Siheyuan, Me and the Yu Sisters

"Mr. Caldwell, welcome to Xinhua Automobile Group"

Zhang Renkang, Zhang Ting'an, Li Huaide, the translator from the Hong Kong office, and a comrade in his forties were standing under the company's office building. When they saw Caldwell getting off the Nova sedan, Zhang Renkang stepped forward and stretched out his hand and said,

"Mr. Zhang Renkang, I am deeply honored to be invited by Xinhua Automobile Group"

Caldwell smiled and held Zhang Renkang's hand and said

Then he looked at the half-finished office building of Xinhua Automobile Group and said with a smile

“This is the most creative office building I have ever seen. I believe Xinhua Automobile Group will become a new legend in the history of the world’s automobiles.”

"It's the same as your car. I heard its name is Nova."

“A rising star in the new era”

"I am looking forward to seeing that day. Ford Group has not seen a latecomer in the automotive industry for a long time. We look forward to witnessing a new force in automotive history."

“The US-China auto industry hasn’t felt any new momentum for a long time. Perhaps a rising star will be the object of our interest.”

Caldwell's words were full of sarcasm. Although the blonde lady who translated had polished it up, Zhang Renkang still had a translator from China with him. This was specially sent by the Hong Kong Office to work with Zhang Renkang, and of course they also had some special mission.

Zhang Renkang and his team simply represented the domestic automobile industry in foreign trade and expanded cooperation in Hong Kong Island, and were not familiar with the struggle work on the foreign affairs front.

If Caldwell had some political purpose, Zhang Renkang might be led into an unfavorable direction by Caldwell, which would have a great impact on the country's foreign affairs work.

The 40-something person sent by the Hong Kong Office is Liang Wei, the head of the office's administrative department. He is a comrade with rich experience in foreign affairs.

He naturally understood the deep meaning of Caldwell's words, and before he could remind him, he heard Zhang Renkang say with a smile

"Mr. Caldwell, there is an old Chinese saying that goes, 'There are talented people in every generation, and each one leads the trend for hundreds of years.'"

"Ford is an important part of the world's automotive history, but history is the past after all."

“The world is moving forward, and the automotive industry is moving forward too, isn’t it?”

“We would rather believe that Xinxing Auto is the pride of Xinhua Auto Industry at present, but in the future Xinhua Auto Industry will become the pride of the whole world.”

"Mr. Caldwell, this day will be visible to you as soon as possible, and it will also ensure that Ford will no longer be lonely and without successors."

"It won't be long before Mr. Caldwell sees the achievements of the automotive industry development from more countries. Even though the United States currently has an advantage in this regard, if it does not work hard to break through, it will be surpassed."

Liang Wei's mouth tilted slightly with relief. It seems that this young comrade Zhang Renkang is really capable. Caldwell's words are full of contempt for Xinhua Automobile Group and boasting about Mesa Automobile Industry Manufacturing.

However, Zhang Renkang used gentleness to overcome hardness. He not only responded to Caldwell positively, but also pressed forward with righteousness.

Caldwell laughed after hearing the blonde's translation and said with a smile:

"Well, I guess I'm honored to witness that, right?"

He stretched out his hand and continued

"However, your Nova sedan has its merits, but I'm sorry to say that..."

"For us, Mesa or Euro, we still don't have an advantage."

"However, we still congratulate the Chinese for their innovation."

The first confrontation ended with Caldwell giving in. Caldwell just wanted to test Zhang Renkang's character. This is also a negotiation method that the Americans and Saudis like to use. They first put huge psychological pressure on him, and then take the initiative and advantage in the negotiation.

However, the Chinese people on the Peninsula have never been fooled by this. Now Zhang Renkang is more confident, so he may care about Caldwell's little trick.

Smile and say

"Please, Mr. Caldwell."

“Although the office building of Xinhua Automobile Group has not been fully put into use, there are still some places worth visiting.”

"We are in the exhibition hall on the sixth floor. How about we introduce you to our Xinhua Automobile Group?"

Caldwell was not in a hurry. He was just testing the waters. At that time, the country was still in the administration of Lyndon Baines Johnson, a Democrat. As a representative of the Republican Party, he was just trying to contact China as a part of the voice to understand some of China's attitudes for domestic decision-making.

So Caldwell happily followed Zhang Renkang and others and took the elevator to the sixth floor.

Caldwell was interested in learning about the history of Xinhua Automobile Group and the group's external publicity materials under the guidance of the etiquette lady.

Liang Wei said in a low voice with some surprise

"Comrade Renkang, do you think Mr. Caldwell will have a specific attitude today?"

Liang Wei asked whether Caldwell would directly ask questions about the attitude towards domestic issues today.

Zhang Renkang shook his head and said with a smile

"I don't think so. In fact, Caldwell only needs to cooperate with our group to a certain extent. As long as we don't object, his attitude will be very clear."

"Director Liang, my opinion at the moment is to remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing circumstances."

Liang Wei nodded. In fact, with his experience, he had no idea about Caldwell's specific purpose. If he wanted to contact the country, was there a more appropriate way than to pass the message to their office?

Why did they choose Xinhua Automobile Group instead of going directly to the office?

Caldwell was suddenly attracted by a new car model displayed on the wall, and then turned around and asked

"Zhang, is this the car model designed by your company?"

"Can you give me a detailed introduction?"

Zhang Renkang and the others looked up and saw Caldwell standing in front of a box-shaped car, looking at him with a serious expression.

Hanging on the wall is Zhang Renkang's imitation of the first Mercedes-Benz G-Wage

The original time and space was born ten years later. Hans Benz was invited by Persia to design a light four-wheel drive off-road military vehicle suitable for various terrains.

As a senior professional manager in the automotive industry, Caldwell's professionalism quickly grasped the advantages of this model.

Even though the explanatory information below the picture was pitifully simple, he quickly discovered the commercial advantages of the tall site and shape.

"It must be equipped with a large-displacement engine, coupled with a relatively hard-core chassis and four-wheel drive system. As a model that suits the preferences of the American-Sarah market, this is simply a powerful weapon."

"And it is very advantageous for the police market and military second-line patrol security."

"More importantly, compared to the Jeep, it is simply a big toy for the rich and will definitely be a hit."

Zhang Renkang laughed and said

"Mr. Caldwell, as a professional manager in the automotive industry, I personally admire your professionalism."

"However, this is our company's business secret and we have no plans to announce it at the moment."