Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 372 Misunderstanding (Added update for leader Ruvik)

After Li Jianxi left, several related parties came to congratulate him.

Hideki Hanyu and Eri Kitahara received him successively.

Near noon, it finally came to an end.

"Hey, there's finally no one left."

Hanyu Hideki sat down on the sofa a little tired, and then asked Kitahara Eri, "Is there anyone else this afternoon?"

"there is none left"

Kitahara Eri shook her head and said, "That Mr. Li obviously has other purposes."

She also saw the clues.

"I know. It's not clear yet what he's going to do. Let's dry it out for a while and talk about it later during the reception in the evening. If that's what I want to do, now is not the time."

"Hanyu-san can just decide for himself."

Kitahara Eri said with a smile on her face, raised a newspaper in her hand and shook it at Hanyu Hideki.

"There has been a lot of news about Hanyu-san in the newspapers recently."

"What?" Hanyu Hideki looked at the newspaper.

You don’t even need to read the title, just look at the picture of him and Akina Nakamori in the newspaper, and you will know what these guys are talking about.

Apparently, he participated in the activities of the Tokyo Governor's Office on behalf of Akina Nakamori.

After yesterday’s fermentation, it began to be widely reported by the media.

And you don’t have to guess, NHK TV station will definitely be broadcasting news videos.

He didn't care at all.

I am too lazy to let Yunshang Entertainment suppress it.

These media reports have been reported for several days, and without response, no matter how exaggerated the stories are, they will soon cease.

"Don't worry about it, you won't be able to see it in a few days." Hanyu Hideki said nonchalantly.

"I thought you were going to make your relationship public. It's been a while since the media called you a playboy." Eri Kitahara joked.

Hanyu Hideki sighed, "Hey... it's not like you don't know my situation. Sometimes it's better to have no results than to have results."

Hearing this, Kitahara Eri couldn't say anything else, and felt inexplicably sorry for Hanyu Hideki.

She could understand what Hideki Hanyu said.

The concern in Hanyu Hideki's words was definitely not the feelings of some women after announcing their relationship.

After all, Kitahara Eri knew exactly what the relationship between Hanyu Hideki and those women was.

Because she was also serving as the president of Yunshang Culture at this time.

How much "endorsement fees" do those women receive every month when they are endorsed by Yunshang Culture? They use Yunshang Culture's accounts to make purchases.

She knows better than Hideki Hanyu.

Until now, Hideki Hanyu seems to have unlimited success, fame and fortune.

But if you want to maintain everything now, there is also an indescribable involuntary force behind it.

It seems that Hideki Hanyu rarely participates in the work of the club on weekdays.

However, the invisible pressure from certain levels is actually all borne by Hideki Hanyu.

In this case, something appears to be a private matter.

For Hideki Hanyu, it is no longer a private matter.

You must choose carefully and carefully.

Because once you make the wrong choice.

The consequences are more serious than not choosing.

Seeing Kitahara Eri's expression, Hanyu Hideki laughed and asked, "Kitahara-san, are you feeling sorry for me?"

"A bit." Kitahara Eri admitted.

Hideki Hanyu waved his hand, "No need at all. How do you know that I am not enjoying my current life."

"But……"

"Okay, Kitahara-san has time to care about me, why not worry about your own affairs. It's time to find a boyfriend to spend your 30th birthday with."

When Hideki Hanyu mentioned his age, Eri Kitahara became furious on the spot.

"Who is 30 years old? I'm obviously 29, okay!"

"I'm sorry, I remembered it wrong."

After knowing that he said something wrong and caused the woman to age backward, Hideki Hanyu quickly apologized.

Seeing Hideki Hanyu raising his hand to apologize, Eri Kitahara smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Sometimes I think what you said, Hanyu-san, is right. Love sounds beautiful, but it is the most unreliable impulse.

When you love, you will fight to the death, and when you don't love, you will turn against each other. So what if there is a program to protect you.

In the relationship between two people, a promise alone is not enough, it also depends on how to implement it in practice. "

Kitahara Eri said, looking at Hanyu Hideki, "At this point, I think Hanyu-san is a responsible person."

Hanyu Hideki is really flirtatious, but it is all based on your own will.

I have never been forced to say anything, and I have never abandoned any woman on my own initiative.

As long as the woman is willing to stay, Hanyu Hideki is also willing to let the woman live a rich life far beyond ordinary people.

Hearing this, Hanyu Hideki touched his nose strangely.

I wondered whether Kitahara Eri was praising him or hurting him.

We can only find a topic to go around first.

"Kitahara-san is right. Even if some men are married and have children, they will still abandon their wives and children during breastfeeding."

"Is there really such a scumbag?" Kitahara Eri asked curiously.

"Of course, and I have done this more than once." Hanyu Hideki affirmed.

"Which bastard is it?" Kitahara Eri was filled with indignation.

"Uh... I don't know about Kitahara-san. There is no need to know this kind of person."

Hanyu Hideki couldn't say that it was a part of his memory from his previous life when he had just divorced an international villain.

Besides, he is a scumbag and has nothing to talk about.

Changing the topic decisively, "Okay, let's not talk about relationships anymore. In addition to helping you receive representatives from related parties, I actually have something else to ask Kitahara-san."

Kitahara Eri asked, "What's the matter?"

"I am planning to set up a fashion magazine in Neon. Kitahara-san knows many people in the publishing industry. I would like to ask you to help find a person in charge of the magazine."

"Do you have any requirements?" Kitahara Eri asked.

"Having experience, I need to follow the magazine's route in the early stage, so I can't have too many ideas of my own. I'm anxious to hire people, and the sooner I can find them, the better." Hanyu Hideki said.

"Okay, I know."

"Then please leave it to Kitahara-san. Since I have nothing to do in the afternoon, I will go home first. We will see you in the evening."

"See you tonight."

……

The spirit spreads, Hanyu Hideki bids farewell to Kitahara Eri.

In a high-end suite at the New Takanawa Grand Prince Hotel not far from the club, Samsung Prince Li Jianxi was questioning his subordinates.

"I asked you to collect his latest information. How is the collection going?"

"It's all here." The subordinate placed a stack of information in front of Li Jianxi.

Li Jianxi didn't go to see it immediately.

He thought about what he had experienced at Elf Communication today and rubbed his brows helplessly.

Just as Hideki Hanyu thought, he did have other purposes for coming here this time.

It is different from the conservative board of directors within Samsung and the stubborn elders who followed his father.

Li Jianxi understands that if Samsung just sticks to its homeland, there will be no future at all.

He wants to find a way for Samsung to go global.

Semiconductor technology is his choice.

Therefore, Samsung Electronics' strategic position must be improved.

So before that, he suggested to his father to invest in a related technology.

Only by allowing die-hards to see the changes and benefits brought about by new technologies can these people recognize the reality and end the internal friction of Samsung's internal semiconductor business.

He is happy that the technology he invested in has already confirmed a breakthrough.

But what also gave him a headache was that the technology they conquered was far behind the international advanced level.

This kind of technology can be digested internally well, but if you want to sell it externally, there is no advantage in terms of cost or technical level.

But if the problem is just internal digestion, how can he prove to everyone that his idea is right?

Therefore, Li Jianxi took the opportunity to come to Neon.

He wanted to find a buyer for the technology Samsung had just conquered.

Elf Entertainment is the most suitable target, not even one.

But now it seems that Hanyu Hideki, who is only a few years older than his son, seems to have noticed something, and his attitude is not so enthusiastic.

Recalling Hideki Hanyu’s attitude.

Looking at all the information about Hanyu Hideki in front of him, Li Jianxi was not in the mood to look through it, but said to his subordinates.

"If there is any new news about him and Elf Entertainment recently, please tell me."

"At the just-concluded Tokyo Electronics Entertainment Exhibition, Genie Entertainment appointed a new president, Satoru Iwata, and also launched two upgraded versions of Pokeball handheld consoles, one with a backlight and one with a color screen."

When his subordinates mentioned color screens, Li Jianxi's face showed a look of yearning, "Compared to Neon's panel technology, we are far behind."

After speaking, he looked at his subordinates and said, "You continue."

"Elf Entertainment America's division has just announced that it will unveil the latest generation of electronic pets at the America Electronics Entertainment Expo next month."

The subordinate's words made Li Jianxi couldn't help but whisper, "This is it!"

The most suitable product for the new technology they have conquered is electronic pets.

Li Jianxi's eyes became hot when he thought of the generations of electronic pets produced by Elf Entertainment, which had sold tens of millions of units around the world.

After a slight pause, the subordinate continued to report when he saw that Li Jianxi did not speak.

"As for Hideki Hanyu himself, he was just nominated for this year's International Hans Christian Andersen Award. A new picture book was released last week. There have been a lot of reports about him in neon media recently."

"What report?" Li Jianxi asked.

The subordinate answered in a strange tone, "Yes...it's a rumor about a relationship with a popular female star in Neon."

"Huh? His girlfriend is actually an artist!"

Li Jianxi looked a little surprised when he heard this.

Obviously, the three-star prince did not understand Hanyu Hideki's relationship history.

In Li Jianxi's concept.

For a person like Hanyu Hideki, if he chooses a partner, he must choose a woman who is well-matched and helpful to his career.

How is it possible to choose an artist?
As a Samsung prince, the artist's status in Li Jianxi's heart can be described as humble.

Therefore, it was difficult for him to understand why Hanyu Hideki, a self-made man who was highly praised by his father, wanted to be with a female star.

Sensing that the boss had some misunderstanding, the subordinate quickly explained.

"That's not the case. It's just a rumor and has not been confirmed. Hanyu Hideki used to be in Neon. In fact, he had a reputation as a romantic talent and had scandals with many female celebrities.

According to our investigation, he may have some women as lovers in private, but he does not have an official girlfriend. "

"So that's it, don't you have an official girlfriend..."

Li Jianxi became thoughtful.

In his opinion, the matter of raising a lover for the young and promising Hanyu Hideki, who was rich and talented, was not worth mentioning at all.

What's worth noting is that the other party doesn't have an official girlfriend yet.

Are Neon’s old forces so slow to respond?In the face of such a new rich man, he did nothing.

perhaps……

This is also his chance.
-
Chiyoda Ward, "Oyaki" restaurant.

Hanyu Hideki personally acted as host and entertained representatives from Elf Entertainment partners who came from afar.

The only people accompanying him were Kitahara Eri.

There is also the new president of Elf Entertainment, Satoru Iwata.

Before the banquet started, Hideki Hanyu started chatting with Satoru Iwata.

"How will the product sales be after the exhibition?" Hanyu Hideki asked.

“The number of pre-orders for the second-generation light gun interactive arcade is much better than expected.

The Pokeball handheld console has only been on the market for a day, and the total Neon sales have not yet been calculated.

However, according to the Elf SHOW report, compared with the old model, the overall sales volume of the backlit model and the color screen model increased by two times. "

Iwata answered with a smile on his face.

Apparently the recent Elf Entertainment business has made him happy.

Hideki Hanyu nodded with satisfaction, "Where are Nintendo and Bandai's WS handheld consoles? Is there any new news?"

"They went on the market on the same day as us, and the sales volume has definitely not been calculated yet. However, although it is difficult for us to penetrate Nintendo's original intention, we have learned some information from Bandai's distributors."

Hanyu Hideki asked, "What news?"

Iwata replied, "Sales are very unsatisfactory."

When Hideki Hanyu heard this, a smile appeared on his face, "This is really good news."

Iwata said, "Yes, our pricing strategy and promotions are working."

"If it's effective, don't stop the promotions. As the saying goes, 'It's better to use your remaining courage to chase the poor bandits, not to be a famous scholar.' The slow sales are just the beginning. We will completely stop the production of the WS console! We must also give all those who want to challenge our handheld status A warning to everyone."

"I see."

Iwata said, and also told another thing.

"We learned through insiders that Nintendo and Bandai had serious differences in the face of poor sales of WS."

"Do they also want to lower the price?" Hanyu Hideki asked.

"Nintendo plans to cut prices and start a price war with us, but Bandai would rather fail with the WS handheld than suffer a loss on its books." Satoru Iwata replied.Hideki Hanyu asked, "Why?"

Iwata said, "Bandai has officially submitted a listing application to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange."

When Hanyu Hideki heard this, he made a clear expression.

Bandai wants to go public and be the first toy company to go public with Neon.

Naturally, I don’t want to let stains appear on the account at such a critical moment.

Even after the WS handheld device became unsalable, I wanted to expel this product from Bandai's product lineup.

Under such circumstances, how could it be possible to cooperate with Nintendo in a price war?

After thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki suddenly felt empty and uninterested.

He threw out a well-prepared punch, but his opponent didn't even catch it. He tripped first because of a fight between his left and right feet.

Apart from battery life, there are no other issues with WS's handheld console.

For most players, two hours of battery life on a rechargeable model is actually enough.

Coupled with the first games, Hanyu Hideki felt unprecedented pressure.

But who would have thought that Elf Entertainment was just engaging in a price war.

The other party was unable to respond in time due to internal differences.

A business war that they attach great importance to begins in an atmosphere where Elf Entertainment is facing a formidable enemy.

Now it seems that victory is going to be achieved in an inexplicable way.

In the imagination of Hanyu Hideki.

This business war should not start with Elf Entertainment’s price war.

Bandai and Nintendo responded quickly by lowering prices.

Then we will create a sequel to a classic game and increase the sales of handheld consoles.

The other party also responded to a popular game, pulling back and forth.

During this period.

The two sides also have to talk in the media and slander each other.

Then consumers sided with each other, and conflicts broke out offline.

Are you starting to blame each other again?
But now, the sale has just begun, and the other party feels like he can't hold on anymore.

Really boring.

"How... how lonely it is to be invincible..."

Humming "Invincible" in his mouth, Hanyu Hideki walked towards the door of "Oyaki", preparing to welcome the incoming guests.

Next, Hideki Hanyu, Eri Kitahara, and Satoru Iwata entertained representatives from related parties at Oyaki.

After more than two hours, the banquet ended with the guests and hosts enjoying themselves.

The guests who were full of wine and food were sent away one by one.

When it was the turn of the last three-star prince Li Jianxi, the other party made a request.

"I don't know if it will be convenient for Mr. Hanyu tomorrow. I brought some gifts from South Korea and want to pay him a visit."

Hideki Hanyu thought that the other party would explain his purpose today.

Who wants to postpone it until tomorrow?

"Of course it's convenient. This is my address. I'm very much looking forward to Mr. Li's arrival."

Hideki Hanyu took out a business card and wrote the address of his house in Shirokanedai.

"Mr. Hanyu, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."
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The next day.

Near ten o'clock in the morning, Marco reported that Li Jianxi was visiting.

Hanyu Hideki personally went to the door to welcome him in.

Li Jianxi, who didn't know that Hanyu Hideki was building a master house, saw Hanyu Hideki living in such a "low-key" house.

He said with emotion, "Mr. Hanyu's life style is really simple, very similar to my father."

Hearing this, Hideki Hanyu couldn't help complaining in his heart.

In a core area like Platinum Terrace, where land is at a premium, such a luxurious independent house is built.

According to today's housing prices, it is easy to sell it for one billion yen.

The result turned out to be simplicity in the mouth of this three-star prince.

And if you praise me, praise me, why bring the founder of Samsung with you?

I have also read the news about your father. Although his lifestyle is not extravagant, it definitely has nothing to do with simplicity.

However, although he was complaining in his heart, Hanyu Hideki still said politely.

"It's just a temporary residence, which made Mr. Li laugh."

"This is a gift I specially selected, and I hope Mr. Hanyu will accept it." Li Jianxi presented the gift.

Hideki Hanyu did not pretend to be polite, and motioned to Marco next to him to accept it for him, while he invited Li Jianxi to sit down.

After the two sat down, the assistant who was specially called today quickly brought tea.

What followed was another flurry of pleasantries.

Hideki Hanyu was not in a hurry.

Li Jianxi, on the other hand, soon couldn't talk anymore and started to test bit by bit.

"I heard that Elf Entertainment is preparing to launch a new generation of electronic pets in America."

"That's right." Hideki Hanyu replied.

It’s not a secret anyway, Michael Katz has already used this to start warming up for next month’s E3 show.

"Samsung has been very happy to cooperate with Genie Entertainment on the first generation of electronic pets. I wonder if there is any possibility of cooperation on the new generation of electronic pets?"

As soon as Li Jianxi said this, Hanyu Hideki felt strange for no reason.

Isn't that why this prince came to visit?
Why are we suddenly talking about a new generation of electronic pets?

Are you still testing for business?
Seeing that the other party did not reveal his purpose, Hanyu Hideki was happy to continue playing with the other party.

Then he asked, "Mr. Li, do you have any ideas about cooperation?"

"Not long ago, Samsung Electronics has made a breakthrough in the production technology of monochrome LCD displays. I wonder if there is any possibility of cooperation on this product with Elf Entertainment's new generation of electronic pets?"

Li Jianxi's words seemed extremely sincere.

But Hideki Hanyu started to hear something more and more wrong.

Could it be that the prince came here not for what he wanted to do.

It’s really just to find a buyer for Samsung’s newly breakthrough LCD display.

No, he had to confirm.

"Is Mr. Li coming to me this time just for cooperation in LCD monitors?"

When Li Jianxi heard this, he was also a little strange. He thought that Samsung could cooperate with Elf Entertainment now. Apart from this newly breakthrough technology, what else could it be?
But it is strange, since the purpose has been revealed, I must continue to talk about it.

So Li Jianxi said seriously.

"Yes, I came to visit Mr. Hanyu in person this time just to promote cooperation on LCD. Although Samsung's technology is not the most cutting-edge, it can definitely meet the needs of electronic pets and will do its best to serve Genie Entertainment. Give the best price.”

After listening to Li Jianxi's words.

LCD cooperation or not, Hanyu Hideki has no idea for the time being.

But he is certain of one thing, that is, because of the impression of Samsung in later generations, he still overestimates the current Samsung.

He originally thought that Prince Li Jianxi rushed to Neon in person.

The real target is The Shining Institute.

This is a flash memory technology that will increase prices all over the world if Samsung becomes popular in the future.

Who would have thought that people would never think about this.

It's just to promote the newly developed LCD monochrome LCD screen.

What a misunderstanding that made him think so much in vain.

I thought I would be able to get to the front line of cooperation in advance this time.

As a result, Samsung's appetite is not as big as his.

But think about it.

The semiconductor agreement between America and Neon has not yet been signed.

Although the incident of Toshiba selling machines has broken out.

But the harsh crackdown has not yet begun.

Before the neon semiconductor industry declined, Samsung even wanted to buck the trend.

Without the support of America's father, he would not dare to pursue the idea of ​​​​the neon semiconductor industry in the era of victory.

I learned there was a misunderstanding.

In addition, the other party came to the door and wanted to cooperate with the monochrome LCD screen technology with little technical content.

Hanyu Hideki suddenly lost interest.

However, thinking that there would be opportunities to take advantage of it in the future, Hanyu Hideki still said it politely.

"I am still very much looking forward to cooperating with Samsung. However, Samsung's production technology has just made a breakthrough. It is impossible for Elf Entertainment to cooperate directly without conducting an investigation. I hope Mr. Li can understand."

Li Jianxi hurriedly said, "Of course I understand this. If Mr. Hanyu has time, I very much welcome you to come to South Korea for inspection in person. Our products definitely meet the requirements of Elf Entertainment."

"If there is a chance, I will definitely go."

Although Hanyu Hideki said this, he was thinking in his heart that in the current environment in South Korea, if he ran over and was detained, he would not have tears to cry.

So for inspections or something like that, just send a tool.

As for cooperation.

As long as Samsung's technology can meet the requirements and the cost is appropriate, it is not impossible to place some orders.

So he said directly, "Elf Entertainment will arrange an inspection trip as soon as possible. As long as Samsung's products meet the requirements, I will be happy to promote cooperation between us."

At this point, he showed a regretful expression.

"However, I have to go to America to handle work recently and cannot go to South Korea in person. Please apologize to Mr. Founder on my behalf."

Hearing that Hideki Hanyu was willing to cooperate, Li Jianxi showed a hint of joy on his face.

He said politely, "Mr. Hanyu's work is important, and my father will definitely understand."

Next, the two exchanged ideas on cooperation.

When Li Jianxi said goodbye and left.

Pretending to be curious, he asked, "Mr. Hanyu is going to America this time for the Electronic Entertainment Expo, right?"

"Yes, I will personally go on stage to announce the new products of Elf Entertainment."

"I really want to see Mr. Hanyu's style with my own eyes, but my father has been in poor health recently, so I can't stay away for too long to see it with my own eyes."

"Mr. Li is too polite."

……

After sending Li Jianxi away, Hanyu Hideki gave instructions to his assistant Ishihara Chie.

"Please sort out the details of my cooperation with Mr. Li and hand them over to President Satoru Iwata and ask him to handle them as soon as possible."

"Yes."

After Ishihara Chie agreed, she resigned from her job.
-
A blink of an eye.

The time came to March 31st.

The day came for Hideki Hanyu to leave for America.

The news about him and Akina Nakamori caused a stir in the media for a few days, then faded away and gradually disappeared.

Under the auspices of Eri Kitahara, Elf Communication officially started operations.

Because of his instructions, Iwata Satoru was also preparing to send people to South Korea for inspection.

At the same time, Elf Entertainment also officially announced the sales of the two upgraded versions of Pokeball handheld consoles.

Within a week of being on the market, the two models sold 41 units on Neon.

This is already a very impressive figure for a handheld console that has been on the market for many years.

As for the WS handheld console that was one step ahead of them at the Tokyo Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Neither Bandai nor Nintendo has released any sales figures.

But not announcing it is tantamount to telling everyone that sales are poor.

As a result, Nintendo's stock price began to fall before the first quarter financial report was released.

This makes Hideki Hanyu, who once made a fortune from Nintendo stocks, quite sad.

Before leaving, he also met the two of Square.

Of course, it is impossible for the two of them to really come here to describe the game plan as Hanyu Hideki said.

I still carefully prepared a written plan.

Hanyu Hideki looked at it and found that it was the project for "Final Fantasy 1".

After some pretense, it was announced that the two of them had passed the review.

Then arrange for Elf Entertainment to invest in Square Enix.

Successfully won 40.00% of the other party's shares.

Because Square's split from Denyou Club and subsequent reorganization would take time, Hanyu Hideki left all these matters to a dedicated person.

After "playing" with these two people for so long, I finally got "Final Fantasy" in my bag, and it was not a waste of time.

After solving this last thing.

Hanyu Hideki first took the "Spirit" to Osaka and picked up the eager Yasuko Sawaguchi who was waiting for him.

Then officially embarked on the journey to America.

PS: The protagonist overestimated Samsung, and I overestimated my coding speed. I only managed [-], but failed to add [-].

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