The train driver in the courtyard

"120 km/h".

"Running at full speed, it won't even spill the water in the cup."

"Stable, absolutely stable!"

"Full marks! Full marks!"

On the speeding Huaxing double-decker bus, the people from the French tourism department and the passengers who came to visit all stared in astonishment.

Yang Jizong looked up at the dragon king again, feeling somewhat incredulous.

When Li Aiguo suggested using a water cup for the demonstration, Yang Jizong thought it was unnecessary, since anyone could feel the stability of the car body.

In retrospect, Li Aiguo's decision was correct.

"Dear Yang, this tour bus is absolutely perfect! Let's sign the purchase contract now!" The representative from the French tourism department stepped forward quickly and shook Yang Jizong's hand tightly.

The three major car dealers were now anxious: "Sir, don't you want to reconsider? Our buses can still be improved. Please give us another chance."

"Improve? Can your buses keep the water in your cups from splashing the entire way?"

The representative from the French family said with a cold face.

"Does it have a bathroom and a kitchen?"

"Does it also have this amazing panoramic sunroof?"

"Are there really interior panels this beautiful? And they're not toxic."

"They have nothing, yet they dare to bid?"

These words were like a slap in the face to the representatives of the three major automakers, leaving them unable to lift their heads.

Bathrooms, kitchens, and panoramic sunroofs can perhaps be barely replicated if you spend a lot of money.

However, they were unable to replicate Huaxing's interior panels no matter what they tried.

The texture is exquisite and the feel is warm. They are both plywood, but the difference is ridiculous!
Even more critically, several mainstream newspapers in the port city recently published articles questioning whether imported plywood contains toxic formaldehyde, and whether long-term exposure could induce cancer.

However, the plywood used by Huaxing Bus does not contain any of these harmful substances.

At first, some people thought it was a rumor, and some furniture manufacturers even sent lawyer's letters to threaten the media.

As a result, they directly invited medical authorities to endorse it, one of whom was a Nobel Prize-winning scholar in Physiology or Medicine.

It was utterly inconceivable at the time that a scholar with a small notebook would speak up for the Eastern camp.

As soon as the news broke, consumers began demanding compensation from furniture manufacturers, sparking a wave of class-action lawsuits across Hong Kong.

Many furniture manufacturers have now urgently changed their procurement channels, spending large sums of money to order new types of plywood from Hextech.

"I don't know what's going on in the east, how come they've come up with so many great things in the last few years?" The three major automakers were also frustrated.

The news of Huaxing Automobile's successful bid quickly spread throughout the industry.

France, known for its discerning tastes, gave Huaxing Tourist Bus a perfect score, instantly attracting global attention.

Before Yang Jizong even returned to the port city, he received inquiries from several large travel companies affiliated with Xiao Ou's family.

"The price? It's not expensive, only $6."

Although the tour bus looks big, the materials used are actually far inferior to those of the Tyrannosaurus Rex SUV.

$6 is equivalent to 600 ounces of gold, which is an astronomical price in this day and age.

Moreover, these tour companies order at least one hundred vehicles at a time.

"$6, we'll buy them. We need two hundred."

"We need three hundred vehicles."

These tour companies aren't stupid. Now that the French tour companies have upgraded their buses, if they don't keep up, their tourists will be snatched away immediately.

In just a few days, more than two thousand tour buses were ordered, with full payment made upfront and production scheduled later.

Unfortunately, Huaxing Automobile Company has limited production capacity right now. If you don't pay, you'll just have to wait.

When the staff in the foreign trade department saw the astronomical figure in the foreign exchange inflows, they were no longer as shocked as before.

"Calm down, calm down, this isn't the first time. The surprises that Comrade Li Aiguo has brought have long exceeded our expectations."

"The foreign exchange has arrived, and we must deliver on time. We can't ruin Huaxing Company's reputation." "The supply of materials is coordinated by the First Ministry of Machine Building, and the production side will contact the Qianmen Locomotive Depot directly."

When Section Chief Xing received the call, he was completely stunned.

With orders for over two thousand vehicles plus the batch from France, Huaxing Auto's current production capacity is insufficient to complete the orders even if they work until next year.

"Patriotism, what do we do now?" Section Chief Xing was once again troubled by production capacity.

"Just call in more people," Li Aiguo said, not in a hurry.

The best thing about this era is that everyone eats from the same pot and works together.

"Right, right, how could I forget about that?" Section Chief Xing immediately contacted the Ministry of Machine Building, which then transferred another batch of workers from all over the country to support Huaxing Automobile Factory.

The Qianmen Locomotive Depot was already familiar with the production process. As soon as the workers arrived, dormitories and workstations were quickly assigned, and the factory area soon presented a bustling production scene.

As the sun sets, the plaque above the gate of Huaxing Automobile Factory, which reads "Huaxing Automobile for the Prosperity of China," shines brightly in the afterglow, reflecting a warm red light.

****
Time flies and it's the weekend.

Li Aiguo had just finished designing the weapons for the small aircraft. Seeing that it was getting late, he rode his mountain bike back to the courtyard house.

As soon as I entered the courtyard, I heard Liu Haizhong rush out of the house, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Everyone, assemble at the Central Court! There's big news on the loudspeaker!"

The residents, including Uncle San, Xu Damao, Qin Huairu, and Nan Yi, all gathered around, and even Yi Zhonghai, who hadn't been seen for a long time, came out.

His face was still covered in blood, clearly indicating that he had been dealt with by Jia Zhangshi's Nine Yin White Bone Claw.

"The French are going to establish a formal relationship with us!" Liu Haizhong said excitedly when he saw that everyone had arrived.

Everyone cheered excitedly upon hearing the news; they were genuinely thrilled.

"Is this the first family from the west to establish relations with us?"

"Yeah yeah!"

When Li Aiguo returned home, Chen Xueru was also talking about it, and she was a little worried: "I heard that there are people from the island in Gaul. What if those people refuse to leave?"

"Of course they were chased away." Li Aiguo was in a good mood today, especially since Chen Xingjia and Chen Fangxuan had also come over.

Upon hearing the news, Xu Damao and his wife also brought an old hen to celebrate.

So Li Aiguo went to the market and bought meat and fish, and invited Nan Yi over to cook.

After the meal was prepared, Aunt Liu and He Yushui were invited over as well.

As evening fell, the Li family's house was brightly lit, and everyone sat around a table, raising their glasses in celebration, their laughter and chatter filling the air.

At this moment, from inside the large villa on the island, the sounds of "Niang Xi Pi" could be heard.

The staff stood outside the door, not daring to breathe.

Comrade Jianfeng waited outside the door for a full half hour before gently pushing the door open and going in.

"We just received news that the French have officially notified us to withdraw our personnel."

Comrade Jianfeng paused for a moment, then said in a low voice:

"Right now, it's just that the French have acknowledged that side. We still have so many friends, so there's no need to be too angry."

"What do you know? Once there's one Frenchman, there will be another. Get out."

Comrade Jianfeng knew that the micro-operation master was truly disappointed. He sighed and backed out of the room.

He felt that the sky outside seemed darker than usual.

*****
On the other side, after seeing off Chen Fangxuan and the others, Li Aiguo returned to his study with Nan Yi and the others.

I had just sat down to have a sip of tea when I received a phone call.

The voice of Dean Chen came through the phone: "Aiguo, the finalization of the small aircraft design is complete. Come to my office tomorrow."

"Yes!" Li Aiguo clenched his fist excitedly.

Compared to tour buses, small planes are clearly more important!

(End of this chapter)