I have a debt of 3 trillion, and my creditors are begging me not to die.

Following Yang Chen's orders, Xingchen Motors issued an announcement.

"Our company encountered significant difficulties in developing our new 'Aquarius' car. Because this car is designed for amphibious use, it requires extremely high levels of airtightness, necessitating the use of state-of-the-art machine tools to manufacture the necessary components. We have already tested all domestic machine tools, but none can meet our requirements. We contacted high-end machine tool companies in Japan, Germany, Switzerland, and other countries for assistance, but they all refused to sell us their high-end machine tools citing various interests. We urge foreign machine tool companies to conduct international transactions within the WTO framework and not to impose political or other factors. We hope these companies will contact us within three days. Thank you."

This announcement is easy to misunderstand, as can be seen from the comments of netizens from various countries.

A Chinese netizen commented: "Haha... As a Chinese person, I think Mr. Yang is too domineering, but I like it. It feels good to be the strong one. Those high-end machine tool companies should think carefully; the consequences of offending Mr. Yang are not something you can bear."

A netizen from Japan commented: "No... Mr. Yang, this is a bit unreasonable. The product is ours, and we have the right to decide whether to sell it or not. Although I idolize you, I cannot agree to your domineering behavior."

A German netizen commented: "Yang Chen is too arrogant! Isn't this a blatant threat? The company is ours, the products are ours, and we can't even decide whether to sell or not? There's no logic to this."

A netizen named "White-headed Eagle" commented: "Did you see that? If we can't stop Yang Chen from continuing like this, it won't be long before he stops treating us like human beings. Publicly threatening others—I've never seen such an arrogant and audacious person."

Judging from the comments of netizens from various countries, they all thought that Yang Chen was threatening those companies to sell him high-end machine tools. No one could have imagined that Yang Chen was going to launch his own high-end machine tools.

Yang Chen's "threat and warning" should not be taken lightly. Machine tool companies in countries such as Japan, Germany, and others have entrusted their respective ministries of commerce to communicate with Yang Chen.

Muto Ran, the head of the Commerce Department of Japan, called Yang Chen and said very politely, "Mr. Yang, I'm very sorry to have troubled you. I've spoken with the presidents of several machine tool companies, including Mazak and Fanuc. It's not that they don't want to sell, but relevant regulations prohibit it, and they simply can't. The laws and regulations are set by the higher-ups; not only them, but even I can't change them. So, I hope Mr. Yang can be understanding. However, this doesn't mean Mr. Yang can't use high-end machine tools. These companies are willing to process parts for Mr. Yang at a very low price. Is that alright with you?"

Yang Chen smiled and said, "Okay, I understand what you mean. I'll talk to the companies in Germany and other countries again."

Muto Ran quickly replied, "Okay, okay. Then Mr. Yang, please have a good talk with the companies in those countries and let me know when you have a result. I will follow up on this matter to the end until Mr. Yang's problem is completely resolved."

"Okay. Thanks. I'll hang up now," Yang Chen said, and then hung up the phone.

Not long after, the German representative, Westhae, also called Yang Chen.

“Mr. Yang, I’m very sorry to have delayed your production. On behalf of Emak, Gemmat, and other machine tool companies, I apologize. The sale of machine tools is not something they can decide, nor is it even up to the German government; the EU and the US are also involved. I hope Mr. Yang can understand. You can send the raw materials over, and these companies can process them and then send them back to you. Is that alright with you?” said Westhae-Shering.

Yang Chen smiled and said, "Okay, I understand the situation on your side. I'll talk to Japan and other countries about it."

Westhae Reeves quickly replied, "That's fine. You can talk to the other countries and let me know as soon as you have any news. I will follow up to the end."

"Okay, I got it. I'll hang up now," Yang Chen said, and immediately hung up the phone.

Clearly, these foreigners had misjudged Yang Chen's intentions; they all assumed that Yang Chen absolutely had to use their machine tools.

At this moment, in the Bald Eagle's Department of Commerce office.

Raventon laughed heartily, her expression twisted with malice. "Yang Chen, you finally have something you can't handle, huh? This time, I'll keep an eye on all the countries that have high-end machine tools. I'll make sure they don't sell you any, and I won't let them do any contract manufacturing for you. You killed my family, and I'll get my revenge on you sooner or later!"

The assistant beside him gloated, "It's really rare to encounter a field he can't handle. In the high-end machine tool sector, we can not only control him, but also other companies in China. Why don't we leverage the influence of the US to force all companies with high-end machine tools to stop processing products for any Chinese company, and even more so, to stop them from selling them? We can also remotely lock the machine tools that have already been sold, find an excuse to delay them for a while, and even a slight delay in production time can cause them huge losses. We can't do anything to Yang Chen, but just making things difficult for him is fine too. At least we'll feel better, and we can vent our anger a little. What does the minister think?"

Reventon nodded approvingly and said, "Lucy, that's an excellent suggestion, let's do it!"

Raventon immediately reported her plan to the higher-ups. The higher-ups knew she wanted to take revenge on Yang Chen, so they didn't stop her. Anyway, they often did this kind of thing, and the Chinese side could only protest a few times without causing too serious consequences.

With permission from higher-ups, Reventon boldly took action.

Reventon first called the Minister of Commerce of the Sakura Country, Muto Ran. Muto Ran held a grudge against Reventon because of the murder of his parents. As soon as the call was connected, he asked very rudely, "What bad thing do you want to say now?"

Reventon immediately said, "I'm calling you now as the head of the Bald Eagle's business department. Please be professional. Business is business, and personal matters are personal. Please don't mix them up so unprofessionally."

Muto Ran asked impatiently, "Alright, enough with the nonsense, just say what you want to say."

Raventon said, "Our higher-ups have ordered you not to sell high-end machine tools to Yang Chen or any other company in China. Furthermore, all machine tools already sold must be locked up, and they must not be unlocked without our orders."

Muto Ran said angrily, "Aren't you bored? Is it interesting to always do such childish things?"

Raventon chuckled coldly and said, "I'm giving you an order. Just do as I say. Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask, and don't say things you shouldn't say. If you don't do as I say, we'll have the Tokyo District Attorney's Office intervene, and you'll bear the consequences!"

The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office is like a tight band around the heads of Japanese government officials, keeping them firmly under its control.

Despite his anger, Muto Ran had no choice but to submit under the threat of the District Prosecutor's Office.

"I will report to the higher-ups as soon as possible. Just wait for news," Muto Ran said.

Raventon warned, "I'll remind you one last time: what I'm saying is an order, not a discussion. I don't want the Winterkorn District Attorney's Office involved, and you'd better not force me to get them involved. Understand?"

Muto Ran said irritably, "Fine! Bye!"

Muto Ran immediately hung up the phone and then greeted the Raventon family over the phone.

Reventon was overjoyed and called business representatives from countries with high-end machine tool companies, such as Germany, threatening them in the same way to do as she said.

These countries still fear the bald eagle. Yang Chen might reap their wealth, while the bald eagle might at least force them to abdicate, or worse, assassinate them. The choice is obvious.

As a result, the machine tools that the Chinese companies purchased from abroad suddenly stopped working. They quickly contacted the manufacturers, who replied that it was a technical malfunction and that it was uncertain when the machines would be restored, telling the Chinese companies to wait patiently.

Even a fool could tell they were deliberately causing trouble. Various companies reported the situation to relevant departments and requested government intervention.

The relevant departments immediately contacted Japan, Germany, and other countries to inquire about what was going on. The reply they received was that the United States had asked them to do so, and they dared not go against the United States, so they could only obediently comply.

Zheng Kaiyang, head of the Ministry of Commerce of China, called Reventon, head of the Ministry of Commerce of the United States, and asked bluntly, "Why are you forcing other countries to lock down machine tools?"

Reventon stated bluntly, "Why? Can't you guess? Yang Chen can't handle high-end machine tools right now, and that's our only chance to control him. Unlocking the machine tools isn't impossible, but you have to get Yang Chen to release a video of himself kneeling and apologizing to my family, and then I'll get the machine tool manufacturer to unlock your machines. Otherwise, we'll just wait and see. We're not in a hurry, but I don't know if your company can hold out."

Zheng Kaiyang said angrily, "When will you ever mature? Why do you always act like children playing house? For so many years, you've imposed various blockades and restrictions on us. Has that limited our development? After all these years, you're still obsessed with these despicable and ineffective methods. I really can't understand your thinking. If we ask the manufacturers to buy back these machine tools, can you bear the consequences?" Raventon chuckled coldly and said, "What nonsense! If you dare to ask them to buy back the machine tools, I'll make them do it immediately. Do you dare gamble with China's industrial production?"

Zheng Kaiyang said, "If the machine tools are kept locked up, there's no point in keeping them. We might as well let them be recycled. At worst, we can replace them with domestically produced machine tools. The yield rate will be a little lower and the precision will be a little worse."

Raventon laughed and said, "Stop pretending to be calm. You dare to do this to me?"

“Okay! Don’t regret it!” Zheng Kaiyang said, and immediately hung up the phone.

Reventon laughed heartily and said loudly, "Awesome! Absolutely awesome! This time, we must make Yang Chen kneel down and beg for mercy. I refuse to believe they would dare to use the entire industrial production of the Dragon Kingdom to forcibly protect Yang Chen. Hahaha..."

The assistant next to him quickly added, "This move is unsolvable for them. They can't develop high-end machine tools in a short time, and they can't really give up industrial production. They absolutely dare not protect Yang Chen. Minister, just wait for Yang Chen to kneel down and apologize and beg for forgiveness."

"Ha ha……"

On the other side, Zheng Kaiyang dialed Yang Chen's number.

"Haha... Chairman Yang, just as you predicted, they really have locked down the machine tools of major companies. They haven't changed a bit. I could guess what they would do even with my eyes closed," Zheng Kaiyang said with a laugh.

Yang Chen laughed heartily and said, "Foreigners are all rather stupid; this is the only method they can use. Did you mention letting foreign companies buy back the machine tools?"

"I told Raventon, and she said that as long as I dare to bring it up, she'll make those companies buy it back. She doesn't believe I'd really sacrifice the nation's industrial production to protect you. Haha... she's a complete idiot," Zheng Kaiyang said with a laugh.

Yang Chen said, "That makes things easier. Now, you should notify those companies to either unlock the software immediately or repurchase it immediately."

Zheng Kaiyang replied, "Okay, I know how to do it. However, your production speed can't keep up with the usage speed of enterprises across the country."

“We need to overcome these difficulties. We’re upgrading machine tools across the country, and it’s a shame to throw away the old equipment that’s being replaced. Having the manufacturers buy it back can help us recoup some costs. We’ve already arranged for three shifts here, and we’re trying to send at least one set of equipment to every company that needs it by the end of the year. If they really can’t wait, they can make do with domestically produced machine tools, or send their materials to us for processing,” Yang Chen said.

Zheng Kaiyang quickly said, "Okay! Let's do it your way. I hope Yingzi can put in some effort and force those manufacturers to buy back the old equipment we have."

"Haha..." The two of them laughed heartily.

At the routine meeting early the next morning, a reporter asked about machine tools, and the spokesperson took the opportunity to issue an announcement.

"We strongly oppose this behavior that lacks contractual spirit and violates WTO regulations and relevant national laws. Foreign companies can refuse to sell us high-end machine tools, but they have no right to lock up machine tools that have already been sold to us without cause. We urge the relevant companies to immediately cease their erroneous actions and unlock the machine tools we have already purchased and are using. If they do not do so, we will demand that they repurchase the machine tools we have already purchased. Since they won't let us use them, then buy them all back. If they neither unlock nor repurchase, then we will also take necessary measures, such as not recognizing the legality of the patents held by that country's companies in our country. We do not want to reach a lose-lose situation, and we hope that the relevant parties will not remain obstinate."

Media outlets in various countries immediately reprinted the spokesperson's words to their respective countries. Media outlets in countries that export machine tools, such as Germany, Japan, and the United States, were particularly nervous and released the news domestically as quickly as possible.

At the same time, the Ministry of Commerce of China and major enterprises contacted machine tool exporters, giving them two options: either unlock the machines immediately or buy them back.

Machine tool exporters quickly contacted their respective government departments to discuss countermeasures. They knew they couldn't buy back the items that had already been sold, but locking them up for no reason was unreasonable. So, they suggested that the relevant departments discuss the matter with the United States and let it end there. They couldn't really ask them to buy back so many machine tools, could they?

Therefore, machine tool exporting countries such as Germany, Japan, and Switzerland dispatched professional teams to the United States to discuss solutions.

The bald eagle's own machine tool exporters also approached the Ministry of Commerce, demanding that it immediately lift the restrictions on China's machine tool market.

Commerce Minister Raventon and other relevant department heads personally organized a reception, engaging in face-to-face discussions with delegations from various countries and representatives of their own machine tool exporters.

Reventon said confidently, “Don’t be intimidated by the Chinese side. How could they possibly want you to buy back those machine tools? If they did, what would they use? The world’s largest industrial nation, are they going to abandon industry? Trust me, just be firm. Don’t think I’m settling a personal score; on the contrary, I’m using my personal grudges to benefit everyone. As long as Chinese companies really can’t wait any longer and absolutely need machine tools, you can name your price. Whatever maintenance or technology upgrade fees you ask for, they’ll have to pay. It’s free money, isn’t it?”

Anyone familiar with machine tools and medical devices knows how helpless Longguo is in these areas. Whenever the equipment malfunctions, the manufacturer does not allow Longguo to repair it themselves. Otherwise, they will lock it up and not allow it to be used. They cannot even move the machine tool. If they dare to move it even slightly, they will lock it up without mercy.

Whether it's repair, upgrade, or relocation, the manufacturer must send someone to do it, and the cost must range from hundreds of thousands to millions of yuan, otherwise the business will be locked out.

They are so humble that they have to be mindful of others' feelings. They even beg others for high-end equipment, but they won't sell it to them.

There's nothing we can do; the technology is in their hands.

When Reventon suggested taking advantage of the opportunity to make money off Chinese companies, the machine tool exporters were indeed tempted.

If one piece of equipment can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, how much money would be ripped off if all the equipment were combined?
All the money they've swindled is pure profit, because all the expenses for the staff they send are borne by the Chinese companies. The exporters don't have to spend any money to earn so much in maintenance and upgrade fees.

However, some business owners are unwilling to make this kind of money. They still want the United States to lift the restrictions and unlock the equipment of Chinese companies immediately.

When bribery failed, Raventon had no choice but to resort to coercion.

"I hope you're smart. You don't really think we're going to all this trouble just to avenge me, do you? This is a strategy we're using to restrict the development of China's industry. Now that we've gone this far, we absolutely will not allow you to unlock the machine tools purchased by Chinese companies without our permission. Otherwise, you will definitely not have a good end. It's the same as with chips, understand?" Reventon threatened.

The chip restrictions imposed by the United States have already caused immense suffering for companies like ASML. Now, they are using this opportunity to impose restrictions on machine tools. These machine tool exporting companies can already foresee how difficult their future will be.

But they had no choice but to comply, because if they didn't, the bald eagles might really attack them.

The German representative said, "But it's not right for you to always do things that harm your allies. You're competing with us, dragging us into it and causing us huge losses by supporting you. Is that really appropriate?"

Raventon chuckled coldly and said, "What's wrong with it? Aren't we stronger than them, and more beneficial to you? Don't you have any idea how much you've benefited from following us all these years? Anyway, this is how it's going to be. If you dare not do as we say, you'll bear the consequences!"

The people present fell silent, their faces filled with displeasure.

After a while, Muto Ran from the Japanese country asked, "If Chinese companies force us to sign a buyback agreement, should we sign it or not?"

Reventon immediately said, "How many times have I told you? They're just putting on a show to force you to unlock it. They don't dare to actually make you buy it back, otherwise what would they use? They can't even build Yang Chen's car anymore, don't you understand what that means? If they really make you sign a buyback agreement, you just play along and sign it. When they can't hold on any longer, they'll definitely beg you to negotiate. At that time, you should demand as much money as possible, you have to make them bleed. Do you understand?"

Everyone sighed and could only nod in agreement to do as Reventon said. (End of Chapter)