Chapter 813: Just Scolding the Locust Tree to Point at the Mulberry Tree, So What?

Li Ye and the others had to go to the Mitsubishi truck factory, which was not in Tokyo. The journey was a bit long, at least two hours, which gave Li Ye more time to observe.

I saw Secretary Zhong take out a few more newspapers and ask Liu Watching Liu Muhan, "Section Chief Liu, please help me take a look. Are these newspapers also saying that Japan's economic situation is better than the lighthouse's economic situation?"

Liu Watching Liu Muhan browsed and translated, nodding and saying, "More or less! Since last year, Japan's economic development has been very rapid, exceeding the expectations of many Western economists."

"When I went to the lighthouse a few months ago, I heard people there say that the Japanese now seem to have endless money, buying whatever they see."

"Last year, Japan's Mitsui spent 600 million US dollars to buy the Exxon Building in the lighthouse, Sumitomo Group bought 666 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, and Mitsubishi even wanted to buy the Rockefeller Building..."

"These buildings are not simple buildings; they are landmark buildings equivalent to our country's Temple of Heaven, Yellow Crane Tower, etc."

Liu Watching Liu Muhan is a person who is very good at telling stories. With a few thin newspapers, she vividly described the "arrogant energy" of the Japanese at this time, making several people in the car feel energetic.

But immediately after, she changed the subject and asked with a smile, "Secretary Zhong, actually these financial news have little to do with our project. Why are you suddenly interested in them?"

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Secretary Zhong was speechless for a while, but Elder Gu said in a deep voice, "Little Liu, you are wrong. These news have a lot to do with us. Economy determines everything."

"Think about it, if the Japanese really have endless money, will our negotiation this time still be smooth? Five million US dollars is an astronomical figure for us, but for them, it might be a drop in the bucket..."

"So Elder Gu not only understands technology, but also understands economic analysis!"

Elder Gu rattled on for a long time, immediately winning the praise of several younger brothers.

Xiao Jin-gang said exaggeratedly, "Oh my, it turns out there is such great knowledge in the newspaper? I didn't know it before..."

And Secretary Zhong was also generous with his praise: "Yes, yes, yes. Elder Gu sees the small to know the large; his insights are indeed unique."

Even Li Ye felt that Elder Gu's words had a little bit of meaning, although not much, but at least the starting point was good.

But immediately after, Elder Gu pointed to a version of stock rise and fall data in the newspaper and asked, "Little Liu, what are these data? I see several Mitsubishi characters in them. Are they all related to the economic situation of Mitsubishi Motors?"

Liu Watching Liu Muhan blinked, a little puzzled, but still explained patiently, "This is the rise and fall list of Japanese stocks."

"These items are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, and Mitsubishi Electric. They have no direct relationship with Mitsubishi Motors, but they all belong to the Mitsubishi Group."

"Oh, I understand. That's the same relationship as the First Branch Factory and the Light Auto Company, right?"

Elder Gu nodded in realization, suddenly pointed to a 17% data and asked, "Is this 17% what you call the increase? What does it specifically mean?"

Liu Watching Liu Muhan nodded and said, "Yes, Mitsubishi Electric rose by 17% yesterday, which means if you originally had 100 yuan of Mitsubishi Electric stock, today you have 117 yuan."

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The van was quiet for a few seconds, and it became lively in an instant.

"Huo, 17 yuan interest in one day? My God..."

"Isn't this more black-hearted than us lending money?"

"17% a day, higher than the interest we save in the bank for a year. How can there be such a business in the world? I'm afraid there is fraud in it, right?"

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"Is there fraud in it? Hehe~, you guys shouldn't say this to the Japanese, otherwise they will laugh at us for being shallow,"

Secretary Zhong said with a smile, "We are stuck in the mainland all day, and we don't know how broad the world outside is. I heard from friends that in developed countries, there is interest that rises by one or several times a day!"

"Several times a day? That's not gambling..."

"What gambling? Don't talk nonsense," Secretary Zhong hurriedly explained, "That's called futures, a very advanced financial trading method."

"Gwai-gwai, it's so advanced, no wonder the Japanese are so rich."

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Several people in the van blushed, and their eyes seemed to be glowing green.

And Li Ye looked at Gu Gu Jianqi and Secretary Zhong, and his doubts in his heart were even greater.

Although they expressed that understanding Japan through financial finance can better communicate and trade with Mitsubishi Motors, it sounds like there is some truth to it.

But according to Li Ye's keen observation experience, he felt that Secretary Zhong and Elder Gu were more interested in mathematical problems such as which stock rose the most, how much it could rise every day, and how 10% compounded twelve times could rise three times.

Liu Watching Liu Muhan squinted and said with a smile, "Actually, regarding these economic-related issues, Li Ye is the expert. He is a graduate of the Beijing University Economics Department! Li Ye, come and give Elder Gu a detailed explanation of the futures issue."

Li Ye nodded, cleared his throat, and was about to popularize some risks of futures to everyone, such as when the market fluctuates violently, people explode their positions every minute, people jump off buildings every day, etc., etc.

But Li Ye didn't even have a chance to say a word, and Elder Gu waved his hand coldly and said, "Forget it, everyone is just chatting on the road. Now Deputy Factory Director Li is worried about the project import, so don't let him be distracted."

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After Elder Gu finished speaking, no one else spoke. After all, everyone was a member of the project import inspection delegation, and they should also worry about the car project.

A moment later, Xiao Jin-gang took the initiative to break the embarrassment and said, "Tsk, do you guys feel that the van we are taking is actually not worse than a sedan, wide and comfortable..."

"Exactly, I've been pondering this matter for the past two days. Why are they all vans, but our mainland vans bump our butts, while this van is like sitting on cotton..."

Everyone discussed for a long time, and finally suddenly asked Li Ye, "Deputy Factory Director Li, you sat in a Mercedes-Benz yesterday, didn't you notice this?"

"I have analyzed this problem with Factory Director Lu and Professor Zhao in the mainland. Our mainland passenger cars are all evolved from trucks and use truck chassis."

"And this van is obviously a dedicated chassis for passenger cars. If there is a chance this time, we can also talk to Mitsubishi Motors about the technical import of this van."

Li Ye explained to everyone very calmly why they were all vans, but the comfort was worlds apart.

Why did mainland vans use truck chassis for rough transplantation in large quantities until after the year 2000?

Li Ye believes that it has a direct relationship with these slow-reacting "technical authorities." If they could import an advanced chassis technology earlier, it would greatly accelerate his independent research and development plan.

But as soon as Li Ye finished speaking, he was splashed with a basin of cold water.

"Young people shouldn't want to buy it when they see good things. You have to look at the gap with others."

Elder Gu looked ahead and lectured lightly, "People in Japan buy whatever they see because they have sufficient payment ability. If you want to buy, you have to ask if your father and mother have money at home..."

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Li Ye pursed his lips and almost retorted to this old guy, but he held back when the words reached his lips.

It is indeed satisfying to be quick with words for a while, but he hasn't retired yet. If he goes back and adds oil and vinegar to complain, wouldn't it be causing extra trouble?

But Li Ye didn't make a sound, but Liu Watching Liu Muhan smiled and said, "Elder Gu is right. Our five million US dollars this time is self-raised funds from the First Branch Factory. If it exceeds the budget, we have to count on the ministry to subsidize some..."

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Everyone stopped talking.

If Li Ye said that he paid for the technology import, what does it have to do with you old guys, he would definitely be labeled as "ambitious and rebellious."

But Liu Watching Liu Muhan doesn't care!

They are not in the same system, so just scolding the locust tree to point at the mulberry tree, what can you do? ===== CHAPTER 814 =====