After dealing with the reporters, Boss Jia gathered all the foreign executives who came to China.
Although Boss Jia didn't have to report the foreign income to all the employees, he still had to listen to the reports of these executives. Also, Boss Jia didn't have much time, so this was a rare opportunity to coordinate the tasks of all the international subsidiaries.
However, this time, the meeting wasn't held together. Instead, they came in one by one to have a private meeting with Boss Jia. The first person to come in was naturally Ichiro Honda, Boss Jia's first foreign subordinate.
"Chairman, this year, our Fusang Daqian made a total profit of 90 billion yen from Elf Crispy Noodle Snacks, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Yu-Gi-Oh Milk Tea, which is equivalent to 720 million USD!" Ichiro Honda proudly handed a year-end report to Boss Jia. 720 million USD was indeed a number to be proud of. After all, the 500 million USD investment in the Daqian Joint Laboratory was all provided by the Fusang Daqian. The Fusang Daqian had worked hard and contributed a lot.
"What are the details?"
"The total revenue of Elf Crispy Noodle Snacks was 210 million USD, Yu-Gi-Oh Milk Tea was 240 million USD, and Yu-Gi-Oh Milk Tea was 270 million USD," Ichiro Honda reported the figures skillfully.
"Yu-Gi-Oh Milk Tea had the highest total revenue!" Seeing this number, Boss Jia was a little incredulous. Yu-Gi-Oh Milk Tea was the latest of the three projects to be released. It wasn't released until July 1993.
Yu-Gi-Oh Milk Tea was only a whim of Boss Jia. It wasn't even part of the original plan. Yet, it still brought in 270 million USD in revenue!
"Yes! This is really unbelievable. However, the citizens of Fusang have an incredible love for milk tea. I feel that all the Fusangpeople have fallen in love with this sweet taste! " Ichiro Honda smiled and said, "Our Yu-Gi-Oh Coffee had 321 chain stores in the country in January. Even so, all the stores are still full every day. All the stores have to line up, and all the staff are very busy. If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it!"
"Alright!" Boss Jia nodded. "Then continue to expand. Aim to open more than 10000 stores in Fusang by this year!"
"Ten thousand?" Ichiro Honda was dumbfounded. "How is that possible? We don't have that much money …"
"There will be a way!" Boss Jia waved his hand nonchalantly, then changed the topic. "Since there's a profit of 720 million USD this year, then Mr. Honda's income for this year will be 72 million USD!"
"Yes!" At this point, Ichiro Honda's face was full of smiles and pride. His Honda had become a legend in Fusang. With an income of 72 million USD, he ranked first among all the managers in Fusang. No one could surpass him in terms of income.
What made Ichiro Honda even more excited was that the total profit of his previous company, Tamiya Model, was not even 72 million USD last year. This gave Ichiro Honda a strong sense of superiority.
"Honda Kun, your contract will expire in February this year, right? We should sign a new contract!" Boss Jia said faintly. Honda Ichiro became very nervous in an instant.
He understood why Jia Yapeng had mentioned the 72 million USD. He was telling him that the contents of the contract had to be changed.
"Honda-kun, let's not beat around the bush. The two of us still have a lot of feelings between us. Fusang Chiliocosm couldn't have developed so quickly without you. I will remember your contributions, but this time, the contract has to be changed!" Boss Jia said.
"How do you want to change it?" Ichiro Honda looked at Boss Jia nervously.
"I'll give you two options!" Boss Jia said, "The share of profits will be changed to 5%, but this time, I can sign a five-year contract with you!"
"The second option, the share of profits will still be 10%, but you have to guarantee that the profits in the future will be higher than this one. Otherwise, the share of profits will be reduced to 3%!"
"Oh yes, because I plan to operate Yu-Gi-Oh Café separately, you can ignore the 240 million USD profit from Yu-Gi-Oh Milk Tea this year. You can start with the target of 450 million USD next year!"
"…" Ichiro Honda's expression kept changing. He had expected Boss Jia to change the contract, but he didn't expect Boss Jia to be so ruthless as to cut half of the profits.
Although he was given a second option, he could still maintain 10% of the profits. However, the annual profits had to be more than 450 million USD. This was too difficult. Milk Tea, who was an absolute cash cow, had to be cut off. Wasn't this cutting off one of his arms?!
"Chairman, can we discuss this further?" Ichiro Honda looked at Boss Jia expectantly, but Boss Jia only had a smile on his face. There was no change in his expression at all. Ichiro Honda knew that it was impossible to expect Jia Yapeng to change his mind on his own initiative.
This made Honda feel extremely indignant and angry. He stood up agitatedly and said, "Chairman, this is too much. I have contributed greatly to the company. The whole company was supported by me. I helped you earn 720 million USD, but you're not even willing to give me 72 million USD. You can't do this to me. In the words of the Hua Xia people, this is getting rid of the donkey after it has outlived its usefulness!"
"Mr. Honda, don't be agitated. Calm down!" Boss Jia smiled, then looked at Ichiro Honda and said, "Mr. Honda, I admit that you have contributed and contributed greatly to the Daqian's early stage. However, how much of this 720 million is really your contribution?"
"It's all my contribution!" Ichiro Honda said loudly.
"Oh, then Crispy Noodle Snacks, Yu-Gi-Oh cards, and milk tea. Which one of these products were developed by you?" Boss Jia asked, squinting his eyes.
"This … this …" Ichiro Honda choked, then said, "These are indeed the company's products. However, the daily operations that I am responsible for are also very important. Without my connections and daily operations, all of this would not have developed to this point!"
"As I said, I admit that Mr. Honda is capable and has contributed greatly to the operations. However, this is not enough!"
"When the Crispy Noodle Snacks channel was blocked, who thought of using the convenience store channel?" Boss Jia asked.
"Yes … Yes … But the 7-11 families are my connections …" Honda Ichiro tried to defend himself.
"It's true that it is your network. However, you failed. You didn't manage to get the 711 convenience store. I went to their house and stayed there for a day and a night before I managed to get it done!" Boss Jia snorted coldly. Ichiro Honda was sweating profusely.
"Also, the Crispy Noodle Snacks and Yu-Gi-Oh cards were able to be promoted because of my Dynasty animation. Also, I found a way to deal with shōnen magazines!"
"When Yu-Gi-Oh Cafe was not profitable, I was the one who suggested selling milk tea to solve the problem. I was the one who solved all the difficulties and obstacles in the company's development. What does this have to do with you?"
"I …" Ichiro Honda opened his mouth.
"Mr. Honda, there are some things that I don't want to say, but it doesn't mean that I can't say them. A person's value is judged by whether that person can be replaced. Today, I will fire you, Ichiro Honda, and replace you with a new president. The Fusang Daqian may be a little shaken, but it won't take long for it to calm down and return to normal! "
"The Fusang Daqian can still operate without you, Ichiro Honda. You are not the one who cannot be replaced, so your contract must be changed!"
"Moreover, two years ago, I proposed a five-year contract. It was you who didn't have confidence in me and wanted to run away if you failed. It was you who insisted that the five-year contract be changed to two years. Now that the time is up, do you think you can still maintain your current attitude?"
"I … I …" Ichiro Honda was speechless after being scolded by Boss Jia.
"Honda-kun, I'm not a heartless person. I won't forget your contributions, so I'm giving you a chance to prove yourself. If you can earn more than 450 million USD without my help, it will prove your ability. You can also get 10% of the profits. I'm giving you a chance!" Jia Yapeng said.
"How about it? Do you accept this challenge?" Jia Yapeng looked at Ichiro Honda, waiting for him to make a decision!
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