"So, you just wanted them to focus more on domestic destinations, and in the end, it turned into paying for knowledge?" Qin Huairu was still sensitive to the implications of this. She looked at Wang Shouren with a black line on her forehead. For the first time, she realized how shameless this person could be.
"Ah, isn't that the point? You get something for free, I get something for free, when will we ever get ahead?" Wang Shouren shrugged.
Some things can only develop if someone sees them.
If everyone talked about giving, then a whole bunch of rats would hide behind the word "giving" and feast on it to the fullest. That's human nature.
After the second day ended, Wang Shouren received many requests to visit the factories.
The request came from Dongfang Fuxing, but Wang Shouren didn't care much. His company was a private enterprise, and if Dongfang Fuxing sent people, they must be necessary. If everyone wanted to come and see, he wouldn't have time to do anything.
By the third day, which was the penultimate episode of the special, more and more people were starting to wonder what this factory, whose design fees were as high as a million, would look like.
Wang Shouren said with a smile, "Don't be fooled by the small size of the place; it took a lot of money and effort to build it."
"first,"
"Oh? How so?" Host Zhao played the role of a good straight man.
"This experimental area is something I brought over from the motorcycle factory."
"I've heard reports about this." Host Zhao nodded, knowing in his heart that this was a clarification, and he hadn't deliberately guided the discussion.
"To be honest, I'm not afraid to admit it, but back then, I was working next door in a joint public-private partnership. I was the private investor. I invested with my technology and money. But then, that lab was draining money way too fast. Luckily, I had some money on hand, so I separated the lab from there. After all, you know how technology is—some technologies might not even be useful. I figured I couldn't let the country suffer like that."
The words were phrased tactfully, without steer the discussion towards a more informed decision.
"Oh? It seems your decision was correct."
"I wouldn't say that's entirely accurate," Wang Shouren sighed. "You might not know this, but in our research lab, we've come up with quite a few things, but only two or three of them actually yielded results. The path of scientific research is not easy. I can only say that I've been lucky. If I hadn't been so lucky, I might have gone bankrupt."
“Indeed, luck plays a significant role sometimes,” Host Zhao agreed.
"So, I inherited this good fortune and decided to go deeper into this place. I've already spent billions here."
"Huh?" Host Zhao was truly shocked.
“That’s right. Apart from the money spent on construction, I’ve invested almost all the rest of my money in scientific research. And this place, you could say, is where my heart and soul are. Don’t be fooled by the fact that I’ve made a lot of money abroad; in reality, I’m a penniless pauper.”
When it comes to scientific research, you only know how much it costs once you truly delve into it.
Wang Shouren's attitude towards scientific research has always been to invest as much as possible, so the master's and doctoral students under him lived a very comfortable life, but at the same time, the research pressure was also quite high.
Host Zhao is an extremely experienced host. He was only slightly shocked for a moment before he came to his senses and realized it was time to change the subject.
"So, Director Wang, you are full of confidence in the future development of automobiles."
“It’s not that I’m full of confidence in the future development of automobiles.” Wang Shouren shook his head: “Twenty years ago, we were struggling to afford a bicycle, but today, many people are struggling to afford a motorcycle. Let me make a bold prediction: in another 20 years, will everyone be able to afford a car? I have confidence in this country and in our nation.”
Zhao had heard these words many times, but when they came from Wang Shouren's mouth, they had a completely different power.
Others are merely looking to the future, while this person is actually putting real money into it. These two are completely different.
"Come, look over here, let me show you the layout of our entire industrial park..."
Unbeknownst to many, the interview gradually shifted its focus to Wang Shouren.
"Perhaps you'll find this place different from the factories you've visited before. Actually, I paid to have a professor from Wudaokou Technical College plan this out. The industrial zone, entertainment zone, office zone, and research zone—each one is meticulously designed..."
On the first day, the television program introduced the history and background of the "Universiade".
Starting the second day, the true strength of the "Universiade" will be on display.
Putting everything else aside, the industrial park that cost millions in design fees alone shocked them.
The design fee of several million was one thing, but the research institute that cost billions was even more alarming. Calling it a spendthrift wouldn't be an exaggeration.
The interview on the third day was relatively dry, consisting mainly of Wang Shouren's personal understanding of science and technology. Although he spoke eloquently, people's understanding of these concepts was still far removed from reality.
Those who know the story understand how difficult it was.
Those who don't know the story simply don't understand how difficult it was.
Why? Because those in the know understand the immense resources required. Did Wang Shouren really think the automotive industry only had one engine? That would be incredibly naive. The investment involved in all aspects is impossible to achieve as long as the factory remains state-owned. Everyone knows his factory is essentially an experiment by higher authorities; if the results are good, it will be further expanded.
As for what exactly this expansion entails, nobody knows.
The laboratory built at a cost of hundreds of millions is fascinating and can make people realize the importance of knowledge.
The third day of interviews also ended with the thought of "opening one's eyes."
But the interviews on the fourth day were the most interesting.
Why? Because everyone wants to know what life is really like in this wealthy factory.
Moreover, tomorrow's event is not an interview, but a documentary, recording a day in the life of an ordinary employee at the "Dayun" automobile factory.
This documentary format is what everyone prefers. No matter how much Wang Shouren boasts, it's just what he says. What people really want to see is a real day.
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