Shockingly, a counterfeit factory has produced a 3-nanometer chip.

Chapter 241 Technological Fraud? It's Inseparable from Us

The conditions weren't particularly difficult to meet, but each one was a slap in the face to Bosch.

The first condition alone is impossible to agree to.

Transsion demands that Bosch publicly acknowledge its malicious supply disruption and publish an apology in mainstream media across the country.

This is tantamount to trampling on the reputation of an international company, even though they didn't have much reputation to begin with.

However, maliciously cutting off supply will definitely cause investors to lose confidence, and this should never be allowed.

The second option wasn't particularly outrageous, but it still left Fang Ping speechless compared to the initial proposal, since Transsion was demanding 32.8 billion yuan in compensation.

The amount was initially stated as 6.57 million in the indictment, then changed to over 20 billion in the subsequent report, and now it has become 32.8 billion.

He felt that Liu Fang across from him was treating him like an ATM; after all, even loan sharks wouldn't raise their interest rates like this.

As for the third point, that would be even more damaging, since Transsion is demanding that they report to the China Automobile Association and accept an industry investigation...

Fang Ping held the document and looked at Liu Fang.

"Mr. Liu, we are here to negotiate a solution, not to be taken advantage of and suffer losses."

We know we made a mistake, but we're not stupid; your company's losses certainly weren't that great.

As he spoke, Fang Ping's tone grew increasingly lower, as if he wanted to convey to Liu Fang that the price was negotiable...

However, public acknowledgment and industry notification are impossible.

"See you in court."

Liu Fang understood what he meant, so she stood up immediately.

"Attorney Fang, you are now the legal vice president of Bosch, so you should know what evidence we have."

See you in court; that won't just be a matter of 32 billion.

After saying that, Liu Fang prepared to push open the door and leave, but she walked very slowly.

The moment he pushed open the door, Fang Ping hurriedly asked.

"Mr. Liu, may I ask you something? What exactly do you want?"

Liu Fang looked at him and smiled simply, but the smile made him feel cold, as if he was about to pay an even greater price.

"fair!"

Fang Ping laughed instantly. He really had no other choice, so he returned to the hotel where he was seated and sent Han Ying's proposal to Bosch headquarters.

After reading the proposal, Zhou Zhengping threw it directly into the trash can.

"32 billion, a public apology, they've gone mad."

Meanwhile, Hans Müller, who had just arrived, was also incredulous.

"Attorney Fang, there is still room for maneuver in this matter."

Fang Ping shook his head, a hint of weariness flashing in his eyes.

"Mr. Muller, when I went to negotiate today, I saw the evidence they had."

Although they didn't finish the demonstration, the chain was complete, with each link interconnected. If it went to court...

Hans Müller asked anxiously, "What will happen?"

"We have a high probability of losing." Zhou Zhengping also lost his initial confidence. "Of course, the court will make a judgment according to its discretion, but the claim of 32 billion is still a bit too high."

It feels like they're treating compensation as just a number.

The issue of the compensation amount did not make Müller feel better, since a loss would put his position in jeopardy.

Although he said before that it was for the company's sake, Bosch is known for its ability to turn its back on people... and they might even investigate his embezzlement.

"What about a settlement? Are there any other possibilities besides their proposal?"

Fang Ping and Zhou Zhengping exchanged a glance, their faces filled with hesitation.

"It's possible. They could raise the compensation to 5 million or even 10 billion yuan, then not issue a public apology, and resume supply."

This is probably the best outcome we can achieve.

Hans Müller thought for a moment: "Let's talk."

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The following afternoon, Fang Ping and Zhou Zhengping returned to Transsion headquarters.

The two of them placed Bosch's new proposal on their desks.

"7 million, resume supply, no public apology. 40% reduction in the final payment."

Zhou Zhengping said with a pained expression, "...It's really at cost price now."

But compared to earning 40% less, it's already a huge loss.

Liu Fang glanced at the proposal, and the moment she picked up her pen, Zhou Zhengping's lips suddenly curled up slightly. Sure enough, all those exorbitant demands were just a tactic to threaten them.

But soon his eyes widened, and his gaze became unfocused.

"President Zhou, Vice President Fang, I can tell you very clearly..."

Liu Fang drew a line on it with a pen.

"Why didn't you think about today when you were holding us by the throat?"

Now that we have our own self-developed alternative, and it works even better, what do we need your products for?

Zhou Zhengping became anxious.

"Mr. Liu, a self-developed replacement...that system from Huakong Intelligent Driving? That's a newly established small company; can its technology compare to Bosch's?"

"That's right, Mr. Liu, our proposal is already very sincere." Fang Ping also joined the persuasion. "Their people all come from Bosch, and we know their technical level very well... It's not a difference of just one or two generations."

As if to make them give up, Liu Fang took a report out of the drawer and threw it on the table.

"Huakong ESP Pro has passed the national standard certification. The performance test report is here, please check it yourself."

Fang Ping quickly took the report, and the two huddled together to read the introduction.

The two men's faces were remarkably similar, growing paler and paler.

The test data speaks for itself; the performance of Huakong ESP Pro not only meets the standards, but some indicators even surpass those of Bosch 9.0.

"This is impossible..." Fang Ping's eyes were filled with disbelief.

Zhou Zhengping stared intently into Liu Fang's eyes: "President Liu, this isn't a test using our data, is it?"

We know their ESP is absolutely incapable of reaching this target.

Currently, only our 9.0 system can achieve this level of performance in the world.

"Whether it's possible or not, the data will tell." Liu Fang looked at him. "President Zhou, Vice President Fang, I'm not threatening you."

I'm stating a fact; Transsion no longer needs Bosch's products.

We're not suing to get the goods back; we're suing for an explanation.

She looked at the two of them, already calculating just how much of an effect this free guy could bring, and finally couldn't resist adding insult to injury.

"A saying that all foreign companies know: not following the rules in the Chinese market will have consequences."

Zhou Zhengping and Fang Ping kept chattering away while Liu Fang was speaking, saying, "That's impossible."

"This data is absolutely fake."

"Fake!"

"Perhaps you can think that this is a fake report that we got the relevant departments to produce through our connections, just to deceive you."

However, it's not our startup that pays the price for tampering with these reports.

Also, there's Secretary Zhang, and the corresponding testing department.

This price isn't something Bosch can pay; we're not that foolish.

After saying that, Liu Fang got up and left the meeting room, just like yesterday.

Half an hour later, Fang Ping and Zhou Zhengping walked out of the headquarters building.

They've been fighting Bosch's cases for so many years, but this time they both had a premonition.

Bosch may be in trouble.