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Chapter 605 Follow the clues
"Master, I usually study economics. I didn't expect you to start developing in this direction. I can only improve myself as well. After all, I am a learning computer."

This is the first time a human has ever been reminded by a computer.

However, at this moment, in the office of the superior department, Boss Wang was sitting opposite the person in charge, reluctant to get up and leave.

"We need to find a breakthrough in this matter! But where exactly is that breakthrough?"

Mr. Wang looked dejected, and the city official sitting opposite him couldn't bear to watch any longer.

"Are you ever going to stop? You guys are still so unambitious. You see Lin Chen trying to get a piece of the pie, and you want to nip him in the bud. But you didn't expect that we would fully support him, right? Think about it, when you first got into real estate and proposed building high-end residential communities, didn't we always fully support you? Times are changing, and you have to keep up with the pace, do you understand? That's the law of the market!"

The person in charge shook his head helplessly. Boss Wang used to be a powerful figure. How come he has become so timid now? Has he really become more and more timid as he gets older?

"Mr. Wang, what you should be doing now is not sitting in my office begging for mercy, but thinking carefully about how the company should develop!"

Currently, their industry is experiencing a downturn, and everyone wants to transform their business, but they can't find a way.

"Mr. Wang, do you know why I'm so strongly supporting President Lin in this project?"

The person in charge went on to explain their ideas.

"How would I know?"

“You have to understand that urban development is a continuous process of moving forward. The environmentally friendly materials they are using now perfectly meet the current needs of the country. Sooner or later, the fourth-generation houses built with these materials will be more advanced than yours, and the living experience will be more satisfying for the people. Isn’t that a good thing? You insist on sticking to the old ways. Let me tell you, without innovation, there is no driving force for progress.”

Mr. Wang sat there, completely at a loss for what to do.

"Then tell me, what should we do about those brick kiln owners? They come to me every day asking for my advice."

Actually, this was the first time Mr. Wang had spoken in such a helpless tone. He really had no other choice; if things continued like this, it wouldn't benefit anyone.

"I won't discuss this issue with you today. Someone will be coming later, and the two of you can talk to each other, and you'll probably understand what's going on."

Sure enough, Lin Chen arrived not long after.

When Mr. Wang saw him, he was extremely shocked.

"How did you manage to get him here?"

"He came to me with some questions about his future, and I'd like to hear his advice. Maybe it will be helpful to you, won't it?"

Lin Chen sat down directly to the side.

"Isn't this Boss Wang?"

In the entire city, Mr. Wang's real estate company is the largest. Although the company is currently experiencing losses, it still shows a profit on paper.

"Thanks to you, I'm in a complete mess right now."

"I'm so sorry!"

Lin Chen knew that he would inevitably have a confrontation with Boss Wang in the person in charge's office today.

"You two talk first, I'll work here. If you need any help, just let me know. But if you don't reach a settlement today, neither of you is leaving this meeting room!"

After saying that, the person in charge took out a pile of documents and began to review them.

However, the conference room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Lin Chen and Boss Wang sat at the conference table, unsure of where to begin.

"Why aren't you talking?"

"I don't know how to start. Am I supposed to complain about how difficult it is for me to his face? I am, after all, the owner of a real estate company."

The person in charge stood up.

"Lin Chen, you're a rising star in the real estate industry. This new concept house sold exceptionally well; how did you manage to do it?"

"I'm just taking it one step at a time. There are a few main reasons. First, our environmentally friendly materials are indeed advanced. Second, we need to consider that college students and recent graduates living in low-rent housing need a place to live. But if they live in poor conditions, it won't be good for them. After thinking it over, I came up with this solution."

Lin Chen could only offer this explanation, but Boss Wang clearly didn't buy it.

"So, according to you, all of us are unscrupulous merchants?"

"Haha! That's not what I meant. Actually, Mr. Wang's inspirational story has always motivated me. Let me put it this way: my foray into real estate this time is actually to develop a new project. I've done quite well in the military industry, but I've always felt that military technology should be used for civilian purposes."

That's the key point. The person in charge stood up again.

"Do you understand now? The reason is simple: these companies have their own technology. I called you here today to tell you that if you want to continue to develop, you need the corresponding technology. If you don't have it, you need to find someone to cooperate with. The person in front of you is your best supplier."

Mr. Wang was quite surprised to learn that the person in charge was there to make connections.

At this moment, the person in charge placed a newly issued document in front of Mr. Wang, whose eyes widened in shock.

"My God, you've gone mad! How could you do this? We have quite a few brick kilns here. If you implement this policy, all those factories will have to go bankrupt! Besides, we still have so many bricks and tiles stored in our warehouse. Are you suggesting we return them all?"

This is indeed a tricky matter, and it's not something that can be explained in a short time.

"This policy hasn't been officially promulgated yet, but since I've signed it, it means it will be implemented soon. I plan to release it at a suitable time and call all of you bosses over. Before that, I will definitely try to promote the transformation of those brick kilns. Isn't that our responsibility? Isn't that to help everyone solve problems?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen suddenly realized that this was indeed a difficult matter. After all, if those brick kiln owners were unwilling to transform their businesses, it would be a real problem.

"Actually, there's something I don't know whether I should say or not."

Lin Chen's expression suddenly turned serious.

"When I first developed this new concept of environmentally friendly building materials, I hoped to become an instant success, but I didn't expect it to cause so much trouble. But I think, if a technological innovation is restricted by various factors, how can society progress? Don't you agree?"

His words stunned the other two, who were momentarily speechless.

“I have an idea. I want to invite those brick kiln owners to dinner and talk to them about my plans for the future.”

"your treat?"

Upon hearing this, Boss Wang was extremely surprised. "Ever since you launched this new environmentally friendly building material, those people have hated you to the core. They've already made many improvements according to our requirements, and now you suddenly say you want to fully promote this material. Aren't you driving them to their doom?"

“I understand what you mean, but the current situation forces them to transform. We can provide them with new technologies, and if that doesn’t work, our company can help them upgrade and transform their systems.”

"Where's the money?"

Mr. Wang directly raised the key question.

"Who wouldn't want to upgrade and renovate? But where will the money come from? Are they going to take out a bank loan? Let me tell you, if they find that the brick kiln's products can't be sold, which bank would dare to lend them money?"

Moreover, and most importantly, these bricks and tiles are relatively cheap, and using them directly would indeed result in some waste.

“Their income is already low. After we get these cheap bricks and tiles, we still have to do a series of processing. You understand what I mean?”

“I know. Actually, I was thinking that if these brick kilns were willing to sell their bricks directly to us, maybe we could find a way to solve the problem.”

Although they can currently control their costs, and they have also calculated that if the brick kiln owners sell their products to them and then upgrade their technology, they will not only not lose money, but will also be able to gradually enter a new development model.

"Isn't it the same with porcelain factories nowadays? If an industry doesn't transform and upgrade, it will only be eliminated."

Lin Chen finally got to the point.

"To give you an example, do you really think my fourth-generation house isn't the future trend? Or do you think I'm just messing around?"

This question left Mr. Wang speechless.

"Let me put it this way: if you insist on using third-generation housing, that's fine too. Your birdcage-style design has been around for decades. I've just made some improvements. A courtyard-style house is definitely better than a birdcage-style one."

Clearly, these words left Mr. Wang speechless.

“If all else fails, you can continue using bricks and tiles and compete with us. But don’t forget, the biggest advantage of my materials is that they don’t require air conditioning. If people find out that your houses require high-energy-consuming equipment, I believe they will know what’s going on. Whoever can help them save on electricity bills will be the winner.”

Hearing this, Mr. Wang panicked. Indeed, with the situation as it was, no one could guarantee what would happen next.

"Therefore, we must be realistic in our work. The reason I'm telling you all this today is that I hope you can understand the true situation of each industry."

……

There's no point in saying more; Lin Chen has already made his point clear. Next, he needs to figure out a way to treat the people from the brick kilns to a meal.

In addition, Li Xue has conducted a comprehensive survey of all brick kilns in the city, including small businesses in some townships.

“In our city, there are several large brick kilns, not to mention the numerous small workshops.”

Huang Chen flipped through the catalog, fully aware of the potential harm this matter could bring.

"Actually, I have an idea, but I don't know if I should say it."

He stood there, lost in thought.

“If those small workshops really can’t keep operating, our company can fund their transformation. I’ve looked around, and most of these workshops are in towns or villages. If they can’t continue, the villagers will definitely find other ways to make a living, and we can provide them with some guidance.”

However, some villages have unique circumstances, especially those with a first secretary stationed there. What was initially seen as a promising industry has suddenly become complicated due to these problems.

“Let’s split up. I’ll go to the countryside. We must get this done and let the people gradually understand that this isn’t a bad thing. As long as we all work together, I believe we still have a chance, right?”

Huang Chen was well aware that he could handle the current situation in each village. Fortunately, this time it mainly involved the area around the city, so he didn't have to travel too far.

Let's take this opportunity and give it a try.

Let me first talk about the situation in the city.

Several large brick kilns do indeed have the conditions for transformation, and they do not only operate brick kilns.

These business owners have other projects in hand, and they also have ideas for transforming the brick kiln factory. This is a good opportunity to promote it.

However, the small business owners who specialize in brick kilns are in for a headache; they are the ones we need to focus on communicating with this time.

At night.

In the lobby of a hotel, a group of business owners sat together, all eager to hear what the new boss was planning.

Lin Chen appeared, and the atmosphere at the scene became somewhat oppressive.

"I'm so sorry I'm late. As the organizer, I should have arrived earlier. Actually, I had a reason for gathering everyone here today."

Unexpectedly, before Lin Chen could even speak, one of the bosses couldn't hold back any longer.

"Mr. Lin, we don't object to what you do, but you should at least leave us a way to survive. Now look what's happened, you've put us in such a passive position. How are we supposed to survive in this industry? Are you expecting us to starve?"

The other bosses didn't dare to say anything, for a simple reason: everyone knew about Lin Chen's background.

"Everyone, I know what you're thinking. I admit I didn't consider this matter thoroughly enough, but I believe my approach was correct. Society is developing, and of course, you might feel that these grand principles have nothing to do with your own interests. So let me talk about something practical: our company plans to help you solve some problems."

These words greatly surprised the bosses present.

"What do you mean?"

"Have any of you considered transforming your business directly? For example, the brick kilns you're using now might still be useful to some real estate developers, but you'll gradually find that this market is becoming increasingly difficult. Don't you already feel that the market is saturated?"

The small business owner listened and nodded. He did feel that there was a lot of resistance, but he didn't know what to do. He could only take it one step at a time.

"So, bosses, I know your survival is also very difficult. Most of your brick kiln techniques started decades ago, right?"

At this point, everyone nodded in agreement.

"So I tell everyone that transformation is an inevitable trend. Besides, brick kilns will definitely disappear from the historical stage in the future, and new technologies and materials will definitely replace bricks and tiles. This is an irreversible fact. Unless there are similar ancient building projects in the future, then we may still need you."

Currently, these bricks and tiles may become decorative items in the future, and technological improvements are needed in this regard.

(End of this chapter)