Conan wants to lie down but won't let him

President Ishikawa was visibly taken aback. He had originally thought this was a detective he could endorse, and that Detective Mori would give him 300 million yen, and Detective Fujiwara, who wasn't as famous as Mori, could give him 50 yen as a token of appreciation. Instead, Detective Fujiwara was offering to invest in their company. What was going on? President Ishikawa was at a loss, unsure how to respond to Fujiwara Hiroshi.

"Hmm! President Ishikawa, this brother Fujiwara is also the chairman of the Fujiwara Group. Since he is so optimistic about this project and you really have the ability, you can get on the fast train of the Fujiwara Group. Currently, 55% of the shares of my Mori Detective Agency are held by brother Fujiwara. Look at my current popularity, including the overall expansion of the scope of the entire agency. So, you don't have to worry about funding issues at all." Maori Kogoro coughed lightly and began to introduce Fujiwara Hiroshi's identity.

"Ah!? The Fujiwara Group?" President Ishikawa exclaimed. He hadn't expected the young man before him to have such a prominent background, and he was also the current head of the Mori Detective Agency. After all this trouble, he had made a huge mistake. He hadn't expected this young man to be the real head of the agency. No wonder Detective Mori kept asking for his opinion.

"Then how much money can President Fujiwara invest? The current market valuation of Mantentang is about 2 million yen." Ishikawa said hesitantly.

"I can invest 50 billion yen in you, and you will still be responsible for the daily operations and management. Occasionally, I will arrange for my housekeeper and the financial department of the foundation to check the company's actual capital turnaround and profit and loss situation. With your estimated market value of 2 million yen, I will reserve 10% for you and I will own 90%. Is that reasonable?" Fujiwara Hiroshi stretched out five fingers and said to President Ishikawa.

"That makes perfect sense, absolutely! Chairman Fujiwara, when can we sign the contract?" President Ishikawa asked impatiently. He'd originally brought the contract with him, intending to pay for Kogoro Mori's endorsement, but the negotiations had escalated into a reverse financing arrangement. A company that could have gone from a 2 million yen market cap to over 5 million yen—more than doubling its wealth instantly—was eager to agree.

"The money can be transferred at any time, and the contract can be signed at any time. But the key thing I care about is whether the plans I just mentioned can be completed with quality and quantity. In the future, I will arrange administrators for the venues in various regions. The daily operation of the venues will be maintained by the personnel you recruit. However, when it comes to conflicts between various parties, the personnel I assign will have the final decision. They will manage on my behalf and will be directly responsible to me, and will not go through the subordinate management of Mantiantang Company. Let me be frank, this plan I proposed will be handed over to any "Every company can complete this project, and now it's in your hands. You're lucky to have found Brother Maori to endorse the game, and I've taken a fancy to him, so I'm giving you a chance to take charge of this project. If you and your company dare to have any ulterior motives or touch things you shouldn't, don't blame me for being ruthless. When the time comes, you and your Mantiantang company will be kicked out, or maybe Mantiantang company won't exist anymore. Of course, as long as you execute it seriously and manage it with care, you will get everything you deserve, whether it's salary, bonuses, or dividends. I won't give you any less." Fujiwara Hiroshi said to President Ishikawa in a stern voice.

Fujiwara Hiroshi was well aware that the carrot-and-stick approach, while old-fashioned, had proven effective throughout history. While providing incentives and hope for others, some would inevitably lose control and take actions that harmed the interests of the consortium. Fujiwara Hiroshi's father, the former chairman, had a gentler approach but a charismatic personality, earning him numerous loyal followers. Now entrusted with a full-time manager, some employees with erratic intentions began to emerge. Housekeepers Ozaki and Endo compiled reports to Fujiwara Hiroshi from time to time. Former employees who had served under his father were given a chance to surrender embezzled funds, and those who showed remorse were offered a chance to be forgiven for their first offenses. Those who dared to commit a second offense, or those who were new employees, would never see the sun again, their only hope remaining in the unfathomable darkness of Tokyo Bay.

"I understand, Chairman Fujiwara. Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity. I will absolutely loyally support Chairman Fujiwara and the leadership of the Fujiwara Group. Don't worry, it will only take me one month to implement the plan you requested and build a model venue for you." President Ishikawa made a direct guarantee.

So Fujiwara Hiroshi called Ozaki, briefly explained the situation, asked Ozaki to prepare the contract, and brought Endo and the company's legal department to the Mori Detective Agency.

During this period, Endo's performance in all aspects has been quite good, and he has gradually gained Fujiwara Hiroshi's trust. However, there are some things that Ozaki can't handle alone, and he is too busy to handle them all. Therefore, with a certain degree of trust in Endo, Fujiwara Hiroshi has begun to assign him some work outside the consortium. Otherwise, if only Ozaki could be used and trusted, many things would be impossible to accomplish. The recent acquisitions and mergers were handled very well, and they have gained a lot of fixed assets that can be absorbed and utilized. Those with lower efficiency have been directly resold. Currently, the Fujiwara Consortium's liquid funds are more than three times what they were when Fujiwara Hiroshi took over. This is in addition to the funds Fujiwara Hiroshi has invested in the special forces during this period, including the funds in the account after the recent Man Tiantang event. As for the investment in the Mori Detective Agency, it is like a drizzle, almost negligible. Then, Yingshan has made great improvements in all aspects during this period, and its combat effectiveness is still being trained steadily. The first batch of 3 people have been trained almost completely and have carried out several missions. At present, they have not yet fully confronted the Black Organization. They first want to send some unstable people from the Fujiwara Group to the bottom of Tokyo Bay, or to the bottom of the waters near Yueying Island, which is also the destination of these guys.

After all the details were finalized and the contract was signed, Mantiantang went from a small game company with a market capitalization of 2 million yen to a massive investment of 50 billion yen, transforming it into a giant in the gaming industry. Although President Ishikawa had lost control of Mantiantang, his net worth had tripled in a single day, leaving him speechless with excitement the moment he signed the contract. Furthermore, Ishikawa firmly believed that this was only the beginning of his glorious journey. He was determined to follow in Fujiwara Hiroshi's footsteps, and wealth was a sure thing. The novel immersive gaming model proposed by Fujiwara Hiroshi was sure to cause a stir in the gaming world. With sufficient funds, Ishikawa was absolutely confident that he would dominate the Japanese gaming industry, and wealth would truly roll in.

After all this was done, Ishikawa also signed an endorsement contract with Maori Kogoro. What was supposed to be the main event of the day had instead become a supporting role. Although both Maori Detective Agency and Mantentang Company were controlled by Fujiwara Hiroshi, even if they were two subsidiaries, they had to be treated separately, let alone two holding companies.

Today, President Ishikawa felt his trip was worth it. He'd originally planned to offer Kogoro Mori a 300 million yen endorsement fee, but with a wave of his hand, he'd changed it to 500 million. He couldn't help it, he was in a good mood. If he hadn't come to discuss the endorsement deal, he wouldn't have met such a powerful figure as Fujiwara Hiroshi. Furthermore, it seemed Fujiwara and Kogoro were constantly together. He had always been hands-off about the management of the Fujiwara Group, leaving it to professional managers. Meanwhile, the detective agency, with the least investment, was the one that occupied Fujiwara's time and energy. Even the recent capital injection and contract signing with Mantiantang Company were handled by Fujiwara Group managers at the Mori Detective Agency. This clearly spoke volumes about Kogoro Mori's treatment and value. As a shrewd person, President Ishikawa immediately saw where Fujiwara Hiroshi's true priorities lay, so he quickly changed the fee from 300 million yen to 500 million yen, eager to curry favor with Kogoro Mori. After all, it's somewhat inappropriate to flatter Fujiwara Hiroshi directly, so President Ishikawa adopts a roundabout tactic, currying favor with Fujiwara Hiroshi by currying favor with Maori Kogoro. This is both appropriate and doesn't appear to be flattery too obviously. I believe that if Maori Kogoro is satisfied, sometimes he will say a few good words about himself in front of Fujiwara Hiroshi, and his position under the buttocks will basically be secured.

Maori Kogoro and the others were also stunned. What was originally a simple game plan and endorsement proposal actually led to the Fujiwara Group's investment in Mantiantang Company, and this was 50 billion yen. Fujiwara Hiroshi didn't even blink an eye and made such a casual decision. He directly signed the contract and transferred the money. His own endorsement fee also increased from the original 300 million yen to 500 million yen. Therefore, Maori Kogoro was in a good mood. Conan couldn't figure out what Fujiwara Hiroshi wanted to do. He could only say that rich people really know how to have fun!

President Ishikawa said today was a rare good day, and after the contract was signed, they arranged for dinner together, arranging a private room at the Haido Hotel. President Ishikawa gave everyone a vivid demonstration of what it means to be in the workplace, flattering Fujiwara Hiroshi with all the dedication and dedication that is so characteristic of his island nation. Kogoro Mouri, Conan, Ran Mouri, and Eri Kisaki, who usually ate after get off work, were all stunned. Could anyone really go to such lengths? The sight of them all was a shiver. Kogoro Mouri, unable to bear it any longer, finally intervened, saying they should stop discussing work-related matters and just drink. The scene then shifted to a scene of Kogoro Mouri and President Ishikawa toasting and exchanging compliments.

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The timeline of Conan's world is always so touching. Even the most insignificant moments fly by. When I wasn't assigned a case, I spent two days playing Shotgun with Kogoro Maori. Time has already quickly jumped over a month.

That day, after playing Steel Pillar, Kogoro Mouri returned to the detective agency and received a call from President Ishikawa, who said that Hiroshi Fujiwara had gone to inspect the venue today and it passed. Next Saturday, he would invite all Japanese gaming colleagues and people from all walks of life outside the industry to attend a new game launch conference.

The next day, the Fujiwara Group transferred 5 million yen to Mantiantang's company account. After the first venue was built and Fujiwara Hiroshi inspected it and was satisfied with it, he transferred the remaining 45 billion yen, and then built venues all over Japan for promotion.

The entire venue includes an immersive reasoning experience hall based on cases reasoned by Kogoro Mouri, a real-life immersive fighting hall evolved from fighting games (equipped with an octagonal cage, fight if you don't accept it), a real-life gun battle evolved from gun battles (highly simulated guns, the weight and other aspects are all matched with the weight of actual guns, and even the recoil is simulated and taken into account when using them. Except for not causing real kills like real guns, all other aspects are restored as much as possible), and finally, it is also equipped with projects that can be found in ordinary video game arcades.

Fujiwara Hiroshi personally conducted focused testing on these immersive games, confirming that the venue he built met his expectations. It seems that with money as the driving force, efficiency is high. Within a short timeframe, a venue that met all of Fujiwara's vision was built.

Fujiwara Hiroshi would definitely attend the game launch. He had already informed Takayama that he was bringing his team to the event. He would personally instruct Takayama and the Special Forces members on how to identify promising individuals and conduct subsequent recruitment. Of course, not everyone is willing to join the Special Forces. Interviewing those who meet the requirements would definitely have a different effect. The venue would act as a large filter. This idea, which had suddenly emerged during his discussions with Ishikawa, turned out to be highly feasible. It would not only earn money but also identify talent. This would greatly improve work efficiency. Previously, Ozaki, like fishing in a vast ocean, had spent three months finding the initial 3 people. Of those 200, only a paltry 200 had actual military experience. However, this new method proved incredibly effective. The longer the census took, the more accurate it became. Talent from various backgrounds could be quickly identified, eliminating the need for categorization. The corresponding captains of Fenglin Huoshan would then be assigned to recruit these individuals and bring them into the Special Forces, adding a new wave of talent. Currently, Yueying Island has nearly 30 special operations team members. The first batch of 1000 people are basically at the coaching level and can lead the team to train other members.

The next day, time jumped straight to the game launch. Although Fujiwara Hiroshi had already experienced all the games, he still arrived at the launch venue with Maori Kogoro and the others, waiting to check in his belongings. The line was incredibly long. After all, the news that Mantiantang had received funding from the Fujiwara Group had spread like wildfire throughout the gaming industry, and everyone had come to join in the fun, and some were also there to learn from their peers.