The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 251: Be knowledgeable

Old Sun hurried back to Seaou. The look in Director Xu's and the others' eyes when they looked at the digital camera prototype was exactly the same as Old Sun's.

Old Sun said with great joy: "Hey, I was just like you when I first saw this digital camera. We are not from the same family, so we should not work together."

"Go away, who cares about your family?" Director Xu said angrily, "Last year and this year, we invested nearly one million, and you only gave me this. What's the use? Twenty photos, who can take enough? My granddaughter needs more than just these few photos when she rides a carousel."

Director Sun, however, looked down from a high vantage point and said, "You are all thinking wrongly. Not only can we not reject it, we must produce it, even if it means losing money. This is the world's first digital camera that can be put into commercial operation. Externally, it is a reputation, and internally, it is our achievement."

Director Xu was shocked and stared at Lao Sun in amazement: "Lao Sun, you have finally come to your senses. If you had realized this earlier, you would not only be the office director, but also the deputy director."

Another deputy factory manager nodded, but said with embarrassment: "If we want to be famous, we can't just produce one. We should at least produce a few hundred or a thousand. Otherwise, how can we call it a commercial operation? If we lose money with so many digital cameras, how can we explain to the higher-ups?"

The others also nodded. They had to hand over the profits. If they lost money, they would have to explain it. If they were not careful, their careers would be over.

Unexpectedly, Director Sun gave a thumbs up and said, "This shows that Professor Liu is very righteous. He also knows that if we lose money, it will be difficult to explain to the higher-ups, so he came up with a good idea for us to make money."

Everyone's eyes lit up, and Director Xu asked eagerly, "What's the good idea? Please elaborate on it in detail."

So Director Sun explained the principle of the point-and-shoot camera, and the chief engineer of the Seagull Factory nodded: "In fact, I have had this idea for years. If we simplify the operation of the camera, there will not be too many technical restrictions for us."

Director Sun slammed the table and said, "That's great. We can just sell this camera at a bargain price. Ordinary people can buy one with one or two months' salary if they grit their teeth."

Director Xu shook his head: "Then we will lose a lot of money."

"I had the same reaction as you." Director Sun said with a smile: "I just want to ask you, how many machines can be sold at this price?"

"That's a lot, but we have to pawn our pants to pay for it."

Director Sun nodded and said, "Since so many people are buying this camera, do they need film? With such a cheap camera, it shouldn't be a big problem to shoot ten rolls a year."

Director Xu immediately responded: "You mean we don't make money from cameras, we make money from film?"

"Yes, Professor Liu said it well. You have to grit your teeth to buy this camera, but you won't have to grit your teeth to buy a roll of film. You will only have to think about it for a minute or two at most. And I think if a young person takes photos, he or she may spend more than ten rolls a year, right?"

Director Xu slapped the table happily and said, "If our second son had this camera, ten rolls a month might not be enough for him, let alone ten rolls a year. With his playful nature, at least half of his monthly salary would have to be spent on buying film."

The others also gave a thumbs up: "Professor Liu is really righteous, this idea is great, if it works, it will be a profitable business." Director Xu looked at the chief engineer: "Lao Wang, this point-and-shoot camera, when can you produce a product?"

The chief engineer said bluntly: "Give me two months, and I can not only produce a finished product, but also reduce the cost."

Director Xu nodded happily: "Then I have a suggestion. From now on, we will apply to our superiors to expand our film factory. From now on, whether we eat meat or drink soup, it all depends on film."

"agree."

All the staff agreed unanimously, and Director Xu immediately asked Director Sun to start drafting the application report. At the same time, he said happily: "Hey, Professor Liu, there is nothing wrong with investing in them. They really care about us. Old Sun, shouldn't we give them some local specialties to express our gratitude?"

Old Sun nodded: "I should indeed express my gratitude, but Professor Liu also said that he hopes to be a little more generous in terms of sponsoring scientific research funds next year."

Another deputy factory manager smiled and said, "I think this matter can be discussed. As long as we can achieve results this year, the matter will be easy to deal with next year. As long as the profits handed over this year increase, we will have the courage to argue with our superiors next year, right?"

Director Xu said cheerfully, "We also need to produce this digital camera as soon as possible. I will take the prototype to compete with the higher authorities. Someone warned me not to be too ambitious and said that we cannot produce such high-tech products at this stage. I will slap the camera in his face to let him see if we have this high-tech product."

A total of 001 Seagull S digital cameras were produced, only of which were sold domestically, and the remaining were shipped overseas.

What no one expected was that this camera would become popular throughout the photography industry as soon as it was released, although the hardware conditions were not so satisfactory and the price was very high, especially abroad, where it was more than ten times the domestic price.

But after the interview, they were immediately sold out. The Seagull Factory became famous, and there was even a one-minute interview video of Director Xu in the news.

The Seagull factory has also received praise from several superior departments. The future of several leaders is bright. After all, even if the digital camera era comes in the future, the first digital camera is also Seagull.

In return, they used their own pocket money to buy some local specialties and gave them to Liu Hua and Professor Li. They wanted to refuse but couldn't, because Director Sun, who was in charge of delivering the gifts, was so enthusiastic that they couldn't resist.

"Just accept it. We bought it with our own money." Director Sun said with a smile, "And this is the only chance I have to give you a gift. My transfer order has also come down. I will work in the relevant department in the city. I will not be able to take care of the affairs of the Seagull Factory in the future."

"Ah." Old Sun sighed, "In the past, we thought that if I wanted to have great development, I had to leave Seagull Factory, but now I can't bear to leave. Seagull Factory continues to invest in this digital camera project, and it will definitely have great development in the future. If I stay in Seagull Factory for a few years, I may have a brighter future."

"Then you decline."

Director Sun shook his head: "It's impossible. Someone has set their sights on my position. If I don't leave, how can they share some of the credit? People should know their own limitations. I know very well that I can't beat the powerful. Since I can't resist, I might as well be sensible."

(End of this chapter)