Chapter 345 Barbarians

The main reason why Fang Hexuan's fierce criticism of Neon attracted attention is that it was too abnormal.

This is not to say that there is something wrong with his remarks, but that people are surprised and curious about why he made those remarks.

Since he became the richest man in Hong Kong, it is no exaggeration to say that he is famous throughout the Chinese world.

But those who are more attentive may notice that he rarely takes the initiative to express his views on the issue of integrity, and has never criticized Japan even once.

It's not that he likes Neon, nor that he chooses to let go of his hatred. There are two main reasons:

First, the overall environment does not allow it.

In recent years, especially since the mainland's reform and opening up, top leaders of both countries have been actively promoting friendship between the two countries.

It can be said that during the decade of the 80s, Japan’s favorability in the mainland was probably the highest.

If Fang Hexuan took the initiative to stand up and sing a different tune at this time, wouldn't he be asking for trouble?

Second, it’s my personality.

Fang Hexuan is not a person who likes to talk big. Rather than arguing verbally, he prefers to use his strength to teach the other party a lesson.

Even if the means were dishonorable, as long as he could get the advanced technology and then find a chance to defeat his opponents, especially Japan's opponents, he would not feel any guilt or shame.

Therefore, for a long time, Hong Kong citizens thought that he was a person who advocated friendship with Japan, not to mention that he had an unclear relationship with a Japanese woman.

However, at the meeting on August 8, Mr. Fang's tough remarks surprised many people.

The day after the meeting, many Hong Kong media followed up with reports. On the third day, August 8, Japanese newspapers also noticed Fang Hexuan’s unfriendly remarks.

Both the Neon government and the press were somewhat surprised by this. It’s not that Fang Hexuan’s remarks would have any substantial impact on Neon, but they were somewhat surprised.

In this way, Mr. Fang was included in the "XX Unfriendly Person Observation List" of the Neon Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Some people were surprised, while others would think further about what Fang Hexuan's motive was behind this.

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Neon, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

A world-renowned company, TOSHIBA, was born in this city.

At present, its company name has not been abbreviated to "Toshiba", but its full name is "Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd."

As the most powerful enterprise in Yokohama, the headquarters building of Tokyo Shibaura Group is not very high, with only 36 floors.

In the president's office on the top floor, Fumio Sato, wearing glasses, was concentrating on reading the group's new business report on the table.

He had a habit that no one could come in and disturb him when he was reading documents or writing something.

Managing a large multinational group is not an easy task for anyone, let alone Fumio Sato, who is 54 years old.

Tokyo Shibaura, a group controlled by the Mitsui Group, changes its presidents as frequently as it changes its underwear.

It has not even been a year since Fumio Sato took over from his predecessor, so he naturally does not want to be quickly ousted without any achievements.

Therefore, working hard to increase the group's market value and explore new business directions are what he has been working hard on since he took office.

Before I had read half of the report, a phone on the desk rang.

He raised his head suddenly, frowned in anger, quickly picked up the microphone, and roared:
"Baga, you'd better have something important to report."

He said this to the assistant outside the office. Strangers usually call the assistant. The assistant will contact Sato Fumio after screening and confirming. If he agrees to answer the call, the assistant will help transfer the call. The female assistant is a middle-aged working woman. She apologized in a panic and then explained:
"President Sato, a man who claims to be the richest man in Hong Kong called and wants to contact you directly."

Sato Fumio angrily said with some dissatisfaction:
"Do you have a brain? He said he was the richest man, but I'm the president of the United States."

The female assistant continued with some grievance:

"I didn't believe it either, but he threatened me that if I didn't tell you, all the consequences would be borne by our group."

Hearing this, Sato Fumio narrowed his eyes, slowed down his tone, and asked:
"What did he say?"

The female assistant answered truthfully:
"He only mentioned the name of a company that was related to our group, called Kongsberg."

When he heard the name, Sato Fumio's heart skipped a beat and he almost dropped the microphone in his hand.

The female assistant didn't know the origin of this company, but as the president of Tokyo Shibaura, how could Fumio Sato not know the inside story.

Moreover, if it was an ordinary person calling, the female assistant would not tell her own president at all.

However, as a superior, Fang Hexuan's tone never lacks majesty and convincing magic.

He just said a few words on the phone, and Sato Fumio's female assistant somewhat blindly believed that he was really a big shot.

Sato Fumio took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then said in a calm tone:

"Transfer his call to me!"

After Fang Hexuan waited on the other end of the phone for about three or four minutes, he finally heard a man's voice coming from the other end, and he was speaking English.

"Hello, my name is Sato Fumio. May I ask who you are?"

Fang Hexuan grinned and did not speak English, but spoke very naturally in Japanese:
"If President Sato doesn't know who the richest man in Hong Kong is, then I really doubt whether you are capable of leading Toshiba."

Of course, Sato Fumio had read the news about Fang Hexuan, but he found it hard to believe that the other party would contact him, so he asked cautiously.

However, he didn't care about the rudeness of the other party's words, and just asked anxiously:
"Why do you know Kongsberg?"

Fang Hexuan did not answer directly, but randomly mentioned three names:

"Toshiba, Kongsberg, Soviet Union."

This time, Sato Fumio was frightened and broke into a cold sweat. His heartbeat doubled as before, and he asked with some trembling:
"Mr. Fang Fang, what do you want to do?"

Fang Hexuan was at ease and said in a relaxed tone:
"Don't be nervous, President Sato, I have no ill intentions, I just want to ask for a favor."

Fumio Sato was both nervous and angry. He was the president of a Fortune 100 multinational company, and yet he was threatened by someone. No matter who the other party was, he had reason to be angry.

"Baga, threatening me is the greatest malice. I won't make any deal with someone like you."

Fang Hexuan moved the microphone slightly away to prevent the other party's roar from hurting his eardrums.

After the other party finished speaking, he continued:

"Haha, if President Sato has no intention of cooperating, I think the CIA would be interested in knowing about the scandal of Toshiba aiding the enemy."

Sato Fumio really wanted to hang up the phone, but he didn't dare to. When he heard the name CIA, his eyelids twitched uncontrollably and he was really scared.

(End of this chapter)