Tokyo: The story begins with a confession.

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"If it's about salary, I can definitely give you a satisfactory price."

"It has nothing to do with salary or anything. It wouldn't matter how much money you give me." Uesugi Kenichi softened a little when he saw Latifa's disappointed look. "Actually, you can choose to do something else. You don't have to stick to this amusement park project."

He pointed out that owning such a large piece of land in Tokyo, where land is incredibly valuable, is already a huge fortune.

With such resources, making money would be incredibly easy.

Whether it's real estate development or land leasing, one can obtain a large amount of capital. If all else fails, simply selling the land can also generate astronomical income.

Why insist on getting so worked up about an amusement park, and then do such a terrible job of it?

Sento Isuzu stared intently at Latifah upon hearing this. Her thoughts were no different from Uesugi Kenichi's: rather than struggling to maintain such a mess, it would be better to just sell the amusement park.

The money they made from the sale was enough for them to live comfortably for several lifetimes without ever running out of money.

However, the princess was too stubborn. She had tried to persuade her several times before, but the princess was determined to keep the amusement park afloat even if it meant living a hard life.

Since the princess had made her decision, she, as the first guard of the kingdom, naturally gave her her full support. However, under their management, the amusement park only declined more and more.

“No, this amusement park is the last legacy my parents left me, and it’s the result of their hard work. I can’t sell it just because I’m afraid to take responsibility.”

Latifah shook her head, appearing quite stubborn; it seemed she was determined to persevere no matter what.

"Since that's the case, there's nothing I can do. I can only wish you good luck."

"Speak more politely to Her Highness the Princess!" Sento Isuzu was a little angry when she heard the sarcastic tone in Uesugi Kenichi's words.

“Isuzu, it’s alright.” Latifa glanced seriously at Sento Isuzu, then looked at Uesugi Kenichi: “What did Mr. Uesugi think of our amusement park today?”

"To be honest, it's terrible!"

"What makes you say that? We've put in a tremendous amount of effort to build this business!"

Uesugi Kenichi glanced at Sento Isuzu and said, "It's really a wonder that you put so much effort into this and still managed to do such a terrible job. It's really something."

"You guy!"

"Isuzu, calm down." Latifa glanced helplessly at Sento Isuzu, who was in a state of rage, and then looked gently at Uesugi Kenichi. "May I ask what exactly is wrong with her?"

"There are too many. Apart from the crepes we had today, there isn't a single good place."

Kenichi Uesugi thought for a moment and said, "Take the entrance for example. It's overgrown with weeds, and the signboard is rusty."

"That's because we don't have the extra funds for renovation and maintenance."

Kenichi Uesugi: "All the amusement facilities are poorly maintained and look shaky, which gives people a sense of insecurity."

Sento Isuzu: "It's because there aren't enough people to maintain it."

Kenichi Uesugi: 1.8 "And that roller coaster, are you guys serious? It's as slow as a snail, you might as well call it a sightseeing bus."

Sento Isuzu: "Because the equipment lacks maintenance, the speed was set to the slowest level for the safety of the guests, and the free fall was also done for the same reason."

Kenichi Uesugi: "What about the coffee cup? Are you trying to spin someone to death by spinning it so fast?"

Isuzu Sento: "Because we have to slow down all the other thrilling rides, we have no choice but to do this in order to add some more exciting attractions."

Kenichi Uesugi: "Okay, I'll say you passed that test. But what about the staff? The staff are completely unenthusiastic, and the performers are always absent. What about that?"

"It's understandable that they lack the motivation to work if the wages aren't high enough."

Kenichi Uesugi's expression became somewhat exaggerated, his face full of question marks.

Chapter 206 An Irresistible Reward

He looked at Latifah: "You agree with all these decisions?"

Latifah was somewhat embarrassed upon hearing this: "This was a last resort."

"Wow, guys, that's awesome." Uesugi Kenichi gave them a thumbs up.

These two are simply geniuses at planning amusement parks. They come up with one terrible idea after another, determined to bankrupt the amusement parks. Judging from the results, their success is remarkable.

"This amusement park is so big, and the scenery inside is excellent. If you really don't have the money to maintain and repair the facilities, you might as well keep the scenery in good condition. Even if it were just a park for sightseeing, it wouldn't have turned out like this."

“But then it’s not an amusement park anymore,” Sento Isuzu tried to argue.

"You've got to give up."

Not only Kenichi Uesugi, but Eriri also couldn't help but mock, "Tourists go to amusement parks to experience the fun, but your facilities probably only bring fear."

　11 “I don’t think anyone who comes here leaves with a smile on their face.”

Latifah and Sento Isuzu exchanged a glance and then lowered their heads in unison.

"What should we do?" Latifa looked at Uesugi Kenichi with pitiful eyes. "If the number of visitors in the next three months is less than 50, the government will force us to close our amusement park and auction it off."

"If I were the government, I would probably make the same decision," Uesugi Kenichi said calmly.

Such a large piece of land is left here, but it can hardly create any value for them. It's better to let someone with the ability to manage it than to let it go to waste. If it were him, he wouldn't even give them three months. Wouldn't it be better to just make money and live a good life?

"How could this happen..." Latifa burst into tears upon hearing this. "I've been trying so hard to make it work."

“Sometimes hard work doesn’t necessarily pay off.” Uesugi Kenshin sighed when he saw her like that.

"To be honest, if this amusement park doesn't make major changes to its current operation and reputation, it's just a pipe dream to expect to attract 500,000 visitors within three months."

"Unless you can raise a large sum of money to renovate this amusement park and spend a lot of money on advertising, there might still be a sliver of hope."

"But we really don't have that much money right now. Even the current operations are only maintained by the princess selling her own jewelry."

"Then you can try to cut costs and increase revenue. Since it's difficult to operate such a large amusement park now, why not simply reduce the scale, shut down all the facilities that are not needed, and save that money to focus on developing one area and making that area better!"

One after another, highly feasible ideas came out of Uesugi Kenichi's mouth, making the girl who was listening quietly beside him have increasingly bright eyes.

Seeing them like this, Uesugi Kenichi felt a little sorry for them. After thinking for a moment, he used his knowledge to give the girls some suggestions.

"I knew I wasn't wrong, Mr. Uesugi, you are the perfect candidate to be the manager of Amagi Brilliant Amusement Park! I implore you once again that you can help us." Latifa bowed deeply and pleaded.

"Kenichi, please help her." Mashiro looked at Latifa and seemed to feel sorry for her, so she gently tugged at Uesugi Kenichi's sleeve.

"I don't even have enough time for myself right now, how could I possibly have time to be a manager?" Uesugi Kenichi touched his white hair and smiled gently.

The instantaneous burst of charm left both Latifah and Sento Isuzu staring in stunned disbelief.

"I'm a little curious, why do you insist on having me as the manager of your amusement park? Instead of worrying about me, wouldn't it be better to find a professional manager who is knowledgeable about amusement parks?" Uesugi Kenichi asked doubtfully.

"Because you are different. From the first moment I saw you, I saw a powerful force in you, a force that can bring joy to everyone around you."

"Moreover, your talent is unparalleled. I firmly believe that if it were you, you would definitely bring joy to the people who come to the amusement park and revitalize Amagi Brilliant Park."

Latifah clasped his hands in front of him, his azure eyes filled with deep admiration as he looked at Uesugi Kenichi.

Today, Latifah stands atop the castle, her heart filled with worry. In just three short months, she truly doesn't know how to reach half a million visitors.

Just as she was filled with worry, she was overjoyed to see the tourists being shown around by Sento Isuzu.

Her gaze was fixed on the group of people, or rather, on the dazzling young man in the crowd—Uesugi Kenichi—who was so captivating that he was impossible to look away from simply by standing there.

A few days ago, when she saw the Koshien tournament broadcast on television, this dazzling young man came into her view.

On television, every move of Kenichi Uesugi seemed to captivate the audience, who cheered with their hands raised, their eyes glued to the boy in the white baseball cap.

After the match ended, the young men in the arena were laughing, and the spectators were also very excited. From their eyes, Latifa could read the emotions of excitement and joy.

And this kind of emotion is precisely what this amusement park is missing.

So from that moment on, she firmly believed that the boy would be able to save the declining Amagi Brilliant Amusement Park.

"I really appreciate your trust, but I really can't agree because I'm quite busy. If it's just about giving advice, I don't mind helping you out."

Kenichi Uesugi sighed as he looked at the two girls. After all, he was already very busy and simply didn't have the energy to run an amusement park.

"let's go."

"How about 20% of the shares?"

"Princess, you've gone mad!"

Kenichi Uesugi suddenly turned around and stared at Latifah seriously. "Do you know what you're saying?"

Ignoring Sento Isuzu's astonished gaze, Latifa said very seriously, "I know what I'm doing. We can sign a contract. If you can increase the number of visitors to more than 500,000 within three months and reach 3 million visitors within a year, restoring the amusement park to its former glory, I will transfer 20% of the amusement park's shares to you."

"Does the value of the land come into account for this 20% share?"

“That’s right, all of that can be written into the contract, as long as you can fulfill my requirements.” Latifah’s expression was very serious, and there was no hint of joking in her words.

Chapter 207 A Huge Fortune Within Reach!

Kenichi Uesugi took a deep breath and looked at Latifah in disbelief. This princess's obsession with this amusement park was just too deep. She was actually willing to give him 20% of the shares, including the land.

The amusement park has taken up an astonishingly large area; if the land were converted into money, it would be worth at least tens of billions of yen.

Even if it's only 20%, it would still be worth tens of billions. Is this woman crazy?

He calmed himself down. In his opinion, Latifa's request was very simple and not difficult for him at the moment. He could fulfill her request in just a few months, not a year.

This money was practically given to him for free; such a huge sum of money was within his grasp as soon as he nodded.

Even though Uesugi Kenichi considered himself to be very self-controlled, he couldn't help but feel a little tempted at this moment.

His mind raced, constantly pondering Latifah's motives and whether there was some hidden trap.

He was certain that this was the first time he had met Latifah, and that they had no prior connection whatsoever, so there was no question of any favors or kindness between them.

Judging from the current state of disrepair of the amusement park, it couldn't have deteriorated to this extent in just one or two days, so we can rule out the possibility that it was a trap set to lure him into a snare.

So, is this brain-dead princess really willing to pay such a huge price just to revitalize the amusement park?

Will there be any punishment if I fail? No, probably not. All of these things can be written into the contract. You can't fool him here.

Is he overthinking things, or is his requirement really that simple?

But why would such a good thing fall into his lap? He believed that anyone who knew the value of this land would find it hard to refuse this request.

Uesugi Ken stood ramrod straight, his brow furrowed, while Latifa confidently picked up the black tea on the table and took a sip. She wasn't stupid; on the contrary, she was actually quite clever.

It may seem like a loss to give away 20% of the shares now, with the investment and transaction between the two parties being very disproportionate. However, in the long run, this deal is undoubtedly a huge profit.

She had investigated Uesugi Kenichi thoroughly from the day he came into her view.

The more she looked, the more surprised and delighted she became. This boy had achieved such results at such a young age; he could no longer be described as a genius. He possessed unparalleled talent.

In Latifa's view, Kenichi Uesugi is destined to achieve great things in the future.

Using 20% ​​of the shares to tie such a newly soaring eagle to one's side is undoubtedly a very worthwhile deal.