Chapter 58

"Who are you, and what do you want from me?" A man in a suit, looking very distinguished, stepped forward, his eyes filled with caution.

"Are you the boss?"

"I am Liu Wenhao, the owner of this electric vehicle company." Liu Wenhao sized Ye Qing up from head to toe.

"This electric vehicle with the new shell was just launched, and you're already studying it here, Mr. Liu. You work fast."

Ye Qing got straight to the point: "This electric vehicle is produced by our factory. I don't mind if you want to imitate it, Mr. Liu, but please change the design. Don't make the two brands look like they came from the same mold."

The real deal came to the door?

Liu Wenhao and several technicians were taken aback. It was the first time the real deal had come to the door.

Previously, when they counterfeited electric vehicles, they would at most receive a lawyer's letter that didn't hurt much. After making minor changes to the design, they could continue selling the product.

Of course, the changes were very minor, and the big brands wouldn't pursue them relentlessly.

After all, there were too many imitations across the country. If one was shut down, three more would pop up. As long as the appearance wasn't exactly the same, the big companies wouldn't bother to pursue it.

This electric vehicle was different. Its appearance and structure were too perfect. Any changes would only ruin its overall beauty.

This Storm electric vehicle was produced by a small local factory. Although the latest batch came with product manuals and 3C certification, it had not applied for design or product patents.

Or perhaps it had applied for a design patent, but the patent application needed to be submitted to the National Patent Office, and it would take a long time to be approved.

So, before the design patent was approved, counterfeiting it wasn't illegal.

"Forgive me, forgive me." Liu Wenhao quickly thought of a way to respond, smiling broadly: "This electric vehicle is truly amazing. As a peer, we have every reason to buy it and study it, to learn from its advanced technology."

"Rest assured, we will not counterfeit the new aluminum alloy model."

Liu Wenhao spoke with a sense of righteousness, as if he had the same technology to produce such a shell and engraving.

"Mr. Liu, what about the old model?" Ye Qing was now filled with anger. This guy's shameless attitude made Ye Qing want to punch him.

"Of course, we will continue to produce the old model. Haven't you launched a new one?"

Liu Wenhao was calm and composed, like a senior instructing a junior: "In business, you still have a lot to learn. You designed a scientific appearance and structure but didn't apply for related patents. Isn't that just giving your competitors a free pass to copy you?"

"Look, I'm not breaking the law, and I'm not making fake goods. What's wrong with that?"

"This is the Storm brand, different from yours."

Liu Wenhao was very happy and confident.

The technicians had already studied it and found that the cost of the mirror-polished aluminum alloy shell was extremely high. Because the aluminum alloy was an irregular shape, it could only be polished by hand using a polishing machine.

The technicians estimated that one worker could polish only one set of shells per day, and the lifelike engraving was even more expensive.

Liu Wenhao's factory didn't have an engraving machine, but he had asked a friend in metal processing.

The friend replied that to engrave such a three-dimensional and intricate pattern, a very specialized high-precision CNC engraving machine was required.

And only high-end imported machines could possibly achieve such precision.

After consulting with experts, Liu Wenhao had a clear plan. Such an aluminum alloy shell was not only expensive but also impossible to mass-produce.

So what was Liu Wenhao worried about? By the time this electric vehicle fully entered the market, the small factory might grow into an industry leader, or the patent might be approved, but who knew how long that would take? He could make a fortune during this time.

In business, you have to be ruthless. As long as you can make money, what's there to fear?

Owen Electric Vehicle Company receives dozens of pounds of lawyer's letters every year, but it still grows bigger and bigger, doesn't it?

If you care about this and that, why even do business? You might as well go home and farm.

Liu Wenhao's attitude made Ye Qing furious.

Why are there so many people in this world who will do anything for money, even lose their dignity?

"I'm asking you one last time, think carefully before you answer." Ye Qing's tone was icy: "Will you change the design of this electric vehicle or not?"

"I'm not breaking the law, and I'm not making fake goods. Why should I change it?" Liu Wenhao laughed loudly: "Young man, once you get the design patent, I'll make some minor changes."

A few technicians gathered around Liu Wenhao. Although they were researchers, the seven or eight of them standing together gave them confidence.

"Then I'll take my leave. I won't ask you this question a third time." Ye Qing nodded to the crowd in the room.

"Take care." Liu Wenhao greeted him with a smile.

Threats?

Liu Wenhao wasn't afraid. He was exploiting legal loopholes and playing smart. What could you do to him?

Ye Qing left, suppressing his anger, and got into the minivan. He whispered a few words to Master Jingqiao and gave him some instructions.

Niu Yi and Niu Er worked diligently but were poor communicators, being rather single-minded.

Master Jingqiao was different. He was smart and knew how to flatter Ye Qing, and he could understand Ye Qing's complex instructions.

Hearing Ye Qing's instructions, Master Jingqiao nodded, indicating no problem.

After giving the instructions, Ye Qing ordered Niu Yi and Niu Er to follow Master Jingqiao's commands.

A few minutes later, the minivan left the Owen Electric Vehicle Company's premises and parked by the roadside. Ten minutes later, Master Jingqiao opened the door and got out with Niu Yi and Niu Er, who looked like human-sized explosive bears.

This eye-catching group slowly walked to the Owen Electric Vehicle Company's entrance.

The two elderly security guards, seeing the terrifying figures of Niu Yi and Niu Er, almost hid under the table.

The boss had just warned them to be on the lookout for suspicious people, and here they were.

Not just suspicious, but like two demons.

The guards wanted to call the boss but put the phone down halfway.

Because the small, sickly-looking leader was looking at the job advertisement with great surprise.

"Hey, are you hiring?" Master Jingqiao asked with a lecherous look: "Great, my two big nephews and I just came to Zhongyun to look for jobs, and we found this."

"Hiring... hiring..." The guards were stunned. These people were actually looking for jobs.

"We only hire welders and machinists. Do you... know how to do that?"

"Welding, milling, turning, grinding, drilling, and welding, we're experts at all of them. Don't look at my two big nephews; they may not be very smart and can't even speak properly."

"But when it comes to work and processing, I'm not boasting, but in our mountain village, no one who comes out to work can even tie their shoes in front of my two big nephews."

"Ha ha..." Even if the guards had ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare to say the small man was lying to their face.

To test the waters, one of the guards led them to the workshop.

Hearing that workers had come to apply, Liu Wenhao also came over.

His factory had only about sixty people, so he personally handled hiring.

Seeing Niu Yi and Niu Er, Liu Wenhao was also startled, almost thinking they were here to cause trouble.

But after observing for a while, he found that Niu Yi and Niu Er were indeed not very smart.

Their eyes were dull and somewhat vacant. Only when the small, old man in front of them spoke did they respond with a nod.

No matter how others spoke or shouted, the two big men ignored them.

These two big, dumb-looking men were clearly brothers. How could such dimwitted people come to cause trouble?

Because they were so dim, Liu Wenhao didn't want them at first, but after hearing Master Jingqiao's exaggerated praise, he decided to give them a try, letting them do some welding and machining.

This test left all the workers, including Liu Wenhao, with their eyes wide open.

As soon as Master Jingqiao gave the order, Niu Yi and Niu Er moved with surprising agility for their size, one rushing to the welding machine and the other to the lathe.

Adjusting the voltage and welding wire took less than three seconds.

Niu Yi picked up a piece of scrap metal weighing over a hundred pounds as easily as a chicken, and the welding arc was successfully struck.

Sizzle...

A welding rod perfectly joined the two pieces of scrap metal without any gaps or pauses, as if done by a machine.

Niu Er's performance was even more impressive.

A worker was machining a part on the lathe. Hearing that they were testing skills, he immediately messed up the dial and let Niu Er take over.

Niu Er listened to the worker's dimensions and, like a master, quickly adjusted the dial without even looking.

The part being machined was steel. The worker only dared to set the spindle speed to 40, but Niu Er set it to 60.

Surprisingly, at 60 RPM, the tool didn't get stuck, and the part was happily formed under his control.

The chips were like long noodles, stretching out without breaking.

There were many old masters in the workshop who had worked for decades and prided themselves on their skills in front of younger workers.

But seeing these two strong men, they felt a strong sense of dizziness.

After the shock, there was immense joy. Liu Wenhao led the way, clapping excitedly. He felt like he had found a treasure.

Liu Wenhao originally didn't believe the stories online about Einstein being unable to take care of himself and Newton having mental illness.

That people with mental issues often had extraordinary abilities in certain fields.

Now, Liu Wenhao was completely convinced. These two men, though not very smart, had skills in machining that were even better than an eighth-level fitter.

"I'll give you three a salary of 4,000 yuan each, and you can start working immediately with food and accommodation provided."

Master Jingqiao, being very perceptive, obediently handed over three ID cards.

All employees had to register their ID cards. Seeing the IDs, Liu Wenhao's doubts were completely dispelled.

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