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

As the founder of Galaxy Technology, Wang Donglai's every move attracts a lot of attention.

Not to mention that his conversation with Zeng Qun in this setting was being observed by those with ulterior motives from the very beginning.

Therefore, when they saw Wang Donglai walk away, leaving Zeng Qun looking ashen-faced, many people began to speculate.

CATL and Galaxy Technology have quite a few collaborations.

In particular, CATL received a share of the manufacturing fees for Xuanwu batteries.

It's quite bold of them not to keep all of such important core technologies in their own factories, but instead to outsource some of them to other factories for manufacturing.

Soon, Lei Jun seized the opportunity, walked up to Wang Donglai, and said with a big smile, "Mr. Wang, congratulations on the instant success of Xuanwu Battery!"

"Then I must thank Mr. Lei for his support!" Wang Donglai said politely.

"This is also because the performance of the Xuanwu battery is too superior, representing the world's top level. It is entirely reasonable to have this achievement."

When Lei Jun said this, there was a hint of envy in his tone that he himself did not notice.

Today's procurement meeting had a huge impact on Lei Jun.

In the past, they were always forced to raise prices in front of Western giants, and strange accidents such as fires would occur from time to time.

As it turned out, the tables turned, and Wang Donglai became the one standing on the stage.

The people sitting in the audience became these Western giants, who took on the same things they had done.

This secret pleasure is something that cannot be explained to outsiders.

"I don't think Mr. Lei came here specifically to talk about these things."

Wang Donglai went straight to the point and asked.

Lei Jun subconsciously glanced around to assess the situation before speaking and asking, "I heard your company is planning to spin off a subsidiary for financing and then go public?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Donglai immediately understood and asked, "Mr. Lei is planning to invest more money? That's no small amount. Xiaomi is going to build cars, and the demand for funds is considerable."

"Even if we are short of funds, we still have money to invest in Galaxy Technology. It just depends on whether there is an opportunity. If there is an opportunity, I will do my best to raise funds, even if it means going bankrupt and selling everything I own."

Lei Jun said this half-jokingly and half-seriously.

This is both a test and an expression of one's purpose.

He spoke tactfully, saving face for both of them.

"I won't ask where Mr. Lei got the information. Since Mr. Lei has asked me, I'll just tell him the truth."

"Indeed, Galaxy Technology's subsidiaries will be spun off and listed. Given the development of Galaxy Technology's subsidiaries, there is no need to attract external investment."

“I was able to persevere during the early stages of the business, so I can definitely do it now.”

"Therefore, I don't need it if it's just a simple financial investment."

"It's actually quite simple to want to invest. Money is only part of it; more importantly, it's about what you can contribute to Galaxy Technology."

Wang Donglai spoke very directly, without any pretense.

Lei Jun's expression also turned serious in an instant, and he began to think.

He had actually been prepared for this all along; given Galaxy Technology's development, there was really no need for it to go public.

But Wang Donglai insisted on splitting up the subsidiary and pushing for its listing, which must have been part of a plan.

After much thought, Lei Jun also speculated that he was preparing to take advantage of the subsidiary's listing to release some shares, win over some people and institutions, or exchange something.

Without thinking for too long, Lei Jun said, "Mr. Wang, let's not beat around the bush, I won't keep you in suspense."

“I am quite interested in your company’s subsidiaries and would like to invest in them as a minority shareholder. I wonder what conditions Mr. Wang has.”

When dealing with someone like Wang Donglai, you should speak your mind directly.

Now that Lei Jun wants to invest in a subsidiary of Galaxy Technology, he needs something from them, so he should be even more humble.

Therefore, when Lei Jun said these words, he acted very naturally and did not have any idol or big shot baggage.

"Mr. Lei is a straightforward person, so I'll just say it directly."

"Money is just a stepping stone to becoming a shareholder. I can even offer Mr. Lei a share based on the market value, but in return, Mr. Lei would have to meet other conditions."

"For example, I plan to lead a partner company to launch an employee care program to improve employees' working environment and conditions."

Upon hearing Wang Dong's first condition, Lei Jun's smile froze.

He knows Wang Donglai all too well.

While netizens may not be entirely clear about Galaxy Technology's employee benefits and compensation, Lei Jun (CEO of Xiaomi) knows it all too well.

Especially after preparing to enter the new energy vehicle market, Lei Jun gained a deeper understanding of manufacturing, and thus better understood the concept behind Wang Donglai's generous benefits to the employees of his company's factories.

However, Lei Jun did not express his opinion at this time, but listened quietly.

After all, this is only the first condition.

"The second condition is very simple: a portion of the money raised by Galaxy Technology's subsidiaries will be used to reward all employees, a portion will be handed over to Galaxy Technology Group as a technical service fee, and the remaining funds will be used as capital for the company's development."

"Furthermore, the subsidiary will not distribute dividends in the next few years, and even if it does, the dividend ratio will not be very large."

"That's why I said that if it's just a simple financial investment, I don't need it!"

"What Galaxy Technology needs are partners who are of one mind and have no ulterior motives, to work together to expand the business, not vultures who come just because they see a profit opportunity."

"Finally, going public is not the end, but the beginning of a new stage for a company."

"Many investors will pursue higher profit margins and greater profitability after a company goes public."

“These things will not be allowed to appear in Galaxy Technology’s subsidiaries.”

"Mr. Lei, these are my conditions. I wonder if you still dare to invest after hearing them?"

A wry smile appeared on Lei Jun's face.

indeed!

Following Wang Donglai's simple explanation, Lei Jun quickly considered it in his mind, without even needing to think too much.

He knew how his company would react simply by applying those conditions to his own company.

As the founder of Xiaomi, he also suffered a lot of anger from investors when Xiaomi went public.

Investors want profits, dividends, and returns.

Although he is the founder and has the most say, the shareholders can still berate him like a grandson.

Previously, Lei Jun had paid a heavy price to promote the HarmonyOS system.

Many overseas investment institutions are dissatisfied, but they haven't completely turned against Xiaomi because its stock price is still doing well.

If this were to happen again, these investment institutions probably wouldn't be able to tolerate it anymore.

"Mr. Wang, are you serious about what you're saying?" Lei Jun asked again, clinging to his last hope.

"Mr. Lei, let me reiterate what I said: at our level, the amount of money we have is no longer the most important thing. What we, the people who have become rich first, should be doing is using our assets and capital to build something meaningful."

"There's a great line in 'How the Steel Was Tempered' that says a person's life should be lived in such a way that when he looks back on his past, he will not regret wasting his years, nor be ashamed of having accomplished nothing."

Wang Donglai turned his head, his face serious, and said this to Lei Jun in a firm tone.

Seeing Wang Donglai's serious attitude, Lei Jun fell silent for a moment.

After a long while, Lei Jun finally spoke with a wry smile, "Mr. Wang, I don't have your level of awareness. I need to think about it carefully."

"From my own perspective, I am very optimistic about the development of Galaxy Technology's subsidiaries, but as a boss, I also need to be responsible to the shareholders behind me."

Wang Donglai nodded slightly, not surprised by Lei Jun's answer.

In my previous life, there were rumors online that among the major internet companies, Xiaomi's compensation was not the lowest, but it was definitely not generous either.

Therefore, it is entirely understandable that Lei Jun (CEO of Xiaomi) lacks the courage and boldness to directly support his actions.

Since the procurement of Xuanwu batteries was successfully completed, Wang Donglai stayed at the luncheon for a while before leaving.

No one had any other objections to Wang Donglai's departure.

After all, given Wang Donglai's status and position, the fact that he was able to preside over this procurement meeting already showed that he valued Xuanwu Battery and gave them face.

……

soon.

News about this Xuanwu Battery procurement meeting has also been reported by the media.

After all, companies like Apple, Tesla, and BYD have spent so much money to secure the exclusive procurement rights for Xuanwu batteries. If they don't announce it, how can they promote their brands?

Even when signing the letter of intent, they specifically mentioned that the price of the Xuanwu Battery - flagship model should be disclosed.

Such an expensive battery, and it's unique in the world.

In the realm of publicity, it's an excellent advertisement.

As expected, when the news spread online, it immediately sparked heated discussions among netizens.

"Holy crap, I knew this Xuanwu battery would be expensive, but I didn't expect it to be this expensive!"

"It's over. It looks like we won't be able to enjoy new energy vehicles equipped with Xuanwu batteries for a while."

"I did a rough calculation, and if we work backwards from the standard of 1,000 kilometers of range, the cost of the Xuanwu battery would be as high as more than one million yuan."

"Besides a rich guy, who can afford it!"

"Am I the only one who has noticed that BYD, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla are the only automakers that have obtained the exclusive procurement rights for the flagship Xuanwu battery?"

"Besides new energy vehicles, there are also smartphones, so finally I don't have to worry about the phone's battery life anymore."

"It is said that a single procurement meeting resulted in the signing of commercial contracts worth as much as $12 billion."

"Don't just look at the high price of Xuanwu batteries. These tech giants aren't stupid. The reason they're so enthusiastic about Xuanwu batteries is that for the same volume, Xuanwu batteries can provide more energy and power, so there's much more space available than before, allowing for more design possibilities and bringing more possibilities to consumers."

"..."

Netizens were truly shocked by the price of the Xuanwu battery, since many people think that batteries are common and shouldn't be very expensive.

However, the high price of Xuanwu batteries has naturally changed many netizens' understanding of battery prices.

Gui'an New Area, Guizhou Province.

Galaxy Technology Xuanwu Battery Super Factory.

This was originally a backward local battery factory that was on the verge of bankruptcy. It was then acquired by Galaxy Technology, which expanded the factory by investing 16 billion yuan, covering an area of ​​1500 acres, and providing more than 3,000 jobs.

The number of employees at Galaxy Technology has been growing rapidly.

The main source is these industrial factories. Although these industrial factories may not seem to have a high market value, they are valued differently by the authorities.

Wang Donglai would locate many factories in inland provinces unless absolutely necessary.

Poverty alleviation through industrial development is the only way to truly alleviate poverty and achieve the best results.

At this moment, the temperature inside the production workshop is maintained at around 23 degrees Celsius, neither too hot nor too cold.

Many employees even had a thin layer of sweat on their foreheads while working.

"Ding dong!"

As the clock struck the hour, the workers in the workshop began to neatly pack up and leave.

On the other hand, new employees are coming to take over the shifts.

All of this appeared remarkably orderly.

Galaxy Technology's factories did not exploit their employees, but the demand for Xuanwu batteries was still there, so they could only increase production by having employees take shifts.

The working hours are the same for each shift, the only difference being that there is a subsidy for the night shift.

The benefits offered by Galaxy Technology are not limited to these.

"Little Gui, let's go out for a drink tonight!"

An assembly line worker put his arm around his colleague and extended a warm invitation.

Zhu Gui shook his head and said, "No, I've signed up for a training course offered by the company. I'm going to learn some skills, and if I do well and pass the exam, I might be able to transfer to another position."

"Well, Xiao Guizi, you only graduated from junior high school and you still want to change jobs? Can you even understand the lessons?"

Zhu Gui's expression was firm and serious as he said, "Xiao Anzi, this is different."

"I graduated from junior high school because I didn't understand the importance of studying back then. I only realized after entering society that without a degree or a skill, the jobs I could do were limited, and the wages were just so-so."

“Even when we’re screwing screws in the factory, we only get minimum wage. We’ve finally gotten lucky and become employees of Galaxy Technology. With such great benefits and treatment, it would be a waste not to give it our all.”

"I've already inquired. The company's training courses are free. If you pass the assessment, you can be transferred to another position. You'll be assigned to a repair technician position, either stationed at a store or in another city."

"Most importantly, the salary will be much higher than it is now, and the benefits will be better as well."

"This training course is a way for us ordinary workers who tighten screws to get promoted. We can't tighten screws and be ordinary workers for the rest of our lives."

Xiao Guizi's words were definitely from the bottom of his heart, and they sounded particularly earnest.

After listening, Wu An showed a thoughtful expression and quickly said, "Little Gui, can this training class still add people? Can I go and check it out tonight?"

Xiao Guizi smiled and said, "No problem, the training course is free. Anyone who wants to go can go. However, employees who join in the middle will need to make up for the previous courses themselves, or wait for the next training course and start from scratch."

"Little Gui, I'm counting on you then. Could you show me your previous notes? I know you definitely remember having notes. If there's anything I don't understand, I'll ask you. Don't find it annoying. I'll treat you to a foot bath and find you a great masseuse." Wu An said to Zhu Gui with a wink.

"Hehehe..." Zhu Gui revealed a knowing smile that all men understood; everything was left unsaid. (End of Chapter)