The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 386 There is a successor
“No, of course not. The company still hopes you can create a groundbreaking engine,” the leader quickly said. “But we will be updating and iterating it multiple times.”

Liu Hua nodded: "Understood, maximizing profits."

"You are also a successful businessman, so of course you understand the principles behind this."

Walking down the street, Liu Hua saw Santanas everywhere and new Wuling Hongguang minivans. Liu Hua sighed, "People have become richer, and the roads are bustling with traffic. I have to speed up my pace too."

After Volkswagen and Wuling collaborated, they launched a minivan, which Wuling named Wuling Hongguang. In terms of performance, it is even more powerful than the previous Wuling Hongguang, and it is more worthy of the nickname "national car".

A good car needs a good engine. Most of the good engines on the road today are imported from abroad. This led to criticism from the younger generation for the next two or three decades. Even after our cars had better engines, they still used this to slander and defame us.

Upon returning to Beijing, Liu Hua immediately tasked Ju Wei with establishing a research team to tackle the challenges of automobile engines, equipping it with the most capable and astute personnel in the entire factory.

What made Liu Hua feel gratified was that he actually saw three young people in their early twenties in this task force, which meant that there were successors.

Liu Hua asked Ju Wei directly, "What do these three kids mean?"

"His skills are among the best of all the young people, even better than many older workers, and he has earned the recognition of the experienced masters."

"Then they should be rewarded."

“I gave them a bonus when they were promoted.”

Although the eight-level worker system is no longer widely used outside, Liu Hua has still managed to develop a worker level system that suits his factory.

Liu Hua shook his head: "This is not enough. This bonus should be paid every month. Let's call it the Youth Talent Subsidy. Have someone study it. Whenever any young person in the factory makes a breakthrough in technology, they should be given this reward. With such a generous reward, there will surely be brave men."

Ju Wei thoroughly implemented Liu Hua's instruction. Although it cost a little more money each month, the results were invaluable.

Young people tend to compare themselves to others. After a month, they realize that others not only earn more than them but also receive a bonus every month. How can they stand that? They're not stupid. Why can he learn a skill but they can't? They'll learn, and they'll learn until they drop dead.

With the help of these skilled technicians, an engine suitable for B-segment sedans was quickly produced and assembled.

Liu Hua's engine is naturally better than Volkswagen's, though the difference is limited. At least in terms of fuel efficiency, Volkswagen's engine can't even come close, and even Toyo's engine is far behind.

After producing several prototypes, they were immediately sent to a national-level laboratory for testing.

After Liu Hua delivered the engine, the relevant departments were in an uproar. For a long time, we have not been able to produce our own good car engines. If Liu Hua's engine is successful, it will definitely be the first in China.

The relevant departments immediately issued instructions that the testing of this engine must be carried out rigorously and quickly, and the test results should be produced as soon as possible. The domestic automobile industry desperately needs some good news to boost morale.

Several car companies came to inquire about the engine, but most car companies were in a wait-and-see phase.

Many domestic car companies prefer to form joint ventures with foreign companies. For example, FAW has just reached a cooperation agreement with Audi, so they are not in a great hurry for Liu Hua's engine.

Ju Wei was a little anxious: "Not many people have come to ask about the engine. What if we can't sell it after we produce it?"

"Can you stop jinxing us?" Liu Hua said with a smile. "We've only produced a few prototypes, and the test results aren't out yet. How can you expect others to be so enthusiastic? Once the test results come out, and the performance is superior, and our costs are so low, are you still worried about a lack of buyers?" "That's right, at first, not many people bought our motorcycle engines either, but once word got around, things improved."

Liu Hua wasn't worried about these things. Even from the perspective of protecting the domestic auto industry, as long as his engine performance was good, there would definitely be companies that would buy it.

He then went on to develop diesel engines and larger displacement gasoline engines.

Those in the industry were shocked; it was simply illogical to have produced three engines in such a short period of time.

However, the higher-ups thought it was normal because the developer was Liu Hua, and when he developed the Big Black Fish Pump Propulsion, it only took him a little over six months.

Liu Hua's efficiency is so high that when it comes to developing large projects, the leaders will think of him first. There is no other reason than his high efficiency and low cost.

While Liu Hua was busy with national development, Liu Feifei was busy with their own family's development issues.

Recently, wealthy people in Beijing have been buying villas in the Asian Games Village. Liu Feifei is also tempted. How many people wouldn't want to live in a modern house?
Besides working at the factory, she spends most of her time in the Asian Games Village, hoping to buy her dream villa.

Liu Hua was completely unaware of this until one night when Liu Feifei suddenly told him, "I've found a villa I like in the Asian Games Village, the most expensive one."

Liu Hua paused for a moment, then asked, "Do you have enough money?"

Liu Feifei asked, puzzled, "You don't object? Haven't you always liked living in a courtyard house? And this house costs a lot of money."

"Why would I object?" Liu Hua asked with a smile. "It's about settling down and buying a house. It's perfectly reasonable to buy a house when you have the money. Besides, even if it's an investment, investing in villas in the Asian Games Village is a sure thing."

"More than two million."

Liu Hua nodded: "It's not expensive."

"Two million isn't expensive," Liu Feifei said in surprise. "That's a house."

Liu Hua smiled and said, "It'll be a piece of cake for these houses to appreciate tenfold in the future."

"Tens of millions? How is that possible? How can ordinary people afford to buy a house?"

"You have to think of it this way: urbanization is inevitable. When a large number of people flood into the cities, housing prices will definitely skyrocket."

It is said that those who are close to vermilion are red, and those who are close to ink are black.

Having lived with Liu Hua for so many years, Liu Feifei has gained some understanding of economics through her surroundings.

"That makes sense," Liu Feifei said after thinking for a moment. "Then how about we invest a little in real estate?"

Liu Hua waved his hand: "Houses are for living in, not for speculation. Our family doesn't lack money. See if there's a nice house you like that you can buy. There's no need to make money from this."

(End of this chapter)