70: Mine is very big, please be patient!

Chapter 70: Mine Is Very Big, You'll Have to Bear With It!

"System, what's going on here? Why did the exchange unit change from yuan to ten-thousand yuan?"

[Detected that the host's cash balance has increased significantly. The system mall exchange unit has been automatically upgraded to ten-thousand yuan.]

Automatic upgrade? You're so fucking considerate.

Lu Shenwei cursed angrily and immediately summoned Wang Zizhong.

"Chairman, you were looking for me?"

"How's the progress on the rust-proof paint?"

"I was just about to find a few chemical experts to help review the rust-proof paint formula. I figure we can get it done in a month."

"Chemical experts? No need. We'll hire our own people. The paint formula must be kept confidential. No, classify it as top-secret within the factory."

Lu Shenwei instructed. Wang Zizhong muttered, "It's just paint. Why are you so nervous?"

This is a rust-proof paint formula worth two hundred million. If it were you, you might not even handle it as well as I am.

"The longmao agricultural vehicle is crucial for the factory's diversified development. I have to keep a close eye on it."

Now that the big money has been spent, we can't afford to be as careless as before.

Lu Shenwei decided to personally oversee the longmao agricultural vehicle project. If he didn't make something remarkable out of it, it would be a disservice to his two hundred and twenty million.

"It's my honor to have you lead this. To be honest, I've long wanted you to take charge, but I was worried about overworking you."

Wang Zizhong beamed. Lu Shenwei said seriously, "Also, for the four-wheel-drive technology, it's best to poach an entire technical team."

The original technical team from the Bobcat tractor is still too weak. It would be best to expand the manpower a bit.

The money has already been spent; the system certainly won't spit it back out.

Since that's the case, Lu Shenwei wanted to go big.

"Alright, I'll look into it."

Wang Zizhong smiled happily. With Director Lu personally steering the ship, many problems would be resolved smoothly.

The entire Julong Steel was mobilized. Ma Quanlin asked curiously, "Young Lu, is it necessary to make such a big fuss?"

"Uncle Ma, don't worry. I'll keep the situation under control. The longmao agricultural vehicle will definitely not lose money," Lu Shenwei said seriously.

After delegating the tasks, Lu Shenwei took Zhou Cun to the Qinchuan Intercontinental Hotel.

At the training venue for the Municipal Publicity Bureau and the Industry and Commerce Bureau, Huang Liang greeted Lu Shenwei.

"Hello, Director Lu. Please come in."

Lu Shenwei nodded and pointed to the luxurious banquet hall behind him. "Whose event is that? So extravagant?"

"That's them, the Lis Group, the Li family. I was just about to tell you..."

"Director Lu is here. Let me introduce you to these gentlemen."

Zhou Wen interrupted Huang Liang and introduced several key members of the Municipal Publicity Bureau to Lu Shenwei.

"This lady with long hair is the bureau chief. The one next to her is... This one you should already know, Reporter Mu from the Municipal TV Station."

Lu Shenwei nodded in acknowledgment, and Zhou Wen accompanied him into the venue.

This scene happened to be witnessed by Li Zewu, who was hosting a banquet across the hall: "Is that Lu Shenwei? Why is he here?"

"He was invited by the municipal bureau for training. Are you interested?" the assistant asked.

Li Zewu gave a fake smile. "Fate brings enemies together. Later, break one of his legs for me."

"Huh? Second Young Master, that's not appropriate."

"Look how scared you are. I was just joking."

Li Zewu said casually. The assistant let out a long sigh of relief.

"If he really intends to meddle in the Qinchuan agricultural machinery market, breaking one of his legs isn't out of the question."

Li Zewu said coldly. The assistant remained silent.

The old master had already warned him not to follow Li Zewu's reckless behavior.

"Second Young Master, rest assured. We've already notified the Municipal Agricultural Association. As long as the association doesn't provide agricultural machinery subsidies, no matter how good Julong Steel's products are, they won't sell," the assistant said with a smile.

Not everything needs to be resolved with force. Sometimes brains are more useful than violence.

The Second Young Master loses because his brains aren't up to par, always thinking about fighting and killing.

Inside the training venue, Zhou Cun spoke eloquently in front of the electronic screen. His brilliant presentation drew cheers from the young women in the municipal bureau's publicity department.

"Director Zhou, I told you your boy is capable."

"Ahem, he's just average."

"He's already quite good compared to other recent graduates. Of course, he's still a bit behind you."

"I'm entrusting him to you. Don't spoil him."

"Director Zhou, don't worry. Zhou Cun is clever. I don't even need to give him special instructions; the kid knows how to avoid conflicts of interest."

Lu Shenwei said with a smile. Zhou Wen changed the subject: "I've already spoken to the Municipal Agricultural Association about the agricultural vehicle matter. It's a bit difficult."

"Even your words don't carry weight?"

"Most people in the Municipal Agricultural Association have some connection with the Lis Group. The association has been receiving donations from the Lis Group for years."

"The Lis Group? The one hosting the banquet across the hall?"

"Yes, that's them. They've almost monopolized the agricultural machinery market share in Qinchuan City."

Lu Shenwei thought for a moment. "The target market for the longmao agricultural vehicle isn't limited to our Qinchuan. We'll market it nationwide."

Before exchanging for the high-priced rust-proof paint, Lu Shenwei had thought that capturing the Qinchuan market would be enough for the longmao agricultural vehicle to turn a profit.

But now, just to recoup the two hundred and twenty million technical upgrade cost, we need to capture the agricultural machinery sales market in at least three regions.

For the single market of Qinchuan alone, selling ten to twenty thousand agricultural vehicles would be the limit. To break even would take at least two to three years.

Lu Shenwei couldn't afford to waste two or three years. If a conflict really breaks out between Dragon Xia and Eagle Sauce in the future, our aircraft carriers burning heavy oil definitely wouldn't stand a chance against Eagle Sauce's nuclear-powered carriers.

So, Lis Group, mine is very big, you'll have to bear with it. I need the money for important purposes.

"Nationwide? That's quite an appetite," Zhou Wen said in surprise.

Lu Shenwei scratched his head. "So don't keep worrying about the Navy plaque-hanging ceremony. Maybe in a couple of days, the Army will come to hang a plaque too. I'll definitely invite you then."

"Look at you, getting ahead of yourself. Why don't you aim for the sky? The Army? If the Army ever comes to hang a plaque for you, I'll write my surname Zhou upside down."

Zhou Wen wore an expression of disbelief. Lu Shenwei chuckled. "I was just saying. Look how worked up you got."

"You little rascal needs a lesson. And don't brag about selling agricultural vehicles nationwide. First, capture the Qinchuan market."

The Lis Group completely controls the Qinchuan agricultural machinery market. Outsiders trying to get a foothold have no way in.

A few days ago, during a meeting, the city leaders mentioned this issue.

They want to vigorously revitalize Qinchuan's agriculture, rural areas, and farmers, and build the brand for Qinchuan's dog-head dates and flow-heart persimmon cakes.

But those agricultural products grow on the sunny slopes deep in Qinchuan's mountains. Harvesting them is already difficult, and transportation is even harder.

To obtain agricultural machinery sales subsidies, the Lis Group sells extremely poor-quality agricultural vehicles to farmers at a price of twenty-four thousand per vehicle.

The Municipal Industry and Commerce Bureau and the Transportation Bureau have received over a dozen accident reports due to agricultural vehicle quality issues, resulting in rollovers.

The Industry and Commerce Bureau has also contacted the Lis Group, but they stubbornly insist that the agricultural vehicles they sell have no problems.

Coupled with their public relations team claiming that the Industry and Commerce Bureau is interfering with normal business operations and damaging Qinchuan's business environment.

Even though Zhou Wen couldn't swallow this anger, he could only endure it for now.