Chapter 113: The Skunk and the Finalized Cooperation

"Boss, trouble is coming." This was the first sentence Li Zitao heard when he walked into the think tank with West.

"This is West, the first CEO of Li's Real Estate, to meet his needs." Li Zitao grabbed a passing staff member and said.

After West and the other party left, Li Zitao and Rush came to the sofa area in the corner, and Ben was still on his sweet trip to Europe.

"What's up?"

"A store in Boston named Buck's Burger just opened today, and it has been reported by major newspapers, and it has been listed as a new rival of McDonald's."

"A hamburger restaurant?" Li Zitao wondered, a restaurant is quite a rival of McDonald's, who gave you the courage?

"Yes, one." Rush said with a serious face: "But when it just opened, it announced that it has approved 40 franchisees."

"En?" Li Zitao sat up straight and finally became serious: "Who is it?"

"First National Bank of Boston, they and Buck Burger announced that they will provide each qualified franchisee with a 3-year interest-free loan."

"Heh..." With a sneer, Li Zitao already knew who was playing tricks.

The First National Bank of Boston, the financial body of the Boston consortium, who else could there be besides the Kendy family who was slapped in the face by him last time?

"It seems that Joseph doesn't want to let it go!" Li Zitao sneered, "Does their profit point also be placed on the land?"

"Yes, completely copy the development model of McDonald's." Rush felt a little helpless.

This kind of thing cannot be avoided at all. It can only be said that once McDonald's appeared, it showed a strong potential, plus the old grievances with the Kendi family...

"BOSS, the think tank thinks that they don't need to be ignored. We just need to fight steadily and not be affected in the slightest. As long as we stay ahead, they will not become a threat."

One step at a time, one step at a time, big fish eat small fish, sharks swallow big fish, the final result is that only sharks can survive, the market is so cruel.

"They reached an agreement with Coke?" Li Zitao asked again without responding.

Seeing Rush's nodding, Li Zitao raised his brows unconsciously, "What the hell, I just ignore my invitation, and you just rush to join the Kendy family."

"Go to Hollywood, ask celebrities to advertise for Pepsi, call Dwight, and ask the Army to cooperate with our publicity."

A large number of Coca-Cola's early sales came from the military, especially the army.

In Army Club, Keke is the most popular and best-selling drink, and now Li Zitao wants to change this.

I accepted your veterans and made such a great contribution to social stability. Now I need your cooperation to do publicity, isn't it too much?

Anyway, it’s all cola, the taste is the same, it’s better to drink the ‘homemade’ product.

"Give me a piece of paper." Hearing Li Zitao's order, Rush quickly fetched a blank piece of paper.

swish swish——

Stained with ink on the table, Li Zitao quickly sketched three-dimensional lines on the paper. When the exploded view of the top pull tab was completed, he handed it to Rush.

"Let people register a patent for it, find a suitable factory, and the appearance is pure red spray paint. We want to make Pepsi look brand new." Li Zitao confidently put the pen in his pocket.

"Boss, this design is great. This is a revolution in the way of opening it. Ha, I'm going to do it now." Rush took the design and left quickly.

Boom!

Before the sofa was cold, West sat on the opposite seat with a stack of documents in his arms.

"Are you in trouble?" West asked unhurriedly flipping through the files.

"Little trouble." Li Zitao easily shrugged.

"You should expand your social circle." West said without raising his head.

"I hope so too, but you know what? I'm like an alien being isolated from the sharks right now."

Doesn't Li Zitao want to expand his social circle?

As a baby shark that should have grown into a juvenile, he also wanted to find a school of sharks.

Whether it's the Jewish club in Palm Cove,

Whether it's the social reception at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, or the aristocratic salon at the Metropolitan Club in Chicago, he wants to attend.

However, everything is afraid of but...

What can he do if no one invites him? Could it be that Li Zitao licked his face and knocked on the door?

The only thing Li Zitao is looking forward to now is the growth of the No. 22 club.

Just when Li Zitao was annoyed, West left a card with the Habsburg family emblem on the table.

"Oh~ It seems that I accidentally dropped something, forget it, it's not important anyway."

After speaking, West left with the documents in his arms. He needed to find a quiet place to make full preparations for tomorrow's meeting.

Sitting in his original position, Li Zitao looked at the pure gold card with an uncertain expression.

Li Zitao believes that as long as he has this card, he can go in and out of the gatherings of the upper class at will, and he will be welcomed with high standards.

At the same time, in the eyes of the outside world, he has become a member of the Habsburgs. Yellow skin is not important, and the origin of his name is also not important.

The important thing is that the European and American families will put the label of Habsburg on his face.

"To take, or not to take?" This is a very critical question.

Li Zitao has plans to support West in retirement, and he also regards him as a respectable and lovely elder in his heart.

only……

"Habsburg." Li Zitao turned the card between his fingers and murmured with distracted eyes.

"Boss, here is a document that needs to be signed." Back in the office, the little elk followed in with a document.

When he opened it, it was about the progress of the establishment of "Aerospace and Skunk Works", and his aircraft factory finally had a plan.

"Zhao, when will you finish your studies?" The think tank has been paying attention to Zhao Yaozhong's situation.

"He's working on his dissertation and will be able to go to Santa Barbara when he's done."

"How long will it take to complete the merger?" Li Zitao signed his name when he found that there was no problem.

"In 15 days, the factory in Santa Barbara can be put into use directly. The think tank plans to build a new R&D center in the periphery, which is expected to be completed within one year."

Flipping through the documents in his hand, it records the cooperation agreements reached between the R&D center and the University of Chicago and Northwestern University.

The University of Chicago and Northwestern University each sent two professors in the field of aerospace. The four professors have a total of 30 places under their names, and the skunk will also become an internship site for research and doctoral students.

Moreover, Mahathir and Zhao Yaozhong communicated many times, and the genius compatriot agreed to try his best to promote the cooperation between Caltech and Skunk.

Little Elk's clean answer made Li Zitao look at her in surprise: "Good performance, keep working hard."

Hearing the big devil's praise, the little elk's eyes turned into two crescent moons with a smile, and he went out happily twisting his buttocks.

Time quietly entered May, people on the street took off their coats, women wore crisp long skirts and silk stockings, and men also changed into suits made of shallower materials.

The homeless people who survived the cold winter continued to live a boring and difficult life every day.

It’s just that homeless people in IL are much happier than those in other states, because they can receive hot fresh burgers at McDonald’s every afternoon between 15 and 17 o’clock.

If they are lucky, someone will order a Coke for them.

In disasters, people mostly sympathize with homeless people. There are people who see homeless people in the store and leave with disgust, but not many.

On the contrary, with the spread of waiter meals, McDonald's reputation is getting louder and louder.

Some savvy shop owners found that the benefits of serving meals far outweigh their efforts, so in the 22nd district, a business committee launched again.

Allow time for people to initiate discussions about the number of meals to be served.

In the end, the number of serving meals per day was increased to 50, and at Yanyan's suggestion, each store added free paper cups next to the water heater.

"Friendly and hardworking Chinese, loyal friends of America." An article published in the "Chicago Times" was eagerly reported by newspapers around the world.

Regarding the sense of social responsibility shown by McDonald's, many American families who are struggling to survive give the most recognition.

As for the racists, they can only swear dirty swearing behind the scenes.

"Every enterprise should have its own social responsibility. The Blue and White Chamber of Commerce announced today that we will set up 200 more distribution points across the country.

Provide help to the suffering people, and the franchise fee of the Golden Arches, 20% of its profits, will all be returned to the franchisees for donations for meals,

America will eventually return to its great and glorious moments, I have always believed that. "

Li Zitao took the speech script polished by the think tank, and angrily brushed his presence in front of the reporter.

Before people recovered from this 'bomb', Lawrence appeared in front of reporters again the next day.

"In response to this crisis, starting today, the Golden Arches will be in every city that has a McDonald's or a Subway,

Select 10 lucky people and give them a one-year free hamburger coupon..."

"Each free coupon can be used by a family of three. This event is held every year..."

Wow——

The entire United States is boiling, especially those families who are on the verge of bankruptcy and have already gone bankrupt. The image of the Golden Arches in their hearts at this moment is the angel sent by God to save them.

Two days ago, I was still triumphant and the scenery was boundless. It seemed that I could overturn the Joseph and Buck Burgers of McDonald's and Subway in an instant, and I was directly beaten dizzy.

A heated discussion took place in Kendy Manor. Some said they wanted to lower the price, while others said they wanted to learn from McDonald's and follow in the footsteps of each other.

Some people also said that they directly launched the acquisition of the Golden Arches, using their rights to prevent McDonald's from entering the cities they manage.

The United States of this era has one of its biggest features—city bosses.

The management of each city is not the mayor, senator, or party leader, but the boss behind them.

The most powerful city bosses can even control the entire state. It is up to them to decide who will be the governor, who will be the mayor, who will be the treasurer, and who will become a state legislator.

For example, Nucky, he is the leader of the New Jersey Republican Party and the city boss of Atlantic City.

Another example is Chicago, why Li Zitao has never met the party leader when he is close to the Republican Party.

Because the city boss of Chicago is not him, but the McCormick and Wood families.

Of course, there are other reasons for this, such as the circle within the party, such as political differences within the Republican Party, and another example-skin color.

As one of the eight major consortiums in charge of the American economy, the Kendy family, a core member of the Boston consortium, is naturally one of the city bosses.

And the core members or families of the consortium are also one of the city bosses in various places.

If they really intend to do so, there is no doubt that some "inexplicable" state law will pass the state legislature as quickly as possible.