Horrible! Actually playing this kind of game!

"It's two different things."

Qing Zhiyuan responded loudly, "The fact that I like you has nothing to do with Ren Tiantang or President Yamauchi. I just chose the person I think is the most suitable person to serve as the director of the company's strategic planning department. I also chose He hired this person to become the future CEO of the group.

It's just my judgment.

And I have always trusted my own judgment.

At least so far, I haven't made any mistakes in this regard. "

What Qing Zhiyuan said is definitely a fact. When it comes to selecting people, his vision is extremely accurate. Even Satoru Iwata couldn't help but sigh that Qing Zhiyuan can see the attributes of people, and pokeni can always be born. All kinds of industry geniuses.

This in itself is a miracle.

Iwata gritted his teeth and asked:

"Then why not choose...um...Mr. Shinji Mikami? I think as your legendary producer, his qualifications in pokeni are far better than mine in terms of talent and influence.

His prestige is definitely beyond my reach. Shinji Mikami is obviously more suitable to be the future CEO of Pokeni Group, right? "

Qing Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head, saying that Mr. Iwata's words were wrong, "Mikami-san is indeed very talented, but his talent is mainly in game production.

He is definitely a well-deserved talent when it comes to making games. I feel safe leaving it to him.

However, there is a big difference between a company's CEO and a producer. People who can make games may not be able to manage a company well.

The company's operating logic is different from the game production logic. At the company's strategic level, what is needed is foresight for the future, strategic planning capabilities, market acumen, and personnel management capabilities...

In these aspects, Mikami is probably not enough. "

"Hmm..." Satoru Iwata took a deep breath and continued to ask, "What about Mr. Kazuma Takahashi of your company? As the director of operations, he is actually outstanding in strategic planning and operational capabilities, and he has led many Less publicity of successful products.

Until now, Mr. Takahashi Kazuma's film and game linkages and promotional techniques have been at the textbook level.

Such a person should be very suitable to be the future CEO, right? "

"Well..." Qing Zhiyuan sighed and shook his head, "Takahashi is actually a very good executor. I plan many of the things he does."

Eh?

Satoru Iwata was stunned for a moment. It turns out that President Takahashi Kazuma's textbook-level publicity strategy was planned by you, President Ao?

The man in front of him looks extremely young, only in his 30s. You can't even associate him with the word 30 years old.

It's shocking that such a young person can do everything.

Before that, Satoru Iwata thought that Qing Zhiyuan's greatest advantage was his ability to delegate power. It was the people below him who were powerful enough that allowed the company to reach this point.

After working on it for a long time, is President Qing the one who is hiding the secret?

After a conversation, Iwata had a new understanding of him.

…

"Let's put it this way," Qing Zhiyuan said with a smile, "Takahashi-san is indeed talented, and he is also a very good executor. He can complete the publicity and operational tasks assigned to him very well.

But the problem with Kazuma Takahashi is that his understanding of the game is not particularly deep. If he is asked to serve as CEO, it may be okay to build a medium-sized company, but it must be the best in the world so that pokeni can sail. It's not enough to set sail. "

That's it...

Iwata frowned, "What about Sony's Mr. Kutaragi Ken? As far as I know, Mr. Kutaragi is definitely an amazing talent.

Being able to single-handedly build SCE has continuously successfully allowed Sony to enter the gaming field, and has now made it the largest gaming company in the world.

The sales volume of PS is far ahead in the world. It was also at the suggestion of Mr. Kutaragi that Sony established the Neon Electronic Entertainment Association, which is equivalent to setting rules for the industry...

He himself is also a person who has a lot of research on game consoles. Whether it is in terms of hard power, business ability, or strategic planning ability, Mr. Kutaragi Ken is a good talent.

What's more, according to the news I know, President Ao, you should have a good relationship with him. In this case, why not let Mr. Kutaragi be the CEO of the company? "

…

Qing Zhiyuan smiled and said nothing. Kutaragi Ken is now the president of SCE. Can I recruit him?

"Sony's current situation is unclear. President Norio Ohga has always been cultivating Mr. Kutaragi as his successor.

Although Nobuyuki Idei and Mickey Schulhoff have a good chance of winning, there is no guarantee that Ken Kutaragi will not be the next president in a few years.

In this case, it is impossible for him to change jobs. "

Qing Zhiyuan shook his head, then said with a smile, "Iwata-san."

"The era of Rentian is coming to an end. If you think about it, Rentian is no longer the number one in the field of consoles, handhelds, or game content.

Moreover, performance has declined and President Yamauchi’s energy is insufficient. Minoru Arakawa, who will take over in the future, may not be able to lead Rentendo out of the predicament.

In other words, the sad end of Rentian Paradise is inevitable. "

"As for Sega, let alone it. After Sega lost the console war, the capital chain has been very tight. Even if it is a last-ditch effort to win the next console war, it may not be easy."

"As for Sony..."

Qing Zhiyuan hesitated for a moment and said, "Sony seems to be in the ascendant now, but it is involved in too many and huge fields, and internal struggles are constant, which actually lays hidden dangers for the future.

Sony's next successor plays a crucial role. "

When Qing Zhiyuan said this, he became excited and leaned forward towards Satoru Iwata.

"In this world, only you and I can achieve great things in the future!"

Boom, a flash of lightning flashed outside, making Iwata's heart skip a beat.

President Qing's expression just now was really scary.

…

Iwata Satoru remained silent.

To be honest, today’s meal was not in vain.

Qing Zhiyuan's analysis completely exceeded his knowledge of Qing Zhiyuan and also broke the stereotype of Satoru Iwata.

There's a reason why pokeni is what it is today.

It's just that everyone has been confused by those P agency geniuses who were pushed out by Qing Zhiyuan and enjoyed the glory in front of the stage.

Shinji Mikami, Hidetaka Miyazaki, Gen Urobuchi, Mika Ishino, Jun Asae...

Each shining name is like the stars in the sky.

But, in fact, it was only now that Satoru Iwata realized that Qing Zhiyuan was the man standing behind them.

He gave them all his light, so that he looked so dim and inconspicuous. In fact, Qing Zhiyuan was the truly powerful person.

hehe……

is not that right?

If the president of pokeni is a mediocre person, how could this company achieve this level in just a few years?

There is even a faint tendency to surpass Rentian.

It’s so scary Qing Zhiyuan.

He analyzed the current situation so thoroughly that pokeni must already have his own plan and corresponding layout.

If you think about it carefully, since its establishment, P Club has taken every step very cleverly, making moves on the chessboard and planning for the future...

Extending from games to film and television, it is also the first to develop forums and portals...

The entire pokeni, with the game as its core, extends outward into a huge network. Every node on the network is so ingenious, precise and plays a huge role.

These are enough to demonstrate President Qing Zhiyuan’s superb layout ability and strategic vision.

I didn't quite understand it before, but this time after Qing Zhiyuan's explanation, Iwata almost figured it out.

What kind of person can achieve the level of Qing Zhiyuan?

"but……"

Iwata hesitated for a moment, then turned his head and thought, "I know why President Ao didn't choose them, but I still don't understand why he chose me.

In comparison, I am the one with the least talent and least reputation. "

"No, no, just the opposite."

Qing Zhiyuan laughed, "You are the most talented and suitable one.

What I value is never the present, what I value more is the future.

Iwata-san, your achievements at HAL Research Institute are obvious to all. Even with a debt of 2 billion, you were still able to turn the tide and turn the company into profit, and you also produced the Kirby series. This is actually quite impressive. Remarkable thing.

It can be seen from this that first of all, Iwata-san, you have enough love for games.

At the same time, you also have a strong strategic vision and the ability to control the overall situation. As the president of HAL, although the number of people in the HAL Research Institute is not large, it still reflects your extraordinary management skills.

You are a bold, careful and courageous company leader, game developer, strategic planner...

This is why I think you are a good fit and I insist on handing over the management of future pokeni to you.

I believe in you, and I also believe in my vision and judgment. "

Can I still not know?

I am a person who has traveled through time in 2023. If I don’t even have this ability to judge, wouldn’t I have lived my whole life in vain?

And Satoru Iwata, you don’t know how powerful I am. I can count all the big names in the next few decades for you.

Qing Zhiyuan finished speaking in one breath, his mouth was a little dry, he stood up and poured a glass of wine for Iwata Satoru, and then each took a sip.

“President Qing’s praise is really flattering to me.”

Iwata Satoru blinked his eyes, his heart was turbulent, and he didn't know how to respond to him.

"Also, President Qing, you are still so young. Why do you want to find a CEO to manage the company? This is also something I don't understand very much."

"I also have my own things to be busy with."

Qing Zhiyuan laughed loudly, "Weren't my children born last month?"

"ah."

Speaking of this, Satoru Iwata immediately thought of giving birth to a pair of twins.

"Congratulations, you have a pair of beautiful twins."

"Thank you," Qing Zhiyuan took a sip of wine and said with a smile, "Actually, during this period of raising children, I discovered the fatal problem of the company——

While I was on leave, it was difficult to find someone who could take my place, keep the company up and running, and even make the right decisions during this time.

The company not only needs a president, but also a general manager.

This frees up my time and energy.

To be honest, I prefer to do some deep thinking rather than being trapped in corporate affairs.

At this time, the position of CEO becomes extremely important.

I've never felt so important.

And at this moment, the first thing that came to my mind was you, Mr. Satoru Iwata. "

"Ah...this really flatters me." Satoru Iwata quickly responded.

"I don't even know if I have the ability to lead the future of pokeni."

"I believe you can do it," Qing Zhiyuan laughed happily, "and I believe that if you can come to pokeni, the two of us will work together very well."

"Furthermore, I guarantee that the salary and company shares you need will definitely satisfy you. What I need is not just a steward, but also a strategic partner. We can set sail together and lead pokeni to the top of the world." .”

Seeing the light in Qing Zhiyuan's eyes, Iwata was excited for a moment.

It was as if from the light in his eyes, one could see the beautiful tomorrow described by Qing Zhiyuan.

On the great route, the giant ship pokeni is riding the wind and waves...

How exciting it must be to have oneself in such a magnificent picture!

Unless Hiroshi Yamauchi is willing to hand over the president to me, what else can compare to this invitation from President Ao?

The issue is--

is it possible?

Iwata could tell that this was impossible just by thinking about it with his toes.

President Yamauchi is a well-known dictator. How could he hand over the family business to an outsider?

and……

Just like Qing Zhiyuan said, Rentiantian has begun to decline now, and P Club represents the future.

Whether it is Qing Zhiyuan or the company Pokeni, Satoru Iwata can feel full of vitality and hope.

Hope is as bright as the sun.

Light up tomorrow, light up the world...

"Um……"

Iwata took a deep breath and drank the wine in the glass.

He raised his head with a flushed face and looked at Qing Zhiyuan.

“President Qing’s meaning has been conveyed, and I have fully understood what President Qing means.

But... I may not be able to make a decision today, so I would like to ask President Qing to give me more time to think about it. "

"If I make up my mind, whether I resign from HAL or continue to stay in HAL, I will definitely give President Qing a satisfactory answer."

"good."

This was actually within Qing Zhiyuan’s expectation.

Such a major event may only happen once in a lifetime for everyone.

You must think carefully about it.

Therefore, Qing Zhiyuan did not expect to succeed in poaching today.

"Then I'm looking forward to your reply, Mr. Iwata. I hope it's a good one."

Qing Zhiyuan raised his wine glass and laughed.

…

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No updates tonight

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See you tomorrow. (End of chapter)