HK Composite: Starting from Shenghe Leading

Chapter 537 Invitation, Test
"Let bygones be bygones. In the business world, you can't be concerned with short-term gains and losses. You have to look at the long term."

"The momentary smugness is nothing. The one who laughs the last is the real winner."

Ibuka Masaru's words were full of philosophy, and Morita Akio nodded continuously.

At this time, the fragrant hot tea was served. Jing Shen's pupils dilated subconsciously and he looked very expectant.

"Good tea, tea is definitely the greatest invention in human history!"

As he spoke, Ibuka took off his glasses, dipped his fingers in the tea, wiped his eyelids, and shouted with full energy: "Tea can improve eyesight!"

After doing this, he picked up the teacup, shook his head, took a sip, and said, "Good tea, really good tea!"

Akio Morita was not surprised by this series of somewhat exaggerated operations.

It is said that Jing Shenma's ancestor learned this from a wealthy man in the capital of the Qing Dynasty in the early years.

Later, somehow, it gradually became the iconic rule of the Jingshen family.

Considering that Jing Shenda's eyesight is still good at his age, the saying that tea can improve eyesight may really be true.

Of course, no matter what, it was absolutely impossible to ask Akio Morita to do such a shameful thing.

"I think that instead of thinking about shifting the focus of investment to the United States, which is extremely exclusive and we don't have enough control over the market, it is better to open our eyes and focus here."

As Ibuka Masaru spoke, he placed his finger on a country that covered a considerable area on the map.

And this place is not far from the island country.

"China?"

“This place doesn’t seem appropriate, does it?”

“So far, we have no investment or business in this country.”

Morita Akio was silent for a moment, and then continued, "Besides, there is some bad history between our two countries. If we invest rashly, will it really be welcomed by the locals?"

Some history can be ignored but can never be forgotten.

He thought so, and he estimated that the other party would think so too.

"The opinions of ordinary people are not important, and you have to believe in the power of public opinion. As long as we continue to occupy the propaganda high ground, then the history of the past will not be able to threaten us."

"Besides, that country is very special. As long as we can deal with the minority who really have the power to speak, the rest will be so simple that you will find it unbelievable."

“The spirit of resistance does not seem to exist in that country.”

Although Jing Shenma is in poor health, it does not mean that he has problems with his brain.

During his long free time, he studied Chinese history and gained a lot of insights.

This kind of research is very helpful in formulating business strategies.

After all, a country's ideology and cultural customs will fully reflect the preferences of most of its citizens.

When it comes to business, most industries make money from the majority of people.

As long as you understand the general preferences and ideas of a country or a nation, making money will no longer be a problem.

"Even if we put aside the historical conflicts, we really have no connection with the top leaders of that country."

"In the early years, we actually proposed the idea of ​​entering China, but the response at that time was very firm."

"Sony will be solely responsible for the investment, and the personnel and management rights must be handed over to them. Isn't this an international joke?"

"I have no objection to the joint venture, but giving them the initiative is absolutely impossible!"

When Akio Morita mentioned this matter, he was still very angry. He picked up the teacup and drank it all before continuing, "Excuse me, those Chinese people don't know how to do business at all!"

"Trick, fool, kidnap, cheat, these four words have all been used by them!"

"At the beginning, a Chinese distributor wanted to be the agent of Sony's related products. We gave him a guide price of 100 RMB. Guess what he said?"

"He told us that there are many rich people in China, and one hundred yuan is too little. The minimum amount should be at least two thousand yuan!"

"This kind of thing that would damage the reputation of Sony was directly rejected by the subordinates."

"This shows how cruel the Chinese are when it comes to cheating their own compatriots!"

Before this, Akio Morita actually had a pretty good impression of the Chinese.

But after this incident, the impression plummeted.

How can you be confident in cooperating with someone who even cheats his own compatriots?
In this day and age, doing business still requires integrity.

"They even cheat their own people. If foreign companies like us seek cooperation with them, won't we be cheated to death?"

Facing Akio Morita's question, Ibuka Masaru smiled and said slowly: "When I was studying the history of the Qing Dynasty, I found something very interesting."

"When the Qing Dynasty faced the Eight-Nation Alliance, it was constantly losing battles and was beaten all the way to the capital at the time."

"Logically speaking, the Qing Dynasty had a vast territory and abundant resources at that time. Although there was a gap in technology, if they wanted to delay, they would definitely not be defeated so quickly. Just like during World War II, the gap between the two sides' industrial bases was so huge, but they still relied on their absolute bloodiness and sufficient strategic depth to turn the tide."

"But even so, the people in power at the time still did not dare to resist, and even abandoned all the ministers and citizens and ran away secretly."

Having said this, Ibuka Masaru paused and continued, "Seeing this, you might think that this person in power is definitely an extremely weak person, because she is really as cowardly as can be."

"But in fact, when her own people make a small mistake, she will kill the whole family of that person..."

Listening to Ibuka Masaru's narration, Morita Akio gradually understood, "You mean, when faced with the same thing, they will only be ruthless to their own people, but will be very tolerant to foreigners. No, they are afraid?"

Jing Shenma nodded and agreed, "That's right, because they claim to be a country of etiquette and want to show their best side to other countries, but they are extremely strict with their own people."

"To be honest, if I had a lot of money, I would first treat my family and friends well, instead of spending it on those guys who came out of nowhere and ignoring my own people."

If Lin Zehao heard these words, he would probably be deeply touched.

For example, an earthquake occurred in a country that is famous for cyber fraud parks, smuggling, human organ trading, robbery, trafficking, etc., and when the targets are mainly Orientals.

Some governments provide human, material and financial assistance to Myanmar for unknown reasons, but no matter what, this is a good thing for Myanmar. It is an act of timely assistance and the country should be grateful.

But in the end, when the rescue team completed their mission and wanted to return to the country, they were stopped and charged tolls.

You won’t be allowed to leave unless you pay.

Some groups may mistake your kindness for weakness and think you are easy to bully.

Therefore, the local people hired by Lin Zehao in his mine in Myanmar were paid very low wages.

If you meet those with dirty hands and feet, you will be beaten to death and thrown into the mine, where dust returns to dust.

As for domestic enterprises and workers, Lin Zehao gives very good treatment, far exceeding that of his peers. The reason is simple, he is rich, but not stupid, his compatriots deserve better treatment, but those Burmese monkeys should honestly work hard at the bottom and experience the sufferings of the world.

"If that's the case, we still have to look for Lin Zehao."

"Looking at the current Chinese business community, perhaps he is the only one who has the ability to act as a matchmaker for Sony."

This was what Akio Morita originally meant, but the two of them failed to reach an agreement.

"Lin Zehao?"

"This person was able to rise from obscurity, so he should not be underestimated."

"People like this will never show mercy when it comes to asking for big money."

Of course, Ibuka Masaru had heard of the names that have been influential in recent years. Whenever he saw these outstanding juniors, he felt more and more that he was really old.

"The lion opens its mouth?"

"Haha, I'm not afraid of Lin Zehao asking for too much, I'm just afraid that he has other intentions."

Akio Morita's tone was meaningful and his expression was somewhat helpless.

After the brief contact last time, he knew clearly that Lin Zehao must be a very difficult guy to deal with.

It is extremely difficult to reach a cooperation with such people without paying as little benefit as possible.

"It doesn't matter. We can't figure out what Lin Zehao is thinking just by imagining it here."

"How about this, let's find a time as soon as possible and meet him to see what he thinks."

"Whether it will succeed or not, at least try it out first."

"Moreover, I believe that a good businessman would not let go of huge profits."

Ibuka's words put the final touches to this conversation.

There is no way. Sony’s current predicament cannot be solved by themselves.

If we don't rely on external forces or actively work to expand new markets, we will simply be waiting for death.

Doing business is like sailing against the current, if you don’t move forward, you will fall behind.

If you want to maintain the status quo, there is only one outcome left: being eliminated by the market or your peers.

Of course, those in monopoly industries do not need to have such worries.

Soon, Akio Morita formally sent an invitation to Lin Zehao.

He had already ordered his men to secretly buy up scattered Sony shares, so naturally he would not refuse this invitation.

Lin Zehao brought Yasuko Sawaguchi and Shizuka Kudo to attend the private banquet.

Unlike Yasuko Sawaguchi, Shizuka Kudo is more playful and lively, like a girl who walked out of a comic book, and she became famous for her rebellious image.

He was named one of the "Four Heavenly Kings of Island Idols" along with Akina Nakamori.

However, during this period, Akina Nakamori had already suffered a lot from the torture of the scumbag Masahiko Kondo. She had committed suicide by cutting her wrists, her voice became soft, and she lost weight rapidly, which had made her extremely haggard and her appearance was no longer as good as before.

Kudo Shizuka's career had just started and had encountered some twists and turns. Coincidentally, the news that Lin Zehao settled in Tokyo was making a lot of noise, so she took the initiative to take this step and chose to become Lin Zehao's woman.

Everything was just as Kudo Shizuka had thought. Since becoming Lin Zehao's woman, all the obstacles in her career disappeared, and a smooth road lay before her.

However, when the things she had dreamed of before became completely within her reach, she no longer had much interest in continuing her career in the entertainment industry.

Perhaps, being Lin Zehao's woman is enough for Kudo Shizuka.

Having money, status, and even everything you want, such a life is already happy enough.

The dinner was held at Akio Morita's private residence.

Gatherings of wealthy people of this level are rarely held in places like hotels.

A private and safe environment is what they need.

As for luxury?

I'm sorry, the five-star hotels outside may not be as luxurious as the private residences of people like them.

As I said, the world of rich people is definitely beyond your imagination!
At eight o'clock in the evening, Lin Zehao arrived at the destination on time with Kudo Shizuka and Sawaguchi Yasuko.

Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka had been waiting at the door with their men for a long time.

For the islanders, etiquette is definitely something they value.

No matter what time, no matter what you think in your heart, at least you must be polite in the situation!

"Mr. Lin, welcome to my home. Welcome."

Akio Morita had a decent smile on his face, which was impeccable.

"Mr. Lin, I have heard of your name for a long time. It is an honor to finally meet you today."

Ibuka Masaru, who was sitting in a wheelchair, also took the initiative to greet them.

No matter what, today they have something to ask Lin Zehao, so they should lower their posture.

Moreover, the island nation's continued economic bubble has caused Sony and their personal wealth to shrink significantly.

When people have no money, they naturally become weak.

Although Lin Zehao has never disclosed his net worth to the media, insiders can roughly estimate it. Not to mention other things, the fact that he has invested in so many industries around the world is definitely not a small amount.

It’s just that very few of his companies are listed and his net worth cannot be estimated, so he is not on the so-called rich list.

If Lin Zehao chooses to list several of his major companies, they will definitely be on the list in minutes and will be among the top.

"Thank you for your invitation. This is a gift for you."

After Lin Zehao finished speaking, Kudo Shizuka and Sawaguchi Yasuko handed the two gift boxes to Morita Akio and Ibuka Masaru respectively.

When visiting someone's home, no matter what the actual relationship is, there is no reason to go empty-handed.

Everyone showed admiring expressions when seeing Kudo Shizuka and Sawaguchi Yasuko wearing evening gowns.

No one doesn't like beautiful things, even Ibukama, who is only in his eighties, is the same.

Although his basic functions have been lost, it still does not hinder his yearning.

(End of this chapter)