Chapter 1695: Lu Bu fights the three heroes

"I don't understand what this old guy said?"

Coming out of Toyota, Gu Litong frowned and asked, "Is this willing to talk, or unwilling to talk?"

"Humph, that depends on how to talk."

Obviously, Wang Mr. understood, and hummed, "And the object of negotiation is not satisfied with us."

"It seems like giving them face."

Liu Yang's temper is a bit vicious; he narrowed his eyes and said, "It's not a deal to rush up; I think this negotiation is destined to be a waste of time."

"Why don't you speak?" Gu Litong raised his chin and signaled to Li Xuewu, who had been silent since getting on the car, and asked, "What are you thinking?"

"Hmm—" Li Xuewu let out a long breath and explained, "I'm thinking about the negotiation that just ended, reviewing the process."

"Hmm? Any ideas?" The eyes of Wang Mr. and others were gathered on him; obviously, they had long regarded him as the leader.

"Toyota's ambition is very big; I thought that by offering the magic weapon of Auto City, he would take the bait, but I didn't expect—"

Li Xuewu paused here and said helplessly, "If our Auto City project had already been started, it wouldn't be as difficult as it is today."

"To put it bluntly, it's just looking down on us!"

Dong Qiaomu frowned and said, "This damn old ghost devil, I said he was talking about what kind of bastard things, so that's what it meant!"

"People are poor and ambitious, horses are thin and hair is long; who told us to be inferior to others."

Yang Aidong is an honest man; at this moment, he couldn't help sighing, "Forget it, it's not a wasted trip today, it's considered long-term knowledge."

"You Old Yang just love to say cool words!"

Gu Litong glared at him dissatisfiedly and said, "You didn't speak when you were needed; who are you complaining about at this time?"

He was speaking for Li Xuewu, saying that Toyota is fine, but he cannot blame Li Xuewu for not doing things well.

Old Yang also reacted, smiled bitterly and said, "Who can I complain about? I don't have the ability but want to follow the brothers to drink soup; let me do whatever I do."

He looked at Li Xuewu and signaled, "Don't take it to heart; I just said it casually, and there is no other meaning."

"It would be better not to explain," Liu Yang also glanced at him and said, "The more you explain, the more it looks like the real thing."

"Hahaha—" The atmosphere in the carriage actually restored some vitality in Old Yang's embarrassment, and Li Xuewu also laughed along.

"Actually, it hasn't reached the point of complete failure," he thought for a while and said, "I said it long ago; it's best if Toyota can be taken down; if it can't be taken down, then fight Honda; isn't there Nissan to choose from?"

"How to do it?" Gu Litong became interested, "I knew you had a plan early on, and you wouldn't suffer in this matter!"

"You treat me as a god calculator?"

Li Xuewu shook his head with a smile and said seriously, "No matter what, after getting off the car, you must all show an expression of victory and joy."

He pointed with his finger and emphasized, scanning several people, "It is to show that the harvest is fruitful today, and even the appearance of comprehensive cooperation with Toyota."

"This is to—" Gu Litong and others understood instantly, raised their eyebrows and asked, "Is this method feasible?"

Liu Yang doubted, "It's useless for us to say so; it still depends on how Toyota responds."

"Yes!" Wang Mr. echoed, "One palm can't clap."

"That depends on how we say it."

Li Xuewu said confidently, "We didn't say that the cooperation agreement has been signed; between signing and not signing, isn't it how we want to say it?"

He raised his eyebrows and said, "The more hope we say, whether they believe it or not, they will have to put a question mark in their hearts."

"As for Toyota, how can they respond?"

Li Xuewu laughed, "Could it be that they still emphasize that there is no possibility of cooperation? How can they explain to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry like this?"

"Oh—that's the truth."

Wang Mr. thought for a while and nodded, "Can this be used to cheat Honda?"

"It's not that easy—" Li Xuewu laughed, "You treat Honda as all fools."

"Otherwise?" Wang Mr. asked, "Things have reached this point, then what to do next?"

"Create momentum." Li Xuewu said with burning eyes, "Mobilize all forces to create influence in negotiations and public opinion."

"Say it clearly," Gu Litong looked at him and said, "Why don't I understand?"

"Go back tonight, let's draw three to five people each to form a joint negotiation team; Old Dong will lead the team tomorrow and continue to negotiate with Toyota."

Li Xuewu pointed at Old Dong and said, "Don't say anything else when you go; just hold on to one line; we are not talking about the present, but the future."

"Talk about the future of what?" Old Dong frowned slightly, "Is it the words you said today?"

"Yes, talk about the future of our Auto City, talk about the future of the domestic auto market," Li Xuewu nodded slowly and said, "Also talk about the future of market access and cooperation between manufacturing industries after the normalization of diplomatic relations."

"Is there this possibility?" Wang Mr. moved his butt and looked at him across the seat, "Are we going to open the market to them?"

"Sooner or later, but we can say it early!"

Li Xuewu narrowed his eyes and said, "You are not the person in charge of economy and market; just treat the words you say as farting."

"Damn—" Wang Mr. was poked in the lung tube by his words, but he couldn't refute him.

"Old Dong goes tomorrow, Old Yang goes the day after tomorrow."

Li Xuewu pointed at Yang Aidong again, and then explained to Gu Litong and others, "See the cars behind? Those are Tokyo media reporters."

"I don't care what you have to be busy with these days; as long as you see them, just blow hard for me, just say Toyota is going to enter the Steel City Auto City."

"Damn!" Gu Litong was shocked by his bad idea, stared and asked, "Is this possible?"

"How is it impossible?" Li Xuewu looked at him and said, "You just say Toyota invests with equipment and technology, providing professional training and management talents."

"Say it more truthfully," he pointed at several people and emphasized, "If reporters ask about the signing of the contract, you say that the share ratio is being negotiated, and you must imply that this is the meaning of the higher-ups and the Ministry of Industry."

"You be careful—" Nan Auto's Liu Yang thought his courage was fat enough, but didn't expect Li Xuewu to be lawless.

"Don't care about him, I know Director Han," Li Xuewu cheered them up, "Empty and brainless is useless; he only looks at actual results."

"No matter how good we say it, it's not as useful as putting the contract on his desk; you think about whether this is the truth?"

Gu Litong and others looked at each other, and the carriage was silent.

Li Xuewu's mouth was sharp, and he reminded them with a smile, "You guys have someone who wants to write a self-criticism; there are not many opportunities to make up for it."

"I knew you didn't have good urine!"

Dong Qiaomu smiled bitterly, "Say it, you have pointed us all out, what are you going to do?"

"Me? I have a lot to be busy with."

Li Xuewu said lightly, "Anyway, it won't delay your work; it's just a matter of one or two days; the outcome will only be known on the last day."

"Are you forcing the Ministry of International Trade and Industry to go down?"

Liu Yang suddenly understood, looked at Li Xuewu in surprise and asked, "Meaning the atmosphere has been baked, Toyota doesn't cooperate?"

"So you guys, you have to act this play well for me."

Li Xuewu looked at several people unceremoniously and said, "Whether the Auto City project can tie up the pressure village lady depends on your acting skills."

"They are all old actors; if they are really dragging their feet, don't blame us for being ashamed of you when we go back."

"This damn—" Liu Yang couldn't help but want to complain, but after meeting Li Xuewu's eyes, he felt funny.

"You have such great certainty, can you force the Ministry of International Trade and Industry to go down?" Gu Litong raised his eyebrows and asked, "Also, you said you want to engage in Honda; can they be willing to do this?"

"Don't need him to be willing or not," Li Xuewu said calmly, "If the conditions are in place, naturally the Ministry of Industry will make them satisfied."

"I don't believe anything else, but I believe Honda is also aiming at Toyota's market."

He said confidently, "Remember, our goal is only one, and that is to bring back technology and equipment, and sell cars."

"Let me think, your idea is a bit weird—"

Wang Mr. is an old silver coin; usually, he has the most insidious tricks, but at this time, his brain is not enough.

"Engage in your compensation trade set?"

Gu Litong has some understanding of Red Steel's development history; it seems he understands what Li Xuewu wants to do.

"If I say, with future automotive industrial cooperation and the gradual opening of the market as a premise, is the Ministry of Industry willing to support their enterprises to test the water cooperation with domestic automotive integrated industries half a step in advance?"

Li Xuewu raised his chin and said, "As far as the content of cooperation is concerned, their technology and equipment enter the mainland, in the form of enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation, can the cars produced return to Japan?"

"Honda must be willing!" Gu Litong understood, nodded and said, "If the production cost can really be beaten down, they will definitely fight Toyota to death."

"Don't need too many tricks, just one, price reduction."

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and said, "Just like Sanhe Industries, even Panasonic has to look at them squarely."

"If there is this condition, then why is Toyota unwilling?"

Wang Mr. frowned and asked, "Clearly you have already revealed this attitude of cooperation, what are they still hesitating about?"

"The shop is big and bullies the guests, the guests are big and bully the shop."

Li Xuewu said disdainfully, "The truth is the same; they don't want to talk to us scattered soldiers, still aiming at FAW, SAIC, or Beijing Auto."

"Just like that kind of goods as Wang Youhan?" Wang Mr. said disdainfully, "Then it's better to talk to us."

"Don't underestimate Wang Youhan; this time is really urgent, otherwise he is also a character." Gu Litong emphasized, "I'm not speaking for him, but be careful of this kid when you meet him in the future."

"What are you talking about him for!" Liu Yang curled his lips and said, "In the future, we are not on the same path as them, nothing to say."

This is true; it was hard to say before, but once the Auto City is formed, Steel City is considered a small cow on a plane—cow-b on the sky!

From motorcycles to heavy trucks, as long as you can think of the car model, you can find it here, and it is integrated assembly production.

Parts are produced locally, transported locally, assembled locally, workers are all in an industrial park, technology, equipment, management are all at one level.

It's really hard to say what level the national auto production cost can reach from the start of Auto City operation.

But data will speak; why do Gu Litong and others follow Li Xuewu, this young man, to mix? Isn't it profitable.

These several auto manufacturing plants have their own specialties in Steel City, there is no fierce competition between each other, and they can enjoy Red Steel Group's export convenience.

The reason why Toyota dare not decisively bet on the Steel City Auto City project is that the current domestic situation is complex, and the date of normalization of diplomatic relations has been delayed.

The bigger the enterprise, especially the enterprise ranking in the top market share, the more hesitant it will be when betting on the future.

If you don't believe it, look at the new energy that Japanese auto enterprises bet wrong in later generations, and then look at how difficult the technical and industrial transformation of Beijing Auto and FAW is.

Those who dare to bet must be characters like Honda who are at the bottom whether they do it or not; if they bet wrong, start over; if they bet right, reshuffle.

"Mr. Li, can I ask you a few questions?"

"Mr. Li!"

The media driver is really dare to drive; obviously, they were behind them when they came out, but they were waiting there when they arrived at the hotel.

At Toyota headquarters, Li Xuewu and others did not accept interviews; these reporters chased up like sharks smelling blood.

Naturally, they didn't get any results from Toyota; with the intervention of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Toyota tried to play the correct role.

Li Xuewu was as arrogant as ever, glanced at these reporters, and walked through the security channel into the lobby.

To talk about making news, no one knows better than Li Xuewu.

His pride instead set off the joy of Gu Litong and others; looking at the state of these people, the reporters instantly blocked them.

"Excuse me, how is your negotiation with Toyota?"

"In the case that Beijing Auto lost the first round of negotiation qualifications, you appeared at Toyota together, is there any plan?"

"What conditions did Toyota want?"

"Listen to me, the result is unexpectedly good."

Gu Litong and others, who had arrangements early, each chose a direction, led away dozens of reporters, and were each responsible for an area.

It really responded to Li Xuewu's sentence, they are all old actors; whether it is the wording or the expression and action, they highlight the inner excitement and joy.

Li Xuewu, this "great director," chose to retire after success, but the credibility of what they said was increased by more than one level.

If there was no such confidence in success, how could the Deputy General Manager of Red Steel Group be so rude and ignore the media interview!

So when Gu Litong and others all indicated that today's negotiation with Toyota achieved important results, and even reached the negotiation stage of share distribution.

When reporters asked about the content of cooperation, they were secretive, but instead talked about the Steel City Auto City project with a smile.

Everyone can draw a blueprint; the realized one is called a blueprint, and the unrealized one is called blowing a bull. They are between the two now.

Usually, they have practiced on the wine table; it is not simple to blow the Auto City project into a big balloon and fly to the sky.

Besides, this project really exists, and it has already started civil construction; no matter who goes to inspect it, they have to believe what they say is true.

"Are you saying that Toyota is about to enter the mainland market?"

Oshima Yoshiko asked loudly: "Have you negotiated this part of the content with Toyota?"

"It doesn't count that we have negotiated for the time being; this needs to be communicated and approved by the higher-ups and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry."

Wang Mr. said confidently: "Of course, we have great hope for this, and welcome the combination of Toyota's technology and equipment with the Auto City project."

"Do you mean that this cooperation was instructed by your higher-ups and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry? Is that so?"

Oshima Yoshiko interpreted his vague words, but Wang Mr. smiled and changed the subject, continuing to answer other people's questions.

The reporters on the scene had already drafted the title of today's interview on the notebook in their hands:

"Thunder! Toyota enters China!"

"Toyota recreates the myth, about to enter the mainland market!"

"Industrial rise, Toyota is expected to become a pioneer in the mainland!"

Oshima Yoshiko's title was a bit unconventional: "Who is the next Toyota, Nissan or Honda?"

The excitement at the door was soon known by the visiting group in the Plaza Hotel, and everyone ran out to watch the fun.

And some people have already gone to these car companies to inquire about the inside story; they are also particularly concerned about the cooperation between Auto City and Toyota.

They are all industrial enterprises, all in one system; if the muddy water of Auto City really attracts Toyota, this big crocodile, then for the national automotive industrial enterprises, it is a shocking news.

The best in the country, the most resourceful car-making group, plus the addition of the world's third largest auto manufacturing enterprise, then is there any existence that can fight in the country?

At this time, except for Li Xuewu, everyone is busy; they can only inquire about the staff of these six enterprises.

Small news is produced like this; the five people in charge at the door didn't blow as fiercely as their subordinates who blew.

The fact is 1; Gu Litong and others at the door only dared to say 5; the working team that has entered the hotel dared to blow to 100.

When Li Xuewu came down from upstairs to eat after the meeting, he didn't know how many congratulations and envious eyes he received along the way.

Even Han Song was alarmed, and arranged for the secretary to find Li Xuewu to inquire about the situation.

Li Xuewu only gave a four-word answer: wait and see.

Just like he said, leaders don't care how you do it; they only care about the results.

If they really care about how you do it, they have to wait until you really do it.

If you haven't succeeded yet, let them know your path, and they will lower your score in their hearts, or even hinder your willfulness.

So doing work is good, doing business is also good, don't treat leaders as partners, because they are not worthy of trust.

"Leader, the president of Sanhe Industries, Nishida Kenichi, wants to see you."

Qi Yan became Li Xuewu's temporary secretary; so far, he has done very well, considered one post with multiple abilities.

Li Xuewu was pondering the next work after returning from the restaurant; hearing his report, he raised his head and looked at the time on the wall, and asked: "Now?"

"They are already waiting downstairs."

Qi Yan nodded and explained: "When I received the call, they were already downstairs, accompanied by two other partners."

"It seems like they are going to show their cards." Li Xuewu narrowed his eyes and thought for a while, then looked at Qi Yan and asked: "Is President Gao back?"

"There is a result on Panasonic's side; she will not be back until tomorrow afternoon."

Qi Yan reported: "The news received by Liu Bin at night, I haven't had time to notify you."

"Good, I know." Li Xuewu got up and packed himself, "Panasonic's concern is not whether we can do it, but whether this visit is essentially okay."

Qi Yan's Ma Baosen feature is very prominent, that is, few words.

Say what is useful, don't say what is useless; usually don't smile, looks more serious than Li Xuewu.

But the temperament is a bit worse; leaders can't just rely on a serious face to maintain prestige.

"Go, go down and meet them."

Li Xuewu put down the wooden comb, looked at his three-seven parting that was split by lightning in the mirror, and turned to the door.

Qi Yan turned off the lights and followed out.

Hairstyle, there are only a few types in this era; even if he comes to Japan, he only sees these few types.

Like the killing Matt or tin foil perm in later generations, they haven't become popular on men's heads yet.

Of course, keeping long hair is rare in the country, but it is not rare in Japan; it is often to tie a hair knot on the top of the head.

Looking like a Taoist, actually there is no relationship at all.

Coincidentally, the secretary of Sanhe Industries who was waiting at the door when they came downstairs had such a hairstyle.

Qi Yan looked at him a few more times, but it caused the other party to raise his eyebrows.

"Cough cough—"

Li Xuewu coughed lightly, which was considered saving Qi Yan from fire and water; seeing his puzzled expression, it is better not to explain this kind of thing.

He doesn't know if there is "give" in the country, but Japan definitely has it; this place is quite evil.

Of course, no matter how evil, it is not as evil as America, which can engage in more than 100 genders; Walmart plastic bags can be a gender, isn't it evil enough?

"Ah, Li-san!" Nakamura Shuji's usual enthusiasm, seeing them come in, stood up from his seat with a smile, and came to greet him from a distance.

Li Xuewu shook hands with him very comfortably, and asked with a smile: "Long time no see, how has Nakamura-san been recently?"

"Good, everyone is good is really good."

Nakamura Shuji responded with a smile: "Seeing you are good, I am also good."

"I really can't refuse Nakamura-san's friendship,"

Li Xuewu patted his hand with a smile, and said to Ninomiya Kazunari and Nishida Kenichi who walked over: "Every time we meet, it is so pleasant."

To talk about the art of language, the several people present are all artists.

Nishida Kenichi looked at him and nodded with a smile: "I'm really sorry, it's so late and I still come to disturb you."

"It doesn't matter, I haven't rested yet."

Li Xuewu shook hands with the two of them separately, then signaled the direction of the seat and said: "Let's sit down and talk."

"I'll help you order coffee," Nakamura Shuji asked very actively: "What do you like to drink?"

"No, it's this time."

Li Xuewu pointed to the watch on his wrist and said: "We have been busy all these days; we try to sleep early as much as possible, for fear that the spirit will not be enough the next day."

He smiled and waved to signal the waiter and said: "Just pour me a cup of boiled water."

"Actually, drinking a little red wine before sleeping is also good." Nakamura Shuji used the tone of an old friend and said with a smile: "I heard it is very good for blood vessels."

"Is this what the person selling red wine said?"

Li Xuewu laughed loudly: "In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation, as long as it is a drink that makes the liver work hard, it is not friendly to the body."

From the beginning of the meeting, both sides were playing machine front; if language could be shaped, the scene must be full of swords and swords.

Qi Yan found a nearby position to sit down and observed the situation around; he knew the leader's cautious character, and even if he wanted water, he wouldn't drink it.

"It doesn't matter, we won't take up too much of your rest time."

Nakamura Shuji looked at the two partners and explained to Li Xuewu with a smile: "It's so late and I still come to disturb you, just because I'm afraid you won't have time these days."

"It is indeed like this," Li Xuewu interrupted his words with a bitter face, and signaled to Nishida Kenichi: "You should know how busy we are."

Nishida Kenichi twitched the corners of his mouth; he wouldn't admit that he had been monitoring Red Steel Group's movements.

Li Xuewu's pointing, he just pretended not to understand.

"I just came back from Osaka the day before yesterday, and I communicated and negotiated with precision manufacturing and automotive manufacturing enterprises again."

He spread his hands and said helplessly: "We can't hold a meeting in the morning, so we can only occupy the time at night."

"I told our President Li the day before yesterday that this business trip is more tiring than going to work, and there is no time for myself at all."

"That is, that is." Nakamura Shuji tried hard to play the role of a harmonizer.

At this moment, he looked at Nishida Kenichi, signaling him to show his cards; if he continues to pull like this, Li Xuewu can talk nonsense until tomorrow morning.

Nishida Kenichi also knew what he should do, cleared his throat, and opened his mouth: "I heard you went to Osaka; we didn't expect that Red Steel Group could cooperate with Panasonic Electric."

"Is there anything surprising about this?"

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and asked: "Any two industrial enterprises in the world have the possibility of establishing a cooperative relationship, right?"

"My point is, the electronics industry." Nishida Kenichi looked at him, not wanting him to pretend to be confused, "Red Steel Group shouldn't need Panasonic."

"Your point is quite interesting."

Li Xuewu smiled and said: "Let's not talk about who Red Steel Group needs and who doesn't need, whether you need your recognition."

"Just talk about the matter, we know what we need."

He stared at Nishida Kenichi and said: "The essence of cooperation is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation."

"Red Steel Group has always adhered to this principle; I believe it has also been reflected in our past cooperation."

"Of course, this is of course." Seeing that it was about to collapse, Nakamura Shuji opened his mouth to explain: "Nishida-san is also considering Red Steel."

"Then thank you very much." Li Xuewu smiled, turned to look at him and asked: "Will the cooperation between Red Steel Group and Panasonic Electric affect our cooperation?"

"That is of course!" Nakamura Shuji looked at Nishida Kenichi, and said with a dry smile: "The friendship of our cooperation is unbreakable."

"Well, I think so too."

Li Xuewu nodded, looked at Nishida Kenichi and said: "In the process of normalization of diplomatic relations, the economy and industry of both sides go hand in hand; this is the result that the people of both countries hope to see."

"As a part of the industry, we should contribute our own strength in the tide of the times."

He paused here, swept the three people, and then continued: "I also always think that Red Steel Group and Sanhe Industries are typical examples of friendly cooperation in the background of the big era."

"We naturally think so too." Nishida Kenichi opened his mouth again: "And we have invested a lot of manpower and material resources in each other's cooperation, even betting on the future."

"I believe this, because I am also a witness to this cooperation experience." Li Xuewu nodded and confirmed: "Do you have any doubts?"

"Of course, about Panasonic Electric."

Nishida Kenichi nodded and said seriously: "I am worried about the cooperation between your side and Panasonic Electric."

"Especially the cooperation in technology and product research and development, I think it has formed an unfavorable impact on the scientific research system we have already established."

"I understand what you mean."

Li Xuewu nodded slowly and said: "It seems that Nishida-san regards Red Steel Group and Steel City Electronics as a branch of Sanhe Industries?"

"Mr. Li, please don't misunderstand."

Nakamura Shuji waved his hand to explain: "We have never had this meaning."

"Then you should be able to realize that Red Steel Group's investment in the development of the electronics industry is not just the home appliance industry."

Li Xuewu frowned slightly and emphasized: "I also want to say one more thing, Steel City Electronics operates several brands, each brand has its own sales area; we should only communicate about the parts in the cooperation plan."

"If the cooperation between Red Steel Group and Panasonic Electric interferes with our cooperation, that is the situation you need to worry about."

"But it will inevitably appear, won't it?"

Ninomiya Kazunari suddenly opened his mouth: "Panasonic Electric has competitive relationships with our Sanhe in the United States, in Southeast Asia, and even in Japan."

"As a production supplier of Sanhe Electric, we have reason to have concerns about the cooperation between Red Steel Group and Panasonic Electric."

"Just because of market competition?"

Li Xuewu narrowed his eyes, looked at Ninomiya and said: "Red Steel Group has distributors all over the world; are you competitive?"

"Don't simply distinguish commercial cooperation and competition in black and white; even your local factories, don't tell me that the parts are all self-produced?"

He said lightly: "I don't believe that the screws you use will be different from those used by Panasonic, or that they cannot be two suppliers."

"These are two concepts, aren't they?"

Nishida Kenichi opened his mouth: "What we worry about is not the problem of parts supply, but subsequent cooperation."

He looked at Li Xuewu and said straightforwardly: "We cherish our cooperation and friendship very much, and don't want to see a day of going in the opposite direction."

"I am very happy that you can say such words." Li Xuewu stared into his eyes and said: "I will not make assumptions and analysis on things that Red Steel Group has not done."

"But please, can you explain the friction in the cooperation between the two sides some time ago?"

He pointed at the table and questioned: "Who is going in the opposite direction in the cooperation between the two sides, shouldn't you say something, Nishida-san?"

"Mr. Li, I think Sanhe and Red Steel Group have reached a consensus on this matter." Nakamura Shuji opened his mouth: "Past things should not become stumbling blocks for our next cooperation."

"Past things are not mentioned, then use hypothetical, things that haven't happened yet to require us?" Li Xuewu glanced at him and asked: "What kind of reason is this?"

"So what I said is worry, not accusation." Nishida Kenichi emphasized: "It is also one of

"How do you hope to hear me answer?"

Li Xuewu spread his hands and asked in return, "Are you asking for some kind of guarantee? But even if I gave one, would you believe it?"

He continued to stare fixedly at Kenichi Nishida, saying, "To this day, Mr. Nishida has not yet offered a formal apology or guarantee."

"I express my apologies for the friction caused to our cooperation previously," Kenichi Nishida suddenly spoke up, "and I hope to obtain your side's forgiveness."

"I also guarantee here that in the upcoming cooperation, there will be no further intentions or actions that damage our mutual relationship and friendship."

He spoke these words while looking into Li Xuewu's eyes, and after finishing, he continued to stare at Li Xuewu—courtesy demands reciprocity.

Li Xuewu had put him in check, and he had countered by putting Li Xuewu in check.

"I truly hope you can send these words to the Honggang Group in the form of an official letter, rather than coming to find me in the middle of the night to say them."

Li Xuewu did not appreciate the gesture; he nodded slowly and said to Nakamura Shuji, who was about to speak, "I have only one reply to Mr. Nishida's attitude, and that is: cooperation is not easy, let us cherish each other."

"Likewise, regarding the content of the cooperation between the Honggang Group and Panasonic, I cannot provide an explanation due to the principle of commercial cooperation protection."

He looked at Kenichi Nishida again and said, "I also hope your side will not be overly sensitive about this matter; I reiterate, this is just normal cooperation."

"Then may I ask, what is the ultimate scale of your cooperation with Panasonic?" Kazunari Ninomiya, the president in charge of sales, spoke up at this moment to ask: "Will it also be like us, OEM production and re-exporting overseas?"

"I have already said that I will not respond to things that haven't happened yet," Li Xuewu looked at him and said: "I am asking you now, what is the scale of technology provided by Sanhe Stock Company, and will it provide the latest electronic industrial technology like Panasonic? Can you answer me that?"

Kenichi Nishida frowned slightly; he seemed to have heard the content in Li Xuewu's words and developed further concerns.

Panasonic, in order to kill off this bull that was crashing around the market, was stopping at nothing, even offering to provide the latest technology to the Honggang Group.

This was an important means that Sanhe Stock Company had always held onto in order to control the Honggang Group's electronic industry.

Now Panasonic must have already grasped this situation, hitting the snake at its seven-inch mark, accurately and ruthlessly targeting the point of contradiction between the Honggang Group and Sanhe Stock Company.

The Honggang Group craved new technology, top-tier technology, while Sanhe, to control their cooperation, chose a toothpaste-squeezing style of technology supply.

Suddenly, a competitor like Panasonic runs over to smash the table and supply the latest technology comprehensively—what is this if not cutting off Sanhe's roots?

This was far more serious than the nature of Steel City Electronics doing OEM production for Panasonic; it was severing the cooperative relationship between the two sides at the root.

There was no need to wait long; as long as Steel City Electronics could master the latest technology, they would absolutely cast off Sanhe, utilize their production capacity advantage to slaughter the domestic market, and simultaneously provide assistance to Panasonic in the international market.

Sanhe built its fortune on Hongxing Electronics, so how could they not know the power of Hongxing Electronics' production capacity?

With superior labor costs combined with modern corporate management thinking, and now with Panasonic's technology, they could already realize that the collapse of Sanhe's appliance dynasty was right before their eyes.

The difficulty of electronic industrial production technology lies not in production, but in research and development, so the time it would take for the Honggang Group to master these technologies would not be long.

With the current worker skill level at the Hongxing Electronics Factory, it might only take half a year for Panasonic's international production capacity to double.

Panasonic was already unstoppable as it was; with the added strength of cooperating with the Honggang Group, they didn't know what else to do.

This wasn't a question of betting on the wrong horse; even if they hadn't abandoned their domestic production business, they would be unable to contend with this kind of situation today.

Looking internationally, their reach couldn't extend to places comparable to the mainland's production environment; after all, this is a world of bipolarization.

"Sanhe's sincerity is definitely stronger than Panasonic's." Kenichi Nishida felt powerless inside, but his words remained tough, "Especially regarding investment in technology."

"Mm, I believe you." Li Xuewu had clearly begun to brush him off, and was even too lazy to argue about how slow their technology export speed was.

If it weren't for the trouble in the last two years, Sanhe wouldn't have been willing to bring out their best bottom-of-the-box goods, still wanting to squeeze them out like toothpaste.

Li Xuewu couldn't wait to follow their rhythm; he had to utilize this visit and exchange opportunity to ruthlessly pressure Sanhe.

Of course, he wouldn't cast Sanhe aside right now; even with the cooperation with Panasonic, it wasn't an unconditional technology export as he had said.

But he was lying, and the three founders of Sanhe couldn't afford not to believe him. If they really waited until things developed to the point of no return, it would truly be too late for them to try and lock the stable door after the horse had bolted.

"We can provide a timetable."

Kenichi Nishida thought for a moment and finally spoke: "Sanhe's existing technology will be fully opened to the Honggang Group."

"No need to wait; I can give the order tonight when I go back."

He looked at Li Xuewu and said: "This is the best sincerity we can offer at this stage."

"Mm, if that's the case."

Li Xuewu thought about it seriously and said: "Then I shall wait and see."

He knew what these three wanted to hear, but he just wouldn't say it, because if he said it, it wouldn't be effective anymore.

At this time, Li Xuewu would absolutely not give the other side any guarantees; in fact, he would never give guarantees to cooperative partners at any time.

Just think about it: even his "connected" people couldn't get a promise from him, so these foreign devils think they can get one just by saying a few words?

Do it first, then talk; empty talk is useless.