Chapter 100

Kinder immediately agreed to the share distribution plan: "Sure, this distribution plan is very fair."

Chen Geng did not use the money in his hands to demand a majority stake, which made Kinder feel relieved.

Since Kinder agreed, Chen Geng continued: "If we calculate it this way, we don't need a lot of start-up capital. I can handle the issues on the Chinese side. The only problem is that you need to find a company in Germany with import and export qualifications to help us operate this matter."

Kinder immediately said: "My wife works in the import and export industry. She has over 20 years of experience and connections in the field. I believe we can have her handle the affairs in Germany. By God, I swear she is trustworthy."

Chen Geng nodded. Since Kinder was currently on an overseas assignment and could not easily return to China, he and Kinder needed a trustworthy person in Germany. If Kinder's wife worked in the import and export industry, it would be perfect: "I have no doubts about your wife. The only question is whether her health allows her to work."

Kinder replied: "Yes, she is in the second stage of recovery and can already perform some light physical labor. There is no problem at all."

"Then I have no issues," Chen Geng nodded. "As for how to operate this business, my idea is to procure the current Changjiang 750 through the military region..."

"Wait!" Kinder interrupted Chen Geng, surprised. "Chen, are you sure you can get the current Changjiang 750? Are you sure you're not joking?"

"I am very sure I'm not joking," Chen Geng's expression was very serious. The vehicles he needed would not be recorded on the East China Military Region's accounts, and the East China Military Region would be quite happy about it: "No matter how many vehicles our business needs, I can get them right after they are retired from active service. I can guarantee that these vehicles will not have served more than 3 years and will be in excellent condition and mechanical performance. The only issue is that we need to settle with the military region using foreign currency."

Of course, it would be impossible for an ordinary person to directly purchase the current Changjiang 750. This sounded like a joke! Do you think the management regulations for military vehicles are just for show? Occasionally getting a few vehicles through scrapping is one thing, but doing it on a large scale would be suicidal. Do you think the military police and inspectors are just for show?

But there are always exceptions, such as turning the current Changjiang 750 into foreign currency.

Since the last time he discussed his idea with the military leaders, they had already made a plan: as long as this business could be established, they would directly purchase the vehicles from the Hongdu Motorcycle Factory, use them in the military region for three months, and then transfer them to Ronghua Industry. If necessary, these motorcycles might not even need to be sent to the East China Military Region. They could just go through the equipment list of the East China Military Region. If the business grows large enough, they might even negotiate with the higher-ups in the military to operate this matter.

"If you are sure there are no problems, then of course there are no problems," Kinder's eyes gleamed with excitement as he rubbed his hands. "Chen, I just realized how amazing you are. Used military vehicles in good condition and with short service time are much more popular than new ones. We can sell these vehicles at a good price in Germany! The price can be higher than new ones. This is real military equipment... Well, please continue."

"After getting the vehicles, we will send them here for modification, mainly to improve power and quality stability, as well as some exterior decorative parts. Then we will ship them to Germany. What do you think?"

Kinder had no objections. The quality stability of the Changjiang 750 was indeed poor, and to maintain a good reputation among future users, it was necessary to improve the quality stability. He nodded: "No problem, what about after that?"

"After that? I think we should see how things go. If conditions permit, we can directly acquire the manufacturer. Alternatively, we can establish a production company to specialize in producing this type of sidecar motorcycle. Besides targeting veterans and military enthusiasts, we should also develop motorcycles for ordinary users, such as turning this vehicle into a cultural symbol and a lifestyle."

"Cultural symbol? Lifestyle?" Kinder's eyes were a bit confused.

"For example, Harley-Davidson. When people think of Harley, they think of freedom and rebellion. This is a cultural symbol of Harley. We can also turn our motorcycles into a similar cultural symbol, such as family and affection. This sidecar motorcycle can seat three people, which is a unique feature. If we extend the sidecar to seat two children, wouldn't this motorcycle that can take a whole family out be unique to us? What do you think?"

"I... I don't know, but it sounds good..."

Kinder was somewhat moved. When people think of motorcycles, they usually think of lone riders on the road. No one has ever associated motorcycles with family and happiness. But indeed, the sidecar motorcycle has an advantage that no other motorcycle can match: it can easily take a whole family out. So, at least theoretically, Chen Geng's idea is feasible.

Feeling moved, Kinder was also particularly grateful: Chen Geng had indeed thought a lot. If he had tried to do this alone without Chen Geng, he might have been in a lot of trouble.

As an automotive engineer, Kinder had never thought so far ahead, but he was very sure that this motorcycle had the potential to become a cultural symbol of family and affection.

Realizing this, Kinder became excited: Chen Geng was right. This could be a career, and he could become a respected entrepreneur, not just for the money.

Having his own career in his favorite mechanical and power industry made Kinder feel happy. The only problem was: "But you still haven't answered me, how do we prevent others from following us?"

"Simple, administrative measures. As long as we sell the motorcycles at a high price in Germany and bring back enough foreign currency to the country, the central government of my country will take the initiative to help us prevent others from doing this business."

"..." Kinder's mouth dropped open: the central government? Is that possible?!

The answer is, it is possible!

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Since this was the first attempt to test the popularity of the Changjiang 750 in the German market, in addition to improving the appearance and quality stability of the vehicle, the two of them had to patiently wait for the military logistics department to send over the legal procedures for the Changjiang 750.

Kinder was also looking forward to it, but before that, he needed to train the workers at the Third Armament Repair Factory to master the use of the carburetor production equipment. However, the workers at the Third Armament Repair Factory were not used to such strict management. After correcting them time and time again, and the workers still refused to change their work methods and attitudes, Kinder finally exploded, rushing into Chen Geng's office and shouting: "Chen, can't you control your workers?"

"What happened?" Chen Geng frowned, stood up, and poured a cup of water for Kinder. "What exactly happened? Who upset you?"

"Who else but your workers?" Kinder said angrily. "Rules and regulations! I don't understand why it's so difficult to follow the rules and regulations. Why won't they follow them? Chen, if you don't control your workers, I can't continue training them."

Chen Geng's face turned serious, realizing that Kinder was talking about the workers at the Third Armament Repair Factory, not Ronghua Industry: "You mean they won't listen to you?"

"They are not unwilling to listen to me, but they are unwilling to follow the rules and regulations," Kinder felt like he was about to explode. "No matter how I explain it, they still won't follow the rules and regulations. They pretend to follow them in front of me, but as soon as I turn around, they go back to their old ways..."

"I understand," Chen Geng waved his hand. "This is my oversight." He walked around the office and asked: "Well, what did Mr. Liu Qianjin say?"

"Mr. Liu Qianjin?" The previously aggressive Kinder blinked, and his momentum quickly dissipated like a deflated balloon: "Uh... I... I haven't talked to him yet..."

"..."

Damn! Hearing this, Chen Geng didn't know what to say: Really? You didn't talk to Mr. Liu Qianjin first, but came to me?

Kinder explained awkwardly: "I was so angry, and... I am more familiar with you."

More familiar with me? This reason is really terrible. Chen Geng shook his head helplessly and walked out: "Let's go."

"Huh?"

Chen Geng said helplessly: "Go find Mr. Liu Qianjin. After all, he is the head of the Third Armament Repair Factory."

Does Chen Geng have a way to solve this problem? Yes, and it's simple, but the carburetor project is ultimately a project of the Third Armament Repair Factory, and Liu Qianjin is the factory manager. As a deputy manager with a nominal position, Chen Geng naturally cannot directly intervene in the factory's production and management. The matter should be left to Liu Qianjin to solve.

Moreover, Chen Geng is not sure whether his method of solving the problem would be more effective than Liu Qianjin's. Not rashly intervening in areas he is not familiar with has always been one of Chen Geng's principles.

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