Fei Xiangnan was somewhat bewildered.
He didn't immediately grasp the idea that Wu Changfeng had put forward.
What exactly is this thing—buying technology, sharing technology, and splitting costs?
Fei Xiangnan felt that this was pure delusion.
This guy is insane!
He knew that there was definitely a gap between the mainland excavator manufacturers and their foreign counterparts.
After all, foreign countries have developed technology for over a century, which is something that mainland China cannot catch up with in just a few decades.
The gap is something we must acknowledge.
Who doesn't want better technology?
Ideally, I should have exclusive access to the technology and dominate the market.
But the reality is that some manufacturers on the mainland have contacted foreign companies wanting to buy technology, but those companies simply won't even talk to them!
No way! You, Wu Changfeng, dare to guarantee you can buy the technology?
What, you think I'll sell it to you just because you're handsome?
Fei Xiangnan rolled his eyes and raised his glass: "Brother, you've had too much to drink. Come on, have some vegetables."
Wu Changfeng almost choked. Eating vegetables... how can they be so cute?
Wu Changfeng did not accept the drink, but said solemnly, "I'm not joking. Think about it and decide whether you want to join or not."
Fei Xiangnan frowned, puzzled. "You're not joking?"
"I said I must get my hands on foreign excavator technology."
"What can you do? Are you going to hold a knife to their throat and force them to sell? They simply aren't selling!"
"I have a way."
"I don't believe you. Tell me why."
"It's unspeakable."
Fei Xiangnan wondered if Wu Changfeng was a fraud.
Are you here to scam money?
But then I thought, he doesn't seem to be short of money.
Those trolleys are selling well. Is this guy just messing with me, or is he confident of success?
Fei Xiangnan pondered for a while.
He kept looking at Wu Changfeng, trying to find something wrong with him.
But Wu Changfeng remained calm and composed.
Fei Xiangnan asked, puzzled, "You have a way to buy the technology, but you won't even say what that method is, or why the other four manufacturers agreed?"
Wu Changfeng said with a smile, "I don't charge any deposits or handling fees. There's not a penny to pay upfront. I'll contact the overseas manufacturers, and if it's successful, the six of us will split the money equally. What's wrong with that?"
Upon hearing this, Fei Xiangnan suddenly realized what was going on.
So that's how it is.
All the expenses for traveling abroad were paid by Wu Changfeng.
Once it's made and everyone has seen the actual product, we'll split the cost equally.
That's a good idea.
But Fei Xiangnan had a question: "Why don't you do it yourself? Why do you have to drag us into it? Wouldn't it be better for you to keep the technology to yourself?"
Wu Changfeng shrugged: "To save money, that's what we're doing."
Well, that's one reason... Fei Xiangnan asked again, "Are you sure you can buy the technology? Don't let us get our hopes up for nothing. I'm referring to foreign technology, like chassis, bearing housings, hydraulic systems, and the like."
Wu Changfeng nodded truthfully: "It's genuine foreign technology, including installation techniques and so on. All the technology comes from abroad."
Fei Xiangnan immediately made the decision: "Okay, I'll join. I don't need to pay anything upfront, right?"
"Yes, and the procurement costs are open and transparent. My goal is to acquire the technology, not to make money off you."
Fei Xiangnan waved his hand dismissively: "It's not easy for you to make money off us. We know roughly how much each technology costs."
"It's settled then." Wu Changfeng stood up, shook hands, and said, "I've prepared two plans. Just follow my instructions when the time comes."
Fei Xiangnan nodded: "As long as you have the ability, we will listen to you."
Wu Changfeng concluded by saying, "It would be best to prepare some US dollars, about 10 million. Please get ready."
“No problem,” Fei Xiangnan said. “This amount of money is nothing. As long as we have the technology, the ranking of excavators in mainland China will have to be changed.”
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Fei Xiangnan reluctantly saw Wu Changfeng off.
Wu Changfeng then ended his business trip.
This time, he visited more than ten excavator manufacturers.
During this period, there were several excavator manufacturers in each province.
These are all factories left over from the planned economy era. Most of them are not in good condition, but they are still better than other factories.
After careful selection, there aren't many factories that can come up with ten million US dollars.
Of course, most factories simply ignored Wu Changfeng. He finally managed to gather five factories, thus achieving his goal.
Wu Changfeng is fully capable of purchasing excavator technology on his own.
But lithography machines are too expensive.
Let them keep the foreign exchange for their use.
Wu Changfeng's ultimate goal is: if he can get something for free, he will; if he can't, he'll have to pay real money.
Wu Changfeng returned to Jiangcheng and prepared for several days.
I bought a plane ticket to an island nation.
We will depart on a later date.
On this day, Wu Changfeng drove ahead of schedule to the capital and arrived at Qimingxing Northern Company.
Yu Qingmu put down her work to receive her boss.
At this time, the office area of the Northern Company had been expanded.
Because of the sales tasks undertaken in the north, the number of employees is also constantly increasing.
Wu Changfeng sat on the sofa and asked with a smile, "How's the company doing lately?"
Yu Qingmu immediately reported: "I'm already working on the task you assigned me, and I've recruited several graduate students majoring in mechanical engineering. We'll be heading to Jiangcheng soon."
Wu Changfeng nodded.
Before I went on my business trip, I arranged for her to recruit a professional R&D engineer specializing in excavators.
Some things, even if you have the technology, whether you can understand them is one thing, and whether you can manufacture them is another.
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