Chapter 2006

Zhou Andong slowly stood up, faced Seeing Jian Qiu, and said in a low voice: "This global capital raid on the Japanese stock market has dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese economy, which was already in a slump.

Whether it is the manufacturing industry or the financial sector, even the Japanese government itself is facing serious problems. Now, one after another, they are being exposed, stripped down to their underwear, and laid bare before the people of the whole world, causing all investors to lose confidence in the Japanese market."

Zhou Andong paused and continued: "According to my estimation, due to the impact of this incident, Japan will enter the longest economic recession in its history. This state of depression and slump will likely last for as long as twenty years.

Look at Sony again; it has suffered a huge blow in this crisis. And as for the Japanese banks, they are already struggling to save themselves and are simply unable to provide them with sufficient financial support.

Therefore, the only thing Sony can do is to shrink its business scale and cut off those relatively secondary industries to ensure that its core business can operate and conduct research and development normally."

Seeing Jian Qiu pondered and said: "Your analysis makes a lot of sense, but Sony Music and Sony Pictures are Sony's most core businesses. If they face a capital shortage, they will at most slow down their expansion, but they will never easily sell them off. After all, these two departments are vital to Sony."

Zhou Andong sat down, wrapped his arms around Seeing Jian Qiu's shoulders, and spoke slowly.

"Then do you think those little Japs will be able to sleep at night if I, an enemy, am allowed onto the board of directors?"

"Hmm?" Seeing Jian Qiu was stunned by the question; she had never considered this.

"Heh!" Zhou Andong gave a sinister laugh: "Even if I can't control the discourse on the board, as a director, I have the right to know about any strategic decisions they make and the status of their new product research and development.

Tell me, if I, an enemy, am allowed onto the board, will they be uncomfortable? Will they be worried? Will they be afraid? Will they be able to sleep at night?

By then, I will have plenty of ways to disgust them, add to their troubles, create problems, make them miserable, and keep them on pins and needles, unable to eat or sleep in peace."

"You are so sinister."

Seeing Jian Qiu rolled her eyes at Zhou Andong, reached out a finger to poke his forehead, and then let out a light laugh.

"First, announce that you have acquired Sony shares and become Sony's fourth-largest shareholder, and then use this news to build momentum for the listing of Xurishang and to pit them against Coca-Cola.

After a period of time, when the heat gradually cools down, you suddenly announce the acquisition of Sony Music and Sony Pictures. In this way, the heat will be ignited once again.

And by then, whether it's Future Culture or our VCDs, we can take advantage of this wave of heat to launch a large-scale promotional campaign!"

"My wife understands me best!"

Hearing Seeing Jian Qiu say this, Zhou Andong pulled her tightly into his arms and kissed her soft lips.

"I've already decided to sell Future Culture's shares to Jiang Yuyue and Ma Ma Xiaotong. Once the acquisition of Sony Music is settled, I will then develop cooperation with Future Culture."

There was no need to wait until tomorrow; Zhou Andong picked up the phone and dialed Yuan Yuan Wanqi's office.

Soon, Yuan Yuan Wanqi's voice came through the receiver: "Boss!"

Zhou Andong said: "File the disclosure tomorrow and hold a press conference at the same time to make the news of my 13.6% stake in Sony public. In addition, focus the publicity on the Xurishang listing and my personal involvement."

"Okay!" Yuan Yuan Wanqi was also very excited: "A disclosure, and it's for Sony shares—just thinking about it is exciting."

Next, Zhou Andong dialed Zhang Zuo's mobile phone. The kid didn't answer the first time, and only answered when he called a second time.

"Damn it, don't you know I'm busy? No matter who you are, give me a reason immediately, or I'll crush your balls."

Zhou Andong's mouth twitched: "Brother Dazuo, I was wrong. You go ahead and get busy; I'll go find Grandpa Zhang for a drink."

"Dong Ge!" Zhang Zuo's reflexes were very fast, followed immediately by a fawning laugh: "If you have anything to say, just tell me; there's no need to bother the old man."

"Forget it." Zhou Andong sighed: "Brother Dazuo is so busy, how could I dare to bother you? I'd better find Grandpa Zhang. It just so happens I miss him, and I want to have a good drink with him."

"Dong Ge!"

Zhang Zuo was definitely someone capable of big things; he knew when to pick things up and when to put them down, and he would never hesitate when it was time to admit defeat.

"I really didn't know it was you, sir. I was wrong, I was really wrong."

"You were wrong?" Zhou Andong grinned and laughed silently: "Where were you wrong? How come I don't know?"

"Brother!" Zhang Zuo said, wanting to cry: "Can't you just be my own brother?"

"Sigh!" Zhou Andong sighed again: "Fine. Grandpa Zhang is quite busy every day, so I won't go find him for a drink today. I'll go another day when he has time."

"..."

Zhang Zuo gritted his back teeth secretly: "Brother, what are you looking for me for? Speak up; I will go through fire and water without hesitation."

Zhou Andong held back his laughter: "What are you busy with?"

"Of course I'm busy with your business."

Zhang Zuo felt stifled just thinking about it; I'm busy working on your affairs, but you're always thinking about going to the old man to complain and harm me.

"The identity of that guy in court yesterday has been confirmed. Didn't you ask me to find reporters and offer a reward to collect evidence?"

"Oh!" Zhou Andong didn't ask about the guy's identity: "Perfect. Help me notify those media outlets again. Tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, a press conference will be held in Banquet Hall No. 2 of the Jinwan Hotel. I have important matters to announce."

"What matters?"

Zhang Zuo immediately perked up; Zhou Dapo personally holding a press conference must be a big deal.

"You'll know tomorrow."

Without giving Zhang Zuo another chance to speak, Zhou Andong hung up the phone and immediately called Reporter Guan Reporter Guan Shengjie. No one answered at the office, so he had to page him.

After waiting only a few minutes, Reporter Guan Reporter Guan Shengjie called back, his voice sounding a bit lazy.

"What do you want?"

Zhou Andong could tell and asked curiously: "Are you sleeping?"

Reporter Guan Reporter Guan Shengjie yawned: "I stayed up late last night to finish a draft, and I had an interview task this morning. I couldn't hold on anymore this afternoon, so I hid in the conference room, propped up some chairs, and took a nap."

Zhou Andong didn't waste any more words: "I'm holding a press conference in Banquet Hall No. 2 of the Jinwan Hotel tomorrow. Just letting you know."

"What's it about?" Reporter Guan Reporter Guan Shengjie immediately became energetic: "Tell me first."

"I am a person of great principle." Zhou Andong refused righteously: "If I told you first, it would be too unfair to other media friends."