79: Chapter 79: Cooperation Established, Patent Application Applied!

At noon, President Tang Minghui arrived in Jiangcheng by private plane and then rushed to Xu's Heavy Industry.

With the pass provided by Xu Hao, this time, he only had to undergo a simple inspection before smoothly entering the factory grounds.

"Whew…" After passing through layers of security checks, President Tang Minghui let out a long sigh of relief.

"Every time I come to Xu's Heavy Industry, I inexplicably feel nervous; it feels like entering a military base."

Shaking his head, President Tang Minghui smiled slightly, composed himself, and walked familiarly toward Xu Hao's office.

"Knock, knock, knock…" President Tang Minghui knocked gently on the door. Before long, a young and familiar voice came from inside: "Please come in!"

President Tang Minghui opened the door, walked in, and greeted him warmly.

"Chairman Xu, long time no see!"

He laughed heartily, stepped forward, and shook hands firmly with Xu Hao.

"President Tang, we were just on the phone a moment ago, and you're already here in the blink of an eye. You're truly fast!" Xu Hao exclaimed sincerely.

He had guessed that President Tang Minghui wouldn't arrive until at least the afternoon; he hadn't expected him to arrive after just a few hours. It was too fast!

Although President Tang Minghui felt Xu Hao's words were a bit strange, he didn't think too much about it and replied happily: "Thinking that Chairman Xu invited me to cooperate, it must be a big order, so I couldn't wait and flew here directly by private plane."

After some simple pleasantries, Xu Hao got straight to the point.

"President Tang, I plan to sell weapons abroad to earn foreign currency. How about it? Interested?" Xu Hao lowered his voice, leaned in close to President Tang Minghui, and asked with a meaningful expression.

"Arms sales? Earning foreign currency?!" President Tang Minghui was instantly shocked, eyes wide, looking at Xu Hao in disbelief.

"Chairman Xu, does… does the higher-ups agree to this?" He swallowed hard and couldn't help but ask.

Foreign arms sales require the approval of the higher-ups and a military industry license. Otherwise, once discovered, one would be arrested immediately on the charge of 'privately selling arms'.

Xu Hao smiled faintly. "Rest assured, the higher-ups have agreed, and we have already obtained the military industry license!"

"What? You've already obtained the military industry license?!!!" President Tang Minghui stood up with a 'whoosh', looking at Xu Hao with an exaggerated expression.

Xu's Heavy Industry actually obtained the military industry license? This… this is simply incredible!!

After reacting, President Tang Minghui was instantly overjoyed.

Xu's Heavy Industry got the military industry license.

Tangs Heavy Industry has a partnership with them.

Doesn't that mean it's equivalent to Tangs Heavy Industry having obtained the military industry license?

"Hehe… hehe…" President Tang Minghui laughed foolishly, leaving Xu Hao, who was watching from the side, completely confused.

What's wrong with President Tang? He hasn't been scared silly, has he?

President Tang Minghui sighed, thinking that his initial choice to proactively show goodwill was simply a wise decision.

Now, Tangs Heavy Industry was about to set sail under the leadership of Xu's Heavy Industry!

"Chairman Xu, I'm interested. Tell me how to do it, and I'll listen to you!!" President Tang Minghui sat back on the sofa, looking spirited and speaking with excitement.

Seeing this, Xu Hao couldn't help but smile, but he still introduced it simply: "What we are selling is the Powered Exoskeleton Mecha with 40% performance reduction…"

Xu Hao highlighted the key points and had a detailed discussion with him about the goods to be sold, client connections, profit sharing, and so on.

After listening, President Tang Minghui nodded repeatedly, indicating his agreement. "No problem. Tangs Heavy Industry is very familiar with the overseas market. When it comes to customer sources, no other heavy industry enterprise in the country can compare." President Tang Minghui stated proudly.

"In that case, I can rest easy!" What Xu Hao valued was precisely this point about Tangs Heavy Industry.

"However, Chairman Xu…" President Tang Minghui frowned. "I'll handle the arms sales to earn foreign currency, but foreign countries are very strict about patents. So, you have to take care of the patent matter."

President Tang Minghui had experience with overseas orders, so he knew clearly that every foreign transaction would check for patents.

Hearing his words, Xu Hao nodded directly. "Leave the patent matter to me; I'll handle it!"

"Done! Rest assured, these good products will definitely sell well abroad. Right now, there are many countries that want to purchase high-quality and affordable Dragon Country arms!" President Tang Minghui laughed heartily, as if he had already seen their orders flooding in.

After chatting for a while, President Tang Minghui left.

Upon returning to Tangs Heavy Industry, he gathered all the senior management and began to deploy matters related to this cooperation.

The news of the cooperation between Tangs Heavy Industry and Xu's Heavy Industry also spread like wildfire within the company.

Engineer Li and the others, who had been demoted to the general workshop and become ordinary employees, also heard this news.

"So that means we'll be working for Xu's Heavy Industry in the future?" Zou Hao said through gritted teeth, full of resentment.

Although Engineer Li didn't speak, his heart was already filled with mixed emotions.

Xiao Wang heard this news, sighed lightly, and lamented: "Although we left Xu's Heavy Industry, it seems like we haven't completely left. Such is fate!"

At the same time.

The news of the cooperation between Tangs and Xus also reached Baili Heavy Industry Group.

Chairman Dong Baili sat in his office, looking angry.

"The sycophantic Tangs Heavy Industry, bah!"

Chairman Dong Baili spat directly into the ashtray, his face full of anger and rage.

"That old fox, President Tang Minghui, I didn't expect him to be so cunning. With a shake of his body, he's now cooperating with Xu's Heavy Industry?"

"And Xu's Heavy Industry, humph! Don't think that just because you've become a state-owned enterprise, I can't defeat you!"

"Xu Hao, you just wait for me!" Chairman Dong Baili looked vicious.

Although he had been investigated by the authorities many times, Baili Heavy Industry was a long-established enterprise, and he had plenty of connections as well. Especially within official departments, he had many relationships.

And this was also the reason why Baili Group had stood tall for many years.

After venting his anger, Chairman Dong Baili calmed down. Thinking of the current situation of Baili Group, he secretly felt that things were not looking good.

Regarding this, he summoned his secretary: "Arrange a banquet, invite those few over for a casual meal!" Chairman Dong Baili instructed.

Upon hearing this, the secretary's eyes flickered; she understood immediately and went to make arrangements right away.

In the evening, in a private room of a luxury hotel.

Chairman Dong Baili hosted a banquet to entertain several familiar old friends.

"Distinguished leaders, thank you for looking favorably upon me, Dong. I'd like to propose a toast to everyone!" Chairman Dong Baili raised his glass, smiling obsequiously, and downed the wine in the glass in one gulp.

The leaders were very happy and also drank the wine in their glasses one after another. Then, they chatted casually with Chairman Dong Baili like old acquaintances.

Chairman Dong Baili held this banquet not necessarily because he needed their help, but mainly to cultivate relationships, get familiar, and ensure they didn't grow distant.

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, the leaders left one after another.

Deputy Director Qin Shou of the Patent Office had drunk a bit of wine and was tipsy. He leaned on Chairman Dong Baili's shoulder and babbled incoherently: "Rest assured, with us here, Baili Group will not fall!"

Chairman Dong Baili laughed, hurriedly helped him into the car, and asked the driver to take him home.

...

On the other side.

After confirming the cooperation with Tangs Heavy Industry, Xu Hao called Wang Qian over.

"Secretary Wang, go to the Patent Office and apply for the patent for the Powered Exoskeleton Mecha!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qian nodded. "Yes!"

She turned and left, spent a day preparing various materials, and then drove to the Patent Office.