Xiao Ma asked the chief R&D expert of the engine to talk about the performance of the Tengfei engine and its future R&D direction.
After listening, the old man pondered for a moment and said, "Xiao Shen, according to this expert, your Tengfei engine is already the best in the world, right?"
Shen Dong said, "Yes, it is at least five years ahead of similar engines in Europe and the United States."
The old man asked, "Have you applied for a patent?"
Shen Dong said, "The application has already been submitted. Once Tengfei Motors goes public, I estimate that foreign car manufacturers will request to purchase this engine from me."
The old man slapped his thigh and said happily, "No wonder you were so confident. Well done! What are the plans next?"
Shen Dong looked at Xiao Ma, who immediately understood and said, "Grandpa, we will be manufacturing various types of sedans and commercial vehicles. At the same time, based on this generation of engine technology, we will invest heavily in the research and development of the next generation of engine technology. We aim to achieve a huge leap in the performance of car engines within five years."
The old man said, "Very good. I heard that you have already produced several thousand Tengfei cars, and you have also donated twenty-five to the governments of Guangdong Province and Shenzhen. Xiao Chu, to be honest, how did you feel riding in a Tengfei car?"
Chu Xinghua respectfully said, "Sir, the ten Tengfei sedans in our municipal government have a total of over 50,000 kilometers on them. The drivers unanimously give them the highest rating, saying they are more comfortable and smoother to drive than imported cars, and they are also more fuel-efficient. So far, apart from one Tengfei car having a minor problem caused by a punctured tire on the road, there have been no other malfunctions."
The old man said, "It seems that the quality of Tengfei cars is still guaranteed."
Shen Dong laughed and said, "Old man, why don't you sit down for yourself and see if there's any guarantee?"
The old man said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go to the workshop."
Upon arriving at the car manufacturing workshop, the old man was surprised to see that Tengfei Auto's production line was almost entirely automated. He exclaimed, "Xiao Ma, your production line seems to be more automated than other car brands!"
Ma said with a wry smile, "Sir, we have three production lines here, each costing no less than one hundred million US dollars, and the maintenance costs are also frighteningly high. If the level of automation isn't high, wouldn't we be in a terrible predicament?"
The old man chuckled and said, "That's true. How many Tengfei cars can you produce in a month?"
"If we go all out, it should be around 40,000 vehicles," said Brother Ma.
The old man exclaimed, "This output is quite high!"
Pony Ma said, "We will be launching eight types of cars next. On average, each type will only have five or six thousand units. Of course, if Tengfei Auto sells well, we will immediately expand production. The corresponding preparations will be completed in another three months."
The old man said, "Indeed, a strong general has no weak soldiers under his command."
Shen Dong said, "There are hundreds of cars outside, sir. Would you like to go in and experience it?"
"good."
The group arrived at a parking lot outside, where rows of Tengfei cars were neatly parked, creating a spectacular sight.
The old man entered a Tengfei car, examined it carefully, and said, "Are these electronic devices also independently produced and designed by you?"
Shen Dong nodded and said, "The electronic equipment comes from Tengfei Electronics Company, a subsidiary of Tengfei Technology Company."
Pony Ma said, "We can be self-sufficient in not only electronic equipment, but also in all the materials needed for the car."
The old man was very pleased and said, "China's automotive industry started too late and still relies on foreign technology. It's truly a great thing that Tengfei can have independent intellectual property rights. Have you considered cooperating with other car companies?"
Shen Dong said, "We will consider this issue after our production capacity increases."
The old man could easily see through Shen Dong's thoughts, and said, "I think you'll only consider this issue when Tengfei Motors becomes number one in the country."
Shen Dong chuckled and said, "That's a bit narrow-minded. But there's no way around it. The business world is like a battlefield. We can't be foolish enough to fund our competitors before we've succeeded."
The old man said, "I can understand."
Shen Dong originally wanted to take his grandfather to the Tengfei Hotel for dinner, but his grandfather disagreed and insisted on eating at the Tengfei Automobile Company's canteen.
Left with no other choice, Shen Dong had to agree.
During the meal, the old man called over two employees who looked very honest and law-abiding for a question, which immediately excited them.
"Xiao Li, Xiao Zhang, how are you feeling working at Tengfei Automobile Company?" the old man asked kindly.
Xiao Li said, "It feels great. Compared to the old Chengguang Machinery Factory, this place is simply paradise."
The old man chuckled, "Really? You didn't say that on purpose because you saw your boss here, did you?"
Xiao Li quickly waved his hand and said, "Absolutely not."
Xiao Zhang said, "Our salary is twice as high as that of Chengguang Machinery Factory, and we can eat for free in the canteen every day at noon. As you can see, the food in the canteen is very good."
The old man said "Oh," and then asked, "Is the cafeteria like this every day?"
Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li nodded in unison and said, "Yes."
The old man said, "Little Shen, not bad."
Shen Dong said, "Put yourself in their shoes. My brothers give me work, so I certainly can't let them go hungry."
Jimmy said, "Grandpa, it's not just Tengfei Auto Company; other branches also have free canteens. Our CEO, Mr. Shen, said that if we're going to skimp on food for our employees, then Tengfei Group might as well go bankrupt."
The old man nodded and said, "Well said. Doing business is like fighting a war; you must treat your soldiers like your own children. Otherwise, who will risk their lives for you?"
After the meal, Shen Dong immediately ordered the security guards from Tengfei Security Company to drive out twenty Tengfei sedans.
The old man asked, "What are you going to do?"
Shen Dong said, "Didn't you say that guests should follow the host's lead? I'd like you to ride in a genuine domestically produced car from our Xia Kingdom to Tengfei Communications Company, a subsidiary of Tengfei Technology Company."
The old man chuckled and said, "You want me to be the spokesperson for your Tengfei Motors, huh?"
Shen Dong said, "After Tengfei Motors goes public, I am confident that I will be able to pay the government billions of yuan in taxes every year. Old man, I am contributing to the country, can't you help promote it?"
The old man said, "Since it's for publicity, you should at least give me some publicity fees, right? I don't want much, just two hundred Tengfei sedans."
Shen Dong exclaimed in surprise, "Two hundred vehicles?"
The old man's assistant, Liu Hui, smiled and said, "Mr. Shen, this is the first time the old man has promoted a product. Is two hundred cars really a lot?"
Shen Dong said, "It's not that I think it's too much, but I didn't expect it to be so little. Xiao Ma, have the brothers drive all two hundred cars to the Pengcheng government."
Xiao Ma was taken aback and asked, "Now?"
Shen Dong said, "Nonsense. If we don't drive over there soon, I'm afraid it will become four hundred vehicles."
"Ha ha ha ha"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
