He was very clear about the company's strategy, which was to take away the livelihoods of the locals, leaving no room for cooperation.
Seeing the other party's refusal was so straightforward, Asano Kamisaku's face darkened and he said with a forced smile, "President Ito, since you're not giving me a way out, don't blame me for being impolite. Do you know how much money my small company invested to secure this project? I know your family business is large and well-supported, and you're not short of money, but one should not burn all bridges and leave no room for others to survive!"
"Today, besides bringing my utmost sincerity, I've also brought two gifts for you. Either we cooperate and make money together, or you provide some money to cover my initial losses, or else..." he trailed off with a menacing chuckle.
As his words ended, he swiftly started unwrapping the two gifts on the coffee table, one a beautifully crafted small golden Buddha and the other a shiny yellow bullet.
