Rebirth of the Age of Wealth

Chapter 192 Temptation

Kahn wanted to say something, but Li Weidong waved his hand and said that he continued to have something to say. This was already very rude to Kahn.

Nasod wanted to make some reactions, but Kahn stopped him and signaled Li Weidong to continue. He also wanted to hear if Li Weidong had anything more interesting to say.

If that were all, it would be difficult for him to convince himself to sign this agreement and confirm that Volkswagen gave up the acquisition.

Li Weidong took a sip of water and continued: "These all illustrate a problem. The strong Volkswagen brand cannot give Skoda a clear brand positioning."

"And this will have an inevitable consequence. Skoda may become a second-rate brand in a few years, or even no longer a brand, losing its original pride and self-esteem!"

In the previous life, Skoda experienced an explosive period when it first entered China, but later lost to other Volkswagen brands in terms of product positioning. In the end, it was difficult to see the new Skoda on the street.

"If we change our thinking and Volkswagen just invests in Skoda and puts it on the same level, the Skoda brand will still have an independent personality, so there will definitely be broad room for growth!"

"Volkswagen and Skoda have a brotherly relationship, which will make it easy for both brands. Volkswagen's excellent quality will surely make it the global leader in its class, and will naturally become the target of many brands, so once problems arise,

It will be infinitely amplified! At this time, Volkswagen needs a brother brand to share this risk!"

"And we all believe that the automobile industry will definitely usher in a stage of rapid development. An independent and strong brand image will further enhance Skoda's popularity in the international market, rather than being a brand under Volkswagen!"

"Also, Volkswagen has already taken root in China. This is a project led by you personally, Dr. Kahn. You naturally know the current status and future of China's automobile development!"

Li Weidong suddenly asked: "Dr. Kahn, what do you think the annual sales volume of the Chinese market will be in the future?"

Kahn said: "China's automobile market will be huge. I believe that within ten years, annual sales will exceed one million vehicles!"

Li Weidong smiled and said: "Dr. Kahn, you should be considered one of the people in Europe who knows the Chinese market best, but your prediction is still too conservative!"

"China's car sales will definitely surprise you. I can boldly predict that in ten years' time, China's annual car sales will reach several million vehicles!"

Li Weidong didn't know whether this data was accurate, but when he was reborn, the annual sales volume of Northern Volkswagen had reached more than two million vehicles, and the sales volume of cars in China as a whole exceeded 20 million vehicles.

It only took China twenty years to transform from a bicycle kingdom to a car kingdom.

"This is impossible!" Nasod let out a strange cry of distrust.

Kahn looked at Li Weidong's high-spirited look with a cigarette in his hand. The confidence seemed to have been experienced personally, which made Kahn half-convinced.

But reason told him that the sales volume of cars in Europe as a whole was not even in the millions. Now Skoda's annual output is only a few hundred thousand, and it has to be sold to other countries, and there is even a lot of inventory.

"So your goal is actually China, not Skoda in the Czech Republic?" Kahn seemed to have grasped the key point.

"Yes, there is nothing to hide about this. After the Skoda brand enters the Chinese market with a new lease of life, it will usher in a broader development space!"

"You are an expert in this field. Almost all automobile companies in the world are deploying in China. This is inseparable from China's huge market!"

Of course, there is a deeper reason, that is, there are almost no decent family car manufacturers in China, and the few central enterprises are not up to par.

After so many years of hard work, the people are still unwilling to buy it. This has nothing to do with the people. You can't use the slogan of buying domestic products to make people consume unworthy things. Even if the difference is not too big, the people can still pay for their feelings.

Kahn seemed speechless. He could not deny Skoda's sales after entering China. Although he did not agree with Li Weidong's confidence, China's consumption power is huge. As long as the production capacity can keep up, it seems that China will always be able to afford it.

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Whether it is Shanghai Volkswagen or Northern Volkswagen, the supply exceeds the demand and the profits are astonishing.

Kahn's purpose was to stop Li Weidong, but after hearing Li Weidong's words, he suddenly felt that this person was very difficult to deal with, and his mission might not be easy to complete.

"For what reason do you think Skoda will be reborn?" Kahn asked curiously.

Skoda is in a mess now. Except for a few car manufacturers who want to own this brand and expand their business segments, few people think that Skoda can make money, at least not in the short term.

"Of course it is based on Volkswagen. Volkswagen's technology and management experience will definitely give Skoda a new lease of life!" Li Weidong made no secret of his thoughts.

Li Weidong's overly candid words made Kahn stunned. Why did these words sound so familiar?

Two years ago, Kahn used this sentence to impress the Czech government and become Skoda's successor.

Is this what the Chinese say, heroes think alike?

Li Weidong can now be sure that Volkswagen's attitude towards acquiring Skoda is ambiguous. They want to see their financial gains but also want to spend less, but there is no such good thing in the world.

Kahn continued to ask: "Why do you think Volkswagen's technology and experience will be effective for Skoda? Many people at Wolfsburg are not optimistic that they can transform Skoda?"

But he seemed to have forgotten the purpose of his visit, and even leaked information about the company headquarters. Seeing such an open and honest Li Weidong, the old man seemed to let go.

"There is no need to prove this. I think 200 million US dollars is not small money for the public. The fact that Dr. Kahn can appoint the quality officer next to you has already explained the problem!"

The exchange didn't last long, and it was a bit torturous for both of them, but in the end it changed. It was no longer about convincing each other, but about exploring Skoda's future.

Kahn stood up and reached across the table to shake hands with Li Weidong. Li Weidong didn't know why, but when an old comrade shakes hands with you, he must naturally show the traditional virtue of respecting the elderly and caring for the young.

"Thank you very much for your words. I think I will go back and report this matter to the board of directors. You may really have to come here in vain. If you have time, you can come to Wolfsburg to visit! I will definitely treat you warmly!

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Li Weidong suddenly felt like scolding his mother. Could it be that this old guy has been acting? Did he shoot himself in the foot?

Different from Kahn's smile, Nasod shook hands with Li Weidong with a worried face and said: "Goodbye!"

Looking at Kahn who was about to walk to the door, Li Weidong suddenly said: "Dr. Kahn, if the acquisition of this part of the shares is completed, I will suggest that the company establish a group company. If Dr. Kahn is interested, I will definitely highly recommend you to serve as the group company."

President!"

Kahn paused before stepping out of the door, stepped on it, looked back at Li Weidong, then turned and left!

Li Weidong couldn't tell whether there was such desire in his eyes. Did his words plant a seed in Kahn's heart?

Li Weidong has gotten along with his neighbors a lot, so he naturally knows the mental state of those who have just retired, especially those who have retired from high positions, and are extremely reluctant to leave this power.

And Kahn will still be active in some media in the next century. Naturally, he is not an old man who is willing to retire. Naturally, he refuses to accept old age. He can still go to China when he is over ninety years old. He is energetic, thinks clearly, and pronounces accurately.

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