Wang Yu's words, like boiling water thrown into hot oil, immediately stirred up a storm.
He... he actually publicly said that robbing money isn't as fast as this?
Everyone from the bicycle factory changed their expressions. Wang Yu's words were simply a stab to the heart! Even the government officials who were preparing to mediate and were standing beside them all looked displeased.
On the other hand, the faces of Du Mosheng and the other general managers from the automobile manufacturing plants and machinery companies remained very calm.
Or rather... they had experienced similar arrogance from the "Little Sunny" islanders in the past. They were long past being angry!
This was nothing. A few words and they were jumping up and down in a frenzy, completely lacking in composure and grace!
Tsk tsk!
Du Mosheng leisurely picked up his wine glass and took a sip.
Then he exhaled with a sigh of relief.
Finally, someone could understand his feelings back then.
Honestly speaking, this guy Wang Yu lacked the most basic respect for them, their predecessors and big shots.
Dealing with him always gave one a feeling of extreme anger, frustration, and suffocation.
But... you had to admit that even though they wished they could beat this guy to death, they couldn't abandon the technical innovations he had created.
After all, while everyone disliked Wang Yu, they couldn't go against their own interests and money, right?
Who didn't have a large group of employees and subordinates relying on them for a living?
Not to mention that at their level, they had to consider their future and political status. Having outstanding achievements and performance in this regard was crucial to gaining the support of the government big shots.
This was also why so many government personnel were present tonight.
No one was foolish; they all saw that the technology Wang Yu possessed was a hot commodity that would bring both face and substance. Therefore, they naturally wanted to get a piece of the pie... ahem! To recognize the hero and provide support and development!
So... in the eyes of Du Mosheng and others, these bicycle factory representatives who hadn't recognized the situation and still thought of themselves as important were the biggest fools.
Didn't they see the subtle changes in the expressions of the government big shots who had originally supported and backed them?
"Alright, there's no need for us to keep arguing like this."
Executive Yu Chengyang began to smooth things over, then looked at Wang Yu with sincerity and frankness, and of course, with a hint of a look asking him to give some face to the other government officials present.
"Wang Yu, it's indeed inappropriate for others to rashly take your technology and knowledge. But they are not getting it for free, and you shouldn't suffer any losses, right? I think we should each take a step back. Let a few factories each contribute 50 million, and we can consider this matter settled. What do you say?"
"Mmm, since the executive has spoken, I have no objections."
Wang Yu nodded indifferently, still wanting to give his own people some face.
"No, we have objections! What a joke. Let alone 50 million, we wouldn't even give 5 million!"
The sickly-looking man loudly declared, sneering at Wang Yu.
They had already obtained all of Wang Yu's technology, and they were only lacking in production supply. Of course, Wang Yu revealing his technical methods to his competitors made them feel disgusted and uncomfortable.
However, this was not a major problem. With their leading market position, it would only require a little more effort.
Dealing with second and third-tier competitors would just be a bit more troublesome!
As for Wang Yu's so-called subsequent technological upgrades...
These fuel-assisted vehicles were just upgraded bicycles and simplified motorcycles.
Adding an engine to two wheels, how much could it really be upgraded?
What a joke! Could you upgrade it into a motorcycle?
So, everyone should just listen to Wang Yu's words; he was just making empty threats out of helplessness!
As for 50 million? Did they think it was blowing in the wind?
The eight major bicycle factories did indeed dominate the market and were very profitable, but they had expenses everywhere because they were large enterprises!
How could they directly hand over so much money to Wang Yu?
"That's right, we absolutely cannot give it."
The bald middle-aged man also listened, his beer belly bulging unhappily.
"Since the government officials are mediating, we can give another 500,000. No more than that! Your technology is inherently lacking in technical content!"
"That's right, no more than 500,000. We are also giving face to the government leaders."
"Fifty thousand from each of the eight companies, totaling 4 million. Don't be too greedy!"
...
At once, the representatives of the eight bicycle factories began to speak one after another, chattering endlessly.
They all acted as if Wang Yu was the one getting a good deal.
"Xiao Yu? Look..."
The elder from Shuanglong Province looked at Executive Yu Chengyang, "Let's all live in harmony and prosper, and take a step back."
"Heh heh, you call this living in harmony, prospering, and taking a step back?"
Wang Yu sneered, his gaze sweeping across the room before he slowly spoke.
Although it was said that one should start with a high price and settle for a lower one, these people were clearly preparing to dismiss him like a beggar.
"Alright, I, Wang Yu, will give face to all the esteemed government officials. After all, the government leaders have all spoken, and it would seem ungrateful if I were to stubbornly refuse."
Changing his tone, Wang Yu calmly looked at everyone.
"I can accept this 4 million. Everything that has happened before will be considered over. As for the current supply orders for fuel engines that you all need, I can supply you at cost price.
However, if it involves any technologies and production processes for subsequent upgrades and replacements of fuel-assisted vehicles, they are not included in this agreement. Don't blame me for not stating this in advance."
Hearing Wang Yu's words, the bicycle factory representatives all showed smiles of victory. As long as you agreed, that was enough.
As for future upgrades and replacements? Who needed that? Wang Yu was just trying to save face by stubbornly holding out!
The representatives of the eight major bicycle factories all agreed, fearing that Wang Yu would go back on his word later.
The government officials who had come to mediate also nodded in satisfaction. This young fellow was sensible and knew when to advance and when to retreat!
Just as everyone at the scene was entering a state of mutual understanding and harmony, someone suddenly burst into the banquet hall.
"Factory Manager Xiao, Factory Manager Xiao!"
Brother Hu, a burly man, rushed in, panting heavily. He suddenly charged in front of Wang Yu and shouted loudly,
"There's an urgent phone call from the factory. We received an order for 30,000 electric vehicles!"
"Electric vehicles?"