484: Visit Fenglei Super Factory
In their view, Prince Charlie and Prince Harman collectively ordered over 300 thor m14s.
Under normal circumstances, this is already the production limit for a single supercar manufacturer.
However, after Prince Harman discovered that he could pick up the cars earlier by paying an additional premium, he wanted to directly buy all three hundred vehicles at double the price.
It was truly an extravagant display of wealth.
As for Prince Charlie, he likely didn't have that much cash on hand and couldn't follow suit.
As a result, he wouldn't be able to buy a single new thor m14 this year, which meant a complete loss of face.
This was not good news for Fenglei.
Britain still has a lot of influence in Europe.
Offending them would essentially spell the end of Fenglei's sales in Europe.
However, when Prince Charlie was about to place his order, Ren Yi said that if he paid an additional premium, he could still pick up the car on the same day.
So, how many supercars had Fenglei produced in advance?
Were they that confident in their sales in Europe?
Whether others believed it or not, they certainly didn't.
Prince Charlie immediately beamed with joy and nodded.
"Good, I'll place this order, but according to the rules, if you can't deliver on time, you'll have to pay ten times the compensation."
Prince Charlie was convinced that Fenglei couldn't have such a large production capacity.
And although he didn't have that much cash, with the royal family's prestige, borrowing hundreds of millions of euros from major European banks was not a problem.
"Certainly, please place your orders, gentlemen."
"Additionally, as major clients, I can invite you to visit Fenglei's newly built super factory in Brussels, where you will personally see how your new cars are produced and roll off the line."
Ren Yi said with a smile.
The Fenglei executives beside him were also full of confidence, smiling as they looked at the two princes.
Now, with both princes put on the spot, they exchanged glances and then placed their orders on the tablet.
The large screen in the flagship store also began to display real-time order information.
"Congratulations to Prince Harman from Saudi Arabia for ordering three hundred thor m14s at our store, with an estimated pickup time before midnight tonight."
"Congratulations to Prince Charlie from the British Royal Family for ordering one hundred thor m14s at our store, with an estimated pickup time before midnight tonight."
At this point, the entire crowd watching in the Fenglei flagship store didn't know what was happening.
Hundreds of supercars to be delivered before midnight tonight?
They couldn't imagine how spectacular the scene would be.
And today was just the opening ceremony of this Brussels Fenglei flagship store.
Ren Yi then announced to everyone through the loudspeaker:
"We apologize for the disturbance just now. For this, customers who place an order today will receive a free Fenglei charging pile."
At this, the tycoons who were hesitating to place an order no longer hesitated.
The large screen showed that the sales of the thor m14 had increased by nearly fifty units at once.
News reporters quickly published relevant news on their websites and streaming accounts.
"Shocking! Prince Charlie and Saudi Royal Prince Harman Clash Over Fenglei Supercars!!"
"Environmental Organization's Two Hundred Pound Strongman Causes Chaos at Fenglei Flagship Store, Returns in Vain!!"
"Prince Harman Doubles Price, Spends One Billion euros, Just to Pick Up Car on Same Day!"
"Decline of the Sun Never Sets Empire, Former Royals Humiliated by Saudi Royals!!"
After so many things happened, some netizens had already uploaded their recorded videos online.
"Those environmental activists who broke in, why are they like bandits? So uncivilized!"
"They're so strong, yet they didn't do 'zero-dollar shopping', that's rare!"
"Smash it with a big steel pipe, and the thor m14 didn't even get a scratch. How can you 'zero-dollar shop'?"
"Europe is really finished. This is Brussels, the Capital of Belgium, yet they allow thugs to commit crimes on the streets. Are the police just for show?"
"But this thor m14 is really tough. It makes me want to buy one."
"Tsk tsk, the Saudi Prince is indeed a true tycoon, ordering three hundred cars at once."
"They are too rich and have nowhere to spend it. It's said that because there's a war in the surrounding area now, which threatens their travel, they specifically bought the thor m14."
"What do you think, if Fenglei's materials were used to build tanks, wouldn't even missiles fail to penetrate them?"
"Heh heh, are you behind on the news? The Huaguo military has long since requisitioned their technology. What's being used now are downgraded civilian versions; the original performance would probably be even more terrifying."
"Wow, if that's the case, wouldn't the Huaguo army be the world's number one?"
"I estimate that it would be difficult for even ordinary bullets and bombs to leave a mark on it."
"No need to estimate, at Monza, the Indian driver Montes has already proven this point."
"Wuwuwu, I'm really envious."
"Damn European Union, if it weren't for their tariffs on Huaguo cars, perhaps I would have already been driving a Fenglei supercar."
"I heard that the thor m14 only costs 500,000 euros in Huaguo, but it sells for several million euros when it comes to Europe. It's highway robbery!"
"Ah? Then why didn't Prince Harman and Prince Charlie just go directly to Huaguo to buy them?"
"You think you're so smart? That's called smuggling, understand?"
...
That afternoon.
Ren Yi took the two princes to visit and pick up their cars at the newly completed Brussels Fenglei Super Factory.
At first, neither of them paid much attention.
But as soon as they arrived at the entrance, they felt something was off.
"Why is your factory so quiet?"
Prince Charlie asked, puzzled.
Prince Harman was also surprised; apart from a few employees lining the way to welcome them, he saw no other people or cars.
Shouldn't a car factory be bustling with people and vehicles?
"Yes, there are very few people too. Can you really deliver on time?"
At this moment, Zhang Kangyang, who was following behind, quickly explained.
"Please rest assured, Your Royal Highnesses, we have a fully automated production line that requires virtually no employees, which is why it's so quiet and there are so few people."
The two princes walked into the workshop, half-believing, half-doubting.
The workshop door was very large, but they could only view the inside by walking around a circle of glass walls.
There were spiderweb-like production lines, various robotic arms, and various panels constantly displaying data and operating conditions.
"Is there really no one?"
Prince Harman had seen many fully automated supercar production lines, but Fenglei's felt even more advanced and technologically sophisticated.
"There are still people, in the main control room on the second floor."
Ren Yi pointed to the large floor-to-ceiling glass windows on the second floor, where busy Engineers were checking and recording various data.
"So... your people only need to monitor the production status of the assembly line from above?"
Prince Charlie suddenly understood.
"Yes, the first thor m14 is about to roll off the line. Let's go and take a look."
Ren Yi led the two to an area resembling an exit.
It was a tightly closed hatch, with a counter next to it.
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