Chapter 792 Domestic Products? Included in the Poverty Alleviation List! Soybean C4 Transformation: Revolutionizing the Agrochemical Industry!
The next morning, after having breakfast, Chen Yansen sat in a rocking chair in the hotel courtyard, basking in the sun.
Ye Qiuping was peeling a tangerine, separating the flesh into small segments, occasionally taking a bite herself or offering a segment to Boss Chen.
The huge hotel was unusually quiet, with no other guests besides the staff.
Compared to three years ago, Chen Yansen's fame in China has reached the point where everyone knows him.
Even in remote areas of the Northwest, Southwest, and Northeast, ordinary people know that the Qingcheng phones they use are made by Orange Technology, and the person in charge of this company is Chen Yansen.
In addition, Senlian Group's clothing, footwear, electric vehicles, milk, chain canteens and other products have quietly permeated the daily lives of ordinary people.
Douyin, Kuaishou, and Orange Pay, which are commonly used apps on mobile phones, are also businesses under Chen Yansen's control.
Therefore, when booking the hotel, Meng Yun specifically opted for a private room service to provide the boss with an undisturbed resting environment.
"Orange Zero has issued 16 million cards, and Orange Unlimited has issued 9.8 million cards. About 77% of mobile users in Abyssinia have switched to Orange Communications' new cards."
Ye Qiuping spoke slowly.
"If you keep talking about work during your break, you'll lose your first quarter bonus."
Chen Yansen replied half-jokingly.
Ye Qiuping ignored his comment and continued, "Once the first phase of Galaxy Network's deployment is completed, will Orange Communications become the world's number one private internet communications company?"
She has always been extremely career-oriented and methodical in her work, which is the core reason why Chen Yansen promoted her to CEO of Orange Communications.
They possess both ability and means!
Otherwise, no matter how many tricks Ye Qiuping uses, she can only obediently stay in the brand department.
Boss Chen always judges people based on their actions, not their personal relationships, and only looks at their abilities, not personal connections.
Of course, relationships can only play a role if one's abilities are up to par; otherwise, it's all for nothing.
"It's not that easy. Sending a satellite into low Earth orbit is no simple task."
Chen Yansen replied in a flat tone.
Like SpaceX, which has been struggling for more than a decade since its founding in 2002, it has been on the path of failure for most of the time.
Although Yun Kun Aerospace is led by him, it involves too many technologies. He has to push the Planck clock's capabilities to the limit every day to ensure steady progress.
If you want to accomplish in a year or two what others take more than ten years to do, you absolutely have to work hard.
"People always need to have some goals."
Ye Qiuping said gently.
"Oh? So what is your goal?"
Chen Yansen turned his head and looked at her, asking.
“In the past, I would earn enough money to live in Hong Kong or Australia. Now that I have money, I have more worries.”
Ye Qiuping smiled gently and subconsciously touched her stomach.
"I bought villas in Hong Kong Island and Sydney. I'll send you the addresses later."
Chen Yansen thought for a moment and then said.
In fact, he has purchased properties in multiple countries and regions, partly for investment and partly for personal use, since he can't stay in hotels all the time when he travels abroad for business.
Ye Qiuping nodded slightly and smiled in agreement.
at the same time.
Sebena infant formula has quietly appeared on the shelves of 165 Orange Supermarkets across the country.
The product is divided into three stages: Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3, which correspond to the developmental needs of newborns, infants aged six to twelve months, and infants aged one to three years, respectively. Each can contains 900 grams, and the price ranges from 89 yuan to 149 yuan depending on the formula.
This price is not high compared to other domestic milk powders, but the core of infant formula products is trust.
Although Sebena milk has achieved a cumulative revenue of over 3 billion yuan in the six months since its launch in China and has reached hundreds of millions of users through online and offline channels, gaining a certain level of brand recognition, it is still quite difficult to get parents to accept its infant formula.
Therefore, the product did not attract much attention in the early stages of its launch. It was only after it was launched simultaneously on Tmall, Pinduoduo, and JD.com that it gradually gained attention from parents through online buzz.
“Sebena is pretty good, my family has been drinking it, but we should be cautious about giving it to children.”
"The price isn't too high. Have any moms who have bought it shared their experiences?"
"I heard this milk powder is also sold in supermarkets in Germany and the windmill country, so it should meet the standards, right?"
"I'm based in the UK, and they're available in supermarkets here, but sales are so-so."
"The quality is absolutely no problem! Newborns in Abyssinia receive two cans of free formula every month, and it's this brand. They've been giving them out for several months now."
Free baby formula? Africa? Dude, are you sure you didn't mistype?
“I run a supermarket in Dumka. Not only locals, but anyone who has paid taxes in Abyssinia for two years and continues to do so, and is classified as a family in extreme poverty, can receive a voucher for two cans of baby formula every month.”
Netizens discussed the situation in the comments section of Douyin, gradually figuring out the development of Sebena in Abyssinia.
Although this dairy company is controlled by the Senlian Group, the local central authority also holds a portion of the shares, so it is no exaggeration to call it Abyssinia's "national product".
These free milk powders were distributed at the expense of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
After Leggegi came to power, he invested almost all of the tax revenue into education, healthcare, and welfare for the lower classes, and borrowed money when he ran out.
Seeing that Leggei was indeed deepening reforms and making every effort to promote economic development, people in Europe and the Americas simply moved some of their domestic factories to Abyssinia.
The local labor costs are extremely low; you can hire a literate operator for just $200 a month, which is completely impossible in Europe and America.
Chinese businessmen also saw this potential, and many light industrial enterprises moved to the area.
In addition, those countries that provided economic aid to Abyssinia naturally had their own considerations.
Once the money is lent out, it must be recouped by investing in factories to earn the difference in labor costs.
Initially, some people opposed Leggi, but as time went on, fewer and fewer people could be swayed.
Nearly half of Abyssinia has a literacy rate, and although the population is not highly educated, they are not unintelligent.
Leggeji kept his promise and truly used the tax revenue to benefit the people, striving to fulfill his declaration of "ensuring that everyone has food to eat, books to read, and doctors to see when they are sick."
Today in Abyssinia, foreign-owned factories are springing up like mushrooms after rain, and job opportunities are increasing, a stark contrast to the past when the country was plagued by constant warfare and widespread poverty.
Although many people criticize Leggeji's seeking-aid posture during each of his visits abroad, the farmers and herders at the grassroots level have great respect for him.
They remembered clearly what the president had said on television: "If my groveling can feed and clothe everyone, then I don't care if I lose face."
Therefore, on the Mimo platform in Africa, Abyssinians are the most steadfast supporters of Sebena milk.
In their eyes, Sebena milk, which provides them with job opportunities and free milk powder, is the good brand that Abyssinians should support.
However, in the country, very few parents are willing to try Sebena infant formula.
On the day the product was launched, only a few thousand cans were sold. Judging from the delivery addresses, most of the buyers came from third- and fourth-tier cities and rural markets.
Because Chen Yansen never cheated them!
The Qingcheng phone, which sells for several hundred yuan every year, is practically a charity.
They also trained them in e-commerce and live streaming, assisted them in opening stores, and helped them sell their agricultural products across the country, increasing their income.
Now that Sebena milk powder is not popular and is experiencing "slow sales," they are naturally willing to stand up and support it.
These people believed that Chen Yansen would never cheat them.
Sometimes, once a good reputation is established, the benefits can be continuous.
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Back in Luzhou.
Chen Yansen went into the study and quickly glanced at the core operating indicators of each subsidiary, and also saw the sales data of Sebena milk powder, but he didn't pay much attention to it.
The company's brand and marketing departments are pushing forward with the publicity and promotion efforts; nothing can be accomplished overnight.
After all, users have different needs and concerns. Sebena has no foundation or brand accumulation in the infant formula field, so it is normal for its sales to be sluggish.
It would be unusual if it sold out immediately upon release.
The next day, as soon as Chen Yansen arrived at the company, he called Wang Guangtong of the Business Association.
After a few pleasantries, Wang Guangtong understood his subtext.
"Mr. Chen, leave this matter to me, there will be absolutely no problem."
Wang Guangtong patted his chest and assured him.
Chen Yansen's request was to include Sebena milk powder in the national poverty alleviation milk powder list, which was not a difficult task for Wang Guangtong.
Most of the major domestic milk powder brands are on the list, so there's no reason to refuse Sebena.
The only problem is that Sebena's pricing is already low. If the subsidy of 35% is implemented as required, the cheapest can will only cost 55.9 yuan, which will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the sales of other brands.
But Wang Guangtong didn't consider any of that. He knew that Chen Yansen was a leading figure whom Han Jinheng and Li Qingsong were heavily promoting in the business world. If he didn't handle this small matter well, he would inevitably leave the boss with the impression that he was "unsentimental". Therefore, he agreed without thinking.
At the same time.
Upon learning the news, the owners of several milk powder brands were so angry that they cursed under their breath and even went so far as to berate Chen Yansen's ancestors.
From adult milk to infant formula, their market share has been taken away by Senlian Group by a full 20%, which is unbearable for them.
But they were powerless to do anything about it; in terms of strength and background, no one could rival the Senlian Group.
They could only exert pressure discreetly in the area near their headquarters, threatening owners of supermarkets and baby product stores.
Anyone who dares to sell will bear the consequences!
However, users can purchase through online shopping channels, which is something they cannot stop; they can only watch helplessly as Sebena snatches food from their bowls.
That afternoon, Jia Yaoting announced a full-scale entry into the e-commerce business, planning to further expand into other categories based on the integration of the television and mobile phone businesses.
At the same time, Momo also launched a live streaming function, clearly eyeing the lucrative revenue generated by live streaming rewards.
Chen Yansen, on the other hand, stayed at Orange Bio's R&D center, busy advancing the soybean gene modification project.
He used molecular marker-assisted selection technology to cultivate an ideal canopy with upright upper leaves and flat middle and lower leaves, ensuring that sunlight can penetrate to the bottom of the canopy.
At the same time, the IPT gene, which is related to cytokinin synthesis, is introduced to create a greening trait, so that the leaves can still maintain efficient photosynthesis in the later stage of grain filling and prevent premature aging.
The most crucial breakthrough lies in introducing the key genes for C4 photosynthesis into soybeans to construct a highly efficient photosynthetic cycle unique to C4 crops.
Chen Yansen has experience in the research and development of Super Rice 2000, so he is naturally adept at this task.
At this moment, Sun Jianing handed over a data report: "Boss, the experimental group with the IPT gene introduced had a leaf greening period that was 23 days longer than the control group, and the photosynthetic efficiency was increased by 17%."
Chen Yansen took the document and glanced at it quickly. The cross-sectional view of the leaf in the report showed that the bundle sheath cells were closely arranged and formed a unique wreath-like structure with the mesophyll cells.
This is a typical characteristic of C4 plants' high-efficiency photosynthesis!
"We will continue to monitor nitrogen use efficiency and stress resistance data, and arrange pot experiments this week to simulate drought conditions."
After thinking for a moment, Chen Yansen gave the order.
"Okay, boss."
Sun Jianing nodded in agreement.
She never questioned the research direction proposed by Chen Yansen, because every practice proved that his judgment was always correct.
Subsequently, the pot experiment was officially launched in the artificial climate chamber.
The environmental parameters for simulating a dry season were precisely set: an average daily temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 25%. Only on the 15th and 30th days were small amounts of water provided to simulate the natural conditions for morning dew condensation.
At the start of the experiment, the C4-modified soybean seedlings showed strong adaptability, with their leaves remaining green and their roots extending continuously in the dry soil.
Meanwhile, the leaves of ordinary soybeans had already turned yellow and their growth had stagnated.
This demonstrates that the T0 generation plants from orange bioculture exhibit significantly superior drought resistance compared to similar genetically modified soybean seeds.
Over the next few days, Chen Yansen spent his mornings in Orange Bio's laboratory closely monitoring the progress of the experiments, and his afternoons remotely reviewing Yunkun Aerospace's advancements in engine and satellite technology.
They operate on two parallel tracks, firmly controlling several key research areas within the group.
He knew very well that as long as soybeans could be C4-modified, the yield limit of the original species could be broken, which was equivalent to unlocking the genetic shackles.
At that time, the yield of soybeans was only 200 to 300 kilograms per acre. If it could exceed 1,000 kilograms, even if they did not grow it themselves, they could earn at least 10 billion US dollars a year just by selling the first generation of hybrid soybean seeds.
Three to four times the yield would be enough to change the current landscape of the global agrochemical industry.
In China, Orange Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Technology faces obstacles from China Grain Reserves Corporation, but in Abyssinia, Senlian Group holds the reins.
As March drew to a close, the T1 generation of Super Rice 2000 also began to take root and sprout in the suburbs of Metma in Hamla State.
The first batch of key personnel transferred from mobile phone factories in Luzhou and Shenzhen have also arrived in Dumka.
Sun Haiyang and Yao Xin mingled in the crowd, carefully observing the city not far away through a layer of glass.
The architectural style is extremely eclectic, half European and half Chinese.
Along the roadsides in the suburbs, there are many two- or three-story detached villas.
(End of this chapter)
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