One Yuan First Recharge: I'm Actually the Boss Behind a Fortune 500 Company

Fourth, take a look at the supply chain.

Wafer foundry, packaging and testing, screens, cameras, batteries, structural components...

Currently, which domestic suppliers can do these things? Who are the leading ones? Who has spare capacity? Who are potential partners? – You should do some preliminary research first.

After Wang Hao finished speaking, he paused to give Zhou Jianjun time to process the information, and then added:

"These four things are the highest priority tasks at present."

I'll give you three months to get the first three things done.

Supply chain assessment can proceed simultaneously, but at least a preliminary evaluation of the core components must be completed.

After he finished speaking, there was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

Then Zhou Jianjun spoke, his tone tinged with a bitter smile:

"Boss...you've certainly taken a big step."

"But since you say you have core technology, then I believe you."

His tone gradually became serious:

"I can start exploring the venue today."

I had previously learned about the situation of several industrial parks around the provincial capital from some friends who are in the manufacturing industry.

I have a few channels through which I can inquire about the supply chain.

Let me first organize this preliminary information to give you a directional report.

"Okay." Wang Hao nodded. "Go ahead and do it. Let me know if there's anything that needs coordination."

"Understood, boss," Zhou Jianjun replied.

The communication was disconnected.

Wang Hao put his phone on the table, leaned back in his chair, and stared at the ceiling.

The first step has been taken.

Next comes the real preparation work.

He thought for a moment, then picked up his phone and glanced at the chip blueprint interface again.

The diamond-shaped chip icon floated silently in the center of the screen, its edges flashing with an icy blue light.

Like a newly lit flame.

He locked his phone and put it back in his pocket.

Time to get to work.

The following week, Zhou Jianjun started making calls.

He first used his network of contacts to investigate the entry conditions and preferential policies of several major industrial parks in the provincial capital and surrounding areas.

The compiled information is sent to Wang Hao daily through the game system.

Wang Hao used his time after get off work to lie on his bed in his small apartment and scroll through the messages one by one.

The message sent on the first day:

"Boss, I went to the investment promotion office of the provincial capital's high-tech zone today."

"The situation there is as follows: There is a 'Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park' in the High-tech Zone, which is currently in the investment promotion stage."

The entry requirements stipulate that the registered capital of the enterprise shall not be less than 10 million yuan and the investment intensity of the project shall not be less than 3 million yuan per mu.

The park can provide standard factory buildings in three sizes: 3,000 square meters, 5,000 square meters and 10,000 square meters.

The rent is between 20 and 30 yuan per square meter per month, depending on the floor and location.

Regarding preferential policies: The High-tech Zone provides tax incentives of "three years of exemption and two years of half-tax reduction" to enterprises that meet the "high-tech industry" positioning. The first three years are exempt from corporate income tax, and the tax is reduced by half in the following two years.

In addition, for projects with fixed asset investments exceeding 20 million, there are extra subsidies, ranging from 5% to 10% of the actual investment amount.

"I plan to go to the Economic Development Zone tomorrow to take a look; the policies there might be different."

After reading it, Wang Hao replied, "Okay. Keep touching it."

The next day, Zhou Jianjun sent another message:

"Boss, I went to the Economic Development Zone today."

"The situation there is quite different from that in the High-tech Zone. The main industries in the Economic Development Zone are equipment manufacturing and electronic information, so they should be more welcoming to consumer electronics projects."

They also have standard factory buildings there, and the rent is slightly cheaper than in the High-tech Zone, ranging from 18 to 25 yuan per square meter.

The preferential policies are similar, but there's an additional policy—if the project creates more than 500 jobs, the government can provide an extra one-time employment subsidy of 2,000 to 3,000 per person.

Wang Hao looked at the message and pondered for a few seconds.

This will create more than 500 jobs...

If the mobile phone project progresses smoothly, the subsequent assembly lines, testing lines, warehousing and logistics will indeed require a significant number of workers. Reaching 500 workers is not impossible.

He replied with two words: "I've got it."

On the third day, Zhou Jianjun sent more messages:

"Boss, today I got in touch with Deputy Director Li of the Economic Development Zone Investment Promotion Bureau through a friend."

We've arranged to meet tomorrow afternoon to discuss this further.

"In addition, I have also found out a possible candidate for the head of the R&D team."

I have a college classmate who used to be the R&D director at a chip design company. He just left last year and is currently unemployed.

I tried talking to him, and he seemed interested in joining a new project, but said he needed to see what it would be like.

I haven't told him much yet.

Wang Hao's eyes lit up slightly when he saw the message.

The head of the R&D team—this is the most crucial part of the entire project.

The implementation of chip solutions, the design of the overall hardware solution, the coordination with foundries... all the technical work depends on this person to lead.

If you can find a truly knowledgeable and skilled technical expert, the success rate of the project can increase by at least 30%.

He replied: "This person is worth following closely. But don't reveal too much about the core technology; observe his attitude and capabilities first."

Zhou Jianjun quickly replied with "Understood".

On the fourth day, Zhou Jianjun did not send any messages.

Wang Hao didn't urge him.

He knew these things couldn't be rushed; going through government procedures, negotiating entry conditions, and recruiting industry talent all took time.

On the fifth day, Zhou Jianjun finally logged back online:

"Boss, I met with Deputy Director Li of the Economic Development Zone's Investment Promotion Bureau today. The meeting went quite well."

"Deputy Director Li is very interested in our project."

He said that the Economic Development Zone is currently focusing on attracting electronic information manufacturing projects, and if Xingyue Technology decides to settle there, they can offer more favorable terms than standard policies in terms of factory rent, tax breaks, and employment subsidies.

"But I didn't reveal too much specific information about the project. I only said that we are a technology company whose main business is the research and development and manufacturing of consumer electronics. The initial plan is to invest 50 million, which is expected to create 500 to 800 jobs."

"Deputy Director Li said that if our investment and employment scale can reach this level, he can help us apply for preferential policies on a case-by-case basis, that is, to provide some customized support on the basis of the standard policies."

"He suggested that we submit a Letter of Intent for Project Investment as soon as possible so that he could help us advance the process internally."

After reading the message, Wang Hao pondered for a moment.

The "case-by-case" preferential policy—that's good news. It shows that the government genuinely welcomes these kinds of projects.

He replied with three messages:

"You draft the letter of intent, and send it to me after you're done."

"Follow up on that candidate again."

"well done."

Zhou Jianjun replied with a simple "Received".

Wang Hao placed his phone next to his pillow, put his hands behind his head, and stared at the thin crack on the ceiling.

There are initial signs of progress regarding the factory.

The matter of talent acquisition has also begun to be addressed.