MMB Chapter 1512 I’m so scared
Chapter 1512 I’m so scared
Chapter 1512 I’m so scared
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Anna could only hear the gunshots, but couldn't see who was firing them at all, which was incredibly frustrating.
In Dresden, a city where traditional steel industry and emerging electronics industry have developed together, the architecture also has a mixed feel.
At this moment, they were in a cluster of buildings that were no more than three stories high, but the commerce was very developed, especially the food industry.
I really don't know how those Russians chose their ambush location. They lost so many men last night, yet they still dared to use such a large force.
If it were Anna, she would definitely choose an ambush site with tall buildings, so that she could hold the building and kill everyone with a single shot.
Yes, "killed by every shot" describes Li Xuewu now.
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Li Xuewu's shooting was irrational; there was no buffer or preparation whatsoever. As soon as he determined the opponent's location, he would raise his hand and fire a shot.
When moving to a new location, his movements and speed are not affected by the weight at all, because he is not carrying any weight in his hands when he moves.
How to describe it? It's as smooth as switching to a sniper rifle in CS.
The opposing team needs to outrun him in both movement speed (otherwise he will flank them) and firepower and shooting accuracy (otherwise they will be instantly killed).
Before they came out, the captain shouted: "No matter how powerful the other side is, ten of us can't take down one of them?"
Now it seems……
It's impossible to get rid of it, absolutely impossible! This is way beyond my capabilities!
Are you going to shoot?
He'll instantly crouch down, raise his gun, and shoot you without even aiming. He'll shoot and then leave, not caring whether you live or die.
If you die, he gains; if you survive, you dare not show your face in the same spot, because if you fire a second shot from the same spot, you will be instantly killed.
I really don't know where a business executive in a company gets such outstanding business skills. Is this some kind of elite soldier?
Why are there so many super soldiers at the University of Tokyo, yet they are being wasted on the economic and industrial sectors?
It's frustrating that ten people can't beat one person, and it's even more frustrating that the chasers can't catch up with the one firing the gun. Anna was so tired that the car lights were swaying wildly, and she was almost ready to chase him shirtless.
"Oh—"
When Li Xuewu climbed up the drainpipe to the third floor, chose a room, kicked open the window, and rushed in, he gave the couple on the bed a big fright, who thought the woman's husband had come to catch them in the act.
Li Xuewu jumped in through the east window, and a naked man flew out through the west window, a very skillful maneuver.
Without the experience and skills gained from being chased and attacked for stealing someone else's wife for eight or ten years, one could never develop such reaction speed and the ability to climb buildings.
Even with Li Xuewu's abnormal physical abilities, he probably wouldn't have been able to react in time, because he couldn't even see the man's face clearly.
Meanwhile, the Russian guy who was sniping against him was completely stunned. What kind of monster was this guy? He rushed in dressed in a suit and came out naked in an instant. Did he go into the locker room?
They had to live up to their professional standards; no matter how surprised they were, they had to keep chasing after them with their SVD sniper rifles.
bang-bang-bang-
Like setting off firecrackers, they finally caught sight of the enemy, and the gunfire continued unabated, with no attempt to conceal it.
In the sniper duel just now, Li Xuewu killed two and wounded two others, leaving six people behind.
These six men are truly loyal; they were so eager to avenge their colleague that they almost threw the grenade from their waistbands, but the distance was just too far.
Even so, the naked man who jumped off the building was terrified and ran away screaming.
What is he shouting?
"I only fired one shot, and you guys fired over a dozen! Is it really necessary?! Is it really necessary?! Ugh—"
You might ask if the other side are all idiots who can't tell the enemy's status?
It's not their fault, because the target they're chasing now is just as good at dodging and evading as the one they just faced.
Another one who ran out naked also had black hair. Germans can have black hair too; it's not unusual at all.
On the battlefield, there is no time for them to judge right and wrong. Just because of a slight hesitation, four comrades have already been lost.
Li Xuewu used speed to counter speed, and they dared not hesitate; their reactions had to be quick as well, and Li Xuewu thus set the pace.
Sniper duels are all about mental fortitude; if you get thrown off rhythm, it's hard to get back on track.
Right before the woman's terrified eyes, Li Xuewu slapped her unconscious, the Bluetooth connection dropped instantly, and the screams stopped.
I don't care when she wakes up, anyway, she's not as fast as his gun... Won't saying this cause a misunderstanding?
He doesn't have the habit of relaxing on the battlefield; we're talking about real guns, the kind that go "bang bang bang."
bang-bang-bang-
Undeterred by his own weakness, he aimed his gun at three locations and called out their names one by one, causing the three gray watermelons to burst with juice instantly.
The opposing team was completely stunned. They were still in the moment of firing their guns when they were suddenly shot in the head.
The deputy captain in charge felt a chill in his heart. He never expected that the other side had comrades. Could it be that Stasi?
So, running away naked was a deliberate act to draw their fire?
How dare that crazy Stasi!
The vice-captain was on the verge of death. He raised his sniper rifle to look for Anna, but was immediately tackled to the ground by his comrade.
boom--
This time it wasn't a sniper rifle, but a rocket launcher.
Of course, there's no need to worry, it's not a copy of an RPG—the legendary 40-fire weapon is still undetermined.
Li Xuewu used a Type 56 rocket launcher, which had a direct firing range of only 100 meters and an armor penetration thickness of only 280 millimeters. He didn't expect this thing to kill the opponent; he just wanted to give them a psychological boost.
How many people are left on the other side?
Never mind how many people are left on the other side. Anna, who was chasing after them, was terrified. Weren't they just sniping each other? Why did they start firing?
"Li—where are you?!"
She followed the sound of gunfire, but wasn't sure which building Li Xuewu was in.
Affected by the sound of gunfire, the surrounding streets had been cleared. The East German people had not lost their vigilance and actions from earlier years and quickly hid.
Hearing Anna's cries, Li Xuewu didn't respond. Instead, he climbed down through the back window.
He didn't know if Anna had seen him, but he kept running along the street behind the building, determined not to believe that anyone on the other side could outrun him.
Yeah, he ran away like a jerk.
Because there really was a woman upstairs... and another woman downstairs, and both of them were looking for him.
The one upstairs wants revenge, and the one downstairs is afraid of him getting revenge.
Those three shots and one cannon shot had just leveled the positions of the two snipers, and this was exactly the moment Li Xuewu wanted.
He only needs to run another 20 meters and then circle around.
Why go around in circles?
Of course we should chase after them!
Just now, the other side was chasing him with their firepower, but now the tide has turned and it's his turn to turn the tables and chase these bastards back.
boom--
Clearly, the enemy did not retreat; even though their casualties had been breached, they were still determined to complete the mission.
The previous squad was wiped out, and they didn't want to repeat the same mistake. If they fell into the hands of East Germany, they might survive, but it was uncertain what would happen if they went back.
Heaven knows if there's any such thing as being discharged from the military for people of their status; perhaps dying on the battlefield is the best end for them.
They were too naive. Li Xuewu would never give them the chance to die on the battlefield; he didn't even intend to leave them the equipment they had.
"Don't go there!"
Anna spotted Li Xuewu at the street corner. That bastard actually dodged and rushed across the street to the other side.
The bullets followed him relentlessly, and even though he managed to dodge them, it was still a close call.
“Shit—”
Just as Anna was calling out, trying to persuade Li Xuewu to come back to her and that she would protect him, a bullet hit the corner of the wall, and a piece of gravel grazed her cheek, leaving a bloody mark on Sweetie's face.
"Are you all crazy?!"
At that moment, she really wanted to rush over, rip off those people's hoods, and shout at them, "Are you blind?!"
If it weren't for the battlefield crisis, she would have shouted, "I'm Anna!"
It's a pity; if she had actually dared to shout that, the retaliation would have been much more severe.
In his moment of madness, the vice-captain failed to consider how the man in front had returned, or how another man had appeared behind him.
Since the misunderstanding hadn't been cleared up yet, he still believed that Anna had fired at them on her own initiative.
That's why Anna said these Mao guys all have brains like dog shit; they're so stubborn and inflexible.
The current situation is that Anna can't get through and can only stay where she is, anxiously waiting, unless she also turns around like Li Xuewu.
But what's the use of turning around? The street is still blocked off from the other side, and even the sirens of police cars can't stop the sniping between the two sides.
Anna raised her hand and wiped her cheek. It hurt a lot, and her hand was covered in blood, so she might be disfigured.
Although people in the team often joke about her appearance, saying she should be at a beauty pageant, not a crime scene.
She sometimes worries about her beautiful face, but it's a happy kind of worry; she still can't accept being disfigured.
But given the working environment, it was bound to break down sooner or later, and as long as she remained on the front lines, she had to bear this risk.
"What do we do? He looks like he's coming up!"
Mao Han, who was with the deputy captain, heard footsteps coming from the corridor and fired a shot.
Before the vice-captain could even react, he was already itching to curse.
I'm not criticizing the person downstairs, but rather my incompetent teammate.
That shot of yours has revealed your position. How the hell are you going to fight now? Close combat in the building?
That's what Li Xuewu thought. There were only two people on the other side, and the Russians in the building not far away hadn't had time to get there yet.
So he had some time to deal with those two wolves.
Some people say that one is easy to solve, but two are not.
If you think that way, you're making a big mistake, because he's dealing with not one or two, but three.
If he were to bypass the two and chase the third, he would likely be attacked from both sides and be caught in a crossfire.
Conversely, if he takes out the two closest to him, he might hesitate to take out the third, because the third side is a bigger target and could be easily collateral damage.
They're beating people who don't reason.
Li Xuewu was even prepared for a knife fight, if necessary.
Thump, thump, thump—
Li Xuewu was bluffing. Would he really climb the stairs? That's practically suicide.
You can't climb in from the inside, and it's even more dangerous to climb in from the outside; someone could just open a window and shoot you.
So?
Garbage chute, a design unique to European and American architecture, with garbage bins underneath and a direct path to the top.
Although it was dangerous here, it was dark enough, and there were multiple passages in the corridor, so no one could tell where he came from.
It's only three stories high, how much time can be wasted? After stomping his feet, he fired a feint, and then climbed up through the chosen passage.
At this point, there was no fear of anyone throwing trash down the passageway; no one dared to come out and risk their life.
"You guard that side, I'll keep watch this side."
The vice-captain quickly assigned combat angles, his guns ready, just waiting for the enemy to come and die.
Honestly, they are professionally trained, but they prefer long-range attacks because close-quarters combat is much more dangerous.
Li Xuewu had absolutely no intention of engaging them in close combat. He was well-prepared, bringing not only knives but also high-explosive grenades.
How much talk could someone have about garbage chutes? In the time it took him to get out, someone could have killed him eight times over. Throwing grenades is the way to go.
Snap—Snap snap—
In an instant, the corner of the third-floor corridor was covered by three grenades, and the operative who had just fired the shot was stunned.
He was stunned for only a few seconds before the grenade, which had been in Li Xuewu's hand, exploded almost as soon as it hit the ground.
boom--
It seemed like there were three explosions, but Li Xuewu only heard one muffled sound. By the time the explosion reached the garbage chute, it was only one sound.
However, half of the sound reached his ears, because he dashed away after throwing the grenade.
He was too tall. Even though he was agile, he got stuck at the entrance of the passage. By the time he landed, he could no longer see anyone in front of him.
The dust from the explosion enveloped the entire corridor. He wasn't sure if the other person was dead or alive, but he didn't expect them to survive.
So next up is... let's learn about flamethrowers.
The Type 58 flamethrower has an effective range of 45 meters and a maximum range of 70 meters. Each spray can burn approximately 3.4 liters of gelatinous solidified gasoline, and it has a total spray capability of 3 times.
Hmm, three times already, the barbecue flavor is starting to come out.
Using a trench weapon in a stairwell is a complete waste of its potential, but a good weapon is one that can eliminate the enemy without taking damage.
People can't stand such high heat, and neither can the windows; under the influence of the temperature difference, the glass shattered one after another.
The result is……
The dust quickly dissipated, and Li Xuewu was able to see the entire corridor.
If we can still describe it as a complete picture at this point.
Two dark, burning things were there. He had just heard shouts, but they were gone now.
Out of humanitarian concern, he didn't let the two bastards waste their youth here, but took them all away with him.
As for the situation at the scene, there was nothing he could do about it. He left it to the Stasi to clean up the mess, since he was the victim.
Oh, right, there's one more outside.
When Li Xuewu climbed onto the rooftop and then jumped to the rooftops of nearby buildings, searching one by one, he couldn't find the other person anywhere. Instead, he saw Anna standing below the street, hands on her hips, glaring at him.
"I'm so scared—"
Li Xuewu spread his hands and, at the other party's signal, walked down the building. By this time, the street had already been surrounded by Stasi agents and police.
Bullshit! What are you afraid of!
Anna, her face still bleeding, stared at him sternly, looking as if she might handcuff him at any moment.
Especially when you see his cheeky face, you'll think, "What? You're so scared? Who was causing trouble just now?"
I don't know—
Li Xuewu remained the same, shrugging his shoulders, knowing he had no weapons or tools for committing the crime.
What Anna can't understand now is how he did it.
He appeared several times without carrying a weapon, so who was fighting?
Whether it's the Stasi or the police, they have to investigate based on evidence. What can they do with a guy who's all bare-handed?
"You just saw a fully armed guy..."
“They ran away, they drove away.” Anna said coldly, looking at him. “Our people have already gone after them.”
"Are you trying to ask how terrified the other person was?" She pointed at Li Xuewu's chest and questioned, "If you want to ask, just say it! I'll tell you, God of War!"
"Did you misunderstand?"
Li Xuewu raised an eyebrow, looked at himself, and said helplessly, "I'm the victim here. I was only focused on running away."
"Oh, so you were only focused on running away."
Anna was furious, pursing her lips as if she wanted to bite him. She nodded and said, "You were running away and the other person got beaten up. How are you going to explain that to me?"
"How about we start with the battle last night?"
"You overestimate me. I'm just a scholar." Li Xuewu shrugged and said, "Look at me, empty-handed, refined and gentle, with no strength to even kill a chicken. I'm not as terrifying as you make me out to be."
"..." Anna was so angry that she didn't want to say anything. She pushed away her colleague who was about to bandage her wound and turned to walk towards the car.
"I won't let you get away with this—"
Just before she got into the car, she pointed at Li Xuewu very seriously and said sternly, "No one can be so arrogant and domineering in East Germany."
"I really hope that what you said is true."
Li Xuewu looked up at the still-smoking building and the chaotic scene; the sarcasm was all too obvious.
Anna ignored him, stepped into the car, slammed the door shut, and drove off without waiting for her men to get in.
"I haven't gotten on the bus yet—"
Anna's vice-captain shrugged, staring blankly at the departing car. When she looked back at Li Xuewu, she felt even more helpless.
Captain, what do you mean by this? Tell me how to deal with this dangerous person. Should I arrest him or not?
Li Xuewu wasn't going to wait for him. When Sha Qizhi and the others arrived by car, he waved and got into the car without waiting for his comrades' concern.
The convoy turned a corner on the street and returned to the main road, this time heading towards Leipzig.
The key is to quickly relocate when the opponent is in pain and hasn't reacted yet, especially over long distances, where it's easier to be ambushed.
Sha Qi on the train wanted to ask something, but held back from speaking.
"Go to Leipzig first, we'll deal with this place last." Li Xuewu rested with his eyes closed, and instructed, "It's too dangerous here."
"I'll accompany you to Leipzig first, then I'll come back to deal with things here." Sha Qizhi was quite brave; after such a big incident, he still dared to come back.
“I have already contacted Director Li, and he said he would report the situation here to his superiors and put pressure on the German side.”
He's really clever; he knew to ask Li Huaide to put pressure on him so that he wouldn't be in danger when he came to Dresden again.
Sha Qizhi understood perfectly well that he was just a nobody, and the other party had no reason to kill him to vent their anger.
It's still with the Secretary-General; the other party is relentlessly pressing on.
However, with pressure from above and the Secretary-General making a big fuss, the other party will restrain themselves a bit.
"Okay, bring more people with you then."
“I’ve sent my colleagues from Frankfurt directly back to Berlin,” Sha Qizhi reported, explaining his arrangements. “There’s no business need in Dresden for the time being, and even if there were, it wouldn’t be convenient for you to get involved.”
"Well, there's not much to see."
Li Xuewu opened his eyes, looked out the window and said, "The technology here is not as good as West Germany, much less as good as Western Europe."
"Our metallurgical system has already been established, so there's no need to make any more changes. At most, it would just be icing on the cake."
He turned to look at Sha Qizhi and said, "When you come back, you can go and take a look at the electronics industry. If necessary, you can sign a contract directly."
"Don't be stingy with money. Thirty-five million, and we've only spent a little bit so far. If there's too much left, Mr. Li will be unhappy."
"I understand, I will be careful."
Sha Qizhi rubbed his head with a wry smile. He should just take the secretary-general's words with a grain of salt; if he was really wasting money, he would definitely get a scolding when he got back.
Besides, this 35 million is all the assets the group can afford. Are there really any products and technologies worth spending it all on?
Given East Germany's vast wealth, it would be fine to open the door and choose whatever one wanted, but if one were to be frugal and stingy, it's not certain that 35 million could all be spent.
The convoy headed straight for Leipzig along the highway, a straight line that took almost no time, and arrived at their hotel that evening.
Hongxing Steel Group had already set up an office here, and their entry was not hindered in any way, but it did attract the attention of some people.
First, after entering Leipzig, the convoy was followed by a tail, which worried Sha Qizhi for a while.
Seeing that the other party only followed without stopping them, they let it go.
Li Xuewu could guess who the other party was; Anna must have reported their situation in Dresden. Stasi, while having a headache, arranged for his men in Leipzig to follow.
I don't know if Anna set off firecrackers to celebrate their departure, but at least she could breathe a sigh of relief.
"You can rest assured about the safety environment here. Director Li has already consulted with his superiors, and the East German side has strengthened security."
As soon as Li Xuewu got out of the car, the delegation's secretary came up to him and accompanied him to the hotel lobby, explaining the security situation as they walked.
It seems that Lao Li still has some influence in Berlin, at least he can relieve some of the pressure.
"Thank you, I'm sorry to have troubled you."
"That's just how things are; there's nothing we can do about it."
The secretary sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was quite capable; seeing the numerous bruises on Li Xuewu's suit and shoes, he was filled with mixed emotions.
More than four hours have passed, and those who need to know what happened in Dresden already know.
Even this secretary looked at Li Xuewu with awe. He could take on ten opponents at once, chasing them down and beating them until they were terrified.
According to the Stasi, two out of ten were injured, one escaped, two went missing, and the rest had their heads blown off.
The one who ran away really did escape. The Stasi never intended to catch him. They had to give the KGB an explanation. It was much better for their own people to explain than to have an open and honest discussion about the matter.
As for the two unlucky guys who were injured, they can only be arrested and wait to take the blame. East Germany also has to explain the matter to the public.
The explanation is that bandits intended to cause sabotage, but the Stasi detected the plot and thwarted their operation.
Li Xuewu didn't see Anna's dark face on TV; she was required by her superiors to take full responsibility for all the battle results.
That's right. The official statement was that Anna, the brave and fearless captain of the Stasi task force in the Dresden area, became a lone hero.
It wasn't Li Xuewu who could take on ten opponents, but Anna.
Anna couldn't disobey her superiors' orders, but she also didn't want to accept this honor, so her face turned as black as the bottom of a pot in front of the reporters.
Yes, the bottom of the pot still has wounds.
Anna was incredibly frustrated. She used to call him "Scarface Man," but now she was going to be "Scarface Woman"—a perfect match.
She said she wouldn't let the other person off the hook, but when she learned that the other person had gone to Leipzig and there was no chance to uncover the mystery, she was furious.
There was no way to explain it. Just as she couldn't explain to her superiors how Li Xuewu had achieved such a feat with his bare hands, her superiors also couldn't explain the situation that had occurred on the spot.
Therefore, only Anna, who was the only one involved from the entire process, could bear all the responsibility.
As for the evidence that Li Xuewu fought with his bare hands, it hardly requires careful searching; the woman who was knocked unconscious, etc., are sufficient to prove it.
As for the damage caused by the weapon, that remains a mystery.
David, who took over the pressure from Anna, acted very cautiously.
“Mr. Li, I am David Strauer, the head of the action team at the Stasi Leipzig branch.”
The secretary glanced at the other person, then turned to translate for Li Xuewu.
Li Xuewu pursed his lips, smiled, and took the hand extended by the other party, shaking it as he said, "I'm sorry to have troubled you."
"It's best not to do that—"
David shook his head seriously and said, "I don't have the ability to take on ten people at once, and the people won't believe my words."
"Hehehe—quite humorous."
Li Xuewu raised an eyebrow, released his hand, and said, "I will try my best to cooperate with your work and reduce my outings."
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Mr. Li."
David breathed a long sigh of relief, blinked, and said, "We will provide absolute protection while you are in Leipzig. We will maintain effective communication and contact, and you can go out and about."
He didn't want to take any risks, and he didn't want to lose face.
If word gets out that the delegation was forced to stay in their hotel by bandits, where will the Leipzig branch's reputation be?
Since Li Xuewu indicated that he would reduce his outdoor activities, they took the opportunity to propose comprehensive protective measures.
The delegation cannot stay in Leipzig for an extended period of time; they have already visited many organizations recently, as Germany has more than just Leipzig's industries.
Today is the 28th, tomorrow is the 29th, so they may only have one day in Leipzig, as the delegation has a group activity on the 31st.
On the 31st, the delegation will conclude its visit to East Germany and depart for home.
We need to allow time for passage, perhaps for a couple more days.
So David's pressure was on him for the next day or two, because he felt that Mr. Li wouldn't waste his time in Leipzig.
According to information from headquarters, the other party's businesses are not limited to the automotive industry; the steel industry is their main industry.
According to reports from Dresden, the other party has not achieved much cooperation in the region and is likely to take further action.
Since they didn't succeed in Dresden, the next place should be either Potsdam or Frankfurt.
These two regions produce three-quarters of the nation's pig iron, three-fifths of its steel, and more than half of its steel products. They are home to large steel conglomerates such as Brandenburg, Hennichtdorf, and Eisenhutenstadt.
Then there's the Grah district, where the Max Schutz consortium produces 11% of the nation's steel.
Ideally, once the other party has reached an agreement on cooperation in the automotive industry, they will immediately head to these locations.
Of course, he had to make his words sound nice, so he could brag about it after the mission was completed.
"Of course, thank you for your help."
Li Xuewu nodded slightly and said with a smile, "The Stasi have always been someone I can trust. As you know, it was Anna who protected us."
David was at a loss for words.
Regardless of what the news said about him, Anna's speech lacked any excitement; he absolutely did not believe that Anna was capable of achieving that result.
Not only did he not believe it, but even the bandits didn't believe it.
Therefore, the Mr. Li in front of him is the real outlaw, the real war god, and a dangerous person he needs to be wary of.
If the KGB is still not satisfied and dares to seek revenge, it will be a huge challenge that even they might not be able to handle.
Therefore, Li Xuewu's decision to stay in the hotel to work was correct. Even if the other party was extremely ruthless, they wouldn't take everyone in the hotel down with them.
Besides, the rules of the game must be followed. The University of Tokyo isn't going to be trifled with; there are already people from the University of Tokyo in this hotel.
East Germany was forced to intervene by the fact that the delegation's convoy dared to intercept them. East Germany also had to save face and was ready to retaliate at any time.
Therefore, Li Xuewu, who had arrived in Leipzig at this time, was fearless and had no fear of the journey ahead.
He hit the other party and extinguished their arrogance. How could a mother hit her own child?
Say a few words of reproach, saying you shouldn't have been so harsh, give me a few scolding glances, and I'll let you know what happened.
If the party who has lost face dares to pursue the matter further, they will suffer a double loss, and the other party will likely also be unable to bear the humiliation.
After saying goodbye to David, Li Xuewu, guided by his secretary, led his team toward the elevator, where people in the lobby stared at him.
After he left, many people crowded around the phone, wanting to call their superiors to report the situation.
Of course, KBG's people didn't need to grab the phone; they already knew what they needed to know and had reported it long ago.
As for who these people who snatched the phone, we have to go back to the story of the boy who cried wolf.
"Li Xuewu from Hongxing Steel Group has arrived."
"Who? Honggang's secretary-general?"
"That's right, the wolf is coming—"
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"Ahem—" Tang Rongxuan, deputy director of Sichuan Automobile Factory, smiled and stretched out his hand, calling out, "Look who's here! Hahaha—"
He was naturally very happy because the person who came didn't care about the truck project and wasn't considered a competitor of Sichuan Automobile.
On the contrary, some of the other people in the restaurant laughed, while others were annoyed.
"I heard the road here was rather rough?"
Old Tang patted Li Xuewu's hand with concern and asked softly, "Do you know what kind of people they are?"
"I don't know, they said they're investigating."
Li Xuewu smiled slightly and said, "I believe the organization will definitely protect us, won't it?"
“Of course—” Old Tang chuckled and patted his arm, inviting him, “Come on, brother, let’s get together for a meal.”
A corner of the hotel restaurant seemed to have become a tea party, with the leading figures from domestic industrial enterprises seated around the tables.
Li Xuewu, who was never even qualified to chat and laugh with the other party before, is now being invited to dine at the same table.
Sha Qizhi has already led his men back, rushing back overnight to handle the cooperation matters with the Lisa Steel Plant.
The person in charge of liaison here is Huang Zongfang, the deputy general manager of the international business department.
"Boss, we'll head over now."
Huang Zongfang greeted Li Xuewu calmly and then took his men to the restaurant, leaving Li Xuewu there to entertain the guests.
"Whether it's something to say or not, you've been very well prepared."
Tang Rongxuan said with a mix of envy and regret, "If only we had prepared something, who knew?"
"We still lack experience in international cooperation," Wang Xiansheng, vice president of Jiqi, sighed. "We'll learn from this experience."
"Come on, let's learn more from our outstanding sister units!"
Wang Youhan from Beijing Automotive raised his glass, making a meaningful gesture, and everyone else followed suit, each with their own thoughts.
Li Xuewu smiled, took a sip of his drink, glanced at the other man, and asked, "How have things been going for Deputy Director Wang these past few days?"
He glanced at the others at the table and asked with a smile, "I'm sure everyone has eaten their fill by now, right?"
“Look at this—” Wang Xiansheng pointed to the dining table and raised an eyebrow, saying, “We’ve only just started eating.”
"Ha ha ha ha--"
Tang Rongxuan found their conversation amusing, nudged Li Xuewu's arm, and jokingly said, "Everyone's waiting for you."
"Oh ho—" Li Xuewu raised an eyebrow and said, "You say you're wary of me? I could believe that. What are you waiting for me for?"
"Hey, I'm not kidding."
Wang Xiansheng pointed to the ground and said meaningfully, "It's not easy to bargain here. We've been hit with a wall time and time again, and some people are already giving up."
"If you can handle it, great; if not, we'll retreat." Li Xuewu glanced at everyone suspiciously and asked, "Are you all wasting your time here?"
"There's no other way—"
Tang Rongxuan shook his head with a wry smile and said, "We're already here, and we've just gotten used to the environment. If we go somewhere else, we'll just have to waste time and energy re-examining the environment."
Haven't you heard the saying?
Li Xuewu tilted his head and looked at him, saying, "You've fallen into a misconception about sunk costs and not participating in major decisions."
"If you all rush over here in a swarm, do you think they'll tolerate you not raising prices on the spot?"
He tapped the table, looked at Wang Youhan who had a bad expression, and asked, "What is SAIC's purpose? If you're going to compete, you should be competing for the small car project. Do you really want the W50?"
Wang Youhan glanced at him but did not answer.
Li Xuewu didn't wait for his answer, but looked at Jiqi and asked, "Deputy Director Wang, hasn't your Jiqi considered cooperating with Deputy Director Tang and his team? This thing isn't some kind of precious treasure."
"Don't you want your steel cars?"
Wang Youhan asked directly, "When it comes to protecting technology, you are the most serious among those present."
This statement had a somewhat questioning tone, but Li Xuewu didn't seem to care. After taking a bite of beef, he said, "Respect for technology is the same as respect for the product. Our technology didn't come for free."
He looked at Tang Rongxuan and Wang Xiansheng and said, "Leaders, I believe you agree with what I said, right?"
Li Xuewu sat up straight and looked at everyone, saying, "If there were no respect for technology, I believe there would be no point in arguing among you all. We're all one family. If we cooperate to acquire the technology, we can work together on other projects later. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation?"
If this had been said before, everyone would have believed it. But ever since Hongxing Steel Group broke through the ceiling and led the domestic automobile industry to achieve a breakthrough transformation, this cooperation is no longer enough.
This is a critical period of transformation, and everyone is in competition. In the supply chain system, I don't know how many small businesses Honggang has nurtured. If they are not careful, they will be overtaken, and how embarrassing will that be?
Leaving aside this year, ever since the supply chain was disrupted and the value of the automotive industry was reduced to that of township enterprises, everyone has become more aware of protecting their own technologies.
Having broken down production barriers, their only remaining competitive advantages are technology and core design.
It might be a joke to buy thousands of kilograms of scrap metal and assemble a car from shoelaces, but it's possible to assemble a car from half a car frame.
Getting them to share their technology is a bit difficult.
"I am the youngest here, so please don't mind my bluntness, seniors. These are my heartfelt words."
Li Xuewu waved his hand and said with a smile, "Let me state my position first: Hongxing Steel Group and its subsidiaries are not considering the W50 automobile."
He raised his glass and said, "Come on, let's celebrate!"
"Hehe—" Tang Rongxuan glanced at Wang Youhan, picked up his wine glass and said, "It's all about skill, everyone should rely on their own abilities."
“SAIC is no longer considering the W50,” Wang Youhan said, raising his glass. “After this drink, we’ll go to Zwickau.”
He really listened to Li Xuewu's advice; instead of relying on this place, he might as well find something practical.
The W50 is great, but it's not worth wasting everyone's time crowding together and giving the other party the opportunity to raise the price.
Li Xuewu picked up the wine glass that his secretary had just filled and toasted Wang Youhan with a smile, saying, "Then I wish Deputy Director Wang a resounding success and a swift victory."
"Aren't you going?" Wang Youhan asked, holding his wine glass. "Are there any German satellites there?"
"It's actually a competitor to the Beetle."
After drinking his wine, Li Xuewu, without waiting to see if he had drunk any, picked up some food and said, "We already have Gemini, so we're not considering it anymore."
"Then what are you doing here?"
Wang Youhan took a sip of his drink and asked curiously, "Is there anything else here that interests you?"
“Of course there is—” Li Xuewu glanced at him, smiled, and said to Tang Rongxuan beside him, “Speaking of Zwickau, I definitely have to go. I plan to go and see the parts manufacturing process.”
"They developed a high-end executive luxury sedan, the Porsche 250, and I'm quite interested in the materials used in this car."
He then looked at Wang Youhan and said, "You go first, and keep an eye out for me. If we can really get our hands on it, we'll cooperate."
"Cooperation?" Wang Youhan raised an eyebrow and looked at him, asking, "Joint investment and technology sharing?"
"Two teams that qualify will buy the same item, what are you thinking?"
Li Xuewu chuckled and tapped him, saying, "You go ahead and buy yours. If you can't buy it, I'll figure something out."
He then looked at the others and said, "The same goes for everyone here. When we return to China, let's get together, bring out our treasures and compare them, and exchange ideas with each other."
"This is not the same as 1+1=2."