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Chapter 1505 Recruiting troops
The proportion of technology investment is usually between 10% and 50%, and the specific proportion depends on the value of the technology and its impact on the company.

Some technologies are very important and may account for more than 50% of the shares, while some less important technologies may only account for 10% of the shares.

At the same time, technology investment refers to the behavior of technology holders using technological achievements as intangible assets to invest in the company.

Once the technology achievement is converted into shares, the technology investor obtains shareholder status and the corresponding property rights of the technology achievement are transferred to the company.

According to the Company Law, shareholders can make capital contributions in cash or in kind, such as intellectual property rights, land use rights, and other non-monetary property that can be valued in cash and transferred according to law.

Of course, the prerequisite for technology investment is valuation to ensure that the non-monetary property contributed can be reasonably valued.

Only after the valuation is completed can the technology investor obtain shareholder status and share the company's profits.

In addition, technology investment can be in the form of dry shares, silent shareholders, or held on behalf of other shareholders, and the specific operation method can be adjusted according to actual conditions.

However, it was only 1985, and it would take many years for China's first "Company Law" to be promulgated. At the same time, the State Grid was also the leading state-owned enterprise in the country, so Suning did not expect to occupy 50% of the market solely by relying on ultra-high voltage transmission technology, because that would be nothing but a pipe dream.

Leader Zhao, the head of the State Grid, looked at Su Ning and explained, "Professor Zhuang, after evaluation, we believe that the UHV transmission technology you've developed is indeed urgently needed by our State Grid. We are also confident that all technical indicators have reached internationally leading levels. With this technology, our State Grid can attempt to build a nationwide long-distance transmission grid, and we can also consider exporting electricity to neighboring countries."

At this time, Suning looked at Leader Zhao with a smile on his face and said, "Leader Zhao, I have been back to China for more than a year, and only today did I hear the voice of recognition. This really makes me feel relieved, just like drinking a glass of ice cola on a hot summer day."

"..." Leader Zhao was deeply moved by Su Ning's words. Others only saw the billion dollars in R&D funding received by "Universal Secrets," but had no idea of the pressure it was under. "Professor Zhuang, you and these experts have worked so hard. We understand the hardships you endured, leaving your families and careers behind and concealing your identities to come to China to research cutting-edge technology."

"Leader Zhao, let's get down to business. How many shares are State Grid willing to sell?"

"This……"

"Leader Zhao, we at 'The Secret of the Universe' have already been mentally prepared, so feel free to tell us."

Leader Zhao then looked at Su Ning awkwardly and explained, "Hey! Professor Zhuang, if this UHV transmission technology were developed overseas, we could definitely get a 50% stake. Even if we took it to an American power company, we could get 35%. However, after evaluation, our State Grid can only give us 10% of the original shares."

However, Suning flatly shook his head and refused. "That's too little! We at 'Universe Secrets' want 15% of the original shares. Furthermore, once we have a breakthrough in the nuclear energy project and it's evaluated and approved by the State Grid, we'll also need 15% of the original shares. That would bring us to our initial goal of 30%."

"What? Professor Zhuang, if your 'Mysteries of the Universe' also makes a breakthrough in photovoltaic power generation, won't your 'Mysteries of the Universe' become the controlling shareholder of the State Grid?" As expected, Leader Zhao was shocked by Suning's conditions.

"Haha, no! Neither we at 'Universe Secrets' nor Su Capital have such grand ambitions. Thirty percent is the largest shareholding we hold at 'Universe Secrets'. All future cutting-edge power technologies will be sold to the State Grid in a packaged form. This way, our 'Universe Secrets Research Center' will remain a purely R&D institution."

"Professor Zhuang, can the 'Mystery of the Universe' nuclear energy project really break through to the fourth generation?"

"Of course! Good news has already come out from the lab, so a breakthrough is only a matter of time."

"Okay! In principle, I agree with the cooperation method with "Universe Secrets", but the final decision and arrangement will still be made by our superiors."

"clear."

Because "Mystery of the Universe" showed enough sincerity to the State Grid this time, the State Grid agreed without much hesitation, and then officially held a grand signing ceremony.

After the signing ceremony, the State Grid Corporation of China also held a dance party at the Jinjiang Hotel in Shanghai, with the intention of allowing the experts on the "secrets of the universe" to relax.

However, it was unexpected that the experts on the "secrets of the universe" were extremely low-key and actually declined the kindness of the State Grid and left.

He wore a mask throughout the signing ceremony, left the scene as soon as the signing ceremony ended, and returned to the "Center for Research on the Mysteries of the Universe" as soon as possible.

Leader Zhao was also deeply shocked at this moment. He looked at the departing figure and said, "Professor Zhuang, these lovely experts are too low-key, aren't they?"

However, Suning deliberately created this sense of mystery as a way to maintain the deep bond between the two parties. "It's no other way! They both have their own jobs and identities abroad, and haven't really made up their minds to stay in Shanghai yet. Maintaining this sense of mystery is also a way to protect themselves."

"I see! It seems that everything is because our country is not strong enough." At this time, Leader Zhao sighed with a sad face.

Then Su Ning suddenly looked at Leader Zhao in front of him and said, "Leader Zhao, I have an unwelcome request. I wonder if it's too abrupt?"

"Huh? Professor Zhuang, please tell me first." Leader Zhao looked at Su Ning in front of him with some surprise.

"Leader Zhao, here's the thing. I just wrote an editorial titled 'Why Shanghai Can't Become a Special Economic Zone.' It contains some small plans and suggestions for Shanghai's future development. Could you please submit it to the People's Daily for publication?"

"Oh? Professor Zhuang, are you optimistic about Shanghai's development?"

"Of course! Shenzhen has been a special economic zone since 1977 or 1978, and it's only been a few years since it developed into its current size. Even Guangzhou and Zhuhai are full of skyscrapers. What does Shanghai have now? Only those low-rise Western-style buildings on the Bund and those small alleys in Puxi. I've experienced firsthand what it means to be so slow and frustrated. You have to know that Shanghai used to be the foremost city in the Far East, and now it radiates to the entire Yangtze River Delta region. It would be a shame to let things slide and miss out on these opportunities."

"Okay! Professor Zhuang, I'm willing to help you with this."

"Thank you very much, Leader Zhao."

……

The signing dance party that night was very successful. Although the experts on the "secrets of the universe" who were the main characters did not come, the domestic scientists who heard the news were still very excited.

That night, Suning naturally drank a lot of wine at the party. His assistant Li Jia was also stuffed with a lot of business cards. Suning also heard about many grand technology research and development project plans.

After the dance, Li Jia looked at Su Ning with some concern and said, "Professor, you drank too much today. Why don't we take a taxi back?"

"It's okay! There's no such thing as drunk driving in this day and age." However, Suning smiled and said disapprovingly.

Li Jia could only agree helplessly, "Huh? Okay! Then professor, please be careful."

As Suning drove away, he suddenly looked at Li Jia in the passenger seat and asked, "Li Jia, I remember you should be a junior now, right?"

"Yes! I am a college student of the class of 1983, and this year, 1985, happens to be my junior year."

"Time flies! You've been working at 'Mysteries of the Universe' for almost two years." "..."

"When you have time to get a driver's license, the 'research center' will provide you with an imported car and a three-bedroom apartment."

Li Jia's eyes were filled with surprise, and his breathing became rapid. "Ah? Professor, this is too generous, isn't it?"

"Li Jia, your hard work deserves such benefits. I hope you can officially join "Mystery of the Universe" after graduation." However, Suning looked at Li Jia meaningfully and said.

"Thank you, Professor."

Then Su Ning placed his big hand on Li Jia's jade hand and said, "Li Jia, come to my place tonight and sit down. How about a cup of coffee?"

"Ah."

Seeing that Li Jia had no objection, Suning naturally took her back to the old villa without hesitation. Of course, they did not drink coffee, which is a refreshing drink. Instead, they switched to a more romantic Bordeaux red wine.

Suning never thought that Li Jia and his son Zhuang Tunan were boyfriend and girlfriend. At most, they were just a young couple who admired each other. Besides, apart from that time in Pingyao Ancient City where they did have a little ambiguity, Li Jia and Zhuang Tunan had almost no contact in the past three years.

Of course, that silly boy Zhuang Tunan has definitely not given up his love for Li Jia, but what does Zhuang Tunan’s thoughts have to do with himself as a father? Since he has decided to get Li Jia, there will be no indecision or hesitation.

Li Jia gives Suning a really good feeling. Maybe the screen is filled with too many artificial and technological beauties. Li Jia really gives Suning a refreshing and stunning feeling.

After drinking a glass of red wine, Suning gave Li Jia a princess hug, but Li Jia had already become a frightened little white rabbit.

"Li Jia, I've tolerated you for two years. Tonight, I'm going to kill you no matter what."

"Ah...Professor, please...be gentle."

"From now on, when no one is around, call me brother."

"Ah...Brother."

"Haha, sister, from now on you will be the apple of my eye."

"ah……"

Suning's methods were naturally recognized by all the heavens and worlds. Dealing with a little white rabbit was not an easy task. Soon, he used superb means to let the little white rabbit enter another world.

You know, humans are the most sensitive creatures in the world. Li Jia immediately discovered that Suning respected her very much and realized that Suning might be sincere to her. This made Li Jia have expectations that she had never dared to imagine before.

An hour or two later, Li Jia, sensing Suning's strength, asked, "Brother, now that our 'Mystery of the Universe' has had a good start, which direction should we take next?"

"Li Jia, go home and don't discuss these official matters anymore." Su Ning pinched Li Jia's chin and said.

"Oh."

"Li Jia, since you're majoring in architecture, I'm going to arrange for you to go to the Lujiazui 'R&D Center' construction site. From now on, you'll be specifically responsible for overseeing the construction of those three skyscrapers."

"Brother, thank you." Li Jia kissed Su Ning on the face in surprise.

However, Suning looked at Li Jia unsatisfiedly, "Hey, are you just going to talk about it?"

"what……"

Thanks to the strong support and praise from the State Grid and Leader Zhao, Suning's editorial was quickly delivered to the heads of the bigwigs and immediately gained their recognition. After all, Suning's editorial envisioned the development of Shanghai and Pudong New Area.

So after the big shots approved it, things became simple. Then the four major newspapers, People's Daily, Xinhua Daily, Jiefang Daily and Guangming Daily, published editorials together, and then the whole of China once again focused its attention on this once number one city in the Far East.

The term Pudong New Area was the first to enter the Chinese people's field of vision. When people saw the high-rise buildings rising from the ground in Lujiazui, the prime location of Pudong, they all understood Suning's plan and grand vision two years ago.

President Xie of Fudan University looked at Suning and said, "I really didn't expect Suning to have predicted the development of Pudong's new district so early." "Professor Zhuang, I'm really impressed by you now. You've revitalized 50 hectares of land in Lujiazui."

"President Xie, Lujiazui will not only be the world's technological center, but also the world's financial center. It will definitely make Shanghai far surpass New York and London." However, Suning told President Xie about his vision and plan.

"I admire you." At this time, Principal Xie naturally couldn't help but give Suning a thumbs up.

Having established a firm foothold, Suning was preparing to recruit. "President Xie, the Center for the Study of Mysteries of the Universe will enter a period of rapid development, so we plan to expand enrollment in the near future. We would like to recruit some high-quality graduates from Fudan University."

"This is a great thing! Not only can these students intern at Secrets of the Universe, but they can also continue their graduate education at Fudan University. This is definitely a mutually beneficial thing for both parties."

"President Xie, don't be too excited. Initially, you'll need a recommendation from Fudan University, and the requirements are quite broad. However, the subsequent written test and interview will be very rigorous, and they may even use a state-of-the-art lie detector."

"Ah? That's not necessary, right?"

"Principal Xie, you should understand the importance of the 'Universe Mysteries Research Center'. Bad elements with impure thoughts and weak wills are not allowed to enter."

"Okay! Fudan University will definitely do its best to cooperate, but I'm not sure what specific majors they need students from."

"Mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, materials science, computer science, and medicine. Electrical engineering is just the beginning of the Center for the Study of the Secrets of the Universe. The true strength and capabilities of the Center will come next."

"..."

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(End of this chapter)