As long as we can eat, we'll take any job!
Makarov's statement, translated, was very simple and direct.
Money talks!
What, you say the price is low?
Nonsense, any price is better than no price!
The entire port of Khartsizsk has been dead for over half a year, like an extinguished volcano, lifeless, and like the whole country, it's filled with a sense of decline.
A large number of workers are idle, unable to even afford food. Who would care about your petty concerns?
Believe it or not, if you just shout on the street, "Hiring, meals provided," a crowd of people will immediately rush in and break down the doors!
"My dearest brother, Andrei."
Makarov's address to Andrei has also upgraded from "kid" to "dearest brother."
"Our factory is desperately in need of work right now. No matter how harsh the conditions the other party proposes, it's not a problem.
Damn it, can you imagine my tragic days where I can't even afford the worst watered-down beer?
What, you say you also need other subcontracting orders and a large batch of parts?
Don't worry, we are close brothers, as reliable as vodka. Since you're asking, I'll immediately find someone to handle it for you.
Yes, rest assured. The people I introduce are absolutely trustworthy.
For example, Old Nikolai's gear factory, Kalena's electronics factory, etc. I only need 15%, no, 10%... well, 5% referral fee is also acceptable.
What? You say you also need some high-end technical equipment?
Andrei, this really cannot be sold!
As I told you before, unless it's the entire production line being packaged...
Wait, hey, hey, hey! Don't hang up.
Actually, this is not an impossible thing to negotiate, it's just..."
...
At the Jiangyang County Automobile Factory, Andrei hung up the phone and spoke to Wang Yu.
"It's settled. Khartsizsk is willing to do the subcontracting for you. As long as you provide accurate and detailed parameters and requirements, no matter how much you need, it's fine.
All industries are fine, and parts supply is even less of a problem. As long as you can name it, they have it. And..."
Saying this, Andrei sighed slightly, "The price is very favorable, willing to offer 30% of the market price, and even more favorable for larger quantities.
The only requirement is that it's best to settle the payment with clothing and food."
"Oh?"
Wang Yu was clearly surprised that Andrei had communicated so smoothly. It seemed the economic crisis in the Ice Bear Kingdom was indeed very serious.
These conditions, in future terms, were just too competitive!
This was a situation where industries were going to compete themselves to death!
"As for the equipment..." Andrei pondered for a moment before speaking,
"They said it still needs to be discussed. Occasionally, one or two high-end equipment pieces are fine.
But for the large quantities you need, and all of them being high-end, it requires going through many approval procedures, which is very troublesome."
Andrei advised Wang Yu, "Why don't you just buy the entire production line outright? You're not short of money now anyway."
"Heh, my dear Andrei, how much money would it cost to buy the entire production line?" Wang Yu shook his head,
"I'm involved in quite a few industries now. What I need is high-end production equipment to supplement the deficiencies in our technical capabilities, not your production lines.
I can't just buy a car production line when I need to manufacture cars, and then buy an electric kettle production line when I need to make electric kettles, can I?
Even with all the money I have, it wouldn't be enough! Besides, it's not that I look down on you...
Okay, actually, I just look down on your technology."
Wang Yu's lips curved slightly, revealing immense confidence.
"The production efficiency and technical level of my own designs are far superior to yours. What I need now is just some high-end equipment as tools.
Why would I go the long way around and insist on your production lines?"
"I..."
Hearing Wang Yu's words, Andrei was speechless.
If anyone else had said this, that he looked down on the technological standards of their Ice Bear Kingdom, Andrei would have immediately confronted them or simply dismissed it as the ramblings of someone who hadn't woken up.
Their Ice Bear Kingdom was a long-established industrial power. In terms of technology and strength, although not as cutting-edge as Sam or Shima in certain fields, in terms of balanced development, they were definitely world-class.
How did they become objects of disdain for Wang Yu?
However, despite feeling a bit resentful, he had to admit that Wang Yu's words contained no exaggeration. At least Wang Yu had the qualifications to say them!
Setting aside other things, the automated mechanical industrial project he had poured his life's work into was optimized and its most critical problems were solved with Wang Yu's casual guidance, increasing efficiency by at least 30%!
"How about this," Wang Yu softened his tone after thinking for a moment. "Let's first build your automated mechanical production line. Will the required high-end equipment and tools be supplied by your country? I can purchase them at the original price."
Wang Yu made a concession. If the people of the Ice Bear Kingdom were still unappreciative, they could take their equipment and celebrate the New Year. With their economic crisis, they might not even have the chance to make underwear in the future!
"This is not a problem."
Hearing Wang Yu say this, Andrei breathed a sigh of relief. "The equipment needed is not much, and I can find a way to solve it. However, do you have the factory space to accommodate this brand-new production line?"
"Don't worry. Secretary Yang and I have communicated. There's a batch of small factories that have gone bankrupt in the county. I'll acquire their factory land at 20% above market price."
Wang Yu said calmly without even looking up. "Although the price is a bit high, and I have to take on their employees as well, it will cost nearly 8 million in total.
But the advantage is that these pieces of land are adjacent and conveniently located. I plan to directly connect and integrate them, planning it into an entire industrial park, which will be more than enough to house three of your production line projects."
"You want to establish your own independent manufacturing system!"
Andrei suddenly stood up abruptly, staring at Wang Yu.
He realized he had underestimated this young man. He had initially thought he was just an investor who, with a bit of technical skill, wanted to take advantage of their Ice Bear Kingdom's economic crisis to make a quick profit.
Now it seemed Wang Yu was playing a much grander game!
"You... you are simply a terrifying ambitious man!"
Andrei looked at Wang Yu and gasped in a cold breath.