A night of chatting, nothing to do. The next morning, Nikolai invited an operational executive from the Star Group. This is a middle-aged man who looks very serious, and there is a sinister aura between his eyebrows, not like a good talker. In front of Nikolai, he seemed very kind, but when he spoke to Weiss, his demeanor and tone were much colder. He told Weiss that the old production line at the aircraft factory was indeed being considered for transfer, and that several groups of potential buyers had been contacted, and that the initial price was around 2,000 gold crowns. If the entire production line is packed home, it can fully meet the needs of ordinary agricultural aircraft and short- and medium-distance postal cargo aircraft, and it is also feasible to carry a small number of passengers or use it for short-distance sightseeing.

2000 gold crowns, which is not much different from Nikolai's valuation, but her valuation is based on a self-built production line, not a second-hand production line that has been worn out and depreciated. Taking a step back, even if the price can be negotiated, this kind of second-hand production line with no room for improvement is like a double-edged sword, the advantage is that workers can quickly master the aircraft production technology, and the disadvantage is that it will inevitably become a hard injury that restricts the rapid development of the enterprise, is there any need to bargain fiercely?

After reading the technical information provided by the other party, Weiss pondered for a while and stretched out three fingers: "I'm sorry, I will pay up to 300 gold crowns for such a production line." As for other potential buyers, what price they are willing to pay, that's their business, it's none of my business. ”

Such a decisive killing made the operation executive on the other side stunned, the nun was a little stunned at first, and then began to snicker, I don't know if she was laughing at Weiss haggling, or if she thought his current bargaining appearance was funny, anyway, she was just the technical director, and the business affairs had nothing to do with her.

The operations executive, who looked to be more than ten years older than Weiss, quickly recovered from his shock, shook his head and said, "Sir, we are not the military dealing with redundant supplies, half selling and half giving away, and supporting all sectors of society to actively restore the economy. We have evaluated the value of this production line, 10 years of normal use, an annual output of 200-300 aircraft, according to the cost of 20-30% of the profit margin, its commercial value is more than 4000 gold crowns, if the management and operation level is better, the future profitability can be improved, so we have a reasonable estimate of it is 1600 to 1800 gold crowns. As you said, how much other people quote is someone else's business, and since we are the director of Lebold who came to me today, I won't talk about those false. In order for the transfer of this production line to pass the management meeting and the board of directors, the minimum amount must not be less than 1500. ”

"You're talking about the income method, but using the cost method, it's worth about 100 gold crowns, and I'll pay up to 300 when I take into account the relevant taxes and appropriate floating gains. If you have to go 1500 or 1600, then it's easy, I'll spend a winter building a new more technical line for about 600-800 gold crowns. We can afford to wait a few months. ”

The operations executive stared at Weiss in surprise, thought for a moment, and reluctantly said, "Okay! I'm going to go back and talk to our COO and hear what he has to say. The top may think from different angles, but those are things I can't predict. ”

Weiss smiled in understanding.

After the operation executive left, Nikolai asked mysteriously, "What do you really know about the income method and the cost method?" ”

"What are you kidding, Shibei should be impressed for three days, haven't you heard of this truth?" Weiss said seriously. In fact, he took an elective course in basic economics at university, and the content of that course was not particularly attractive, but the lecturer was an extremely humorous old man, and taught the students the basic knowledge of economic operation in a lively and lively way, and many knowledge points Weiss still firmly remembered in his mind.

"Hey, if the price can be negotiated, do you really plan to buy this second-hand production line back?" Nikolai asked again.

Weiss heard something out of the strings, and he hurriedly told Nikolai that this was a normal deal, and that he couldn't afford to pay for it. Some relationships are normal, while others have the potential to cause endless trouble. With the lessons of such reality as the Lorraine local council election fraud, it is better to be cautious. Speaking of which, Weiss couldn't help but joke that Brooks's "ghostly" guy seems to have competed with Lorraine in recent years, and whenever something big happens, he can always be seen.

After saying this, back to the problem of Nikolai steel, Weiss said that as long as the price is right, buy back this production line that has been used for less than three years, and then use it normally for five or six years.

Such an analysis also made sense, and Nikolai couldn't help but give him a thumbs up: "Well done!" ”

Weiss went on to say that if the price is not negotiable, then as he said before, it takes a few months to set up a new production line, although it is time-consuming and costly, the biggest advantage is that you can get rid of the shackles of thinking and stand on the starting point of a new technology from the beginning, which in the long run is actually more meaningful than buying a second-hand production line.

"If you really want to set up a new production line, I can find you a few reliable helpers, the kind that doesn't cost favors!" Nikolai said solemnly, "I'll lead the team myself." ”

"Is this a part-time job or a job hop? How much will I pay you? Weiss quipped.

"Didn't you say that? If you want to poach me to help, just give me a symbolic point. Nikolai gave him a playful look.

"That's not going to work!" Weiss half-jokingly said, "You have to pay a higher salary to call it poaching, so you can give it to your father!" ”

"Him?" Nikolai pursed his lips and said with a face full of unhappiness: "He doesn't care about this aspect, if I change to a job that doesn't require flying, even if the salary is only enough to support himself, he will be happy to accept it, anyway, he doesn't want me to fly in the sky, I always feel that the danger is too high." ”

If this topic continues, it is inevitable to mention the sad story of the death of Brother Nikolai. Weiss hurriedly diverted the topic: "In the first stage, we are only producing ordinary and durable aircraft, and we don't need ace pilots like you." If you really want to help, introduce a few people who are okay with flying skills, reliable character, and willing to go to Lorraine, just do it! ”

"Are you annoyed with me?" Nikolai stiffened his face, "Isn't it good to see me every day?" ”

Weiss scratched his head, this is a proposition, how to answer it?

"It's good, but I'm always a little worried......"

"Worried about what?" Nikolai asked step by step.

"I'm worried that you've been with an excellent young man like me for a long time, and you've raised your eyes, so no one will look down on you in the future?"

Weiss's way of forcibly putting gold on his face immediately made Nikolai laugh. Since we talked about fate, how could we not mention the interesting story of Gunevere? After listening to Weiss's teasing, Nikolai sighed: "I didn't think she was anything special before, but since listening to the song "Looking Up at the Starry Sky" sung by her, I really regret that I am not a man." ”

This time it was Weiss's turn to have a good laugh.

Nikolai saw him laughing, and not angry, and went to turn on the gramophone. After listening to the song "Looking Up at the Starry Sky", she suddenly asked Weiss: "Don't you like her?" ”

"I like it!" Weiss replied without hesitation, "Last time I was in Mason, I invited her to dinner at the best and most expensive restaurant I chose. ”

Nikolai rolled his eyes at him, the micro-expression of disgust that had been common in their days at the Barston Military Academy, but which was quite a long time ago.

"If you chase her down and marry her, I will definitely stay in Lorraine for a long time, and it doesn't matter how much she is paid, as long as I can listen to her sing regularly." After speaking, Nikolai added: "Really! ”

"She would be glad to know that you like her so much! However, while being happy, I can't help but feel sad......" Weiss shook his head with a sigh, "This is called creation and making people!" ”

"Is there a spectrum for this?" Nikolai asked.

Weiss glanced at her: "It's not reliable to buy that aircraft production line at a bargain price of 300 gold crowns!" She never took a fancy to me at all, and I only liked her with admiration, how could I get together? ”

Nikolai nodded thoughtfully, and no longer asked back, but said: "The matter of the production line, it may take a few days for them to reply, if you are not in a hurry, why don't you wait for news from me?" ”

"I'll stay until tomorrow afternoon at most." Wei Stanran replied, "Mr. Brooks, the first-class inspector of the Department of Safety Inspection, has only given me one week, and it will take two days to go back and forth, and only three days in between, all of which will be left with you. ”

"This guy ......" Nikolai bit her lip, she thought for a moment, but finally gave up.

"There's still a day and a night to make up for my aircraft skills and flying skills, right?" Weiss proposed.

Nikolai patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, although the time is limited, it is no problem to teach you the most basic airplane piloting skills." As for aircraft technology, I can give you some private information, and you can take it back and study it. ”

"Well done!" Weiss gave a thumbs up.

When he graduated from Patton, Weiss's overall grades were not as good as Nicholas's, but if you exclude the poor first-year coursework and only look at the second- and third-year performances, the two are almost evenly matched, and in some of them, such as gunnery and combat command, Weiss is even better. Now, Nikolai is a teacher to teach flying techniques, and Weiss, a student, devotes himself to it, first theory and then practice, learning and operating at the same time, and in just one day and one night, he has mastered all the essentials of take-off, landing and routine air maneuvers, and successfully carried out an independent full flight - Nikolai only played the role of a safety officer in the back seat. However, the mastery of the basic essentials is not the same as the gain of flying skills. Nikolai repeatedly told Weiss that it was not enough to memorize the essentials of operation, and that he had to continue to accumulate flying experience in order to be truly handy.