Everyone was stunned, looking at Brother Hu who had suddenly burst in, and the new term he'd just uttered.
"That's right, it's the electric vehicle developed and designed by our little factory manager... don't you bumpkins even know about it?" Brother Hu said with a very exaggerated tone, his expression beyond just being punchable.
This guy always had a knack for this, his face was enough to make anyone want to drag him out and beat him senseless.
"Bumpkins?"
Faced with Brother Hu's mockery, the bicycle factory personnel were all stunned for a moment, and then erupted in anger. How dare a mere county hooligan look down on them? Who gave him the courage and confidence?
Nonsense... of course it was me. Wang Yu curled his lips, a smile playing on his face.
"It seems you gentlemen are probably unfamiliar with my electric vehicle product. Well, the electric vehicle is an upgraded version of the gasoline-assisted vehicle, using an electric motor instead of the original gasoline engine for power. On this point, I personally hold some insignificant small patents, especially concerning the motor. It can achieve greater power and lower loss. Then... the final product result is that the cost of use is at least 80% lower than the original gasoline-assisted vehicle... after all, gas prices are still considerably higher than electricity bills. Also, I should mention that in terms of purchase price alone, electric vehicles are also significantly cheaper than old-fashioned gasoline-assisted vehicles, conservatively speaking, at least 50% cheaper."
Hearing Wang Yu say this so calmly, everyone present was taken aback, and then everyone from the bicycle factory was in an uproar! What? There's such a thing? Are you kidding me? A product where both the purchase cost and the usage cost are greatly reduced? Doesn't that mean that the gasoline-assisted vehicles they worked so hard to acquire have become obsolete junk? It felt like being a soldier in '49 who joined the army... missing out on the good stuff!
"No, you must be joking, these are threat words spoken out of unwillingness to transfer technology to us!" The weak-chested man from Minghuang Bicycle Factory was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, looking at Wang Yu with disdain. "Do you think you can scare us with such a clumsy lie? Let me tell you! We haven't not researched replacing gasoline power with electricity, but it's simply impossible! Even if you were a divinely gifted genius, we admit your skill in tinkering with more advanced motors and designs, but you've overlooked a fundamental problem! That's the battery! In our country, and even globally, batteries are simply insufficient to support your theoretical electric vehicles! Are you planning to carry a super-sized battery with you like those old gas-powered buses? Do you really think we're all ignorant hayseeds? Hahahaha!"
The weak-chested man cackled wildly, but no one responded. Everyone's gaze became very strange.
"Yes, I really do think you're hayseeds." Wang Yu chuckled. Before he could continue speaking, "Do you think if I could produce new motor and electric vehicle technology, I wouldn't be able to solve the battery problem?"
"What? You can solve the battery problem? How is that possible? This is technology that even Uncle Sam doesn't have!" The weak-chested man suddenly shouted, his face full of disbelief.
"Although I hate to say it, in many fields, what Uncle Sam can't do doesn't mean I can't. Also, your expression and statement are similar to what we've seen from people in Western Continent, Island Country, and Uncle Sam." Wang Yu shrugged. Ding Jianwei sneered unceremoniously, "I'm sorry, but I can produce the battery you say is impossible right here."
"Impossible! You must have colluded!" The weak-chested man was furious, his face written with disbelief. Or rather... he was unwilling to believe it! Anyone present who wasn't a fool would know with their heels that once Wang Yu's electric vehicles hit the market, the bicycle factories would be finished. Who would buy bicycles anymore when there was a better option like electric vehicles? No... they've already hit the market! Didn't they hear Brother Hu's report of a 30,000-unit order? It must be that Wang Yu has bribed those second and third-tier small brands that are his competitors!
"Alright, take him away. Don't embarrass yourself here anymore. And tell Minghuang to change their responsible person later." A certain important figure from the authorities couldn't stand it any longer. He waved his hand and had the weak-chested man dragged away. The guy was still shouting and yelling, completely refusing to believe. But it didn't matter if he didn't believe, as long as someone else did. Especially Ding Jianwei's status. Although he was currently just an ordinary factory manager, as the former head of a military factory, his potential backing was unimaginably powerful to ordinary people! The leaders within the authorities were all aware of this. So seeing him proactively stand up for Wang Yu, they naturally chose to believe without hesitation. On one hand, his character was beyond reproach. Ordinary people wouldn't choose to live in a mere 367 Institute for so many years as if doing penance, just to not abandon so many employees who became disabled due to the fire. Such perseverance and mental fortitude were not something just anyone possessed! On the other hand, with Ding Jianwei's potential connections and channels... even if he were wrong, if he said Wang Yu was right, then he had to be right! This was something that the leaders knew well after learning that Wang Yu had to compromise due to pressure from various authorities. Ding Jianwei personally stepped forward and used connections and relationships that he hadn't touched for years. He quickly smoothed everything over for Wang Yu. Otherwise, why do you think it would have ended with such a whimper? Also, Wang Yu, you're so young, you should have said earlier that he was your partner! Having such a capable partner but not saying anything, really! Young people can't always be too low-key! The old man from Shuanglong Province muttered to himself, but still looked at Wang Yu with a very kind expression. "I say, Little Wang, you truly are a young hero. They also realize their mistake." The old man said to Wang Yu in a very gentle tone. He had to be gentle! Anyone with a brain knew that once these electric vehicles came out, those bicycle factories would be finished! Correspondingly, what about their many idlers... ahem, the many personnel who solved livelihood employment issues? What about the taxes and GDP? What about the various bank loans and collateral? These were all top-priority matters! Therefore, these bicycle factories absolutely could not collapse... at least not now!
"It's alright," Wang Yu shrugged with a smile. "As you gentlemen have already reached a consensus, our previous matters are considered settled. As for our later product upgrades, you also voluntarily chose to give up, didn't we say that before?"
Hearing Wang Yu's words, everyone present was speechless. Who knew you'd dug this pit back then? All the bicycle factory managers present were dumbfounded. They had said that just now, but... the situation seemed different now! Now, anyone who refused would be a fool! Everyone fell silent.
"Little Wang, this matter can't be viewed like this. In fact, we can still cooperate with each other." The important figure from the authorities tried to play peacemaker.
"That's fine too, the same terms as before, one hundred million from each company, and this matter will be concluded. I can share all technology and production supply with you. This is my final bottom line!" Wang Yu paused for a moment before speaking slowly. This time, under the same terms, no one dared to say he was robbing them! Even if he was robbing them... they would have to accept it! Wasn't that right?
"Don't worry, these are not problems! Don't you agree?" As the old man asked, everyone present wore smiles that were uglier than tears.