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Chapter 295 Country Bumpkin (Second update)
"I listen to you." Liu Hai nodded. After Xiaoyun had a child, he often took Xiaoyun back to his father-in-law's house for dinner.

After all, as a daughter, she feels happier when she is with her parents and in this kind of environment.

While Liu Hai was having dinner at his father-in-law's house, Mr. Huo was also having dinner with his superiors.

"Let's not talk about work today. Mr. Huo has been traveling all the way. Thank you for your hard work!" The superior leader entertained Mr. Huo for dinner.

"Thank you, leader. I'm taking a special train, so it's not hard." Mr. Huo said quickly and modestly.

Mr. Huo did not take a plane, but took a train because Mr. Huo felt that only by taking a train could he feel the vastness of the mainland.

Of course, Mr. Huo's car is mounted in a special carriage, and the surroundings of the carriage are specially treated, and it is also in the safest position in the middle.

"Back then, Mr. Huo was benevolent and took the risk to provide us with emergency supplies." The superior leader entertained Mr. Huo with four dishes and one soup without much extravagance.

"This is what I should do, and the products sell well because the quality is good enough. If similar products are made in the West, the price will be at least 40 to 50% higher." Mr. Huo also said here.

Mr. Huo has made some calculations recently. He has made a lot of money too fast in the past few years. The other thing is his influence, especially his influence on Hong Kong Island. Even the Governor has to be more polite when talking to him.

"Let's not talk about work and food. In recent years, life here has become better. We can eat a lot of good food and have something to entertain you." The superior leader said again.

The two chatted while eating. After eating, Mr. Huo took his leave. He had a good rest today and will report all the work of the past year starting tomorrow.

Although relevant data are usually sent to the mainland on a quarterly basis, what should be explained must still be explained clearly.

After all, there must be some hidden expenses involved in dealing with capitalist aristocrats.

In addition, Mr. Huo also wants to change the share ratio.

The next day, Mr. Huo first contacted the relevant departments and reported last year's total profits. This was not a simple matter and would last for several days. Of course, those who came back with Mr. Huo and those from the mainland were on Mr. Huo's side. personnel.

After the report is completed, we have to discuss this year's product supply issues with other departments, mainly the manufacturing of small-displacement motorcycles.

The biggest reason why small-displacement motorcycles are so popular is that they are cheap, with the price being [-]% ​​off compared to similar products.

Moreover, the appearance and quality of the entire vehicle are even better than similar products, so how could it not sell well?

Liu Hai started assembling the supercar with people from the maintenance department the next day.

It took one day to finish the engine and half a day to assemble the gearbox.

Then there is the complete vehicle. Today's vehicles are only split welding, and there is no integrated frame like that of later generations.

However, split welding also has the advantage that it will be cheaper to repair later.

In fact, Liu Hai feels that there are advantages and disadvantages to casting the entire car. The biggest disadvantage is that if you get into a car accident, you will have to cut off a piece of your car and then patch it up again. This will greatly reduce the value of the car. The key is that the maintenance fee is expensive.

Not to mention the entire carbon fiber vehicle. If you hit the back of that thing, a piece of it will be broken, and the entire vehicle frame will have to be replaced.

The strength of carbon fiber is sufficient, but its ductility is basically non-existent. The metal body, whether it is aluminum or iron, has ductility. If it is dented in a collision, it can be pulled out and knocked.

It’s not that Liu Hai has never thought about using carbon fiber materials, but it’s more difficult to do so in mainland China now.

In fact, carbon fiber was invented very early, in 1860. Domestic production of carbon fiber began in 1965, and the first carbon fiber production line was created in 1975, and it was not inferior to the international level.

But later on, due to various reasons, I kept falling behind...ahem!
Liu Hai usually doesn't do these technologies himself. If someone does it later, just come out and support him. As long as others don't mess up the business, I believe that the technical level of our researchers is not bad. Besides, we have our own problems. Forced to point out the general direction of development.

The reason why many domestic technologies are being developed but not in a decent way is because some people want to get involved in them and successfully manufacture them themselves. How could they have the opportunity to do anything in them?

February 1964, 2. The weather today was not very good. Not only was the wind blowing, but it looked like it was going to snow.

But in the maintenance department of the motorcycle factory, a strange-looking yellow car was displayed in front of everyone.

The whole car is all yellow, the interior of the car is white, embellished with gold and silver, and the steering wheel and dashboard are made of cherry wood.

There is also a rear wing on the back of this car, which looks like a different style.

Sun Aiguo looked at this car with wide eyes, because now the two doors of this car were like two wings, opening upward.

"This, this?" Sun Aiguo felt like he was entering the city for the first time as a soldier. Looking at the tall courtyards and the magnificent furnishings inside, at that time, Sun Aiguo just I feel like a country bumpkin.

Today, Sun Aiguo feels like this again, as if he is a country bumpkin who has never seen the world.

"Director?" Liu Hai looked at Sun Aiguo and shouted quickly.

Li Dali and others were snickering aside. In fact, when they were installing the car doors two days ago, Li Dali and others also looked like they had never seen the world. Is this called a door?
"This?" Sun Aiguo really didn't know how to evaluate it.

Of course Liu Hai understood Sun Aiguo's current mentality. Liu Hai had attended an art exhibition once in his life. He went in happily and then came out confused.

There were also reporters who asked themselves what they thought after seeing these art paintings.
Liu Hai wanted to say: "What are these paintings? Are you sure this is a painting? It can't be the graffiti of a kindergarten kid, right?"

But there was nothing I could do, because I really didn’t understand it, so I had to say perfunctorily: “Very good, it’s the best piece of art I’ve ever seen!”

At the same time, Liu Hai also understands a truth. You don’t understand why these artists paint? ,
That's right, because you can't understand it, you can't criticize him. Even if he sells it at a higher price, you can't refute it.

As for those who use needles to spray ink, you don’t even dare to talk about them. As soon as you mention them, a large group of people will come up and say that you don’t understand art or artistic conception. Of course, these people are definitely the disciples of this person, or they have something in their hands. Someone else’s calligraphy.

Sun Aiguo can't understand it, so naturally he can't express his opinion. I can't say that you can do this?
Sun Aiguo didn't find it strange that the engine was placed at the back of the car, because Sun Aiguo had seen steam cars, and the boiler for burning the fire was placed behind the driver.

"Can this be driven out?" Sun Aiguo asked.

"Of course it can be driven. The road conditions in this section of our factory are pretty good. In fact, we can build a professional test car venue." Liu Hai thinks that a large racing track should be built here in Kyoto. Of course, we can't say racing track now.

"Forget it? I don't dare to drive it." Sun Aiguo shook his head and looked at the low chassis.

Liu Hai also knows that the chassis is low. The first car was like this. Later, turbocharging, airbags, etc. can be arranged.

When Liu Hai heard this, he said, "Then let's not open it and let Mr. Huo do it."

"Okay, I'll report it." Sun Aiguo never reported it, because he was afraid that Liu Hai wouldn't be able to produce it years ago.

In fact, Mr. Huo has been quite busy these days, and he is almost finished now. The share negotiated by the Mainland and Mr. Huo has been reduced from 20% to 5%. Mr. Huo is very grateful.

Mr. Huo declined this many times and just asked for a 2% profit share. However, the mainland knew that Mr. Huo was also working hard there, and many things still needed Mr. Huo to come forward to deal with it.

Mr. Huo is already satisfied, because many of the plastic products and some simple parts of these products are manufactured by his own private factory and generate separate profits.

Now the matter has basically been reported and negotiated.What Mr. Huo looks forward to most is seeing sports cars.

There has been no response from the Mainland side of Auto Sports.Mr. Huo felt that he might not be able to see it before the year.

Mr. Huo plans to return to Hong Kong Island after attending a private banquet tomorrow night, and then return to Hong Kong Island to celebrate the New Year with his family. During the New Year, he will also visit the homes of local government officials in Hong Kong Island and hold some receptions and other events. Build relationships and give gifts.

But just now, Mr. Huo's secretary came to report that he could go see the supercar tomorrow.

Mr. Huo was also a little excited, not knowing what kind of surprise this sports car would bring to him.

Mr. Huo and his party arrived at the motorcycle factory, including not only Mr. Huo, but also leaders from the department.

The group of people took a van to the Maintenance Department in a very low-key manner. The car drove directly to the Maintenance Department and did not enter through the gate.

Mr. Huo looked at the surrounding environment. It was too quiet here. There was no roar of machinery, no sound of motor running, and no other noisy sounds. "Mr. Huo, please come this way." Sun Aiguo led the way to where the supercar was parked.

The supercar renderings have been seen by many people, including people in the ministry, including Mr. Huo.

A yellow sports car made Mr. Huo's eyes brighten. The rendering is black, but the overall yellow color gives people a bright feeling.

"Xiao Liu, you come and introduce me." Sun Aiguo asked Liu Hai to introduce him.

Liu Hai pointed to an engine next to him: "This car uses a 6L, v12 engine with a horsepower of 515 horsepower."

Mr. Huo looked at the 12-cylinder engine next to him, and his eyes lit up. The leaders in the department were shocked when they heard this. 515 horsepower, how much power is this?

"This car has a rear engine...!" Liu Hai waved his hand, and Li Dali and others took off the cover covering the engine at the back of the car. This cover was separated to both sides.

Mr. Huo looked at Liu Hai's young face and then at the engine installed at the back of the car.

When Li Dali and the two men lifted the car door up, and the two car doors looked like two wings, Mr. Huo's eyes widened.

"Mr. Huo, you can get on the car and experience it. The whole car is very simple to control." Liu Hai said.

"I'm not familiar with this car. Which one of you is familiar with it? Come drive it." Mr. Huo shook his head when he heard this. This car doesn't look cheap at first glance. The key is that he has never driven it.

"Comrade Xiao Liu, let's go!" Everyone looked at each other, and finally the leader in the department spoke.

Liu Hai did not refuse and got into the car, and then Mr. Huo was placed in the passenger seat.

The door is also electric. As soon as the door is pulled up, the electric device starts and the door is propped up. When the door reaches a certain position, a limit switch is triggered, and then the motor stops running.

When the exhaust sound of the 12-cylinder sounded, everyone felt an inexplicable feeling of excitement.

Liu Hai drove the car out of the maintenance department, and then drove cautiously onto the street.

Is this section of road at the motorcycle factory just repaired and smooth? Is it okay?
Since Liu Hai wanted to drive out, Sun Aiguo ordered the people from the security department to clear the way forward and backward.

"Comrade Xiao Liu is responsible for manufacturing sports cars?" Mr. Huo heard the sound of the 12-cylinder engine behind him and asked Liu Hai.

"I am just an ordinary worker in the factory. I will do whatever the leader asks me to do!" Liu Hai said modestly.

The residents of the DC area have had their eyes opened today. A yellow car looks like a conspicuous bag from a distance. The key is that the car is so short, but it gives people a very high-end feeling.

Moreover, the sound of this car was so loud that people who didn’t know it thought it was an air raid siren.

"Mr. Huo, this car can actually participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans."

"It's just that the road conditions in our country are not suitable. The maximum speed of this car can exceed 380 kilometers." Liu Hai pointed to the dashboard and said.

"Comrade Xiao Liu also knows about Le Mans?" Mr. Huo asked curiously.

"As an Autobot, I've heard that."

"So if this car is put into mass production, how long will it take to get more prototypes?" Mr. Huo asked again.

"In two months, it's more complicated to build this car." Liu Hai actually wanted to say that one month would be enough, but he thought that the Chinese New Year was coming soon, and after all, he would definitely have to keep an eye on mass production.

"So fast?" Mr. Huo was still very surprised at this time point.

Liu Hai smiled and said nothing. When he came back, the road was relatively empty, so Liu Hai stepped on the accelerator. Mr. Huo immediately felt a huge push on his back.

"This sports car is definitely the most successful sports car. It's best to prepare for mass production." Mr. Huo said directly to the leaders in the department after getting off the car.

The leaders were very happy when they heard this, and were more interested in the V12 engine.

What Liu Hai wants to say is that if a turbocharger is installed, it will have at least more than 600 horsepower.

"It would be nice if there were more renderings, in different colors." Mr. Huo made another request.

"No problem at all."

When Liu Hai heard this, he felt a little depressed. This job would probably fall on him. Isn't it about to celebrate the New Year?

Mr. Huo visited the assembly workshop of small-displacement motorcycles again and saw the strength of the motorcycle factory. Rows of brand-new processing equipment were more organized and cleaner than his own factory.

"Mr. Huo!" In the evening, Liu Hai greeted Mr. Huo first when he saw Mr. Huo getting out of the car at the door of his father-in-law's house.

"Comrade Xiao Liu?" Mr. Huo returned to his place of residence this afternoon, thinking about Liu Hai all the time. What is certain is that motorcycles, sports cars and small-displacement motorcycles are all made by this young man, and today's... A sports car also shocked Mr. Huo.

V12-cylinder engine, 515 horsepower, what does this mean?
Mr. Huo has been dealing with cars for so long, so of course he knows what it means?
"Mr. Huo, this is my father-in-law's family." Liu Hai is still willing to have a good relationship with Mr. Huo, because companies on Hong Kong Island need Mr. Huo's channels to make money internationally.

By the end of the 70s, the little blue pill would be available. Without powerful distributors, it would be impossible to get Western drug approvals.

At that time, from dealers to hospital doctors, a huge interest group will form. Just like the proliferation of opioid drugs in the West, there is a huge interest relationship between pharmaceutical companies and doctors.

When we talk about the abuse of antibiotics and pollution in the mainland, some people don’t know the extent of opioid abuse in Aramco, let alone the direct legalization of hemp leaves in the future.

"Mr. Huo." My father-in-law also greeted quickly.

"Brother Lou has a good son-in-law!" Mr. Huo shook hands with his father-in-law and said.

"Where is it? Come in quickly!" My father-in-law said quickly.

There were only three people at the wine table, Liu Hai, Mr. Huo, and my father-in-law.

Mr. Huo also brought a secretary and a driver, but neither of them came in to eat together.

As for Xiaoyun and his mother-in-law, they only met Mr. Huo once and then went elsewhere.

"Mr. Huo, I took the liberty of inviting you to this meal because I actually have something to ask for." After some pleasantries, the father-in-law said.

"Brother Lou, please tell me something!" Mr. Huo put down his chopsticks and spoke directly, muttering in his heart.

My father-in-law told me that he wanted to go to Hong Kong Island to develop glasses and made glasses. Then he asked Mr. Huo to be a witness and signed an agreement with Liu Hai.

"Of course there is no problem with this." Mr. Huo had many questions in his mind, but it was not convenient to ask them, and this request was not too much.

The father-in-law took out what he had written in advance, Liu Hai also signed it, and he also signed it himself.

Mr. Huo also readily picked up the pen and asked after finishing writing: "When will we develop in Hong Kong Island and where do we want to do business?"

"I'm going to buy a piece of land in Kowloon and build my own house." My father-in-law replied.

"I'll find a way to get you a piece of land then. It's a good idea to build your own house. Do you plan to make glasses?" Mr. Huo nodded when he heard this and said proactively.

"We are also planning to start a theater. I have known and liked singing and opera all my life, but I will start making glasses first." After speaking, the father-in-law raised his glass.

"Please take care of Mr. Huo in the future!"

"I'll have to trouble Mr. Huo to take care of my father in the future." Liu Hai also raised his wine glass.

(End of this chapter)