Facing the bearded Smith, Wang Yu's eyebrows twitched.
He finally understood what this guy was rambling on about after all that nonsense.
It turned out to be all about the mechanical automation production line in his hands!
As for other things like compensation for losses, those were just excuses and nonsense!
However, how could Wang Yu possibly agree to their demands?
Setting aside their awful attitude, Wang Yu would rather rot than sell his equipment and technology to Uncle Sam. Don't ask why, just because he's an idiot!
"If you're unwilling, that's fine too."
A ferocious expression appeared on Smith's shaggy beard, carrying an immense threat.
"Then I'll inform Hedo and when they resume supplying engines to your country's market, they will cut off supply to your car factory individually. That way, you'll have no chance to recover!
At the same time, I will pursue legal action against you for plagiarizing products from our subsidiary, Jiangping Machinery Company.
Believe me, even if you have absolute evidence, a lawsuit and related procedures will drag on for three to five years, guaranteed to overwhelm you!
Of course, if you are willing to back down, I will not only give you a large sum of money, but also allow you to become an affiliated company under our Starship Shipbuilding Yard and enjoy the preferential treatment for foreign capital in Uncle Sam. I recall your country has many favorable policies for foreign investment, right?"
Upon hearing Smith's words, Zhao Guozhu's expression immediately changed. This was not what they had agreed on before!
"Mr. Smith, this is not what we discussed! You were supposed to deal with Wang Yu. If you bring them under our Starship Shipbuilding Yard, what about us?"
"Shut up!" With a frown on his hooked nose, Mr. Smith looked at Zhao Guozhu with a cold smile. "You are just a dog to us. You just need to bark for your master. We won't shortchange you on bones. You have no say in other matters!"
A dog!
Zhao Guozhu's face instantly turned ashen, but he forced himself to suppress his expression. This made his square face stiffen like a zombie.
The deep insult and contempt in Smith's words were very clear, but considering that his factory indeed needed someone to solve the engine problem, and that foreign-funded enterprises could also enjoy significant additional benefits, Zhao Guozhu chose to endure, his expression impassive, revealing no joy or anger.
"How about it?"
After reprimanding Zhao Guozhu, Smith turned to Wang Yu, his tone implying he had Wang Yu cornered.
"You'd better consider the consequences of refusing me! It's your best choice to join us and reveal the secret of your ultra-high efficiency production!"
"Heh, join you and become a dog?"
Wang Yu spoke to Smith, but his gaze was directed at Zhao Guozhu, clearly preparing to address him.
"You..." Xia Ping, who was beside them, was about to blurt out, but Zhao Guozhu grabbed his arm. With a dark expression, he remained as inscrutable as a deep, still pool.
"Is being a dog so bad?"
Smith chuckled, glancing at Zhao Guozhu beside him.
"Being a dog of Uncle Sam guarantees you all sorts of unimaginable benefits! Zhao Guozhu, you dog, come here and bark a couple of times!"
"What? You want my brother-in-law to bark like a dog?" Xia Ping was furious.
"What do you say? Are you going to bark? If you bark, I can immediately solve your engine problem and approve a loan of one hundred million for your company. You should weigh the pros and cons carefully!"
Smith was speaking to Zhao Guozhu, but his eyes were on Wang Yu, clearly speaking to him as well.
"You... I..."
Zhao Guozhu's face turned green and white in rapid succession.
"Hurry up!" Smith's tone became impatient.
"Brother-in-law, we can't do this!"
Xia Ping couldn't help but pull on Zhao Guozhu.
"Nonsense, if not like this, what about our factory?
The company, its subsidiaries, and all personnel, nearly 2,000 people, how will they eat and live?
What about the compensation for the bad orders you scoundrels signed, leading to losses? Do you want me to watch all of you sleep on the streets?"
Zhao Guozhu coldly interrupted Xia Ping's words, making him unable to speak.
Turning to Smith, Zhao Guozhu gritted his teeth and bent his knees, preparing to kneel and bark like a dog.
However... before he could kneel, his knees were blocked by a foot that extended out, getting stuck in the bend of his knee, making it impossible for him to kneel or stand.
The one who extended his foot was none other than Wang Yu!
"You... Wang Yu?"
"If you need engines, I can supply them!
If you need funds, I can also lend them to you."
Wang Yu said this suddenly and inexplicably.
"You? Aren't we enemies?"
Not only was Smith stunned, but Xia Ping's mouth also dropped open in surprise. He probably never imagined Wang Yu would actively help them. It seemed that since they first met, they had always been at a disadvantage when dealing with Wang Yu!
Hearing Zhao Guozhu's question to Wang Yu, Wang Yu smiled slightly and said nonchalantly,
"We are enemies, yes. And I dislike you in every way. But..."
He shrugged his shoulders lightly and then turned his gaze to Smith beside him. "Your identity is as our countryman first, and only then as an enemy.
Compared to you guys, I still dislike this guy more... for no reason.
So, I think it's better to help you first."
Hearing Wang Yu's words, even the usually inscrutable Zhao Guozhu showed a look of shock on his face.
"Aren't you afraid that after helping me, I'll still trouble you?"
Zhao Guozhu asked Wang Yu with great difficulty. He truly couldn't imagine how Wang Yu would treat him with such magnanimity after their past animosity!
Although incredibly shocked, Zhao Guozhu had no doubts about Wang Yu's words.
Because after their interactions, he knew Wang Yu was a person of his word. If he said he could help, he definitely could!
Although... he still couldn't imagine how Wang Yu would resolve the engine supply issue with Hedo's cutoff.
"What's there to be afraid of? You're no match for me anyway. If I want to, I can hang you up and beat you anytime... I just want to develop quickly myself and don't have the time to deal with you normally."
Wang Yu said this casually, his words leaving Zhao Guozhu and Xia Ping speechless.
"If you really mind, how about I settle the score with you after you've overcome this difficult period? Or perhaps let our Brother Hu come over to collect the debt?"
Isn't this just being bored?
Zhao Guozhu and Xia Ping were both speechless.
"How about it? If you still insist on being a dog to the foreigners, I won't stop you... that's all I have to say."
Wang Yu finished speaking, retracted his foot, and quietly waited for Zhao Guozhu's answer.
"I..."
"Zhao Guozhu, think carefully!"
Smith threatened from the side. "If you kneel down now and bark like a dog, I'll pretend none of this happened."
Wang Yu suddenly spoke, looking at the smug Smith.
"I say, bearded fellow, stop being so smug. I'll be taking a big slice out of Uncle Sam soon!"