VIP Room 88 of Windebao Club.
Zhu Guodong, the second son of Lingwei Automobile Industry, obviously disdained Zhao Xingwang's invitation and only sent a lawyer to represent him.
He is a hook-nosed Western lawyer named Rodman, a third-tier lawyer, or a senior defense lawyer.
In the entire Beiguan, since Liu Hanming has not yet been promoted to the third level, lawyers at the third level are the highest level of lawyers in Beiguan, and there are very few of them.
Rodman also had an arrogant look on his face, and seemed to be completely disdainful of Lu Ming.
Wen Liangyu and Zhao Xingwang were playing cards in a private chess and card room, but the door was not closed. They were obviously very curious and wanted to hear how Lu Ming negotiated.
Lu Ming found it a little funny, but there was no reason for them to leave.
Lu Ming’s current identity is the major shareholder and legal affairs representative of Xingwang Industrial.
Lu Ming flipped through the materials on the table and asked, "Mr. Rodman, last October, we, Xingwang Industrial, submitted a product description of a three-point seat belt to your company. You have always rejected the product and refused to use this type of seat belt in new cars, right? And, as a result, you no longer purchase ordinary seat belt products from our company."
"Yes, this is a business decision of Lingwei Automobile Industry and has nothing to do with the law. I don't know why you brought this up?" Rodman drank his coffee slowly, too lazy to even raise his eyelids, and didn't even bother to look at Lu Ming.
Lu Ming stared at him, and finally, Rodman slowly raised his head, "Please stop wasting our time."
"Mr. Rodman, take a look at these..." Lu Ming moved several files on the table over. "These are all serious accidents involving Lingwei vehicles of various types since October last year. It only took us three days to find five owners or their relatives who were seriously injured. Among these five cases, two owners died and three owners were seriously injured and disabled."
"So what?" Rodman didn't even raise his hand, with a disdainful smile on his lips.
"This is the safety test report of the three-point seat belt. According to this professional report, the three-point seat belt is 85% safer than the two-point seat belt your company is currently using!"
Rodman just sneered.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "You'd better take a look to avoid making a big mistake. For this safety test report, we used 20 newly manufactured Lingwei brand cars, four of each of your company's five best-selling models. Half of them used original seat belts, and half used three-point seat belts. The results were obtained by simulating various car accident situations. The report was issued by the Donghai Automobile Industry Safety Association."
Rodman was startled, picked it up, flipped through it, and then frowned: "So what?"
"Mr. Rodman, you are really a little slow. In other words, if your company had adopted the three-point safety belts produced by Xingwang Industrial, some serious injuries could have been avoided!" Lu Ming gently patted the five car accident files on the table.
"This is just the tip of the iceberg. I think if I look patiently, I will definitely find more car owners who have suffered unnecessary damages due to your carelessness. There may be dozens or even hundreds of them. You can imagine the terrible situation your company will face when I file a class action lawsuit on their behalf."
"Will it go bankrupt?" Lu Ming shook his head slightly and slowly picked up the tea on the table.
Rodman's face turned pale as he stared at the appraisal report.
"Your report was only issued yesterday!" His eyes suddenly lit up.
"But when Xingwang Industrial introduced its products to you, it mentioned that three-point seat belts can improve safety by more than 30%. In court, who will the jury sympathize with more? The big companies? Or those poor people who have lost their loved ones or are disabled?"
"Moreover, as long as this case is filed as a class action lawsuit, the reputation of Lingwei Automotive..." Lu Ming looked at Rodman, "If you can't clearly realize the seriousness of this problem, I think you should call Zhu Guozhu immediately. Otherwise, this responsibility can make you completely disappear from the legal community!"
Rodman's face turned slightly pale, and finally, he reached out and picked up the five car accident files and looked at them slowly.
At this time, Zhao Xingwang had already hurried out of the chess and card room. When he got closer, he quickly picked up the appraisal report and looked at it. His face looked very strange, and it was unclear whether he was angry, surprised, or had some other feelings in his heart.
Finally, he put down the appraisal report and said to Lu Ming with a wry smile: "What a big deal."
For example, buying 20 brand new cars for safety testing is something only a madman would do.
I definitely don't have the courage to do that, and if I ask those guys from the association to participate in this test, it would probably cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, right
Although he had a vague feeling that a gold nugget had been scooped away by Lu Ming, he didn't feel it was unfair.
"Are you so confident?" Zhao Xingwang asked with a wry smile.
Lu Ming nodded: "Huaxia Technology is also doing this, but I didn't expect that you, Director Zhao, would register the patent first."
Zhao Xingwang nodded. What else is there to say
But in my heart, there is still a hint of bitterness.
Wen Liangyu patted him on the shoulder and said, "Old Zhao, don't think about what you have lost, think about what you have gained. Isn't this the principle of doing business?"
Zhao Xingwang sighed softly and nodded silently.
Wen Liangyu looked at Lu Ming with a look of surprise, as if she had discovered some new world.
Then, he persuaded and took Zhao Xingwang back to the chess and card room.
"Lawyer Lu, tell me, do you have any solution?" Rodman looked at Lu Ming seriously. Finally, he regarded Lu Ming as a real opponent.
"In fact, you don't represent Lingwei Auto, but the second son Zhu Guodong personally, right? Then, I have a cooperation opportunity, which will also be of great benefit to the development of the second son Zhu in Lingwei Auto."
"If you really care about the interests of Second Master Zhu, then you can suggest that he propose to father that all Lingwei cars use three-point safety belts in the future. This can be the biggest selling point of Lingwei cars. In addition, according to our appraisal report, Lingwei Automobile will definitely stand out and lead the trend of the automobile industry. Second Master Zhu will also be valued by father, and will no longer just stay in the purchasing department."
Rodman's eyes lit up when he heard this. Suddenly, he looked at Lu Ming with some uneasiness: "So, what price are you going to sell this three-point seat belt for?"
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Well, first of all, your company must resume the purchase contract with Xingwang Industrial. However, the three-point seat belt is not a monopoly of Xingwang Industrial. The patent now belongs to Huaxia Technology. They will license it to you. Then, you can license it to downstream suppliers. However, you need to pay a patent fee of one yuan for each car with a three-point seat belt you produce."
Rodman was stunned. This condition was unexpectedly good. He was worried that Xingwang Industrial would monopolize the three-point seat belts and raise the price in the future, but he didn't know how to sell them at such a high price.
But who knows how the car models with this new seat belt will sell? Can they make a profit
But nowadays it is equivalent to an additional 1 yuan cost for a car, which is insignificant. Moreover, the new feature is a good selling point.
When Zhu Guozhu brought up this idea with his father, he was sure to receive his father's appreciation.
"If that's the case, I'll have a good chat with Mr. Zhu Guozhu." Rodman nodded calmly. Although the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was a great opportunity for him and Mr. Zhu at Lingwei Auto, he still tried his best to suppress his excitement.
Lu Ming smiled.
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In the chess and card room, Wen Liangyu laughed and said, "This young man is incredible. His ambition can even be said to be terrifying."
Zhao Xingwang smiled bitterly and said nothing.
"Old Zhao, stop thinking about your problems. Think about it again. If you hadn't met this young man, would you have been able to develop your lousy seat belt business? I'm afraid your factory would have closed down, and who knows who would have gotten the patent."
"Now that your factory is alive and well, you have a powerful business partner. I can't wait to be happy!"
Wen Liangyu smiled, her face full of admiration.
Zhao Xingwang looked at him strangely. This godfather-like figure from Beiguan was always taciturn and kept many things in his heart. This was the first time he showed such appreciation for someone.
"If this young man really succeeds in making the business, the patent fees would amount to several million a year. In the future, it would be even more." Wen Liangyu smiled and shook his head.
Zhao Xingwang was stunned: "What do you mean?"
Wen Liangyu smiled and said, "The new concept he gave to Lingwei is also to promote his seat belts. Every year, millions of cars of various types are produced nationwide. If, in the end, all of them use his seat belts, the patent fee for high-end cars is 2 yuan, the patent fee for mid-range cars like Lingwei is 1 yuan, and the patent fee for low-end cars is 50 cents? I roughly guess that he wants to do this. If calculated this way, wouldn't it be several million a year?"
Zhao Xingwang was stunned. Seeing Wen Liangyu looking at him with a half-smile on her face, he didn't know what to feel.
There was a gentle knock on the door of the chess and card room. It sounded like Lu Ming was seeing Rodman off and then pushing the door open.
"Brother Qianxing, congratulations!" Wen Liangyu smiled.
Lu Ming smiled and looked at Zhao Xingwang, "Boss Zhao, I'm in urgent need of money, a lot of money, so please don't blame me for offending you. One day when I really become big and strong, I will definitely compensate you double."
He still felt jealous in his heart, but at this moment, Zhao Xingwang couldn't help but sigh that this young man knew how to behave.
Moreover, they were not hiding anything from him. If not, it would take him a long time to realize it if they were doing something behind his back.
"Forget it. After all, you are my benefactor and you don't owe me anything!" Zhao Xingwang smiled bitterly and waved his hands.
Wen Liangyu smiled and said, "Although you are young, you are very generous. The test report must cost about 100,000 yuan. Are you so confident?"
Lu Ming smiled and said nothing.
Now, the family’s assets are almost gone, with only a few thousand yuan left in the passbook.
He even asked Zhou Xiaobao from the immigration company to help him borrow some money.
"Brother Qianxing is such a kind-hearted person!" Wen Liangyu sighed again.
This was said just now when Lu Ming and Rodman mentioned that for these five car accident cases, Lingwei Automobile should come forward to compensate them appropriately, and finally deduct the money from the patent fee authorization of Huaxia Technology.
Lu Ming felt that he had taken advantage of the five car owners or their families who had been in the car accident, and that he owed them money, so he should make appropriate compensation.
Hearing Wen Liangyu's praise, Lu Ming waved his hand gently.
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"Master, you're back!" Lu Ming had just stepped onto the balcony from the side stairs when the door was quickly opened.
An extremely gentle voice, full of surprise.
Lu Ming was also extremely happy when he saw the beautiful Zhen in front of him. He was really worried that he would never see Bizhu again.
I just came back from a drink with Wen Liangyu and Zhao Xingwang, and I'm a little tipsy.
"Hanzhu, where have you been these days?" Lu Ming felt a little dizzy. He slowly walked into the house, sat on the sofa with the help of Zhen, and asked with a sigh.
"I, I feel groggy. Have you slept for several days?" Zhen took a wet towel and carefully placed it on Lu Ming's forehead.
A cool feeling penetrated into his mind, making him feel very comfortable. Lu Ming turned his head to look.
In front of you are Zhen's beautiful eyes full of concern. Her big watery eyes seem to be able to speak, and her long, shiny black eyelashes blink as if scratching your heart.
As if possessed by a magic spell, Lu Ming gently reached out and held her soft hand.
Zhen's body trembled violently. Although she had helped Lu Ming wipe his face and hands before, it was another matter when Lu Ming took the initiative to hold her hand.
"You can't just disappear, understand?" Lu Ming sighed softly, looking at her with pity.
I have a vague feeling that Bizhu's mental power is so strong. I wonder if Hanzhu, this delicate and pitiful girl in front of me, will disappear completely in the end
If that day really comes, she, she is too pitiful. She has no idea that in this short life, she is just a chess piece, a chess piece to awaken another person and replace her.
"As long as you don't despise me, I will always be by your side..." Zhen lowered her head, and two red clouds appeared on her pretty snow-white face.
Lu Ming looked at her and his nose felt sore. What he feared most was that if one day she disappeared completely, he wouldn't even have the chance to say goodbye to her.
He gently extended his hand and caressed her pretty face tenderly, and it felt smooth and smooth. Zhen was extremely shy, and her pretty face felt a little hot. His hands felt a little numb when he touched her lightly, and he was reluctant to use even a little strength.
Zhen first looked at Lu Ming in shock, then her pretty face turned red, her stiff body suddenly softened, and she let out a moan, and slowly fell down.
"You silly girl..." Lu Ming was helpless. Did he faint? Was he scared by himself? Or was he happy? Or was he under great emotional shock
Zhen slowly opened her eyes again.
"You..." Suddenly, Lu Ming felt something was wrong. A cold light flashed in Zhen's beautiful eyes.
"Ah..." The wrist that was caressing Zhen's pretty face gently suddenly felt a sharp pain, and then his body fell under the sofa without knowing how, and he was dizzy for a moment.
Zhen suddenly stood up, and then, as if she just realized what happened, she bit her red lips and looked at Lu Ming: "Master, please respect yourself."
Needless to say, he knew that it was Bizhu who came. Lu Ming slowly got up and waved his hand to Bizhu who was about to help him up, "Forget it, just ask her to come back!"
"Master, please forgive me. I really didn't know what was going on just now!" Bizhu clasped her fists and bowed, then whispered, "Master, are you fed up with me? The last time I woke up, I endured not sleeping for several days and nights so that I could see more of the world... Now, I have just woken up, and you want me to go back to sleep again?" There was a hint of sadness in her voice.
Lu Ming was stunned for a moment, looked at her, and finally sighed softly, "Forget it! You can handle it yourself, but Hanzhu, who is ignorant, is even more pitiful..." He turned and walked towards his bedroom.
When he arrived at the door, Lu Ming suddenly remembered something and turned around to ask, "Have you heard of Fernald College?"
"Of course I know the school that the master attends." Bizhu asked in surprise, "Why does the master ask this?"
Shaking his head, "Nothing." Lu Ming sighed in his heart. This was his family's top secret. Of course, Bizhu, the so-called maid or bodyguard, would not know the inside story.
I pushed the door open, entered the room, lay down, and thought about all sorts of things for a long time before I gradually fell asleep.
The next morning, when Lu Ming saw Zhen's big, blinking eyes appear in front of him, he felt relieved.