Although Xing Baohua now controls the board of directors and has absolute say, he cannot underestimate Lu Zhong, the major shareholder.

Will Xing Baohua listen to the voices of the local people?

Therefore, the key to car models is to use them as equity investment, and then use them as supporting elements to generate profits.

Eiji Toyoda approved of this exploitative strategy, which is why he initially used the AE86 to attract Xing Baohua and his group. If that didn't work, he would then introduce other models.

However, Xing Baohua didn't follow the usual approach; he used suppression tactics to give Toyota a blow first.

It's like a warning: you all better watch out and behave yourselves, or I'll give you a good whack.

Didn't Nissan get scared into behaving itself like that?

As for the Crown model, Eiji Toyoda presented a stripped-down version.

This model has always been available, but a suitable buyer hadn't been found yet. Now that it's available in Canada, it can be used to deceive people.

The original 3.0 engine was replaced with a 2.5L V6 engine.

Not only have the performance been changed, but the interior and spatial layout have also been altered.

The overall comfort level is significantly lower than the original model.

You can't tell anything from the outside; you only know it once you get behind the wheel and experience driving it.

As for the engine technology, it is not for sale; it can only be exported as parts, with final assembly taking place in country Z.

Eiji Toyoda kept each negotiation plan in mind. He addressed each step of the process, considering the specific circumstances, and then offered the allure of each stage.

It is said that local government officials from central Shandong also accompanied the negotiators.

That would be even better; if necessary, we can treat those people from central Shandong to a proper meal.

Toyota took into account Xing Baohua's various expectations and calculations, and prepared a complete set of contingency plans.

However, they overlooked one point: Xing Baohua's unpredictability and the child's very casual thinking.

The formal talks began the next day in the conference room of the hotel where Xing Baohua was staying.

The Toyota team, led by Eiji Toyoda, met with Xing Baohua for the first time. The meeting was very formal, with photos and videos taken.

Xing Baohua's side seemed quite casual. There were practically no people; including Xing Baohua, there were only four people, including the translator. Wei Laisong's secretary acted as the stenographer for this meeting.

He said a lot of polite but insincere things.

Then we got straight to the point.

They also brought out the car model and showed it to Xing Baohua and the others. It included not only detailed blueprints but also a scaled-down model.

The kind with exquisite workmanship.

Toyota's plan is still mainly based on joint ventures.

How does the joint venture work? Toyota will contribute the model and production equipment to the Luzhong Automobile Factory to produce the Crown model, while Toyota will retain the sales rights.

At the same time, Toyota will establish sales channels in mainland China.

If there is overproduction, Toyota will use its well-established global channels to sell it, and the Luzhong Auto Factory will only be responsible for production!

If this had happened in the past, Wei Laisong might have been tempted.

Since partnering with Xing Baohua, this guy's vision has broadened considerably. In other regions, Toyota's plans would be fiercely contested by other automakers with their own factories.

Unfortunately, the distribution channels are controlled by someone else, which makes things difficult.

Xing Baohua expressed his disagreement at the time.

"Mr. Eiji Toyoda, your proposal is not suitable for the development of Luzhong Automobile Factory. We want to build our own brand. Therefore, in terms of vehicle selection, I only hope to obtain the chassis technology of the Crown model."

"We don't need anything else, but if they can provide the engine technology, we'll buy it," Xing Baohua said.

Toyota prepared many plans, but it didn't prepare for Xing Baohua's request to separate the technology.

If the crown is sold separately, what profit is there left?

The plan was disrupted by Xing Baohua, and many of the team members who came with Toyota Eiji were watching him.

“Mr. Xing, Toyota only has a complete sales plan. I think you should give it more consideration. We are very determined to offer you the world's best and most fuel-efficient model for cooperation,” said Eiji Toyoda.

“Our factory only has the Tianma brand model. If we get the Crown's chassis technology, we will make changes to our high-end business models, instead of this kind of model,” Xing Baohua said, pointing to the model.

Xing Baohua's statement indicates that he does not approve of the current appearance of the Crown model and wants to redesign it.

Eiji Toyoda shook his head and said, "A mature model comes from a variety of experiments and market tests. Toyota's models and brand will save you a lot of time and tests."

If it's a new model, who knows you're using Toyota's chassis technology? Building a brand takes a lot of time. And is your distribution network as comprehensive as Toyota's?

"Whether it's perfect or not, it's still our own business. We're not going to hand over the channels to others. There's no need to discuss that," Xing Baohua said forcefully.

At the same time, Xing Baohua said, "Mr. Eiji Toyoda, I can tell you very clearly that I only want the Crown's chassis technology. If Toyota can equip it with an engine of 3.0 or higher, that would be even better, instead of the 2.5L engine I see now?"

“There will definitely be disagreements during the talks. How about this, your side should give more consideration to the whole vehicle plan and the joint venture plan.” With that, Eiji Toyoda had his assistant hand some plan documents to Xing Baohua.

The translator reached out and took it, placing it in front of Xing Baohua and Wei Laisong.

Xing Baohua flipped through a few pages casually, then closed them again. He said, "Leaving aside the rest, how much do the chassis and engine cost?"

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