Reinforcement Panel: Tech Wars

Chapter 61 The Boatman is Stuck

The process of returning to Zhoushan was smooth and there were no unexpected problems.

When the manta ray arrived in the waters near Zhoushan, it was already dawn.

In the end, Wei Jiang could only find a corner blocked by reefs and quickly climb out of the cockpit.

After making sure that no one else noticed, Wei Jiang looked at his wet pants feeling helpless.

“This isn’t a solution.”

"I'll have to think of a way later."
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At BYD in Qinhuangdao, Wang Chuanfu was sitting in his office. He had just finished a meeting with senior management in the morning to discuss the construction plan of the new lithium battery factory.

In order to successfully build a new 50GWh plant, there are many things that need to be confirmed.

As the number one person in the company, he doesn't need to worry about the details of setting up the new factory, but he has to keep an eye on major issues such as financial coordination, departmental communication, and local collaboration.

The new 50GWh battery factory is not just BYD’s business, but is also directly related to the adjustment of the country’s energy strategy.

The new factory is located in the strategic location of East China and Northwest China, and its future production capacity will directly supply the energy storage needs of photovoltaic power plants in the Northwest region.

At this moment, Wang Chuanfu was in his office waiting for the official leaders and the inspection team to arrive.

Once released, BYD's lithium crystal cluster reduction technology has become one of the most critical energy technologies for Southeast University in the next decade.

After reviewing the company documents submitted by the secretary, there was a knock on the office door.

"Come in."

"Mr. Wang, the inspection team will arrive at the company in 5 minutes."

Wang Chuanfu stood up from his boss chair, straightened his suit, and walked out of the office.

"Are the other executives and battery technology team members here?"

The female secretary followed behind and answered:

"I'm already waiting downstairs."

Wang Chuanfu nodded and walked into the elevator with his secretary.

In front of the BYD company building, several minibuses were parked in front of the building.

Wang Chuanfu took the lead and led BYD’s senior management to meet them.

The door of the minibus opened and a group of people of different ages wearing black jackets got out of the bus.

"Welcome to BYD for inspection. Thank you for your hard work along the way."

Wang the boatman walked forward and greeted the people coming.

"Qi Chu, welcome, welcome."

The identity of the leader of the inspection team was informed to BYD in advance.

The middle-aged man who shook hands with Wang Chuanfu was of medium build, with a square face and somewhat rough skin.

"Boss Wang, excuse me for interrupting you."

"Your lithium crystal cluster reduction technology has shocked many people."

Hearing this praise, Wang Chuanfu smiled very restrainedly.

Family members know their own business. The technology was originally purchased by the company, so some things are indeed inconvenient to say openly.

"Ashamed, ashamed."

“Whether the technology is powerful or not can only be judged after it has truly created value for society.”

“BYD still needs to continue to work hard to make progress.”

Qi Chu held Wang Chuanfu's hand and said with a smile:
"Mr. Wang is too modest."

"The country needs more companies like BYD that are down-to-earth and innovative."

"Many of the people who came with me this time are experts in battery technology. Come, let me introduce them to you."

In addition to the accompanying personnel, a considerable portion of the inspection team are technical R&D personnel, who work in various research institutes or strategic assessment departments.

The purpose of the inspection team's trip is to go deep into the front line, communicate closely with enterprises, and reserve information for the subsequent realization of carbon neutrality goals.

Wang Chuanfu saw many familiar faces in the inspection group, including Yang Xiangfeng, a research and development engineer at a high-energy battery research institute.

When shaking hands with the other party, Wang Chuanfu remembered that he had told Hongxing the man's contact information, and wondered whether the two had ever contacted each other.

In addition to the acquaintances, what surprised Wang Chuanfu was a gray-haired old man in the delegation. This old man was very special, holding two academicians of the University of Science and Technology and being an absolute leader in the science and technology community of the University of Science and Technology.

"Academician Zheng, welcome to BYD for inspection."

"If we have any shortcomings, please feel free to give us your advice."

The gray-haired old man wearing a pair of glasses has a kind face and clear eyes.

"Mr. Wang, you are too polite. I am just an old man. The purpose of coming here today is to meet the expert who developed the lithium crystal cluster reduction technology."

"Boss Wang, you have to arrange it for me."

Zheng Mingyi took the initiative to apply to join the inspection team this time in order to have face-to-face communication with BYD's technical team.

Chemical batteries have always been his scientific research direction, and in recent years he has devoted all his energy to chemical solid-state battery projects.

Solid-state batteries have been successfully prepared in the laboratory, but there is still a long way to go before they can be truly put into practice.

When he learned that BYD's technical team could actually restore lithium crystal clusters, he knew that BYD's research and development in lithium batteries was definitely unique.

Looking up at Zheng Mingyi's sincere gaze, Wang Chuanfu felt a little troubled.

BYD’s battery team has not yet fully mastered the lithium crystal cluster reduction technology.

The company's team's technology is currently limited to the application of this lithium cluster reduction technology, and they are still studying the details of the principle.

Noticing that everyone around was looking at the two of them, Boatman Wang could only agree.

"Okay, okay. Come on, Academician Zheng, this way."

Under the guidance of BYD staff, the group spent half a day visiting BYD's battery and new energy vehicle production lines.

It is the social habit of Dongda people to eat, no matter what the business occasion is.

At noon, the group came to the restaurant arranged by BYD for lunch. Wang Chuanfu and several core members of the inspection team occupied a private box.

The food was served. Everyone was hungry after wandering around for the whole morning, so they didn't say anything polite.

Halfway through the meal, Academician Zheng Mingyi put down his spoon and asked Wang Chuanfu in confusion:

"Boss Wang, you're not hiding anything, are you?"

"I discussed with several battery technology experts from your company this morning, and I found that they have not made any breakthrough research findings on the properties of lithium crystal clusters."

"Are you looking down on me, an old man?"

When the other people in the box heard the old academician's sudden attack, they looked very embarrassed.

As the head of the inspection team, Qi Hengwu immediately started to smooth things over.

As an academician of the two academies, although Zheng Mingyi did not hold an important position in the inspection team, his status and position are there.

Others had the confidence to ignore rules and social etiquette, but Qi Hengwu could not sit idly by and watch the two sides clash.

"Mr. Zheng, you are too kind."

"Mr. Wang is definitely not that kind of person. You know the most about technical things, and there is no end to scientific research."

"BYD has developed lithium crystal cluster reduction technology, so its technological accumulation is beyond doubt. But you are an academician after all. It is not easy for others to catch up with you in terms of knowledge."

"There are only so many national academicians, right?"

After Qi Hengwu finished speaking, the others in the box began to persuade him.

Listening to other people's speeches and seeing the old academician's distrustful expression, Wang Chuanfu looked very embarrassed.

There was no way to avoid this situation, so Wang Chuanfu gritted his teeth and looked into the eyes of Academician Zheng Mingyi.

"Mr. Zheng, I don't understand technical research and development, but I can assure you that the person you are communicating with is the company's top battery technology research and development expert."

"I am so happy that the company's technical team can communicate with you. How can I keep it secret?"

Wang Chuanfu explained helplessly that it was really hard to talk about Red Star’s matter directly.

If Red Star finds out that it was Wang Chuanfu who spread Red Star's secret, the two parties may never have a chance to cooperate again.

Autonomous driving technology, lithium crystal cluster reduction technology, which technology company would be willing to offend Red Star, which is able to develop these cutting-edge technologies?

Anyway, Wang the boatman didn't have this idea.

(End of this chapter)