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Chapter 1351: Chapter 123: Marching (Please subscribe!)
Competition.
They feared no one.
Currently,
ERV’s first mobile phone model had been finalized and was ready to enter mass production at any time. It had incorporated the strengths of various others, especially potent potential competitors—Samsung, Apple, and Google.
As for Nokia,
they had lost their minds this time.
They still insisted on having a keyboard with subtitles on their smartphones. It wasn’t utterly terrible; such smart phones had their market since they transitioned from physical keyboards to virtual ones.
It required time.
There would always be people who preferred keyboard phones.
For instance, Japan.
Or those of an older age.
Accustomed to keyboard phones, shifting them to use ones without keyboards required a change in their habits, similar to people who preferred automatic versus manual transmission, both of which could always present a plethora of reasons.
Because it was greatly configured.
If ERV’s phones and "Epoch" went public together,
it was hard to predict the outcome.
However,
it had never been Tang Qing’s intent for "Epoch" to dominate alone; that was too provocative and nearly impossible. Therefore, introducing one or several powerful competitors was very necessary.
Under chaotic punches,
all those who wanted to watch the excitement were knocked out.
Nobody would have guessed.
That on the wrestling ring, fighting fiercely, were all damn insiders; the punches seemed forceful but caused only superficial injuries, whereas, other participants, including those not even in the ring, were all stretchered out.
One could conjecture.
At that time,
both the spectators and the referee would be utterly dumbfounded.
...
Shanghai Stock Market.
Villa.
When Tang Qing returned,
he saw Lin Jiaxue and Yunxin sketching in the yard. After so much learning, Lin Jiaxue’s painting skills had significantly developed and took form, no longer needing to draw mere trifles inside the art studio.
"Tangtang, you’re back," Lin Jiaxue said softly upon seeing Tang Qing.
"Boss Tang."
Yunxin also looked up and smiled.
"Hmm, what are you drawing?"
He said,
and walked behind Lin Jiaxue.
It had to be said, his woman indeed had a talent in this area; in another couple of years, she could possibly become a grand master of sketching. She already had the basics down; what was left was extensive practice.
He also noticed.
In the painting.
Besides the flower bed,
a fierce-looking passenger car on the distant grass had also been included by her in the drawing. Previously, this spot was occupied by a motorhome, but Tang Qing, seeing that it took up too much space and was seldom used, had it moved by fighters.
It was now parked five kilometers away in the outer suburbs.
Why call the passenger car ’fierce.’
Because it was indeed quite big, virtually an enlarged model of a passenger car, resembling a stretched off-road vehicle, yet its interior was that of a passenger car, named "March."
Developed by the laboratory.
Designed by Tang Qing.
Manufactured by Dongsheng Automobile Company under Myanmar Manufacturing (Huaxia) Group.
Having passed rigorous testing and examination, it had already acquired qualifications for domestic sales and listing. Before, his armored vehicle could only be modified from an existing car model; like it or not, that was the form.
It offered too little operational space.
Once arbitrarily altered,
he guessed even getting a license would be impossible. Tang Qing did have considerable influence through his connections, but as a public figure, he wasn’t arrogant enough to flaunt ’privileges’ in front of the entire nation.
Thus,
some gaming rules
still had to be followed.
Now,
Dongsheng Automobile Company, a cooperative venture between Myanmar Bank Group and Huaxia First Automotive.
Had started mass production of various vehicles, a significant portion of which was directly exported to Myanmar. Due to tax benefits and decent quality, the sales were exceptionally good.
Each and every enterprise under Myanmar Bank Group,
without exception,
was mandated to only use vehicles produced by their company, from bank presidents, to managers of various groups, down to the grassroots level—even corporate purchases had to be their own vehicles.
Even the Myanmar Economic Special District Government,
had passed new public service vehicle procurement regulations; all public service vehicles were to prioritize buying from Dongsheng Automobile Company, and for those that couldn’t be produced by them, you were free to buy from any manufacturer.
This led to,
from top to bottom,
even creating a trend.
The same was true domestically.
Even though it was a newly emerging car brand,
the appearance was genuinely appealing, very high-end and sturdy, and not expensive, with an excellent driving experience and a low fault rate. Thus, Dongsheng Automobile Company was rising like a rapidly growing star,
selling three main types of vehicles including passenger cars, off-road vehicles, and business vehicles.
Armored vehicles,
were also among their products.
"March" was one of the large armored passenger cars.
The car body was one meter twenty centimeters longer than an Audi A8, thirty centimeters taller than a Q7, naturally the wheel span had also increased—if described in a phrase, it was an ’elongated armored off-road type passenger car.’
When designing this car initially,
Tang Qing had also been very bold.
In the end,
he created such a hybrid product, a passenger car’s appearance, the height of an off-road vehicle, the length of an elongated vehicle, the setup of an armored car, the interior of a nanny car, the seating of a business vehicle... he even wondered if he had been crazy at the time.
The first model wasn’t very satisfying.
He continued to make changes,
adjusted more than a dozen versions, only to finally finalize "March’s" first generation model. That very night, the scientists assembled a prototype; needless to say, after a drive, he fell in love with it.
He liked it.
It was the "only standard" that could be mass-produced.
Thus,
"March" was released.
The body of the car was domineering yet luxurious.
Its defense power was robust
With nearly ten tons of weight, it was like the "big brother" among armored vehicles. Upon its launch, it caused a sensation. Unfortunately, the equally sensational price deterred many tycoons.
Low configuration: 7,300,000 RMB.
Medium configuration: 11,000,000 RMB.
Top configuration: 16,000,000 RMB.
Such prices.
Scared quite a few.
Even sports cars seldom reached this price; a Lamborghini, even with import tariffs, would only cost about three to four hundred million RMB in Huaxia.
Are you trying to rob us?
It was thought that certainly, no one would buy it.
However,
There are always "suckers" in the world.
On the first day,
Nearly twenty orders were placed, with Tang Qing himself ordering five top-configured units, two for his own use and the remaining three stationed at the manor in Qingyan City, available for family use.
Of course,
Before using them,
They definitely needed customization because the materials of the commercial version of "March" weren’t actually the best from the lab. Buying them was just a boost in performance figures to acquire legitimate roadworthy certification.
The real military-enhanced version of "March"
Had already been manufactured and was parked in the Training Area, waiting to be replaced after delivery. As for the five commercial "March" vehicles that were replaced, they were thrown into the "Security General Storage."
If needed,
They would be taken out for use.
If not,
They would just remain there.
His own and his uncle’s replaced bulletproof Mercedes also followed the fate of these ’new cars’ and became storaged vehicles in the "Security General Storage," which couldn’t be leaked to outsiders.
His vehicles
All contained weapons.
And their firepower was quite strong.
The rest
Were actually "courtesy" orders.
Purchased by major families from Myanmar, they all knew the company belonged to the Myanmar Bank Group. With the launch of a new vehicle, they naturally wanted to show their support, so those with some capability bought one each.
In addition to Tang Qing’s "Big Giveaway,"
It was legally arranged for Myanmar’s senior leaders to each have one, designating Ling to set these cars as the presidential standard service vehicle.
Therefore,
As of today,
The sales volume of "March" had already exceeded a hundred, truly astonishing many peers. Truly the "flesh and blood son," aiding without reason, completely disregarding money as being money.
Well,
Unapproachable.
In front of the villa,
He watched someone painting for a while.
"It’s very good," Tang Qing praised.
Lin Jiaxue smiled, "Not as good as yours."
Tang Qing was about to encourage
When Yunxin next to him said, "Boss Tang, your sketches are now examined daily by my father, who learns your techniques and then explains them to me. But I’m really dull and can’t reach your level."
"Take it slow, it’s good to have goals. I fear only having a narrow view and no more peaks to conquer," Tang Qing helplessly shook his head.
Yunxin: "..."
Those words.
Only Tang Qing had the right to say them; if it were anyone else, both would have been unconvinced. He was fluent in at least six languages and an expert in sketching, painting, sculpting, and musical instruments.
Such a Tang Qing.
It was impossible not to respect him.
Suddenly recalling something,
Tang Qing asked, "Yunxin, how is your father’s hand?"
"It’s still the same," Yunxin said.
"Have you thought about getting it treated at a hospital?"
"We did, but to no avail. The tendons are severed, and his hand trembles whenever he tries to grasp a pen firmly, making it impossible for him to paint with any finesse."
"The domestic hospitals can’t cure it, but perhaps there’s hope abroad. Have you heard of the recent developments with the Myanmar Medical Group?" They were friends, and Tang Qing felt it necessary to give Yunxin a heads up.
"I heard about it, but only that it treats cancer, leukemia, and such," Yunxin nodded.
Tang Qing explained, "Since there are many patients with those conditions, journalists emphasize them during reports. Other illnesses get less media coverage, but the Transcription Fluid is quite effective in repairing physical damage."
"You mean, it could cure my father’s hand."
Upon hearing this, Yunxin’s doubt turned to immense joy.
Tang Qing smiled, "Not necessarily, I can only say there’s a good chance, not small, because the official website of Myanmar Medical Group has categories of treatable conditions, and it seems to include this type."
"Really? That’s wonderful. I’m going to check it out at an Internet cafe right now."
"... I have internet here."
"Oh, right, may I use your computer?"
"Of course."
Subsequently,
Tang Qing asked a fighter to bring out a laptop, and as an ’onlooker’ and not a doctor, even if Tang Qing was absolutely certain, he made no promises to Yunxin.
Soon,
Yunxin found the information
And made a 24-hour consulting call, finally getting a definite answer.
---It’s treatable.
When inquiring about the cost, the representative stated it would depend on the severity of the injury but noted if it was just the hand without extensive nerve and tissue damage, the cost wouldn’t be too high.
However,
No matter the cost,
Yunxin was determined to cure her father.
