Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 210 Not Taken Seriously (Third Update, 3600+ words)

"They reacted really quickly!"

"I thought big companies like them would be slow to react!" Li Song opened the two emails, which were from two different companies, both of which wanted to visit Parkson.

Li Song knew that Boeing had always wanted to acquire McDonnell Douglas, so he had been targeting McDonnell Douglas in various ways.

McDonnell Douglas's reputation suffered a huge blow last year.

In 1979, two McDonnell Douglas passenger planes were involved in a major accident, leading to a global grounding of the aircraft.

Of course, in reality, most of the time the problems with McDonnell Douglas's DC-10 passenger planes were due to operational errors, except for the initial cargo hold tail door, which was a design flaw.

The rear door of the warehouse was later changed.

McDonnell Douglas planes had various problems when used for passenger transport, but they worked perfectly when converted to cargo planes, refueling aircraft, fire extinguishers, etc.

Therefore, some people later concluded that this was a conspiracy by Boeing against McDonnell Douglas.

However, after Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas, it seemed to be cursed, and then problems arose.

Some aircraft models have been grounded globally more than once or twice.

Of course, some aircraft were grounded simply because Boeing wanted to save on design costs by modifying existing aircraft.

Another option is to provide the software package to a certain major IT power in the East.

"When they arrive, just greet them and see what their requests are!"

“Don’t be polite with them, because they are our competitors,” Li Song said, seeing Tian Jiahui’s serious expression.

"Yes, yes!" Tian Jiahui had already anticipated that Li Song was applying for these international patents, and that he would definitely produce and sell them later.

However, Tian Jiahui was still very puzzled, because he had learned about the level of aircraft manufacturing in mainland China from Zhang Dehua!
He also learned from Zhang Dehua that the mainland was negotiating with McDonnell Douglas to assemble a relatively outdated aircraft.

Tian Jiahui understood that the aircraft McDonnell Douglas presented was an improved version of the DC-9 medium- and short-range passenger aircraft designed in 1960.

Two turbine engines are mounted at the tail of the aircraft.

The commercial airliner that my boss applied for this time is a medium-to-long-range aircraft, and it also has a high-bypass turbofan engine.

But it was twenty years more advanced than the planes that McDonnell Douglas produced.

Because Zhang Dehua applied for international patents, he naturally needed to understand these things. Tian Jiahui learned about these things through Zhang Dehua, and they had all reached the world's advanced level.

So sometimes Tian Jiahui doesn't know who the boss is really representing.

I find it hard to believe that the boss's skills came from mainland China.

Because he didn't understand these industrial aspects before, Tian Jiahui always thought that his boss was a representative promoted from the mainland.

However, after getting to know Zhang Dehua better, I realized that the technology the boss was using was far superior to that of those in mainland China.

Tian Jiahui sometimes finds it unbelievable that he, a small-time lawyer, could be like this.

I never imagined I would have the status I have today.

"In addition, the boss's senior apprentice has already sent a message through someone."

"I wonder what the boss's uncle will do." Tian Jiahui asked someone from Uncle Hao's side to deliver a message to the boss's uncle.

"If he comes, arrange for him to stay. If he doesn't come, then forget it." Li Song had nothing else to say after hearing this.

"Boss, after Mr. Motoda left last time, the small company has never come back!" Tian Jiahui didn't know what the boss had talked about with Motoda, but it actually made the small company stop bothering the company.

"Don't worry about that. We've applied for the off-road motorcycle rally, and the Japanese motorcycle companies will definitely form a team to participate!"

"The Japanese motorcycle companies now hate BMW motorcycles to death!"

"They originally planned to transfer outdated motorcycle technology and production lines to the mainland!"

"Now that the mainland has obtained the technology transfer authorization from our BMW motorcycle factory, they no longer need their technology or production lines."

"Don't be fooled by their politeness; they hold grudges very well!"

"And you can also send them an invitation to participate in our motorcycle rally."

"Whether the International Motorcycle Federation participates or not, we're going to hold this motorcycle rally!" Li Song had already figured out how to make the motorcycle rally a big success.

Having offended the small motorcycle companies so badly, shouldn't they take this opportunity to slap them in the face?
And if I raise the prize money even higher, I don't believe those European racing teams won't want to come!
So whether or not there is an international motorcycle racing association, this rally can still be organized beautifully.

"How much bonus is the boss preparing?" When Tian Jiahui heard Li Song say this, he knew that the boss was going to spend a lot of money.

"The first place winner will receive five million US dollars!"

"Second place: three million US dollars!"

"Third place: one million US dollars!"

"What do you think of this standard?" Li Song asked.

"I don't know much about this. How about I look into the prize money for other competitions first?" Tian Jiahui was also taken aback when he heard about the prize money.

Five million US dollars is roughly thirty million Hong Kong dollars.

Moreover, the boss said he wants to build a stadium over Taihu Lake, which will cost a lot of money!
"That's fine, you can gather the relevant information first."

"At that time, our company will build an off-road motorcycle route in Taihu Lake, and then build a road racing route." Originally, Li Song planned to do a design on a second-hand platform.

However, if the International Motorcycle Racing Federation (FISM) wants to get involved, we should first let them guide the design and construction.

To put it bluntly, it's about channeling profits to the International Motorcycle Racing Federation.

If you're going to use someone else's name to do something, you can't expect to get something in return.

Li Song understood this perfectly.

"In addition, the head office will also send people to rotate through the two factories in the mainland!"

"Especially the factory's key departments, finance and logistics."

"The monitoring systems for the other two factories also need to be set up."

"The supervisory system is under the vertical management of the head office."

"You should take charge of this yourself!" Li Song couldn't possibly leave everything to the people on the mainland.

"Make an example of them when necessary! Deal with them seriously. If they dare to steal, they must accept the consequences."

"Okay!" "Keep an eye on the sales company as well, and handle the relevant import and export procedures!"

"Everything must be done properly, and taxes must be paid where due. Tax evasion is absolutely out of the question!"

"We must take seriously the feedback they have regarding the motorcycles that were also sent out!"

"However, we must also verify their opinions to prevent some people from deliberately causing trouble!"

"Business competition is like war, full of traps. Everything must be done according to rules, regulations and procedures. You can't simplify procedures just because you know someone."

Tian Jiahui nodded: "Boss, what you said is absolutely right. I used to represent many people in the law firm. Because of acquaintances, some procedures were incomplete, and in the end, the two families ended up in court and became enemies!"

"Well, you're more meticulous since you're in the legal field."

"Also, keep an eye on the house renovation for me. And how's the training going for the people from the mainland at Jiahao's security company?"

Tian Jiahui took a sip of water before saying, "Jiahao is currently training the security guards from the security company."

"Security work must be carried out according to procedures, otherwise it will violate the law!"

"You need to understand what to say and what to do in any situation!"

"The security company doesn't have much business outside right now; we only have one job here!"

Li Song established the security company mainly to make it easier for his security personnel to carry firearms. He didn't have high expectations for the company's performance, and he figured that as his business grew, he would naturally have more business.

So he agreed and said, "Tell him to lay a solid foundation for the company, especially in the use and safekeeping of equipment, otherwise a big problem could easily arise!"

“Once Phoenix TV is established, we’ll hand over the orders to them.” Li Song also knew that security companies needed to undergo professional training, because security companies often run into considerable trouble if they didn’t follow the procedures.

Even police officers get into trouble if they don't follow procedures, let alone security personnel!

"Furthermore, BMW Motorrad Sales Company will entrust them with all future cash transfers!"

Tian Jiahui felt a little envious of Chen Jiahao, who had no performance requirements.

But there was nothing he could do. Chen Jiahao had connections, and he knew all about it. He was asking him to do something he didn't understand!
"Uncle Hao has already replied, saying that from now on, boss, just give him any orders, and he'll go through fire and water for you!"

"Then he gave me coordinates and a time, this Thursday!" Tian Jiahui took out another piece of paper.

"Ok!"

"Tell Uncle Hao to do a good job!"

"If he becomes president in the future, just don't forget me," Li Song said with a half-joking laugh.

Tian Jiahui chuckled dryly upon hearing this.

Tian Jiahui felt that what his boss said might actually come true.

What Li Song didn't know was that Boeing's attention to Baisheng Company was entirely due to the efforts of two other companies.

The first one was the aerospace company, which also notified Boeing about Baisheng's patent application.

However, Boeing didn't pay much attention to it, and the person who received the call even thought the aerospace company was making a joke.

The second one is McDonnell Douglas!
What truly made Boeing take the company seriously was McDonnell Douglas.

Boeing was aware of McDonnell Douglas's negotiations with mainland China.

McDonnell Douglas originally intended to open a large door, allowing mainland China to purchase more than fifty aircraft, half of which would be manufactured at Aramco, and the other half of which would have their components sent to an assembly plant in Shanghai for production.

After the delivery of fifty aircraft, the second phase of technology licensing will begin!
Boeing did not consider McDonnell Douglas's request to be unreasonable.

Because you can't manufacture civilian airliners in mainland China, you're at the mercy of others.

This is also the consistent mindset of Western companies: if you can't manufacture it, then I will sell it to you at a high price, taking advantage of your inability to manufacture it!
Boeing was somewhat surprised by McDonnell Douglas's recent concessions.

Now, as long as a contract for 25 passenger aircraft is signed, all the parts for those 25 aircraft will be produced and assembled in mainland China by Aramco.

And once the twenty-five passenger planes were assembled, the second phase of technology transfer began.

This made Boeing curious as to what reason McDonnell Douglas would make such a big concession!

The investigation revealed that Baisheng Company had applied for an international patent.

Then Boeing's engineers analyzed the data against international patents and were shocked.

The aircraft design applied for by this company on Hong Kong Island has reached the world's advanced level, especially the high bypass ratio engine, which has higher fuel efficiency than current engines.

The thrust-to-weight ratio and the flow rate ratio are also the highest!

What does this mean? It means that if this aircraft is produced, its operating costs will be reduced.

Of course, Boeing didn't take it too seriously, because it was just a medium-to-long-range narrow-body passenger plane!

Narrow-body technology is now at the very bottom of the pecking order.

Boeing and Airbus are now both developing wide-body passenger aircraft.

The largest passenger plane in history was born during this period.

Airbus A380!

Boeing 747, 777!

However, the financial crisis and changes in the international situation later led to excessively high operating costs for large passenger aircraft.

Then narrow-body passenger aircraft regained their mainstream status.

Boeing was also curious as to how such research results could exist in the Far East!

In the Far East, that area is practically a wasteland for the aircraft industry.

Moreover, McDonnell Douglas had to come and see for themselves, so how could they not come and see for themselves?

To say that Boeing considers Boeing a rival is a joke. It's just a medium-to-long-range narrow-body passenger plane. No matter how fuel-efficient its engine is, it's still a product of outdated design that can't keep up with the times.

McDonnell Douglas was anxious because it learned from other sources that Li Song had very close ties with the mainland.

Meanwhile, McDonnell Douglas was also curious about which company had developed such technology for nearsightedness, as it seemed like they were trying to steal their business.

Because our cooperation with the mainland is on short- and medium-range passenger aircraft, the other party is using patents and designs for medium- and long-range passenger aircraft. It would be strange if this wasn't targeted at us.

Of course, neither of these companies expected that sending people to Hong Kong Island would result in a rebuff!

(End of this chapter)