Siheyuan: Heavy Industry Revitalizes the Country

"Professor Xu, it's me, Fang Xiang."

After much thought, the first call I made was to Professor Xu.

As a senior academician, Professor Xu not only has a wide network of contacts, but is also extremely well-informed.

Professor Xu also helped a lot in building the new car.

For matters like this, we must definitely listen to Professor Xu's opinion.

"In trouble?"

Professor Xu's voice came from the receiver slowly.

"Wow! You can't hide anything from me.

What news have you got?"

Fang Xiang was immediately delighted. It seemed that the call was not in vain.

"People ask about your little shit every day.

I think it’s hard not to know.

Tell me, what are you calling about this time?"

Professor Xu also smiled, and didn't seem to be unhappy because Fang had so many things to think about.

On the contrary, Fang wanted to do many and big things, which seemed to better reflect his ability as a mentor.

“This time it’s because of the cost of the new car.

Here’s what happened…”

Fang wanted to talk about the cost and selling price of the new car, as well as the prices of similar products internationally.

“You mean, you want to use your cost advantage to open up opportunities internationally in the early stages?

But because there are too many intermediate flows, the profits are out of control? "

Unexpectedly, Professor Xu also had some knowledge of economics and he immediately understood what Fang Xiang meant.

“Yes, and also, the price of raw materials at the factory is a bit high.

At present, the prices of Hansguo and Xiaorizi’s products are neither high nor low.

There is no reason for our cost to be almost the same as their selling price.

So, there must be something wrong in the middle link.

Even if it is a small batch production now, the cost is ridiculously high.”

Fang Xiang is actually very clear that the cost margin under the scale effect will inevitably become lower and lower.

But there is a limit to how low it can be. Once it reaches a certain level, it can’t go any lower.

The Hans country also started out by making imitation products, and its reputation in the beginning was just as bad as that of early Chinese products.

At that time, John Bull always disparaged Hans-made products, calling them cheap and inferior products, and spoke ill of them everywhere.

Including the small life that followed, he also started by making cheap imitations.

It is not the first time that Chinese-made products have been given a bad reputation until the 21st century.

However, after Hansguo and Xiaorizi upgraded their industries, their reputations improved.

As for Chinese-made products, by the mid-20s when Fang Xiang traveled through time, their reputation was gradually improving.

It has even become a high-end product.

“I understand all the situations you mentioned.

There is no problem in the middle link.

But if you produce less, the cost will inevitably be high, and if you produce more, the cost will naturally be low.

In this industry, you are now better than your predecessor.

But you are still a young man in economics, and you have a lot to learn."

Unexpectedly, Professor Xu started to educate Fang Xiang on the phone.

“This… Actually, I know it.

But the problem is in front of us, so I want to ask you, is there any room for negotiation on the cost aspect? . . . "

As soon as Fang Xiang heard it, he knew that Professor Xu had misunderstood.

But things still need to be resolved.

Just go straight to the point.

"Of course we can talk about it, but I'm an old man who's half buried in the ground, so I don't have much face in the area you're talking about.

This kind of thing should be discussed with your father-in-law and Director Nie."

Professor Xu was also very direct and clear in saying that the county magistrate is not as good as the current one.

"Okay, I see."

Fang Xiang pursed his lips and took a long breath.

Professor Xu’s meaning is very clear.

Father Liu is in charge of promotions in the organization and can control those people.

Director Nie is in charge of industry and is their immediate superior.

One word from them is more effective than a hundred words from others.

Fang Xiang actually knew it, but Father Liu was still okay, but Director Nie...

"By the way, there is something about Professor Li."

I wanted to hang up the phone, but since I had already called, I didn't want to ask any more questions.

Fang Xiang also briefly talked about his trip to the Northeast.

“I know a little bit about what’s going on over there.

Although it is not very clear, I think your analysis just now makes sense.

Then let’s not get involved for now.

Just do your own thing.”

Professor Xu pondered for a moment and said nothing more.

Nowadays, everyone is very sensitive, so all we can say is that it is better to have less trouble than more.

"Okay, I get it. I'll call my father-in-law."

Fang Xiang nodded, since Professor Xu also thought that his guess was correct.

The fact should not be too different.

"Hey, Dad, it's me."

After hanging up the phone with Professor Xu, Fang Xiang still called Liu's father.

"Say, what's the matter?"

Mr. Liu's voice sounded busy, without any greetings.

"Is such that......"

Fang Xiang briefly repeated what he had just said to Professor Xu.

"Do you want me to help you knock it out, or do you want me to help you make an appointment with Director Nie?"

As soon as Fang Xiang finished speaking, Father Liu quickly figured out the purpose of Fang Xiang's call.

In addition, two solutions are given

"Hey, let's have both together."

Fang Xiang follows the principle of driving both one sheep and two sheep.

It would feel nice to be able to order my father-in-law around, so I would definitely want it.

“You kid!

Okay, I got it, wait for my news."

After complaining, Mr. Liu hung up the phone.

"How about it?"

Cao Tianwei, smoking a cigarette, was still sitting opposite Fang Xiang.

He waited until Fang Xiang hung up the phone before putting out the half-smoked cigarette.

"wait for news."

Fang Xiang rubbed his face with both hands.

People say it's hard to start a business, and he has experienced it.

There are still a lot of people standing behind him.

If it were an ordinary person, I don’t know how difficult it would be.

"You just said in the Northeast..."

Cao Tianwei paused, knowing that this was the only way for the time being.

However, he also heard what Fang Xiang said to Professor Xu about Professor Li just now.

At this time, he asked with concern.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. It's already in the past."

Fang Xiang shook his head, knowing that Cao Tianwei was concerned about him.

But there's nothing much to say about this kind of thing.

“There’s basically nothing going on here now.

I plan to visit Hong Kong Island next week.

Do you want to go with me to broaden your horizons, or stay in the factory?"

It seems that the cost issue cannot be solved in the short term, but it will not affect his decision to explore Hong Kong Island.

Even if it’s your first time and nothing happens, that’s okay.

The most important thing is to see if there is a living environment for BMW there.

“Can I go see it, too?

But... Never mind, I'll just stay in the factory.

There can’t be no one here.”

When Cao Tianwei heard that he could go too, he immediately became excited.

Although Hong Kong Island today is not as attractive as it was after the 80s.

But no matter what, this can be considered a public-funded trip.

But the thought of going there myself made me want to follow him.

Then no one took care of the technical matters in the factory.

I could only refuse with a little regret.

“Then next time, I’ll be prepared in advance and take you to see it.

Also learn more about the outside world.

Look at what other countries’ products are like.”

Fang Xiang was not surprised that Cao Tianwei had such awareness.

I can only talk about it next time.

So, should we take Yin Qingqiu with us when we go to Hong Kong Island this time?