Zhao Guozhu's words were soft, but they echoed in everyone's ears like a thunderclap.
"Technology transfer?"
Someone repeated in surprise.
"Technology transfer?" Wang Yu also smiled playfully.
"That's right, I admire your genius-like creativity and the solid foundation of basic skills in product technology development." Zhao Guozhu looked at Wang Yu with admiration and lightly applauded.
"So, I'm willing to pay one million to acquire the technology for this product design of yours. Furthermore, our Jiangping Machinery Company is eager for talent. As long as you're willing to condescend, young man, I'll reserve a position as the head of the technical department for you."
Zhao Guozhu's words caused everyone present to gasp in astonishment.
As expected of a big shot, his generosity was astounding!
One million yuan from the start. Compared to the fat man beside them, he seemed like a nouveau riche with no substance.
Even more crucial was the ministerial position within Jiangping Machinery Industrial Company.
That was a leading enterprise in the provincial industrial sector, a会长 unit in the machinery industry association, and the one that set the rules for the entire provincial machinery industry!
Which minister there wasn't one in a million? They were already middle-to-high-level leaders, so the value was self-evident!
This young man was soaring to success, saving decades of hard work!
For a moment, everyone looked at Wang Yu with intense jealousy and envy.
Indeed, comparing goods made you want to throw yours away, and comparing people made you want to die!
Especially Shen Qinggang and Yang Bo from the agricultural machinery company, they felt like dying.
Wang Yu, whom they had considered an enemy just moments ago, was about to become a high-ranking official at Jiangping Machinery Company?
Wouldn't they have plenty of opportunities to make things difficult for him in the future?
This was not good!
But Zhao Guozhu's decision clearly wouldn't consider their opinions, which made Shen Qinggang and the others very uncomfortable.
"One million yuan!"
Brother Hu and the others' eyes sparkled. How much money was that? m..oΓg
They wished they were Wang Yu and immediately agreed.
Meanwhile, Wu Lingling and Hu Pangzi looked at him with some worry. If Wang Yu sold the technology for this new agricultural vehicle to Zhao Guozhu, their efforts would be in vain.
Hu Pangzi was relatively better off, but Wu Lingling had been working hard for days!
However, the initiative was indeed in Wang Yu's hands, and they couldn't say anything if he agreed.
At worst, they could still supply the promised one hundred vehicles, but losing the exclusive operating rights would be meaningless.
Could they compete with the agricultural machinery company, which had a monopolized market, in terms of price and channels?
As expected, there was no love in the world without reason; their sudden help must have had a purpose.
Wang Yu looked at Zhao Guozhu, understanding his intentions.
Besides preventing legal disputes, the other party was waiting for him here.
On one hand, he was cultivating an image of caring for and mentoring the younger generation. On the other hand, he was preventing the new agricultural vehicle brand from being ruined in the users' reputation, so as to avoid future operational problems.
Meeting Zhao Guozhu's calculating gaze, Wang Yu smiled, and the latter also smiled.
The reason he spoke out in such a public setting was to create an atmosphere. Coupled with generous profits and conditions, any ordinary, inexperienced young person would have immediately agreed.
However, Wang Yu was clearly not that kind of young man. He offered Zhao Guozhu a kind smile.
"President Zhao is too kind."
As expected!
The onlookers all thought this was predictable.
A big shot's mentorship, generous compensation, and an unlimited future – no young person could refuse!
However, what Wang Yu said next made everyone's jaws drop.
"President Zhao's support is truly flattering, but I'm used to being free and unrestrained. I'm afraid I would only cause trouble for your company if I joined Jiangping Machinery.
Moreover, there are nearly two hundred people at Jiangyang Automobile Factory who depend on me for their livelihood. I can't just leave like this, can I?"
Wang Yu spoke politely, but his refusal was evident.
He refused! He actually refused?
He rejected the mentorship of a big shot, foregoing a fortune and a bright future!
Everyone looked at Wang Yu as if he were a madman. Brother Hu and the others looked like their mothers had died, muttering incessantly, "One million, one million yuan."
On the contrary, the people from the agricultural machinery company were pleasantly surprised. They saw Wang Yu as the biggest fool of the century but were also overjoyed.
"Hmm? It's normal for young people to have pride, but you should also consider it. After all, reality is cruel. Your design is very advanced, but it's not difficult for others to imitate it."
Zhao Guozhu was stunned for a moment, then smiled at Wang Yu.
It was clear that this young man intended to be the head of a chicken rather than the tail of an ox.
His words, though seemingly wise counsel, also carried a threat.
This was akin to what big capitalists in later generations loved to do: if they encountered a promising small company, they would first try to acquire it.
If the other party was uncooperative and the acquisition failed, they wouldn't play by the rules and would just copy it directly.
Well, this is definitely not referring to a certain large goose!
Copying was easier than developing. Even without understanding the principles, one could just copy someone else's work directly. Just look at Zhao Tao, who was ambitiously expanding production and preparing to compete with Wang Yu.
Wang Yu naturally understood the implication of Zhao Guozhu's words. He also knew that any new product, once launched, would inevitably be imitated by competitors... no, "borrowed."
But so what?
He would always stay at the forefront of technology, one step ahead of others. Perhaps this was even a good thing; a hundred flowers blooming would realize his dream of an industrialized nation!
"Heh, I still have to thank you for your kindness, President Zhao."
Wang Yu smiled subtly, not taking Zhao Guozhu's words to heart.
On one hand, his ambitions extended far beyond just agricultural machinery. On the other hand, the seemingly attractive compensation and position were all based on what the other party provided.
What they could give you today, they could take back tomorrow.
If he had agreed, the best outcome would probably be to become a so-called technical development "tool," and he might even be kicked aside once he was no longer valuable!
"Heh, in that case, I won't disturb you any longer, young man. I hope you'll take care of yourself!"
Seeing Wang Yu's repeated refusal, Zhao Guozhu said no more. He simply smiled slightly and then gracefully turned to leave.
Only his gaze before leaving was filled with a meaningful look.
"Heh, unappreciative!" Shen Qinggang snorted coldly, and Yang Bo quickly followed Zhao Guozhu.
As for the other people around, seeing the president of Jiangping Machinery Company leave dejectedly, they gradually dispersed after a while when nothing else was happening.
Of course, there was no shortage of discussions along the way. Wang Yu would undoubtedly become famous through people's word-of-mouth soon.
The only pity was that there were no live broadcasts or self-media in this era, otherwise, he would have gone viral...
"Young man, can we arrange the paperwork for our vehicle now?"
Seeing that everything was almost over, the only user who hadn't backed out, Zhang Jianshe, the village official of Xiaorong Village, walked up to Wang Yu and said slowly.
"Our village is really waiting for this vehicle!"
"Brother Zhang, you're too kind." Wang Yu smiled at this first customer of his, and the only one who hadn't backed out.
"You mentioned earlier that you are the village official of Xiaorong Village?"
Wang Yu had specifically inquired before coming. Da Xiaorong Village and Xiao Xiaorong Village in Jiangping City were among the most impoverished villages in the province.
With closed-off transportation and extreme poverty, this village official must have made a great decision to raise money to buy this vehicle!
"Yes, that's right." Zhang Jianshe nodded, having nothing to hide.
"Then, Brother Zhang, are you interested in doing another deal?"
Wang Yu suddenly smiled.