Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 186 Early Preparation
After leaving Xinghai Semiconductor, Masato Takeshita thought about it.

I feel that the task of setting up a mobile phone R&D department cannot be left to Lou Gerstner alone.

The main reason was that Lou Gerstner had no connections in Japan and could not find suitable researchers.

If everything were left to him alone, most of the members of the mobile phone R&D department would probably be Americans.

This can easily lead to a top-heavy situation in the mobile phone R&D laboratories in the United States and Japan.

After reaching a new consensus with Lou Gerstner, Masato Takeshita returned to his office.

"Well, who should I contact first?"

The young man's mind flashed through a series of names that might be able to help him, including his teacher Kunihiko Inoue, the head of Waseda's information department Shoji Yokoi, Waseda's president Murao Nishihara, and the chip industry tycoon Yasuo Tarui.

"Oh, I got it. This one is more suitable."

In the end, Masato Takeshita did not choose any of these people.

"I wonder if you are busy recently, Senior?"

"Oh, then I wonder which evening you are free?"

"I see. I want to treat you to a meal. Is it possible tonight?"

"The time is 7pm, and the location is Kogawa-tei in Shinjuku."

"OK, no problem."

"Okay, see you later."

After achieving the purpose of the invitation, Masato Takeshita contacted Yasuo Tarui, a big name in the chip field.

"Good afternoon, Tarui-senpai."

"Oh, it's President Takeshita. I'm not a good person to visit you for no reason. Tell me, what can I help you with?"

Yasuo Tarui was very happy to be disturbed by his juniors, and his whole tone was cheerful.

"Well, there is something."

Afterwards, Masato Takeshita quickly told his senior about his plan to set up a mobile phone R&D department.

"As expected of you, Takeshita-san. You have a good eye." Tarui Yasuo praised the young man appreciatively, and then continued without waiting for the young man's response: "Our Waseda University is not very good at the research and development of mobile phones."

"This is the phone number of Shinichi Iwai, a professor at the Department of Industrial Information Science in Tokyo. He is an authority on this subject. If you can reach a cooperation with him, it will be of great help to the development of mobile phones."

Yasuo Tarui is also optimistic about the development of mobile phones, believing that this is the trend of world development.

After all, mobile phones are more convenient than landline phones.

And convenience and fun are the keys to success.

"Okay, thank you Tarui-senpai."

When he heard that it was a professor from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Masato Takeshita immediately felt relieved.

Unlike private universities like Waseda University that focus on liberal arts, Tokyo Institute of Technology is a public university that focuses on engineering and science. In the field of semiconductors in Japan, it is far more important than Waseda University.

"Don't be too busy thanking me. In addition to the professor from Tokyo Institute of Technology, I also have the contact information of professors from the Department of Information and Intelligence of Tokyo University and Kyoto University. Professor Ohara Zeping from Tokyo University and Professor Shibata Hirokatsu from Kyoto University are also authorities in the field of mobile communications."

"If possible, it would be best if we all reached a cooperation agreement."

Yasuo Tarui was well-versed in the entire semiconductor field and quickly helped him select suitable candidates from two other top universities in Japan.

Masato Takeshita responded with surprise: "I understand. Thank you, Senior."

Tokyo Institute of Technology is one of the top four universities in Japan.

Among them, the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University are the top two universities in Japan.

It is somewhat similar to China's Shuimu University and Jingcheng University.

However, China's two top universities are in a parallel model, one is strongest in liberal arts and sciences, and the other is strongest in engineering, and it is difficult to tell which one is better.

Japan is different.
The University of Tokyo suppresses Kyoto University in all aspects, and the ranking is clear.

As for the remaining work,
One is Hitotsubashi University, which focuses on liberal arts, business, and law, similar to Renmin University of China.

The Tokyo Institute of Technology is a university that focuses on science and engineering, and is somewhat similar to USTC.

It can be said that this introduction by Yasuo Tarui directly helped him open the doors to the three strongest engineering schools in Japan.

He can fully take advantage of this opportunity to reach more win-win cooperation with the University of Tokyo, the University of Kyoto, and Tokyo Institute of Technology.

For example, establishing a joint laboratory in the field of semiconductor research and development.

At present, Xinghai Group has only reached a series of cooperation with Waseda University, which is far from enough.

After hanging up the phone, Masato Takeshita leaned back.

"You have to be a big boss, with abundant resources. If it were someone else, it would be hard for them to introduce even one person to you."

Japan's semiconductor industry is booming, and top experts are sought after by major companies.

If it weren't for Tarui Yasuo, even if Masato Takeshita wanted to contact them, he would have no idea where to start.

As a second-rate scientific research talent, Masato Takeshita has a great chance.

Due to the hot real estate and stock markets, Japan's scientific research funding has shrunk significantly.

Although national and public universities receive government funding, the research and development funds from enterprises have decreased, which has a huge impact on professors with insufficient resources and limited research and development capabilities.

Of course, the impact on top universities such as the University of Tokyo, the University of Kyoto, and Tokyo Institute of Technology is not that great.

Those most affected are actually second-rate universities.

If companies withdraw their investments, these universities will be the first ones they choose.

Masato Takeshita apologized repeatedly.

"Mine, mine. I feel a little embarrassed to call you out so suddenly."

"What's the big deal? There's no need to talk about this between friends."

"Understood. I won't do that next time."

After saying that, Takeshita Masato changed the subject and said, "It's still quite cold outside, let's not stand here in the wind."

"Well, that makes sense."

Both of them are young people, and they are at the age when they love to eat and play.

So Masato Takeshita did not choose a quiet teahouse or the elegant kaiseki cuisine, but instead chose a barbecue buffet.

of course,

Although it is all self-service, the ingredients here are of top quality.

The beef is Kuroge Wagyu from the Kansai region, and the pork is also a top-notch specialty of Japan.

"It's indeed urgent. We at Xinghai Semiconductor are planning to enter the mobile phone field. I wonder if you could help me contact NTT." NTT is the absolute king in Japan's communications field.

If Xinghai Semiconductor wants to make a difference in the mobile phone field, it will inevitably have to rely on this giant.

"mobile phone?"

"Yes, mobile phone."

Then, Masato Takeshita briefly explained what a mobile phone is.

"I see. No problem. I'll contact my uncle tomorrow and give you news as soon as possible."

In his mind, a mobile phone is a phone that you can take out.

NTT is not responsible for the production of telephones, but the more companies responsible for producing telephones sell, the more benefits NTT can get.

Presumably, the same is true in the field of mobile phones.

If Xinghai Semiconductor's research and development is successful, the more it sells, the more benefits NTT will gain.

With this opportunity, maybe my uncle can get a step closer.

"Well, thank you!"

NTT currently has a monopoly in Japan's communications sector. If you want to make a difference in this area, you will definitely need NTT's support.

Although their family has considerable assets, they still dare not blindly bet on the mobile phone industry.

Because it goes without saying that for such a promising industry, competition will inevitably be fierce in the future.

Not only Xinghai Semiconductor, but also giants such as Toshiba, Sony, and Panasonic will choose to stop.

This is inevitable for emerging industries. In the initial stages, there are many schools of thought.

Then in the mid-term, those that are weak and lack marketing or R&D capabilities will be gradually eliminated.

In the end, only a few giants were left competing in this industry.

The mobile phone is actually quite good.

It is a consumer product, so the monopoly is not that serious.

The monopoly in the chip field such as CPU is the most difficult to overcome.

In the end, there were only two giants in the CPU industry.

Neither Texas Instruments and Motorola from the United States nor Loongson from China can gain a foothold in this field.

Texas Instruments and Motorola had no choice but to withdraw, and Loongson only had government orders.

In fact, the information age is the era of the rise of monopoly giants.

Whoever has the best product will win all.

And as time goes by, this trend will become more obvious.

The memory chip industry is currently highly competitive, and in the future it will also be a scenario where a few companies monopolize the world.

Large hardware companies have formed a monopoly, especially in the software industry.

But right now, because the functions of computers are limited.

The situation where one company monopolizes an industry has not yet emerged.

"That sounds great. Go ahead and give Junsuke a call. If it doesn't affect Junsuke's future, try to help him."

I am one of those who are optimistic about the future of mobile phones. Now with the joining of heavyweight player Masato Takeshita, the strength of my own camp has been strengthened from the side.

"Okay, thank you uncle."

"My family, don't be so polite."

"Ah."

So Masato Takeshita directly booked two private rooms.

Lin Qingqian and others were enjoying their meal next door.

“It’s delicious. I don’t even need to eat breakfast tomorrow.”

Lin Qingqian was very satisfied with the meal and couldn't help but make a little joke to her president.

"That's good. We young people are more suitable for barbecue and hot pot."

"Well, that's true."

Masato Takeshita still lives in a high-end tower in Shinjuku, so he returned home soon.

"I am back."

Izumi Sakai, who had a slender figure and beautiful curves, quickly opened the door and responded gently, "Thank you for your hard work today. The bath water is ready."

"Well, I'll go wash up first. I smell like barbecue."

The only downside to barbecue and hotpot is that they have a strong smell.

This is also one of the reasons why many business people choose to refuse.

"Uh, comfortable."

After a simple rinse, Masato Takeshita lay lazily in the bathtub, emptying his mind and thinking of nothing.

I don't know how long it took before he came to his senses and continued to stare at the ceiling in a daze.

He didn't stand up and leave until the bath water had grown cold.

"Honey, you are so beautiful."

After simply drying his body, Masato Takeshita hugged Izumi Sakai and gave his girlfriend a big kiss on the cheek.

"do not do that."

Although they have been dating for more than a year, Izumi Sakai is still very shy and cannot withstand the young man's sudden attack.

"What's the big deal? Not only do I want to kiss you, I also want to rub your lips together."

As he spoke, Masato Takeshita's face was full of ecstasy and he kept rubbing the girl's plump breasts.

"you……"

"No, you and me, tonight, I will fight until dawn."

The young man didn't give the girl a chance to refute and carried her to the bedroom.

Izumi Sakai was extremely shy and buried her head in the young man's chest.

(End of this chapter)