Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 362 Invited to the Forum
Wu Guofeng frowned slightly: "Boss Hu, is your space launch site ready now?"

Hu Jiangshan nodded: "I'm ready."

"Can we launch the rocket at any time?"

"Of course, Mr. Wu, we have successfully conducted a rocket launch experiment just last week."

Wu Guofeng waved his hand: "We have seen this, but can we guarantee that we will be ready next time? What I mean is that launching a rocket is a very precise job. The launch site is the foundation of the foundation of rocket launch. Any error may affect the success rate of the launch."

Hu Jiangshan realized that Wu Guofeng did not trust the Tenglong Island Space Launch Center.

In fact, this is not surprising. Hu Jiangshan had already anticipated it.

The biggest difficulty encountered when promoting to commercial aerospace companies in mainland China is how to gain the trust of potential customers.

You have to know that the core personnel of commercial aerospace companies are all big names in the industry and experts, and they are not so easy to fool.

For example, even though Hu Jiangshan already had a cooperative relationship with Starry Sky Glory, the other party was still skeptical and specially sent people to visit and verify, and took a lot of video footage. It can be seen that it is not easy to believe that Hu Jiangshan has the ability to launch rockets.

So Hu Jiangshan was not angry when he heard Wu Guofeng's doubts. He smiled and said, "Mr. Wu, welcome everyone from Pioneer Technology to visit our space launch site."

Seeing Hu Jiangshan's condition, Wu Guofeng became a little unsure about his judgment.

The other party is so confident and Starry Sky Glory is willing to have a good talk with him, which shows that he is indeed capable.

If Pioneer Technologies wants to find a commercial space launch site in the future, this may not be a good choice.

Although this possibility is not high, we cannot completely block this road.

As the saying goes, keep a thin line in life so that we can meet each other easily in the future.

However, other colleagues at Pioneer Technologies obviously did not have such a high vision and were still whispering their disdain for the so-called launch site on Hong Kong Island.

"Boy, he really thinks he can handle everything."

"This boss is too young, has no experience in talking, is not reliable, and is not trustworthy."

"He probably thought that launching an experimental rocket and reaching 20 kilometers would make him invincible."

Fang Xiaoya coughed lightly and said, "Boss Hu, then we can start chatting."

Hu Jiangshan nodded and turned back.

Wang Tao asked in a low voice: "Should we avoid them?"

Fang Xiaoya said: "No need, the circle is so small, there are actually no secrets, and you can't hide it even if you want to."

In fact, Fang Xiaoya was also considering this issue just now, wondering whether they should move to a more private place, but after thinking about it, she decided not to do so. It would make people feel that they were guilty and had something to hide.

Finding a space launch site is not a secret, so there is no point in hiding it.

Just then, Hu Jiangshan's cell phone rang.

【Caller ID: Director Jiang】

Hu Jiangshan was stunned.

Director Jiang? Which Director Jiang?
Oh, Hu Jiangshan remembered, it was Director Jiang Shuhua from the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The last time the aerospace department came to inspect the Tenglong Island Space Launch Site, Jiang Shuhua came on behalf of the Ministry of Science and Technology and was quite nice to Hu Jiangshan.

Hu Jiangshan whispered, "It's the leader of the Ministry of Science and Technology calling. I'll take it first."

When Fang Xiaoya and others heard this, they were surprised and nodded immediately.

Hu Jiangshan stood up and walked to the side, then answered the phone.

"Hello, Director Jiang, long time no see."

Jiang Shuhua said: "Mr. Hu, is it convenient for us to talk now?"

"That's convenient, Director Jiang. You can just call me Xiao Hu."

Jiang Shuhua laughed: "Okay, okay, Xiao Hu, are you free the day after tomorrow and the day after tomorrow?"

Hu Jiangshan was stunned for a moment: "It's nothing important, Director Jiang, do you have anything for me to do?"

"Xiao Hu, it's like this. There will be a meeting the day after tomorrow, the Aerospace Development Forum. It's of a very high standard. If it's convenient for you, you can participate. It may be of great help to you."

When Hu Jiangshan heard this, he finally understood that Jiang Shuhua and Fang Xiaoya were talking about the same thing.

The people from Starry Sky Glory came to Guangzhou and Shenzhen for a meeting, namely the Aerospace Development Forum.

Similarly, several people from Pioneer Technology also came to participate in this forum.

It seems that the standards of this aerospace industry forum are indeed very high, otherwise there wouldn’t be so many commercial aerospace companies coming to participate.

Since Hu Jiangshan wants to develop in the field of aerospace, it is necessary for him to participate in such forums.

"Director Jiang, no problem. I will attend the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll have someone send you an invitation letter. It should be very convenient for you to go to Guangzhou and Shenzhen. You just need to go through a port."

Hu Jiangshan smiled and said, "Director Jiang, I'm actually in Guangzhou and Shenzhen now."

"Ah? You're here already?"

"Yes, I just happened to come here to discuss cooperation with Starry Glory."

Jiang Shuhua was silent for a few seconds and then said, "Xiao Hu, where are you?"

"In the Starbucks on the first floor of Wansheng Plaza."

"It just so happens that I have time now. I'll come over and chat with you and give you the invitation letter directly."

When Hu Jiangshan heard this, he quickly said, "Then I'll trouble you, Director Jiang."

"It's okay. I'm free now anyway. It's too boring to stay in the hotel room. I just want to go out for a walk."

After hanging up the phone, Hu Jiangshan walked back.

Fang Xiaoya looked at Hu Jiangshan with her big eyes blinking. She was obviously very curious, but it was not convenient for her to ask.

The others had the same expression, but none of them were as pleasing to the eye as Fang Xiaoya's.

Hu Jiangshan did not intend to hide it and said, "It was Director Jiang who called."

Fang Xiaoya immediately asked, "Is that Director Jiang Shuhua?"

Everyone's eyes widened.

Jiang Shuhua is a big shot in the Ministry of Science and Technology. She comes from the aerospace industry and is a technical manager. She is capable, decisive, and has good character.

The question is, why would a big shot like Jiang Shuhua call Hu Jiangshan?
Fang Xiaoya said: "Then she is..."

"Ah, she invited me to attend the Aerospace Development Forum, which is the meeting you are going to attend."

Fang Xiaoya suddenly realized and thought it was normal. After all, Hu Jiangshan was already a member of the aerospace industry, and even had a name in the National Space Administration and the Ministry of Science and Technology. There was no reason not to invite Hu Jiangshan to such a high-level industry conference as the Aerospace Development Forum.

But Fang Xiaoya did not expect that it would be Jiang Shehua who contacted Hu Jiangshan personally, which shows that the Ministry of Science and Technology attaches great importance to Hu Jiangshan.

Fang Xiaoya felt this way, and the others were even more surprised. They looked at Hu Jiangshan again and felt that this guy seemed to be a bit of a hidden talent.

Wu Guofeng and his friends were drinking coffee and also listened. Although they didn't hear it all, they heard the three words "Jiang Shuhua".

Hu Jiangshan said: "Director Jiang will come over in a while and give me the invitation letter."

Fang Xiaoya nodded: "Then wait for Director Jiang, the hotel is very close to here, it should be quick."

Fang Xiaoya took a sip of coffee and asked, "Boss Hu, are you familiar with Director Jiang?"

"It's OK. Although we've only met once, we got along very well. Director Jiang is a very professional scientist."

Not to mention Fang Xiaoya, everyone else's eyes widened. From what Hu Jiangshan said, he had talked with Jiang Shuhua about technical topics and the conversation went pretty well.

Does Hu Jiangshan understand technology?
If he didn't understand, how could a big shot like Jiang Shuhua get along so well with him? Was it just because he was handsome? That doesn't make sense!
As we were talking, someone came in.

It was Jiang Shuhua and another colleague.

Hu Jiangshan hurried over to greet Jiang Shuhua. Fang Xiaoya and Wu Guofeng were also quite familiar with Jiang Shuhua and went over to greet her as well.

Wu Guofeng was quite surprised: "Director Jiang, are you familiar with... Mr. Hu?"

Jiang Shuhua smiled, patted Hu Jiangshan on the shoulder, and said, "Of course I am familiar with him. Xiao Hu has built a space launch site. Our Ministry of Science and Technology and the National Space Administration have already visited it."

Wu Guofeng was stunned: "Ah? Have you already tested it? Then...what's the result?"

Jiang Shuhua raised her eyebrows and said, "Of course it is very good. The standard of Xiao Hu's space launch site is very high, far exceeding the standard, and even better than the details of the current national space launch sites."

"what……"

Jiang Shuhua added: "Both of your companies are commercial aerospace companies, so you must have a need for rocket launches. Right now, the country's space launch sites are too full. I think you can really have a good chat with Xiao Hu, and there must be opportunities for cooperation."

Fang Xiaoya said: "Director Jiang, so we are now discussing cooperation with Boss Hu."

Jiang Shuhua smiled and said, "That's great. You guys can chat and I won't bother you any more. By the way, Xiao Hu, this is for you. Remember to attend."

As she spoke, Jiang Shuhua handed Hu Jiangshan a large envelope, which must be the invitation letter to the Aerospace Development Forum.

Wu Guofeng was stunned. Wow, it turned out that a big shot from the Ministry of Science and Technology like Jiang Shuhua personally delivered the invitation letter. Hu Jiangshan’s treatment must be quite high.

Who is this guy?

Even if Hu Jiangshan’s so-called space launch site is really qualified, is it so exaggerated?

Jiang Shuhua spoke a few more words to everyone and then left with her colleagues, saying that she wanted to go shopping in the mall.

Hu Jiangshan said to Fang Xiaoya: "Then let's start talking about business."

Fang Xiaoya nodded.

Everyone returned to their seats and started talking about business.

As mentioned earlier, it was very easy for Hu Jiangshan to negotiate cooperation with Starry Glory, because he had already basically reached an agreement with Starry Glory's boss Peng Xiaojun, and only some details needed to be discussed.

Neither party is the kind of person who would argue too much, so it's easy to come to an agreement.

Hu Jiangshan even gave Starry Sky Glory a big discount, which stunned Fang Xiaoya and others.

The launch service fee is 12.5 million Hong Kong dollars.

This price is indeed very low, even equivalent to the launch fee of the National Space Launch Center.

Although more than 10 million dollars for a rocket launch may sound like a lot, it is actually very little. This is about launching a rocket, not racing a sports car. It is simply spending money like water, and spending a lot of money is an understatement.

For example, the cost of launching SpaceX's Bald Eagle 9 is 67 million yuan.

Of course, this cost is not the cost of space launch. Most of it is the cost of the rocket, such as the research and development and manufacturing costs of the rocket itself, fuel, and various other consumables.

The cost of launching a rocket in China is indeed not high. Basically, you can exchange the lighthouse yuan of SpaceX for Huayuan, and then a little more, but the cost of launching a rocket will not be cheap.

Anyway, the launch fee of 12.5 million Hong Kong dollars is really a great deal. Starry Sky Glory originally estimated that Hu Jiangshan’s bid would be close to 20 million Hong Kong dollars, at least not less than 18 million Hong Kong dollars.

Fang Xiaoya asked: "Boss Hu, does this fee include fuel?"

Hu Jiangshan nodded: "Of course, you only need to transport the rocket prototype over, and we will take care of the rest."

Wang Tao, Zhang Dabing and others looked at each other in bewilderment. What else is there to talk about? Since the space launch site has no problem with its capabilities and the launch fee is very favorable, what are we waiting for? Let's sign it quickly!
In the end, the two parties signed the cooperation agreement, which took less than two hours.

This cooperation agreement is considered a formal contract and will take effect after being reviewed and stamped by the respective legal departments.

Fang Xiaoya looked at the contract again and breathed a sigh of relief, finally getting the matter done.

Others have the same mentality.

I felt relieved and could finally attend the forum with ease, and take a look around Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

Of course, there aren’t many places to play in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, but they are close to Hong Kong Island, so it’s very convenient to go through customs and play there.

At this time, Wu Guofeng came over and actually asked for Hu Jiangshan's contact information.

It seems that Hu Jiangshan has Jiang Shuhua's endorsement, which really makes Wu Guofeng start to take Hu Jiangshan seriously.

Hu Jiangshan's attitude was of course to accept all offers. Jianbing Technology was also a relatively outstanding commercial aerospace company in China, and there would most likely be opportunities for cooperation in the future, so Hu Jiangshan readily exchanged contact information with Wu Guofeng.

Wu Guofeng is quite polite now, and no longer displays the arrogance he showed at the beginning. It seems that he is quite a character.

Hu Jiangshan chatted with Fang Xiaoya for a few more words, looked at the time, and said, "That's it for today. I'm going to find a hotel to stay in now."

Wang Tao asked curiously: "Boss Hu, didn't the organizer arrange a hotel room for you?"

Hu Jiangshan said: "No, you didn't tell me."

Fang Xiaoya pointed to the large envelope that Hu Jiangshan had placed beside him and said, "Boss Hu, take a look inside the envelope. I remember there was a hotel check-in slip along with the invitation letter."

Hu Jiangshan was stunned for a moment, then quickly opened the big envelope and took out the contents.

Fang Xiaoya was right. In addition to an invitation letter, she also brought a hotel check-in form, which stated that she could stay in the designated hotel for three nights.

Jiang Shuhua might have left in too much of a hurry just now, so she forgot to tell Hu Jiangshan.

The designated hotel is near Wansheng Plaza, about a five-minute walk away, which is quite convenient.

Hu Jiangshan smiled: "That's good. We don't have to find a hotel to stay in. We can save money."

Fang Xiaoya couldn't help but laugh: "A big boss like you, do you still need to save money?"

“Yes, I am also an entrepreneur.”

Everyone else was stunned. They didn't remember seeing Fang Xiaoya smile very often.

(End of this chapter)