When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

Galaxy Technology's year-end report is far from over.

Besides its highly profitable product, Evergreen Liquid, Galaxy Technology also has another cash cow: energy batteries.

Just by relying on the patents for lithium-sulfur batteries, they can earn around two billion dollars a year from around the world.

Not to mention the Xuanwu battery, which has already been successfully developed.

Since BYD's last live-streamed test of the range performance of the Yangwang model, the performance data of the Xuanwu battery has given a real impression to the entire internet.

A full charge allows it to travel over 2,400 kilometers.

If this were a gasoline car, the fuel cost alone would exceed a thousand yuan.

If you switch to new energy vehicles, even commercial electricity costs only one yuan per kilowatt-hour, which is just over one hundred yuan.

However, everyone knows one thing: the price of Xuanwu batteries will definitely not be cheap.

Even so, the Xuanwu Battery has become a hit across the internet.

At this moment, Liao Qingfeng, the person in charge of Galaxy Energy, said: "This year, the patent licensing fee for lithium-sulfur batteries has been affected by the solid-state battery technology developed by our company, so the global patent fee has only remained at 25 billion."

"Furthermore, based on the current contact plan, patent licensing fees for lithium-sulfur batteries are expected to decline next year, reaching an estimated 15 billion."

"Finally, there is the Xuanwu battery developed by our company. Mass production is underway and it will be officially launched in March 2018."

"In the early stages, we chose BYD to manufacture the Xuanwu Battery production line. The core processes will only be manufactured in our smart factory, so there is no issue of technology leakage."

"We have built a confidentiality system with a triple protection network of 'physical + information + process' for the entire production and manufacturing process of Xuanwu batteries."

"The core technologies of Xuanwu Battery, such as cathode material formulation, solid electrolyte process, and structural packaging, are kept within the scope of a hundred people, ensuring 'zero technology leakage' throughout the entire chain from R&D to mass production."

"The core process areas, such as the cathode material atomic layer deposition workshop, solid electrolyte coating production line, and battery structural component precision assembly unit, adopt a triple access control system of 'fingerprint + iris + dynamic password' and 24-hour infrared monitoring. Only the 'core R&D team + process engineers' are allowed to enter, and they need to be approved 24 hours in advance and accompanied throughout the process."

“Auxiliary process areas, such as electrode cutting and cell packaging, are non-core processes. Production line team leaders are allowed to enter, but are prohibited from bringing any electronic devices. They are equipped with dedicated lockers and security checks are required for entry and exit.”

"The core equipment's operating interface is equipped with a camera-protected filter, making it visible only from the front; side shots will display garbled text."

"In the warehousing and logistics area, raw materials and finished products are stored using unmanned AGV transportation. Material flow is recorded via encrypted QR codes that are refreshed every two hours. Forklift drivers can only receive transportation instructions through the terminal and cannot view the specific composition of the materials."

"Data flow is managed in a 'black box' manner. Core technical data, such as material formulas and electrolyte ratios, are stored on offline physical servers. Production line process parameters are transmitted through an encrypted local area network using quantum encryption technology to prevent data interception or cracking. Log records can be retained for ten years for traceability."

"All employees who come into contact with core technologies will sign a 'Lifetime Confidentiality Agreement,' which includes a clause that prohibits them from working for competing companies for three years after leaving the company. Background checks will be extended to 'professional relationships among three generations of relatives' to exclude those with a conflict of interest with competing companies."

"At the same time, we have also established a 'technology confidentiality fund.' Core team members receive a confidentiality allowance of 20% of their basic annual salary each year. If there is no leakage during their employment, the confidentiality allowance will be paid monthly along with their salary. If a leakage occurs, the entire amount will be recovered and legal responsibility will be pursued."

"In terms of the supply chain, we have adopted closed-loop management from the 'source' to the 'end'."

“For core raw materials such as cathode materials, lithium-rich manganese-based composite oxides, sulfides and oxides, we have established 100% holding subsidiaries to produce them independently. The employees of the subsidiaries have signed the same confidentiality agreements with the parent company and are prohibited from contacting external suppliers.”

For non-core auxiliary materials, such as diaphragms and aluminum foil, suppliers must pass the "Confidentiality Qualification Certification", sign the "Technical Confidentiality Commitment", and their production workshops must be equipped with the "Anti-Leakage Monitoring System" provided by the company.

"The protection of the supplier's employees is also included in the monitoring."

“Each batch of materials is embedded with a ‘nanoscale traceability chip,’ which can read the production batch, operator, and quality inspection records through specialized equipment to prevent substitution or counterfeiting in the supply chain.”

Wang Donglai listened to Liao Qingfeng's report calmly. At this moment, he suddenly asked, "Hmm, that sounds good."

"Then let me ask you, since you're thinking of establishing wholly-owned subsidiaries for core raw materials, haven't you ever considered directly controlling the source of raw materials and buying up a few mines?"

"Furthermore, why can't we establish wholly-owned subsidiaries for non-core auxiliary materials? No matter how strict the confidentiality measures are, it's hard to guarantee that problems won't arise!"

"Galaxy Technology doesn't need auxiliary material suppliers that can threaten its core products. You should know very well how big the market for Xuanwu batteries is."

“We set up our own subsidiary to supply ourselves, which is enough to keep the factory running and profitable.”

"Finally, let's talk about Xuanwu Battery's production capacity plan."

Liao Qingfeng was clearly surprised by Wang Donglai's blunt words.

However, he didn't have any negative emotions. Instead, he quickly realized what Wang Donglai had said and kept those points in mind before starting to introduce the production capacity plan.

"In terms of capacity planning, we plan to ramp up production in stages to ensure 'large-scale supply upon listing'."

"Next year, it will be officially launched in March. The production capacity in the first year will reach 4GWh, which can meet the needs of 10 electric vehicles. The yield rate will be stable at over 95%, and the cost will be controlled within 1 yuan/Wh. Mass production will be achieved through three stages: pilot project, capacity expansion and collaboration."

Just as Liao Qingfeng was about to give a detailed introduction, Wang Donglai interrupted him again.

"In 2017, China produced 79.4 new energy vehicles and sold 77.7. The production and sales of pure electric passenger vehicles were 47.8 and 46.8 respectively, while the production and sales of plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles were 11.4 and 11.1 respectively."

"This year, the production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 127 million and 125.6 million units respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 59.9% and 61.7%."

“其中纯电动汽车产销分别完成98.6万辆和98.4万辆，比上年同期分别增长47.9%和50.8%；插电式混合动力汽车产销分别完成28.3万辆和27.1万辆，比上年同期分别增长122%和118%。”

"Given this growth rate, how much development will new energy vehicles achieve next year? I'll make a prediction here: sales of new energy vehicles will reach 200 million units next year."

"In comparison, a supply of only 100,000 cars is far from enough."

"I'll set a target for you: next year's production capacity should be able to supply 200,000 cars, and then increase it to 500,000 cars."

“I know that Xuanwu batteries are expensive, so although the market is large, there are not many people who can accept them. But this should not be a reason for us to limit ourselves and keep our production capacity at 4GWh.”

"Secondly, why can the yield rate only be controlled at 95%? Is it a problem with the process, the materials, or the operators?"

"I'll give you time. The yield rate must be increased to over 98%. If you do, your year-end performance bonus will be increased by three coefficients."

"The issue of cost control is that although there will be considerable expenses in the early stages of building a factory, it will be very worthwhile in the long run."

"Our solid-state battery technology should not be limited to new energy vehicles. Have we explored new areas for collaborative business?"

Liao Qingfeng quickly spoke up, saying, "Currently, we have received cooperation requests from more than 300 companies both domestically and internationally. Among them are domestic smartphone brands, some wanting patent licensing, and others wanting to provide various types of batteries. However, due to limited production capacity, we have not been able to agree to all of them."

After a pause, noticing that Wang Donglai did not ask any further questions, Liao Qingfeng continued, "Because of the powerful performance of the Xuanwu battery, we have conducted research in various application fields."

"Currently, in response to the requirements of the higher authorities, we are conducting research and development on exoskeletons and feasibility studies on electric aircraft."

"The power grid also sent us a letter asking if we could provide energy storage construction."

Nuwa had already considered these possibilities before the breakthrough in Xuanwu battery technology, and Wang Donglai was naturally aware of them as well.

It's important to know that the energy density of mainstream batteries is only between 300 and 400, and even some experimental products in laboratories only reach a little over 700.

That's why the announcement of the Xuanwu Battery caused such a huge stir.

Such a high-energy-density battery, if it hadn't been produced in China, if it hadn't been brought out by Galaxy Technology, and if Galaxy Technology hadn't already established a solid and stable connection with Tangdu City and even Qin Province, would probably have caused a major upheaval long ago.

Since the Xuanwu Battery incident, security agencies have intervened and apprehended more than twenty commercial spies.

These industrial spies operate from all over the world, and their activities cannot be made public.

According to the information Wa received, the neighboring country of Little Japan is focusing all its efforts on sulfide electrolyte technology, while South Korea is pinning its hopes on Samsung SDI's thin-film process.

As for the Bald Eagle Federation, it was not idle either. It secretly invested a lot of money in research and development, and at the same time, it was trying to steal the technical information of the Xuanwu Battery.

It can be said that the emergence of such an influential product as the Xuanwu Battery, although it did not cause a huge shock on the surface, has had no less impact behind the scenes, it is just not well known to the general public.

Not to mention, in the domestic commercial sector, the superior performance of Xuanwu batteries will lead to a sharp drop in charging demand, requiring adjustments to the peak-valley difference in the power grid, and necessitating a collective transformation for companies like power bank manufacturers.

A new technology can create a new batch of companies and also cause the obsolescence of old technologies.

Not to mention there is an even more crucial issue.

"Have you considered the environmental aspects? The disposal of lithium metal waste is much more dangerous than that of lithium batteries. Since our Xuanwu battery is so popular, it will definitely be able to occupy a considerable market share."

"So, what about the large amount of battery disposal that will occur in the future? Have you considered that aspect?"

Wang Donglai asked again.

Liao Qingfeng was stunned for a moment, having some experience in reality, before a hint of panic appeared on his face.

Clearly, he hadn't considered this before.

"I have always emphasized that when a company grows big, it must assume certain social responsibilities."

“Providing employees with generous salaries and benefits is something we should do. At the same time, due to our technical limitations, we may generate a large amount of lithium metal waste, which is something we need to prepare for in advance.”

"Next, we can conduct a survey of the recycling industry and then come up with a recycling plan."

"The new energy vehicle market is growing, and battery recycling may well be a blue ocean market. It can fulfill social responsibility and generate profits, so it's definitely worth a try!"

Wang Donglai only said a few words and did not go into details.

But that's enough.

As a boss, his job is not to do everything personally, but to be thorough in all aspects and keep the direction in mind.

After Liao Qingfeng came Yang Anchao.

"I don't think Galaxy Aerospace has anything else to report. Everyone knows about its achievements. As for profitability, that's still a long way off."

Hearing Yang Anchao say that, everyone present laughed.

Indeed, everyone is well aware of GalaxySpace's achievements.

Not only are they very clear about this, but most people in the country are also very clear about it.

After all, various news media outlets have reported on this extensively during this period, digging up all sorts of information, making it difficult not to know about it.

Wang Donglai didn't make Yang Anchao repeat it, and nodded to let it go.

After Yang Anchao came Guo Xing, who took charge of Galaxy Entertainment.

"Throughout this year, we spearheaded three films and invested in seven others, recouping our costs and generating a profit of 20 billion."

"Aside from movies, in terms of TV series, I spearheaded five productions and invested in eleven, recouping the costs and making a profit of 3 million."

"Beyond movies and television, our Galaxy Novels platform already boasts three million paying users, 560,000 registered authors, and 1,347 authors who have published and updated their works within the past three months."

"Online, novels and comics serve as links, creating a platform that can be adapted into film and television dramas and used to hold related events offline, thereby increasing user engagement."

"Throughout the year, 26 Hanfu events were held nationwide. Through celebrity endorsements and cultural popularization, Hanfu sales increased by 134% compared to the same period last year. More than 13,000 Hanfu brand merchants across the country joined the 'Pinyidao' campaign alone."

"In addition, traditional culture is booming. Through internal cooperation with Douyin platform, we have discovered 326 related content creators across the country, with a total of more than 300 million fans."

Wang Donglai nodded; he actually knew what was behind these achievements.

In fact, Galaxy Entertainment had prepared forty-two Hanfu events, but due to some unspeakable reasons, many were canceled, and only twenty-six were successfully held.

Even so, these 26 Hanfu events encountered some problems.

However, Wang Donglai was already very satisfied.

At least in this lifetime, because of him, national self-confidence has become stronger a few years earlier, and Hanfu has become more popular among young people.

Though the road is long, perseverance will lead to the destination; though the dream is arduous, persistence will bring it to fruition; though the task is difficult, action will ensure success. The road ahead may be long, but dawn will surely break. (End of Chapter)