At 6 o'clock in the morning that day, the two of them boarded a plane flying to Yan Kingdom.

By the time Hu Lai learned that GE had sent two high-level representatives to Yan Guo, it was already the afternoon of the next day.

The Phoenix Group had just taken over COMAC, and Hu Lai had no time to make any personnel changes, nor did he want to make any personnel changes.

In addition, Mr. Yu of COMAC has always admired Hu Lai very much, so there is no lack of cooperation at work.

so.

When Jack Lee and Johnson came to COMAC to find Mr. Yu, Mr. Yu did not dare to make the decision privately and directly called Hu Lai to report.

Hu Laiyi didn't refuse when he heard that it was a high-level visit from GE. His thoughts were basically consistent with the reasons given by Johnson.

On the night that the Phoenix Group took over COMAC, there was a heated debate within the Phoenix Group about the engine.

really.

The Somerset Cloud engine is very powerful, but even with this power it feels like a V8 engine on a QQ car, which is such a waste.

Passenger aircraft like the C919 still care very much about fuel economy. Having two engines with such high thrust is really very fuel-intensive!

It was not impossible to build a small engine with a thrust of about 15 tons, but Hu Lai no longer wanted to waste precious points on purchasing small thrust engine technology.

certainly.

There is another way, which is to thoroughly understand the various parameters and technologies of the "Somersault Cloud" engine, and then scale it down, just like the previous "Tongtian Satellite", but this requires a lot of time to optimize and learn step by step.

You know, the "Somersault Cloud" engine has all the data, including resonance data and combustion chamber data. Under such circumstances, it can be successfully assembled in just three months!

And if it is a reverse thrust small-displacement engine, then the parameters have changed and all the testing work must be done from scratch. The design may not reduce the pressure much, but the testing workload is tantamount to a brand new engine!

Therefore, when he heard that GE executives were visiting for an order, Hu Lai decided to meet him.

Soon, Jack Lee and Johnson came to Phoenix Group.

After Director Zhang arranged the two of them to the living room, Hu Lai arrived in person soon after.

After a brief introduction, let’s get straight to the topic.

"Let's get started. The two of you who are thousands of miles away are here to visit us in person. They must have something important to do."

This negotiation was led by GE Vice President Johnson and assisted by Jack Lee. After seeing Hu Lai's neither enthusiastic nor cold attitude, both of them couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope.

Johnson nodded, took out a document from his bag and handed it to Hu Lai.

"Mr. Hu, congratulations on becoming the real boss of COMAC."

"We had some unpleasant things happen with COMAC before, but we come today with sincerity and hope to solve these problems."

Hu Lai was not in a hurry to open the document handed over by Johnson. Instead, he relaxed after hearing this. He half-leaned on the chair and looked directly at Johnson, saying:

"oh?"

"Then how do you want to solve it?"

"That's right."

Johnson immediately stopped what he was doing and looked at Hu Lai.

"Previously, due to official reasons from both our parties, we had to stop supplying the 'LEAP-1C' engine to COMAC."

"I can guarantee that we have been communicating and fighting tirelessly with the officials, and finally, now we can continue to supply COMAC."

"Of course... we also know that this incident has caused some losses to your company, so after discussion with the board of directors, we are willing to reduce the original purchase price of each engine by 8%. I hope you can feel our sincerity."

Um?

Hu Lai laughed softly and shook his head.

Then he looked at Johnson.

"Mr. Johnson, first of all, this is your official problem, not our problem."

"Secondly, I really don't see any sincerity in the 8% price."

Johnson did not argue verbally, and said in an unhurried voice:

"Mr. Hu, how much do you mean the price needs to be adjusted?"

"Don't worry, as long as you ask, I will try my best to fight for the headquarters."

Hu glanced at Johnson, but he didn't expect that GE's vice president was still thinking about these petty profits at this moment.

Don't they still see their situation clearly?

He did not speak in a hurry, but returned the document that Johnson had just handed over intact.

"Mr. Johnson, I don't want to hear your sincerity anymore. I have three requests."

Johnson took a deep breath and nodded.

"First, we can continue to purchase your 'LEAP-1C' engines, or we can not ask for your liquidated damages, but the contract must be re-signed, and."

"I know that your engine gross profit margin is about 39%, and your net profit margin is 29%. Well, just make the price 20% cheaper, and you still have 8% profit."

"No! This is impossible...Mr. Hu." Johnson blurted out.

"Don't worry, just listen to me."

Hu Lai signaled Johnson to quiet down and continued:

"Second, we need to obtain your transfer of the production line technology of the 'LEAP-1C' engine. In other words, we must have the ability to independently imitate the 'LEAP-1C' engine in the future."

"Of course, a five-year period can be added to this provision. After five years, we will be allowed to copy and produce this engine for sale."

Johnson kept shaking his head.

"Third, and most importantly, not only can you get the real-time dynamic data on the operation of any 'LEAP-1C' engine you sell to us, but we also need to get the data!"

Johnson exploded directly!

"No! It's impossible, Mr. Hu!"

"Are you kidding? There is no way we can agree to any of the three things you said!"

"I know that you have now developed the 'somersault cloud' engine!"

"But! So what?"

"You yourself know very well that the 'Somersault Cloud' is not suitable for C919 at all!"

"Moreover, even if you start to develop engines with smaller thrust now, mass production cannot be achieved in a day or two! How about your C919 delivery by then?!"

"So, now you have no better choice except us!"

Hu Lai snorted disdainfully, glanced expressionlessly, then stood up and made a sign to see off the guests.

Since we can't reach an agreement, there's nothing left to talk about.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, after seeing Hu Lai's gesture to see off the guests, Johnson lost control of his emotions.

He shouted and threatened Hu Lai:

"Mr. Hu, don't go too far!"

"We have given you enough sincerity. If you do this, then don't blame us!"

"Don't forget, the purchase order between COMAC and us is still in effect. If you don't continue to fulfill the order, you will face sky-high liquidated damages!"

"and!"

"Besides us, don't imagine that you can buy engines from other aviation companies. It's impossible, absolutely impossible!!"

Hu Lai's face suddenly turned cold.

He looked at Johnson's face with great pity. The other person was so anxious that he jumped over the wall!

COMAC is now merged into Phoenix Group, and it is no longer the COMAC it was before!

Even though there are still some minor problems, it is no longer possible for GE to threaten itself with such a tone!

At this moment, Hu Lai's cell phone on the table suddenly lit up and it was an email.

He opened the email gently, then put the phone screen in front of Johnson's eyes and said coldly:

"Is this what you said about not trying to buy engines from other aviation companies?"

"Haha, you don't want to cooperate with us, but it's no surprise that there are a lot of companies begging to cooperate with us."

Johnson's face changed suddenly, and when he saw the content of the email, he even showed an expression of disbelief!

The content of the email is the engine purchase agreement and technology transfer agreement just signed by Phoenix Group and the famous engine company RR!

"How is that possible!"

Johnson's face turned pale instantly, and he suddenly understood!

Although RR Company is a British company in name, it is actually the Airbus Group behind it!

Airbus Group!

Airbus Group!

Airbus is trying to please the Phoenix Group and the Yan Kingdom. They have only one purpose!
To be continued...