Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 306 Million Annual Salary
Masato Takeshita and Scully quickly reached an agreement on the contract.

Annual salary is $120 million, and termination compensation is double the salary.

He was unable to take up the position of President of Xinghai Technology three years after taking office, and was required to pay an additional compensation of US$300 million.

Compared with Sculley's annual salary of 220 million at Apple, it is indeed slightly lower, but it is already the highest level among similar companies.

Of course, he can also be shameless and easily get 540 million US dollars in the first year.

After all, the terms of the contract are basically in favor of Sculley's content.

There is no way around it. High-end talents are in short supply in any country, and contracts are more biased towards them.

However, once he does this, he will never be able to recover and will bear the infamy forever.

I guess few people would be willing to do this for several times the salary.

Especially when the company has a bright future and will not mistreat its employees.

"Happy cooperation!"

After signing the contract, the young man took the initiative to extend his hand.

"President Takeshita, it's an honor to be a part of this company."

Sculley was filled with emotion and vowed to achieve results.

Although he returned to selling sugar water and his position and status declined significantly, it didn't matter.

What he wants is dignity, to regain his reputation as an outstanding CEO in North America, not to be seen as one of the losers.

After completing the recruitment work, Masato Takeshita came to Xinghai Group's laboratory in the United States.

"President Hu, I'm sorry to have delayed your research time."

"No, I just don't have any ideas, I need to relax my brain."

Although Hu Zhengming, the head of Xinghai Group's North American Laboratory, is an excellent student in engineering, he still has a very high emotional intelligence.

Seeing the young man extend his right hand, he quickly stepped forward to shake hands. However, he was not overly humble and maintained the integrity of a scientist.

After a few simple greetings and expressing concern for each other's health, Masato Takeshita took the initiative to speak as usual.

"I came here mainly to learn about the laboratory's research and development projects. It would be even better if I could find technology that can be used now."

Xinghai Group's North American laboratory mainly follows the Bell Labs approach, which means that scientists can independently research projects of interest without the company interfering too much.

Of course, Xinghai Group cannot be compared with ATT, so its research and development areas are concentrated in computers and electronics.

But even so, it was still a big money-burner for the company. After the laboratory got on track in 92, it burned 1 million yuan a year.

However, such good conditions have indeed recruited many technical experts and developed many interesting patents.

"In addition, Xinghai Group has several projects that need our help to advance."

"What project? Can you tell me now?"

There was nothing confidential about the topic, and Takeshita Masato nodded naturally.

"Of course, one optical fiber project will be mainly handled by you. One CDMA communication project will be jointly developed by three laboratories in China, the United States and Japan."

"The last project is the semiconductor copper process technology. I need to recruit a few people from here to lead this project in Japan. There are specialized wafer foundry companies there that can better complete the relevant experiments."

Semiconductors are now made of aluminum, which is cheap and reliable, but has lower power consumption and transmission efficiency than copper.

Electronic products such as personal computers obviously require lower power consumption and higher transmission efficiency.

Therefore, the copper process is the key to the future success or failure of the wafer industry.

Xinghai Group must prepare early and must not make the same mistakes as the previous UMC.

After listening to his own president's story, Hu Zhengming felt relieved. He nodded happily and said, "No problem, I will explain it clearly to everyone."

"Well, don't worry, there will be serious project documents tomorrow."

The young man knew nothing about laboratory stuff, he mainly acted as a mascot.

Let everyone know that the company has not forgotten your contributions.

As for technical matters, he mainly proposes directions, and the rest of the work is completed by more professionals.

After eating in the cafeteria as usual, the young man left the laboratory.

After watching Masato Takeshita leave, Hu Zhengming immediately convened an emergency meeting.

"President Takeshita has assigned us three major tasks this time. They are optical fiber technology, CDMA communication technology, and semiconductor copper manufacturing technology."

"CDMA, aren't we already researching it?"

A project manager of the company named Jiang Shangyi frowned and looked at the head of the laboratory in confusion.

Hu Zhengming naturally didn't know what everyone was thinking, but he was prepared.

"Some people may say that the laboratory is already researching CDMA technology. Yes, we are researching it, but the scale was too small before, and we need to work with laboratories in China and Japan."

“Also, the semiconductor copper process technology requires everyone to go to Japan.”

When they heard that they were going to Japan, several technical leaders who were very interested in copper processing technology immediately shut their mouths.

Their families are all in the United States and they don't want to go far away to Japan.

Just when Hu Zhengming was about to offer more benefits to tempt everyone, Jiang Shangyi took the initiative to step forward.

"I am willing to lead a team to Japan to develop semiconductor copper process technology."

He had made up his mind that with Hu Zhengming as a huge obstacle in the United States, he had no chance of a future.

It is better to choose to go far away and find your own opportunity.

Which researcher doesn't want to have his own independent laboratory?

"Then I'll trouble you, Director Jiang. Is there anyone else who would like to sign up?"

"Add me one more."

Liang Mengsong also stood up.

He is very interested in this technology and wants to develop it.

Following Jiang Shangyi and Liang Mengsong's initiative to stand up, four or five more R&D personnel soon followed.

Hu Zhengming nodded in satisfaction, then adjourned the meeting and asked everyone to sign up.

While the laboratory was recruiting soldiers, Masato Takeshita went to Texas, where the Bush family was located.

"Welcome, my friend."

"Thank you, my best partner."

The young man followed the local customs and hugged him.

The two chatted aimlessly for a long time before Masato Takeshita told Dezhou's main purpose.

After hearing this, Bush Jr. happily replied: "Brother Yaren wants to invest in Texas, there will be no problem. Don't worry, I'm here."

The Bush family is a local tycoon in Texas, and several generations of their family have been running the business here.

With his help, Xinghai Group can avoid a lot of trouble in Texas.

After talking about business, Bush Jr. began to take the young people to appreciate the Texas ranch life.

"I'm sorry, but I can't ride a horse."

"It's okay, it's very simple, I'll teach you."

Bush was very enthusiastic and found him a particularly well-behaved red horse and then taught him how to ride.

"Hiss, it doesn't feel as comfortable as I thought."

"That's normal. Horse riding itself is not a comfortable game."

Horse riding is a very strenuous activity, and if it is not required for work, not many people like to ride for a long time.

Of course, it's fun to just try it once.

After riding the horse, the young man enjoyed a Western-style barbecue at the ranch. The taste was very good, and it was great to eat it once in a while.

In addition to the most important partners, the Bush family, other young partners were also visited one by one.

It's a rare opportunity to come here, so we can't lose our manners.

"Ah, so tired!"

After visiting everyone, the young man returned to the hotel and couldn't wait to lie down on the big bed.

He really doesn't like socializing, but he has to do it.

There is no way. It is easy to offend people if you don’t go.

The visit lasted more than ten days. After meeting with the last partner, Takeshita Masato quickly returned to Japan on a private jet. "Ah, you're back."

"Ah."

Izumi Sakai excitedly took the briefcase from the young man and looked at her boyfriend carefully.

"You've lost weight. Is it because you didn't eat well?"

"Have you lost weight?"

Masato Takeshita didn't care and responded casually: "It's probably jet lag, it will be fine in a few days."

Then he continued, "I'm going to take a shower first. Tell the kitchen to make me some simple dishes."

"Ok, I know."

After taking a shower, Takeshita Masato felt much more relaxed. He wiped his hair happily and went straight to the dining table in the cafeteria.

"Have you eaten? Do you want to eat together?"

"No, I'm not hungry now."

Sister Quanshui now just wants to look at him and enjoy a wonderful family life.

"Well, then I'm not welcome."

After saying this, the young man enjoyed the delicious food with big mouthfuls.

I don’t know why, the taste is almost the same, but I just feel that the one at home tastes better.

After dinner, Takeshita Masato leaned on the sofa and asked, "Where is Xiaohui?"

"She just went to bed. Do you want to go check on her? She was making a fuss about looking for her daddy during the day."

"Well, let's do it tomorrow morning."

The young man was worried about waking up his daughter, so he shook his head lazily.

For some reason, he is not as affectionate to his children as I imagined.

He still likes her mother more.

"Are you busy with recording these days?"

"It's not too busy. I just go to and from get off work on time every day."

"That's how it should be. The exploitation in the entertainment industry is heresy."

The entertainment industry does make money, but many people only make money after being exploited.

Especially in the idol industry, it is extremely cruel.

Take the most famous Johnny's and AKB48 as examples.

Before the Johnny's boy band officially debuted, even though they were very popular in Japan, the members' salaries were less than 10 yen.

Even if the salary increases after debut, it is still based on the premise that the daily rest is less than 5 hours.

Worse than cattle and horses.

Not to mention AKB48, except for a few idols, the rest are just there to make up the numbers.

I have almost no salary and have to rely on odd jobs to make a living.

"Well, then I'll just wait for you, my husband, to reform the entertainment industry."

"Okay, there's a chance."

Izumi Sakai didn't expect that her significant other would actually nod in agreement, so she quickly tried to stop him.

"Well, I was just joking."

The entertainment industry involves too many evil forces, and he doesn't want his lover to be involved in it.

"Don't worry, you still don't believe me?"

"It's better not to do that. This is the entertainment industry where accidents are very easy to happen."

"Okay, it's up to you."

Since his lover said so, Masato Takeshita naturally could only wait.

Wait until Xinghai Music becomes number one in Japan, and then continue to challenge the rules of the entertainment industry.

"By the way, how is the planning of your new song going?"

"It went very smoothly. President Nagato personally supervised it."

"That's good."

Nagato Daiyuki, a guy who was lucky enough to catch the right opportunity, is still very talented.

With him personally watching over it, it will be another hit album.

Speaking of music albums, he suddenly thought of Japan's most developed animation industry in later generations.

"Sachiko, what do you think about our company stepping in to clean up the animation industry?"

"I think it's better not to have an animation industry. There's too much opposition from society."

"Well, you're right."

Only then did the young man remember that Japan is still in a low period of two-dimensional culture.

The main reason was the Miyazaki Tsutomu incident that had just happened a few years ago. Not only did it damage the reputation of otaku, but it also dealt a heavy blow to a large number of animation and comics works.

Even for some extreme people, anything that is two-dimensional is disgusting.

Although it is no longer a critical moment, taking the initiative to speak out will indeed easily affect the group's reputation.

"Well, that's it. Let's invest in a few animation companies first, and then we can talk about other things."

Masato Takeshita was very envious of the profits from the EVA animation and also wanted to get involved.

Of course, the influence of EVA is also very, very important.

Compared to other industries, investing in animation companies is really very simple.

Because except for Toei, which has a place in the media industry, Sunrise, which is backed by Bandai, and Ghibli, which has its own system, the rest of the animation companies are in a precarious situation and may go bankrupt at any time.

Many animation companies are eager to be acquired.

The same is true for EVA, the GAINAX company where "Neon Genesis Evangelion" director Hideaki Anno works.

The animation companies are in trouble, so naturally the animators won’t have an easy time either.

Animators who have just joined the industry may only earn tens of thousands of yen a month. This is completely exploiting animation creators using words like dreams.

As long as Masato Takeshita slightly increases the salaries of animation employees, he can attract countless outstanding creators.

In addition to Hideaki Anno's company, Madhouse and Kyoto Animation are also targets he values.

Japanese animation companies generally have three lines:

One line is Toei, one line is Tatsunoko, and the last line is Mushi Productions.

GAINAX Animation belongs to the Tatsunoko group, while Kondo and Kyoto Animation belong to the Mushi Production group.

Masato Takeshita's acquisition of three companies will be conducive to attracting talents from two major departments.

Of course, now that Mushi Productions has been disbanded, it would be even better if they could directly take over Tatsunoko Animation.

Having such a signboard can better establish the company's image.

After making the decision, Masato Takeshita went to Xinghai Entertainment after breakfast the next day.

"The company is going to enter the animation industry?"

"Yes, these three companies are the targets I have chosen. If possible, I will also add Dragon Child or other larger animation production companies."

“Is the president optimistic about the development of the animation industry?”

Rogers was a little confused as to why his own president wanted to enter the animation industry when its reputation was so bad.

"Well, I think the animation industry will take up half of Japan's film and television industry in the future, and it will also form a good linkage effect with the game field."

“The linkage effect is indeed very good, but it is mainly to sell toys, right?”

It has become a consensus among people that animation can sell toys.

But animation can sell games, and it is still in its infancy.

It wasn’t until the Pokémon games became a huge success through animation that people realized the excellent boosting effect that animation had on the games.

(End of this chapter)