Chapter 2091

After last night's contact, Mitsui Gen'nosuke had an excellent impression of Zhou Andong, and he sincerely hoped to make friends with him.

This was not only out of personal favor, but also because he was optimistic about China's reform and opening up and believed that this was a market with great potential.

Currently, his family was actively considering investing in China. If he could make friends with a local snake like Zhou Andong, it would undoubtedly bring many conveniences and advantages. Whether choosing sole proprietorship or cooperation, he could gain more benefits.

As for the small abacus in his heart, Mitsui Gen'nosuke didn't feel there was anything wrong with it. In his eyes, business is business, and friendship is friendship.

As a businessman, he firmly believed that in the commercial field, one should prioritize reason and interests, while also maintaining good interpersonal relationships.

He believed that Zhou Andong also understood this principle and would not have prejudice or dissatisfaction because of it. After all, everyone was an adult and knew how to handle this complex relationship between emotion and interest.

In addition, Mitsui Gen'nosuke knew very well that doing business in China required understanding local culture and habits, and Zhou Andong, as a local snake, could undoubtedly give him valuable advice and guidance.

Through communication with Zhou Andong, he could better grasp market trends and policies and regulations, thereby making wiser decisions. This was also one of the important reasons why he was willing to interact deeply with Zhou Andong.

In general, Mitsui Gen'nosuke's attitude toward Zhou Andong was sincere and pragmatic. He hoped that through this friendship, he could not only harvest a sincere friendship but also open a new situation for his family's development in China.

Of course, he also knew clearly that a balance point needed to be found between friendship and business to achieve a win-win result.

Mitsui Gen'nosuke laughed along and shook his fist: "So, you are very lucky; you didn't speak ill of me, otherwise I would definitely make you look good."

Zhou Andong laughed heartily, took a box of Huazi from his pocket, and handed one to Mitsui: "Come, taste our Chinese cigarettes."

Mitsui Gen'nosuke took the cigarette and looked at it: "Zhonghua, we also have it for sale in Japan."

"Is that so?"

Zhou Andong really didn't know. He took a lighter, lit the cigarette for Mitsui first, and then pointed to the sushi restaurant.

"We also want to eat sushi, but we don't want to queue. Do you, this local snake, have any way?"

Mitsui Gen'nosuke took a look, then turned back and whispered a few words to a young man behind him, and then said.

"There is a seafood restaurant in front, the taste is very good; let's go there for breakfast."

"Sorry to trouble you, Mitsui-kun."

Zhou Andong said. Although he knew that Mitsui Gen'nosuke had a purpose in approaching him, this little devil was different from other Japanese people; he appeared very bold and sincere, without any hypocrisy, so his impression of Mitsui was also good.

Arriving at the seafood restaurant, Mitsui Gen'nosuke was very familiar with it. He organized everyone to sit down and began to arrange food.

"There are many delicious foods in Tsukiji fish. Let's taste their signature dishes in this restaurant, and then we'll go to other houses to eat."

Zhou Andong didn't object. It wasn't easy to come here once, so naturally, he couldn't get full in one restaurant.

Before the things they wanted in the restaurant were served, Mitsui's men brought a person in, carrying four bags.

The bags contained food boxes, and the food boxes contained sushi. Zhou Andong didn't be polite either and let everyone eat quickly, but it was just a taste, after all, there were many delicious things behind.

Mitsui Gen'nosuke snatched Chen Hua's tour guide job and accompanied Zhou Andong for a whole day, arriving in Ginza at night.

And the Ginza at night is colorful and full of charm; it is like a beautiful woman, wearing gorgeous clothes, exuding charming fragrance, with a unique charm and rhyme that makes people intoxicated.

This is a paradise for nightlife, attracting countless Tokyo people who love the night to enjoy it to their heart's content. However, unlike the imagined prosperity, the Ginza at this time appeared a bit depressed.

There were few pedestrians on the street, and even tourists were few, as if it had lost its past lively atmosphere, as if this carefully dressed woman hadn't woken up yet.

In contrast, the Tsukiji Fish Market in the morning was crowded with people and full of vitality. This contrast made Zhou Andong very confused, but he soon understood the reason.

A bitter smile appeared on Mitsui Gen'nosuke's face, and he slowly opened his mouth: "The stock market crash has just passed, and the Japanese economy has suffered unprecedented damage.

This disaster has had a profound impact on various industries, including the Ginza we see. Many companies went bankrupt, people lost their jobs, consumption capacity dropped significantly, and commercial activities shrank, which made Ginza lose its past prosperity."

Zhou Andong, the culprit, had no expression on his face, but his heart was blooming with joy, and then he glanced at Yuan Wanqi beside him. The corners of this woman's mouth were also raised, and she couldn't suppress it no matter what.

"I believe that as time goes by, the Japanese economy will gradually recover, and Ginza will surely regain its vitality."

Zhou Andong looked at the depressed Ginza and comforted him insincerely, trying his best not to laugh out loud.

"Sigh!" Mitsui Gen'nosuke sighed: "This financial crisis has also caused heavy losses to our Mitsui family, and we are considering whether to sell the Sony shares in our hands."

Zhou Andong raised his eyebrows. He finally knew the purpose of this little devil; it turned out he wanted to sell Sony shares to him.

Was he moved? Of course he was moved, but the attraction wasn't great because his goal was Sony Music and Sony Pictures.

Even if he got the shares in the Mitsui family's hands, it would be tasteless to eat and a pity to discard.

However, if Sony knew this news, their hearts should be very panicked, right? This could be utilized.

"Mitsui-kun!" Zhou Andong looked at Mitsui Gen'nosuke with a look of surprise: "If you really want to sell Sony shares, you must consider me."

"I will notify you." Mitsui Gen'nosuke hesitated for a moment and finally nodded: "Sony has the right of first refusal, but whether Sony can get the shares in our family's hands depends on whether Sony can give the price."

"Please rest assured, Mitsui-kun." Zhou Andong said with a smile: "I guarantee I will give you a satisfactory price."

Zhou Andong's words made Mitsui's mood very good, and he felt that being a tour guide for a day was not in vain.

But at this time, Yoshioka Kunihiko's mood was not very good. In the reception hall of the Hotel New Otani, he was pacing back and forth anxiously.

Zhou Andong took people out early in the morning, and he didn't know where they went. This feeling of being out of control made him very unhappy.

And what he was most worried about and most afraid of was Zhou Andong contacting Mitsui Gen'nosuke alone; then they would be too passive.

"Bang bang bang!"

The door of the reception room was knocked heavily, and Yoshioka Kunihiko shouted unhappily.

"Come in!"

A sexy woman pushed the door and came in, first bowing to Yoshioka Kunihiko.

"President Yoshioka, Mr. Zhou is back."

"Back?" Yoshioka Kunihiko walked out quickly: "Where is he?"

"He is in his room." The woman took small steps and followed closely behind Yoshioka Kunihiko.

Soon, the two stood in front of Zhou Andong's room door, and the woman raised her hand and knocked.

Footsteps came from inside, and then the door opened. It was Chen Hua who opened the door.

Seeing that it was Yoshioka Kunihiko, she said very politely: "President Yoshioka, please come in!"

Chen Hua turned back: "Boss, it's President Yoshioka!"

For Yoshioka Kunihiko's sudden visit, this was not beyond Zhou Andong's expectations. After all, their large group of people had disappeared for a whole day.

And Mitsui Gen'nosuke had revealed important information about his intention to sell Sony shares; it would be strange if Yoshioka Kunihiko wasn't anxious.

"President Yoshioka!"

"President Yoshioka!"

"President Yoshioka!"

"......"

At this time, it was not yet eight o'clock, and it was difficult to fall asleep after returning to the room, so Yuan Wanqi, He Zhiyong, Chen Hua, and others all ran to Zhou Andong's place to drink tea and chat.

Zhou Andong shook hands with Yoshioka Kunihiko enthusiastically and asked knowingly: "President Yoshioka, it's so late, why are you still staying at the hotel?"

Yoshioka Kunihiko pretended to be helpless and said: "Mr. Zhou, you were nowhere to be found all day. I searched everywhere but to no avail. I was very worried, fearing that some accident might have happened. If you hadn't returned, I'm afraid I would have had to call the police for help."

Zhou Andong said with an apologetic look: "I'm really sorry for causing trouble for President Yoshioka. As a world-famous international metropolis, we are all stepping here for the first time, so naturally, we are eager to experience the unique exotic customs firsthand.

So, when we got up this morning, everyone couldn't wait to go out and see. Naturally, I wouldn't spoil everyone's interest, so I agreed and forgot to greet President Yoshioka. I'm really sorry."

"President Yoshioka, please sit!" Yuan Wanqi made a gesture of invitation, and then Chen Hua brought a cup of tea.

Yoshioka Kunihiko sat down and asked as if he were very interested: "Mr. Zhou, where did you go today?"

Zhou Andong mentioned the places he went: "Japan has had a financial crisis, and all industries are depressed. Only the Tsukiji Fish Market is still as prosperous as before, and there are various special snacks there. Such as sushi, tempura, etc., all are very delicious and have an endless aftertaste."

Yoshioka Kunihiko sighed and said in a very heavy tone: "Yes, this stock market crash has brought huge impact and damage to Japan, especially the aftermath of the Plaza Accord has not yet subsided, making the Japanese economy even worse, falling into an unprecedented predicament."

Speaking of this, a smile appeared on Yoshioka Kunihiko's face, and his tone became relaxed.

"The snacks at Tsukiji Fish Market are indeed very special. You should find a Japanese guide, otherwise, you will miss a lot of delicious food."

"It's a coincidence." Zhou Andong looked at Yoshioka Kunihiko, and a smile also appeared on his face: "We just arrived at the Tsukiji Fish Market and met Mitsui-kun. It turns out that the Mitsui family is a major shareholder of that market."

When hearing Zhou Andong say that he met Mitsui Gen'nosuke, Yoshioka Kunihiko's face changed, but it returned to normal in just an instant.

"Not bad!" Yoshioka Kunihiko nodded: "The Mitsui family is indeed a major shareholder of the Tsukiji Fish Market. With Mitsui-kun as your guide, I think you must have been able to appreciate the beautiful scenery and taste the special food."

"Indeed!"

Zhou Andong couldn't help but show a bright smile: "Mitsui-kun is a very qualified tour guide. Not only did he take us to appreciate the unique charm of Tsukiji Fish Market, but he also revealed an important piece of information to me—the Mitsui family is considering selling the Sony shares they hold."

Yoshioka Kunihiko's face changed suddenly. This time, he couldn't hide it no matter what.

"The Mitsui family wants to sell Sony shares?"

Yoshioka Kunihiko squeezed out a smile with difficulty, but it looked more like he was crying.

"However, even if they intend to sell the shares in their hands, according to regulations, Sony has the right of first refusal, so these shares will never fall into the hands of others."

"Sony does enjoy the right of first refusal, but that's only under equal conditions."

The corners of Zhou Andong's mouth raised slightly, and he kept a smile on his face. In Yoshioka Kunihiko's eyes, it looked particularly dazzling, and he wished he could punch him and beat that hateful face to a pulp.

"I am very interested in the Sony shares held by the Mitsui family. Even if I need to pay a high premium, I am determined to get them."

"Mr. Zhou, the board meeting will be held at ten o'clock tomorrow morning."

The smile on Yoshioka Kunihiko's face became more and more reluctant. He looked at his watch and stood up.

"It's getting late. Everyone, rest early."

"Board meeting?" Zhou Andong waved his hand: "No rush, no rush. Our itinerary for tomorrow has already been arranged; we are going to the seaside to take a look."

Yoshioka Kunihiko heard this and felt very familiar. Then he remembered that when he was in Jiangzhou, he had also said the same thing.

"Jiangzhou also has the sea. Hasn't Mr. Zhou been there?"

"That's my hometown; of course I've been there," Zhou Andong said very seriously: "But this is Tokyo. Tokyo's sea and Jiangzhou's sea must be different."

This sounded familiar too, as if when he was in Jiangzhou, he said it to those accompanying officials. Now Zhou Andong returned it to him intact, which made him very suffocated, but he had no way to deal with it.

Yoshioka Kunihiko couldn't even maintain that ugly smile on his face, and it suddenly became cold: "The board meeting will be held at ten o'clock the day after tomorrow."

"No, no, no!" Zhou Andong shook his head: "My time is very abundant. It won't be too late to hold the board meeting after I have walked through Tokyo and appreciated all the scenery of Tokyo."

Yoshioka Kunihiko's face became more and more gloomy, but he didn't say anything because he knew it was useless to say anything. He didn't even say goodnight and turned around and left.

He understood that Zhou Andong was delaying time, certainly preparing to hold the board meeting after taking the Sony shares in the Mitsui family's hands.

By that time, Sony would be too passive, and he absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen.

He left the hotel, got in the car, and returned to Sony headquarters because Watanabe Jingyuan was still waiting for him.

"President Watanabe!"

After Yoshioka Kunihiko knocked on the door, he pushed the door and went in without waiting for a reply from inside.

"Zhou Andong is back, and Mitsui Gen'nosuke has already bottomed out with him, telling him that the Mitsui family wants to sell Sony shares."

Watanabe Jingyuan's face turned livid instantly. The coffee cup in his hand, which he was just about to drink, was then thrown out fiercely by him.

"Snap!"

The exquisite teacup, worth a lot of money, hit the ground and shattered into pieces, and the brown liquid splashed everywhere.

"Baka!"

Yoshioka Kunihiko took a deep breath: "Zhou Andong refused to attend tomorrow's board meeting."

Watanabe Jingyuan's entire face was distorted and deformed, looking very ferocious and terrifying.

"Why?"

Yoshioka Kunihiko gritted his teeth and said: "Obviously, he wants to delay time and hold the board meeting after getting the Mitsui family's shares."