43: Initial storm

"Yeah, Boss, just now I received calls from BYD, Changan, Chery, and others—thirteen car companies in total. They all want to visit our company. I think once they confirm the authenticity of our product, orders will definitely flood in. At that time, I'm afraid our production capacity won't be able to keep up," Zhao Zhi said from the side.

Qin Yang rubbed his forehead and said, "Then expand production. Good things aren't afraid of not selling. However, the pricing for these car companies can't be three hundred anymore. You guys tell me, what price is appropriate?"

"Haha, Boss, we have a monopoly here. The current situation is that whoever doesn't buy our product will be slowly phased out by the market. So, as long as the price you set isn't too outrageous, these companies will just have to grit their teeth and accept it!" Zhao Zhi laughed.

"Then three thousand each? This thing saves car owners at least four or five thousand a year. Asking for three thousand isn't too much, right?" Qin Yang said tentatively. At the same time, his heart was racing. At three thousand per unit, if all car companies pre-ordered, they could sell at least several million units a month. Taking one million units as a calculation, excluding the Great Wall Motors order, that's a monthly turnover of several billion. The key was that the cost of this thing was only a few dozen yuan—a ten-thousand-percent profit. Just thinking about it made Qin Yang incredibly excited.

"Alright, we'll do as you say, Boss. I'll make sure it's implemented on my end," Zhao Zhi replied affirmatively.

Because he had drunk a bit too much, Qin Yang fell asleep as soon as he was sent home... He slept for over ten hours, until nine the next morning, when he was finally woken up by the ringing of his phone.

Qin Yang groggily picked up the phone.

"Hello? Who is it?"

"Hello, is this President Qin? I am Shinji Toyoda, a director on the board of the Toyota Group. I heard that your company has single-handedly created a technology that can change the automotive industry. On behalf of the Toyota Group, I would like to express my sincere congratulations to you and your company." A voice speaking awkward Mandarin came from the other end of the line.

Hearing that it was the little devils, Qin Yang instantly snapped awake.

"Your information is quite well-informed, to actually be able to call me directly," Qin Yang replied with narrowed eyes. One had to know that for the Qin Group, whether it was the head office or the branches, the phone numbers listed on the official website or registered with the company belonged to Zhao Zhi or the branch managers. Except for some acquaintances, it was truly not easy to find Qin Yang's personal number.

"Haha, President Qin, I am truly sorry. We simply wanted to cooperate with you very much, so we used some means to contact you. I hope you can understand!" Shinji Toyoda apologized very politely, but there was a hint of smugness in his voice, as if finding Qin Yang was a very simple task.

Qin Yang paused and asked, knowing the answer, "What do you want from me?"

However, Qin Yang only anticipated the beginning, not the end.

"It's like this, President Qin. You surely understand the massive profits that your company's technology represents, right? Our company is contacting you today to help solve your problems. As one of the most powerful car companies in the world, the Toyota Group's ability to provide protection is definitely second to none. President Qin, as long as you can share that technology with our Toyota Group, we guarantee that no matter how big the storm is outside, it won't affect you. Furthermore, our Toyota Group will also give you one hundred million RMB as technical compensation!"

"Haha!" Qin Yang was literally laughed out of anger by the other party's words. A priceless technology, and the Toyota Group actually wanted to use an "empty-handed white wolf" tactic to take it from him? Was the world this crazy? Or did God give them the courage?

Then Qin Yang said angrily, "Are you a clown sent by a monkey? You want me to share my technology with just your empty words? Are you an idiot or am I crazy? Besides, even if I were to share my technology, I wouldn't choose you little devils. Truly ignorant!"

After blasting the other party, Qin Yang hung up the phone immediately.

Shinji Toyoda was an expert on China, so he naturally understood Qin Yang's sarcasm and insults. Just as he wanted to retort, Qin Yang hung up, causing Shinji Toyoda's face to turn red and white in an instant.

"Baka yaro! These Chinese people don't know what's good for them! How can he possess such epoch-making technology? I gave him a chance, and he actually dared to curse at me! Baka yaro!!!"

Shinji Toyoda cursed at his subordinates incessantly. It wasn't until three minutes later that his anger subsided slightly. He said to the beautiful secretary beside him, who was trembling like a quail, "Tell Tanaka Rie, the head of the Dongda Group, to investigate the core person responsible for inventing this technology. I don't care if she steals it or robs it; this technology must be obtained. Otherwise, let her commit seppuku to apologize!"

"Hai!" the beautiful secretary replied respectfully with a ninety-degree bow.

Just as the secretary was about to leave, Shinji Toyoda looked at her graceful figure, licked his lips, and said, "Wait, I'm very angry right now. Help me vent some of this fire!"

"Hai!"

...On Qin Yang's side, after hanging up on the little devil, his phone was dialed one after another. Without exception, the callers were either heads of domestic or foreign car companies or venture capitalists. These people were also very rude, opening their mouths to ask for a certain percentage of shares in Qins Machinery Manufacturing Plant, as if Qin Yang were a lamb to be slaughtered, ready to become a meal at any time. Qin Yang was speechless with anger.

For these people, Qin Yang naturally hung up and blacklisted them directly. Daring to play the forced-buying and forced-selling game with him—did they really think Qin Yang's Death Warriors were a joke?

Getting out of bed and washing up, Qin Yang, who was in a bad mood, went straight to the group headquarters.

When Qin Yang arrived, Zhao Zhi had also just finished negotiating the cooperation with Great Wall Motors, signed the order, and returned to the company.

When the two met, Qin Yang told Zhao Zhi what had happened this morning and immediately instructed, "For companies like the Toyota Group, Honda Group, Ford Group, and GM Group, we can sell them the goods, but give me a ten-fold markup! Damn it, if a tiger doesn't show its power, they really think we're soft persimmons!"

"Understood, Boss. These companies also called me yesterday. I rejected their applications for shares and technology purchases immediately. I didn't expect them to call you. I'm sorry, Boss, this was an oversight in my work," Zhao Zhi replied.

"It's not your fault. Which of these companies isn't a multinational conglomerate? Their operational capabilities are definitely top-tier. Finding out about my existence isn't a big problem," Qin Yang said with a wave of his hand.

"Boss, you should still pay more attention to your safety during this time. I think these companies won't just let it go after our refusal."

"I know, I will," Qin Yang nodded and replied.