Xiaomi Heavy Industry, its first entrepreneurial venture!

Chapter 162 I can go to Jinling City! (Third update!)

The words had already fallen, but the sound of Lin Yi gently tapping the table with his fingers continued.

These words, as they reached the ears of the others in the conference room, were like a bolt from the blue, leaving them utterly shocked and bewildered.

They all stared at Lin Yi with their mouths agape, their faces full of confusion.

What do you mean by saying your factory has an Iraqi businessman?

What does it mean to order raw materials worth fifty or sixty million?
What does it mean to help you borrow a production site?
What does "watching you do it" mean?

Is this reasonable?

In the silence, Qin Chao waved to Qian Jiangchao, signaling him to sit down and not speak yet.

He tried his best to suppress the questions in his mind and asked in as calm a tone as possible:

"Mr. Lin, do you mean that your batteries haven't even started production yet, but you've already pre-sold a batch to foreign customers?"

"Then they came directly to your factory and asked you for batteries?"

"And the orders are quite large?"

"Am I right?"

"Yes, that's right!" Lin Yi nodded frankly, admitting the matter generously.

Anyway, this matter will eventually have to be brought into the open, so admitting it now can give me more leverage.

Moreover, the plan I discussed with Sadr was to import and export these materials under the guise of battery raw materials. This way, with official documents, even if someone were to find out, they would proactively and prioritize testing the energy storage performance of these materials.

It can also reduce the risk of exposure.

As for whether Iraq has the capacity to produce batteries.

that's not important.

Iraq may not have the official capacity to produce batteries, but their workshops must be able to hammer them out.

If all else fails, we can export it to Pakistan first.

Lin Yi readily and openly admitted it, leaving the people from the Suzhou Municipal Government in a state of confusion.

The group looked at each other, and finally all turned their attention to the Qiantang River tide.

This is a bit embarrassing.

Just a moment ago you were questioning whether the production of the raw materials for this battery was dangerous, and now you're saying you've already secured an order.

It's still tens of millions.

They even asked others to help them borrow a space so they could produce on someone else's property.

Isn't this blatantly telling everyone that we have top-secret technology and can produce it freely even on someone else's turf?

As for the others, that's none of my business.

Sensing these gazes, Qian Jiangchao turned his attention to Zhao Haikuo and Yun Tingxuan.

As for Meng Hai, who was standing next to the two of them, he quietly moved his chair back a little and then to the side a little after Lin Yi said those words.

It pulled itself out of the sight of others.

In this eerie atmosphere, no one spoke.

Because everyone knows that speaking up could lead to trouble.

In the end, it was Qian Jiangchao who broke the deadlock.

He took out his pen, wrote in the notebook in front of him for a while, then looked up and asked Lin Yi very seriously:
"President Lin, as the head of the Science and Technology Bureau, I believe that a product should undergo scientific testing before it can be launched on the market. We can't be impatient. What do you think?"

His tone was no longer as firm as before, and even carried a hint of seeking opinions.

Lin Yi paused for a moment, then continued tapping the table with his fingers and said:
“The exported goods are raw materials, so the relevant raw material preservation standards must be followed.”

"I'm not sure what materials Professor Yun and Professor Zhao synthesized; I'm only responsible for the products produced by my company."

"Our company's products are not flammable or explosive, and will not become flammable or explosive under normal storage conditions."

"It meets national standards."

"As for Iraq, Iraq has no relevant standards!"

"I have already consulted my client about this, and the client has made it very clear, so there is no need to worry."

Upon receiving this, Qian Jiangchao lowered his head and continued writing and drawing in his notebook, seemingly recording something.

Without anyone else speaking, Qin Chao took over the conversation again, turning his gaze to the people from the Finance Bureau and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission:

"The comrades from the Finance Bureau just said they have reservations about investing in the establishment of the company. Could you please explain your reservations?"

The person from the Finance Bureau sat down, opened the documents in their hand, and said softly:

"The proposal document did not specify the investment ratio of both parties, nor the obligations that both parties would fulfill during the cooperation process. I think this is a very serious oversight."

"In the vote just now, only the Science and Technology Bureau opposed it, but Director Qian's speech just now has shown that his attitude has begun to change."

“I believe he also agreed to the plan.”

"Therefore, our focus now should be on the investment ratio of both parties, the specific tasks to be assigned to each party after the investment cooperation, the obligations to be fulfilled, and the subsequent profit distribution."

After speaking with a smile, the official from the Finance Bureau sat back down.

He also stood up, nodded to the people around him, and said softly:
"The Science and Technology Bureau has agreed to this plan."

After expressing his opinion, he sat down again.

The topic returned to Qin Chao.

Qin Chao opened the document in front of him, glanced at it, and then looked up at Lin Yi and asked:
"President Lin, why don't you share your opinion?"

In short, everyone's eyes were drawn to Lin Yi.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Lin Yi raised his right hand, first extending four fingers, then five:

"According to our preliminary estimates, the first phase of the project is expected to require an investment of approximately 1 billion yuan, and only this 1 billion yuan needs to be invested."

"My specific proposal is that you invest 10 billion yuan in capital, holding 45% of the shares in the cooperative company, while I will invest technology and hold 55% of the shares in the cooperative company."

"In actual management, I demand full jurisdiction."

"Funding, personnel, technology research and development, and future direction are all determined and under my full jurisdiction."

"And you have full authority to audit the funds. Whenever you want to view the accounts, they can be made public to you."

"If you think it's acceptable, we can sign the cooperation agreement today and then officially start the process. Everyone can go about their business as usual."

"You're daydreaming!" Qin Chao's voice came from afar, followed by the sound of his knuckles tapping the table. The sound was even and crisp, as if he was preparing to strike Lin Yi's heart with each tap.

After the tapping stopped, he continued:

"In this cooperation, Suzhou City allocated 2000 mu of land."

“Although that place is relatively remote, one mu of land can sell for at least 50 yuan. 2000 mu of land would cost 10 billion yuan.”

"You want us to put up another 10 billion yuan for just 45% of the shares, and then you want full control? Aren't you just a toad trying to eat swan meat, pushing your luck?"

Lin Yi opened the document, reviewed some of the content he had just read, and then looked up:
"Secretary Qin."

"The land allocation was obtained by Xiaomi Heavy Industry by betting on tax revenue and future employment."

"This is not directly related to the cooperation plan."

"What we're discussing now is that we'll cooperate, make money together, and then split the profits."

"These are two separate actions and should not be confused." "Moreover, and most importantly, Secretary Qin, given the current situation, Suzhou is not the only potential partner."

“I can go to Jinling City; they should be happy to help.”

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A sharp, abrupt sound of a pen slicing through a notebook echoed in the conference room.

Lin Yi looked in the direction the sound came from and found that the person sitting there was the director of the Finance Bureau.

The bureau chief didn't show much expression on his face; he kept a straight face and quickly wrote something in his notebook with a pen.

The others, after seeing who made the sound, quickly looked away, seemingly not intending to get involved.

Before the director of the Finance Bureau could speak, Qin Chao spoke first:

"Does Mr. Lin mean you've been in contact with other people?"

"Not yet!"

"That's good!" He breathed a sigh of relief and turned to whisper to the people around him.

The two sides were quite far apart, and the other side was deliberately lowering their voices, so Lin Yi listened for a while but couldn't quite make out what they were saying.

I simply stopped listening.

A few minutes later, Qin Chao finished speaking with the people around him and looked at Lin Yi again:
"Add some more! Increase it to 49%, we take 49%, and you take 51%."

"As for the company's jurisdiction, as you said, we will send professional auditors to the site."

“We will also send dedicated personnel to the corresponding company Party branch to provide guidance.”

"Of course, we have other conditions attached to our generosity in this regard."

"The additional condition is that for similar projects in the future, Suzhou should be given priority. You can only look for other partners to cooperate with you after Suzhou has clearly agreed that it is unable to undertake the project or has given up."

"Moreover, cooperation with Nanjing is absolutely forbidden."

Exclusivity clauses are very common in everyday collaborations.

Being able to acquire 2000 acres of land for free, plus 10 billion yuan in funding, adding an exclusivity clause is no big deal.

These projects aren't too big right now, so Gusu can still snatch them up. But if the projects get bigger later, whether Gusu can take them on won't be up to them anymore.

Lin Yi furrowed his brows deeply, feigning hesitation and deep thought.

After his mind went blank for about 10 minutes, he finally tilted his head back in despair.

"Secretary Qin, I agree to your conditions."

Across from him, upon hearing Lin Yi agree to these conditions, Qin Chao breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to look at the person in charge of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission:

"Please take this opportunity to get your team to draft the contract as soon as possible. Then, if both parties have a look at it and there are no objections, we can sign the contract."

"Sign the contract in the name of Suzhou City Urban Development Company."

Upon receiving the order, the head of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission rolled up his notebook, nodded to Qin Chao, and then nodded to Lin Yi:

"Please continue, everyone. I'll go out now to draft the contract."

As he passed Lin Yi, he gave Lin Yi a wink:
"Mr. Lin, should we send your secretary to follow along?"

"No need, I trust you!" Lin Yi declined the offer from the person in charge of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. There was nothing he could do; Ye Hua had only been a secretary for a few days and didn't understand contracts yet.

If you follow the past and get tricked into revealing information, then it's pointless.

He acted very magnanimously, and the people from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission gave him a thumbs up before disappearing through the door.

With someone specifically assigned to organize the contracts, the atmosphere on site immediately became much more lively.

Qin Chao placed his hands on the table and leaned forward, but his stern face turned into a smile.

"President Lin, your industry is still a bit too singular. Besides batteries, is there anything else you'd like to get into? Let us know in advance."

"Airplane, are you going?" Lin Yi answered quickly and casually. His tone and attitude made it seem like he was joking.

Qin Chao shifted his body slightly, finding a more comfortable position:

"Go for it! Airplanes are great things. One airplane costs hundreds of millions and can create a lot of jobs. They're a great thing."

"Shall we do it?"

Upon hearing another question, Qin Chao shrank back and shook his head: "Not for now, no money."

Soon, he turned his attention to Yun Tingxuan and the other person:

"Didn't you just say you asked Comrade Qian Jiangchao from the Science and Technology Bureau to help you borrow a venue?"

"Once you've secured the venue, take Professor Yun and the others there and let them see it."

"Check if you made a mistake in any of your operations."

Qin Chao's gaze lingered on Yun Tingxuan and the other person for a moment before turning to look at Qian Jiangchao:
"Director Qian, do we have any factories in our city that we can lend to General Manager Lin?"

Qian Jiangchao pursed his lips and thought for a long time, but couldn't come up with a suitable place.

He simply stood up, grabbed the phone, and said, "I'll go out and make a couple of calls to ask."

As he passed by Lin Yi, he asked again, "Mr. Lin, would you like to come out with me? I'll make the call, and you can speak."

"Okay." Lin Yi stood up, gave Qin Chao and the others an apologetic look, and then followed Qian Jiangchao out of the conference room.

Stepping outside and listening to Lin Yi's request, Qian Jiangchao began frantically making phone calls:

"Does your factory have high-temperature, high-pressure electric melting furnaces? No? Doesn't your chemical plant have them? You said those are only found in metal smelting plants?"

"Wait a minute, let me ask again!"

"There's a high-temperature, high-pressure electric melting furnace inside, but no industrial ball mill or industrial air jet mill?"

"Okay, trouble."

"Let me ask again..."

After making more than a dozen phone calls, Qian Jiangchao approached Lin Yi with a regretful expression:
"Mr. Lin, it's incomplete."

“No factory has such complete equipment. If you want to produce, you can only go through one manufacturer for each step, you see.”

Lin Yi was not surprised after hearing what he said.

The biggest difference between laboratory production and industrial production lies in output.

The laboratory only needs to ensure that the finished product can be produced.

Industrial production, however, requires consideration of output.

Low output means costs cannot be covered; high output means the equipment and manpower cannot keep up.

So, he was already grateful that he had just managed to gather all the equipment.

Nodding, he replied softly, "Let's do it this way! I'll provide a production process later, and then I'll trouble Director Qian to help me contact someone."

"We will arrange the raw materials as soon as possible and then start production."

"Hmm!" Qian Jiangchao nodded and then walked to the side to make a phone call.

Another half hour passed after the call ended.

At that moment, the person in charge of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission reappeared at the meeting room door with documents in hand.

He slapped the documents in his hand: "President Lin, let's go sign the contract!"

(End of this chapter)