this man is not calm

Chapter 525 It's All Love
It wasn't through Wei Shuangping's connections that they were introduced; rather, it was because a company under Jinxi Culture naturally approached the Coal Research Institute when it was working on a university-enterprise cooperation project.

Research in the petrochemical energy sector requires a huge investment, and even Jin Shang, who is not short of money, finds it quite challenging.

As we approach the 21st century, the trend is to downplay the value of traditional oil and coal and instead develop new energy sources. However, this does not mean that oil and coal have no value. On the contrary, they are irreplaceable in the foreseeable future.

"Comprehensive utilization of coal gangue, in-depth research on coal chemical industry, integration of energy conservation, emission reduction and carbon reduction industrial chain, clean energy substitution, rare earth refining and deep processing are all top priorities. The institute already had a heavy workload, and it may be even busier in the future."

"After this period of time, I'll have my doctoral degree, right?"

"It's a sure thing! If it weren't for my poor initial educational background and the disadvantage of my undergraduate institution, I wouldn't have been stuck in this situation all these years."

"Is it possible that it's because no one is mentoring him, and he doesn't know how to scheme or curry favor?"

Seeing her husband's slightly embarrassed expression, Wei Shuangping couldn't help but smile.
"In the field of scientific research, focusing on academics is not the problem; without results, there is no persuasiveness. It's just that... wherever there are people, there is a social dynamic. How can things be so rigid and inflexible?"

Focusing on scientific research and team building is not a problem. Wei Shuangping's husband has been promoted more slowly in recent years, which naturally has its own reasons. He is not a native of the traditional coal industry, nor is he a graduate of a relevant university major. It is normal for him to be unaccustomed to the unfamiliar environment at first.

Even so, his exceptional abilities have made him a pillar of technological research and development at the Coal Research Institute, which is enough to prove that Wei Shuangping's husband is still very outstanding.

"I will seize the opportunity."

There was no need for that before, but now that I've started a family and a career, I have to work hard. Even if I don't have to entertain guests, I can't appear too aloof or unsociable.

"It's not about making you unhappy or wasting too much energy on unnecessary socializing. You don't need to care too much about fake drinking buddies, but you should at least get along well with your colleagues."

On several occasions when she got off work too late, Wei Shuangping drove to pick up her husband and went home. On each occasion, she heard her subordinates and colleagues complaining behind her back.

As they were talking, a short buzzing sound came from the amusement park not far away, and the small carousel started moving under the supervision of the staff.

"This service station has been open for about half a year, and it seems to be doing quite well. People are filling up with gas, CNG, and electric vehicles. There's even a methanol refueling station next door. There are convenience stores, budget hotels, supermarkets, a small cinema, and even a KTV and restaurants nearby..."

“Our boss’s business is part of an ancillary supply chain.”

After checking that her son was safe and playing happily, Wei Shuangping looked away, took a few sips of tea to refresh herself, and said...

"It can be considered an innovative move that differs from the traditional gas station service industry."

Gas stations and CNG stations in China generally don't have any related businesses. Drivers fill up and leave immediately, sometimes without even getting out of their cars. In the future, gimmicks like points-based car washes might be added.

Because they lack imagination, many gas station employees also sell things like fuel additives and windshield washer fluid.

In Europe and America, the situation is slightly different. Car culture is more thriving, and businesses such as gas stations and motels are deeply intertwined. The profit from selling fuel only accounts for a small part of the total revenue of a gas station. Nearby pubs, hotels, cinemas, and supermarkets also contribute a significant amount of income.

The reasons for this difference are complex and cannot be explained in a short time. Jinshang has also come up with many ways to promote alternative fuels, charging stations, and battery swapping stations.

Making money is secondary; the key is to cultivate car owners' habits.

Refueling and gas filling is fast; if there's no traffic jam, it usually only takes a few minutes to a dozen minutes.

Charging is not so convenient. These days, the capacity of power batteries is generally low and the quality is not particularly good. In order to ensure safety, only low-voltage slow charging can be used, and high-voltage fast charging technology is still very immature.

This means that charging takes longer.

While the car owner is waiting, they can do something else, such as take a nap after a long trip, eat something if they are hungry, or simply go to a bar for a drink to pass the time.

Before his previous life, before he transmigrated, Jin Shang had already seen some beneficial attempts.

For example, small amusement parks, tourist parks, food streets, specialty fast food restaurants, breakfast and tea shops, large supermarkets, and even foot massage parlors near charging stations all do decent business.

Past experience has shown that gas stations, CNG stations, and charging stations are not incapable of doing peripheral business; rather, it's about finding a suitable entry point.

Jin Shang felt that charging new energy vehicles was a good opportunity.

A commercial area centered around charging and battery swapping stations needs to meet certain conditions, such as not being too large in area, being evenly distributed, not needing to be in a very busy location, and having sufficient traffic flow.

Coincidentally, many of the properties that Huang Zhengkuo transferred to Jin Shang were idle lands of this kind, with no idea what to do with them.

Since it's just sitting there anyway, let's invest some money and get it started first.

So far, the promotion over the past six months has shown some progress.

"There are quite a few cars at those solar charging stations over there."

"They're mostly taxis and delivery vans for city transport; there are still too few private cars. The reason there are more now is because electricity is cheap; it's more expensive during the day."

I can sleep with it charging, and it will be fully charged when I wake up in the morning. The user experience is quite good.

The nearby budget hotels come in handy now!
"Does your boss really think it's necessary to invest huge sums of money to develop electric vehicles? This is no joke; it involves interests from all sides."

"Factories have already started being built in Central China, how could it be just talk?"

Production capacity may not be high, but that's not the same as having none. It proves that Jinxi Culture is not just dabbling in car manufacturing and fraudulently obtaining subsidies, but is genuinely prepared to honestly build cars and engage in real business.

"If it really takes off, it will have a significant impact on the refined oil market, but the impact on the coal sector will not be so direct, and it may even have a slight positive effect at first."

"Judging from our boss's tone, he doesn't intend to completely overturn the industry, but rather to make important additions. It's definitely not going to grow into a big and strong company in the short term."

"That is not bad!"

Whether it's developing bioenergy, promoting alternative fuels such as methanol, ethanol, and natural gas, or hydrogen energy and fuel cells, the technologies are all immature. It would be good enough if they could gain a foothold in the traditional energy sector.

Just like the new diesel hybrid car I bought at home, it is much more comfortable than a traditional diesel car. Most importantly, it can be filled with biodiesel, and it has a pure electric range of several tens of kilometers. It also has a lot of space, can be registered with a green license plate, and is not subject to traffic restrictions in most areas, including Beijing.

By the standards of a family car, it's already very good; at least it's very suitable for Wei Shuangping's small family with a large number of members.
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On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Jin Shang and Li Xuan set off early, with quite a few plans.

There are many subsidiaries and branches in Central China, but Jinshang can only see a limited number. They can only pick a few important ones to visit, attend the opening ceremony, and distribute small gifts.

I was busy until the afternoon, and I also attended a local trade conference.

After it was over, the group finally had a little time.

The sky was slightly overcast, not because it was going to rain, but because the air quality seemed to be not very good.

"Brother-in-law, will this weather affect the plane's takeoff?" "It shouldn't be a problem."

Facing his brother-in-law's question, Jin Shang replied somewhat tiredly and absentmindedly.

"Get in touch with those steel groups. The planning of the Yangluo Shipyard area is not only to radiate the inland waterway shipping and construction market, but also to establish a deep cooperative relationship with the steel mills."

"Steel is something you can buy anywhere, right? Maybe it'll be cheaper elsewhere..."

"Marine steel is secondary; the key is the by-products vanadium and titanium, which are used in most of the company's raw materials. It's not a matter of whether these things are expensive or not; it's that you can't necessarily buy them even if you have the money."

There are virtually no rich mineral deposits, and the surface distribution is too even. Large-scale refining can only be done using byproducts from the coal, steel, and metallurgical industries. Purchasing ready-made minerals is not impossible, but it is too expensive, and the supply is not very stable.

"Actually, the Southwest region has richer mineral deposits of rare elements, making it more suitable for producing special steels and special minor metals. However... we don't have any acquaintances there. My uncle does have some connections with the locals, but it's difficult to establish a connection, and we haven't had in-depth cooperation. We can't get involved for the time being."

"There should be some in Shougang in the north and in the Northeast as well."

"It's not enough; we could use any more."

Kim Sang said with some emotion,
"The local mining and heavy industry sectors still have a lot of advantages, including boilers, metallurgy and heavy machinery, which are very distinctive. The company is currently developing an integrated die-cast aluminum alloy body, which is progressing well. There are also many R&D units here, and we may be able to collaborate on some research projects."

Relying solely on one's own efforts and working in isolation will inevitably lead to slower progress.

"I got it."

"Then there's the vehicle assembly plant in Hannan, the parts center in Changfu, the air conditioning compressor plant in Dunyang, and the mobile phone and electronics plant in Jiangxia. We need to take the time to check on their construction progress, recruitment scale, and transportation planning. Jiang Long has already made most of the plans, and you'll need to follow up on them later."

"Brother-in-law, why are all these factories located in the far suburbs?"

"We can't get industrial land nearby! Factory relocation is a trend, so those who are closer to the factory can only acquire land for high-value-added industries such as real estate, catering services, film and television production, and cultural tourism."

In the early stages of rapid urbanization, how could there be any possibility of acquiring land in the city center to build factories?

It had already been divided up by the local bullies.

The fact that the area around the lake in Northeast China was able to be developed into a commercial street and regional center was due to the benefits of the new district's planning, and the huge investment was also one of the factors that enabled its entry into the market.

Jinshang's core market is in Beijing, and the Central China region is still quite far away. Li Xuan's family's strength is not enough to allow them to operate freely in the Wuhan area.

"The best locations are out of reach for me, and the better ones are highly competitive, so I can only look for some less desirable spots and hope they will appreciate in value in the future."

"All right!"

Li Kang nodded knowingly.

When a business grows to this size, it's all about overall strategy. The competitors are all of similar size, so without resorting to underhanded tactics, how easy is it to suppress others?
"It'll be a bit tough during this period, but the pressure will lessen once the interns start getting started. I'll have your sister pick out two capable assistants for you, and things will be much easier once the staff is complete."

"My sister?"

Li Kang looked displeased, but Jin Shang patted the young man on the shoulder understandingly.

"There's nothing I can do; it's your family, and I can't go against their wishes."

Finding a beautiful, well-built, and capable female secretary is no easy task, especially when your family is watching.

He would only complain a few times when no one else was around. Li Kang was usually quite composed, but he was young and couldn't be allowed to be too unrestrained.

At 4:30 p.m., the private plane took off on time. Jin Shang and Li Xuan watched the city gradually recede from the window and embarked on their journey back to Beijing.

What did you just say to my brother?

"It's about work!"

"I don't believe it. His expression doesn't seem like it at all."

Despite saying this, Li Xuan didn't press further, but instead changed the subject:

"With the wedding date approaching, I'm a little nervous. I don't know if it will be lively or not."

There will definitely be a lot of people there, and even more people who want to get a ticket but can't.

There are just too many people who want to latch onto Kim Sang's coattails these days.

"First, I need to finish up the work I've been working on, and then I can focus on my family matters. Oh, and I need to go check on Lao Huang. I heard he had a bit of a cold a few days ago and hasn't seen anyone much."

"sick?"

"I guess he's too lazy to get entangled with those sycophantic New Year's greetings! They keep calling each other relatives, but their words are all about business. He's getting on in years, and his energy is already waning, so how could he have the time to chat with them?"

"You're not just chatting?"

"If it weren't for the chance to 'get some gold coins,' who would want to chat with that old man?"

The traditional skill of "bouncing old men" is not something that was passed down from a previous life. As a blood relative's great-grandson, Kim Sang-soo naturally has a special attack on Hwang Jung-kwok, this "old man". Moreover, he is the inheritor of the family's "golden finger". Whether the family can continue to prosper in the future and whether the fools in the family can be safe depends on whether the Kim family father and son can become rich and support the family to protect them.

"What else do you want to 'extort'?"

"My great-grandson is getting married, and you're not even going to offer a token of appreciation?"

Money doesn't matter. The key is that the old man holds countless invaluable assets that money can't buy, such as land, real estate, mineral veins, and mining operation qualifications in the core area of ​​Beijing. Some of these are even "limited edition" items passed down from his ancestors.

In particular, forestry, inland and marine underwater mining, private railways, highways, fishing grounds, and premium airline routes.

Some high-quality assets are truly first-come, first-served; once you miss out, you'll never have another chance.

Whether it's developing real estate, setting up charging and battery swapping stations and refueling, gas, and alcohol refueling stations, or deploying cargo planes, it will probably take several years to see any progress if they develop step by step on their own.

"We still need foreign aid. Saying a few nice words can bring benefits, so why not?"

With a little flexibility, it's not like we can't do it. Besides, "bouncing" your great-grandfather is a way of passing on love, which is a good thing!

(End of this chapter)