Chapter 966 After going around and around, I actually managed to fit myself into it!
While Gao Jin was inspecting the weapons company, news about Gao Jin's drunkenness began to appear on the front pages of major Italian media.
A scene emerged of Gao Jin, Derrick, Claude, and the two vice presidents chatting and laughing. Only then did many people know that Gao Jin had arrived in Italy.
After Gao Jin finished inspecting the weapons company, he received Derrick's report. Gao Jin took a tablet and looked at it, smiled and didn't care.
The next day, Gao Jin, accompanied by Sonia, inspected the Xinghai Institute of Biological Agents. After the inspection, he rested for a day before leaving Genoa and flying to Nantes, France.
Anderson, the president of Starlight Mobile Company, led a convoy to wait at the airport. Gao Jin got off the plane and the two shook hands and talked to the side. After the security personnel checked the vehicle, they got in the car and left.
Just today, NASA reached an agreement with relevant departments and received approval from Protoss Group to purchase materials for a new generation of interstellar spacecraft.
NASA used 19 pieces of space technology in exchange and reached a cooperation agreement with relevant departments in just a few days.
Gao Jin chatted with Anderson for a while in the hotel and sent Anderson off. Sonia came over to report the matter to Gao Jin. Jane called to tell Sonia about this matter.
In addition, documents regarding the purchase of new generation materials by SpaceX have arrived at the company, and SpaceX officially issued a document asking for prices.
How to reply and let Gao Jin make a decision as soon as possible.
Gao Jin sat on the sofa and thought for a while, then raised his head and said to Sonia, "Call me."
Sonia turned around and went to the phone, understanding what Gao Jin meant. What she wanted was not an ordinary mobile phone but a satellite phone.
Soon, Sonia came over with the satellite phone and handed it to Gao Jin. Gao Jin started dialing, and soon the call was connected.
"Boss, I'm Manfred" the voice of Manfred, the general manager of Starlight Steel Company came out.
"What is the monthly output of materials for the new generation of interstellar spacecraft?" Gao Jin asked calmly.
"If the No. 7 branch factory reaches full production, it can reach 455 tons," Manfred said truthfully.
"Listen, we will go all out to produce this material from now on. However, we must withhold 200 tons of material for our own use. No matter who asks you, you will say that you can only produce 255 tons a month."
Gao Jin said this very calmly. Manfred was stunned for a moment and quickly responded, "Yes, our steel group has limited production and can only produce two hundred and fifty-five tons a month. It is temporarily unable to expand production capacity."
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"Very good, store these two hundred tons of materials for me every month," Gao Jin explained, and Manfred promised to implement Gao Jin's requirements.
The two chatted for a while, then Gao Jin hung up the phone, looked up at Sonia and said, "Dial Jane's number, I want to talk to her."
Sonia took out her mobile phone and started to dial Jane's number. She got through quickly, said a few words and handed the phone to Gao Jin.
"Jane, please reply to SpaceX, $24,000 per ton, no counter-offer!"
"If NASA also inquires about the price, reply with this price and tell them that we will ship the goods according to the time when the payment is received!"
Gao Jin said this simply, "Don't you want to build an interstellar spaceship? It's just right to earn the cost of building an interstellar spacecraft for our Star Spirit Group from you."
The price Gao Jin said is not nonsense. The price SpaceX purchases from the American company is US$18,000 per ton. My products are better than American products.
The price is definitely higher than theirs. The price increase of US$6,000 per ton is definitely a conscientious price. This is what Gao Jin thinks.
In fact, the cost of this material is lower than that of the American company.
Four hundred and fifty-five tons is only the output of one branch of the Iron and Steel Group. If the Starlight Iron and Steel Group is allowed to produce at full capacity, the monthly output will definitely be close to 10,000 tons.
One day passed, and the quotation from Xingling Group arrived at SpaceX. Seeing this price, no one on the SpaceX board of directors smiled.
"Does he really think we can't deal with him?" Stephen said this with a gloomy look.
Be prepared that the material prices of Xingling Group are more expensive than those of the American company, but if you pay two to three thousand US dollars per ton, the current quotation is six thousand US dollars per ton.
Do you think we are being taken advantage of?
"Stephen, this price is not expensive," Musk said on the side, making everyone stunned.
"This material from Novus Steel Group can only sustain an interstellar spacecraft for two flights. Supercomputer simulations show that after two flights, the material will enter a dangerous period."
"After being simulated by a supercomputer, this material from Xingling Group can be reused 21-23 times. This is the conclusion we reached after 20 simulations."
“In terms of practicality, the price is not high!”
Musk explained, and many directors looked much better. Then, Musk turned to look at Stephen and said, "Stephen, actually, price is not a problem that bothers us."
"How much material we can buy is a big problem. Believe it or not, you can't buy much material at this price. If you want to get enough material for us,"
"More money is needed!"
Everyone was stunned. They were making an international joke. They couldn't buy the required quantity at such a high price. Was there any mistake?
Stephen looked at Musk as if he understood something, looked at Musk and said, "You mean, Xingling Group has no control over production!".
"You underestimated"
"He doesn't know how to control output. Even if he produces at full capacity, there won't be much in a month."
"I have specifically investigated the Xingguang Iron and Steel Group. Currently, this material can only be produced in one furnace in the No. 7 Factory of the Xingguang Iron and Steel Group."
"Even if the entire No. 7 branch is produced together, it will only be a few hundred tons a month."
"If you want to expand the production of this material, you need to modify the entire process equipment, which will cost a lot of money."
"My analysis is that neither Xingling Group nor Xingguang Steel Company will spend this money."
"The reason why there is no change is because the Xingling Group's interstellar vehicle construction plan has not yet been put on the agenda!"
"There is another reason"
"Relevant departments in China, including NASA, all need this kind of material. Therefore, the three of us need to sit down and discuss how to distribute it."
"It is unrealistic for us to use money to directly buy out production capacity!"
Musk said this very calmly, and all shareholders began to think deeply and understood what Musk meant. Gao Jin intended to slow down the progress of all competitors.
Director Langli looked at Musk thoughtfully and asked, "Why do you think the price can be higher?"
"Gao Jin is a very interesting person."
"No matter what he does, he likes to have a last resort. Once things go wrong, he can rely on the means prepared in advance to turn defeat into victory!"
"Therefore, I don't believe he will hand over all his production capacity!"
Musk said this with a smile, and now everyone understood what Musk meant.
Gao Jin's skills are nothing in Musk's eyes. Problems that can be solved with money are not problems at all. If one day SpaceX is short of funds.
Hundreds of billions of dollars can be easily cut out by simply playing around in the stock market.
With this convenient condition, Musk's attitude towards money changed at this time, and he truly regarded it as a fulfillment and a tool.
A tool to realize your own ideals.
At this moment, the board of directors unified their thoughts, changed the content of the discussion, and began to discuss how to obtain more materials.
Two days later, Gao Jin received a call from Jane, "Boss, the relevant departments have sent us documents, and NASA can purchase a new generation of space materials from us."
"You immediately draft a document, notify relevant departments, NASA, and SpaceX, and tell them that our production is only 255 tons per month."
"Let them negotiate their own quotas. From now on, Xingling Group will suspend the supply of this material. Once they have negotiated and reported it, we will resume the supply of materials!"
"You need to make a special note so that the person receiving the document understands that the other two companies have also received the same document."
"correct"
"I would like to remind them that we are not responsible for delivery due to reduced profits, and let them go to Starlight Steel Group to pick up the goods themselves!"
Gao Jin said this calmly. His intention was very simple. Just go and argue on your own. I will supply the goods when your arguing is over.
These days, whoever has the goods is the boss!
"Understood, I will write a very beautiful document that reflects the helplessness of our Xingling Group!" Jane said this with a smile, already understanding what Gao Jin meant.
"Smart, I will reward you well when I get back." Gao Jin said this with a smile. Jane on the other end of the phone blushed, having already heard the meaning of Gao Jin's words.
The two chatted on the phone for a while before hanging up the phone, which made Sonia on the side very unhappy. She left Gao Jin's room with a "hum" sound.
Gao Jin looked at Sonia's back and smiled without paying much attention, knowing very well what Sonia's temper was like.
The day passed quickly, and the next day, Protoss Group's documents were sent to relevant departments, NASA, and SpaceX.
The giants in the relevant departments felt their balls hurt when they saw the document, and immediately realized that this was a big pit. If they didn't handle it well, they might be at the bottom of the pit.
NASA and SpaceX's purchase approvals are issued by their own departments. You can't just issue the approval and not let the Protoss Group supply the goods.
In this case, the United States will never give up!
But if the supply delays the construction speed of the country's interstellar spacecraft, who will be responsible? The only one who is qualified to be responsible is myself!
After going around and around, I actually managed to fit myself into it!
Things got into trouble, and the three giants all started rubbing their heads.
The three giants closed the door and began to discuss this matter, how to resolve this crisis. They originally thought that only the Protoss Spirit Group would suffer, but they did not expect that they would be included in it.
Before the three giants could discuss a countermeasure, faxes from NASA and SpaceX arrived. The message was very simple. We have paid a huge price and must ensure our procurement quotas.
If the relevant departments play tricks, both companies have stated that they will sue the relevant departments in the United States.