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Chapter 155 Clever Response

Jiang Haoran took a deep breath. He was prepared for this question, but he also knew it was the most difficult to answer.

"Chairman Lin has asked the most crucial question." His tone remained calm and direct, without dodging the question. "Indeed, what we currently lack most is long-term, large-scale real-world user data. This is the trust-building process that all innovative products must go through."

"Mr. Lin, as everyone in the industry knows, no downstream customer would easily give away their production line worth tens of millions and expensive silicon materials to provide one or two years of free 'lifespan testing' for a brand new consumable."

"Untying this knot requires an opportunity, but even more so, courage. It requires not only courage from us product developers, but also from visionary and decisive industry leaders like Wanhe Solar, who are willing to give domestic innovation a rigorous and..."

The courage to seize controlled but genuine opportunities for validation.

These words cleverly shifted the topic from the simple dilemma of "data shortage" to the collaborative proposition of "how to jointly build trust".

At the same time, it subtly put Lin Guodong in a difficult position, asking him, "As an industry leader, are you willing to be the courageous one to prove yourself?"

He then changed the subject: "In fact, we have already started a long-term verification collaboration with two partner companies that agree with our technical approach and test data, using our samples to conduct small-batch comparative tests on their internal production lines."

"The cumulative testing period has exceeded one month, and the number of silicon wafers cut has exceeded 100,000." He paused, then said clearly, "The initial feedback is that the line consumption performance meets expectations, the cutting stability meets requirements, and there have been no batch quality incidents caused by the wire material."

He looked at Lin Guodong, his gaze clear: "Of course, one month is far from enough to verify long-term lifespan. We are working with our testing clients to design a longer-term tracking and verification program. At the same time, we are also conducting accelerated aging tests under conditions several times greater than normal to continuously refine our lifespan model."

He once again acknowledged the shortcomings, but responded with the initial positive feedback and ongoing efforts, which appeared pragmatic and sincere.

He did not reveal the specific name of the test client, but his words still caused a low commotion among the surrounding crowd.

This means that Kirin Technology is not developing in isolation; there are already people willing to "take the plunge," even on a very small scale.

Finally, Jiang Haoran faced Lin Guodong and all the audience members who were listening intently, and asked his question: "Chairman Lin, your questions are all to the point, and they are also the problems we think about and solve every day."

"Reducing costs and increasing efficiency, and breaking the dependence on imports of key consumables, are common challenges for the industry. Kylin Technology has taken the first step, and although it is still in its early stages, the direction is clear and the steps are solid."

He raised his voice slightly to make sure everyone could hear him: "If a domestically produced diamond wire, which has undergone preliminary verification, significantly reduced costs, and performance close to that of imported products, were presented to us, would Wanhe Solar, as one of the industry's leading companies, be willing to give it a fair and rigorous verification opportunity? Would you be willing to work with startups like ours to make some attempts to promote the independent control of the industrial chain?"

After saying that, he looked at Lin Guodong again, said nothing more, and just waited quietly.

What needed to be shown has been shown, what needed to be made honest has been made honest, and what needed to be invited has been invited.

The ball is now back at the feet of that industry giant.

The booth was silent except for the low hum of the prototype.

All eyes turned to Lin Guodong.

How will this veteran, known for his rigor and even harshness, respond? Will he continue to throw out even more tricky questions, or will he make even the slightest concession in attitude in response to this neither humble nor arrogant, substantial and evasive reply?

Lin Guodong's face was like a deep pool, calm and undisturbed, except for his sharp eyes, where complex undercurrents surged.

Despite his almost aggressive and relentless questioning, this young man managed to proceed with caution and answer every question.

What's even more commendable is that the answers are well-organized, supported by data, and the attitude remains consistently one of humility and tenacity.

The final suggestion about "joint verification" not only cleverly transformed a passive response into an active invitation, but also subtly elevated the topic to the level of industry responsibility and the innovation ecosystem.

He had to admit that, at least in this public dialogue under the spotlight, Jiang Haoran's composure, professionalism, and vision far exceeded his age and even surpassed many managers who had been immersed in the industry for many years.

But the deep-seated belief in the laws of manufacturing, rooted in his heart for decades, and the profound worry that his daughter might "go astray," could not be easily dispelled by a clever response.

The ice of doubt remains thick and heavy.

Silence spread, and every tick of the second hand was clearly audible.

Under the pressure of countless intertwined gazes, Lin Guodong finally spoke slowly, his voice still steady, revealing no underlying emotion: "The market will only give opportunities for products that can truly withstand the test."

"No matter how eloquent the words or how loud the slogans, nothing beats a real order and a real-world test on the production line."

He neither agreed outright nor refused outright. He left a ambiguous answer while maintaining his authority as an industry leader.

After a brief silence, the crowd erupted into even more enthusiastic discussion. What had just happened was undoubtedly one of the most exciting moments of the day's exhibition.

Jiang Haoran stood there, watching Lin Guodong's departing figure, his expression still calm.

He knew that there was no winner or loser in this confrontation.

But at least he did not back down in the face of the other party's authority and questioning; instead, he clearly conveyed the voice and value proposition of Kirin Technology.

More importantly, this open and high-level questioning and response session itself became a special "roadshow" of Kylin Technology's technology and team strength.

The way many spectators looked at Jiang Haoran and the Kirin Technology team had subtly changed.

From curiosity to scrutiny, and now to a sense of recognition and admiration.

Wang Qiming quietly breathed a sigh of relief; his back was damp with sweat.

Gu Qiushi pushed up his glasses, his eyes bright, while Zhao Haichuan had already begun quickly organizing what he had just collected.

More business cards and information of potential customers.

Jiang Haoran turned around and faced the visitors who had gathered again, his face showing his usual calm and professional smile.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we just discussed some issues related to product reliability and verification. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask."

The atmosphere of lively technical exchange was restored in front of the booth.

A storm triggered by the "evaluation" by industry leaders is injecting greater attention and, in a sense, credibility into the nascent brand of Kirin Technology in a different way.

After Lin Guodong finished speaking, he stopped looking at Jiang Haoran and said to his assistant indifferently, "Let's go check out the next booth."

This means it's time to leave.

However, just as Lin Guodong turned around, and his entourage parted the crowd for him, the brief but intense confrontation seemed to be ending in a rather cold and uneventful manner.

"President Lin! Young friend Jiang! It's really lively here!" A loud, energetic laugh, seemingly echoing with metal, exploded like thunder in the slightly stagnant air, instantly capturing everyone's attention.