Lin Sanqi donated 30 million yuan to his alma mater in disguised form, so his alma mater naturally had to be his strong backing.

So when he encounters difficulties, he will look for his alma mater. This is also one of Lin Sanqi's strategies. He spends money to build connections with Huadu Medical University and turn the connections of Huadu Medical University into his own connections.

Look, Lin Sanqi appeared in the office of Wang Chengwen, the dean and tutor of the First Clinical Medical College, carrying some fruits.

Dean Wang was quite surprised to see Lin Sanqi:

"Hey, didn't you say you were busy with work? Why are you here again? If you have time, go to the lab and do research."

Lin Sanqi put the fruit on the coffee table and smiled:

"Teacher Wang, I'm in trouble again. I can't handle it myself, so I have to ask my parents to help me."

"Haha, what difficulties do you have? Tell me and see if I can help."

"It's about the X-ray machine production you helped me contact last time. I ordered 20 machines, and my African customers gave very good feedback. They want to order another batch. If possible, they also want to buy an X-ray machine production line."

Upon hearing this, Dean Wang breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was not a difficult matter, on the contrary, it was a good thing.

Foreign merchants wanted X-ray machines, which was a way to make money for his friend's factory. As a middleman, he felt proud, so he said with a smile:

"Since your foreign customers are satisfied, you can go and order a batch of machines from Lao Cao. If the quantity is large, you can even get a discount from him. As for the production line you asked for, I don't think Lao Cao can handle that.

So, I'll go with you to Cao's place, and we'll also bring Dean Lou from the School of Biomedical Engineering. Medical device manufacturing is their engineering school's strong point, so he should have a solution."

An industrial zone in Dongguan.

Dean Wang, Dean Lou, and Lin Sanqi followed Boss Cao around the workshop, listening to the introduction:

"Don't be fooled by the small size of my factory. Besides top-tier instruments, I can produce any other medical equipment, including X-ray machines and CT machines. Furthermore, unlike other factories, we have independent R&D capabilities..."

Dean Wang waved his hand and interrupted:

"Okay, okay, Lao Cao, there's no one here, so stop bragging. It's just an assembly factory, what R&D capabilities do you have? At most, you bought someone else's machine, disassembled it, and then built it yourself."

Boss Cao didn't get angry when he heard this, but instead burst into laughter:

"It's my job to make a living. By the way, what kind of machine are you going to order this time, Brother Lin?"

Boss Cao’s medical device factory does not have its own brand, and his business is actually not very legal and compliant.

They often produce whatever machines sell best in the market. Their sensitivity to the market and the speed of their production are unmatched even by regular factories.

There are a large number of electronics factories in the Pearl River Delta. You can buy any electronic components you need. If you really can't find them, you can order them from abroad through certain special channels.

Since it is not available even abroad, smart Chinese people can buy raw materials and make it themselves.

Once these materials are gathered together, any electronic product or instrument can be assembled. Although they are called counterfeit products, the quality is actually guaranteed to a certain extent, and some styles are even better than the original ones.

These counterfeit mobile phones in the Pearl River Delta include mobile phones, computers, tablets, smart watches, drones, etc., and Huaqiangbei is the largest distribution center.

Although the medical equipment factory is a niche factory, its profits are not low, and Boss Cao is a wealthy man with a net worth of hundreds of millions.

But what Boss Cao didn't know was that the young man in front of him was actually an invisible billionaire. He was just so low-key and liked to buy counterfeit phones.

"Boss Cao, I ordered 20 750 mAh X-ray machines from you last time. My client was very satisfied, so I want to order 200 more this time, but you have to offer a lower price."

Dean Wang also helped, saying, "It's not easy for Xiaolin to make a profit, so just give him a good deal."

When Boss Cao heard that the order was for 200 X-ray machines, he thought it was a big one, so he patted his chest generously:

"Okay, let's do long-term business. How about you give me 180,000 for one machine? I think this is a big discount."

Dean Wang laughed and scolded:

"Are the molds you made last time still available? The costs here have been reduced significantly. Also, the more parts you purchase, the lower the purchase price. And that's only giving you a 20,000 yuan discount? It's 170,000 yuan per unit, I said."

Boss Cao smiled awkwardly:

"We also want to make small profits but quick turnover. OK, 170,000 is 170,000."

Dean Wang looked at Lin Sanqi proudly. "Well, I saved you another 2 million in one go. Am I a qualified teacher?"

Professor Lou curled his lips in the background, thinking, what knockoff manufacturer couldn't make this ancient 750 mAh X-ray machine? If he were to find one, he could easily get one for 150,000 yuan.

Of course, he was just thinking this in his heart and would not say it out loud, as this would offend people.

Lin Sanqi was of course grateful, so he praised:

"So, I have to drag you and Professor Lou here. With your help, I can save millions, hehe. Boss Cao, don't worry, 200 units is not the end. There may be more orders in the future. Oh, by the way..."

After Lin Sanqi finished speaking, he took out a palm-sized piece of metal from his backpack:

"Boss Cao, please put this nameplate on all the X-ray machines I ordered. This is my trademark."

When they looked at it together, they found that there was a shining red star on the metal nameplate, with the word "Shanghai" written above it, and a row of small characters below it: "Shanghai Precision Medical Machinery Factory"

Boss Cao pursed his lips and said, "Brother Lin, your logo is really retro. Why does it have a strong 1950s and 1960s style?"

Professor Lou is more concerned with the manufacturer indicated on the trademark:

"Shanghai Precision Medical Machinery Factory? Wasn't that factory disbanded a long time ago? I remember it was renamed Southwest Medical Equipment Factory after moving to Neijiang, Sichuan in 1970. Xiaolin, why are you still selling it under the name of Shanghai Precision Medical Machinery Factory?"

Lin Sanqi thought that the main reason was that in 1960, only the Shanghai Precision Medical Machinery Factory was the most advanced in the country, and it would be impossible not to use their name.

"Professor Lou, the thing is, my clients don't understand. They only think that products from Shanghai are the best. Their thinking is still stuck in the past. So I have no choice but to export under the name of Shanghai Precision Medical Machinery Factory. Coincidentally, this factory has been disbanded, so no one will sue me, right?"

Professor Lou nodded and sighed:

"The Shanghai Precision Medical Machinery Factory was truly remarkable back then. It produced my country's first advanced X-ray machine, the first large infrared telescope, and the first 200,000x electron microscope. It was the pride of our country. What a pity..."

Professor Lou was still sighing when he suddenly thought of something:

"By the way, don't you want an X-ray machine production line? Go to Sichuan. The Southwest Medical Equipment Factory was later acquired by Sihai Group and is now a private enterprise, but the technical foundation of this old factory is still there.

The X-ray machine production line you want to buy is decades old and outdated. I believe Southwest Medical Equipment Factory would definitely welcome a sucker like you. It would be best if they have a second-hand production line, but if not, they will definitely have a complete set of drawings."

Boss Cao next to him didn't understand the situation, and when he heard there was extra business, he got anxious:

"Brother Lin, if you need a production line, tell me. We already have one in our company. What kind of production line do you want? Do you have any special requirements? Tell me and I'll help you get it ready."

Lin Sanqi looked at the workers in the workshop, who were operating in front of the machine screens, and then the relevant parts were automatically spitted out one by one, and he scratched his head:

"Boss Cao, your production line is too advanced. It's all automated. My customers don't want it. I want a manual production line. Even the X-ray tube and high-voltage generator must be the most advanced. Do you think your factory can give it to me?"

When Boss Cao heard this, he stroked his chin thoughtfully:

"This is the first time I've encountered a customer who wants the most primitive, the better. Everyone else wants the most advanced, the better. Africans are really unpredictable. Do I have to change my mindset and produce old machines to sell in Africa?"

Lin Sanqi thought to himself that you'd better not have such evil thoughts, otherwise you will suffer a lot of losses.

Although the black uncles in Africa are poor, they are greedy and want the best of all aid. You can take some antiques with you and ask the AK47s in the hands of these black uncles if they agree or not.

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The next day, Huadu Airport.

Yin Lianyi still looked at Lin Sanqi as if he were a fool, which made Lin Sanqi lose confidence:

"Hey, gossip, why are you looking at me? Is there something on my face or something in the corner of my eye?"

Yin Lianyi sneered, "You don't have shit in your eyes, you have shit in your head. Last time you bought so many old machines from Huadu Medical University, and now you want to buy an X-ray machine production line from thirty or forty years ago?"

Lin Sanqi was also speechless. There was nothing he could do. He didn't know how much an X-ray production line would cost. In addition, in order to increase the operating costs of Lingnantang Company for future tax deductions, he specially brought the company's financial manager Yin Lianyi with him.

As a result, I was despised again.

How can a man be looked down upon? Especially when he is the boss.

As for women, haha, big breasts and no brains!

"Come on, you're such a gossip, you're such a gossip. Of course I made money by purchasing the X-ray machine production line. Didn't you see I made another 5 tons of Hetian jade this time? I'm not afraid to scare you to death. If I sell all 5 tons of Hetian jade, tens of billions will be a piece of cake."

"Hetian jade is so valuable? Did you trade it with your customers in Africa?"

Lin Sanqi was very proud:

"Of course I gave them the oldest X-ray machine, and they cried and begged me to trade their best Hetian jade. You little girls don't understand what a business genius is!"

Yin Lianyi smiled faintly: "Oh, Hetian jade is produced in Africa?"

Lin Sanqi felt uncomfortable being looked at again, but he still said stubbornly: "Yes, it's made in Africa, what's wrong?"

Yin Lianyi suddenly grabbed Lin Sanqi's neck and shook him desperately:

"Thirteen o'clock, do you really think I'm an idiot? Hetian jade, isn't it the jade produced in the Xinjiang Hetian area? Just listen to the name and you'll know. Why don't you say it's African jade?"

"Oh, be gentle, Professor Lou and Teacher Wang are watching us, mind your image!"

The two old deans suddenly looked at the ceiling and said, "We didn't see anything. Please continue."

Just then, the announcement of the plane ticket check sounded, which saved Lin Sanqi. He quickly broke free from Yin Lianyi's clutches and ran towards the boarding gate.

On the plane, business class.

Dean Wang and Professor Lou were the two big guys invited by Lin Sanqi to serve as advisors, and he also asked them to travel to Chengdu together.

Professor Lou sat with Lin Sanqi and took out a set of medical equipment information to explain it to Lin Sanqi:

The structure of an ordinary X-ray machine is composed of X-ray tube, control circuit, high-voltage power supply, filament power supply, X-ray tube, high-voltage generator, controller, X-ray tube, bed, image intensifier, television system, digital image processing system and other components.

According to your requirements, you don't want high-tech accessories such as image intensifiers, digital image processing, etc., so this part can be crossed out.

In addition, some non-core components can be purchased from outside, such as the high-voltage power supply, filament power supply, bed platform, etc. These are cheaper to purchase from outside than to make them by yourself.

But the core components, such as the X-ray tube, X-ray tube, image detector, high-voltage generator, etc., these technologies must be mastered in your own hands, and are also the focus of your purchase this time.

When you arrive at the Southwest Medical Equipment Factory, you must ask them to produce a complete set of information, including equipment drawings, manufacturing processes, equipment materials, etc. If any patents are involved, you must also ask them to indicate them to prevent you from infringing on their rights.

Lin Sanqi chuckled:

"Patents should be no problem. I want technology from 40 years ago, so even if there is a patent, it's expired."

Professor Lou slapped his brain:

"Yes, yes, the patent protection period has expired. Oh, look at my brain, it's all confused. It still gives me a headache to think about this. I just happened to have a surgical robot project on hand. We built the robot, but found that it can't be used.

Do you know why? Over 20,000 robot patents have been filed overseas, covering almost every aspect of robotics. It's a shame that we have the technology but can't produce it.

Lin Sanqi curled his lips and said disdainfully:

"When it comes to medical patents, we should learn from India's rogue practices. Regardless of whether a foreign patent exists or not, if my own patients need it and are waiting for it to save their lives, I will simply copy it and use the cheapest medicine to treat my own people."

Dean Wang rolled his eyes when he heard this:

"You're already a boss yourself, how can you still say such childish things? If the patent isn't properly protected, aren't you afraid that the medicine invented by your Lingnan Hall will be counterfeited? And then your family's interests will be infringed?"

Lin Sanqi thought, my family's Chinese patent medicine is not afraid of being imitated by others.

Because Lingnan Hall uses natural wild Chinese medicinal materials, there are more than 100 steps in the production process of Angong Niuhuang Pills alone. Even if they published the secret recipe, I believe no one in the world could imitate it at that time.

But young people always have to make some excuses:

"Teacher Wang, we can't have double standards when it comes to patent protection, right? We protect foreign companies' patents very well, but why is no one taking action against domestic patent infringements?

Look at the domestic market. As soon as a new product comes out, a bunch of manufacturers will copy it. Why is there no one protecting patents? Shouldn't domestic and foreign products be treated equally?

Professor Wang nodded and said, "Yes, everyone should be treated equally. Only when everyone is equal before the law can a normal society be established."

More than two hours later, the plane landed at the huge Tianfu Airport.

There was already someone waiting at the exit. He was an elderly man wearing glasses and had the temperament and appearance of a university scholar.

"Lao Wang, Lao Lou, haha, long time no see, you two are still so energetic."

Dean Wang and Professor Lou also hurried forward, and the three of them shook hands warmly, laughing heartily from time to time.

"Old Nie, come here, let me introduce you. This guy is a student at our Huadu Medical University, studying for a master's degree. However, he's also the president of Lingnantang Pharmaceutical Company. If you want to buy authentic Chinese medicinal herbs, you can't go wrong with him.

Xiaoqi, this is Dean Nie Kangshi of West China Medical School. He is an authority in dentistry in China."

Lin Sanqi stepped forward and bowed obediently, acting like a truly good student: "Hello, Teacher Nie!"

Dean Nie also laughed and said politely:

"Hello, hello. To be accompanied by Dean Wang and Dean Lou of your university, he must be a young talent. Our country will have another medical expert in the future, haha. Lingnan Hall... why does it sound so familiar to me?"

Dean Nie thought for a moment, then excitedly pointed his finger:

"Huadu Lingnan Hall, I remember that last time my son-in-law gave me a bottle of 50-year-old wild ginseng from Northeast China. The words 'Lingnan Hall' were printed on the box. Is it your company?"

Lin Sanqi quickly replied, "It should be our family. We specialize in wild ginseng, and we have all kinds of vintages."

Dean Nie then took Lin Sanqi seriously. Only people in the pharmaceutical industry knew how wild and capable people who could do business in wild ginseng could be.

Dean Nie felt that the young man in front of him must be from a wealthy family and had powerful connections as he became the boss of a company at such a young age.

Thinking of this, Dean Nie's smile became more sincere:

"Once we're in Chengdu, that's my territory. Listen to me today. Let's start with the welcoming ceremony. Don't worry about the Southwest Medical Equipment Factory. I've already made arrangements. I'll personally accompany you on a tour tomorrow."

Dean Wang laughed heartily, put his arm around Dean Nie, and walked towards the exit together:

"Okay, let's not go home until we're drunk today. How long have we not seen each other? The last time we met was at a seminar in Shanghai..."

Lin Sanqi and Yin Lianyi walked behind, and Lin Sanqi gestured with his mouth:

"See? Why did I donate tens of millions to Huadu Medical University? Do you know why? I'm not being naive. It's just that Huadu Medical University has such a wide network of contacts in China. They know people everywhere. If I can establish this connection, it can save me a lot of trouble."

Yin Lianyi regained her ladylike demeanor at this time:

"Okay, okay, okay. You're the boss and you have good vision. I'm convinced. By the way, did you just hear Dean Nie say that our Lingnan Hall's wild ginseng has been sold to Chengdu? It seems the brand influence has been established."

Lin Sanqi was also thinking about this question. Wild ginseng and cordyceps are hot-selling products across the country.

As for fish maw, shark fin, and dried abalone, they are regional hot-selling products with limited consumption areas and limited consumption volumes.

It seems that we will continue to focus on purchasing high-end Chinese patent medicines such as ginseng and cordyceps. (End of this chapter)