Chapter 1574 I Don’t Endorse
Xiao Peng was puzzled: "There's another treaty? What's in it?"
Roddy Coleman said, "There's also a contract where Mitsubishi will provide Jack Cheng with four cars every year. All new models will have a 'Jack Cheng Special Edition' with Daxia elements like the Chinese character 'dragon'. Jack Cheng probably owns every Mitsubishi car now. He's probably the owner of the most Mitsubishi cars in the world—unless he sells them."
Xiao Peng suddenly understood. "Then I don't understand again! What does this have to do with me? You guys don't want to emulate Mitsubishi and give me four cars every year, do you? Rody, with all due respect, Hongqi only has about a dozen models, right? And I'm not kidding, Audi also gave me cars because they wanted me to drive them regularly. But for me, what I drive is really a matter of choice. Don't think I'm showing off, but the truth is, I have a lot of luxury cars, but they usually just sit in the garage and grow mold. The car I usually drive in Europe is a Wuling MINI."
Roddy Coleman said hurriedly, "Of course I know that. The surge in Wuling MINI sales in Europe is inseparable from Mr. Xiao's love for it. Our Hongqi S9 pre-orders were instantly sold out thanks to your influence, which is why we wanted you to be our spokesperson."
Xiao Peng shook his head and said, "Roddy, you should know this. I don't accept endorsements."
Roddy Coleman said, "Mr. Xiao, don't rush to answer. The chairman of our group will come to Houston tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" Xiao Peng was stunned.
Roddy Coleman said, "He'll probably come tomorrow night and deliver Car Number One to you. I came here today to make an appointment with you. You're being discharged the day after tomorrow, right? Our chairman wants to come and greet you when you're discharged and deliver Car Number One to you."
Xiao Peng laughed: "You guys really don't miss any opportunity to promote yourself."
There were countless reporters waiting for Xiao Peng at the hospital entrance. As soon as Xiao Peng opened the window of his ward, he could see people taking pictures. Even the medical staff in the hospital had become the target of reporters, desperately trying to find out Xiao Peng's every move.
When he was discharged from the hospital, he was definitely surrounded by reporters. At that time, a Hongqi S9 appeared on the scene, and the advertising effect was definitely undeniable.
Hearing Xiao Peng's words, Roddy Coleman hurriedly said, "Mr. Xiao, this isn't just for publicity. After all, the Hongqi car is the pride of the Daxia people..."
"Stop!" Xiao Peng said bluntly, "Mr. Coleman, you don't know me. What I hate most is moral kidnapping. I only do what I want to do. That... Mr. Coleman, I agree to your request, but let's not talk about other things, okay?"
Roddy Coleman realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly apologized: "Sorry, Mr. Xiao, let's not talk about this matter for now. I'll go report your intentions to our chairman. I won't bother you anymore! Have a good rest, and I wish you a speedy recovery!"
He is indeed an expert on Daxia. As the head of a Daxia enterprise in the United States, he certainly understands Daxia culture and naturally knows that the best option at this time is to leave quickly.
Xiao Peng did not try to keep him and let Bruch send him away.
Not long after, Bruch returned to the ward: "Boss, he's gone!"
Xiao Peng nodded without saying anything.
Bruch said, "Boss, I'm really sorry about what happened to those Japanese people today."
Xiao Peng waved his hand: "It's okay. This is not your mistake. In fact, I also think they were brought by Roddy Coleman."
Bruch felt relieved when he heard Xiao Peng say that and asked curiously, "Boss, why did I drive them away so directly just now?"
After hearing this, Xiao Peng said disdainfully, "What kind of people are they? Would you go to someone's house empty-handed? What kind of people's house would you go to empty-handed? They don't take me seriously, so how could I take them seriously?"
Bruch said, "Oh, so that's how it is. I thought they had offended you!"
"Of course they've offended me!" Xiao Peng said angrily, "They showed up empty-handed without even saying hello. Isn't that an insult?"
Bruch thought for a moment and said, "That's true! But it's a matter of attitude. Boss, why do you need them to deliver what you want if you don't have it? Is there anything else in Japan that you would be interested in?"
"Of course!" Xiao Peng said, "Japan has a lot of good things!"
"Hmm? Like what?" Bruch asked.
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "For example...beauties, beauties, and more beauties!"
Bruch burst into laughter. He suddenly became shy after he finished laughing: "Boss, I just heard you guys talking about Jack Cheng? Do you know him? Can you help me get an autographed photo of him?"
After hearing this, Xiao Peng said directly, "I have a suggestion for you. Next time Brother Chen or Zhao Shanhe comes to me, tell them and they can help you get his autograph. How can I help you find his autograph if I'm in Europe all day?"
Before Bruch and the others met Xiao Peng, their understanding of Daxia was limited to 'Bruce Lee' and 'Jack Cheng'.
In Europe and America, Jack Cheng's influence truly exceeds the imagination of the people of Daxia! Back then, Jack Cheng shocked Hollywood with the "Rush Hour" trilogy. "Rush Hour 2" in particular was a box office miracle.
In 2001, "Rush Hour 2" grossed a staggering $220 million in North America.
Some people feel disdainful when they hear this number. Don’t blockbusters like "Avengers" and "Transformers" easily exceed this number?
But don’t forget, that was 2001! This number eliminated a series of well-known blockbusters such as "The Matrix", "Kung Fu Panda", "The Mummy", "Jurassic Park", "Wall-E", and "The Rock"!
Up to now, among all the Hollywood movies, only 161 movies have a North American box office higher than "Rush Hour 2", and before "Rush Hour 2" was released, only fifteen movies had a higher box office than it!
Even those movies that surpassed "Rush Hour 2" later, taking into account issues such as inflation, the box office of most of them could not compare to "Rush Hour 2".
Jackie Chan is as well-known among North Americans over 30 as stars like Nicolas Cage and Johnny Depp, so it's no surprise that Bruch wanted his autographed photo.
After hearing what Xiao Peng said, Bruch was so happy. Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Peng said, "Hurry up and help me find another ward."
"Huh?" Bruch was stunned. "Boss, why do we need to change rooms?"
Xiao Peng said to the window, "There are so many reporters outside, I don't dare open the window! Go and make some arrangements with the hospital!"
But as he spoke, he gestured to the table next to Bruch, asking him to lower his head.
Bruch glanced down and said directly, "Okay, boss. I'll go find the hospital right away."
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