Chapter: 1471

Ito Yoshiki nodded in satisfaction and said, "Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has developed an excellent stomach medication with a high market demand. The company is actively expanding its global market, as modern people will inevitably experience some digestive discomfort. Once this medication is launched globally, the annual revenue can at least reach $10 billion."

Tanaka Hiroto exclaimed in surprise, "Just one kind of stomach medicine? It's going to have such a huge market space?"

Ito Yoshiki said, "This is just my initial estimate. I've already had the pharmaceutical research laboratory at Tokyo University analyze and compare Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals' stomach medication with that of several other companies on the market. The conclusion is that Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals' stomach medication stands out from the rest."

"So, it's not a question of whether Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals will stand tall in the world; it's just a matter of time. To seize this golden opportunity, we must act quickly. The best approach would be to form an alliance with the Kobayashi family and invest in Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals."

"If Minako and Kobayashi Jiro get married, I'll demand at least 20% or even 30% equity in Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals. By then, it will generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for our family!"

Tanaka Hiroto suddenly understood, "Chairman, your concern is understandable."

Ito Yoshiki nodded and instructed, "So, you're to be with Minako in China and try to persuade her to say some good things about Kobayashi Jiro. If she agrees, I'll reward you $5 million once she gets married to Kobayashi Jiro this summer after graduation."

Tanaka Hiroto was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Chairman, I'll definitely put in my all efforts and won't let you down with your expectations!"

Ito Yoshiki smiled and said, "That's great. I'll call Minako right now and tell her she has to meet Kobayashi Jiro today. After they're done meeting, you have to persuade Minako to say some good things about Kobayashi Jiro in front of everyone."

Tanaka Hiroto hastily agreed, "Yes, Chairman!"

At this moment, Minako had just put down her phone and was starting a rigorous training session.

But the phone suddenly vibrated again, and she picked it up to find that it was actually her father calling. She quickly answered with great respect, "Father, I don't know what you're calling me for?"

In Japan's aristocratic families, social hierarchy is very strict. Children from ordinary families call their parents "Ojou-san" or "Ka-chan", just like Chinese children call their parents "Mama" and "Papa".

However, in Japanese aristocratic families, all children must address their parents as "Father" and "Mother". Additionally, daily communication with parents should not be too casual; it is essential to use polite language and respect at all times.

Especially for girls, learning refined etiquette from a young age is one of the most important tasks. Minako Ito may have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but she has always strictly followed the various rules and regulations within her family since birth, never daring to exceed them even slightly.

On the phone, Ito Yoshiki asked her, "Minako, I heard you won your competition today. Congratulations!"

"Ito Minako busily said, 'Father, today's competition was just 16th place and I'll aim to take first prize! Please wait until then and congratulate me afterwards!'"

"'Very good!' Ito Yoshiki praised. 'You're not arrogant or complacent, still remember your initial heart!'"

"Ito Minako, though holding the phone, subconsciously bowed slightly towards the eastern direction, extremely respectful saying, 'Thank you for Father's praise, and I'll be more diligent!'"

"Ito Yoshiki nodded and said, 'By the way, did Kimura Koji from Kimura Pharmaceutical visit you?'"

"'Yes, Father.'"

"Ito Yoshiki said, 'Well, your age isn't small anymore. Don't always refuse people just because they're of the opposite gender. Kimura Koji is a young lad who's only two years older than you and full of vigor. You can get to know him better.'"

"Ito Minako hurriedly said, 'Father, I have no thoughts about men and women right now, nor will I invest my energy in this area for the next few years. Then I'll represent Japan at the next Olympic Games as well as the one after that. Discussing love only hinders my training and competitions, and I hope you can understand.'"

"Ito Yoshiki opened his mouth to say, 'You're still too young. Many things are not mutually exclusive like fish and bear paws, but rather like fish and water - falling in love or getting married won't affect your future life planning.'"

"Ito Minako spoke sincerely, 'Father, I cannot agree with what you're saying. Practicing martial arts is like rowing upstream - if we don't make progress, we'll retreat. To become a world-class master, we must dedicate all our available training time to it, and if I don't work hard now, I'll waste precious time on love and marriage and may never achieve my goal as a martial arts master.'" JrNovels.com