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

"These are the blueprints for the core engine that the company is currently developing!"

"hiss!"

Liang Jianjun hissed and unconsciously rubbed his trouser leg, not daring to reach for it. Instead, he looked at Manager Chen Zaisheng across from him, who had a smile on his face. "Manager Chen, this... I... this is really too sudden."

Chen Zaisheng knew what Liang Jianjun was thinking. He calmly pushed the rolled-up blueprint in front of Liang Jianjun and said, "This blueprint has been specially modified by the technician. Even professionals would have a hard time spotting the problems. You can take it with you and bring it to Liu Kun tonight."

This engine blueprint is 80% real, 10% fake, and 10% contains engine technology that cannot be produced in this era or even in the 1990s. Chen Zaisheng is not afraid that Yamada Inuro will get his hands on this blueprint.

Even if this blueprint were actually taken to Japan and given to Mitsubishi Motors' R&D personnel for study, it would be enough to distort Mitsubishi's future R&D path.

Yes, what Chen Dong asked Chen Zaisheng to send to Mita Corporation was the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle engine that Japan would be heavily researching and developing in the future, and which was subject to strict tariff barriers.

This blueprint has been fine-tuned for all the parameters of the hydrogen fuel cell engine, making it seem as if, once it can be fully manufactured, it will be able to dominate the automotive market, except for gasoline-powered cars.

However, this blueprint has flaws. The one part that is fake out of the eight parts that is real is the most fatal flaw. The remaining part that cannot be completed is what Chen Dong planned to use to squander the research and development funds of the three major Japanese automobile companies in the future.

"Manager Chen, are you sure this is okay? Should we ask General Manager Chen first...?"

"No need," Chen Zaisheng interrupted Liang Jianjun's doubts. "This was arranged by President Chen. You must remember that you obtained this drawing by bribing Xiao Ji, a technician in the R&D department. You must repeatedly tell yourself that this drawing is genuine!"

After listening, Liang Jianjun hesitated for a moment before nodding, "I understand, Manager Chen. I'll send this drawing to Liu Kun tonight."

After saying that, Liang Jianjun was about to leave the office with the blueprints when Chen Zaisheng stopped him, pointing to the blueprints that were tucked under his arm. "Are you really going to walk out of the office building like this? Fold them up, at least to make a show of it!"

"Oh, oh, oh," Liang Jianjun suddenly realized, folded the blueprint into smaller pieces, stuffed them into his pocket, smiled and said something to Chen Zaisheng before leaving the office.

Jiping Old Street

Old Liu had been keeping an eye on Liu Kun and his gang for several days. He filled half a notebook just by recording the people coming and going outside the chess and card room. Just as Old Liu and Xiao Du were pretending to continue eating their soggy rice noodles and watching the people coming and going on the old street, a familiar face appeared in their field of vision.

Liang Jianjun carefully avoided the puddles on the street, carrying his briefcase. Dressed in leather shoes, a white shirt, and trousers, he looked so out of place on this old street, a stark contrast to the people in gray clothes and green trousers around him.

Xiao Du continued smoking, covering his mouth with his hand and whispering to Lao Liu, "This is the person who met Liu Kun at the state-run restaurant that day. I heard from the waiter at the state-run restaurant that they were talking about studying abroad in the private room that day."

"His name is Liang Jianjun, and he's the deputy head of the purchasing department at Xiaochi Motors," Xiao Du said, exhaling a puff of smoke. "Should we wait for him to come out and try to meet with him privately?"

"No need," Old Liu shook his head. "Once we catch these people, we can notify the people in the notebook, and we'll let him know as well."

Liang Jianjun was unaware that he was being watched by the police, but even if he did, he wasn't afraid. This was arranged by his company, so what did he have to fear?

Besides, this doesn't count as privately exchanging foreign currency. If he really gets caught, the company will step in to resolve the issue for him.

Liang Jianjun walked into the foreign exchange shop, which was still noisy and filled with smoke. The burly man didn't recognize Liang Jianjun, but seeing his attire, he didn't speak rudely to him. "Here to exchange foreign currency?"

"No, I'm here to see your boss," Liang Jianjun said, peeking inside from the counter. Upon hearing this, the dark-skinned henchman shouted inside, "Boss, someone's looking for you."

"Who is it?" Blackie, with a cigarette dangling from his lips and a deck of cards in his hand, peeked out and looked towards the door. "Who the hell are you? What do you want with your father?"

Liang Jianjun looked at Hei Pi and asked, "Is Liu Kun here? I need to talk to him."

Liu Kun, who was playing cards with Hei Pi, heard Liang Jianjun's voice, slammed his cards on the table, got up and walked out, cheerfully saying to Liang Jianjun, "Section Chief Liang, you're here. Come on, come on, let's go upstairs for tea and a chat."

Seeing how warmly Liu Kun was treating Liang Jianjun, Hei Pi grabbed his cards and followed him upstairs. Liu Kun warmly invited Liang Jianjun to sit down and then started boiling water and pouring tea leaves to prepare tea.

While fiddling with the tea set, Liu Kun tentatively asked Liang Jianjun, "Section Chief Liang, how's that matter going? When are you planning to invite your company's people out for a meal?"

"You don't need to eat, I've already gotten what you needed," Liang Jianjun said casually. Liu Kun paused in his work upon hearing this. "Section Chief Liang, did you bring the blueprints?"

"No!"

Blackie's eyes widened, and he was about to curse Liang Jianjun again when Liang Jianjun said, "My son doesn't want to go to Japan; he only wants to go to America. So all I want is money—enough money for my son to study in America!"

How much do you want?

Liu Kun didn't waste any words. Now that the blueprints were finished, half of the task assigned by Yamada Kurō was completed. No matter what Liang Jianjun asked for, Liu Kun would agree to it without hesitation and then get double the amount back from Yamada Kurō.

Liang Jianjun held up three fingers and pointed them at Liu Kun, saying, "Three hundred thousand, US dollars!"

Liu Kun raised an eyebrow, showing no displeasure. Instead, he smiled and nodded, saying, "Sure, the price is negotiable. As long as we verify the blueprints and find no problems, we can give you 300,000 US dollars immediately. I, Liu Kun, have always been an honest and trustworthy person!"

When can I see the blueprints?

"I'll give you the blueprints whenever you have the money ready," Liang Jianjun said, lighting a cigarette. "We'll meet in that same private room at the state-run hotel last time, cash on delivery, blueprints on the spot, how about it?"

"That won't do," Liu Kun shook his head and said, "You have to let us check the drawings first. Only if there are no problems can I give you the money. Otherwise, if you give me a piece of junk, how am I supposed to explain it to Mr. Yamada?"

"Never mind then," Liang Jianjun said, standing up and preparing to leave.

"Hey! Section Chief Liang, don't be in such a hurry!"