Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Chapter 255 Toyota's Concern

"Zhang Nan, did you gain anything from attending the banquet today? You are alone in the United States, and your grandfather Ying Er and I are very concerned about you. I want you to be able to train yourself to become a talent, but I am also worried."

"Dad, it's okay, I'm fine! Although there are some difficulties at work, it doesn't bother me!"

At night, in a small apartment on Eighth Street in Manhattan, Akio Toyoda holds a phone.Facing the same question, even though the tone seemed relaxed and flat, compared with answering this question at the banquet, Akio Toyoda's face was obviously more sad at this time.

On the premise of not revealing his identity, he is an ordinary Asian young man, and his life in the United States is not really good.In fact, even if it is shown that he is the future successor of Toyota Motor, it will not cause too many changes.

Today's Toyota is not the world's top 3 car companies in the future. It is true that Americans want Japanese cars, but the kind of pride in their bones is still visible in their eyes. They only use Ford and GM.
Only Ford and General Motors are the world's leading automakers!Well, plus the German Daimler-Benz at most, as for the Japanese cars
Like Carter's ht, it's difficult now, try to find a cheap one, and save money.We will be rich in the future, this thing, let’s go~
"Dad, please rest assured that you and Grandpa Yinger, I will definitely make some achievements!"

When talking about "making achievements", Akio Toyoda naturally came up with the company he was most optimistic about: HT!This company is like a shit-stirring company that popped up suddenly, even though it appears abruptly and seems very mature, Akio Toyoda is very convinced that this company still has great potential!

Even if it is what it is today, it has already experienced financing, but at this time, or in the near future, it will be mixed in.I am still in the position of an early investor, even if I miss the VC period with the greatest investment income, that is, the Venture capital stage.I can still get rich returns from it.

"Speaking of the harvest at the banquet, Dad, I really have some ideas."

"Oh? Really? Tell Dad!"

In the office building of the headquarters of Toyota Motor Corporation in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Shoichiro Toyoda waved his hand at the assistant in front of him, signaling the other party to finish the work report. After going out first, he turned his chair, turned his body to the window, and looked out the window under the bright sun at noon. city ​​view, asked with interest.

"Well, here's the situation."

After Akio Toyoda relayed the news he heard from Sanrirou to his father, he continued to add:

"Dad, I think this is a good opportunity for us Toyota! Isn't it always difficult for us to open up the US market? Due to the barriers of tariffs, our cars have a serious premium in the US, so we will directly move the factory to the US mainland. Produce locally and sell locally!"

"And opening a factory in Georgia, compared with our Brazilian factory, not only can bypass tariff barriers, transportation costs are lower, and raw material procurement is also more convenient. In addition, Georgia also has the largest deep-water port on the east coast of the United States. , the port of Savannah. The Georgia plant can also become a springboard for our Toyota to enter the European market!"

"Well, Akio, you are right. If it is true as you said, Georgia can provide us with almost unlimited free land and cheap workers. This is indeed a good choice. But like you The Murakami-kun I mentioned in my mouth has the same concerns, and I am also very worried about such a thing: Don’t you think it’s a bit too...too funny and too ridiculous for a brat to preside over such a business negotiation? It’s true. Sex, how do you guarantee it?"

Thinking about his son's words, Shoichiro Toyoda, who was the executive vice president of Toyota Motor Corporation at the time, shook his seat and thought.The objective conditions are excellent, but if there are problems in the subjective implementation level, this matter is still somewhat unreliable.

Besides, the involvement of this matter is not small.So far, only Toyota's car sales company has entered the United States. To put it bluntly, although they sell their own products, the current Toyota car sales company is more like a middleman, a second-hand dealer.After all, on the bright side, these are completely two companies.

One is for production and the other is for sales.Letting your car sales company in does not affect the overall situation, so it is easy to enter.But if you include your production department, what impact will it have on the US auto market.
"No, that's what I want to tell you too! Sanlilang is worried that the guy named Carter Black is unreliable. I understand, but I want to say that I know a lot more about him than Sanlilang! Instead, I I think this is an opportunity! When everyone thinks that this project is unreliable, we will have no rivals to compete, so that we, as the only partner, can negotiate more favorable terms for us in the cooperation. Treaty. Actually, long before I heard the news, I knew about that person, and I was also following him, or in other words, following his company.”

"Oh? To be able to catch your eye, you must be strong, but I don't think there is any big company in the United States whose helm is named Blake."

His son's words aroused the interest of Shoichiro Toyoda.Akio Toyoda, who lived a good life since he was a child, has naturally been raised with a tricky eye. It is hard to say whether the annual profit of an ordinary company can compare with his various expenses every year. It is almost impossible to get his attention or favor.

"I'm not talking about his background, Dad! His current company is not too big. Although I have not seen the whole picture, I am sure that his company is not at the same level as our Toyota. But this is his personal Isn’t it the embodiment of ability and value?”

Akio Toyoda’s words were full of praise, and his appreciation for Carter was beyond words:
"He now owns a catering company, which is small in size. But the business model is extremely mature, and he has a tricky vision and a fierce shot! The result of my observation is..."

"Dad, look, although this HT company is still a small company, I believe that if it continues to develop like this, it will be no problem for them to go public in a few years! After entering the capital market, they will obtain a large amount of financing and further accelerate their expansion. .This future is the next McDonald's! And how long did it take him to build such a giant fast food company? How old is he?!"

"Such a character, we can't look at him with the eyes of normal people. He is not a normal, 17-year-old high school student at all! We can't think that the other party is unreliable because of this, or even the opposite. I think this is what he has. The most valuable point. At the age of 17, he has such courage and ability, so what will he look like in a few years?"

"Even if we invest in this person, I think we should participate in this project! Even if it's just to talk, to get in touch. Maybe in the future"

"Zhang Nan, I reserve my opinion on what you said earlier. Before the facts come out, I can't accuse you of being wrong or that your thinking is wrong. But with just a few words, you want me and you, Grandpa Ying Er It would be futile to finalize the Georgia factory project. However, you are right later, no matter what, since he has shown his ability and value, there is no harm in contacting him in advance."

Shoichiro Toyoda's seat had turned back to face the desk unconsciously, and the name of Carter Black also appeared on the notebook in front of him:

"How about this, I will communicate with your grandfather Ying Er in the afternoon. Then first send people from the sales company to Georgia for a field inspection, and get in touch with the Mr. Black you recommended to us by the way."

"Okay, but Dad, I want to go too!"

(End of this chapter)