At the end of March and the beginning of April, a scandal of suspected plagiarism by Aihua, a major audio equipment manufacturer, first broke out, which attracted experts from all walks of life and passers-by to eat melons.

This made Aihua, who was already quite famous, out of the limelight.

Although such a limelight is avoided by various manufacturers, it does not affect other friends to watch the excitement on the sidelines.

However, just when everyone was attracted by Aihua, the other protagonist or victim of the story, Shirakawa Electric also made the headlines of some newspapers again.

"The wicked sue first? Shirakawa Electric Walkman Patent Question!"

"Shameless, pass for the despicable! A detailed explanation of the history of Shirakawa Electric"

…

Without exception, these articles all raise questions about Shirakawa Electric's Walkman patent.

In Neon it is well known that the Walkman was invented by Sony.

However, Shirakawa Electric can produce Walkmans, but it seems that it has never heard of Sony licensing it to the other party in public channels.

The newspapers all seized on this point and questioned whether Shirakawa Electric itself was infringing.

Some tabloids even directly put a reputation for infringement on Shirakawa Electric, and even listed its similarities with Sony's Walkman.

In short, after reading these articles, it seems that the infringement of Shirakawa Electric has become a sure thing.

And after counting it carefully, only the relevant words of Aihua did not appear in several reports.

Not to mention this kind of eye-catching headline and unbelievable report content, it has attracted the attention of some people.

Some of the people who were afraid to eat melons would not be chaotic, and under the leadership of some people, they began to turn their guns one after another, and put Shirakawa Electric into the crosshairs.

You Shirakawa Electric's own authorization is not clear, and you still have the face to say that others plagiarize and infringe?

As a result, this plagiarism storm in the electronics industry seems to have become confusing all of a sudden.

Aihua, Shirakawa Electric, Sony, Rashomon between the three, there are different opinions.

In fact, if you look closely at these reports, you will find their flaws, but those who blindly follow them have never paid attention to these.

And the media reporters who enjoyed a carnival also attacked on all fronts.

"What do you think about the recent recrimination between several manufacturers of the Walkman?"

"In any case, Aihua's plagiarism should be undoubted, it's hard to imagine that they would do such a stupid thing..."A middle-aged man with glasses analyzed rationally.

"Sony products are always the best!" A young man with headphones around his neck shouts at the camera.

"Shirakawa Electric, that young and handsome president Sang looks like he should be a good person." Several stay-at-home wives discussed with each other and unanimously gave their views that they agreed on.

"Aihua's approach is indeed unexpected, but if Shirakawa Electric itself is also infringing, then it can only be said that there is only half a pound and eight taels between the two." A reasonable guest who doesn't think it's a big deal to watch the excitement.

"Shirakawa Electric's president-san is really handsome~ Anisan, come on" Several female high school students laughed and huddled together, confessing to the camera.

…

The general public in society also reacted strangely to this Rashomon.

Some even focus on plagiarism itself, but don't know where it goes.

It's just that these are the opinions of the outside world after all, and as for the three protagonists of the matter, everyone is also waiting for their reactions.

And compared with the ironclad evidence taken out by Shirakawa Electric, the views of various other muddy waters are obviously empty and somewhat untenable.

So what is Shirakawa Kaede-san of Shirakawa Electric, who is at the center of public opinion, receiving several foreign friends in the conference room.

"Thank you for coming here, and we are happy to cooperate with you in the field of tape walkmans.

However, we still need to discuss the specific cooperation method internally before we can reply to you. ”

Several blonde foreigners looked at each other and nodded with a smile.

"Mr. Shirakawa, I look forward to reaching an agreement with your company as soon as possible.

We have a broad market base in Europe and the United States, as long as we reach cooperation, I believe that soon this cool music player will be liked by everyone. ”

"Shirakawa Electric also hopes to see this day as soon as possible." Shirakawa Kaede got up and shook hands with them one by one, nodding to each other in thanks.

Looking at the backs of a few foreigners leaving, Bai Chuanfeng's eyes flashed, there was a big cake in Europe and the United States.

"Thinking about overseas markets again?" Asuka Kobayashi, who came over with coffee, handed him the cup in her hand and asked naturally.

Taking a sip of coffee, Shirakawa Kaede let out a pleasant sigh.

"Tsk, Kobayashi's business vision is becoming more and more keen."

Asuka Kobayashi had an interested look on her face, "So what is our president going to do?" ”

"Shirakawa Electric is naturally going to go to the overseas market, and as for the authorization, wait for Shirakawa Electric to finish the first bite first."

For Shirakawa Kaede's answer, Asuka Kobayashi was not surprised.

Just a few foreigners are several European and American audio brand manufacturers, Marantz, McTujing, Dynaudio, etc.

They didn't know where they heard that the Walkman patent was in the hands of Shirakawa Electric, so they flew over to visit Shirakawa Kaede.

There is only one purpose, which is to get the local patent authorization of the Walkman.

Shirakawa Kaede wondered if they had heard Sony's movements in overseas markets, so they keenly smelled business opportunities.

But in any case, this also reminds Shirakawa Kaede that it is time for the overseas market to be laid out.

"The local market for the Walkman has stabilized and will not change much in the coming period.

Later, let Hasegawa-san select a few employees who are proficient in English, and maybe we should also set up a branch in Europe and the United States first.

Let Hasegawa-san take our products to take the lead first, and after getting there, the employees of the branch will be recruited directly locally.

Especially for salespeople, it is still the old way to entrust headhunters to hire professionals.

Make full use of the connections of local employees and promote Walkman as soon as possible. ”

"Understood" Asuka Kobayashi nodded seriously, this is the first step for Shirakawa Electric to officially enter the overseas market.

If you want to enter the overseas market, it is necessary to register a company locally.

Moreover, the main framework needs to be built as soon as possible, and then the local channel providers will be opened.

Originally, Bai Chuanfeng planned to go out in person about these things, but recently, Aihua's matter has not been resolved, so he can only let the people below take the first step.

"President, Sony's Oga Norio-san has called."

As soon as Kaede Shirakawa and Asuka Kobayashi left the door of the conference room, they ran into Assistant Komatsu who was hurrying from upstairs.

Shirakawa Kaede turned his head and glanced at Asuka Kobayashi, and when he came, the two of them smiled in unison.

Kaede Shirakawa, who returned to the office quickly without delay, called Norio Ohga back as soon as possible.

"Ohga-san, it's me, Kaede Shirakawa."

"I heard that Shirakawa-san is negotiating with several companies in Europe and the United States for the overseas licensing of the Walkman?" As soon as he came up, he couldn't wait to ask.

"Ohga Sanga is worried, but a few overseas friends have made a friendly visit to Shirakawa Electric." Shirakawa Kaede explained very casually.

However, Norio Ohga didn't believe that things were so simple, "Shirakawa-san, please don't forget that we have signed a mutual grant agreement with each other.

Sony has always complied with the terms of the agreement and has not done anything to damage the interests of Shirakawa Electric.

We also ask you to keep your original promise, and reputation is the foundation of the company's management. ”

Hearing this, a smile finally appeared on Shirakawa Kaede's face, "Of course, the contemptible people agree with what Oga-san said.

But—" He dragged out his voice, only halfway through his sentence.

"Shirakawa-san, if you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly." Norio Ohga asked calmly.

Shirakawa Kaede smiled silently, "Shirakawa Electric also recognizes the content of the agreement with you.

But your subsidiary, Aihua, has been making a lot of noise in the newspapers lately.

Slandering Shirakawa Electric infringes on your patent rights is simply bloody.

Ohga-san couldn't be clearer about this.

Therefore, I would like to trouble you to clarify this point and wash away the grievances of Baichuan Electric.

In addition, your company's Aihuazi Club has been doing something really chilling recently.

Ohga-san, do you remember the previous week's appointment? Could this be Sony's answer to this? ”

In the last sentence, Shirakawa Kaede asked a reasonable and fearless one.

The big He Norio on the other end of the conversation already knew something about Shirakawa Kaede before.

At this moment, hearing the innocence expressed between the lines and the final justified rhetorical question, I was also choked by his cheekiness.

How did you Shirakawa Electric Walkman patent come about, don't you Shirakawa Kaede know?

Now there is still a face pretending to be innocent, so that I can prove my innocence in person?

Without ten years of cerebral thrombosis, I would never have thought of this suggestion.

Besides, whenever Aihua is mentioned in the newspaper, the words Sony subsidiary must be added in front, what do you think others don't understand?

But business negotiations are the most taboo to lose their minds, and Norio Ohga took a deep breath before pressing his urge to scold.

And Aihua's assertion again made Sony fall into passivity again.

The guy on the three sides..., forget it, there won't be any more three sides in the future.

Norio Ohga calmed down and spoke again.

"Sony will issue a certificate of authorization from Shirakawa Electric, and please abide by the original agreement.

In addition, about Aihua, two days later, it is time to finish.

After all, this is an internal matter of our consumer electronics club, and there is no need for outsiders to see jokes anymore. ”

Hearing Norio Oga's reply, Shirakawa Kaede also looked serious.

"Okay, according to what Ogaga-san said, we'll see you in two days."

Hanging up the phone, Shirakawa Kaede breathed a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, as he expected, Sony heard that a foreign colleague came to visit Shirakawa Kaede, and Oga Norio immediately couldn't sit still.

In fact, a few foreigners today can learn that Shirakawa Electric has a Walkman patent in his hand, and it was also deliberately released by Shirakawa Feng.

Sony's overseas market layout is in full swing, and it is said that a launch conference for related products has been held.

If Shirakawa Electric loosens the patent authorization in his hand at this time, you can imagine how much impact it will have on Sony.

After learning the news, Norio Ohga immediately called Shirakawa Kaede, which shows how much the other party attaches importance to this matter.

And the reason why Shirakawa Kaede did this was to force Sony to come forward and what to do.

Of course, it is to clarify the rumors for Shirakawa Electric to prove his innocence.

Speaking of which, Shirakawa Electric can also take out the local patent authorization given by Sony to refute the rumors.

But this effect is not as good as Sony's own appearance.

Sony, personally went out to prove the innocence of Shirakawa Electric, and everything was the fault of his godson Aihua.

Tsk, don't be too exciting to think about.

At the beginning of April, when the outside world was still arguing over the triple Rashomon plagiarized by Aihua.

Sony, which has been watching from the sidelines and has a low sense of presence, suddenly released an announcement statement.

"In view of the recent speculation about the licensing of Sony's Walkman, there has been a lot of speculation and confusion.

Sony Group hereby declares the following:

1. After several rounds of friendly communication with Shirakawa Electric on the licensing of the Walkman, Sony has reached a consensus on cooperation in February this year.

Sony and Shirakawa Electric do not have any infringement disputes, I hope that the majority of consumers and friends do not believe all kinds of false rumors from the outside world.

Second, regarding the Aihua Walkman incident, Sony is also actively communicating with Shirakawa Electric and Aihua Co., Ltd.

Please wait for the official announcement of the specific ruling.

Thank you for your support and trust in Sony Group, Sony will always be innovative and progressive, and actively design each product to repay everyone's support and attention.

Declarant: Sony Group Tape Walkman Division"

With Sony's announcement statement, Shirakawa Electric also immediately announced the corresponding announcement statement.

The general meaning basically corresponds to Sony's statement, and Shirakawa Electric is willing to actively communicate with its peers in the industry.

At the same time, we will not give up the continued accountability of infringers, and vow to seek justice for ourselves and the consumers who have always supported Shirakawa Electric.

Some rumors from the outside world are untrue, I hope you don't believe it.

In addition, Shirakawa Electric also revealed that it is currently making final communication with Sony on the issue of Aihua's infringement, and the final results will be announced in the near future.

The statements of Sony and Shirakawa Electric can be said to have broken the rumors about Shirakawa Electric's own infringement.

Moreover, Sony's personal testimony has confirmed that Shirakawa Electric is the infringer.

In the same way, Aihua has indeed been nailed to the pillar of shame, and so far not even a public statement has been issued.

This makes the public's perception of it worse and worse, at least it seems that the company has no craftsmanship and no neon flavor at all.

Just when the outside world was boiling again due to the announcement of the two families, Shirakawa Kaede turned his attention to another matter.

In the office, Kaede Shirakawa is explaining to Hasegawa the precautions for overseas trips.

After all, it is the first step of Shirakawa Electric's external expansion, and the basic work in the early stage must be done.

The location of the branch, personnel recruitment, etc. should be considered, and it is to a certain extent to show the image of Shirakawa Electric.

The cultural environment of Europe and the United States is very different from that of Neon, so the style of acting is as atmospheric as possible.

Don't be like most of the local companies in Neon, with a petty atmosphere everywhere.

Maybe neon people are used to it, but Europe and the United States don't see it that way.

Just as Shirakawa Kaede was giving a face-to-face lecture, Assistant Komatsu knocked on the door and came in to inform a special guest of his visit.

After hearing the name, Shirakawa Kaede paused, and then motioned to Hasegawa and them to leave the office first, leaving him alone.

After a few breaths, a haggard figure appeared at the door of the office.

His cheeks were thin, his eyes were tired, and the Mediterranean Sea on his head tended to widen.

The person who came was none other than Eiji Kimura of Kimura Manufacturing, and the first thing he saw when he entered the office and saw Shirakawa Kaede was to walk forward quickly.

Just when Shirakawa Kaede thought that the other party would make some unwise move, he was about to take precautions.

Eiji Kimura stopped when he was still a few steps away from him, and then he made a ninety-degree bow.

"Shirakawa-san, please spare Kimura Production, your company directly published technical information in the newspaper and it is suspected that it leaked from Kimura Production.

Isn't such an accusation too hasty and irresponsible? ”

Shirakawa Kaede was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help laughing.

Kimura Eiji raised his head in amazement, and when he saw that the other party still didn't relent, he couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

But after thinking about the plan when he came, he silently suppressed this anger.

After laughing for a while, Shirakawa Kaede put away his expression, and his face became calm.

"Kimura-san, listening to what you just said, it seems that the leakage of Shirakawa Electric's technical data has nothing to do with your company?"

Kimura Eiji's face changed, and then he gritted his teeth and affirmed.

"Kimura Manufacturing has always adhered to the principle of putting customers first, and there is absolutely no problem with the confidentiality of our company."

This kind of thing can't be admitted anyway, even if Eiji Kimura himself knows what is going on.

After reading the newspaper that day, he knew something was going to be wrong.

Originally, Eishiro Kimura planned to go to Shirakawa Electric immediately to explain, and then rule out his own suspicions.

After all, as long as there is no evidence for this kind of thing, it must not be admitted.

However, Shirakawa Electric cut the order one step ahead, so that Kimura Eiji realized that the other party was thinking that these things were done by himself.

He was anxious at the beginning, but because of the newspaper report and the ghost in his heart, he fell directly without stabilizing.

But when he came to his senses afterwards, he thought about it for a long time, and decided not to admit it.

After all, the newspapers only mentioned it, and there was no definite evidence. He can say that it is slanderous.

Otherwise, Kimura Production will never be able to turn over and leak the customer's technical data, and you will know what the consequences will be if you think about it.

However, some newspapers have mentioned the name of Kimura Production, and orders for Kimura Production have continued to decrease in the past two days.

Many customers are calling to ask if what is in the newspaper is true.

Eiji Kimura explained one by one, patting his chest to assure that this was completely slanderous.

Some people will be skeptical, and some will withdraw the order quietly.

But on the whole, Kimura's current business situation has not completely collapsed.

However, Eiji Kimura knew in his heart that if this matter was not clarified as soon as possible, the final result of the club would definitely not be too good.

So how to clarify, Kimura Eiji looked at the figure in front of him, gritted his teeth, and decided to harden his mouth to the end.

Regarding Kimura Eiji's quibble, Shirakawa Kaede sneered directly.

"Kimura-san, do you remember the non-disclosure agreement we signed at the beginning?"

Kimura Eiji's face changed, and he couldn't stop trembling when he thought of the huge compensation stipulated in the original agreement.

This kind of processing involving product technical data is generally signed by both parties to sign a confidentiality agreement.

The same is naturally true for Shirakawa Electric and Kimura Productions, and the default amount is definitely beyond the reach of the current Kimura Productions.

Thinking of this, Eiji Kimura still gritted his teeth and insisted, "Please Shirakawa-san Mingjian, Kimura Productions definitely did not violate the provisions of the agreement."

We have always kept the technical information of Shirakawa Electric in a top secret state, so there will never be a leak. ”

Shirakawa Kaede already had a rough idea of what Eiji Kimura was thinking, but it didn't surprise him.

People always have to die and struggle before despair, and then they will give up their illusions and accept the arrangement of fate.

"Kimura-san, please go back first. See me when you've thought it through. ”

Since the other party has not yet fallen into a desperate situation, Shirakawa Kaede has the patience to deal with him.

Eiji Kimura was stunned when he heard Shirakawa Kaede's send-off.

It seems that it is impossible to get the other party to clarify for Kimura, but it is not so easy to make him bow his head in this way.

Eiji Kimura owes himself and then turns around and leaves.

"Kimura-san" Just as Eiji Kimura was about to leave the office, Shirakawa Kaede's voice suddenly sounded again.

"As a reminder, it is very dangerous for the company's orders to be subcontracted and outsourced again.

Because once things get out of control, the risk grows exponentially. ”

Kimura Eiji's body shook violently, and he turned to look at Shirakawa Kaede with a shocked expression.

Shirakawa Kaede behind the desk smiled slightly, "It's good to do it yourself." ”

Eiji Kimura came back to his senses and left the office with a pale face.

Looking at the back of the other party's departure, Shirakawa Kaede sighed slightly in his heart.

Sure enough, every club owner will do his best to struggle for his own family business.

Until the last resort, until the time of despair, they will not easily bow their heads and give up.

Think about why you are not like this, things in the mall, you must be careful with every decision you make.

However, although I can understand this Kimura-san. But that doesn't mean you have to forgive him.

The price of forgiving him was that Shirakawa Electric's technical data was leaked, Aihua took advantage of the situation, Shirakawa Electric suffered a huge loss, and the drawings of the next generation needed to be overturned and redesigned.

So Shirakawa Kaede will definitely not give up, he said at the beginning that this matter will not be good.

Thinking of this, he picked up the phone and dialed the number.

"Ota-kun, how's the data collection? … Okay, great work... Now is not the time, just wait for the next news..."

Hanging up the phone, Shirakawa Kaede breathed a sigh of relief slightly, and the things made by Kimura were put aside for two days.

Now what needs to be resolved is the grievance with Aihua, which has been entangled with each other for nearly a month, and it is time to put an end to this matter.

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In April, the weather in Tokyo is already relatively mild. The thick coats on the people have been replaced by light single clothes.

However, the most eye-catching thing is still the pink and white dots between the branches and leaves on both sides of the road.

A warm breeze blows, sprinkled with flowers, and the flowers fall colorfully.

Shirakawa Kaede, who got out of the car, stood on the side of the street and watched for a while before coming back to his senses.

"It's beautiful," Asuka Kobayashi, who was wearing a women's white shirt, quietly walked up to his side and sighed softly.

Shirakawa Kaede was still staring at the cherry blossoms in the distance, and nodded with a smile, "It's been a long time since I stopped to feel life quietly." ”

It's been more than two years before I know it, but it seems that I've been busy all along.

There used to be a time when he went to an izakaya with Torotaro, but now he doesn't remember the last time he went to an izakaya together.

"If you need it, you'll be happy to accompany you."

Shirakawa Kaede was stunned for a moment and turned his gaze. Asuka Kobayashi under the cherry tree glows white.

White skin, white shirts, pink cherry blossoms, and beautiful spring scenery complement each other.

As if realizing that her words just now were a little bold and abrupt, she blushed slightly and pinned the windblown bangs on her forehead behind her ears.

"After all, I've been in college for more than two years, and I haven't traveled properly."

Thinking that almost all of the other party's holidays were trapped by himself in Shirakawa Electric, Shirakawa Feng was also a little reluctant in his heart.

He nodded in approval of her idea, "Okay, after this incident, I must accompany Xiaolin-san on a good trip." ”

"It's pretty much the same," Kobayashi Asuka nodded with satisfaction.

"Let's go, then."

"Hmm"

The two of them gathered their spirits and walked towards the Sony Building not far away with the people of Shirakawa Electric.

Thank you for your support!

(End of chapter)