Chapter 489 Making friends out of nowhere
Sunshine Tourism had already rented a temporary office in a business building in the city center.
After leaving the city government, Luo Yang, Huang Zhihong, Dong Dawei and others had a quick meal in the city, and then returned to the company for a small meeting.
The content of the meeting revolved around the results of this round of negotiations and preparations for the next round of negotiations. Because he had other things to do in the afternoon, Luo Yang made task arrangements very directly and left the company a little after 2:30.
The driver, Tan Bing, is now quite familiar with the roads in Yang City, and it took him less than twenty minutes to take Luo Yang to the development zone.
After Luo Yang walked into Yuanfan Building, he went directly to the top floor to find Jiang Yuanshan.
"Did the negotiations go smoothly this morning?"
Lao Jiang knew that Luo Yang had been in the city that morning discussing the tourism project in Xishu Town, so as soon as he saw him he asked about the results.
"It's OK. Senior Official He and Chief Lin set the tone before the meeting, so we reached a lot of consensus in this round of negotiations."
Luo Yang smiled and said, "Of course, there are also some more difficult problems. Deputy Ou can't make a decision on the spot. In the next few days, he will definitely report the content of the negotiation to his superiors. I will talk to Senior Official He and others next week."
When the father-in-law and the son-in-law discuss things, they certainly won't sit face to face at the desk.
Jiang Yuanshan had already brewed a pot of tea, and the two of them chatted while drinking.
"I guess the more difficult questions are about money?"
It's okay to say that. It costs money to set up supporting facilities, and it costs money to demolish and expropriate houses. The difficulty encountered in the negotiations this morning was indeed the issue of money.
“It’s impossible for the city to do business at a loss.”
Luo Yang explained: "From the government's perspective, even if there is a small loss in the short term, the long-term benefits must be calculated. If it is not calculated, the problem will be difficult to solve. Dad, for leaders, this account is not only about money, but also about political performance benefits."
"I feel relieved that you can think about it this way."
Jiang Yuanshan nodded with satisfaction: "For Senior Official He and Chief Lin, if they can develop the tourism resources in the mountainous area in the west of Yang City and form an industry of initial scale, the city can subsidize them in the early stage."
“I learned this from you.”
Luo Yang flattered him at the right time: "Last year, when we were chatting, you said that the bigger the business, the more you have to consider the impact of this aspect. If you ignore it, even the best project may not be able to succeed."
"Hahaha"
Jiang Yuanshan burst into laughter and looked at his son-in-law with increasing satisfaction.
"Lightsail wind energy is also about to start moving."
After talking about the morning's events in a few sentences, Lao Jiang began to talk about the main point: "In addition to R&D, can we consider starting a company?"
"I think so too. The original preparatory team can be disbanded. Let's just set up the company in the next two months."
Luo Yang handed a cigarette to his father-in-law before taking the teacup, and then continued: "The company's temporary office is located in the Development Zone Management Committee. The building is very empty now, so there is plenty of space."
"After the company is established, you will serve as the chairman of Guangfan Wind Energy."
Jiang Yuanshan took the cigarette from his son-in-law and lit it: "Let Fanfan go to the Finance Department to be a deputy manager, and as for me, I can just be the vice president."
Jiang Fan's major was finance and he had previously interned in the Finance Department of Yuanfan Group. It would not be a problem for him to start as a deputy manager.
Moreover, from the perspective of family business management model, finances must be controlled by family members.
"There is no problem with the ability, the key is whether Fanfan can handle it?"
Luo Yang thought for a moment and said, "Dad, she is still serving as the president of Guangfan Electronics."
"It will take more than one or two months for Yuanfan electric vehicles to be put on the market. By the end of this month, the preliminary information will be almost sorted out, so I won't be so busy then."
Jiang Yuanshan smiled and said, "Besides, now is the time when she is growing rapidly, so it's good to give her some pressure."
Since the father doesn't feel sorry for his daughter anymore, what else can Luo Yang say?
"Okay, once the company is set up, I'll let Fanfan work there part-time."
On the night of the accident, Jiang Fan, who came to attend the class reunion, was the vice president of Yuanfan Group, in charge of finance, human resources and administrative departments. Now it seems that Jiang Yuanshan's mind has not changed. In addition to Yuanfan Group, he may want her to take charge of the finances of Guangfan Group as well.
In the future, Jiang Fan will serve as the vice president of the two groups, in charge of the financial, human resources and administrative departments. Luo Yang thinks this arrangement is quite good.
More than half an hour passed in a flash.
"Dad, I attended a dinner reception in Minhang Hi-Tech Zone last night."
Finding an appropriate time, Luo Yang talked about the main purpose of coming here this afternoon: "The organizers are the High-tech Zone and the Investment Promotion Office. At first I thought they were going to persuade me to move Kunpeng Technology's production to the High-tech Zone, but I got an unexpected answer."
"Oh?"
Jiang Yuanshan was pouring tea and was stunned when he heard the news.
He raised his head and looked at Luo Yang and asked, "What unexpected news?"
".The Shanghai government introduced Tesla. I guess it must have agreed to certain conditions before, including building a complete supporting industrial chain in the surrounding area."
Luo Yang repeated to Jiang Yuanshan the news he had learned last night.
Jiang Yuanshan didn't care much at first, but the more he listened, the more serious his expression became, and he soon fell into deep thought.
"You mean to let me build a factory in the Magic City?"
He understood what Luo Yang meant: "Get involved in the new energy vehicle manufacturing industry in advance?"
"According to the investment promotion office, the project attracted this time is to provide supporting services for Tesla."
Luo Yang took out the information he and Yu Haiping had analyzed and said, "Dad, you have been developing and producing lithium batteries, but your current products are mainly for electric vehicles. The progress in the development of lithium batteries for electric vehicles is still a little behind. You can take this opportunity to achieve a breakthrough in both technology and the market."
Who is Jiang Yuanshan?
As soon as his son-in-law finished speaking, he deeply understood the implied meaning of the words.
"Now that you mention it, I'm a little moved."
"Anyway, Yang City has already established a research and development team for drone power batteries, so it's just adding another research and development direction."
Luo Yang persuaded: "If Dad is interested in this project, I can also invest in it. It will be like us entering the new energy vehicle market in advance, starting with lithium batteries in the industrial chain."
"Let me think about it"
Jiang Yuanshan was used to being cautious, so even if what Luo Yang said made sense, he would still think about it.
"The incremental market for electric vehicles is getting smaller and smaller, but more and more people are participating in sharing this pie. In the past few years, I have been considering whether to change direction. Otherwise, the scale of Yuanfan electric vehicles and Yuanfan new energy batteries will almost reach its peak."
In front of his son-in-law, Lao Jiang spoke his mind: "I have thought about it, but there has been no opportunity. First, the electric car market is very small, and second, the amount of funds required for continued research and development is quite large. Before the wind direction is clear, I have to be cautious."
It is only 2012 now. Who would have known that the new energy vehicle market would suddenly become so big in four or five years?
Moreover, Jiang Yuanshan's concerns are not unreasonable. At least up to now, the national level has not announced whether the development direction will focus on the pure electric vehicle industry or the hybrid vehicle industry.
Not to mention the international level.
At this point in time, there is no consensus as to whether hydrogen energy or lithium batteries will become the mainstream in the future.
It was not until Europe, America and domestic companies jointly moved towards lithium batteries that the hydrogen energy direction that Xiao Rizi had a monopoly on patents was blocked.
Therefore, Luo Yang could understand why Yuanfan Battery did not increase its R&D investment in lithium batteries before.
"Dad, I have some news about this."
Luo Yang said seriously: "At the banquet last night, I heard the leaders of the High-tech Zone mention this news. It has been finalized that the development of pure electric vehicles will be the main focus, and relevant news will be released in the next few months."
This is the technique of creating friends out of nothing.
“A pure electric car.”
Jiang Yuanshan's eyes lit up.
"Also, I heard several bosses talking at the banquet, saying that the Shanghai government attached so much importance to the introduction of Tesla this time, which means that the direction that China and the United States will take has been roughly finalized, which is lithium batteries."
This is the future result, Luo Yang just said it in advance.
"If both China and the . go the lithium battery route, there will be no more easy life for them."
Jiang Yuanshan nodded and said, "It's also because Xiaorizi is too ruthless. He has mastered more than 80% of the most advanced hydrogen energy technology patents and is the only one in the market. What era is it now? What are you thinking?"
"So the future automotive industry is the world of new energy vehicles. As far as I know, there are already many domestic companies that have been deeply involved in this area. If we want to enter this industry, we must start taking action now." Luo Yang continued to persuade: "Now we have such a good opportunity, we must seize it quickly."
"It seems that you are very determined to build new energy vehicles!"
Jiang Yuanshan looked at his son-in-law's facial expression, then sighed and said, "If we build a factory in Shanghai, and we want you to buy shares, it means that the business involving electric vehicle power battery will be separated in the future. Do you understand what I mean?"
It has been explained so clearly, how could you not understand?
It’s just that Lao Jiang’s core industry, Yuanfan Group, has no intention of allowing Luo Yang to invest, so he said that the automotive power battery research and development and production sector should be separated and a separate company should be established.
"It depends on your needs, Dad. I'm investing just to show my appreciation."
Luo Yang spoke frankly about his thoughts: "In the future, when we enter the new energy vehicle manufacturing industry, we can also set up a group company to bring in the power battery business. Oh, by the way, if we invest this time, we will not only focus on power battery research and development, but also new material research and development."
"Forget about the group company."
Jiang Yuanshan thought further than Luo Yang: "Whether it is the joint research and development of power batteries or material research and development, it includes the industrial chain of Kunpeng Technology. This is part of your core industry. It is not appropriate to put it in new energy vehicles."
Before Luo Yang and Jiang Fan got married, or before they gave birth to their first boy, it was impossible for the two sides to have cross-holdings in their core industries.
"Okay, I'll listen to Dad."
Luo Yang knew what was going on and agreed immediately.
"A supporting production plant and two R&D laboratories. This is a huge investment!"
Now that we have this intention, the next topic must be something more practical.
"The main investments are in three areas: land, infrastructure, production equipment, and research and development."
Jiang Yuanshan has been immersed in the battery industry for many years and has rich experience: "Although the price of industrial land in Shanghai is unclear, it can also be regarded as a fixed expenditure. The cost of infrastructure is not much different. The investment in production equipment is determined according to the production capacity demand. The key is the investment in R&D."
"It also depends on Yuanfan's technical reserves."
Luo Yang continued: "Yuanfan Battery now has a certain amount of sales in the electric vehicle market, proving that it still has a solid foundation."
"Whatever you have, it's all false."
Jiang Yuanshan smacked his lips and said, "Don't you know what the current level of domestic electric vehicles is? The technical indicators of the lithium batteries I provide to car companies are just so-so. In fact, they are slightly higher than those of electric car batteries. Do you really think they are making electric cars?"
Luo Yang: “.”
Jiang Yuanshan looked at his son-in-law's speechless expression, smiled and pointed his finger upwards: "Subsidy!"
"Then I'll go back and ask the leaders of the Minhang High-tech Zone Investment Promotion Office for some information."
Luo Yang certainly knew this, but he didn't want to discuss this with his father-in-law: "Regarding the requirements for power batteries in Tesla electric vehicles."
"Okay, bring a copy over so I can show it to the company's R&D technicians."
Jiang Yuanshan nodded and said, "If the gap between Yuanfan's existing technology and the indicators they require is too big, the R&D investment will be..."
"Dad, R&D investment is not a one-time thing. It should be invested in stages. I think it should be able to hold up."
"Oh?"
Jiang Yuanshan looked at Luo Yang with a smile and said, "It looks like you have some spare money now?"
"Okay."
Luo Yang felt that it was no time to be modest: "The total number of direct-operated stores of the two milk tea brands in Shanghai has exceeded 700. Even if the monthly sales are 120 million, the monthly sales will exceed million, and the gross profit will be almost 3 million."
Jiang Yuanshan: "."
"And Lemon CC is expanding significantly this year, with the number of new stores increasing by no less than 200 per month."
Luo Yang said confidently: "By the second half of the year, the monthly profit will not be less than 5 million!"
Jiang Yuanshan felt like he was being treated like a Versailles character.
Seeing the expression on his father-in-law's face, Luo Yang licked his lips and decided that it would be better not to show off how much he made from the clothing business.
"No wonder you are so confident that you can enter the new energy vehicle manufacturing industry."
After a long silence, Jiang Yuanshan sighed and said, "I have worked hard for more than 20 years, but my family background is richer than yours. In terms of the speed of making money now, I really can't compare with you."
"Dad, don't be so modest."
Luo Yang said with a bitter face: "Don't think that I am making money now, but whether it is photovoltaics or batteries under Yuanfan, as long as they keep up with the pace of development, they will be at least tens of billions or even hundreds of billions of industries in the future. What does my milk tea shop mean to me!"
"Hahaha"
Jiang Yuanshan laughed and pointed at Luo Yang: "You are just trying to fool me. You are still secretly encouraging me to invest money in research and development."
"Dad, what are you and Luo Yang talking about so happily?"
Amidst loud laughter, the office door was pushed open and Jiang Fan, dressed in a professional suit, walked in.
Seeing Luo Yang was there too, his face immediately filled with smiles.
"Girl, your fiancé is trying to cheat dad out of his money."
Jiang Yuanshan played a joke on his daughter.
"Ah, cheating for money?"
Jiang Fan walked to the tea table, put down the documents in his hand, and then walked around behind Jiang Yuanshan's chair.
While massaging her father's shoulders, she smiled and said, "Luo Yang, how much do you plan to cheat? If you don't give me half, I will make trouble!"
Jiang Yuanshan's laughter stopped abruptly.
He knew that his little cotton-padded jacket was leaking, but he didn't expect it to leak to this extent.
Let's change the subject quickly, otherwise we won't be able to continue the conversation.
"Luo Yang, come to my house for dinner tonight and have a drink with me."
"Not tonight, maybe tomorrow."
Before Luo Yang could reply, Jiang Fan interrupted: "There's a high school reunion tonight."
Jiang Yuanshan: "."
"Ok?"
Luo Yang first glanced at Jiang Fan and found that he did not wink. Then he asked in surprise: "Why don't I know?"
"Hey, didn't Zhou Zhe inform you?"
Jiang Fan was stunned for a moment, then he covered his mouth and laughed: "Oh, notifying me is the same as notifying you!"
"What is this nonsense?"
Luo Yang immediately complained to Jiang Yuanshan: "Dad, look, I'm now a relative of someone, and even things like treating people to dinner are just a side job."
Lao Jiang can't stand this dog food.
He picked up the documents that Jiang Fan had left on the table and walked towards the desk, driving him away with silent movements.
Luo Yang and Jiang Fan looked at each other and both laughed.
We have almost finished what we needed to talk about. I will return to Shanghai next week and give a definite reply to Mr. Mao from the Hi-Tech Zone Investment Promotion Office.
As for the specific investment amount, we must first make a project feasibility report.
After achieving his goal, he looked at the time on his watch.
"It's almost half past four. I'll go downstairs and wait for you in the car."
After talking to Jiang Fan, he stood up and left. Before leaving, he said to Jiang Yuanshan: "Dad, I'll go over and have a drink with you tomorrow night!"
(End of this chapter)
