The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 355 Can't Afford It

Volkswagen's initial idea was to create a car that the Han people needed. Of course, most people thought the person who proposed this concept was bad and a failure.

Leon laughed and said, "I can't wait to visit this company that is so similar to Volkswagen."

"Let's get my precious car home first."

Liu Hua gladly accepted the two cars. After they were delivered home, the whole alley was abuzz with excitement. No one had ever seen such beautiful cars before.

Liu Feifei didn't have a driver's license before, but after seeing such a beautiful Mini, she immediately decided to get one. She was determined to get a driver's license, no matter how difficult it was.

Fortunately, the driver's license test is not as difficult as it used to be. You no longer need to learn how to repair cars; you only need to learn how to drive and the traffic rules.

Liu Hua asked Ju Wei to help with the vehicle license plate and other matters, while he arranged for Leon to stay at a hotel and then went straight to the Ministry of Industry.

"Boss, a conglomerate is coming to invest."

"It's another conglomerate from the Hans Kingdom."

Liu Hua feigned surprise: "Oh my, boss, you're so well-informed! You knew about it the moment they landed."

"Nonsense, how could I not know they came in such a high-profile way by private jet? I also know they brought two cars with them."

Liu Hua patted his chest: "That's right, gifts for our family. A Mercedes and a Mini, specially customized models, you won't find another one like them on the market."

"You, Liu Hua, really have a lot of influence," the leader said with a smile. "What are they planning to invest in this time? Didn't you already reject them for carbon fiber?"

“They are a conglomerate with diversified investments. Now they think our market has great development potential and want to increase their investment in us.”

"This is great news! This is fantastic news! The craftsmanship of Hansgrohe is something we have always wanted to learn from. Their increased investment will only benefit us."

Liu Hua smiled and said, "They have a strategy now. The cars they produce in their home country are exported to us and are considered luxury cars. When Volkswagen produces them in Shanghai, they are considered mid-range cars. Now Volkswagen wants to invest in another car company to produce cars for the people and low-end cars."

"It's just that the price is relatively cheap."

Liu Hua nodded: "That's right, I recommended a company in Liuzhou to him."

The leader frowned and thought for a moment, then shook his head: "It's not appropriate. This company in Liuzhou only started manufacturing cars in 1982. They don't have any technological reserves. You could say they lack everything."

"It's precisely because we lack everything that we need to invest. Look at the first car they produced; it was for the farmers."

“Okay, I approve it. Take him to inspect the site.” The leader nodded: “The South does need a decent car company. Heavy industry is mostly concentrated in the North, which is a bit unbalanced.”

The Ministry of Industry notified Liuzhou, and Liuzhou then notified Wuling. Liu Hua then took Leon south.

When Leon first saw the company, his initial reaction was no, because it was far too rudimentary. When he saw the production line in the workshop, his first thought was that Liu Hua was playing him; could this really exist as a modern car company?

However, out of respect for Liu Hua, he still toured the entire factory area, but his impression of it was very bad.

After the visit, he had a conversation with the company's manager, and it was this conversation that changed his impression.

These people possessed a passionate heart and sincere emotions, and it was these qualities that inspired Leon. Leon changed his mind, believing that perhaps cooperating with them would yield unexpected results.

As he left, Leon kept rambling on: "Although I still think this company is too old and outdated, I have high hopes for it because it has the best managers and the best skilled workers. Even the janitors are full of hope for the future, which is very important." Liu Hua smiled: "I'll pass that message on to the higher-ups for you. Now you just need to think about the negotiations."

When Liu Hua reported that Leon was very satisfied with Wuling, the leaders were also very happy. Now the goal is to attract foreign investment and technology. If they could make a name for themselves with Wuling, it would be incredibly encouraging.

The news that Volkswagen was preparing to form a joint venture with a second company in China quickly spread, and machinery companies all over the country went crazy.

They have witnessed how powerful Volkswagen is in Shanghai. If they could cooperate with Volkswagen in Germany, their future would be limitless.

As a result, many people flocked to Beijing from all over the country, hoping to secure the project, and many companies invited Leon to visit.

Leon readily accepted all the invitations to visit, even though he was from Hans, he understood the importance of comparing prices.

However, after visiting the store, whether it was due to preconceived notions or Wuling's genuine unique charm, Leon still felt that Wuling might be the best choice.

Upon returning to the capital, Leon brought in the most professional negotiation team from within Hans, and they began to haggle over even the smallest share.

Liu Hua did not participate. He believed that professionals should handle professional matters, and he was neither good at nor interested in negotiations.

He drove his bright red Mercedes around town, making a lot of people extremely envious.

Some people have already gotten rich and are buying Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and even Ferrari and Porsche from abroad.

However, since these luxury cars are not directly operated in China, they drive ordinary models, unlike thirty years later when the rich kids drive limited editions or custom-made cars.

As that flash of red whizzed past, one of the spendthrift rich kids widened his eyes: "My god, what kind of car is that? It's so beautiful, let's chase it."

Liu Hua's car is a custom-made model, and its power is naturally top-notch, matching that of a Ferrari. The main advantage is that Liu Hua doesn't know how to race, nor does he violate traffic regulations.

Liu Hua parked the car, and this guy quickly followed him: "Dude, where did you buy such a nice car?"

"Dude?" Liu Hua said with a smile, "I'm over forty years old, and you call me 'dude'?"

"Oh, excuse me, sir, where did you buy this car?"

"A gift from a friend."

"Could you ask him where he bought it? I'd like to get one too."

Liu Hua shook his head: "A special custom model, only one in the world."

The young man stared enviously at the Mercedes-Benz logo on the back of the car and the artistic lettering on the wheel covers, drooling with envy.

"Wow, that's amazing! How did you get it customized? I want to get one too."

Liu Hua smiled and said, "The person who gave me the car is a major shareholder of Mercedes-Benz. The car was airlifted from Germany."

"Wow." The young man shook his head: "Can't afford it, can't afford it. Compared to your car, my Ferrari is just a piece of trash."

(End of this chapter)