Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 924: A shortcut to the development of the Origin Group

The meeting with Bernard Arnault, though important, was not very long.

When Hideki Hanyu made the promise and finished his McDonald's poor meal, his conversation with Bernard Arnault was over.

After convincing Bernard Arnault, AY International's plan to take over the company was at least 90% successful.

After all, with Bernard Arnault as an "insider", the plan can be implemented with much less effort.

After Hideki Hanyu parted ways with Bernard Arnault, he had just returned to his mansion in the 7th District when he received a long-distance call from America.

"My name is Karl Map, and I'm just hosting a senator from the Elephant Party for lunch.

Seraphim, aren't you attending the Cannes Film Festival? Why are you in such a hurry to contact me?

Aren’t French female stars fun? Or if you want to change your taste, some government employees in Washington are also very beautiful. You can try them out when you have time.”

After hearing Karl Mapp's teasing, Hanyu Hideki did not get down to business first, but asked, "I'm curious about which senator you are having dinner with."

"*****." Karmap gave a name.

Hanyu Hideki asked with a puzzled look on his face, "So it was him, how did you suddenly get in touch with them?"

The person that Karl Map was talking about was the leader of a group of people in the Elephant Party that was most trusted by the current President of America.

The relationships behind these people are complicated, and they are basically supported by America's old capital, such as several energy giants and the legendary military-industrial complex.

However, although these people seem to be in a good position now, they will quickly lose power in a few years as the man in Arkansas comes to power.

After all, for a long period of time in the future, it will be an era of globalized economic development with a relatively peaceful overall environment.

With the rise of emerging technologies and the outbreak of the Internet revolution, Wall Street capital has once again ushered in an unprecedented period of prosperity.

Therefore, before, these people always had a low presence among the upper class people that Karl Map had won over.

In addition to the fact that Hideki Hanyu is pessimistic about the future of these people, it is also related to the network of interests he has built with Karl Mapp, which is heavily dependent on his business empire.

After all, the field that Hideki Hanyu is currently operating in is clearly separate from the capital behind these people, and it is difficult to establish a connection in terms of interests.

When Karl Map heard what Hanyu Hideki said, he quickly said, "Even if you didn't contact me, I would have contacted you about this matter recently."

Hanyu Hideki became more and more curious as he listened, and hurriedly asked, "What's the matter?"

Carl Map asked, "You should have heard about what happened in the bay?"

Hanyu Hideki replied, "I know a little bit. Some time ago, the Japanese government has been raising funds to support the war in America."

Hearing this, Karl Mapp couldn't help but complain, "Neon is such an inexplicably humble official."

The reason why Karl Mapp dared to complain about Japan to Hideki Hanyu was that he found during the cooperation over the years that Hideki Hanyu himself did not have any national sentiment towards Japan and was an international capitalist who could not be more qualified.

However, as soon as Karl Mapp finished speaking, Hideki Hanyu made even harsher comments than Karl Mapp.

"What is inexplicable? It should be described as undignified, servile, and without any bottom line."

Karl Map didn't know how to agree for a moment and could only continue talking about business.

"Since you know this, I can tell you now that according to the intelligence I just learned at noon, the powder keg can no longer be suppressed, and an explosion is a matter of time."

Hanyu Hideki was not surprised at all by what Karl Map said.

After all, there are only more than two months left until the "Operation Desert Shield" in August.

He continued to ask, "So what does this have to do with your meeting at noon."

Karl Mapp said, "Don't be impatient, just listen to me.

Once this incident breaks out, the senator who had lunch with me at noon and his faction, as well as the capital that supports him, will become the biggest beneficiaries, which is why they are sparing no effort to promote this matter. "

Hanyu Hideki said, "This is obvious."

Karl Mapp went on to explain, “Although everyone wants to take advantage of the opportunity, the share of the pie is limited, but people’s appetite is unlimited, so they are now eager to seek new partners.”

Hanyu Hideki asked in surprise, "Are you trying to recommend me to work with them?"

Karl Mapp asked, "Why not? Doesn't your Origin Group also have investments in the Middle East?"

Hanyu Hideki said helplessly, "Are you sure they would be interested in my little business?"

It's not that Hideki Hanyu is belittling himself. The joint investment he and South Korea's Sunkyung Group have made there seems to be a certain scale, but compared with the scale of the war that is about to break out and the interests involved, it is just a drop in the bucket.

"The size doesn't matter. All they want is an excuse, a way, a partner, and most importantly, you are investing in an oil refinery."

Speaking of this, Karl Map said mysteriously again.

"Given the abilities of these people and their relationship with the military, if you choose to cooperate, it may be the fastest way for your Origin Group to develop, so you must seize the opportunity, and then..."

Before Karl Map had finished speaking, Hanyu Hideki decisively interrupted him and said, "There's no need to discuss the details over the phone. I'll be going to Washington in person at the end of this month, and we'll discuss it in detail then."

"Okay, then I'll make preparations in advance in Washington, and then I'll invite my old friends to have a good get-together."

After Karl Map changed his words, he suddenly remembered that it was Hideki Hanyu who asked him to make the call today, so he quickly continued.

"I almost forgot to ask, why did you come to see me today?"

Hanyu Hideki also smiled and said, "I almost forgot what you told me, but it's almost the same as what you told me. I found a new investment direction in the UK."

"What investment direction?" asked Karl Mapp.

Hanyu Hideki replied, "In terms of media, to be precise, I want to do pay TV in the UK."

Karl Mapp asked in confusion, "Pay TV, haven't you invested in Europe? I heard that it has been tepid and losing money every year. Those people don't want to do a business that loses money."

Hanyu Hideki said firmly, "Don't worry, I guarantee that I will make money this time. Don't you still believe in my judgment and ability?"

"I trust you. I don't understand this, so I won't ask too much. You just need to tell me what to do."

Karl Map immediately expressed his opinion. After all, Hideki Hanyu's past performance was too convincing.

“This cooperation may be more complicated. America Entertainment Investment Company must send a few important people to the UK, preferably people with good relations with the royal family.

And we must set off now. I will officially start discussing this matter on the 20th."

As soon as Hanyu Hideki said this, Karl Map said in a conflicted tone.

“This time is too tight.”

Hanyu Hideki said, "If this is done, I guarantee that we will earn at least 40 million pounds every year in the future. If we can't make money, I will make up the difference."

The reason why Hideki Hanyu dared to make such a bold statement was because he felt that 40 million was already a conservative figure in his mind.

Take Sky TV from another time and space as an example. Before buying the Premier League copyright, they lost more than 40 million pounds every year.

But after buying the Premier League, Sky TV not only turned losses into profits, but its annual profit even approached 70 million pounds.

Adding the positive and negative together, it would exceed 100 million pounds a year.

Therefore, Hideki Hanyu's 40 million pounds is really quite conservative.

When Karl Map heard this number, he immediately changed his words.

“Arrived in London on the 20th, absolutely no problems!

Forty million pounds in profit, even if those guys were asked to send their wives to the bed of a British prince, they would agree immediately. "

Hearing these words, Hanyu Hideki was speechless.

I thought that money really makes the world go round. Sometimes the moral integrity of those high-ranking figures is often cheaper than ordinary people think.

"Then it's decided. Besides being quick, someone with weight must come. I need their energy for PR in the UK."

Hideki Hanyu emphasized again.

Karl Map assured, "Don't worry about what I do. I promise I won't let you down."

Hanyu Hideki said, "That's it, I'll hang up first, I still need to prepare in advance for the British side."

"Okay, goodbye." After Karl Map hung up the phone, Chiba Kaoru came to report to Hanyu Hideki.

"Teacher Hanyu, someone from the British United Investment just replied to me that the prince is currently in London and has no public schedule for the 20th."

Hanyu Hideki hurriedly said, "Very good, I will contact them again and ask them to help me book a box at Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup final semi-final the day after tomorrow."

Qianye Xun said, "At this time, I'm afraid even the regular tickets are sold out?"

Hanyu Hideki said, "Of course I'm not going to ask the official to buy it now. Let Green Laws find the person who reserved the box and buy it from them, no matter if it's ten times, twenty times, or even a hundred times the price, buy it from me!"

"Yes, I'll contact you right away."

Chiba Xun responded and left.

Next to Hideki Hanyu, Benedetta, who had returned early, was wearing sexy silk pajamas. She thought that Hideki Hanyu was done with his work, so she moved closer to him and wanted to get closer to him.

Who would have thought that Hideki Hanyu would take out his satellite phone and dial a private number directly, completely ignoring Benedetta who was approaching.

Upon seeing this, Benedetta gave the scumbag a slightly annoyed look, but was once again ignored by the scumbag who was concentrating on the phone call.

Then, this mature beauty completely started a fight with Hanyu Hideki.

She lifted up her nightgown and leaned over the sofa, starting to move on her own.

At this time, Hanyu Hideki heard that the number he dialed was finally answered, and a familiar voice came from the other end, it was the British prince.

He then stated his identity, "Hello, Your Highness. I am Seraphim."

I recognized Hanyu Hideki's voice on the other end of the line, and he asked in a relaxed tone, "It's Seraphim, my friend. What do you want from me?"

Hanyu Hideki replied, “Your Highness should know that the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Crystal Palace will be held at Wembley Stadium in two days. As an investor of Manchester United, I would like to invite Your Highness to watch the game together.”

"Thank you for the invitation, Mr. Seraphim. My schedule for the day after tomorrow has not been confirmed yet, so I cannot accept your invitation now."

The prince neither agreed nor refused immediately, and instead used his best tactic of procrastination.

But Hideki Hanyu had already arranged everything, so it was impossible for him to only get an ambiguous answer.

Therefore, he directly stated, "In fact, in addition to inviting Your Highness to watch the game this time, I also have other requests, which are related to the British Satellite Broadcasting Company, which has been in financial difficulties in recent years."

The prince was instantly interested when he heard this, "Please continue, Mr. Seraphim."

"I know that the British upper class is worried about the operation of British Satellite Broadcasting Company. I wonder if the prince is willing to be the one to solve this problem."

Hideki Hanyu posed a question.

But when it fell into the prince's ears, it became an extremely huge bait.

Although the prince, who was born into a royal family, was immune to many temptations, there was one thing that he longed for.

That is the "political achievement" that can enhance one's own reputation.

The queen's radiance is too dazzling, and the prince will never give up if he has the chance to get closer to her.

If he can solve the operational problems of the British Satellite Broadcasting Company that has the whole of Britain worried, he will surely gain a lot of fame.

Thinking of this, the prince immediately asked, "So, Seraphim, you are willing to support me, right?"

Hanyu Hideki said without hesitation, "Of course, we are friends."

"What are you going to do?" the prince asked anxiously.

Hanyu Hideki replied, "Some things are not convenient to discuss over the phone. How about we discuss it in the box at Wembley Stadium the day after tomorrow?"

The prince agreed, "Okay, see you at Wembley Stadium the day after tomorrow."

"I am very much looking forward to meeting your Highness," Hanyu Hideki said.

The prince said, "I look forward to it as well, Seraphim."

The moment he finished speaking, Hideki Hanyu immediately threw away the satellite phone in his hand and grabbed Benedetta's hair as she was running around below.

When they were talking on the phone just now, this woman's little action almost made him lose his composure.

If it wasn't the prince on the phone, he probably wouldn't have been able to endure it.

Now that the call was over, he had to give the other party a lesson.

"Chou cousin, you asked for this!"

"Ha ha……"

But Hideki Hanyu's rebuke only earned him a charming smile from Benedetta.

Then the next moment, Hideki Hanyu picked up Benedetta, strode to the top-floor terrace, pressed her against the railing, and then, from high above, in front of the brightly lit Paris, began to beat this woman up.

……

May 19th.

In a conference room at the LVMH Group headquarters, a top-level board meeting was drawing to a close.

Although Hideki Hanyu was also in the meeting room, it was not him who discovered the death, but a representative of his investment company.

"...

The above is all the cooperation arrangements between AIYI International and LVMH Group after its delisting. If any investors have different opinions, please raise them now.”

As soon as the words fell, an investor from LVMH Group raised his hand and said, "I object. What Ayi International is doing is detrimental to the interests of LVMH investors."

But then someone immediately objected, "That's not right. Once all the brands under the two companies are controlled by LVMH, it will definitely drive up LVMH's stock price."

“But once Ayi International’s strategic decision-making development department and shared service center are incorporated into the LVMH Group, we will also lose control over LVMH.”

"We are just investors. We should focus on the share price, not the control."

"That's you, not me."

“I would rather my investment be more profitable.”

In this way, everyone in the board of directors spoke at once, expressing their own opinions, and no one could convince anyone else.

As the conversation progressed, someone suddenly shouted, "Stop arguing, let's vote."

Then, everyone began to express their opinions.

"I agree."

"I object."

"I object!"

……

Soon, except for AIYI International and Hideki Hanyu's investment company, the original investors of LVMH Group completed the vote, and it seemed that they were evenly matched.

However, at this time, everyone's eyes were not on Hideki Hanyu, but on Bernard Arnault.

As the largest individual shareholder of LVMH Group today, Bernard Arnault is also the representative of the local faction of LVMH Group in its fight against Ay International Management.

So, everyone wants to know what Bernard Arnault's attitude is.

However, those investors who agreed did not hold out much hope that Bernard Arnault would agree with them.

Opponents are confident that Bernard Arnault will definitely stand with them.

After all, they have pushed Bernard Arnault all the way to the present just to have him represent them in resisting the power invasion of AI International.

Even if Bernard Arnault took the opportunity to benefit himself, they felt it was worth it.

But as everyone was expecting, Bernard Arnault slowly raised his hand and gave an answer that no one expected.

“I agree that AIYI International and LVMH Group should have a deeper cooperation.”

(End of this chapter)