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Nighttime, in the bedroom.

Xiao Shan leaned against the bed and laughed, "Finally, I managed to fool this stubborn guy."

Ding Qiunan patted Xiao Shan and said, "Isn't this your own child?"

Chapter 764. Happy Lantern Festival to everyone!

Hearing Ding Qiunan's words, Xiao Shan was speechless: "This kid is too ambitious, but he lacks a down-to-earth spirit. This time, let him see how his father developed step by step. Hopefully, it will help him! Have you heard anything about the third brother in the last two months?"

"I heard you're doing well at school and are planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam," Ding Qiunan said with a smile.

Xiao Shan nodded and said, "Taking the postgraduate entrance exam is the right thing to do. Physics is too profound. You won't learn much real knowledge after graduating with an undergraduate degree, and you'll be less capable of doing research."

The next morning, after breakfast, Xiao Jingyan reluctantly followed Xiao Shan to the office.

Everyone looked up and down at the young man following Xiao Shan, whispering among themselves about who he was.

The accompanying assistant said, "Don't look around. This is Xiao Sheng's eldest son. He will be working alongside Xiao Sheng to handle the group's business from now on. You all need to be more discerning."

Many female employees' eyes lit up immediately.

"Brother Sun, is our Young Master Xiao married? He looks to be in his early twenties!"

The assistant said seriously, "Don't ask around or overthink things. Xiao Sheng's family has very strict rules."

Unfortunately, the assistant's words did nothing to dispel the single women's thoughts.

Even if I can't be his wife, just being even remotely related to him will ensure I have no worries for the rest of my life.

In the office, Xiao Shan said to his assistant, Sun, "Sun, the group plans to enter the storage industry next. Please gather some information on this for me, including the current situation of storage manufacturers at home and abroad, as well as the current talent situation in the domestic storage field. Give it to me tomorrow."

“Okay, Mr. Xiao.” Assistant Sun nodded.

Xiao Shan has an assistant office with sixteen assistants who are responsible for assisting him in handling affairs of various departments.

And help him collect information from various sources and handle miscellaneous tasks.

Xiao Shan threw a stack of documents at Xiao Jingyan: "This is the group's latest quarterly report. Check if there are any errors. If not, bring it over for me to sign."

Half a day later, Xiao Jingyan said to Xiao Shan, "Dad, I've finished reviewing the report, and there are no problems."

Xiao Shan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them, picked up a pen, signed his name, and had his assistant outside take him away.

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Xiao Jingyan became more and more proficient in her work and gained a deeper understanding of Mount Tai.

"Dad, isn't the semiconductor research center needing way too much funding?"

Xiao Shan was pleased that Xiao Jingyan asked this question: "Is it a lot? What's the use of saving so much money? Can you buy core technologies from abroad with more money? In the end, we still have to research them ourselves! Without our own technology, others can deal with you with just a word or a document. No matter how big a company is, if it doesn't have its own trump cards, it may be finished when the opportunity is missed. Core technology is a company's moat. With these technologies, we can be invincible."

"No matter how much money we invest, as long as we can develop something, it will build a moat around Taishan Group! If we have the technology, we can stand tall when we cooperate with others in the future, and we won't have to be at the mercy of others."

Xiao Jingyan nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Xiao Shan continued, "Money is no longer what Taishan is pursuing; core technologies are what we need to master!"

"Dad, I have a friend who works in finance, and we're on good terms. I'm thinking of investing some money to earn some pocket money."

Hearing Xiao Jingyan say this, Xiao Shan said speechlessly, "Is your friend a swindler? Just invest a few million as a token gesture, don't take it seriously. Right now, your dad is the best at making money in all of China, why would you invest in someone else? Don't get involved in things that involve getting something for nothing, it's unethical, and your dad can't afford to lose face like that."

Xiao Jingyan was speechless after what her father said. Investing 10,000 or 20,000 yuan was worse than not investing at all. Wasn't this looking down on people?

"Don't be so unconvinced, kid. Back when your dad first started working, he only made twenty-odd yuan a month. Even after ten years, he wouldn't have earned ten thousand. You can spend our family's money however you want, but if you invest it, who knows how much you'll make?"

Xiao Jingyan was unconvinced, but she still nodded.

Just then, Assistant Sun came in and said to Xiao Shan, "Mr. Xiao, Lu Fangda is back."

"Let him in quickly."

Soon, Lu Fangda entered Xiaoshan's office.

"Xiao Lu, this is my eldest son, Xiao Jingyan. Young people, please give me your guidance when you don't understand something. Jingyan, this is Manager Lu Fangda, who is currently in charge of the electronics factory in Shenzhen. After the other four electronics factories are built, I plan to put Manager Lu in full charge. You young people should communicate more often."

Lu Fangda quickly shook hands with Xiao Jingyan and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Xiao."

"Let me tell you the specific results of this survey," Xiao Shan said to Lu Fangda.

"Xiao Sheng, this is the report. We have inspected all four locations and spoken with the local leaders. They all welcome Taishan to build an electronics factory. Employment is a problem in these areas, and our electronics factory can solve the employment of tens of thousands of people, which will be a great help to them."

Xiao Shan looked at the research report and said, "Good, the investigation is very comprehensive, and we can start construction on the spot. As for the heads of the four factories, you can recommend the head of the Shenzhen electronics factory, Xiao Lu. I still need to take a look at the other three electronics factories and find suitable people, preferably with local connections, so that it will be easier to handle some things."

"Xiao Lu, keep an eye on this. The managers of these electronics factories will be your team in the future, so you'd better pay attention."

"Yes, Mr. Xiao."

After Lu Fangda left the office, Xiao Shan said to Xiao Jingyan, "The group's regular meeting is in a week. Jingyan, help me organize some documents. The group's management in mainland China is actually a bit chaotic right now, and we need to clarify everyone's responsibilities."

"Dad, how do you plan to clarify things?" Xiao Jingyan asked Xiao Shan.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Shan said, "Just like the Hong Kong headquarters, let each department in the mainland establish its own branch company! The welding machine R&D and welding workshop will be established as a head office, including a welding machine R&D center and a welding machine after-sales service department. System R&D will be separated from the mobile phone department and established as an information technology development company, as it will be used for other important purposes in the future. Storage will be separated from the mobile phone department and established as its own storage company. The screen research center will be established as a company, and the optics, laser, and semiconductor research centers will be under the group's name. In addition, we will design several research centers, including a battery energy research center to conduct R&D on lithium batteries, a chip design research center to design various chips, a big data research center, and an artificial intelligence research center."

Xiao Jingyan stared at her father with her mouth agape: "Dad, aren't you taking too big a step? You might tear your balls like that."

"The 21st century is just around the corner. Let's set up these research centers first, recruit some talent, and start researching regardless of whether we can produce results. At least we'll secure a place. There aren't many companies in these fields worldwide right now, and we're among the leaders. We'll be happy if we can produce results in ten or twenty years. Even if we don't, applying for some patents and collecting patent fees is not bad. Otherwise, what's the use of money sitting around? Your dad is also trying to identify talent in various fields."

Moreover, as a time traveler with access to the chat group, how could I possibly fail to produce any results?

Chapter 765, A Breakthrough in Optics! (Please Subscribe!)

At the monthly meeting of Taishan Group's mainland branch, leaders of various departments were informed that the group was planning a major move in mainland China.

Many people are curious about what big move this is and how their positions will change.

Soon, Xiao Shan led Xiao Jingyan into the conference room.

"It seems everyone has received the news and knows that the group is making a big move today. But it's a good thing, so there's no need to be nervous." Upon hearing this, many people secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let me introduce you all first. This is Xiao Jingyan, who will be my administrative assistant from now on. If you need anything and can't find me, you can contact him first."

From the moment Xiao Jingyan entered the company, everyone knew that she was Xiao Shan's eldest son.

Being an administrative assistant now is just a transitional process.

"Jingyan, distribute today's meeting materials to all the senior colleagues. You are all veterans of the group, while I am a newcomer. If there is anything you don't understand, please give me your guidance. If there are any mistakes, please point them out."

Immediately, someone responded with a smile, "Mr. Xiao, you're too kind. We've all heard of Jingyan's reputation; his electronics and communications company has quite a name in the industry."

The materials were quickly distributed, and everyone carefully examined them.

First, the establishment of independent companies by various departments in mainland China was expected. Otherwise, the management would be too chaotic.

Next are the various large research centers.

Everyone present knew that Xiao Shan was a tech fanatic who loved to set up various research centers to study projects that seemed impressive at the moment but were rarely studied by others.

"Human Resources Department, after the meeting, you can contact the major colleges and universities to recruit talent according to the research centers we have established. For professional talents, we can increase their salaries by 50%. Some well-known scholars, especially those who have made certain contributions, can contact me individually to determine their salary standards."

"Yes, Mr. Xiao."

After the meeting, Xiao Shan returned to his office.

Just as Xiao Shan was looking for Zhou Bingkun and the others in the chat group, asking them to help him get some advanced technology, the phone rang.

"Mr. Xiao, this is the Optical Research Center. We have achieved a new breakthrough in the field of optical microscopy, fully meeting the standards of advanced optical microscopes. The relevant technology has been patented. This optical breakthrough has allowed us to make significant progress in the field. Breakthroughs in other related technologies are only a matter of time."

Upon hearing the news, Xiao Shan smiled and said, "Well done. I'll go to the Optical Research Center this afternoon."

Just as Xiaoshan hung up the phone, another call came in; it was from the Shenzhen government.

What are the leader's instructions?

"Mr. Xiao, I heard that your group plans to establish several new research centers."

"I didn't expect the news to have reached the leaders' ears! Yes, these are all areas that I believe are likely to explode in the next twenty years, and they all belong to emerging technologies. In traditional fields, the West is decades or even centuries ahead of us, and they set many regulations. But in emerging fields, the whole world is just getting started, and we Chinese are no worse than foreigners. Let's compete side by side and see who can stand out."

"Haha, even I'm excited to hear what Xiao Sheng said. There aren't many people like Xiao Sheng who are so skilled in technology in China these days. If you have any difficulties, you can call me anytime. The leaders have already spoken up. Xiao Sheng's dedication to science and technology is something many companies should learn from."

"Haha, thank you very much, boss."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Shan checked the time and realized it was almost lunchtime.

After having lunch in the cafeteria, Xiaoshan took a car straight to the Optical Research Center.

The person in charge, Li Xianguang, was already waiting at the door.

Xiao Shan got out of the car and immediately shook Li Xianguang's hand, saying, "Xiao Li, you've worked hard."

"Mr. Xiao, this is what we should do. It is thanks to your investment, regardless of cost, that the Optical Research Center has achieved what it has today."

"Haha, this is also inseparable from your hard work in research. For this breakthrough, the group has prepared a bonus of tens of millions of yuan for you. Each of the three professors who led the research team will receive a bonus of at least one million yuan."

Zhang Xianguang said excitedly, "Thank you very much, Mr. Xiao."

As the head of the Optical Research Center, Zhang Xianguang earns a high salary, reaching 700,000 to 800,000 yuan annually.

Optics is a scarce industry worldwide, with little research and application.

The most advanced one right now is Hanscat's Caisi. Li Xianguang once interviewed at Caisi, but the salary and position were not ideal.

Later, I heard that Xiaoshan had established an optical research center in mainland China, so I submitted my resume. To my surprise, I was immediately hired with a generous salary.

With the strong purchasing power of the domestic currency, he could live a life that Hanscat never even dared to dream of.

Moreover, the group provides dedicated villas and cars, with chauffeured transportation for all comings and goings. It's like heaven and earth compared to being a lowly, low-level researcher at Hanscat.

Zhang Xianguang then resigned from Caisi and came to the Optical Research Center in Taishan.

The group entered the research center, where Xiao Shan first took a look at the optical microscope.

"Mr. Xiao, our optical microscopes have surpassed many ordinary microscopes on the market, and they have a huge impact on biology and medicine. Currently, Europe and the United States have imposed an embargo on this batch of microscopes. Our breakthrough has completely broken their blockade against us in this field."

Xiao Shan nodded in satisfaction: "Very good. Later, please compile a detailed report and I will send it to the Semiconductor Research Center. Perhaps our breakthrough in optics will benefit the development of lithography machines."

"Yes, Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Shan looked at Li Xianguang and continued to ask, "What is the projected production volume of optical microscopes?"

"At the current production scale, we can produce about 100 units a month. As our skills improve and our distribution channels mature, we may be able to reach 200 to 300 units. If we want to produce more, we will have to expand production, since the optical research center is only so big."

Xiao Shan nodded and said, "I will immediately establish an optical instrument manufacturing plant to expand production. At the current rate, the orders from major universities alone are enough for us to produce for two years, not even counting the various research institutions in China. The foreign embargo on China is expected to be lifted soon, so we should take advantage of this time to produce more and try to capture more market share."

"Yes, Mr. Xiao."

Chapter 766, A Surge of Investigations! (Please Subscribe!)

Back in his office from the Optical Research Center, Xiao Shan picked up the phone and made a call.

"Xiao Sheng, what made you think of calling me? You're such a busy person." The person on the other end of the phone was the president of a top university in China.

Over the years, Xiaoshan has recruited many people from various universities, donated money and equipment to some schools, and gotten to know many leaders of key universities.

"Principal Mao, I heard that your research in biology has come to a standstill. Can you tell me about it?"

"Well, it's no secret that foreign countries impose an embargo on high-end optical microscopes, which makes it difficult to apply many theoretical concepts in practice. As a result, much medical research has also become slower."

After listening to Principal Mao's words, Xiao Shan smiled and said, "Principal Mao, I have good news for you. Our group's optical research center has made a new breakthrough in the field of optical microscopes. We can now independently produce high-end optical microscopes. The European and American embargo is because we can't produce them ourselves. They want us to produce low-end products forever and monopolize the high-precision field, but now we have broken their monopoly in this area."

Principal Mao immediately became excited: "Xiao Sheng, are you telling the truth?"

"If Principal Mao doesn't believe it, he can bring his professionals to our group to conduct experiments, because with the advent of the optical microscope, we have set up a dedicated testing laboratory, and we welcome all professional purchasing personnel to come and verify it."

"Okay, Mr. Xiao, we'll be right there."

Subsequently, Xiaoshan made phone calls to several other key universities.

Within two days, relevant organizations also heard the news and called to verify its authenticity.

After receiving a definite answer from Xiaoshan, they all expressed their desire to visit Taishan Group's mainland branches.

The matter has caused quite a stir in related fields.

An assistant walked into the office and said to Xiao Shan, "Mr. Xiao, the Shenzhen government just sent a message that CCTV wants to interview you, and it's said that it might make the news."

CCTV is the most authoritative television station in China, and its news represents the country's dynamics.

"when will you arrive?"

"A week later, we conducted a special interview with the Optical Research Center to discuss our latest research on optical microscopes."

"Okay, I see."