dkrc Chapter 242 ESP Pro's First Customer
Chapter 242 ESP Pro's First Customer
Meanwhile, Liu Fang was reporting on her work in his office.
"Boss, that group of people is here again, but they still won't accept our proposal."
"As expected." Shen Fei reclined in his chair. "Then let's go to court."
"There's one more thing," Liu Fang said with a hint of excitement. "Huakong has achieved a breakthrough; Wuling Motors is preparing to adopt their ESP system."
"Liuzhou Wuling?"
Liu Fang nodded.
Liuzhou Wuling, a local company, was formerly known as Liuzhou Power Machinery Factory. In the 80s, it transformed into a microcar manufacturer and opened up the "miracle car" market with its practicality, durability, and low price.
It mainly produces Wuling microvans and Hongguang series, and has a relatively complete after-sales service system. Its main motto is "Wuling will make whatever the people need".
Furthermore, Wuling reached a cooperation agreement with SAIC-GM last year to establish SAIC-GM-Wuling. If he remembers correctly, they should release their first Baojun passenger car this year.
The low price remains a factor, and choosing a domestically produced ESP system to gain an advantage in the same price range may indeed be an opportunity.
"Having customers is good. We spent hundreds of millions to acquire and renovate the factory. With these customers, a valuation of 50 billion in a year shouldn't be a problem."
"Boss, are you that confident?"
"It's not that I'm confident," Shen Fei said, closing the lawsuit on the table. "It's that Bosch will help us. After all, who would want to stab themselves in the back?"
Liu Fang instantly understood Shen Fei's meaning. What was originally a reconciliation apology could be easily manipulated into a veiled attack by them...
But if it's a lawsuit, then there's absolutely no way to clear one's name.
Of course, Shen Fei was still very curious about how his nephews in China would handle the situation.
"The trial is about to begin, are you ready?" Shen Fei asked.
"We're ready," Liu Fang said confidently. "We'll show them that Chinese courts are not something they can control."
After all, Hans Müller had made a special trip there a couple of days ago, which made them very angry.
It's just about product strength and job opportunities, isn't it? It's not like Huachuang is irreplaceable.
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Three days later, at the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court.
The trial of Dr. and Transsion's ESP funding cut-off case has officially begun.
Before the trial, Bosch applied for a closed hearing, but Transsion objected. After "discretionary consideration," the court decided to hold a public hearing.
Before the trial began, dozens of media outlets had already gathered outside, with all their cameras pointed at the entrance.
Transsion's legal team arrived half an hour early, while Bosch was represented by Fang Ping. To minimize the impact, they rushed to the court only 5 minutes before the hearing began.
Fang Ping looked terrible. Yesterday, he, Zhou Zhengping, and Muller spent a long time discussing and trying to persuade Muller to accept the conditions of the telepathic communication and complete the out-of-court settlement.
Then, through marketing tactics, this event was transformed into something politically correct.
The headquarters will not hold them accountable, and Chinese consumers will spontaneously boycott Huachuang's ESP system. Even if their prices are low, they will boycott their technology from the root.
But Müller refused.
The reason is: the German headquarters will not agree to a public apology. The final solution is to fight, fight to the very last moment?
Fang Ping and Zhou Zhengping both smiled bitterly at the time, knowing that this was a battle they were destined to lose.
But they have no choice.
The judge strikes the gavel, signifying the official start of the court session.
"The case of Transsion Technology suing Bosch China for malicious breach of contract is now in court."
After the routine procedures, Attorney Fang stood up and began his statement.
"We do not acknowledge this breach of contract. We have not refused to provide the product, but rather requested a slight delay."
The shortage of ESP systems is due to global production capacity constraints and falls under the category of force majeure.
According to Article 12 of the contract, which exempts Bosch from liability, Bosch should not be held liable for breach of contract.
Although he had no chance of winning, he still spoke fluently and his words were very well-organized.
Of course, he also knew that the evidence presented by the other side would tear all those words to shreds.
The lawyer, Zhou Zhen, who was transmitting the message, stood up.
"Your Honor, we have evidence to prove that Bosch's claim of 'capacity constraints' is a false statement."
After obtaining consent, the first piece of evidence was displayed on the big screen.
That's a screenshot of an internal Bosch email. After some companies joined forces, the German headquarters instructed the China region to lower Transsion's order priority to the lowest level.
Immediately, a discussion broke out from the press box behind the courtroom. Because it was a courtroom, attention was of the essence, so these people were chattering a bit.
Fang Ping's expression changed.
This evidence appeared on the Chinese internet a few years ago, but all the information was censored at the time. Releasing the complete image would have a completely different impact.
"There is a second piece of evidence."
Zhou Zhen continued playing.
The voice of the sales director of Bosch's Southern Region came through the speakers, his tone full of disdain.
"Transsion? It's a new company that can sell a few thousand cars a year, so what if it's stuck? Make way for joint venture cars, that's what the leadership means."
Some people in the audience began to frown.
Fang Ping had already lowered his head; he knew the lawsuit was over.
The judge looked in Bosch's direction, his expression serious.
"Bosch, do you have anything to say about these two pieces of evidence?"
Fang Ping stood up and opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything.
What could he say?
Denying the authenticity of the recording? Given their caution, the recording has undoubtedly undergone forensic examination.
Denying the authenticity of the email?
The email server is in Germany, so retrieving the raw data is only a matter of time.
In the end, he could only resort to conventional delaying tactics.
"A temporary worker deleted all the emails a couple of days ago. The server is at headquarters... We need time to verify."
Fang Ping gave this reason very fluently.
"What a coincidence?" The judge glanced at him. "To verify, the telegram was submitted three days ago. Three days is not enough time to verify."
At this moment, the judge's inclination filled Fang Ping with disgust; damned nepotism...
"The third piece of evidence."
Zhou Zhen continued to present a series of evidence.
The large screen displayed Bosch's supply data to a joint venture car company, as well as Transsion's orders.
The order shown above is not just a few thousand units, but a full 5 units, and this is the first batch of orders.
This number is no longer that of a small customer.
The reporters in the audience quickly took photos of these key pieces of evidence.
"Bosch, despite its tight production capacity, was able to increase its supply to other customers by 30%."
Isn't this tension a bit too selective?
Someone in the audience couldn't help but laugh.
Meanwhile, Fang Ping stood in the dock, sweat beading on his forehead.
This is the first time in all his years in the profession that he's been questioned like this in court.
It wasn't because he was unprepared, but because the other side's evidence was so compelling that he had absolutely no room for argument.
Given their relationship, the judge naturally had a bias...
He really wants to say, "What's the point of this court hearing? It would be so much better to just issue a verdict."
[Sound transmission: The necessary procedures still need to be followed.]