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Chapter 165 The talks collapsed

Suning was very willing to invest in two future greats, Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita, but it had not yet figured out how to do it.

It would actually be meaningless to directly acquire Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo Co., Ltd. in full, because without Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio, it would be difficult for Sony to emerge in the future.

If Suning wants to be a dictator and control everything, he may force Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio to leave. When they start their own business, he will end up with nothing.

Therefore, Suning is more inclined to hold a certain proportion of shares, just like Japan's SoftBank's Masayoshi Son invested in Alibaba in the future, but only as an angel investor, without specifically intervening in the company's operations.

However, Suning now has many prophets from later generations, and their unintentional guidance can help the company avoid many detours, so Suning is somewhat unwilling to hold too few shares.

After much thought, Suning felt that he was too entangled and ultimately there was no suitable result.

Looking at Ibuka Masaru who was talking incessantly about his company, Suning thought about it without comment. After about ten minutes, he signaled Ibuka Masaru to stop his speech.

"Ibuka-kun, Morita-kun, how much money do you need?"

Jing Shen and his companion, who were feeling uneasy, suddenly showed a look of surprise when they heard Su Ning's words, and quickly expressed their thoughts, "Mr. Su, our company needs two million Hong Kong dollars.

Mr. Morita and I were very optimistic about transistor technology and planned to develop a transistor radio."

"Well! So how many shares of the company are you prepared to give?"

"Thirty percent!" Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio looked at each other, then said a percentage uncertainly.

Before Suning could say anything, Heidi on the side burst into laughter, "Haha, do you really think our boss is a fool?
There are so many high-quality Japanese companies that they don’t invest in, but instead invest in a small, useless company like yours!”

"Huh? Mr. Heidi, maybe you don't know something.

Our Tokyo Telecommunications Industry Co., Ltd. was established as early as 1946.

It has now become a very powerful company in Japan."

"Haha, although I haven't heard of your company, I do know a little bit about transistor technology, which is not very popular among current professionals."

"Huh?" Neither Ibuka Masaru nor Morita Akio had expected that Heidi actually knew something about the electronics industry.

"Ibuka-kun, Morita-kun, although what Heidi said is unpleasant to hear, it is also the truth!

There's no way I'd use two million Hong Kong dollars just to exchange for 30% of your shares!"

Su Ning's implication was not that he disliked them as much as Heidi did. Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio were both a little surprised. Then Ibuka Masaru lowered his head and said, "Mr. Su, we can still discuss the proportion of shares!"

"Yes! Jing Shenjun, Morita Jun, I can invest in your company and I can provide 4 million Hong Kong dollars.

But I want 75 percent of your company."

"What?" Ibuka Masaru, Morita Akio, and even Heidi beside them showed shocked expressions.

“But don’t rush to answer, I have other requests, because I have mostly lived in Hong Kong.

Therefore, you must place the company's future R&D department in Hong Kong for the convenience of future management."

"Mr. Su, the shareholding ratio you requested is too high!

Sorry, we can't agree to that!

We can only sell 60% of the shares at most!
Furthermore, if the R&D department is placed in Hong Kong, it will not be conducive to the company's development. I think it is better to keep it in Japan!"

"Haha, Jingfu-kun, Morita-kun, it looks like the talks between us have broken down!
That's a pity! " Suning smiled indifferently at the rejection of Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio.

"Hmm? Mr. Su, why don't you and Mr. Heidi go to our company tomorrow to inspect it and then make a decision?" Seeing that the talks had broken down, Ibuka Masaru wanted to try to salvage the situation. "No need! We have to go back to Hong Kong tomorrow morning!"

"Mr. Su, your request is too demanding. We really can't agree to it!"

"Ibuka-kun, this is fine!
Let me take a step back and invest three million in your company, holding 60% of the shares.

As for the R&D department having to be set up in Hong Kong, this is my personal bottom line!

Jing Shenjun, Morita Jun, if you have made up your mind, you can come to Hong Kong to find me!"

"." After hearing Suning's final request, Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio knew that it was useless to say more, so they said goodbye and left.

Watching Ibuka Masaru and the other man leave, Heidi couldn't help but complain to Suning, "Boss, these two Japanese guys are so ungrateful!
They've already reached the end of their rope, yet they still treat us investors like fools."

"Haha, this is a very normal thing!

No one will give up their own interests!
However, what happened today also reminded me that the prospects of the electronics industry are very broad.

Our group's next investment direction can be placed in the electronics industry."

"Well! If you are interested in the electronics industry, I can contact them in Germany.

Help the boss recruit some real electronic talents from Germany.

I can't guarantee the others, but they are definitely much better than these two Japanese!"

"Haha, okay! I'll leave this matter to you!"

Suning did not try to deceive Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio. He flew back to Hong Kong early the next morning and did not give Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio any chance to get involved.

As soon as she returned to Hong Kong, Heidi sent a telegram to her friends in Germany, asking them to help contact suitable talents in the electronics industry to come to Hong Kong.

Suning also directly registered Sony Electronics in Hong Kong. Regardless of the final decision of Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita, Suning has decided to enter the electronics industry.

This trip to Japan failed to sign two future greats, Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka. Although it made Suning feel a little regretful, it still gave Suning some ideas about its future investment direction.

"Husband, what did you gain from your trip to Japan this time?"

"Haha, I didn't spend a penny except for eating and drinking!

I originally wanted to invest in an electronics company, but because my requirements were too high, the negotiations fell through.”

"Tsk, I see you're always thinking about eating!
I heard that Japan is a man's paradise. Did you and Heidi, that German guy, mess around in Japan? "

"Huh? This is all arranged by the Japanese shipyard. I can't refuse their kindness, so I just go along with it."

"You're lying! None of you men are good. You turn bad when you have money!"

"." Suning was really speechless and didn't know how to respond to Axia's words for a moment.

Seeing that Suning no longer paid attention to her, Axia suddenly lay on Suning and said, "Hubby, I know there are many temptations out there!
I also know that some social events are difficult to avoid, so I just ask you to think more about us, mother and son."

"Hey! Ah Xia, I'm really not the kind of person who changes his mind easily.

There will definitely be necessary social engagements, but they will never cross the bottom line!
Look at the training school before, there were so many passionate foreign ladies, did I do anything out of the ordinary? "

"Even when I interacted with Susan and her husband, we were just like normal friends. There was nothing like what you thought."

(End of this chapter)