Xiaomi Heavy Industry, its first entrepreneurial venture!

Chapter 142 Land Acquired! (First Update!)

The domineering voice echoed in the room, and the people who heard it couldn't help but swallow hard.

On the sofa, Lin Yi gasped and moved his buttocks off the sofa, leaving only half of his buttocks on the sofa.

He leaned forward, and from other people's perspective, it looked as if he was preparing to listen to Qin Chao's teachings.

Lin Yi raised his hands and played the accordion, then asked Qin Chao very seriously:
"Secretary Qin, do you think it's possible?"

"I've already specified the industries that need to cooperate in my proposal. Do you think we can acquire the entire industry?"

"Let's not even talk about whether you can get it or not. Even if you could, would you let the surrounding cities handle it?"

"What I say might not carry much weight." Lin Yi pointed to himself with his index finger, then pointed to Meng Hai:

"Since Secretary Qin was able to bring Professor Meng along, how about we invite Professor Meng to give a speech?"

Meng Hai sat down next to him, opened his mouth as if to say something, but when he met Qin Chao's gaze, he swallowed his words.

From an unrealistic perspective, this idea is excellent, very excellent.

If Suzhou can control the entire process from the source of this battery to its final sales, then Suzhou will definitely become the strongest city in China.

In the next ten or twenty years, we will definitely be able to completely dominate the surrounding cities.

But the problem is that all of this is based on an unrealistic perspective.

From a practical point of view, the first problem facing Suzhou is the source of raw materials.

Suzhou does not produce lithium ore.

Therefore, all lithium ore needs to be imported.

Therefore, this point can be ignored.

Lithium ore is first enriched into lithium concentrate through flotation, a process that Suzhou does not have.

The only options are to have the raw materials processed at their place of origin, or to transport the lithium ore to a place where it can be processed.

Once lithium ore is transformed into lithium concentrate, it can proceed to the next step—lithium compound extraction.

This step mainly involves roasting the lithium concentrate at high temperatures to enhance its activity.

This prepares for the next step of acidification or alkaline leaching.

Acidification or alkali leaching involves leaching lithium with sulfuric acid or lime to form a soluble lithium salt solution.

Finally, after purification and precipitation, lithium ore treated with sulfuric acid yields lithium carbonate (LiCO).

Lithium hydroxide (LiOH) is obtained by treating lepidolite with lime.

Both methods have their advantages, but they both have a common disadvantage.

That's not environmentally friendly.

This……

This development is contrary to that of Suzhou.

But all of this is just the beginning.

The information provided by Lin Yi indicates that the core material of that solid-state battery is a new compound composed of sulfur, nitrogen, and lithium.

Judging from the chemical formula and molecular structure diagram, it contains a small amount of hydronium ion (SCN), or it would be more appropriate to call it thiocyanate.

However, there is still a trace of lithium azide in that molecular structure diagram.

When all these things are put together, it doesn't look like a stable society at all.

In the molecular structure diagram, besides lithium, there are also nitrogen and sulfur.

Both of these processes consume a great deal of electricity and coal to produce nitrogen.

As for sulfur, it's no pushover either.

The Claus process for recovering hydrogen sulfide relies on the petrochemical industry.

Suzhou has a petrochemical industry, but the problem is that the focus is not on recovering hydrogen sulfide. If this method is to be used, then the production of several state-owned enterprises in Suzhou will need to be adjusted.

Adjustments will cost money.

The recovery of sulfur from metal smelting flue gas requires reliance on the smelting of sulfide ores such as copper, lead, and zinc.

Unfortunately, Suzhou doesn't have that.

Producing sulfur as a byproduct of coal coking is simple and convenient, but Qin Chao had just confidently asserted this at the Suzhou Development Conference a few days ago.

Suzhou will certainly take the lead in managing the Yangtze River and Taihu Lake.

All coal coking-related enterprises must relocate.

If we don't sign, the other cities along the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province will definitely stand up and ridicule the people of Suzhou.

"Oh dear, anyone can talk big! But why do you chicken out when it comes to actually doing it?"

Silence is the theme tonight.

In silence, Qin Chao stared intently at Lin Yi, as if trying to see through him.

Lin Yi met Qin Chao's gaze without flinching.

And so, the two people, one big and one small, with vastly different identities and ages, stared at each other in the room.

In the end, Qin Chao, who was several generations older, couldn't hold on any longer.

He leaned back on the sofa with a smile and said to Lin Yi, "The biggest reason I'm seeing you today is because Professor Meng said it's very likely to be true."

"But it could also be a scam."

"I, Qin, have worked for more than 20 years since graduating from university. I've seen more swindlers than I've eaten rice."

"So I wanted to see if the person who dared to put forward such a proposal would follow through with what I said."

"you have not!"

"So, I've decided to give you a chance."

As he spoke, under everyone's gaze, Qin Chao picked up the briefcase placed next to the sofa.

He took out a file folder from inside, but instead of putting it down, he held it in his hand and swung it around.

"Here are the approval documents for the 1000 mu of land that Xue Hongchang personally handled for you."

“I also added a letter inside. With this letter, you will be able to handle things much more smoothly in Suzhou.”

"Now, let's see if you have the guts to take it!"

Qin Chao's grip on the file bag was not firm; several times the file bag almost slipped from his hands, as if Qin Chao was certain that Lin Yi wouldn't dare to reach for the file.

So, under his amused gaze, Lin Yi reached out and easily took the document.

Open the document bag.

It does indeed contain the approval documents for the so-called support program.

The land, also 1000 mu, was what Lin Yi requested.

The location is just west of Xiaomi Heavy Industry. You can walk across the canal avenue and you're there. The proximity makes it very convenient to manage the factories on both sides.

As for the letter Qin Chao mentioned, it was only a thin page; its value lay in its contents.

[The development of new energy is beneficial in the present and for future generations; it requires support, and we hope for coordination and cooperation from all departments. — Qin Chao, February 7, 2010]

Lin Yi put the letters and documents back into the file bag, patted it several times to check, and then said to Qin Chao:
“My stuff is genuine, so of course I dare to reach out and take the documents.”

"Secretary Qin is keen to cultivate me. If I can't stand up for myself, wouldn't I look like a complete waste?"

"How about this, Secretary Qin, help me coordinate a laboratory. After the New Year, when we have time, I'll get some things out and show them to you for your opinion."

"How was it?" With just a few words, Lin Yi tossed the ball back into Qin Chao's hands.

Qin Chao's half-closed eyes snapped open wide when he heard Lin Yi's last words, and he stared at the young man in front of him with disbelief.

What is a coordinated laboratory? Make two and let us have an opinion.
After a moment, he turned his gaze to Meng Hai, hoping to get an answer from him.

However, Meng Hai's expression showed even greater shock than his.

The professor, majoring in chemical engineering at Suzhou University, sat on the sofa, gesturing aimlessly with his hands, stammering for a long time, but unable to utter a complete sentence.

In the end, Qin Chao helped him out and helped him ask the question that was on his mind:

"Can it really be done?"

"Sure!" Lin Yi nodded, answering very casually.

Upon receiving this affirmative answer, Meng Hai deflated like a punctured balloon, collapsing onto the sofa.

Those dark eyes completely lost focus, staring blankly at the ceiling:
“I have a lab and research funding. If you trust me, you can just give me the materials list and I'll help you purchase them.”

"If you don't trust them, you can purchase the materials yourself."

"Just tell me a time, and I'll clean up the lab and look forward to your arrival."

Hearing Meng Hai's words, Lin Yi didn't look at him, but kept looking at Qin Chao.

Qin Chao also noticed the gaze, but didn't speak; he simply nodded.

Lin Yi understood what he meant by nodding; it was simply that he wanted to prove it himself, to prove that all of this was true.

For others, proving all this is difficult, but for Lin Yi, it's very simple, as simple as eating and drinking.

Of course, he would prefer someone to steal the data.

Steal the recipe, produce according to the recipe, and then fry a big one.

That would be so much fun!

Lin Yi picked at the stubble on his chin and said, "Let's go back to work on the sixth day of the new year!"

"Okay, then we'll start work on the sixth day of the new year, no, it's the seventh!" Qin Chao made the final decision and was about to say a few more words when someone knocked on the door from the outside.

The knocking interrupted Qin Chao's remaining words. After he responded, the young man who had led the group into the room peeked out from under the door:

"Secretary, the party is about to start, we have to go."

Qin Chao stood up, straightened his clothes, and then pointed at Lin Yi:

"You sit, I'll sit in the second seat to my left."

After speaking, he noticed Ji Shuangshuang, who had been sitting beside him. He paused for a moment, then pointed at Ji Shuangshuang and said:

“Sit next to him.”

Then he turned around and pointed at Xue Hongchang and Meng Hai:
"Hongchang, you sit in the fifth seat on the right."

"Professor Meng, please sit in the first seat on the left."

"Let's go, it's the New Year, let's go see something exciting."

Passing through the corridor doors, you'll find yourself in the grand theater's auditorium.

The seats on the first few steps were removed and replaced with several round tables.

On the round table were several exquisite fruit platters and snack platters.

In the middle of these platters are product advertisements from various manufacturers.

There was wine, candy, and promotional greeting cards.

Upon entering, Qin Chao led Lin Yi and the others straight to the round table at the very front and center.

He rightfully took the seat of honor and then placed Meng Hai to his left.

The marker was already seated, and Lin Yi naturally led Ji Shuangshuang to sit down next to him, a smile on his face, returning the smiles to everyone who cast curious glances.

After everyone was seated, the star host of Suzhou TV emerged from behind the curtain, a broad smile on his face. He first bowed deeply to the audience before uttering his classic line:

"Dear viewers, welcome to the Spring Festival Gala hosted by Suzhou TV."

"We are here on behalf of Suzhou to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a prosperous Year of the Ox."

"Now, let our Suzhou Dance Troupe present the first program of the Spring Festival Gala – The People of Suzhou Have Dreams."

After the host finished speaking, he clapped, and then they slowly disappeared behind the curtain amidst their own applause.

Meanwhile, the members of the Suzhou Dance Troupe began their performance.

A middle-aged man with a rugged face, dressed in a suit, walked to the center of the stage, tapped his chest, raised his head, and said loudly:
"A true man is born of heaven and raised on earth; how can he be so fussy and indecisive?"

"Let's go smash Nanjing!"

Watching the dance troupe's performance, Lin Yi wanted to make a few comments, but he couldn't.

Because when someone says something, the people below will applaud and laugh in response.

It’s a smile that comes from the heart.

It's not that kind of fake smile from a voiceover.

I don't even want to act anymore.

The party lasted until after 11 p.m., when the two hosts came back on stage and bowed deeply to the audience, officially marking the end of the party.

As the lights came on, Qin Chao got up and went to Lin Yi's side. He gently patted Lin Yi's shoulder and then gave him a few words of advice in the tone of an elder before slowly leaving under the curious gazes of the crowd.

Watching Qin Chao leave and personally seeing him disappear at the entrance of the performance hall, Lin Yi breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help but rub his forehead.

Those who navigate the officialdom are indeed not easy to get along with.

With that one shot Qin Chao took before leaving, his information will be available to interested people tomorrow.

If you add fuel to the fire, your own life will probably be difficult.

He sighed softly, patted the file bag wrapped in his clothes, looked up, and gave a kind and polite smile to the people around him.

Then, maintaining that kind and polite smile, he took Ji Shuangshuang's hand and slowly followed the crowd out of the performance hall.

In the parking lot outside the Grand Theater, Qin Chao sat by the car door, opened the window a crack, and stared intently through the crack at the beat-up Santana four or five parking spaces away.

A few minutes later, Lin Yi started the beat-up Santana, which then slowly drove out of the parking lot and disappeared under the dim streetlights.

Only after the vehicle disappeared from sight did Qin Chao turn his gaze away, close the car window, cross his arms, and ask Meng Hai, who was sitting on his right, with his head down:
"Assuming he completed the production in your lab, could you obtain the formula?"

"Secretary Qin... this... isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Meng Hai asked awkwardly, wanting to say more, but he was powerless to do anything about it, so he could only keep quiet.

This hesitant voice made Qin Chao turn around and stare at Meng Hai for a while before turning his head back to look out the window:

"Professor Meng, you are a professor at Suzhou University and an expert in the field of energy storage materials."

"You should be well aware of how much of an impact this answer would have on the world if all of this were true."

"As a Chinese citizen and an official, I absolutely cannot allow such technology to fall into foreign hands."

After hearing his words, Meng Hai still scratched his head. In Qin Chao's eyes, his actions seemed quite reckless.

Just as he was about to say something, Meng Hai spoke up before him: "It's not a question of whether it can be done, but based on my experience."

"This thing is very unstable, extremely unstable, and extremely easy to explode!"

"Even if Lin Yi made it in front of me, I wouldn't dare to replicate it."

"If any step goes wrong and it explodes, I'm done for!"

(End of this chapter)