Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 347 Wei Guanghong, the newcomer, seems ill-intentioned? Zhang Xiaoxue, speeding recklessly!

The Mercedes-Benz slowly drove into the golf club.

Following the directions given by the security guard, Wei Guanghong sped towards the parking lot.

drop drop~

Upon hearing the horn, Wei Guanghong subconsciously glanced to his left.

A powerful and imposing SUV sped past from the left, its turn signal flashing.

As we approached the bend, without even flashing the brake lights, we sped over the speed bumps and gracefully entered the bend.

"OMG!!"

"This...this is the car that was officially released today!"

"Someone's already driving it, and driving it so aggressively!"

"But this car seems really good; it didn't shake violently when going over speed bumps."

"And even when entering the curve at such high speed, there was no severe body roll, nor any sign of understeer or fishtailing!"

Wei Guanghong slowed down and turned his head to stare intently in the direction the car had sped away.

Such a huge SUV, yet as agile as a cheetah, moved steadily along the winding paths of the golf course, speeding as if flying close to the ground.

"Tsk tsk, it's a nice car, but the driver might not be a good person!"

"Such a luxurious car, and they're driving it like a race car! And this is a golf course, not a racetrack!"

"But this car is indeed driven quite stylishly, which is only because it has strong power and a good chassis. Otherwise, who would dare to drive like this?"

"If it were a Jeep from Lao Dou's company, driven so violently, even if it didn't lose control and overturn into the stadium, it would be wobbly and difficult to control!"

Seeing the SUV that remained elegant and composed despite being driven violently.

Wei Guanghong couldn't help but recall how he used to drive military jeeps recklessly in the army, shaking people until they were completely disoriented.

Because we focused too much on durability and neglected the driving experience, the bumpy and shaky feeling is still fresh in my memory.

Unexpectedly, the domestically produced new energy SUV that Zhao Ruilong has invested heavily in developing has performed so well even under violent driving conditions.

With two loud thuds, the Mercedes drove over the speed bump.

The up-and-down jolting brought Wei Guanghong back to his senses.

I looked away and quickly sped up to drive my Mercedes toward the parking lot.

At this very moment, in the open-air parking lot, a row of brand-new SUVs are poised to go.

Next to each vehicle, a uniformed staff member was quietly waiting.

The indoor new car launch event is probably not over yet.

Therefore, the invited guests have not yet been arranged to take a test drive.

And every vehicle has the same license plate: "Land Rover M9".

"So this car is called the Land Rover M9!"

"Zhao Ruilong is really something, registering the Land Rover trademark before the British Land Rover company even entered China!"

"But if it's so big and called M9, then what if the smaller, lower-spec, and cheaper models are later released, wouldn't they be called M8, M7, and M6?"

Seeing Zhong Xiaoai waving, Wei Guanghong quickly found an empty spot and parked his car.

As soon as the car was parked, Zhong Xiaoai quickly walked over to it.

"Brother Hong, Happy New Year!"

"Welcome to our private event."

Looking at Zhong Xiaoai's fake professional smile, Wei Guanghong felt a little uncomfortable.

They say they welcome you, but what's the result?

He held a private event in Beijing, but didn't invite himself.

He had to take the initiative to come to the door and mention Dou Jiansheng's name to be allowed in.

and so……

What kind of welcome is this?

of course.

Wei Guanghong was not angry about this.

After all, we're not even friends, just acquaintances.

If Zhong Xiaoai takes the initiative to invite him, he will find it difficult to refuse.

Wouldn't that make her lose face?

If it weren't for the fact that he wanted to meet with Zhao Ruilong and see if they could cooperate, he would have been able to.

Wei Guanghong didn't want to come to this golf course in the western suburbs of Yanjing in the freezing cold.

Since you're here to ask for a collaboration, you should naturally be more polite.

Reaching out to grasp Zhong Xiaoai's hand, Wei Guanghong smiled and said:

"It seems you're doing quite well at Huilong Group. You're even more radiant than when you were working at the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Administration. No, I mean, you're more dazzling!"

Zhong Xiaoai also frankly said, "Maybe it's because working in the system is too serious and rigid, so working at Huilong Group is more relaxed and comfortable!"

"And aren't you the same? I don't think I ever saw you smile before you were discharged from the army. Now that you're discharged and running your own business, you're a completely different person."

After letting go, Zhong Xiaoai made a gesture of respect.

"This way, please. Our new car launch will be held in the screening room."

"Isn't it over yet?"

"The price has just been announced, and it should be over soon."

"Since it's almost over, I won't go watch it."

Wei Guanghong smiled and pointed to the row of luxurious and imposing Land Rover M9s.

"Didn't you already announce the price? How much does this car cost?"

Zhong Xiaoai smiled and explained, "Currently, our car does not have multiple sub-models based on different configurations; there are only five-seater and six-seater differences."

"The five-seater version is priced at 559,800 yuan, while the six-seater version is 566,800 yuan. But it's not because there's an extra seat that it costs 7,000 yuan more."

"Compared to the five-seat version with a two-in-the-front and three-in-the-back layout, the six-seat version adopts a three-row layout with two seats in each row, all of which have seat heating, ventilation and massage functions."

"Furthermore, to ensure that passengers in the third row also have a sufficiently comfortable ride, we have added adjustable air conditioning vents, as well as more audio equipment and charging ports."

As Zhong Xiaoai introduced the car, Wei Guanghong walked to the side of a new car.

"All things considered, let's say it's 560,000."

"Isn't this price a bit too expensive for a domestically produced SUV?"

Wei Guanghong's main purpose in coming here was to discuss cooperation with Zhao Ruilong.

We are looking for the exclusive distributorship for sales and maintenance services throughout Northeast China.

So of course he wanted to lower the price.

Zhong Xiaoai said with a wry smile, "Brother Hong, this price isn't expensive at all. Even at this price, we're still losing money!"

"What? Losing money?"

Wei Guanghong put his hands on his hips, turned his head with a puzzled look, and asked:

"More than 500,000 yuan and still losing money? Xiao Ai, you're not wrong, are you?"

"More than 500,000 yuan is enough to buy a decent apartment in Beijing with good location and amenities."

"You're saying you'll lose money after spending such a large sum of money on a new energy hybrid vehicle?"

Zhong Xiaoai smiled helplessly:

"There's nothing we can do, Brother Hong. Not counting the research and development costs, or even the development costs of the in-vehicle software, the hardware cost alone for this car exceeds 400,000."

"Don't rush to question it. I'm not lying. If you went in and watched the press conference, you would know that this car was jointly developed by many top research institutes and military enterprises."

"In order to achieve both technological luxury and safety and reliability, what can major manufacturers do? Of course, they can only spare no expense to manufacture and supply according to aerospace or even aviation standards, which naturally makes the price expensive."

Wei Guanghong looked at the Land Rover M9s in front of him, each with a particularly beautiful paint job.

"I understand. This is your first time building a luxury car, and you're afraid you won't have enough experience, so you've made the safety margin extremely large."

"Experienced car manufacturers know what standards each material and component must meet to be both safe and durable, and also affordable."

"You lack experience, but you want to build a good car, so you can only be cautious and have high standards and strict requirements for every material and every part, which makes the total cost very high."

"In addition, your current production volume is still relatively small and the technology is not mature enough, so the production costs are very high for both suppliers and OEMs."

"Only when you produce more cars, gain more experience, and have more mature technology, and know how to make trade-offs between safety, performance, and cost, can you reduce costs."

Zhong Xiaoai smiled and nodded.

"Yes, we're just starting out, so we have to be careful and cautious!"

"Just as Mr. Zhao said, it's not easy for our domestic cars. To break into the high-end market and create a domestic high-end brand is even more difficult."

"Even if you put in a lot of effort, a small flaw or a minor accident can be maliciously magnified and potentially ruin the brand."

"Unlike those long-established, brand-strong international car companies that can withstand setbacks, we only have one chance. Only by doing our utmost can we possibly succeed!"

Wei Guanghong nodded with a smile.

My gaze drifted to the side, to the imposing black Land Rover M9.

"I have to say, this car looks really imposing and luxurious!"

"Just look at that shiny black paint; it even looks more high-end than those imported cars..."

Zhong Xiaoai stood to the side with a forced smile, silently listening to Wei Guanghong's praise.

My mind raced, trying to figure out what this guy was here for.

Are you buying a car?

It's not officially on sale yet, what's the rush?

Moreover, given Wei Guanghong's family background and wealth, it's highly unlikely he would show up uninvited just for a car.

The key is……

His own father, Zhong Zhengguo, and Wei Guanghong's father both followed Ge Lao Ge Junshan, and were not in the same camp as Zhao Ruilong's father, Zhao Lichun.

He broke away from Ge Lao's faction and followed Zhao Ruilong not only because his father, Zhong Zhengguo, had been imprisoned, but also because he had resigned from the Discipline Inspection Commission and was essentially a free man.

But what about Wei Guanghong?

He obviously isn't.

“Dou Jiansheng came uninvited yesterday and just test drove the new car.”

"Wei Guanghong also showed up uninvited today. It's impossible that he's just here to test drive the new car, right?"

"Even the best car couldn't possibly have such a strong attraction for those two privileged young men. So I'm afraid it's like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken—they're up to no good!"

Zhong Xiaoai was deep in thought.

Wei Guanghong had already walked around the car once, examining its exterior.

Without even having to reach out, the guide standing next to the car had already opened the door for you.

After glancing briefly inside the car, Wei Guanghong turned and said:

"Xiao Ai, why don't you go ahead and do your thing? I'll try it out first and then come find you later."

"Okay, then take your time looking around and try everything. If you have any questions, you can ask our guide."

Zhong Xiaoai smiled and raised her hand, inviting Wei Guanghong to get into the car.

"By the way, I'd like to speak with your General Manager Zhao privately. Could you arrange that for me?"

As soon as Wei Guanghong got into the car, he asked with a smile.

Despite being a rugged and burly man from Northeast China, he was so polite and courteous.

Zhong Xiaoai became even more vigilant.

But on the surface, he still wore a smiling face.

"Many guests from all over the country have come to today's private gathering. Mr. Zhao is very busy to entertain them and it will be difficult for him to find a long time to meet with you alone."

The subtext of this statement is, of course, that unless it's something particularly important, don't even think about meeting Zhao Ruilong alone.