Game Tycoon C510 Convincing his brothers

Shiko looked at Shin with a mix of surprise and disbelief, asking, "You want to buy our shares?"

Shin nodded, his voice steady but aware of the tension, "Yes. I understand this request might come as a shock, but I'm genuinely interested in acquiring your portions of the family business—"

Before Shin could finish, Seki abruptly stood up, his hand slamming down on Shin's desk as he exclaimed, "Seriously? You dragged us all the way here to discuss buying our shares? Is that what you consider 'business'?"

Shiko's expression soured further as he turned to Shin, disappointment lacing his words, "I expected a serious business conversation, not this... This is a letdown."

While Shiko and Seki were clearly caught off guard and upset by Shin's bold move, it was the disappointment and anger in their responses that underscored their feelings.

Sensing his brothers' disapproval, Shin tried to salvage the situation, "I can see this proposal hasn't landed as I hoped—" but his attempt was swiftly cut off.

"How could it please us?" Shiko interjected, his frown deepening. "You've already inherited a significant share of the Suzuki Group from our grandfather. Isn't that enough for you?"

"And here you are, eyeing our shares as well," Seki chimed in, disbelief evident in his tone.

Shin exhaled deeply, trying to maintain a level of composure. "As you can clearly see, my interest in acquiring your shares is sincere. Doing so would position me as the primary shareholder of the Suzuki Group, and I assure you, you'd both hold significant influence within the company."

Shiko couldn't help but let out a chuckle, interrupting Shin, "Even if you manage to get our shares, you still won't be the majority shareholder. I'm not sure how you plan to offer us any influence within the company."

Shin, undeterred, replied with a calm confidence, "I have my strategies. Believe it or not, acquiring just an additional 3 to 5 percent from you would suffice for me to secure the position of the Suzuki Group's major shareholder."

This assertion left Shiko and Seki feeling somewhat skeptical. Yet, knowing Shin's resourcefulness and capability, they couldn't dismiss his claim outright.

Initially, Shiko and Seki were adamant about not selling their shares to Shin. However, Shin's persuasive argument—that gaining major shareholder status would enable him to gradually diminish their uncle Shito's influence and power within the Suzuki Group—began to sway them. Although they didn't openly express it, both brothers harbored a deep-seated resentment towards their uncle. They were acutely aware of Shito's clear ambitions to control the company.

Observing their uncle's maneuvers within the company with a critical eye, Shiko, Seki, and their father, Chairman Shiro, were well-informed of Shito's actions. It was no secret to them that Shito had been actively acquiring stakes in the Suzuki Group. According to their intelligence, Shito had managed to amass 12 percent of the company's shares, a significant and worrying figure. This revelation only added weight to Shin's proposal, making the possibility of selling their stakes to him seem like a strategic move to counter their uncle's ambitions.

Shin earnestly explained, "My primary aim is to forge a partnership between the Suzuki Group and my own venture, KiShin. This collaboration would enable KiShin to delve into areas we're not yet proficient in but where Suzuki excels, particularly in motor technologies among others. I envision KiShin evolving and expanding its expertise with Suzuki's support..."

Shiko, cutting to the chase, queried, "How much of a stake are you looking at?"

"About 3 percent," Shin responded.

"3 percent? You'd need at least 27 percent to become the major shareholder of the Suzuki Group," Shiko pointed out, eyeing Shin to see if he had reached that threshold.

Yet, Shin remained undaunted, his confidence unwavering, leaving Shiko unable to gauge his actual stance. Pursuing further assurance, Shiko asked, "But how can we be sure you'd grant us a say in the company after you take over as the major shareholder?"

Seeing a glimmer of openness in his brothers, Shin smiled, sensing their potential willingness to negotiate. "Given that both of you are on the board of directors, wielding your own voting power, I'm prepared to offer you a written proxy. This would allow you to vote on my behalf. That's how you'd secure significant influence within the company..."

Shiko and Seki shared a look. As they listened to Shin, they began to see the potential in his plan. Perhaps, they thought, it wouldn't be such a bad idea for their younger brother to become the major shareholder after all.

Reducing their uncle's influence in the Suzuki Group was an appealing prospect, and the idea of partnering the Suzuki Group with KiShin seemed increasingly promising. And then there was Shin's enticing offer of a written proxy. The more they thought about it, the more they warmed up to the idea of selling a portion of their shares to Shin.

After some thoughtful consideration, Shin finally persuaded his brothers. Shiko agreed to sell 2 percent of his shares, while Seki consented to part with 1 percent. Shin couldn't help but smile, pleased with the thought of securing an additional 3 percent of the shares.

With trusted allies holding 12 percent and adding this to his already inherited shares, Shin's total would climb to 28 percent, officially making him the major shareholder of the Suzuki Group. This achievement not only marked a significant milestone for Shin but also meant he would surpass the shareholding of Vanguard, a firm closely linked with Shito, the vice chairman of the Suzuki Group. Given Vanguard's association with Shito, it was no surprise that Shito had a substantial influence within the company. However, with Shin stepping up as the major shareholder, it was time for a significant shift in the power dynamics of the Suzuki Group.