After divorce, I can hear the voice of the future

Chapter 693 It's hard to refuse!
"Tesla's sales in Japan are quite good; last year, it sold more than 5,000 units."

Ota Rei helped come up with a plan: if the cost-effective approach didn't work, then they should go for the high-end market.

In the past few years, Tianxing Private Equity has repeatedly shorted the Japanese yen, and Lu Liang is well-known among the Chinese public.

"It's a bad impression, isn't it?" Lu Liang was speechless, thinking of Meixue at home. Her father had been embezzled and suffered a financial ruin, and unable to face it, he chose to hang himself.

"No, the strong command respect from the bottom of their hearts."

Ota Rei looked serious and raised four fingers to swear that he was definitely not flattering Lu Liang.

With Lu Liang's fame, Tianxing Tianshu could easily become the CEO of Porsche Panamera or Maserati in countries like Japan and Korea.

Regardless of the import price, even for the lowest configuration, Sumitomo Mitsui plans to sell it for over $100,000.

This price was derived from their comprehensive assessment of Lu Liang's influence in East Asia.

Since there are no Tianxing factories in the local area, they can just raise the price and push all the responsibility onto the Foreign Trade Bureau.

“Since Mr. Ota is so confident, then we won’t stand on ceremony.” After a moment of contemplation, Lu Liang suddenly smiled.

The decision was made to export it at a price of $6, which is equivalent to RMB 41.4. The lowest configuration is RMB 11.4 more expensive than the domestic version.

How much we can sell and how much we can earn in the future depends entirely on Sumitomo Mitsui's capabilities. The agency contract is signed annually, with the first contract exempt from agency fees.

"can."

After thinking it over, Ota Rei nodded in agreement.

Lu Liang was quite kind; he didn't make exorbitant demands just because they needed to curry favor with him.

As the two were talking, the car drove off the main road and onto a side street, stopping in front of a Japanese-style courtyard.

A still-attractive female manager, dressed in a kimono, knelt at the entrance with several waitresses to welcome them.

"Gentlemen, this way please."

Lu Liang, Tai Tian, ​​Ling Wen, and the others each sat in a small booth in the entrance hall, with three waiters on each side.

One person kneels in front of you, taking off their shoes and socks to give you a foot massage; another person stands behind you, massaging your shoulders and neck to soothe your mind and body; and yet another person stands beside you, offering you a hot towel and tea to rinse your mouth.

"Sir, I'm wondering how much force you applied. If you experience any discomfort, please let me know." The female manager inquired solicitously, clearly having been instructed that Lu Liang was the absolute protagonist.

"not bad."

Lu Liang squinted, feeling pleased.

In recent years, I have traveled all over the world and visited many countries and places, but when it comes to serving people, Japan's service awareness is definitely far ahead and at the forefront of the world.

Although they are rich and can enjoy emperor-like treatment wherever they go, the biggest difference in Japan is that these service personnel take serving them for granted.

Just like big fish eating small fish, the small fish don't blame them, as if being eaten by big fish is their destiny and part of the natural food chain.

What talk of kings and generals being born with special privileges? What talk of a great man being born to be like this? He can surely be overthrown and replaced.

These views are all false.

After washing your feet, face, and mouth, how can you miss the most classic Japanese hot spring bath?

After changing into bathrobes, the group followed the staff's directions to the bamboo hut in the backyard.

The night sky, the bamboo house, the cicadas' chirping, and the mist create a beautiful picture.

The three of them sat at three different points in the bath, their eyes half-closed, enjoying the tranquility of the moment.

"Why hasn't Mr. Zheng arrived yet?"

Lu Liang was soaking in the spring water, using a cool towel to cool down his head, when he belatedly realized he remembered Zheng Xuanyi.

"I guess there's a traffic jam on the road." Ota Reiya also felt strange, since Zheng Xuanyi should be following behind their car.

They arrived half an hour ago. Shinbashi isn't as crowded as Ginza, and there's the airport road nearby, so they should have arrived much earlier.

"They're here." Wen Chao heard the noise and looked towards the house. There was a dark figure behind the Japanese-style sliding door, getting closer and closer.

"Sorry, I had to take care of something and was delayed." Zheng Xuanyi smiled and changed into a bathrobe.

"What could be more important than meeting Mr. Lu?" Ota Rei glanced at him, speaking sarcastically.

"We just arrived too."

Lu Liang couldn't help but chuckle, shifted his position to make room for Zheng Xuanyi to go into the water, and began to recount his conversation with Ota Rei in the car.

The export price is $60,000 excluding shipping. The agency contract is signed annually, with the first contract exempt from agency fees.

“No problem, everything will be done as you say.” A hint of surprise flashed in Zheng Xuanyi’s eyes.

Unlike Sumitomo Mitsui, Hyundai Group's core business is automobile manufacturing, so he was prepared for Lu Liang to ask for an exorbitant amount.

Lu Liang was too easy to talk to; he didn't bring up any unfair terms, just very ordinary international brand agency terms.

If there is any difference, it might be that agency contracts are signed annually, while international brands typically sign two-year contracts when entering a new market.

However, contracts are usually signed for two years, with an additional supplementary clause: sales targets, such as at least 1,000 or 2,000 units per year. If the sales target is not met, it is considered a breach of contract by the distributor, and the brand has the right to replace them.

After all, when brands find distributors and offer free initial contracts, their intention is to help their products sell better. If the products don't sell, the distributor's role is essentially zero.

“Mr. Zheng, let’s keep things separate. I’m a very fair person.” Lu Liang smiled calmly. He was a businessman, not a bandit.

Even if investing in Bitcoin results in a tenfold or greater increase in assets, the role of Sumitomo Mitsui and Hyundai Group is negligible. However, cooperating with the two companies is his choice, and the relationship is mutually beneficial and win-win, with no one owing anyone anything.

He would not use this as leverage to force Hyundai Group to sacrifice its own interests for Tianxing Motors.

"Mr. Lu, I'm sorry, I was just being petty and judging you by my own standards." Zheng Xuanyi lowered his head in shame.

“Mr. Zheng, you are in the wrong. You are hereby punished to finish it.”

Ota Rei smiled and, intending to smooth things over, took a flask of sake from the shore and handed it to Zheng Xuanyi.

Although the two did not get along, Zheng Xuanyi had tested Lu Liang's attitude, and he should reciprocate.

Originally, Ota Rei had planned to use his power for personal gain, helping Lu Liang promote Tianxing Motors in Japan and gain more favor for his son.

After all, he was just the rotating chairman of Sumitomo Mitsui, and he would retire sooner or later, but his son was still young and worked at Hoshino.

However, this is very risky, because Japan's national policy is to develop hydrogen energy. If its rivals find a way to exploit this, its efforts will be over.

But now that he knows Lu Liang's attitude, although he will still promote Tianxing Motors, he will only do so within his capabilities.

"Mr. Lu, I toast you." Zheng Xuanyi said solemnly, poured a small cup and handed it to Lu Liang, then picked up the wine pot and drank it all in one gulp without saying a word.

"Mr. Zheng, you flatter me."

Lu Liang also downed a drink, and the two smiled at each other, pretending nothing had happened.

A few minutes later, Lu Liang stood up and said, "You two can take your time soaking. I'll go wash up and change first. See you at the restaurant later."

"Mr. Zheng, you're late, please soak a little longer."

Ota Rei looked at his palms, which were already wrinkled, indicating that he had soaked for a while. Wen Chao, seeing this, also prepared to get up. Just as the two were about to leave with Lu Liang, Zheng Xuanyi suddenly called out to them, smiling, "Mr. Ota, Mr. Wen, let's soak a little longer. Mr. Lu must be quite busy."

The two were puzzled and followed Zheng Xuanyi's gaze. When Lu Liang entered the house, his shadow appeared behind the Japanese-style sliding door. Suddenly, two dark figures appeared, as if they were wiping his body with towels.

Wen Chao was completely bewildered. Ota Rei, realizing what was happening, said irritably, "You're late? Is this all you're here for?"

"Otherwise what?" Zheng Xuanyi shrugged, a smile playing on his lips, soaking in the hot spring and sipping his wine, completely at ease.

"Besides these methods, what else can you do?" Ota Rei asked, his face dark with displeasure.

"As long as Mr. Lu is satisfied, that's fine."

Zheng Xuanyi was smug. He had arrived late mainly because he was negotiating with the club's owner, planning to replace the original waitresses with two of his own female relatives.

To ensure everything went perfectly, he dared not take any risks. If Lu Liang didn't like them, all his efforts would be wasted. So he specifically sought out the two people Lu Liang had chosen during his previous two trips to Goryeo.

At this time, inside the house.

Lu Liang yawned, feeling a bit sleepy from soaking in the water.

At first, he didn't notice that the service staff had been quietly replaced, until a little rascal, while wiping his body, would always intentionally or unintentionally flirt with Xiao Lu.

He could dismiss it as an accident once or twice,
But doing it three or four times is clearly intentional.

"Yoona, Tiffany, what are you doing here?"

Lu Liang turned his head and looked over, then suddenly froze.

The waitress, who was originally only a 7 or 8 out of 10 in terms of looks, suddenly transformed into Lim Yoon-a, who was once awarded the title of Asia's most beautiful woman.

With bright eyes and white teeth, skin with a porcelain-like sheen, and upturned lips, she resembled a girl next door who only existed in dreams.

"Sir, long time no see."

Yoona stood behind Lu Liang, suddenly peeked out, and waved with a smile. She was wearing a kimono with gold flowers embroidered on it, and the sleeves hung naturally down to her elbows, revealing her fair skin.

Traditional kimonos are meant to cover the body, but revealing the back of the neck creates sexiness. Now, when Yoona wears one, the sexual tension increases exponentially.

The alluring curve of her collarbone and the glimpse of white skin peeking out from the back of her neck, even outside of winter, evoke a desire to reach out and explore.

Compared to Yoona's tender and sweet words, which were like a gentle breeze, Tiffany was much more direct. She was the one who had been flirting with Xiao Lu just now.

Lu Liang kept staring at Yun'er, and she wanted to attract his attention, so she suddenly hugged his leg and said, "Sir, I missed you so much."

Mei Ying looked nervous, watching Lu Liang's expression. Last time she was with Taeyeon, Lu Liang rejected her.

Zheng Xuanyi was unaware of this and thought that Lu Liang had a special affection for them, so he called her over this time as well.

Zheng Xuanyi is currently soaking in the hot springs outside the courtyard. If Lu Liang rejects her again, she'll probably suffer a terrible fate.

"Long time no see." Lu Liang smiled and gently patted Mei Ying's head to soothe her nervousness.

He didn't really like the free gift, but since he was kind-hearted, he figured he could just make do with it and be part of the atmosphere-building group.

After all, Yoona is a bit introverted and needs an experienced person to guide her and get her moving.

Have you had dinner yet?

Lu Liang was surrounded by women on his left and right. Although the kimonos looked like gift boxes with bows at the back, making people want to open them and take a look.

But the night is long, so there's no rush. I just finished my bath, so I should eat something now and recharge.

"We arrived in Tokyo this afternoon and have been waiting for you." Mei Ying breathed a sigh of relief, her face beaming with smiles.

She knew she couldn't match Yoona's charm, but if she was seductive enough, she might be able to win Lu Liang's favor.

"Let's go get some food first," Lu Liang chuckled, leading the two women to the restaurant.

As for Ota Rei and Zheng Xuanyi, the matter has been discussed, and since Wen Chao is here, it can be left to him.

The entire club was booked by Ota Rei, and Lu Liang chose a pavilion-style private room with mountains, water and trees.

"How have you been lately? Is work going smoothly?" Lu Liang asked with a stern face, glaring at Mei Ying.

Yoona was very well-behaved, constantly pouring drinks and adding food, but Tiffany, that little devil, kept making funny faces with her hands.

They were wearing kimonos, and Lu Liang was wearing a yukata; both were very loose-fitting garments. Moreover, Lu Liang was sitting cross-legged, leaving virtually no space underneath, which gave Mei Ying room to maneuver.

One hand would always intentionally or unintentionally brush across the knee and gradually move deeper, the movements as gentle as a feather, wandering along the inner thigh, almost arousing my physical reaction.

"I just missed you so much." Tiffany smiled sweetly, and Yoona also showed a helpless look on her face: "Thanks to you, sir, the company has always taken good care of us and has not made us accept any gigs we don't like."

It seems that due to the surge in Bitcoin prices last year, Hyundai Group, which had been sluggish, suddenly rose to prominence. From the beginning of the year to now, in just six months, it has launched more than 100 investment projects, including a stake in SM Entertainment.

SM Entertainment had always given Jung Seon-yi face and dared not do anything to them. Since they invested, their lives have been getting better and better.

Although both are approaching thirty and have entered the category of veteran artists, the film and television resources given to them are still among the best in the industry.

“Sir, it is the greatest fortune of my life to have met you.” Yoona said, then suddenly raised her glass: “May I toast you?”

When Girls' Generation was still a group, the Korean media called them a "rich women's group" because during their most popular years, they often went to buy buildings and invest in real estate as a group.

At first, they all did very well, and even after going solo, they remained active in their respective fields and continued to make money.

At that time, they thought that as long as they did this, they could leave the company and escape the control of capital when the contract expired.

But reality gave them a painful slap in the face. When they were popular, it was because they were very popular. Fame was their shield, so capital pretended to fade away.

When they weren't as popular as before, capital started baring its fangs again, forcing them to renew their contracts and do things they didn't like.

Even if they buy buildings and invest in real estate, it's still as easy for financial conglomerates to crush them as to crush ants.

Take her as an example: she invested 120 billion won to buy land from a real estate company, intending to build her own apartment and complete her social transformation.

As a result, the real estate company suddenly went bankrupt, and the land suddenly became a "protected area," making it impossible to build houses. All the money was lost.

If only she suffered misfortune, it could only be considered a coincidence. But Mei-ying's father was scammed, Tae-yeon's investment in a hot pot restaurant was met with complaints and she eventually had to declare bankruptcy, and Hyo-yeon's purchased building has been delayed in delivery. These can't all be coincidences, can they?

It can be said that, apart from Seohyun, Yuri, and others who did not return to the entertainment industry after the group disbanded, [the rest of the sentence is missing].

Those of them who are still in the entertainment industry have all experienced various troubles to varying degrees. Ultimately, due to coercion or enticement, they had no choice but to come back together and renew their contracts with the company.

Before meeting Lu Liang, Yoona seemed to be able to see her future: continue to use her remaining fame to make money for the company until she could no longer make any money.

Like their predecessors, they will be constantly forced to participate in various drinking parties and social events, like commodities being circulated around, and will spend the next few years in misery.

"Yoona, you've finished speaking, so what should I say?" Mi-young smiled and raised her glass as well: "Sir, I'd like to toast you too."

Yoona looked at her and felt sorry for her.

Mei Ying used to be very quiet, but because she wasn't as famous as Mei Ying, she was forced to attend several social events beforehand, and her personality changed drastically afterward.

Meeting Lu Liang was lucky for her, but for Mei Ying, it was like a drowning person grasping at a straw.

　That's all, I'll add it tomorrow.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)