Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 377 Newcomers Arrive, Old-Timers Leave
A week later, the two sides met again at the hotel for talks.

After a few polite exchanges, Masato Takeshita asked in a gentle tone, "So, Mr. Kalinsky, have you made up your mind?"

"Can you grant me one request first?"

Kalinsky was willing to agree, but he needed the Starsea Group to increase its investment again.

His experience at Sega left him physically and mentally exhausted, and he now hopes to find a company where he can wield significant power.

"This is all as it should be, please speak."

"I hope to work in the United States; I might not be used to life in Japan."

“No problem. You are the president of Xinghai Entertainment. You can work wherever you want.”

If Pony Ma could establish WeChat headquarters in Guangzhou for Zhang Xiaolong, then Masato Takeshita would naturally be willing to relocate his office space for the sake of talent.

Besides, this kind of thing will be very common in the tech industry in the future.

Many large companies are even willing to build their laboratories across from the homes of top researchers in order to retain them.

Masato Takeshita arriving a little early is perfectly harmless and can even demonstrate the company's respect for its employees.

"Thank you for your understanding, Chairman. I am willing to join Xinghai Entertainment next year."

"next year?"

The young man had many questions in his mind, not understanding why it had to take so long.

"I want to finish all the finishing touches and witness the launch of Sega's new console with my own eyes."

Kalinsky is currently responsible for planning and executing all of Sega's operations in North America, and his sudden departure could easily cause chaos in the company's operations.

He wanted to stand firm at his post until the very end and pave the way for the new leader.

"No problem, it's no big deal. Xinghai Group is always ready to open its doors to you."

Top talent, Xinghai Entertainment is waiting to fill the vacancy.

He's not in a hurry, not even for six months, let alone ten years.

"I'm so sorry to trouble Chairman Takeshita and President Kikuno."

"It's nothing, don't worry about it. See you next year."

"Okay, see you next year."

Masato Takeshita, who found the future president of Seikai Entertainment, was in high spirits and planned to take a short trip around the United States.

However, at this very moment, Cisco CEO John Morridge suddenly invited him to meet at the company headquarters.

"Okay, let's meet then."

As a major shareholder of Cisco, the young man naturally had to give Moriage face.

He quickly arrived at Cisco headquarters and, accompanied by Morridge, entered the company's small conference room.

After introducing themselves and rambling on for over ten minutes, Mori finally managed to steer the conversation back on track.

"The thing is, I'm getting quite old, so I'd like to find a younger CEO to lead Cisco. I wonder how Xinghai Group finds such talent."

"Sorry, I don't really know about this either. There's someone else in charge of recruitment."

Xinghai Group is severely lacking in management and research talent, and even if it had such talent, it would not recommend it to others.

The two then went around in circles for a few more minutes.

Seeing that things were not going well, Mori stopped talking nonsense.

"Chairman Takeshita, Cisco needs a new president. I greatly admire your company's president, Chambers. I wonder if you would be willing to give him to us?"

"Oh, has President Chambers already agreed?"

Takeshita Masato was invigorated and wanted to know what was going on with Chambers.

"We haven't been in contact yet and would like to get your approval first."

If Xinghai Group were not a major shareholder of Cisco, Morridge would naturally have no need to pay attention to the young man.

The United States is used to company managers frequently changing jobs and has no concept of staying with one company for life.

However, the reality is that Mori is heavily reliant on the support of the Starsea Group.

After all, it's very difficult for the major shareholders of a company to make it better, but it's extremely easy for them to make a mess of it.

The saying "incapable of accomplishing anything, yet capable of easily ruining things" perfectly describes the image of Xinghai Group in Cisco's eyes.

Therefore, Morridge naturally dared not bypass Masato Takeshita to contact Chambers privately.

"This……"

Masato Takeshita didn't want Chambers to leave now, but considering his own philosophy of running the company, he ultimately chose to let him go.

He raised his head and spoke slowly and deliberately.

“I will not restrict employees’ departure. Chambers can leave at any time after completing the handover of his work, as long as he is willing.”

Chambers would remain unknown at Xinghai Technology because Xinghai Group has Masato Takeshita.

Only by going to Cisco can he realize his true value in life and become one of the world's top managers.

Chambers can gain more honors and money, and Xinghai Group can also gain more connections and prestige through this.

"Thank you for your understanding, Chairman Takeshita. We also hope that you will allow us to visit President Chambers next week."

"Of course, that's everyone's freedom."

Few people can resist the temptation of having great power, and Chambers was no exception.

Despite repeated persuasion from Moriarty and Valentine, he ultimately chose to leave Xinghai Technology.

"Go ahead, and I hope you can achieve new heights at Cisco, just like Gerstner."

"Yes, thank you, Chairman. I can do it."

Chambers was very moved because, unlike Gerstner, he was a manager cultivated by the Starsea Group.

Previously, he was only a mid-level manager at Wang Laboratories, but after being poached by Xinghai Group, he rose step by step to senior management. Therefore, his feelings for Xinghai Group are even deeper.

"Go, go and realize your dream. If things don't go well, Xinghai Group will still reserve a position for you."

Xinghai Group is still in a period of rapid expansion. What it lacks is not positions, but familiar talent.

Although Chambers can no longer serve as president of Starsea Technologies upon his return, he can certainly manage the other subsidiaries.

"Yes, Chairman, thank you!"

After Chambers left, John Sculley took over Starsea Technologies.

Masato Takeshita has fulfilled his promise to bring the former Apple CEO back to the tech industry.

In fact, Sculley is a better fit for Starsea Technologies than Gerstner and Chambers.

Because Sculley is a manager with top-notch business acumen, but not so good at research and innovation.

Ironically, the last thing the president of Xinghai Technology needs is innovation.

Because of Masato Takeshita, most of the creative ideas for Xinghai Technology can be provided by him.

All Scully needs to do is sell these products all over the world.

"So, how does it feel to be back in the tech industry?"

After Scully took office as president of Starsea Technology, Masato Takeshita asked with a kind smile.

"It's not easy, but I hope Xinghai Technology can help me realize my dream."

Scully was under a lot of pressure, fearing another failure.

"Don't worry, Xinghai Technology will definitely see a big improvement this year."

This year will be another breakout year for Xinghai Technology.

Xinghai Mobile, a flagship project, is about to launch a new mobile phone with a built-in antenna, as well as a flip phone that can prevent accidental dialing of numbers.

Yes, the main purpose of early flip phones was to prevent users from pressing the phone buttons, so only the bottom buttons were covered.

As for the more classic type, there are flip phones with separate screens and buttons, similar to laptops.

Xinghai Technology is still in the research and development stage and is expected to launch it to the market next year.

The rapidly rising PHS (Personal Handyphone System) mobile phones began contacting telecommunications companies in various countries. Thailand and China were particularly interested and prepared to conduct tests on a certain scale.

It's safe to say that success is already beckoning to Xinghai Technology. As for Xinghai chips and Xinghai wafers, they can sell as many as they produce, making money hand over fist.

This is mainly due to three aspects.

First, the rapid increase in global computer sales.

The Xinghai operating system simplifies computer operation, allowing even novice users to quickly get started and use computers.

Therefore, more and more families are willing to spend money to buy a computer, and more and more companies are choosing to use computers for office work.

Second, the surge in global mobile phone sales.

With the widespread adoption of 2G mobile communication technology, mobile phone signals have become increasingly better, and people are more willing to buy a mobile phone to facilitate work and life communication.

Third, the development of internet communication.

The emergence of the Xinghai Internet Cafe Alliance has given a boost to the global internet industry.

The development of the internet industry has accelerated the construction of network lines by major companies.

This naturally involves various types of chips, as well as chip manufacturing by Starsea Wafer.

It can be said that Xinghai Chips and Xinghai Wafers have become typical examples of making a fortune quietly.

Both in Japan and Taiwan, more companies want to follow suit.

However, apart from TSMC, most companies are currently pursuing a parallel approach of design and manufacturing.

In fact, strictly speaking, Starsea Wafer is not as pure as TSMC.

TSMC does not have any sister companies that focus on chip design, and it is unlikely to have any.

Xinghai Group cannot abandon Xinghai Chip in order to develop the wafer foundry industry.

Of course, none of that matters; technological leadership is the most important thing.

As long as Lin Benjian and Liang Mengsong do not leave Xinghai Group, and as long as Xinghai Group develops the world's top lithography machine first.

Xinghai Wafer will remain invincible in the chip foundry industry.

After listening to his chairman's description, Scully was filled with emotion.

President Chambers has made a very good start for himself, and he only hopes that he can live up to the expectations of the former president and the company.

"Thank you for your support, Chairman. I will work hard to run the company well."

"Okay, I'll give you a month to handle your company business. We'll visit Thailand together next month."

Masato Takeshita plans to adopt a strategy of starting with the easy issues and then moving on to the more difficult ones with PHS (Personal Handyphone System) technology, aiming to secure the deal with Thailand before heading to China for further negotiations.

However, things can change at any time, so we'll see how things go and complete it then.

"Yes, President!"

Scully has been promoted to Starsea Technology, and Starsea Foods needs to find a new president.

After a brief discussion, Masato Takeshita and Hiroaki Kobayashi decided to promote Yoshihiko Yoshimura, president of Seikai Foods China.

He developed Xinghai Foods' China business from scratch, making him the most suitable candidate for the position of president of Xinghai Foods.

After accepting his fate, Masato Takeshita finally had some time to rest.

He first spent a few days having fun with Sister Quanshui and her daughter, and then immediately took a plane to Shanghai.

"So cute, the more I look at her, the cuter she gets."

Masato Takeshita looked happily at his sleeping son, his heart filled with happiness.

I hope he grows up quickly and inherits a part of my business in the future.

The young man kept staring at the baby and whispering to himself, not finding it boring at all.

This silly state only ended when the baby started crying loudly, whether from hunger or a wet diaper.

"Thank you so much for your hard work."

"Fortunately, there are nannies and wet nurses here."

Lin Qingqian carefully fed the baby while explaining softly.

He didn't find it hard because there were nannies and wet nurses to take care of and feed him at night.

He only needs to be fed during the day, and he can even choose to go to work at any time.

"That's also very tiring, as the little one often makes a fuss."

Masato Takeshita has a tendency to act impulsively and finds it difficult to stick to one thing for long. He's fine taking care of a baby occasionally, but he wouldn't want to take care of even his own child every day.

Therefore, young people admire those qualified mothers who have endured pressures that most people cannot bear.

"It's nothing. You get used to things and then you're not so sensitive to them."

"Yeah, that's right."

After chatting for a while, Masato Takeshita made a suggestion with a smile.

"The weather's nice today, shall we go for a walk outside?"

"Okay, go and call the nanny over."

"no problem."

A dozen minutes later, the two walked hand in hand into their garden.

As for the children, naturally there are nannies pushing strollers to take care of them.

"The scenery here is nice, shall we sit for a while?"

"okay."

The little guy takes after his mother; he's very well-behaved in the stroller, not making a fuss at all. Unlike some babies who cry loudly as soon as they're taken out of your arms.

A week passed quickly, and Masato Takeshita had to leave again.

"I should be free next month and will be here soon."

"It's okay, you go ahead and do your work."

Although she missed him terribly, Lin Qingqian wouldn't say it aloud. She would simply stay by his side silently, without interfering with his development.

"Sorry, see you in a few days."

"OK Bye Bye."

Upon returning to Tokyo, Masato Takeshita quickly convened a high-level meeting.

"Although we made large donations in China in January, the money was mainly used for people's livelihood."

"I plan to donate again and then reach cooperation agreements with more groups."

In January 1995, a very serious earthquake struck Japan.

As a responsible large conglomerate in Japan, Xinghai Group naturally donated money and supplies immediately.

Of the hundreds of billions of dollars in wealth earned by the Starsea Fund, more than $50 billion has been used in this area.

This is also a key reason why Japan didn't react too sensitively when Masato Takeshita made large donations in the United States.

Xinghai Group has already donated so much within its own organization, so it's embarrassing to condemn its donations to the United States.

Of course, there were still criticisms, but not as many.

Many critical newspapers were bought off by the Xinghai Group.

Of course, Xinghai Group's donations in the United States all have their own purposes.

The donations to the police and other authorities are intended to ensure that the police can protect the Star Sea Group's wealth in the United States.

Donations to environmental and other social organizations are primarily intended to funnel benefits to political lobbying groups.

Donating to top universities is primarily for research collaborations with these institutions.

Now, the same thing is happening to Japan.

In this way, the remaining wealth of Xinghai Group can be used freely, avoiding trouble from various forces.

Holding too much cash is a sweet problem for both individuals and companies.

(End of this chapter)