Cherry blossoms have a history of over 1000 years in Japan. In the Nara Era, when referring to viewing flowers, it was actually plum blossoms that were being spoken about. However, by the Heian period, cherry blossoms had taken center stage, with songs celebrating cherry blossoms being five times more numerous than those about plum blossoms. Moreover, the practice of cherry blossom viewing dates back a long time in Japan. In the 7th century, Emperor Chitong had a particular fondness for cherry blossoms and made several trips to view them on Yoshino Mountain. Additionally, it is said that the first significant cherry blossom viewing event in Japanese history was held in the 9th century under the auspices of Emperor Saga. At first, flower viewing was popular only among the nobility, but it spread to the common people during the Edo Period, forming a traditional folk custom.

Cherry blossoms are widely planted and cherished in Japan and are regarded by the Japanese as a symbol of the nation's spirit. The cherry blossoms of Yoshino Mountain in Nara County are especially famous, thus earning the nickname "Thousand Sakura Trees of Yoshino." The cherry blossom season across Japan lasts about fifty days, but in each region, the blossoms only stay from opening to falling within seven to ten days. There are many varieties of cherry blossoms, so the colors are not just pink—the corresponding flower has its matching color. Enjoying cherry blossoms in spring is one of Japan's traditional customs. The Japan Meteorological Agency issues annual forecasts for the cherry blossom opening dates, known as the "Sakura Front Line." There's a theory that the custom of cherry blossom viewing in Japan originates from China, where Japan originally adopted the plum blossom viewing festivities from China, which later shifted to cherry blossoms.

In Japan, cherry blossoms are divided into horticultural varieties and wild types, with famous species including: Cold Cherry Blossom, Kawazu cherry trees, Rainy Branch Weeping, Somei Yoshino Sakura, Ōshima Sakura, Cold Scarlet Cherry Blossom, Daisy Cherry, Thousand Island Cherry, Takasago Cherry, Weeping Cherry, and Ryukyu Mountain Cherry, as well as a series of double-flowered Sakura (like Twice Blooming Red Higan, Nara Double Cherry, Twice Mist Sakura, Akane Double, Twice Purple Cherry, etc.). The most common is the Somei Yoshino Sakura, which accounts for about eighty percent of Japanese cherry trees and has five pink petals. However, the most beautiful is the Weeping Cherry, also known as the Waterfall Cherry Blossom. Hanging down like a pink waterfall, it exudes an immense poetic charm.

The cherry blossoms in Japan typically bloom from late March through early April, but in recent years, due to the impact of global warming, the timing of their opening has advanced. Moreover, the warming climate in the Pacific Ocean has caused the blossoms to scatter in the wind shortly after blooming, significantly reducing the time for the public to enjoy them.

It's often claimed in articles that Chinese cherry blossoms originate from Japan, which is yet to be verified. This may also be related to the infrequent mention of cherry blossoms in Chinese literature. Because cherry blossoms and cherry fruits look similar, ancient descriptions were somewhat ambiguous. Ancient cherry blossoms weren't as well known as other famous flowers, but traces of them can still be found in old texts. Bai Juyi wrote in a poem, "In the small garden, new red cherry trees are planted, casually winding through the branches feels like a jaunt," which describes the scene of cherry blossoms in full bloom. In the poetry of Yu Ruoying from the Ming Dynasty, cherry blossoms are mentioned: "In March, the sound of the rain is soft, making the cherry blossoms resemble apricot flowers." However, Japan's cultivation of cherry blossoms has overshadowed China's, leading to the myth of their native origin.

The Japanese equate cherry blossoms with the national flower, showing the extent of their affection for it. Cherry blossoms are almost habitually printed on products in Japan, just as the cherry blossoms on Sakai Ran's products are commonplace in Japan.

Sakai Ran was pushed down...

"Don't...!" Sakai Ran exclaimed frantically.

Sakai Kazumura and the butler also pounced forward.

However, before they could get close, Wang Xiaoqiang threw back a hand, and with a flash of light, two beams struck their acupoints. Suddenly, they stood there, frozen as if a Body Immobilization Technique had been cast upon them, unable to take another step forward. They could only watch, eyes wide open, as Wang Xiaoqiang approached Sakai Ran...

Wang Xiaoqiang didn't continue to rip off the military uniform from Sakai Ran, for that uniform reminded him of the humiliation when Japan had occupied the Huaxia Nation. Every time he saw such scenes in movies or TV dramas, he felt a deep sense of humiliation. Now, he had found an outlet for that humiliation.

Alright, let the military personnel of Japan, let the military uniform of Japan, let the military might of Japan, tremble before me!

In front of Sakai Kazumura and the butler, Wang Xiaoqiang laughed heartily, riding atop Japan's military might, riding his horse and brandishing his sword to display his divine might.

Wang Xiaoqiang stepped on Sakai Kazumura's head and said, "Sakai Kazumura, I demand that you swear to become my servant, otherwise, I will kill all three of you."

Sakai Kazumura was not a man of principle, in fact, he was a coward. Fearing death, he immediately muttered, "Become your servant, and you won't kill us?"

"That's right..." said Wang Xiaoqiang. "Bite your tongue and spit out a mouthful of blood... then swear to become my servant, and that will suffice."

Sakai Kazumura was taken aback for a moment, staring at Wang Xiaoqiang with suspicion, "What... what exactly do you want to do?"

Wang Xiaoqiang clapped his hand, and with a thunderous crash, the butler's head, under his palm, burst open like a smashed watermelon.

Frightened to the core, Sakai Kazumura started to shake like a sieve and immediately fell to his knees, "I... I am willing, I, Sakai Kazumura, am willing to become your servant."

Sakai Kazumura was indeed sensible; without waiting for Wang Xiaoqiang to explain further, he bit his tongue and sprayed out a mouthful of essence blood.

Wang Xiaoqiang reached out his hand to catch it, and instantly, a Blood Pearl separated from that essence blood and flew into his palm. With his right hand forming a seal, he cast a magic spell into the essence blood, then with a flick of his wrist, he sent the essence blood back into the center of Sakai Kazumura's forehead.

The next moment, Sakai Kazumura's face revealed an expression of resignation, devoid of anger, replaced only by submission—a deep submission to Wang Xiaoqiang because, should he dare to defy Wang Xiaoqiang now, a mere willpower from Wang could make him wish he were dead, suffering torturous agony.

"All right, let's leave it at that..." Wang Xiaoqiang coldly glanced at Sakai Kazumura who nodded fearfully in agreement. Wang then pointed at Sakai Ran, "This woman, I didn't expect her to still be a virgin. Since that's the case, from now on she's my woman. I forbid any other man from touching her, or else the consequences will be severe..."

Sakai Kazumura's body trembled... and he immediately said, "Master, please rest assured, this is my sister Sakai Ran. From now on, she's your woman. Whenever you wish, I can send her to your side for your pleasure."

"Don't phrase it so crudely... What do you mean by 'for your pleasure'? It's called... understand?"

"Uh... Got it, got it..." Sakai Kazumura nodded repeatedly.

"Got it, now go clean up this mess. I want you to keep a lid on this matter, don't make a big scene," Wang Xiaoqiang said before walking out.

Sakai Kazumura collapsed to the floor, as if his bones had been drained...

Wang Xiaoqiang's hot springs enterprise had achieved considerable success and was now constantly expanding, attempting to absorb a few of the big hot springs companies in Tokyo.

Of course, those companies would not take this lying down. They immediately reacted, and finding they could not compete with Wang Xiaoqiang, resorted to underhanded tactics. In their eyes, Wang Xiaoqiang was an outsider they could squash as they pleased. Aison Hot Springs Co., a significant company in Tokyo's hot springs industry, was the first to respond. Sana, the company's head and a woman well-known in the capital city as the Black Widow, set her sights on Wang Xiaoqiang...

That day... Wang Xiaoqiang was drinking tea at the headquarters of his own hot springs company.

Suddenly...

A group of people breached the security and entered Wang Xiaoqiang's office.

Leading the group was none other than Black Widow Sana, followed by her subordinates and bodyguards.

In reality... Sana didn't need any bodyguards, her nickname alone was enough to intimidate the heroes of Japan.

Because just hearing the three words 'Black Widow' would conjure up an image:

A man... dead in the bathtub. The water in the tub turned blood red, and the man's corpse floated on the surface. However, this corpse was not intact because it had been castrated.

Utterly brutal.

Yet, upon seeing Black Widow herself, people couldn't associate her with that bloody image because she was, in fact, a stunning and sophisticated woman in her thirties. Her captivating face and seductive figure made people not only fearless of her but also instilled a desire to conquer her...

Not only the Japanese, but even Wang Xiaoqiang found it hard to associate Sana with the nickname Black Widow when he saw her before him.

"Boss Wang, I believe you're aware of why I've come today...?" Black Widow Sana, seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's security system was so weak, dismissed the last of her doubts and spoke bluntly.

Since Wang Xiaoqiang was developing the hot springs industry in Tokyo, he had naturally heard of his biggest rival, Black Widow Sana, so a mere glance told him her identity and purpose. Despite this, he wanted to tease her a bit.

Wang Xiaoqiang leaned back in his swivel chair, saying leisurely, "Since I was young, I've heard a saying, 'There's always trouble in front of a widow's door.' Do you know what that means, widow? It means longing for a man. You're not driven mad by desire for a man and looking to get laid, are you...?" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to recommend and vote at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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