Extraordinary Genius
Chapter 866 - Brother Ki, this phone is for you
"Feng, why did you ask me to come to China?You have some new business ideas?"
Every time Feng Yu ask Kirilenko to come toChina, Kirilenko will return with lots of money. That"s why he flew overimmediately after receiving Feng Yu"s call.
"Brother Ki, I have prepared a small giftfor you. See if you like it." Feng Yu gave Kirilenko a box.
Kirilenko opens the box curiously. This…this is a mobile phone?
What"s so special about this mobile phone?It cost at most 2 to 3 thousand USD. This phone also doesn"t have anythingspecial. Feng Yu"s gifts are these worthless items?
This is the latest mobile phone model, whichWind and Rain and Aiwa will be introducing after the New Year.
The phone has a 40-tone polyphonic ringtoneand a 2-inch screen. There is another LCD screen on the cover, and the user cansee the incoming caller ID without flipping open the phone.
Some of the technologies used in this phonestill cannot be produced in large volumes and cannot be introduced to themarket. But it can be used as a technology preview.
"Feng, this is a beautiful phone, and it isthe first time I saw a phone with 2 screens. The size of this phone also fitsperfectly in my hand. I like this gift." Kirilenko played with the phone for awhile and said to Feng Yu.
This mobile phone is better than the oneshe used before and much better than the Motorola phone he is using now!
But Kirilenko is still curious about whyFeng Yu called him over. It shouldn"t be just asking him to come to China topa.s.s him this mobile phone. He flew from Moscow to Beijing in a charteredflight and cost tens of thousands USD!
"Brother Ki, I remember Russia doesn"t haveany mobile phone manufacturers, right?" Feng Yu asked with a smile.
Russia"s electronic industry might bestrong, but their consumer products cannot be compared to China. Most of theirengineers who specialized in electronics were used for military purposes.
Kirilenko nodded. "That"s right. Ourcountry is about the same as China, and most of our products are imported byEurope and the US. For example, Motorola, Nokia, Ericsson, Siemens, Philips,etc. We do have mobile phone factories in the past, but they were taken over bythose companies."
"That means your country"s mobile phoneindustry had been taken over by those foreign companies? Are you interested inworking with me and make money from this industry?" Feng Yu points to himselfand Kirilenko.
Kirilenko"s eyes brighten up. "You aresaying this phone is produced by your company?!"
Kirilenko picked up the mobile phone againand saw Wind and Rain"s logo, which he had not noticed it earlier.
"What do you think? If we cooperate andmanufacture Wind and Rain mobile phones, can we get some market share inRussia?" Feng Yu asked.
"Not only Russia! I still can sell it toWestern Europe if the price is compet.i.tive!" Kirilenko replied excitedly.
Feng Yu shook his head. "Brother Ki, wealready have a partner in Western Europe, and he is one of our shareholders. Ican"t let you have that market. But I can give you the former Soviet Union"scountries" market. What do you think?"
Kirilenko could only nod his head. He knewhe can"t force Feng Yu to ditch his partner to work with him. Also, Feng Yu"spartner should be Fu Guangzheng, and they are also friends.
"Brother Ki, don"t be disappointed. Arethere any suitable electronic factories in Russia to acquire? The criteria arethe factories must have skilled workers, accessible and is a large-scalefactory." Feng Yu asked.
Kirilenko scratched his head. "I have notto look into this in the past, but there should be some factories that matchyour requirements around. You want to acquire some factories? I will help youask around."
"No, no, no…" Feng Yu shook his head. "Itis not me who wants to acquire those factories. It is us!"
Feng Yu need Kirilenko"s influence in theformer Soviet Union"s countries and is willing to give him a portion of hisprofits. This way, no one will dare to touch those factories as Brother Ki willprotect them!
"Us?! You are saying you want me to get astake in those factories?" Kirilenko"s mood immediately becomes better. Thisphone is well designed, and once the factories start production, it will beprofitable.
Kirilenko is confident that this phone willbe popular in Russia, and he has partners in all the former Soviet Union"scountries. Once the factories start production, the profits will be higher thanbeing the distributor!
"Brother Ki, how can I leave you out onthis profitable business? But I need to set the rules first. I will provide thetechnologies, the Russian operating system will be developed by Kingsoft"s Mos...o...b..anch, and you will handle the sales and management. I will invest morecapital and own the majority of shares." Feng Yu said.
"This is not a problem. How many shares areyou giving me?" Kirilenko asked eagerly.
"Russia needs 2 factories, Belarus andUkraine need one factory each. The annual production must be more than 1million phones, and there must be room for expansion. I will provide 70% of thecost and you will cover the remainder. Is it alright if I give you 20% shares?"
This is a lucrative deal as the mobilephone technology developed by Aiwa Electronics is worth a lot.
Kirilenko did not hesitate for a moment andimmediately nodded. "Sure. I can settle the two factories in Russia, but canyou sell me an additional 1% shares for the factories in Belarus and Ukraine? Ineed to give my friends there some benefits. Don"t worry, I am willing to paydouble for this 1% shares."
Feng Yu felt bad as he knows the priceKirilenko has to pay in Belarus and Ukraine should be more than 1% shares.
"What do you mean by selling you 1% shares?I know you need to take care of your friends there for our company. I will own79% shares in those two factories, and if they want more shares, let me know."Feng Yu agreed.
Eastern Europe"s market is not small andwill bring high returns if they can control it. 1% of shares might be a lot,but to Feng Yu, it is nothing.
Kirilenko is overjoyed to see Feng Yuagreeing to his request. They had cooperated so many times, and it isimpossible to fall out over some shares.
"Feng! You are a real friend! Rest a.s.sured,I will buy out these 4 factories as soon as possible and will not disappointyou. I also promise you that I will get all the equipment and facilities at thelowest price!" Kirilenko beat his chest and said.
Feng Yu laughed. "I trust your abilities.Oh, some of the former Soviet Union engineers will be going back with you, andthey will work from your side. I still have some work in j.a.pan, or else, I willsurely visit you in Russia."
This is a considerable investment and isnot suitable to discuss over the phone. That"s why Feng Yu invited Kirilenko toBeijing.
Some of the former Soviet Union engineersare old and wished to return home. Despite Feng Yu offering them high salaries,but many of them still want to leave as they know the economy of those formerSoviet Union"s counties, especially Russia, had improved.
This is an excellent opportunity to let them return home and… continue to work for Feng Yu!