My girlfriend is from 1949

Of course, even the technology from the 60s is far superior to that of the first generation.

Maintaining a slight generational gap is essential for having an advantage; otherwise, why would foreigners buy from us?

Chen Huai'an had carefully considered the situation and taken into account the reactions of the United States and the Soviet Union.

If we buy this production line and send it to the new China, it will surely crush the world.

Consequently, it would certainly attract the covetous eyes of the US and the Soviet Union.

However, transistor technology was invented two years ago.

What the new China has mastered is merely a more advanced and complete system, not the only one.

However, this level of activity is not enough to arouse the suspicion of either country.

It's even more impossible to start a war over a transistor that's a few years more advanced.

Even if they are interested, they will exchange benefits through other transactions or other means.

Just like the Dutch military strength, it was nothing in the eyes of the five philanthropists.

However, other countries only purchased lithography machines through trade, and there was no incident of them sending troops to seize them.

Chinese scientists have made a huge breakthrough in transistor research, is that not acceptable?

The new China was in dire need of reconstruction. After a century of plunder and war, it was poor, but not weak.

Therefore, even if the US and the Soviet Union were interested, they would exchange them through other means or purchase them for reverse research.

This reduces the time required to travel from ten years to just five.

If the new China wants to trade with other countries, it must have products that are competitive; otherwise, why would others cooperate with it?

As the saying goes, only by showing yourself appropriately can you earn the respect of others.

In novels, when the Dragon King returns, isn't he first looked down upon by the rich second generation?

Only after demonstrating their strength did they earn the respect of those powerful families.

Therefore, as long as this balance is maintained, it will be beneficial to the new China.

In the beginning, Chen Huai'an also considered finding machines of the same generation.

However, due to foreign targeting, the machines that those factories bought were already many years behind those of foreign countries.

It's almost impossible to find anything from the 50s.

Yang Yongli received instructions and also tried to find a production line for vacuum tubes.

Unfortunately, that thing probably doesn't even exist in museums, so we had to give up on that idea.

Chen Huai'an didn't answer immediately, but asked calmly, "How long will it take to deliver?"

Yang Yongli raised an eyebrow and hurriedly said, "The seller promised to refurbish the equipment and it should be delivered to Shanghai in no more than two months!"

He then leaned forward slightly, his face full of anticipation, and asked, "Do you have any further questions about the price?"

Price is the key factor in whether a deal is made.

Chen Huai'an calculated the time; two months later, Shanghai would have been liberated long ago, and even the spies would have been almost completely eliminated.

The machine was delivered without any problems!

However, the price is definitely not satisfactory.

He shook his head and replied with two words: "Too high!"

His attitude was expressed in just two simple words.

I only half believed that "sincere" performance just now.

Given Yang Yongli's profit-driven nature, he would definitely set aside a portion of the profits.

Can someone who is arrogant at first meeting and then becomes obsequious be a simple character?

Wouldn't someone who can be so arrogant and obsequious for profit take the opportunity to make a quick buck?

Chen Huai'an's principle in doing business is that everyone should make money together and no one should suffer losses.

People who do things should receive appropriate compensation.

Just like when Feng Chaoyang's shop organizes small auctions, he gets a cut.

Although it doesn't offer the same high profits as doing business with others, the steady, long-term income is still enough to make others envious.

Similarly, when I was just talking to Zeng Xiaokang about military overcoats, even if you add a hat, there's still room for profit.

He can buy inexpensive and high-quality goods, and the manufacturers can also make money; this is a win-win situation.

The reason for bringing the two sides together is to deliberately demonstrate strength.

Zeng Xiaokang saw that he had also purchased large generator sets and black-and-white television production lines for his African brothers' independent construction.

This proves that with a strong business approach, the company can grow significantly. As long as cooperation is maintained, there will be an endless stream of orders in the future.

It also tells him not to try anything funny or cheat on quality.

The global economy is in a bad state right now; whoever has money and orders is the boss.

By showcasing them, we're also making it easier to collaborate in the future and saving us some trouble.

Yang Yongli did not show any dissatisfaction when he heard the words "too high".

Instead, he cheerfully nodded in agreement: "If Brother Chen thinks the price is too high, then it must be. I'll go and negotiate with them again! Brother Chen, let me make a suggestion first!"

After saying that, he picked up his wine glass, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

They didn't utter a single word of argument or bargaining.

Because he knew that if others directly complained about the price being too high, any other excuses would be meaningless.

It might actually upset others.

At the same time, seeing Zeng Xiaokang finalize a deal for 300,000 military overcoats filled me with envy and awe.

They dared not offend this big spender even more.

Yang Yongli clearly understood the meaning of the words "too high," which meant not only demanding further price reductions but also subtly targeting him.

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Chen Huai'an took a sip of wine and said directly, "Brother Ba, we're all family, so I'll tell you the truth."

As you know, Africa is very poor.

Television ownership is only 40%, and it's mostly concentrated in big cities.

So my client opted for a less desirable alternative: producing cheaper black-and-white televisions.

Whether the product can be sold after it's produced is still unknown.

The generator set is a matching component of the television project.

Without electricity, wouldn't the television become a useless decoration?

The economy is tight over there right now, so they don't care about advanced technology; they just want things cheap.

If the price is too high, even if I don't make any money, I still can't afford it over there!

Therefore, price and cost-effectiveness are the key factors.

If your client insists on selling at a high price, then I'll have no choice but to find another supplier.

After all, they can't afford it in Africa, so no matter how much we try to persuade them, it won't make a difference.

Don't you agree?

Chen Huai'an's attitude was "sincere," completely showing his sincerity.

He was completely thinking of his "good brother," showing a heroic spirit of being willing to give up personal gain for his friend!

Yang Yongli, looking 'touched,' promised, 'Don't worry, Brother Chen, I'll fly over tomorrow... tonight, and I guarantee I'll bring the price down even further!'

Chen Huai'an raised his wine glass and said 'emotionally,' "Thank you for your hard work, Brother Ba!"

The two clinked glasses, their faces showing genuine smiles of shared hardship.

After the drinking session, everyone achieved their goal.

Zeng Xiaokang kept toasting people at the table, always saying "I'll drink this, you can drink as you please," and he was already so drunk that he was swaying as he walked.

With Zhou Hongsheng's help, they got into a car and returned to the hotel.

Yang Yongli didn't even go to a hotel; he went straight to the airport.

He knew this was his last chance; he had to get the other party to lower the price again, and he also had to give up some of his own profit to complete the deal.

As Chen Huai'an felt the cool night breeze, his mind became much clearer.

Turning to her, she smiled and suggested, "How about we take a walk?"