Chapter 2095

Zhou Andong smiled slightly: "President Yoshioka, let's sit down and talk."

Yoshioka Kunihiko's heart set off waves, and he couldn't help but ponder the deep meaning behind Zhou Andong's words.

If what Zhou Andong is seeking is not Sony, then what is it that he wants?

Yoshioka Kunihiko's brain buzzed and was in a mess, feeling that his thinking had become abnormally dull.

Since what Zhou Andong is seeking is not Sony, this means that his plan is very big.

At this time, Chen Hua poured a cup of tea for Yoshioka Kunihiko and said with a smile: "President Yoshioka, please drink tea!"

Yoshioka Kunihiko's mind was completely occupied by Zhou Andong's words. He picked up the teacup unconsciously, paused for a while, and then put it down, then raised his head and stared at Zhou Andong tightly.

"Mr. Zhou, I am a bit stupid and failed to understand what you just said. I hope you can explain in detail and solve my doubts."

Zhou Andong picked up the cooled tea in front of him gently, took a shallow sip, and then said slowly and softly.

"I am quite interested in Sony Music and Sony Pictures."

Hearing this, Yoshioka Kunihiko's face became excited instantly. He stood up abruptly, but it was only for a moment, and he quickly returned to calm and sat down slowly again.

"Mr. Zhou, you should be clear that Sony Music and Sony Pictures are the core pillar industries of Sony's development. They are crucial to us and will never be sold."

"No, no, no!" Zhou Andong shook his head, his tone very firm: "You must sell them to me."

Yoshioka Kunihiko laughed angrily and said: "Mr. Zhou, even if you are a major shareholder of Sony, whether or not to sell Sony Music and Sony Pictures requires a board vote. You have no right to decide by yourself."

"I think President Yoshioka, you misunderstood, or I didn't explain it clearly." Zhou Andong bared his teeth and smiled: "I use Sony shares to exchange. More or less, whether you lose or take advantage, it's like this."

"Impossible!"

Yoshioka Kunihiko refused again without hesitation, because music and film are too important to Sony. If they are sold, it is equivalent to Sony having a lame leg.

"No, possible!" Zhou Andong said lightly, but his tone was unquestionable: "If I can't get Sony Music and Pictures, I must get the Sony shares in the Mitsui family's hands to increase my weight in Sony.

If I get Sony Music and Pictures, naturally, I will no longer be interested in the Sony shares in the Mitsui family's hands. If you want to buy them back, no one will compete with you."

Yoshioka Kunihiko frowned. At this time, he no longer insisted, because he was weighing the pros and cons.

Admittedly, Sony Music and Sony Pictures are very important, but once the shares in Zhou Andong's hands exceed 20%, it is too dangerous for Sony.

What made him even more angry was that even if Sony had the right of first refusal, they didn't have money in their hands. If they wanted to compete with Zhou Andong, the chance of winning was not great.

At this time, he heard Zhou Andong say again: "If Sony's funds are not very abundant now and you can't take down the Sony shares in the Mitsui family's hands, I can bridge the gap for you and borrow money from Xiangjiang banks. There will be no problem within 5 billion US dollars."

This 5 billion US dollars, Qiudongfang couldn't take it out. The profit in Japan this time, in addition to acquiring Sony shares, also had to donate 1 billion US dollars, and part of the funds were all in Mexico, preparing to short the peso.

It's just that Qiudongfang had no money, but Jiandong International did. This time, Jiandong International's profit in Japan was more than 5 billion.

As for why he had to lend money to Sony, of course, it was not for interest, but a key step for the Overseas Trust Bank to enter the Japanese market.

At this time, Japan was shrouded in financial scandals, and it was getting worse. If the Overseas Trust Bank could enter Japan and set up a branch against this background, then this huge loan of 5 billion US dollars to Sony would be more direct than any advertisement.

Just imagine, when a foreign bank provides such huge financial support to Sony, how will the Japanese people view it?

Will they continue to trust local banks that have already collapsed in credibility and are notorious, or choose this foreign bank with strong capital?

Yoshioka Kunihiko's mind became active. A loan of 5 billion US dollars, for Sony, which is now in trouble, is not a life-saving straw, but a cure.

Yoshioka Kunihiko's heart completely calmed down. This cake, Zhou Andong gave too much, he didn't have the courage to refuse.

It's just that a bank that can provide such huge funds must be strong, but the conditions must also be very harsh.

However, these are not important. As long as Sony can bear it, no matter how harsh the conditions are, they must get this loan.

"Mr. Zhou, I don't quite understand one thing. There are so many record companies and film companies, and some are even more influential than Sony Music and Sony Pictures. Why did you stare at Sony?"

Zhou Andong smiled slightly: "Because I am Chinese."

Yoshioka Kunihiko was stunned, and then reacted. Zhou Andong is Chinese. No matter how much money is given, those companies will not be sold. Even if they want to sell, the US government may intervene.

"Understand now."

Zhou Andong picked up the cigarette, Chen Hua took the lighter very skillfully, and with a click, lit the cigarette for him.

"Music and film are very important to Sony. You sell them to me, and then go to acquire another one, there will be no resistance."

Yoshioka Kunihiko nodded and fell into deep thought. Weighing the pros and cons, buying music and film, as long as there is money, you can acquire them.

However, if Zhou Andong masters more than 20% of Sony shares, it is something they all cannot bear. That is equivalent to putting a knife on their own necks.

"I can't make the decision on this matter."

"No problem." Zhou Andong snapped his fingers: "There is one more thing, which is also very important to me."

Yoshioka Kunihiko's eyes jumped: "You say!"

"VCD patent." Zhou Andong's expression became very serious: "Sony must pay patent fees."

Yoshioka Kunihiko opened his mouth and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Zhou Andong's wave of his hand very impolitely.

"President Yoshioka, you have to know that Sony involves many, many patents. If Sony does not pay VCD patent fees, you will bear the consequences."

"Bear the consequences?"

It's really too arrogant. Yoshioka Kunihiko really doesn't know where this guy's confidence comes from, and he actually threatened him, which made him laugh angrily.

"Mr. Zhou, Sony has never been afraid of threats."

"Really?" Zhou Andong raised his eyebrows: "If Sony does not pay VCD patent fees, my Yuzhou Technology will imitate all of Sony's electronic products, including games.

China has a population of more than 1.3 billion, and the future market potential is huge. You should be very clear. Moreover, I will also export imitation products to patent vacuum areas such as Africa and the Middle East. By then, Sony will probably only be able to sigh at the ocean."

Zhou Andong's words were like a sharp sword, stabbing Yoshioka Kunihiko's heart. He didn't expect Zhou Andong to be so shameless.

"Ba——"

Yoshioka Kunihiko was so angry that his face turned red, and the anger in his eyes burned, but the word "ga" was swallowed back, almost suffocating him, and his face turned red.

"Mr. Zhou, don't you care about your reputation at all?"

Yoshioka Kunihiko tried his best to suppress his anger and tried to keep his voice calm.

"Reputation?" Zhou Andong sneered: "Sony doesn't care about its reputation, so what do I, a small businessman, have to worry about?"

"You..."

Yoshioka Kunihiko was so angry that his mouth turned purple. He wanted to refute, but he couldn't find any words to refute, because Sony's reputation had indeed plummeted.

"In addition!" Zhou Andong continued: "If Sony does not pay VCD patent fees, I will give up Sony Music and Sony Pictures and negotiate with the Mitsui family tomorrow to acquire the Sony shares in their hands."

Threat, it's a threat again. Yoshioka Kunihiko was like getting a cerebral thrombosis. Not only did his mouth turn purple, but his face also began to turn blue.

Paying VCD patent fees is not a big deal for Sony, but why is he so angry and so resistant?

Isn't it because they have always said that there is no problem with VCD patents? If they suddenly pay patent fees now, Sony's already crumbling credibility will be hit even harder, and it will be even more difficult to recover.

But Zhou Andong's threat made Yoshioka Kunihiko have to treat it cautiously, because the future China must be the world's largest consumer market.

If Zhou Andong really imitates Sony products and sells them in China, Sony's market share in China will likely be greatly compressed, and it is even possible to lose the entire Chinese market, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Sony.

Thinking of this, a sense of powerlessness couldn't help but rise in Yoshioka Kunihiko's heart, facing such a situation.

Should he continue to stick to his position, or choose to compromise? No matter what, this is a difficult decision.

On the one hand, he doesn't want to compromise easily, so as not to be seen as weak. On the other hand, he is worried that Zhou Andong will really take action and bring Sony unbearable losses.

"President Yoshioka!"

Zhou Andong sat on the sofa, his legs crossed, his body leaning back slightly, leisurely crossing his legs, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

His right hand held a cigarette, and his left hand gently stroked his chin, looking at the front thoughtfully. The smoke climbed out slowly from his mouth, circled in the air, and then gradually dissipated.

"Whether it is exchanging music and film companies for Sony shares, or a huge loan of 5 billion, is my sincerity not enough?

And paying VCD patent fees, this is the price Sony should pay in the first place. Is there anything to struggle with?"

Zhou Andong reached out and picked up the ashtray, placed it steadily on his thigh, and then gently flicked the ash. The ash fell like snowflakes, scattered in the ashtray.

"I have already made concessions and shown enough sincerity. Now it's your turn, President Yoshioka. What I need is honesty. Don't exhaust my patience."

His tone carried a warning, and then he stood up and walked to the window, with his back to Yoshioka, staring quietly at the scenery outside the window.

"There is an old Chinese saying: 'If you respect me a foot, I will respect you a foot.' This sentence also applies to the commercial field. If you respect me, I will naturally return more respect to you.

But if you don't respect me, then please don't blame me for taking any necessary means to protect my own interests."

Zhou Andong's voice was a little erratic, but it made people feel an invisible pressure.

The smoke drifted out of Zhou Andong's mouth again, and under the reflection of the afternoon sun, it was actually dyed with a hint of color.

"President Yoshioka, I hope you can understand my position and determination. I will not give up my principles and bottom line for any reason.

If you are willing to facilitate this transaction, my Yuzhou Technology and your Sony will definitely be able to create a better future, and there is even a possibility of cooperation. Otherwise, I can only say sorry."

"I can't make the decision on this matter."

Yoshioka Kunihiko compromised. He couldn't do it without compromising. Sony's way of doing things is shameless enough, but Zhou Andong is even more shameless than them, which makes him angry but helpless.

"I need to go back and hold a board meeting."

"Go!" Zhou Andong turned around slowly, sat on the sofa again: "I believe you will definitely make a wise choice and let me hear the good news I hope to hear at tomorrow's board meeting."

Yoshioka Kunihiko could no longer maintain his hypocritical humility. He didn't even say goodbye, turned around and left, and the secretary twisted her sexy buttocks and followed him closely.

Yuan Wanqi and Chen Hua looked at each other, and then breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. The originally tense atmosphere was finally released, and their mood became relaxed.

Then, they turned their eyes to Zhou Andong at the same time, with admiration and worship in their eyes.

Regarding this negotiation, they had simulated it many times in their hearts, but the results were not ideal every time.

Facing the powerful Sony company, wanting to successfully take down Sony Music and Sony Pictures would pay a huge price.

However, the reality is that throughout the negotiation process, Zhou Andong showed strong confidence and wisdom.

It was really one ring after another, tying Yoshioka Kunihiko tightly, pressing step by step, not giving the other party any chance to breathe.

Every word he said was like a precise scalpel, cutting into the vital parts of Sony, leaving Yoshioka Kunihiko with no power to fight back.

Both women are business elites and have participated in many business negotiations, but this experience made them deeply realize what kind of ability a truly excellent negotiator should have.

Not only must they have keen insight, but also decisive decision-making power and strong psychological quality. Only in this way can they remain calm in a complex and changing environment, quickly make correct judgments, and take effective actions.

For example, the Mitsui family was caught by Zhou Andong and became an important chess piece, holding Sony tightly, leaving Yoshioka Kunihiko with no way.

And this kind of negotiation that always pinches the other party's seven inches is really cool, which taught them a valuable lesson.

"Boss!" Chen Hua looked at Zhou Andong's eyes, flashing with elusive colors: "Will Sony agree?"