The experience of being on a private jet is extraordinary.

In fact, except for people from Gulfstream and Huonajiangyangshui, no one else has experienced this kind of enjoyment.

But even if Huonajiangyangshui has experienced it before, it is not this kind of top-notch private jet.

Xu Guoping looked at Tao Zhiming's subordinates talking in neon language over there, and thought that if Tao Zhiming really wanted to reuse him, he might have to learn neon language.

At this time, he could only sit quietly in a very comfortable seat and experience this feeling that was very different from taking an ordinary flight.

Not far away, Tao Zhiming was listening to Gulfstream's sales director Zeros Lawrence introducing the aircraft.

"The latest model, which has just been delivered this spring, can seat up to 21 people, has a maximum flight speed of Mach 0.765, a range of more than 4,800 nautical miles, a practical ceiling of 13,700 meters, and a very smooth flight."

Before taking off, he took Tao Zhiming to the cockpit to have a look. The design of the transparent cockpit gave the aircraft a different and special feeling.

The width of the cabin is more than two meters, so the aircraft used for display naturally has a dedicated bedroom.

Maehara Kumina, who was visiting with her, glanced at Tao Zhiming out of nowhere, and saw that the smile hanging on the corner of his mouth had not changed much.

Tao Zhiming, who has seen the design of top-class yachts, naturally does not pay attention to the so-called "comfort" of private jets. The kitchen, bar, and bathroom are all just found in the small space of the airplane.

The biggest advantages of private jets are convenience and speed, as well as the special safety of private jet travel.

Tao Zhiming and Zeros returned to the leisure seating area in the middle of the cabin and sat on the large sofa.

The plane was already taxiing on the runway. Zeros smiled and asked, "What do you think of this plane, Mr. Tao?"

Tao Zhiming asked rhetorically: "This aircraft has only been delivered this spring, and the time is still short. It has not accumulated enough specific use evaluations, right? Mr. Zeros, how many orders are there for this aircraft now?"

This is a problem that new aircraft will definitely encounter. Zeros answered with experience: "After we acquired the original manufacturer, we improved the Gulfstream 3 on the basis of the Gulfstream 2, and it took another 6 years to build this aircraft."

It is a mature model that can fly. In fact, because of its very good reviews, we have decided to stop the production of the Gulfstream 3 next year.”

"So, the Gulfstream 3 will be out of print?" Tao Zhiming joked, and then said, "Compared to the Gulfstream 3, the flight speed and range are only slightly improved, and the flight control equipment has not been greatly improved, but the price will be

A lot better, right?"

"In fact, the improvement of Gulfstream 4 has been huge." Zeros pointed out the window, "For example, now, the plane has taken off and started to climb, but Mr. Tao doesn't feel a serious sense of cabin pressure loss, right? This is all

With the improvement of the craftsmanship, even if the Gulfstream 4 is at a cruising altitude of more than 10,000 meters, the cabin air pressure is only equivalent to an altitude of 1,000 meters."

Tao Zhiming smiled and asked: "Are these two models the only ones currently on sale at Gulfstream?"

"We focus on polishing a mature model to perfection." Zeros boasted first, and then said, "Yes, the Gulfstream 2 is a model from the 1960s and has been discontinued for a long time."

Tao Zhiming thought to himself that this is not because of your limited strength. Gulfstream is not the only company in the private jet market now. It’s just that Tao Zhiming knew that they were the strongest behind them, and they were more assured in terms of technology and follow-up support, so he thought of looking for them directly.

them.

"So what is the price of the base model of the two models, and the price of some other configurable features or decorations?"

"Mr. Tao, let's drink some whiskey first, and then I'll introduce it to you when the plane is in cruising mode."

Crossing the continental United States, there is still a lot of time on the road.

Zeros felt that he should first let him fully feel the comfort and dignity on the private jet before negotiating the price with him later.

The beautiful flight attendants specially trained by Gulfstream only waited for the plane to climb to a similar altitude before starting to prepare fruits, snacks, wine and drinks from the kitchen.

The TV installed in the cabin was playing a video from the VCR, which was Top Gun that was just released last year.

It can be heard that the sound effect is also good.

Tao Zhiming didn't know why he suddenly remembered the scene in "Iron Man", good guy, that hot dance on the private plane.

To be honest, Zeros didn't have to do this because he was going to buy it.

However, after the plane entered the cruising state and flew smoothly, Tao Zhiming still felt this kind of comfort.

After all, it is not a cabin with rows of seats, so the feeling of space is completely different.

After all, Zeros didn't know him very well, and there were so many people here, so he didn't arrange any special programs. They just talked about some well-known clients they had served.

The implication is that everyone bought it and enjoyed it very much.

After Tao Zhiming asked about the price again, Zeros tentatively told him the basic prices of the two aircraft: 23.5 million yuan and 18.5 million yuan.

However, Tao Zhiming will definitely have to adjust the decoration and add equipment according to his own preferences on the plane, so the final price will be higher than this, easily one or two million more.

With the range of the Gulfstream 4, it is impossible to fly across the ocean in one go. But if you want to achieve that effect, you need to buy a large passenger aircraft and modify it, and the price is probably more expensive than a top-end yacht.

So Tao Zhiming did not express his opinion first, but continued to consult other places that could be changed and pretended.

Aircrafts, which are extremely safety-focused, cannot be changed casually. If a customer wants to change the layout of the cabin, then at least the weights in each area must be adjusted properly when the aircraft is empty.

Since Tao Zhiming really wanted to buy it, he seriously discussed the layout and decoration with him, and finally finalized a preliminary plan, with a final quotation of 25.2 million yuan.

Zeros said: "Mr. Tao is the first customer of our model in Neon. So, how about 25 million yuan?"

"Compared with the price, I am more concerned about when it will be delivered to me and I can start using it, as well as the training of pilots and flight attendants."

"Mr. Tao, you can use this aircraft as soon as March next year." Zeros promised, "If you have selected the crew team, we can train them at any time. After that, within five years,

We will train all flight attendants except pilots for you free of charge.”

"What if there are new modification needs in the future?"

Nothing happened on the way anyway, so Tao Zhiming tried to find out as much as possible.

As the plane gradually approached New York, and the bright lights below could be seen out of the window, Tao Zhiming said: "That's OK. Mr. Zeros, I need to ask you to formulate a specific rendering of the layout design I need first, and then contact you first

Mr. Barron will discuss the details of the contract and then make a special trip to Tokyo."

"No problem!" Zeros saw that he made the decision after just one flight. He thought this was efficiency. It seems that the neon market still has great potential to be tapped. If you go to Tokyo this time, you might as well have a good chat with him.

Get closer.

Tao Zhiming felt that he was similar to those who shopped for goods when traveling abroad this time, except that the goods he bought were all top-notch gadgets.

After getting off the plane, a car was already parked there.

Tao Yaren first accepted Zeros's thanks and got to know Baron Berg.

Seeing a new face following Tao Zhiming, he couldn't help but ask: "Who is this?"

Tao Zhiming only felt that his attitude in the United States was different from that in Tokyo. At least he seemed much more approachable. He couldn't help but said with a smile in his heart: "An engineer from the Japanese VA here in the United States."

"Oh?" Tao Yaren just confirmed that he was not a special guest, and then said to Tao Zhiming, "Did you not have a good dinner on the plane? I have already arranged the hotel, and there is also a special friend I want to introduce to you.

You know him."

"To be honest, I went from Tokyo to Los Angeles and now to New York within 24 hours. I'm very tired now." Tao Zhiming said helplessly, "Let's go to the hotel first. Mr. Zeros, thank you for arranging the private plane.

It saved me a lot of time. Mr. Barron, please confirm the details of the contract with Gulfstream first."

After Tao Zhiming said goodbye to them, he got into Tao Yaren's car with Huonajiang Yangshui. Knowing who Tao Zhiming was with, he arranged another car to take Maehara Kumina and Ogata with him.

Toshio and Xu Guoping.

Tao Zhiming didn't care what was going on in the car behind him. He left Xu Guoping in an unfamiliar situation. He could ask Kumina Maehara and Toshio Ogata for their reaction later.

"Who is the special friend you are talking about?"

Tao Yaren laughed and said, "I actually have something to do with you."

"Are you related to me? In the United States?" Tao Zhiming was a little surprised.

"That's right." Tao Yaren found it very interesting, "You poached the person in charge of his company's office in Tokyo."

Tao Zhiming was stunned, and then asked: "Bloomberg? Do you know him too?"

"Of course." Tao Yaren smiled mysteriously, "He is one of the people in Huajie who pays more attention to you. After all, you were a rare individual user of their machine in Neon."

Tao Zhiming really didn't expect that he would know Bloomberg. This man turned out to be quite extraordinary. He founded Bloomberg and became the mayor of New York.

On the way, I asked him how he met Bloomberg. Tao Zhiming did not go into details, but simply mentioned that it was a dinner party. Tao Zhiming didn't care, and first told him about the Japanese VA situation.

Tao Yaren then asked a little strangely: "Why are you bringing Japanese VA's after-sales engineers in the United States to New York?"

Tao Zhiming smiled: "On the way, I asked about the situation of the Japanese VA in the United States. Masato-kun, I said that you will be responsible for managing the Japanese VA. Are you prepared to keep the office in the United States?"

"During this period, I also arranged for someone to do some market research." Tao Yaren shook her head, "Japanese VA was acquired to cooperate with your BRAVOSPORT. My influence in Asia is greater than in the United States. Acquisition

In the early days, it’s better to start with neon.”

Tao Zhiming thought that he was just relying on his status to influence many wealthy people in Neon to buy some, and cashed in on the power of intimidation.

But here in the United States, who is he? Even his posture has become much more "approachable" without even realizing it.

"If the US side is laid off, wouldn't it mean that we have to form a new team in Neon?"

"It's not difficult." Tao Yaren seemed to have already thought about it. He kept talking about his plan and learned more about the details of Tao Zhiming's BRAVOSPORT and Tokyo Yacht Home Port.

While talking all the way, Tao Zhiming didn't have much energy to look at the scenery outside.

When the car drove into Manhattan with its skyscrapers, Tao Zhiming looked at the scene outside the car window and asked with a smile: "Will you let me live here?"

"Of course, when you come to New York, how can you not experience the scenery in Manhattan, the center of the world?"

The car finally drove to the St. Regis Hotel next to Central Park. Tao Zhiming got out of the car and looked at the surrounding scenery and praised: "It is indeed prosperous."

Tao Yaren, like Yourong Yan, said proudly: "Of course. Tokyo is still a long way from here."

Tao Zhiming smiled at him showing off, but Tao Yaren had a special relationship with him now and had made arrangements for his visit to New York. Tao Zhiming stayed in a top-notch suite, and he had also booked rooms for everyone else.
To be continued...