Solving Middle Age Crisis by Intelligence System-Chapter 610 - 405: Spending Money Like Water (Double-Length) (2)

Chapter 610: Chapter 405: Spending Money Like Water (Double-Length) (2)

After leaving the test workshop, the two went to the office.

Qi Yun took the mineral water handed over by Tao Ziming and asked, "Have the technology patents been applied for?"

This is a very crucial point. Without patent protection, in case of a technology leak, they might not even start production, and there could already be products on the market.

Tao Ziming immediately nodded: "Don’t worry, it’s already underway! We have submitted 15 invention patents for core material formulas, battery structures, and so on."

"Not only have we applied domestically, but I have also contacted agents abroad to proceed simultaneously."

Seeing that this guy considered things quite comprehensively, Qi Yun was no longer worried and began discussing follow-up production matters.

"If we want to mass-produce, are there any difficulties?"

Samples in the laboratory are great, but if they can’t be mass-produced, they’re just castles in the air.

Tao Ziming immediately responded: "There are no technical difficulties, as long as we can get the production workshop built, we can mass produce according to the current process parameters."

"However, we need to personally go abroad for the procurement of production equipment and raw material supply."

Qi Yun nodded and continued to ask: "How much do you estimate is needed to build the production workshop?"

"If we design two production lines according to the minimum requirements, I estimate at least one... one billion."

When it comes to money, Tao Ziming seems a bit lacking in confidence.

Building a standardized production workshop requires a large expenditure.

Besides the land and factory building, top-notch production equipment, a supporting storage area, testing rooms, a professional management team, workers, etc., are needed.

It’s known that Ningde Era invested as much as more than 16 billion in the production base built in Province G.

And now, he can’t even come up with a single penny, relying entirely on Qi Yun.

Qi Yun was shocked to hear it requires one billion, it’s indeed not a small investment.

Seeing his tense expression, Tao Ziming quickly explained: "This is calculating on the high side!"

"Currently, only companies in Germany can produce the equipment that meets our needs. If we subsequently reduce other requirements, maybe 900... 800 million will suffice."

Qi Yun stroked his chin, not because he thought it was unacceptable, but because he was quickly calculating the return cycle of this investment.

"One billion is not a small amount, but it’s negotiable as well."

"The key is how long before I see the money returned on this expenditure?"

Upon hearing this, Tao Ziming breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly replied: "President Qi, rest assured! According to our battery’s performance, once mass-produced, it will definitely capture the market quickly."

"If two production lines are running at full capacity, subtracting production costs, monthly net profits could be around 80 million, breaking even in a year, and profits thereafter will only be higher!"

"A year?" Qi Yun was not quite satisfied with this.

The return speed might not even be as fast as the ten billion he invested in selling mineral water...

Tao Ziming noticed Qi Yun’s furrowed brow, and his heart skipped a beat, hurriedly saying: "President Qi, that one-year period is a conservative estimate!"

"I’ve taken into account the price increase of raw materials, equipment maintenance, and even initial orders not being saturated!"

"If we secure large orders from leading car manufacturers, the situation could be significantly better."

Qi Yun did not immediately answer, and after a moment of silence, suddenly asked: "If we build more production lines, can the return speed be faster?"

"Ah... ah!?" Tao Ziming was momentarily caught off guard.

Earlier, he was worried that Qi Yun would be scared by the figure of one billion, but it turns out he didn’t even treat this number as a threshold, instead, he was considering taking bigger steps...

"Yes! Certainly!" Tao Ziming, having come to his senses, couldn’t suppress his excitement in his voice.

"If we build two more production lines, doubling total capacity, as long as orders keep pace, the return speed can be compressed by at least one-third!"

"Look, two production lines can produce 5GWh per month..."

"You don’t need to explain those to me." Qi Yun raised his hand to interrupt, "When we initially entered the partnership, we agreed that you are responsible for the research and production, I just need the results."

"I’ll give you two billion, you can start preparing now." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"First, assemble a professional management team, you can’t handle everything alone..."

...

After discussing the subsequent arrangements for Dawn Technology, Qi Yun did not stay longer.

In the car’s back seat, while watching the line of long "0s" on the phone screen, he secretly lamented the pace at which money was being spent recently.

Last time, using crucial intelligence, he exchanged for 500 million Euros from De Gaulle, plus another 350 million USD obtained from selling Eight-footed Jade Hook.

Converted to RMB, it totals nearly 6 billion.

In the eyes of ordinary people, it’s an astronomical figure that can’t be spent in several lifetimes, but in his hands, more than half was spent in less than a month.

Just the cooperation with Nongfu Sanquan took 1 billion, plus 500 million for the new company in the photovoltaic project, and 2 billion just promised to Tao Ziming.

In just a few days, 3.5 billion spent, faster than running water...

However, despite spending a lot of money, he’s confident that both the invested drinking water company and Dawn Technology will bring him substantial returns in the near future.

Before he could contemplate further, the phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated,

...

Meanwhile, in Hong Kong Island, within the Financial Authority’s office.

Brother Hui glanced at the opposite Financial Authority officer and secretly sneered.

Last night, he invited this guy for dinner, but the other party didn’t give him any face, not even willing to meet.

However, just one night later, today this guy took the initiative to call him over, speaking with enthusiasm and a hint of caution.

Brother Hui, sitting cross-legged on the sofa, had a faint smile on his lips.

He deliberately kept up appearances, and only when President Li personally handed him tea did he slowly start speaking, "President Li, what matter do you need me for?"

The Financial Authority, officially known as Hong Kong Island Financial Management Authority, akin to the mainland’s central bank, reports directly to the Secretary for Financial Services.

And the procedures for virtual currency business licensing fall under this department’s jurisdiction.

President Li showed no sign of anger, half-bent over holding coffee: "Brother Hui, you’re joking, it’s not about orders or anything, it’s just that I was tied up with official affairs yesterday and couldn’t meet you, so today I’m inviting you over for tea, to apologize."

Brother Hui sneered: "President Li is a busy man, managing affairs of all sorts, it’s normal to not have time for a small figure like me."

Originally, they had some mutual interests, but upon hearing about the VASP license last night, the other party wasn’t willing to even meet him, somewhat acting high-handed.

So now that there’s an opportunity to take advantage of this guy, of course Brother Hui wants to vent his frustration.

And why did President Li’s attitude change so dramatically overnight?

The reason is none other than Mr. Fu personally calling him...

Facing Brother Hui’s sarcastic tone, President Li’s smile froze for a moment, but quickly returned: "Brother Hui! It was really a misunderstanding yesterday!"

"The Independent Commission Against Corruption suddenly came to investigate, and I really couldn’t leave."

"ICAC investigation?" Brother Hui squinted at President Li, his face openly mocking, "What a coincidence."

Seeing that lowering his stance was ineffective, President Li knew that without some real action, it wouldn’t work. So he placed the coffee on the table, walked back to his desk, and took out a document folder from the drawer.

The folder contained the pre-prepared approval documents.

"Brother Hui, this is what you wanted. With these materials, you can smoothly apply for the license."

Brother Hui glanced at him and stopped pretending, taking the folder to check.

After confirming that the documents were correct, he sneered and left the office.

Hong Kong Island is different from the mainland, there’s no notion of resolving rather than knotting animosities, as long as you’re strong, others will always fear and respect you.

Conversely, even if you kneel on the ground, they won’t pity you for even a moment.

It’s as straightforward as that.