Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 3070 The lion opens its mouth

Nine departments, pharmaceutical factory.

Bai Jingshu led Yang Xiaotao into the office, smiling broadly, "Boss, it's almost the Little New Year, why aren't you stopping?"

He then proceeded to brew the tea himself.

Yang Xiaotao leaned back in his chair, yawned, and then rubbed his face, saying, "That's about it. We just need to go to the chemical plant next door this afternoon!"

"I was originally planning to go to Shanghai, but it's too close to the end of the year, so I don't want to go!"

Bai Jingshu brought his teacup and sat down in front of him. "What are you going to Shanghai for?"

Yang Xiaotao took the cup. "Old Zhou from the Sixth Ministry of Machinery Industry thanked us for our support and wanted us to go and cut the ribbon together for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Weiqing ship."

Bai Jingshu asked curiously, "Is the Weiqing finally finished?"

"Hasn't it been two years?"

"Wow, I've finally seen the real thing!"

Then he curled his lip and said, "It's just a missile destroyer. Do you really need to come out of your way? At least the Han Wudi-class destroyer would be more suitable."

"You should say less!"

"This year has indeed been quite busy, but the results have been good."

"We not only completed the task, but also expanded the scale of production, and more importantly, we achieved breakthroughs in multiple areas!"

Yang Xiaotao was also somewhat pleased after he finished speaking.

Completing the task means you're no longer in debt to anyone!

"That's right, they don't even know what kind of strength our Nine Departments have!"

When he said this, Bai Jingshu's smile was more one of pride.

At the very least, their pharmaceutical factory contributed one-fifth of this year's $50 billion target, and that's not all; some orders are still unfulfilled.

However, this also helped the Ninth Division complete its mission.

"By the way, boss, I heard that only our ninth department has completed the mission?"

"The leadership hasn't said anything?"

Bai Jingshu's eyes lit up; after all, this was one of a kind.

Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "I've already given you money, what more do you want in return?"

"We should at least give them a medal or something. This is an honor for our Ninth Department, and it's something to be proud of!"

"What medals or awards? You're missing that!"

"Just focus on doing your job well; we don't know what the situation is like on the surface yet."

Yang Xiaotao picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then said, "Based on my familiarity with Old Chen, I estimate that next year's plan should be out by now."

Do you think our goals for next year can be lower?

Bai Jingshu smiled wryly upon hearing this, "You're right, our leader is really capable of doing such a thing."

"We might be going to be the main force again!"

Yang Xiaotao nodded, then said with a hint of melancholy, "Next year, there won't be any satellites to make us rich. To be honest, without these 20 billion, we wouldn't have been able to achieve our goals!"

Bai Jingshu nodded, but quickly added with a smile, "I think we should be able to accomplish it!"

Yang Xiaotao looked at Bai Jingshu in surprise, "It seems that Director Bai is very confident. Tell me about it."

"Haha, if I'm right, you'll have to give me a reward, boss."

Yang Xiaotao was speechless. "Why are you all so obsessed with money? Tell me what kind of reward you want first, or I won't agree!"

Bai Jingshu squinted and smiled, "It's not a big reward, I just want to eat the food you cook, boss!"

Yang Xiaotao shook his head and said, "You guys, alright, it's settled then, I'll cook you a meal!"

Bai Jingshu immediately smiled and said, "I'm not familiar with the situation at other factories, but I do know about the pharmaceutical factory."

"After the nuclear power plant started operating around May Day last year, with sufficient power and guaranteed energy supply, our plant added a lot of instruments and equipment, which increased the overall production efficiency by 50%, and this figure will continue to improve as more machines and employees arrive."

"At this production rate, our pharmaceutical factory's foreign exchange earnings this year will be 12 billion, and next year it is expected to reach between 15 billion and 20 billion."

After Bai Jing finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao shook his head and said, "The increase in electricity can only be considered a boost. It will take time to convert it into assets, and who knows what problems might arise during that process? Can you guarantee that?"

"So what you're saying now is just wishful thinking, a pipe dream."

Upon hearing Yang Xiaotao's words, Bai Jingshu began to analyze the situation point by point, counting on his fingers. "Leader, let's talk about the existing conditions. These are all things that our pharmaceutical factory can control."

"First, there's the expansion of insulin production. We plan to lower the price at an appropriate time next year. According to information we've received from the foreign trade department, a 10% price reduction will roughly double the quantity!"

"The profit margin for the accompanying insulin injections will also increase accordingly, and that should be guaranteed."

"The next one is cephalosporins. This is the factory that has expanded the fastest, almost doubling in size. However, Western countries are too cautious about the use of cephalosporins. Next year, we plan to shift our focus to Southeast Asia, and our profits will also increase significantly!"

"Furthermore, the last oil crisis also revealed a business opportunity for us; cephalosporin antibiotics are also useful for reducing inflammation on the battlefield,"

"And disinfectant and hand sanitizer."

"And, that health supplement..."

"This stuff is always in short supply, I really don't know what those men are like..."

As Bai Jingshu finished speaking, a mocking expression appeared on his face, but Yang Xiaotao picked up his enamel mug and pretended not to hear him.

She doesn't even consider why men buy these things—isn't it all for women?

Now look what's happened! The man spends money and puts in the effort, and the woman not only enjoys it but also complains and feels looked down upon. Speechless!

Bai Jingshu changed the subject, a confident smile on his face, "Boss, if we make 20 billion next year, you'll have to give us a reward!"

Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "There will be a reward, provided you complete the task!"

"Don't worry, as long as you agree, I believe our comrades will work hard to accomplish it!"

Yang Xiaotao didn't say anything else, "We'll wait for the notification before the New Year, and then we'll all get together."

Bai Jingshu laughed happily.

Yang Xiaotao said again, "We need to train the new employees the factory hires. We've taken a huge hit this time, and we need to digest them as soon as possible if we want to get things moving."

Bai Jingshu regained his composure and nodded, saying, "I've realized that too."

"We've recruited quite a lot this time. In fact, a team leader on one line has to look after seven new employees. To prevent any problems from arising, we have to keep a close eye on them all the time."

"Fortunately, the people who came in all had education and were quick to learn; otherwise, it would have been quite difficult to integrate them."

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "It's good that you've noticed. Employees who perform well should be praised and rewarded. Comrades work hard, and we can't rely on spirit alone."

"I know!"

Bai Jingshu nodded. As the two were chatting, the door opened and Liu Lixue walked in from outside. "Boss, Li Rong, the leader from foreign trade, is here. She'll be right over."

"Huh? Why is she here?"

It seems they were looking for you!

As Liu Lixue spoke, Yang Xiaotao got up and walked out.

Bai Jingshu smiled at Liu Lixue, then followed her outside.

As soon as he stepped out of the office building, he saw Li Rong get out of a car. Upon seeing Yang Xiaotao, a smile immediately appeared on her face. "I went to your headquarters and heard you were here, so I rushed over. Luckily, I found you here!"

Yang Xiaotao walked up and said, "I came here specifically to greet you after I heard you were coming."

"Oh my, they went out of their way to welcome us! That's really giving us face!"

Yang Xiaotao nodded quickly, "Of course we have to give you face, otherwise who will help us sell our goods?" "By the way, Great Wall Motors' profit figures are out, would you like to take a look?"

As soon as Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Li Rong waved her hand and said, "I've already called Li Shengli. They can just follow international practice. It won't make a difference if it takes two more months!"

However, Great Wall Group's sales figures were already compiled in January, which is the same as in other countries where the Gregorian calendar is used as a natural year.

In China, the lunar calendar is still used, which is more than a month different from the lunar calendar.

Since the Ninth Division has already completed its mission objectives, there are no major requirements regarding these aspects.

However, there are still shortcomings in foreign trade, so we are very concerned about this matter.

Hearing Li Rong say this, Yang Xiaotao became curious and asked as he walked towards the office, "Why did you come in such a hurry? Is there something urgent?"

Li Rong nodded, "That's right, there's something urgent I need to discuss with you."

"Yesterday afternoon, I received a huge order from Japan, so I came here to ask for your help!"

As they spoke, the group entered Bai Jingshu's office. Yang Xiaotao sat down beside him and asked curiously, "Japan? What do they want to buy?"

When Yang Xiaotao asked, Li Rong explained, "I was also surprised when I received the news yesterday, but I found out after asking around."

"This time, the company that proactively contacted us is the Sony Group from Japan. They hold a significant position in Japan and have previously positioned themselves as a national enterprise of the island..."

"Sony's chairman got into some trouble, so the new chairman is from the United States. Of course, we don't know the specifics."

"So they made the decision to introduce our pager technology!"

After Li Rong finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao was still processing what she had said.

Now that Li Rong has found him, it's likely that the higher-ups already know about it and haven't objected.

This also illustrates that while relations with the United States are easing, the relationship between the two sides is changing.

Seeing that Yang Xiaotao didn't speak, Bai Jingshu asked, "Boss, how much are they going to buy this time?"

Li Rong's lips curled up slightly. "Based on the price we sell to West Germany, each pager is two hundred and fifty US dollars!"

"They're planning to spend 10 billion yuan to buy 5 million pagers and corresponding computers. They'll be responsible for building the base stations, and we'll need to help train the personnel..."

"not enough!"

Before Li Rong could finish speaking, Yang Xiaotao interrupted her.

"Trying to take over this lucrative piece of meat with just 10 billion is wishful thinking."

"Putting aside the price of pagers, just considering the price of the computers, with so many pagers, it would cost at least five hundred. How much would that be?"

"And what about the supporting facilities? How could we forget them?"

"Those Japanese are incredibly cunning. They planned to buy it all up, which seems like a lot, 10 billion, but they've actually been calculating everything!"

Li Rong nodded silently, but she didn't say much. She had calculated all the expenses before coming here, but overall, there was still a chance to make a profit of 10 billion.

Judging from Yang Xiaotao's tone, it seems he feels he's not earning enough.

Then he looked at Yang Xiaotao and asked, "So how much do you think?"

Yang Xiaotao held up five fingers. "Five hundred billion, at least that amount, and we'll also get a commission, at least 30%, for ten years. After ten years, we can give up the commission."

"We want half of the usage rights to the base stations that are built, and that's permanent!"

"As long as these conditions are met, we can hand over the agency rights for the Japanese islands to them, and everything else will be fine!"

Otherwise, there's no point in discussing anything!

Seeing Yang Xiaotao hold up five fingers and hearing him propose a series of conditions, the three women in the room were dumbfounded.

Bai Jingshu swallowed hard. Just now they were saying that next year's goal might be difficult, and their pharmaceutical factory was prepared.

But now, in the blink of an eye, Yang Xiaotao is about to achieve his goals for this year?

Then next year, wouldn't it be a hundred billion?
Bai Jingshu subconsciously took a deep breath, then suppressed the shock in his heart, but his eyes revealed admiration.

This pager is truly a task personally overseen by Yang Xiaotao!
It's just amazing.

Liu Lixue felt similar to Bai Jingshu, but with an added air of mystery.

Although I've been by Yang Xiaotao's side for several years, I still can't see through him. It's as if Yang Xiaotao is a bottomless pit. Every time I gain a clear understanding of him, a new veil appears.

This mystery is captivating.

Li Rong, on the other hand, was older and had experienced many ups and downs. She was pleasantly surprised by Yang Xiaotao's 50 billion yuan, but also somewhat worried.

"Wouldn't that be too harsh? Would they agree?"

Bai Jingshu and the other man shared the same concern.

But Yang Xiaotao sneered, "They will agree!"

"The pager will soon be in use in West Germany, and this World Cup is the best opportunity to showcase it."

"I believe that after this World Cup, more countries will prefer pagers, and the price will be much higher then!"

The group found it intriguing, mainly because the World Cup wasn't very popular in China these days.

Many people don't even know what the World Cup is, let alone what television signal broadcasting it is.

So it might seem unreal to some of them, but Yang Xiaotao, as someone from a later era, knew very well that the World Cup was the best opportunity to advertise.

Yang Xiaotao even planned to have the people who went to help buy lottery tickets.

If we already know who the final champion is, isn't it just like picking up money with our eyes closed?

If it weren't for the fact that my status made it inappropriate to attend, I would definitely go and buy something worth several million.

The group listened and pondered for a moment, but Yang Xiaotao said again, "Moreover, they know their economy better than we do. Since they've taken the initiative to ask, there must be something to gain."

"Besides, even if they don't speak up, won't others take the initiative?"

"Besides, we don't necessarily have to cooperate with them. If it doesn't work out, we can find another one."

"At worst, we can just let the United States act as our agent; we'll make money just the same way."

Li Rong had no reason to refute Yang Xiaotao's explanation; in business, bargaining is essential.

"You're asking for the moon!"

Li Rong laughed, and Yang Xiaotao crossed his legs, "Yes, that's right, it's an outrageous demand!"

"But if they don't give us the money, it will eventually end up in our hands through someone else."

"At that time, it won't be 50 billion, it will be much more!"

Yang Xiaotao wasn't worried at all about whether the other party would buy it or not.

To put it bluntly, it's best if the other party is willing to pay, but it's not a big deal if they're not; we can simply not make that money.

Anyway, there are other people who will sell them for them, so there's no worry about finding buyers!

Moreover, the other party's use of this technology is like giving wings to the domestic economic development.

Meanwhile, the other country's GDP had already become the second largest economy among capitalist countries last year when the market was opened up and the real estate industry was booming, with a GDP exceeding 400 billion US dollars.

If the current development trend continues, the total economic output next year will only be higher.

With the help of pagers, the flow of information is greatly improved, which can create even more wealth.

Therefore, if you get the other party to spend one-eighth or one-tenth of their money to gain a larger profit, they should feel like they've made a profit.

Of course, if he feels his life is going well, he doesn't have to buy it; he doesn't want to sell it anymore.

(End of this chapter)