Rebirth: My college entrance exam score was stolen? I turned the tables and made a billion.

Looking at the current state of this group of people, Liu Guangming sighed inwardly.

He figured it out: in their minds, the reason why old state-owned enterprises couldn't produce high-end goods was because their technology was inferior and because foreign technology was unattainable.

Now, I feel ashamed to use soybean residue from Northeast China to make shampoo and dishwashing liquid.

In fact, many technical backbones of state-owned enterprises in this era had a very solid foundation. However, they were trapped in the framework of the planned economy for decades and were frightened by the foreign goods that had just flooded into the country. Deep down, they always felt that they were inferior to foreigners.

That won't do!

Liu Guangming spoke up.

"Section Chief Wang, let me ask you, is Coca-Cola high-end or not?"

Wang Cheng was stunned.

"That must be high-end!"

"That's an American import; it's sold in major department stores across the country. A small jar costs a little over two dollars!"

"Do you even know what's inside a Coca-Cola bottle?"

Liu Guangming tapped his fingers on the table.

"Ninety-nine percent of it is water and sugar, plus a little carbon dioxide bubbles, and the remaining less than one percent is a mixture of several flavorings that anyone can buy."

"With such low production costs, they sell a can of syrup all over the world, all thanks to their exclusive patented recipe!"

These words left Wang Cheng and the other technicians speechless.

"If Americans can patent their sugar water, why can't we patent the saponins extracted from soybeans in Northeast China?"

Liu Guangming spoke in a straightforward and loud tone.

"The worst thing for someone in tech is to look down on themselves!"

"If Americans can do it, we Chinese are no less capable."

"As for patents... patents aren't about how rare the raw materials are, but about who comes up with the idea first and who can turn it into a product that benefits the people!"

"Turning unwanted soybean residue and oil residue into purified and compounded detergent raw materials solves the problem of washing hands without harming them, while also reducing costs and leaving sufficient profit. This is a remarkable technological achievement!"

"As I just mentioned, we'll not only apply for domestic patents, but also for invention patents in Europe and America!"

"If foreigners dare to copy our idea of ​​using soybeans to make dishwashing liquid, we'll sue them in Hong Kong and overseas, and make them pay us US dollars!"

"Pay...pay in US dollars?"

Upon hearing this, a young technician next to him clenched his fists in excitement.

"besides!"

Liu Guangming took the plastic bottle with the pump head that Zhao Shaoqiang had placed on the table.

"Patents are not just about formulas."

"This push-button plastic pump head, with its internal spring-loaded check valve structure that dispenses liquid with a single press, is a utility model patent!"

"Our own bottle shape design and the floral labels on the outside—as long as we're the first to draw them and start the mold—are legally considered a design patent!"

"Even a two-cent plastic composite bag printed with our Hongqi Daily Chemical Factory's unique trademark pattern is patented."

"If anyone dares to counterfeit it without permission, that's an infringement, and we can make them pay us compensation."

These words opened up new avenues of thought for Wang Chengcai and the others.

In the past, in state-owned factories, people only recognized "model workers" and those who "met targets".

Who would have thought that everything from the shape of the bottle to the liquid inside, and even a sticker on the outside, could become a patent protected by law!

Wang Cheng then spoke.

"Mr. Liu, I... I finally understand!"

"Don't worry, our technical department can definitely get those three formulas working for you!"

Liu Guangming smiled upon hearing this.

"Section Chief Wang, empty words are useless. I don't like that kind of formalism."

"When I took over the towel factory, I asked them to change their production line. Their technicians and their team worked through the night, and I gave them a bonus."

"When you come to our daily chemical factory, the rules must naturally be the same!"

"Try to clear out the lab before dark today. I'll arrange for someone to bring the raw materials over this afternoon."

"I'm giving you three days!"

Liu Guangming held up three fingers.

"Within three days, produce me the initial samples of these three products: fruit and vegetable dishwashing liquid, high-moisturizing shower gel, and antibacterial hand soap!"

"My requirements are simple: fine lather, a refreshing scent, and absolutely gentle on hands after washing!"

"As long as the samples pass my inspection, you will all receive a technology achievement award!"

"Five hundred per person!"

"Not only that."

Liu Guangming then threw out an even bigger bargaining chip.

"Once these three products are officially put into mass production and launched, they will be sold through Guangming Commerce's citywide channels."

"I've decided to allocate a portion of the net profit from these products directly to your technical department's year-end bonus pool!"

"As long as the product is sold, you'll receive this profit share!"

"How is it?"