87: If I am not welcome here, there are other places that will welcome me!

“Hello, welcome to National Daily. How may I help you?”

A soft and polite voice came from the phone.

Just hearing that gentle tone, Li Mubai felt most of the frustration in his heart dissipate.

It seems he chose the right newspaper!

If only he had known.

He would have definitely chosen National Daily first, why would he have gone to Huaxia News Agency, that arrogant newspaper?

Not only did they talk business, but they even dared to raise their prices on the spot.

Even for the country’s number one major newspaper, to get a corner of its publication, it shouldn’t cost five million, right?

The other party clearly had no intention of doing business with him.

A big store bullies its customers; the other party had many orders and indeed didn't lack his unsolicited order.

Of course.

It could also be a problem with the customer service representative herself.

Perhaps she was on her period and in a bad mood, who knows.

Regardless.

Li Mubai’s good impression of this newspaper had plummeted to rock bottom.

In the future.

Even if the editor-in-chief of this newspaper personally came, he would not accept any interviews from them.

If this place doesn't want me, another place will!

One must know.

Once the news of the High-Precision CNC Machine Tool is released, it will absolutely make any newspaper’s publication a huge seller, and its reputation will also increase significantly.

This is absolutely no exaggeration or boast.

From the reaction of Zhao Zhenghua, the Research Institute director, one can tell how shocking the appearance of this item is.

At present.

Not to mention domestically, even abroad, there is no Numerical Control Machine Tool with such precision.

All along.

Rabbit Country, in the eyes of Western countries, was a country with extremely backward technological capabilities.

Barbarism and poverty were synonymous with Rabbit Country.

And now.

Once the news that Rabbit Country has developed a High-Precision CNC Machine Tool is released.

Not to mention domestically, even abroad, there will be shockwaves.

Therefore.

Any discerning person could see the value of the Numerical Control Machine Tool news.

“Hello. This is Guo Li Steel Factory. Our factory would like to publish news about our factory developing a new product in your upcoming publication. Is that possible?”

Li Mubai replied and then inquired.

“Of course, sir!”

The female operator immediately responded enthusiastically, and then she asked:

“Sir, may I first understand what exactly your product is?

This will help us better evaluate the product.

Of course, if this question involves commercial secrets, you can choose not to answer.

At that time.

A dedicated reporter will visit you for an interview.”

Li Mubai chuckled: “This is not a commercial secret. The product our factory has developed is a High-Precision CNC Machine Tool.”

“High-Precision CNC Machine Tool? Alright, sir. I have a general understanding now.”

Thinking of the previous five million, Li Mubai couldn't help but ask again: “By the way, if we want to publish this news, how much will it cost?”

“Sir, this matter needs to be decided by our editor-in-chief; I cannot make the decision. However... I think it should not exceed two hundred thousand.”

That cheap?

Hearing this number, Li Mubai was a little stunned.

Ruan Xiu, sitting at her desk, also showed a hint of surprise.

This two hundred thousand, compared to the previous five million, was like heaven and earth, a huge difference!

The customer service voice continued:

“Sir, I will go discuss with the editor-in-chief now, and I will call you back shortly with the result.”

Li Mubai nodded: “Then you go ahead. I’ll wait for your call.”

“Goodbye, sir....”

.......

Yanbei City.

National Daily Building.

This is a multi-story office building.

The entire building is cylindrical, with its exterior made entirely of glass panels, looking extremely grand.

After all, it is the headquarters of the country's second-largest newspaper, so it naturally wouldn't be subpar.

And at this moment.

Inside the National Daily editor-in-chief’s office.

A young woman in a uniform was standing in front of the desk.

Across from her, a slightly overweight middle-aged man with thinning hair was sitting in a chair.

He was Xie Yanwen, the editor-in-chief of National Daily!

“Editor-in-chief, a moment ago, a person claiming to be in charge of Guo Li Steel Factory contacted our newspaper, saying they wanted to publish news about a product developed by their factory in our next issue...”

The woman spoke respectfully, roughly recounting what had just happened.

Xie Yanwen frowned: “Guo Li Steel Factory? I haven’t heard of this company. By the way, did they say what the product is?”

“Yes, it’s a High-Precision CNC Machine Tool.”

The customer service woman immediately replied.

“High-Precision CNC Machine Tool?”

Hearing this.

Xie Yanwen’s brow furrowed even deeper.

As the editor-in-chief of National Daily, he was well-informed and gained access to much information that ordinary people did not every day.

And he naturally knew a thing or two about Numerical Control Machine Tools.

After all, a few years ago, there were rumors that the country wanted to purchase foreign Numerical Control Machine Tools, but they were rejected.

This news caused a stir of sighs in the country at the time.

Many companies even made bold declarations, saying they would independently develop their own Numerical Control Machine Tools.

However.

These past years.

Those companies that once made grand declarations have now vanished.

Like a small stone dropped into the ocean, it only caused a ripple for a moment before becoming utterly still, never to be seen again.

He naturally understood what this meant.

It meant that those companies failed in developing Numerical Control Machine Tools.

This also indirectly reflected a problem.

The difficulty of developing Numerical Control Machine Tools definitely exceeded most people's imagination.

Otherwise, so many years wouldn't have passed without those companies making any waves.

“Are you sure they said Numerical Control Machine Tool?”

Xie Yanwen asked seriously.

The customer service woman lightly hummed, and at the same time nodded heavily, assuring him that she was not exaggerating.

“Then did they mention the precision of the machine tool?”

Xie Yanwen nodded slightly and asked again.

The woman shook her head: “They didn’t mention that.”

“Then call them now and ask that question, see what they say.”

The woman responded, then turned and left the office, returned to her workstation, and then dialed the number that had just called.

......

Guo Li Steel Factory.

Li Mubai sat in Ruan Xiu’s office, enjoying the fan and heartily biting into slightly chilled watermelon, feeling quite at ease.

Compared to Li Mubai's wolfish bites, Ruan Xiu, sitting at her desk, appeared much more refined.

She took small bites of the red melon flesh.

Then, she carefully used a tissue to spit out the seeds.

The reason for this.

Was that the only trash can in the office was currently at Li Mubai’s feet.

Just then.

Li Mubai’s phone suddenly rang.

Ding-a-ling....