36: Huawei was rejected. Want to cooperate with us? Sorry, come back tomorrow.

…At first, everyone didn't think there was anything wrong with Lu Xingye's words, but soon someone found the problem.

New Energy Vehicle Manufacturers were negotiating cooperation on the eleventh floor, wireless manufacturers were negotiating cooperation on the tenth floor, and computer manufacturers were negotiating cooperation on the ninth floor.

Only mobile phone manufacturers had no cooperation arrangements.

Why were mobile phone manufacturers omitted?

Was it forgotten?

Or was it intentional?

…Mr. Xu of Huawei Mobile.

He personally attended this product launch event.

Originally, he wanted to talk to Zhao Dawei again about the exclusive authorization of the Kunlun System.

The Kunlun System was restricted by Fruit Company, lacking compatible hardware.

Huawei Company was restricted by Android Company, having no system of its own to use.

Suihuo Technology and Huawei Company could be described as brothers in adversity.

But—

If the two cooperated, shared resources, and complemented each other, it would be a powerful combination. If Huawei Company obtained the exclusive authorization of the Kunlun System, it might not directly break the Western technological blockade, but at least it wouldn't be in such a dire situation.

In fact, for some time now, Huawei Company had also been preparing to develop its own mobile phone system, but no matter how many versions it iterated, it was still several levels inferior to the Kunlun System.

Even if it truly developed its own smartphone system…

If it wasn't as good as the Kunlun System, it would be meaningless.

Mr. Xu considered for a long time and still decided to abandon his plan to develop his own system because he was not confident he could make the new system better than the Kunlun System.

Therefore…

Huawei Company only had one path: to cooperate with Suihuo Technology.

Mr. Xu dreamed of obtaining the exclusive authorization of the Kunlun System.

With his intelligence, he simply couldn't understand why Suihuo Technology would refuse cooperation on something that would benefit both parties? And refuse so decisively… Today.

Mr. Xu was determined to secure the exclusive authorization of the Kunlun System, even if it meant a larger profit concession. The Kunlun System held strategic significance for Huawei Company.

Mr. Xu originally planned to talk to Lu Xingye privately after the press conference. He didn't expect to see an even more astonishing product at the press conference.

—Nano Battery.

“Chairman Lu of Suihuo Technology is truly a monster.”

“How was this fantastical battery developed?”

Huawei Company had established a battery research institute several years ago, specifically for researching mobile phone batteries, investing billions in R&D funds for it.

To this day, there has been no breakthrough progress.

“I haven't heard of Suihuo Technology investing much R&D funding, either? How are they bringing out one black technology product after another?”

“How is Chairman Lu's brain structured, exactly?”

Mr. Xu admitted that he was envious. The Kunlun System, as the top domestic smartphone system, and the Nano Battery, as the best battery to date—if Huawei Mobile could get either of them, its mobile phone sales share would increase by several tens of percent.

Nano Battery.

Its storage capacity exceeds traditional batteries by eight times.

Its lifespan is five times longer than traditional batteries.

Its charging speed is ten times faster than traditional batteries.

This is simply a revolutionary product!

Mr. Xu did not doubt the veracity of Lu Xingye's statements. To announce the parameters of the Nano Battery at a product launch event, even if the actual product had some exaggeration, it wouldn't be by much.

After all—

Users worldwide are watching. If you deceive users, your company will face a crisis of trust, which is absolutely unacceptable.

“We must cooperate with Suihuo Technology immediately to finalize the production of the Nano Battery.”

“We must secure the first order for the Nano Battery.”

“It would be best to take on all other orders for the Nano Battery as well.”

Mr. Xu murmured to himself, no longer interested in listening to the on-site staff introduce the Nano Battery prototype.

He was going to find Suihuo Technology for cooperation.

For a transformative product like the Nano Battery, it's a matter of 'first come, first served.'

He didn't want to be preempted by other mobile phone manufacturers.

As for Lu Xingye saying that tomorrow was the time for business negotiations, who could wait?

By tomorrow, the opportunity would be gone.

Cooperation with Suihuo Technology must be swift, precise, and decisive.

As Mr. Xu thought, he walked towards the backstage staff on the eleventh floor.

Suihuo Technology wouldn't refuse a cooperation offer that came to them, would it?

Moreover…

Huawei Mobile still had a significant market share in Kyushu, and this was a super order.

“Hello.”

“I am Mr. Xu of Huawei Company.”

“This is my business card.”

“I am here to discuss Nano Battery cooperation with your Chairman Lu Xingye; please help me relay the message.”

Ning Yan was an on-site staff member and also a fresh graduate from Yan University. She currently worked in administrative management, and now that Suihuo Technology was releasing new products, she came along to gain some experience.

Ning Yan never would have imagined…

While standing guard at the press conference, she actually met the CEO of Huawei Company, a renowned big shot in the business world.

And he spoke very humbly, almost pleadingly, to her.

“Chairman Lu… Chairman, Chairman, Chairman Lu…”

“Chairman Lu said that to ensure fair and just cooperation, and since the announced cooperation time has not yet arrived, he cannot meet with anyone.”

Perhaps seeing such a prominent figure, Ning Yan was a bit too nervous, even stuttering.

“…”

What the hell does he mean, “for fairness”?

Mr. Xu inwardly disdained Lu Xingye. Not talking to manufacturers now, he was simply trying to let public opinion explode again to increase the valuation of the Nano Battery.

What a cunning merchant.

Mr. Xu felt he had seen through Lu Xingye's intentions.

“Our Huawei Company can cooperate with you at a price higher than the market rate. Could you please relay that? Believe me, I am very sincere. Chairman Lu, upon hearing this, would not refuse to cooperate with me.”

“Alright then! I’ll ask my superior for you, but whether Chairman Lu meets you or not is not something I can decide.”

“Okay,” Mr. Xu nodded.

As long as Ning Yan conveyed his words, he was eighty percent confident he could meet with Chairman Lu.

However…

Something unexpected happened.

Ning Yan called her superior, conveyed Mr. Xu's words, and hung up after a moment.

“I’m sorry.”

“Mr. Xu.”

“Our superior said that now is not the time for cooperation discussions. For fairness and impartiality, we cannot meet with you privately.”

What the hell does he mean, “for fairness”… Mr. Xu was given the cold shoulder and felt completely deflated. When had he ever been so humble? It was always others begging to cooperate with him.

How had it reversed now?

Although Mr. Xu was dissatisfied, he was also helpless. Because the Nano Battery had no other source; only Suihuo Technology could produce it.

“Then I’ll come again tomorrow!”

“Actually, my superior asked me to tell you that you don't need to come tomorrow either, because there are no arrangements for discussions with mobile phone manufacturers tomorrow,” Ning Yan said, lowering her head, somewhat nervously.

Perhaps she was a bit scared, her voice was a little soft, but her pronunciation was clear enough not to be unintelligible.