Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 779 Neon can say no
We will not discuss for now what information Akina Nakamori and the little fairy got from Hideki Hanyu after the "verbal and behavioral interrogation".

For Hideki Hanyu, as the turbulent September came to an end, October came quietly without him noticing.

In Japan, although the various rumors about Yunshang Entertainment and Yunshang Entertainment are still rampant and are the hot topic of public opinion in October, they are no longer the most interesting news for Japanese people in October.

Because it’s October 2nd, the first Monday in October.

Major news suddenly broke out in America. Japan Mitsubishi Group announced that they spent 900 million US dollars to acquire 51% of the shares of Rockefeller Center and officially became the owner of Rockefeller Center.

This complex of 19 commercial buildings built by the Rockefeller Foundation is located in Manhattan, New York. It is one of the most famous buildings in New York and is also known as one of the greatest urban plans of the 20th century.

Two years ago, it was officially defined as a "National Historic Landmark" by the American State of California.

Such a landmark building with a great historical position in the economic center of America and of great significance to America was actually acquired by Neon Capital.

Although in terms of price, it is far less than Sony's previous acquisition of Columbia Pictures.

But in terms of practical significance, influence on public opinion, and the degree of shock to the people of America, Japan, and the world, the two are almost equal.

Sony's acquisition of Columbia Pictures was described by American media and the public as an invasion of American free culture by Japanese capital.

Now Mitsubishi has bought Manhattan, New York, the most representative building complex in America, which seems to prove from another perspective that while neon is invading American culture through capital, it is also invading American reality.

After all, a long time ago, the arrogant Japanese capital had declared its intention to buy America.

Therefore, when the news of Mitsubishi Group's acquisition of Rockefeller Center came out, the "indignation" of the American people was once again ignited under the malicious instigation of certain American media.

Unfortunately, no matter how much the public opposes this matter, Mitsubishi Group's acquisition of Rockefeller Center has become an fait accompli.

Even American officials have directly stated that this is a normal business practice and the government will not interfere with it.

It is obvious that the American people overestimate the integrity of their officials.

You should know that before its rise in China, the largest group of financiers behind a large number of lobbying companies in Washington, the capital of America, came from Japanese capital.

After all, even Hideki Hanyu has participated in this industry by collaborating with Karl Mapp.

How could Japan's other major capitals not do similar things?

So what was the final outcome of the American people’s protest against Mitsubishi Corporation’s acquisition of Rockefeller Center?

There was no official interference, and no American capital tried to seize New York's "historical landmark buildings." Apart from the people and the media that fanned the flames, the American upper class was completely indifferent.

In contrast, after completing its first acquisition, Mitsubishi completed several more acquisitions and eventually acquired more than 80% of the shares of Rockefeller Center.

Successfully captured Manhattan's landmark buildings.

This actually proved the fact that Neon Capital bought America.

Of course, we have to explain why Mitsubishi Group does this.

Perhaps there is also the idea of ​​taking the opportunity to enhance the corporate image and boost national morale.

But more importantly, it is because Japanese investors are optimistic about real estate investment in America, Europe and other places based on the established experience of long-term rising real estate prices in Japan, as well as the impact of the appreciation of the yen.

So in the final analysis, Mitsubishi Group is also trying to make money.

In recent years, Neon Capital has done a lot of such things.

There are too many acquisition cases related to America by Japanese investors in Europe. It is only because the Rockefeller Center has such a great influence that it has caused such a big response this time.

As the relevant news was reported back to Japan, the reactions of Japanese entertainment and the public were completely different from those in America.

All the media are full of crazy hype and extreme praise.

It was as if Mitsubishi Group was not making a business acquisition, but rather winning an important battle on American soil.

Under the influence of the media, the Japanese people took advantage of this incident to express their national pride, national self-confidence, and pride in Japan's current brilliant economic development, like a volcanic eruption that was out of control.

Amid this tide of public opinion, the news about Yunshang Entertainment secretly raising funds, which in turn involved Hideki Hanyu's investment crisis and bankruptcy rumors, has gradually become less popular.

And when the time came to October 10th.

With the high-profile publication of a book, it came out of nowhere, as if pouring a large pot of gasoline on the Japanese society burning with pride, self-confidence, and complacency.

The mood of the entire Japanese society began to move towards arrogance, forgetfulness and insolence, and there was no turning back.

This book is "Neon Can Say No", co-authored by Sony founder Akio Morita and radical activist Shintaro Ishihara.

In the current situation of the booming neon economy, after Sony's acquisition of Columbia Pictures and Mitsubishi Group's acquisition of Rockefeller Center.

This book advocates from beginning to end that Neon should enhance its autonomy in all fields, including economy and diplomacy, and especially be brave and independent when facing America.

There is no doubt that it hits the sweet spot of Japanese society.

For a time, the Japanese media praised the book highly and the people regarded it as a guiding principle.

It seems that the publication of a book has changed Neon's international status.

It also seemed that under the influence of this book, the Japanese society, burning with fanatical national self-confidence, finally straightened up in front of America.

The surging wave of Japanese national self-confidence reached its highest point at this time.

Hideki Hanyu, who was in Hawaii, also saw the book as soon as possible.

How to describe it...

He is either a time traveler from future China, or he is just living in the current public opinion environment of Japan, feeling the glorious economic prosperity of Japan.

He couldn't help but be excited about this book.

But who can blame him for being a time traveler? Seeing that it is already mid-October, he knows that the entire Japanese society, which is jumping up and down and leaping for joy, is destined not to be happy for too long.

After all, no one knows at this moment that a "Heisei demon" who originally just wanted to put the brakes on the economy will kick Neon off the cliff.

But before that, Hideki Hanyu has one more thing to do.

That is to pour a bucket of cold water on the surging social opinion in Japan.

Although he knew that doing such a thing at this time would definitely not give him a good reputation.

But he believes that time will tell.

If he doesn't go against the trend, how can he be the most special one?

This event was the release of his novel, "I Am a Cat", which is set against the backdrop of the bubble economy era and uses humor and anthropomorphic perspectives to satirize the social ills and contradictions under the bubble economy, and holds a pessimistic attitude towards the future economy of Japan.

However, when Hanyu Hideki called Shogakukan to say that he wanted to publish the novel, Shogakukan's president, Tetsuo Aiga, called him personally to persuade him.

"Mr. Hanyu, although this novel is excellent, it is completely different from your previous works in style. I am worried that some readers will not be able to accept it, so I think it is better to postpone its publication."

Hanyu Hideki heard this but said nonchalantly, "President Xianghe, I'm afraid this is not what you are worried about. If you have anything to say, please just say it directly."

Tetsuo Soga sighed on the other end of the phone.

"Mr. Hanyu, I will tell you the truth.

I believe you should be able to feel what the social atmosphere in Japan is like at this time. Your novel is completely contrary to what the Japanese people want to see.

Under these circumstances, publishing this novel will probably have a very negative impact on you, and you will definitely suffer huge criticism because of this novel."

Upon hearing this, Hanyu Hideki immediately adjusted his state, put his best acting skills into his performance, and deliberately answered in a slow but firm tone.

“Of course I know what President Xiangga meant, and I can also foresee the consequences of publishing this book, but I still insisted and I absolutely have no regrets.

As a person who came from the bottom of society but has worked his way up to where he is today, I can see what many people cannot see because of the field I work in, namely, the desolation of Japan that is now hidden by its prosperous economy.

While the office workers of Tokyo Bank received bonuses thicker than their height every year, the unemployed workers of the closed factories in Japan were queuing up to receive relief money for their wives and children. When Mitsubishi Group acquired Rockefeller Center and Japanese capital made crazy acquisitions overseas, everyone cheered for it, but no one paid attention to the fact that Japan's exports were cut in half year after year, and Japan's real industry was already on the edge of a cliff.

When the operators of the Tokyo Stock Exchange go to nightclubs to celebrate for their generous commissions after get off work, they don't care at all about the female public relations they are holding in their arms, whether they are the wife and daughter of a company that went bankrupt because of the glorious Japanese economy and ended up living in prostitution!
This is the truth, a truth that none of us want to admit but exists, hidden by the city’s gorgeous neon lights and prosperous economy.

In this world, there is absolutely no dynasty that will last forever, and there will never be an economy that will only rise and never fall!
Mr. Aiga, have you paid attention to the current real estate prices?
The price of an apartment in Tokyo is something that an ordinary office worker in Tokyo cannot afford even if he works for a hundred years!
If you say this is all normal and there is no bubble, then the world is crazy!

Maybe... Neon is really crazy.

I am a rich man, a rich man who can still live a wealthy life even if Japan sinks.

But I am also a writer, a man of letters with conscience!
Perhaps one of my books cannot alert too many people, and may even be blamed for puncturing everyone's beautiful fantasies.

But even if my book can only influence one person and help him calm down from his fanaticism, then the writing of this book will be meaningful.

So, President Aiga, don’t persuade me. If Shogakukan is too embarrassed about publishing, I can end our cooperation.”

"Mr. Hanyu..."

Although Tetsuo Soga is old, he is no longer at the age of being passionate.

But I still felt my blood boiling after a long time because of Hideki Hanyu's passionate, "sincere" speech that was full of concern for the country and the people.

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Even though there were telephone lines and the Pacific Ocean thousands of miles away.

But Xianghe Chefu seemed to have seen with his own eyes a generous and righteous man who, faced with the turbulent and overwhelming torrent of the secular world, was willing to risk his own life to awaken the nation.

Greatly shocked, Tetsuo Soga continued what he was saying.

"Mr. Hanyu is so righteous, I, Tetsuo Soga, will naturally lend a helping hand. Shogakukan will publish this book according to your request."

On the other end of the phone, Hanyu Hideki's expression disappeared, and a hint of smugness appeared at the corner of his mouth, but he still controlled his emotions and said, "Then I'll leave it to President Xiangga."

Next, the two discussed how to publish the new book.

At the end of the conversation, Tetsuo Soga carefully asked, "When this book is released, will Mr. Hanyu return to Japan to participate in the promotion?"

"My overseas work has not yet been completed, and I probably won't be able to return in the short term. I'll talk about offline promotion later."

Hideki Hanyu found a random reason to refuse.

Although his words just now were spoken passionately, like a warrior who was willing to sacrifice himself for Japan.

But that was all just a pretense to serve his plan.

He said that because he knew the development of history and the final outcome.

As for how the Japanese are actually doing and what kind of misfortune they will suffer after the bubble economy bursts, he doesn't care at all. He even hopes that the situation will be as miserable as possible.

After all, as he said, do you really think that a book can change history?

The key is to help him make money, fame and status in Japan by taking advantage of the bubble economy and the subsequent crash.

After hearing what Hanyu Hideki said, Soga Tetsuo asked again, "Can I use what you just said in the promotion of my new book?"

"Of course, I have a clear conscience about everything I said. There is nothing shameful about it."

Hanyu Hideki agreed righteously.

Why would he disagree with such remarks that could help him shape his image and establish his personality?

As for how to promote, what time point to choose, and how to reasonably control speech and rhythm in the adverse situation, Hideki Hanyu does not need to worry.

By then, Cloud Entertainment and the Assistant Office will naturally help coordinate.

So, in fact, the public opinion response caused by the publication of this book will not be as serious as Tetsuo Saga worried.

After all, Hideki Hanyu is not just a simple writer.

The writer identity that outsiders are most familiar with is just a personality and image he deliberately created to hide himself.

After hanging up the phone with Tetsuo Soga, Hideki Hanyu stretched lazily.

Then, he saw Akina Nakamori behind him, looking at him with an excited expression and eyes full of admiration.

The scumbag immediately understood that Xiaopangcai had heard what he had just said.

Then I was moved by his righteous, generous, upright, and patriotic speech.

But even though he guessed it, he still pretended to know nothing and asked, "Didn't Akina and Kyoko go on a jet ski?"

Akina Nakamori suppressed her admiration and adoration for Hanyu Hideki, took out something and handed it to Hanyu Hideki and said.

"I want to give this to Hanyu-kun first."

Hanyu Hideki looked closely and found that what Akina Nakamori was holding in her hand was actually a bank card.

He asked in confusion, "Why did you give me the bank card?"

Akina Nakamori said timidly, "I transferred all my income into this account. It may not be enough, but as long as it can help Hanyu-kun, it's good enough."

"Didn't I tell you last time... Hey..."

Hanyu Hideki wanted to explain again, but after saying just one sentence, he sighed and took Nakamori Akina into his arms, with a look of genuine emotion on his face.

Although he is a scumbag who only cares about himself, he is not completely heartless.

Since humans are not plants or trees, they will inevitably be touched by the behavior of others.

As the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed. Although the news that he asked Hirohashi Asako to hype herself in Japan was false, many of his relatives and friends did not know the truth.

So when the news spread, he could truly feel the reactions of the crowd.

Needless to say, the family's reaction was that they stood firmly with him.

Some friends who were unaware of the situation, such as Yukio Tanaka, Shota Yoshioka, Shinsuke Ito, Eri Kitahara and others, all asked about the situation as soon as possible and expressed their willingness to contribute money and effort to help.

Even some of his subordinates and business partners expressed their willingness to work with him through thick and thin.

Although this statement may not be sincere, judging by actions rather than intentions, the fact that he can make choices at critical moments is enough for Hanyu Hideki to see clearly which people are worthy of his continued training, entrusting them with important tasks, or with whom he can continue to cooperate.

The reactions of these people can at least make Hanyu Hideki boast, "You have done quite well in the past!"

Putting aside his relatives, friends, and partners, and just talking about the women who had relationships with him, the reactions were varied.

Some women are already in Japan and knew about it early.

Some women are overseas and find out about it later.

Some women really care about him and will immediately express their willingness to be with him and share the good and bad times with him.

Some women pretend to care but are actually testing him. Although they disguise themselves well, Hanyu Hideki can still hear the hint between them. They act as if they are afraid that he will really go bankrupt and they will not be able to continue to be with the rich man.

As the saying goes, the warmth and coldness of friendship and the various human hearts are all reflected here.

Hideki Hanyu also kept in mind all the women's behaviors.

Among these women, Akina Nakamori was the first one to personally hand over all her assets to him.

The reason why it is the first one, not the only one.

This is because Hanyu Hideki understands that if he were not in Hawaii at this time, there would be other women who would do the same.

But the thing is the first one is the first one!
No matter what other women might do in the future, Akina Nakamori has already left a memory of her own in Hideki Hanyu's heart because of her actions at this moment.

(End of this chapter)