Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 1077 There must be sacrifices, but also demands.

February 6th, Wednesday.

morning.

In the bedroom of a penthouse duplex apartment in Minato Ward, Hideki Hanyu, who was being tightly embraced by Norika Fujiwara in his sleep, was awakened by a ringing telephone.

Hideki Hanyu lifted Norika Fujiwara's arm, ignoring the beautiful sight of her completely naked body, put on his pajamas, and went downstairs.

Looking at the time, it was already past 10 a.m.

Hideki Yuzuru was somewhat surprised, as he hadn't woken up this late in a long time since his physical abilities had become increasingly extraordinary.

Often, even if he is busy for a long time at night, he can still wake up normally around eight o'clock the next day, and he can also get some exercise.

Even if you work through the night and only get an hour or two of sleep in the early morning, you can still be full of energy the next day, without any abnormalities or fatigue.

Thinking of this, Hideki Yuzuru recalled Norika Fujiwara's pleas for mercy in the early hours of the morning.

In retrospect, it seems he really went a bit too far.

In any case, his intentions towards Norika Fujiwara were always calculated; it was a naked transaction, so he naturally had no intention of showing her any mercy.

Even if it's the first time, they don't care at all.

It can only be said that the goddess who is unattainable for others is now just a tool for him.

But now it seems we still need to learn from this lesson, not because of Norika Fujiwara, but because of him.

I must be more careful in the future; I can't let momentary pleasure interfere with important matters.

When I got to the living room, the phone was still ringing.

I picked up the phone and answered; it was my assistant, Akemi Yasukawa, who answered.

"Mr. Yuzuru, I am Akemi Yasukawa."

Hideki Hanyu asked, "Is there something you need?"

He had arranged to meet Yoshiaki Tsutsumi tomorrow, and apart from going to Fuji Television, he had no other plans for today.

However, that time was in the afternoon, so it didn't matter if you got up late in the morning.

“Mr. Eiichi Jinbo is trying to contact you, but he hasn’t been able to get through to your mobile phone,” Akimi Yasukawa replied.

Hideki Hanyu said, "It must be out of power."

Akemi Yasukawa asked, "Should I relay this to Mr. Eiichi Jinbo?"

Hideki Yuzuru instructed, "I'm going to take a shower. Tell him to call me here in half an hour."

Akemi Yasukawa replied, "Yes, Mr. Yuzuru."

"Meet me after lunch to discuss the afternoon's itinerary at Fuji Television..."

Hideki Hanyu briefly explained the arrangements before hanging up the phone.

He then went into the bathroom and came out about half an hour later, wearing a bathrobe, and went to the living room.

Just then, the phone rang.

He answered the phone and, sure enough, it was Eiichi Jinbo calling.

Hideki Hanyu immediately asked, "Is there something you need from me?"

Eiichi Jinbo quickly asked, "Boss, did you see yesterday's price increase?"

"I saw it, and I know you achieved your goal. You did very well," Hideki Yuzuru said calmly.

After all, even if the target increase is achieved, it is only the beginning.

"Boss, you really should take a look at Xingtu Logistics' stock price today. In less than two hours after the market opened, the stock price has already jumped from 1188 yen to 1318 yen, an increase of 11 percent."

Eiichi Jinbo sounded excited.

Hideki Hanyu simply commented, "Very good. It seems that the fermentation of public opinion and yesterday's surge have begun to affect the stock price."

At this point, Hideki Yuzuru asked somewhat strangely, "With a market capitalization of only a few hundred billion, is it really necessary for Mr. Jinbo to be so excited about such a small increase?"

At its peak, Eiichi Jinbo's team controlled tens of billions of dollars.

Compared to that time, Xingtu Logistics' current operations seem like small-scale operations.

"Boss, of course I'm excited. Since 1989, I've either been shorting or helping you with investments and acquisitions. It's been a long time since I've had such a comfortable upward trend."

As he spoke, the guy remarked with considerable emotion, "Perhaps the boss can't understand how I feel. For people like us, simple price increases often make us happier than making money."

Hideki Hanyu seemed to understand and said, "It's about looking at the increase in price, not the return. That's probably what it means."

"Haha, that's right." Eiichi Jinbo admitted with a smile.

Hideki Hanyu said, "Then you should be happy for a long time this time."

To satisfy the appetites of America's "friends," Xingtu Logistics' operation will certainly continue for some time.

Upon hearing this, Eiichi Jinbo's excitement could be felt even through the phone.

But then he immediately asked, "Boss, are there any targets or requirements for today?"

"Setting goals yesterday was just to keep some people calm. There's no need for that today. Feel free to do whatever you want."

After finishing his statement, Hideki Yuzuru immediately emphasized, "While a higher increase is certainly better, we cannot exhaust the resources. You must strike a balance."

"Don't worry, boss, I understand that perfectly well," Jinbo Eiichi assured him.

"Go ahead and get busy. Contact me immediately if anything comes up."

"Yes, boss."

After Eiichi Jinbo finished speaking, the call ended.

After hanging up the phone, Hideki Hanyu calculated the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles in his mind. It was probably a little after 5 p.m. in Los Angeles at this time.

Those "friends" who collaborated with him are probably still having a party together; now is the perfect time to call them.

Hideki Hanyu immediately made an overseas call, and as soon as the call was connected, he began to speak without waiting for any questions from the other end.

"I'm looking for Jack, I want him to answer the phone, it's from Tokyo."

There was no response from the other end, only a moment of silence, before Jack's familiar voice came through.

“Mr. Seraphim, I am Jack.”

Hideki Hanyu asked, "Are you satisfied with yesterday's stock price?"

"Eight percent is indeed a wonderful start."

Jack sounded very satisfied.

Hideki Hanyu followed up, saying, "It's 10:45 in Tokyo right now. The market opened at 9:00 and has already risen by 11 percent."

"my God!"

If Jack's tone just now indicated satisfaction, then what he's feeling now can only be described as surprise.

Due to distance and time difference, Jack does not monitor the stock price of StarMap Logistics on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in real time, so he is unaware of StarMap Logistics' stock performance after the market opened this morning.

Besides, their operation took quite a while, so there was no need to worry about the real-time stock price. As long as they could make a profit when they cashed out and left, that would be enough.

After the initial surprise, the guy remarked with great emotion, "MR. Seraphim, choosing to work with you was definitely the best decision I've ever made."

"I think so too," Hideki Hanyu replied without any modesty.

Jack nodded in agreement, "Whether it's the Middle East's oil industry or Star Map Logistics, Mr. Seraphim has given us so many surprises."

Hideki Hanyu reminded him, "Jack, our collaboration has only just begun."

Jack chimed in, "That's right, this is just the beginning, but a good start is half the battle. You should come to America right now and share the good news with everyone."

"There's good news to share, and I really want to go to America, but I've encountered a small problem here, and I'm afraid..."

Hideki Hanyu hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Jack, being so astute, immediately understood what Hideki Hanyu meant.

Now that Hideki Hanyu is working with them, they will naturally lend a helping hand when he encounters difficulties.

However, to avoid Hideki Hanyu revealing a problem they couldn't solve, Jack tentatively asked, "I wonder what problem Mr. Seraphim is facing?"

"Here's the thing: I have an investment company in America, and we're planning to launch an acquisition project soon. But we're not the only ones interested in acquiring it, so I'm thinking of..."

The investment company that Hideki Hanyu mentioned is, of course, America Entertainment Investment Company.

As for the acquisition target, it is the next plan that America Entertainment Investment Company is preparing to take after completing the acquisition of Blockbuster.

As Hideki Hanyu explained, Jack on the other end of the phone gradually felt relieved.

What Hideki Hanyu was talking about was not difficult for them.

As the saying goes, everyone has their own expertise, and especially in this day and age, no one is more convenient to do this than those who have close ties with the American military.

Therefore, Jack was very confident that he could persuade the other "collaborators" to help Hideki Hanyu with this small favor.

"Mr. Seraphim, please rest assured, leave this matter to me."

Jack patted his chest and made a promise.

After finishing their conversation, the two chatted casually for a few minutes before hanging up.

After hanging up the phone, Hideki Hanyu looked out at Tokyo through the floor-to-ceiling window and smiled slightly.

The thing he told Jack was something he could have handled himself even without Jack's help.

However, since they are now "partners," he should still make use of these connections.

In interpersonal relationships, sometimes simply giving is not enough to guarantee a good relationship.

While realizing one's own value, one must also understand the value exchange.

Sometimes, taking the initiative to ask for help can actually bring people closer and make the "friendship" between them stronger.

After all, if you have no desires or wants, no one will feel at ease.

Conversely, when you give and receive, others will feel that you treat them as one of your own.

Of course, Jack and his other "friends," with their connections to the American military, were indeed well-suited to help him with this.

If he were to take action, he would inevitably have to utilize a great deal of his connections.

But in this era of Gulf conflict, it would only take Jack and his gang a few words to accomplish this.

As for what happened, we'll find out when it happens.

……

"Extra smoked beef brisket, and two charcoal-grilled ribs, but no more shredded pork..."

At lunchtime, in the dining room of his penthouse duplex in Minato Ward, Hideki Hanyu was enjoying a delicious barbecue feast prepared by his private chef.

All the food was prepared by the Yorozuya's culinary team starting yesterday, and after being slowly roasted at a low temperature overnight, it was delivered here for Hideki Hanyu to taste during the final resting time.

Nowadays, Hideki Hanyu, whose body is constantly being depleted, likes to replenish his energy with this kind of simple and straightforward food.

In just this one meal, he could eat the equivalent of six or seven ordinary people's meals.

The way Hideki Hanyu devoured his food with gusto instantly sobered Norika Fujiwara, who had come for lunch looking tired.

Norika Fujiwara has personally seen, touched, and directly experienced Hideki Hanyu's physique.

She found it hard to imagine how Hideki Hanyu could maintain such a good figure with such a large appetite. Was it just through exercise?
But thinking about Hideki Hanyu's performance last night, she suddenly felt that it made some sense.

A man who is like a monster naturally needs a monster's appetite.

After Hideki Hanyu enjoyed his meal and was full, lunch came to an end.

In fact, Norika Fujiwara had already eaten her fill, so the second half of the show was just for watching Hideki Hanyu perform.

Hideki Hanyu wiped his mouth and then spoke to Akemi Yasukawa, who had just arrived.

"Get ready to go."

Upon hearing Hideki Hanyu's words, Norika Fujiwara, completely at a loss for what to do, hurriedly asked, "Where are you going, sir?"

Hideki Hanyu asked curiously, "Go to Fuji TV, didn't you hear that last night?"

"I heard."

Norika Fujiwara quickly replied.

The problem is that considering the timing of Hideki Hanyu's remark about this last night, and Sayuri Yoshinaga's state at the time, she still thought that Hideki Hanyu was just flirting and deliberately told Sayuri Yoshinaga this.

Who would have thought that what Hideki Hanyu said was actually true?

However, Hideki Hanyu didn't pay much attention to Norika Fujiwara's answer.

Because he didn't even wait for Norika Fujiwara to speak before he got up and walked towards the dressing room.

Seeing this, Norika Fujiwara quickly chased after her inside.

Upon seeing Hideki Hanyu already changing his clothes, Norika Fujiwara immediately closed the door and then deliberately leaned in to ask him a question.

"Sir, could you take me to Fuji Television?"

Hideki Hanyu frowned and asked, "Take you with me?"

He told Sayuri Yoshinaga last night that he was going to Fuji Television, though it was somewhat flirtatious at the time.

But in fact, this was also part of his original plan.

The ratings of "Tokyo Love Story" were a huge success, marking the beginning of Fuji Television's ratings frenzy in the 1990s and laying the foundation for Fuji Television's "Getsu-9" prime-time slot.

As the owner of Fuji Television, Hideki Hanyu naturally had to make a statement regarding such an important work.

So even if Sayuri Yoshinaga hadn't appeared last night, he would still have personally gone to Fuji TV to give her the award today.

In this situation, should we bring Norika Fujiwara along?

While Hideki Hanyu was still hesitating, Norika Fujiwara was already getting anxious.

Hideki Hanyu knew very well what she considered to be.

From yesterday until now, she hasn't actually said anything about "repayment".

It wasn't that she didn't want to, but rather that she wasn't sure what kind of "return" she should demand to maximize her benefits.

Now that Hideki Hanyu is going to Fuji Television, she feels that perhaps if she goes with him, she can find an opportunity at Fuji Television to ask for a reward worth asking for.

Seeing that Hideki Hanyu did not immediately agree, Norika Fujiwara decided to raise the stakes.

"Sir, as long as you take me there, I will behave myself."

And I'm also very sensible..."

When Norika Fujiwara said she was sensible, the silk pajamas she was wearing seemed to slip off unintentionally.

Hideki Hanyu glanced at Norika Fujiwara, then at the time, and slowly began to speak.

"Thirty minutes. If it satisfies me, I'll take you there."

Upon hearing this, Norika Fujiwara squatted down without hesitation.

……

An hour.

Fuji TV headquarters, Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku.

At the main building entrance, many high-rise buildings that were usually rarely seen were now standing in a row.

These people paid no heed to the damp, cold winds of Tokyo in February, and eagerly awaited the arrival of some important figure.

If you look closely, you'll notice that among the waiting crowd, besides the TV station executives, there's also Sayuri Yoshinaga, who was specially instructed to stand beside her husband in a kimono, as well as the main cast and crew of the currently wildly popular Fuji TV drama, "Tokyo Love Story."

The cast includes producer Ryota Ota, director Kozo Nagayama, and lead actors Yuji Oda, Yosuke Eguchi, Honami Suzuki, Yami Arimori, and Akie Chido.

As everyone waited, the station director, Gang Haoyi, who was standing at the head of the group, suddenly saw a familiar black Rolls-Royce driving towards them from a distance.

He immediately shouted loudly to everyone.

"The president has arrived!"

(End of this chapter)