Chapter 859 – Weird Japanese
Feng Yu had mentioned to Zhong Qingxian before. Although there are many instant noodle companies in China, all the companies made the same mistake, which is the flavor. All the instant noodles in China taste the same. Whatever flavor you are selling, I will also introduce the same flavor.
To be better than the rest, Lehaha must not be a follower because being a follower of other brands will not make money. Initially, Zhong Qingxian felt it is troublesome to develop new flavors and texture of instant noodles, and Lehaha does not have any experience in fried food products.
But now, Zhong Qingxian is determined to produce instant noodles and get a slice of the cake from the two instant noodles companies!
At this time, Feng Yu returned to China with two Japanese.
Chinese brands of instant noodles taste awful and cannot be compared to instant noodles from other countries. Asia is the biggest producer of instant noodles and China consumed the most, but the Chinese brands of instant noodles suck.
In Feng Yu’s past life, someone made a ranking of the instant noodles produced. Tong Yi is the biggest instant noodle producer in the world, and Kang Shifu is also on the list. But when it comes to taste, none of the noodles from these two companies made it into the list.
Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam have the best noodle texture and flavoring.
But instant noodles from these countries are more expensive, and in China, people eat instant noodles is to save money and consumers will buy the cheapest brand.
I have to eat instant noodles to survive now. Who cares about the taste or nutrients?
“Old Zhong, let me introduce. This is Japan’s Sixth Sense Company’s Chairman, Kameda Masao. The Sixth Sense Company is listed on Nasdaq and is the leader in its industry. This is Japan’s Qianqian Ramen’s President and General Manager, Mugawa Jiro. Their company had just developed a new flavor of instant noodles, and the texture of the noodle is better and the flavoring is better. But the production cost is slightly higher. You mentioned that Lehaha’s instant noodle must be better than those two Taiwanese companies. So, I think we can buy the formula from this company.”
Zhong Qingxian frowned and whispered to Feng Yu. “Manager Feng, why did you bring two Japanese devils here?”
Kameda Masao’s mouth twitched. Fuck! I understand Chinese! If you want to talk bad about others, at least do it behind their backs! My ancestors are all against the war and had never stepped into China during WW2!
Furthermore, since ancient times, it is the Chinese who bullied Japan. You all had conquered us longer! Why didn’t you bring this up?!
“Cough…” Feng Yu looked embarrassed. “Old Zhong, Mr. Kameda, had lived in China for several years and can speak Chinese.”
Zhong Qingxian’s face turned black and was slightly embarrassed. Why didn’t you tell me earlier? How are we going to negotiate now?
Kameda Masao speaks fluent mandarin. “Mr. Zhong, my family have also been against the war. I am the only person from my family to enter China and we should not treat each other as enemies. We are all peace-loving people, right?”
Zhong Qingxian was stunned. What’s wrong with this Japanese? I had just scolded them, and they did not stomp off or lose their temper?
I thought all Japanese are arrogant in China. Could it be the last time our Chinese Government reprimanded Japan, and these Japanese devils are scare?
“That’s right. We are all peace lovers. Did Mr. Mugawa Jiro bring a sample of his new instant noodle?” Zhong Qingxian was puzzled. Even if Lehaha were to buy the instant noodle’s formula from Qianqian Ramen, what has it got to do with the Sixth Sense Company?
Also, why does this Sixth Sense Company sound so familiar? It should be a big company since I find the name sounds familiar. Manager Feng also said the Sixth Sense Company is the best in its industry…
But why is the Chairman of a listed company coming here as a translator? Is it because of Manager Feng?
Kameda Masao was really here as a translator and guarantor. This Qianqian Ramen Company had some problems with its cash flow because they had overspent their development funds and require a sum of money to tide them over. As they still owe the banks money, they could not get loans anymore. So, they had to sell their instant noodle formula to raise funds.
Just happen, Feng Yu called Kameda Masao to help him source for an instant noodle company to buy some recipes, and Kameda Masao saw Qianqian Ramen, which is located near his office.
Kameda Masao sent his men to contact them and found out that Qianqian Ramen is looking for a buyer for their new flavor instant noodle’s recipe. Mugawa Jiro found out that the buyer is from China and is overjoyed, as the buyer will not compete with them in Japan.
Kameda Masao also felt this Qianqian Ramen’s new instant noodle is delicious and should be profitable. So, he invested in this company and gave the shares of this company to his children. He knows if this instant noodle is accepted by the Chinese consumers, there will be high profits, and he doesn’t need to worry about the other Chinese companies imitating this flavor.
Japanese emphasizes a lot of seniority and status. Kameda Masao’s Sixth Sense Company is much bigger than Qianqian Ramen and Mugawa Jiro believes Kameda Masao is not cheating his money. Moreover, Kameda had invested a sum of money into this company.
After the two cup noodles are cooked, Zhong Qingxian’s secretary brought over a few small bowls and served a small portion to everyone at the meeting.
Everyone had tasted instant noodles before. Even now, with Zhong Qingxian’s wealth, he will still eat instant noodles in his office when he is too busy to go out for lunch.
Zhong Qingxian tasted this new flavor instant noodles and found that it is more delicious than Kang Shifu!
Mugawa Jiro said something in Japanese and Zhong Qingxian turned to Kameda Masao.
“Mugawa Jiro says this is seafood flavor and this is beef broth noodles. These are newly developed flavors by their company, and even the noodles are made using the most advanced technology. Have you all tasted instant noodles with this texture?” Kameda Masao said.
Zhong Qingxian looked at the rest and everyone shook their heads. This instant noodle’s taste and texture are the best! If they buy this recipe and introduce it to the market, it will surely be popular.
“The taste is good, but how much does the production cost? Also, how much do you all want for these recipes?” Zhong Qingxian asked.
Kameda Masao took a look at Feng Yu and said to Zhong Qingxian. “The cost can be controlled at around 2 RMB if you are producing it at large volume. Lehaha is the leader in the Chinese beverage industry, and I think you will give us a reasonable price.”
Zhong Qingxian was shocked. Is this really a business negotiation? You will agree if I say I want to buy the recipes at 1 RMB?!
Why is this Japanese so weird, and how come he keeps looking at Manager Feng? They know each other?
