That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1443 I like the encouragement from my opponents
Nakamura Kenji stared at Kimura Hachizai for a long time, then suddenly uttered a cold remark before turning and leaving.

"Kimura, it's dangerous for you to say things like that."

One sentence jolted Kimura awake. He quickly bowed deeply to Nakamura Kenju's back and said in a flustered voice, "I'm sorry, Nakamura-senpai, I was too rash."

Kenji Nakamura did not answer; he simply opened the door and left.

Kimura Hachiya slowly straightened up, his eyes filled with deep resentment and anger.

His fear just now was not due to fear of Nakamura Kenju, but rather to fear of the true master behind Nihon.

Kimura Hachijo was much younger than Nakamura Kenju and had not experienced the war that nearly wiped out all Japanese men, but his parents had told him about that dark history.

At that time, Japan was in ruins and its future was bleak. It was the Korean War that gave them the last glimmer of light in the darkness.

The beacon gave all the war-related orders to Japan, enabling Japan, which was on the verge of collapse, to go into full production overnight and regain its status as Asia's leading industrial nation.

Kimura's father was an excellent skilled worker, which is why he avoided the opportunity to go to the front lines. He also stood out during the opportunity to expand production in the 1950s, which enabled the Kimura family to have a comfortable life.

At that time, Kimura Yatsuya was just beginning to understand things and idolized his father. He thought of his father as a great hero of Japan's second rise to power, and this mentality lasted until he entered middle school.

That day, his father got drunk and said many drunken things to Kimura Hachiya, which made him understand the cruel truth of this world.

You defeated someone, and then helped them become strong again? Are you out of your mind?

[Unless this person is willing to be your dog, willing to cut off their own flesh and blood for you to enjoy at any time.]

It was only after that day that Kimura realized that the capital giants behind the so-called "Three Zeros," "Three Cleans," and "Three Prosperity" were already from across the ocean, with equity penetration reaching an astonishing 60% or more.

However, Kimura Hachizai was helpless in this regard. After all, it was those old fogies like Nakamura Kenju who started that war.
Moreover, after Kimura Hachizakura entered the workforce, Japan's economy was on a fast track, and the ever-expanding prosperity somewhat masked Kimura Hachizakura's resentment.

Perhaps the lighthouse is truly beautiful inside and out?

However, inflated bubbles are bound to burst eventually. Starting two years ago, Mitsubishi Corporation was severely impacted by the economic upheaval and became one of the hardest-hit companies in the Japanese automotive industry.

It was only at this point that Kimura Yatsuka realized that all the wealth he and his father had accumulated through hard work over two generations was just flesh and blood that others could take away at any time.

That's why Mitsubishi is preparing to increase its investment in mainland China this year, in order to absorb resources from the mainland to make up for its losses.

Just now, Kimura Hachiya revealed a secret to Li Ye, saying that Mitsubishi had a big move in mainland China. In fact, it was a provocation tactic carried out by Mitsubishi headquarters.

If you don't buy my stuff soon, I'll sell it to someone else!

However, Kimura was very skeptical. "The 'provocation' tactic has a tradition of thousands of years in China. Could Li Ye really not see that he was bluffing?"

As it turns out, Li Ye didn't care whether you were bluffing or not; he simply didn't care.

In the words of Kenju Nakamura, Li Ye only knows how to lead Hachiya Kimura by the nose.

After Kimura Yasatsu arrived at the Jingnan Group's reception room, he began to explain to Li Ye Mitsubishi's goodwill and how rare this opportunity was. "Mr. Li," he said, "in the past few years, you have proven your capabilities and are fully capable of embracing cutting-edge engine technology from around the world. Therefore, the Mitsubishi Group is willing to further deepen our cooperation with you."
We are willing to help you establish a complete, state-of-the-art engine production line and provide you with ample financial support.

Li Ye watched quietly as Kimura finished speaking before asking calmly, "Kimura, how much has your Mitsubishi Group lost from 1990 to now?"

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Kimura Hachiya paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Our group's business has always been doing very well. Our products sell very well in both Europe and North America."

Li Ye curled the corners of his lips, but did not expose the other party's lie.

Mitsubishi is being squeezed out of the European and American markets by Toyota and Honda, yet they still boast about their sales! If they were truly selling well, would they change their strategy and set up an engine plant in mainland China?

Mitsubishi has vehicle manufacturers in mainland China, but it will never transfer its engine technology to the mainland before that, not even a stripped-down version of the technology.

After Kimura finished his eight-year collaboration, Li Ye asked again, "Besides those who want to cooperate with us, which other companies in China have you contacted for potential collaborations?"

Kimura Hachizai paused again, then said, "We would prefer to cooperate with you, but if Mr. Li does not accept, we will have to look for other partners."

Li Ye said calmly, "I will offer 30 million US dollars to buy out the production rights of your latest generation 1.8 and 2.4-liter engines in mainland China. Note that it is the latest generation, not the outdated technology from ten years ago."

"This is impossible."

Kimura Hachiya rejected Li Ye almost instantly.

Are you kidding me? The latest generation of engine technology?
It's outdated technology from ten years ago. It's only because Mitsubishi's profits have plummeted in the last two years, and the engines from the first plant have already reached 70% of their performance, that Mitsubishi would have been so quick to act.

Moreover, Mitsubishi's goal is to maintain its dominance in the mainland market and generate continuous profits, as well as gain control over the joint venture. Li Ye's one-off business approach clearly indicates his intention to reverse engineer, essentially teaching his apprentice to undermine his master.

Li Ye smiled and said, "Then there's nothing I can do. I can't let others tell me what to do with my company. I couldn't before, and I can't now."

Kimura Hachizai swallowed hard and said earnestly, "Mr. Li, believe me, this is truly an excellent opportunity. If you refuse my offer, you will only gain a powerful opponent."

Li Ye smiled gently and said, "It's alright, I like the encouragement from my opponents."

"Mr. Li, please reconsider. Today I'm just giving you a preliminary overview of my intentions."

"Forget it, I won't consider it anymore. Thirty million US dollars is a huge sum of money! Wouldn't it be better if I bought the technology from Europeans or the Beacon of Light?"

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Kimura was stunned after eight years.

In fact, he knew that in addition to its first plant, Mitsubishi had also contacted an engine factory in the north. If Li Ye refused Mitsubishi's cooperation terms, they would set up a factory in the north to produce engines.

If that were the case, Mitsubishi's interests would be best protected, but what would happen to Kimura Hachizai?

(End of this chapter)