171: Big money! 12 million per unit!

"National Security Department? Didn't they already investigate this morning? They even confiscated my phone."

Wang Jiawei muttered to himself, but he didn't dare to be the least bit negligent.

Just kidding, the last time National Security investigated, it nearly scared the soul out of him.

Fortunately, he was patriotic and hadn't broken any laws or regulations, so National Security let him off lightly.

"Please sit down, leaders."

Wang Jiawei dismissed everyone around him and faced the National Security investigation alone.

"Mr. Wang, no need to be nervous. It's just a routine matter. Other colleagues have already spoken to you about this morning's events. This time, we are here representing the Air Force to speak with you."

Representing the Air Force? What was going on?

"Regarding the Shuang Gu Long Unmanned Aerial Vehicle..."

The two investigators got straight to the point. Half an hour later, Wang Jiawei respectfully saw them out.

"Rest assured, leaders, I know what to do."

"Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Wang."

After the two left, Wang Jiawei immediately called Lu Shenwei.

It turned out Lu Shenwei was still fast asleep and couldn't answer the phone at all.

It wasn't until the next morning that Lu Shenwei saw Wang Jiawei's call.

"What's wrong with President Wang? He called me a dozen times."

Zhou Cun said: "President Wang said to let him know when you woke up. What do you think?"

"I'll call him back and go to their company to talk," said Lu Shenwei.

The Air Force valued the Double Bone Dragon, so the quality and quantity of the drones to be delivered to Nifeng Express would definitely be greatly reduced.

Lu Shenwei thought this and dialed Wang Jiawei's number: "I'm really sorry, I truly cannot hold my liquor."

"Director Lu, you're finally awake. I'll send a car to pick you up."

"No need for that trouble, the Air Force Equipment Department left a car outside the hotel."

Wang Jiawei hung up the phone, and Assistant Chen asked: "President, shall I go pick up Director Lu now?"

"No need. Director Lu has status; he's being sent over by an Air Force military vehicle."

This...

Sent by an Air Force military vehicle? Lu Shenwei was indeed just as the rumors said, having deep connections with the major military regions.

Twenty minutes later, at the reception hall of the Nifeng Express headquarters building.

"Director Lu, you've finally woken up. Are you alright from the hangover?"

"I can't hold my liquor; it's embarrassing."

"Assistant Chen, go brew some Mingqian Longjing tea."

The assistant acknowledged and left. Lu Shenwei said casually: "No need for the trouble, a cup of hot water is fine."

"Director Lu, treat Nifeng Express like your own home. Why be so polite?"

"If you put it that way, I won't stand on ceremony."

"Standing on ceremony creates distance. We brothers should get closer."

Brothers? You're two cycles older than me, and we're already brothers?

Lu Shenwei didn't mind: "Regarding the Double Bone Dragon, I need to have a serious talk with you."

"No need to talk; I'm clear on the situation. But even close brothers must settle accounts clearly. The configuration can be reduced, but the delivery quantity cannot be decreased," Wang Jiawei said.

With the message from National Security, Wang Jiawei had a good idea of the procurement price for the Double Bone Dragon.

"Director Xu also gave me instructions. One simplified version of the Double Bone Dragon..."

Lu Shenwei was about to blurt out 10 million per unit, but he heard Wang Jiawei say: "12 million per unit, right? I know already."

Uh... 12 million per unit? Why did it go up a bit?

"We are purchasing 50 units in the first batch. However, we agreed back then that the Double Bone Dragon can only be sold to Nifeng Express in the first year. As for who you sell to in the second year, that's none of our business," Wang Jiawei said.

Seeing Lu Shenwei remain silent, Wang Jiawei explained: "I know it wasn't easy for you to develop the Double Bone Dragon, Director Lu, but we also have to think about long-term sustainability, right?"

"12 million is really quite a lot. You also know that although I am nominally the president of Nifeng Express, I don't have an overwhelming advantage in voting rights at the shareholders' meeting."

12 million per unit—after excluding costs, that's a massive profit of over 9 million. 50 units would mean 450 million in profit.

No wonder foreign countries are all trying to build large aircraft. If drones are this profitable, wouldn't large aircraft be like filling sacks with money?

"President Wang, I am very satisfied with the price you offered. To show my sincerity, I promise that within 18 months, I will not sell the Double Bone Dragon to any other similar logistics companies."

Hearing Lu Shenwei say this, Wang Jiawei beamed with joy: "Director Lu is generous!"

The performance of the Double Bone Dragon had been recognized by the Air Force, so there was certainly no problem using it for transportation.

The Air Force promised Nifeng Express that once the Double Bone Dragon was delivered, they would open up dedicated air routes for Nifeng Express. Such dedicated routes were not something that could be bought for a mere few billion.

"According to the original R&D agreement, the first batch of 10 Double Bone Dragons will be sold at half price," Lu Shenwei added.

Wang Jiawei said with a chuckle: "Working with Director Lu is truly refreshing. Since you are so generous, I cannot be petty."

"Assistant Chen, in a while, transfer the full payment for the 50 Double Bone Dragons to Julong Steel."

Assistant Chen said in surprise: "President, isn't this..."

"What isn't it? Don't you trust Director Lu?"

Assistant Chen nodded hurriedly: "Alright, President, I will go handle it right away."

Lu Shenwei said seriously: "We aren't in such a rush to collect the money. It's fine to pay after the drones are manufactured."

"Don't. We agreed on payment first. The 50 newly manufactured drones must be ours," Wang Jiawei said.

Lu Shenwei couldn't sway him and had to agree. How could he not know that Wang Jiawei was afraid he would go back on his word?

After the two finished talking, Lu Shenwei prepared to leave.

Wang Jiawei urged him to stay for a few more days to have fun. Lu Shenwei explained that he needed to return to Qinchuan to arrange production. Only then did Wang Jiawei reluctantly see him out of the building.

"What bad luck, running into a rival as soon as I step out." Wang Jiawei muttered as he looked at Bai Jie.

Bai Jie, on the other hand, looked pleasantly surprised. Ever since he learned that Lu Shenwei might be at the Nifeng Express building, he had been staking it out with his people, and he hadn't expected to actually run into him.

"Hello, Director Lu, I am Bai Jie from Crazy Rabbit Express." Bai Jie reached out politely.

Lu Shenwei shook his hand and turned to look at Wang Jiawei: "President Wang, a friend of yours?"

This remark gave Wang Jiawei plenty of face. Wang Jiawei chuckled: "President Bai was saying he wanted to finish us off just a few days ago. I don't have the qualifications to be friends with him."

"President Wang, let's all make money together. My remarks a few days ago were just reckless talk. Tonight, I am hosting a banquet at the InterContinental Hotel for you two to apologize."

Bai Jie was truly worthy of being the helmsman of Crazy Rabbit; he didn't take Wang Jiawei's sarcasm to heart at all.

"There's no such thing as a good banquet; let's skip the meal."

As Wang Jiawei spoke, he prepared to see Lu Shenwei off, but Bai Jie blocked their path: "Director Lu, President Wang, making money is making money, no matter who it's from. Why be like this?"

"You can't say it like that. The decline of Jiangyuan Logistics is still fresh in my memory. Although Jiangyuan wasn't a good thing, I dare not forget how you, President Bai, promised to help them on one hand and stabbed them in the back on the other."

Wang Jiawei tossed out this remark, and Lu Shenwei smiled: "President Bai's money isn't dirty, but I don't want to earn it."

If you dare to stab another ally in the back today for petty gains, you might betray me tomorrow for profit. Lu Shenwei dared not cooperate with such a person.

An Air Force soldier opened the car door, and after Lu Shenwei waved at Wang Jiawei, he climbed into the car.