Chapter 346: Chapter 346: Akina Nakamori
The plane slowly taxied down the runway as William White pulled himself back to reality. This trip to Japan wasn't about chasing women; he had business to discuss with the consortium here.
Facing a foreigner who spoke Japanese made the Japanese a bit uneasy. They understood that anyone willing to invest time in learning their language had significant intentions; otherwise, mastering one of the toughest languages in the world was not going to happen.
He wasn't just greeted by Japanese officials and corporate bigwigs; even a TV crew from Japan showed up. Recently, the relationship between the two countries had been strained, so it was vital to maintain a cordial atmosphere.
At the very least, they needed to send a message that they were still willing to play second fiddle. The unpleasant matters were simply the work of subordinates.
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"Dad, didn't that guy say we shouldn't be dealing with Japan? Why is he making such a show of it now?"
"Ha! Of course, it wouldn't be appropriate to take a stance yet. When the time is right, we still need to keep Japan in line; that might lead to electoral victory. At a moment like this, not making mistakes is the biggest success."
This was an election year, so they couldn't afford any missteps. If others attacked him with the cherry blossom faction, Bush Sr. wouldn't even know how to respond.
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The Tesla car company, which had sprung up from nowhere, went unnoticed by most American tycoons. But it was a different story in Japan, where the corporations were very interested.
The reason was simple: William White played globalization. He really didn't care whose parts he was using.
"Mr. White, are you sure the electronics will be globally sourced?"
"Mr. Murata, I never go back on my word."
"Sorry."
"It's nothing; we have no prior cooperation experience, and it's normal to have these questions. What I'm saying is, Tesla is truly a global company. If you can provide better engines than my own factory, I wouldn't mind shutting down or selling the engine division."
After hearing this, the Japanese were very surprised. They hadn't expected William White to have such boldness.
What the Japanese didn't know was that in electronics, America and Europe could not compete with Japan. Even with car batteries and spark plugs, America lagged far behind.
If your quality is good and your prices are low, why wouldn't he buy it?
After seeing Tesla's car models, the interest of the Japanese increased significantly. Clearly, they had a complete series in mind, not just the rumored luxury toys.
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Back at the hotel, he encountered gifts from the Japanese corporation. It seemed his reputation in Japan wasn't that great after all.
"Are you Akina Nakamori?"
"Hello, Mr. White. It's an honor to serve you."
"Sure, you can call me William. Your singing is really nice; I like it a lot. But I prefer the youthful energy you have on stage."
Actors had a low status in Japan, regardless of how famous they were. Whenever a big shot needed your services, refusing was simply not an option.
Since someone had delivered takeout, William White wouldn't be polite; it would be quite impolite to act that way since it implied dissatisfaction with the host's hospitality. Although this Akina Nakamori girl looked quite expensive.
"Akina, 007 needs a supporting character. Are you interested?"
"I am, but..."
"But what?"
"I'm a little scared. If I go to America, you won't bully me, will you?"
"Ahem, when have I ever bullied you?"
"You... you're just too big!"
"Ahem, come on, I seem quite standard. You wouldn't have mistaken me for someone else, would you?"
Seeing Akina Nakamori's face turn completely red, William White felt quite pleased. That resolved one supporting role, and he gained a friend to connect with more deeply.
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William White spent five days in Japan without any leisure. Luckily, the results were quite satisfactory; he had indeed gathered a good deal.
The news of a national treasure-level beauty from Japan joining the 007 film crew stunned the public. Could it be that the tycoon was changing ports again?
Without a doubt, the most excited were the Japanese businessmen. No matter how famous you are domestically, if you can't get to Hollywood, you're just a big fish in a small pond.
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