Lu Changning was born in FAW and later became a senior party official at Second Automobile Works when it was being prepared. He only came to the Ministry of Machinery Industry in recent years.
It can be said that he is very familiar with the development patterns of China's automobile industry.
But he heard a different approach in the story told by Wan Feng.
This young man seemed to have an extraordinary agility in the automotive industry. He could discover opportunities when others were still dull, and then seize them with drastic measures.
Very adventurous.
For some reason, he was attracted by the story that Wan Feng told in a calm tone. He really wanted to go to Nanwan Auto to see what this young man's company was like.
"Since you've been able to improve and optimize it, does that mean you've fully absorbed the technology of the Japanese cars?"
"It's not that simple. Hengbida is just a small, under-the-radar Japanese car company. In the twenty years since its establishment, it has only produced a dozen or so models. Their technology doesn't represent the highest level of technology in Japan. It's only slightly better than ours."
This is also OK! At least it is authentic Japanese technology.
In the 1990s, Japanese sedans enjoyed a very high status in China.
"Tell me about your company's future plans."
Wan Feng thought for a moment and said, "While this mini car was being tested, our Japanese technicians were already designing a 1.3L three-box sedan."
Lu Changning was surprised: "You still have Japanese technicians? I haven't heard that you are a joint venture?"
"I hired them from Japan. They're the people I just mentioned, Kazuko Asada's father and his team. They lost all their savings when the Japanese stock market crashed, so I hired them all. They're considered my employees."
"So how many people are there in this stupid Japanese team?"
"There are forty serious technical personnel, including over a hundred family members."
Lu Changning took a breath of cold air. This young man was extremely bold. He actually hired a team of more than 40 people from Japan.
"These Japanese people not only build cars here, but they are also responsible for training our own car manufacturing talents. In the past two years, the talents they have trained together number around 400 to 500 people, including more than 100 high-end talents."
Not only did Lu Changning feel happy about this news, but most of the people present also felt excited.
Talent in the automotive industry is extremely scarce in China, even more precious than giant pandas.
In terms of sedans, if all the car companies in China are put together, there are not many people who can be called high-end talents. It is unexpected that a private enterprise has hundreds of high-end talents.
"Great! Really great! I'm very interested in your company and will definitely visit it when I have time."
"If you have time, leaders, I sincerely welcome you to visit Nanwan Auto. I've almost finished what I've said. This is Nanwan Auto's experience in car manufacturing. I'm not exaggerating, but I believe we can help China's auto industry catch up with Europe and the United States. I hope the ministry will give us an opportunity to serve our country. That's all I have to say."
Applause broke out in the conference room, which was much louder than the sparse applause when Wan Feng started his speech just now.
"If you have any opinions, please feel free to express them." Lu Changning looked around, and finally his eyes fell on an old man with a lot of gray hair in the corner.
"Mr. Chang, you are a true veteran in the automotive field. Please give us your opinion."
Before Lu Changning finished speaking, applause broke out.
"Since everyone is so excited, I'll say a few words."
The man called Mr. Chang spoke.
"From the calm tone of this young comrade just now, I heard Nanwan Motors' ambition and lofty aspirations. They have the technology and the guts, and they might actually achieve something in the sedan market. I support their entry into the sedan market. Furthermore, they already have a national sedan catalog, so there's no reason for us to stand in their way."
"Anyone else want to speak?"
"Excuse me, Director Wan, I would like to ask, has the microcar you are applying to produce obtained the test certificate?" The first person who asked this question was the director or section chief.
This question made Wan Feng stunned. We submitted the report, but this cadre didn't even see the various test certificates of this car?
"Our minicar prototype has undergone nearly two years of testing since it rolled off the production line. We've undergone rigorous testing in tropical rainforests, deserts, and even in icy conditions, all in accordance with international standards. We've also completed a 100,000-kilometer endurance trek. All the necessary certifications are included in the application report."
Wan Feng's answer made the other party a little embarrassed. He really didn't read the application report carefully.
Lu Changning saw that no one else was willing to speak and began to summarize.
"Mr. Chang's words make sense. We also think we should give Nanwan Automobile a chance, but we still need to study this and ask for your instructions."
All in all, the effect of this meeting was quite good for Wan Feng, and the situation did not become tense.
This was a good start. The two people he found were able to communicate, and the effect was good.
It was noon after the meeting. Wan Feng hired a minibus to take these people to a place far away from the Ministry of Machinery Industry for a low-key meal.
The reason for running so far was of course to avoid suspicion.
The lunch was sumptuous and the atmosphere was lively.
Wan Feng felt like a fish in water in such occasions. Although he couldn't drink much, he gave it his all at this time, making witty remarks and toasting frequently.
The biggest miscalculation of this trip to the capital was not bringing Chen Dao with me.
Fortunately, Han Guangjia was here and drank a lot for Wan Feng, otherwise he might not have been able to tell the directions.
The banquet lasted until after one o'clock, and Wan Feng gave each person a gift in the name of a friend.
A Chinese character pager worth more than 3,000 yuan.
The gift was not big, but it was of high value. It was a very valuable gift at that time. As to whether it was considered bribery, Wan Feng never considered it.
Before leaving, the man named Chang Lao patted Wan Feng on the shoulder and said nothing.
Lu Changning, with a rosy face, asked Wan Feng to go home and listen to the news.
After parting with these leaders, Wan Feng planned to go home. Unfortunately, there was no flight to Bohai that afternoon, so the four of them had to stay in Beijing for one night. They flew to Dalian the next day and returned to Jiangwei in the evening.
This trip to the capital took a total of one week.
When Wan Feng returned home, he saw four passionate eyes.
Of course, none of them belong to his son, but to Luan Feng and Zhang Xuan.
When Wan Feng got off the plane in Bohai, he reported to Luan Feng that he was safe. She must have told Zhang Xuan, otherwise why would Zhang Xuan be here?
Wan Feng began to have a headache. Could it be that these two women couldn't stand him being gone for just a week?
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