At the reception, Jeff introduced a friend who came specifically to see Bai Hao.
An old friend.
Very old friends.
A handsome old Chinese man who is now sixty-one years old.
"I heard that you took away my car?" The old man said this when he saw Bai Hao.
Without Jeff Haas's introduction, Bai Hao knew who the person in front of him was.
Carlo Shelby.
Bai Hao smiled and stretched out his hand: "That's my trophy."
"I like you." Carlo did not shake hands and gave Bai Hao a hug: "You are more adventurous than me."
"There." Bai Hao replied humbly: "At least I'm not empty-handed. I still have a toaster. And Mr. Shelby, you cheated the car body from China and the engine from Ford.
, and then won the championship.”
Hahaha, Carroll Shelby laughed loudly.
Bai Hao came closer and lowered his voice and asked: "I just want to know, did you really throw a nut at the red-maned carriage team?" This paragraph was seen by Bai Hao in the movie before his rebirth.
I just want to ask a real person.
Carroll Shelby's voice was even lower: "This needs to be kept secret, but I heard that they now have all their parts stamped with their own logo."
After saying this, the two of them laughed together.
Obviously, this is true.
After the two had a glass of wine, Carlo Shelby said: "I like cars and airplanes, but unfortunately I only understand cars, and your airplanes have been sold to our beautiful country. You are very outstanding, so I want to come
Let’s meet this little friend of yours.”
Bai Hao's tone became serious: "I also like cars, but I think there are many kinds of likes, and there are also many kinds of love for cars. Our country in Xia is still in a stage of poverty and development, and most people's lives are still poor.
We are moving towards food and clothing, but I believe that the desire for cars will not increase or decrease due to wealth."
"Yeah, that makes sense."
"I designed a small car that uses a modified version of its 0.9-liter engine. The whole car is so simple that it is not even worthy of being called a car. I know in your heart that anything less than eight cylinders is not worthy of being called a car.
Called a car, a four-cylinder is a sissy, a six-cylinder is a pony car, right?"
"Well, that's right."
Bai Hao summarized his speech: "So, when using different cars in different places, what you challenge is the ultimate speed and control, as well as the beauty of streamlines. What I consider is practicality, the most practical practicality.
.”
Carroll Shelby held his chin, raised his head slightly, and aimed at Bai Hao at a 45-degree angle.
To him, this is a challenge.
After thinking for a few minutes, Carlo Shelby said: "You think I can't design a practical car?"
"Well, no, it averages three liters per 100 kilometers, has a maximum safe and stable speed of about 80 kilometers per hour, can carry four people, and has a total load of 350 kilograms."
Carroll Shelby covered his mouth with one hand, covering it hard, and grabbed the wine glass with the other hand.
A minute passed.
Five minutes have passed.
Ten minutes have passed.
Hahaha.
Carroll Shelby laughed: "Here, have a drink, you win."
He is a very straightforward person.
But Bai Hao didn't dare to underestimate this person. He could get cars and engines with bare hands and win the world championship. He was definitely not an ordinary person.
Bai Hao clinked glasses with Carlo Shelby, and then said: "Mr. Shelby, would you like to try a brand new challenge."
"Tell me and listen."
"Hemi is equipped with a brand new car. We can try to change the original six liters into three liters, a V8 three liters, and then get a V6. Then, the whole car is purely handmade, with an all-wood interior, which is reasonable
The structure of the car. I paid for the technology patent used in the Hemi model 25 years ago in Xiaguo, and you are responsible for the transformation? "
Shelby thought for a moment and shook his head: "It's not interesting."
Bai Hao sighed helplessly: "That's right. How could a great founder of China's racing culture and a great racing designer be interested in the design of ordinary civilian cars? Originally, I wanted to invite you to join us.
It’s the first turtle race in spring in Xia Kingdom.”
"Turtle? Still racing?"
"Of course, I have five cooperating manufacturers of Little Turtle, and I have given them some technologies. They design and modify their own Little Turtle cars, and then have a crazy race in the designated venue, and they can drive to the finish line completely.
Even if it wins, of course the championship will definitely go to the fastest team.”
Carlo Colby was a little moved.
First of all, the title of Bai Hao, a great racing car designer, is actually very limiting.
However, if there is a very outstanding civilian car, a classic one, it may become a great car designer instead of a racing designer. Some people may even add a 24-hour endurance race designer.
In the racing category, although there are three top events in endurance racing, they all understand that F1 is the pinnacle.
"So, is it easy to apply for Xia Guo's visa?"
"I'll do it!" Bai Hao smiled happily: "Of course, if you are interested, you can try to transform the turtle, and I will give you my place in the competition."
Carlo Colbi nodded silently: "I will help you contact him, and you can discuss the Hemi patent. This is not cheap."
"Believe me, anything money can buy, no matter how expensive it is, is worth it."
Carlo Colbi took out a big glass: "Here, let's change to some strong drinks."
"Strong liquor. Then try mine."
One cup down.
Two ounces, seventy-eight degrees of suffocation, Bai Hao believed that few normal people could withstand this thing.
Bai Hao was also unsteady and swaying.
But his mind was very clear, and he was still a little, a little short.
But he had a hunch that Carlo Colby would bring this difference to him. He didn't need a patent, just technology.
Late at night, Bai Hao was carried back to his residence, very drunk.
At dawn, Wu Qingdao gave Bai Hao a glass of whiskey: "Take a sip to wake up."
Use wine to sober up. Bai Hao also used this method before his rebirth.
After taking a sip of wine, Wu Qingdao threw a large bucket of milk to Bai Hao, and Bai Hao drank half of the bucket in one breath.
Only then did Wu Qingdao ask: "Who did you meet last night? You wouldn't be like this at a normal drinking party."
Bai Hao raised his head: "When Leader Zhao arrives, we will start a negotiation. Carlo Shelby promised to help me contact Chrysler (Crystal's Hong Kong translation), one of the three major automobile companies in the United States.
.If everything goes well, I will get the patent for the Hemi engine and the right to modify it."
Wu Qingdao then asked: "What then?"
Bai Hao replied: "This engine is a miracle. It was once used on the beautiful country's P-47 aircraft, and then a modified version was used on the Patton M-47. I want it."
Wu Qingdao nodded heavily: "In the past, when I was in the Ministry of Finance, I always thought about how to deduct money from the budget. This time, we men are also more domineering. Money is not an issue, just buy it."