The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 6925

After speaking, Dong Ruolin said, “Such opportunities are rare. Tawana has never accepted an invitation to a private party like this before.”

Charlie Wade smiled and asked, “Why does she give the Mitsui family so much respect? The Mitsui family is well-known in Japan, but they aren’t as powerful as the big players on Wall Street, right?”

Dong Ruolin explained, “You might not know this, but the Mitsui family’s influence in Japan is unmatched. While the Ito family appears to be the top family in Japan, the Mitsui family is actually more powerful behind the scenes. The Ito family is quite small, with only a few members. In contrast, the Mitsui family has been around for hundreds of years and has spread into many industries both in Japan and worldwide. There are at least a dozen branches of the Mitsui family, each focusing on different areas. Most of the Mitsui descendants don’t even carry the Mitsui name. They are like the Rothschild family of the East, but much more low-key.”

She continued, “The Mitsui family is involved in many business areas, including a strong presence in Japanese commercial sports. They are also shareholders of Universal Music and are organizing the Asian leg of Tawana’s world tour. This makes them a perfect match for Tawana. Additionally, the eldest daughter of the Mitsui family is a huge fan of Tawana. So, when the Mitsui family hosts a private party and invites Tawana and her boyfriend, Tawana has to show respect. The Mitsui family holds a lot of power in Japan and the global financial scene. No matter how confident Tawana is, she can’t ignore that.”

Wade nodded slightly. He had heard of the Mitsui family, but these days, the Mitsui name was more about a big business group than a family. Many people saw it as just a brand because the family members had intentionally downplayed their family ties.

At that moment, Dong Ruolin had a thought and said with a hint of mystery, “You know, Tawanna probably has her own reasons for all this. Her boyfriend is a well-known baseball player in the U.S., and baseball is really popular in Japan—it’s basically the second biggest sport after football. Tawanna must want to use this chance to connect her boyfriend with the Mitsui family and help him break into the Japanese market.”

Charlie Wade smiled and replied, “Wow, you take your star-chasing seriously! You’ve done a lot of research!”

Dong Ruolin laughed and said, “Even if I’m into star-chasing, I can’t keep up with all the insider gossip. A good friend of mine isn’t a Mitsui family member, but her family has been close to them for years. She’s best friends with the eldest daughter of the Mitsui family, so she got me the tickets and shared some inside information.”

She continued, “For tomorrow’s party, she also helped me get an invitation from the eldest daughter of the Mitsui family. Apparently, this invitation is really sought after by Japan’s elite. Some people are willing to pay tens of millions of yen for it, but they can’t find one.”

Charlie Wade chuckled, “Then why not sell my ticket? I’m not into star-chasing. It seems pointless and a total waste. If it could sell for tens of millions of yen, that would be foolish not to. That would cover all our costs for this trip to Tokyo!”

Dong Ruolin rolled her eyes at him.

Charlie looked at the person and said, “You have a great idea! But what about the Mitsui family? In Japan, when people use the toilet in the morning, they might use a toilet brand from their company. The toilet paper they use could also be made by them. Even the water for flushing might come from them, and the electricity could be linked to their company too. How can such a powerful family hold a party and sell tickets with their name on every invitation? Yes, they will check your identity at the entrance. If you want to sell your ticket, you’ll need to find someone who looks just like you; otherwise, it won’t work.”

Xiao Churan, who was listening, smiled and said, “Ruolin, if you explain it to him so seriously, can’t you tell he’s just joking with you?”

Dong Ruolin made a face at Charlie and said, “Who knows what he’s really thinking? What if he really isn’t interested and doesn’t want to go?”

She then turned to Charlie and said seriously, “Listen, Charlie, Churan and I are both beautiful. If we go to such an event without someone to protect us, we could get teased. So, you must come with us tomorrow!”

Charlie smiled, feeling a bit helpless. “Okay, okay, I’ll go!”

The next day, Charlie, who had nothing planned, was pulled along by his wife to shop with Dong Ruolin all morning.

At noon, Dong Ruolin took charge and invited Charlie and Xiao Churan to a famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo. The chef was a strange old man known for his odd temper. It was said that the meals there were very expensive and hard to book. After finishing his meal, Charlie had three clear thoughts: first, the place looked run down; second, the food was legendary and amazing.

After dinner, I didn’t really feel full.

Once they were back at the hotel, Dong Ruolin encouraged Charlie Wade and Xiao Churan to quickly change into nicer clothes for the private party before the concert.

The party was hosted by the Mitsui family, who arranged for special pick-up and drop-off services for their guests. They provided Lexus LS series cars for everyone. After Charlie and the others got ready, they hopped into the Mitsui family’s car and headed straight to Tokyo Dome.