Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 426 McDonnell Douglas's Door-to-Door Service
Although it felt strange, the leaders couldn't interfere.

"Ahem, actually Li Song is quite good!"

"At least they didn't bully others by abusing their power!"

"Among the wealthy, this is already quite impressive," one of the leaders remarked.

"That's true!"

“Everyone has their own hobbies!” The others nodded in agreement.

“However, we still need to take this matter seriously, after all, Li Song and we have a very good relationship!” someone else said.

"This is indeed a problem!"

“After all, Li Song has such a large business now!” someone said.

"Yes!"

"Li Song is a very good person!"

"If something were to happen to Li Song, who knows what would happen if they replaced him with someone else!"

"If there's a child, then at least there will be an heir in name." Everyone present was old enough to understand the implication.

In case something happens to Li Song, someone else can take his place.

No one knows what kind of personality the person who takes the place of will have.

Li Song had a very pleasant working relationship with everyone.

If Li Song had children, things would be much easier to handle in this situation.

It can support children in inheriting the estate.

Although doing so is likely to cause conflict with the people behind Li Song.

However, things had come to that point and there was no way to back down, because Li Song had too many international patents under his name.

If any problems arise, and the successor has other ulterior motives, things will get really complicated.

Of course, Li Song is so young, and he is also quite cautious in his actions.

The chances of something going wrong are very, very small, but not nonexistent.

If something like this happens and you're not prepared, the consequences are hard to predict.

These leaders are all shrewd; sometimes it's better to be prepared than unprepared.

“Find an opportunity to meet this young man and have a talk with him,” the leader said after a moment’s thought.

Everyone present nodded; they all knew a lot about Li Song!

Li Song's family also wanted to have a grandson soon, but they couldn't control it at all.

Moreover, this is a private matter, so there's no way to handle it in a grand manner.

"How about we finalize the design of the Chang'an aircraft?"

"You can go and take a look then," someone suggested.

"Hmm, there's no need to be so deliberate."

"There will be plenty of opportunities!"

"If Fat Bear goes too far, I'm prepared to take a trip south." After saying this, the leader took a deep drag on his cigarette.

The other people present reacted differently upon hearing this.

Everyone knows that the main leaders went to the south, definitely to firmly promote opening up.

Although there are still some voices that question the openness, they are now very few.

Many of those who opposed it in the past are now taking a wait-and-see approach.

Currently, foreign investment accounts for the largest share of Li Song's funds, accounting for 98% of the total investment!

As for the technology, it goes without saying that it's almost 100% perfect.

Others mainly involve establishing processing plants in the country to produce clothing and various electronic products.

The circle that used to love stirring up trouble no matter what happened didn't do so this time.

That's right, I'm talking about a segment of cultural figures.

In the eyes of some cultural figures, they will oppose whatever you do, and they will always have reasons to oppose it.

But if you let them actually do it themselves, they can't do it well.

In other words, no matter how hard you work to do your job well, some intellectuals will still have something to say.

No matter how well you do, there will always be cultured people who will stand up against you; that's how they demonstrate their noble qualities!

This time, these cultural figures are busy fighting amongst themselves and making money.

The main reason is that Li Song has invested a lot of money in producing TV series and movies in mainland China and supporting new directors.

A movie costs tens of millions to make!

Moreover, it involves foreign exchange, something I never dared to even dream of before.

The Four Great Classical Novels are already rife with controversy, so when writing the scripts for movies or TV series based on them, the writers would start fighting amongst themselves, each refusing to submit to the other.

Because this relates to the most important things for intellectuals: fame and fortune.

If the script is well-revised, the TV series will be well-received by people all over the country, and it will be praised by others as well.

This one's here!

For cultural figures, fame is synonymous with wealth!

Moreover, Li Song also paid a lot for making movies!
If we say that the Four Great Classical Novels are adaptations, there are still some limitations.

Li Song then established a film fund to support new directors.

This is a script that is not limited to any genre.

Not to mention that Hong Kong publishers also accept novels from mainland China.

So now cultural figures are busy creating content, busy fighting amongst themselves, and busy making money.

The script for Dream of the Red Chamber has been hotly debated among literary circles, and it's still not finished.

The parties even published commentary articles on each other in the newspapers.

With these people gone, the situation is much better now.

Seeing that no one said anything, the main leader breathed a sigh of relief.

He continued, "Everyone has seen the achievements the South has made!"

"We need to continue to open up and attract more investors."

"Then we can make more money, and then we can better build our country."

"Furthermore, the West, especially the US, has gone a bit too far in its treatment of Li Song recently!"

When others heard this, they understood that going to the South was, on the one hand, a firm commitment to opening up.

Another signal sent was support for Li Song.

"As for whether Li Song needs us to express our opinion, that's none of our business."

"He may have some reservations, but we still need to make our stance clear," the leader added.

The others nodded in agreement: "Yes, we must make our stance clear!"

There are actually two meanings to this. The first is to support Li Song.

Secondly, there's a little scheme involved: to untie you onto our side's chariot.

Li Song Company possesses patented technologies, as well as industrial assets and export capabilities.

Even at the national level, this is an extremely important matter.

Therefore, we should express our stance when necessary and try to win over those who need to, even if it leads to misunderstandings from the West.

Everything must be done with the national interest in mind!

“Since the leader has this idea, we will fully support it!” someone said.

"We fully support you!"

"I think we can get some advice from Li Song on the issue of openness."

"The person behind Li Song is no ordinary person. Just look at Li Song's elaborate scheme!"

"And some things that have happened to Ami recently!"

"Who would have thought that Li Song's interview in Hong Kong would cause such a big mess for Ah Mei?"

"It's fair to say that Li Song and the people behind him have thoroughly studied Western science!" "And look at how frequently Li Song gives interviews!"

"I feel like the frequency of his interviews was carefully planned!"

"I think so too!"

"Moreover, every time he gives an interview, he not only advertises his products but also makes his competitors scramble to keep up."

"Of course, we're just asking him for some suggestions; whether or not we'll take them into consideration is another matter."

"I also think we can ask them for their opinions!"

"Our domestic enterprises also need to change!"

"Some domestic enterprises are truly hopeless and beyond redemption."

Upon hearing this, the main leader sighed, took out a cigarette, and accepted the cigarette from the supplier!

Then he said, "Some people think it's a secure job and don't care!"

"Some people in the workplace are just seasoned veterans!"

"There are also some leaders who only think about creating slush funds and have no interest in production or technology."

"It's just that we have too many companies and too many people involved."

"State-owned enterprises have this problem or that problem, but some of them must exist!"

"You all saw what Li Song said!"

"We serve the people!"

"In terms of infrastructure, we must not be like the West."

Upon hearing this, others thought of Li Song's remarks about electricity.

They all nodded in agreement.

Someone took a sip of strong tea and then said, "People like Li Song are the ones who truly get things done. Some foreign investors haven't seen a single penny of investment, yet they make a ton of demands."

“There are even people who get something for nothing.”

“Unlike Li Song and his team, who have real technology and real investment, I’m afraid they’re not making enough demands. I wish they would make more!” one leader said.

Everyone chuckled at this point!
"We owe Li Song and his people a debt of gratitude that we're afraid we can never repay," the main leader said with a hearty laugh, his voice thick with Sichuan accent.

The others laughed, mainly because the shady things Li Song brought out couldn't be measured by money, people, or anything else.

"Even though they have had many conflicts with the West recently, they have not asked us to provide any official support."

"Of course, maybe they're avoiding suspicion!"

"It's also possible that they are confident they can handle the other side."

"Haha, if all foreign companies were like Li Song and his team, that would be great."

The others laughed when they heard this.

Li Song, who was at the Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant, sneezed a few times for no apparent reason and couldn't help but mutter to himself, "I wonder who's talking about me again? Could it be Boeing?"

Li Song went home again the next day, stayed there for one night, and then returned to Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Company.

The first CA201 aircraft happened to be returning to Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Company for maintenance and inspection.

This aircraft has just completed a heavy-load, long-range test.

The plane is fully loaded during both takeoff and landing.

The weight of an airplane during takeoff and landing is completely different; the weight during takeoff is greater than the weight during landing.

This is determined by the structure of the aircraft itself and the structural strength of the landing gear.

In other words, if you take off with a full fuel tank, you will land with the fuel depleted, and your weight will decrease.

Li Song had no intention of riding in this prototype!
Moreover, Li Song knew that even if he wanted to go up and try, he would be stopped.

Li Song flew directly to Guangzhou and first took a stroll around the Qiansheng Electronics Research Institute!
Then they turned back to Hong Kong Island.

When Li Song got home, he picked up the newspaper and discovered that Boeing's stock price had risen again.

Even the stock prices of companies like General Motors and Pratt & Whitney have risen.

As for the US Senate, there has been no statement yet.

Li Song knew how these Western capitalists operated; there wouldn't be any further news unless the stock market's upward momentum stalled.

Li Song was also pondering to himself: "Should we include the mainland in route 117?"

The aircraft began its maiden flight in June of this year.

This aircraft remains a top secret in Aramco.

The performance of this aircraft itself needs no further explanation, as history has already proven it.

However, this aircraft also pioneered the stealth aircraft concept.

It also holds significant historical importance.

Li Song hesitated mainly because China doesn't need this technology right now!
It's best to maintain a low profile domestically right now, because the US and the US are currently locked in a power struggle.

Don't be fooled by these two guys' rivalry; if anyone dares to provoke them now...

Then they will unite and kill any other troublemakers.

Look at how Europe tried to recover later, only to be outmaneuvered by these two.

From now on, whenever the EU has a couple of good days, these two will put on a show for it.

Then, decades later, various trade wars broke out between mainland China and Aramco.

Neither side has suffered significant losses, but the other smaller countries have suffered greatly.

As it turns out, when the eldest and second eldest fight, it's the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth eldest who suffer.

When JDB and Wanglaoji clashed, Heqizheng was the one that suffered.

Therefore, there are no absolutes between countries.

"Let's forget about it. We have F-14s and F-15s in China right now. We can bring out the Backfire after September!"

"Our domestic military strength is already sufficient!"

"As for stealth fighters, we can just copy the more advanced ones later."

If Amei's people knew that their precious 117 would be disliked by Li Song, I wonder what their reaction would be.

"We could learn a thing or two about surface warships!"

"However, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer was not completed until 1986."

"So what should I copy at this stage?" Li Song pondered as he browsed second-hand platforms.

Li Song was browsing a second-hand platform, hoping to find some classic surface warships.

Because the war mode changes later on, it's not worthwhile to keep using some old and outdated methods.

Of course, these old artifacts can also be handed over to the Coast Guard.

The domestic coast guard has no idea how big their coast guard ships will be in the future.

Just then, the phone rang. Li Song picked it up and said, "Boss, McDonnell Douglas has sent people to Hong Kong Island!"

"What are they here for?" Li Song asked, a little curious.

"They want our company to help design a commercial airliner, preferably a wide-body long-range aircraft!" Tian Jiahui's expression was strange when he made the call.

"Huh?" Li Song also felt strange when he heard this.

"How could they have such an idea?" Li Song continued to ask.

"They said our company's designs are excellent."

"Narrow-body passenger planes, wide-body passenger and transport planes!"

"But they want to exchange the design for the aircraft!" Tian Jiahui explained in one breath.

Hearing this, Li Song wondered to himself: Is McDonnell Douglas here to find out my secrets?
Li Song knows that there is a question on the international stage: where did he research all those patents and designs he has?

Of course, people in China think they stole it from foreign laboratories and related institutions!
Foreigners thought it was designed by some mysterious domestic department!

"Could it be that McDonnell Douglas is really going to do this deal?" But then Li Song thought of McDonnell Douglas's recent situation.

"Old Tian, ​​let me give you a heads-up: this deal is worth doing. I have some mature designs here!"

"But their planes have a reputation for being notorious for crashing, so we have to drastically lower the price!"

"You can leave them hanging for a few days, and then I'll step in!" Li Song thought for a moment. Regardless of the other party's purpose, this was like a pillow being delivered to someone who was sleepy. Why not take advantage of this business opportunity?

(End of this chapter)