Chapter 1040 Business is Business: Part 1
Although the Chinese computer production and market ownership are still very low now, the growth rate is terrifying, not even lower than the growth rate of the personal communications market. If you don’t take precautions now, maybe when you open your eyes tomorrow, you will find that the streets are full of computer products from China?
Garricks believes that while computer manufacturers such as Compaq and Dell are making great strides in the rapidly developing Republican computer market, they must have noticed the rapid development and rise of Chinese national computer companies. As long as they are a little trick, they have no reason to disagree... By the way, isn't one of the main businesses of Lianchuang Technology to help Dell and Compaq produce computers?
"Very good, very good," Garrix could no longer hold it in, and slapped on the table, laughing with great satisfaction: "Judy, I'm very satisfied with your suggestions, very satisfied, work hard!"
Realizing that there was such a good opportunity, how could Garrix still bear it? He couldn't wait to play ball with his friends at Dell Computer and Compaq Computer.
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Lin Zheng, who had no idea that he had been plotted, was playing basketball with Bill Ford.
Seeing the two of them chatting and laughing, it seems that their relationship is very good, but who knows that these two guys actually have their own ulterior motives?
The club in his hand gestured to the golf ball under his feet twice, twisted his butt twice, and Bill Ford swung his finger hard, the white golf ball drew a beautiful arc, and then... fell into the small lake next to him.
The caddie on the side was smart and immediately put another ball and then rushed to this smartness just now. It is no wonder why the caddie in this golf club earns tens of thousands of dollars a month, and countless college students have snatched the head for this job.
"It's crooked..." Bill Ford shook his head with a little depressed look and took a step back regretfully: "Lin, come."
"Okay." Lin Zheng nodded with a smile, and swung his pole casually...
"Damn it! Eagle ball?!" Looking at the sign not far away, Bill Ford's eyes were staring at Lin Zheng, looking at the golf ball that had just landed in the distance. In any case, he didn't believe that this extremely beautiful Eagle ball could be beaten by Lin Zheng, a trash who played golf.
The so-called Eagle ball, that is, a ball that is 2 strokes below par, is not an exaggeration to say that you can enter a hole with a slight push. It is second only to "Pa" and "Birdgeball". Many people may not be able to play a single Eagle ball or a birdie ball even if they play dozens of golf. Although Lin Zheng has been playing golf for several years, he has never received a long period of systematic training. The level of golf is such a scum.
If we use the basketball we are more familiar with, it is basically a fixed-point shooting that may not be able to get two or three shots. The saying that giving face is called a beginner, and the saying that not giving face is: What's the point of being a slap in this way?
Bill Ford is very clear about Lin Zheng's level, so naturally he can imagine how shocked he was when he saw a guy with such a bad level even able to play an Eagle ball: you saw a beginner playing basketball shooter directly in the backcourt and even made a tm shot. Even though he knew it was confused, were you surprised?
Lin Zheng was also surprised that he could play an Eagle ball, but he knew his level. He smiled and shook his head: "It's so confused."
Bill Ford did not agree with Lin Zheng's words: "It's also the Eagles. I haven't played a single Eagles yet."
Indeed, Bill Ford has played golf for nearly 30 years and is definitely a master among amateurs, but even such an experienced amateur master can only play an eagle or birdie like a chance. It is conceivable how difficult it is.
"I'm really lucky, so I'm really lucky," Lin Zheng smiled: "I'm a little tired. Go and have a rest?"
"Okay." Bill Ford agreed very happily.
Neither of them was on golf.
After ordering two glasses of juice, Bill Ford spoke first: "Lin, I'm sorry for what happened some time ago."
"It's nothing, business is business," Lin Zheng looked quite open-minded and waved his hand casually: "Let it go over the past."
As for what Boss Lin was thinking, it was only a genius who knew it.
Bill Ford's expression was quite serious: "No, although business is business, doing business is also making friends." He looked at Lin Zheng seriously: "Lin, I think we should talk openly and honestly."
"I think so too," Since Bill Ford said so, Lin Zheng's expression finally became very serious: "Bill, what do you want to say?"
"I think we can form a technology alliance, you provide Ford with related technologies in hybrid power, and Ford provides you with related technologies in automobile manufacturing. What do you think?"
"It sounds good, but in terms of details?" Lin Zheng nodded, but his mouth was wildly curled: It's strange!
After such a long time of dealing, what kind of virtue is Bill Ford, Lin Zheng didn't know? This guy is just a character who doesn't show off a rabbit or an eagle. He is also good at plucking feathers by geese. Otherwise, the relationship between the two would not be getting worse and worse.
"Ford Motor is preparing to invest in your country. I think you are a good partner," Bill Ford looked into Lin Zheng's eyes and said slowly: "If our cooperation can be achieved, the three models of Carnival, Focus and even Mondeo can be introduced."
It sounds good, but Lin Zheng smiled: "Bill, your proposal is quite different from what we wanted before."
Bill Ford looked at Lin Zheng in confusion, or he pretended to be confused: "Is there any difference? We are all about making money..."
"Bill, we all know the importance of independently mastering core technologies. If Lianchuang Technology does not have hybrid technology, Ford may not look at us directly, right? Joint investment and set up a factory, even if our profit is half-sized, it cannot change the fact that Lianchuang Technology has become Ford Motor's foundry in our country, and Lianchuang Technology does not have any core technologies... Bill, since you have said it openly, I hope we can truly openly and honestly. Your current actions make me very sad."
What a hell of a bastard! He scolded Lin Zheng fiercely in his heart, but there is no way. Ford now does need Lianchuang Technology's hybrid technology. For this reason, although Bill Ford hates Lin Zheng very much, he had to continue talking to Lin Zheng.
There is no way. From the perspective of technical principles, hybrid power is actually very simple. Toyota even announced the working principle of its hybrid vehicle Prius, but knows what the principle is? Whether the coordination between the entire hybrid system and the fuel power system can achieve seamless connection, the actual driving experience, and the working efficiency... These are the most important things, not to mention that one of the two companies, Lianchuang Technology and Toyota, has almost monopolized the patent of "traditional" hybrid, and the other has almost monopolized the patent of plug-in hybrid.
Although Ford can also develop its own hybrid technology, Ford has no accumulation in hybrid technology, and it is not something you can do just by wanting to do.
After finishing scolding in his heart, Bill Ford had to try hard to squeeze out a smile: "Okay, what are your conditions?"
"It's simple, similar to before. Lianchuang Technology can license hybrid technology to Ford Motor, but Ford Motor must transfer its chassis technology to Lianchuang Technology, and license the Ford brand to use it for 5 years." Lin Zheng said, "How about it, the conditions are very simple, right?"
It's simple! If it weren't for Lin Zheng's strong body, he would probably not be able to beat him. Bill Ford really wanted to punch Lin Zheng to the ground with one punch.
But Lin Zheng's words were not over yet. Before Bill Ford could speak, he added: "By the way, if Ford Motor really intends to form a joint venture with Lianchuang Technology, I am very welcome."
Bill Ford almost vomited old blood and spitted on Lin Zheng's face: Can you be more shameless?
"it's out of the question……"
Before Bill Ford finished speaking, Lin Zheng added: "Well, if all the above conditions can be achieved, all the models of smart eign models sold in North and South America in the future: orto version, O-meat R version, automatic transmission and upcoming hybrid version will be available for Ford's logo."
Lin Zheng's words were like a sledgehammer hitting Bill Ford's chest!
Bill Ford suddenly stared at the top of his eyes: "Are you serious?"
Lin Zheng asked back: "Do you think I'll joke about such things?"
Bill Ford stopped talking, but his whole breathing became rapid: what logo should be on other smart-class models be on Bill Ford actually doesn't care, but if the hybrid version of smart-class also has Ford's logo, this will be too good for Ford, which is equivalent to setting a benchmark for Ford's technology pioneer in the market!
The most important thing is time!
Of course, Ford's own hybrid development is not bad, but one very important question is that one is too much investment and the other takes too long, but the market will not care about Ford's difficulties. They only see Ford's dragging and unable to solve the hybrid technology for such a long time, and then they will doubt Ford's technical strength: Is Ford's ability? (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!