Little Ma said, "It would be best if some engine experts came with me."
Shen Dong nodded and said, "Leave this to me. I'll go find Chu Xinghua in Pengcheng. His family is in Yandu, so they should be able to help."
Little Ma said, "Okay."
Shen Dong patted Xiao Ma on the shoulder and said, "If you have the chance, you can buy a few production lines for motorcycle, tractor, tricycle, and car engines, and then move them all to Pengcheng. Let's do something big. Xiao Ma, I can tell you clearly that this is a great thing that benefits the country and the people. If you succeed, it might even be included in history textbooks."
Little Ma's eyes widened in surprise, and he exclaimed, "Really?"
Shen Dong laughed and said, "Of course it's true. I will provide you with the funds later."
Little Ma said, "I will definitely do my best."
That afternoon, Shen Dong brought Xiao Ma to Pengcheng.
Ahua went to Qingniao to inspect the construction progress of Tengfei Instant Noodle Factory, and Jimmy was there to receive them.
In the car, Chen Dong asked, "Jimmy, what was Tengfei Clothing's profit last month?"
Jimmy said, "It's a record-breaking HK$70 million."
Shen Dong raised an eyebrow and said, "How can it be so high?"
Jimmy smiled and said, "Firstly, the garment factories in Zhengzhou have started production, resulting in large output and naturally higher profits. Secondly, your strategy of low profit margins and high sales volume, along with your distributor strategy, has greatly increased Tengfei Garments' market share. You could say that Tengfei Garments not only occupy half of the market in major first- and second-tier cities, but is now beginning to reach third- and fourth-tier cities and even rural areas. Once the garment production lines in Zhengzhou are fully completed, I am confident that monthly profits will exceed HK$100 million."
Brother Ma gave a thumbs up and said, "Brother, awesome."
Shen Dong asked, "What about fashion designers? How many are there now?"
Jimmy said, “More than 160 people. After they design the clothes, we will immediately apply for intellectual property rights. Then, after market testing, we will determine the best-selling garments and then ramp up production.”
Shen Dong nodded in satisfaction and said, "Very good. Xia Kingdom is still in its development stage, and everyone is generally poor. The strategy of small profits and quick turnover can benefit the country and bring us substantial funds. However, when Xia Kingdom develops to a certain stage, this strategy will only be applicable to cities and rural areas outside the third tier."
Jimmy said, "Brother Dong is right. Don't worry, I will train a group of high-end fashion designers who belong to our Tengfei Group."
Upon arriving at the construction sites of the bicycle factory and beverage factory, more than thirty excavators were working intensively.
Shen Dong asked, "Jimmy, how long will it take to get these two factories sorted out?"
Jimmy said, "The bicycle factory will be a bit faster, it can be completed in four months at most. The beverage factory has higher requirements, it will take at least eight more months."
Shen Dong nodded and said, "I have something to tell you. From now on, Xiao Ma will be the general manager of the bicycle factory."
Jimmy was taken aback and said, "A bicycle factory? I thought Little Ma would manage a beverage factory."
Little Horse said, "I like cars, but I don't like drinks."
Jimmy laughed and said, "Okay, congratulations."
After inspecting the construction of the bicycle factory and beverage factory, Shen Dong went to the Pengcheng Municipal Government and met with Chu Xinghua.
Chu Xinghua laughed and said, "My God of Wealth, why didn't you tell me you were coming to Pengcheng? I could have picked you up."
Shen Dong said, "Mr. Chu, you are very busy, how could I dare to disturb you so easily?"
After exchanging a few jokes, Chu Xinghua invited Shen Dong to sit down and personally brewed him a cup of tea.
Shen Dong smelled the aroma and said, "What kind of tea is this? It smells so strong."
Chu Xinghua said, "The Wuyishan red envelope was something I got from the old man when I went back to Yandu last week. It's only because of you that I wouldn't brew such good tea for anyone else."
Shen Dong raised an eyebrow and said, "You can even get your hands on this kind of tea. It seems your Chu family is quite powerful in Yan."
Chu Xinghua said with a half-smile, "You dare say you haven't investigated the background of our Chu family?"
Shen Dong said, "I swear, I really didn't investigate you. But it would be absolutely impossible for you to become the boss of Pengcheng at the age of thirty-six without a powerful family."
Chu Xinghua said, "Alright, I misunderstood you. My grandfather's name is Chu Dingshan."
Shen Dong exclaimed in surprise, "No wonder you're so awesome, you're Old Master Chu's grandson."
Chu Dingshan is ranked among the top five in the country. Although he is now retired, he has countless disciples and former subordinates. He has an intimate relationship with the top old man. He is definitely the kind of super figure who can shake the entire Xia Kingdom with a stomp of his foot.
Chu Xinghua said irritably, "I haven't gotten to where I am today entirely because of my family, okay?"
Shen Dong laughed and said, "I understand. Whether you second-generation Yandu kids can go far depends on your own talent and ability. Your family is just a booster. If you don't have the ability, even if there's a rocket pushing you, it won't help."
Chu Xinghua nodded and said, "You really hit the nail on the head."
Shen Dong said, "Let's not talk about that. Old Chu, I came here to ask you to help me introduce some experts in the field of engines."
Chu Xinghua was taken aback and asked, "What are you going to do?"
Shen Dong said, "My Tengfei Bicycle Factory doesn't just produce bicycles, a simple means of transportation. If it's suitable, I'd also like to produce motorcycles, tricycles, tractors, and even cars. And all these vehicles need engines. So I'm thinking of setting up an engine production line. Firstly, it can meet my own production needs, and secondly, it can meet the needs of the Xia Kingdom market."
Chu Xinghua's eyes lit up, and he said in a deep voice, "Our country started too late in the engine industry, and we basically use foreign engines. If you can develop a reliable domestic engine, that would be a great achievement. The question is, how do you plan to do it?"
Shen Dong walked to the world map, pointed to the Soviet Union, and said, "The Russian economy is in serious trouble. It might collapse in three years. Their engine technology is on par with Europe and America, and they have countless experts. I want to buy the technology patents and hire these experts at high prices to conduct research and development in my company. Perhaps, in ten years, my bicycle company will be among the world's top bicycle, motorcycle, and automobile companies."
Chu Xinghua was utterly astonished by Shen Dong's lofty ambitions and asked, "How much money are you planning to invest?"
Shen Dong shrugged and laughed, "If everything goes smoothly, it'll cost at least a billion US dollars. Everyone knows that R&D is expensive. If things don't go smoothly, then we'll just stick to my bicycles and motorcycles; forget about cars."
Chu Xinghua said, "If it really works out, you'll get the land you want and the policies you need. Our Pengcheng government will do everything in its power to support you."
Shen Dong raised an eyebrow and said, "Old Chu, you're being a bit presumptuous. I never said I had to set up a factory in your Pengcheng."
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