Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 134 Meeting
A hotel is equivalent to the facade of a city.

A well-built hotel can give foreign businessmen a better impression.

As China's first city, Shanghai is naturally well aware of this truth.

Therefore, just after the reform and opening up in 1978, the Shanghai government immediately applied to build the Huating Hotel, and it was quickly approved in the same year.

However, the actual construction date had to wait until 1984. In the end, the Shanghai government took 34 months to complete the project in November 1986.

It can be said that Huating Hotel grew up with a silver spoon in its mouth. Not only did it receive long-term attention during the construction phase, but its opening was also a major event that caused a sensation in the entire Shanghai.

It can't be said that it is the focus of everyone's attention, but it can be said that it is known to everyone, including children.

For such an important hotel, the price is naturally very attractive.

When it first opened, guest rooms were sold at a sky-high price of $1000.

However, the price is really worth it, and the staff are generally highly educated. Some employees even gave up their teaching positions at Tongji University to apply for the job of room reservationist.

As for the reason, it is very simple.

At that time, working at the Huating Hotel was a very respectable job with a very high income.

The salary of more than 100 yuan is more than double that of other state-owned enterprises.

"I wonder which style of suite President Takeshita prefers?"

"Well, this is it."

Masato Takeshita looked at the patterns above and finally chose a British-style luxury suite.

Although the 60-square-meter living environment is not as extravagant as the presidential suite of the future, it is already the top hotel room in China in this era.

After settling in, Takeshita Masato asked casually, "I wonder when we can meet with the relevant person in charge?"

"We are available anytime, don't you think?"

"Then let's do it tonight. I'm not that tired, so it's better to discuss it early."

"Okay, then how about tonight at 8 o'clock?"

"no problem."

The Shanghai government has already prepared a supporting plan.

If the guest says he is tired today, the meeting will be postponed to tomorrow morning.

If the guest is in a hurry, then just meet tonight.

It may be to take care of the guests' rest, or it may be that the food at Hua Ting Hotel is more luxurious.

The Shanghai government finally chose to hold the 8pm banquet in the restaurant on the top floor of the Huating Hotel.

"Um, hello, Leader Jiang!"

Masato Takeshita pushed the door open and saw the Shencheng leadership team waiting in their seats at first sight.

He didn't expect that his trip would be so valued and so many people would meet him together.

For a moment, my whole body was a little stiff, and my words were dry.

"Hello, President Takeshita, Shencheng welcomes you!"

The old man was very approachable and happily extended his right hand.

"I'm sorry, I was rude just now."

Masato Takeshita quickly extended his right hand as well, his eyes full of apology.

"It's okay, don't worry about it."

Leader Jiang has gotten used to everything. He smiled cordially and said, "President Takeshita's Chinese is really good. You must have practiced a lot when you were a student."

"It's OK. I like Chinese culture very much and hope that China can become as prosperous and strong as Japan soon. Naturally, I need to learn more Chinese."

"It will happen sooner or later."

There was a glimmer of longing in Leader Jiang's eyes. He hoped that his country could achieve national rejuvenation and that people could live and work in peace and contentment.

The two chatted for a while and began to introduce the people accompanying them.

To be honest, if it was just made by Matsumoto, it wouldn't be such a big deal.

After all, Matsumoto Manufacturing is mainly engaged in light industry and has little influence on the country. The main reason why Takeshita Masato is so important is that he is very young and controls two new companies, Xinghai Investment and Xinghai Semiconductor, which are in the limelight.

Especially Xinghai Semiconductor, which can be regarded as a national weapon.

"Um, Mr. Jiang, can you just call me by my name? No need to call me president."

Leader Jiang naturally wouldn't care about such a small matter and nodded in agreement readily.

"Well, then I'll call you Mr. Takeshita. You don't have to call me leader, just call me Mr. Jiang."

"Okay, Mr. Jiang."

After changing his name, Masato Takeshita felt much more relaxed.

Then, the two began to talk about business.

"Mr. Takeshita, you want to cooperate in establishing a suitcase company in Shencheng, right?"

"Yes, if possible. I plan to invest 5000 million US dollars in Shanghai to build a trolley suitcase factory with an annual output of tens of millions of dollars."

Trolley suitcases are also a necessity in life.

If it develops, the annual demand in developed countries such as Europe, the United States, Japan, etc. alone could reach hundreds of millions of units, with annual sales revenue of tens of billions of dollars.

Masato Takeshita now has the first-mover advantage, so naturally he has to work hard to produce and expand his market share.

He hopes that Matsumoto Manufacturing will always be at the top of the suitcase market and earn the most profit every year.

Leader Jiang and his colleagues looked at each other with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

I didn’t expect a light industrial factory could become so big.

This is 5000 million US dollars. If you add a little more, you can buy a 6-inch wafer factory production line.

"As expected of a young and promising talent, he's very generous."

"Mr. Jiang, thank you for your praise. The main problem is that time is not waiting for me."

Afterwards, Masato Takeshita briefly explained the market prospects of trolley-type suitcases.

If things develop well, the current $5000 million may not be enough.

"I see. I wonder if our factory can carry out production."

Leader Jiang was a little envious and hoped that companies in Shanghai, the Magic City, could also get a piece of the pie.

"Of course. As long as the factory pays us the patent fee when exporting, Matsumoto Manufacturing has no reason to stop it."

Other countries have already authorized it, so naturally they will not just make things difficult for China.

Of course, forget about the domestic Chinese market.

Not to mention Matsumoto Manufacturing, even if the US government put pressure on it personally, it would not be able to collect patent fees.

Without money, nothing can be said.

"Okay, thank you, my friend."

"That's what we should be doing."

After a general discussion of the prospects of the suitcase market, everyone began to bring the topic into more specific aspects.

"I wonder which company you are going to cooperate with, my friend?"

"If possible, I hope it's the Shencheng Luggage Factory."

Shencheng Luggage Factory was the largest luggage manufacturer in Shencheng at that time.

In 1986, the company produced 78.8 pieces of luggage annually, with an output value of more than 3000 million yuan and a profit of more than 500 million yuan.

Among them, 66.9 pieces were exported, earning nearly US$700 million in foreign exchange.

Although this company is more than ten times away from Masato Takeshita's minimum goal, it is already the most suitable luggage production company that Matsumoto Manufacturing has found in Shanghai.

"Shencheng Luggage Factory, that's it."

Leader Jiang quickly recalled the situation at the Shencheng Luggage Factory in his mind, but did not agree to it immediately. He planned to go back and discuss with the team members before making a decision.

When three people walk together, there must be one person who can teach me. We still need to rely on the collective to make the most appropriate decision.

(End of this chapter)