"They said, since we don't eat toasts, then invite us to eat and drink."

"Toast without eating and drinking?" Lin Hongfei smiled, and finally understood Wang Guoliang's expression just now as why it could be so weird, "We were threatened." ”

Looking at his brother-in-law's disdainful face, Wang Guoliang couldn't help but smile bitterly: Are you really not afraid of the old man, or are you heartless?

"Well, since they're ready to invite us to a fine drink, let's continue!" After laughing, Lin Hongfei's face sank, "The most difficult time for the company has finally arrived!" ”

Yes, the most difficult time for the company has finally arrived, Lin Hongfei silently made a conclusion in his heart for Guqi Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and himself: whether it can withstand this time is directly related to what kind of height Guqi Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. can go to in the future.

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Citibank's "penalty for drinking" came really quickly, and two hours later, Lin Hongfei received an angry call from Acton, "Boss, Pratt. The Whitney Company just called and said that the price of the engines they supplied us was going to increase by 50% because of the rising cost of raw materials and labor, and if we didn't say yes, they would refuse to provide us with the engines and would withdraw their team of engineers. ”

Although Acton has retired from his original job, he is still handing over the work during this time, and some things still need Acton to be responsible for and coordinate. The first thing the Whitney Company was looking for was Acton.

"Pu. Hui company wants to raise prices? Hearing Acton's words, Lin Hongfei immediately frowned: Citibank and Pratt. How could the Whitney Company have such a big connection? Citibank and Pratt. What exactly is the relationship between the Whitney Company?

Lin Hongfei would not believe that the price was rising because of the rising cost of raw materials and labor, this was nothing more than an excuse, and Citibank did not hide it at all, they were clearly using this way to tell themselves, I just want to force you to bow your head in this way. But now, do you dare not bow your head?

Obviously, Citibank thinks Lin Hongfei will not dare.

"Yes, yes," Acton's voice trembled slightly, he was frightened by the bad news that came without warning, "Boss, as a result, the production cost of our aircraft will rise by more than $1 million at once...... We hadn't heard anything about it before, ......."

Acton could feel Pratt. The Whitney Company did not have good intentions, but it was caused by what reason. Acton, however, could not understand at all: Acton did not know anything about his boss and Citibank, as well as the big telecommunications operators in the United States, who wanted to get a share of the Republic's telecommunications market.

"It's okay," Lin Hongfei's voice was very calm and full of confidence, and he immediately rescued Acton from his previous state of anxiety. "Acton, hold your breath. It's not a big deal. You tell Pratt. The Whitney Company, we don't accept even a penny of price increases! If Pratt. The Whitney Company is ready to force price increases due to the rising cost of production and human resources. Whitney and United Technologies have deliberately broken their contract and will resort to legal action unless Pratt is a company that deliberately undermines their contract. The Whitney Company was able to produce strong enough evidence to convince me...... Tell them that during this period. I am going to apply to the court to freeze the execution of this contract. ”

Lin Hongfei doesn't know if he can apply for a stay of execution of the contract in this case, but it doesn't matter, this is the United States, a country where capital and money are paramount. As long as Lin Hongfei is willing to pay, some barristers are willing to help Lin Hongfei and Pratt. The Whitney Company is in a lawsuit...... Lawyers like this kind of pointless lawsuit the most, a lawsuit lasts for several years, and it takes a long time to argue, and the lawyers make a lot of money one by one.

"Good...... Okay, I'll arrange it, I'll contact the barristers in the United States. Hearing his boss's confident voice, Acton, who was still restless just now, suddenly quieted down a lot, and he didn't know if his boss would be able to do this, but it didn't matter, since the boss arranged it like this, then he would do it, but at this time, another phone in front of Acton rang again.

"Old ...... The boss ...... "Acton, whose mood had just calmed down a little, heard the phone ring again, and his heart was immediately pinched: since this morning, he has not heard any good news, and he doesn't know what to do...... Still bad news......

How is it still bad news? Acton was really, really panicked.

Lin Hongfei was much calmer, and his tone was extremely flat, "Mr. Acton, you answer the phone first, don't delay your work...... If it's related to the company's business, call me later......"

"Good, good," Acton nodded.

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"!" Lin Hongfei, who hung up the phone, scolded fiercely, and at the same time slammed his fist on the table!

In front of his own employees just now, of course Lin Hongfei couldn't show his gaffe, but at this moment, there was no one else in his office, Lin Hongfei no longer needed to hide his emotions, and he finally couldn't help but swear.

But after scolding, Lin Hongfei immediately forced himself to calm down and straighten out the idea of this matter.

Pratt. Is it important for Whitney's engine to be heavy on itself? Of course it's important! But Pratt is not the only one in this world. The Whitney Company manufactures engine ...... Lin Hongfei was very suspicious of Pratt. How determined is Whitney in this matter, and how much friendship can the two companies have between the two companies that are not at the same level as the donkey's lips? Lin Hongfei has no doubt that this is simply Citibank's instigation, and while exerting more pressure on Guqi Provincial Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd., it also gives Pratt. The Whitney Company had an opportunity to raise prices.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Hongfei quickly recalled the progress of the localization of the D-30 engine in his heart...... The result made Lin Hongfei a little disappointed: not very optimistic.

It's still slow, Lin Hongfei sighed. But even if it is slow, Lin Hongfei has no intention of urging, he knows very well that this kind of thing cannot be faked, it will take as long as it takes, and the consequences of forcibly pushing it will only be worse than he imagined...... It seems that the British are going to be cheaper?

Just thinking of the face of Pete Max, the general manager of BMW.Rolls-Royce, Lin Hongfei felt crooked: fuck!

Just adjusted the mood here, Acton called the phone again, "Boss, just now Alcoa also called, because of the fluctuation of raw material prices in the international market, if Alcoa continues to supply us at the price agreed in the previous contract, they will fall into a loss, in order to ensure the interests of the company, they want to start a special amendment to the contract and propose a price increase notice to our company." ”

"Alcoa is going to raise prices?" Lin Hongfei's expression suddenly became serious: This is really terrible news.

"Yes......" Acton, who had just adjusted his mood, was so bad that he almost cried.

"Recently, has there been a more serious incident in the world that affects the international aluminum price? How come I don't remember? Lin Hongfei frowned: According to the previous contract signed with Alcoa, unless Alcoa can prove that it has the necessary external reasons for raising prices, Alcoa is in breach of contract...... Lin Hongfei suddenly wanted to know what their Alcoa company thought?

Metals are different from general commodities and are very affected by raw material factors, but Citibank of the United States has just said that Lin Hongfei "toasts and does not eat and drink". Whitney said it would raise the price of engines for the U.S. branch of Guqi Industrial Manufacturing Co. by 50 percent, and now Alcoa is saying it wants to revise the contract...... After this series of combination punches, ordinary people really can't bear it.

"Uh...... I don't know how to ...... "Acton was stunned for a moment, and he was also stunned: yes, the American society has strict rules, as long as the contract is signed, and the relevant matters are stipulated, it is definitely not possible to increase the price at will, unless the consent of the consumer is obtained, otherwise the two parties will not only terminate the contract, but the supplier will also be severely fined. But I haven't heard of anything that can make the price of international aluminum metal rise significantly.

"Then there's nothing to worry about, I think they're going to intimidate us, to blackmail us and to raise prices, Acton, you tell them not to even think about price increases, and if they dare to ask for a price increase, then go to court...... Let them lose their pants! ”

"Okay, boss, I know what to do." With Lin Hongfei's words, Acton was also relieved: That's right, it's a big deal to fight a lawsuit, see who is more unlucky!

"Very good," Lin Hongfei thought about it, and decided to reveal some "inside information" to Acton, lest this guy think nonsense, "Mr. Acton, this time the matter is not so simple, it is very complicated, well, I can't tell you too much detail, but you just need to remember one thing, there will definitely be people who will continue to trouble us in the future, but no matter who else, they are just a group of hyenas who want to come up and grab a piece of meat, and they don't dare to come up and attack us, don't be afraid of them." ”

"I see, boss." Sure enough, as Lin Hongfei expected, Acton breathed a sigh of relief.

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PS: Brothers, I'm back, I met a lot of gods at the annual meeting, I feel a lot, there are still many places that need to be worked hard for a thousand years, and a little bit of complacency before has disappeared without a trace, this time I'm back, I have more motivation to work hard, let the millennium rest and adjust for a day or two, let's go to fight next! (To be continued......)