Chapter 42: Submission

  This gaze has been seen by Zhang Lei many times, not to mention the white boss Yu boss Tong shopkeeper and other business giants. Even Qin Luo Feng, this one-eyed dragon, wasn't careless when he looked at himself for the first time? However, what's the big deal? People with real skills aren't afraid of others' cold eyes, only those who don't have real skills to back up their appearance will care about how others look at them.

  Zhang Lei sat down on a stool with a loud creak, which made Xu Feng feel even more displeased. His face naturally didn't look good either. Zhang Lei chuckled and said: "Coming to your place is of course to buy things, otherwise I'd be coming here to enjoy the northwest wind for nothing?"

  Xu Fengqiang suppressed his discontent and said: "I wonder what young master has come to our store to buy?"

  "I just took a look, the things here are all too old, there's nothing that catches my eye. I really don't understand why you still want to bring them out." Zhang Lei said calmly.

  "Who... who are you?" Xu Feng had a feeling that he was being played, and he almost lost his temper, but years of self-cultivation still allowed him to restrain himself.

  Zhang Lei knew that teasing to this point was already a revenge, if he continued, Xu Feng might really lose his mind, and it would be difficult to deal with so many apprentices here. He took out the drawings he had made and said: "It's Old Yang who asked me to find you, if you want your business to get better or even go up another level, I can cooperate with you."

  Although Zhang Lei has already moved out of Yang Yong's place, Xu Feng was only slightly surprised and then regained his composure. As for Zhang Lei's proposal to cooperate, he didn't even bother to consider it. What qualifications could a kid in his early teens possibly have to collaborate?

  "What a big tone, indeed a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers. And to help me take it to the next level, how arrogant! Ridiculous!" Xu Feng coldly snorted, if Zhang Lei hadn't mentioned Yang Yong, he would have driven him out as a madman long ago.

  Zhang Lei shook his head, looking at people with colored glasses, and indeed, no matter which era, it's all the same, can't come up with any real skills, talking nonsense is useless.

  "If Mr. Xu thinks I'm not qualified, then take a look at this, is it qualified or not?" Zhang Lei asked, unfolding the blueprint of the small single-person weaving machine.

  "What is this?" As a professional in this field, Xu Feng only needed one glance to see what it was, although the most critical power part had been hidden by Zhang Lei.

  Zhang Lei smiled with satisfaction, very pleased with the surprised expression on Xu Feng's face. He said: "This is a new generation of textile machines, it weighs only sixty pounds in total, can be disassembled into parts and put in a box to take away, one person can operate it. Look, isn't it more powerful than those big things in your store?"

  "Exquisite and unparalleled, exquisite and unparalleled! I don't know which great master designed this, but to think of it at this level, only those master-level figures have such ability. Where is this master? If the young master doesn't mind telling me, then I will definitely offer all kinds of thanks!" Xu Feng hastily said, if he could get the master's help, what would he worry about his business being sluggish?

  After hearing his words, Zhang Lei couldn't help but burst out laughing and said: "This great master doesn't need to be searched for, he is far away in the sky, yet close at hand."

  "You? Haha, how is that possible? I've been studying this way since I was a kid, and after decades of hard work, I've gained some insights. You're only in your teens or twenties, how can you have such abilities? Don't tell me you really think you're a genius?" Xu Feng's eyes widened, his open mouth big enough to fit an egg.

  Zhang Lei was too lazy to chat with him and rolled up his own drawings, saying: "If you don't believe it, then forget it. Songjiang Prefecture isn't just your family's, if you won't cooperate I can still find someone else."

  "Alas, alas, alas, don't be like that, young master. Just now I was blind to the greatness of Mount Tai and have wronged you greatly. Please, sir, do not hold it against me, a lowly person. I am sincere in my request: if you can introduce me to this great master, I will reward you handsomely with one hundred taels of silver. How about that? Second Dog, go brew some tea for the young master using the high-mountain cloud mist tea from my collection." Seeing Zhang Lei wanting to leave, Xu Feng hastily detained him.

  The change was too great, Zhang Lei couldn't help but secretly laugh, still feeling that the play should be done thoroughly, so he said: "Wow, Boss Xu is really eager to find talent, it seems that it's not a small matter, well, since you're so sincere, I'll reluctantly agree..."

  "Yes, yes, yes. If you can save me from this predicament, then you are my benefactor. Come on in and sit down, let me treat you as the host should." Xu Feng seemed to be afraid that Zhang Lei would suddenly leave, so he pulled him towards the backyard.

  Zhang Lei reluctantly followed him to the backyard, where a special room was used to receive big clients. The people below had already brought up the brewed tea.

  "Just now was truly excessive, and I hope you won't take offense." Xu Feng said: "I haven't had the chance to ask your esteemed surname and great name yet?"

  Zhang Lei nodded slightly and said faintly: "My surname is Zhang, my full name is Zhang Lei."

  "What? You're Zhang Lei?" Xu Feng exclaimed in surprise when he heard Zhang Lei introduce himself.

  Zhang Lei felt a bit depressed, thinking to himself that he hadn't done anything big, so how did everyone know his name? Just as he was about to ask, Xu Feng continued: "No wonder, no wonder. I'm starting to believe that this machine was designed by you. Your Zhangshi Technology has been very popular lately. Not to mention other things, just that lighter, it's affordable and good quality. I used it once and couldn't get rid of it."

  It turned out that the person who had used matches before, plus his private relationship with Yang Yong, seemed to be fine too. So he knew it was not surprising at all. Having figured this out, Zhang Lei let out a sigh of relief. Since everyone already knew, there was no need to say those polite words anymore.

  "Boss Zhang, I don't know if this machine has a finished product? Although it can be understood on the blueprint that this thing is indeed exquisite and unparalleled, but without a finished product model to demonstrate, it's still somewhat lacking. Xu Feng now completely regards Zhang Lei as someone who is on an equal footing with himself, and his tone of speech is completely different from just now."

  Zhang Lei nodded and said: "Of course there is, it's now being kept at Old Yang's house."

  "Ah? That's great, let's go take a look now, I'm so eager. Second Dog, go get the carriage I ride in when I go out, hurry up..." As soon as there was a finished product, Xu Feng couldn't wait to go to Yang Yong's house again.

  Zhang Lei saw that he had already achieved his goal and didn't say anything else. The two of them went to Yang Yong's home together.

  "Hey, Old Xu is here." Yang Yong seemed to be extremely familiar with Xu Feng. As soon as they arrived at Yang Yong's residence, he personally came out to greet them.

  Xu Feng nodded his hands and said: "Old Yang, you are really my savior. With the help of Director Zhang, I won't have to worry anymore, haha."

  Yang Yong said proudly: "That's natural, we've been friends for decades, can I hide anything from you? Boss Zhang is a young talent, if we cooperate well, who in the entire Songjiang Prefecture can be our opponent?"

  Zhang Lei saw Yang Yong lift himself to that height, and he was quite proud in his heart. He waved his hand to attract the attention of the two men and said: "Old Xu, go take a look at my single-person weaving machine, see if it's as good as you imagined."

  "Alright, alright, let's go and take a look."

  Zhang Lei took him into the room and then demonstrated the operation of the machine again. Xu Feng was delighted.

  "Wow, it's really amazing, so easy and convenient. Alas, I've wasted all those years of studying, now that I compare, I feel like I've learned nothing but dog farts." Xu Feng couldn't stop praising.

  Zhang Lei and Yang Yong both smiled but didn't say a word. After a while, Zhang Ming said: "Mr. Xu, since you're also very satisfied with it, why don't we cooperate? Just like the cooperation between Zhangshi Technology and Mr. Xu."

  "Of course, of course, being able to cooperate with Director Zhang is a dream come true. I wonder how Director Zhang wants to cooperate?" Xu Feng seemed to see the scene where this machine was popular all over Songjiang Prefecture under his own promotion. By then, who would still be his opponent?

  As for the question of how to cooperate, Zhang Lei already had his own plan, just like cooperating with Bai Yang Yu boss and others. Zhang Lei said: "The wooden part of this machine will be made entirely by you, while the metal part will be provided by me. The selling price is up to you to decide, and we'll split the profit 50/50. What do you think?"

  What Zhang Lei said was a metal component, of course, is that transmission device, which is also the most critical and important part of this machine.

  "This... " Xu Feng rubbed his chin, thinking to himself. To be honest, the metal part of this machine was only about the size of an urn, and the rest were all wooden components. If they split it five-five, Xu Feng felt that he seemed to have gotten a bit shortchanged.

  However, if you don't agree to Zhang Lei's request, the store will continue to be half-dead like it is now - or even worse. If Zhang Lei finds another partner, this small business might not survive either.

  Weighing the pros and cons, Xu Feng had no other choice but to agree: "Boss Zhang's proposal is reasonable, I agreed."

  For this result, Zhang Lei was already confident because Xu Feng had no choice now. He said: "Since Mr. Xu has no objection, let's make a written agreement under the witness of Mr. Yang."

  Yang Yong also deeply agreed and said: "This result is truly delightful."

  The two of them immediately signed the agreement, and their cooperative relationship was thus confirmed. Zhang Lei would only be responsible for providing key components, while Xu Feng would handle all other aspects including production, assembly, and sales.

  Having done all this, Xu Feng asked: "Boss Zhang, I have an impolite request, I don't know if you can let me study this ready-made machine."