The representative of the United States was furious about Qin Shi’s offer, and Qin Shi apologized and re-stated the offer.
The price of 400,000 yuan for a barrier rope has not changed, but 400,000 yuan is in Chinese currency, not in the hands of an American soldier.
Originally, the price difference was several times, but after Qin Shi's clarification and explanation, the difference was directly dozens of times. Everyone at the scene was stunned.
Not to mention North, even Liu Jianguo and Tie Changsheng in the audience were dumbfounded. The reporter in charge of taking pictures forgot to take pictures. The whole thing seemed to be getting ridiculous.
This is a transaction between China and the United States. Such a ridiculous situation has occurred. It has never happened before. Is that young man here to make a fool of himself?
"Qin Shi, do you know what you're talking about? We have representatives from the Eagle Sauce Country and other countries here. Are you sure your offer is only 400,000, and in Chinese currency?"
Liu Jianguo broke the deadlock and continued the topic.
"General Liu, I represent the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, so my words are certainly based on facts. Think about it, everyone. This isn't some rare metal. How heavy could a 14-meter-long, 4-centimeter-diameter steel cable possibly be? And what's the current international price of steel? You can do the math!"
Qin Shi, like a half-baked expert, used the price of steel to evaluate the arresting cables used on aircraft carrier plates. This is unscientific in itself, but then again, it seems to make some sense.
"Nonsense, although this is ordinary steel, do you know how much it costs to make it? How can you estimate it by weight?" North retorted, pointing at Qin Shi.
"I don't know how I estimated it, but my offer is 400,000 Chinese Yuan. If you want to trade, you can lower the price. Didn't you say that your Eagle Sauce business has thrived thanks to its rules?"
I don't care whether you admit it or not. If you have the ability, lower the price. If you don't lower the price, it's useless to say anything else. The whole situation has been forced into a dead end. The outcome depends on how the representative of the Eagle Sauce, Mr. North, responds.
Not only China, the whole world is watching Daying's choice.
"Young man, you're the one breaking the rules now! I don't believe you can actually manufacture an arresting cable for an aircraft carrier. Stop cheating and making trouble. I demand verification of your product!"
Even if they were beaten to death, the Eagle Country would never believe that Qin Shi could come up with a real barrier.
"Please note, Mr. North, we are the bidding party. It is our job to verify the authenticity. You don't need to worry about this!"
From the moment Qin Shi entered the door, he immediately understood his intention. No matter how you look at it, he is a smart young man. And judging from the samples and technical reports, there is no problem at all. It is even better than what is provided by the United States.
Various signs have made Liu Jianguo basically believe the fact of domestically produced arresting cables. Although there are still too many unclear things, it is better to deal with the United States first. After all, the affairs of the two countries are too involved, and any carelessness will damage China's reputation.
"Very good, General Liu. In that case, we won't stay any longer. But let me put this in context: the technology for making arresting cables is known to the entire world. Only the Eagles and the Bears can manufacture them. Don't be fooled by this young man."
"Mr. North, thank you for reminding us. This is just a trade negotiation after all. Since you've agreed to bid, and my country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has already given us a price, if you don't offer a lower price, then the price comparison phase will end here. We will comprehensively compare both parties' technology, business, and quotations before ultimately determining the winning bidder!"
"Okay, I'll give you one day. After that day, if you still refuse to change your ways, we'll leave. If you buy from us again, the price won't be the same!"
"Thank you for your reminder, Mr. North. We will inform you as soon as the bid evaluation results come out!"
"snort!"
North's face was dark red, probably furious. The contract was already halfway signed, but who knew something like this would happen? When would China have this kind of technology? What a joke.
North led the team away, and Liu Jianguo asked someone to entertain the reporters from various countries who had arrived. He then took Tie Changsheng and Qin Shi to another separate office.
"Oh my God, Qin Shi, what on earth are you doing? Do you know how serious the consequences will be if this goes wrong?"
Before Liu Jianguo could speak, Tie Changsheng couldn't wait to ask.
"Oh, let's not talk about whether it's serious or not. Let me ask you, Qin Shi, now that there are no outsiders, what exactly is going on? Where did you get this blocking rope from? Is it from the Mao Bear Country or other countries?"
"My dear leaders, I'm not a child. How can I joke about something like this? This barrier cable was produced by a private enterprise in our country, and it was sold to the George Soros Company in the United States. I've already investigated it thoroughly!"
"What? It's really made in our country?"
"It's a private enterprise? How is that possible?"
Whether Liu Jianguo or Tie Changsheng wanted to believe it, they were a little hesitant. Moreover, such a high-ranking leader had to pay attention to his posture and appearance. He looked very calm on the outside, and it was just a normal inquiry, but he was already anxious inside.
"Ever since General Liu left, I've started a nationwide public bidding..."
Qin Shi began to describe his operation process. After all, the truth was like this, but Qin Shi did not forget to add fuel to the fire in the process!
"After two days and two nights of no sleep, I finally found it. I didn't believe it at first, but yesterday, Ren Mingyue from the inspection team and I went directly to the Jushi Rigging Factory and saw the arresting cable in person."
"So, Qin Shi, everything you said is true. We in China can really produce arresting cables!"
"That's right. And according to the technical personnel, if the price wasn't so low, the quality of this arresting cable could be improved by one or more levels!"
"Alright, this is so fucking satisfying. I've been groveling around the world begging for help, but I didn't expect to have something ready right at home. What do you usually do, buddy?"
Although it was not an accusation, Tie Changsheng felt a little embarrassed. After all, this was something that only the Americans and the Russians could produce in the world. There was no news about when his own country would be able to produce it!
The most important thing is that it is produced by private enterprises, which is indeed a bit embarrassing.
"So, the truth is, the Soros company in the US bought aircraft carrier arresting cables from my country at a low price, and then sold them to us at a high price. They pretended to be a good guy, but they are actually a big liar!"
"Bah! How shameless!"
"Yes, shameless!"
Facing the way Dayingjiang was eating, the three of them agreed that he was shameless!
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