshino slowly opened it and saw a stack of manuscripts inside. He opened his eyes wide and said in surprise: "Could this be..."
"Yes, my new Digimon, I hope you will be satisfied," Songgang Dong blinked.
"This is such a big surprise. I thought you were going to take a few days off before starting, but you've already finished it. Could it be that it was drawn a long time ago?" he asked excitedly as he flipped through the draft.
"Yes, I drew it in my free time after finishing Slam Dunk. I drew a lot without noticing," Songgang Dong did not deny.
"No wonder you are so confident, Mr. Songgang," Editor Yoshino suddenly realized.
Song Gangdong shrugged: "Why else would I suggest that? And you can see how it feels."
Yoshino had already looked through quite a few books at this time, and was immediately attracted by the settings and character drawings. At that time, electronic digital technology was just emerging, and many people still felt that these things were very mysterious, so this subject matter was very attractive.
"Very good. I was worried when you said it was for children, but it can attract even an adult like me. I can't say it will be as popular as Slam Dunk, but I think it will be a best-seller," Yoshino said with shining eyes.
"I hope so," Songgang Dong said with a smile.
In fact, he was a little nervous. After all, Digimon was a game first and then an animation. Although there was also a comic first, the plot was completely different from the official animation and it was a work with a similar setting.
So there are still some risks in directly turning the animation into a comic this time, but he believes very much in the work of Digimon.
And even if the comics don't work at the beginning, he can drive the trend in the opposite direction through toys. After all, Digimon toys are sure to be successful.
However, that would result in a huge loss in terms of profits, so it would be better for the comics to become popular first, and then the combined effect of the two would become multiplicative.
"I was thinking about which work to find to fill the gap left by your break after Slam Dunk ends, but now I don't have to worry about it." Yoshino is full of energy at this time.
"I'm glad I could help you," Song Gangdong nodded.
"Then I hope that teacher's comic book will also sell well," Yoshino said with a hearty laugh.
"Thank you," Matsuoka Dongya responded with a smile.
Machiko Dai, who was standing by, was full of curiosity as she watched Matsuoka Dong talking. This magical high school student gave her endless surprises.
She knew that she had witnessed the birth of a new wealthy man. If the news got out, many people would be shocked. However, as a lawyer, she could only keep the matter in her heart.
After finishing their work, the two walked out of the Shueisha office building. Although Machiko had completed her official duties, she was still kind enough to send him home.
"Lawyer Daizhen, have you ever considered independence?" Songgang Dong asked casually.
"Oh? Why do you want me to change jobs?" Machiko Dai said with an interested smile.
Song Gangdong nodded calmly: "I do have this idea. I actually want to open a law firm with you. Of course, I can only provide funds at present."
Seeing that he was not joking, Dai Machiko shook her head and said, "Opening a law firm is not just about money. Resources are the most important, so I can only refuse your kindness."
She is now a senior partner and chief lawyer of Qingshan Law Firm. Because of the company's resources, she can get in touch with many large companies and people from the upper class, so she has no idea about Songgang's proposal.
"Okay, I thought it was simple," Songgang Dong shrugged.
He also tried to test the waters a little and knew that it would be difficult to get a lawyer like Dai Zhen to work with him because his current strength was indeed very weak.
However, he believes that there will always be opportunities as his wealth increases. However, it is okay for him to cooperate with her like this for the time being, but when his business grows bigger, he will need his own team of lawyers.
"By the way, do you know any reliable financial person? I need a dedicated financial manager now," asked Song Gangdong.
Now all his tax affairs are actually handled by others. For example, the comics are handled by Shueisha’s finance department. However, the other party cannot help him all the time, and it is always unsafe to hand over financial affairs to outsiders.
As for overseas investments, he entrusted it to investment banks such as Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs. Of course, it was not free and they charged very high fees, but the corresponding services were very good and he did not have to worry.
But this is always a problem, especially since he also wants to pluck the bear's hair, which can only be done by someone inside who has signed a confidentiality contract.
"Any specific requirements?" Dai Zhen asked.
She has quite a few friends and classmates in this area. It would be too lame for a top lawyer to not even have this ability.
"It would be best to understand some financial investment issues, and of course the main thing is to handle the financial aspects well," responded Song Gangdong.
"I do have one, but she has some problems at the moment," Dai Machiko said hesitantly.
Song Gangdong asked curiously: "What's the problem?"
"She went bankrupt and was sanctioned by the industry. No company was willing to hire her." Dai Zhen felt a headache when she thought of that guy at home.
"It seems very interesting." Song Gangdong became interested in her friend.
Dai was afraid that her friends would have a bad impression of her, so she quickly explained, "She is actually very good. She passed the ICPA and CFA exams."
Songgang Dong hissed, this friend of lawyer Daizhen is quite impressive. You know, these two certificates are the top ones in the world, and only a few people can pass them.
ICPA is the abbreviation of International Certified Public Accountants, which is the top accounting-like qualification certification in the field of global financial management. It has established an international status in the global business and financial circles over the years and is an authoritative international accounting qualification.
CFA is no less impressive. It is the abbreviation of Chartered Financial Analyst, also known as Registered Financial Analyst. It is the highest level certificate in the financial investment industry recognized by the United States and the world. It is also the certificate that analysts around the world dream of, and is known as the "No. 1 financial exam in the world."
It can be seen how evil a person is who possesses these two certificates at the same time, so he was even more puzzled as to how such a person could end up bankrupt and be banned from the industry.
Dai Machiko knew what he was thinking and sighed, "That guy was very unfortunate to be stuck in the financial crisis of the past two years."
"She wouldn't have invested in real estate, right..." Songgang Dong said speechlessly.
If that's the case, then this guy's CFA exam was in vain, so he should take the other party's ability into consideration.
"That's not the case. She had seen the crisis a long time ago, so she advised me to sell all the properties I owned and exchange them for dollars," Daizhen responded, shaking her head.
"What is that?" Songgang Dong's curiosity was fully aroused.
"She originally wanted to make some money in the stock market, but she didn't expect the bubble to burst so quickly, so she couldn't escape in time," Dai Zhen explained helplessly.
"Sure enough, those who drowned were all good swimmers," Song Gangdong said with emotion.
"That's right, so that guy went bankrupt directly. Fortunately, he has no debt after liquidating his assets." Dai was really relieved.
"How many times did she increase the leverage?" Song Gangdong asked puzzledly.
"I don't know about that. She didn't say anything." Dai Zhen shook her head.
"Then what about the industry ban?" Song Gangdong asked puzzledly.
Dai Zhen said embarrassedly: "That guy originally worked at Tokyo Securities, but he was fired after discovering some problems..."
"I think I understand," Song Gangdong understood very well.
It was probably because the other party touched something that shouldn't be touched. You know, the current crisis is the result of the indulgence of some financial people in Japan, so it was not surprising that she found some things and was fired.
"But don't worry, my friend is absolutely capable, and she's short of money right now, so it's okay if the conditions are lower," Daizhen strongly recommended.
Songgang Dong was speechless. Is it really okay to sell out your friend like this? However, he was still very interested in this person, so he nodded: "Then let's meet if she has time."
"Great, let's do it tomorrow," Dai Zhen made the decision immediately.
Songgang Dong was stunned, not knowing why the other party was so impatient, but he had no problem agreeing.
Chapter 129 Wait, no company yet?
When Matsuoka Dong returned home, Shinomiya and Saori had already returned. The two were watching TV very leisurely. This seemed to have become a daily must-do activity.
"Hoshino Tatsuro is so miserable, but there is indeed something wrong with this guy, otherwise he wouldn't be rejected all the time," Saori commented.
"After all, it's because I don't have money." Miss Shinomiya's views have always been very realistic.
The two of them were watching this year's hottest TV series "101 Marriage Proposals", which was a pure love drama. Song Gangdong was not interested in it.
Besides, pure love only exists in TV dramas nowadays. If you take it seriously in real life, you will probably die a miserable death.
"Brother Songgang, after I finished the club activities today, I went to the basketball team to find you, and then asked you where you went and why you came back so late," Saori complained.
Song Gangdong walked up to her and tapped her and replied, "Didn't I say yesterday that I would sign the contract today?"
"Oh, I remember now," she covered her head in sudden realization.
"I don't know what's going on in your head," Song Gangdong complained.
Si Gong smiled at the side: "I thought you knew that, why didn't you ask me?"
Saori said depressedly: "I just forgot."
The other two were speechless. This guy was really confused sometimes. Saori herself also laughed embarrassedly.
Songgang Dong went upstairs to change his clothes and then went to the kitchen to cook dinner. After traveling through time, he found that it was better to cook the food himself than to eat out because it really did not suit his appetite.
Just like the two times a while ago when a few people went out to eat, the result was either raw beef or raw seafood or something, and the so-called grilling was just a slight glancing over the fire, which was simply unbearable.
He really couldn't understand why the Japanese liked to eat raw food so much. They still did this even though the number of people infected with parasites was so high. It could only be said that they were sick.
So when he was at home, basically everything he cooked was already cooked, and Shinomiya and Saori gradually got used to it. Of course, the main reason for this was because it tasted good.
"Did everything go well with the basketball team today?" Sigong asked during the meal.
"It's okay, the game will be held next Tuesday." Songgang Dong thought about the surprised look on other people's faces and responded with a smile.
Shigong said without surprise: "Then I won't be able to go to refuel then."
"No need, it's just a tryout, it will be over quickly," Songgang Dong said nonchalantly.
Saori pouted, "I really want to see Brother Songgang killing everyone on the court, but unfortunately I also have a game to participate in."
"Then you should also work hard," Sigong encouraged.
Song Gangdong asked curiously: "Sigong, you are not short of money now, why don't you rejoin the wind band club? With your ability, you can do it now."
Sigong shook his head: "No, the game is almost over and going back now will disrupt the rhythm. Besides, I don't want to go back."
"Oh, so that's it," Songgang Dong understood.
In fact, Shinomiya herself is also very regretful. Unfortunately, the past cannot be changed, and she has a job now.
After dinner, Shinomiya watched TV with Saori for a while and then went back to his room to read a book. The name on the book was "Economic Management".
Yes, she has started working hard now. Although the dessert shop is relatively small, she can still see the macro from the micro. She has learned a lot of things that cannot be reflected in books.
In the middle of the night, a dark shadow crept in the corridor and soon arrived at the Songgangdong gate. Then he took out the key to unlock it, but found that it didn't work.
"Saori, go back to bed!" Matsuoka Dong's voice came from inside the door.
"Oh, damn, when did they change the lock?" Saori said unwillingly.
Then he went back to his room saying something like "stingy". Song Gangdong in the bedroom looked helpless. This guy always sneaked in.
If he hadn't controlled himself, this guy would have become a woman long ago. However, he didn't want to establish a relationship now, and with someone close to him, as that would be too passive.
After complaining for a while, he slowly fell asleep. When Shinomiya heard the sound on the bed, he felt very happy for some reason and fell asleep peacefully.