44: Substandard products as good ones! It's a rip-off for the Eagle Sauce!

Chapter 44: Passing off Inferior Goods! Screwing over Eagle Sauce!

Kameda perked up immediately upon hearing this.

A man in military uniform whispered in Kameda's ear, and Kameda's spirits lifted upon hearing it.

"You mean using Eagle Sauce's influence to openly purchase arresting cables from Julong Steel?"

"Yes, but not us. We'll commission Locke Dongde Niu Ding Company to buy the arresting cables," the man in uniform said with a chuckle.

Japan's Tokko paid a heavy price to bribe a researcher at Lockheed Martin.

It turned out that Eagle Sauce's arresting cables were actually sourced from a private steel mill in Dragon Xia, which left Japan completely stunned.

What happened to Eagle Sauce's technology being number one in the world? This is it?

That was why Kameda Jiro later meticulously planned a series of operations to seize Julong Steel Factory.

"Julong Steel has been designated as a semi-military enterprise by the Dragon Xia military. Doesn't Eagle Sauce know that?" Kameda asked.

The man in uniform grinned. "The Pentagon certainly knows about Julong Steel, but what they don't know is that the arresting cables used on their own aircraft carriers are Julong Steel's products."

"This... is somewhat mind-boggling."

Kameda thought about it; exploiting an information gap might actually work.

Julong Steel is a private Dragon Xia enterprise. For the sake of profit, they might actually dare to continue trading with Locke Dongde Niu Ding Company—after all, they have a history.

"I'll try."

"Don't worry. To earn excessive profits, Locke Dongde Niu Ding Company would even sell the rope used to hang them," the man in uniform said confidently.

The next day, Kameda formally sent a business letter to Lockheed Martin, hoping they would purchase Dragon Xia's Super Steel Cables on their behalf.

But William wasn't a fool. The calculation to refit the Izumo frigate was so obvious it was practically hitting him in the face.

Anyone who wasn't blind could see that Japan was trying to restore the glory of the Sanitary Pad Empire.

"The purchase of Dragon Xia steel cables is non-negotiable. Other than that, we can cooperate."

William refused righteously, but Kameda smiled apologetically. "$800,000 per cable!"

"Dragon Xia's steel cables are of great importance. Mr. Kameda, you wouldn't..."

"$1.2 million! Per cable!"

"This... the board of directors will not agree to this deal."

"$1.5 million! I hope the Chairman understands our thirst for technology."

1.5 million? Has Japan gone mad?

William's breathing quickened. The price of 1.5 million was far beyond his expectations; the Eagle Sauce Defense Department's original purchase price was only $1 million.

"How many do you need? Actually, it's not like we can't talk," William said softly.

Seeing William's attitude soften, Kameda held up one finger.

"Ten? That's too few."

"No, no, no. I'm talking about 100 cables. If your board can agree, I will also have a generous gift to present," Kameda said with a chuckle.

He had long since figured out the temperament of Vice President William of Locke Dongde Niu Ding Company: greedy and lustful, especially fond of beautiful girls.

Tokko had trained many delicate and beautiful young women. Sending just a few would surely make William comply.

"Mr. Kameda, you certainly understand technology. How about this: the company will give you an answer in three days."

"Thank you for your support. I'll be waiting for the good news at the hotel."

Kameda left satisfied, and William immediately dialed the company president's number.

The president was about to refuse, but after hearing the price Japan offered, he was also tempted.

"I must remind you, Japan has never forgotten revenge."

"Don't worry, the dog's leash is always in our hands."

"Fine then, you'll be in charge of this matter."

The next day, Julong Steel in Qinchuan received an email from across the ocean.

"Locke Dongde Niu Ding Company? They still dare to show their faces? Ordering 300 steel cables from us?"

Lu Shenwei was puzzled, while Ma Quanlin pondered, "Is it a probe?"

"It feels more like a normal business invitation like at the beginning. Let's report the situation to Director Gu and the others first."

Gu Ming was very surprised when he received the call. "What do you plan to do?"

"Director Ma wants to refuse directly, but I want to sell to them," Lu Shenwei said truthfully.

After all, wasn't the past year of entanglement and framing caused by Eagle Sauce buying the arresting cables?

Now that he finally had another chance for retaliation, could he let it go?

Old Uncle Ma was cautious and didn't want to cause trouble, but Lu Shenwei certainly wasn't!

If you dare to pull tricks behind my back, see if I don't screw you over.

"Sell to them? What's your specific plan?"

Lu Shenwei wasn't someone who played by the rules; he definitely had his own plan.

"Sell high and pass off inferior goods. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Sell high? Pass off inferior goods? *Cough*, you kid really have a lot of devious ideas," Gu Ming teased.

"It's all thanks to your excellent leadership."

"Don't joke around. Remember one thing: don't mess this up. Our Dragon Xia's high-quality arresting cable technology must never fall into Eagle Sauce's hands again."

Gu Ming warned, and Lu Shenwei just nodded.

With Gu Ming's approval, Lu Shenwei immediately convened a factory director's office meeting to assign production tasks.

After hearing Lu Shenwei's plan to pass off inferior goods, Ma Quanlin and the others all frowned and clicked their tongues.

"Chairman, will this work?"

"The Eagle Sauce Defense Department isn't stupid. If we trade with defective products, they'll definitely find out."

"What's there to fear? Anyway, we can collect half the deposit first. We'll make a killing."

It's just a matter of whether we can cause a few Eagle Sauce fighter jets to crash. Of course, even if we can't, we won't lose anything.

Seeing Lu Shenwei's persistence, Ma Quanlin and the others agreed immediately.

The next day, Julong Steel replied to Locke Dongde Niu Ding Company. In view of their previous breach of contract, the price of the Super Steel Cables was increased to 2 million longxia currency per cable, and a 50% deposit was required upfront.

William frowned upon hearing this. "Damn Julong Steel, they actually raised the price."

"President William, even if they raise the price, we can still make a huge profit," the assistant said.

"And Dragon Xia companies are different from us; they value their business reputation very much and will never act against the agreement."

William nodded. "The ridiculous Dragon Xia companies are bound by morality and reputation. They simply don't understand that abandoning morality earns you more."

That afternoon, Locke Dongde Niu Ding Company sent a formal purchase agreement and paid a 300 million deposit.

The corners of Lu Shenwei's mouth curled up. "Uncle Ma, the fish has taken the bait."

"Is everyone at Locke Dongde Niu Ding Company a fool?" Ma Quanlin asked, puzzled.

"They're all just a makeshift crew. Who is really any better than anyone else?"

Two days later, the temporarily modified production line for defective Super Steel Cables began shipping.

Lu Shenwei didn't know that the steel cables he made would cause the most serious aircraft carrier accident since the founding of Eagle Sauce; of course, that bit of fun is a story for later.

At the Qinchuan Municipal Industry and Commerce Bureau, Zhou Wen dialed Lu Shenwei's number.

"You've been quite busy lately, kid? I heard reporters from all over are looking for you."

"Director Zhou, you must be joking. I'm just busy with nonsense; I've turned down all the interviews."

"Fame is to a man what fat is to a pig—it brings trouble. It's good you turned them down. You haven't forgotten what I told you about my nephew, have you?"

"Zhou Cun, right? He passed the interview. He's a pretty sharp young man."

"I heard that the number of applicants these past two days has almost broken down your factory gates."

"I'll certainly take care of your connection."