Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 456 Reorganization Changes
We eventually accepted the villa; it's located near the Third Ring Road, a pretty good location.

However, Zhou Xianyang didn't plan to live there. He was quite happy living in Nanluoguxiang now, where his father, grandfather, uncles, and other relatives all lived.

He would often go there to freeload meals and chat, and besides, he had installed water, electricity, heating, and natural gas, so the only difference between it and a villa was that it didn't have a second floor.

Zhou Xianyang chatted with Ren Zheng for a while and asked them if they could build a large building now. If so, he wanted to build a headquarters building for the two groups.

Both Feiyang Group and Guangxun Group need a headquarters building, but one is in Beijing and the other is in Shandong Province. Currently, Guangxun Group's processing plant and research institute are located in Shandong Province.

Bai Yuhao is currently the Party Secretary of Lu City, and he plans to continue developing his career in Dongshan Province before considering returning to Beijing after he is promoted to the next level.

With the whole country developing its economy, local officials have the best opportunities for promotion. Now that Bai Kang has stepped down to the second line, he can't offer Bai Yuhao much help. However, at Bai Yuhao's level, he doesn't really need too much special care.

Developing the local economy is the greatest credit for promotion.

They can at least take care of Fiberhome Group for another five or six years. After that, Fiberhome Group will be a behemoth and won't need anyone else's help anymore.

The current flagship of Dongshan Province is Fiberhome Technologies Group. Whether it's Fiberhome mobile phones or Fiberhome Communications, they are becoming the calling card of Dongshan Province. Moreover, the tax revenue they bring in each year can alleviate a lot of financial pressure on Dongshan Province.

"Brother Xianyang, how is Xue Li?"

After chatting for a while, Ren Zheng suddenly remembered his niece and asked, "Is this girl doing well at your company?"

"Not bad, she's quite capable. No wonder she's a top student who's studied abroad. She can help with most things now."

Let me put it this way, Brother Ren, if Vice President Ren ever wants to start his own business, I'll definitely invest. It's hard to lose money on something like this.

After Zhou Xianyang finished speaking, he paused for a few seconds, then said in a low voice, "He's just working too hard. Brother Ren, you guys also need to worry about Vice President Ren's personal situation."

"I can't control this girl, I got married so late myself. But I'll talk to her parents about it another day."

Ren Zheng said with a smile, "Brother Xianyang, do you know any outstanding young talents? If so, you can put in a good word for Shirley."

Zhou Xianyang sighed and said, "Of course I did say that, but Vice President Ren refused."

"Oh"

Ren Zheng also sensed something amiss in Zhou Xianyang's words. Logically, he had just casually asked Zhou Xianyang to introduce him to someone, but unexpectedly, Zhou Xianyang actually did.

Why did she suddenly veer in this direction for no reason? Could it be that the girl has developed some inappropriate thoughts?

Ren Zheng suddenly realized that Zhou Xianyang was also in his prime. Although he was already over thirty, he still looked like a young man in his twenties.

His niece might actually be having those kinds of thoughts, which is why he had Zhou Xianyang come over today to subtly remind him.

"Okay, Brother Xianyang, I understand. I'll have a serious talk with her parents another day."

Ren Zheng also said somewhat solemnly that if Zhou Xianyang hadn't gotten married, he would have supported Ren Xueli a hundredfold.

But now Zhou Xianyang's son is already over ten years old. If he were to go over there now, wouldn't that just be asking for trouble for his own family?
The Bai family isn't without relatives, and the Zhou family doesn't seem like the type to do such a thing, especially since they've already subtly hinted at it to him.

Zhou Xianyang's blunt reminder was out of necessity. If the Ren family didn't intervene, he would have no choice but to ask Ren Xueli to leave, which would be a pity given her abilities.

After Ren Xueli became the vice president of Feiyang Group, her management skills were indeed outstanding, and she was also very ambitious in expanding the business. However, it was unacceptable for anyone to have ulterior motives towards her.

Not long after they finished talking about this, Zhou Xianyang also got up to say goodbye. He had other things to take care of, so he would have dinner with Ren Zheng and the others again tomorrow.

Zhou Xianyang said he would take a break for a while, but less than two days after returning home, he went back to work.

I spent less than half a day with my family before being called away by the company for work-related matters.

The restructuring of Shenzhou Computer Factory attracted many domestic participants, all hoping to get a share of the profits.

The world's number one computer was once entirely a domestic brand, and even now, it still possesses impressive R&D capabilities and production lines.

He didn't know the specifics of the reorganization, but Zhou Xianyang had heard some things from Zhou Fengnian. However, Zhou Fengnian wasn't the person in charge of the reorganization, so he still had to come and participate.

Aside from meeting with friends for personal matters, Zhou Xianyang has been handling business within the group these past two days.

He also discussed the plan to establish a new computer company with the group's senior management and held meetings with both Feiyang Group and Guangxun Company.

We discussed where to locate the new computer company; both locations are viable options, each with its own advantages.

Fiberhome Technologies specializes in mobile phones and communication equipment and has very strong R&D capabilities; Feiyang Electronics has a great advantage in the production of electrical appliances and has R&D workshops and production lines for many consumer electrical appliance brands such as TVs, MP3 players and MP4 players.

Both sides are suitable for developing a computer brand.

Zhou Xianyang didn't enter the computer market before because Shenzhou Computer was too powerful; it was number one in the world in both R&D and brand.

If he rashly enters the computer market, he might only end up doing counterfeit assembly and barely making a living from the processing plant. That's not what Zhou Xianyang wants. He'd rather invest more energy in developing mobile phones.

Now the opportunity has come. If Shenzhou Computer is reorganized and supported by private enterprises, and allowed to use Shenji Computer's technology, then a lot of research and development time can be saved.

After much discussion, Zhou Xianyang ultimately chose between Fiberhome Computer and Feiyang Computer, deciding to locate the new computer company in Beijing and establish the Feiyang Computer brand.

He happens to have an electronics research institute here, so we can expand the institute and poach more people from the computer research institute.

"Mr. Jay, there's one more thing."

As the meeting was about to adjourn, Ren Xueli suddenly spoke up: "Since we're adding another Feiyang Computer, we need to consider the Feiyang Group's headquarters building."

Several companies are now crammed into this seven-story building, and it's almost overflowing.

"Don't worry, I've already thought about it."

Zhou Xianyang said, "I have already spoken with my friends and we will buy a piece of land as soon as possible and then rebuild a headquarters building."

He formally discussed this matter with Ren Zheng, Li Zhao, and Zhang Jianghe, and this deal was considered a major success for their real estate company.

Two skyscrapers, each starting at forty stories, are a major undertaking for Ren Zheng's real estate company.

Ren Xueli nodded after hearing this and said, "That's good. I have nothing else to say."

During the meeting just now, everything that needed to be said was said, including the matter of separating the department store.

Feiyang Group's business revenue is somewhat disorganized, so now is a good time to reorganize it and let Feiyang Group focus on the electronics business.

—————— Five days later.

Zhou Xianyang, dressed formally in a suit and tie, walked towards a meeting place; this was where Shenzhou Computer had invited them to discuss business, and Zhou Xianyang was not the only one there.

"Wow, there are a lot of people. Did Shenzhou Computer Factory call everyone here?"

Zhou Xianyang looked around and found that there were some he knew and some he didn't, but there were probably forty or fifty bosses present.

People in China with even a slight connection to computers and some ability were invited to come.

Zhou Xianyang may look down on the business of assembling counterfeit computers, but others may not; besides Hasee, there are many other computer brands in China.

However, none of these brands have their own core technologies; they are just assembly plants.

One of the larger companies was Lianxiang Computer. Zhou Xianyang had also heard of this man surnamed Liu, who had been buying various cheap computer parts from China since he was a child, then assembling them and selling them under counterfeit brands.

Its main selling point is its low price.

He has indeed made a lot of money in the past two years, but the low selling price means that Liu Chuanzhi can make money from other sources, which has likely further reduced the already meager wages of his workers.

After everyone had arrived, the people from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) began to speak.

Although the speech was lengthy, it contained many important points, so Zhou Xianyang listened attentively.

However, after listening for a while, Zhou Xianyang felt somewhat puzzled, as this seemed to be different from what his father had said.
Computers are also considered consumer products, and besides, the departments involved in national security have already been separated, leaving only the consumer market for personal computers.

After listening to the speeches from the above departments, Zhou Xianyang immediately felt that they not only wanted to provide technical assistance to private enterprises, but also allowed private enterprises to hold controlling stakes.

At this moment, Vice President Yu Jie, who had come with Zhou Xianyang, leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Chairman Zhou, this seems different from what you said before."

Zhou Xianyang replied in a low voice, "Perhaps I found out the wrong information, but let's hear it first."

Yu Jie said, "However, this is better than before. As long as we pay some price, we can acquire the Shenzhou Computer brand, which is much better than rebuilding it ourselves."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xianyang nodded in agreement; his previous desire to establish his own computer brand stemmed from his unwillingness to work for the Shenzhou Computer factory while bearing the Shenzhou Computer brand.

But judging from the current situation, it seems that Shenzhou Computer Factory is going to be packaged up, and even the brand will be theirs, which is definitely a good thing.

"It might not even be ours. If they really had that intention, why didn't they contact us beforehand?"

It's a good thing, but Zhou Xianyang felt a bit uncertain.

He'd been back for more than a day or two, almost half a month, and Zhou Xianyang didn't want to think about why no one had greeted him. But it was very likely that he wasn't on the shortlist.

"Fellow entrepreneurs, this is our goal: to strengthen our market competitiveness, eliminate administrative intervention, and allow the Shenzhou Computer Factory to return to the market in a healthier state."

The head of the reform team at Shenzhou Computer Factory paused for a moment before continuing, "Next, please follow the application process I mentioned earlier and prepare your plans within the specified time."

After the group leader finished speaking, others added their own points, and private business owners like Zhou Xianyang gained a clearer understanding of the reform and knew what to do next.

Afterwards, Vice President Yu couldn't help but say, "Chairman, it seems we have a great chance. Who can compete with us?"

Feiyang Electric Appliances is the number one comprehensive domestic electrical appliance brand, with several consumer appliance brands, all of which sell exceptionally well.

He also has his own research institute and many patented technologies, and his boss owns Accelink Technologies, making him arguably the number one person in China's electronics industry.

"Not necessarily. Go back and draft a plan first, then discuss it with Vice President Ren."

Before he could finish speaking, a staff member from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission approached Zhou Xianyang and said, "Mr. Zhou, Team Leader Qian would like to invite you to the small conference room for a chat. Is now a convenient time for you?"

"That's convenient, I'll go now."

Zhou Xianyang then turned to Yu Jie and said, "You go back first and discuss what I just said with Vice President Ren."

"Okay Chairman."

After Yu Jie finished speaking, he turned around and left to go back first.

Zhou Xianyang then followed the staff to another conference room. Shortly after he entered, other people were also brought in.

Zhou Xianyang took a closer look and saw that they were all attending the meeting, and they were all quite wealthy and capable in this field; however, there weren't many people there, only three including him.

"Mr. Zhou, I've always wanted to get to know you, and today I finally have the chance."

Upon seeing Zhou Xianyang, Liu Chuanzhi immediately smiled and reached out his hand, intending to get to know Zhou Xianyang.

Zhou Xianyang shook hands and smiled, "Mr. Liu, it's been a long time since I've heard of you. I've also heard of your Lianxiang; it's one of the top computer brands in China."

"Hehe, they're all just trying to make a living under the Shenzhou Computer brand. There are still too few computer manufacturers in China."

Liu Chuanzhi said modestly, but that wasn't really modesty. Apart from Shenzhou Computer, most domestic computers were about the same.

Almost all of them are assembly brands.

Another computer manufacturer joined in, and after the three chatted for a while, the head of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission's reform team finally pushed open the door and came in.

"Everyone, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Team Leader Qian said with a smile, "Most of the information about the reorganization of Shenzhou Computer Factory has been discussed in the meeting just now, but there are some details we would like to discuss with the three of you."

Before deciding on the reorganization, we conducted extensive research and analysis, examining companies in various related industries across the country. Only three companies possessed the capability and the full cooperation to complete the reorganization of the Shenzhou Computer Factory.

After Team Leader Qian finished speaking, staff members stepped forward and handed a document to each of Zhou Xianyang and the other two.

Team Leader Qian then continued, "The three of you can take a look first; these are the specific details and suggestions regarding our reorganization decision."

Zhou Xianyang took it and started reading. After reading the general contents, his expression became slightly serious.

He read the documents the fastest, so after finishing his own, he looked up at Liu Chuanzhi and the other person and quickly noticed that they both seemed a little happy.

A thought immediately popped into Zhou Xianyang's mind: 'Aren't these three plans they have the same?'

(End of this chapter)