Returning wealthy individuals develop their hometowns and become rich in the 1980s

"I won't hide it from you, I have a way to get China's automobile production license. Cooperating with me won't let you down!"

Chen Dong could only say so much; he couldn't say any more, or he would be revealing secrets. The precision instruments and equipment and engine project in cooperation with the Chinese government was something he absolutely could not disclose.

Once this matter is mentioned, it will become a handle that Chen Dong can use against him at will. Although Fang Guotai is a childhood friend, Chen Dong will still be in a very passive position when his weaknesses are in the hands of others.

"Okay, I trust you, Tony. I'll invest 50 million upfront... no! I'll invest 100 million US dollars directly." Fang Guotai was also bold and willing to go all out. He had some of his grandfather Fang Zhenfan's courage. If he was going to do something, he would go all in!

"That's bold, I like it!"

Chen Dong laughed and patted Fang Guotai on the shoulder, "Then I'll also invest 100 million. As for the equity, I have to take 60%. After all, we still need to use the technology from Saab Automobile that I acquired as the foundation to start our business. You don't have any objections to that, right?"

Fang Guotai nodded, then glanced at Chen Zaisheng, "Okay, but I have a suggestion: your second brother needs to be involved in the future planning of our Xiaochi Motors. We'll each give him 2% of the shares, how about that?"

"I genuinely believe in your second brother's talent. His suggestions were the main reason I changed my investment mindset. Without him, I might have given up!"

Chen Zaisheng quickly shook his head and waved his hand, saying, "No, no, no, Guotai, this is too much. You each invested 100 million US dollars, and Zai Dong spent more than 600 million US dollars to acquire Saab Automobile. I feel unworthy of this 4% equity!"

Fang Guotai chuckled, "Brother Zaisheng, you're underestimating Tony. 600 million US dollars is nothing to him. My grandfather gave me 200 million US dollars to come to China and test the waters."

"When I came here, my grandfather told me, 'Guotai, be careful with your spending, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. It's over 200 million. If you lose it, you lose it. The most important thing is whether you can learn something from this investment!'"

"Even if we lose money, consider it tuition!"

"Hahaha! Uncle Fang is probably going to lose money on this tuition!"

Chen Dong laughed heartily. For Fang Bo, two hundred million US dollars was indeed nothing. He had been the leader for nearly ten years and, relying on the Hongmen platform, he had ventured into many industries and had long since made a fortune.

Why did Fang Zhenfan send his eldest grandson to work with Chen Dong? It was because he wanted Chen Dong, the head of the Hongmen, to mentor Fang Guotai.

What we fear most about wealthy children isn't their extravagant lifestyles and squandering of their fortunes, but rather their ambition to innovate and start their own businesses – that's the real taboo!

Because Fang Zhenfan and other first-generation rich people know that their success cannot be replicated by their descendants. They may have to resort to some underhanded means and take advantage of the times!

Many wealthy young people can live a life of luxury and still not spend much money in a year, but starting a business can really lead to losing dozens of small fortunes!

Chen Zaisheng was stunned after hearing this. Two hundred million US dollars as tuition fees, so giving him this 4% equity stake was indeed insignificant to Guotai. If he refused again, it would seem too pretentious.

"Second Brother, you designed the logo and slogan for our Xiaochi Motors, so consider this 4% equity stake as your design fee," Chen Dong added. "Guotai and I won't be staying in Tuocheng long-term, and Xiaochi Motors will need your management, so please don't refuse!"

"Alright," Chen Zaisheng nodded, "then thank you both for your trust and support!"

"Hahaha!"

Seeing that his second brother Chen Zaisheng had agreed, Chen Dong continued, "Second brother, you need to keep a close eye on the industrial park in Jinbu Township. Don't worry about the 'birth permit' issue; I'll take care of it!"

"Second Brother, wouldn't it be even more exciting if we paired the names 'Red Hare' and 'Dilu' that you just mentioned with actual design drawings?"

Chen Zaisheng nodded. "Indeed, one name for one model, a clear name and style, will help various series to be better implemented!"

"Okay," Chen Dong took out the car design drawings that he had previously commissioned from America and registered as patents. More than a dozen carefully drawn sketches of the car's exterior and interior design were laid out in front of Chen Zaisheng and Fang Guotai.

Chen Dong did not intend to continue the current popular car design in the world. The "boxy" design, which he felt was not aesthetically pleasing at all, made a lot of right angles and straight lines. Although it appeared angular, it lacked dynamism and roundness.

The design sketches provided by Chen Dong were all drawn by the system at Chen Dong's expense. They depict various best-selling car models from later generations, with smooth and rounded surfaces, dynamic aesthetics, and reinforced A and B pillars. In addition, the interior was also boldly designed to accommodate airbags!

With the addition of anti-collision beams and airbags to the car doors, they are no longer as thin and flat as those of cars from the 1980s. The front and rear lights are also designed according to the contours of the car body, making them more fitting.

With the addition of various patents Chen Dong applied for in America and other places, such as ABS systems and direct injection, Xiaochi cars were able to stay ahead of other cars of the same era by several generations.

Chen Dong wants to create a world-class luxury car that belongs to the Chinese people and let Chinese luxury cars go global. Therefore, both mid-range and high-end models must be available. We cannot follow the old path of Saab Automobile, which focused on safety and advancement, but ended up being well-received but not selling well.

"Tony, I didn't expect you to have this up your sleeve! If I hadn't mentioned investing, you wouldn't have refused to show it to me, would you?" Fang Guotai's eyes nearly widened as he looked at the design sketches Chen Dong had produced.

This is a bold and innovative design, unlike the current car designs. Regardless of its performance, it is eye-catching enough. Looking at the interior, the system incorporates time-tested designs from later generations. Fang Guotai could not find any fault with it.

"Tsk tsk tsk, my investment of 100 million is really worth it, Tony, hehehe," Fang Guotai looked at the sketches scattered on the table and was now rubbing his hands excitedly.

"That's why I said you won't lose out on this 100 million in tuition fees," Chen Dong said with his hands on his hips and a smile. "Second brother, you should pick through these blueprints and see which models you can name. It would be best to hire a carpenter to hand-make a model, paint it, and see how it looks!"

"Okay," Chen Zaisheng said, his heart pounding with excitement as he looked at the blueprints. He readily agreed to Chen Dong's request, his eyes glued to the design drawings.

If the Xiaochi car were built according to the blueprints provided by Chen Dong, Chen Zaisheng felt that all the cars in China would be crushed in the dust in front of the Xiaochi car!