It was November 1997.

The closer we get to the end of the year, the busier this business becomes.

In the evening, at the invitation of Sony, Seijigen and Kutaragi Ken had dinner and drinks together.

"In the past two years, thanks to pokeni, otherwise Sony would not have such good results now, come, Qingsang, I'll pour you wine."

Kutaragi Ken stood up, holding the wine bottle in both hands, and poured some into Qing Zhiyuan's wine glass.

The two of them took a sip each, and their faces were full of red light.

Ken Kutaraki's gratitude to Aochigen is from the bottom of his heart, after all, P Society really made a lot of money for Sony, and because of pokeni's game, PS can easily win the console war.

In this respect, Qing Zhiyuan is his nobleman.

According to Kutaragi Ken's idea, if it weren't for Qing Zhiyuan's help, he would have been swept away by Sony by now.

The two of them ate barbecue for a while and chatted while drinking, and after a while, everyone was a little drunk.

"By the way, Qingsang, I'll give you a good thing."

Kutaragi Ken remembered something, and took out two gifts that had been prepared a long time ago from the side and handed them to Qing Zhiyuan.

"What is this?"

Qing Zhiyuan asked with some confusion.

It should be impossible to send money, there is a more transparent and open way to send money, and it is much more convenient to go directly to the company than to cooperate with two paper bags.

When he opened it, Qing Zhiyuan found two mobile phones lying inside.

They are all packaged in beautiful boxes, and they are given to VIP users at a glance.

"The company's newly developed CMD-Z1 mobile phone." Kutaragi Ken smiled a little smugly, "It's only been on sale for a short time, and I see that Qingsan doesn't have a phone or anything until now, so I thought I'd get one for you and your wife." ”

It is indeed two mobile phones, one for Qing Zhiyuan and one for Nao Tsuda.

This is for the sake of Pokeni making a lot of money for Sony, and caring for old customers and business partners.

Qing Zhiyuan is not out of money to buy a mobile phone, but the big brother and second brother that were sold on the market before are not very easy to use.

Big Brother appeared very early, there was a few years ago, when it came out like a big brick, a big brother actually weighed 5 pounds, heavy in the hand, and it took up a lot of space, there was no phone convenient, purely pretending to be used.

A big brother is almost more than 300,000 yen, and if it is sold in China, it will cost more than 20,000 soft sister coins.

In this day and age, mobile phones are more of a symbol of status and money.

Qing Zhiyuan, a person who has experienced the edification of future smartphones, is not uncommon with this thing at all.

After 95 years, the eldest brother has almost become the second brother, the size has shrunk a lot, but the shape has not changed, a bit like the form of a walkie-talkie, and the communication range is actually quite narrow, more used as a PHS.

I didn't expect that I didn't have the habit of using a mobile phone because it was not uncommon, but I was seen by Ken Kutagi, and at this time, I took advantage of Sony's new mobile phone to go on sale and got him two.

It can only be said that Kutara Muken really has a heart.

You deserve to make money, and you deserve to be the boss of the SEC.

"Kutaragi-san really has a heart, thank you Kutaragi-san."

Qing Zhiyuan opened one of the boxes and took out the mobile phone inside.

Inside the box lay a black, small, about 10 centimeters in length, like a small brick.

Half the size of a palm, it's actually quite comfortable to hold in your hand.

"The CMD-Z1 has a body size of 99mmX64mmX24mm and a body weight of 220g, and it also has waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and other functions."

On the other side, Ken Kutaragi said with a smile while drinking, "This mobile phone is different from the previous one, it can be used with a side card, and it is connected to the most advanced mobile network system, so you can easily make calls from all over the country, as long as you dial up."

And you can also send emails.

We are also preparing to develop the corresponding advertising business. ”

Neon's mobile Internet appeared quite early, and the infrastructure was already done a year ago, and now it is being fully promoted.

It's just that in the 2G era, the transmission speed is relatively slow, and it can only support text and a small number of emoji editing SMS sending functions.

More for phone calls.

Moreover, after improvement, it is actually very convenient for people to operate it with one hand.

Nowadays, mobile phones are getting smaller and smaller, and they can be put in a handbag or trouser pocket, so mobile phones are also called ケータイ in neon, carrying.

In the future, the era of smart phones is called coaxing! phone。

"That's amazing."

Qing Zhiyuan said with some sighs while holding Sony's mobile phone.

He kind of remembered the first mobile phone he got in his previous life, the Nokia 3310.

It is said that the phone can also block bullets.

I don't know if I can block the bullet, but it's true after falling, but unfortunately Qing Zhiyuan didn't last long in his previous life, and then he was stolen while sitting on the bus.

In retrospect, it's really nostalgic.

Seeing that Qing Zhiyuan was quite satisfied with the gift he gave, Kutaragi Ken couldn't help but purse his lips and laugh happily.

However, he didn't know that Qing Zhiyuan had long been accustomed to things like mobile phones, and thought that he was just coming into contact with this thing for the first time.

"By the way, Ao-san, I've already stored my and President Oga's mobile phone numbers in it," Kutaragi Ken stood up and pointed to the phone screen, guiding Aojiyuan, a [layman].

Qing Zhiyuan opened the menu bar and found the address book, and sure enough, there were the names of Ken Kutaragi and Norio Ohga in it.

I dialed it, and sure enough, the phone rang on Kutaragi Fitness, who was sitting opposite.

After the two of them connected, they fed two sentences and laughed like children.

"With this mobile phone, it will be very convenient to make calls in the future, and in the entire neon, as long as there is a signal, you can basically dial through." Kutaragi Ken said with a smile, "Then you can get in touch anytime and anywhere." ”

"Mm-hmm, that's really good." Qing Zhiyuan nodded seriously.

He stared at the Sony CMD-Z1 in his hand, and he had a sense of time coming back.

It is estimated that in a few years, smartphones should be available.

"Hey, you can give me a few more." Qing Zhiyuan raised his head.

"Huh?" Kutaragi Ken's eyes were a little wandering, thinking that he had heard something wrong?

Good guy, I just gave you two, and you're so cheeky?

"Forget it, I'll go to the store and buy it myself, it's actually not expensive." Qing Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I won't trouble Mr. Kutaragi." ”

"Qingsang, don't say that, it's not expensive, if you want a few, I will definitely send them to the house in person."

……

Kutaragi Ken is worthy of being a trustworthy person, and he did what he said, and the next day he packed a small box of mobile phones and sent them to the homes of Seoh Chi Yuan and Nao Tsuda.

It was full, almost neatly lined up, and there were 10 mobile phones.

And each one has a phone card inserted.

Not only can you make phone calls, but you can also enjoy high-quality 2G mobile network services.

I have to say that Kutaragi Ken is really intimate enough.

Nao Tsuda was a little dumbfounded, and turned to look at Qing Zhiyuan, "Why do you want so many mobile phones?" ”

Qing Zhiyuan smiled bitterly twice, "I had dinner with Mr. Kuda Ragi yesterday and jokingly asked him if he could give me two more. ”

"How did I know he would take it seriously and give us so many phones at once."

"So what now?" Nao Tsuda laughed with a big belly.

I don't know if Qing Zhiyuan is stupid or Kutaragi is stupid.

But I think these two guys are cute.

"Actually, it's not much money, you pick one you like first, and I'll take the rest to customers." Qing Zhiyuan smiled evilly.

Nao Tsuda couldn't help but roll her eyes twice.

She held up her big belly and watched Qing Zhiyuan pack up her things, and after two seconds, Nao Tsuda blinked and said:

"It's better to keep the one you gave me yesterday, and you can send the rest to the customer."

"Okay."

Nao Tsuda followed behind him and laughed wildly, "Do you want to check all your phones?" The one I gave me yesterday contained the mobile phone numbers of Mr. Kutaragi and Norio Oga. ”

"Huh?!"

Qing Zhiyuan straightened up suddenly, almost didn't hit Nao Tsuda, and quickly supported her with both hands.

Tsuda snorted and rolled his eyes, "Look at you, you're always so reckless." ”

"Ah, I'm sorry."

Qing Zhiyuan hurriedly held her waist and asked with concern, "Are you okay?" ”

"It's okay," Nao Tsuda waved his hand and paced to the couch to lie down, "not to say that he was reckless to me, but to Mr. Kutaraki's side."

Think about it, if he has any important information stored in his mobile phone, wouldn't it be good if you gave it to someone else? ”

"Uh-huh."

Qing Zhiyuan nodded seriously.

In fact, Kutaragi Ken had already guessed that Qing Zhiyuan was going to give away these mobile phones as gifts, so the new ones were all new ones, without any traces of use, and no information was stored.

After thinking about it, Qing Zhiyuan did not take it apart, but took the initiative to visit and return the mobile phone to Kutaragi Ken.

"Huh? What's wrong with this? Kutaragi Ken asked with some confusion.

"I'm really embarrassed to be taught a lesson by my wife." Qing Zhiyuan said, "It's all to blame for my recklessness after drinking yesterday, and I said things that shouldn't be said, and I thank Mr. Kutaragi for his kindness, but I can't use 10 mobile phones."

I'm really embarrassed.

However, if there is a chance in the future, we can develop mobile phones together. ”

"Ah, that's right." Kutaragi scratched his head, "I thought you had a need to give it away." ”、

Wait, let's develop a mobile phone together?!

Kutaragi Ken noticed the key words in hindsight.

What the hell is this?

The key is that you are a company that makes games, why do you make mobile phones?

……

After saying goodbye to Kutaragi Ken, Qing Zhiyuan went to Sony's mobile phone store and bought two of them with his own money.

At first, the clerks just thought that this young and handsome customer was a little familiar, until Qing Zhiyuan finished buying things and left, and several girls exclaimed in hindsight:

"Huh? Isn't that guest just now ......?"

"Ahh Indeed, it seems to be ...... President of Pokeni...... Qing Zhiyuan! ”

"Huh?! Isn't he on a good relationship with the president, as the president of the youth, he doesn't need to come to the store to buy a mobile phone in person, right? ”

"Otherwise, how can you say that people are big shots, look at this approachable temperament, everything must be done personally, it is really likable."

"What are you thinking? The president of the youth is a man with a wife. ”

……

In the evening, Qing Zhiyuan carried two newly bought Sony mobile phones and asked Hattori Yuyuki out for dinner.

It's also time to talk about future games hitting the shelves.

Qing Zhiyuan ate top Wagyu beef at the barbecue restaurant.

The two of them ate for a while, and Hiroyuki Hattori let out a sigh,

"Ah, it's so much fun to eat barbecue in a season like this."

He wiped the sweat from his head with a handkerchief.

"Really?"

Qing Zhiyuan said with a smile.

The two of them chatted for a while, from the songs that are now popular all the way to what young people like.

Qing Zhiyuan took out the prepared gifts.

"It's also popular among young people nowadays."

Qing Zhiyuan pushed the gift box to Hattori's feet.

"...... this?"

Hattori Yuyuki was a little puzzled, and he thought it was Pokeni's new game, but he didn't expect that there were actually two mobile phones inside.

"It's more popular to carry a phone now," Qing Zhiyuan said with a smile, "Sony's newly developed one is just one for you and your wife." ”

"Hahaha, in that case, then you're welcome."

Hiroyuki Hattori accepted the gift with a smile, looking unusually happy.

"It just so happens that my mobile phone should also be phased out, and I am thinking of changing to a lighter one."

Hiroyuki Hattori has always been the big brother he has been using, and now he is really a little overjoyed to get a new mobile phone from Qing Zhiyuan's hands.

It seems that Qingsang is really a very careful person.

"By the way, President Hattori, I've already stored my phone number in it, so if I have anything in the future, I can contact me through my mobile phone, and it will be more convenient to be able to contact me anytime and anywhere."

"Yes, yes, yes, Qingsang."

Hattori Yuyuki smiled from ear to ear, not expecting that a person like Qing Zhiyuan, who had never used a mobile phone, would actually have a time to evolve.

The two of them drank a little more wine, and Hattori Yuyuki smashed his mouth and sighed:

"Ah...... Times are really changing too fast. Hattori Hiroyuki sighed heavily, "You see that two years ago, I was still using Big Brother, like a big brick, and now mobile phones have been made so small that they can be operated with one hand." ”

"Isn't it, and it's going to get faster and faster."

Qing Zhiyuan smiled but did not speak.

I thought to myself, the future of the smartphone era is the real surprise time, when not only can you make phone calls and send text messages, but you can even play games on your phone.

"Indeed, isn't it true that games have changed from cassettes to CDs now?" Hiroyuki Hattori said with a smile.

"Speaking of games, I'd like to ask President Hattori for your attention this time."

Qing Zhiyuan got back to the point and took out the two game gift boxes that had been prepared.

"Huh? Are they actually two games? Hiroyuki Hattori looked at the cover.

One is Pokémon Racing and the other is Pokémon: Incredible Adventure.

Both games are star products on E3.

Pokeni is ready to be released globally.

"I marked the release date on each game." Qing Zhiyuan said, "Pokémon: Incredible Adventure, I hope it will be released in December."

As for Pokémon Kart, we hope to arrange it until early January. ”

"Is it so urgent?"

Hiroyuki Hattori sighed, "Isn't the release time of the two games a little too close?" ”

However, as soon as the words came out, he immediately realized the key -

Pokeni: I'm going to put both games on the shelves in time for the New Year.

"Ah...... This is a replica of last year's New Year's New Year Pokémon's New Year's money battle plan, right? ”

Last year, Pokeni's operation directly made countless peers scold, and the show turned the sky upside down, and even made Shigeru Miyamoto of Ren Heaven feel extremely uncomfortable.

It's like being slapped in the throat.

Qingzhiyuan also won the title of "New Year's Money Crusher" or "New Year's Money Recycling Machine".

At that time, during the Chinese New Year, Pokémon games were selling so well.

It can't even be described as hot, it should be called brutal.

Even Hattori Hiroyuki felt unbearable.

I didn't expect that now Qing Zhiyuan is coming again again, and he doesn't leave anyone else alive at all.

And the New Year's money recovery plan is too ruthless, right?

"Hahaha, Qingsang, you're too bad."

"Then I'll leave it to President Hattori." Qing Zhiyuan said with a smile.

……

The two chatted for a while, finalized the specific release plan, and then left the barbecue restaurant.

"By the way," before parting, Qing Zhiyuan suddenly remembered something and said to Hattori Hiroyuki, "We may launch a new game retail product next year, but it is not a game." ”

"Huh? New sale? ”

Yuichi Hattori looked at Seo Chi Yuan with a puzzled face.

Not a game yet?

What is that?

"Yes, the new product, when the time comes, I will entrust the president of Hattori to help sell it." Qing Zhiyuan said with a smile.

"What's that?" Hiroyuki Hattori said that until now, you haven't disclosed any news, so you know that it hangs people's appetites, "Is it an electronic pet?" ”

Last year, Namco invented a new toy called Takuma Utako.

The main audience is young female high school students, and this kind of Takuma Gezi is like a little gacha, which is an electronic pet, such as an electronic cat, an electronic dog, and many cute pets invented and designed by themselves.

It can be fed from a very young age, and if it is properly cultivated and fed and cleaned, the life span of the electronic pet will be extended, and it can also produce up to 3 evolutions.

After the release, it was a big hit, and it exploded directly.

There are even many people who believe that this is Namco's challenge to Pokeni, and it will be possible to replace Pokémon in some light markets.

But Qing Zhiyuan said that everyone was thinking too much.

If this thing can replace Pokémon, then it has already been done in the previous life, and Namco will not be merged by Bandai.

"Point card." Qing Zhiyuan blinked.

"Point cards?"

"You'll know when the time comes," Qing Zhiyuan laughed, "I guarantee that you will make money, and I will definitely not cheat you." ”

"Okay, okay, you just don't tell me, do you? So mysterious. ”

However, since Qing Zhiyuan said so, Hattori Hiroyuki still believed him.

It's just that there is a question that bothers me a little -

This point card is not a game......

Do you want to throw it in the trash can and sacrifice it to the trash can god?

……

In the evening, the driver drove Hiroyuki Hattori to a familiar street.

Hiroyuki Hattori pulled the car door open, and then put the two games of Pokémon: Incredible Adventure and Pokémon Racing into the trash in order.

Smack!

"Bless the god of trash cans! Hope the game is a big hit!! ”

The driver sat in the car and couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

The president seems to be getting more and more nervous.

……

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There is one more chapter in the afternoon (end of this chapter)