Chapter 6: Shock
"Zhao, how did you think of designing the exterior drawings of the car, you must know that the design of the car's shell is not as simple as you think, and none of it has to take into account the proportion of the finished product and a series of problems. It's not that I don't believe you, but every process of the car is very rigorous, and there is no way to make it shoddy, which is a matter of human life safety, and there is no room for sloppiness. ”
Kent ignored the chattering Smith, but looked at Zhao Qing, who was standing there with the drawings, with a stern face, and said slowly.
"Kent is right, Zhao, I, a layman, know that this thing is not something that can be made casually, every product has its own procedures, especially this kind of transportation that is related to the safety of life, it is not as simple as we imagined. ”
Smith saw that the two ignored him, but talked about Zhao Qing's design drawing, and then interjected, he didn't look down on Zhao Qing, but kindly persuaded him.
"Do you think I'm the kind of person who doesn't think I'm good at it, I know I'm not good at it, I've known each other for so long, have I done something beyond my ability?
Kent Smith: I know that you are acting for my own good, according to your American style, you generally do nothing about yourself, and you will not persuade me to do this if you don't treat me as a friend.
But why don't you just look at my drawings and comment on them?"
Zhao Qing looked at the two people in front of him who were not optimistic about his rash crossover, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he looked directly at them and said.
"Okay, dear Zhao, since you insist, then I won't say anything, when you finish visiting the review for a while, if you say something particularly bad, I hope you don't get angry. ”
Kent saw Zhao Qing's insistent gaze, knowing that he couldn't persuade him, he said that he wanted to visit his design drawings just to let him stop being humiliated in law school, since Zhao Qing insisted on self-confidence, what he was saying was useless.
Smith understood the hidden meaning of Kent's words, but he didn't say much, Americans are not all about profit, they also need friends, they also need close friends and loyal partners in their careers, and only friends will unceremoniously point out your shortcomings.
Zhao Qing is a friend they have recognized in their year-and-a-half-long relationship, although it is still a little bit confidant, but it is almost to the point of talking about everything, except for some confidential things, of course.
Zhao Qing saw Ken nodding, and didn't say anything, but walked to the desk on the side, untied the red rope that tied the drawings, and then slowly let go of the rolled up drawings.
Zhao Qing's hand is very gentle, so gentle that you will think that he is gently caressing a beautiful beauty or a beloved baby.
As the drawings slowly unfolded, the design hidden in the drawings revealed his true face like the bride lifting the red cloth covering her head, showing his most beautiful side in front of everyone for people to enjoy.
Lay out one of the drawings, and press the remaining ones under the top one, and when you want to see it, you can draw it up at the bottom at any time.
After putting the drawings away, Zhao Qing dodged away and gave up the place to Kent and Smith, Smith didn't have anything yet, and the design, especially the car itself, didn't understand, so he couldn't see anything.
But Kent was different, at first he just had the mentality of not wanting to disappoint his friends, and just looked at it, but as the drawings slowly unfolded, and the above designs and drawings slowly appeared in front of him, Kent's face changed and became extremely strict.
Kent looked at the drawing seriously, his two eyes stared at him for a moment, as if he saw a treasure, and his two hands were still holding the drawing tightly, for fear that he would run away at once.
Zhao Qinghe, who turned his head at a glance, immediately noticed the change in Kent, which had never appeared before, and became so serious and strict.
The two glanced at each other, and Smith opened his mouth to say something, but Zhao Qing shook his head and stopped him.
Although he didn't know why Kent would immediately change when he saw his design drawing, he knew that Kent must be a person who knew the goods, otherwise, Kent would not have such an expression, of course, it is possible if he didn't know the goods, after all, they are not professionals.
"Zhao, you tell me seriously, is this really your design? I want to know the real answer. ”
After a long time, Kent reluctantly took his eyes away from the first design drawing, and did not rush to look at the following design drawings, and then stared at Zhao Qing with his two eyes tightly, and asked very strictly.
"Kent, how about you answer me first, and if it were handed over to the car manufacturer, would it be adopted?"
Zhao Qing did not avoid Kent's direct gaze, nor did he rush to answer his question, but asked his question, from Kent's input when he watched the design drawings, he did not let go of every inch, Zhao Qing knew that he must be moving the design, at least he was proficient in the car, otherwise he would not look at such an investment.
"If I were the general manager, I would go straight to production, this is an epoch-making design, the design of this car far exceeds the model of all the cars now, it will become more pleasing to the eye, more favorable, it can even be said that only this beautiful appearance will make many people who want to choose a car choose him, with this design, a brand will increase sales by one to two percent.
This is a genius design, Zhao hurry up and tell me, this is not your design, if it weren't for the fact that I hope to meet the person who designed such a drawing, he is a design genius, I would have paid a high price to buy all his drawings. No, I'm going to invite him to ......."
Kent said with a dance, at first he just said, and finally couldn't help but wave his hand to make a move, but when he said the name of the company he invited, he came to an emergency brake, and finally looked at Zhao Qing and Smith, whose eyes were already wide.
"I see, I see, I ...... so"
After Smith stopped talking at Kent's bar, his eyes instantly widened as he stared at Kent, and then his mouth began to babble.
"It's my design. When inspiration came, I drew it randomly, and you know, maybe it was an opportunity to change my situation......"
Zhao Qing faced this Kent with direct eyes and a bright temperament that was a little different from before, although he experienced some pressure, but he still said it directly, after all, these things are all products of the new century, even if they check all the design patents in this era, they will not find it, even if he doesn't say it's his, he can't think of who designed it, after all, he doesn't know that the designer of each design is not.
Kent stared at Zhao Qing's eyes tightly for two or three minutes, until Smith came to his senses and looked at the two of them when he couldn't stand it, Kent let out a long sigh of relief.
Looking at Zhao Qing's clear gaze, he chose to believe that after all, since Zhao Qing came to the United States, he spent most of his time in New York, and even if he went out, he and Smith accompanied him to go out (outdoor club).
It's not impossible for him to know any design masters, but it's impossible to get in and out of their studios freely, and most of the automotive design talents are in Detroit, and some in New York are also in fashion......
"Zhao, I have to say, you are a genius, a real genius, your design is so clever, so refreshing, can you tell me what your design philosophy is? I don't think you will refuse to share your success with your friends. ”
Kent was silent for a moment after retracting his aggressive gaze, and then asked with his previous unfazed smile.
"I don't have any ideas, I just think the cars are too ugly, you know, I told you I don't like the cars now, they're like big guys, they're too rough, that's why I don't buy a car now. ”
Zhao Qing knew that Kent still had some doubts that this was not his work, but he quickly gave an answer, and he answered this question a long time ago when he asked him why he didn't buy a car.
Buying a car in the United States is not a very difficult thing, the second-hand car market in this country is very developed, in our country over the age of the car, here as long as there is no problem can drive on the road as usual, another reason four American cars are really too cheap, as long as you spend a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars to buy a car, resulting in them almost everyone has a car, which is why the United States is called the country on wheels.
"Okay, Zhao, you've surprised me so much, you know, you're giving me the feeling of ...... right now The unfathomable is the best way to describe it.
You gave me a surprise, and while I didn't really want to admit that the surprise surprised me, I had to admit that you were a design genius, really, genius.
The Oriental people I have met before give me the impression that they are humble and will never go to areas that they are not suitable for, but you are different, you have made me reacquaint myself with Oriental people.
I was conquered by your genius idea, Zhao, you are not suitable for studying economics, you should go to the design school, your talent should not be worn out, I think your design will surprise everyone in the school, and you will leave a strong mark on the history of the school.
Of course, before that, we should appreciate your later works, and since the first one is such a success, I hope the later ones will not disappoint me. ”
After listening to Zhao Qing's explanation, Kent almost believed in his heart that all successful designs have some elements of luck, and they are all some flash of inspiration, such as the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh and others.
"Wait, Kent, can you tell me that you were conquered by Zhao's work? Zhao's work is not as bad as we thought, is it?
I'm sorry, Zhao, please forgive me for my distrust, it's really you surprised me too much. ”
Smith listened to the conversation between Zhao Qing and Kent on the side, and finally determined one thing in a daze, that is, Zhao Qing's work was successful, and maybe it would really be selected by the car brand.
"Zhao, this is a pickup? It's incredible, he surprised me a lot more than the first one, it's just a visual impact.
It completely turned my preconceived notions on its head and opened me into a whole new world, Smith you see if this is a Transformer, oh my"
No one paid attention to Smith, just the moment Smith finished speaking, Kent had already opened the second design drawing, and his eyes shrank suddenly when he saw this picture, he couldn't imagine how such a muscular pickup truck could be designed, what kind of aura must be needed in the designer's mind to design such a compound American taste, he was sure that this Ziyao would definitely be loved by farmers as soon as it was launched, and maybe even arouse the enthusiasm of enthusiasts and so on.
"Zhao, don't apply for a patent, I will have someone rush over to negotiate with you as soon as possible, sue me for the price in your heart, and I will apply for it for you."
No, no, no, it's unfair to you to pay off the buyout in a lump sum, and you also need to enjoy the sales share, so that you can be in line with the status of a master.
Yes, that's it, Zhao, what do you think?"
Kent, who has not yet looked at the second picture, has made a thorough decision to buy it and buy it directly, which is an opportunity for GM to go to the next level.
Although the first drawing is stunning, he doesn't feel too much, mainly because it is too small to fit the universal or American aesthetic, because he is very suitable for Japanese brands that cut corners.
But the second picture is different, it is too much in line with the taste and concept of the Americans, this car will definitely cause a sensation in North America and even Europe once it is launched, his big man, his capacity and so on and so forth.