I am a master in India

Chapter 303 Headquarters Activation
Ron's connections worked well in India, but once he went abroad, he was just like everyone else, without any special privileges.

If Suer Electric wants its products to enter Arab countries, it can only follow the official procedures.

As a result, six months passed, and Vinod's situation was fraught with setbacks, often being thwarted by various minor issues.

He certainly wanted to take a shortcut, but he lacked connections. Travel agencies in Dubai were small businesses, unable to network with key figures.

Ron had spoken to him several times, but there was no progress. If all else failed, he would have to make a trip to Dubai himself.

Ultimately, it comes down to not having enough money. If he were a billionaire like Tata or Ambani, he would have been guaranteed a smooth ride.

Opening up overseas markets is more difficult than imagined; there are six or seven types of certifications alone, and the materials to be submitted include, but are not limited to, manufacturing drawings, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, packaging drawings, technical specifications, user manuals, etc.

Damn it, in India, after shoving some money in, it's just a matter of a few words.

It must be said that India's national system does have its merits.

Yes, it's perfect for a businessman like him to pull off some crazy stunts.

"Nia," Ron waved.

"Have Anil prepare the car; the headquarters of Suer Electric is opening today. Never mind, I'll send someone else."

Nia had difficulty walking, so Ron called over the other servants and gave them instructions.

There were dozens of servants in the villa on Mount Malabar, but only Nia truly revolved around Ron.

Others, such as gardeners, cleaners, cooks, and laundry workers, almost never appear in Ron's sight.

The huge villa housed as many as one or two hundred people, and strangely enough, most of them would disappear on their own when he returned.

An invisible hierarchy has long permeated every aspect of Indian life, and all social classes consciously abide by it.

To make it easier for him to travel, the car was driven directly onto the short driveway in front of the entrance hall.

He can get into the car without even having to go down the steps. After starting the car, it can take him directly to the seaside avenue outside via the short driveway inside the park, without him having to walk an extra step.

Outside the car window was the sea, sunlight shattering on the water's surface, casting streaks of bright, crystal-like silver chains across the rolling waves of the wide, crescent-shaped bay.

Birds, their bodies shimmering, circled and turned in the morning light, their movements perfectly synchronized, like silken banners fluttering in the wind.

Ron was in a great mood; his career was booming in every aspect.

Of course, the one he cares about most is Suer Electric Appliances.

Look at that silver-gray glass curtain wall building; Ron can see its magnificent silhouette from Bandera, several kilometers away.

Mumbai still doesn't have many high-rise buildings, especially in the central region, where they are practically nonexistent.

The headquarters building of Suer Electric has become a landmark building.

Construction began in April of last year and lasted for a year and a half, and it has now been officially put into use.

The building's overall design language is modern and technological, with a conventional shape that exudes a sense of sophistication.

You look up and see a bright, glaring light under the sunlight that stings your eyes.

The huge golden "SUR" logo hangs in the upper left corner, giving the place a unique charm at night.

India also has its own housewarming ceremony, known in traditional Hindi as "fire offering".

When Ron got out of the car, the venue was almost ready.

A huge plaster statue of Ganesha was placed in the open space in front of the company gate.

Ganesha is the god of overcoming obstacles and solving problems, and is arguably the most beloved Hindu deity in Mumbai.

People in difficulty pray to it, much like some Christians pray to their guardian saints; it is also a god that assists in the creation of poetry and prose.

There were many candles and incense burning around the plaster statue, and a circle of priests sat there chanting scriptures.

It's quite comical that an extremely ancient fire offering ceremony is being held at the foot of a brand-new, high-tech building.

But that's India—the worship of gods has nothing to do with wealth.

Led by the priest, Ron carried an oil lamp and circled Ganesha repeatedly while silently reciting scriptures.

The priest walked along, sprinkling water droplets and seeds as a symbol of reverence for the elements of nature.

Indians believe that the process of building a house accumulates "sin," such as harming insects or violating the laws of nature, so they need fire offering rituals to ward off evil and disaster and to pray for divine protection.

Ron certainly didn't believe in these things, but he had to put on a show for outsiders.

The venue was packed with people; all 20,000+ employees of Suer Electric were there.

Besides them, there were also Maharashtra Chief Minister Pawar and other political figures.

Even the BJP, which is far away in Gujarat, sent Mohd Sin to attend the celebration of Sur Electric Appliances.

Wow, that's some serious flair.

Needless to say, businessmen in Mumbai, including all of Suer Electric's partners, were invited.

Even some Bollywood stars were invited, and they were even required to perform at the later parties.

After the elaborate ceremony was completed and Ganesha was removed from the statue, Ron naturally stepped forward to speak.

It was all empty platitudes, but the employees listened with great excitement.

They chanted "Long live Suer Electric!" for a long time.

The reason is simple: Suer Electric has been operating at full capacity all year, and has been paying out generous wages and bonuses.

Even if Ron were to go up and swear a couple of times, they would still admire their boss's extraordinary courage.

As long as your aura is strong enough, there will be people to defend you no matter what you do.

Mabang Minister Pawar also gave a speech, in which he emphasized the contribution of Suer Electric to the economy, employment, and industrial upgrading.

Tens of thousands of jobs, and more to come, are at stake; every party now has to appease Ron.

Two years ago, he had to find people to give him money, and he dared not offend either party, standing like a lackey. Now? People from both parties are standing behind him as background figures.

Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, don't be fooled.
Well, Ron and Pavard each grabbed one side of the banner and then cut the ribbon.

The cameras below kept clicking, some almost shoving in his face.

Ron glanced at it and saw Sun TV; it was his own company.

The TV station is about to premiere the news about the opening of Suer Electric's headquarters.

He smiled at the camera, striking a pose.

The housewarming ceremony combined ancient and modern elements, including fire offerings and ribbon-cutting.

After completing all the procedures, Ron led everyone into the building.

Today is an open day, and all employees, guests, and registered citizens are welcome to visit the headquarters of Suer Electric Appliances.

You can also pick up a gift bag at the entrance, and there are snacks available in the lobby.

All of these arrangements are designed to showcase the strength of Suer Electric Appliances.

Not only did Sun TV film the entire process, but Zee TV also sent people to conduct interviews.

Ron welcomes all comers. So what if they're competitors? Today's advertisement is for Suer Electric Appliances.

For example, the lively scene at the entrance was being covered by Zee TV staff.

In the plaza outside the gate, many employees held flower garlands and placed them around the neck of a bronze statue.

That's right, it's a full-body statue of Ron, standing in the very center of the square.

He initially refused, but all the employees insisted on doing it.

Mr. Suer's kindness is never enough!
Unable to refuse such hospitality, this statue was created.

Besides garlands, some people offer flowers, rice, or hold oil lamps to perform puja and prayers.

This scene is reminiscent of Rudyard Kipling's descriptions of Hindus and herders praying "unbiasedly" in each other's roadside temples.

Would anyone think this is an exaggeration? No, the Congress Party, the BJP, their rival Zee TV, and the entire city of Mumbai all believe that Ron deserves it.

He deserves it: for the poor, a job at Suer Electric is the most desirable.

With this job, you can enjoy high-quality company healthcare, a clean house with drinking water, and a good education for your children.

However, such opportunities are rare; in Mumbai, only one or two lucky individuals out of every thousand people.

The sun's blessings are not something everyone can bear.

The building has been fully renovated and features various advanced facilities, so much so that passersby who come to visit are afraid to speak loudly.

Many employees tiptoed around; it was so new, so beautiful, so clean—it was their first time entering such a modern office building.

Ron showed the guests around for a while, then took the elevator to the top floor, where a party would be held.

By the way, the building has a helipad on the top floor for Ron's future commute.

His office is also on the top floor, which is a common tradition in India.

Of course, now is not the time to enjoy ourselves; we still have a large group of guests to entertain.

Ron's first thanks goes to Rahul, the designer of the Sur campus.

"If the land were bigger, I could design wider roads, more beautiful residential areas, and even hospitals, theaters, and parks," he still lamented.

“That’s already very good,” Ron said, clinking glasses with him. “It’s solved the housing problem for at least tens of thousands of people.”

Standing on the top floor, you can see the entire neighborhood, including the Suer Park below.

To their northwest, more than thirty residential buildings are under construction and are nearing completion.

The original plan was for ten buildings, but with the rapid expansion of Suer Electric Appliances this year, the number has been tripled.

The residential buildings are divided into two types: family-style apartments, which are for middle and upper management, and collective dormitories, which are for ordinary employees.

Ron couldn't possibly allow his employees' entire families to move in like at the Karma compound; that's unrealistic.

The families behind 20,000 employees could number in the hundreds of thousands; you simply can't manage them all in one place.

Only mid-level employees are eligible to apply for family rooms, which are comparable to luxury apartments in Mumbai.

There are very few companies in all of India that can offer such benefits; Suer Electric is already on par with Tata and Reliance.

Rahul's vision is too idealistic and would be difficult to realize even in Western countries.

“You’re right, it’s already pretty good, at least you’ve kept the school.” He shrugged.

“Sul Electric is a well-known brand in India,” Ron laughed.

The company had too many employees, so he decided to set up a school. But it wasn't in the Suer Industrial Park; it was to the north, across the street.

The land was approved by the Mumbai government, the construction was overseen by Ron, and the site was named after him.

The school is expected to accommodate tens of thousands of students, and teachers are hired from professional organizations.

It is foreseeable that this school will be better than public schools in the future, and may even become one of the top schools in Mumbai.

Suer Electric is already a new giant, so this investment is nothing, and it can also bring a good reputation.

While Ron and Rahul were discussing city planning, Oda also came over with a smile, holding a wine glass.

He was in a good mood, as joint venture televisions had performed exceptionally well in the past six months.

Most importantly, six months have passed, and the promised payment after six months of inventory buildup should be due by now.

(End of this chapter)