Chapter 405 Legal Issues
"Hi, boss!" Following this greeting, William Durant appeared in front of Sheffield and sat directly in the empty seat next to him.
Since entering the automotive industry, William Durant packaged and sold his original carriage business, completing a stylish turnaround and becoming the sales director of United Motors Corporation. At the same time, he was planning to build a car brand of his own.
This handsome turn made William Durant earn a fortune, and his net worth has exceeded 30 million US dollars. This wave of dividends from the emerging automobile industry has created many wealth myths in the United States.
But for Sheffield, the owner of United Motors, many people can only assess Sheffield's wealth through speculation.
"What boss or no boss? You and I are partners. We are in a cooperative relationship. Just like Keane of United Fruit Company!" Sheffield could only reluctantly withdraw his gaze from the scene that would have caused a stir. He greeted with a gentle smile, "Your ranking in the Forbes rankings has risen dramatically."
Although no one knew that this newspaper was actually owned by a slave owner, this mention still made William Durant laugh. After Vanderbilt III, the host, came up, the press conference attended by the New York upper class had already begun. Ramon Hess began to warm up below, and behind him was a Beetle car covered with canvas.
In fact, in terms of rhetoric, William Durant is more suitable than Ramon Hess below. Sheffield, the partner, is a person who can liven up the atmosphere. He has changed careers many times, each time more successful than the last. He is also a celebrity and a typical representative of the American dream.
Ramon Hess introduced the features of the new car, and after whetting everyone's appetite, two people came up and unveiled the canvas. At the same time, all the lights above shone on the Beetle car, and huge exclamations rang out at the press conference.
Even William Durant was delighted by such a novel work, but he immediately worried, "Will several car manufacturers in Detroit imitate it immediately?"
In just a few years, the automobile center of the United States has moved from Detroit to New Orleans, but Detroit has not declined, and there are still several car factories struggling. William Durant has spent a lot of time in Detroit, so he is naturally very clear about this situation, and he can't help but feel a little worried when he sees this.
"The patent for the appearance has been applied for." Sheffield crossed his fingers and said disdainfully, "Besides, relying on them? They are just a bunch of assembly plants. The engines I sell to them make the same profit as United makes on Ford cars. I just keep them pretending to compete with me. I am also pretending to compete with them."
The slave owners knew that if they wanted to be the only car company left in the United States, they could try in a few decades. Now that the automobile industry has just started, it is definitely impossible. Moreover, it may trigger antitrust laws!
Because the United States has its own national conditions, there is only one other way. Since it is impossible to copy Microsoft's Trojan Horse to kill Nokia and make Europe a carnival of mobile phone IQ tax, then use another way, find Detroit car companies with no ideals to act as agents and squeeze the real tough Detroit car companies.
Let the enemies of United Motors become the ones Sheffield respects the most, such as Xiaomi and Lenovo. These two companies are the competitors that the slave owners want to see the most.
"Oh, my friend, you have to know that this is a monopoly, which is not a good choice." Sheffield said to William Durant with a double meaning. The White House's actions against the trust companies have just begun, and now it is just halftime.
It may seem inappropriate to hold the new car launch at this time, but in fact, it is not inappropriate. The main buyers of new cars are still citizens, but they are more financially free. It has nothing to do with the fight between the tycoon president.
While the two were talking, Ramon Hess suddenly announced to the guests present, "This time, United Motors will have a new initiative. We have invited the most suitable spokesperson in the country. Now we invite Miss Alice Roosevelt."
For many people, Alice Roosevelt's name is far more well-known than the Beetle. As Alice Roosevelt's figure appeared, the applause suddenly became fierce.
Pah! Sheffield took a puff of her cigar, and the smoke column blew out more than a meter away. She lived up to her reputation as the Princess of New York.
"It is a very novel experience for me to accept the invitation of United Motors Corporation and come to this new car launch today. This is the first time that United Motors Corporation has launched a spokesperson for a new type of car." Alice Roosevelt stood in front of the Beetle car with ease, without any stage fright.
The first daughter had met many foreign dignitaries. The so-called upper class of today could not have the slightest impression on Alice Roosevelt. "As Mr. Hess said, this streamlined car model has never been seen before. This line is like a beetle. It looks so cute. This design fascinates me. It seems to give me a different lifestyle."
"Many people are very familiar with United Motors Corporation. This company is a giant in the automotive industry. The cars it launches are very popular, accounting for 80% of domestic sales. This is a powerful company!" As Alice Roosevelt spoke, she unconsciously looked at Sheffield on the upper left, a smile from the heart rising up on the corner of her mouth.
"The Beetle is mainly aimed at young people with a certain income and women who like sports. That's why United Motors came to me!"
The youthful and beautiful image of the first daughter made the Beetle car well-known, and soon photos of Alice Roosevelt and the new Beetle appeared in many newspapers, which became a sales tool. Many newspaper headlines were about: "Like the president's daughter, pursuing her favorite car."
At least the heat has been raised. William Durant is full of excitement. He has foreseen that this new car will become a hit. Even William Durant said so. Sheffield feels that his innovation in changing the shell this time seems to be quite good.
This is indeed the case. The United Company has received a lot of pre-orders, so many that it is unbelievable. This popularity is both gratifying and worrying. William Durant asked about the production capacity issue.
"I don't have time to play tricks on them. These are all high-quality customers, Durant, don't worry!" Sheffield said calmly, "I'm not someone who doesn't dare to overstock. Even if all the car factories in Detroit were added together, their production capacity would not be as large as Houston's. Not only do I have a larger production capacity than them, I'm also richer than them."
William Durant agreed with this point very much. He now watched Sheffield and it seemed that he was spending dollars in every move he made.
"Then I'll go find a place to celebrate!" Sheffield had no interest in money at all. He disappeared two steps later. He now had important matters to discuss with his spokesperson.
In terms of appearance, Natalia is the most impeccable. Arlington has a wife who is guarding the base, and there is Evelyn, a beautiful and kind-hearted Los Angeles woman. But Sheffield has a strong interest in Edith Rockefeller and Alice Roosevelt, and his eyes are full of gender filters that favor men over women.
After all, one of them is a princess of the oil kingdom and the other is the first daughter of the White House. As soon as they met, they wanted to take off their clothes, just like a wild animal.
The huge number of fans of the first daughter in New York would definitely beat their chests if they knew that the slave owner dared to do this to their princess.
"Alice!" Sheffield hugged Alice Roosevelt and refused to let go. "I missed you."
"How much do you want it?" Alice Roosevelt let the slave owner's dishonest hands do what he wanted, and said boldly, "Want to lick it again?"
"When it comes to things between men and women, everything is mutual." Sheffield used his free hand to close the curtains, and then the two of them replicated that night in Houston.
In another situation, if the boss and the spokesperson had this kind of story, it would undoubtedly be a story of keeping someone. But Alice Roosevelt was the president's daughter, and this contest became more complicated and confusing, and it could not be defined so simply.
"It would be better if you hadn't gotten married!" Alice Roosevelt said slowly while holding Sheffield for a long time, "Then I could marry you, but things are more difficult now."
"If the law were not an issue, would you dare to marry me?" Sheffield asked as he listened to Alice Roosevelt's sigh.
"I know you are the Ottoman Pasha of Kuwait. You want me to marry you according to Ottoman law? My father is the president. Am I crazy to marry someone in another country and marry a family?" Alice Roosevelt directly pointed out Sheffield's thoughts, "You are so greedy."
"What if our domestic laws are not a problem?" Sheffield asked, raising his hand and pinching Alice Roosevelt's chin.
"Do you think you're the president?" Alice Roosevelt chuckled. "If you can come up with a law like this, there's nothing I wouldn't dare to do."
Sheffield looked straight at Alice Roosevelt and said, "Give me some time. It's not that hard. The law is not sacred and unshakable."
Does this problem have to be solved in Ottoman Empire? Sheffield doesn't think so. It all depends on how big the temptation is. In fact, it can be solved in China.
Because not all lands in the United States have been established as states, there are still several sparsely populated areas around Texas. These areas have not been officially established as states. As long as we seize this blank time, who says that there can't be a state where polygamy is legal?
"Don't lie. I'm not thinking about the future right now." Alice Roosevelt could not have imagined this kind of operation. She tried to comfort Sheffield, but it was useless to think about it.
(End of this chapter)
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