Chapter 35
35.
The fully hand-polished custom watches launched by He Zhifeng quickly became a hit.
Moreover, because the number of skilled craftsmen is limited, although He Zhifeng has recruited a group of junior craftsmen to carry out preliminary production, a group of intermediate craftsmen to carry out preliminary polishing, and finally let the truly capable master craftsmen carry out the final polishing and production, the speed is still there and cannot be improved.
Therefore, after Yi Hanxing launched the concept of handmade customization and He Zhifeng launched the sales model, handmade watches once again learned the hunger marketing that is essential for luxury goods.
All of a sudden, the trendsetters in Shanghai became even more crazy about it.
After the handmade custom watches became a hit, Yi Hanxing wanted to persuade He Zhifeng to sell the machine tool: "Sister Zhifeng, your machine tool is no longer working. You must have spent a lot of money on it. Why don't you sell it to get some of the money back? Is it because you can't bear to part with it?"
Yi Hanxing has already planned to explain the meaning of sunk costs to He Zhifeng.
"Of course it's not because I can't bear to part with it." He Zhifeng was just at a loss for words. "Why would I be reluctant to part with a machine tool? If I could sell it, of course I would!"
Yi Hanxing was puzzled: "Can't it be sold? Or can't it be sold? But there are so many factories in Shanghai, there must be a few that need it, right?"
"Of course it's not that I can't sell it. This machine tool is quite good. At least it's very useful for turning fine parts. Many factories' lathes can't compare to this one," He Zhifeng explained. "It's just that I used a friend's connections to buy this lathe, and I signed an agreement at the time not to resell it, so I can't sell it."
"Why?" Yi Hanxing looked puzzled. "These are my own things after I bought them. Why can't I sell them to others?"
"Because the technology of this lathe is relatively advanced, my friend tried his best to help me get it. The relevant company was afraid that it would be taken away by domestic companies for research, disassembly and copying after being resold, so the import contracts into China all require that resale is not allowed." He Zhifeng explained.
Yi Hanxing finally understood why the organization wanted He Zhifeng's lathe. It was a high-end product that was difficult to import. Considering the ability of domestic personnel to replicate a lathe one-to-one, if they were willing to dismantle it for research, they could even make several copies.
In this case, He Zhifeng's machine tool must be obtained. Yi Hanxing asked inquiringly, "What if someone sells it privately? Will they know? Can they punish them?"
"They said they'll send engineers to perform maintenance every two to three years, and the penalty for breach of contract is ten times the original price." He Zhifeng shook his head. "I'll have someone adjust the machine tool's model later. If they don't produce watches, they can produce other things, right?"
"That
It seems like there's really no way to sell it, but is this machine tool some kind of patented product? Only his company has it, and no one else has, so they're guarding it so closely?" Yi Hanxing looked curious.
"I'm not sure if it's exclusive, but what's certain is that no manufacturer in Asia can currently produce it," He Zhifeng said pertinently. "Our technology is indeed decades behind others, and catching up won't happen overnight."
"Can't Japan produce it?"
"Of course not." He Zhifeng laughed: "Don't think Japan is so strong, they are just a local tyrant in Asia."
After hearing this, Yi Hanxing couldn't let go of He Zhifeng's lathe.
You know, all of He Zhifeng's factories were outside the concession. After the Battle of Shanghai, all the places outside the concession were taken over by the Japanese. At that time, the Japanese would not care about any foreign sales ban agreements and would directly take them over for research. This would be spending our money to support our opponents!
Therefore, this lathe must not be kept until then!
Yi Hanxing began to think hard about a solution.
Soon, the opportunity came.
Speaking of this, Yi Hanxing must thank He Yuexun for what he did.
On He Zhifeng's side, although the number of products actually ordered (sold) is not large due to insufficient processing capacity, the high profit is much lower and the profit is much higher compared to the actual jewels inlaid by the He family father and son, He Zhifeng's products are mostly broken diamonds.
As a result, He Yuexun, who was worried about losing the bet, made a bold move. He asked someone to spread the word that He Zhifeng had a precision machining machine tool and that the so-called handmade products were actually a lie, as they were made by machines.
He Zhifeng never deliberately concealed the fact that he owned machine tools from anyone. If you paid attention and inquired, you would hear some vague rumors, so much so that many customers who ordered handmade watches began to suspect whether He Zhifeng was counterfeiting.
He Zhifeng's idea was to invite relevant customers to see the craftsmen's processing methods. However, the customers did see the craftsmen processing and polishing the parts, but did someone doing it by hand really mean that He Zhifeng didn't use a machine? All the customers were skeptical.
Upon seeing this, Yi Hanxing came up with a plan. The first thing he did was to find Cather Wu, the superior sent by the organization to contact him.
"Editor-in-chief, Miss Yi is here to see you." The second time was familiar, and the young lady directly helped Yi Hanxing to make the announcement.
"Why, have you finished revising the article?" Cather Wu said with a smile: "Han Xing, you spent quite a while revising this time. I think the work should be greatly improved."
"Sister Wu, you're joking." Yi Hanxing said quickly, "Hasn't this been the final exam? I only had time to revise my original manuscript a few days ago when summer vacation started.
Woolen cloth. "
"Quickly take it out so I can read it?" Cather Wu said, and then said to the young lady who was still pouring tea beside her: "Xiaotian, you can go out when you are done. Remember to help me close the door."
When the young lady named Xiaotian went out to close the door, the manuscript that Yi Hanxing took out was also placed in Cather Wu's palm.
"Did you really write this? I'd really like to read it carefully." Cather Wu said.
"Sister Wu, stop joking. I know that my behavior of sneaking out last time was wrong." Yi Hanxing first admitted her mistake, and then quickly changed the subject: "I came to see you this time for something serious."
"What's the matter?" Cather Wu put his hand holding the manuscript on his knees, and his expression became serious.
"Does our organization have talent that can replicate the appearance of the machine one to one? It doesn't have to replicate the functions, as long as it looks like a machine on the surface." Yi Hanxing asked.
"What is this...for?" Cather Wu was puzzled.
Yi Hanxing explained to Cather Wu in detail: "When He Zhifeng imported the machine tools, she signed an agreement prohibiting the resale of the machine tools, so she definitely won't sell them."
"This...she told you this in person? None of our people have found out about this matter." Cather Wu's face turned pale when he heard this.
"What she said in person should just be the agreement between her and the foreign country. Since she was the one who led the import of the machines, other people in the company may not know about it." Yi Hanxing explained.
"This is difficult to deal with." Kaiser Wu frowned: "If she doesn't sell it, there is no way for us to get it."
In Cather Wu's opinion, there is really no other way except stealing or robbing.
"That's not necessarily true." Yi Hanxing said, "I've come up with a solution, but it depends on whether the organization can replicate the appearance in a short period of time."
"Tell me more about it?" Cather Wu expressed his interest. "If there is a real need, the organization will do everything it can to satisfy it."
"Actually, I heard He Yuexun has been stirring up trouble among the student community these past few days, saying that He Zhifeng used machines to make things, falsely claiming they were handmade. Not only did he cheat Chinese people out of their money, he also embarrassed himself by sending them abroad, where they were even recognized by foreigners."
"There are people who believe this kind of thing?" Cather Wu felt unbelievable.
"Of course, he's inciting the most passionate students. I heard a group of them are planning to go to the watch factory over the weekend and demand an explanation from He Zhifeng."
"So?" Cather Wu still didn't understand the connection between the two.
"Based on the experience of previous student demonstrations and boycotts, this lathe will either be smashed by the excited students or smashed by He Zhifeng in front of the students to prove his innocence. Since the lathe is destined to be destroyed, we might as well replace it secretly." Yi Hanxing began to talk about his plan.
"Our party should have developed quite a few members among the workers, right? Then we can find a way to use the lathes we made at night to replace the real ones with useful ones, and leave the fake ones for them to smash. It's best to smash them into pieces so that no one will find out." Yi Hanxing said.
"Is this feasible?" Cather Wu disagreed a little: "If this machine is smashed, will He Zhifeng not pay attention? We don't know what the structure inside is like because we haven't disassembled it. What if He Zhifeng finds a problem?"
"Then just find a way to make sure there is no evidence. Yi Hanxing said, and saw that Cather Wu's face changed: "I mean to make sure that the body of the fake lathe is dead without any evidence, it's not a human!"
"I said, you scared me.
"How could I possibly attack He Zhifeng? I'm not a madman." Yi Hanxing didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Okay." Cather Wu felt that he had gradually gotten used to Yi Hanxing's style: "Then I will go to the organization to ask if the appearance can be replicated. The time is tight and the task is heavy. You think carefully about how to make the fake lathe disappear.
Upon hearing this, Yi Hanxing agreed immediately: "No problem.
After finishing the business, Cather Wu remembered the manuscript on his knees: "Let me see what you wrote, so that I won't say the wrong thing next time someone asks me.
Upon hearing this, Yi Hanxing felt that his dark history was about to be recorded.
Cather Wu didn't pay much attention when she first read it, but as she read on, she became a little attracted: "Your book makes me want to know what will happen next, but this doesn't seem to be a Mandarin Duck and Butterfly romance novel, nor does it seem to be a realistic description?
"Ah, I specialize in melodramatic writing. There's so much melodrama in this writing.
"What is dog blood?
"Every time I read the book, there are always some magical situations and the protagonist and supporting characters have magical ideas, which make you want to sprinkle black dog blood on them to ward off evil spirits at any time, because normal people can't do such things.
"Yes, indeed." Cather Wu nodded and said, "I think your article can be published. Just keep it here. We haven't published novels of this style before. I think some housewives should like it. Maybe it can boost the sales of our Beauty Pictorial! I'm very optimistic!"
"Huh? Yi Hanxing was surprised: I thought submitting the article was just an excuse to get intelligence?!!!
Then my dark history will be revealed to the people of Shanghai? ! ! !
What should I do? Waiting online! It’s urgent!
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