Here is the thoroughly revised and polished version of Chapter 160 with all final name changes applied:
Chapter 160 – Foreign Agency Rights
Haifeng had barely finished speaking when a representative stood up and said in halting Chinese:
"Mr. Haifeng, we understand the terms very clearly. Our AutoNation group meets all the requirements and fully accepts your conditions."
"As the largest auto distributor in the United States, we'd like to request exclusive distribution rights for the U.S. market."
"If granted, we'll ensure Audi achieves sales targets that exceed expectations."
Before he could finish, another American distributor jumped up to challenge him.
"Exclusive rights? Are you serious? AutoNation doesn't get to eat alone."
"General Motors and Sonic Automotive are jointly applying. We propose a dual-agency structure for the U.S.—and we'll deliver better results."
"Our combined network and reach outperform AutoNation in every way."
The scene quickly devolved.
"AutoNation doesn't stand a chance. Our reach is coast-to-coast."
"You're stronger? You're barely a blip compared to us."
"If anyone deserves this deal, it's AutoNation."
"Keep dreaming. Splitting the region is better for growth."
"You want the whole pie? We'll fight for it."
The distributors began arguing one by one, louder and more aggressively with each sentence.
The entire room turned chaotic.
They weren't dumb. They knew the Audi A4 was a gold mine.
Hundreds of thousands had already been sold in China alone. If the A4 launched internationally, the numbers could easily double or triple.
Whoever got the rights would be printing money.
Everyone knew it. No one wanted to share.
Haifeng watched the growing mess and sighed.
"Is this necessary?"
He finally raised his voice.
"Everyone—quiet, please."
The room fell silent almost instantly.
They could ignore each other, but no one wanted to anger Haifeng.
Crossing him meant being blacklisted—and that was the end of the road.
"I appreciate your passion, but this is a business event, not a street brawl."
"Whether we cooperate or not, I hope we leave as friends."
"Now, here's how it'll work—each country or region will be granted no more than five distribution licenses in this first round."
"This isn't your last chance. There will be a second round of applications down the line."
"But today's slots are limited. I appreciate your understanding."
The tension in the room eased slightly—but not by much.
Some reps still looked irritated. But no one dared speak.
Haifeng continued:
"Next, we'll begin reviewing the submitted applications—one by one."
Licenses will be given based on the authenticity and strength of your materials. Anyone caught submitting fake documentation will be blacklisted permanently."
"We don't work with companies that lie or cut corners. Not now, not ever."
"Rest assured: our process is fair, thorough, and final."
Those words struck hard.
Several applicants began sweating. They had submitted padded numbers, hoping to bluff their way in.
Now they were panicking.
But others looked confident. They didn't need to fake anything.
Their minds were already on the future:
"If I can't get exclusivity now, I'll push to expand my territory later. I need to secure a foothold."
Haifeng handed the review process to CS's internal audit team. Within hours, several companies were exposed for false submissions.
He didn't hesitate.
They were escorted out and permanently blacklisted from any future dealings with CS or Audi.
"We don't deal with dishonest partners," he said bluntly.
"If you came to cheat, you can leave now."
The review concluded smoothly. The first batch of 100 international distributor licenses was awarded.
The winners were ecstatic—some even celebrated openly—the ones who didn't cut looked crushed.
But they still had hope.
There would be a second round.
And this time, they knew the rules.
T/N[1]
[1] Let me know if the names are accurate. tried my best