Reborn, back to a small county town to become a wealthy family

Chapter 701 Get the Certificate First

According to Jiang Yuanshan, the new energy vehicle industry involves many industrial chains, and there is no need to control them all.

However, Luo Yang had a different opinion.

He believes that apart from a few core technologies, the final assembly of automobiles should still be done in-house. Otherwise, adopting an outsourcing model would be like having your egg held in someone else's hand, which is too insecure.

“If it’s just final assembly, we can buy our own production line; there’s no need to acquire a car factory.”

Jiang Yuanshan insisted on his point of view: "First of all, it's too troublesome. Just one acquisition would take an unknown amount of effort and time. Secondly, it would tie up capital. If we only need the final assembly, buying the other components of a car company would become a waste of resources, and not just a small amount of money."

The father-in-law and son-in-law disagreed and were at an impasse.

Let's seek common ground while reserving differences.

"Let's put the acquisition or contract manufacturing on hold for now."

Luo Yang took the initiative to back down: "Dad, we can start preparing for the preliminary project research now."

"This matter is rather important."

Jiang Yuanshan also felt that continuing the argument would not yield any results, so he followed Luo Yang's line of thought and said, "Up to now, we have no idea what we need to prepare to start a new energy vehicle manufacturing company. Half a year has already passed, and it's time to start preparing."

"First, we need to establish a preparatory team."

Luo Yang picked up where Jiang Yuanshan left off, saying, "The first task is to establish a research team to conduct a detailed research report on the current state of the new energy vehicle industry, its market prospects, and its technological level. At the same time, we also need to selectively choose one new energy vehicle company from abroad and one from China to investigate their corporate structure and operational mechanisms."

"These are secondary; the key is high-end talent."

Jiang Yuanshan was more experienced than Luo Yang: "If we can recruit a vice president-level talent from a domestic car company, the research work will be much easier. If this vice president can also bring a team, then corporate structure and operating mechanisms will not be a problem."

His approach was like setting up a military scaffold: the commanders and officers at all levels (battalions, companies, platoons) were already prepared, and all that was needed was to fill in the ranks to quickly organize a complete team, which, with a little training, would have a certain level of combat capability.

"As for the companies being surveyed..."

Jiang Yuanshan continued, "For foreign companies, choose Tesla; for domestic automakers, choose BYD."

When the names of the two companies were announced, Luo Yang expressed no objection.

"Let's set up the preparatory team in Shanghai for now; it's not convenient in Yang City."

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements after I get back to Shanghai next week."

Luo Yang replied, "Should Dad send someone over?"

"We won't send anyone over for the time being."

Jiang Yuanshan shook his head and said, "I will send management personnel and financial staff to the project during the preparation phase."

During the project preparation phase, the company registration process had already begun, and a large sum of money needed to be deposited into the account. At that time, it was only natural to send management and financial personnel.

The two chatted about these topics for another half hour.

"We've talked so much, but there's something I'm curious about."

As the end of the workday approached and their conversation was about to end, Jiang Yuanshan looked into Luo Yang's eyes and asked, "You've put so many businesses in your hometown, which will have a significant impact on all aspects of Yang City in the future. Are you trying to build a family business by doing this?"

If Luo Yang really does what he just said, in just four or five years, the scale of his industries could expand to hundreds of billions, or even trillions.

At that time, it will become a local leader in terms of both tax revenue and employment, and a leading enterprise that will be a gap in the industry.

If he were to get involved in some public service and basic industries, his influence would expand even further.

It's not necessarily a good thing.

Some of them are even dangerous.

Jiang Yuanshan, who is influenced by traditional Chinese culture, holds this view.

"Dad, don't worry."

Luo Yang knew what Jiang Yuanshan was worried about, and he replied with a smile: "Don't underestimate the number of businesses I have left outside. In terms of scale and value, they will be several times larger than this huge group of companies back home in the future."

"Compared to the scale of your operations outside the city, the businesses you've left in Yang City are nothing."

Jiang Yuanshan said seriously, "But you need to know one thing: Yang City is a small city, and with your size, you can't hide it."

"There's nothing we can do about it now that we can't hide it anymore; we can't throw the baby out with the bathwater, can we?"

Luo Yang smiled and used an analogy: "Just like our country, we always say we are a developing country, but if we continue to grow at this rate, we will become a behemoth in seven or eight years at most. At that time, the eyes of the whole world will be on us. Do you think we will stop developing just because we can no longer hide it?"

Hearing this analogy, Jiang Yuanshan couldn't help but laugh.

"You just have to know it yourself."

"I'm taking it one step at a time now."

Luo Yang said casually, "As for what will happen in the future, nobody knows. Perhaps the local government needs someone like me who can bring a lot of jobs and tax revenue to the area when it is most needed."

In his memory, from 19 until he was hit by a dump truck, the global economy was on a downward trend.

Coupled with the decline of the real estate industry, local government fiscal revenue has plummeted.

Enterprises that can create a large number of jobs and increase tax revenue are highly sought after by local governments.

This is also one of the reasons why Luo Yang is not afraid.

"It's almost time to leave work, why hasn't Fanfan come up yet?"

After stubbing out his cigarette, Jiang Yuanshan glanced at his watch, then picked up his phone from the table, preparing to call his daughter.

The phone rang, as if it were right next to my ear.

Jiang Fan pushed open the office door, waving his phone as he was about to joke with his father, but when he saw Luo Yang sitting opposite him, he immediately exclaimed happily, "Luo Yang, what brings you back today?"

As she spoke, she quickly walked to Luo Yang's side and reached out from behind the chair to wrap her arms around his neck.

They became affectionate, oblivious to the fact that their father was right across from them.

I really miss Luo Yang so much, it's been two weeks since I last saw him.

"cough cough"

Old Jiang couldn't stand it anymore and coughed a few times to remind him, "It's time to get off work!"

"There are still eleven minutes until I get off work."

Jiang Fan, still holding Luo Yang, grinned at her father and said, "What, is the chairman planning to encourage his daughter to skip work?"

"How many times have you left work before the designated time?"

Jiang Yuanshan wasn't angry even after being teased by his daughter.

He smiled and said, "As soon as Luo Yang comes back, you can't help but skip work with him, so I deliberately didn't tell you he was coming back today. That's why you stayed at your post until after 5:10."

"Oh right. Why didn't you tell me you'd be back this afternoon?"

Reminded by Lao Jiang, Jiang Fan tightened her arms around Luo Yang's neck slightly and asked, half-coquettishly and half-angrily, "Do you have other plans for tonight?"

"How come I didn't know I had other plans?"

Luo Yang's eyes widened as he asked, "Weren't we supposed to go out for dinner and shopping tonight?"

"Hehe, you're clever!"

After giving Luo Yang a kiss on the cheek, Jiang Fan said, "Come on, I'll take you to eat pickled fish. It just opened recently, and it's delicious."

After saying that, he pulled Luo Yang away.

"Ugh"

Old Jiang silently took out a cigarette and lit it.

After leaving the office, Jiang Fan kept talking and held onto Luo Yang's arm, reluctant to let go even after getting into the car.

"Honey, if you don't come back this week, I'm going to go to Shanghai to find you."

"Didn't I tell you on the phone that I wasn't coming back last week because I was on a business trip to the capital?"

Luo Yang patiently explained, "I was able to get back today because I postponed the second quarter financial report meeting to next week. I even skipped work so I could spend one more day with you."

"Have you missed me?"

Luo Yang didn't answer immediately, but reached out and touched Jiang Fan's earlobe.

"It's burning hot, do I need to say more?"

Hearing that made her ears burn even hotter. "By the way, that villa is finished being renovated and needs to be left vacant for a few months."

When Jiang Fan remained silent, Luo Yang took the initiative to start a conversation: "When you go to Shanghai again next year, we can move in."

"Guangfan Electronics will need another half month to complete the integration. By the end of the year, we need to complete channel development, brand promotion, and other tasks. The entire second half of the year will revolve around it."

Jiang Fan, with a "I'm very busy" expression, said, "As for next year, my priority is the launch of Yuanfan Electric Vehicles, which might require frequent business trips to the capital. How could I possibly have time to go to Shanghai?"

Is it that you don't have time to go, or that you don't want to go?
At this point, Luo Yang dared not investigate further.

He changed the subject, asking, "How likely are Yuanfan Electric Vehicles to be launched next year?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, it will definitely work out."

Jiang Fan replied, "The team we hired is the best in the country. I've seen their performance before. Several companies that are not as good as our Yuanfan Electric Vehicle Company have been successfully listed. There's no reason why we can't."

Every industry has such amazing teams or amazing individuals who can always accomplish things that others find difficult.

"And they have a backup plan."

Jiang Fan smiled and said, "If we can't force it, then we'll go through the backdoor listing route."

Old Jiang must have considered this very thoroughly; Luo Yang's comment was completely unnecessary.

He wouldn't have asked at all if he hadn't wanted to avoid the previous topic.

The two chatted in the car all the way, and soon arrived at the sauerkraut fish restaurant that Jiang Fan had mentioned.

"You really know how to find a place."

Looking at the four-meter-wide shop in the alley, Luo Yang smiled and said, "I didn't expect to have to queue up for a bowl of sauerkraut fish in Yang City."

Luo Yang and Jiang Fan were not the only couple waiting at the door.

"How about we go somewhere else?"

Jiang Fan said apologetically, "Anyway, you've been home these past few days, so you can come earlier any day. Let's go eat something else tonight."

"Since we're already here, let's wait a bit."

Luo Yang smiled and said, "Let me teach you a trick. We go inside and wait to see which table is almost done eating, then we can grab a seat in advance."

He said this in front of so many people, and as soon as he finished speaking, several people rushed in ahead of him.

"cluck"

Seeing that Luo Yang had shot himself in the foot, Jiang Fan chuckled.

"He's still President Luo, doesn't he know he should protect trade secrets?"

"Heh heh, you think I have no way out?"

Luo Yang felt ashamed and decided to use his money, so he took Jiang Fan's hand and walked into the store.

He planned to find a table that hadn't been served yet and buy the seat.

"Eh?"

The shop is not large, with only seven or eight tables inside, and you can see everything at a glance.

Jiang Fan, with her sharp eyes, shook Luo Yang's hand and said, "Isn't that Xiao Sun at the very back? Is she in a relationship?"

Luo Yang turned his head instantly and looked over there.

It was indeed Sun Jingyu. Sitting opposite her was a young man, who was smiling and talking to her.

"We're late, there are no seats available. Could we join another table?"

"inconvenient"

The boy refused without even thinking.

"Chairman?!"

Sun Jingyu, who had her back to Luo Yang, turned her head to look after hearing the familiar voice.

Startled, he stood up abruptly, stammering, "Chairman, Madam, what are you doing having dinner here?"

"Wouldn't it be convenient to share a table?"

Luo Yang stared intently at Sun Hanhan: "Looks like I've disturbed you two young couples."

Upon hearing this, Sun Jingyu didn't know where to put her hands.

He opened his mouth as if to explain.

But when she saw Jiang Fan standing next to her, she immediately lowered her head, blushed, and remained silent.

We'll tough it out!

"Let's find another table."

Luo Yang turned to look at the other tables, then pulled Jiang Fan over to another young couple who were waiting for their food.

When he said he wanted to buy the spot for 1000 yuan, Jiang Fan forcefully pulled him away from the sauerkraut fish restaurant.

"Honey, I want to eat Western food."

"Look how disappointed those young people were just now?"

Luo Yang clicked his tongue and said, "We could have gotten a free meal of pickled fish and even made eight or nine hundred yuan, but you ruined it."

Back in 12, a meal of pickled fish with a few side dishes cost me over a hundred yuan.

"If we eat there, will Xiao Sun and the others still be able to sit still?"

Jiang Fan rolled her eyes at Luo Yang: "You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

"She's gone too far! She saw the boss and his wife having dinner together and didn't even offer them her seat."

Luo Yang stroked his chin and said, "I'll deduct her bonus when she goes to the company tomorrow."

"I think that we should give up."

Jiang Fan gave Luo Yang a meaningful look; "Look at how flustered she was just now, she probably won't be able to sleep tonight."

Unable to have sauerkraut fish, the two went to the pedestrian street for a Western meal.

I also strolled around the pedestrian street for over an hour, just to walk around and digest my food.

After returning home, Luo Yang planned to take a shower first, but as soon as he entered the door, Jiang Fan hugged him from behind.

"husband"

"what happened?"

"next year."

After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Fan continued, "Let's get married next year!"

When the topic of marriage came up so suddenly, Luo Yang was slightly taken aback.

This brief moment of stunned silence made Jiang Fan's body tremble.

She mistakenly thought that Luo Yang was hesitating.

"Okay!"

Luo Yang quickly turned around and hugged Jiang Fan from the front. "My dad is away on a business trip and may not be back this week. How about we postpone it to the end of the month? Our two families can have a get-together over the weekend and announce our wedding plans for next year in front of both sets of parents, so they can choose a date."

Her face was buried in her chest, and the arms around her waist tightened even more.

Luo Yang lifted Jiang Fan's chin and noticed that her eyes were red.

If I hadn't reacted quickly and answered promptly, I believe this girl would have already started crying.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

Luo Yang looked into Jiang Fan's eyes and asked, "Or are you so happy you want to cry?"

Jiang Fan turned her head slightly to avoid Luo Yang's gaze.

"I want to get our marriage certificate first!"

(End of this chapter)