Becoming a Billionaire after Divorce-Chapter 699 - 256: Breakthrough in Car Batteries, Sun Dasheng Is Making a Big Move (Part 2)

Chapter 699: Chapter 256: Breakthrough in Car Batteries, Sun Dasheng Is Making a Big Move (Part 2)

The feeling of having one’s throat clamped is indeed unpleasant.

But matters concerning materials cannot be rushed.

Material science is known as the top of the four major pitfalls exactly because the development of new materials is purely a stroke of luck.

The West is ahead of us by nearly a hundred years.

Many materials they had decades ago, we still haven’t broken through to this day.

This knowledge, without the introduction of these scientists, Sun Dasheng really didn’t understand much.

Unexpectedly, when it comes to cutting-edge technology, we still have a lot of homework to do.

"I only have one question, can money solve it?" Sun Dasheng asked.

"As long as we pay a certain price, there are still companies willing to sell," the factory director bit his teeth and said firmly: "Those Western capitalists, as long as there is enough profit, they are willing to risk it."

"Alright, you don’t have to worry about the money, as long as things can be done, no matter how much money is spent, it’s worth it," Sun Dasheng figured it out, aren’t they just fond of money? He lacks everything but this thing.

As long as those capitalists are willing to sell the rope to hang themselves, he is willing to pay for this transaction.

"As for the money, I will arrange for the headquarters finance to transfer funds to you, and you shouldn’t slack off, we strive to achieve: mass-produce one generation, develop one generation, pre-research one generation."

"Only with continuous progress can we not be surpassed by newcomers, and continue to be number one in the industry, do you have confidence?"

"Yes, President Sun, we have confidence!"

Seeing the looks of the people surrounding him, and their slogans shouted somewhat unevenly, he immediately understood where the problem was.

They’ve seen this kind of empty slogan shouting many times.

It didn’t touch them at all.

So he immediately added: "As long as there are results, the company won’t hesitate to progress with you and make money together."

"This company’s future interests are deeply tied with everyone, every technological advancement, relevant technical staff will receive a share of the company’s options based on their participation’s importance, this is not only my company, but also everyone’s company."

"As long as the company does well, everyone progresses and makes money together!"

Sun Dasheng loudly declared while standing in the middle of the crowd.

This time, the crowd erupted.

Everyone had a twinkle in their eyes: "Really? President Sun? You’re not lying to us, right?"

"Isn’t this just painting us a big pie?"

"President Sun, can you guarantee what you’re saying?"

Seeing everyone’s reaction, Sun Dasheng couldn’t help but feel a little emotional, it seems profit is indeed the most moving to people’s hearts.

Moreover, these people who were probably harmed by previous capitalists for a long time, were somewhat skeptical of such pie-in-the-sky promises, each becoming very cautious.

"It’s quite normal for you not to know what kind of person I am, and I understand your concerns, after all, you’ve been fed enough of those capitalists’ big pies, haven’t you?"

"Yes!"

A burst of laughter came from below.

It seems this boss is quite humorous.

Everyone also breathed a sigh of relief, hearing him say this, they knew he definitely wasn’t the same sort as those capitalists.

"Then I’ll give you confidence," Sun Dasheng looked at the factory director, "Count the contributions of those technical staff who made breakthroughs in this battery technology."

Then looking at everyone: "Distribute bonuses according to contributions first."

The crowd cheered!

"And give out options!" Sun Dasheng said resolutely.

"Long live!"

"President Sun, awesome!"

"Whoa, really?"

.....

Listening to the murmuring sounds below, the factory director came up and whispered: "Really give it?"

"Of course it’s real, I never paint pies, any rewards are generally distributed on the spot, do as I said."

Sun Dasheng didn’t avoid the crowd when he said this, everyone heard it and felt sweet in their hearts.

They were all calculating their contributions this time, figuring out how much bonus and options they would receive.

Thinking about it, it’s a beautiful day.

Some almost cried out loud in joy.

Someone nearby asked what was going on?

He said, "Such a good boss, why didn’t he come earlier? If he had come sooner, I might have already married the girl I liked back then."

Oh?

Is that possible?

Quite a few people felt a sense of shared sympathy.

They are all ordinary tech guys, and though their salary after starting work is a bit higher than average, it’s not significantly higher. They aren’t good at charming women, far less so than those sweet-talking blondies, so the girls they like mostly end up with someone else.

They believe that had they met such a good boss right after graduating, the dazzling salary might have already drawn in their goddess.

Upon hearing these somewhat ’naive’ tech guys speak, Sun Dasheng thought these people were really easy to please.

Just giving them a bit more of the wealth they helped create could immediately garner their loyalty.

"Oh, I almost forgot, this battery factory seems to have quite a few small shareholders before, right?" Sun Dasheng asked his secretary beside him.

The secretary flipped through the documents in hand, "Most cases have been bought back by the company, because the funds needed for battery development were too high, burning cash to the extent that they couldn’t sustain it, profits and dividends seemed a long way off, so they eventually chose to take the money and leave."

"So now the battery company is wholly owned by our parent company?" Sun Dasheng asked.

"That’s right, President Sun." The secretary nodded.

Sun Dasheng thoughtfully said to the secretary, "Hold off on sending the funds for now."

The secretary didn’t quite understand but still nodded, "Understood, President Sun."

Nearby, the factory director suddenly became anxious; they had just agreed to get an injection of funding, how come it changed so suddenly?

As he was about to speak, Sun Dasheng stopped him, "Let’s talk in the office."

The director glanced at the chaotic crowd, calling over a subordinate, "Get them back to their stations."

Then followed the boss towards the office.

As soon as he entered the office, he hurriedly said, "President Sun, the funding really can’t be stopped."

Already seated in the boss’s chair, Sun Dasheng turned around and said, "When did I say I was stopping your funding?"

"But just now..."

"Just now, I had a new idea, don’t rush; sit down and listen to see if it’s suitable." Sun Dasheng gestured with his hand.

The director promptly sat down.

"Our new battery technology is indeed far ahead, but... will advanced technology necessarily be adopted by many car companies?" Sun Dasheng’s words immediately made the director feel a bit unsettled.

Indeed.

Previously, he’d been completely absorbed in the joy of technological breakthroughs.

To the extent of somewhat overlooking the reality of the situation.

Your battery is impressive, extending several hundred more kilometers beyond what’s currently on the market.

But what if I don’t use it, what can you do?

The existing batteries already meet some customers’ needs.

Even using new batteries, it’s hard to immediately seize the market share from fuel-powered vehicles, as after all, eight hundred kilometers are still short.

If the new batteries could allow electric vehicles to easily run a thousand kilometers, that would certainly be a major breakthrough, taking a significant bite out of traditional fuel cars.

But eight hundred, a figure that’s neither here nor there, still lacks enough punch.

Not enough to make those car companies abandon their energy security to buy batteries from a competitor.

Keep in mind, Sun Dasheng has his own electric vehicle brand (Weima in joint venture with Baidu).

Or perhaps some car companies already have similar products in their own battery factories, and with increased R&D, competitors could emerge.

Then the product developed through the company’s substantial investment ends up without buyers, and the R&D funds, how will they be recovered? How to profit, to support the next round of technological development with adequate profit. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

If a positive cycle can’t be formed, even temporary leadership will soon lose its momentum.

"So what should we do?"

Sun Dasheng suddenly stood, waving his fist, "That’s why we need to unite, we can’t hog it all; hoarding everything can choke you."

"But... is it appropriate?" The director was somewhat reluctant; after working so hard for new technology, why should others come and partake without doing anything, where’s the justice in that?

"To gain, something must be given; what we need is time, to seize time, not only competing with those electric vehicle battery factories but also with those fuel car companies." Sun Dasheng walked over and patted his shoulder, "Often, the time window given by the era is just that short period, if we don’t seize it, we’ll miss many opportunities later."

"This cost, for us, is nothing; do you understand?"

"I understand, I’ll follow your instructions."

"Good, go and gather the major new energy brands, let’s discuss the big picture." Sun Dasheng showed a satisfied smile.