Tokyo: My Superpower Refreshes Every Week-Chapter 666 - 664: Chitose Returns to High School Days

No matter how well-prepared in advance, during the negotiation process, unpredictable things can always arise.

At this time, the explanation given in books is adaptability.

After an exchange with Morimoto Chiyoda, Phoenix Academy Maggie had a deeper understanding of this adaptability and fully realized how sly this statement was, akin to a creator's universal explanation.

A person reading the creator's masterpiece, if the negotiation doesn't go smoothly, can just say there wasn't enough adaptability.

And the creator pointing out this inadequacy will again come up with new vague excuses.

Phoenix Academy Maggie, thinking about those unrelated matters, stepped outside the sliding door of Lian Cui Nan.

The autumn wind was cool, and the pine trees sketched the curves of the hill amidst the shrubs.

Although there were unexpected issues in this negotiation, it was still finalized with Morimoto Chiyoda regarding her mother's conditions.

Sss, Morimoto Chiyoda deliberately bent down and took a deep breath, elongating her soft and charming voice, "Miss, you really smell fragrant~"

Phoenix Academy Maggie snapped back to her senses, quickly widened the distance, and her porcelain-like cheeks no longer concealed her disdain. She glared fiercely at Morimoto Chiyoda and strode towards the North Wing of Honmaru Palace.

Morimoto Chiyoda chuckled, knowing what she should do when she returned.

She walked towards the Toyota Century in the courtyard.

Phoenix Academy Maggie, meanwhile, followed the corridor between Lian Cui Nan and the North Wing of Honmaru Palace to the Prime Minister's Office.

The Prime Minister's Aide outside the office immediately stood up, opened the sliding door for her, "Prime Minister, Miss is here."

Kochou, upon hearing this, said into the phone, "Takeda, the detailed plan can wait; I have more important matters to deal with."

She hung up the call with the Minister of Labor and looked up, "How did the talk go?"

The sliding door closed behind them, and Phoenix Academy Maggie stepped forward, speaking gently, "Mother, all my conditions have been accepted by Morimoto Chiyoda, and she said she would get the higher-ups to agree to our terms."

"Is that so, tell me the details of what happened."

Kochou clasped her hands under her chin, eager to hear how her daughter negotiated.

Phoenix Academy Maggie hesitated slightly but ultimately did not lie, instead recounting truthfully what Morimoto Chiyoda and she had discussed.

Of course, she didn't mention anything related to Aozawa, only saying that Morimoto Chiyoda pretended to set up a nuclear bomb to scare her.

Kochou smiled warmly, "Maggie, you did well negotiating with a woman like Morimoto Chiyoda for the first time."

"Not well enough, next time I will never make this kind of mistake again."

Phoenix Academy Maggie showed a hint of annoyance, resenting being deceived by Morimoto Chiyoda.

Kochou laughed softly; her decision to let her daughter come forward was, to a large extent, right as Morimoto Chiyoda said.

In this negotiation, even if she came forward personally, she would likely be at a disadvantage, so Kochou chose to let her daughter take her place.

However, Morimoto Chiyoda did get one point wrong, which was exposing her daughter's weak position was also intentionally letting the other party notice.

Ultimately, the most important thing in a game is the result.

Whether the process is strong or weak is just a means.

As long as the result can be achieved, whether the posture is soft or hard is an acceptable matter.

Kochou smiled warmly, "Maggie, change into a different outfit this evening and meet with an ambassador on my behalf to discuss trade cooperation between the two countries."

"Foreign trade?"

Phoenix Academy Maggie's face flashed with surprise.

Such matters of discussion with an ambassador should be handled by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, but on second thought, any trade cooperation worthy of bypassing the Minister of Foreign Affairs could only involve that country.

"Mother, what are we aiming to achieve this time?"

"To strive for the greatest possible trade cooperation, do as you see fit."

Kochou was once again experiencing the feeling of financial strain, and was not concerned about issues of decoupling.

If anything, she wished to tie herself directly to the Eastern Great Nation.

The Takamagahara plan requires burning through money, and the study of cultural relics also needs funds, while wanting to improve the military-industrial sector similarly requires burning through money to obtain technology.

Under such circumstances, Kochou must find ways to boost the national economy to get through the current phase before considering the future.

And looking across Asia, the only country with whom she could discuss such matters is the Eastern Great Nation.

"You can also discuss the Takamagahara plan with them. As long as they're willing to invest, we can share the research outcomes with them."

Phoenix Academy Maggie frowned slightly, "Mother, do they really need us with their magnitude?"

Russia can't manage it, which Phoenix Academy Maggie understands, the habits have been formed, and changing them requires iron-fisted measures from the highest level.

But there's no way the country's largest oligarch could sever their own limbs.

However, to say that the Eastern Great Nation can't manage it, that she doesn't believe; if they can't, then no country in the world could.

Kochou smiled, "They have the ability and resources, but their biggest issue is being too peaceful.

No incidents from different worlds happen there, unlike the wealth of data we have in Tokyo.

We have leverage; as long as they're willing to pay more, it's not impossible to let their people come over to study."

Phoenix Academy Maggie thought for a moment, then frowned again, "But in doing so, won't it disrupt the interests of the five major conglomerates and the Phoenix Academy Group?"

Reality illustrates well what it means to never underestimate the struggles of the youth.

In the past, the West would unfurl sails and guns, demanding, open up! We do business!

Now the West is trembling, closing its doors.

The highest level of global industrialization, with no restrictions, is enough to give local enterprises a severe beating.

Kochou doesn't concern herself with those issues.

Even if the Phoenix Academy Group is impacted to some extent, in her eyes, the marketplace is survival of the fittest.

You can't compete with others; trying to block the market will only make you stagnate.

"Don't worry about them. Letting some companies go bankrupt is also a way to stimulate the domestic economy. If they can't be bosses, they can work in factories and tighten screws."

"Alright."

Maggie was well aware of how to meet her mother's demands, and she knew exactly how she should suggest ideas to Aozawa tomorrow.

What should be invested in at this moment?

It must be new energy sources.

Maggie's keen interest in this was because she wanted to help Aozawa, as well as to showcase her superior business acumen compared to Morimoto Chiyoda.

Kochou had Maggie exit the office and then picked up the desk phone to dial Takeda Eijiro's number.

After discussing matters related to the hospital, she hung up the call and began handling the documents in front of her.

These were documents from the Osaka Municipal Government.

After thoroughly reading them, she instantly became furious. While she was in dire need of funds, they dared to propose such obvious money-grabbing schemes.

Kochou dialed the Osaka Prefecture Governor's phone number. Her first words were, "Can you do your job or not?"

The governor was slightly taken aback and hadn't yet responded when Kochou angrily chastised, "If you can't, then resign!

Are you trying to make people laugh with that kind of mascot?

And who are you trying to fool with those site design blueprints?

The World Expo pavilions haven't even started construction, and you want to prematurely build a circle of buildings showcasing traditional culture on the outskirts?

Don't you have a brain?

Once you build that circular structure ahead of schedule, how will the pavilion building materials be transported in later? How large an entrance can you provide?

It costs two billion just to build two toilets. Are you instilling a spirit into the toilets?

If local contractors can do it, let them. If not, let foreign construction companies take over!"

Under Kochou's strong outburst, the Osaka Prefecture Governor was utterly scolded, not daring to retort.

The cabinet's power is now astonishingly great, manifesting as absolute authority and suppression over local areas.

Even faraway in Osaka Prefecture, the governor was acutely aware of Kochou's ruthless methods.

This woman, if she wanted to, could truly end his political career with a single sentence, "Okay, okay, I'll have it redone immediately."

"These are elementary school-level mascot designs that a painter on the internet could create for just a thousand yen."

Kochou, with a cold expression, said sternly, "You can crowdsource mascot designs online without spending a dime. Just make a medal for the winner.

I want you to do the most with the least amount of money, and I want you to do it well. If you can't, then step aside and let someone else do it.

If you all want to resign collectively, I promise to fulfill your wish!"

"Prime Minister, rest assured, I guarantee your requirements will be met!"

The Osaka Prefecture Governor, over the phone, patted his chest and guaranteed that the matter would be implemented.

Kochou hung up the phone and continued to handle other matters.

...

The night was murky.

Autumn nights naturally come earlier than summer ones.

Aozawa finished his meal and put down his dishes and chopsticks.

Sitting in a higher position, Morimoto Chiyoda said leisurely, "Go to the bathroom. I ordered a little something online that arrived today. Have a good wash, inside and out."

Aozawa understood what Morimoto Chiyoda meant and showed a bit of hesitation, saying, "Chitose, do we really need to go this far?"

Although Aozawa enjoyed taking the initiative, he wasn't particularly interested in being on the receiving end.

Morimoto Chiyoda, with a smile on her face, said, "I've already cleaned up. If you don't want to, then you don't have to wash."

He who wants to mess around gets messed with.

Aozawa hesitated for a moment, but then gritted his teeth and headed to the bathroom.

Doing such a thing with Chiyoda for the first time had enough allure to drive Aozawa to muster immense courage.

He entered the bathroom.

Morimoto Chiyoda tidied up the dishes and put them in the dishwasher, then wiped the table clean.

After finishing these tasks, she returned to the bedroom and pulled out the custom-made school uniform from Brilliant high school that she had ordered online.

The top was a white sailor suit with a deep navy collar and a black bow, and below was a short deep navy skirt. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

As for the stockings, they were sheer white silk.

She specifically pulled out a golden wig and put it on, styling it into twin tails.

Morimoto Chiyoda looked at herself in the mirror, seemingly returning to her high school days.

She stepped out the door.

Just at that moment, Aozawa emerged from the bathroom, and upon seeing her attire, his expression turned quite peculiar, "Chitose, why are you dressed like that?"

"I'm not Chitose right now; I'm Phoenix Academy Maggie~"

Morimoto Chiyoda playfully swayed, holding her twin ponytails, "Dear brother~ what are you waiting for?"

How could he resist?

Aozawa couldn't hold back!