Reborn in the 70s / Reborn in 1978

Lao Liu frowned and sat on the side. Among the six people, he was the most straightforward and straight-talking person. He asked, "Why do you have to leave? Can't you explain clearly?"

Feng Wantong glanced at Pan Souhu, thought for a while, put down the book in his hand and said, "We were called to go to work, so we had to go."

Lao Liu asked: "Who? You belong to the provincial party committee. Wanning can call you at will?"

Feng Wantong wiped his nose and said, "The one in the tallest building in Beijing sent me and Lao Pan's information to Wanning, and called us to come over." Lao Wang and Lao Liu looked at each other, and after a while, they all lowered their heads. The head doesn't know what to say.

Feng Wantong said: "If you are called, can you refuse? Forget it, don't bother, our small company is not a fart in the eyes of others, and it will be gone after a squirt, and to be honest, we both If you don't want to refuse, who can refuse?"

Lao Wang sat there in a daze, and asked for a long time: "What do you want to do?"

Feng Wantong glanced at Pan Souhu again, thought for a while and said, "I don't know yet, I just asked him to report to Wanning County, and to the county magistrate Shen to listen to her arrangements."

Old Wang nodded, stood up and said, "Okay, I wish you brothers and sisters to spread your wings and fly high. I'm a little tired today, so I went back to my room to sleep." He went out and went back to his room. Among the six people, he was the only one who brought his wife with him. Those who go to Qiongdao live alone in a room.

Lao Yi and the others also got up and went back to the room. Only Pan Sohu and Feng Wantong were left in the room. The two looked at each other and silently packed their things.

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"Don't talk about it, Idali really feels full of literary and artistic atmosphere. It is indeed the birthplace of the European Renaissance." Zhang Xingming and his party are standing on the streets of Bologna at the moment looking at the street scene.

This is a big city in Italy, which fully promotes the romanticism of Europeans, that is, the city obviously has no strict planning, and the messy red-roofed buildings are densely packed together, and the streets and alleys are twisted and twisted, but it is different from other European cities. Like districts, the entire city is filled with green lawns and trees.

If you look down from a high altitude, the whole city is red, there are no modern buildings, no high-rise buildings, full of medieval style.The tallest buildings in the city are basically church towers and square buildings that look like chimneys and watchtowers.

This is the most important railway hub in the north of Italy. It has the tenth busiest airport in Europe. It is the hometown of Ducati, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Marsala and Pagani.The main crops here are cereals and hemp, as well as grapes.It is also the most developed leather center in Italy.

Bronze statues are everywhere in the city, and of course, football stadiums and universities are also indispensable here. 1909 Football Club is in the city.

In a medieval castle, that is, a red five-story courtyard, Zhang Xingming met Thomas.

Marsala and Fa Lali are the partners of Benelli, the parent company at this time, and the president of Marsala.The racing driver holds shares in Marsala and Ferrari along with Benelli.

"Hi Mr. Thomas, very nice to meet you."

"Your lordship les, welcome to Bonaia."

The two shook hands, sat down on the large pure calfskin European-style sofa, and a servant brought coffee.

This is Thomas's office. The former racing driver is a typical person who knows how to enjoy himself. The office is very luxuriously furnished.

"Dear your lordship les, is there anything I can do for you?"

Zhang Xingming said: "Mr. Thomas, just call me Les or Zhang. Let me introduce myself. I am the current chairman of John Double R Group and the founder of the Czech Eastern European Investment and Development Bank. I came to the romantic Italy. For the noble and elegant Marsala and the violent pull."

Tomaby smiled and said, "Your lordship les, are you interested in Masaladi and Falali? Want to own them? Your Excellency is a man of discernment. Masaladi and Falali are charming elves, from Modena Proud, like the double R's on John. Yes, they deserve the metaphor."

Zhang Xingming said: "Yes, I agree with this statement, so I am here."

Thomas said: "Now Marsala and Fa Lali are developing very well, and we will soon have a new pride to drive out of the workshop and come to this world. Zhang, I think you will like it in time, and you will. So , your lordship les, I may have to apologize to you."

Zhang Xingming said: "No, no, Mr. Thomas, don't jump to conclusions so early, we just met, look, the coffee is still hot. I like the Italian car very much, and I also like the car that was born in the Italian. But according to my understanding of the Italian auto industry, whether it is Marsala, Ferrari or Lamborghini Pagani, they all encounter a common problem, technology aging.

If I got the newspaper right, the Italian government is now trying to promote cooperation and exchanges between various auto companies in order to promote or achieve technological progress. At this point, what can Benelli provide?Now his own products are all on their laurels.

As for you, Mr. Thomas, I admit that you are a great leader, and you will continue to advance with Marsala and Ferrari, but you still have no technology, advanced technology.

So in the end, do you want to experience the feeling of having your pride discounted in your own hands?Or send Masaladi or Falali to other people's arms?Fiat?Afraid of Garni?Or Ducati?Does Benelli have a chance to overtake Ducati? "

Thomas raised an eyebrow and said, "What difference does that make? Maybe one day, maybe not. That's God's business. But that's not now."

Zhang Xingming said: "Thomas, if there is such a day, are you willing to give up the Marsala land? Or give up the pull."

Thomas thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No, I don't want to, damn it, my heart hurts just thinking about it. There won't be a day like that. Never."

Zhang Xingming asked: "So, Mr. Thomas, how do you deal with the rapid development of new technologies and techniques in the world? Slowly watching Marsala's depression? Watching the pulling force withdraw from the once galloping glory field? Or do you care about it?" Under the pressure of the Libyan government, give them to whoever you want? Anyway, you will lose them in the end, completely, lost."

Chapter 803

Thomas was silent for a moment, then heaved a sigh.

In fact, the Italian government has put pressure on these domestic auto companies more than once at this moment, requiring them to carry out cross-technical integration, because internationally, Italian cars are slowly going down the altar. Some places are squeezed out of the market by Japanese cars, German cars and Bald Eagle cars.

Zhang Xingming clapped his hands, attracted Thomas's attention, and said, "Okay, Thomas, I think, I have to show some real sincerity, for example, I will agree to keep you in Marsala Land and Fa Lali's shares will approve you to continue to sit in the position of president and lead them to occupy new markets.

Or, you should check this out. "Zhang Xingming signaled Xu Xiaoya to take out the list of European patents on automobiles and put them in front of Thomas, saying: "New technologies, new patents, and new markets, this is what I will bring to Marsala and Fa Lali something new. "

Thomas looked at the patent list in front of him and took a deep breath, then shook his head and said, "Benelli won't agree, that's a stubborn guy, even more stubborn than me. He won't give up easily."

Zhang Xingming said: "What's the matter? I just need your attitude or opinion, Mr. Thomas. Benari? No, no, he can't influence me. I just bought Skda a few days ago, Brno The growlers will tell Benari what to do and what not to do. If that’s not enough, then add Ducati, it’s just a matter of spending a few extra bucks.”

Thomas looked at Zhang Xingming and asked, "Skda? Skda from Brno?"

Zhang Xingming said: "Skda. Mulada, Brno, Pilsen, the complete Skda, it is now called Prague Investment and Development Group."

Thomas raised his eyebrows again, shook his head in disbelief, gestured to Zhang Xingming with a coffee cup and said, "Congratulations, Your Excellency."

In Western countries, the word "Your Excellency" is not a title that can be used by just anyone. There are strict rules and requirements. and hostile.

Zhang Xingming said: "Thank you. I believe that Mr. Thomas must also be willing to see the quality of Marasadi and Falali can be matched with the craftsmanship of Shangsekda, coupled with these new patents and technical materials. That will be A wonderful future, don't you think Mr Thomas?"

Thomas swallowed the coffee in his mouth, twitched his throat, thought for a while and said, "Yes, maybe, this is really a good suggestion."

Hu Yanyan poked her head over and said in Zhang Xingming's ear, "Ducati's estimated value is 5000 million U.S. dollars. If Benari doesn't consider Maratha and Faraday, it's about 500 million U.S. dollars."

Zhang Xingming thought for a while and turned his head to ask Hu Yanyan: "Say, how about we build a brand of heavy-duty motorcycles?"

Hu Yanyan is a business assistant, responsible for collecting and sorting out business information and putting forward opinions and suggestions.

After thinking about it for a while, Hu Yanyan said: "From the perspective of commercial profitability, I don't make any suggestions. The international heavy-duty motorcycle market is shrinking. However, if the acquisition can be achieved due to some reasons, it can be considered."

Zhang Xingming nodded.

With the economic revival of the entire planet, the Ducati brand will become a luxury brand in heavy motorcycles, and Benelli has made repeated mistakes because it failed to seize the opportunity at this stage in the early 90s, and then gradually became a specialized company. Enterprises that produce electric vehicles, although their brands and products still exist, have withdrawn from the top ranks.

Zhang Xingming looked up at Thomas and said, "Mr. Thomas, what do you think about the acquisition of Benari and Ducati?"

Thomas froze for a moment, raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, this is a crazy idea. I like you, Zhang. Your behavior is rough and poetic, hahaha, solid. Why not."

Zhang Xingming said: "Then, Mr. Thomas, may I invite you to be the representative of this acquisition? Represent me and the Eastern European Investment and Development Group."

Thomas shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's my pleasure, Your Excellency."

Zhang Xingming said: "Benari will be merged into Ducati, and then a branch of electric locomotives called Benari will be born. From now on, heavy locomotives will only have one name, which is Ducati. Brno will fully cooperate with this plan , everything cooperates."

"Crazy idea, why not, I'm really looking forward to it," Thomas said.

Zhang Xingming said: "After the acquisition, a new Volvo-Ducati company will be established in Bonaia. Then, Thomas, my friend, may I invite you to be the president of this new company?"