wavenovel Chapters 1381 and 1390: If you're not even proactive in making money, what kind of future can y
Chapters 1381 and 1390: If you're not even proactive in making money, what kind of future can y
Chapters 1381 and 1390: If you're not even proactive in making money, what kind of future can you expect?!
Taking advantage of the break after the initial editing of the film was completed, Naoki Nagayama visited Tree Friends Capital in Shinjuku after a long absence.
"Zhouxiang-chan, you replied to all the previous invitations, right?"
Naoki Nagayama adjusted his formal attire while asking Hiroka Kanai a question.
"Has anyone said they can't come?"
"Hi!"
Kanai Hiroka nodded repeatedly. Some time ago, Nagayama Naoki asked her to send letters in the name of Shuyou Capital to invite some bigwigs of investment institutions and private equity funds to have tea. Naturally, the financial bigwigs in Japan gave this investment genius face.
"Everyone agreed to come."
"Well, it's about time, let's set off."
Naoki Nagayama invited heads of venture capital firms in the financial sector. Frankly, conglomerates like Mitsui, Sanwa, and Sumitomo are not included; Shuyou Capital doesn't yet meet their standards.
This time, he wanted to hold a so-called "closed-door meeting" to discuss future investment directions and risks.
With Naoki Nagayama's superb experience of over thirty years, his foresight is absolutely the most accurate, and can even be described as an absolute money-making strategy!
The reason I shared this with this group is to reach a certain level of consensus with them and form a united front against external forces, making the tree friends appear stronger!
Only in this way can our friends stand more firmly on the international stage!
After arriving at Sanmai-ju in Ginza, Naoki Nagayama went downstairs, while Hiroka Kanai followed behind carrying a stack of documents.
Sanmeiju, which is usually packed with people, is closed today, surprising both tourists who came from afar and regular customers.
However, seeing that the store was open, many people approached the front desk to inquire. But the store manager, Katsuo Yasui, brushed them off with excuses like renovations and maintenance.
Naoki Nagayama wasn't surprised, since he was the one who had ordered Sanmai-ju to be empty today; only those with invitations were allowed in.
On the second floor, where the light is best, the booths that were originally separated by screens have had their partitions removed and the seating arrangement adjusted. An exquisite Japanese-style room has been set up in front of the window facing the street!
"Naoki Mulberry"
Upon seeing Naoki Nagayama, Katsuo Yasui quickly went up to him and struck up a conversation.
"The person has arrived."
"Hmm, how many people came?"
"There are already 7!"
"Is Chinatsu-san serving us now?"
"Hi, we've brewed the finest tea and the best refreshments according to everyone's tastes!"
"Okay, that's good."
After understanding the general situation, Naoki Nagayama glanced at the time, then looked at the street outside, and said:
"There will be disturbances outside, so Mr. Yasui, please close the shop door and don't let anyone in after this!"
"Hi!"
Yasui Katsuo naturally obeyed Nagayama Naoki's orders completely and quickly began to close the shop door.
While listening to Naoki Nagayama speak, Hiroka Kanai's eyes widened slightly, knowing that she had sent a full invitation!
"Naoki-san has only reached 7 households so far."
Kanai Hiroka thought Nagayama Naoki had forgotten.
"There are still 3 companies that haven't arrived yet!"
"Ha! The time has come and they still haven't arrived. This shows a lack of respect for this meeting and a disregard for Tree Friends Capital! It also shows a lack of respect for the other participants who attended on time!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head and walked inside.
"Why would I bother making money with people like that!"
"But."
Kanai Hiroka was still somewhat worried.
"What if there's a traffic jam?!"
"Well, that's because they were riding in a Mazda!"
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Hiroka Kanai, standing behind her, looked completely bewildered. What did this have to do with Mazda? Did she think that riding in a Mazda would cause traffic jams?!
Upon arriving on the second floor, Naoki Nagayama glanced around and saw Chinatsu Sakakibara, dressed in a kimono, standing by to serve him. Around the table in the makeshift tatami room, seven men of varying ages were chatting and laughing.
They are Yasuhiro Hidaka, Executive Director of Nomura Holdings; Yasuhiro Kajiwara, Chairman of Daiwa Capital; Akihisa Ueno, a major shareholder of Yamaha Securities; Mitsuhiro Katagiri, Investment Manager of Itochu Corporation's Private Equity Fund; and Mitsuyoshi Suga, General Manager of the Risk Business Center (VEC) of Japan.
At this moment, some people were drinking tea, some were eating snacks, and others were chatting and laughing while looking at the street scene outside the window.
When Sakakibara Chinatsu saw Nagayama Naoki, she quickly came over:
"Naoki Mulberry"
"Okay, thank you for your help, Chinatsu-san~"
"Where, where."
Naoki Nagayama walked among the crowd and greeted them with a smile:
"Everyone, it's been a long time since I've greeted you."
"Ah, Naoki-kun!"
Yasuhiro Hidaka of Nomura Holdings was the first to greet them.
"You're such a busy person! I can never find you when we're drinking."
"Yeah yeah."
VEC's head, Miyoshi Suga, also feigned dissatisfaction.
"He doesn't even attend the monthly venture capital firm meetings!!"
The Japan Venture Capital Center (VEC) is a non-profit fund led by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, which supports and guides venture capital firms. It is considered a semi-official organization, although most established venture capital firms don't really pay attention to them.
"Hahaha~"
Naoki Nagayama apologized with a smile.
"I've been so busy filming that I haven't been able to find the time. I'll definitely come to apologize in person when I have the chance."
"Please don't blame Naoki-kun, everyone~"
Yamaha Securities' major shareholder, Akihisa Ueno, quipped.
"After all, Naoki's main job is making movies; investing is just a side job~"
"Yeah, yeah." "That makes sense!" "Exactly." "Haha~"
A burst of hearty laughter erupted from the group. For a moment, the atmosphere on the second floor of Sanmei Residence became harmonious and pleasant.
Despite their apparent familiarity with Naoki Nagayama, he had only met a few of them a few times and was merely an acquaintance to some extent.
The people I'm most familiar with are probably Yasuhiro Hidaka of Nomura and Miyoshi Suga, the head of VEC. I talked to these two at an emergency discussion meeting after the stock market crash, and we've met a few times since then.
However, as executives of venture capital firms, they are all shrewd and capable of keeping the atmosphere lively!
After exchanging pleasantries, Naoki Nagayama made no attempt to hide anything:
"I've taken the liberty of inviting everyone here for tea today because I'd like to share some thoughts with you all."
He gestured for Kanai Hiroka to distribute the materials to the participants, and after receiving them, everyone joked around:
"Oh? Is it some kind of investment guide?!" "Then we'll have to take a good look!"
Then they opened it and started reading. As time went by, the expressions on their faces gradually changed from nonchalant to serious.
"This is."
Hidaka Yasuhiro raised his eyes and looked at Nagayama Naoki, who was drinking tea.
"Is this Naoki-san's view on the capital market for the next two years?!"
"Yes!"
Naoki Nagayama put down his teacup and nodded.
This document is a report he commissioned from a third-party research firm to collect and analyze global economic data. Of course, it was carefully adjusted based on his predictions of the bubble bursting.
"Currently, funds are pouring into non-real industries such as the stock market and real estate market, leading to an abnormally inflated virtual economy. Japan's economy is already like oil being poured onto a hot fire, and I think everyone should be able to feel this."
Naoki Nagayama slowly began to speak, addressing the assembled crowd.
However, the rise and fall of things is a natural law of development, as irreversible as the way of heaven.
"so."
Department Head Miyoshi Suga began with some emotion,
"You believe that there will definitely be a massive collapse unique to Japan in the future?!"
"yes."
Naoki Nagayama sighed.
"During the last stock market crash, economies around the world suffered greatly, which also dampened the enthusiasm for the virtual economy. Only Japan was fortunate enough to suffer less damage and recover quickly."
"But this has also fueled the overheated Japanese economy, making people more willing to invest in the stock market and real estate market! It has turned the virtual economy into a constantly growing bubble."
"Under this trend, there will always be a critical point where the real economy can no longer support the virtual economy, and the bubble will burst!"
"And I feel that this tipping point is getting closer and closer!"
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This is certainly not an exaggeration. In fact, many economists had analyzed this before the neon bubble burst, but the profits were too great, and investors were unwilling to give it up. However, it was like a game of musical chairs, and no one thought they would be the unluckiest one!
If it weren't for the hard landing policies adopted by the Japanese government and central bank, which caused the economy to collapse like dominoes, the slow bursting of the bubble might have continued for more than a decade.
At this moment, the people present had different thoughts in their minds and whispered among themselves. Some of them even wanted to refute Naoki Nagayama's claims as exaggerations!
But then I thought about it again, before the stock market crash, this guy had predicted the crash in advance, and Naoki Nagayama has a real track record of success!
"So, Naoki-kun!"
A few minutes later, the discussion gradually subsided, and everyone's gaze returned to Naoki Nagayama. Mitsuhiro Katagiri, the department head of Itochu Corporation, spoke up.
Why did you share this judgment with us?!
"Ha, of course, because we're all good friends!"
Naoki Nagayama's words did not elicit any change in the expressions of those present, and even carried a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Naoki-kun, stop joking around like this!"
Katagiri Mitsuhiro said,
"While this report is detailed, it only provides data and analysis; it lacks the most crucial part!"
"When will the bubble burst and how should we respond to this situation?"
"This must be why Naoki-kun called us here today!"
Naoki Nagayama smiled again:
"Indeed, it's convenient to talk to smart people!"
"The timing of the bubble bursting is a chaotic system; how could I possibly know the exact time?!"
Naoki Nagayama put down his teacup and braced himself on the table with both hands.
"TreeFriends Capital is just a small tree. We simply want to join forces with everyone to prepare for the storms of the future!"
"..." Everyone fell silent for a moment.
Ueno Akihisa, on the other hand, spoke directly:
"Why are you coming to us? If you want to weather the storm, shouldn't you be looking to conglomerates like Mitsui or Mitsubishi? It's better to have a big tree to lean on for shelter!"
"Because they won't listen to me!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head.
"These large conglomerates are completely tied to Japan; as long as Japan exists, they will never have to worry about the future."
"Venture capital firms like ours need to band together!"
The seven people present looked at each other, and in their hearts they actually agreed with this statement!
In Japan, it's no exaggeration to say that large conglomerates live and die alongside the nation!
"So, Naoki-san, what exactly do you want to do?!"
Nomura's Hidaka Yasuhiro asked,
"What do you want us to do? How do you want us to band together?"
"Ha! You've hit the nail on the head!"
Naoki Nagayama nodded in satisfaction.
"We're all venture capitalists who prioritize profit above all else, so I naturally wouldn't be thinking about forming a joint venture group or anything like that."
"All I want is for the people in this Japanese-style room to form a loose alliance!"
"Let's come over for tea once a month, and we'll discuss schemes in certain areas, and then divide the spoils... I mean, split the profits."
Naoki Nagayama paused for a moment.
"I will use my own judgment to propose an investment direction so that we can all make money together!"
Then, when that crucial moment arrives, we can stick together and support each other.
In reality, Naoki Nagayama simply wanted more people to share the burden. When the bubble bursts, his friends will surely be able to escape. However, such unconventional behavior might make him a thorn in the side of large conglomerates and tycoons.
It wouldn't be good if they used the same tactics as the US, employing political means to seize funds.
After all, the Shuyou Group's foundation is still a bit weak!
"This"
Several people's eyes darted around as they quickly weighed the pros and cons.
"It doesn't seem to have any downsides."
However, General Manager Suga still asked:
"What good would that do you, Naoki-kun?"
"Of course, the biggest advantage is the safe and secure way to make money!"
Naoki Nagayama said with a smile,
"But before that, I must ask my friends in the investment community to do their part and spread the word about the concerns of the Japanese investment community about investing in the United States so that they can get my Tree Friends Capital's money out of the hole!"
He's going to the US at the end of March. How can he fly there with peace of mind if he doesn't resolve the case of Tree Friends Capital's US branch?!
Only after hearing this did the group of old foxes truly relax a little.
As expected, Naoki Nagayama still had something to ask for!
These profit-driven bastards don't believe anyone can be selfless! They only act when they have something to gain!
"Of course, no problem!" "No problem at all!" "That's the truth!"
It's just a matter of opening your mouth, so it doesn't cost much!
"Haha, thank you very much!"
Naoki Nagayama gestured for Hiroka Kanai to present another document.
"So today, let's discuss the financial bond reforms implemented at the beginning of the year by a certain major Eastern country."
At that time, a certain major Eastern country was in dire need of international funds, and it was also the honeymoon period between the two sides. After the door was opened, Naoki Nagayama also wanted to create patriotic capital. He started by attracting investment to the mainland!
A car suddenly stopped in front of Sanmeiju.
Then two middle-aged men dressed in suits came downstairs. They were Toshiyasu Sugihara and Toshiyuki Shimura from Kyoto Enterprise Development Co., Ltd. (KED). They were somewhat surprised to see the closed store door.
"Huh? Weren't we supposed to be having tea here? Why is it closed?!"
"They probably booked the whole venue on purpose!"
Another person, Toshiyuki Shimura, said,
"Naoki Nagayama is quite powerful; he booked out the entire Sanmai-ju restaurant."
"Haha, but Tree Friends Capital is still young after all. It can't compare to our Kyoto Enterprise Development Company. We are the first private venture capital firm."
"Yes, yes~"
The two chatted and laughed as they walked to the shop door, not at all bothered by being almost half an hour late. They knocked on the door.
"Open the door, we're here for tea!"
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After a few breaths, the shop door opened a crack, and the shop manager, Katsuo Yasui, apologized:
"Guest, Masai, the private residence is closed today!"
"We were invited here!"
Toshiyasu Sugihara produced the invitation.
"Naoki Nagayama invited us here!"
"Oh, I see!"
Store manager Katsuo Yasui looked somewhat troubled.
"But the tea party has already started, and Naoki-san instructed that anyone who is late will not be allowed to enter!"
"!!!" "???"
Sugihara Toshiyasu and Shimura Toshiyuki were stunned.
"Do you know what you're saying?! We are Kyoto Enterprise Development Company!!"
"I came because I received an invitation!"
"Private Marseille"
Store manager Katsuo Yasui continued to shake his head.
"Naoki-san said, if you're not even proactive in making money, what kind of future can you expect? Anyone who's late is not allowed in! You two should leave now!"
"!!!" "??"
Shimura Toshiyuki felt his blood rush to his head; no one had dared to speak to him like that in years!
"Where is Naoki Nagayama?! Make him come down here!!" "Apologize to me!"
"Private Marseille"
No matter what Sugihara Toshiyasu and Shimura Toshiyuki said, Yasui Katsuo only used this one word, and after repeating it several times, he simply closed the shop door!
Only two people were left outside, raging with impotence!
"How dare they look down on us like that?!" "Does Naoki Nagayama not want to stay in the investment world anymore?!"
"We'll definitely make him pay!!!"
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Then, grumbling, he got back into his car, stepped on the gas, and sped away.
At this moment, Yasuhiro Kajiwara, the chairman of Yamato Capital, who was watching this scene from the second floor, looked at Naoki Nagayama with some confusion:
"Naoki-kun, is this really a good idea?! We've made enemies for nothing! We might regret it later!"
"hehe!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head.
"They are the ones who should regret it!"
Then he glanced at the group of people who had just been enthusiastically discussing investing in mainland China:
"This tea party isn't one that just anyone can walk into!"
"It won't be long before everyone knows about us!"
"Haha~ Then I'll take Naoki-kun's good wishes!" "That would be best!" "Yes, yes."
As everyone knows from the discussion just now, Naoki Nagayama's strategic vision is far superior to that of ordinary people!
(End of this chapter)