Chapter 175 - 176 Interpersonal Relationships

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Chapter 175: Chapter 176 Interpersonal Relationships Andy arrived in New York with his team and lawyers and met Hardy at the hotel. Hardy told them about the purchase of the planes and then said, "I have already communicated with the military and asked them to issue a purchase contract first." "My plan is to set up an airline, use the contract to get a loan from the bank, and use the loan to pay for the purchase of the planes." "Andy, you have a lot to do next. The first is to register an airline, the second is to contact the military to complete the purchase contract, and the third is to use this contract to get a bank loan." Andy nodded and praised, "Boss, your idea is great. Using airplanes as collateral for the loan and using the loan to buy airplanes is equivalent to getting 51 airplanes for free." "Andy, these planes are relatively cheap. The price of a C-53 is 38,000 and the price of a C-47 is 36,000, and the actual value of these planes is far more than this price. I hope you can talk to the bank and borrow more money. After all, the operation of the airline will require a lot of funds." Hardy said. Andy admired his boss even more. He was not satisfied with getting 51 planes for free, and he wanted to make a profit. Even the operating costs had to be paid by these planes. He took the trick of getting something for nothing to the extreme. "Okay, boss, I will do my best." Andy said. Andy acted very quickly. Registering an airline was not complicated. For Andy’s team, it was the simplest task. Next, he contacted the military. The Logistics Support Bureau was very cooperative, mainly because Brigadier General Williams was overseeing the process. Within a few days, they had the purchase contract. C-53 troop transport planes. C-47 cargo transport planes. "scrapped" B-29 Flying Fortress. Each C-53 costs 38,000, totaling 950,000. Each C-47 costs 36,000, totaling 900,000. The scrapped B-29 Flying Fortress is priced at $150,000. The total price is exactly $2 million. The B-29 Flying Fortress cost 650,000 US dollars to build. Even if scrapped, it is much more expensive than the C-47. Hardy had no objections to this price. Mainly, it was extremely difficult to buy even if one had the money. Two cars drove into the airport belonging to the Logistics Support Bureau. The area was enormous, reportedly more than ten square kilometers, with hundreds of planes parked, stretching out of sight. Hardy and Brigadier General Williams got out of the car, with Andy following behind. The rest stayed back. They walked to one plane, and the Brigadier General patted the fuselage and introduced it with a smile: "Douglas aircraft have a great reputation. They are sturdy and durable, called ’Sky trains.’ The standard load of a C-47 is 2.7 tons, and in emergencies, it can carry three tons." "The C-53’s standard passenger capacity is 28, but airlines often modify the seats to accommodate 36." "The C-47 has a range of 2,600 kilometers, making it easy to travel around the country. From New York to Los Angeles, you would only need one refueling stop." At this point, Brigadier General Williams moved closer to Hardy and lowered his voice slightly, saying, "I specially selected these 50 planes for you. They are the best in this batch. You can use them with confidence. They should last for decades." "By the way, I also ensured you had enough spare parts. As long as there are no major engine problems, the parts should last for five years." Andy followed behind the two, admiring his boss’s ability to make friends. Although Hardy and Brigadier General Williams were new acquaintances, he felt like they had been friends for almost a decade by their behavior. He had to admit, Hardy was excellent at interpersonal relationships. Among the people Andy knew, few could compare with Hardy. This was undoubtedly one of the essential skills for a successful person. They walked to the side of the B-29. Compared to the C-47, the B-29 was much larger, with a length and wingspan exceeding the C-47 by more than ten meters, and a height of over three meters. Brigadier General Williams introduced the B-29’s specifications to Hardy. The B-29 had twice the load capacity of the C-47, reaching 5.4 tons, and a flight speed of 100 kilometers per hour faster. Its overall capabilities were much stronger. Most importantly, its range was amazing, reaching 9,000 kilometers. With this plane, Hardy could travel to any country in the world. Hardy genuinely liked the B-29. This was a truly meritorious aircraft, famous in World War II and known as the ’Super Fortress.’ It was currently the world’s most advanced transport plane. The two boarded the plane and sat in the cabin. The others stayed outside. Hardy smiled and said, "General, congratulations on your promotion to deputy director of the Logistics Bureau. It’s time to change the star on your shoulder, right?" Just a few days ago, Brigadier General Williams was officially promoted to deputy director of the Logistics Bureau, and his power increased significantly. Williams laughed and said, "It’s been reported. Approval will take some time, probably until May or June." "By the way, Hardy, regarding the security company consultant, I want to recommend General Nussen. General Nussen was invited by President Franklin Roosevelt to serve on the National Defense Advisory Committee, responsible for industrial production. He has been the director of the War Production Board, an inspector of industrial production for the Army Department, and retired in 1945 with the rank of lieutenant general." "I worked under General Nussen back then, and he promoted me to my current position. My recent promotion was also due to General Nussen helping me connect with his old friends in the military." Hardy had not heard of General Nussen, but that didn’t stop him from being excited. Lieutenant General, Director of the War Production Board. He was a significant figure in logistics, which could deal with almost all military units. If he had something to do, even a phone call from the other party would save a lot of trouble. He was willing to spend any amount to connect with such a man. "Great, please help contact him and see when General Nussen is available. I will visit him personally." Hardy said.

Chapter 175 - 176 Interpersonal Relationships

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