Chapter 89 I don’t want 200,000, just 100,000
“Jiang, if you want to design a brand new off-road vehicle or car, are you confident that it will become as classic as the new BJ212?”
Ask Jiang Hui to help General Motors design the appearance of a car.
This is Austin's main purpose.
Of course, it would be best if we could lure people directly to General Motors.
Whether he is studying abroad or going directly for exchange and study, as long as Jiang Hui is willing, General Motors can handle various arrangements in the United States.
“Whether a car can become a classic must ultimately be verified by the market.”
“But I do have some ideas in my mind. I can simply draw a sketch and make it. Let’s all feel it.”
You can’t shake the old guys at General Motors if you don’t come up with something real.
Draw some rough sketches to let people feel the stunning appearance without worrying about being copied.
Of course, Jiang Hui was also gambling.
If Austin or others are proficient in exterior design, then they can further improve the appearance of a car model just by relying on sketches.
As for non-professionals, even if they take out the complete design drawing for others to see, there is no way for them to copy it.
At most, it is to bring back part of the idea and let the designer design according to this idea.
But this kind of thing is too illusory, and in the end nine times out of ten it will be useless.
"The suite I live in is fully equipped with all kinds of paper and pens. You should have almost eaten. Why don't you go upstairs to my suite and continue the conversation?"
Murphy is looking forward to what Jiang Hui will do next. What the sketch will look like.
If it is really amazing, then there are many topics to discuss.
Jiang Hui also wanted to know what GM’s plan was. Anyway, he had almost eaten, so he went upstairs to chat again.
Soon, the group arrived at Murphy's suite.
This is a large suite with three rooms and a living room. It is estimated to be more than 100 square meters, which is not small.
Of course, as the chairman of General Motors, it is normal to live in a villa or something, let alone a suite.
In China at this stage, the suite of the Capital Hotel is basically the most elegant room for hosting the General Motors delegation.
Before Jiang Hui could find a seat to sit down, Austin enthusiastically handed him the pen and paper.
It’s a mule or a horse, you can tell by taking it out for a walk.
Jiang Hui didn't bother, he just brushed a few times and drew the LS400 that Toyota used on Lexus in his previous life.
Although it is only a sketch of the appearance with a few strokes, the appearance information of this car can be felt relatively clearly.
It is actually not easy to do this.
Whether it’s Murphy or Austin, they both know what’s good.
“This car looks very majestic and has a sense of luxury. Are you considering Cadillac?”
Austin stared at the sketch on the table, feeling very shocked.
The Lexus LS series, born in 1989, made a shocking debut with the first model LS400, quickly setting a new benchmark in the global luxury car market.
The lines of the car body are smooth and elegant, with a low profile and solemnity, like a solidified symphony. Every arc, every light and shadow has been carefully carved, showing the ultimate balanced beauty.
The iconic chrome grille and the deep headlights complement each other beautifully, like a humble nobleman, exuding an aura that cannot be ignored even in silence.
Such a rare treasure that carries deep emotions and witnesses the glory of the times.
Its existence is not only a mechanical masterpiece of art, but also a vivid portrayal of the noble taste and exquisite craftsmanship of that golden age.
Jiang Hui can be said to be the king of attack as soon as he makes a move, just to open up the situation first.
On the way here, he was also thinking about the impact of this meeting on his future construction of an automobile empire. Everything is difficult at the beginning. It is simply unrealistic to establish a private automobile company in China in a short time.
Even if Jiang Hui is allowed to do it later, a capital- and technology-intensive enterprise like automobiles is not something ordinary people can handle.
So no matter which angle you think about it, it is essential to make the first pot of gold as large as possible.
Now is a great opportunity.
Although General Motors is now facing pressure from Japanese car companies, they are also very wealthy and can even pluck out Jiang Hui's hair.
“Whether it’s used on Cadillac or Buick, it’s okay.”
“But I personally support it on Cadillac as a new generation flagship sedan. Use.”
"General Motors has a very deep technical background in large-displacement engines, and it can be used in this car. I think it will become more classic than the Cadillac ElDorado."
Jiang Hui didn't continue to spend the money, and the conditions weren't agreed upon, so why did he draw so many paintings?
It is enough to be able to transfer people's attraction and give them a huge impact.
"Jiang, come to GM. Whether you want to study abroad at an Ivy League university or come directly to GM to work as an exchange, I can help arrange it."
Austin The impact was the biggest.
He is the design director of General Motors. When has he ever seen his own designers come up with a stunning appearance in such a short period of time that will become a classic of the era?
Even if Jiang Hui did not draw it temporarily, but had already designed it before, that would be very remarkable.
"Austin, I'm sorry, I have no intention of settling abroad at the moment. I am still needed at the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant."
Jiang Hui directly rejected Austin's invitation. .
Don’t expect that the craze for going abroad will emerge soon, but his views on foreign countries are really different from most people of this era.
Occasionally traveling or going on business is no problem.
If you go out and settle down, forget it.
Can’t we just live happily in the country? Do we have to become a fifth-class citizen?
Has he been kicked in the head by a donkey?
“If I understand correctly, your salary in China will not exceed 100 RMB per month.”
"As long as you go to General Motors, your monthly salary can reach at least 10,000 US dollars."
Coercion and inducement.
Coercion will definitely not work, so you can only use inducement.
I have to say that people are quite willing to spend money.
The monthly salary in 1978 was over 10,000 U.S. dollars. This was a huge leap in life if I had to work for a few years before returning to China.
But Jiang Hui remained unmoved, with no answer except a smile on his face.
"Can you please help me draw the appearance of this model? We at General Motors are willing to pay a high price of US$200,000 for this design, okay?"
Jiang Hui's reaction was not the same. It was beyond Austin's expectations.
When we communicated during the day today, he actually already had the answer.
However, people can’t get it, and the exterior design of the new car must be won.
Since the other party is willing to draw this sketch, it means everything is possible.
“I don’t want 200,000 US dollars, I only want 100,000 US dollars.”
“But I have a condition!”
Jiang Hui’s answer once again surprised everyone I felt the surprise.
(End of this chapter)