The person who was talking to Li Shaoting had the same idea, and also wanted Li Shaoting to help find out what Li Shaozhong and Ye Shuning were thinking.
Later, Li Jianye also called Li Shaoting.
In the evening, after Li Shaoting got home from get off work and had dinner, he did not rush back to his place. Instead, he sat on the sofa in the living room and called Ye Shuning over.
Li Shaoting thought for a moment and said, "Xiao Ning, someone came to see me today, and someone also came to see our father. They wanted us to find out what you and Shaozhong think."
Ye Shuning asked, "What's the matter?"
Li Shaoting said, "The country wants to build a car factory in Haizhou specifically for sedan production. They're considering a joint venture with a foreign company, leveraging foreign investment to introduce technology. We've already established a cooperative goal and have made preliminary contact. We just need further contact, and if it's feasible, detailed and meticulous negotiations will be necessary."
Shaozhong has had many opportunities to interact with foreigners. He also studied mechanics and initially worked in a car factory, so he knows a lot about this area and is quite knowledgeable. The higher-ups wanted him to preside over this negotiation."
Ye Shuning pondered for a long time after hearing this, "Brother, this is not an easy task. A car is made up of tens of thousands of non-detachable parts, and each part needs someone to design and manufacture it.
While the engine is the heart of a car, its other components are equally crucial, encompassing numerous cutting-edge technologies. Each of these technologies must be negotiated individually, a process that can't be completed in a day or two; it could take a year or even several years.
Furthermore, if we form a joint venture with someone else and want to use their capital and introduce their technology, then we will definitely have to pay more.”
Li Shaoting sighed and said, "What you said makes sense, but what can we do? We have neither capital nor technology, only people and the market. Negotiations will definitely be restricted in every way. That's why the higher-ups want someone who not only understands the professional technology, but also has negotiation skills and can stick to the bottom line. We must have the courage to fight for the best terms for us."
Li Shaoting looked up at Ye Shuning and said, "Xiao Ning, it seems like you know a lot about cars?"
Ye Shuning shook her head, "I don't know much. Although Brother Zhong studied mechanics, he's not specialized in this field now, nor does he work in the car factory. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for him to go?
"Besides, it's not legitimate for him to preside over the negotiations. I'm sure some people will question his ability and be dissatisfied. "The higher-ups must have other plans, right?"
Li Shaoting smiled and said, "I really can't hide it from you. The higher-ups want Shaozhong to work at the Haizhou Automobile Factory as deputy factory director. Once he's familiar with the business, he'll lead negotiations with foreign investors. He might even be responsible for supporting the joint venture's operations in the future."
Shaozhong is still on an overseas inspection tour, so the higher-ups have done some work for me and my father, asking me to come and get your opinion. Because you can directly influence Shaozhong's decision."
Ye Shuning lowered her head and thought for a long time, and Li Shaoting did not interrupt her.
When it comes to automobile manufacturing, Ye Shuning has everything, not to mention other parts, even the most core engine technology.
When she went to the research institute to search for things online, she found that many technologies that had not yet been decrypted could be found. She started by searching for chemical technology, and later for electronic technology, and also found many cutting-edge technologies.
Then it should be easier to find information about automobile manufacturing. Even the information that has been decrypted and available in previous lives should be enough.
Since they have the technology, why should they give up their own interests in exchange for those outdated technologies from foreign countries? They can also develop their own automobile industry.
Although this is a difficult process, as long as she works hard and has the support of the country, there is nothing she can't accomplish. However, she still needs to discuss it with her husband to see what he thinks.
After a while, Ye Shuning seemed to have made a decision and said, "If Zhong Ge is willing to go, I certainly won't stop him. Although it is beneficial for me to have Zhong Ge by my side and start a business with me, I also hope that he will have better development.
I know some people are saying he's relying on his wife. Even though he's done more than I have, people will always make malicious assumptions.
If Zhong Ge and I break away to pursue our own business, I will certainly support him. I will also provide financial and technical support in the future. What's mine is his. However, we'll have to wait for Zhong Ge to come back and discuss this with him. I respect his decision."
Li Shaoting admired Ye Shuning for this: she was broad-minded, far-sighted, and considerate of others. His brother was truly lucky to marry her.
Li Shaoting said, "Shaozhong should be back soon. Let's talk to him when he gets back. The higher-ups thought you would be a big obstacle. I didn't expect you to support them instead of stopping them."
Ye Shuning smiled and said, "Brother, although they will provide some technology in the joint venture with us, the technology they provide will definitely not be the most advanced technology, and it may even be their relatively backward technology.
If our own car factories conduct their own research, they may not be unable to master those technologies, and if they need funding, we can also provide support."
Li Shaoting looked at Ye Shuning, "Xiao Ning, do you mean you want to enter the automotive industry?"
Ye Shuning said, "I don't know much about automotive technology. I studied chemistry, so I can help with some material research. Zhong Ge can go into the technical research and development in this area. He has a very solid foundation and has never stopped learning over the years. I know his strength."
We already have a solid foundation in the domestic automotive industry, and we can fully develop independently on this basis."
Li Shaozhong is not in the country, so no one can make decisions for him, so everything has to wait until he comes back.
But Ye Shuning has decided to support him in setting up a laboratory first. Only in this way can the birth of some technologies be justified.
Plans cannot keep up with changes, so it seems they need to adjust their plans.
Li Shaoting knew that his younger sister-in-law would not speak without a purpose. She must have some ideas when she said these words.
Maybe one day there will be a surprise for everyone. Li Shaoting suddenly felt very excited.
Over the years, Li Shaoting has gotten to know Ye Shuning quite well. He knows that Ye Shuning has some abilities that ordinary people cannot understand. Even Ye Xingguo is very extraordinary.
For example, the achievements Ye Xingguo had made in some areas in recent years were definitely not achievable by ordinary people. He always felt that all of this was related to Ye Shuning. And he was sure that his brother knew the inside story.
Therefore, Li Shaoting did not dare to interfere in his brother's affairs, for fear of affecting their plans.
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