Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 345 Give a shout-out

"Thank you, boss!" Tian Jiahui felt that Li Song was being a bit too conservative, but whatever the boss said went.

“You can tell them that the price of the plane is negotiable, and I will definitely give them the wholesale price.”

"I don't care how much they sell it for, and I won't disclose the cost of the aircraft either," Li Song said again.

Private jets are inherently luxury items, so they won't be discounted, because discounting would diminish their prestige. However, they can be enhanced in other ways.

For example, they could offer a free engine replacement or interior discounts, thus indirectly lowering the price.

In addition, Li Song plans to design several prototypes, partly for his own use, partly for the company's use, and partly to showcase them to the outside world.

The prototype mainly consists of painting and interior decoration.

"I'll talk to them over there later, and I believe they'll be very willing." When Tian Jiahui heard Li Song say this, then that was the only thing to do.

"Also, we still need to maintain proper etiquette in London, since we'll be dealing with them again in the future."

“In the next few years, at least two more aircraft will need to go there to obtain airworthiness certificates and flight permits,” Li Song added.

Li Song originally thought the certification would take at least a month or longer, so he had a sufficient budget for the relevant aspects. Now that things are done, he should still give the money he is owed.

"Yes!" Tian Jiahui knew, of course, that the etiquette Li Song was referring to was money.

Western public relations firms are all about making money. Every industry has its own PR firm, and if you find the right one, things will go pretty smoothly.

Of course, it's also because the Starliner itself is fine; otherwise, other companies would definitely have tried to cause trouble.

Li Song should thank these companies; otherwise, the certification wouldn't have been completed so quickly.

As long as the result is good, the subsequent progress will be faster; the worst thing is getting stuck in the middle.

Of course, Li Song also hired a professional company to handle this matter. They prepared everything perfectly, including the necessary procedures and processes for certification.

In the Western world, various certification bodies support many professional companies and professional lawyers.

"Boss, I'll head back now and communicate with London as soon as possible to avoid any trouble." Tian Jiahui knew he had inside information.

In reality, the other party is setting conditions; passing the certification does not mean you can sell there.

The certification only allows flight in European airspace; the European airworthiness certificate and Aramco's airworthiness certificate and flight permit are mutually recognized.

However, this does not mean that you can fly over the US. If the US wants to, it can use any excuse to ground your plane.

“Okay.” Li Song knew this too.

After Tian Jiahui returned, he communicated with the London side, who originally wanted Parkson to establish a sales company in London.

London wanted to use Parkson to disrupt the small jet airliner market, given the lower costs in mainland China.

On the side, you can also make a profit, since you need to do public relations and such to run a sales company.

London wanted to stir things up, but Li Song directly offered exclusive distribution rights in Europe and America.

this…….

This is still very attractive because the cost of the same aircraft is lower for Baisheng Company, and the purchase price is lower for them. So even if the price is reduced, the profit is still high enough.

Moreover, Baisheng Company gave them ample face by allowing the small jet airliner to use Rolls-Royce engines, which satisfied the domestic audience and at least saved face for everyone.

The reason London commissioned the Starliner to use Rolls-Royce engines was to avoid gossip.

The bondservants of the House of Commons and the gentlemen of the House of Lords in London are always finding fault with the government and inciting the public to oppose it. Everything the government does is scrutinized under a magnifying glass by these people. Of course, whether a customer wants a Rolls-Royce engine when customizing a product is entirely up to the customer.

So, some people in London who heard the news were tempted. After a discussion, they sent someone to London to sign a contract with Parkson, and also discussed some specific details with Li Song.

After all, Li Song is a world-renowned writer, so we need to win him over first. Otherwise, if he keeps spouting nonsense in the media, everyone will be put on the defensive.

Another option is to either establish a sales company or acquire one.

That evening, Li Song received a call from Tian Jiahui: "Boss, the Xinghui aircraft has officially obtained its European flight permit and airworthiness certificate, but news from London says that Aramco is supposedly still reviewing the documents."

"Never mind them, we're going to give out the exclusive sales rights anyway, let their company figure it out themselves," Li Song said.

"They sent people from London to sign an exclusive licensing agreement. They wanted to discuss the price and other things, and of course, they specifically mentioned that they wanted to visit you, boss."

"Hehe, boss, you're a celebrity." Tian Jiahui also knew the influence of celebrities in the West. Not to mention the West, it was the same in Hong Kong. Those foreigners in the Hong Kong government didn't dare to make things difficult for Parkson. Look at other Chinese companies, which one didn't listen to those foreigners?

"We'll see how sincere they are then. If they are sincere, I will also express my sincerity!" Li Song knew, of course, that he had the advantage of being a celebrity.

I just didn't expect them to send people so quickly. It seems these people also want to make money!

"Okay, boss!"

"It's 8 p.m. now, which is 2 p.m. in London!"

"They will take the Starliner back to Hong Kong Island at 10 a.m. the day after tomorrow," Tin Ka-fai added.
"Who exactly is the other party?" Li Song asked.

"The people who come to talk must not be anyone particularly remarkable!"

"The people behind it are not in a position to come out and do this kind of thing directly."

"It seems they are still setting up companies." Tian Jiahui wasn't very clear about these things.

Li Song understood. There were some things he couldn't do personally. To put it bluntly, selling the Star Shine passenger plane would offend a lot of people!
"Then you can go and pick them up when the time comes!"

"it is good!"

After hanging up the phone, Li Song thought about it for a while, and then offered a reward on a second-hand platform for designing a blue and white airplane livery.

Li Song plans to present this design to the Queen!

For business people, it's essential to know when to offer support.

It would be inappropriate for London to promote other people.

But there's absolutely no problem with praising the Queen!
Let alone giving away designs, I'd be willing to give away an entire airplane.

The blue color is lapis lazuli, with blue and white interspersed, and then there is gold, which symbolizes a crown!

This is a targeted reward, specifically for the company that designed the Starship passenger jet!
Only $200,000 USD, and delivery in two days!

"Although it might seem a bit like sycophancy!"

"But as long as we can sell the plane, that's no problem!" Li Song knew how long the Queen had been on the throne, and that the royal family in London had always had a great influence in the West!
To put it bluntly, Europe's influence in the fashion world will remain unchallenged for decades to come.

And the royal family is a trendsetter in the European fashion world.

So it's never a loss to flatter someone who's stinky!

(End of this chapter)