Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 509 Sonixin, Old Si Wang ([-] in [-])

Fang Zhuo stayed in Houston for two days, expressing full trust in the management headed by Qiu Ciyun, and by the way, comforting the equipment manufacturer who was suddenly kicked out of the procurement list this time.

Bingxin had negotiated purchases with many manufacturers before the approval, and now it suddenly broke the appointment, which inevitably made people feel bad.

Although there are unavoidable factors in it, Fang Zhuo still wants to be friends with these equipment manufacturers. Ice Core is definitely not the only production line, and will have to continue dealing with it sooner or later.

In this way, at the end of the 29th, Fang Zhuo, who had been in a happy mood, arrived in New York.

"Mr. Fang, you are in a really good mood. You can't hide the smile on your face."

It was the first time Yu Hong saw the boss in such a state, and it was completely different from before he went to Washington.

"Is there?" Fang Zhuo touched his cheek and smiled, "It's not that exaggerated."

"Yes." Yu Hong carefully looked at the boss's side face to confirm, and could clearly see the smile on the corner of his lips, and said seriously, "It has been like this since the first time you came to the company, and it hasn't stopped."

She recalled it and said in shock: "How much sense of accomplishment does Bingxin bring to you? I didn't see you smiling like this when you won Sina, and you didn't smile like this when Yike went public."

Fang Zhuo is happy, purely happy, but how can he be partial in front of Yike's market boss.

He immediately said seriously: "Yike will always be number one in my heart."

Yu Hong glanced at it and asked, "Aren't you afraid that Bing Xin will misunderstand you when you speak like this?"

"No, Bingxin knows how good I am to it." Fang Zhuo smiled slightly.

Yu Hong: "..."

"Oh yes, have you watched "Spider-Man 2" released last month?" Fang Zhuo remembered something.

"Look, it's not bad, the box office is very good, and Stringer has another beautiful result." Yu Hong pondered, "Now I really believe more and more that he has a chance."

Last month's hit "Spider-Man 2" won a box office of 3.7 million US dollars in North America, which became an impressive achievement for Sony Entertainment under the current group's decline.

If you count other markets around the world that have delayed releases, the film is likely to exceed $6 million or even $7 million.

Sony's electronic product business is struggling, but film and television entertainment is making frequent moves. This will definitely be a very important bargaining chip when next year's shareholder meeting is held.

"It's not just an opportunity. Stringer is already on his way to the throne of the Sony Group." Fang Zhuo said casually, "I called him when I arrived in New York yesterday. He is also the foreign director of Sony Music, so we chatted by the way."

Yu Hong asked curiously, "Is there any movement in Sony Group?"

"Nobuyuki Idei himself said that if the performance is not up to the standard, he can step down. As of now, he will definitely not be able to meet the standard." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "Such a large group must not let this person step down hastily, and start selecting people now .”

"Sony's outside directors formalized their request for Stringer to take further power earlier this month."

Fang Zhuo paused for a moment, and said, "Guess what?"

Yu Hong didn't guess, and made a cup of tea for the boss herself.

For the sake of tea fragrance, Fang Zhuo continued: "The release of this movie is like a catalyst. The timing proposed by the foreign directors is well grasped. The natives also feel that the group will not be able to go on like this, so , complied with the request."

"Huh? Stringer is going to be the chairman now?" Yu Hong was stunned, it was easier than she imagined.

Fang Zhuo talked only about the first-hand information he got from the parties involved, shook his head, and said with a smile: "No, the local faction wants the group to be co-governed by Nobuyuki Idei and Stringer."

Yu Hong: "..."

Fang Zhuo laughed out loud when he saw Director Xiao Yu's stunned expression.

He was equally surprised when he heard Stringer talk about this on the phone yesterday. The fact that such a proposal came out is enough to prove how confused the strategic thinking within the Sony Group is.

As of today, Sony has lost nearly 70% of its share price over the past five years.

The bigger trouble is that its proud electronic business department seems to be becoming a burden. The electronic business in the semi-annual financial report still contributes 70% of the revenue, but the profit it can provide has dropped to 36%.

Fang Zhuo said lightly: "Sony's TV and DVD players are facing fierce competition from Samsung and Panasonic, and Sony's music players are facing strong challenges from us and Apple."

His face became a little more serious, and he said: "In particular, Samsung now has the world's largest LCD panel factory, which can further reduce its TV cost."

"However, Stringer's music, film and television entertainment business in the United States is doing well. It's wonderful."

"Last year, Sony Music made layoffs, and our Yike provided part of the online profits, and it turned around."

"This year's "Spider-Man 2" is a big hit at the box office. I estimate that the proportion of profits that the film department can provide to Sony Group is definitely not low."

"If I were a member of Sony, I would have to seriously consider whether to invite Mr. Stringer, who has made outstanding contributions, to turn decay into magic for the group."

Yu Hong coughed and reminded: "Mr. Fang, don't be so eccentric. You are now the foreign director of Sony Music. Strictly speaking, you are also a member of Sony."

"Yes, yes, yes." Fang Zhuo said seriously, "Sonixing, Old King Si."

"Stringer talked so much with you yesterday?" Yu Hong wondered.

"Our Yike is a major reason why Sony Music has turned a profit. Lao Si and I are partners who need to deepen cooperation together. He recommended me to the board of directors of Sony Music." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "more strict Say, I am from Sony, but even more from Old Si."

"In view of this relationship, I gave a suggestion on the phone yesterday."

Fang Zhuo said seriously: "Resolutely reject the proposals of the foreign directors, don't so-called further power."

Yu Hong understood that this was a retreat.

She thought for a few seconds, and heard the underlying meaning: "Stringer is tempted by the local party's proposal? Is he willing to co-lead the Sony Group with Nobuyuki Idei?"

Yu Hong wanted to give an evaluation of "a fan of the authorities", but after thinking about it, she didn't say it.

That is the Sony Group, a giant that has never had a foreign chairman.

Now that there are opportunities at your fingertips, it is normal for Stringer to be tempted.

She pondered for a moment, then asked, "How did he react to your suggestion?"

"I didn't say anything, but we made an appointment for afternoon tea." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "I plan to chat with him without compromise."

Yu Hong asked: "Then what if the Sony Group has to find someone else instead of him? I remember you told me last time that there are also very good talents in the local faction, and you think it is more suitable for Sony to take over now." candidate."

Fang Zhuo shrugged: "If you look for someone else, you can look for another one. It's not that I missed this job."

"..." Yu Hong sighed, "Stringer's reference to your suggestion is really... really unkind!"

"The higher the risk, the greater the benefit. Sony is in a mess, and I think the opportunity is still great." Fang Zhuo disagreed with such slanderous evaluations, explaining, "Sony will make moves in the US, and Stringer can Speak the facts all at once, and that will silence the nativists more than anything."

Yu Hong looked at the ridicule on the boss's face, and thought for a while, knowing what the boss was thinking: "Mr. Fang, you really don't like Stringer leading Sony."

"As a friend, I'm very happy to see Stringer prove his ability." After Fang Zhuo's words, he stopped discussing with Director Xiao Yu. It was his own business with Sony, and Yi Ke's The marketing director heard the inside story again.

As for Lao Si's three words and three concessions.

The first is naturally the lack of ability to rule Sony with Nobuyuki Idei.

The second is the lack of confidence, unable to do what Sony has never done as a foreigner.

In the end, it depends on whether the Sony Group has the sincerity to truly accept the scientific and modern management of the United States.

All these things, including coercion, temptation, and intertwined power, maybe Sony will be able to usher in its first foreign chairman, and by the way, it can also reorganize the group's board of directors.

Fang Zhuo is very interested in communicating with Stringer in this regard, and it can be regarded as a love for him and a favor for him.

After several contacts, he has already discovered that this American from the UK is very disdainful of Sony's homeland.

Fang Zhuo is not talented, but he knows a thing or two, so it can be regarded as a free favor among friends.

Probably because of his sincerity, the afternoon tea went smoothly.

Judging from Fang Zhuo's observations, Stringer probably has a firm belief that he should not co-govern but want to be independent.

In addition, another chat message made him help to make a further judgment.

Next year will be the 60th year of Sony's founding, and there will be a large-scale celebration hosted by Nobuyuki Idei, Sony's current chairman.

According to the current situation, this person must step down.

If the board of directors gets into trouble early, Nobuyuki Idei may not get the respect he wants.

For a veteran employee who has worked at Sony for more than 40 years, such an honor in the final stage of his career should not be missed.

Idei Nobuyuki himself is likely to be more accepting of changes from outside forces and more appeasement than anyone else, as long as he can successfully end his duties.

Stringer, who was drinking afternoon tea, agreed with the judgment of the little friend from the East, and felt more and more that it was a very good thing to have such a young president with a keen sense of smell and strong business ability standing in the same trench.

Stringer already has a more and more clear future plan in his heart. He wants to build Sony Group into a media and entertainment giant and further promote its modern management.

"Fang, where do you think the future of Sony is?" Stringer raised a topic at the end of the afternoon tea.

Fang Zhuo said from the bottom of his heart: "Consumer electronics and film entertainment business."

Stringer asked again: "Who is first and who is last?"

"Hardware and software are the two wheels of the Sony Group, and they must run at the same time." Fang Zhuo smiled and quoted the words of Sony founder Akio Morita.

Stringer shook his head and said, "No, Fang, in the future, content is king."

Fang Zhuo glanced at this American president who had a completely different temperament from Sony, and knew that what he was best at was the content field, and it was not wrong to start with the strategy he was good at, but...

Sony is Sony because it is first and foremost a Sony of technology.

"Stringer, when will you be Sony's number one?" Fang Zhuo shrugged without arguing and smiled, "At that time, I think you will have enough time and space to prove your point."

Stringer smiled without answering, and ended the afternoon tea.

As an insignificant matter, he once again expressed his attitude towards friends in the East. The appointment of Sony Music Greater China can be suggested by this new external director.

Fang Zhuo also felt that this matter was irrelevant, so he agreed and planned to talk about it when he had time.

Just as the external director of Sony Music and the president of Sony America completed a pleasant meeting, Dangdang.com, which received Yike’s investment, finally decided to end after observing the domestic e-commerce competition situation.

Ever since the Internet Industry Development Conference in Lin’an ended, Amazon’s acquisition of Joyo.com, eBay’s aggressive entry into the Chinese market, and Taobao’s acquisition of foreign capital have begun small-scale money-burning competition.

In such a two-month period, there were many open and secret battles, but the scale of burning money was not large.

Dangdang.com, a mom-and-pop store, finally agreed with the investor's judgment after observing and thinking, and felt that the department store channel suggested by Fang Zhuo was a good development direction, and Dangdang should also join the competition in this larger field.

For this reason, Li Guoqing specifically called Fang Zhuo.

"Mr. Fang, we are going to open a department store."

Fang Zhuo had a jet lag in New York, and he received the call at night. He felt strange and didn't hide it: "Go ahead, didn't you not do it before? Mr. Li, don't tell me about it. Last time Mr. Yu could Having said that, Dangdang doesn’t need outsiders to intervene in your decision-making.”

"Oh, Mr. Fang, you are our investor, and Lao Yu is a bit impatient." Li Guoqing said, "You should just tell me directly, she likes to recognize the three-acre land. "

Fang Zhuo didn't hold on, he thought about giving suggestions: "Mr. Li, Dangdang's start is already a bit slow. In this case, if you want to join the competition, you must have this momentum. Whether it is B2C or C2C, you must have The determination to spend money."

Li Guoqing patted his chest resoundingly: "Mr. Fang, I am calling you today to seek support. If we want to develop a department store, we must be serious. It will cost money and we will expand it vigorously."

"Okay, Mr. Li, then you can do it with confidence, Yike Investment absolutely supports it." Fang Zhuo was very happy, reckoning that the tens of millions of dollars invested in Dangdang earlier should not be enough to spend, and Yike Investment had to prepare the money.

Li Guoqing is also very happy, he feels at ease with the support of investors.

When the phone call ended, Li Guoqing turned around and discussed with his wife Yu Yu about investing in the department store competition.

"Fight, let's make a 200 million one first."

Li Guoqing suggested so.

Yu Yu also agrees.

That's it.

Fight, be the first to fight for 200 million!

　Ah, keep coding.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)