The Kyoto Bubble Era: It started with selling off hundreds of millions of property

The three cars moved forward, passing through the bustling downtown area, and arrived at Sennichimae, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

This is a tourist attraction in Osaka, with many shops gathered together. It is a bustling place at night, with all kinds of neon signs dazzling, like a city that never sleeps.

Kitahara Sosuke parked his car in front of the restaurant called "Huikawa". There were countless luxury cars parked at this time. His Lexus was not particularly eye-catching among them. Occasionally, he could see super sports cars imported from abroad. People were coming and going, and it was extremely lively.

It’s here.

He didn't know much about RB's history in the 1980s and 1990s. After all, he was a Chinese in his previous life. Who would have the time to study the history of other countries?

If it hadn't been for the fact that it later became bigger and stronger and had to contact some Japanese businessmen and consortiums, Kitahara Sosuke's impression of RB would probably always remain on those widely spread electronic products and animations.

However, he is still very clear about the relevant content of specific history.

Especially the part related to finance.

This restaurant is a legendary symbol of this era. However, due to its involvement in a huge financial scandal, Industrial Bank, one of the major banking giants, also suffered a financial crisis. This period of history was sealed by future generations.

The proprietress who runs Huichuan is named Onagami. She is 59 years old. She has huge assets and many high-end restaurants similar to Huichuan. She is a god-like figure in the eyes of countless giants in the current financial world.

Most of the owners of black luxury cars parked in front of the restaurant came here not for the delicious food, but to see the true appearance of the mysterious thing in the Onoe family.

Talking about this period of history, Kitahara Sosuke wanted to laugh.

The so-called mysterious object is a toad made of ceramics. I don’t know when the oracle toad began to spread among the people.

It is said that the ceramic toad owned by the proprietress of Huichuan Ryotei has the ability to read oracles and can predict which stocks will rise or fall in the future. The prediction is extremely accurate and has never failed.

As more and more financial practitioners went to seek help from the oracle and came back with great rewards, the myth of the toad became unbreakable. It was said that it could transform into a beautiful enchantress, was proficient in the ancient magic of China, and was a true messenger of the gods.

Since 1986, countless people have received oracles from Eikawa Ryotei, and have become prosperous and passed from person to person. Now, with the help of Toad's oracles, Ogami has established a huge financial empire. Historically, at her peak, The funds handled exceed more than 1 trillion yen, making him one of the few super investors in the world at this time.

Now the most loyal supporters of Eikawa Ryotei are Industrial Bank and Yamaichi Securities. The former is a first-class bank and the latter is an elite company in the securities industry. They have both made huge profits through Oracle Toad. Even the director and section manager of Industrial Bank Tokyo Head Office The elders are all guests at the end of the sea.

They mobilized people to worship toads and expand the reputation of Weishangjiao.

The fact is that the actions of Wall Street in the United States after the Plaza Accord caused the yen to appreciate rapidly, and the real estate and stock markets soared after the government cut interest rates. At this stage, the stock market is booming, and you will basically not lose anything you buy, and so many financial practitioners follow the toad oracle. Buying and selling is equivalent to controlling the direction of the stock market in disguise.

The toad oracle will naturally not be exposed.

However, when the bubble bursts and the stock market begins to fall, the toad myth will be shattered.

Later, Industrial Bank lent 240 billion to Ogami, allowing her to purchase Industrial Bank bonds, hoping to use her reputation to save the situation. Unfortunately, the situation was unstoppable. On August 13, 1991, Ongami was arrested by the Osaka Prosecutor's Office on various charges.

Various scandals and crises broke out in Industrial Bank, and then came the real bubble and depression period.

This was a joke during the bubble period. Kitahara Sosuke just watched the fun and never thought about actually getting in touch with Onagami.

This middle-aged woman who claimed to be a graduate of the Nara Women's Higher Normal School but was actually highly educated had been entangled in too many high-level relationships. She was now at the height of her power and controlled huge wealth and resources that he couldn't reach, and he didn't really want to.

If you are not careful, you will fall into a place of eternal destruction with her.

But now that he's here, he won't refuse if he can regain his former "investment queen" demeanor.

Several people got out of the car and saw row after row of black luxury cars. Kobayashi Kyoko opened her mouth wide and was frightened.

What the hell is this place?

In the car, there were many men wearing black suits and carrying briefcases who kept walking out and heading towards the mansion. Naoto Asano took a glance and found that there were many acquaintances there.

"I heard Ms. Onoe's name mentioned by many colleagues in the branch before, but unfortunately I never had the chance to meet him. Did President Yamada decide the venue of the dinner here?" Naoto Asano smiled and greeted a bald man first. Vice President of Kansai Bank, Osaka Chuo Branch.

"Yeah, it's too difficult to get a seat. If dad hadn't come forward to pay, we wouldn't have the chance to see the true face of the Oracle Toad." Yamada Yang looked excited and walked out of the car accompanied by Irie Masa.

Wearing sunglasses, he looked around and felt particularly comfortable. He was finally someone who could sit at the same table and chat with these big shots.

Originally, the venue for the dinner was set at the Giraffe Nightclub, but thinking about using money to speculate in stocks later, Yo Yamada, who didn't know anything, asked Irie Masaichi to inquire about it, and then locked in this place.

With this oracle toad here, he can know whether the stock Irie Masa gave him will work.

Irie lowered his head and glanced at Kitahara Sosuke secretly. Is this the man Yamada Kazuma was talking about?

He didn't take a closer look, but he could still feel a cold and extraordinary aura from Kitahara Sosuke.

This is an innate momentum that is enviable.

"The worship ceremony begins!" Outside Huichuan Restaurant, a tall RB monk wearing robes held something similar to a tambourine in his hand, shaking it and shouting.

Groups of black-clad guests lined up in an orderly manner, stood solemnly in front of the steps, bowed respectfully, and maintained a ninety-degree angle for ten minutes.

Kitahara Sosuke and others mixed in the crowd and bowed in the same way. Yamada Yang, Asano Naoto and others in front looked serious and humble, as if they were worshiping some god.

Kobayashi Kyoko also lowered her head and remained silent, but out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of Kitahara Sosuke smiling at her and winking, as if he was mocking the people around her.

How dare Chief Beihara not fear God?

She blushed and turned her head away, her heart pounding. She clearly felt that it was not good for him to be like this, but she felt that he was so handsome for being so rebellious.

Apricot jam, you can’t sink in any further! There's no way Chief Kitahara likes you.

She said this to herself in her heart, and then her little hand suddenly felt warm, and she realized that it was Kitahara Sosuke who came over and pulled her up.

"Eh? Chief Kitahara." Kyoko Kobayashi felt the powerful manly power, and her body was suddenly pulled over, and then the people around her rushed into the kiosk gate like a tide.

Kitahara Sosuke used his tall body to protect Kobayashi Kyoko to save her from the risk of being trampled.

She was too petite. After the worship, the group of people rushed to get in first like mad dogs. She was likely to be pushed down and trampled if she was too absorbed.

At this moment, Kobayashi Kyoko was leaning against Kitahara Sosuke, the thumping in her heart became even stronger, her face turned red, and she didn't dare to look up at him at all.

After the crowd subsided, Kitahara Sosuke let go of Kobayashi Kyoko's hand: "Why are you so serious? Just say goodbye casually."

"Hai, Haiyi~" There were obviously many things that could be said to refute him, but when it came to his lips, there was only this obedient promise left. Kobayashi Kyoko followed Kitahara Sosuke into Eikawa Ryotei in small steps.

The decoration inside is very luxurious and full of money atmosphere. Those who can't get an appointment will sit in the lobby and smell the Oracle Toad. Those who have an appointment will be taken to the VIP private room in the back by the maid in a beautiful kimono.

Here, to some extent, it can reflect the prosperity and intoxication of the RB bubble era at this time.

The best decoration, the most beautiful maids, the most fragrant food, and the most powerful people

"This way, please." The waitress bowed lightly to Kitahara Sosuke, and then led the way with a smile. When she arrived at the private room named "Yaki", she completely ignored Kobayashi Kyoko who was still there, and stretched out her hand to tie the knot. He took off the hair tie with one hand and handed it to Kitahara Sosuke.

Her soft little hand caressed his palm gently, smiled ambiguously and then left.

Kitahara Sosuke pinched the hair tie, feeling a little embarrassed.

Behind her, Kyoko Kobayashi's cheeks were even redder, as if she was about to bleed.

This is too bold and direct.

Kitahara Sosuke glanced at the hairband. There were rows of fine characters on it, similar to the small cards of later celebrities, recording her name, age, measurements and other information.

"Ahem, let's go, Kobayashi-san." Kitahara Sosuke coughed and stuffed the hair tie into his jacket pocket, and walked into the "Yaki" private room with Kobayashi Kyoko.