Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 382 2.7 vehicles!

"Wow, quick, come take a picture!" Many people saw several panda airplanes placed together and quickly asked their companions to take pictures.

Li Song had anticipated this; people were taking photos, and staff were maintaining order nearby!

You can also sit on it to experience it and take pictures.

Li Song is preparing to open a shipping route from Hong Kong Island to the neighboring Haojiang.

We plan to use this small plane, which can also be modified into a seaplane or a land-based aircraft.

It takes almost an hour by boat, but only fifteen minutes by plane.

Moreover, this type of aircraft is cheaper than helicopters, and it is also safer.

Of course, we have this plan for now, but we'll see how it's implemented later.

The three panda-shaped airplanes were surrounded by people, and many ordinary people walked into the exhibition hall instead of going in.

"Wow!!"

"So beautiful!!"

"A sports car!!!"

"A beautiful woman!!" As soon as they entered the exhibition hall, they saw a sports car and a beautiful woman.

The lights shining down from above make the people and cars even more beautiful!

Then another group photo was taken.

"If you ask me, it's more cost-effective to buy a nine-seater minivan!"

"I am very sure of that!"

"Nine thousand dollars for five!"

"Nine seats with automatic transmission for only 13,000 US dollars!"

"The number of passengers can be doubled. A five-seater can only carry four passengers, while a nine-seater can carry eight passengers."

"Much cheaper than other imported cars!"

"Yes!"

"Sir, would you like to learn about installment car purchase?"

"We are Standard Chartered Bank, and we have a partnership with Parkson!"

"There are discounts available when you buy a car now!"

"The manufacturer is providing free interest subsidies!" There were bank staff present.

Li Song knew that the Hong Kong dollar would depreciate in the future, so he would immediately exchange it for US dollars as soon as he could sell it!
As for the small amount of Hong Kong dollars interest paid, the exchange rate has already made it back!

The current exchange rate is 1:5.4, and in a few years the highest point will be 1:9.6, a difference of almost double.

Moreover, the RMB depreciated later on!
So it seems that, based on the official exchange rate between mainland China and the US dollar, cars are cheaper abroad!
However, in two years, with the depreciation of the RMB, the price of cars in China will be cheaper than in other countries, even though the price of cars in other countries has not changed!

"Really?" Some people became interested when they heard about the manufacturer's interest-free offer and quickly picked up the promotional materials to take a closer look.

There aren't many skilled workers on Hong Kong Island now; the average worker's salary is around 1,500 to 1,600 Hong Kong dollars!

Skilled workers earn higher salaries, while white-collar workers earn even higher salaries.

The wage gap on Hong Kong Island is still relatively large, because, like white-collar workers, most of them are highly educated.

They are engaged in financial services, trade, and related industries.

Financial services and trade are related to their own level because these two industries are calculated based on performance.

Then everyone saw their favorite celebrities and took photos with them!

Because there are so many people coming to see the exhibition, you have to queue to enter the exhibition area now; that is, as many people leave, only one person can enter!
And the staff have already started urging the people inside.

Parkson urgently ordered some parasols and then delivered free soft drinks!

Seeing this popularity, Li Song thought to himself that he could start holding a car show next year!
At noon, Li Song treated Mr. He from Jiahe to lunch.

Then Li Song learned that Ah Long and the others would be back in a few days.

Golden Harvest is already preparing to film "Island Mystery"!
Several countries in Northern Europe requested leave to film there, and were even willing to provide an island for setting up the sets.

Since the release of the movie National Treasure, the number of visitors to the relevant landmarks in Ami has increased significantly.

There was even a plan in Northern Europe to build a real, simulated submarine base, but there wasn't enough time.

Then, halfway through the shoot, Boss He asked Li Song if he had any suggestions for choosing outdoor locations. Of course, Li Song had no suggestions.

However, Li Song belatedly realized that perhaps Boss He thought his novel was true.

Li Song returned home in the afternoon to rest and recuperate, eating some eggs and drinking some milk.

Li Song, on the other hand, was extremely content!

For other car manufacturers, this is a disaster.

Whether it's Japan or those long-established European car-producing countries.

There is a great deal of vigilance towards the newly emerging BMW.

Because the market pie is only so big, if more people come in to cut the pie, everyone else will have to eat less!
Moreover, we are currently in the midst of a financial crisis, and everyone is tightening their belts.

And then another troublemaker came along!
Moreover, this disruption is backed by powerful industrial strength.

Today, Tian Jiahui has another task: to tally the orders from various BMW dealerships!

The deposit can be used as a down payment for an order. Depending on the credit rating of different distributors, the down payment is divided into several levels.

The minimum deposit is 15%, and the maximum deposit is 30%.

The next step involves developing different payment plans for different regions.

BMW still uses a payment method that combines goods and funds.

This actually gives dealers a lot of room to maneuver.

For example, a dealer can use their local credit to purchase a batch of materials and use these materials to offset the cost of the car.

Then, once the car arrives, you can use the car to offset the cost of the materials, or you can sell the car and then pay for the materials!

Because bulk commodity transactions typically involve payment terms!

Around 7 p.m., Li Song received a call from Tian Jiahui: "Boss, we have received orders for more than 20,000 cars."

"If all the deals are reached, the number could exceed 25,000 vehicles."

When Li Song heard this, it was about the same as his estimate. With a deposit of 54 million US dollars, these distributors weren't stupid; they would definitely maximize their investment.

In other words, the entire deposit is treated as a down payment.

"Right now, what they're most anxious about is taking away a batch of prototype vehicles!"

"This way, they can effectively promote their products and receive orders locally!"

Tian Jiahui spoke again.

“You can answer them, we will send them the sample car as soon as possible!” Li Song certainly knew why these dealers were in such a hurry!
Only by having a prototype can we see the true market reaction.

These dealers are optimistic about the market, but the market may not be so, so they take some sample cars back first to let customers see the cars and then place orders.

Of course, Li Song was also eager to do this, as it would allow him to seize the market ahead of others.

The sooner the prototype vehicles reach the dealers, the sooner they will impact the local market!

"Then thank you for your hard work!"

"I'll treat the distributors to lunch tomorrow, and I'll treat everyone from the company to dinner tonight!" Li Song nodded.

"thank you boss!"

"But there are too many people from Hong Kong Island visiting. Should the exhibition be postponed?" That's why Tin Ka-fai asked this question.

The main point is that the auto show needs to have actors from Phoenix TV to cooperate.

Tian Jiahui saw the handsome men and beautiful women on Phoenix TV and wondered if any of them were his boss's girlfriends!
Although I am the general manager of Parkson, I really can't make these decisions!

"Why don't you talk to Manager Liu from Phoenix TV?" Li Song was a little confused when he first heard this, since the place was open for business. But when he saw Zhao Niangzi coming in, he immediately understood why.

"But give us a generous tip for our hard work!" Li Song added.

"it is good!"

"How about extending it for another two days?" Tian Jiahui asked tentatively.

"Yeah!" Li Song nodded.

After hanging up the phone, Tian Jiahui called Liu Jiale and invited him to dinner!
Tian Jiahui planned to take this opportunity to subtly inquire which artists were the boss's mistresses.

Then, in subsequent collaborations, avoid offending the other party.

However, Tian Jiahui treated him to a meal for free! Liu Jiale couldn't just reveal the boss's secrets; if the boss found out, he might think there was something wrong with him.

At this moment, Li Song was massaging Zhao Niangzi.

Working at an auto show is actually quite tough because you have to maintain an elegant demeanor.

Li Song was originally a martial arts practitioner and was also quite proficient in massage for sprains and bruises.

"Pah!" When A-Lin got home, she found Li Song busy behind Zhao Niangzi's back, so she spat out a "Pah!"

Because you need to apply essential oils or similar products for sprains and bruises to your body.

"Arlene!"

"Don't get the wrong idea, the boss is giving me a massage!" Zhao Niangzi groaned as she was being massaged.

“Yes, the boss pinched and ate it!” Arlene giggled.

Zhao Niangzi was amused by A Lin's smile, and without thinking, she got up and rushed towards A Lin!

"Boss, come quickly and give Arlene a massage!"

"Alright!" Li Song chuckled.
It started as a proper massage, but it got a little inappropriate towards the end.

The next day, Li Song got up from beside the two of them and then called Zhao Niangzi to get up.

Zhao Niangzi went to work, and Li Song went to the rooftop to practice his boxing.

After a round of boxing, I felt my empty body gradually warming up.

Then Li Song went out.

Li Songyan invited these distributors today!
BMW has received orders for 27,000 vehicles.

This is the maximum number of orders that can be placed with the margin!
"Mr. Li, Mr. Li!"

"Can you tell me how many orders BMW has?" Li Song had just arrived at the hotel when he was met by a large number of reporters.

"I have some good news for you all!"

"BMW has received 27,000 pre-orders," Li Song replied as he walked.

"Mr. Li?"

"BMW has gone global, what would you like to say?"

"We make cars that ordinary people can afford!"

"Industry serves people!" Li Song blurted out.

"Mr. Li!"

"Mr. Li..." Before the reporter could finish his question, Li Song entered the hotel.

The reporter was stopped by hotel security guards and security guards from Anjie Security Company.

"Boss, there's a dealer in Europe who wants to buy two hundred Panda planes!"

"However, they want you to specify the filming location for the movie 'Island Mystery' in their country!" Tian Jiahui said in a low voice as soon as he saw Li Song arrive.

"What country?"

"Sweden!"

"Don't go!"

"You should contact Finland!" Li Song knew that the country Tian Jiahui was talking about wasn't so friendly to people with yellow skin.

"Understood." Tian Jiahui nodded.
Two hundred Panda planes, several million dollars—these guys really know how to do the math.

Because if Li Song designates the filming location, then that country will definitely be targeted by treasure hunters all over the world.

Li Song received these distributors at noon!
After having dinner with the distributor.

Li Song then sat down with William Henry, some London businessmen, and some Parisian businessmen.

What these people discussed is unknown to outsiders!

Those with inside information only knew that the matters discussed between these people and Li Song were highly confidential!

In the afternoon, Li Song returned home as usual to cultivate his mind and body.

But Arlene isn't at work today!
The two of them sat on the balcony and enjoyed afternoon tea!
"Many artists from TVB and ATV are in contact with people from our company!"

"Especially this time, the endorsements from our TV station's celebrities have made other celebrities envious!"

"I heard there are some big-name celebrities among them!" Arlene said while sipping her red tea, talking about the TV station.

Phoenix TV will not be bringing in big-name celebrities now.

"If a TV station brings in big-name artists at this time, it will negatively impact other artists."

"Because the resources of big-name artists will take away the resources of those of lower-ranking artists." Li Song had talked to Liu Jiale about this.

Phoenix TV primarily focuses on cultivating its own artists.

On the one hand, the cost of bringing in big-name artists is too high.

On the other hand, there are the artists within the TV station, because bringing in big-name artists will inevitably cause conflicts between them!
Because a TV station's resources cannot be increased indefinitely; the pie is only so big!
This is why some film companies later found that having too many top-tier artists exacerbated internal conflicts.

"Mmm!" Arlene nodded.

"Brother Song, when are we going to get that red sports car?" Arlene put down her teacup, sat down next to Li Song, and asked in a coquettish tone.

"At most two months!"

"Brother Song, you're being a bit biased. I don't even have a villa yet."

"Sister Zhao now has a villa!"

"That was your past performance; it wasn't as good as theirs!"

"So how did I do this time?"

"It's been prepared for you a long time ago!"

"But you need to think this through, the only villas available now are in Clearwater Bay."

"I'll buy a plot of land on Hong Kong Island and build a villa there!"

"Then I want the one from Hong Kong Island!"

"Then you'll have to double your performance!"

"Mmm!" Arlene nodded quickly, then reached her hand inside Li Song's shirt!
That evening, Li Song saw a news report on TV about BMW receiving an order for 27,000 vehicles.

What Li Song didn't know was that news from mainland China had also reported this good news!

Mainstream media in mainland China reported at 7 o'clock that BMW had received 27,000 orders and was selling well in more than 50 countries around the world!

27,000 cars will not amount to much in a few decades, but the mainland only imported a little over 20,000 cars between 1976 and 1980!
BMW has now secured orders for 27,000 vehicles at just one auto show.

This achievement is so outstanding that it goes without saying!

Of course, more importantly, other domestic manufacturers that obtained BMW's minivan technology license breathed a sigh of relief.

This way, BMW won't compete with others for the mainland market, and others can also produce BMW cars under their own brand, just like BMW motorcycles.

Why is Li Song able to receive such strong support in China? It's because the resources within the industrial plans under Li Song's name are almost unlimited!

Why is no one standing up to oppose it?
Nobody stood up and made a scene?
On the one hand, many domestic companies are authorized by Li Song.

He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's money is bound to him.
On the other hand, Li Song's industries all generate foreign exchange through exports.

Of course, even more importantly, Li Song doesn't compete with others for domestic orders, but also wants to help these companies earn foreign exchange!
Several companies authorized by BMW Motorrad have received OEM orders from BMW Motorrad, and all of them are settled in foreign exchange!
Don't underestimate these foreign exchange reserves. They may not mean much to Li Song, but they are extremely important to these companies!
Although all this foreign exchange is held by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, if your company can earn foreign exchange, it's easy for you to apply for it when you want to use it. If your company cannot earn foreign exchange, then it's very difficult for you to apply.

Li Song had originally planned to leave the next day, but Zhao Niangzi behaved well.

So Li Song waited another day!
Then, Lady Zhao and the other artists who had participated in the auto show flew back to the inner palace on Li Song's private plane.

There was nothing unusual between Zhao Niangzi and Li Song on the plane.

The main problem is that both sides are communicating too frequently, and they are both willing but unable to keep up.

However, the other female artists from Phoenix TV looked at Li Song differently.

However, the plane landed in Guangzhou first, and after Li Song got off the plane, the plane took him to Shanghai!

"Mr. Li, congratulations!"

"The higher authorities are already allocating various planned resources!"

"Prioritize production at the BMW factory!" As soon as Li Song got off the plane, Section Chief Zhou and Ma Shengli came to pick him up. Ma Shengli said this as soon as they got in the car.

"Thank you for your concern, leader. Also, please ask the other car companies to speed up their progress!"

"Once BMW gains a foothold in the market, its annual sales volume could exceed one million!"

"At that time, BMW will likely subcontract some orders to other companies, allowing them to manufacture under their own brands." Li Song nodded.
(End of this chapter)