Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 556 Another richest man?
"Chairman Hanyu represents Lamborghini?"

Okuda Shuo looked puzzled, "If I remember correctly, Lamborghini should have been acquired by an Italian logistics company last year."

"We have a cooperative relationship." Hideki Hanyu explained.

"I see." Okuda Shuo seemed to have guessed something, but he didn't specify it.

He just made an invitation gesture, "This is not a place for entertaining guests. President Hanyu, please come in with me and discuss it in detail."

"Ok."

At the invitation of Okuda Shuo, Hanyu Hideki entered Toyota headquarters and finally came to Okuda Shuo's office.

After the two parties sat down, Okuda Shuo's secretary brought tea for the reception. After another polite conversation, Okuda Shuo asked.

"I wonder what kind of cooperation Chairman Hanyu wants to achieve with Toyota on behalf of Lamborghini?"

Hanyu Hideki did not mince words and directly stated his intention.

“The Sant’Agata factory at Lamborghini’s Italian headquarters currently has a variety of problems, such as backward equipment, insufficient automation, and the lack of a scientific production management system, which directly leads to very low factory production efficiency.

And I came here hoping to get assistance from Toyota to help Lamborghini build a new modern factory and assist Lamborghini in establishing a scientific production management system. "

Of course, Hanyu Hideki also wanted to say that he hopes Lamborghini can cooperate with Toyota in technology, and it is best to establish a strategic partnership.

Anyway, in Hanyu Hideki's plan, Lamborghini is targeting the high-end performance car market in the future, and there is no conflict with Toyota's market.

It’s just that the meal has to be eaten one bite at a time, and the road has to be walked step by step.

At least complete the factory cooperation first and establish initial trust before talking about other things.

After hearing what Hanyu Hideki said, Okuda Shuo did not refuse directly, but asked unhurriedly.

"Why would Toyota help Lamborghini?"

As soon as Okuda Shuo's question came out, Hanyu Hideki knew that the critical moment for today's meeting had arrived.

He had already anticipated this problem.

As for how to answer, he had naturally thought about it before coming.

"Director Okuda, as far as I know, Toyota has been committed to improving its brand image. It does not want Toyota's image to be limited to a low-end brand, but it is trying to make the world's car consumers recognize Toyota's brand value. Is that so? "

Hearing this, Okuda Shuo nodded and said, "That's right."

There are many reasons why the neon car series is so popular overseas.

But it is undeniable that the oil crisis in the 1970s was an important booster for Neon car companies to open up the world market.

But it is also for this reason that the Neon car brand has given overseas customers the deepest impression of fuel efficiency, small displacement, low price, etc.

Toyota is naturally unwilling to make money by relying solely on low-end, cheap cars.

They also want to sell mid-to-high-end models with higher added value.

But at this time, the conditions that helped them open up the world market advantage began to hold them back.

Although Toyota also launched a high-end model like the Century.

But the problem is that apart from neon, Toyota Century's brand value is not recognized by overseas users at all.

In fact, even in later generations, Toyota failed to successfully hit the high-end market overseas.

What's more, many of Toyota's classic models in the future have not yet been born.

So Okuda Shuo did not deny what Hanyu Hideki said.

Because this is also the problem he is committed to solving.

Hideki Hanyu continued what Shuo Okuda said.

"In this case, it is necessary for Toyota to cooperate with Lamborghini, because this is not a help to Toyota, but a win-win cooperation."

Okuda asked, "Why?"

"Director Okuda, in terms of sales volume, Lamborghini is certainly far behind Toyota, but in terms of its positioning in the hearts of car fans, it is naturally a high-end luxury supercar, an absolute luxury product.

If Toyota can help Lamborghini build a new, high-tech automated factory, and assist Lamborghini in establishing a new scientific production management system.

In this way, Toyota can not only prove its technology, but also promote Toyota's scientific production management system to Europe, the world's automotive center.

This improvement in the influence of Toyota's brand is absolutely incalculable by any amount of money. "

Hanyu Hideki's words were so tempting that Shuo Okuda fell into silence.

As for why Hideki Hanyu said this, it is because after his predecessor Shukaku Okuda took office, he promoted Toyota's "scientific production management system" to the world by cooperating with overseas car companies, and achieved remarkable results.

For example, Porsche and Fiat Group are all partners of Toyota Motor.

Later, people also called it the "Toyota Production System".

Therefore, Hanyu Hideki's words immediately moved Okuda Shuo, because Okuda Shuo did have this idea in his mind.

But now, Hanyu Hideki directly stated the benefits of doing so clearly to Okuda Shuo in advance.

But out of caution, Okuda Shuo even if he agreed with Hanyu Hideki's statement, he couldn't express his position directly.

At this time, Hideki Hanyu decisively provided the prepared assist.

"Director Okuda, I think you also know that the company I run has considerable resources in media channels, not only in Neon, but also in Europe in recent years.

If the cooperation between Toyota and Lamborghini is successfully completed, I can promise to publicly praise Toyota's cooperation and technology in the name of Lamborghini on all media channels, and hype this matter in Neon to make it a Toyota technology overseas , a typical case that brings glory to neon.

In this way, I think it will help Toyota achieve both fame and fortune. "

As soon as Hanyu Hideki said these words, Okuda Shuo could not keep his eyes calm no matter how deep the city was.

Shuo Okuda actually doesn’t know about Yunshang’s overseas media resources.

But he knows a thing or two about Neon's media resources.

In fact, Toyota and Yunshang Entertainment have cooperated very early.

Such as advertising production, celebrity endorsement, product promotion, etc.

So this cooperation with Lamborghini, if it is true as Hideki Hanyu said, is indeed a matter of fame and fortune.

Use Lamborghini to increase Toyota's brand influence.

Once overseas public opinion has fermented, as long as the news is directed back to Neon's country and hyped up using Yunshang's media channels, it will be extremely beneficial to the growth of Toyota's stock price.

And if it is just a pure cooperation and does not involve any investment, it is an action with no risks but extremely high returns.

Thinking of this, Okuda Shuo no longer considered whether to cooperate.

But if there is cooperation, what benefits will this bring to him personally?

First of all, this matter must be led by him.

If this cooperation is submitted to the board of directors, the public opinion hype mentioned by Hanyu Hideki later must be concealed, otherwise he may not be the leader of the matter.

Then when the cooperation ends, public opinion ferments, the brand value increases, and the stock price increases by the way, the benefits it can bring to him will be enough for him to successfully win the next chairman election.

Although in the Toyota Group, the chairman's power is far less than that of the president.

But on the road to power, even half a step forward is a good thing, right?

At this time, he couldn't help but feel a little lucky. If he was the one to receive Hideki Hanyu here today, and not Tatsuro Toyoda, then the initiative in this matter would not have anything to do with him.

So what Okuda Shuo said next is very interesting.

"Chairman Hanyu, I personally welcome the cooperation with Lamborghini, but the Toyota Group is not my company after all, so I still need to discuss this matter at the board of directors.

But I want to believe that the Toyota Group will definitely agree to this, so I hope that Chairman Hanyu can trust me and give me some patience. "

Okuda Shuo's last words were full of profound meaning.

So in just a moment, Hanyu Hideki understood what the Toyota executive wanted to do.

The other party wanted to take all the credit for this matter.

And Okuda Shuo hopes that when he submits this cooperation to Toyota's board of directors, Hanyu Hideki will not discuss the matter with other Toyota senior executives.

Obviously, when the other party submitted this matter to the board of directors, they would inevitably conceal some of the conditions for cooperation.

This also means that Okuda Shuo will try his best to promote this matter for his own merit.

After thinking about this clearly, Hanyu Hideki was not happy that Okuda Shuo would facilitate this matter.

Because whether Okuda Shuo can benefit from this cooperation has nothing to do with him.

So Hideki Hanyu only cares about two things.

The first thing is that Okuda Shuo cannot cause accidents in the cooperation between Lamborghini and Toyota for his own benefit.

Secondly, since Okuda has realized the benefits that this matter will bring to Toyota, he should also help Lamborghini to gain benefits appropriately.

So Hideki Hanyu said first, "Director Okuda, I believe you have no problem, but you must give me a rough time. I cannot wait for you indefinitely."

The meaning behind his words is very simple. I don't mind cooperating with you, but it is impossible to cooperate indefinitely.

Okuda Shuo had a smile on his face at this time, because he heard it, and Hanyu Hideki understood what he meant.

So he immediately replied, "Before the end of November, I guarantee that Toyota's first research team will go to the Lamborghini headquarters in Italy. If everything goes well, Toyota will provide Lamborghini with a full set of cooperative designs before the end of the year."

"I can accept this deadline."

Hanyu Hideki said with a hint of embarrassment on his face, "I have one more thing to explain to Director Okuda. Lamborghini's current financial situation is very poor, so I hope Toyota can appropriately reduce the costs of cooperation.

Of course, if Toyota is willing to provide free assistance, I can make the decision for Lamborghini and ask their person in charge to publicly thank the Toyota Group and the person in charge of the Toyota Group's cooperation in major European media. "

Hanyu Hideki's words made Okuda Shuo couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

I just feel that this guy Hanyu Hideki is really good at beating snakes and following sticks.

As soon as I figured out his thoughts, I couldn't help but want the benefits.

Looking at Hanyu Hideki's extremely handsome face, Okuda Shuo wanted to say with emotion, 'As shameless as President Hanyu is, he really deserves to get rich! '

But although he could think so, he couldn't say it.

Also, free assistance is not possible.

After all, in that case, he wouldn't even be able to explain it to the board of directors.

However, with his authority, appropriate reductions and exemptions, or direct cooperation at cost price, it can still be achieved.

After all, this matter is also good for Toyota.

The brand effect brought about by the success of the matter is far greater than the profit from the cooperation.

But he definitely can't say it directly now, lest Hideki Hanyu take advantage of it again.

"Chairman Hanyu, I will consider this matter, and please believe that if Toyota chooses to cooperate with Lamborghini, it must be with the utmost sincerity."

When Hanyu Hideki heard this, he knew that the conditions he proposed were reasonable, so he stopped pressing too hard.

He didn't really mean to save money when he said these things.

He just wanted to sell badly first and avoid Toyota opening its mouth in this cooperation.

Of course, he wouldn't mind if he could really save money.

After all, although he has money, he can save it whenever he can, and money does not come from strong winds.

Immediately, he said sincerely, "Of course I believe Director Okuda on this point."

"I am also very happy that Chairman Hanyu chose Toyota Motor."

Okuda Shuo's words are sincere.

After all, in today's era, if we talk about the popularity of Neon cars in Europe, thanks to the influence of F1 events, Honda is actually higher.

Hideki Hanyu was able to choose Toyota to cooperate with him, apparently because he was a member of the Mitsui Consortium.

But on the surface, Lamborghini has nothing to do with Hanyu Hideki.

Therefore, Hideki Hanyu can actually choose whoever he wants to cooperate with.

"Director Okuda is too polite."

"How can this be considered polite? President Hanyu is young and promising, and I still know the strength of his affiliated companies. In fact, I am still a paying user of Yunshang Satellite TV. I like your financial programs very much."

"Thank you, Director Okuda, for your support."

"I just think the show is well done. It's humorous, full of laughter and curses. It looks very interesting. It's not like other shows that are either too serious or too boastful and hypocritical."

"Haha, Director Okuda should spend more time watching cloud satellite TV than I, the chairman."

After talking about the business, Hanyu Hideki and Okuda Shuo talked about something else.

After a while, it was lunch time.

Hanyu Hideki was the host and invited Okuda Shuo to have lunch at Ono Restaurant.

At the end of lunch, Hanyu Hideki sent the other party away.

Next, he only needs to wait for news from Toyota.

However, at that time, the formal cooperation began, and Toyota's research team went to Italy, so Hideki Hanyu did not need to be personally responsible for matters related to the cooperation.

After Okuda Shuo left, Hanyu Hideki returned to Ono Cuisine.

In the restaurant at this time, Ono Chiharu had already very wisely arranged for his staff to clean up the restaurant, while he waited for Hanyu Hideki.

(Chiharu Ono·Reference picture)

Seeing Hideki Hanyu coming back, Chiharu Ono hurriedly handed him a cup of hot tea, caring like a virtuous little daughter-in-law.

"You drank just now. You'll feel better if you drink some tea." "It's just a few glasses of sake."

Although Hanyu Hideki said this, he still took the tea cup and drank it in one gulp.

"Would you like to take a rest at my place at noon?" Ono Chiharu asked.

Hideki Hanyu looked at the sky.

In November in Tokyo, the weather was gloomy and gray, with a cold wind and damp air, making people quite uncomfortable.

What he wants to do most now is to go back to the backyard of Wanshiwu and soak in the hot springs.

So he didn't answer Chiharu Ono's words at all, but just waved to the beauty, "Let's go to the hot springs with me."

The beauty looked hesitant and said, "There are guests who have made dinner reservations tonight."

"If you can push it, just push it. If you can't push it, let the staff entertain you. I didn't really bring you to Tokyo to let you open a restaurant. This place is just for you to kill time."

After the scumbag finished speaking, he walked straight out of the restaurant without waiting for Chiharu Ono to reply.

Chiharu Ono felt a little aggrieved when she saw that the man was so domineering and didn't even give her time to prepare.

But as a traditional neon woman, who was used to being submissive, men were superior to women, and men were her gods, she had no choice but to tell her subordinates. She didn't even have time to change her kimono, and hurried after Hanyu Hideki.

After going out, she saw that Hanyu Hideki's Lamborghini had started.

She felt in her heart that if she really took one step slowly, Hanyu Hideki would most likely drive away.

At this time, the grievance that had just arisen could not help but become stronger.

But she felt aggrieved, so she quickly got into Hanyu Hideki's car.

And just after Ono Chiharu got into the car, Hanyu Hideki stepped on the accelerator without saying a word, and the Lamborghini roared out of the alley where the restaurant was.

Along the way, Hanyu Hideki noticed something was wrong with the pretty widow's expression, but said nothing.

Returning to the Master House, after getting off the car, he asked the maid Machiko to clean the hot spring pool and release the water. At the same time, he told Marco about his schedule for attending the event hosted by Yutaro Hatoyama clan brother tomorrow.

After all, after finishing his trip, he was going to America the next day.

The accompanying team must also make arrangements in advance.

In this way, until Machiko came to inform him that the hot spring water had been put away, he never spoke to Ono Chiharu who was following him.

At first, there was just a trace of grievance on the face of the pretty widow.

Now there is more sadness and worry.

What's sad is why Hideki Hanyu was so cold to her suddenly.

As for the worry, of course Hanyu Hideki would not like her anymore.

At this moment, Hideki Hanyu finally spoke to her for the first time.

"We're about to take a bath in the hot springs. Let's go to the back and change clothes."

In the backyard, there is a cabin where you can change into bathrobes and rinse yourself before soaking in the hot spring.

Ono Chiharu only completed the first step, taking off her original kimono. Before she could put on a special bathrobe, she was stopped by Hanyu Hideki's big hand.

Hideki Hanyu stared at the beauty's delicate body, raised his lips and smiled, "Very good, I just like the clothes you are wearing now, the clothes you were wearing when you were born."

Ono Chiharu remained silent, still carrying the same emotion as before.

Seeing this, the scumbag stretched out his hand to lift Ono Chiharu's chin and asked, "What? Are you unhappy?"

Ono Chiharu shook her head. Even if she felt it in her heart, she would not say it out loud and would rather endure it by herself.

"Haha, if you are unhappy, I should be unhappy."

As soon as Hanyu Hideki said this, Ono Chiharu's eyes became puzzled.

"I just let you go, but you hesitated for a few irrelevant guests and a dispensable restaurant? Could it be that in your heart, I am not as good as your guests and the restaurant?"

The scumbag slapped a hat on Chiharu Ono's head with his backhand. The pretty widow immediately panicked, not caring about her own grievances and confusion, and hurriedly explained.

"I don't. I just hope you give me some time to prepare."

"Get ready, what's there to prepare? I could burn dozens of kiosks like that without worrying about it, but you didn't listen to me because of it."

"I didn't mean that." Ono Chiharu felt like she couldn't argue.

She was obviously wronged, but now when she heard Hideki Hanyu's words, she felt that what Hideki Hanyu said was very reasonable. It seemed that she really didn't understand Hideki Hanyu.

"Don't say those useless words. You just need to remember one thing. In your heart, I am more important than anything else. Between me and anything, you can only choose me without hesitation, otherwise it will be you." not love me!"

After some PUA talk, the scumbag took the pretty widow into his arms, stared at her and said.

"So, do you remember?"

At this time, Chiharu Ono had already put away the grievances and confusion in her heart. She only felt that she had not understood Hanyu Hideki just now, and it was right for Hanyu Hideki to ignore her.

And Hanyu Hideki's words seemed to her to be the truth.

So this time she agreed without hesitation as Hanyu Hideki said.

"I remember."

"Remember what?"

"I love Hanyu-kun. Hanyu-kun is the most important, more important than myself."

"Very good, this is my woman."

The scumbag let go of the pretty widow, and then said in a domineering tone, "You just made me very unhappy, so I'm very angry now. Do you know how to calm me down?"

Ono Chiharu felt the changes in her lover's body, her pretty face blushed slightly, she nodded and replied, "I know."

While talking, the pretty widow slowly squatted down.

Then······--
River crab drop dividing line——
The next day, early in the morning.

Hideki Hanyu broke free from the arms of the beautiful widow.

Although he was very careful, the other party still noticed it and opened his eyes, sat up and asked.

"Hanyu-kun, are you going out? Let me help you get dressed."

Hideki Hanyu held down the other person's command and said, "Go on to sleep. I have a stylist to help me. I have to attend an event next and may be back a little late."

Chiharu Ono asked again, "Do you need me to prepare dinner for you?"

Hanyu Hideki originally wanted to say that if there is a chef at home, he can just tell him what he wants to eat.

But think about it, sometimes ordering a woman to do something can actually increase her obedience.

So after thinking about it for a while, he said, "I like to eat the sukiyaki you made. Tell Machiko what ingredients are needed."

"Then I'll wait for Hanyu-kun to come home for dinner."

"Ok."

After saying that, he left the bedroom.

Then get ready for today's event with the help of your on-site stylist.

This is a formal event led by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, so naturally there will be no dinner party.

The event begins at 10 a.m. and ends with a lunch at noon.

Since the event was held in the auditorium of a university in Bunkyo District, it was not far from the Master House.

Hanyu Hideki finished styling and arrived by car, it was only half past nine.

The reason why I came early was naturally because of Yutaro Hatoyama’s instructions.

After getting off the car, he successfully entered the event venue with the invitation in hand.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Yutaro Hatoyama waving to him.

After walking in, he saw many people standing around Yutaro Hatoyama.

Among them was the other party's clan brother, the future Prime Minister of Neon.

As for the others, there is no need for Hanyu Hideki to guess.

Yutaro Hatoyama enthusiastically introduced Hideki Hanyu.

That posture was like introducing a child of his own family.

After Hanyu Hideki said hello, he finally understood who these people were.

If placed before 1947, these people would have had a collective name, and that would be the "Chinese" in Neon.

That is, the aristocracy of the old neon period.

But in 1947, under the instruction of five-star general MacArthur, Neon abolished the aristocracy.

Well, although the aristocracy has been abolished in name.

But in fact, most of Neon's rights are still firmly controlled by these people.

Look at the neon Congress, there are very few children from civilian backgrounds.

It just so happens that a person like a certain Aso who is a crooked talker, who has the lowest grades in the Gakushuu Academy and is unable to graduate despite being arranged to study abroad, has been able to reach the position of Prime Minister just because of his good background.

But, Hideki Hanyu and these people are not on the same track.

In fact, you don’t need to care too much about these people.

Of course, not caring doesn't mean you want to offend.

On the contrary, proper communication can only be beneficial to him.

Moreover, Yunshang Entertainment Group has a subsidiary called "Yunshang Business", which has hired a large number of young people with backgrounds.

After all, even in a big family, not every child can engage in business or politics and have enough food and clothing.

Since Yutaro Hatoyama is willing to help him develop contacts, it is naturally impossible for him to be ungrateful.

After a heated exchange, Hanyu Hideki relied on his ability to dance, coupled with his experience and knowledge in two generations, to quickly chat with these people on some interesting topics.

Seeing that the event was about to start, these guys were a little reluctant to say goodbye to Hideki Hanyu.

Not only did he take the initiative to exchange contact information with Hanyu Hideki, but he also expressed that he could have more contacts in the future.

"Well done."

After Hanyu Hideki said goodbye to everyone, Yutaro Hatoyama came up and praised him.

What he was actually most worried about was that after Hideki Hanyu became rich, he would put on airs and pretend to be aloof when facing these people.

But now it seems that Hanyu Hideki is very sober and has not been dazzled by wealth.

Faced with Yutaro Hatoyama's compliment, Hideki Hanyu said modestly, "It was just a casual chat."

Yutaro Hatoyama said, "Being able to talk to them casually like this is not something ordinary people can do. But for people like them, you don't get too close or too far away. You have to keep a good balance between them." grasp."

Hideki Hanyu said, "I will pay attention."

At this time, Yutaro Hatoyama gestured to the side with his eyes, "Let's not talk about this anymore. My clan brother wants to talk to you alone."

Hanyu Hideki said, "Please Hatoyama-san take me there."

Then, under the leadership of Hatoyama Yutaro, Hanyu Hideki had a conversation with the other party's clan brother.

The content is not complicated. It is probably that the other party will visit Australia next year and learned that Hanyu Hideki's Tohoku Energy has invested in some energy companies there. I hope Hanyu Hideki can help him a little.

Moreover, helping does not involve illegal or disciplinary operations, it is just a simple platform to build momentum.

Naturally, Hanyu Hideki would not refuse such a trivial matter.

But just when the two of them were chatting to the end, suddenly the other party's assistant came over and reported a few words.

Then Hanyu Hideki saw the face of this brother of the Hatoyama family change, and said in a somewhat unhappy tone, "No, are you an idiot? You can bring any despicable person to see me!"

The assistant was so criticized that he did not dare to say anything, apologized profusely and left.

After criticizing the assistant, the clan brother turned around and smiled at Hanyu Hideki, and then explained.

"It's just an unrelated person who wants to see me."

After saying that, the other party gestured towards the distance with his eyes.

Hanyu Hideki followed the other person's gaze and found a short, fat man with slicked back hair standing there.

Even though the man wore elegant glasses, he still couldn't hide the roughness on his face and the fierce temperament on his body.

This person, Hideki Hanyu, looks familiar.

But I just can’t remember who it is for a while.

At this time, the Hatoyama family brother asked, "Does Hanyu-san know him?"

Hanyu Hideki nodded, "I really don't know him."

"It's normal if you don't know him. This person's way of making money is too wild and he uses dirty methods. He is completely incomparable to you. You are the promising young man that Neon really needs."

The brother of the Hatoyama family said, looking at the man again with contempt in his eyes.

"People like Takei Yasuo are just despicable insects."

"Tasuo Takei? Takefuji's boss?"

It turns out that this is Takei Yasuo, who will become Neon's richest man in the future by relying on consumer loans.

(End of this chapter)