Chapter 488 Coconut Coconut

The afternoon sun is shining brightly and the spring breeze blows across the ancient city.

Song Ci stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling traffic downstairs.

There was a gentle knock on the office door, and Secretary Jian Ning's voice came at the right moment: "Director Song, Mr. Wen has arrived."

"Come in." Song Ci responded and turned to sit behind the desk.

Several months later, Wang Fengying sat opposite her boss in this office again.

It has been nearly half a year since the last solemn meeting due to the difficulties in the photovoltaic business. At this moment, the calmness between their brows has replaced the previous gloom.

"Mr. Song, let me first report to you on the construction progress of the Science and Technology Building at Dewen Headquarters." Wang Fengying opened the project report and spoke clearly.

"The foundation and underground structure have been completed, and the main steel structure is currently being hoisted. Based on the current progress, the building is expected to be fully completed and delivered by next spring, or at the latest in May."

Upon hearing this, Song Ci smiled, and his eyes seemed to penetrate the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the bustling construction site several kilometers away.

Two headquarters buildings, each with a completely different style but equally impressive strength, seemed to appear before my eyes:

The steady and majestic Tengda Technology Building and the futuristic Dewen Science and Technology Building stand together under the capital's skyline, complementing each other.

It is not only a symbol of the strength of the two companies, but also a significant stroke in his business empire, enough to become a good story.

"Very good!" Song Ci nodded and instructed, "Keep up the progress. Quality and safety must not be compromised."

"Don't worry, the project team is keeping a close eye on the entire process," Wang Fengying assured. Then, changing the subject, her tone excited, "Director Song, several months have passed, and the company's photovoltaic energy storage business has finally made significant progress."

Song Ci perked up: "Oh? Tell me more about it."

The dilemma of "internal and external troubles" half a year ago is still ringing in my ears, and I am very curious about how Wang Fengying broke the predicament.

"The first thing is to deal with the overseas layout of the 'double anti-dumping' measures of Europe and the United States." Wang Fengying reported in a clear and orderly manner.

"We visited many locations in Southeast Asia and ultimately chose Penang, Malaysia, to establish our first overseas photovoltaic module factory. The policies there are stable, labor costs are advantageous, and the infrastructure is relatively complete.

The first phase of the factory construction is nearing completion, and the production line is being debugged. We expect to be able to start mass production by mid-year. Products will be exported from here to the European and American markets, avoiding high tariff barriers.

After a brief pause, facing the boss's approving gaze, he continued, "In addition, following your suggestion, we acquired 'Solatech GmbH', a well-established medium-sized photovoltaic integrator in Germany.

We have initially established a distribution service network within the EU. Although the initial investment was large, it laid the foundation for directly reaching end customers and enhancing brand power.”

"What about the technical aspect?" Song Ci asked, this is the foundation for long-term survival.

"A cold hydrogenation technology research group has been established, led by several experts recruited from top domestic institutions. They are also working on Siemens patent circumvention designs. This, however, will take time."

Wang Fengying said frankly, then raised her voice, "However, there has been a breakthrough in the localization of equipment! We have acquired a controlling stake in Jingchuang Technology, a leading domestic photovoltaic equipment company.

Their next-generation string welding machine and PECVD equipment prototypes have already rolled off the production line. Their test parameters are comparable to world-class standards, yet their costs are over 30% lower. Once implemented, this will significantly reduce our reliance on overseas equipment."

Song Ci nodded with satisfaction. Wang Fengying's execution ability did not disappoint him.

In just half a year, not only did we find a way to break the deadlock, but we also achieved multiple breakthroughs. The photovoltaic sector, which was once a shortcoming, finally showed signs of catching up or even surpassing others.

"Well done, Mr. Wang. The ideas are clear and the execution is in place." Song Ci praised generously.

Wang Fengying was determined and encouraged, so she struck while the iron was hot: "Mr. Song, let's talk about the electric vehicle business. We have completed the design and development of our first high-end model."

As he spoke, he pulled out a set of extremely exquisite 3D renderings from his portable tablet and turned to Song Ci.

In the picture, a streamlined coupe is ready to go, combining power and elegance.

Song Ci's attention was immediately drawn to it.

The car has a low and wide body posture. Although the front face is a closed design, it relies on sharp lines and deep air intakes to outline a strong sense of sportiness and futurism.

The through-type LED headlights are slender and sharp, the side of the car has a sloping roofline with frameless doors, and the waistline rises sharply from the front wheel arches, integrating with the slightly upturned ducktail spoiler, making it highly recognizable.

"The design is outstanding! It has a luxurious, sporty, and technological feel, which is in line with its high-end positioning."

After receiving recognition, Wang Fengying gave a detailed introduction: "The design team's goal is to create a 'flowing sculpture'.

In terms of performance, it is equipped with a self-developed high-performance permanent magnet synchronous motor, front and rear dual-motor four-wheel drive, with a total power of over 550 kilowatts and a peak torque of 1000 Nm. The 0-100 acceleration is expected to be within 3.5 seconds.

The screen switches to display performance parameters: "In terms of batteries, it uses high-nickel ternary lithium, which has the highest energy density currently available, with a capacity of 120 kWh. The CLTC operating range is expected to exceed 450 kilometers."

"Not bad." Song Ci nodded repeatedly, "How is the price determined?"

"We will follow your direction completely and focus on ultra-high-end products." Wang Fengying said excitedly.

"Taking into account the cost and brand positioning, the final price of this car will be no less than 600,000 yuan, directly competing with or even surpassing some traditional luxury brand flagships."

Song Ci tapped the image on the tablet with his fingertips: "The price must match the quality. Cost control and quality control must keep up. Consumers must feel that the money is worth it."

"Understood." Wang Fengying responded solemnly, and after a pause, she asked, "Director Song, this is Dewen's first electric car, and it is of great significance.

Conventionally, we need a resounding brand name that carries our positioning and expectations. We'd like to invite you to come up with the name."

Song Ci folded his hands over his stomach and fell into deep thought. The office was silent for a moment, with only the faint hustle and bustle of the city outside the window.

A few minutes later, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he said with a firm and interested tone, "How about calling it 'Quantum E1'?"

Wang Fengying tilted her head slightly, looking as if she was listening and thinking.

"'Quantum' is a cutting-edge scientific concept that represents breakthroughs and leaps forward. It carries a sense of technology and mystery, perfectly reflecting the high-tech and disruptive innovation of this car."

Song Ci enthusiastically explained: “‘E’ stands for Electric, which points out the electric attribute and is concise and direct.

"'1' stands for the first model, a groundbreaking creation, and a milestone. Taken together, 'Quantum E1' signifies our commitment to ushering in a new era of electric mobility, like a quantum leap."

Wang Fengying quickly thought in her mind: To be honest, "quantum" is a bit abstract and high-end for automotive products, and market acceptance may need to be cultivated.

However, the interpretation of Song Ci does give the name profound connotations and technological foresight, which is very consistent with his long-standing admiration for technology and the brand tone of Dewen Manufacturing.

Suppressing his personal preference, a smile of approval appeared on his face: “Quantum E1, what a great name!

It possesses both scientific prowess and a clear direction for electrification, fully demonstrating the vehicle's advanced nature and unique positioning, and is sure to attract market attention."

Song Cizhi smiled complacently, quite satisfied with the naming: "I do have some experience in naming."

After the naming was finalized, Wang Fengying turned the topic to the deeper technical layout: "Mr. Song, for long-term competitiveness, the company has established a battery research institute in Donghai.

Over the past six months, we have recruited many senior engineers from Panasonic and several leading Korean battery companies, and are working hard to develop solid-state battery technology."

"It's just that the technical barriers to solid-state batteries are too high, and there are many difficulties from the material system to the production process.

According to the institute's latest assessment, a mature product suitable for commercial mass production will not be available until the end of 2015 at the earliest, or even 2016.

Song Ci nodded in understanding. Scientific and technological research and development has its own rules and cannot be rushed.

"I understand. Technological development can't be rushed; laying a solid foundation is paramount. You'll be fully responsible for this. Simply direct the people, money, and resources. I only want results. Just go for it."

This unreserved trust warmed Wang Fengying's heart. She nodded solemnly: "Thank you for your trust, Mr. Song. We will definitely do our best."

As the report was drawing to a close, Wang Fengying threw out one last idea: "Director Song, there is one more thing.

Tesla has already launched the first generation of autonomous driving assistance features on its models. Although it is still relatively basic, it is clearly a core competitive area in the future, and Dewen Auto cannot fall behind.

Her eyes were blazing as she suggested, "Tenda Technology is at the world's top level in artificial intelligence, deep learning, and big data processing.

I was wondering if we could work together with Tenda to build an intelligent driving laboratory?

Leveraging Tenda's AI algorithms and supercomputing advantages, we can rival or even surpass Tesla and develop our own autonomous driving platform."

Song Ci did not hesitate at all, knowing that autonomous driving would be the decisive battleground for future smart electric vehicles, and that Tenda's AI technology was indeed a unique advantage.

The synergy between the two major groups is exactly the effect he hoped to see when planning diversified industries.

"Alright!" Song Ci decisively agreed. "This is a great idea. We'll collaborate internally and complement each other's strengths. I'll personally contact Zhang Yong to arrange this."

Ask the Strategic Investment Department or Yang Bowen to prepare a detailed draft cooperation plan and move forward as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Wang Fengying's face immediately broke into a bright smile, and all the pressure of reporting turned into full confidence and motivation at this moment.

"Thank you, Mr. Song, for your support! Please rest assured that with these plans and support, our team is confident that by this time next year, we will have the 'Quantum E1' perfectly launched, and it will definitely be a great success for Dewen Manufacturing!"

At the same time, Chu Jingzhao pushed open the dormitory door and found that the room was empty.

At Peking University Guanghua School during graduation season, feelings of separation and anxious anticipation for the future are intertwined, and most of my roommates have gone to job fairs or interviews.

At this moment, the great ecstasy of getting the offer from Tenda slowly faded away. Chu Jingzhao sat at the desk. After calming down, the details that he had overlooked during the interview emerged in his mind.

Several interviewers, especially Mr. Chen, seemed to have little interest in asking questions and seemed to be following a routine process.

When the results were finally announced, Mr. Zhou had a professional smile on his face, but there was an indescribable complexity hidden deep in his eyes.

He was not stupid, and after a little thought he vaguely guessed the reason.

The golden signboard of "Peking University Guanghua" and perhaps the words "Good luck" said by the richest man in the hall...

Chu Jingzhao gave a bitter smile. The fact that he got the offer from Toutiao Video was probably due to luck and background, which far outweighed his "ability" performance today, which even he himself was not very satisfied with.

"So, getting in is just the beginning!" He whispered to himself, his eyes gradually becoming firm.

"After entering, how to establish yourself and prove yourself worthy of this position and the word 'Guanghua' will be the real test."

Calm down and start planning for the future seriously.

His position is platform content operation, focusing on execution, data analysis and daily maintenance. This is exactly his professional direction and the only capital for his future survival.

In a place where there are so many talented people and perhaps there is prejudice against those with connections, impeccable results must be achieved.

He has studied major domestic video websites, including Youku, iQiyi, and LeTV. Although Toutiao Video ranks first in the industry, it is still under considerable pressure.

Nowadays, all major platforms are promoting differentiated competition and are in urgent need of high-quality content to increase user stickiness.

"This is my window of opportunity." A sharp look flashed in Chu Jingzhao's eyes.

Quickly clarify your thoughts: In the early stages, you must stay focused and do your best on every boring data analysis task and operational report assigned to you.

It is also necessary to further propose executable optimization suggestions on "what risks should be avoided when purchasing or producing content in the future."

Only in this way can we fight for our right to speak.

The ultimate goal is to combine the differentiated content strategy plan that has been brewing in your mind for a long time with the practical experience and data accumulated in the early stages, and polish it into an operational proposal that is so solid that superiors cannot easily refuse!

Thinking of this, a long-lost fighting spirit surged in Chu Jingzhao's heart. He suddenly opened his laptop, and the screen lit up, reflecting a focused face.

On the desktop, the document "Graduation Thesis_First Draft" is particularly eye-catching. It is not only the key to graduation, but also the "qualification for promotion" in the future in Toutiao Video.

Document title: Data-driven vertical content strategy and its effectiveness evaluation - an empirical study based on the creation of the "Guangguang" and "Base Point" dual theaters of Toutiao Video.

Chu Jingzhao pondered for a moment, put his hands on the keyboard, and wrote down some new ideas in his mind, intending to ask his tutor for advice tomorrow.

Guang Mang Theater focuses on youth, inspiration, and growth themes, and its main themes are "high IQ youth" and "hardcore growth", which are different from the bloody and painful youth dramas that are flooding the market.

The Base Point Theater focuses on short series about social reality, human choices, and the fate of ordinary people, and features the strong dramatic tension and realistic concern of "one choice changes your life."

His fingertips kept tapping on the keyboard, sometimes his ideas flowed freely, sometimes he stopped and frowned to think.

Before he knew it, it had completely darkened outside the window. Chu Jingzhao was completely immersed in his own world, with only the light from the screen reflecting his serious and young face.

At this moment, the phone screen on the table suddenly lit up and vibrated. Chu Jingzhao was startled and came back to his senses from deep thought.

He looked up and rubbed his sore eyes, and when he saw the WeChat notification, he couldn't help but smile gently. It was a message from the little girl next door who grew up with him.

Coconut: Brother Zhao, did the interview go well today?

Chu Jingzhao tapped his fingertips: "It went well. I got the offer from Tengda."

After a pause, he added, "Are you done with school?"

The message was replied almost instantly.

Coconut: Brother Zhao is awesome! He's worthy of being the top student at Guanghua University!

Looking at the jumping words and cute emoticons on the screen, Chu Jingzhao seemed to be able to see the joy of the little girl on the other end of the phone.

He smiled and shook his head, then started chatting with her casually.

The tension from the daytime interview and the fatigue from the recent thinking seemed to gradually dissipate in this relaxed chat.

(End of this chapter)