Chapter 227: A Little Goes a Long Way

Three days later, Yamaguchi Katsuhei returned to Tokyo, Japan from Seoul, Korea. As soon as he stepped off the airplane, he brought his luggage and headed straight for the Hard Gold Group’s headquarters.

When Justice Kishimoto saw this dusty appearance of the other party, he did not think that he was putting on an earned performance in front of his own.

He knew all about Yamaguchi Katsuhei’s personality and style of behavior. If not, how could he feel comfortable placing a wholly-owned subsidiary in his hands.

“I called you back to Tokyo for no other reason than to listen to your professional opinion in the field of construction.” Masayoshi Kishimoto opened the door.

Yamaguchi Katsuhei mistakenly thought that he was being asked to give a description of the construction and development of the projects related to Seoul’s Gangnam District 3, after all, he had been called back to report on his duties by the Minister of Personnel, Minamino Takayuki.

He pulled open his duffel bag and took out a copy of the report and said, “The real estate projects we invested in Seoul are all in the middle of steady progress according to the original plan ……”

“We’ll talk about the Korean side of things later. Have you heard about the new city plan in Roppongi, Tokyo?” Justice Kishimoto directly interrupted.

“It’s already something that everyone knows about!” Yamaguchi Katsuhei didn’t understand why he suddenly asked himself about this matter, saying.

“I want to invest in this project. For that reason, what do you think?” Masayoshi Kishimoto said bluntly.

Yamaguchi Katsuhei was instantly shocked, after all, Roppongi’s old city renovation plan was not a small investment, a small project, but a big project that required big capital and big operations.

He slowly recovered and said: “Minato Ward is one of Tokyo’s three major urban centers, and Roppongi is the center of gravity of Minato Ward.

Roppongi is the center of gravity of Minato-ku, and there is a good business foundation in the prime area above Roppongi, so investing in such a project is fully capable of obtaining long-term returns from it.

Technically, there are no construction problems associated with Hard Gold Construction. In this respect, I am absolutely confident and dare to make a guarantee to you.

However, although I have been in the construction industry for decades, I have never come into contact with a project as large as Roppongi. In terms of coordination, I’m afraid it’s a huge test for me.”

“Anything is done by people. If you encounter any problems during this period, then solve it. Could it be that you have no confidence and are timid?” Masayoshi Kishimoto saw where his worries lay and said.

“If we, the Hard Gold Group, are able to take over the Roppongi New Town project, I, Yamaguchi Katsuhei, will do it right even if I have to break my bones.

The investment alone is not a small amount. In addition, the competition will be fierce. On top of that, there’s bound to be a lot of dealing with the relevant government departments.” Yamaguchi Katsuhei didn’t hide anything and said.

“Capital operation matters shouldn’t be your concern. Dealing with the government side, there are other people who will also carry out a process.

Your task is only to focus on the construction project. Not only should it be good, but the progress should also be fast. The main body of Hard Gold Construction moved from Seoul back to the Tokyo office.

As for the Korean side, in addition to leaving a portion of Hard Gold Construction’s necessary personnel in the Seoul office, your top priority in the future will be to do a good job on Roppongi’s new city plan.

In this plan, there must also be the future headquarters building of our Hard Gold Group. If there is a shortage of manpower, you will draw up a list of the people you need and give it to Takayuki Nanno.

I will personally tell Takayuki Nanno to prioritize all your matters. Of course, you, Hard Gold Construction, will have to work with the personnel department to interview relevant professionals.

I’m not afraid to spend more money on personal compensation. Just one principle, better to have a few than a lot. I don’t care what methods you use, you have to put together a team for this project in Roppongi.” Masayoshi Kishimoto made an immediate decision.

Katsuhei Yamaguchi felt the President’s determination and said, “Yes, sir.”

“If we are able to take down Roppongi’s new city plan on this, it will be like making a name for our Hard Gold Group.

This is not just a simple engineering project, but it will also concern our Hard Gold Group’s future business strategy. First of all, you hard gold construction personnel do not have thought baggage.

You have to be unified in your thinking. Don’t think about it, afraid of this and that, feeling that the chance is slim and so on, and then grow others’ ambition, and destroy their own prestige. Even if you lose, you have to do not lose momentum.

Secondly, the internal staff involved in this project plan, you have to do a good job of encouraging and guiding. Let them firmly believe in not losing anyone.

Even large construction companies, plutocrats, are not enough to fear. They are human beings, and so are you. Lastly, confidentiality must also be done well to prevent leaks.” Masayoshi Kishimoto said as he carefully made three points of clarification.

Yamaguchi Katsuhei was able to understand the Chairman’s meaning and said, “What we are doing this time is really making a big deal out of a small one. Regardless of whether or not we are able to kill our way out, it will be the most glorious moment in my life, Yamaguchi Katsuhei.

It’s not a wasted life. Although I have such an unrelenting heart, it’s only natural for employees to have selfish thoughts, so don’t be too hard on them.”

“Don’t keep the notion in your head that the company won’t go bankrupt even if we don’t succeed in Roppongi’s new city plan.

What I want is for you all to show the awareness to fight with your backs to the wall, and to succeed or die.” Masayoshi Kishimoto had repeatedly instilled in him that he took Roppongi’s new city plan twelve times more seriously.

In his opinion, a general will have the will to die, but a soldier will not be greedy for life. He knew that this was not just a question of a project, but also a question of his own weight in Iwasaki Eisuke’s mind.

Even if Justice Kishimoto’s heart rejected the secret cooperation with the Mitsubishi Group and prevented his company from being annexed by it, there were undeniably many benefits.

If there is no such an opportunity, I would never have thought to engage in Roppongi’s new city plan. After the success, it could be said to be famous, and a living advertisement would be set up in Roppongi for a long time.

“The project on the Seoul side, neither stop nor slow down, do what you need to do, so as not to cause any complications.

I still say the same thing, don’t worry about the financial aspect, focus on making the plan for Roppongi’s new city beautiful.

It’s a pile of scrap paper if it doesn’t impress the government officials and the panel’s ratings.” Masayoshi Kishimoto had already reached the point of sparing no expense, saying.

“I’ll rush back to Seoul overnight to arrange the relevant matters. Relocate the main body of the hard gold construction from Seoul back to Tokyo as fast as possible, is so that we can carry out the subsequent specialized work.” Yamaguchi Katsuhei knew that time waits for no man.

“After this is accomplished, not only will I personally host a celebration banquet for you, but all of you will also be given special bonuses ranging from N months.” Masayoshi Kishimoto promised.