My 1999

"cheers."

"Cheers."

Kawasaki Eikichi and the divorced Yamato Keiko looked at each other and took a sip of red wine from each other's glasses.

Through this sexy operation of Kawasaki Eikichi, they all got what they wanted.

Kawasaki made money, got rid of SNK's heavy burden of 40 billion yen, and retained SNK's most valuable copyright, so it has the qualifications to make a comeback.

Yamato Keiko also received a large sum of money through the divorce, which allowed her to live comfortably for the rest of her life.

"Let Xinhong change his official seal back. There is no point in hiding anymore."

Kawasaki Eikichi.

"Now that Xinhong has lost the inheritance rights of ARUZE, you, the biological father, must ensure his future life, and SNK must leave him a share."

Kawasaki Eikichi glanced at this woman who didn't know the heights of heaven and earth.

He has several sons, why should he distribute his property to this biological son who has no emotional basis?

However, this woman still has value and cannot be said to death.

He put his arms around the woman's waist.

"Don't worry, I won't treat our son badly."

"That's pretty much it."

jingle…….

Kawasaki Eikichi's cell phone rang.

When I picked it up, I saw that it was Secretary Shibata Asuka.

The soft and delicate body of the little secretary appeared in his mind involuntarily, which was much more interesting than the fifty-something old woman next to him.

Press the answer key.

"Hello……."

A rushing voice interrupted him.

"President, please come back quickly. We have received the termination document from SNK. They want to take back all the original SNK copyright and trademark rights."

"What?!"

Kawasaki Eikichi was shocked, and then said angrily: "Baga, how dare he?"

He didn't care about drinking anymore, hung up the phone abruptly, and called Kazuki Okada.

The call was answered quickly.

"Okada, this is the termination document issued by Qin. Do you know how much the liquidated damages are?"

Hearing Kawasaki Eikichi's angry tone, Okada Kazuo felt extremely relieved.

Then he smiled and said: "Of course I know, isn't it 5 billion yen? I've prepared it for you. Also, don't even think about threatening me with that old bitch's video. If you dare, SNK will never go bankrupt."

Snapped.

After saying that, he hung up the phone directly.

There was no chance for Eikichi Kawasaki to get angry and talk back.

"asshole!"

He threw the wine glass in his hand suddenly.

boom.

The glass exploded violently, and the red wine and glass were scattered all over the floor.

"Kawasaki Eikichi, you are crazy."

Yamato Keiko, who was almost hit, said angrily.

"Go away."

He suddenly backed away from the old woman next to him, and strode outside the villa.

He needs to go to the company as soon as possible.

If SNK breaches the contract and takes back those copyrights, even if he gets 5 billion yen in liquidated damages, it will be ten times more difficult to make a comeback than it is now.

——

Looking at the contract document in his hand, Fukunaga Hideo's face revealed happiness.

"Kawasaki Eikichi and Okada were fighting over each other, but we didn't expect that we would win in the end. For 4 billion yen, we can get the copyrights of more than a dozen classic games that SNK has accumulated over the past 30 years of development. We have made a lot of money."

Xu Liang nodded in agreement.

Regarding SNK, ever since he learned about Kawasaki Eikichi's dirty tricks, he thought he had no chance of it, but he didn't expect that in the end, after going round and round, he still had it in his hands.

It can only be said that the surprise came so suddenly that he felt a little unreal.

"Don't just be happy, revitalizing SNK's copyrights is not an easy task."

Fukunaga Hideo nodded, "President, should we completely copy SNK's development strategy, or should we start over at our own pace?"

"Start over. SNK's self-developed MVS console is too backward. From now on, we will no longer develop hardware and cooperate with Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft."

Up to now, the MVS substrate has been used for eleven years, and its functions have long lagged behind the times. In order to save money, SNK's consoles still use this substrate. Although the development of the game has been maintained through continuous encryption, the effect of the game has been reduced. It was ugly and affected its sales.

Hongmeng has no hardware business, so it simply gave up this outdated host.

"Fuyong, from now on Hongmeng Japan's game department will be changed to Hongmeng Japan's Gonggong Studio.

The studio has three main tasks.

One is to operate games developed by other studios of the company.

Second, develop all SNK game sequels.

Third, develop an online version of the "King of Fighters" game. "

"yes."

"Also, from now on, Gonggong Studio will only develop game software and will not cooperate with other companies in developing game hardware, arcade machines, and home consoles."

Hongmeng Gonggong Games is starting from scratch, and it is impossible to be distracted from developing hardware.

Bit off more than you can chew.

"In addition, you immediately recruit former SNK employees, especially those elite employees, poach them, use them as seeds, and then recruit some developers, the game R\u0026D department will be established."

"Understood. But there are many SNK peripheral developers, do you want to dig some?"

"Yes. The surrounding areas are also indispensable to us. As for how to dig out and how much to dig out, it's up to you."

Fukunaga Hideo nodded.

"Also, if Eikichi Kawasaki calls or comes in person, just say I'm not here."

He has already eaten the meat in his mouth and there is no way he can spit it out again.

"yes."

Two days later, the dispute between SNK and ARUZE caused a lot of discussion in the gaming industry.

And soon a third party, Hongmeng, intervened, adding fuel to the farce.

——

In the hotel room, Xu Liang watched TV.

An interview with Eikichi Kawasaki is playing above.

"ARUZE wants to sell all the copyrights of classic games that SNK has worked hard to develop for 30 years to the Chinese people. This is absolutely not allowed. I hope the Ministry of International Trade and Industry can veto this transaction."

Fukuda Shinmei handed over the lemonade and asked worriedly: "Will this affect the company's transaction with ARUZE?"

"It's not a sensitive technology. If Japan wants to stop this, who will dare to invest in it in the future? Don't worry."

Having said that, crisis public relations still need to be done.

He took out his mobile phone and called Masahiro Inoue, the president of Hongmeng Yahoo.

"Xu Sang."

"President Inoue, aren't you bothering me?"

"No, if Xu Sang needs anything, just ask."

"Have you seen the interview with Eikichi Kawasaki on TBS?"

"Look, this isn't that big of a news."

"It's really not a big news, so I hope Yahoo! Japan can reduce the weight of this news."

Masahiro Inoue raised his eyebrows and agreed after thinking for a moment.

Now Hongmeng is the major shareholder of Yahoo Japan, and Hideo Fukunaga is still a director of the company. The president of the company must agree to it both emotionally and logically. And he also knows that SoftBank is currently pursuing Hongmeng, and both parties are in the honeymoon period, so it is even more impossible to refuse.

"Don't worry Xu Sang, I will handle this matter."

"Inoue, thank you very much."

"You're welcome."

After a brief chat, Xu Liang hung up the phone.

As currently the largest portal website in Japan, Yahoo! Japan blocks this news, and its spread will be greatly reduced.

jingle…….

Xu Liang's phone rang.

After picking up, quickly press the answer button.

"Fukunaga, what's going on?"

"Many former SNK game fans came outside the company. They demonstrated and opposed our acquisition of SNK game copyrights."

"how many people?"

"Visually there are two to three hundred."

This dirty trick must have been the work of Eikichi Kawasaki.

"Have they affected the company's normal operations?"

"That's not true. The building management has sent extra security guards to prevent them from entering the building. However, allowing them to continue their mischief will affect the company's image and be detrimental to our development."

"They don't have that much influence yet. But just in case, hire a few more security guards. If these people try to attack our company, I'll kick them all out."

For the rest, let them make trouble first, and I will figure out a solution. "

Xu Liang knew very well that Kawasaki Eikichi was waiting for him to take action.

This kind of thing cannot be done with a slap. If he really sends people to drive away the demonstrators, the people he ambushed inside in advance will definitely take the opportunity to stir up conflicts. It would be best to start a fight and injure a few people, or even kill a few people.

By attracting national attention, his goal will be achieved.

After giving instructions to Hideo Fukunaga, Xu Liang narrowed his eyes slightly.

"To untie the bell, you have to tie the bell. But if I take action, I'm afraid I will become a gun in the hands of Okada Kazuo."

This old guy is eager to find more enemies for Eikichi Kawasaki.

He groaned for a long time.

"This matter can only be done out of wits, not through force."

——

In a Mercedes-Benz parked on the side of the road not far away, Eikichi Kawasaki looked at the crowd with a hint of anxiety in his expression.

Most of these protesters were hired by him.

It costs millions of yen in one day. Although this amount of money is just a drop in the bucket to him, it has been almost three days and there is no effect at all, which makes him feel a little anxious.

At this moment, a group of people suddenly walked over from a distance.

They were wearing red vests, most of them middle-aged, with warm smiles on their faces.

He was holding large and small bags in his hands.

The protesting crowd looked at these people in surprise.

The people in red vests stopped, and the one at the front picked up the tweeter in his hand and shouted loudly.

"Hello everyone, we are the Red Vest Charity Team. I am the captain Takahashi Takahashi. We are entrusted by Hongmeng Dongying Company to send warmth to you.

Hongmeng Company has felt everyone's sincere love for games, and let me tell you that they will work hard to make games well and live up to everyone's expectations of Hongmeng Company. "

After saying that, he waved his hand.

Others in the red vest charity team behind them opened their backpacks, took out the packed rice balls and hot drinks, and distributed them to all the protesting people.

They stood here for hours, tired and hungry, so no one refused the treat.

No one noticed that in the corner, someone was holding a camera to record this friendly scene.

Xu Liang stood by the window and looked at the scenery downstairs with a smile.

"President, your move is really powerful, it hits Kawasaki Eikichi's weak spot directly." Fukunaga Hideo praised.

"I just don't know if he will take action." Xu Liang said with a smile.

"Eikichi Kawasaki is not that stupid. He would not threaten us by attacking charity workers, but would also get himself into trouble. He would not do that."

Xu Liang smiled and nodded, "When the video is taken, you immediately show it to Yahoo Japan, let Inoue Masabo publish it on the homepage, and also upload it to Bing Information. We must let game fans across the country see what our Hongmeng does. Be kind to those who feed and clothe your parents.”

"yes."