"I want to, but I can't."
Chen Feng advised Kaieyemiko.
"A provincial second-in-command wouldn't have that much terrifying influence, would they? If they know my weakness, they know it. What's there to be afraid of?"
Kaieyemiko asked tentatively.
"Miss Meizi, you and your sister have always been in business. You can't view the political arena with a business mindset. Let me put it this way: let alone a provincial second-in-command, even in Jiangcheng, a minor official in a clerical position could ruin you. This is a Chinese characteristic. The world may be vast, but nothing is bigger than the political arena. The three words 'official-centric' are not just for show. Precisely because you are my woman, I cannot bear to see you thrown into prison by Elder Wu."
Chen Feng continued to explain.
"Chen Feng, if I return to Japan, won't we be unable to see each other anymore?"
Kaieyemiko said with a sad expression.
"It's not that exaggerated. Transportation is so developed now, and China is very close to Japan. If you miss me, just give me a call, and I'll immediately take a plane to see you."
"Is that true or not?"
Kaieyemiko became less sad.
"Of course, it's true. If I didn't care about you, why would I go out of my way to tell you to go back to Japan?"
Chen Feng retorted.
"That's true too. Alright then, I'll return to Japan today."
Kaieyemiko said excitedly.
"I'll go back to Japan with you."
Chen Feng said casually.
"What? You're going back to Japan with me?"
Kaieyemiko was so excited her heart felt like it would leap out.
"Yes, but, I want to..."
Chen Feng trailed off.
"Want to what? I'm your woman, don't be polite, say whatever you want."
Kaieyemiko said with excitement.
"This time, I'm going back to Japan with you, and I want to borrow some money..."
"Borrow money? That's fine. But you're a deputy town chief, you're not short of money, are you?"
Kaieyemiko asked, puzzled.
"Miss Meizi, you are my woman, so I won't hide anything from you. I want to do business in Japan, to make money with money. This way, while I'm in the political arena in China, I'll have a continuous supply of funds. More importantly, my business will be in Japan, undetectable by the Chinese political system, which won't affect my career."
Chen Feng explained earnestly.
When Kaieyemiko heard this, she was incredibly happy.
This was Chen Feng's extreme trust and love for her!
"No problem. By the way, Chen Feng, what kind of business do you want to do in Japan?"
Kaieyemiko asked curiously.
"A large investment business."
Chen Feng didn't hide it.
"A large investment is not a problem. At worst, we can do it as a partnership. No matter how much capital is needed, my father will approve the funds. What I want to know is, what exactly is this business?"
"Schools."
"What? You want to open a school in Japan? That might not be good. To be honest, private schools in Japan aren't very profitable."
Kaieyemiko took a deep breath and said.
"Most private schools aren't very profitable, and some might even lose money. However, special schools, as long as there's investment, will definitely not lose money."
"Are there such magical schools?"
Kaieyemiko asked curiously.
"Of course, there are such schools! Simply put, they are diploma mills. Let wealthy Chinese or wealthy people from other Asian countries come to Japan to study at a diploma mill. It doesn't matter if the university is good or not, as long as they get a diploma and a degree. They'll be specifically for Asian countries! It will definitely make money."
Chen Feng said confidently.
Asians care more about face than Europeans, so they value diplomas more.
Most wealthy people can't endure the hardship of studying. What should they do? Buy diplomas with money.
Buying diplomas domestically is easily discovered. Buying diplomas abroad is much safer, so this is definitely a huge business opportunity.
Once the diploma mill project makes money, they can slowly invest in other businesses.
"Chen Feng, your business acumen is absolutely incredible. Alright, let's do it your way. But, would you mind if I partnered with you?"
Kaieyemiko asked tentatively.
"Of course, I don't mind. You are my woman, so it's normal for us to partner up. I'm also very at ease. It's settled then. Let's hurry back to Japan. Speed is of the essence; business opportunities wait for no one."
Chen Feng said earnestly.
"What about my sister then?"
"Your sister? It's fine. She can continue doing business in the provincial capital of China. I won't treat her badly."
Chen Feng advised Kaieyemiko.
When Kaieyemiko heard this, she thought it made sense.
So, without packing her belongings, she followed Chen Feng back to Japan.
Chen Feng spent a full month finalizing the Japanese diploma mill project.
To be honest, it turned out better than expected.
He borrowed money from Kaieyemiko and also unintentionally raised some social capital. Overall, the scale of this diploma mill project was quite large.
All of this gave Chen Feng a profound realization.
In this day and age, when doing business, money is secondary; ideas are most important.
With a profitable idea, capital is truly not a problem.
"Chen Feng, the project is now underway, and its scale is enormous. To be honest, it exceeds my imagination. With so much money, are you comfortable letting me manage it? Why don't you just stay in Japan and not return to China?"
Kaieyemiko asked Chen Feng tentatively.
"Miss Meizi, you are my woman. If I don't trust you, who else can I trust? As for China, I definitely have to go back. You are my woman, and you should know what I want. Money is only a part of what I want. I also want to achieve fame and do practical things for the people."
Chen Feng explained truthfully.
"Since that's the case, then I won't persuade you anymore. Don't worry, I will manage this excellent project well."
Kaieyemiko replied with a happy smile.
"Then thank you, Miss Meizi."
Chen Feng also smiled.
Although Kaieyemiko was not a business genius, she had the support of the Kaieye family and the Fengdao family behind her, so there was no shortage of talent.
At this pace, they would basically be able to repay their debts and start making a profit in about half a year.
"Chen Feng, I'm your woman now, you don't need to be so polite. By the way, when are you returning to China?"
Kaieyemiko asked with a smile.
"I'm returning to China this afternoon. I've been away for a month and must go back as soon as possible. The merger of Mingshan Town into Jiangcheng city has entered the substantive stage, and I need to go back."
Chen Feng said truthfully.
"Can you give me an hour? I don't know when I'll be able to return to Japan after you go back to China this time."
Kaieyemiko asked shyly.
Chen Feng was not a fool, so he naturally understood Kaieyemiko's thoughts.
Without a word, he carried Kaieyemiko to the bed...
In the afternoon, Chen Feng took a plane back to Mingshan Town.
As soon as he returned to his office, Qin Yan immediately came to find him.
"Chen Feng, you're finally back! Something big has happened."
Qin Yan said directly.
"What's wrong? Isn't the merger of Mingshan Town into Jiangcheng City already in substantive progress? Why is something big happening?"
Chen Feng asked, somewhat confused.
"It has started, but it's been hijacked."
"Hijacked?"
"Yes, it has indeed been hijacked. Not long ago, Jiangcheng, Yongming County, and Mingshan Town jointly established a working group specifically to handle the merger. According to reason, we two should be on the list of group members, but the result is that neither of us is on the list..."
Qin Yan explained dejectedly.