MC Bookstore Chapter 92 Factions in the Bank [2 Updates, Requesting Monthly Tickets]
Chapter 92 Factions in the Bank [2 Updates, Requesting Monthly Tickets]
Chapter 92 Factions in the Bank [12th Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets]
Yuka Nakamura held a beer glass, her cheeks slightly flushed, and her eyes filled with obvious curiosity.
The eyes of several people at the table fell on them at the same time.
Kiryu Yaya put down his beer glass and said calmly, "No."
"Really?"
Yuka Nakamura clearly didn't believe it.
"Kiryu-kun graduated from the University of Tokyo, is in the financing review department, and isn't bad-looking either, how could he not have one?"
Kiryu Yaya smiled and replied, "I'm quite busy with work."
Being busy is not an excuse.
Nakamura smiled and wanted to ask more, but her colleague tugged at her sleeve and whispered something, so she stopped.
Wakako glanced at Chihaya Yuri beside her.
She picked up her glass, took a sip, and used the rim of the glass to cover the slight smile on her lips.
Around 8 o'clock, Masakazu Yamada checked his watch and announced the start of the "second meeting" session.
The so-called "second meeting" simply means continuing to drink in a different place.
In the Japanese workplace drinking culture, the first meeting usually takes place in an izakaya (Japanese pub), the second meeting will be in a quieter bar or karaoke, and sometimes there will be a third or fourth meeting, continuing until the last train arrives.
"We're not moving to another venue today. Those who want a drink can continue, and those who want to leave can go as they please."
After Yamada Masakazu finished speaking, he stood up first and went to the counter to pay with several senior employees.
The remaining people got up one after another. Some packed their things to go home, some went to the restroom, and some stood at the door chatting.
Kiryu Yaya was bending down to get his briefcase when a voice came from behind him.
"Kiryu-kun."
He turned around.
Chihaya Yuri stood behind him, holding her coat, her face expressionless.
"Chihaya, the section chief."
"How much did you drink tonight?"
Kiryu Yaya was taken aback; he hadn't expected her to ask that.
"Three or four bottles, that's alright."
"You came by motorcycle?"
No, I took the tram today.
Chihaya Yuri nodded, paused for two seconds, and then said something that surprised Kiryu Yaya.
"Let's take a walk together, it's on our way."
Kiryu Yaya opened his mouth, as if to say that they lived in different directions.
But looking at Chihaya Yuri's calm face, he suddenly felt that saying it wasn't on his way at this moment didn't seem quite right.
"it is good."
The two walked out of Takenoya one after the other.
The May night breeze blew from the direction of Yodoya Bridge, carrying the dampness of the river and the lingering smell of smoke from the distant izakayas.
The streetlights on Midosuji cast long shadows of the two people onto the damp sidewalk.
Chihaya Yuri walked half a step ahead, her pace neither fast nor slow, with Kiryu Yaya beside her, about an arm's length apart.
Neither of them spoke first.
The silence lasted for about two hundred meters.
When they reached the Yodoya Bridge intersection, Chihaya Yuri suddenly stopped.
"Kiryu-kun."
"Yes."
There's something I want to remind you of.
"What?"
"The atmosphere within the bank has been somewhat delicate lately."
Kiryu Yaya turned his head to look at her.
Chihaya Yuri's gaze fell on the dark river ahead, her voice kept low.
"The economic downturn is happening faster than many people anticipated. Land prices are still falling, and bad debts of small and medium-sized enterprises are gradually surfacing."
"Recently, I heard from some senior employees at the bank that there are starting to be disagreements within the branch about how to handle these things."
""
Kiryu Yaya's heart stirred slightly.
"Disagreement?"
"Um."
Chihaya Yuri's tone remained calm: "Some people believe that the most important thing right now is to keep the books looking good. Bad debts should be suppressed if possible, postponed if possible, and if all else fails, new loans should be used to repay old ones. Let's get through this period first."
"What about the other group?"
"Others believe that the bubble has already burst, and continuing to cover it up will only make the hole bigger. What needs to be cleared out should be cleared out, and what needs to be written off should be written off. Only by squeezing out the abscess can banks move forward with a lighter burden."
She paused for a moment after saying this.
"Branch manager Takahiro Matsumoto hasn't made a clear statement yet. But his subordinates are already taking sides. The financing department, sales department, debt management department, and even the general affairs department are slowly splitting into two groups."
Kiryu Yaya's brows furrowed slightly.
He certainly knew what this internal division meant.
In organizations like banks that place great emphasis on "harmony" and "consensus," the most dangerous thing when a conflict of ideas arises is not winning or losing, but choosing the wrong side.
If you've chosen the right path, your future is limitless.
Choosing the wrong path can lead to marginalization at best, and at worst, cost you your entire career.
Why did you remind me of these things, senior?
Chihaya Yuri didn't answer directly, but instead turned her gaze away from the river and looked at him.
"Because you're a newcomer. The most common mistake newcomers make is being too eager to show off, and then unknowingly getting caught up in other people's conflicts."
"You made a name for yourself at Fuji Metal, Shiraishi Refrigeration, and the Miyazawa case. The branch manager remembers you, and so does Department Manager Furuta."
She paused.
"This is certainly not a bad thing, but some people will notice you. Some will try to win you over, some will try to take advantage of you, and some will be jealous of you."
Kiryu Yaya remained silent for a moment.
"Does your senior mean I should be more careful in my interpersonal relationships?"
"right."
Chihaya Yuri nodded.
"Continue to do what needs to be done, and continue to submit the reports that need to be submitted. But don't be too quick to state your position, and don't easily let others take your side as their flag."
After she finished speaking, as if she had completed some kind of duty, she relaxed her shoulders slightly.
Kiryu Yaya looked at her and suddenly asked a question.
"Where is your senior?"
"What?"
"Which faction do you belong to, senior?"
Chihaya Yuri paused for a moment.
A night breeze blew from the river, brushing her long, loose hair against her cheek. She raised her hand to brush it aside, but did not answer immediately.
After a few seconds, she spoke softly.
"From a rational perspective, I believe the latter is more beneficial to the bank's future, but siding with the former is more beneficial to one's career advancement."
She did not say which faction she belonged to.
But that statement itself is already the best answer.
Kiryu Yaya looked at her profile illuminated by the streetlights and suddenly felt a strange, indescribable emotion.
"I've kept your words in mind, senior."
Chihaya Yuri gave a soft "hmm" and didn't say anything more.
The two walked for a while longer.
When she reached the next intersection, she suddenly stopped.
That's enough for now.
Kiryu Yaya looked up and realized that this was not the direction where she lived at all.
"Senior, didn't you say it was on your way?"
Chihaya Yuri remained silent for two seconds.
"I just want to take a walk."
After speaking, she bowed slightly and turned to walk in another direction.
After walking a few steps, he stopped and turned around.
"Kiryu-kun."
"Yes."
"Tomorrow is Saturday, do you have any plans?"
Kiryu Yaya thought for a moment: "There are no special arrangements."
"That----"
Chihaya Yuri paused for a moment, as if considering her words.
"Dean Kishimoto said that a new Italian restaurant opened in Shinsaibashi and the reviews were pretty good. She originally asked me to go with her, but something came up and she couldn't make it, so she gave me the tickets."
She paused again after saying that.
Two tickets.
Kiryu Yaya looked at her and suddenly understood something.
Just then, the system appeared:
[New life options have been triggered]
[The usually aloof and reserved Chihaya Yuri has surprisingly extended a weekend invitation to you, citing "not wanting to waste two tickets."]
Faced with Chihaya's rare initiative, you have the following options:
[Fork in the road 1: Pretend not to understand her hint and refuse by saying you want to rest over the weekend.]
(Reward: Bank deposit increased by 1 yen)
[Branch Two: Calmly agree, treating this meeting as a regular colleague get-together.]
(Reward: Bank deposit increased by 3 yen)
[Fork in the road 3: Half-jokingly asking directly, "Does this guy want to go on a date with me?"]
(Rewards: Bank deposit increased by 5 yen; Chihaya Yuri's affection level significantly increased; a high probability of unlocking a romance route)
Kiryu Yaya glanced at the third option.
I was actually thinking of choosing it.
But thinking about the potential trouble and awkwardness, he scratched his head and said to Chihaya Yuri, "Since you want to help me improve my meals, I'm very grateful. What time tomorrow?"
Seeing that Kiryu Yaya had agreed, she breathed a slight sigh of relief: "12 o'clock, at the entrance of the Shinsaibashi Daimaru South Building."
""
"it is good."
Chihaya Yuri nodded, then turned and left.
Kiryu Yaya stood at the intersection, watching her figure disappear around the corner, and couldn't help but smile.
Section Chief Chihaya.
He's a really interesting person.
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