Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 593 Tacit understanding
Regarding the current Hong Kong films, Hanyu Hideki thought of many things in an instant.

But these are just superficial. The birth of Asian Cinemas has actually brought about quite complex changes to the Hong Kong film industry.

If we want to get to the bottom of it, we must conduct a more in-depth investigation.

However, Hideki Hanyu is no longer interested in these details.

After all, what he cares about is only the profits of Asian cinemas.

If I remember correctly, Hong Kong's annual total box office in 1988 increased by 1987% compared with , breaking the HK$ billion level for the first time in history.

Hong Kong films have completely entered a period of complete victory.

Even Crescent Cinemas needs to take this total box office number seriously.

However, just as Hanyu Hideki was thinking about it and greeting Liu Dehua and Zhang Xueyou, the left door of the Ferrari had been opened.

Zhang Yi, wearing a classic red Dior dress and carrying an LV messenger bag on her arm, walked out of the car leisurely.

When they saw Zhang Qi, Liu Dehua and Zhang Xueyou finally understood who Hanyu Hideki was here to see off.

Being in the same crew, the two were naturally no strangers to Zhang Qi and greeted him one after another.

However, before the three of them had finished greeting each other, a short, fat man wearing glasses hurried out from the villa where the movie was being filmed.

Judging from the looks of it, who else could it be but the film’s director Wang Jing.

This guy received a notice from the stage manager that there was a sports car he had never seen before parked outside, so he prepared to go out to see who it was.

When the results came out, I saw Hanyu Hideki talking to Andy Lau and Zhang Xueyou.

The next moment, Wang Jing hurriedly called the two female protagonists who were still putting on makeup to visit Hanyu Hideki together.

"Mr. Hanyu, you should have notified the crew when you came. I'm so sorry that I haven't prepared anything." Wang Jing said to Hanyu Hideki with a smile on his face.

Although Hideki Hanyu seldom participates in activities in the Hong Kong film industry, he has also made appearances.

Wang Jing had met Hideki Hanyu in person at the founding ceremony of Asia Cinemas in the early years.

Although Asia Cinemas has been acquired by Crescent Cinemas, with Wang Jing's connections in the circle, how could he not be aware of the relationship between Hideki Hanyu and Crescent Cinemas.

So Wang Jing certainly knew how big a figure Hideki Hanyu was.

After Wang Jing greeted everyone, he also introduced Qiu Shuzhen and Chen Yulian who were beside him to Hanyu Hideki.

After the two girls finished greeting him, Hanyu Hideki just nodded slightly at them.

Although they were both Hong Kong female stars that he was familiar with in his previous life, the latter was quite famous in the early 1980s because of her roles as Wang Yuyan and Xiaolongnu, and was known as the "Jade Girl".

Of course, what everyone is more familiar with is the romance between Idy Chan and Chow Yun-fat.

But now Chen Yulian has already broken up with Chow Yun-fat and married a Chinese-American businessman four years ago.

The other party's popularity is now declining, and he even has to play supporting roles to many newcomers in movies.

As for the former, Yau Shu-ying, after she withdrew from the Miss Hong Kong pageant last year due to a plastic surgery scandal, her boyfriend was stolen away by the whistleblower.

However, although Qiu Shuzhen had a bad relationship, her career developed quite smoothly. While she first tasted fame with "Best Friends", she also earned the nickname "Dou Dou" from her fans because of her movie role.

After Wang Pangzi dances with Yongsheng this year, he will immediately poach Qiu Shuzhen from TVB and help her develop in the film industry.

In his previous life, Hideki Hanyu actually liked watching Yau Shu-chen's movies, and many of her roles left a deep impression on him.

After dealing with the two women, Hanyu Hideki said to Wang Jing again.

"Director Wang, you are too polite. I just sent Ah Qi here to work. There is no need to trouble you."

"How can that be possible? Mr. Hanyu, have you had breakfast? There is a good morning tea shop nearby. How about I invite you to have a meal together?"

Wang Jing had a big smile on his face and the flattering tone in his words was very obvious.

After all, Wang Jing knows very well what kind of person Hanyu Hideki is. His exaggerated net worth is only one aspect. The main reason is that the company he controls has a terrifying influence in Hong Kong.

There is no need to talk about cinemas, although Asian cinemas have always maintained neutrality.

But this is only what Asian theaters themselves ask to do.

That doesn’t mean Hanyu Hideki can’t target some unlucky guy.

Even some powerful staff members of Asian cinema chains have to be flattered by producers on a daily basis, let alone the boss Hideki Hanyu.

Besides, Yunshang Entertainment is a major shareholder of TVB, and its gaming company is a major customer of all media.

If such a big shot were serious, it would be easier for him to completely ban someone in Hong Kong than to become the Governor of Hong Kong.

Of course, if you can please a big shot like Hanyu Hideki, you will be able to rise quickly in the Hong Kong film and entertainment industry.

"What a coincidence! I have to meet an important guest soon, so Director Wang, please don't spend any money." Hanyu Hideki declined politely.

Now, he actually admires Wang Jing quite a lot.

Although this guy's reputation in the minds of ordinary audiences has completely collapsed in later generations.

But in the investment community, Wang Jing is a very popular director.

Now that Hideki Hanyu has become the investor, he also likes directors like Wang Jing.

No matter what kind of shitty movies Wang Jing makes, he can help investors make money.

Movies, from the beginning to the end, are all about profit.

This is true in Hollywood, Hong Kong, and other film markets around the world.

Therefore, it is normal for a director like Wang Jing to be pursued by capital.

If Hideki Hanyu had not intended to get involved in the production field in Hong Kong, he would definitely have poached Wang Jing first.

"It seems we can only do it next time." Wang Jing said with regret.

But from his words, it can be heard that this well-mannered director obviously does not want to miss the opportunity to make friends with Hideki Hanyu.

After all, this is a big shot who is richer than Mr. Li, and he is deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. It would be a shame not to curry favor with him after so hard a chance to meet him.

Upon hearing this, Hanyu Hideki smiled and said, "Let's talk again when we have a chance."

"Okay, I'll take my leave now."

"Goodbye."

After Wang Jing said goodbye, several people around him followed suit.

Seeing several people leaving together, Hanyu Hideki waved to Zhang Qi beside him.

After Zhang Qi came closer, he said, "You go to work. I should leave too."

Zhang Qi immediately asked, "Will you pick me up after work this afternoon?"

"Come when you have time. If not, I'll ask the driver to pick you up. Bye."

After saying this, Hideki Hanyu drove his Ferrari F40 straight to the sheep farm.

The two Audis followed closely behind the sports car, but left the two people behind before leaving.

Both of them are women, one is Zhang Yi's assistant, and the other is a special makeup artist she brought with her.

Zhang Qi watched Hanyu Hideki's car disappear reluctantly and then walked towards the villa with its own courtyard.

In this movie, she, Yau Shu-chen and Chen Yulian play three sisters. They often act opposite each other in scenes. Although they are not good friends, they are familiar with each other.

So I sat next to them while putting on makeup.

It was just that her makeup was already done when she came, and now she just had to adjust it on the spot according to the requirements.

For example, Wang Jing, who did not return to the villa immediately, gave instructions on the spot.

However, although Fatty Wang was giving advice on makeup, he kept talking about Hanyu Hideki, and even asked him in both explicit and implicit ways whether Hanyu Hideki would come again in the evening.

After finally dealing with Wang Jing, Zhang Qi said helplessly after he left, "Director Wang was too enthusiastic today."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Yulian next to her said, "Yes, Director Wang's attitude towards you today is almost better than his attitude towards our Ah Zhen."

Chen Yulian's words were obviously a joke to Qiu Shuzhen. After all, anyone with eyes could see that Wang Jing was blatantly trying to pursue Qiu Shuzhen.

"Sister Chen is talking nonsense again. Director Wang is married."

Qiu Shuzhen strongly objected and immediately looked at Zhang Qi to change the subject, "A Qi, your cosmetics look really good. What brand is it? No one can tell from outside."

"This is the makeup that Hideki helped me customize at Givenchy. I heard that it uses natural ingredients and is gentle on the skin, which is most suitable for actors like us who have to wear makeup all day long.

As for the brand, he wanted me to keep it low-key, so he asked the manufacturer not to print it.”

Although Zhang Qi's tone was calm and calm, it sounded complicated.

The two women next to him couldn't help but show envy.

Qiu Shuzhen couldn't help but ask, "This kind of customization should be difficult, right?" "It's not difficult. Hideki is the boss of Givenchy."

Now that the words were on his lips, Zhang Qi naturally wanted to show off.

Speaking of Hanyu Hideki's name, the pride on the woman's face could not be suppressed.

The two girls next to him saw that Zhang Qi had fooled them again, so they simply put aside the topic of makeup and started talking about the transmission they were experiencing.

After all, when women get together, the only things they talk about, besides men, are clothes, bags, and cosmetics.

But Qiu Shuzhen and Chen Yulian didn't know that their opening of their mouths gave Zhang Qi another opportunity to show off.

A girl in her twenties is at the age when her vanity is overflowing.

From jewelry to clothes, from clothes to bags, Zhang Qi kept saying that these were all brands owned by Hideki Hanyu, and what she wore were just specially customized, which was nothing special.

This made the two women feel envious, and their mood was not much better.

Fortunately, the filming of the movie started soon, so Zhang Qi was not allowed to continue speaking.

……

Here, Zhang Qi was showing off to two people from the crew.

In an old-fashioned morning tea shop in Kowloon District, Hideki Hanyu has already seen the important target of this trip to Xiangjiang.

John Chambers.

This man, who was later called "the most powerful CEO on earth", is somewhat different from the man that Hanyu Hideki saw in the photo.

To be precise, younger.

John Chambers, born in 1949, is only years old now.

For a professional manager, this is the best golden age.

He is experienced, well-informed, steady, energetic, and yet has a resolute spirit of adventure.

No wonder he was able to lead Cisco to rapid development in the 1990s in his previous life.

Hideki Hanyu's meeting with John Chambers was very pleasant.

At least both of them enjoyed the food at this dim sum shop.

At the beginning, the conversation between the two did not get to the point.

We just chatted about random things around food, just to get to know each other.

Although Hideki Hanyu came here with the intention of poaching talents, John Chambers knew it well.

But before getting down to business, the two should at least know whether their personalities are compatible.

After all, once John Chambers agrees, they will be important "partners" for a long time in the future.

Hideki Hanyu needs John Chambers at Cisco to maintain his influence on Cisco.

If John Chambers agrees to switch jobs, he will also need the support of major shareholder Hideki Hanyu.

In this case, if the two people's personalities and styles of doing things are not in agreement, then there is no need to discuss the follow-up matters.

At the table, Hanyu Hideki finished a custard bun in a few bites and praised.

“It’s a little more caloric, but it tastes really good.”

“I really like this food, too,” echoed John Chambers.

At this time, the two of them had almost finished the food in front of them.

Hanyu Hideki picked up the teacup, took a sip, and finally got the topic back to the point.

"Mr. Chambers, I'm sure you already know why I'm here."

"I know." John Chambers first answered affirmatively, and then showed a puzzled expression and asked, "But what I want to know more is why Mr. Hanyu chose me."

Faced with John Chambers' question, Hideki Hanyu did not answer but asked back.

"Mr. Chambers, do you know anything about Cisco?"

John Chambers said, "I know it quite well. It's a technology company with great potential."

Although today is the first meeting between John Chambers and Hideki Hanyu, Hideki Hanyu had invited John Chambers a year ago.

Since then, John Chambers has learned about Cisco and has paid close attention to its development, so he naturally saw the potential of this company.

Hanyu Hideki continued to ask, "So what do you think Cisco is still lacking?"

"I have only a superficial understanding of Cisco, but I feel that Cisco's sales and customer service are not good enough, and it has always been fighting alone and lacks enough strategic partners."

John Chambers spoke briefly.

Hideki Hanyu remained calm, just nodded, and then spoke slowly.

"Mr. Chambers is too modest. Your understanding of Cisco is not superficial at all. This is why I chose you. There is no special reason. I just think it is suitable."

In another time and space, John Chambers joined Cisco in 1991. At that time, Cisco's annual sales were million US dollars and its market value was only over million.

But by the end of the 1990s, Cisco's annual sales had exceeded $12 billion and its market value exceeded $500 billion.

And this is why Hideki Hanyu chose John Chambers.

Thinking of this, Hideki Hanyu said seriously to John Chambers.

"Mr. Chambers, I now solemnly invite you to serve as the CEO of Cisco.

I have been waiting for you for a year, and I believe you can feel my sincerity, so I hope you can give me an answer immediately. "

John Chambers looked conflicted when he heard what Hanyu Hideki said.

A year ago, he was able to decisively reject Hideki Hanyu's invitation.

That's because he had worked hard at Wang Laboratories for many years and had finally climbed to a senior position, and he didn't want to give up his efforts over the years.

But now, everything is different.

The founder of Wang Laboratories handed over the company to his incompetent son.

Wang An Computer's own business was also in trouble.

He was sent to Hong Kong to work by Wang An's son just because he spoke up for justice.

Such a chilling experience is completely different from the sincere invitation from Hideki Hanyu.

Today, Cisco's annual turnover is far less than Wang Laboratories'.

But he is standing at the source of an industry blue ocean, with unlimited future development, and he can also be given enough power and stage.

After such analysis, it is self-evident which one he should choose now.

So after a moment's hesitation, John Chambers spoke decisively to Hideki Hanyu.

"Mr. Hanyu, I am willing to agree to your request, but I have a few more things to say."

Seeing that John Chambers finally gave in, Hanyu Hideki thought that he had finally gotten it done, and he reached out to John Chambers and said, "Go ahead."

John Chambers said, "First, it will take time for me to leave Wang Laboratories."

Hanyu Hideki asked, "Is one month enough?"

John Chambers responded, "That's absolutely enough, but I need a commitment from Cisco before I can do it."

Hideki Hanyu did not think there was anything wrong with John Chambers' words.

After all, John Chambers resigned for his job at Cisco, so we should always give him some confidence in his resignation.

"That's no problem. I will contact Cisco's board of directors immediately and give you a commitment as soon as possible."

John Chambers added, "There is one more thing, and that is the issue of my treatment."

Hanyu Hideki said, "Don't worry about this. I will contact the board of directors this time to confirm it. You can resign after you are satisfied."

John Chambers said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Hanyu. I have no other questions."

Hearing John Chambers' words, Hanyu Hideki smiled, stood up and extended his hand, saying, "Mr. Chambers, you made a wise choice. I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation in the future."

After shaking hands, John Chambers said, "I hope to continue to receive Mr. Hanyu's support after joining Cisco in the future."

"This is what I should do."

Hideki Hanyu said this and looked at John Chambers, and both of them showed a knowing look.

It is obvious that John Chambers knows whose camp he belongs to at Cisco, and also understands whose support he needs to rely on if he wants to gain a foothold in Cisco.

(End of this chapter)