"What? Someone is so arrogant?"
Everyone on the island was amused by Wang Yu's arrogant and conceited words.
"Who does he think he is? Not only does he want to confront us, but he also wants to dig up our foundations and seize the overseas market? How ridiculous!"
...
After much discussion among the islanders, they quieted down when the two main leaders coughed.
"To be valued by the Behind-the-Scenes Council, even to the point of recruiting him at all costs, that young fellow named Wang Yu should have some capability. Therefore, the news about the engine he's tinkering with should be true."
The head of Sanyuan Engines, a bald middle-aged man, said calmly.
"Perhaps it's because they have their own engine that they have the confidence to challenge us."
"Exactly, and to say they will only earn money from our island, that's quite arrogant."
The president of Igarashi Engines, a dark-visaged short man, also sneered, "Even if they have their own engine, so what? No matter how much of a genius Wang Yu is, with the basic technical conditions and knowledge reserves he has, he won't be able to come up with anything good, no matter how much he tinkers. At best, it'll be slightly better than their existing domestic trash. But compared to us, it's far from it! m..oΓg
Haven't they done this sort of thing before?"
"That's right. Every time they raise a banner and shout about resisting us for a while, but in the end, don't they have to bow down and beg for mercy? Accept all our conditions?
In my opinion, we should just dump a batch of goods now, lower the price by thirty percent, and claim it's leftover stock from before the earthquake that can be sold at a low price, but the quantity is limited.
I guarantee that the members of their so-called Engine Association will tear each other apart to snatch up these engines."
Hearing the Igarashi president's words, the Sanyuan president also laughed heartily, his smile extremely sinister.
"You're right. No matter how loud their slogans are, when faced with practical benefits, don't they obediently flock over like dogs?
Let's first throw them a few bones, let them tear each other apart, and then wait until they're tired and hungry from fighting, and then resume supply and conveniently increase the price by fifty percent. See if they'll still want it!
As for that Wang Yu... since he has the ability to develop an engine independently, we absolutely cannot let him continue his research.
According to the previous plan, continue to intensify the rumors, and at the same time put pressure on these large car manufacturers and machinery companies to deal with Wang Yu.
I don't believe that under betrayal and isolation, he can still persist and refuse to bow down to us?"
After saying this, the two looked at each other and smiled.
It was clear that this method of winning over a small group while suppressing a large group, and preemptively nipping potential threats in the bud, was something they were extremely adept at.
Wang Yu? No matter how much of a genius you are, you are ultimately just an individual from the grassroots! In the end, under the power of human nature and capital, you have no other choice but to obey!
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In Jianghan City, the 10-day Eastern Continent Industrial Expo is finally entering its last day. Once the closing ceremony is over, everyone can go their separate ways.
The participants from all countries on the Eastern Continent and their accompanying reporters breathed a sigh of relief. It was finally coming to an end!
At this expo, everyone showcased their advanced industrial achievements, and naturally, there were those who rejoiced and those who worried.
Some people got what they wanted, made considerable purchases, or secured satisfactory product orders.
For example, the eight triumphant bicycle factories, after jointly pressuring Wang Yu to give in, gained considerable attention at the expo with their new product, the fuel-assisted bicycle.
Not only domestically, but they also secured many orders from overseas.
This product, positioned between a high-end upgraded bicycle and a low-end simplified motorcycle, directly addressed the pain points and needs of ordinary people's travel. It immediately received a lot of praise and attention, and orders poured in, making the eight bicycle factories a fortune, and they were all smug.
Of course, there was also self-satisfaction. That Wang Yu, holding such a good product in his hands, was a complete waste. It could only reach its full value and effect in our hands!
Of course, there were also those who were merely spectators, just there to make a name for themselves, such as the origin of the so-called first agricultural vehicle in the country and even the world – Jiangping City Machinery Industry Company, led by Zhao Guozhu and his group.
And the organization behind them, the Machinery Industry Association. Almost half of the 10 participation slots for the entire Guanjiang Province were occupied by their people. Wang Yu had to take a roundabout route through the bus general factory's quota to participate.
However, it seemed that by the end of the exhibition, Wang Yu had not seen any movement from the very capable industrial association members with great connections and channels that Zhao Guozhu had mentioned before... He hadn't even met many of their members.
Of course, for everyone, the truly eye-catching person was undoubtedly Wang Yu.
This simple name, and his Jiangyang County Automobile Factory, almost daily produced some new development to attract everyone's attention.
Fortunately, there were no trending topics in this era, otherwise, Wang Yu would have been a top-tier celebrity!
Especially the reporters, who originally thought they were just there to go through the motions, but unexpectedly received a large amount of surprising information, any piece of which could become a hot news item!
As soon as the expo ended and they submitted their articles, wouldn't bonuses and fame come rolling in?
Some quick-witted reporters were already considering arranging a special interview with Wang Yu after the event to see if they could dig up more explosive news!
...
As the executive officer of Jianghan City, Yu Chengyang was delivering a speech for the closing ceremony. Although no one was paying much attention to his words, the ceremonial work still needed to be done.
Moreover, in this expo, their Guanjiang Province, thanks to the dark horse existence of Wang Yu, had gained enough attention and profit, so how could it be a loss!
Just as all the guests and hosts were distractedly preparing to go through the motions, bringing this expo to a close, and some had even left early,
A large group of people suddenly rushed into the venue. Judging by their appearance, they were all from the Western Continent?
Strange, weren't those Western Continent fellows always claiming to be old-established developed countries, and usually looked down on the relatively backward Eastern Continent?
Even though the Eastern Continent had the second-largest economy and industrial power in the world, the island nation, and the nouveau riche oil-rich country with massive resources and grain, those old powers still didn't think much of the Eastern Continent.
They practically looked down on the Eastern Continent with their nostrils. In a sense, they were even more annoying than the so-called number one superpower, the United States.
That kind of innate arrogance of the old aristocracy, the kind that refused to fall even when the donkey collapsed... it was very irritating.
But now, these Western Continent people, who should have had their eyes in the sky, were all very gentle and polite, almost courteously asking everyone two questions:
Who is Wang Yu?
Where is he?
Wang Yu? Why are they looking for him again?