Chapter 275
"Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Ayton, I don't agree with what you said just now." As soon as Zhao Guoyang spoke, his clear attitude suppressed the momentum of Volkswagen Latin American Company.
Thanks to previous understanding, the senior executives of Volkswagen Latin America are still quite afraid of Zhao Guoyang, a young man.
After he said something objected, the smile on Jeffries' face froze immediately.
He looked at Ayton, who was also solemn beside him with some embarrassment, and barely squeezed out a smile and said, "What is Mr. Zhao's opinion? Please tell me."
Zhao Guoyang nodded and said frankly: "Just just now, Minister Chen of our Songqi Group has raised the requirements for our new Santana. Mr. Aiton has also confirmed that your company's product development department can meet our requirements. Is this right?"
Aiton hesitated for a moment and nodded.
Seeing that the man agreed with his statement, Zhao Guoyang continued: "Okay, the new model has requirements for the length of the body, and we have reached a consensus on this. However, in my opinion, it is not necessary to redesign the production line platform."
After hearing Zhao Guoyang's words, Ayton couldn't help but look at Jeffries, his face in shock.
Before Aidon could speak, Zhao Guoyang continued: "Mr. Aidon just said that in order to achieve the wheelbase of the new model, a brand new production line platform must be equipped. I think this is really too arbitrary."
"In fact, all models under most automobile companies have the ability to be platform-based and general. As one of the world's top automobile companies, I think Volkswagen should have considered this aspect long ago."
Hearing this, the muscles on Jeffries' face twitched a little.
He could hear that Zhao State was a monkey spirit and could not hide anything from him.
Seeing that Volkswagen Latin American people did not object, Zhao Guoyang said with a smile: "In my opinion, as long as your company's product development department takes this problem into consideration when designing new models, and achieves a lengthening wheelbase while trying to use the original platform model parts. Then the problem of producing the platform can be solved."
Zhao Guoyang paused for a moment, turned to look at Ayton and said, "Of course, considering that your company should try to maintain the original production line platform when designing new models, we, Songqi Group, can provide appropriate compensation for the design fee."
Zhao Guoyang said this naturally because he considered the actual situation and did not let Volkswagen Latin American company suffer losses.
The denial of the introduction of production line platforms means that Volkswagen Latin American company has lost millions of dollars in revenue and proposed a certain compensation for the model design fee, which can also make people feel a little better.
After Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, the senior executives of Volkswagen Latin America fell into silence.
On the other hand, from the technical director Chen Bin to the technical backbones below him, they all looked at Zhao Guoyang with admiration, as if fans saw their idol.
As for Mao Zhichun, he was so excited that he couldn't speak. If it weren't for the foreigner's presence, he wouldn't help but give Zhao Guoyang a big hug.
Zhao Guoyang's light words could save Songqi Group nearly 10 million US dollars in funds. Mao Zhichun felt that he had to find a way to give him a heavy reward after he went back.
After Zhao Guoyang made a statement, things gradually developed in a direction that was conducive to Songqi Group.
The final negotiation result was very gratifying. Songqi Group won the promise of Volkswagen Latin America for the design of new models at a cost of US$1.5 million.
After the negotiations were over, when Mao Zhichun and Jeffries, who were a little annoyed, Zhao Guoyang, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but feel secretly amused.
Indeed, his appearance caused the chairman of Volkswagen Latin America to lose a lot of income, and his frustration was understandable.
However, from this point of view, the Germanic spirit of contract is still worthy of praise. At least they did not tore up the previous oral agreement just because a certain goal was not achieved.
After seeing the contract signed between the two sides, Zhao Guoyang finally felt relieved.
With Chen Bin and his technical backbones, he doesn't have to worry about the design of the new model below.
When leaving Volkswagen Latin America, Jeffries held Zhao Guoyang's hand tightly and sighed very much.
Jeffries had a high opinion of Zhao Guoyang and said bluntly that he was the most powerful young man he had ever seen.
Zhao Guoyang only smiled at Jeffries' praise and did not take it too seriously.
When it was Ayton's turn, he once again expressed his desire for the right to use his patent to Zhao Guoyang.
In addition to thanking him for this, Zhao Guoyang also solemnly made his promise.
As long as the St. Paul Patent Office has a result, it will talk to Volkswagen Latin American Company about this matter.
Zhao Guoyang's statement made Ayton feel like he was "lost in the east and gained in the east".
In fact, compared to the millions of dollars in losses on the production line platform, Zhao Guoyang's patent for "vehicle delay cooling system" is the issue that Aiton is more concerned about.
After returning to the St. Paul Hotel, Mao Zhichun was happy and invited everyone to have a sumptuous meal in the restaurant downstairs.
During the meal, Mao Zhichun specially toasted Zhao Guoyang with three glasses of wine and thanked him for his important contribution in the cooperation negotiations today. Chairman Mao also said on the spot that after returning to China, he would definitely thank him more.
Zhao Guoyang didn't take it much to heart. He smiled and clinked his glass with Mao Zhichun and said, "Chairman Mao, we will not speak two of our family. Since you have given me the treatment of this 'special researcher', I should fulfill my obligations, right?"
"Besides, I have to help you with your free trip abroad, right? Otherwise, I will become a Qiu Fengke who eats and drinks for nothing?" Zhao Guoyang teased a little.
"Haha, if you are a Qiu Fengke like Guoyang, then I would rather raise dozens or hundreds more." Mao Zhichun laughed happily.
After chatting for a while, Mao Zhichun and Zhao Guoyang and Zhang Yufang mentioned the return journey.
Now that the overall cooperation with Volkswagen Latin American company has been decided, Mao Zhichun is planning to take the two and Zhong Bo back to Songjiang tomorrow.
As for Chen Bin and his engineers, they must stay in St. Paul for a while.
After listening to Mao Zhichun's opinion, Zhao Guoyang pondered for a moment and said, "Chairman Mao, I could go back at any time after the cooperation was negotiated, but there is still a patent here, which is probably going to be delayed for one or two days. Do you think?"
"This is OK!"
Mao Zhichun said disapprovingly, "Then we will wait for you to solve the patent and let's go back together. Teacher Zhang, do you have any problems here?"
"It's okay for me. I was asking the school for half a month off anyway!" Zhang Yufang smiled gently, shrugged and joked.
"It's great to leave a few days later. It's rare to get out. It's just right to go around. I can buy some specialties and go back."
After Zhang Yufang finished speaking, Mao Zhichun slapped his head and said, "Ah, fortunately, Teacher Zhang reminded me that I almost forgot."
"Director Zhong, in the past two days, you go to St. Paul to purchase some souvenirs as gifts from our Songqi Group to Guoyang and Teacher Zhang. You can't let the two of you go back and say that our Songqi Group is stingy, right?"
"Okay, Chairman, I've recorded it!" Zhong Bo nodded repeatedly and said, listening to Mao Zhichun's joke.
Zhao Guoyang smiled and watched Mao Zhichun and Zhong Bo talk, and he secretly praised it in his heart.
Indeed, Mao Zhichun may not be particularly outstanding in automotive professionalism, but he is heroic and generous, with strong market sensitivity, so he is really good at sitting in the position of chairman.
The main task of this trip was completed, and everyone was in a good mood. Everyone was drinking this meal happily. There were five bottles of red wine alone, not counting the ordinary rum given by the hotel.
The result of eating and drinking was that when everyone returned to their rooms, few of them stood firmly.
Although Zhao Guoyang was not drunk, he felt a little dizzy when he returned to his room.
After lying on the bed, he fell asleep.
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The next morning, Zhao Guoyang was awakened by the phone ringing in the room.
After he answered the phone in a daze, Susanna's quite magnetic and pleasant voice came from it.
"Good morning, Zhao, didn't disturb you to rest, right?"
Zhao Guoyang yawned and said, "I didn't bother me. I just drank a little too much last night, and I'm still a little confused now."
"Hehe, that's right. Come to my house as a guest. The freshly ground Santos coffee in my house is very helpful for sobering up. By the way, help me see the Ferrari to see if there is hope for repair." Susanna said with a smile.
Zhao Guoyang thought about it and said that if there was any situation in the Patent Office, he would definitely be himself immediately, and there was no need to rush for a moment, so he agreed.
When Susanna heard that Zhao Guoyang agreed to her invitation, she couldn't help but feel happy.
She immediately said on the phone: "Zhao, wait a moment, and I'll drive over to pick you up. Well, I'll arrive in about twenty minutes."
"Well, it doesn't matter, drive slowly! Anyway, I have to wash up." Zhao Guoyang said disrespectfully.
After coming out of his room, Zhao Guoyang met Zhang Yufang head-on.
Seeing Teacher Zhang's blushing face, Zhao Guoyang asked with a smile: "Teacher Zhang, the alcohol hasn't passed yet?"
Zhang Yufang nodded embarrassedly: "Well, but it shouldn't matter. I'm going to go to see Director Zhong. He asked me to accompany me to buy souvenirs in the morning. Guoyang, do you want to go with us?"
"I won't go. Miss Susanna will come to find me later." Zhao Guoyang scratched his head and said.
Chapter completed!