Cooperation for Mutual Benefit! We All Win!

After Song Xiyun left the factory director's office, Lin Chenran was furiously writing a report summary at his desk.

"Ring ring ring!!!"

Suddenly, a hurried telephone ring broke the silence in the office.

Lin Chenran stopped writing and reached for the phone on his desk, gently pressing the answer button.

"Hello, who is this?"

He asked enthusiastically.

"Little Lin, you can't even recognize my voice?"

A loud, bell-like voice came from the other end of the line.

Lin Chenran immediately recognized who it was—Old Wei from the Yan Country Army's Equipment Department.

"Old Wei, it's you! I'm so sorry."

Lin Chenran quickly apologized, thinking to himself: Old Wei calling personally must be about the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle.

Old Liang had likely already spoken to the military, indicating that the 077 Machinery Military Factory had the capability to convert the Type 59 into a civilian engineering vehicle.

And just like that, it was like a cat smelling fish.

"No need to be sorry, I hope I'm not disturbing your work!" Old Wei said in a calm and gentle tone.

Then, without beating around the bush, he said directly, "Old Liang told us that your 077 Machinery Military Factory has converted the Type 59 Tank into a civilian engineering vehicle."

"And I also know that your factory's supply of Type 59 Tanks is limited, and restarting production wouldn't be cost-effective."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Lin Chenran's face froze, revealing a hint of bitterness.

"Little Lin, our military has a large number of Type 59 Tanks, we can cooperate on this," Old Wei said calmly, as if he had Lin Chenran's best interests at heart.

Old Wei continued, "For the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle, our military must have a share."

Then he played the emotional card: "As you know, with the significant cuts in military spending, we wish we could divide the money into more than ten portions. Now that the Type 59 Tank can be magically converted into a civilian engineering vehicle, we can also achieve an upgrade."

"Most importantly, our cooperation will be a win-win."

Although Lin Chenran needed to report to his superiors, Being directly confronted like this now

Was different.

If he reported it himself, he could maintain more control.

Of course, he could negotiate now too!!!

"Old Wei, cooperation is possible."

"We also have the intention of helping the military upgrade their existing tanks."

"There are two ways we can cooperate."

Lin Chenran said calmly.

Old Wei was eager to hear more.

Lin Chenran continued, "The first method of cooperation is that our 077 Machinery Military Factory will purchase Type 59 Tanks from the military at their recycling price."

"The price will definitely be a steal, after all, some Type 59 Tanks have been in service for over twenty years."

"As for the settlement of the Type 59 recycling fees, our initial plan is to settle the payment once a year."

"I'm sure you understand the difficulties our 077 Machinery Military Factory is currently facing; we're really a bit tight on cash."

Lin Chenran appropriately expressed his predicament.

However, Old Wei interrupted without politeness: "Settling once a year is too long, absolutely not! Settle within three months, that's our military's bottom line."

Lin Chenran's face immediately showed difficulty: "Settling within three months will make the working capital of our 077 Machinery Military Factory extremely tight."

"You don't want our 077 Machinery Military Factory to go bankrupt, do you!"

Lin Chenran: I can't do it!!!

Old Wei pondered for a moment, and his tone changed: "Then let's compromise, four months for settlement, that should be acceptable, right? You should understand that our military also needs sufficient funds to upgrade our tank equipment."

"Then we'll settle every four months," Lin Chenran agreed.

Of course, this would also depend on whether the 077 Machinery Military Factory's accounts were tight.

Lin Chenran's original plan was to settle annually, which would significantly reduce the financial pressure on the 077 Machinery Military Factory.

The military would certainly not agree to an annual settlement.

After all, they also faced severe funding shortages.

"What about the other method of cooperation?"

Old Wei pondered inwardly. He was indeed somewhat tempted by the first cooperation plan Lin Chenran had just proposed.

But years of experience told him that the second method of cooperation might be more beneficial to the Yan Country military!

So he suppressed his excitement and calmly asked, "What is the second method of cooperation?"

Lin Chenran seemed to be prepared, answering calmly, "The second method of cooperation is for the military to provide Type 59 Tanks, and our 077 Machinery Military Factory will be responsible for modifying them into Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicles."

"The profits from selling the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicles will be distributed at a seven-three ratio, with our side taking seventy percent and your side taking thirty percent."

Upon hearing this, Old Wei became furious!

He could hardly believe his ears, his eyes widening as he roared, "What? Did I hear that right? Our military only gets thirty percent, and your 077 Machinery Military Factory takes seventy percent?"

"Lin Chenran, aren't you being too arrogant? Did Old Lin not teach you properly?"

Old Wei's voice was deafening, his powerful authority transmitted through the phone line, making Lin Chenran feel pressured.

Lin Chenran was quite startled by Old Wei's sudden outburst.

He couldn't help but swallow, trying to explain, "Old Wei, this price, you see?"

"Ask for the sky, then bargain on the ground!"

"Our military must take seventy percent, and your 077 Machinery Military Factory can take at most thirty percent."

Old Wei's tone was very firm.

Hearing this, Lin Chenran's brows immediately furrowed tightly, and the invisible pressure that had surrounded him seemed to vanish instantly.

Lin Chenran was the type to risk his life for money.

Every bit of profit now was crucial to the future of the 077 Machinery Military Factory.

"How is that possible?"

Lin Chenran's voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable firmness.

"If our 077 Machinery Military Factory can only get thirty percent of the profit, it won't be long before our factory faces the crisis of bankruptcy again."

"Old Wei, it's not just our country that has outdated tanks; our neighbor, the Russians, do too."

"If I go to Mao Xiong Country, I can directly acquire a batch of tanks at scrap prices to modify."

"If it weren't for helping the military clear out the Type 59s, I would..."

Lin Chenran said what he shouldn't have.

Indeed, going to the Russians, a tank might cost a few hundred US dollars, and they might even throw in one for free if you buy five.

The people of Mao Xiong Country were eager for Lin Chenran to help them clear out their outdated, soon-to-be-scrapped tanks.

Moreover, in 1984, the economy of Mao Xiong Country was also very sluggish.

All industries were greatly affected.

As long as Lin Chenran brought a batch of light industrial products, he could definitely trade them for a batch of tanks that were ready for scrap and outdated.

"This..."

Old Wei fell into thought upon hearing this.

Indeed, the Type 59 Tank was not the only thing the 077 Machinery Military Factory had.