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Finally after a long struggle, the exchange student program has come to an end. Alexander and Takumi could finally return to Totsuki and take a rest from all the chefs that were poking for more information to prepare for RED.
Though Alexander had to stop by his uncle and Vlad who were still working in China.
"How is the work going?" In their main HQ now, in Beijing, Alexander asked.
Alfie who was playing with a ball on the wall in boredom sighed and spoke "Work is going fine... Unfortunately, as soon as they heard the distraction of White Tigers' clan. All bosses either took a neutral state, Came to lick our boots, or Went into hiding."
Vlad confirmed Alfie's words with a nod "For now, Everything is under control. We will still meet some resistance, but with our reinforcement on the way, nothing will bother us anymore."
Alexander nodded in satisfaction "Hm. Good! What was the communist party's response to our movement? Have our agents managed to influence them?" He asked.
"Nah, they failed!" Alfie crushed the ball in his hand and grunted "Useless idiots! I told them to stall for time until we get rid of the opposition, but it seems someone made it obvious and they took notice."
Alexander sighed "Then? What did you do?" He asked, looking at Vlad.
"As you already know, they care very little to their people nowdays. The communist party has been completely corrupted, so judging by their greed, we managed to get to look the other way by a few millions here and there. A total of 2 Billion was spent on their leaders." Vlad said.
"Good, If they demand anything more, start killing them. We will allow this...just once." Alexander closed the laptop in front of him and stood up "We need someone to be our representative. Any suggestions?" Alexander asked.
Alfie tilted his head and thought carefully "Hmmm! How about Vados?" He said.
"Vados is responsible for Italy." Vlad reminded Alfie. "I would personally suggest Zuko. He is a native here so he should be the better option."
Alexander nodded "Then call him. I will leave the rest to you guys. I don't want to hear about troubles in China anymore."
"You will not!!" Alfie shouted in enthusiasm "For I am here!!"
"Yeah, yeah." Alexander left the office and entered a small changing room beside them. He needed to get out of his casual clothes so he wore his Blue suit and red tie with leather boots and a golden watch to finish it up. "Take care guys. Meet me in Japan as soon as you are done here."
Vlad nodded "I will follow after you in one week, sir."
"Same! Although I will pass saudi arabia first." Alfie added.
"See you." Alexander left the HQ and headed to the airport where Mana was waiting for him. He took her hand and they entered the Family's private jet where they headed straight to Tokyo.
As soon they reached Tokyo, Alexander and Mana passed by The Golden Tower where Mana confirmed that Alexander was indeed the owner as he told her in BLUE. And just like the reports says, only elite of the elite are here.
"It is so crowded in here!" Mana spoke as she looked at the waiters running around from the transparent elevator.
To Mana this was like Magic, each floor was different from the one below it.
"I let them have the artistic design freedom. They know what is good for them." Alexander said as leaned on the wall of the elevator "Look, the media is here again." As they passed by the 79th floor, the floor was empty and people gathered in a circle surrounding two chefs who were fighting to either preserve their floor or upgrade.
"That is great idea. I have been watching them myself for sometime." Mana said proudly.
Before Alexander could speak further, they reached the 99th floor which had [Closed] sign on it. Alexander entered to see Koujiro's team cleaning while he is at the counter examining the accounts book.
"Yi, Koujy!!" Alexander shouted across the hall "Have you missed me?!"
"You are the last person i want to see." Koujiro closed the book loudly.
Alexander laughed "But hey! I thought you were gonna take a vacation? What happened?" He asked.
"With all this mess?! You crazy? When I go, who will keep this thing working?" Koujiro touched his glasses and spoke.
Alexander shrugged his shoulders and sat down while Koujiro's crew left. Mana sat beside him.
"So, how are your injuries?" Alexander asked what he really came here for.
Koujiro stopped what he was doing and sighed after a short pause "Healing good, thanks to the doctor you sent." He responded.
"Great! Dr. Shaun is a great doctor, you will be all healed in a few days." Alexander smiled, but then his expression changed to a serious one, Alexander closed his eyes and lowered his head "This time, it was my mistake, I apologise for the troubles I put you in." In a light bow, Alexander spoke.
Koujiro sighed "...Put tighter security around, instead of some nobody guards around here. And I just hope something like this won't repeat itself."
"I promise you it won't." Alexander said with determination.
Mana who was listening started to pick up the hints 'So, the reason he was in China was because Chef Koujiro and his father got mixed in his business. So thay is why they were injured back then...' She thought while drinking a cup of water, which she now can drink with no problems.
After a few minutes of Alexander annoying Koujiro, they finally left and went back to Totsuki.
It was night time, Mana and Alexander headed to the North Star dormitory.
When they could see the silhouette of the mansion from their car, Alexander chuckled "It feels like i didn't come here for a whole year." He said.
Mana was exhausted from all the traveling, so she leaned on Alexander to rest for a while "I haven't seen the old lady Natasha for some years now. I hope she is okay!"
The car stopped at the front door and both walked to the door. Just as Alexander opened the door, it was as if the whole cold and exhausting atmosphere was exchange with a cheerful and exciting one.
Loud noises came from inside the house. Alexander walked in and he could see them all.
Alice, Hayama, Isami, Ryo, Takumi, Erina, The old Natasha, Hisako. Even his mother was there.
All of them were gathered around a small table while they seem to be arguing about something.
The first person to notice Alexander was Takumi who waa facing the door"Hey! Alexander has returned!" He said.
Everyone looked at the door to see Mana and Alexander who were a bit surprised by the family like atmosphere.
Alexander raised his arm and said with a smile "I am back."
As if on cue "Welcome Home!" Everyone responded.
Takumi laughed "Come here Alexander, Today is my lucky day! My Uno luck is dominating today."
Alexander and Mana walked to the table and noticed they all were playing Uno.
Ans behind them was a giant scoreboard [North Star's Uno Championship] It says.
Alice: 3p
Alexandra:0p
Hisako: 1p
Takumi: 4p
Natasha: 2p
Hayama: 1p
Ryo: 3p
Isami: 3p ( 5 Championships đ)
Erina: 3p
From the score, Alexander couldn't help but notice his mother's points and her current frown, as expected, his family can never win a game fairly.
As always Isami is dominating, if Alexander didn't know better, he would think he really is losing, but he know...he knows that Isami is holding back his ultimate gamer powers to make his big brother happy.
Alexander shook his head and spoke "Make some room for me. I need to show you guys what a real Uno champion looks like." Alexander said confidently. Only to be laughed at.
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Next Chapter we get into the RED officially.
