Chapter 332: Goodbye Tom Smith
Because of the intervention of the Liu family, Tang Hao's acquisition of shares in pharmaceutical companies became extremely smooth. However, Tang Hao also knew the reason why things went smoothly, so under Zheng Yan's instructions, they paid a price far above the market value, and no one cared about this. In Zheng Yan's words, more than a billion dollars have been spent, and it is not worse than the eighteen million.
As for Paradise Island, as Liu Jun said, they did not stay on the island for a long time, and on the fifth day after Zheng Yan and others went to the island, Liu Jun left with all the soldiers and scientific research personnel to return to China, and Paradise Island also returned to peace.
"Zheng Yan, my friend, I'm so glad you remember me. This time, I have brought information on our company's state-of-the-art private jets, and I am sure you will be satisfied. ”
Zheng Yan has been entangled in the wedding gifts of Tang Hao and several people, they lack nothing, fortunately, Tang Hao has always envied Zheng Yan for having a private jet, so Zheng Yan decided to take advantage of the marriage of several people and give them one by one. After Liu Jun and the others left, Zheng Yan was finally able to have a normal banquet on Paradise Island, so he immediately invited Bombardier's Tom Smith over, after all, time was pressing, and he had to get the plane in two months.
After Tom Smith received a call from Zheng Yan, he learned that Zheng Yan had a need for private jets again, so he immediately put down all the work at hand and rushed over as soon as possible. When the two first met, Zheng Yan was just a rich man in Hong Kong City, nothing in the world, and Tom Smith didn't expect it, but in just over a year, Zheng Yan has become a hot figure in the global investment community.
"Tom, I think you may be mistaken. I didn't need a fancy plane this time, just a regular private jet. ”
After Tom Smith heard Zheng Yan's words, he couldn't help but be a little puzzled. He originally thought that Zheng Yan wanted to change to a more high-end plane, after all, with Zheng Yan's current value and status, it was not too much to have a luxurious plane. never expected that what Zheng Yan needed was a low-grade aircraft.
Zheng Yan also understood at this time, because he didn't make it clear on the phone, so Tom Smith misunderstood, so he continued: "The plane I bought from your company last time was very good, at least in a few years, and I have no plans to replace it." The reason why I ordered a new plane this time is only because my friend is getting married, and this is my wedding gift for them. ”
"Knot... Wedding gifts?"
Originally, Tom Smith was still a little disappointed, but after hearing Zheng Yan's reason for buying the plane, he was only shocked in his heart, and he couldn't care about the disappointment.
"Yes, so your preparation in the early stage may be useless, they are basically active in China, and they don't need to fly intercontinentally, so let's talk to me if there is a suitable aircraft type. ”
Zheng Yan can't afford to give away the luxury plane, let alone be reluctant, it's just that it's not necessary. The main scope of activities of Tang Hao and the three of them is still limited to Huaxia, and ordinary planes can already meet their needs, so there is no need to waste them at all.
"Oh Zheng Yan, you really surprised me more and more, I have never heard of anyone giving people away with a private jet. But it doesn't matter, our company's mission is to provide our customers with all the services they need. ”
"If it's just a short flight, our company's Challenger 601 is very good. The endurance reached 6,878 kilometers, the flight altitude was 12,500 meters, and it could take nineteen people. This aircraft has been flying for several years and is one of the best in terms of comfort and safety. ”
"Of course, this plane is certainly not as good as your Global Express XRS, after all, this is only a mid-range private jet. However, it also has its advantages, that is, the price is relatively cheap, only 12 million US dollars. ”
After Tom Smith finished speaking, he stared at Zheng Yan with burning eyes, although the big list he expected was lost, but no matter how small the mosquito legs are, they are still meat, even if they sell an ordinary plane, he can get a lot of commissions.
"Tom, the plane is not bad, I'm quite happy in every way. But I also said that this plane is a wedding gift for my friend, so I need to get the plane in two months, I don't know if I can do it?"
Zheng Yan is most worried about time now, the news that several people are ready to get married Zheng Yan knew a little late, and the plane is not like a car, the production cycle is there. If you say that you will send it after the wedding, it is actually not a big deal, but Zheng Yan always feels a little wrong.
"Two months? If you don't have any special requirements for the plane, two months should be fine. ”
Now, because the Japanese economy has been hit hard, and even worsening, Bombardier has lost a major source of customers. Coupled with the fact that the global economy is not very good at the moment, and the orders for private jets are very small, the company's production capacity is completely fine.
And the most important point, no matter which series of aircraft, as long as it is not specially customized, for the manufacturer, it is also an assembly line production, and some of the main components, such as engines, are ready-made, so although Zheng Yan wants to be in a hurry, it is not impossible to complete.
"If that's the case, then let's talk about the price, I don't have any special requirements for the plane. Anyway, we're friends too, and this is the second time I've ordered a plane from you, so I should give you a discount, shouldn't we?"
Because Wang Zhen bought a batch of arms, although the price is cheap, but on the whole, Zheng Yan still lost a lot of money, and he is distressed at this time, so naturally he will not directly agree to the price that Tom Smith said.
"Zheng Yan, it is precisely because we are friends that I gave you a relatively low price. You should know that under normal circumstances, it takes about half a year to order a private jet, and even for this kind of mass-produced aircraft, it takes about four months. ”
"Under normal circumstances, if the customer is urgent, the company also needs to add a part of the fee, which I don't charge, so $12 million is already the lowest price I can give. ”
Tom Smith did leave room for price reduction, but because Zheng Yan wanted it urgently, and their company did have a statement about expedited expenses, he bit 12 million to death, but he refused to let go.
"Tom, I'll admit you're telling the truth, but there should be a workaround, right? You know, I'm going to order more than one plane this time. ”
"What? Not one?"
Tom Smith was taken aback again when he heard Zheng Yan's words. Bombardier's Challenger 601 is actually divided into several models, and the aircraft he introduced has been in production for two years since it was officially put into production, and only more than 20 aircraft have been sold in total.
"When did I say one plane? I need two planes this time, of course, this is only temporary, maybe there will be another need for this in the future. ”
Zheng Yan had long thought that Tang Hao had always longed to have a plane of his own, and this time the most important thing was to satisfy his wishes. In addition, because of his work, Dong Chuan will inevitably have to deal with many foreign enterprises in the future, especially Japanese electronics companies, and it is much more convenient to have an airplane.
As for Zhao Weimin, because of his family background and the nature of his work, he is really not suitable for owning a private jet. Moreover, since Tang Hao and Dong Chuan have it, as long as he wants to use it, he can use it from time to time.
Not to mention Wang Zhen, even if Zheng Yan gave him a plane, it would be impossible for him to accept it, and he and Miyuki Aso basically stayed with Zheng Yan, which was completely unnecessary. As for the gifts from him and Miyuki Aso, Zheng Yan also has a plan in his heart.
"Zheng Yan, if you don't want it urgently, then there is no problem, but you must know that you only gave me two months, and the production of one aircraft is already a little difficult, if it is two, I am afraid that the workers in the factory will have to work overtime. ”
At this time, Tom Smith didn't care whether to lower the price, but was a little worried about whether he could complete the transaction on time. In the eyes of Westerners, no matter what kind of work it is, there are set working hours, and as long as the time comes, no one will work even one minute more. Of course, this kind of thing is not absolute, but the company needs to pay the corresponding price.
Zheng Yan had expected this situation for a long time, but he was not worried, the two planes were not the focus, the focus was on the future. Although the current plane is good, with the development of science and technology and the progress of technology, it will not be able to keep up with Zheng Yan's needs in a few years, and it will be replaced sooner or later, and he believes that Tom Smith also knows this.
"Tom, of course I know that time is tight, but didn't you just say that the purpose of your company is to meet all the needs of customers, and I believe you will have a way. ”
If you want to let Tom Smith give up this order, he must be unwilling in his heart, this is not only about his commission this time, the most important thing is that he may lose Zheng Yan, a customer, which is the most intolerable thing for him. He just regretted a little in his heart that he didn't quote a high price at the beginning.
"We can take this order from Bombardier, but we can't compromise on the price, at most we can provide you with some services in terms of airport stops and route applications, which is already the limit of what I can do. If you really can't accept it, then I can only express regret. ”
Zheng Yan could see that Tom Smith was indeed a little embarrassed, so he didn't insist. Compared with a little discount, Zheng Yan is more concerned about whether he can get the plane on time.
Tom Smith was also relieved to see Zheng Yan agree, and even refused Zheng Yan's invitation to keep him as a guest, and rushed back to Canada non-stop, after all, the time was too tight, and he didn't want to delay for a moment.