“What?” Zhou Wei couldn’t help an exclamation of surprise. 

Xia Lei was going to open his mouth as wide as a lion’s and take his share. 

He smiled. “You guys can give me more if you think it’s too little.”

“No, no, no.” Zhou Wei said hastily, “No jokes, Chairman Xia. The price you quoted is enough for a fighter aircraft. A lathe cannot be so expensive. Would you consider a lower price? 10,000,000?” 

The smile disappeared from Xia Lei’s face. “A fighter aircraft for 88,000,000? You’re kidding me. I will not accept a cent less than the price I quoted. I won’t finish building it if you think it’s too expensive. You say I have to sell it but what can you buy if I don’t have it?”

Zhou Wei smiled wryly. “Chairman Xia, you can build an intelligent lathe with just your two hands and I see that your progress is quick. It looks like you’ll just need over a month to finish it. Is 10,000,000 not enough for over a month?”

“Who doesn’t want to earn more money in this world? I’ll tell you frankly that I want to make my company grow and I need money for that. Besides, this will be the...