Of course, $1 million is not cheap, but for this price, Lin Hongfei is not satisfied, "Mr. Mark, this is impossible, no one wants to make a loss-making transaction, the price of $1 million can't even be done at a cost, unless we drastically reduce the protection capacity, but if you do this, your military explosion-proof vehicle company will be in trouble, although you also want to make money, but you don't want those soldiers to find you trouble, right?" ”

MarkLittle's face turned pale, "Lin, please don't be too greedy, your appetite is too big and it's easy to hold on." ”

"I think my appetite is a little smaller," Lin Hongfei smiled indifferently, and suddenly changed the topic and asked MarkLittle, "Mr. Mark, I heard news that the Force Protection Industries Corporation and the General Dynamics Ground Systems Branch will form a new company for this MRAP project: Force Power Company?" ”

The Army Protection Industry Company and the General Dynamics Ground Systems Branch are also among the 10 shortlisted enterprises, and the military explosion-proof vehicle company, the Army Protection Industry Company is also a relational enterprise, but unlike the military explosion-proof vehicle company, which is a purely relational enterprise, the troop protection industry company still has its own fist products, and the well-known "Puma" multi-functional anti-mine armored patrol vehicle and "Buffalo" minesweeper are their products.

In the previous test process, the "Puma" multi-functional mine-resistant armored patrol vehicle showed unusually strong performance, and in the simulation exercise, the "Puma" multi-purpose mine-resistant armored patrol vehicle became a mobile fortress that the anti-American armed forces could not penetrate. AK-47 rifles occasionally get away with shooting through the Cougar's water tank, and roadside bombs with large charges can blow up its tires, but these weapons are never effective in damaging its hull and threatening the lives of its occupants.

Pentagon personnel have even given Force Protection Industries an IDIQ order for "indefinite deliveries and indefinite quantities" for the supply of at least 36 Cougar multi-purpose mine-resistant armoured patrol vehicles to the 1st Division of the United States Marine Corps in Iraq by October 2004 at the latest.

This is unique among all the finalists, if nothing else. The Force Protection Industries Corporation is determined to receive at least 25 percent of the $32 billion cake, and judging by this situation, the "Puma" multi-purpose mine-resistant armored patrol vehicle of the Force Protection Industries Company will be delivered to the troops in October 2004, while other manufacturers are only now able to come up with samples, which is itself a step slower than the Force Protection Industries Company. This is simply a situation where they want to swallow it alone, and they don't even leave a mouthful of broth for others.

Sure enough, I heard Lin Hongfei's words. MarkLittle's face changed suddenly, "Lin, where did you hear this news?" Why haven't I heard about this? ”

"You really haven't heard of it?" Lin Hongfei looked at Mark Little with a playful expression, "Mr. Mark, it's not a good habit to hide information from partners. ”

"Okay. We did hear the news, but it's not yet certain. So......" MarkLittle chuckled wryly. Since Lin Hongfei is already so determined, if he insists that he doesn't know the way, it will be a shame to be a military explosion-proof vehicle company: the military explosion-proof vehicle company is also a relational meal, and this kind of thing is not known, which makes people doubt whether the military explosion-proof vehicle company is a worthy partner.

"Okay, I understand," Lin Hongfei didn't want to continue to dwell on this issue. Shrugging, "And what about your other two main competitors?" I don't believe they didn't move. ”

Now that the Force Protection Industries Company is ready to cooperate with the ground systems branch of General Dynamics, and the military explosion-proof vehicle company has also come to him, Lin Hongfei does not believe that the two old rivals of the British Aerospace Systems and the International Military and Government Corporation will not react.

"You're right. British Aerospace Systems and the International Army & Government Corporation also seem to be preparing for something. MarkLittle grinned, faintly revealing a hint of rumors, but what the hell was going on, MarkLittle refused to reveal half a point.

It doesn't matter if he refuses to disclose it, Lin Hongfei didn't expect this product to reveal much news to himself, what he wanted was to be able to make MarkLittle feel anxious, as long as it could have this effect, "Mr. Mark, since it is a cooperation, then everyone must have money to make, but I'm sorry, the price of $1 million is ......" He shook his head, obviously disappointed in the sincerity of the cooperation between MarkLittle and the military explosion-proof vehicle company, "You tell me, what is $1 million enough?" ”

Of course, Mark Little knows in his heart that the cost of the light mine-proof anti-ambush combat vehicle produced by Guqi Provincial Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is not 1 million US dollars at all, not only 1 million US dollars, but not even 800,000 US dollars, but the product cost of Guqi Provincial Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is not 1 million US dollars, which does not mean that the product cost of other enterprises is not 1 million US dollars, such as the "Puma" and "Buffalo" of the Army Protection Industry Company, according to the calculations of the military explosion-proof vehicle company, A bike will cost no less than $1.3 million, and that's already the cheapest.

Since the cheapest cars other than Guqi Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. cost at least $1.3 million, why could Guqi Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. accept an offer of $1 million? Even if it costs them a measly $800,000.

Don't look at the fact that the Force Protection Industries Company only quoted a price of $1.62 million before, but when the final product is delivered, it will definitely not be this price, and less than $2 million is really hell. This is also a common trick used by US military enterprises: at the bidding stage, they quote the lowest possible price, and after the Pentagon and Congress have spent a lot of money, the companies that have received the order will raise the price of the product for various reasons.

Of course, no one will let go of the follow-up service charges, compared with the follow-up service, the money earned from selling a car can only be regarded as a fraction, many companies don't even expect a car to make much money, they are more counting on making money in the follow-up service, compared with selling a car, the follow-up service is the bulk of the money.

"Okay," MarkLittle finally bowed his head in the face of the pressure of reality, "$1 million is the highest price I can offer, and if you're not satisfied, I'll need to report back to the bosses." ”

"$1.4 million, since we are partners, we will suffer a loss, who makes us good friends," Lin Hongfei raised a finger with emotion, looking like he had suffered a loss...... From the previous $1.6 million to $1.4 million, it is indeed a big loss, "Of course, as compensation for us, we will share the after-sales service revenue equally." ”

"What? $1.4 million? Do you want the benefits of after-sales service? I didn't expect Lin Hongfei to be so dark, MarkLittle almost jumped up with excitement, "This is impossible!" We absolutely cannot accept it! ”

"You will accept it," Lin Hongfei smiled happily at the angry MarkLittle, which is the confidence that can only be achieved after completely controlling the entire negotiation process, "except for our company, no other company will offer more favorable terms than us...... Mr. Mark, if it weren't for the fact that our company hopes to open up the door to international arms sales through this cooperation, I would not have given you this condition. ”

Hearing Lin Hongfei's words, MarkLittle suddenly felt like a deflated ball, and the whole person was soft in the chair.

Although he was very reluctant to admit it in his heart, Mark Little had to admit that Lin Hongfei was right, except for Guqi Provincial Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd., any other company that had the hope of going to the bottom would not easily withdraw and cooperate with military explosion-proof vehicle companies in this way, not to mention the "vomiting blood price" of only $1.4 million per light mine-proof anti-ambush combat vehicle, if it weren't for Guqi Provincial Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company, they wouldn't do it, The reason why they agreed to cooperate with the military explosion-proof vehicle company was also helpless.

"Okay, I'll tell the shareholders the truth about your request," MarkLittle's face was full of frustration, but in order to maintain his "dignity", he didn't forget to drop a cruel sentence, "But I must tell you, Mr. Lin, the bosses may not agree, your conditions are too harsh." ”

"No, they will agree, they know very well that apart from us, no company will be able to come up with such MRAP products that meet the requirements of the US military in Iraq and the US military in Afghanistan, and no company will be able to offer such favorable conditions......"

Knowing that this was just MarkLittle's nonsense to maintain his face, Boss Lin was in a very good mood, and he didn't mean to worry about this little thing with the other party at all, and stretched out his hand to MarkLittle with a smile, "Mr. Mark, I wish us a happy cooperation." ”

I don't think it's a pleasure to work with you at all. Mark Little was so depressed that she wanted to cry. (To be continued......)