Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 268 The king doesn’t see the king
Lin Qingqian was confused and subconsciously opened her mouth slightly.

"what?"

Masato Takeshita shook his head. "It's nothing. Just think of me as crazy."

The young man did not want to talk much about future disasters today. He hoped that everyone would be happy tonight.

"Forehead."

The girl was speechless and had to change the subject.

"As expected, finance is still easy to make money. You can earn tens of billions in three years. If you switch to manufacturing, it will take decades to accumulate if it develops smoothly."

"It's OK. It's mainly due to the times. If it were at another time, it would be hard to see such a big increase."

Japan's stock market bubble era was a once-in-a-lifetime historical opportunity.

If you want to encounter such a good opportunity again, you have to wait until after 96. By then, the Internet bubble will also be blown up, and the stock prices of all Internet-related industries will soar.

The girl nodded in understanding, "Yes, that's true."

Young people don't want to talk about work endlessly during dinner.

He no longer answered, but asked: "How are you going to celebrate the Spring Festival this year?"

"Spring Festival, is it the Chinese New Year?"

Seeing the young man nod in response, Lin Qingqian continued: "Well, I haven't thought about it yet, but I should probably live with my parents."

"Is that so? I was thinking of going to Shencheng then?"

The girl understood her lover's subtext and a dazzling smile broke out on her face, but she finally shook her head.

"It's not the right time yet. Let's wait and see next year."

"Okay, it's up to you."

Good times always pass quickly, and before we know it, the time to say goodbye has arrived.

Masato Takeshita touched his lover's cheek and whispered, "Be careful, and remember to call me when you get home to let me know you're safe."

Lin Qingqian no longer had her usual heroic demeanor, and nodded in response like a well-behaved little girl.

"okay."

After this separation, I don’t know how many months it will take before we meet again.

"Also, the security situation in the country is not very good right now, so try not to go out at night."

"Also, don't take the jewelry I bought for you out. It's best to just enjoy it at home..."

Most girls like shopping, and Lin Qingqian is no exception.

Therefore, during the days she was in Japan, the young man took on the two major roles of bag carrier and payment expert very well.

Luxury luggage, electronic products, gold and silver jewelry, as long as the girls like it, they will swipe their credit cards to buy it all.

Listening to her boyfriend's mumbling, the girl smiled and comforted him, "I know all this, don't worry, I rarely carry a bag when I go out."

Lin Qingqian is not the kind of girl who is out of touch with the world.

She knows the security situation in her hometown better than the young man.

After all, one has only read relevant information reports, while the other is a real experience.

Of course, the level of public security in Japan in the 90s was not that good.

Due to the expansion of the real estate industry, evil forces are rampant, and many ordinary people who do not want to be relocated are forced to move away.

During this period in Japan, cults were also very powerful.

The Aum Shinrikyo cult, which was responsible for the Tokyo subway gas attack, was active in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

This is a turbulent world, and public security in most countries is not as good as it was in the Internet age.

"Ah That's good."

At this time, the young man couldn't help but ask again: "Are you really not staying in Japan on January 1st?"

Lin Qingqian shook her head and refused with a hint of meaning.

"No, everyone should have his or her own festival. Kings should not meet each other."

"Uh, okay."

The young man was speechless and didn't know how to respond.

No matter how reluctant they are, they will eventually part ways today.

Lin Qingqian said decisively: "It's getting late, and my colleagues from the luggage factory are still waiting for me. See you next year."

Then the girl broke free from the young man's arms and boarded the plane with big strides.

It was not until we reached the cabin door that he turned around, smiled, and waved goodbye.

Masato Takeshita looked at the girl's figure and couldn't help but nagging and shouting again.

"Be sure to pay attention to safety!"

"I know, don't worry."

Lin Qingqian responded loudly as well, then turned and entered the cabin.

The girl's departure left the young man feeling empty inside.

He stared at the sky, watching the trajectory of the plane leaving, his mind blank.

I don’t know how long it took, but the sky began to darken.

He said to the people around him in a low voice: "Let's go back to the harbor tower."

The young man didn't want to do anything tonight and just wanted to stay in his little nest for two.

……

As for Masato Takeshita, he has basically finished his work for this year.

The subsidiaries will still need some time to be busy.

Because not only the headquarters has to hold an annual summary meeting, but each subsidiary also has to hold one.

Those who make money show off their achievements this year.

Even if the company didn’t make any money, it should still praise its development and innovation this year.

For example, a lithography machine company that has not yet produced a single machine mainly praised its employees for their strong learning ability.

In such a short period of time, you can master the second-level technology purchased from Nikon.

It is expected that the first lithography machine suitable for 6-inch wafer fab will be produced next year.

Another example is Xinghai Semiconductor.

Although it consumes a huge amount of Xinghai Group’s profits every year, it also gives birth to many cutting-edge scientific and technological achievements.

Mobile hard drives, Xinghai mobile phones, solid-state drives, digital cameras... are all products that Xinghai Semiconductor is developing.

However, it is estimated that Xinghai Semiconductor should be able to reverse its losses this year.

On the one hand, the best-selling Xinghai second-generation mobile phone has no cost sales requirements, and on the other hand, Xinghai's OEM business has also begun to make large-scale profits.

At the same time, laboratories in various places have completed basic construction and no longer need large-scale expenditures. After all, compared with the salaries of scientific researchers, various laboratory equipment is the biggest expense.

A random machine may cost tens of thousands of dollars, and some may even cost hundreds of millions.

As revenue increases and expenses decrease, the company will naturally enter the profit stage.

Time quickly came to the day before the holiday.

On this day, the employees of Xinghai Group did not need to work, they were mainly waiting for the payment of their half-year bonuses.

"Mana, can you tell me how much your half-year bonus is this year?"

"Not much, only nine months' salary."

Although she spoke very modestly, the expression on her face revealed Yamada Nana's pride.

As a new employee this year, and a female employee at that, it is not easy to get so much.

"That's amazing, I'm only 7 months old."

Financial work is a position where it is difficult for newcomers to excel, and she couldn't understand how her best friend did it.

"Seven months is not bad, at least it is a good level."

As time goes by, Xinghai Group's reward and punishment rules are constantly being improved.

The current qualifying level for a half-year award is three months' salary, a good award is six months, and an excellent award is only nine months.

Of course, the levels of excellence vary widely.

The top ones can get hundreds of months' salary bonuses. The bottom ones only get nine months' salary bonuses. "I'm still far behind Mingnai. I need to keep working hard."

The girl clenched her fists with full energy, ready to work harder next year.

"Well, let's work hard together."

"Strive to get hundreds of monthly bonuses like Senior Lisa did."

Yamada Nana smiled and nodded, encouraging her friend.

The situation of the two is common in Xinghai Group. Everyone decided to work harder next year to get more bonuses.

After distributing the money, Xinghai Group quickly completed most of the salary recovery plan.

Because after such a long period of exaggeration and publicity, everyone clearly realized that it is better to put the salary in Xinghai Investment than to keep it anywhere else.

Not only is it safer, but it will also continue to appreciate in value.

In addition, Xinghai Investment is also very flexible in withdrawing money, and you will not lose a lot of interest like withdrawing money early after a fixed deposit in a bank.

In addition to cash rewards, the semi-annual award also has physical rewards.

Most of them are products of Xinghai Group.

For example, the Xinghai second-generation mobile phone and the latest laptop computer developed in cooperation with other companies.

As for rolling luggage, it is a prize that everyone has.

Of course, I'm talking about the Linglong brand.

The best elegance and the second-best sparse shadows still have to make a contribution.

For example, Yamada Nana was rewarded with a Fuya brand suitcase by the company.

After distributing the year-end bonuses, the employees went home happily, but the leadership held a small meeting.

Of course, it is a more relaxed one where everyone can speak freely.

Masato Takeshita sat in the middle, laughing and teasing Lou Gerstner next to him, "How is it, are you more tired?"

The number of people in Xinghai Group is constantly expanding, and the one with the largest growth is Xinghai Semiconductor, which also has the largest amount of bonuses to pay out.

"That's fine. I'll only send to the company headquarters."

Lou Gerstner was very cunning. He directly handed over the OEM and manufacturing of the large-scale Xinghai to his subordinates.

There are too many people and he doesn't have that much time.

"Very good, it should have been done long ago."

The young man found it very funny when he thought about what Lou Gerstner looked like last year.

I distributed the money to every employee personally, and did this for several days in a row, which made me exhausted.

Of course, there are many benefits to doing this.

The most obvious thing is to improve your ability to control the company.

Why is it that the young general can succeed in causing trouble, but the current commander-in-chief of Simida cannot?
Because the two people are not at the same level in terms of their ability to control the grassroots of the military.

With such a small salary and food allowance, what's the point of risking your life?
"Xiaolin-san, what about you?"

"Me, I'm also mainly sending to headquarters this year."

Matsumoto also has a large number of production staff, and he alone is simply unable to handle all the work.

"That's great. It would be even better if we could add some outstanding contributors from subsidiaries next time."

Gerstner turned his head and interjected, "We have also done this, just like the group headquarters, and put it on the annual summary meeting."

"I see. That's better indeed."

The young man nodded in approval and then looked at Rogers from Xinghai Entertainment.

"Mr. Rogers, what plans do you have for Xinghai Entertainment next year?"

“Next year, the main focus should be on promoting the development of Xinghai Music.”

Rogers tidied his words and slowly explained his reasons.

"The music market has started to explode recently, with millions of records selling continuously."

"I plan to use this opportunity to further improve our layout in the music market."

Xinghai Music is still very weak now, and Rogers wants to take advantage of the recent hot situation of Being Company to promote the development of the entire company.

Masato Takeshita thought about it and did not dampen Rogers' enthusiasm.

However, he still tactfully advised: "The trend of music always disappears easily."

"In the past few years, it was all idols competing for supremacy, but now it's bands that are the main players. I guess in a few years, when everyone gets tired of rock music, new forms of music will emerge."

“For example, electronic dance music, which is favored by Matsuura-san and Komuro-san, also has the opportunity to lead the public.”

“Those of us who make decisions should respect the advice of industry insiders more.”

Rogers smiled calmly, "Don't worry, President, I won't interfere casually."

The gaming industry and the music industry are also closely related. He is very clear about the psychological state of musicians. Naturally, he would not be stupid enough to directly interfere with the decision-making of Xinghai Music.

This is a talent specially invited by the president, there is no need to offend him.

"I mainly played supporting roles."

"That's good."

Masato Takeshita nodded in approval, then smiled and changed the subject.

"How is the construction of the music company's CD factory going?"

Xinghai Entertainment is benchmarking Sony Entertainment and is also preparing to take the full industry chain route.

The production process of music must naturally be controlled in our own hands.

"Construction has already started in Chiba Prefecture and is expected to be completed normally in June this year."

Tokyo's film and television cultural industries are mainly located in Minato-ku, which is closer to Chiba Prefecture. If the CD factory is built in Chiba Prefecture, it can receive more orders.

"That's right. We will expand little by little in the future and strive to make Chiba County the production base of Xinghai Entertainment."

"Yes, I understand."

After a brief chat about Xinghai Entertainment, Masato Takeshita looked at the new president of Xinghai Software, Toshiyuki Yoshizawa.

This is a newly established company of the group, which mainly modifies mainstream European and American software into Japanese ones.

"Yoshizawa-san, there's no need to be so serious."

"Xinghai Software does not need to worry about sales for the time being. The most important thing at the moment is to develop more software suitable for the domestic market."

"Only in this way can we suppress our competitor SoftBank and remain invincible in the Japanese market."

SoftBank, as its full name suggests, is the largest software sales company in Japan.

It will take a few more years for it to transform into an investment company.

Speaking of which, Xinghai Investment is still one of SoftBank's major shareholders, but this does not affect Xinghai Software's competition with it.

"Hi!"

Hearing Yoshizawa Toshiyuki's loud response, the young man waved his hands.

"I told you, don't be so serious, relax."

"By the way, how is the branch in Hong Kong City developing now?"

Gangcheng’s subsidiary is the future Kingsoft Software.

However, at present, Kingsoft Software is still an inconspicuous existence.

If Qiu Bojun hadn't been there, Takeshita Masato wouldn't even have looked at her.

Because at that time, Kingsoft Software was just a makeshift team, its management was a mess, and even no one knew who owned the company's shares.

"Everything is going well, and now we are the largest software developer in the Chinese-speaking region."

Masato Takeshita responded affirmatively, "Good, keep it up."

“Don’t worry about spending money. The more money you spend now, the more money you will make in the future.”

The 90s was the early stages of the software industry, and large investments could always catch a few fish.

For example, for EDA software, which is very important for industrial production, Xinghai Software is the number one in the industry.

This is thanks to Japan's developed manufacturing industry.

Xinghai Software can collect a lot of relevant data without much effort.

(End of this chapter)