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Zhou Qingyu was looking at the news about Li Fanyu on her phone.

"This guy doesn't seem to care about anything other than work. Is...... I didn't give a message when I came back. ”

Seeing that this guy had just come back from Yinzhu and was about to hold an auto product launch conference again, she scolded in her heart.

In fact, Zhou Qingyu returned to China for the first time after "Hurricane Rescue" was released in China and won the box office championship of the month, creating the best box office of China's commercial film of the year.

She also thought that Li Fanyu, the boss, would celebrate a success or something.

Which Cheng wants to return to China to build momentum for the new product of light luxury. There was such a big commotion, and that guy didn't even call himself.

Obviously, I didn't even know I was back!

Looking at the guy with a wicked smile on his phone, Zhou Qingyu's face showed a trace of resentment.

Gently furrowed eyebrows, and the corners of the eyes mixed with a hint of different style. Let her radiate a stunning charm for a moment.

A smile is like a flower, and a slight resentment is like a jade fragrance.

The appearance of such an expression on her face, which almost represents the pinnacle of Asian women's beauty, is simply hitting the heart of all male creatures.

Such a picture made a man with red wine next to her can't help but cover his heart as if he was weird.

"Whisper, my beautiful and deadly child. Please don't make yourself so beautiful, you know, I just got my heart stent done last year - it can't just beat too fast now!"

The old man who spoke was also gray-haired and gray-haired, and his beard was also gray, and it was none other than Charles Genta

――Known as the "father of the bezel", the most famous watch designer in Switzerland!

In this time and space, there has always been a great debate about who is the best Swiss designer of our time.

The more famous brands such as Faltorres, Murly Chambinn and Prius Ottallman are all regarded as their respective pillars by top brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and Rolex.

It can be said that as long as you talk about contemporary watch masters, you can't avoid these three names.

But who is the most prominent and prestigious watch designer of our time? So as long as you are in the watch world, you will not hesitate to say a name - Charles Genta!

Why?

In terms of qualifications, Faltorres, Mully Chambin, and Prry Ottman are all students of Charles Genta!

In terms of achievements, this man who studied jewelry design at the age of 15 was a man who entered the fashion industry and began to work in watch creation at the age of 23. In 50 years, too many classics in the world of horology have been created.

Whether it's the world's first most complicated watch, the Mantony collection, the Difuny collection with its radiant diamonds, or the cute but full of a designer's childlike and skillful Disney classic dream collection, it is all from this 75-year-old man.

However, in addition to these masterpieces, what is even more remarkable is the imaginative pieces that represent the highest level of craftsmanship in watchmaking.

For example, his 1970 design of the ROYAL-Oak – a special octagonal porthole bezel with eight hexagonal screws and a retro mechanical element tightly integrated into the case – continues to influence Swiss watch brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega and Mido to this day.

For example, in 2004, Octo perfectly integrated geometry and cubist aesthetics, and became an immortal classic.

All of this came together to make the Swiss watch industry call it "Watch Picasso." ”

And the reason why this 78-year-old man came to China is completely to stand on the stake for his own Zonda brand and the women's series of watches jointly created by Whispering Light Luxury.

Hearing Genta's quip, Zhou Qingyu's face flushed slightly. He glanced at the heartless guy on his phone again and stuck out his tongue.

At this time, the conversation of several domestic watch designers who participated in the Whispering Light Luxury & Zunda product show attracted Zhou Qingyu's attention.

"I don't know what Li Fanyu is going to do, an automobile product launch conference actually invited so many watch designers. ”

"You also received an invitation?"

"Of course, a few of the more well-known ones in the circle have been received, and they can still run away from your brother and me?"

"Are you going then?"

"Of course, this time it was for their latest supercar product. This kind of conference is not just a concern in the automotive industry. The appearance of the cadre who broke out before made many people in the fashion industry very interested. At such a press conference, even if I was not invited, I wanted to pay my respects, not to mention that Zhengxin issued an official invitation letter. ”

"And when are you going?"

"It's over here, the plane at night. ”

……

Under the light, Zhou Qingyu's pink and delicate ears shook lightly twice.

Well?

That guy developed a conference to invite a watch designer?

Could this guy be making a watch?

Shouldn't it, one car after another, what do you do with watches?

The more I think about it, the more strange it becomes, I really don't understand that guy.

Zhou Qingyu opened his mobile phone with doubts and looked at the itinerary.

Seeing that there was still a day and a half to go before returning to the United States, after thinking for a while, she turned to Genta and smiled: "Mr. Genta, I have a very interesting friend, are you interested in meeting him?"

……

Zhengxin's press conference was held as scheduled at the Amagi International Convention and Exhibition Center.

More than 500 well-known automotive media, car critics, fashion media, and invited guests from all over the country gathered in the most luxurious exhibition hall of the Convention and Exhibition Center.

At this time, Li Fanyu was standing behind the stage, talking and laughing with Wang Rui and Sanxueba.

It wasn't until the host walked up to him and reminded him that the time was up, that he raised his chin at the four of them, "Look, okay, you guys." ”

waved his hand to everyone, sorted out the decent dark blue slim suit on his body, and strode onto the booth.

The music stopped, and everyone consciously closed their mouths and set their eyes on the stage with wine.

After Li Fanyu waved to everyone, he stroked the portable microphone on his body, "Welcome to Heavenly City." You may already know the intention of inviting you here. I just want to personally show you the latest supercar products we believe in, that is, the latest model of X-car!

In fact, Wang Rui, the chief engineer of our high-performance R&D department, has led a cadre's press conference.

So here comes the question......"

As soon as he said this, Li Fanyu saw a familiar figure walking in at the door of the exhibition hall.

Aha?

Whispering?

Although he wears a cap and sunglasses, Zhou Qingyu's body shape is too easy to recognize!

As soon as he appeared, he relied on his body lines to compare all the women in the same scene, except for that girl, there was no one else.

Seeing that Li Fanyu noticed him and was speechless for a while, Zhou whispered and stuck out his tongue.

raised his hand to Li Fanyu and drew a circle out of thin air, and made a "continue, don't stop" lip shape.

Then he pointed to the venue and signaled to talk later.

Li Fan nodded with a smile and returned his attention to the press conference: "Then the question is, why do I want to hold it again? Because I learned that some fans in the market and some friends in the industry have deep prejudices and doubts about the cadres. ”

As he spoke, he turned on the big screen of the deep presentation. The remastered product demo video, which is no less than that of Apple or Microsoft, has been released.

-- He gave a detailed introduction to the technical characteristics and performance parameters of the cadres.

After the demonstration video was played, Li Fanyu was about to speak when he heard a chuckle in the venue.

"Having said all this, I still don't see any difference between the Commander and the Jinya SR except for their appearance. Mr. Li, even if you stand up for this press conference in person as the chairman of your group and the richest man in China, it will not be able to double the value of a model that is essentially 1.6 million. ”

He spoke English, but the accent was pasta.

Under the spotlight, Li Fanyu narrowed his eyes and looked at the person who spoke.

- Manor Daryl, Chief Product Engineer, Reisfast.

Oh, old acquaintance!

Li Fanyu bowed slightly, "Daryl, although it is the first time I have seen you in person, I have been friends with you for a long time. ”

"Oh? ”

"You see, since the RUF-12, you and I have been in a state of opposition to each other on the product. I'm a person who is always impressed by the defeat of my men. ”

Hearing Li Fanyu mention his most failed model, the RUF-12, Daryl was slightly angry: "Mr. Li, humiliating me can't raise your own value, let alone your shell car!"

Li Fanyu smiled slightly, and looked at the people in the audience who were watching this round of confrontation with great interest: "Yes." At this press conference, I just want to solve such doubts.

You may not know that we invested more than 60 billion yuan to build our industrial base last year. Just last month, the production base was fully completed, and it can be said that it will be the first product to be manufactured using the new production base.

In terms of performance and beyond, I can't immediately explain what Mr. Darryl just suspected. This needs to be experienced by the user himself, and he will know that the Ganjiang is a super sports car full of passion and fun.

But today, I've brought a little play. I think that through this thing, maybe we can prove what kind of sports car the Ganjiang is. ”

As he spoke, he raised his hand.

I took off the weird-looking thing on my wrist that looked like a watch, but was different from all the watches on the market, and put it in front of the projection camera.

Staying on the big screen to see the appearance of the watch clearly, Daryl said disdainfully: "Isn't it just a special-shaped watch, what's so strange." ”

Li Fanyu raised his index finger and shook it gently;

"On the surface, it's a watch. ”

"But actually...... It represents the most rigorous and precise machining process in the world!"

"The same processing equipment and the same process are used to produce watches!"

As soon as this remark came out, all the invited watch designers were surprised.

Everyone who is well versed in the design and manufacture of clocks and watches has given Li Fanyu a label of "bragging and not paying taxes" in their hearts.

Joke!

How can a watch, arguably the most sophisticated mass-produced machine, be made with the production equipment of an automobile?

This cowhide ...... Blow it up!

Even Genta, who was standing next to Zhou Qingyu, couldn't help but shake his head, "Qingyu, this is the interesting friend you want to introduce to me?" I had a bad first impression of him, because he insulted my beloved career!"

Although with the development, the situation of watches is becoming more and more diverse. But the best watches are still mechanical watches, which are recognized by industry insiders.

From more than 100 years ago to the present day, although the appearance is becoming more and more fancy and diverse, all kinds of gold and diamond watches are talked about by their high prices.

But watchmaking and impeccable craftsmanship have been at the heart of the industry for more than 100 years.

More than 100 or 200, or even more parts, are integrated into a shell that is far less than two inches into a sail, so that it can work continuously for more than 36 hours on the mainspring, and the error range is controlled to 30 seconds, 20 seconds, 10 seconds, or even five seconds per day.

It undoubtedly represents an extreme in the field of human manual machinery manufacturing, and in this industry, precision can be said to be an element engraved at the pinnacle of the industry spirit.

This kind of sophistication, let alone a car. Even the aerospace industry is pediatric in the eyes of watch designers and craftsmen.

It can be said that this industry has taken the concept of "the most sophisticated machine is human hands" to the extreme.

Such an industry is enough to make those involved feel proud and proud.

It is precisely because of this that when Li Fanyu said that the watch he took off his wrist was made using the same process of manufacturing sports cars, everyone was so disdainful and angry.

Because of this statement, in the eyes of these watchmakers and craftsmen, there can only be two possibilities;

First, Li Fanyu is deceiving people and bragging.

Second, Li Fanyu's watch is simply a shoddy garbage.

Looking at the different expressions of everyone in the audience, Li Fanyu smiled slightly. I don't care about some angry or contemptuous cynicism.

He picked up the watch, "Friends in the watch industry, who is interested in identifying whether this watch is accurate enough and precise enough?"

The watchmakers in the audience had already been irritated by him, and as soon as they asked, some people immediately expressed their willingness to go on stage;

"I, Wang Yuhua, an engineer of the Mido Commander series products, want to see what kind of play you have created with the so-called top technology. ”

"Let me come, I'm the assistant to Mr. Manda, Tissot's chief designer. In the field of appraising watch precision, China seems to have no more say than me. ”

"Hehe, I'm Han Fuqu, a craftsman of the Longines master craftsman. I would like to help you see Mr. Li's so-called peak craftsmanship. ”

Seeing this, Daryl and the other two engineers who came with him looked at each other and smiled.

"Mr. Li, I advise you to apologize to all the friends in the watch industry who are here, and then the matter will be revealed. You know, everyone here is a leader in the industry. What kind of thing yours is, they can tell at a glance. As you can say in ancient Chinese, you can stop in moderation and retreat when you know the difficulties. That way, you won't be able to tell if your car is worth the price, but at least you'll have some dignity left. ”

Seeing the surging emotions of the crowd and listening to Daryl's meanness, Li Fanyu snickered in his heart.

In such a hurry to punch me in the face?

Okay, let's come along!

He waved his hand, just as he was about to let everyone come up.

An old voice in the crowd said, "Friends. I, Charles Genta, would like to give you an appraisal. ”

Hearing the name, all the watchmakers present were shocked.

With a cane, Genta slowly walked to the front of the stage, took off his top hat, and bowed slightly to everyone.

"I don't think there's anyone more qualified than me. ”