Chapter 235: A Surprise for Lao Ren
The only gaming field that Shirakawa Electric is currently involved in is the handheld game console industry.
But there were also arcades, home consoles, and even nascent computer games.
After all, handheld game consoles are too simple. First of all, hardware has the greatest limitation on them.
Both the graphics and the experience are far behind arcade and home game consoles.
After the meeting, Shirakawa also pulled together Tanimura, Iwata, Akagi and others to discuss the possible future development prospects of HAL.
“HAL here is currently only focused on the handheld gaming sector.
But for comprehensive considerations, I think it is appropriate to expand the business.”
"Hey, Mr. Shirakawa, our handheld game console business is still in its growth phase.
Are you in such a hurry to expand other businesses...” Tanimura didn’t expect that Shirakawa Kaede was still interested in expanding HAL’s business.
In his opinion, HAL is already very good now.
The games produced by the company are equipped with its own handheld console and have always had good sales.
Before the handheld game console business started, he couldn't even afford a small umbrella.
Now, after more than half a year, not only has he moved to a high-end apartment, but he has also changed his girlfriend.
He is not dissatisfied with his current life, so why should he take the risk to expand other businesses?
If I lose money and the revenue of the handheld game console is affected, then wouldn't what I can get be less less?
Baichuan Feng glanced at him calmly and said, "Tanimura-kun, as a new company, we must be brave enough to try.
Especially in the field of electronic games, everyone is groping forward.
If we stick to the existing field, then those blue oceans that may exist in the future may pass us by.”
In terms of courage and ambition, Tanimura is still a little lacking after all.
I hope the young people of HAL will grow up as soon as possible. Thinking of this, Shirakawa Kaede turned to look at Satoru Iwata beside him.
"Iwata-kun, in what areas do you think HAL can be extended?"
"Computer games" Iwata gave his answer without hesitation.
"Tell me about it." Baichuan Feng showed an interested look.
"Shirakawa-san", "Wait a minute"
Before Iwata could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Shirakawa Kaede.
"Privately, just call me Shirakawa-kun. Otherwise, it will be uncomfortable for you and for me to hear it."
Baichuan Feng knew that this guy was sometimes a little insensitive, and he always treated himself as a classmate.
So privately, Baichuan Feng didn't mind, he called himself a friend.
Hearing what Shirakawa Kaede said, Tanimura and Akagi both showed envious looks.
Only the slightly plump Iwata scratched his head embarrassedly.
"Shirakawa-kun, I believe that personal computers will become popular in the future.
By then, microcomputers will surely become a new platform, and games will have a bright future in it."
"Very good." Baichuan Feng was already very satisfied that he could realize this.
"I agree with Iwata-kun, so HAL might as well set up a computer game department to specialize in computer game design."
At this time, the cost of game design is more based on labor cost and time cost.
Baichuan Feng felt that even if he couldn't make a profit, it would be good to practice.
"In the meantime, if you have time, you might as well pay attention to home game consoles."
"Huh?" Iwata Satoshi and Tanimura looked at Shirakawa Kaede in surprise.
Baichuan Feng smiled slightly and said, "Let me tell you something. We will have our own chip launched this year.
This is a processor chip. Those of you who are engaged in software and hardware design must be very aware of its key role.
This chip is capable of more complex calculations and logic control, and has excellent performance in terms of latency and power consumption.
At that time, whether it was on handheld or home game consoles, there were broad application scenarios.
So how to use it to design more advanced and better game consoles is your job."
"Shirakawa-kun, are you serious?!" Iwata asked excitedly.
"Don't worry, when the trial production is successful, we will send a few pieces to HAL for research and development trials." Baichuan Feng made the guarantee confidently.
He had great confidence in Shima Masatoshi and the huge amount of money he had invested.
"That's great!" Satoru Iwata had suffered from the slowness of chips in his previous handheld game console development.
Due to cost constraints, higher-end chips cannot be used.
Ordinary calculator chips, or shrunken versions at that, are too difficult to use for designing games.
Now that he heard the good news from Shirakawa Kaede, Iwata Satoru was eager to get this chip and try it out.
"Anyway, you just need to know about this matter. Before the chip comes out, it must be kept secret."
"clear!"
This is a secret weapon, and the newly developed handheld and home game consoles are strategic secrets that must not be leaked.
Baichuan Feng decided to give Lao Ren a little chip shock.
Although Shirakawa Electric and HAL are relatively young, if they work together, they may be able to launch a large satellite.
…
In a traditional Japanese courtyard in Chuo Ward, Tokyo.
With the arrival of early spring in March, the shrubs and trees in the courtyard have turned green.
The chirping of birds among the branches and the gurgling sound of water falling in the bamboo groves in the garden all highlight the tranquility and Zen beauty of this courtyard.
Follow the quaint stone path to the end, where there is a traditional Japanese house.
And behind this wooden door in front of you, a closed-door tea party is taking place.
"Mr. Sakaguchi, the cotton textile industry has been experiencing declining revenues recently, and Terada's business has become increasingly difficult."
Together with an octogenarian sitting at the top of the room and another gray-haired old man beside him, they lamented the recent difficulties in the family business.
“What Terada-san said was that Sakaguchi’s textile business also declined sharply.
The Japanese economy is booming, but traditional industries are stagnant. It seems that the potential of traditional light industry is limited after all.”
The old man named Sakaguchi nodded, agreeing with his superior Terada's sentiments.
These two elders are the oldest people here and in the room, and they are also the most senior.
The old man at the head was named Eikichi Terada, and he was from Osaka.
The family mainly engaged in traditional industries, such as sake brewing, textiles, and transportation, and was considered a small local chaebol in the early Showa period.
However, with the economic reforms after the war, the family business suffered a certain impact and its influence is currently decreasing.
The other old man next to him, who was in his seventies, was named Sakaguchi Heibeiya and was from Tottori Prefecture.
The family's businesses are mainly concentrated in cotton spinning, mining, petroleum, electricity, local banks, energy and finance.
Judging from its scale, it can be regarded as a small local chaebol, but its life is much better than that of Eikichi Terada.
Terada Eikichi at the top took a sip of the teacup, then glanced at a middle-aged man below and spoke in a low voice.
"Nagata, Keio's current development is truly enviable.
Whether it is railways, department stores or real estate, their performance in recent years has been surprising.
Indeed, compared to traditional industries, the service industry is one of the symbols of Japan’s booming economy today.”
Nagata Masaru bowed his head humbly and said politely, "It's all thanks to Mr. Terada that Keio Group's business is doing well."
“If possible, let’s see what projects the Terada family has that we can cooperate on.
After all, it is more reliable to rely on our own people rather than looking for outsiders."
For the development of his family, Terada Eikichi had to lower himself and seek assistance from other groups.
"Definitely," Nagata Masaru said politely again, lowering his head.
"And Mr. Ogawa, if the Odakyu Electric Railway Group needs anything, please give priority to Terada."
Ogawa Kazuo, who was cueed by Terada Eikichi, could only put down his teacup helplessly and bow slightly.
"Thanks to Mr. Terada for your concern. Odakyu will seriously consider it."
"Hmm~" Terada Eikichi nodded with satisfaction. This is how it should be.
We are all family and should help each other.
If Nagata and Ogawa knew what Terada Eikichi was thinking at this moment.
He will definitely curl his lips in disdain, saying that your Terada's business is already on the decline and there is absolutely no possibility of cooperation.
Cotton spinning? Distillery? How to cooperate? Sell cotton cloth and liquor on the train?
The so-called cooperation is nothing more than a cover, and the ultimate goal is to use it as an excuse to attract people to invest money.
Unfortunately, we are all shrewd people, and everything is just a show.
At this time, Terada Eikichi, who had just finished tasting his tea, seemed to suddenly remember something.
He placed his hands on his knees and leaned forward slightly.
"By the way, I heard that Nagata-san has cooperated with Shirakawa Electric before?"
Shirakawa Electric?
Nagata and Ogawa, who were whispering in private, looked up in surprise. Even Takei Hirotomo, who was pretending to be an invisible man, began to pay attention to this place.
"It is indeed as Mr. Terada said. Keio Group and Shirakawa Electric have some cooperation."
Although he was surprised, Nagata still answered Terada Eikichi's question calmly.
To be honest, the cooperation between Keio Group and Shirakawa Electric has been going on for a long time.
Since an initial contact last year, the cooperation between the two companies has continued to deepen.
Shirakawa Electric's products are available in every branch of Keio Department Store.
Whenever Shirakawa Electric holds a promotion, Keio Department Store vouchers will definitely be included in the free gift options for the products.
The cooperation between the two complements each other and can be regarded as truly mutually beneficial.
But why did Eikichi Terada mention Shirakawa Electric?
As far as Nagata knows, there should be no connection between the two.
"That's great." Terada Eikichi clapped his hands and laughed when he heard Nagata Masaru's answer.
“It is said that Shirakawa Kaede, the founder of Shirakawa Electric, also graduated from Meiji University.
Then we are all family, so next time we get together, Mr. Nagata might as well bring Mr. Shirakawa Kaede along so that we can all get to know each other .
Maybe we can cooperate in business.”
"Terada is right. How can young people succeed alone? More communication among everyone will be beneficial to development."
Sakaguchi Heibeiya next to him also echoed the sentiment, saying that he had also heard of Shirakawa Denki recently.
It is said to be an electrical appliance manufacturer. Since it has some reputation, it must be powerful. Maybe it can also raise some funds for cooperation.
So that's how it is. Nagata, Ogawa and the others showed a look of understanding.
Is this because he is looking at that young man and thinks that as his senior, he can convince him to attract investment for his company?
Nagata Masaru didn't know how to evaluate the elderly man in front of him.
Who would be stupid to achieve such success at such a young age?
They don't even look at each other's business landscape to see if there is any possibility of cooperation.
It seems that this Mr. Terada is really senile, or maybe he is not but is pretending to be senile.
If that was the case... Nagata Tadashi, Ogawa Takeo, and Takei Hirotomo looked at each other in private, and they all understood each other tacitly.
"Since Mr. Terada said so, I will definitely tell Mr. Shirakawa next time."
"That's great." Terada Eikichi narrowed his eyes and nodded with satisfaction.
At this moment, he felt extremely proud of his decision to organize the exchange meeting.
Look, the Terada family needs help now, and these people are the best choices.
The people sitting in this Japanese-style room today have one thing in common: Meiji University.
That's right, they all graduated from Meiji.
This is an internal communication circle for alumni, but unlike Terada Eikichi's pride, Nagata Masaru and others have different ideas.
