In order to live in seclusion, I tricked my roommate into falling in love

Chapter 416: Change your mindset and you can make money

Zi Xiaowei is still very ruthless.

Since Lao Chang wants to compete with him, then just let him take it.

And this was indeed a driving test that he had never experienced before, but the intensity was a little too high.

It also focuses on six or seven hours of non-stop scrolling.

Lao Chang did not dodge or slack off. He wore an increasingly heavy helmet from beginning to end, and wrapped himself in a racing suit as he followed each of his cars.

He served as the navigator, coach, and product inspector. He issued simple instructions one by one, asking Zi Xiaowei to experience these self-produced cars and see how they react under various extreme conditions. He also wanted to know which details highlight the leading characteristics of Changjiang Automobile in domestic car manufacturing.

Zi Xiaowei hadn't experienced this kind of rote learning for many years, and he was the one who had to bear the consequences of being taught.

But the body's functions are so amazing.

When great physical fatigue and a high level of mental concentration with a huge amount of information are mixed together for a long time, the body seems to be wailing that it can't go on, but the brain is getting more and more excited, accurately feeling the roar, mechanical quality, engine vibration frequency, and motor reaction.

This is like the experience that many people have had, learning to enter a mysterious realm that transcends the body.

It’s just that the top students can often intentionally get themselves into the right state, while the poor students can only achieve it by focusing when playing games.

Old Chang is like an old monster in a cave, trying to pass on as much of his skills as possible to the younger generation in a short period of time.

But Zi Xiaowei is not a fool, he has his own ideas and opinions.

And I definitely don't feel guilty about what happened with Ruth. Let's be honest, what we are discussing now is all about work.

I don't understand manufacturing engineering, machinery, and assembly lines, but when it comes to brand, image, influence, and marketing ideas, I will not compromise at all.

It was obvious that Lao Chang had also entered this state, a rare moment where he could let go of his position as chairman and talk freely without reservation, occasionally even speaking in a North China dialect. He didn't care about the continuous retreat in the area under fire: "I don't care about these things. I didn't interfere in the entire marketing department before!"

Therefore, the departure of that arm did affect the operation of Changjiang Automobile.

Lao Chang is a bit of a pushover.

Now Zi Xiaowei has just filled in.

But this guy is not limited to controlling his own content. It is found that Lao Chang still has a deep-seated admiration for European, American and Japanese industrial manufacturing.

This is a very common mentality among the older generation of industrialists, especially those who are deeply involved in applied industries but lack macro-disciplinary knowledge.

Because I have studied for decades and have been catching up in depth for decades, I can always look up from the crest of the wave and see that the other party is still ahead.

That kind of admiration and despair is normal.

Zi Xiaowei brought up the theory about gravity machinery and electronic equipment overtaking on the curve.

He told Mr. Zhou that since he was an expert in agricultural science, he had little knowledge of industrial theoretical thinking, so he understood it immediately.

Needless to say, Brother Qiang had a background in sociology at university, but in the process of running a business, he continuously absorbed and learned about mechanized and intelligent logistics, becoming an expert. His thinking in this area is constantly evolving. Telling this to Old Chang now is a bit of a wake-up call.

"Perhaps it's time for us to teach the world a lesson. Years of accumulated experience in industrial machinery, combined with nearly two decades of global electronics manufacturing, have culminated in a uniquely ours. For example..."

Teacher Zi likes to use analogies in class: "Trains, high-speed trains, subways, these rail transit systems have already reached a very competitive position internationally. However, due to political factors, we often cannot transform this advantage into practical influence. What should we do?"

"Because our main advantage is cost, people who are purely industrial machinery technicians tend to think faster and stronger, so that rail transit can surpass international counterparts in all aspects of quality. Can we change our thinking?"

"Didn't I tell you before that I hope to start selling new energy vehicles in Southeast Asia, South America, the Middle East, and even Africa, and gradually expand into Europe and the United States. Hasn't rail transit proven this? European and American countries can arrogantly use their products at several times or even dozens of times the cost, refusing us access to the market, but poorer regions can't do that. The problem with poor regions is that they don't have that much money for rail transit, or rather, for their poor people, the return on investment is unreasonable. Shouldn't the idea be to significantly reduce costs?"

Old Chang was indeed led into the situation. "A significant reduction? Any further reduction would be considered low-quality and cutting corners. This is also the biggest problem with current domestic competitors. Left, ease off the throttle, and then hit it again..."

Zi Xiaowei was already adept at doing what he was told. "But think about it, what makes rail transit so expensive? Tracks used to be used to ensure efficient and safe operation on dedicated lanes. After all, derailment is a rare event. But with today's technological advancements, tracks don't need to be steel rails or anything concrete. A dedicated photoelectric marking line can also serve the purpose. If we close off the BRT urban express lanes, wouldn't that be a new type of rail transit that doesn't even require tracks?"

Old Chang suddenly became stunned, a bit like Ouyang Feng who had practiced Toad Kung Fu all his life and suddenly discovered that the Nine Yin Scriptures opened up a new world.

Zi Xiaowei was exhausted and drove back. "In the era of rail transit, communication, fixed-point communication, high efficiency, and safety were key. Even the driver was only responsible for the simplest emergency braking function. In those days, this could only be accomplished by rail. Now, it can be achieved with new electronic equipment and technology. All it takes is a cement ditch beside the road. When I saw this new rail transit project under construction in Southeast Asia, I was amazed. What poor country could resist our super-cheap solution? It's just electric buses connected in series, a closed cement road, and sufficient photovoltaic equipment. It can definitely replace intercity trains, light rail, and subways. Even building an elevated bridge is cheaper than ordinary rail transit."

Chang, who had devoted a great deal of energy to vehicle development and technological breakthroughs over the past two or three decades, finally leaned back in his chair and said, "Indeed...it's changing so fast..."

Teacher Zi then got to work, pointing to the area outside. "The fastest-growing thing is the internet, which gives everyone the opportunity to stand before the world. So how can such a beautiful production base and test track be hidden away at night, hidden away and unknown?"

As expected, Old Chang subconsciously resisted again: "This is a very strict industrial manufacturing area. The test track cannot tolerate even the slightest bit of garbage or debris. We must minimize various unexpected factors..."

Zi Xiaowei asked in return: "If opening up can bring in 50 billion in sales, would you be willing to spend 5 million to improve the security and isolation system?"

Old Chang was once again stunned, muttering, "Just by opening this place, can we get such huge sales revenue?"

That’s right, if Ouyang Feng opened White Camel Mountain to the public, wouldn’t martial artists go there to check it out and visit?
Not to mention the encouragement from people like Zi Xiaowei: "The industrial zone will definitely only allow limited visits. I saw that Changjiang Automobile also invited some car owners to open days. Are you crazy? It's right for those who have already bought the car to put so much effort, but the cost-effectiveness is definitely far less than providing it to potential consumers! The most important thing is, since Changjiang Automobile is mainly an SUV, why bother with track test driving and drifting? Over there, build a proper mountain. Forget about the Hero Slope or the Hero Valley. Off-road enthusiasts from all over the country should come to this Changjiang Mountain! All kinds of self-modified and factory-modified off-road vehicles want to climb the slope. Here, like a rock climbing track, there are several routes of varying difficulty for everyone to experience."

In the direction he pointed, which was roughly equivalent to the area behind the goal of an ordinary sports field, there was a green forest spanning about one kilometer between the "field" factory area and the semicircular test field.

The landscape gardening student thought it was a waste to build a forest. "With such a large area, building a mountain—with slowly climbing over rocks and ditches, and violently rushing up steep slopes—would definitely be dangerous. But even playing football can cost lives. Come, play for free, but you have to follow safety requirements and arrange the arrangements in an orderly manner, and you have to sign a waiver. We can also gather influencers here. This is the most famous and authoritative off-road slope in China...ah, and hold some off-road competitions every year. Wouldn't the effect of these people visiting the factory be more effective than those who have already purchased the car? That's what attracts attention, much better than you walking up to the stage and having a few awkward conversations. That's Lei Jun's job."

The off-road circle is a very masculine hobby circle. From the G-Class, Sequoia, Hummer, and Raptor that cost millions of dollars to the assembled cars that cost tens of thousands or even thousands of dollars, they can all evoke the impulse in human genes to climb mountains and conquer rocks.

Changjiang Automobile's 300 model is aimed at the market of the Wrangler alternative, and has captured considerable popularity and sales in the off-road circle with its domestically produced high-quality entry-level off-road vehicle.

Why not consolidate the status of Mount Rushmore instead of messing around with all that?
This is the skill of marketing planning, and Lao Chang is indeed not good at it.

What's more, when they got out of the car, both of them soaked, Gao Tingting also proposed an identical activity plan, which was even simpler and more crude than Zi Xiaowei's.

She can open this off-road vehicle testing ground and hold an off-road internet celebrity festival, and she can immediately start recruiting internet celebrities.

It's that simple.

(End of this chapter)