UPWR1BY ### Chapter 549: The Two Groups Shouted, Reminiscent of a Schoolyard Showdown
### Chapter 549: The Two Groups Shouted, Reminiscent of a Schoolyard Showdown
Ohori Park.
Heiji Toyota sneered at Ye Xiu after he hung up the phone, "Calling for backup? This is Japan, not China. You're killing me with laughter!"
Kohei Horikoshi also smirked mockingly, "I thought you were some big shot, but you're just making phone calls to scare people? I can do that too." He picked up his phone, "Hey, honey, are you home? Yeah, make something nice to eat. I'll be home late."
After hanging up, Kohei Horikoshi shrugged and mocked, "Making phone calls, who can't do that?"
Wu Hengjian looked at Ye Xiu, then at Heiji Toyota and Kohei Horikoshi. He chose to believe Ye Xiu, and for some reason, the smile on Ye Xiu's face felt oddly familiar, making him anxious.
Ye Xiu remained silent, waiting. Wu Hengjian played along, pointing at Kohei Horikoshi arrogantly, "Alright! If you've got guts, don't leave!"
Kohei Horikoshi became even more arrogant, "I'm not leaving. Who's afraid?"
"Fine, we'll wait here. No one leaves!"
"No one leaves!"
The two groups shouted at each other, reminiscent of a schoolyard showdown. "Don't leave after school! No one leaves today!"
Ye Xiu covered his face, thinking, Can we not be so childish?
About five minutes later, voices were heard from afar.
"Make way, make way!"
A few brand-new Toyota cars pulled up on the roadside, and seven or eight people got out and walked towards them.
Heiji Toyota said, "Oh, you actually called people over. Let's see who you got…"
His words were cut short, and he rubbed his eyes in disbelief.
The president!?
Kohei Horikoshi was also speechless, feeling that the person looked familiar, but he couldn't recall who it was.
"Mr. President!" Heiji Toyota immediately stepped forward and greeted respectfully when the person approached.
"Heiji? What are you doing here?" Akio Toyoda asked.
"I…"
Before Heiji Toyota could speak, Kohei Horikoshi, his ill-fated companion, interrupted.
"It's these Chinese people who are making wild claims and maliciously slandering us!" Kohei Horikoshi accused first.
Wu Hengjian, enraged, retorted, "You're nothing but a scoundrel!"
Heiji Toyota remained silent, thinking, Not this again?
"Heiji, are you saying that he made wild claims and maliciously slandered you?" Akio Toyoda asked with a cold expression.
"I…"
He wanted to say yes, but seeing Akio Toyoda's expression, he sensed something was wrong. Could it be that the president was called here by this Chinese man?
"Apologize to Mr. Ye immediately, or get out of Toyota Group!"
Thud!
Heiji Toyota fell to his knees in fear. No one dared to defy Akio Toyoda's orders.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Ye. It was my fault. I shouldn't have slandered you or listened to malicious rumors. Please forgive me."
The previously arrogant Heiji Toyota was now trembling on his knees.
He knew that Toyota Motor Group represented more than just the automotive industry; it was backed by the Toyota Financial Group, which had interests in various sectors in Japan. They could easily destroy a person.
Akio Toyoda turned to Kohei Horikoshi with a forced smile, "You must be Mr. Kohei Horikoshi?"
Kohei Horikoshi's face lit up, "You know me?"
Akio Toyoda smiled, "I've seen your manga."
"Oh, I'm honored to be recognized by you, Mr. Toyoda."
Akio Toyoda continued, "I haven't finished. I think your manga is terrible. The characters and stories are awful. You're not suited to be a mangaka."
Kohei Horikoshi was stunned, "What do you mean, Mr. Toyoda?"
Although he was a mangaka, the other party was backed by the entire Toyota Financial Group. They could easily ruin him.
"Do you know who this gentleman is?" Akio Toyoda pointed at Ye Xiu and said sternly, "This is Mr. Ye, the second-largest shareholder of Toyota Motor Corporation!"
"Him? The second-largest shareholder? A Chinese?" Kohei Horikoshi couldn't believe it.
"Kohei Horikoshi! Watch your language!" Akio Toyoda scolded, "Nowadays, all countries are connected to the world. You shouldn't look at Chinese people with prejudice!"
"Yes, yes, I'm sorry, Mr. Toyoda."
Kohei Horikoshi immediately backed down, knowing that the significant difference in status and identity in Japan could crush a person.
"Apologize to Mr. Ye!" Akio Toyoda ordered.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Ye. It was all my fault. I shouldn't have maliciously slandered you or the Chinese people. I'm sorry."
Kohei Horikoshi apologized sincerely.
However, some mistakes are unforgivable. Insulting me is one thing, but insulting my country is another.
"Mr. Toyoda, I apologize for meeting you under such circumstances," Ye Xiu said, smiling at Akio Toyoda. "This person is too repulsive. I don't think he's suited to be a mangaka."
Akio Toyoda nodded, "I think so too. I'll have someone take care of it. Since you're here, would you like to have a meal together?"
"Sure."
Ye Xiu smiled and walked away with Akio Toyoda, chatting and laughing. Li Qilin quietly followed, and Wu Hengjian walked at the back, flipping off the two men.
Heiji Toyota remained kneeling, his face pale, knowing his days at Toyota were likely over. Beside him, Kohei Horikoshi was also dazed, still hearing Akio Toyoda's words, "I think your manga is terrible…"
A mangaka who had offended Japan's top Toyota Financial Group had a bleak future ahead.
After having a pleasant meal with Akio Toyoda, Ye Xiu and his friends returned to the cruise ship. Although Ye Xiu owned the cruise ship and could have it stay longer, it wasn't safe to do so abroad. To be safe, they set sail early.
Akio Toyoda stood at the port, waving them off with a happy smile, "Mr. Ye, I'll definitely visit China!"
Ye Xiu smiled back, "You're very welcome!"
"Sayonara~~"
Akio Toyoda waved, watching the cruise ship disappear. His smile gradually faded.
Moments later, he ordered, "Immediately investigate and reclaim all the shares held by this man! Toyota Financial Group does not allow Chinese interference!"
"Yes, sir!"