Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 532 Fighting the “dumb” battle
“What does it mean that things look smooth but are actually not smooth?”

Hideki Hanyu was confused by Théo Dubois's words.

"Sir, today is Sunday and the Paris Stock Exchange is closed, so I can explain it to you in detail."

Théo Dubois said this to Hideki Hanyu.

After hearing this, Hideki Hanyu first looked up at the conference room full of people, and then looked at the equally busy Ai International headquarters outside the conference room.

Although the stock market acquisitions are still going on, Paris Fashion Week will start tomorrow, even if the main responsibility is still the respective brands.

For example, the layout of Givenchy's show at the Paris Fashion Museum was designed by Givenchy himself.

But as a holding company, Aiyi International definitely needs help.

Mainly coordinating the cooperation between other brands and Givenchy.

Therefore, according to the current situation, this place is obviously not suitable for chatting.

But it also creates another problem.

"Of course I don't mind," Théo Dubois said.

In short, in Théo Dubois' view, the current "battle" fought by Aiyi International is too dull and stupid, and there is no need for him to operate it.

After about half an hour, Hideki Hanyu finally understood what Théo Dubois meant.

This time, because he had said hello in advance, the staff in Paris did not book him into the rococo palace-style Morris Hotel.

But in this case, the order given by AI International to Théo Dubois was not to worry about the funds and to continue the acquisition.

Instead of going to the restaurant, they sat on the balcony of their suite.

Next, Théo Dubois, a guy full of tricks, gave Hanyu Hideki a variety of suggestions.

That is that Bernard Arnault is within the LVMH group and is deeply trusted by LVMH's upper management.

Of course what Théo Dubois said is right. Although he is not a professional, he also knows that this current method of operation is very stupid.

The reason why it is said to be smooth is that with sufficient preparation, Aiyi International started to acquire shares of LVMH Group very smoothly starting from the opening of the position at the beginning of the month.

If you just want to buy something, just hire an intern.

In this life, Hanyu Hideki certainly could not give the other party such a chance.

In this way, Hanyu Hideki and Théo Dubois appeared in the hotel where he was staying in Paris this time.

First of all, there is the hungry wolf of Bernard Arnault who has been waiting for hunting in secret.

At the same time, it also directly drove up the stock price. The stock price, which had been hovering at the equivalent of eight US dollars, has now been raised to twelve US dollars.

……

Such an inexplicable operation made Théo Dubois very distressed.

He takes the lead in launching acquisitions, which is bound to disrupt Bernard Arnault's plans.

“Acquiring a company like LVMH cannot be accomplished in a short period of time. We must be prepared for a protracted battle and make reasonable use of financial means and resources.

I think……"

Instead, we booked a luxury hotel, the Four Seasons Hotel George V, which stands next to the Champs Elysées and on the banks of the Seine. It features gourmet food, top-notch spas and swimming pools.

However, Hanyu Hideki, who is familiar with history, knows that he has to worry about more than just the acquisition itself.

What about funding?
With this little capital in total, elementary school students know that they cannot buy LVMH Group even if they do calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Théo Dubois only cares about the operation itself.

And it just eats in without any operation. What is the difference between this and Don Quixote charging at the windmill with a spear.

So Hideki Hanyu said to Théo Dubois, "I'd also like to talk to you in detail. Would you mind having a drink somewhere else?"

Of course, Théo Dubois also considered other things that might happen, such as the LVMH Group introducing white knights to help resist, etc.

But the unfortunate part is that this blatant acquisition in the secondary market inevitably triggered the LVMH Group's self-defense.

For example, Théo Dubois believes that the two families that control LVMH Group cannot have too much liquidity in their hands. The previous defense must have used capital allocation to increase leverage.

Because of the conflict between the two families of the LVMH Group, the other party has now been invited to join the LVMH Group.

Because even if it is a hostile takeover, it does not work like this.

Looking far away at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, drinking black tea and coffee, eating snacks prepared by the hotel, and then chatting about acquisitions.

We seemed to be successful this time, but we just used a large amount of funds to catch the opponent off guard. Now we are unable to continue, but we can regard the previous operation as a successful trial.

Théo Dubois couldn’t help but say to Hideki Hanyu.

Therefore, if Aiyi International can continue to increase the stock price, and then directly sell the market after the other party follows up, it may cause the other party to be forcibly liquidated.

As for Aiyi International, which holds chips in its hands, it can then increase leverage through capital allocation and enter the market to clean up the mess.

Under the influence of the two factors, the funds that were originally enough to acquire 20% of the liquid stocks were now reduced to only 15% when there was not much funds left.

Next to him, Hideki Hanyu looked calm and patiently listened to Théo Dubois' words.

But a big problem is that Théo Dubois’s perspective, direction, and scope of thinking about the problem are completely different from his.

In another time and space, Bernard Arnault had both sides, and finally took advantage of the stock market crash to seize the magpie's nest and win the LVMH Group in one fell swoop.

Therefore, once the LVMH group cannot resist, it is very likely that Bernard Arnault will act as a white knight to the rescue.

After all, this guy has strong capital resources. In his previous life, the other party's acquisition of LVMH Group relied on the financing provided by Lazard Investment Bank.

However, Bernard Arnault jumped out directly, which is exactly what Hideki Hanyu wants to see most.

He believed that Bernard Arnault would definitely do this.

Because only he knows what ambitions Bernard Arnault has for the LVMH Group.

Moreover, at this time, Aiyi International has acted as the villain of the hostile takeover, and LVMH's top executives have full trust in Bernard Arnault.

With the right location, people and people all on Bernard Arnault's side, the LVMH Group also took the initiative to cooperate.

No matter how you look at it, Bernard Arnault's chances of success are very good.

But Hanyu Hideki was betting on good timing.

That is one thing he sees further than Théo Dubois, the stock market crash that is about to happen in the middle of next month.

Whether Bernard Arnault initially acquired Dior or acquired LVMH Group in another time and space, his own funds were extremely limited, and he all achieved his goals through financial leverage.

Théo Dubois also said just now that it is a good method to raise the stock price and then sell it.

But no matter how severe the artificial smashing is, how can it possibly compare to the ferocity of the stock market crash?

So even if he wants to fight stupidly, he must fight stupidly.

A sudden attack began, catching the LVMH group by surprise.

A steady pull in the mid-term, tempting Bernard Arnault to act as a white knight before the stock market crash.

In the end, as long as Bernard Arnault continues to use the method of dancing on the tip of a knife and add leverage to operate like another time and space.

AI International only needs to survive until the stock market crash occurs, and then Bernard Arnault's ending will be miserable without even thinking about it.

By then, Aiyi International may be able to kill two birds with one stone and gain more than one LVMH group.

Of course, even if Bernard Arnault doesn't play.

No matter who else comes, facing the stock market crash will only be the same outcome.

And this is the reason why he doesn't let AI Yi International increase leverage.

Because he wants Aiyi International to use himself as bait to lead his opponents to plummet in the stock market crash.

Of course, it would be better if there were no opponents. Hideki Hanyu would just follow Bernard Arnault's script, smoothly increase his holdings during the stock market crash, and win the LVMH Group.

In addition to the acquisition itself, he also has to consider off-market moves.

This is why he collaborated with Théo Dubois.

He had already investigated the other party's identity and background in advance.

Bundle your interests first, and if something goes wrong, some things will be easier to handle.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki asked Théo Dubois with a smile, "Mr. Dubois, I heard that your father serves on the French Trade Commission?"

Theo Dubois was talking about the acquisition when he heard Hanyu Hideki suddenly ask this. Although he felt strange, he nodded and turned around, "Yes."

"If there is a chance, I hope Mr. Dubois can help introduce him."

Hanyu Hideki said politely.

Although he was talking about holding a position, in fact Théo Dubois's father was not an ordinary clerk in that organization.

Otherwise, why would he pay so much attention to it?

"No problem," said Theo Dubois, "my father will be very happy to see you."

"Really?" Hanyu Hideki pretended to be surprised.

"Of course, but what he likes probably is Mr. Hanyu's wealth."

Théo Dubois laughed after saying this, "Haha, I'm joking. Mr. Hanyu is always willing to make friends with people who invest and pay taxes in France."

The investment tax mentioned by Théo Dubois naturally refers to AI International.

Don't look at Aiyi International, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

But in fact, Aiyi International is headquartered in France, all the companies it controls are in France, production is also in France, and taxes are paid in France. Therefore, there is no problem in saying that Aiyi International is a French company.

After hearing Théo Dubois's words, Hanyu Hideki continued to speak in a surprised tone.

"That is a great honor. If Mr. Dubois has any news, please inform me as soon as possible. I am very much looking forward to meeting your father."

"I will."

Théo Dubois agreed and immediately changed the topic to acquisition, "Mr. Hanyu, would you like to consider my suggestion carefully?"

Hanyu Hideki said, "Mr. Dubois, please don't be anxious. Please follow my instructions for the time being."

Théo Dubois continued to ask.

"As for the funding issue, we don't have many chips. If the other party sells the market, even if we don't have the risk of closing the position, we still have to support the stock price. Otherwise, once the investment announcement is announced, Aiyi International's stock price in Neon will definitely be affected. , will Mr. Hanyu be able to withstand the pressure from the AI ​​International Board of Directors?”

Hideki Hanyu said, "Don't worry about the financial problem, it will be solved soon."

In Neon, the loan restructuring of all industries under Hanyu Real Estate has been busy since the beginning of the year. In order to deal with this matter, Yada Yoshihiro's accounting firm doubled its staff.

When Hideki Hanyu left Neon, the work was almost complete.

If Hanyu Hideki is willing, he can raise at least more than 400 billion yen in a week regardless of the consequences and interest.

It's just that Hide Hanyu is not the kind of person who would risk everything crazily in order to get rich, and go directly to the rooftop if he fails.

So his plan is to raise a billion dollars.

Converted according to the current exchange rate, that is more than 120 billion yen.

With this fund guaranteed, there will be no problems with Aiyi International's actions.

Of course, not all of that money will go to Théo Dubois.

The helpers he contacted on Wall Street in New York will also participate in the acquisition.

This helper is not only to connect the institutional holdings of LVMH Group at critical moments, but also a special insurance.

If Hanyu Hideki's worry about the extra-game move really happens, he can use this insurance to flip the table.

Ha ha……

If he couldn't get it himself, no one else could get it, especially Bernard Arnault.

For Hideki Hanyu, even without LVMH, he is still a super rich man.

It's just that it will be a little inconvenient to play supermodel in the future.

But it is basically impossible for him to be tricked out of the game and to knock out his teeth and swallow them.

At worst, in the case of LVMH Group, everyone will die together.

Hearing that Hideki Hanyu said that there was no problem with funds, Théo Dubois finally felt relieved.

However, he was still a little unwilling to give up and wanted to persuade Hanyu Hideki again.

But at this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door of the suite.

"Sorry, I'm going to see who it is." Hanyu Hideki said politely, and then went to open the door.

As a result, as soon as the door opened, a beautiful figure threw herself into his arms.

"Hanyu-kun, I miss you so much."

Just by the sound of his voice, Hanyu Hideki could tell that it was Nakamori Akina who was hugging him.

While the beauty was speaking, she had already put her arms around Hanyu Hideki's neck, followed her up on tiptoes, and kissed her passionately.

While Hanyu Hideki felt the beauty's fragrant lips, he felt a little surprised in his heart.

Because he didn't expect that Akina Nakamori would arrive today.

Givenchy's show will only start on the 23rd, and diva Cai, who always has a tight schedule, will definitely come back at the last moment.

But now it arrived three days early.

"what!"

But before Hanyu Hideki asked Nakamori Akina why she came so quickly, he felt that the beauty who was kissing him stopped first, and then suddenly exclaimed.

In addition to panic, there was also a little shyness in his voice.

"Hanyu-kun, I didn't know you had guests in your house."

After Nakamori Akina finished speaking, she hid in the bedroom of the suite like a shy little rabbit.

Apparently, Akina Nakamori spotted Theo Dubois sitting on the balcony of the living room.

In this regard, Hanyu Hideki wanted to say that kissing in front of outsiders is not a problem at all in France.

And next, Théo Dubois’ words also proved this point.

"Such a shy girl is not easy to find in France."

Hanyu Hideki pretended to be confused and said, "Is that so? I'm sorry that I'm not familiar with French girls."

"That's such a pity. I will hold a party another day and Mr. Hanyu can come to attend. Then I can introduce friends to you."

"I am very excited."

With just a few words of dialogue and eye contact, the two men instantly reached a certain tacit understanding.

To put it simply, everyone is a scumbag.

However, seeing Akina Nakamori arrive, Theo Dubois couldn't say what he originally wanted to say, so he had no choice but to end the meeting.

Out of politeness, Hanyu Hideki sent the other party to the door of the hotel.

When returning, Chiba Kaoru came up to apologize.

"Teacher Hanyu, I'm very sorry. Miss Nakamori said she wanted to give you a surprise. I didn't expect..."

Hanyu Hideki waved his hand indifferently and interrupted, "It's okay, just pay attention in the future."

However, he still emphasized, "I hope you can understand when you can have surprises and when you can't have surprises."

"I remember." Qianye Xun said quickly.

"What about?" Hanyu Hideki asked.

Then his question immediately made Qianye Xun a little confused about how to answer it.

Hanyu Hideki deliberately joked, "For example, when you are in my room, you can't let other women in, do you understand?"

As soon as he said these words, Qianye Xun's fair face turned red instantly.

"Ha ha……"

After teasing the assistant, Hideki Hanyu returned to the room in a good mood.

Then he saw Akina Nakamori, who had changed into a white home dress and had shoulder-length black hair, sitting quietly on the balcony.

It happened to be sunset in the afternoon.

The reddish sunlight shone slantingly, casting a halo around Nakamori Akina.

The broken dark red sunset, the cold and fragile beauty.

echo each other.

This situation and this scene are beyond beautiful.

"The sunset decorates you, but you decorate my dreams."

Hanyu Hideki couldn't help but read softly.

"what?"

The beauty looked back and smiled, but it was a pity that she could not understand the Mandarin spoken by Hanyu Hideki.

"Nothing, I just said you are beautiful." Hanyu Hideki explained.

"Hanyu-kun, I love you."

Hearing Hanyu Hideki praise her, Nakamori Akina happily hugged her lover.

The scumbag also enjoyed this rare tenderness and took the beauty into his arms.

After the two of them got along quietly for a while, Hanyu Hideki remembered what he wanted to ask before.

"The Givenchy show just started on the 23rd, why is Akina here so early?"

Akina Nakamori replied, "This was arranged by Yunshang Music. President Panasonic wanted me to take a set of photos in Paris as a gift for the pre-sale album, so I came early and can stay until the 24th."

After getting the answer, Hanyu Hideki said, "That's just right. I will go back to Tokyo with you on the 24th."

Nakamori Akina asked, "Come back to Tokyo with me? Can Hanyu-kun finish his important work in Paris?"

Hanyu Hideki explained, "I just need to go back temporarily because of something. I will return after staying in Tokyo for two days."

"What is it, can I know?" Akina Nakamori's eyes were full of curiosity.

"Of course. In order to help Yunshang Satellite TV obtain the live broadcast rights of the Tokyo International Film Festival, I agreed to the invitation of the Neon Image International Promotion Association and will attend the awards ceremony of this film festival."

After Hideki Hanyu answered, Akina Nakamori immediately asked, "Is it the film festival held on the 25th?"

Hideki Hanyu said, "Yes, will Akina also participate?"

Akina Nakamori shook her head, "I had other plans that day, so I declined the invitation."

Hideki Hanyu was not surprised by this answer.

Although the Tokyo International Film Festival is a Category A competitive international film festival recognized by the International Association of Film Producers (FIAPF), its appeal to Neon domestic actors is not particularly great, at least not as great as the Academy Awards.

Besides, Akina Nakamori is now focusing on her singing career and has not participated in film and television shooting for a long time, so the invitation from the film festival means little to her.

But after Nakamori Akina finished speaking, her expression looked a little unhappy.

Because if she had known that Hideki Hanyu would participate, she would have participated.

As a result, I have now missed an opportunity to spend time with my lover.

Hideki Hanyu, who was holding Akina Nakamori, immediately saw the beauty's little thoughts. He gently pinched the beauty's face and changed the subject.

"Originally, I was still regretting that you could only stay in Paris for two days, Akina. Now that you have come early, you can spend some time with me."

After being reminded by Hideki Hanyu, Akina Nakamori suddenly became happy when she thought about being able to be with Hideki Hanyu for the next five days, completely forgetting about the Tokyo International Film Festival.

"Then let's go out to play now and see the night view of Paris."

"What's so good about the night view? The spa in this hotel is very good. How about Akina accompany me to experience it?"

"Spa……"

Akina Nakamori immediately understood what Hideki Hanyu meant.

After feeling Hanyu Hideki's desire for her, Nakamori Akina raised her hands and hooked her lover's neck, willingly meeting Hanyu Hideki's eyes.

Said in a charming tone.

"Actually...I want to too."

(End of this chapter)