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Chapter 1009 Decent
In the past few days, although many reporters have seen and heard some news that "Mercedes-Benz steals the idea of ​​a Chinese auto company!", but I have to say that Mercedes-Benz's reputation is too great, and many people, or more than Ninety percent of the people who heard the news either firmly did not believe that Mercedes-Benz would do this, or were dubious, thinking that there might be some misunderstanding that they did not know.

Now hearing Davis McAllister's explanation, those who were firmly unbelievers or half-believers felt that they had found a strong enough reason: it turned out that this was the case...

It turned out that Mr. Fink had submitted his design and ideas to the Daimler board of directors long ago, but he did not receive the attention and support of the board of directors. Until the people at Daimler saw the four-wheel drive designed by the Chinese people at the Huaxia Auto Show. After the four-door coupe, when I was amazed so far, I remembered that someone in my company seemed to have submitted such an application report for the four-door coupe project, so I hurriedly started the project, and at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show This four-door coupe concept car called Vision CLS was exhibited to the public. At the same time, Fengya CLS and Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS also "collided" at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which caused some beautiful misunderstandings...

After figuring out what was going on, the reporters felt that the actions of the Daimler board of directors were not incomprehensible. After all, the board of directors receives so many reports every year, how could it be possible to attach great importance to each report?
Besides, after realizing his negligence, hasn't Davis McAllister already apologized to Mr. Michael Fink on behalf of the Daimler Group? What could be more perfect than this?
Some media even began to think that the meeting of these two cars with the same shape and can be called "sister cars" at the Frankfurt Motor Show is a good story. Huateng Industrial Group went to Huaxia to discuss a car with Zhang Qihang without even having the slightest cooperative relationship. No one cared about this detail anymore.

Some excited media reporters thought of the generous red envelope, and already began to think about how to write this press release. Only Michael Fink, who was sitting on the rostrum, tried to squeeze out a smiling face, and felt a little bit sad in his heart. bitter.

The board of directors has already sent someone to talk to him, but the conversation this time is not a good one. It is the board of directors of Daimler that has successfully passed the crisis this time. Fink has become a master who has been suppressed, but what happened, Daimler is no longer willing to continue to use him, but considering the current situation, Daimler's board of directors is willing to support him for another six months, but the board of directors I hope that Michael Fink can "resolutely" choose to resign half a year later, that is, after the matter has completely calmed down. This is also the last honor left to Michael Fink by the board of directors...

Of course, Michael Fink didn't want to resign. How comfortable his life at Daimler was, but he also knew very well that this was the last respect left to him by the board of directors of the group, and even if it wasn't for this trouble Such a method can perfectly solve it, and I can't even want to be "decent".

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At the end of the press conference, Michael Fink walked out with his head down expressionless.

At this moment, he suddenly heard someone calling himself behind him: "Mr. Funk, wait a minute."

Hearing the voice that impressed him deeply in the past few days, Michael Fink stopped and turned around, looking at Liu Jiang: "Mr. Liu, what can I do for you?"

Liu Jiang was not surprised by Michael Fink's indifference. He smiled and said, "Go to my car and have a chat?"

"Thank you, but no need, I still have work to do," Michael Fink refused Liu Jiang's invitation without hesitation: "You can say anything now."

Although Michael Fink was very rude, since he said so, Liu Jiang did not insist. He nodded and said, "Mr. Fink, are you interested in working for our Huateng Group?"

"You invited me to work in your company?" Michael Fink froze for a while, then pointed back at himself, looking at Liu Jiang angrily: "Liu, you know what happened to me, in this situation Next, are you still sure to invite me to your company?"

He even thought that Liu Jiang was humiliating himself in this way.

Liu Jiang nodded affirmatively: "Yes, of course we know what happened, but I have also seen some projects you have participated in before, and we, Mr. Zhang, admire your talent and ability in car design. I invite you to join Huateng Group instead of him, and our group also needs a top car design master like you to join."

Hearing Liu Jiang mention Zhang Qihang, Michael Fink fell silent. To be honest, the elegant CLS designed by Zhang Qihang gave him a great shock, otherwise he would not be so risky.After a moment of silence, Michael Fink suddenly asked Liu Jiang, "Why?"

"what why?"

Liu Jiang didn't react for a while.

Michael Fink repeated it again: "Since your company already has such an excellent car designer as Mr. Zhang, why did you invite me to join?"

Only then did Liu Jiang understand what Michael Fink meant, and he explained: "Mr. Zhang is the general manager of Huateng Industrial Group first, and then the chief designer of the company. Mr. Fink, you also know a chief designer I know how busy I am with my daily work, and I also know how much daily work is involved in managing such a large company, even though Mr. Zhang has a very high design talent, do you think this situation can be maintained for a long time?"

"..."

Michael Fink stopped talking, and he admitted what Liu Jiang said: Zhang Qihang's ability in car design is indeed very powerful, and even he has to admire him, but just like what Mr. Liu Jiang said in front of him, no matter what Whether it is managing a company or being the chief designer of an automobile company, the daily work is very heavy. From this perspective, Huateng Industrial Group really needs a full-time chief designer—to be honest, after knowing Huateng After Teng Industrial Group's chief designer and designer was concurrently held by their general manager, Michael Fink was really curious about Zhang Qihang's ability to live up to the present: how did he not die of exhaustion with such a heavy workload? he?

But even though the truth is so, Michael Fink did not agree so readily. After pondering for a moment, he said to Liu Jiang: "I need to think about it."

"Of course," Liu Jiang laughed, and handed Michael Fink a business card at the same time: "This is my business card. You can call me anytime you think about it."

Michael Fink hesitated for a moment, but still accepted the business card that Liu Jiang handed over.

This action of Michael Funk made Liu Jiang heave a sigh of relief. Before that, he was really worried that Michael Funk would reject him without hesitation. It can be considered that the trouble he encountered this time came from the Huateng Industrial Group, but Michael Fink accepted his business card, which is a good start.

"By the way," Liu Jiang added after thinking for a while: "Mr. Fink, if you have a well-cooperated NVH engineer or chassis tuning engineer, you can also bring them with you. I guarantee that you will come to Huateng. After industrial groups, the benefits they enjoy will be at least 30% higher than they are now."

The treatment will be at least 30% higher than it is now?

Michael Fink, who was still omnipotent just now, was shocked when he heard Liu Jiang's words!

Of course he understands that the 30% mentioned by Liu Jiangkou is only a starting point, and it depends on how the two parties negotiate. It is also possible that the final contract amount will be 40% or 50% higher than the current amount.

Michael Fink understands better, although Daimler's board of directors helped him to take the blame in the media, but within the European auto industry, I am afraid that all major auto manufacturing groups know what is going on with him, and they want to Finding a good job may be a bit difficult.

And if I leave, those old guys in my team may also be eliminated by Daimler's new chief designer. After all, the new designer has to cultivate his own direct line, and it is unlikely to continue to retain the previous designer. In this way, my old guys are also under pressure to find a job. If everyone goes to Huaxia together and can really get such a high salary...

He suddenly felt that the business card in his pocket was a bit heavy: it was a guarantee to continue to maintain a good life.

Thinking of this, Michael Fink no longer hesitated. He nodded and said to Liu Jiang: "I will seriously consider it."

Liu Jiang nodded with a smile.

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On the penultimate day of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Liu Jiang received a call from Michael Fink: "Mr. Liu, I'm Michael Fink, can we have a cup of coffee together? "

Not to mention that the auto show is coming to an end soon, Liu Jiang has nothing to do, even if he has a work arrangement, unless it is a particularly important matter, the most important thing is to meet Michael Funk, so Liu Jiang agreed very happily: "Okay, where do we meet?"

Michael Fink immediately reported the name of a cafe, and specifically explained that the distance from this cafe to the Frankfurt International Exhibition Center is only about 15 minutes by car.

Without hesitation, Liu Jiang responded immediately, "I'll be right there."

Seeing Michael Funk again, Michael Funk looked even more haggard than the previous few days. Liu Jiang was a little surprised, hesitated for a while, and said to Michael Funk: "Mr. Funk, your His face doesn't look well."

Michael Fink smiled wryly and said, "It's okay, it's just that I haven't had a good rest these two days."

Liu Jiang nodded clearly: "There are indeed a lot of things these days."

Thinking of what happened to Michael Funk, Liu Jiang felt that it was normal for this guy to not have a good rest these days, but Liu Jiang didn't know that the main reason why Michael Funk looked haggard was not that he didn't have a rest Okay, but Daimler has stopped the project in his hands...Although the board of directors of Daimler said that Michael Fink would continue to stay in the company for half a year, it is obvious that they are using this silent method Tell Michael Fink: You have been completely marginalized in the company. If you want to stay in the company and get half a year's salary, OK, no problem, but if you are conscious, you'd better resign immediately and get out!
What Daimler's board of directors did is that not only did Michael Fink enjoy such treatment, but several of his main assistants and heads of subsystems also enjoyed the same treatment as Michael Fink without exception. .

For a world-class car designer, before the vision CLS incident, Michael Fink was also aloof and praised by others. Naturally, he could not accept such humiliation. At this moment, he just wanted to leave Daimler as soon as possible company, and the sooner the better.

After gently stirring the coffee cup twice, Michael Fink looked up at Liu Jiang and said, "I have decided to resign."

"Have you decided to resign?"

Liu Jiang was taken aback immediately. He knew that Michael Fink could no longer continue to work at Daimler Group, but after only a few days, Michael Fink decided to resign, which was beyond Liu Jiang's control. expected.

"Yes," Michael Fink nodded. He stared at Liu Jiang and said, "I agree to your invitation, but I have a few conditions."

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Liu Jiang nodded vigorously and said, "Say it."

Michael Fink said: "Besides me, there are about seven or eight people who have been influenced by me. These people are in the field of NVH, chassis tuning and chassis design, and materials. In the field of color, we have been working together for a long time, so hopefully..."

"No problem." Before Michael Fink could finish speaking, Liu Jiang nodded cheerfully: "You guys can come here together."

Liu Jiang agreed, and Michael Funk breathed a sigh of relief: he was right for the brothers who had followed him all these years.He took a deep breath, and then put forward the second condition: "After I arrive at your company, I will have the final say on design matters."

This time, Liu Jiang did not agree, but frowned.

Seeing Liu Jiang's appearance, Michael Fink began to mutter in his heart: What's the matter?
After thinking for a while, Liu Jiang said to Michael Fink: "Mr. Fink, I can't promise you this."

"Oh?" Although I was a little dissatisfied, I thought that I still had nowhere to go.Michael Funk hesitated, but asked, "May I ask why?"

(End of this chapter)