Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 486 Friends ([-] in [-])

On April 4, the heavy rain that had lasted for two days and two nights in Tokyo finally stopped.

This also means that Yi Ke and his party can finally board the flight to Houston.

Although boarding the plane at night and not seeing the sun after the rain, Fang Zhuo was still in a good mood.

As a secretary, Zhao Zhishan was quite depressed.

From the recording on the 2nd to today, in two days, this episode of "Tokyo Online" has not been aired yet, some unofficial shooting angles began to appear on some channels, which suddenly put the boss on the cusp.

Seeing this, many programs in Japan responded quickly and also issued invitations, and they also broadcast live interviews.

These invitations were declined.

However, without the parties involved, relevant experts can still comment, and the comments are more pointed.

"President Yike's pointing and pointing is undoubtedly despicable and plotting against the law."

"Sony's situation will never continue like this, and it will definitely adjust quickly."

"The listing of Yike seems to make Fang Zhuo inflated, but he should understand that his business is still only competing with a part of Sony's many businesses."

Some defended Sony and criticized Fang Zhuo, and naturally some seriously analyzed the content of the foreign president's remarks.

"Sony must make adjustments and strengthen the company's technological innovation capabilities."

"It is necessary to carefully analyze Sony's current problems. Some of Fang Zhuo's words still make sense."

As for what part makes sense, it is still veiled and did not talk about it in detail.

The time is still short, but there are already signs of mutual debate between public opinions with different positions, and the voices of criticism are still the majority at present.

Zhao Zhishan felt that it was outrageous. Even though the show hadn't aired, and he hadn't seen the boss's complete speech, he started attacking wantonly. The local business community is simply too impolite!
But she observed the boss and found that Mr. Fang didn't care about this at all, so she could only keep her depression in her heart.

The plane took off smoothly.

Fang Zhuo took the latest newspaper he bought and read it with relish.

However, he didn't understand Japanese, so he read the English newspaper first, and then asked his secretary to translate the content of the Japanese newspaper for him in a low voice.

Occasionally, Fang Zhuo asked Zhao Zhishan to write down what Fang Zhuo thought was valuable, and he would pause for a while to think about it.

The newspapers are read very slowly, which is a good way to kill the flight time.

"Don't watch it, don't watch it, rest your mind."

Fang Zhuo put away the newspaper and took a sip of juice.

Zhao Zhishan also heaved a sigh of relief, she was afraid that the wrong translation would mislead the boss's judgment.

However, she soon saw Mr. Fang take out a document compiled by herself and her colleagues, which was a list of high-level executives of Sony Group's major businesses.

Mr. Fang's resting mind is... planning a trick against Sony?

Zhao Zhishan only heard the boss's half-time judgment that night, but did not hear the content of the phone call between him and Stringer. However, she also had some guesses and insights. I am afraid that Sony might kick the accelerator and adjust to the end. A foreign head?

Stringer, who was contacted by the boss, was the vice chairman of Sony's board of directors.

"Mr. Fang, are we going to be friends with Sony?" Zhao Zhishan found a topic.

"Well, don't make such anthropomorphic friends and enemies between companies. We are collaborators with Sony Music." Fang Zhuo said casually, "As for friends, I want to be friends with Stringer."

Zhao Zhishan showed his ingenuity in a small way: "Is there any hope for Stringer to master Sony?"

Fang Zhuo didn't express any surprise, and shook the information on his hand: "Who knows? Idei must be responsible for Sony's situation, but the local executives of Sony Group also have many excellent talents."

"From the perspective of group development, I think Sony should choose a local executive with a global vision to replace Nobuyuki Idei."

Zhao Zhishan could hear what the boss meant, probably from the perspective of Stringer's friends, the boss hoped to see a foreign head of Sony, otherwise... why did he study Sony's executive list?
Must have wanted to advise Stringer and value potential competitors.

The boss also said yesterday that a Sony in chaos is a good Sony. Is he trying to act as a magic wand that... disrupts the situation?
Fang Zhuo took a pen to outline a few names on the information, and said thoughtfully: "For example, this is Ryoji Nakabachi, who is currently the vice president of Sony, or this is Takeru Kutaragi, who is currently the president of Sony Computer Entertainment."

Zhao Zhishan asked curiously, "President Fang, why did you choose them?"

Fang Zhuo smiled: "Only from his resume, Ryoji Nakabachi has a high enough vision and leadership ability. Sony actually needs stability now."

He continued: "Kutaragi Ken, his advantage is that the business he is in charge of is a part of Sony's current success, the PS game console, PS2 is very successful, this is a very good weight, the failed Sony needs a success gene chairman of the board."

Zhao Zhishan suddenly said: "Doesn't Stringer have both? He is in charge of Sony America, and his current business is also very successful."

Fang Zhuo gave the secretary a look of approval.

Of course, this is only an advantage, and Stringer still has a lot of disadvantages if he wants to be in the top position.

But if he is really in charge, if he really intends to let himself be the external director of Sony Music, and even further help occupy a seat of Sony Group's external director, Yike can consider cooperating with Sony Music in terms of equity.

Sony Group is a behemoth.

While it is now confused, it is a very good choice to cut a piece or two of meat.

There are rumors in the market that Sony Music is suspected to cooperate with the German media giant Bertelsmann Group in the music business. The two parties may merge into a music company to cope with the challenges of the Internet music era.

Fang Zhuo didn't know what the specific cooperation intention of the two parties was.

However, on the night of the 2nd, Stringer mentioned further cooperation with each other, so it can be a little bit of a test, anyway, you want me to be an outside director, so it is reasonable to take some shares, right?
It's not that I don't give money!

As for the success of the Internet music challenge that the two companies are cooperating with...

That is bound to fail.

Take a small share first, and with Sony's current urgency, a music company whose value will further decrease in a few years after the global financial crisis is not out of the question.

Fang Zhuo already regarded Stringer as a friend in his heart, and decided to help him compete for the top position in Sony to the best of his ability, and also received some remuneration by the way.

By next year, Ice Core can release its production capacity, and there may be more room for cooperation between the two parties.

"Stringer really found the right guy."

Fang Zhuo sighed.

Zhao Zhishan kept his curiosity in his heart, and planned to wait until later to see how the public news turned out to be correct.

"By the way, Xiao Zhao, what major are you studying?" Fang Zhuo gathered his thoughts and glanced at the temporary secretary who had been handy for the past few days.

"Project management." Zhao Zhishan replied.

Fang Zhuoqi said: "Then why is your Japanese so good?"

"My father knows several foreign languages. I have learned them since I was a child, and I also studied Japanese and German in college." Zhao Zhishan explained.

Can you speak German?

Fang Zhuo thought about it for a few seconds, and said, "Are you interested in formally becoming the president's secretary? Will you be a little bit inferior?"

Zhao Zhishan asked a question: "I heard that Mr. Fang's secretary doesn't last long?"

"I can change a few seniors a year." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "Yi Ke lacks talents, and those who can be selected to be my secretary are not bad. Let's take a look at the company from a higher angle, and then put it down to exercise , have become very good.”

"I think you are also good, very smart and measured. Yike will have a lot of international business, and there is still a lot of room for you."

Zhao Zhishan nodded: "It's my luck that Mr. Fang let me learn from him."

Fang Zhuo smiled slightly and adjusted his seat: "Alright then, this matter is settled like this. Let's take a break. The flight is long, and I still have to be busy when I arrive in Houston."

It takes 12 hours to fly from Tokyo to Houston, and the contact team there has been waiting for a long time.

Most of the funds for the acquisition of the Rockets came from the financing pledge of Yike shares, and a small part came from the sale of Sina shares.

That is to say, after the completion of this acquisition, the MIGA Foundation publicized the successful operation of the fund, and would use a Chinese to buy an NBA team through stock profits as a publicity point to attract customers to the maximum extent.

As for the actual main funds to buy the team, it will only be understated. What will be released in the media pages will be dozens of times the profits, the fund's judgment on Chinese concept stocks, and a good operating model.

These absorbed funds will continue to be invested in the real estate subprime debt market in the United States. Washington Mutual Bank, which undertakes the Yike share pledge this time, has been cooperating very well with Fang Zhuo, and it also provides access to the subprime debt market.

From the first pledged shares to obtain funds for the acquisition of Sina, to now MIGA Fund is also involved in real estate subprime debt through this bank, and both parties are very satisfied.

However, according to Kong Yu, the director of the MIGA Fund, Washington Mutual has made great strides in subprime debt, which certainly facilitates the fund's operations, but there are indeed risks.

Fang Zhuo did not respond to this report, but increased investment as usual. There is still a huge market for subprime debt, and it is far from the time to cut it.

At six o'clock in the evening, the passenger plane from Tokyo landed at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Fang Zhuo and his party arrived at their destination across oceans and time zones.

The pick-up staff here are Yike employees who have been waiting for several days, in addition to the financial and legal teams in the hotel. Their contact with the Rockets owner Alexander lasted for several rounds.

The team's price has also dropped from the initial offer of 4.5 million US dollars to 3.85 million.

With reference to the Eagles that just sold for $2.5 million this year, the price is quite good, at least Alexander is satisfied with it.

Similarly, Fang Zhuo also felt that the price was acceptable.

The contact between the two parties regarding the acquisition of the team has been carried out in secret, but because it involves the team alliance, the news that the team will change the owner is still flying all over the sky.

It is rumored that a British rich man wants to buy the team.

There are also rumors that it is not a British rich man, but a Middle Eastern chaebol.

So, that night, when NBA reporters took pictures of President Yi Ke having dinner with Rockets owner Alexander, Fang Zhuo's phone was immediately rang by Yao Ming.

"Mr. Fang? Mr. Fang! Are you the one who wants to buy the Rockets?" Yao Ming's voice on the phone was unbelievable.

"Yeah, oh, I forgot to tell you, but it's a very recent decision." Fang Zhuo was quite tired when he returned to the hotel, but he was in a good mood, and added, "Not necessarily, it depends on whether the alliance will approve it or not." .”

Yao Ming was shocked by Mr. Fang's personal admission, and subconsciously asked, "You, why did you buy it?"

Fang Zhuo said deeply, "Dayao, I'm here to lead you to win the championship."

Yao Ming: "..."

He couldn't even say it was a joke.

Everyone is about to become the owner of the team!
"Aren't you happy? You forgot, it was you who thought I knew how to play football last time, so I had the courage to buy the team." Fang Zhuo smiled, "Thank you for giving me courage."

Yao Ming felt that this rich man from China was more or less a bit of a cat cake. If he couldn't even hear such polite words, how could he have such a net worth now!

He was stunned for a while, and had to tell the truth: "The current strength of the team may still be some distance away from the championship, Mr. Fang."

"That's right." Fang Zhuo said without hesitation, "So, the team needs to change."

Yao Ming: "..."

If he could do it all over again, he wouldn't say what he just said.

He thought and thought: "Mr. Fang, many members of the team are very good, such as Francis."

Yao Ming was afraid that the boss didn't understand the game, so he directly got rid of the team's all-star guard. The boss has taken good care of himself in the past two years.

"I will weigh it carefully, don't worry, Dayao." Fang Zhuo said seriously.

Yao Ming said a few more words, and ended the call a little worried.

He still thinks that Mr. Fang's purchase of the team is a bit of a joke, but the reporter's revelations and the phone calls of the parties all prove that the acquisition is already in progress.

Is this the rich man?
It's so frightening.

Yao Ming lost sleep for half the night with great shock and astonishment. He has an away game tomorrow.

Sure enough, poor rest directly led to mediocre performance on the court the next day, but something that worried him even more appeared.

In the visiting team lounge of the New York Knicks home court, the Rockets suddenly became commotion after losing.

"Yao, Yao, is this your compatriot? Our new boss has been interviewed by many sports media."

Francis yelled at the giant of the east.

Yao Ming approached with a feeling of fear, and saw Mr. Fang's rhetoric.

"I think the Rockets have the strength to enter the finals this year! I believe in the players, I believe in the coach!"

The reporter who interviewed asked: "Mr. Fang, it is generally believed that the upper limit of the Rockets this year is the semifinals."

Mr. Fang laughed loudly: "Impossible, the lowest is the Western Conference Finals. If the Rockets can't even make it to the Western Conference Finals, I'd like to kiss the donkey's ass."

The year before last, when Yao Ming first entered the league, he was dismissed by the commentator Barkley, claiming that Yao Ming could not score 19 points in that game, otherwise he would kiss the ass of the donkey.

Now, it seems that the new boss of the team is making the same rhetoric.

This immediately spread throughout the league, and many sports media have attracted attention.

After watching the interview, Yao Ming covered half of his face, suspecting that Mr. Fang misunderstood what he said last night.

"Yao, I like our new boss." Player Francis said to his teammates with a smile.

Yao Ming was puzzled: "Why?"

"Hahaha, he is very straightforward and has great confidence in us." Francis said, "I also think we are very strong this year."

Yao Ming remained silent. What happened to that frank and arrogant Fang Zong during the interview?In my impression, the last time I met him, he was very personable!

He felt a little bad, and Mr. Fang might really miscalculate this time.

(End of this chapter)