Chapter 473 Action
During the trip to the Mediterranean, Shirakawa Feng's original plan was for the family to relax for some time and unwind.
However, because he met Toshihiro Tajima by chance and inadvertently learned about Fuji Heavy Industries, he had to give up this plan.
Although things happened a little suddenly, Shirakawa Kaede had to admit that Fuji Heavy Industries did make him excited.
If Shirakawa Holdings can get involved in the automotive industry again, then the foundation of the Shirakawa Zaibatsu will become more genuine.
Electronic technology, chips, communications, finance, entertainment, and software all have some asset-light characteristics.
It’s not that they are bad, but with the addition of heavy industries such as automobiles, the Shirakawa Zaibatsu will have greater influence in the political field.
Although Baichuan Feng himself has no plans to go into politics, he needs to consider the future generations of his family.
After Shirakawa Holdings has entered into these industries, how many members will be directly related to it or how many workers will depend on it for their livelihood?
A conservative estimate is that there are at least hundreds of thousands of people. Do you think it’s an exaggeration?
No, this is the minimum estimate. Do you know how many employees Hitachi Manufacturing has? 350,000!
Therefore, after Shirakawa Holdings acquired Fuji Heavy Industries, it was a conservative estimate that the number of workers it could influence was several hundred thousand.
If it develops well, it is not impossible to have a million members in the future.
Think about what a million means. It is no exaggeration to say that even if the Shirakawa Zaibatsu cannot be compared with the traditional Big Six, it will not be too far behind.
Moreover, in the eyes of some traditional old money people, heavy industry is also a symbol of heritage.
Look at the six major chaebols, which one does not have its own heavy industry or automobile industry?
Even under the relatively young Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank, there is still an Isuzu to make up the numbers.
That's why Shirakawa Kaede feels excited when facing Fuji Heavy Industries.
So after thinking for a long time at the Venetian Palace in Cannes, Shirakawa Kaede returned to Neon the next day.
"Are you worried again?" On the private plane, Tanaka Yuko saw Shirakawa Kaede in a daze, and could not help but slowly sit next to him and ask softly.
When he came to his senses and saw that it was her, Baichuan Feng took her hand and patted it gently, "It's okay, I was just distracted."
Of course, Yuko Tanaka would not believe this because she knew her husband too well.
"Xiao Feng, we had a lot of fun on this Mediterranean vacation.
If things continue like this, everyone will be satisfied.
So please don’t just focus on work and ignore your body.”
To be honest, Yuko Tanaka had never dreamed of such a day before.
She didn't understand why Baichuan Feng was still thinking about how to expand the company when she didn't have to worry about the future for her children and grandchildren.
This question is not only about her, but perhaps many outsiders are also confused.
However, running a business is like sailing against the current; if you don’t move forward, you will fall behind.
Everyone is competing and trying their best to think of how to sell their products globally.
If Baichuan Feng does not strive for progress and is merely satisfied with the current situation.
Then over time, the entire Baichuan Holdings may lose its edge. A group that has lost its enterprising spirit is bound to decline.
If he doesn't want the consortium he has built to disappear in just a few decades, Shirakawa Feng must always stay enterprising.
On the one hand, it is to lead the group forward, and on the other hand, it is to set a good example for the people around you and your children.
When the younger generations grow up and are ready to take over, maybe then Shirakawa Feng will take a break and live a leisurely life in his own garden.
Is it tiring? Perhaps, but influenced by Confucian culture, he is destined to be unable to let go of the concept of home.
This may also be what people in later generations often call Chinese-style parental thinking, but this is not important. What is important is that Baichuan Feng is still young and he has not lost his fighting spirit.
In addition, influenced by the same culture, the same is true in Neon.
But there was no way to explain these words to Tanaka Yuko, so Shirakawa Kaede just smiled.
"That's right, Yuko. Then think about it carefully and decide where we should go as a family next time."
"Hmm~" Yuko Tanaka nodded gently, and then began to add another happy worry to herself.
That is to consider where to go next time the whole family gathers together? We have been to Ouzhou, how about going to the United States?
There are too many Japanese people in the United States, or go to Southeast Asia? Hey, how about drawing all the experiences along the way into comics and publishing them in Tokuma Shoten's magazine?
Amidst Yuko Tanaka's various happy entanglements, Kaede Shirakawa's Dassault Falcon slowly landed at the neon Haneda International Airport.
Because all the formalities have been completed and Baichuan Feng is also a VIP member here, his whole family has VIP access.
After settling them and the children, Shirakawa Kaede hurried to the Shirakawa Holdings Building in the port area.
In the spring of this year, the Shirakawa Holdings Building, which had been under construction for three years, was officially put into use.
It is larger and taller than the Shirakawa Electric Building, but its style is much more conservative, and it is just a super office building that looks very regular.
The towering floors and the clean and tidy glass curtain walls that reflect the white clouds in the sky add a sense of grandeur and magnificence to the Shirakawa Holdings Building from a distance.
Still near the top floor, Shirakawa Kaede has his own president's office.
Here he summoned his senior advisor, Hiroshi Arai, who was both his mentor and friend.
"Arai-san, from now on, collect all the information about Fuji Heavy Industries, Fuji Group, and Nissan Group.
The more detailed their backgrounds are, the better, especially the major shareholders, and it would be best if a clear relationship diagram could be listed.”
"Eh?" Arai Yu, who was called in hurriedly, didn't respond for a moment.
Shirakawa Kaede didn't waste any time and went straight to the point, "Fuji Heavy Industries, our next target."
Then Shirakawa Kaede told Arai Yu about his encounter with Toshihiro Tajima in the Mediterranean.
After hearing about Fuji Heavy Industries' false financial report and huge losses, Arai Yuya couldn't help but gasp.
It is not uncommon for listed companies to tamper with their financial reports to make them look good .
But this was the first time he saw anyone dare to play like this.
Perhaps it was because the madness of the bubble made everyone forget that companies could still make losses, and Fuji Heavy Industries' false financial reports for two or three consecutive years did not arouse suspicion from the outside world.
Under normal circumstances, this would definitely be a huge scandal in Japan.
But now there are so many things to choose from that no one’s attention is focused on this at all.
Amid the madness, chaos abounds.
“Fuji Heavy Industries suffered huge losses, so we had to understand its full situation if we wanted to enter the market.
Including domestic and overseas market assessments of Neon, as well as assessments of product competitiveness and future development trends.
In short, the more detailed everything is, the better, and the faster the better to avoid more trouble at night."
Although Shirakawa Kaede is very envious of Fuji Heavy Industries, he does not want to be a sucker.
We need to find out whether there is any debt, internal assets and technology.
He doesn't want to spend a huge amount of money to invest in Fuji Heavy Industries and see it go from bad to worse.
Baichuan Feng will only take action if there is a prospect and a chance of salvation.
After receiving the order from Shirakawa Kaede, Arai Yuya did not hesitate and immediately went to arrange the matter.
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In July, Shirakawa Kaede arrived at an izakaya called Matsuya early today, where he had an appointment with two important guests.
This Matsuya is where Shirakawa Feng often talks business with others. As long as he is needed, he will receive a call from the owner and the owner will close the shop for the day and only entertain him.
Without Shirakawa Feng's instructions, the boss Matsumoto started busying himself in the kitchen when he saw him come in.
He knew what Shirakawa Kaede liked to eat, and also knew which dishes were more likely to be accepted by guests.
In the private room, Baichuan Feng had just sat down when he heard a conversation at the door.
Knowing that the person he had an appointment with had arrived, he stood up from where he had just sat down to greet him.
"Kuhara-san, Kitano-san, I am sorry to bother you today."
"Haha, Junior Brother Baichuan is too polite. It's been a long time since we had a drink together. Today is the perfect time."
Kitano Takaoki was the first to greet Shirakawa Kaede, as they were old acquaintances.
Kitano Takaoki is Shirakawa Kaede's senior brother Meiji and also a member of the Ziming Society.
He was also the president of Stanley Corporation, which supplied electronic components to Shirakawa Electric.
In addition, Stanley also owns a 7% stake in the LCD factory under Shirakawa Holdings.
When Shirakawa was able to enter the LCD panel industry, Stanley provided great technical support in the beginning.
The real reason why Shirakawa Kaede invited him today was actually for the person around Kitano Takaoki, Hisahara Hiroshi.
"I will definitely come if Mr. Baichuan invites me. If nothing else, it is worth it just to learn from Mr. Baichuan."
"Haha~" Kitano Takaoki laughed.
"Kuhara-san, you are too polite. Hitachi has always been my role model. As a senior, you are really embarrassing me by saying this."
Baichuan Feng behaved very humbly and kept a low profile, after all, he was the one who needed help.
Hisahara Hiroshi, a direct descendant of the Hisahara zaibatsu, is currently the president of Hitachi Home Appliances Co., Ltd.
What he just said about learning from Shirakawa Kaede was referring to the fact that Shirakawa Electric's financial report this year exceeded that of Hitachi Home Appliances.
Even though it was just a joke, Baichuan Feng still wanted to flatter him in return.
Everyone has a different personality, so who knows if you’ll meet someone with a weird temper.
Hisahara Yu was very satisfied with Shirakawa Kaede's humble attitude. After exchanging greetings, they all happily sat down at the table.
"Shirakawa-san, Kitano-san and Tajima-san have already told me the reason for your visit today.
I just want to confirm one thing, are you really interested in Fuji Heavy Industries? "
Unexpectedly, Hisahara Yu came straight to the point without any intention of evading any question.
Shirakawa Kaede turned his eyes to Kitano Takaoki on the other side, and the latter nodded slightly to indicate that he had said everything he needed to say.
"To be honest with you, Mr. Jiuyuan, I have actually been interested in the automotive industry for a long time, but I have never found a suitable opportunity.
Therefore, if Nissan is considering selling its shares in Fuji Heavy Industries, please also consider Shirakawa Holdings.
Of course, if you have any needs, please feel free to ask. As long as it is possible, Shirakawa will do his best. "
Since the other party came straight to the point, Baichuan Feng didn't waste any time and directly stated his purpose.
Although Hisahara Hiroshi is now in charge of Hitachi's home appliance business, don't forget his last name.
The Hisahara Zaibatsu was a direct participant in the creation of Nissan and Hitachi, and can be considered one of the founders.
As Nissan and Hitachi gradually become the core of the Fuji Group, the weight represented by the Hisahara family has naturally become increasingly important.
In addition, Hisahara Hiroshi is the eldest son in the family, and his father, Hisahara Mitsuo, is the eldest son of Hisahara Fusanosuke.
Who is Hisahara Fusanosuke? He was the first generation head of the Hisahara Zaibatsu.
Therefore, the Kuhara Hiroshi in front of Shirakawa Kaede is a genuine direct descendant of the Kuhara family, and a direct descendant among the direct descendants.
Although he is only the president of Hitachi Home Appliances now, his status in the family is extraordinary.
So how will Hisahara Yu respond to Shirakawa Kaede's request?
After drinking two glasses of sake, Hisahara Yu slammed the glass on the table, making a crisp "ding" sound.
"It's not impossible for the Kuhara family to persuade Nissan to give up its shares in Fuji Heavy Industries, but Mr. Shirakawa must agree to one condition of mine."
"Mr. Kuhara, please feel free to speak." Baichuan Feng couldn't help but sit up straight.
