Chapter 2

Wu wu wu......

While Naoki Nagayama was brainstorming, the hot water he had boiled earlier was ready. Since his stomach had just been washed, he couldn't drink anything too cold or too hot. Naoki placed the water aside to let it cool down.

Then he pulled out a notebook from under the TV stand and began to write down items one by one:

Naoki Nagayama

Basic Information: Age 18, Height 175 cm, Slim build, Good-looking, High school graduate, Currently working part-time at a convenience store.

Family Background: Grandfather, Takeru Nagayama, is a Yakuza member (still alive); Father, Kengo Nagayama, is the second son, running a izakaya (Japanese pub) separately, not favored by the grandfather; Mother, Nanako Nagayama, has an older brother who will inherit the family business and a younger sister who is a top student (middle school).

Strengths: Young, Knowledge of the major trends for the next 30 years, Excellent Java programming skills

Weaknesses: Low education level, Limited social network, Not an outgoing personality in the past or now.

Residence: Renting a place, 50,000 yen per month

Assets: 20,000 yen

Looking at it this way, the options for getting rich through hard work are very limited. With no capital, the most skilled programming... C++ has just come out, and Java hasn't even appeared yet. The internet is still in its infancy. To make money... it's still too early....

Indeed, only a quick fortune will do!

With the knowledge of the major trends for the next 30 years, getting rich quickly is still quite easy:

He could take out a loan from the bank, buy land, and then use the land as collateral to take out more loans to buy more land, becoming a real estate tycoon like Li Ka-shing in Japan?

In a couple of years, there will be an economic bubble. Why not gather some funds, trade foreign exchange, and then enter the stock market with leverage? As long as he gets out before the bubble bursts, he could earn in a few years what others would take a lifetime to earn....

Or, based on global development trends, he could invest in a few unicorns before they become famous, making other future tycoons work for him?

Or, when Bitcoin first came out, he could buy a few hundred or even a thousand, and by 2016, he would be a billionaire for sure!

"Who says the methods for getting rich quickly are all in the criminal code? The methods for getting rich quickly are all in my head!"

Looking at the notes in the notebook, Naoki Nagayama felt a bit nostalgic.

"How can you lose when the dragon is riding your face?"

However, these methods all seem to require some initial capital. What should he do?

Working is impossible. Besides, he hasn't gone to the convenience store for three days, so he's probably already lost his job.

Moreover, looking at his 20,000 yen in assets and the calendar, Naoki suddenly felt a bit worried.

It's already the 9th, and the rent is 50,000 yen, due at the end of the month. Can he afford it?

......

"Knock knock knock"

Outside the door was Mrs. Makino, the landlord.

"Mr. Naoki, I made a bit more lunch. Would you like to come down and eat together?" Mrs. Makino was very concerned about this tenant who was about the same age as her son.

"Since you just got out of the hospital, you probably haven't prepared any ingredients yet. I made a light udon today."

Indeed, he hadn't prepared any...

After cleaning, bathing, and thinking about his future, it was already noon. Once Mrs. Makino reminded him, his stomach started growling.

Young men really do have fast metabolisms.

Naoki Nagayama felt a bit happy inside and smiled at Mrs. Makino outside the door:

"Hi, thank you so much! I was just wondering what to do for lunch!"

"Then Mr. Naoki, please come down quickly. Mr. Yuta is also downstairs!"

"Hi, thank you~"

Yuta Nakai, another tenant in the Makino household, was about to graduate from Hitotsubashi University and was currently job hunting happily. The company was covering his travel expenses, and he was either on his way to an interview or being treated to drinks at an izakaya by the company.

Bachelors never cook, so he paid for his meals and had Mrs. Makino prepare his dinner.

"Mr. Yuta," Naoki Nagayama greeted him first.

Yuta Nakai, who had probably woken up with a hangover, had bloodshot eyes and didn't look too good.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Naoki," and then he seemed to remember something

"Indeed, Mr. Naoki must be a big fan of Momoe Yamaguchi. It's really a pity that she retired so early..."

Naoki Nagayama could only think, "You're bringing up the wrong topic!"

At that moment, Mrs. Makino came in with a tray of two bowls of udon.

"Mr. Yuta, you shouldn't say that. Mr. Naoki has just barely recovered."

"Hi, hi, sorry~"

Seeing the udon in front of him, Naoki Nagayama quickly thanked her.

"Thank you, Mrs. Makino, I really appreciate it~"

"Huh? Mr. Naoki used to be so polite..."

The landlord seemed a bit surprised. The old Naoki Nagayama was a quiet person who rarely spoke, only nodding or shaking his head when necessary.

"Maybe after going through some things, I've opened up a bit."

Yuta Nakai chimed in, "Indeed, after going through something, one's perspective changes, whether it's life and death or anything else..."

Naoki Nagayama also smiled. Indeed, after experiencing life and death, some changes are normal.

"I'll start eating."

......

The meal was thoroughly satisfying, and Naoki Nagayama's contentment was almost visible on his face.

It wasn't that Mrs. Makino's udon was particularly delicious, but after the穿越, stomach wash, and a couple of days of simple hospital food, his hungry stomach was suddenly filled, and the satisfaction of taste and the joy of rebirth were fully added to this meal.

"Delicious, Mrs. Makino, it's really satisfying!"

The landlord smiled at his words.

"Oh, Mr. Naoki, I'm glad you like it!"

"Ha ha ha, it's the best udon I've ever had in my life!" Naoki Nagayama subtly emphasized "in my life."

"Ah, Mr. Naoki, if you keep praising, I'll be embarrassed~" The landlord was even happier.

Yuta Nakai, who was eating udon on the side, was confused. Are we eating the same udon? It's the same as before, not particularly delicious....

Soon, everyone finished their udon. After Mrs. Makino cleared the dishes, she brought two cups of tea and then went back to the kitchen to work.

Yuta Nakai and Naoki were leisurely drinking tea and chatting.

Naoki had thought about helping, but seeing Yuta Nakai and Mrs. Makino act as if it was natural, he had no choice but to sit down and drink tea.

It must be said that in this era, the status of men in the family was really high.

"Mr. Naoki has changed a lot. Do you have any plans for the future now that you've come back to life?" Yuta Nakai asked.

"Ha ha, after being in the hospital for three days... But, I probably lost my part-time job at the convenience store, and I don't have a clear direction yet."

"Indeed, they probably found a replacement. But there are many job opportunities now. If you send out more resumes, it should be easy to find a job."

Truly, a well-fed person doesn't understand the hunger of a starving person... A graduate from Hitotsubashi University and a high school graduate from Shizuoka are not comparable....

Even during the bubble era, the employees who were sought after by all companies, given travel expenses, and even provided with luxury watches, high-end suits, and apartments were graduates from prestigious universities.

For a low-level part-time worker, life was still tough.

For someone like Naoki Nagayama, a part-time job at a convenience store was already a lifeline, and the career development path was broad... He could eventually become a regular employee, store manager, and even the CEO (laugh).

At this moment, Mrs. Makino, who had finished her work, came over:

"If you apologize sincerely, the convenience store will forgive you, Mr. Naoki!"

Um... This is a traditional skill. A sincere apology, a bow, and if necessary, a prostration, and you will definitely be forgiven!

"Hi, Mrs. Makino, even if I can't work at the convenience store anymore, I will apologize sincerely. After all, leaving without notice caused trouble for the store manager."

Naoki Nagayama secretly added, "But I won't go back to work there, absolutely not!"

The landlord looked pleased, as if she was looking at a prodigal son who had returned: "That's the best! Ganbatte, Mr. Naoki!"