Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 354 A mysterious company wants to cooperate in launching a satellite

In fact, Hu Zhukuan himself is also very distressed. Sometimes he feels that he is being put in a certain position and is being used as a gun.

Of course, Hu Zhukuan himself is still quite clear-headed. He has no intention of competing with Hu Wenxin for the position, at least not now.

Therefore, Hu Zhukuan speaks very carefully and will never fall into a trap.

The pit was dug by these executives intentionally or unintentionally, and it is very bad.

Yang Jianiu said, "I feel that this time... we should let President Hu go with us, so that the results of the discussion may be better."

Hu Zhukuan glanced at Yang Jianiu and said, "It doesn't matter whether I go or not. Nothing will change. Don't say such nonsense in the future."

Yang Jianiu's heart trembled, and he quickly said "yes" several times, and then explained that he had no other meaning and just said it casually.

Hu Zhukuan waved his hand: "Okay, let's not talk about this topic anymore, you guys chat, I'll be out for a while."

After saying that, Hu Zhukuan left the meeting room as others watched.

After a brief silence, these executives became active again. Although their voices became lower, the scale of their content became much louder.

"What do you think Mr. Hu is thinking? Is it true that he has no such thoughts?"

"Who can say for sure? Even if you have such thoughts, you can't show it."

"To be honest, I think Mr. Hu is more capable than Mr. Hu. If he were the boss, the company might be in a better situation."

"You can't just say that. Who is more capable and who is less capable is too subjective. No one can say for sure."

"How is this subjective? Don't everyone think so?"

"I don't think so. Don't represent me."

"In fact, I also think that President Hu may have more leadership qualities and be better at handling problems."

Everyone started arguing for a while and almost got into a quarrel.

Fortunately, they are all senior executives and have basic cultivation and ideological awareness. They know to stop at the right time and there is no point in expressing too many personal opinions.

However, the majority of people seem to support Hu Zhukuan and believe that he is more suitable to be some other leader.

The main reason is that after Hu Wenxin took over Hezhong Group in the past ten years, he did not perform very well and the results he achieved seemed average.

Hu Wenxin has already put a lot of effort into maintaining the normal operation of the Hezhong Group, let alone continuing to grow the group.

In short, in the eyes of bystanders, Hu Wenxin seems to only be capable of maintaining the status quo.

Of course, the recent momentum of Hezhong Group seems to be good in recent months. It has invested in several mainland technology companies and even power battery giants such as Shoute Times.

However, these investment collaborations have just started, and it will take a long time to see the effects, at least three to five years. Therefore, there are not many positive factors in the current operation of Hezhong Group, but it makes people feel lifeless.

This is also why many people think that the Hu family is in decline. After all, Hezhong Group is the Hu family’s most core asset.

Therefore, the voices of dissatisfaction with Hu Wenxin within the management will become louder and louder, and they always think that it might be better if a different manager were to be appointed.

Hu Zhukuan is the best choice.

Is this really true?
In fact, that may not be the case. Hu Zhukuan is self-aware and he has no advantages over Hu Wenxin.

If Hu Zhukuan were really replaced, he might not do as well as Hu Wenxin.

A moment later, Hu Wenxin arrived, and the executives immediately took their seats, including Hu Zhukuan.

After a while, Yu Wei and others arrived.

Everyone started paying attention to Hu Wenxin's expression. I wanted to know how the discussion with Huaxun Technology went yesterday, and whether Hu Wenxin brought good news or bad news.

Of course, most people think it’s not impossible, so what’s the good news?

Everyone knows that Huaxun Technology is very confident and tough. Even if Hu Wenxin personally takes action, there is a high probability that he will not make any concessions.

However, everyone was surprised to find that Hu Wenxin's expression was unexpectedly relaxed, and he even showed a gentle smile that was not usually seen.

You should know that in the past, when executives held meetings, Hu Wenxin was always serious and his expression was tense.

If Hu Wenxin really didn't have any results, shouldn't he look very unhappy?

Could it be that... yesterday's negotiations with Huaxun Technology were effective?
Hu Wenxin looked at the executives present and said, "I'm sorry, I'm a little late. I guess you must be waiting anxiously, right?"

Someone quickly said, "Don't worry, Mr. Hu, we just got here not long ago."

Hu Wenxin nodded: "Now I have good news to announce. We have signed a temporary agreement with Huaxun Technology. Both parties have basically decided to cooperate."

Everyone looked at each other in shock after hearing this.

Yang Jianiu couldn't help but ask: "Hu Dong, then the content of this agreement is different from the previous one..."

Hu Wenxin smiled slightly: "This trip can't be in vain. The content of the agreement is of course very different from the previous one."

Everyone showed surprised expressions.

A big difference? How big can it be? Can Huaxun Technology still make concessions?

Hu Wenxin added: "We and Huaxun Technology are now partners, helping each other and benefiting each other. The agreement we signed is not the previous purchase agreement, but a partnership agreement. Huaxun Technology is very sincere, so all the previously seemingly harsh terms have been removed."

Except for the senior executives who accompanied Hu Wenxin on the field trip to the mainland yesterday, everyone else was shocked and their eyes popped out of their heads. They didn't expect such a good thing to happen.

The executives had different expressions, some were extremely surprised, some were whispering, some were thoughtful, and some were in disbelief.

Immediately, a senior executive asked, "Mr. Hu, do we still want to purchase Huaxun's equipment?"

Hu Wenxin replied: "Of course we will purchase. Our goal remains the same. What's different is that our cooperation with Huaxun is closer. Huaxun also promised to give a certain discount based on the original price. Although the discount will not be too much, it also shows great sincerity."

Everyone present was stunned. It was fine if they just removed the unequal terms, but they actually gave corresponding discounts. This was simply too surprising.

To be honest, if this was said by someone else, people might not necessarily believe it, thinking that there might be some water in it and it does not match the facts. Now that Hu Wenxin said it, it is basically confirmed.

Hu Wenxin has no habit of flattering himself and always speaks the truth, there is no doubt about that.

No wonder Hu Wenxin was so relaxed when she came. It turned out that she brought such great news, far beyond everyone's imagination.

At this time, Hu Wenxin felt better when he saw everyone's expressions.

To be honest, Hu Wenxin was under a lot of pressure when he went to the mainland to negotiate with Huaxun Technology yesterday. He knew that most executives were not optimistic about this trip to the mainland and felt that Hu Wenxin would not play a big role.

If what these people said is true, Hu Wenxin really did not bring about any beneficial changes, and it was a big blow to his reputation.

Now, when Hu Wenxin came back and said this, everyone was shocked. Those executives who were not optimistic about the big boss Hu Wenxin felt like they were slapped hard in the face. From now on, these people will probably be more quiet and think about their own situation.

Hu Wenxin coughed lightly, and then began to arrange the work. The cooperation project with Huaxun Technology is very important, and a lot of preparations need to be made. All departments must take action.

It is worth mentioning that there is also the matter of Hu Jiangshan involved here.

After all, the cooperation requirement proposed by Huaxun Technology is to help us upgrade and improve the machinery and equipment. Hezhong Group does not have such technology. Hu Wenxin was also quite worried that he might not be able to handle it. However, he communicated with his son Hu Jiangshan privately, and Hu Jiangshan assured that his technical team could handle this matter.

Only then did Hu Wenxin feel relieved.

In the past, Hu Wenxin would never believe what his son said, but now it is different. It is almost completely reversed. She can trust Hu Jiangshan 100%.

The next day, Hu Jiangshan slept until he woke up naturally, and it was almost ten o'clock when he finished washing up.

But it doesn’t matter. The rocket test has been completed. Boss Hu Jiangshan can relax a little during this period and doesn’t need to rush so much.

Hu Jiangshan went out, and after eating and drinking at the tea restaurant he often went to, he went to the Baisha Bay Yacht Club Pier.

Surprisingly, the yachts returning to the dock were quite lively, with more people than on ordinary holidays. Why are these wealthy people so interested in going out to sea?

Not far ahead, a few people were talking to a staff member. Hu Jiangshan slowed down so that he could listen to a few words.

"I say, can we still go to Tenglong Bay?"

"Boss Li, how would I know that? We don't have any cooperative relationship with Tenglong Bay, and I don't know the specific situation there. But I heard that it's already a restricted area, and people are no longer allowed to enter casually."

"Ah? How can this be possible? It's impossible. Can you just draw restricted areas at will? Who approved it?"

"Hey, it must have been approved by the Hong Kong government. I heard recently that there have been patrol boats from the Marine Police on duty there. Now ships are not allowed to enter Tenglong Bay at will. Many people feel very sorry and keep complaining to us."

"Why? Why are you suddenly not allowed in?"

"Boss Li, didn't they just launch a rocket a few days ago? It was quite a big deal and many people went to see it. There are sensitive facilities on the island, so you can't just go in."

"Oh, that's such a pity. Tenglong Bay is so beautiful. I want to go in and take a look."

"By the way, who owns that place? It's not the Hong Kong government, right?"

"No, that's definitely not the case. It is said that Tenglong Island belongs to the Hu family."

"Ah? The Hu family's island? Which country?"

"Which other Hu family could it be? Hu Yingxiang's family."

Hu Jiangshan gradually walked away and no longer heard what they were saying.

Hu Jiangshan took a rough look at the surrounding situation. Most of the people here probably wanted to go to Tenglong Island, but they couldn’t enter Tenglong Bay. Some had just returned, and some hadn’t been there yet, so there seemed to be a lot of people at the dock.

Just as the staff member just said, the rocket launch experiment caused a huge stir in Hong Kong Island. There has been a lot of discussion on the Internet in the past few days. It is very popular. Everyone thinks it is very fresh to be able to see a rocket launch in Hong Kong Island, and some people are asking when the next launch will be.

Of course no one can answer this question, not even Hu Jiangshan knows.

The first customer of Tenglong Space Launch Center should be Starry Sky Glory, but their people will come to discuss cooperation in a few days.

Hu Jiangshan boarded the Seahorse and was about to start the engine when his cell phone rang.

It was Zhou Yuezhu who called.

Hu Jiangshan answered the phone, and Zhou Yuezhu's clear and gentle voice came from the other end.

"Boss, where are you?"

"I'm at the dock, what's up?"

"Boss, here's the thing. Several media outlets called and want to interview you. When would it be convenient for you to do so?"

Hu Jiangshan thought for a moment and replied, "Tomorrow. I have to go to the island to take care of some things today, so I won't arrange an interview."

Zhou Yuezhu responded, "Okay, then we'll arrange it for tomorrow. All day tomorrow is fine, right? Boss."

"Sure, no problem. We can still find time for dinner tomorrow."

Zhou Yuezhu murmured "hmm" softly, and it was self-evident what to do after dinner.

Zhou Yuezhu added: "By the way, Boss, someone called today and said they wanted to discuss cooperation."

Hu Jiangshan was stunned: "Talk about cooperation? What kind of cooperation?"

"The aerospace department said they want to entrust us to launch a satellite."

Hu Jiangshan was confused: "Which company launched the satellite?"

"They are a foreign company called Western Power."

"...Western Power? I haven't heard of it. Have you done a background check?"

"I checked and found out that it is a company registered in the Isle of Man. The company's business is precision instruments, aerospace equipment, and aerospace services."

"Mancay Islands, is it a domestic company?"

"It shouldn't be. Although the person who called spoke Chinese, his accent was wrong. He should be a Chinese living abroad. He also made it clear that Western Power is not a mainland company."

Hu Jiangshan said: "If it is not a mainland company, then we cannot just accept the order. They must get permission from the relevant Chinese authorities before we can consider it."

Zhou Yuezhu replied: "That's what I told them, but they said they've basically gotten the permit."

Hu Jiangshan said, "Oh!" Then why did they ask us to launch it? Can't foreign aerospace companies launch it?"

"I don't know about that. The other party clearly said that he wanted to talk to you in person."

Hu Jiangshan thought for a moment and said, "Okay, we don't need to take the initiative in this matter. Let's wait for their call. If they call again, we can make an appointment to talk."

"understood."

After hanging up the phone, Hu Jiangshan fell into deep thought.

Hu Jiangshan had indeed never heard of Western Power.

It's no surprise that the company is registered in the Cayman Islands.

The Cayman Islands is an inconspicuous place, but it is the registered place of many large international companies, including Chinese companies.

So it is not certain who is behind the Western power.

(End of this chapter)