章節 486: Chapter 486: Xia Yu's Attention, Ichi Bridge Group is in Trouble
"Ring, ring, ring…"
At that moment, the telephone on Ma Tengdong's desk rang, interrupting his train of thought.
Ma Tengdong frowned slightly, glanced at the number, and saw that it was from the company's front desk. He immediately answered, saying, "What's the matter?"
"President, Mr. Sakurai Yusuke from the Japanese TV station has arrived and is being led to your office by Nanako."
The front desk employee's respectful voice came over the line.
Ma Tengdong's eyebrows twitched slightly. After acknowledging the message with "I understand," he hung up, stood up, adjusted his attire, and walked outside.
As he opened the office door, he saw Sakurai Yusuke approaching. He quickly forced a smile and extended his hand, saying, "Mr. Sakurai, hello. Please, come in!"
"Mr. Ma, hello!"
Then, Ma Tengdong and Sakurai Yusuke sat on the sofa, with Ma Tengdong taking the initiative to prepare tea.
"Please have some tea!"
"Thank you!"
"Good tea!"
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After several rounds of tea, Sakurai Yusuke gently placed his cup down, and Ma Tengdong realized it was time to discuss the matter at hand, so he focused on the conversation.
"Mr. Ma, I believe you've guessed the purpose of my visit?"
Sakurai Yusuke said with a touch of indirectness, his gaze fixed on Ma Tengdong.
Ma Tengdong nodded and stated directly, "It's about the impact of public opinion on the 'Dragon Ball' anime, right?"
"Yes!"
"Your company's 'Dragon Ball' anime is of excellent quality and has brought satisfactory viewership ratings to our station after it aired. However, recently, your company has encountered trouble. Some internal voices at our station are concerned that this might affect the station. Since 'Dragon Ball' was procured at my insistence, the company sent me to understand the situation."
Sakurai Yusuke spoke candidly about his concerns and purpose.
Ma Tengdong smiled upon hearing this, not angered. It was normal for the Japanese TV station to be concerned given the situation; it would be strange if they didn't react!
After all, business is business—cash in exchange for goods. No one owes anyone anything, and it's understandable that the Japanese TV station wouldn't want to get entangled in Nine Dragons Animation's troubles.
Of course, Ma Tengdong also knew that the Japanese TV station had a strong background and wasn't particularly afraid of troubles. Sakurai Yusuke's statement was likely a surface concern, with deeper implications regarding the ratings and revenue of 'Dragon Ball.'
"Mr. Sakurai, you are a high-intelligence person and should see that our company is the victim here. Ichi Bridge Group's actions are really unscrupulous!"
Ma Tengdong took a sip of tea and said with a faint smile.
Sakurai Yusuke smiled back and brought the topic back: "In this world, there is no absolute right or wrong. It doesn't matter what we know. The key is who the majority will believe, and our station serves the majority, so…"
"I understand this logic. I'm not asking your station to do anything for us."
Hearing this, Sakurai Yusuke nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
Ma Tengdong cleared his throat and spoke formally.
"First, I want to thank your station for recognizing our company."
"Secondly, I can responsibly say that this incident will definitely end in our favor. Your station need not worry about the ratings of 'Dragon Ball.' In fact, because of this controversy, 'Dragon Ball''s popularity might greatly increase, and perhaps your station's ratings will even rise!"
Sakurai Yusuke listened quietly, recognizing Ma Tengdong's words. Regardless of whether Ma Tengdong succeeded or failed, the visibility of 'Dragon Ball' was bound to increase. The bigger the controversy, the more people would learn about 'Zhiyin Manke' and 'Dragon Ball,' potentially boosting the anime's ratings.
However, this was predicated on Nine Dragons Animation's success. If they failed, even if ratings increased, it would be short-lived, and the anime might be canceled due to the impact, causing significant losses for the Japanese TV station!
Sakurai Yusuke was curious about Ma Tengdong's confidence in victory, given the current situation. He asked, "Mr. Ma, you say victory is assured. Does your company have any trump cards?"
Ma Tengdong smiled and nodded, "Indeed, but I must keep it confidential for now."
Seeing Ma Tengdong's mysterious demeanor, Sakurai Yusuke frowned, suspecting Ma Tengdong might be bluffing.
As if sensing Sakurai Yusuke's doubts, Ma Tengdong reassured him, "Mr. Sakurai, honesty is crucial in business. Your station can continue airing 'Dragon Ball.' If there are losses, I promise to refund all the money to your station. I can sign a commitment letter!"
Hearing this firm assurance, Sakurai Yusuke looked at Ma Tengdong and saw the determination in his eyes. Sakurai Yusuke immediately felt reassured and smiled again.
"Mr. Ma, impressive!"
"I believe your company will win and look forward to our future cooperation."
"However, I have come with orders from above. I trust you, but I need to report back, so…"
Seeing Sakurai Yusuke's feigned difficulty, Ma Tengdong smiled faintly and said, "That's understandable. Please wait a moment!"
Ma Tengdong then returned to his desk, took out an A4 sheet of paper, quickly wrote the commitment letter, and signed and stamped it. He handed it to Sakurai Yusuke.
Sakurai Yusuke glanced at it quickly, smiled broadly, and accepted the letter, saying, "Thank you!"
"It's we who should apologize for making you come all the way."
"…"
After some more pleasantries, Sakurai Yusuke, having achieved his purpose, took his leave, and Ma Tengdong saw him out.
Upon returning to his office, Ma Tengdong sneered, feeling somewhat displeased.
In normal times, Ma Tengdong could have ignored the Japanese TV station. Given the quality and impact of 'Dragon Ball,' other major Japanese TV stations would definitely want it. However, this was a special situation, and the circumstances were unfavorable. He needed to ensure 'Dragon Ball' continued to air normally to secure his benefits and avoid pushing the Japanese TV station into an adversarial position.
If the Japanese TV station stopped airing it and suffered losses, they would not easily let it go, and Nine Dragons Animation would gain a formidable opponent.
There would also be other adverse effects, causing public opinion to continue leaning towards Ichi Bridge Group.
At that point, Ma Tengdong wouldn't know what to do!
Only by ensuring 'Dragon Ball' continued to air could he and his company gain the most advantage.
Writing a commitment letter was nothing. If he was confident in his victory, there would be no need for compensation; at most, it would be a worthless piece of paper.
After winning, if this matter spread, it could even become a notable achievement for him and his company.
"We must act quickly. Holding a press conference is not difficult. You do it, and I can do it too! Let's see who gets slapped in the face!"
With this thought, Ma Tengdong immediately set out to make arrangements. He planned to hold a press conference this afternoon to counter Ichi Bridge Group!
Bring it on!
Let's see who's afraid!
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**Sanhe Bank Tokyo Branch, Deputy General Manager's Office.**
Fukuhara Kazuya leisurely sipped tea, glancing at the newspapers his subordinates brought, with an expression of interest.
He didn't expect Nine Dragons Animation to stir up such a big incident, taking on the publishing giant Ichi Bridge Group with all its might. It looked like a life-and-death struggle.
With his sharp insight, he immediately understood what was happening but felt no sympathy for Ma Tengdong.
The business world was full of such harsh realities, and he had no time to pity anyone.
Weakness is the original sin!
If it weren't for Nine Dragons Animation borrowing money through him and being a company suddenly attracting his interest due to Xia Yu, he wouldn't care about this conflict.
"From the looks of it, Ma Tengdong won't back down. I wonder if Xia Yu has intervened. I'm curious about what will happen next. I really want to see his methods."
Fukuhara Kazuya showed a trace of anticipation, took a sip of tea, and said with a light smile.
As for the loan he had issued, he wasn't worried at all. Knowing Nine Dragons Animation's backing, the loan would definitely be repaid!
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**Tokyo Central District, Nine Dragons Securities Office.**
Xia Yu was aware of the situation and had purchased many newspapers to understand the latest developments. He realized Nine Dragons Animation was in a difficult position.
"Chairman, should we assist Manager Ma? The situation doesn't seem good."
Wang Qi, also aware of the news, was concerned about his colleague's predicament. Seeing Chairman Xia Yu calmly reading the newspaper and even smiling, Wang Qi couldn't help but feel anxious for Ma Tengdong and asked quietly.
"Not yet. It's not a desperate situation at this point. There's no need to intervene. Let Ma Tengdong handle it himself for now."
"Besides, it's rare for him to show such determination and not contact me. He must have some understanding of the situation. We can wait and see. If he really can't hold on, we can step in then."
Xia Yu smiled and shook his head, even showing a hint of satisfaction and approval.
It seemed Ma Tengdong had woken up.
Since he had been given a wake-up call, Ma Tengdong hadn't urgently sought his help despite the worsening situation. This was a good sign.
If not pushed, he would grow more slowly!
Moreover, Xia Yu believed Ma Tengdong wouldn't be foolish. If it came to a point where he truly needed help, he would definitely come to seek it.
Since Ma Tengdong wanted to resolve this on his own, Xia Yu would give him an opportunity to perform.
No matter how difficult the situation, Xia Yu had plenty of ways to turn it around. Ichi Bridge Group might be the top player in the Japanese publishing industry, but it was just a leader in publishing.
Japan had over 3,000 publishing houses. Even if Ichi Bridge Group was the strongest, how much could it dominate?
"If you're keen to help him, then start by gathering information on Ichi Bridge Group. It might come in handy."
Looking up at Wang Qi, Xia Yu said casually.
"It's also a good opportunity for Nine Dragons Securities to establish its reputation."
Wang Qi immediately smiled, knowing his boss wouldn't ignore the situation. He understood what needed to be done next.
Whether Ma Tengdong could hold on or not, Ichi Bridge Group had to be dealt with!
"Understood, Chairman. I'll start gathering information right away!"
Wang Qi said, then slowly exited the office to get busy.
Xia Yu smiled and shook his head, turning to Li Qian beside him. "Qian Qian, call Yan Wenhan and ask him to pay attention to the situation in Japan and offer some support to Ma Tengdong. He should know what to do!"
Li Qian immediately covered her mouth, smiling with crescent-shaped eyes, and said, "I'll call him right away."
Seeing the smile in Li Qian's eyes, Xia Yu knew what she was thinking. He playfully patted her bottom and said with a smile, "What are you thinking? The Japanese are shameless, taking advantage of the home court and using underhanded tactics. What's more, they're casting blame on all Chinese people. I'm just helping them gain some notoriety!"
"Got it. I didn't say anything. I just accidentally bumped into someone's bottom."
Li Qian frowned slightly, rubbing her pert backside, and muttered.
Seeing Xia Yu raise his hand again as if to give her a few more pats, Li Qian squealed like a startled rabbit and quickly ran to the phone, making an international call.
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