Xing Baohua led his men out of the hotel conference room.
They went back to the electronics factory first, along with the others.
The plan had changed, and they had to be on guard. During her conversation with Redding, Xing Baohua clearly sensed that the other party had a backup plan.
When I got back to the factory, I called Liu Haibo first. He was still in the provincial capital and hadn't returned yet, so I called him using the provincial capital's phone number.
Someone answered the phone, saying they were looking for Liu Haibo, and told him to wait a moment.
After waiting for seven or eight minutes, Liu Haibo finally asked who it was.
Xing Baohua told him that he had already returned to central Shandong and that if he had nothing else to do, he should come back as soon as possible. He added that he couldn't explain clearly over the phone if he needed their help, so they could only discuss it when they returned.
After hanging up the phone, a worker came over and told Xing Baohua that someone was looking for him.
Upon stepping outside, I saw two strangers, both in their forties or fifties.
Only after the other party introduced themselves did I realize that they were the factory director and office manager of Jinan Electronic Recording Factory.
The fact that the other party's boss came in person shows how important it is. Please come and sit in the office.
The "vase secretary" pours water for the guests.
Factory Director Gong said to Zou Wenjuan, "You look familiar to me, like you've sung on TV before?"
"We're not familiar, this is our first meeting! I can't sing either, have you mistaken me for someone else?" Zou Wenjuan gets a little anxious whenever someone mentions that they look familiar.
When replying to Director Gong, he didn't give him a friendly look.
Xing Baohua smiled and said, "Ever since she appeared on TV, she's been recognized frequently, and the audience's enthusiasm has affected her work and life. I asked her to help me out temporarily."
Xing Baohua exposed Zou Wenjuan's true identity, which made the seemingly useless secretary glare at Xing Baohua with dissatisfaction.
Director Gong chuckled and said, "This is also my first time seeing a celebrity. I'm just curious. Don't mind me."
Xing Baohua shook his head to indicate that nothing was wrong.
Next, he casually showed Director Gong and his companion around the factory, and then showed them his design for a recording telephone.
Factory Director Gong stated that there were no problems with their production, and that no matter how much Xing Baohua needed, their factory would do its utmost.
Next, we tested the movement brought by Factory Director Gong.
Xing Baohua called Liu Quan over and asked him to bring several movement components to test, mainly the motor speed, rubber belt, and magnetic head.
The noise level of the motor needs to be tested with a sound level meter. I called Lin Daorong at noon and asked him to bring the equipment over in the afternoon.
At lunchtime, I simply entertained Director Gong and his companion. Xing Baohua had been busy lately and didn't drink much.
In the afternoon, Lin Daorong rushed over to continue testing the noise emitted by the motor of the movement.
The test results were not ideal; the motor produced slightly too much noise.
Especially during recording, there was a very noticeable sound of the motor turning.
The quality of the magnetic head and rubber belt is acceptable.
The noise from the motor is physical; the only solution is to replace the motor. Besides, this tape recorder factory also manufactures its own motors.
Xing Baohua said to Factory Director Gong, "Can you improve the motor?"
"Sure, but we don't have your kind of sound testing equipment. If you could lend us your people for a few days, I think we could design the motor you need!" After thinking for a moment, Director Gong wanted to borrow Lin Daorong and his equipment.
"Sure, but not for too long. Lao Lin has important work to oversee, so I can only lend you five days. Also, could you help me design a motor that is less than 10 millimeters thick and no more than 30 millimeters in diameter?"
After Xing Baohua finished speaking, Director Gong stood up abruptly and asked in surprise, "Are you serious?"
“Seriously! If you can make such a small motor, I’ll place a big order with you. Or I can just buy your technology directly,” Xing Baohua said.
If the other party actually develops it, the best approach would be to formally acquire their factory.
This idea was just wishful thinking; it was simply unrealistic within ten years. Unfortunately, Xing Baohua couldn't wait that long.
"I'm sorry, Director Xing, but due to limited funds in the factory, we cannot fulfill your request at this time," Director Gong said.
“You can bring your equipment and people here! I’ll provide food and lodging, and I’ll even give your R&D team an extra salary. That way, the results will still be yours. Of course, it would be best if you developed it and sold it directly to our factory. You can name your price then,” Xing Baohua said generously again, his generous habit seemingly incurable.
As if inspired by what he had just said, Xing Baohua began his serious-sounding nonsense: "Director Gong, how about this? You can just bring your R&D department over here. I'll clear out a space for you to use as a research lab."
We'll test the voltage and rotation speed together with the circuit board we developed. Based on our needs, we'll directly design the dimensions, saving us time and effort. All expenses will be on me, and the results will be yours.
Xing Baohua now has no choice but to use money to pave the way. The Walkman has a market period of twenty or thirty years, and if he doesn't make money from it, Xing Baohua would be letting himself down.
The Walkmans produced by small Japanese companies are still quite clunky; it will take another two years for them to achieve that industrial aesthetic.
As for ultra-thin portable music players, Xing Baohua also wants to develop one, to be the first to release a bombshell before Xiaobao does.
Therefore, the requirements for the motor are also very high. The integrated circuit board is easy for Xing Baohua to handle. In other people's eyes, it is the crystallization of high technology, but in his eyes, it has no technical content.
The Jinan Tape Recorder Factory really didn't have much money for research and development. Their products were unsaleable, making it difficult to recoup funds. Coupled with the factory's overall expenses, they were strapped for cash.
Factory Director Gong was very interested in Xing Baohua's proposal. The other party would provide the funding, and the results would still be his! This was a good thing! With a high-quality motor, the tape recorders produced would be quieter.
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