Chapter 399 Stop Pretending to Be a Saint
"We originally underestimated the difficulty of this technology. After we started to implement it, we found that the original idea was too optimistic. In fact, at the earliest, I judged that the investment would not exceed 5 million and the finished machine tool would be ready in less than one year. Now. Now The investment has already exceeded 20 million yuan, and it took 5 years, but it has not been successful yet.
"Because the entire company's profits have been invested in this project, our company now has no new products, and its profitability has dropped significantly. If this project cannot make a breakthrough in the short term, our company may really close down."
Xia Zhenfa said in a frustrated tone.
"So, what is Mr. Xia's plan?" Tang Zifeng asked.
The other party has bowed his head, so he doesn't need to taunt anymore. Lao Xia is a person with strong self-esteem. Too many blows will cause him to rebel.
Xia Zhenfa said: "I really want to introduce some funds to complete this project in the shortest time. At present, there is still a blank in the country in terms of super-hard surface processing technology, and all machine tools are imported from abroad. If we can launch domestically produced There will definitely be a market for ultra-hard curved surface machine tools, and the profit margin is very high."
Tang Zifeng asked: "But, Mr. Han and I came to give you money, but you turned us away. What's the reason?"
"Well...actually, as I said before, Linji Group is a big company, and we don't dare to cooperate with Linji Group." Xia Zhenfa said.
"Big companies and small companies all have contracts to cooperate with each other. What are you afraid of? The People's Bank of China is more than 10,000 times stronger than you, and you don't dare to use RMB, right?" Tang Zifeng said.
"This, this is different..." Xia Zhenfa choked on Tang Zifeng's fallacy. After thinking for a while, he understood the logical trap in Tang Zifeng's words and argued: "Between the People's Bank of China and me, There is no stake. I don’t print money, and the People’s Bank of China doesn’t build machine tools, so of course I don’t have to worry about it harming me. But, between us and the Linji Group..."
At this point, he stopped. There was no need to say the next words, Tang Zifeng could naturally understand them.
"Are you worried that we will take away your technology?" Tang Zifeng asked.
Xia Zhenfa nodded subconsciously, and then quickly shook his head. However, after shaking it twice, he stopped again and looked at Tang Zifeng, as if he was hesitant to speak.
"Lao Xia, if you have anything to say, just say it. Business can't be friends, so let's just chat as friends." Tang Zifeng said.
Xia Zhenfa said: "I can't say for sure about this matter. It should be impossible for a company as big as Linji Group to snatch the technology we developed out of thin air. After all, as Mr. Tang said, if we both want to cooperate, , there will definitely be a contract, and I think Linji Group will not do anything that blatantly violates the contract."
"Then what?" Tang Zifeng asked.
"Then..., what I'm worried about is what happens next. After this project is over, we will definitely develop other projects. By then, we will have a cooperative relationship. If Linji Group wants to participate in our project, I will accept it. Is it better to refuse?" Xia Zhenfa said.
Han Weichang couldn't listen anymore and interrupted: "Mr. Isn’t it much better for everyone to develop together than to do it alone? Anyway, most of the company’s equity is still in your hands. When the company makes money, you get a big share, and our Linji Group gets a small share. Are you not happy?”
"It's not about money!" Xia Zhenfa quickly declared, "If it's just about sharing money, I don't care who gets more and who gets less. Nowadays, don't everyone talk about making cakes? When the cake gets bigger, everyone will I still understand the principle of sharing more."
"Then what did you say happened?"
"It's just... I don't want others to participate in my project. I think it's more fun to develop technology myself..."
"Because of this?" Han Weichang was a little dumbfounded. Could it be that Mr. Xia is really a technology addict who loves technology more than money, and is willing to give up the opportunity to make money just to enjoy the fun of developing technology alone?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but turn his head to look at Tang Zifeng, only to find that Tang Zifeng's face was calm and calm, without a trace of surprise or anything else strange.
"So, if Mr. Xia refuses our chance to participate, where will he find investment?" Tang Zifeng changed the question and seemed to have given up on his plan to invest in Honghua Company.
Xia Zhenfa showed a sad face and said: "This is what worries me now. I originally thought that I could find some investors in Wuying, but it turns out that everyone likes to invest in projects that are visible and can make quick money. For me, I’m not interested in the project I’m working on.”
"I'm afraid I don't understand." Tang Zifeng said.
"They really don't understand very well." Xia Zhenfa admitted.
"Have you never gone to big cities like Beijing and Pujiang to find investors?" Tang Zifeng asked again.
Xia Zhenfa nodded: "I have been there and contacted some investment funds. However, some investment funds do not understand the machine tool industry and are unwilling to invest. Others said they can invest, but the conditions are too harsh."
"The conditions are good, but you are not willing to accept it. Who can you blame?" Han Weichang choked angrily.
Xia Zhenfa knew what Han Weichang was referring to, but he did not intend to discuss this topic, so he lowered his head and pretended not to hear these words, which was a soft nail for Han Weichang.
"I understand." Tang Zifeng said. He picked up the cup on the coffee table in front of him and took a sip of tea, praised the tea leaves, and then said: "In that case, Lao Han and I will not disturb Mr. Xia. I will leave you a message, the door of Linji Group will still be open Reserve it for Mr. Xia for one year. Within one year, if Mr. Xia has figured it out and is willing to cooperate with us on an ad hoc basis, we are always welcome.
"As for Mr. Xia's concerns, we also understand. I wish Mr. Xia can find good investors soon and complete the super-hard curved surface project as soon as possible. This also fills a gap in the country and can be regarded as a contribution to the domestic machine tool industry. Take a breath."
"Thank you, Mr. Tang, for your encouragement and kindness. I will definitely consider the cooperation with Linji Group seriously." Xia Zhenfa said in a casual manner, but both Tang Zifeng and Han Weichang could tell that he had no intention of cooperating.
At this point, Tang Zifeng and Han Weichang no longer have any meaning in staying. The two stood up to say goodbye, and Xia Zhenfa enthusiastically expressed that he would stay for the two of them to eat. This gesture was indeed sincere, but it was a pity that Tang Zifeng did not appreciate it.
As Tang Zifeng, having dinner with Xia Zhenfa can definitely use the word "favor". Xia Zhenfa was a very boring person, and Tang Zifeng had no desire to chat awkwardly with him, so he made up a lame excuse to refuse Xia Zhenfa's invitation, and then left with Han Weichang.
"Mr. Tang, what do you think Xia Zhenfa really thinks?"
After leaving Honghua Company, Han Weichang began to seek confirmation from Tang Zifeng.
"He really doesn't want to cooperate with us, and it's not just a gesture." Tang Zifeng said.
"I think so too. His behavior just now showed that he was obviously unwilling to negotiate terms with us. However, the reason why he does not want to cooperate with us sounds a bit unreliable to me." Han Weichang said.
Tang Zifeng laughed and said: "Of course it's unreliable. If this guy is really so obsessed with technology, he should get a doctorate and then stay in school to do scientific research. This is no better than spending his time on business. How much? In business, now that he has opened a company, stop pretending to be a saint. He is a thousand-year-old fox, and he is still acting like a fairy tale in front of me. "
"Then what do you think Mr. Tang really thinks?" Han Weichang asked.
Tang Zifeng said: "He said he didn't want Linji Group to interfere with his project, which is true. But he said it was because he wanted to do scientific research on his own, which is nonsense. The reason he didn't want us to interfere was because he felt that he would He may find some more promising directions, but he is afraid that after cooperating with us, we will take away these opportunities."
"So that's it..." Han Weichang showed an expression of sudden realization, and then cursed bitterly: "This person named Xia has a dirty heart. How could he think about this!"
Tang Zifeng grinned and wanted to say something, but finally endured it. Only people with a dirty heart can understand such dirty things. Han Weichang scolded Xia Zhenfa, but he also scolded Tang Zifeng, which made Tang Zifeng embarrassed. But if he was asked to correct Han Weichang, he didn't know what to say, and he might even make it darker and darker.
From Tang Zifeng's understanding, Xia Zhenfa is an extremely conceited person. He firmly believes that he has a forward-looking vision and can find many good directions. In this case, if Honghua Company cooperates with Linji Group, many of his ideas will inevitably be known to Linji Group.
For example, if he is optimistic about a project and wants to invest in research and development, such matters must of course be discussed with his partners. Linji Group also makes machine tools. The good project that Xia Zhenfa is interested in must also be a good project for Linji Group. At that time, Linji Group may "rob Hu" and use its strong strength to seize the opportunity before Honghua Company. The technology was developed so that Xia Zhenfa could eat alone without leaving any scraps for Xia Zhenfa.
Will Linji Group do this?
Even Tang Zifeng didn't dare to guarantee that he would definitely not steal Xia Zhenfa's ideas. At the very least, he couldn't make such a promise to Xia Zhenfa.
The reason is also very simple. Linji Group may also be able to think of some ideas. If Xia Zhenfa speaks for a second first, Linji Group will no longer be able to get involved. Wouldn't it mean that he has found an uncle to wait for him? Is it necessary for Linji Group to make such concessions?
But if such an agreement is not made, Xia Zhenfa can't guarantee that Linji Group will not take advantage of the money. Then his good ideas will be taken away by Linji Group one after another. Wouldn't he lose money?
This kind of thing that both sides have concerns about, the stronger side can ignore it, but the weak side has to think about it. Xia Zhenfa repeatedly said that Linji Group is a large company and he is a small company, which is actually illustrating this problem.
Tang Zifeng had not thought of Xia Zhenfa's little thoughts before because of his limited status. After talking with Xia Zhenfa, he naturally figured it out. After all, Xiao Tang is also an extremely despicable person, with a natural understanding of all kinds of despicable things.