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This was Watt's final decision.

the other side!

Audi headquarters!

Compared to Mercedes and BMW, Audi is considered a lower-end brand in Asia.

Of course, but only compared to Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

His start was a little off, and he doesn't have any finished vehicles yet. Most importantly, he entered the luxury car market relatively recently. It wasn't until the first Audi 100 model entered the market in 68 that Audi truly began to lag behind in the luxury car sector.

Roughly speaking, it has only been less than twenty years.

Therefore, in terms of accumulation and experience, Audi cannot compare with BMW and Mercedes-Benz, but its advantage lies in its humility.

After seeing the news in the newspaper, the chief engineer did not discard it like he did with Mercedes and BMW, but instead read it carefully.

"My God..." Chief Engineer Huo Xi exclaimed in shock, "This is a brand from Hong Kong! I know their engines, transmissions, and four-wheel drive technologies are all quite good!"

"But I didn't expect their batteries to be so advanced. How reliable is this news?"

Hoch asked his assistant.

The assistant shook his head: "Not really. With current technology, it's difficult to break through the 2,000-kilometer range. And I heard them say that this car is very lightweight, almost 400 kilograms lighter than the original Porsche 944!"

"Hiss..."

Horch gasped and said, "Come on, drive me to the Nürburgring right now, I need to see the host!"

At that time, Horch drove to the town of Nürburgring.

After finding out that everything was true, he stood in front of Liu Aiguo's car for a long time, his expression excited!

"Jack, please, you must help me find this person. I need to talk to him face to face... I want his technology, no matter the cost!"

“Alright, Mr. Horch!” Since they were all big shots from the OEMs, Jack couldn’t afford to offend either of them: “I don’t have Liu’s contact information either, but if I see him, I’ll definitely ask him for you!”

"Okay, thank you!"

Hoshi hurriedly left to inquire with others; he certainly wouldn't just wait idly for news from Jack.

……

But Hoch was ultimately too late.

The first person to find Liu Aiguo was Fengtian Zhangnan!

"Patriotic Lord!"

In a Japanese restaurant, Fengtian Zhangnan bowed respectfully to Liu Aiguo and said, "I apologize for disturbing you tonight!"

To be honest, the way Japan handles etiquette is really...it feels like being humiliated.

If you only have courtesy in your heart, why bow all the time? Isn't that tiring?

What is etiquette?

Etiquette is a form of self-cultivation; etiquette is a way of life.

It is a noble character and attitude, an acceptance of life and all things.

As a polite person, even if I use the word "damn" all the time, people standing opposite me can still feel a sense of warmth and comfort.

A person without manners is still a beast, even if you bend over to the ground.

This is the difference between Chinese culture and Japanese culture.

Instead of learning the essence, they felt they had surpassed their teachers.

There is no greater folly in the world than this!

"You're welcome!" Liu Aiguo casually took off his coat and said lightly, "I just happen to have nowhere to eat today, so it's nice of you to treat me to a meal!"

The two sat down...

Although Liu Aiguo maintained a calm demeanor, sitting opposite him, Feng Tian Zhang Nan, an internationally renowned second-generation heir, actually felt a strange sense of pressure.

That was something he had never felt even when facing his grandfather and father.

"Lord Patriot!" Zhang Nan asked somewhat humbly, "What shall we eat today?"

Liu Aiguo was slightly surprised: "I thought you had everything arranged!"

"Forehead……"

Fengtian Zhangnan's forehead turned black.

"Whatever!" Liu Aiguo waved his hand. "I'm hungry, anything I can get is fine!"

Feng Tian Zhang Nan dared not act rashly. He had just called home to ask his family and inquire about Liu Aiguo's identity in Hong Kong.

Don't ask, don't know, I'm startled when I ask.

This unassuming fellow was actually a ruthless and powerful figure who secretly controlled both the underworld and legitimate society in Hong Kong. Not only did he wield immense power, but he also had numerous research and development centers in Hong Kong.

They possess advanced technology and strong economic power.

It could be said that Zhang Nan previously thought he was far superior to Liu Aiguo in status and position, but after receiving news from his family, he realized how insignificant he was in front of Liu Aiguo.

1.5 “Not bad!” Liu Aiguo tasted the Japanese food and said, “The taste is quite authentic. It’s good to be able to eat your authentic food in the Kingdom of Will. Zhang Nanjun, you didn’t bring your own chef here, did you?”

“Hehehe…” Zhang Nan chuckled cautiously and said, “Yes, I brought it from Japan.”

"Huh?" Liu Aiguo was quite surprised.

Zhang Nan waved his hand over there.

A short while later, a secretary came over with the documents.

Zhang Nan gently handed the document to Liu Aiguo and said, "Lord Aiguo, these are the conditions for our dismissal from Toyota. If you can transfer your battery technology to us, I can give up 20% of Toyota's shares!"

Fengtian Zhangnan looked eager.

Liu Aiguo waved his hand and said, "Take it away... Didn't you say you were going to treat me to dinner today?"

"I have a rule: I don't talk business while eating!"

Chapter 260 Audi Runs to Beijing to Pray for Someone

"I'm sorry!" Liu Aiguo said with a smile, "Zhang Nanjun, I'm sorry to have put you in such a difficult position, but I don't like to talk business during meals!"

"This……"

Fengtian Zhangnan was immediately embarrassed: "Patriot-kun, I didn't think this through, I'm sorry!"

"However, I still hope you will consider my proposal!"

"Ok!"

While engrossed in his meal, Liu Aiguo nodded and said, "I'll consider it!"

Toyota's 20% profit.

The temptation is huge.

In later generations, Toyota Motor Corporation has grown into a towering giant. Although its unit price is very low, its car sales volume is huge.

Toyota's strategy of trading volume for lower prices has made it the world's largest company in terms of sales revenue.

Even excluding electric vehicles, Toyota's market capitalization has surged to the top among gasoline-powered vehicles.

That's how awesome it is.

Moreover, Toyota is particularly adept at sales tactics, such as scarcity marketing and charging extra for cars, which has drawn constant criticism in China.

However, this does not affect his reputation for wearing the same car for three generations.

Is a 20% profit margin substantial?

To be honest, it's very tempting; this thing costs 29 and you can get it just by lying down.

But no!

Liu Aiguo had a red line in his heart.

When you have a lot of money, it loses its original meaning.

Liu Aiguo now has six R&D centers in Hong Kong, as well as numerous industries, and provides agricultural and livestock products, crude oil and refined oil products, etc. within the system.

His wealth could easily surpass those so-called world's richest people, and even rival countless reclusive tycoons.

Add to Toyota's 20% profit margin?

Does it make sense?

Not big!

However, for China and its people, they desperately need a car brand of their own.

Especially car brands that have a place in the world.

Electric vehicles and batteries represent the only chance to break free from the blockade imposed by established players.

Of course, he wouldn't want to sell his core technology to Japan.

However, although he wasn't selling, Liu Aiguo wasn't exactly laying his cards on the table with Xiao Zhangnan so early; he figured he should take it slow...

Ha ha!