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Chapter 143: Still want to continue cutting leeks? Stop dreaming [Please subscribe! ]

Cui Yongxing was very angry.

"You sold it to us for $700 million a year ago! Now, you're planning to sell it for $100 million! You've cut the price to one-seventh of it!"

"What you are doing is tantamount to announcing that there was something fishy when we bought the equipment from you before!"

"You're going to put me in a very passive position!"

"I would like to ask, Mr. Komori, have you ever thought about this question?"

Cui Yongxing asked sternly.

Ichiro Komori didn't quite understand Cui Yongxing's anger.

"Mr. Cui, things were different more than a year ago than they are now."

"You can explain to your superiors that your country has a competitor, so the price of the printing press brand has been greatly reduced in order to compete with the competitor."

Cui Yongxing felt a little annoyed.

Will my superiors listen to this explanation?

This little day is obviously unreliable!

He actually said that it would take several months to develop a Chinese translation system.

After those few months, maybe the day lily will be unpopular.

"Mr. Komori, doing business with you makes me feel cheated!"

"I just want to know, how soon can you solve the Chinese localization problem of your printing system?"

Komori rubbed his nose.

He naturally felt that the other party was very impatient.

Komori thought, it seems that Cui Yongxing is under a lot of pressure.

"Mr. Cui, we can only go back and discuss it again to see when we can resolve your issue as soon as possible."

"But we now have a sense of urgency."

"We will waste no time in getting our technicians to fix this problem."

Cui Yongxing didn't want to say anything to Xiaosen now.

He waved his hand and said, "Then please hurry up."

Ichiro Komori wanted to say something else.

But when he saw Cui Yongxing's expression, he had to shut up.

Ichiro Komori also understood that if he could not solve the problem of the Chinese localization system in a short period of time and could not make the equipment purchased by Mingguang Daily at a high price work, then all of Komori's market expansion plans would probably be difficult to continue.

He quickly smiled and said, "Okay, we'll hurry up."

"Then, Mr. Cui, I won't bother you today."

Ichiro Komori said goodbye and left.

In the afternoon, Cui Yongxing personally drove a small car from Shanghai to pick up Wang Haoran from Beijing Institute of Technology.

Now, Wang Haoran’s personnel files and other information have been moved out of Beijing Institute of Technology and moved to the newly established Pangu Computer Technology Company.

However, he did not vacate his office at Beijing Institute of Technology.

On the contrary, Liu Xianchao applied to his superiors to continue to retain all the benefits that Wang Haoran enjoyed in the school, in order to maintain his relationship with Wang Haoran.

Of course, Wang Haoran is not at Beijing Institute of Technology most of the time, but in the office building of Pangu Computer Technology Company.

Cui Yongxing revealed his identity, and the car he brought successfully entered Beijing Institute of Technology.

What Cui Yongxing didn't expect was that Wang Haoran was actually waiting for his arrival outside the office building.

Of course, this was because the guard at the door had already informed Wang Haoran.

"Hello, Comrade Haoran! Oh! I didn't expect that you would be standing outside waiting for me in such a cold day." Cui Yongxing was very moved.

He came here to ask for help.

Wang Haoran became famous at a young age and is now well-known all over the world.

Such a young man should be very proud.

However, seeing that he was smiling and had a friendly face, one could tell from his appearance that he was easy to deal with.

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "You're welcome, Teacher Cui."

“Everyone needs to save time.”

"I've also heard about your purchase of printing equipment for foot basins."

"Let's go and see how we can solve this problem."

Wang Haoran followed Cui Yongxing directly to the printing factory of Mingguang Daily.

The printing plant of Mingguang Daily is actually located at the back of the newspaper compound.

There are several printing workshops.

One of them mainly arranged the so-called high-end printing equipment imported from the foot basin.

After Wang Haoran entered the workshop and took a quick look, he understood: the equipment used in Xiaorizi was actually second-hand equipment that had been eliminated in their own country.

Moreover, it seems that Xiao Rizi Company does not take Longguo’s customers seriously.

They didn't even install a Chinese-language system.

There is another problem. Although Mingguang Daily imported a set of equipment such as the foot basin, their editing and typesetting still use the original typesetting method...

In short, after reading the current situation of Mingguang Daily, Wang Haoran felt a little overwhelmed.

In fact, the problem that Mingguang Daily is facing now is not difficult to solve.

You just need to get a Chinese package, then make some slight modifications, get a few computers, do computer typesetting and typesetting, and finally input it into the printing system, and you should be able to print.

But the specific details may still need to be known after debugging.

Cui Yongxing was standing by and observing the expression on Wang Haoran's face nervously.

"Comrade Haoran, can the problem be solved?" he asked.

If Wang Haoran can't solve the problem, then he can only cooperate with Xiao Rizi.

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "It can be solved."

"But I'm afraid it will cost a little more."

Cui Yongxing asked: "How much does it cost?"

Wang Haoran said: "Teacher Cui, you should know this, right? Our domestically produced computers have already begun to be quietly promoted and used."

"Each computer is not expensive, about 1 yuan."

"You only need to buy three or four machines to switch the entire newspaper to computer typesetting."

"do you think it's OK?"

Wang Haoran’s asking price was not low, but it was not high either.

We asked for more than 1.8 because the production volume has not yet increased.

Once the production batch increases, the cost can be greatly reduced.

Cui Yongxing breathed a sigh of relief.

Do you only need to buy a few computers?
Although a computer at more than 1.8 yuan is a bit expensive.

But compared with the foot basin man, this price is much more reasonable.

"Is there anything else you need?" Cui Yongxing asked.

Wang Haoran said: "Nothing else is needed."

"This equipment definitely needs some system upgrades and modifications, and the data cables also need to be changed."

"We won't charge you for this part of the fee."

Cui Yongxing asked again: "How long will it take to complete the transformation?"

Wang Haoran said, "Let's try to do it within a day or two?"

"I will personally help Teacher Cui with this matter."

Mingguang Daily is an authoritative newspaper after all.

Wang Haoran also intended to establish a good relationship with him.

Cui Yongxing was overjoyed.

The foot basin person said it would take at least one or two months.

And Wang Haoran actually said it would only take a day or two?

"Thank you, Comrade Haoran. If you can help us modify this equipment so that it can be used normally, it will be a great help to us. Alas! Since we bought the foot basin equipment, our nightmare has begun!"

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "I can understand you."

"From this incident, I believe you can understand one thing: the Foot Basin people have never had any good intentions!"

“They just want to reap the profits.”

Cui Yongxing nodded and said with shame: "Comrade Haoran, you are right. We trusted them too blindly."

“I didn’t expect that they would actually deceive us.”

"To the point where we are so passive today!"

Wang Haoran called a few people and asked them to transport four domestic computers, as well as modified spare parts and other items. The Chinese version package was also copied to a hard drive.

Wang Haoran did it himself, and by around 8 o'clock that evening, the renovation was basically completed.

"Teacher Cui, we have basically completed the transformation."

"How about testing it now?"

Cui Yongxing nodded quickly and said, "Okay, it's better to try it right away."

Cui Yongxing didn't know whether the other party's transformation was useful or not.

He was still a little nervous.

Wang Haoran asked Cui Yongxing to call a few young editors.

These editors followed the technicians from Pangu Computer Company to learn how to use computers for typesetting.

Cui Yongxing himself also tried it with great interest.

After all, Cui Yongxing used to be an editor.

After Cui Yongxing tried computer typesetting, he was shocked.

Because this kind of typesetting is so convenient, so easy and so easy to use.

You know, the editing work before was very troublesome.

They have to draw the plates and fill in the content of each article by hand.

This is really labor-intensive.

When using a computer for typesetting, you only need to drag the text into the set layout, set the format, and then you can complete the typeset of an article.

This is so convenient.

After completing the typeset of a test version of the newspaper, Wang Haoran began to output it directly into the printing press system.

The printing press starts after the number of copies to be printed is set.

The machine rumbled.

Soon, a newspaper printed on both sides came out.

Cui Yongxing picked up the newspaper and read it.

He was filled with ecstasy in his heart.

It was real ecstasy.

Because, although it was just a test version, the excellent printing quality and exquisite layout were far beyond Cui Yongxing's expectations.

He had always thought that this set of foot basin equipment might be completely useless and would just rot in the warehouse.

I didn’t expect that after Wang Haoran’s transformation, it could print such a beautiful newspaper.

"Comrade Haoran, thank you so much."

"I never thought that after your modification, this equipment would be so useful."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, “You’re welcome, Teacher Cui.”

Cui Yongxing hesitated for a moment and asked, "Comrade Haoran, I wonder when our Mingguang Daily will be able to fully use domestic printing systems?" Wang Haoran said, "Teacher Cui, don't worry. After the second phase of our Pangu Computer Technology Company is completed, we can produce large-scale printing presses."

"Previously, the equipment used by the People's Daily was all processed by the Beijing Machine Tool Factory."

"The Beijing Machine Tool Factory is very busy right now, and there is no production schedule for the time being."

Cui Yongxing nodded repeatedly and said, "I have patience and I can wait."

The new domestic printing equipment performs so well and is so cheap, so what's wrong with waiting for a while?
……

After Wang Haoran left, Cui Yongxing looked at the printed test newspaper again and sighed.

After reading this newspaper, to be honest, he now thinks that the newspapers printed by Mingguang Daily in the past were so ugly.

However, after leaving the Mingguang Daily, Ichiro Komori went directly to the consulate in Jiaoben. At the consulate, Ichiro Komori used the security phone inside to contact the domestic headquarters.

Ichiro Komori reported the current situation of the Longguo market to the president of Komori Corporation, Naotoshi Komori.

In particular, the focus was on the fact that Longguo had launched its own new domestically produced computer typesetting laser sign printing system.

Komori Naotoshi was a little bit unconvinced.

"No way? They actually have their own computer typesetting system? That's impossible!"

Naotoshi Komori is Ichiro Komori's uncle, and the two have a good relationship.

"Uncle, I didn't quite believe it at first, but I saw with my own eyes the People's Daily after they used the new printing equipment, and the printing quality was really great."

"I also asked some friends for information. I heard that Longguo has launched its own domestic computers, domestic operating systems, and domestic typesetting software! In addition, their printing equipment has been improved. It has been changed to a large four-color printing machine, which uses laser typesetting and can directly input samples from the computer for printing."

"In short, they may have really figured out the advanced printing system. This is bad news for us!"

Komori Mingjun shook his head, he felt a little bit unbelievable.

Because, even a company as powerful as Big Bear has not been able to develop their own computer industry!
Big Bear now needs to import various advanced machines and equipment from the foot basin.

Why is it that Longguo can develop advanced computers and large printing presses on its own?
"Ichiro, I think you shouldn't be too anxious!"

"Watch carefully to see if they are trying to lower our sales price in this way!"

"In fact, the Chinese market has never been our key market!"

"Even if we lose their market, it doesn't matter."

"We must never compromise with them, understand?"

Ichiro Komori said: "Uncle, the Chinese market is not small."

"If it is managed well, it will be of great help to our performance growth."

Xiao Sen Mingjun pondered for a moment and said, "What you said makes sense."

Ichiro Komori said: "I hope to launch products for Dragon Country as soon as possible! The Chinese localization system must be completed as soon as possible!"

"The printing equipment we sold to Longguo Mingguang Daily is still not available to them."

“This is quite lethal to our products.”

Komori Naotoshi said, "Then let the people in the technical department hurry up!"

“We will try to get it done within a month.”

"I think this isn't a very difficult technique, is it?"

Ichiro Komori said, "Yes, uncle, it's not a very difficult technique."

"Why, why can't we just get this done in a week?"

"The president of Longguo Mingguang Daily Newspaper is obviously getting a little impatient."

“And now it seems that there is a new competitor.”

"We must speed up."

Komori Meitoshi scolded, "Ichiro! You're a little too nervous! Can you be more calm?"

"Are we afraid of competing with the Dragon people?"

"Our foot basin technology is first-rate! Even Yusa can't compare to us!"

“So, you must have enough confidence!”

Ichiro Komori sensed his uncle's dissatisfaction.

He quickly said, "Hey! Uncle is right to criticize."

Xiao Sen Mingjun's tone softened a little and said, "Well! You, tell Cui Yongxing in a couple of days and tell him that we are working overtime to make the best Chinese localization system!"

"Let them be patient!"

"This time, we will definitely achieve our goal in one fell swoop! We will definitely make the best printing equipment suitable for the Dragon people to use!"

……

Two days later, Ichiro Komori felt that he should call Cui Yongxing to inform him of Komori's progress in producing the Chinese version of the system.

After the call was connected, Ichiro Komori told Cui Yongxing according to Komori Naotoshi's instructions.

However, Cui Yongxing's answer surprised Ichiro Komori.

Because Cui Yongxing actually said that they had already completed the Chinese localization of the system and the equipment could be used normally.

Ichiro Komori could hardly believe his ears.

"Mr. Cui, are you kidding?" said Ichiro Komori.

Cui Yongxing said: "From my tone, does it sound like I'm joking with you?"

"I won't joke around with others!"

Komori Ichiro asked: "Well, then, who solved your problem?"

Cui Yongxing smiled and said, "It's not convenient to talk about this."

Komori Ichiro asked hurriedly: "Then, can I go for a visit?"

He must understand what is going on.

Ichiro Komori couldn't understand why the problem that had troubled Mingguang Daily for a year could be solved in such a short time.

Cui Yongxing still refused: "No need, there are some secrets that still need to be protected."

Ichiro Komori was a little unwilling: "I only look at the equipment we sell ourselves, isn't that okay?"

"We are the supplier of the equipment and we have the obligation to provide you with after-sales services."

Cui Yongxing said: "We no longer need you to provide after-sales service. We can handle everything ourselves."

"Also, what I want to say is that your Foot Basin Company's printing equipment is not as good as our domestic ones, and it's too expensive!"

"I think it's impossible for you to find customers in Dragon Country anymore!"

Cui Yongxing does not want Komori to continue selling equipment in Longguo.

Because, this is not good for him.

Beads of sweat were already appearing on Ichiro Komori's forehead.

He never expected that the situation would take a turn for the worse so quickly.

Komori Ichiro said: "I would like to ask, Mr. Cui, do you know the price of your domestically produced equipment?"

Cui Yongxing said calmly: "I can tell you this, each set of equipment costs 50 RMB!"

"In addition to large-scale printing equipment, there are also complete computer monitoring processes and a rich collection of Chinese character libraries!"

"Compared with our domestically made equipment, your equipment has no other advantages except being expensive!"

Ichiro Komori suffered a heavy blow.

Good guy!
Their domestically produced equipment is only sold for 50 RMB?
Moreover, their equipment is no worse than that of the foot basin.

If he had not seen the printing quality of the revised People's Daily, Ichiro Komori would definitely not have believed what Cui Yongxing said.

But now, he couldn't help but not believe it.

Ichiro Komori lamented in his heart: It's over. It is basically impossible to sell at a high price in China and make high profits.

Ichiro Komori didn't even know how the call ended.

He was extremely depressed for a moment.

……

The year 1979 is coming to an end.

The time has come to December 12th.

On this morning, Fang Nanbo, the head of the Ministry of Electric Power Industry, came to the office early.

He was in high spirits and in a very good mood.

Why is he in such a good mood? Because something good happened today.

Today, a completely domestically produced 60-kilowatt ultra-supercritical generating unit was officially completed at the Guohua Power Plant.

After this equipment is completed, a ceremony will be held today to start generating electricity.

Lin Zhijian, the director of Guohua Factory, had already informed Fang Nanbo, hoping that he could attend.

This is a major event within this system, so Fang Nanbo will naturally cooperate actively.

Fang Nanbo was even considering whether to invite the chief designer to attend.

However, after careful consideration, he finally decided not to do it for the time being.

Because he didn't know whether he could succeed.

If it can be successful, then there will be no problem in inviting the big leader.

But what if it goes wrong?

It's a bit too embarrassing.

At 8 o'clock in the morning, Fang Nanbo set out from the department and took a bus to the Guohua Factory.

When we arrived at the Guohua factory, we saw that there was nothing special about the outer gate. There were no big red banners hanging and no red carpet laid out.

These are all Fang Nanbo’s requirements.

Because, Fang Nanbo thought, only after it is confirmed to be successful and has been running stably for a period of time, can it be considered a real success, right?
As Fang Nanbo got out of the car in front of the Guohua Factory office building, he saw Lin Zhijian striding towards him.

Fang Nanbo smiled and asked, "Has Comrade Haoran come over?"

Lin Zhijian shook his head and said, "Not yet."

"However, Comrade Haoran has confirmed that he will come."

"Leader, isn't our quiet trial run a bit too low-key?"

"In fact, our equipment has already been tested when it was manufactured. There shouldn't be any problems."

Fang Nanbo said: "It's better to be cautious."

"Better safe than sorry!"

As they were talking, Wang Haoran's car arrived.

Wang Haoran was riding in a Modou car today.

This car was a second-hand car, and it broke down while it was on the road.

The driver tried to repair it for a while but couldn't fix it.

Wang Haoran had to fix the minor problem himself before the car could continue on its way.

But that's just a little too late.

However, Guohua Factory did not hold any ceremony today, and letting him go might be because they wanted him to take control of the technical issues.

It's okay to be a little late.

Wang Haoran got out of the car and a gust of cold wind blew, making him shiver uncontrollably.

It's still quite cold today.

"Hello, Comrade Haoran!"

Fang Nanbo came over and shook hands with Wang Haoran.

Wang Haoran naturally responded, "Boss, I'm sorry, my car broke down on the way today, so I'm a little late."

Fang Nanbo said: "Nothing, let's go to the new power plant first."

The group walked towards the workshop where the ultra-supercritical generator set was installed.

(End of this chapter)