Chapter 230 Boomerang

"Mr. Fang, you seem to know me very well?"

Howard looked at Fang Xiang with curiosity.

The words that the butler just passed to him contained a lot of information.

Let alone anything else, just this one sentence, treat his relationship well and don't let others take advantage of you.

It means that this person knows a lot about him.

Originally, as one of the stops on his round-the-world tour, Hong Kong Island was just an inconspicuous place.

However, he didn't expect that as soon as he arrived here in his plane, he was detained by the CIA.

And the task given to him was to contact the young man opposite.

"Just as well as you know me."

I originally thought that Howard would get straight to the point, but my expectations, which were little at first, have dropped by half.

Even though he was so curious, I originally wanted to tease him to see if I could find out anything, but that was no longer the case.

"Oh, what do you know about me?"

Apparently, Howard was hooked.

"Instead of talking about these boring topics, let's talk about something substantive."

However, Fang Xiang no longer had the mentality to play with this billionaire.

I simply pointed to the door, meaning that if you don't give me some useful information, I'm leaving.

“I know you developed a new aircraft with amazing data.

How about transferring it to me for 50 US dollars? "

As a successful billionaire, he has always been the one who leads others. But now, Fang Xiang on the other side doesn't buy his tricks.

While it aroused his curiosity, it also made him feel helpless.

Well, even though he was a billionaire, he was well aware that facing the CIA was a big problem.

I can only tell you the purpose of this time.

“Hahahahahahaha.

50? Mr. Howard, are you sure you didn't say the wrong unit?

If it's $50 billion, I'd consider it."

Fang Xiang laughed out loud.

The F4 Phantom fighter is still in service in the United States.

The next generation of F14 Tomcat fighter jet will not be developed until next year, led by a Chinese.

Moreover, the R&D cost of F14 is 12 billion US dollars.

Now you want to buy a J-50 fighter jet in the skin of Mig14, which is as advanced as F31 and even has greater potential, for only 9 US dollars.

Do you think I'm stupid? Or do you think I'm foolish?

"Five billion? You are kidding, Mr. Fang.

But the joke is not funny.”

Howard was obviously stunned. Although the pronunciations of "Bilin" and "Milin" are somewhat similar, no one would be able to distinguish them clearly.

Moreover, the previous numbers are also very different.

"Joke? Are you kidding me?

How much did the development of the F4 Phantom fighter cost?

Now the whole world has seen F4’s performance in South-South.

This is a fighter with great limitations and not much potential.

I guess your country’s parliament is already discussing the development of the next generation of fighter jets?

I can tell you very clearly the research and development costs of the next generation of fighter jets.

It will not be less than one billion US dollars, and the purchase price of each unit is almost half a hundred million US dollars.

Now you tell me that for 50 US dollars, I can buy the blueprints of the next generation fighter jet that is more powerful than the one you haven’t even started developing yet?

Who is kidding me?

After Fang Xiang finished speaking, Howard fell into deep thought.

Although it is not clear whether Fang Xiang’s words are true or false, but as the boss of the Hughes Aircraft Company.

He was still very clear about the research and development costs of a civilian aircraft.

The price of 50 US dollars is indeed too humiliating.

“Five billion dollars is definitely out of the question.

If you are willing, I can personally sponsor you $500 million.

This is in addition to the price given by the CIA.

We can also promise to guarantee your personal safety while you immigrate to the United States.

If you are willing, as the boss of Hughes Corporation, I will hire you as the chief engineer for life."

Howard shrugged and named a second price.

Then he looked at Fang Xiang with the aggressive look that he was very good at.

"Mr. Howard, I think you've made a mistake.

This is Hong Kong Island, which belongs to China's sphere of influence.

You are being used, sitting here and talking to me about this.

As a role model for a billionaire, you should consider how to retaliate.

Instead of continuing to talk to me about these impossible things."

Fang Xiang looked at Howard's aggressive gaze, but he didn't care at all.

This directly diverted the trouble and drew Howard's attention to the CIA.

Yes, Fang Xiang had heard what Howard mentioned about the CIA just now.

Fang Xiang didn't have the slightest favorable impression towards this notorious institution.

As for immigrating to the United States, he doubted whether this so-called free country would give him even the slightest freedom.

They just squeeze out everything they know and then throw it away like a rag.

What 50, 500 million, even if they give 5000 million, it can only be regarded as a joke.

"this..."

Sure enough, although Howard is 61 years old and no longer in his prime, his IQ is still online.

In fact, he had already seen through Fang Xiang's tricks.

But what Fang Xiang said also made sense, this is China's sphere of influence.

If Fang Xiang is really as rumored by the outside world, he is a person of great status and influence in China.

If you really offend him, then it will be questionable whether your plane can fly out of the East China Sea or the South China Sea.

Thinking of this, Howard began to regret why he agreed to the CIA's request in the first place.

“Come to think of it, Mr. Howard, you also run an oil business.

Have you ever considered collaboration? "

Seeing Howard's attitude, he began to waver, and Fang thought that the time was almost right.

So, the topic changed to another one.

"cooperate?"

Howard raised his head, which had been in deep thought, and looked at Fang Xiang with narrowed eyes.

His intuition told him that this moody young man seemed to be beyond his previous imagination.

“As the richest man in the world today, you own a business that almost everyone envies.

For example, oil, aviation, and movies.

But have you ever thought about taking your career to the next level? "

Fang Xiang thought of the scarce machine tools, mechanical equipment and a large number of scarce technologies in the country.

The man sitting in front of him now owns a huge business empire.

If you want to cooperate, it is undoubtedly an excellent partner.

"Cooperate with a closed and backward country like China?"

A look of mockery suddenly appeared on Howard's face.

“Yes, it is this closed and backward country that made you sit in front of me.

Discuss with me about acquiring the blueprints of the next generation fighter jet from this closed and backward country, which will surpass the world's most powerful country."

Fang didn't even think about it and continued what Howard said.

"..."

This boomerang came so fast that Howard shut his mouth instantly.

"How to cooperate?"

However, as a billionaire, Howard still has the necessary qualities.

Not only did he calm down immediately, but he also corrected his attitude.

He straightened his suit jacket, sat up straight again, and looked at Fang Xiang who was sipping his wine seriously.