MMB Chapter 1688 Gunshots at Honda Headquarters
Chapter 1688 Gunshots at Honda Headquarters
Chapter 1688 Gunshots at Honda Headquarters
Kawashima Yoshimi didn't believe Li Xuewu's nonsense. If Matsumura Nanako was so close to a man for no reason, wouldn't that be a ghost?
Even if others didn't say anything, Mr. Matsumura wouldn't allow it.
The "Mr. Matsumura" mentioned here refers not only to Mr. Kenzo Matsumura, but also to his eldest son, Mr. Masanao Matsumura, who is Nanako's father.
Can you believe it?
Mr. Kenzo Matsumura's eldest son holds no social position; he is simply a veteran of the Orchid Cultivation Association.
So, do you believe he's just an orchid enthusiast?
If you write this in a book or in some materials, some people might agree with it, but to tell them to believe it is just nonsense.
In this day and age, orchids are not something that ordinary families can afford to enjoy. They are a refined hobby, and you need to have the leisure and taste to appreciate them.
Kenzo Matsumura has two sons and a daughter, none of whom hold positions in any political party or society in Japan, yet they all bear the title of successors to the cause of Sino-Japanese friendship.
With the influence created by the previous generation, Masanao Matsumura's generation no longer needs to be too radical; instead, they need to settle down and reflect.
The next generation, including Nanako Matsumura and her siblings, could do whatever they wanted thanks to the influence their parents had built up.
Some people in later generations joked that rich kids can do anything, just don't start a business. They can live a life of eating, drinking, and having fun without going bankrupt, but starting a business will lead to bankruptcy.
Of course, we're talking about second-generation rich kids here, and not even that rich enough.
When you look at the third generation of the wealthy, with their experience, knowledge, and superior resources, what could possibly bankrupt them?
Nakamura disagreed with the ideas of Kenichi Nishida and Kazunari Ninomiya, so he didn't dare to go to Li Xuewu. Instead, he went to Kenichi Nishida's teacher, Kenzo Matsumura.
Kenzo Matsumura is such a cunning old fox. Having received so much financial support from Kenichi Nishida, how could he possibly be so shameless as to scheme against Sanwa's business?
But it was precisely because he was old but not dead that he had the vision and keen insight to judge that Nishida Kenichi and his companion were courting death after only hearing Nakamura's introduction.
Sanhe Co., Ltd.'s strategy of abandoning its domestic factories and cooperating with Honggang Group to seize the market by leveraging its production and sales advantages is entirely correct.
You could say they were too reckless, and didn't even leave themselves a way out like Panasonic did.
However, you have to admit that in the battle for market share, Panasonic cannot beat Sanwa Corporation.
Today, Sanwa has completely dominated the low-end electronics market in Japan, and even Panasonic's business is shrinking.
Li Xuewu heard firsthand how Panasonic executives belittled Sanhe, but this precisely proved Panasonic's inability to do anything about it.
Given time, once Sanhe and Honggang Group have completed the technical cooperation and their R&D has caught up, that will be the time when Panasonic faces its crisis.
Looking at the international arena, no country can match China's market and manufacturing capabilities.
Kenzo Matsumura had already seen both the fear and the opportunity in the collapse of Sanwa, but alas, as he said, he was about to die.
Even if he were given another ten years, he would still dare to act recklessly, take over Sanhe, and create a cash cow for the family.
With his connections in mainland China, Sanhe's development is incredibly rapid; even Honggang Group could become a vassal of Sanhe. This is the source of his confidence.
What a pity, what a pity. He couldn't agree to anything Nakamura asked, but seeing his granddaughter Nanako arrive, he gave her the opportunity.
This shows that for established families, making money is incredibly easy; in fact, the other party is practically offering it to them.
If Nakamura was capable of controlling the overall situation, even if Kenichi Nishida and his partner acted recklessly, he could still maintain a good relationship with the Honggang Group. So why would he need to give shares to the Matsumura family?
If Kenichi Nishida and the other man leave, wouldn't he become the sole proprietor?
What a pity, what a pity. As Nakamura watched Mr. Matsumura lament his days were numbered, he was also lamenting his own fate.
If he possessed the prestige of the Matsumura family, even a small amount of assistance, he wouldn't have relied on a girl who hadn't even graduated yet.
But Nanako Matsumura's reputation is indeed very effective, and only Nanako Matsumura has the qualifications and ability to confront Li Xuewu.
As for Kenichi Nishida, the Matsumura family's daughter had stolen his business, and he dared not utter a single angry word.
By becoming a disciple of the Matsumura family, one must acknowledge this relationship.
Although it is a modern society, Japan has not undergone any changes and still retains the clan system.
In other words, if Kenzo Matsumura were a bit more eccentric, he might even dare to call Kenichi Nishida a dog of the Matsumura family.
Nanako Matsumura is considered a third-generation member of the Matsumura family who is being groomed for success. She may seem a bit unreliable on the surface, but she is a top student from Stanford University.
Others might not know, but Kawashima Yoshimi, Matsumura Kenzo's true student, certainly did. He wasn't like Nishida Kenichi, a mere figurehead.
"You need to be careful, she's not a good girl."
As they entered the conference room, Kawashima, who liked to jokingly raise an eyebrow at Li Xuewu, said, "She's giving the teacher a real headache."
"Hehe, you wouldn't believe me even if I told you."
Li Xuewu explained with a smile, "This is only the second time I've seen her today; it was purely by chance."
"Then I admire you even more."
Kawashima, completely unconcerned about the other people in the conference room, walked over and sat down opposite them, jokingly saying with a smile, "She's very proud."
Li Xuewu shook his head helplessly, his expression saying whatever he wanted. After a few words, the conversation had become less businesslike than before.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was relatively relaxed. Negotiators from both sides reported on the key points of the negotiations over the past few days, and Li Xuewu and his colleague listened attentively.
Honda's ability to successfully transform and break through under pressure from Toyota and Nissan shows that it has real strengths.
There are reasons why Li Xuewu decisively abandoned Toyota and chose Honda.
Right there in the lab, they saw the first-generation Honda Life, which Honda was about to launch, equipped with Honda's first mass-produced EA-type 356cc inline twin-cylinder water-cooled OHC engine, a landmark breakthrough in Honda's technological transformation.
Prior to this, Honda mainly used air-cooled engines, which had problems such as engine compartment odor, poor heating in winter, and excessive noise.
This is a common problem faced by low-end car models worldwide.
With high production costs and difficult-to-overcome technical challenges, air-cooled engines remain the mainstream choice.
However, air-cooled engines have too many drawbacks, which is also a problem faced by the Hongxing third-generation series engines.
Even after learning and assimilating the technologies introduced from East Germany and France, the Red Star III still failed to achieve the goal of water cooling.
For the gradual development of the automotive industry, the star engine hailed as Hongxing Auto's true breakthrough over its peers (Beijing Auto) is still an iterative product.
Honggang Group's Vehicle Research Center has already begun research and development on the water-cooled engine project, but currently lacks the time to overcome the technical challenges.
Li Xuewu didn't want to wait any longer. On some key technologies, he was willing to spend money to push them forward and directly benchmark against the international modern automobile industry.
He also knew that even if they benchmarked against the best, Hongxing Automobile's engines would not become top-notch products, but at least they would save a lot of time.
Even if we didn't start on the same starting line, as long as we run hard, there is still hope of catching up and surpassing.
The Honda that Li Xuewu favors has fully switched to water-cooling technology this year, which has greatly optimized driving comfort, reduced overall noise and heat loss, and made its reliability far exceed that of Japanese air-cooled small cars of the same period.
On the first day of their meeting, Kawashima invited him to test drive the new Life and introduced him to its detailed technical specifications.
The engine that Li Xuewu is interested in features a timing belt-driven camshaft technology, a first in Japan, which replaces the traditional chain drive, resulting in quieter operation, easier maintenance, and higher precision.
He wasn't an automotive engineering major, nor had he ever repaired a car himself, but he knew that gear transmission would become the transmission method and standard technology in future cars.
On the fuel supply system side, Life is equipped with a Keihin dual-chamber downdraft carburetor + electric fuel pump, which makes fuel atomization more uniform, power output smoother, and fuel consumption performance leading among K-cars in the same class.
In addition, Honda had completed the mature development and real-vehicle testing of its CVCC stratified combustion engine in 1971.
This technology uses a pre-combustion chamber stratified combustion structure, which eliminates the need for a three-way catalytic converter and can directly meet the stringent emission regulations of the US EPA. At the time, it was the only gasoline engine in the world that could achieve ultra-low emissions without a catalytic converter.
“I can tell you the truth,” Kawashima said, looking at him, “you can’t take away the technology of this engine.”
“Hmm, I’m not surprised.” Li Xuewu rubbed his chin with his fingers, looking at the blackboard at one end of the conference table.
The person who just gave the report has already written something down, and he is thinking about the next angle.
Kawashima seemed too lazy to beat around the bush, reminding him, "We don't want to sell the latest transmission, chassis, and handling either."
“Of course,” Li Xuewu turned his head, smiled at him, and said, “This is your latest technology, your most competitive technology.”
Hearing him say that, Kawashima Yuki didn't know what to say. He hadn't expected Li Xuewu to be so cooperative.
The two sides focused on only three things: water-cooled engines, CVCC low-emission technology, and chassis technology.
Now that he has said they don't want to sell these three latest technologies, and Li Xuewu actually agrees with him, what does that mean?
He quickly thought of Toyota. The media was full of reports that several Chinese automakers, led by Honggang Group, were building an integrated automotive industrial park in the steel city of Liaodong and had entered into a strategic partnership with Toyota.
The goal, of course, is to introduce Toyota's manufacturing technology, as well as to introduce Toyota's mature models for production and manufacturing.
The media reports were detailed and specific, especially the Tokyo Yomiuri Shimbun, which provided the most detailed information and even disclosed some of the negotiation details.
The cooperation terms offered by Honggang Group seemed irresistible to Toyota: the Chinese automotive market.
Toyota will provide production technology and equipment to cooperate with the auto city project in producing Toyota models for sale in China.
This form of technology and equipment investment in a joint venture is not the first time Toyota has done this; they have plenty of experience and successful precedents.
That is why the articles in the Tokyo Yomiuri Shimbun are the most credible, even down to the precise share allocation.
With negotiations at this stage, Li Xuewu's return to Honda seemed somewhat perfunctory, even lacking the attitude to continue the fight.
The more Li Xuewu acted this way, the more uncomfortable Kawashima felt. It was clearly something Honda didn't want, but Toyota had taken a liking to it. Wasn't this just like a domineering CEO falling in love with an ugly duckling from the village?
"I heard your negotiations with Toyota went very smoothly?"
Kawashima couldn't resist asking during the break, while sipping coffee, "How far have we gotten?"
“Uh—” Li Xuewu seemed surprised that he would ask such a question, and hesitantly explained, “As you know, I’m not actually responsible for negotiations.”
"Does this still need to be kept secret?"
Kawashima looked at him, put down his coffee cup, and said, "You guys got their latest technology?"
"Well, it's too early to say."
Li Xuewu picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and mumbled, "I really hope to make a breakthrough."
"As you know, our Red Star automobile exports are increasing year by year, and fuel and exhaust treatment is a key factor."
He thought for a moment and continued, "Moreover, we may be launching a mid-range sedan model next year, which requires a competitive engine."
"Hmm—" Kawashima nodded knowingly and said, "Is your current engine based on a series of technologies?"
"That's right. Starting last year, Hongxing Auto's engines have been developed in a series-by-series pace, progressing simultaneously."
Li Xuewu nodded and said, "We have a wide range of vehicle production needs, so engine production is a key factor."
“Well, actually you should choose Honda.” Kawashima sighed and explained, “Toyota’s technology is now more conservative.”
He raised his eyebrows and said, "You should understand what I mean. Big companies are all like this; they're very afraid of making mistakes."
"Yes, I know, it's the same for everyone."
Li Xuewu glanced at him and said, "But it's not that Honggang Group abandoned Honda, it's that Honda didn't choose Honggang Group."
He shrugged and said, "I've done my best."
"Hehe—" Kawashima Yoshihiko chuckled and said meaningfully, "It just means your efforts are not enough."
Li Xuewu tilted his head, sized him up for a few seconds, and then asked, "What do you mean? Are you saying I'm not sincere enough?"
“Anyway, I didn’t see him,” Kawashima said, shaking the spoon in his coffee cup and looking down. “Didn’t you ever think about meeting Mr. Soichiro?”
"Is this necessary?" Li Xuewu raised an eyebrow and asked, "Isn't Honda under your control now?"
"Ha!" Kawashima Yoshiki looked at him as if he had heard a funny joke and nodded slowly, saying, "You really should visit Mr. Soichiro."
“No, I don’t think so,” Li Xuewu insisted. “I will talk to whoever is in charge of Honda’s operations.”
“In essence, Honggang Group is not begging Honda to cooperate, so there is no need to talk about personal relationships.”
He picked up his teacup and said calmly, "There's an old Chinese saying: 'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river.'"
"You understand what I mean, so I won't say anything about ambition."
Kawashima listened to him finish speaking before looking him over and reminding him, "Right now, Mr. Soichiro is still the one in charge at Honda."
"It doesn't matter, you'll be in charge sooner or later."
Li Xuewu smiled, sipped his tea, and looked at Hedao across the river from the top of his teacup, saying, "We might meet again next year."
Kawashima liked to squint slightly as he looked at him, pondering his words.
"Are you that confident?" he asked casually. "You think you can build a bridge for business exchanges between the two sides in just one year?"
“I’ll tell you the truth too,” Li Xuewu sat up straight and said softly but earnestly, “Nanako will be able to study in China next year.”
He seemed to be subtly shifting the focus, mentioning something that had nothing to do with Honda, but still managing to hit a nerve with Kawashima's preferences.
Kawashima squinted, and asked hesitantly, "Is this the deal between you two?"
“Far more than that,” Li Xuewu leaned back in his chair and said with a light laugh, “I’ve already told you, we’re all in cahoots.”
Kawashima Yoshihiko smirked. He knew this man's words couldn't be trusted. They'd only met twice, and now they were already in cahoots.
If he believed what the other person said, he'd be dead before he could even put his pants back on.
“That’s not fair,” he said, straightening the coffee spoon on the table. “You’re talking about the future with our present, and we won’t accept that.”
What do you want right now?
Li Xuewu asked with amusement, "Did I ever tell you that we invested over 20 million yuan in Steel City with the aim of building an Oriental Automobile City?"
"Do you really think our goal is only to serve the domestic market?"
He looked at Kawashima with a subtle expression and said, "How about we make a bet? It doesn't have to be long, just give us three years."
"What do you mean?" Kawashima Yoshiyuki raised his chin slightly and asked, "In three years, what level can you achieve?"
"What do you think?" Li Xuewu suddenly leaned forward, staring into his eyes as he asked, "We only need the technology; the market is already there."
“I’ve heard some things,” Kawashima said, leaning back unconsciously, somewhat unaccustomed to his aggressive tone, “but it’s not as grand or unimaginable as you’re making it out to be.”
"Ha—who told you that?"
Li Xuewu chuckled and asked, "Nishida Kenichi? Or Mr. Matsumura Kenzo?"
He looked the other person up and down and said, "If it was Mr. Matsumura who said it, then I shouldn't speak ill of my teacher in front of his students."
"But if it was Kenichi Nishida who said it, then you should open your eyes and investigate what he has been doing in the past year."
“You’re in trouble,” Kawashima Yoshiko said, not embarrassed or angry that Li Xuewu had revealed the truth. Instead, he observed Li Xuewu’s expression and said, “Someone is spreading bad news about you, especially about you.”
"Really—" Li Xuewu's tone was surprised, but his expression showed no sign of it. He leaned back in his chair, took a sip of warm tea, and asked, "What kinds are there?"
"For example, your book."
He Daoxiang raised his head slightly, looked him over, and said, "There are also speculations and legends about your other identity."
"If you put it that way, then I can be sure it's Kenichi Nishida."
Li Xuewu smiled faintly and said, "He has learned to use a two-pronged approach, not only physical attacks but also public opinion attacks."
Kawashima hadn't thought about these things. He raised his eyebrows, seemingly considering whether Li Xuewu's words were true or false.
He found it hard to believe that Kenichi Nishida would have the guts to directly attack Li Xuewu.
“I brought bodyguards.” Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and looked at him as he said, “Because I received reliable information that he intends to harm me.”
"Of course, I only told you this news besides myself and my leader, Mr. Kawashima."
He said sincerely, "I hope that today's meeting will not affect the relationship between Honda and Honggang Group after Honda enters the mainland market."
"Even if something unexpected happens to me here, please do not doubt the sincerity of Honggang Group, and do not have any misunderstandings."
"He actually dared to—" Kawashima Yoshihiko's eyes were filled with undisguised shock when he heard him say such a thing.
"Well, believe it or not," Li Xuewu said calmly, "I thought he would be on his way to Honda, but now it seems he's worried about you."
“Nothing went wrong when we came here, so it must be time to go back,” he said, looking up at the window. “I don’t even know what kind of surprise he’ll come up with to attack me.”
"You shouldn't just sit here and wait to die, should you?"
Kawashima, however, began to doubt Li Xuewu's motives. Why would he come to Honda to meet with him knowing there was danger?
"Or, you can stay at the hotel."
“You don’t understand me, and you don’t understand Chinese culture either.”
Li Xuewu said with a smile, "You probably haven't heard this saying, 'If you can't hear the cicadas chirping, it's not the New Year yet?' It means that even knowing there are tigers in the mountains, people still venture into the tiger's den."
"So what are you planning to do?" Kawashima asked, puzzled. "Just wait for danger to come?"
"This is where I'll reveal my other identity."
Li Xuewu seemed unconcerned about Kawashima's identity and had even ignored the negotiations with Honda; he was here today to lure Nishida Kenichi.
Kawashima also noticed that Li Xuewu seemed distracted today and not focused on the technical negotiations.
So, isn't this all for Kenichi Nishida?
"You may know about my background and experience from other sources."
Li Xuewu smiled confidently and said, "I am fully capable of protecting myself, and of course, I am also capable of fighting back."
“Doing this is really…” Kawashima Yoshiyu shook his head slightly and said, “You are taking a risk.”
“But it’s worth it,” Li Xuewu nodded and said, “If our cooperation with Sanhe has run into problems, we need to resolve them thoroughly.”
"Just because Sanhe dislikes our cooperation with other Japanese companies doesn't mean we have to cater to their whims, don't you think?"
He shrugged and said, "I think this is also an opportunity. I really want to see where the bottom line is for Japanese companies."
Kawashima liked to remain silent, because he had already guessed what Li Xuewu was going to do.
Why would someone knowingly venture into a dangerous place?
Because if Kenichi Nishida, that tiger, dares to bite Li Xuewu, it will lead to a whole host of problems, and then it will definitely not just be a matter for Sanhe.
The trouble caused by one tiger has the whole mountain to bear the blame.
Even those who participated in this negotiation will be implicated, leaving them with no room for maneuver in the upcoming negotiations.
Therefore, Li Xuewu was risking his life, preparing to use his own strength, or rather, his life, to force their compromise.
And believe it or not, if he actually succeeds, he might not know about others, but Honda definitely won't be able to withstand the pressure from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, and they'll be willing to negotiate anything.
In this crucial context of the early stages of normalization of diplomatic relations, Kenichi Nishida must have been insane; how could he dare to give the other side such leverage?
Kenichi Nishida isn't a tiger, he's a tigress!
Now, Hedao dares not discuss the matter any further, and even dares not let Li Xuewu leave.
Because he left Honda, no matter where the incident occurred, the newspapers would report, "Li Xuewu, head of Honggang Group, was attacked after leaving Honda..."
It's infuriating. He never imagined that Honda would be targeted by such a scam, and he felt so wronged.
"We have a very good security team."
Kawashima frowned and said, "If you can trust me, I guarantee you'll be safe until you board the plane."
“Of course I believe you,” Li Xuewu smiled and said, “but I don’t want to cause you any trouble. Kenichi Nishida has gone mad.”
"I know you've contacted Panasonic," Kawashima Yoshimi said helplessly. "Is this conflict irreconcilable?"
"It was a matter of life or death; he struck first."
Li Xuewu said calmly, "He orchestrated the explosion of one of our transport ships at sea, and I've always remembered that grudge."
"Sigh—" Kawashima Yoshiyuki sighed and said, "Then I can only apologize."
He looked up at Li Xuewu and said, "I must end today's negotiations early and arrange for someone to take you back."
"This is not a discussion, but my sincere request, and I ask for your cooperation."
"Have you thought about what to say to the reporters downstairs?"
Li Xuewu pointed out the window and said, "I didn't come alone, but I didn't call them either."
Kawashima's brows furrowed even deeper as he looked at him and asked, "Are you going to make this public?"
"Why not?" Li Xuewu raised an eyebrow and retorted, "He was the one who wanted to make the move. Shouldn't I let everyone see?"
"It seems I have to send you away."
Kawashima Yoshiki stood up and said in an unquestionable manner, "That's enough for today, Mr. Li. I'll see you downstairs."
His attitude changed drastically, and he even interrupted the subsequent negotiations, insisting on sending Li Xuewu away.
The reason he chose to personally escort Li Xuewu downstairs was simple: to silence the reporters.
He wasn't being rude; it was just that the representative from Honggang Group had an urgent matter and had to postpone today's negotiations to tomorrow.
Emerging from the Honda building, Kawashima adopted a warm and humble expression to greet the reporters' cameras.
Li Xuewu remained as composed as ever, though a hint of bitterness and unease lingered in his smile.
Kawashima saw all of this, but felt even more strongly that he had done the right thing and that this plague must be sent away as soon as possible.
Staying at home for even a minute longer is an extra minute of danger.
"It seems that Honggang Group and Honda Motors are not destined to be together."
Before getting into the car, Li Xuewu shook hands with Kawashima Yoshiyuki and said with a smile, "Then I wish Honda Motor a prosperous future and great success."
"I also wish you success in your career..."
boom--
what--
Kawashima Yu saw bullet marks for the first time in his life, and was also hit by a bullet for the first time. The instantaneous pain distorted his face.
Those around them realized for the first time what a terrifying face truly meant, and they were all caught up in a dilemma.
"Assassination! Protection! Protection!"
It's unclear who shouted that, but the scene descended into chaos. Some sought refuge in corners, others ran back to the lobby, and still others hid in cars.
If the chassis weren't so low, people would have crawled under the car.
During this time, Honda's security personnel were very responsible and rushed over to protect them.
They did not exclude Li Xuewu simply because he was not one of their own.
This infuriated Kawashima.
He knew very well that this assassination attempt was aimed at Li Xuewu, and that he had been shot out of the blue.
Protecting Li Xuewu by his side now is tantamount to marking the source of danger and the target on his side again.
But Li Xuewu was right there beside him, so how could he say such things?
What a lucky guy! His own pain only highlighted his good fortune. He watched as the kid tilted his head as he spoke.
result……
He bet that if Li Xuewu hadn't tilted his head, that shot would have definitely killed him.
He was standing right opposite Li Xuewu, and then the head in front of him would explode like a watermelon.
Looking back now, he'd rather Li Xuewu had been lucky, or even better, the bullet would have been worth it if Li Xuewu had died at Honda...
Holy crap! Kenichi Nishida has gone mad!
He gritted his teeth and followed the security guard back into the lobby. Through gritted teeth, he whispered to the head of security, "Find the murderer, quick!"
The guards were no ordinary people. Upon hearing the president's request, they quickly ran out, and soon a large group of guards followed.
The scene was chaotic; no one even noticed where Li Xuewu's bodyguard, Qi Yan, had gone. Everyone was looking around anxiously.
They weren't sure if there were any backup plans after this attack. Soon, sirens came from afar; the police had arrived.
In reality, Honda may not necessarily trust the police; this kind of attack is not something that ordinary police officers can handle.
Moreover, after calming down, Kawashima even suspected that the killer had quickly moved away after missing his shot.
Even his security captain might not be able to catch the other party, so he took the shot for nothing.
How could I possibly suffer for nothing?
There were dozens of reporters present, and countless cameras were pointed at them, so naturally someone recorded this moment.
A handshake of friendship, splattered with blood.
"Doctor! Is there a doctor?!"
The security captain was a straightforward man; he abandoned his injured boss to carry out orders, but Li Xuewu couldn't ignore Hedao's preferences.
Although some order had been restored at the scene, and Kawashima's secretary had embraced him, everyone's faces still showed panic.
Li Xuewu calmly woke up the Honda personnel, and then instructed his team, "Don't go near the windows, go inside."
"President!" The secretaries and others lifted Kawashima Yoshiyukawa a little further inside, pressing their hands on the president's wounded arm and asking, "Shall we go to the infirmary?"
"Is that even a question?!" Kawashima Yoshiki said, somewhat annoyed. "Quick, my arm might be broken!"
Honda's headquarters naturally has a medical room, and it's quite luxurious, equipped with certain emergency medical facilities.
Therefore, Kawashima's injury is not life-threatening.
What Kawashima fears now is that his arm is ruined, because he can no longer feel any strength in it.
At this point, Li Xuewu could no longer follow them in; he could only stand there, his eyes filled with helplessness and self-blame.
"Mr. Li! What's your opinion on what just happened?"
"Mr. Li, do you believe this was an attack targeting you?"
"Mr. Li, please answer—"
……
Chaos erupted again. Li Xuewu did not answer any questions, but instead went back upstairs with the help of Honda staff.
A secretary came to his side and whispered that Chairman Honda wanted to see him.
Soichiro Honda resigned as president of Honda R&D Center in April of this year, no longer in charge of front-line R&D management, but still retains the highest position of president of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Just as Kawashima Yoshiki, who took over as president of Honda R&D Center and took full control of automobile R&D, production and daily operations, said, Chairman Soichiro still grasps the overall direction of the company's strategy and is the company's top decision-maker and technical leader.
Now that Kawashima Yoshimi has been attacked, it's only natural that Honda Soichiro couldn't sit still any longer and wanted to meet the culprit.
Li Xuewu said he didn't want to see him, but now he has no choice but to.
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"Mr. Li! Aren't you going to say something?"
……
Police have cordoned off the scene, but reporters continue to press the issue relentlessly, and there are even increasing signs of this happening.
When they saw representatives of the Honggang Group walking out of the building under police protection, they surrounded them.
Police were on high alert, setting up a surveillance network to protect Li Xuewu until he was put into a bulletproof car.
Honda also prepared a luxurious motorcade for Li Xuewu, even deploying its most core security forces.
This was the first time Li Xuewu had ever received such ultimate protection. At this moment, even Superman would have to give way.
After his conversation with Soichiro Honda, he will enjoy this treatment for the next two days until he boards the plane.
This wasn't his request, but rather a suggestion from Kawashima.
To be fair, Kawashima Yoshiyuki is a real man. Despite being shot in the arm and receiving treatment from a doctor, he managed to come to the meeting.
His suggestion was naturally approved by Soichiro Honda, which led to the scene where Li Xuewu leaves in a bulletproof car.
Cameras have already recorded everything, and it will likely be broadcast on television soon; it's considered breaking news.
A trade and industrial exchange team from mainland China was attacked during a visit and negotiation with Honda, and Honda's president was injured. That's big news, isn't it?
What excited the reporters on the scene even more was that rumors about this soon began to circulate, and they seemed incredibly true.
Two or three things that need to be said about Honggang Group and Sanhe Co., Ltd., an emerging force in the electronics industry.
At this point, all of Tokyo's attention was focused on this relationship, and the points of conflict between the two parties were exposed, instantly sparking heated discussions.
The deal fell through, but the bullets are still there?
At this point, regardless of whether Kenichi Nishida did it or not, he was unable to defend himself, because all of Tokyo was looking for him.
"Impossible! How could this happen!"
When he received the message and was questioned, Kenichi Nishida even thought someone was joking.
But when he saw the news on TV, he was completely stunned.
"Why didn't you tell me before you started?"
Kazunari Ninomiya came over, frowning as he questioned, "Didn't we agree to create an accident? How did things turn out so passively?"
"Would you believe me if I said this wasn't my doing?"
Kenichi Nishida numbly shifted his gaze from the news footage on the television and focused it on Kazunari Ninomiya.
"How could I possibly arrange for a gunman?"
"Who is that?" Ninomiya Kazunari didn't believe Nishida would be so foolish. He frowned and asked, "Did they offend someone?"
"Offend? Heh—"
Kenichi Nishida gave a bitter smile and said, "We've been betrayed, don't you know that?"
"What?" Ninomiya Kazunari didn't understand either, and asked in confusion, "Who betrayed us? What does this have to do with anything?"
"Where did Nakamura-kun go?" Kenichi Nishida stood up from his chair, trembling, and looked at him, asking, "Where has he been since last night?"
"He said he was going to stay in the countryside near Kamakura for a while."
Kazunari Ninomiya frowned and said, "It's related to him? That can't be right. He called me this morning, and he is indeed in Kamakura."
"But that doesn't stop him from betraying us."
Kenichi Nishida closed his eyes slightly and said, "Only the three of us know about this. It's impossible for such a coincidence to happen."
"If this bullet had hit Li Xuewu, it could have been an accident, but it just so happened to hit..."
He couldn't continue, because compared to Honda, even if he were Kenichi Nishida, he couldn't compare to Yoshiyuki Kawashima's status.
Both were students of Professor Matsumura, but he was just a figurehead; to put it bluntly, he bought the relationship with money.
How can it be compared to Kawashima's preferences?
Kawashima Yoshiyuki is the president of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and also the head of the National Automobile Manufacturers Association. He's a true financial tycoon.
"You mean—" Ninomiya Kazunari seemed to have realized something as well, and asked in shock, "This is him... Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
He widened his eyes and emphasized, "This is Japan. He couldn't possibly have done all this. Absolutely not!"
He said "impossible" twice in a row, but after Kenichi Nishida's explanation, this was the only possibility he could think of.
"I'm sure it's him."
Kenichi Nishida seemed deflated, slumping into a chair and saying blankly, "He did it. He can do anything."
"What should we do?" Kazunari Ninomiya thought for a moment, then looked up and said, "Wait a minute! What does this have to do with us!"
He spread his hands and emphasized, "We didn't do anything. He caused all of this himself. We are innocent!"
Is he truly innocent?
Kenichi Nishida looked at him and said with a wry smile, "At this point, whether you are innocent or not is meaningless, because some things don't need evidence."
He looked at the photo on the wall taken three years ago when the three of them founded Sanwa Co., Ltd., and said painfully, "Ninomiya-kun, don't blame Nakamura, it's all my fault."
“Nishida-kun, you—”
Seeing his dejected state, Ninomiya Kazunari asked somewhat blankly, "What should we do?"
"Yes, I need to do something."
Kenichi Nishida turned to look at him and said, "This has nothing to do with you. Please make sure to manage Sanhe well."
"Nishida-kun!"
Kazunari Ninomiya never imagined that the best office window on the top floor of the company would become the last door that Kenichi Nishida walked through in his life.