ccnovels #335 - Chapter 335: A $100 million bet! Godfather is pressuring us, so we have to bet even if we don
#335 - Chapter 335: A $100 million bet! Godfather is pressuring us, so we have to bet even if we don
The trio entered the 4S store.
The leading man had a small mustache and kept his head high with a proud expression.
"How may I help you?" a staff member asked with a smile.
"Just looking around," the accompanying assistant replied.
The salesperson was taken aback.
Although they spoke Chinese, it was clear they had a non-Chinese accent.
They had East Asian features.
Could they be…
International friends?
"These are our SUV models, named Destroyers, with 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.7 seconds…" the salesperson introduced, following behind the three.
"4.7 seconds?!"
The assistant's expression stiffened, and he leaned in to whisper to the mustached man.
The salesperson vaguely heard it.
Japanese?
"Chinese people love to fake things."
After hearing the assistant's translation, the mustached man said with disdain, "Priced at 120,000 Chinese yuan, it's impossible to accelerate to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds—with their car manufacturing level, they absolutely can't do it!"
Unfortunately for him.
Chen Hao, wearing sunglasses and a mask, happened to walk in and hear this sentence.
The mustached man assumed the salesperson didn't understand Japanese, so he spoke at a normal volume.
The salesperson indeed didn't understand.
Chen Hao also spoke in Japanese.
Without an accent, very authentic!
"Who are you?" the mustached man turned his head, his brow furrowed.
"Who I am is not important."
Chen Hao grinned. "As Mr. Akio Toyoda, you shouldn't make baseless remarks and slander Chinese cars, right? Or is it… that when truly facing competition, Toyota lacks confidence?"
Akio Toyoda!
The grandson of Toyota's founder, currently serving as a director.
Toyota has already established car factories in China.
Several days ago.
He was sent to China on a business trip, and just before preparing to return to Japan, he received instructions from the highest level.
They said there was a Chinese car brand that, due to promotion by business elites and celebrities, was already very popular before its release.
They wanted him to investigate.
Perfect!
Shenzhou Motors was officially launching sales today.
In fact, Akio Toyoda was very disdainful of this. Based on his understanding of the Chinese automobile industry, this country could not manufacture cars that could compete with Toyota—that was the difference between the modern and primitive worlds!
He came purely to fulfill his elders' instructions, nothing more.
Hearing the other party say his name.
His pupils constricted, and he stared intently at Chen Hao: "You know me?"
"The former president's son, the current director of Toyota Group—coincidentally, I saw you in the newspaper."
"You are Chinese?"
"Of course."
Chen Hao proudly raised his head: "You have too many questions, sir. I just want to ask, are you slandering baselessly, or do you lack confidence in competing?"
Damn it!
Akio Toyoda was utterly enraged.
This guy…
His arrogance in speaking with his head held high made him extremely uncomfortable.
The key was that his identity was exposed.
Lack confidence in competing?
Akio Toyoda laughed.
Sixty years ago, China was no match for Japan.
Today, sixty years later…
Is there a difference?
"How do you want to bet?" he said coldly.
"If this car can achieve the advertised performance, you lose—otherwise, I lose!"
"And then?"
"Bet one hundred million."
"How much?!"
"One hundred million, US dollars."
"How much?!"
Akio Toyoda's eyes widened.
He was already startled when he heard one hundred million, and then… the suffix became US dollars!
"Don't dare?"
Suddenly!
Chen Hao waved towards the outside of the store.
The next moment, Shi Dali, carrying a camera, ran over with a beaming smile: "It's all recorded."
Pfft!
Akio Toyoda almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.
His attention was on Chen Hao, and with the presence of customers and staff, he didn't notice anyone filming the whole process outside the door at all.
If he didn't bet, and the other party released the video, it would inevitably have a negative impact on the Toyota brand!
"If you don't dare, just say so."
Chen Hao shrugged, very nonchalantly: "At worst, I'll tell the media that Toyota's heir is a coward, lacking the courage to face challenges—Toyota cars are garbage, not as good as Chinese cars!"
"You, do you have the money to bet?!" Akio Toyoda's face was icy.
"No."
Chen Hao shook his head.
This time, he spoke in English.
He didn't want to expose his identity.
Fortunately!
He had made thorough preparations in advance!
"He doesn't have it, I do."
John, who had been instructed by Chen Hao to wait for the opportunity, jumped out at the right time: "Shenzhou Motors belongs to Hanteng Capital, and the CEO of Hanteng Capital is my friend—anyone who dares to slander my friend must accept the challenge!"
Akio Toyoda didn't understand Chinese, but he was relatively fluent in English.
"Who are you?!" he said angrily.
Yo!
The moment to show off has arrived!
John raised his head, even more arrogant than the other party: "John Chris Morgan!"
The first few words are not important.
What's important is…
Morgan!
Immediately afterward, his assistant walked over and handed over a gold-plated business card.
The moment he saw the business card, Akio Toyoda's bladder tightened.
He had always been arrogant towards Chinese people.
But facing the Morgan family…
Okay!
Not to mention him, even the Japanese royal family would have to bow their heads.
North American politics are controlled by financial groups.
The Morgan Consortium.
One of the most deeply rooted super consortiums in North America.
An existence at the top of the pyramid!
Akio Toyoda immediately bent over, no different from a dog son: "Respected Mr. John…"
"Stop the nonsense! Are you betting or not?" John waved his hand.
"I…"
"Are you looking down on me, or are you looking down on the Morgan family?!"
"I bet…"
Facing the pressure from his adoptive father, Akio Toyoda had no way to resist.
As for John's intervention…
He currently needed Chen Hao's help, how could he not do this favor?
Besides, on the surface, it was him betting with the other party, but the win or loss had nothing to do with him.
Anyway, Chen Hao was paying the money.
…
A quarter of an hour later.
A nearby street was cleared, and the police were dispatched to implement control.
When Akio Toyoda arrived at the scene, he almost fainted.
Unexpectedly!
The roadsides were filled with people, not only reporters with long guns and short cannons, but also more citizens watching the excitement.
People from the crowd.
Watching the fun is human nature.
In fact, if Chen Hao didn't expose his identity, with Akio Toyoda's status, he wouldn't bet with him nine times out of ten—the difference in status was too great, regardless of winning or losing.
But…
Who knew that a direct descendant of the Morgan family would pop up for no reason?
What was even more unexpected was that the guy spoke up for Shenzhou Motors, using his family background to exert coercion.
Facing his godfather…
What could Akio Toyoda do?
He had to bet!
The shadow of the mushroom cloud remained in the hearts of the Japanese for generations.
They go weak in the knees when they see their North American daddy.
On the other side.
Chen Hao, who had stirred up the trouble, had already 'retired to the second line', mingling in the crowd watching the excitement, with a strange smile on his face.
He was originally squatting to check sales.
Who knew Akio Toyoda would pop up?
This is freaking…
More awesome than all the previous hype combined!
The heir of Toyota is promoting Shenzhou Motors, if you don't seize this opportunity…
You deserve to be struck by lightning!