Chapter 25: It's Chinese New Year's Eve Again
When Giugiaro's "ItalDesign" studio joined the S1 project design competition, George was as depressed as a frost-beaten eggplant, and the fire in his chest was extinguished.
"Zhao, it seems that we are happy in vain! Compared to Giugiaro's studio, we are like two children. I went to the warehouse to see the Brilliance car, and it was indeed very creative and beautiful. I don't think we can compete directly with them. β
As a competitor in the market, Brilliance's new sedan will be purchased by Zhonghua Group for disassembly analysis to see what advantages and disadvantages the other party has.
After George went to the company's warehouse to see the Brilliance car, his mood was at the bottom.
"I really can't understand the feelings of you Americans, yesterday you were running around with chicken blood, and today you are half-dead like you have lost your soul. If I say I can't win, will you give up? Until the last moment, even God doesn't know how it will end! Anyway, I don't care about you, if you don't want to do it, then I'll do it myself!"
Zhao Chunlei has the traditional tenacity of the Chinese, and he likes to do something from beginning to end. He was equally depressed about the Italians joining in, but doing his best was the most important thing. It's not a chance, but it's always a try.
"Alas, when I think of the strength of the other party, I can't calm down, and there are thousands of voices in my head telling me to give up, stop doing useless work, it's better to use this time to play. β
Circling around Zhao Chunlei, George covered his head and said.
"Go out a hundred meters to the right and soak your head in the basin to ease your pain. β
Still unhurried to change the sketch one by one, Zhao Chunlei said expressionlessly.
At the same time, in the staff restaurant of the research institute, Han Hao was sitting with Zhao Quanfu for dinner. As the CEO of the company, Han Hao did not do anything special, and he ate a big pot of rice with everyone.
He found that eating was a good time to communicate with his subordinates, and sometimes he could listen to the voices of front-line employees.
"The reserve price you give the Italians is too high, and it's not worth $30 million to buy a shell. We have already done all three things, what they have to do is just a faΓ§ade, it's not worth the price!"
Zhao Quanfu took a bite of his meal and said directly to Han Hao.
"I know, but we have no choice! The SUV project must be launched immediately, our company cannot stop, and if we save 30 million now, we may have to lose 300 million in the future. If the Italians really come up with excellent works, then we can earn back the 30 million sooner or later. β
These words show that in Han Hao's heart, in fact, he does not have much hope for the group's internal design, and if the Italians are reliable, then they can only accept their offer.
Although there is no legal statement on the plagiarism door, it does imitate and borrow the other party's products in reality, and now the Zhonghua Group has been labeled as plagiarism by the public, and Han Hao urgently needs a new product to break this perception.
At the end of the year, Zhou Nansheng, the governor of Zhehai Province, temporarily took time to come to Zhonghua Group to inspect. On the cusp of plagiarism, Governor Zhou Nansheng paid a public visit, showing the province's full support for Zhonghua Group.
Knowing that the product sales of Zhonghua Group were not greatly affected, Zhou Nansheng was relieved. Zhonghua Group has become the vanguard of industry in Zhejiang Province, and it is one of the best in terms of paying taxes and driving employment.
"Before I came, the comrades in charge of justice in the province had already reported to me, saying that you had communicated with the coordination team sent by the province and had a response plan, so I was relieved. To join TO, we all have to adapt to the new rules of the game, but you have to trust the government and not wrong any good people. β
After learning that Suzuki had sued the Chunghwa Group, Zhou Nansheng sent a government coordination team to the Chung Hwa Group to coordinate and handle the relationship between all parties.
Now the Zhonghua Group has become a large enterprise group related to the social stability of the province, and the province must give more support no matter what.
"The province has made a special report to the central government, asking for a practical view of Suzuki's lawsuit against our company. Shopping malls are like battlefields, and our government does not participate in specific business activities, but it is still possible to create a good logistics environment for you.
If you encounter any difficulties that cannot be solved in the business, you can come to me directly. The government sets up the stage, the enterprise sings, and the stage is not good, so you can find us to solve it. β
In a private meeting with Han Hao, Zhou Nansheng said.
"Thank you for your concern, we just took advantage of this event to start the upgrading and transformation of Industry 2.0. Starting from simple imitation to independent research and development design, we strive to move closer to the international enterprise management mode. But this process will not be a leap away, it will take time and experience. β
Han Hao's answer made Governor Zhou very pleased, and the young entrepreneur in front of him was very clear-headed. Han Hao does not have the impetuosity of the nouveau riche, but has always been very calm, which makes the governor feel that the Zhonghua Group must have a great future under his leadership.
"This time, I brought you a low-interest loan of 500 million yuan from the China Development Bank, which was directly guaranteed by the provincial government. The province has reached a strategic cooperation agreement with the China Development Bank, and they have given us a large loan from the province, from which I have left a copy for your Zhonghua Group.
This money is in the nature of the Science and Technology Innovation Fund, and you must earmark the funds to use the steel on the cutting edge. I look forward to driving a car that is truly China's independent intellectual property rights in the near future. β
When leaving, Governor Zhou also brought a surprise to Han Hao, indicating that he did not come empty-handed this time.
On Chinese New Year's Eve, the whole of China finally ended the world's largest and largest migration operation, and thousands of families gathered together to welcome the arrival of the new year.
After eating the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, watching Han Hao climb the ladder to post the Spring Festival at the gate, Han Yongfu supporting underneath, Wang Guifen on the side felt that this was the feeling of home.
There are two brand-new second-generation Chinese "Qin" parked on the road outside the door, the color is exactly one black and one white, Han Yongfu is really as Han Hao expected, there is no mention of changing cars, and he has been occupying and using them.
"The family is too small, I discussed with your mother that I plan to tear down this house and rebuild it, at least the small courtyard at the door should be changed to be able to park two cars at the same time, so as not to park on the side of the road outside and block other people's roads. Although the neighbors don't say it, it doesn't affect it well after all. β
While Han Hao walked down the wooden ladder, Han Yongfu opened his mouth and introduced.
The small building he lives in now has a history of 15 years, and Han Hao remembers that when he was a primary school student, he moved into this mansion in the town.
"I have no problem with what you say. If we are not satisfied, we can move to Jiangzhou to live, where I bought a piece of land where I can build a house to live in. β
"I don't live in the city, it's good to live here, my relatives and friends are here, and the neighborhood relationship is good, so I live here comfortably. β
Mother Wang Guifen jumped out to oppose it at the first time, she liked the mountains and rivers here, and was unwilling to leave her hometown to live in a big city.
"Your mother means to let you go home more often, and every time you eat, she always has to nag you if you eat well outside. β
Han Yongfu went on to say that now Han Hao has basically settled in Jiangzhou, and he has rarely returned to Hushan.
When the family was about to go back to the living room to watch the Spring Festival Gala, a BMW drove over, and my sister's family of four came to visit, of course, mainly for Han Hao.
I haven't seen my brother-in-law Pang Aiguo for a long time, and now he has a big shaved head, he has made a lot of fortune, and he walks with a bulging belly. There is a heavy gold chain hanging around his neck, carrying a bulging handbag, and the LV belt head is very conspicuous, full of the dress of a big boss.
If Han Hao stood with him, people would undoubtedly think that Pang Aiguo was the boss, and Han Hao was just a small follower.
Pang Aiguo's image, who would have thought that he was still a roadside repairman a few years ago.
Seeing Han Hao looking at him, Pang Aiguo hurriedly stepped forward with a flattering face and shouted to Mr. Han, he hadn't forgotten who gave him today's good day.
The family was talking around the TV, and Han Hao found that Pang Aiguo always took out his mobile phone from time to time to watch, and it seemed that there were a lot of New Year's messages.
"I'm going to check on the shop on duty, so that it won't be unsafe to set off firecrackers later, and I'll come back later to pick you up." β
After sitting for a while, Pang Aiguo got up and confessed, he was going to take a look at the store.
"Go ahead, safety first. β
Seeing this, Han Yongfu nodded in agreement.
With Pang Aiguo honking and driving away, Han Hao couldn't help but casually ask his little nephew what Pang Aiguo usually does.
"Playing cards, every day my dad plays cards and doesn't come home until late. β
The youngest little niece, Pang Siyu, replied without hesitation.
"Playing cards?"
Han Hao turned his head to look at his sister Han Yu and asked her if she knew about it.
At the beginning, Pang Aiguo was put on the card table because he was playing cards, but Han Hao came forward to calm things down, but he didn't expect that now he can't hold back and return to his old business.
"I told him several times, but he said that he was socializing with friends, and that there was no boss like him in Hushan who didn't play cards and socialize. Drinking and playing cards with a large group of pig friends and dog friends every day, and saying that it is useless for men to nest at home. As soon as I take care of him now, he will quarrel with me. β
Seeing that she couldn't hide it, her sister Han Yu revealed the truth.
"Why didn't you say it earlier just now, I want him to say it in front of me, are all Hushan bosses love to play cards? Am I from Hushan?
Seeing that his sister's eyes were red, and it was estimated that she had suffered a lot of grievances before, Han Hao said a little angrily.
"Okay, okay, don't say these unhappy things for the New Year. After a while, I talked to Aiguo and asked him to take care of his family more. β
Seeing Han Hao's appearance as if he was about to get angry, his mother Wang Guifen hurriedly came out to play a round.
"The patriotism is not bad, I guess it was brought bad by those friends. I also found a time to persuade him to put his family first. Don't just mess around outside just because you have a few bucks. β
Father Han Yongfu also spoke out to persuade him.
Han Hao has always been gentle and peaceful at home, but now he suddenly started a fire that made everyone very scared. The large group in charge of thousands of people has formed a temperament that is not angry and arrogant, and once Han Hao reveals his majesty, it is indeed very scary.
"Hao'er, don't worry, I will take care of my own family affairs, you don't have to worry. β
Han Yu didn't expect Han Hao to be so serious, he was afraid that he would really ask Pang Aiguo to ask for the guilt, so he couldn't help but explain.
Seeing that all the people around him pleaded for Pang Aiguo, Han Hao did not continue to express his position on this matter, and he really couldn't reach out of his sister's family affairs.