Journey 1995:Non-Stop

Chapter 317 Congratulations
That's right, this small, single product is already a high-tech product right now.

The difference between one-component sealants and one-component adhesives lies in the addition of special thickeners and fillers, resulting in high tensile strength and good elasticity.

Today, when you open a car door, you'll see that many of the gaps are filled with adhesive, often a single-component sealant. This material is resistant to low temperatures and oxidation, and can often last a car for up to ten years. This product is also widely used in the construction industry for concrete joints, highway expansion joints, and door and window frame filling.

The silicone sealant we commonly use is a different kind of sealant.

In short, in 2005, high-quality single-component polyurethane sealants were in absolute short supply, especially Yan Hui's, which had a very competitive price!

Even before large-scale industrial production, the cost is already over 50 yuan per liter, and it's expected to decrease further once industrial production begins. Yan Hui had already conducted market research and knew just how astonishing the profit margins were!

This is chemical engineering!
This is what it means to be industry-leading!
“Starting today, we will begin conducting evaluations in various departments. We need to have our own brand, our own certificates of conformity, and our own patents.” Chen Jian had already considered all of these things.

"Leave these matters to me. I will have a good talk with the government leaders soon. It's January now, and I plan to acquire a piece of land before June this year, then start building the factory in 2006, and strive to start production in 2007." Yan Hui already had a plan in mind.

We've all suffered for too long, and during this time of finding joy amidst hardship, we've all made plans for the future.

“Alright, Mr. Yan, I still have a lot of finishing work to do. You should also hurry up and resolve the external matters. Once the land is acquired, we'll make some proper plans.” Chen Jian was filled with boundless enthusiasm.

"Don't worry, I promised you two shares, and you definitely won't be shortchanged," Yan Hui laughed.

"Mr. Yan, I don't believe in anything else, I only believe in you. My wife and I are truly grateful for your trust all this time. We know how much money we've spent, but you've never questioned us. To be honest, I've never received this kind of treatment when I was doing experiments at school." Chen Jian's eyes welled up with tears as he spoke.

Only he knows how he got through the past year.

The pressure is too great!

Chen Jian is undoubtedly an outstanding individual, but it would be extremely difficult for him to advance further. At this moment, he can already see his path.

Yan Hui wasn't a chemical tycoon, nor was he particularly wealthy, but he always trusted Chen Jian. Of course, if Yan Hui had a powerful background, Chen Jian wouldn't have had the opportunity to become the project manager.

"Why bring this up? I've felt this project was going to work since 2001, and it's finally come to fruition. What's that saying again? Right, the clouds have parted to reveal the sun!" Yan Hui said with a smile.

The entire laboratory was filled with a very relaxed atmosphere; everyone knew that from this moment on, things would be different.

"Hurry up and get the materials ready, along with the basic evaluation data. After the New Year, I'll bring government leaders and experts over to take a look. I'm going to bid for a piece of land this year, and I'm under a lot of financial pressure. I need government support." Yan Hui looked at Chen Jian, "You'll have to work overtime this New Year."

"I'm planning to live in the lab now." Chen Jian wasn't tired at all!

This summer, when he was under the most pressure, Yan Hui gave him a month-long vacation and then helped him find a very creative assistant. Now that the experiment has finally succeeded, how could he be tired? When a person succeeds, the joy of that moment surpasses everything. What he needs to do now is continue to enjoy his joy.

"Go for it!" Yan Hui stretched out his right hand.

Everyone stacked their hands together and waved them up and down, encouraging each other for the work ahead.

Yan Hui didn't go home for Chinese New Year this year; he was too busy!
In February, right after the Spring Festival, Yan Hui went to the High-tech Zone government with a bunch of photos and materials, as well as several tubes of sealant, and met directly with the deputy district head.

"Success?" The leader hadn't seen Yan Hui in a long time, and seeing Yan Hui's materials, he was quite excited.

"Based on our current experimental results, it's a success. I even made a trip to Jilin Province during the Spring Festival. I have a few friends at the leading local automakers, and they saw my product and told me there were no problems." Yan Hui said in a calm tone, but with a touch of arrogance, "This automaker expressed its willingness to accept my product."

"The market research is already complete?" The leader paused, then said, "So you mean..."

"I plan to start investing in building a factory this year," Yan Hui said, taking the initiative to respond to his superior's words.

In the first phase of building the factory, Yan Hui has completed the project approval and planning. The next step is to need some assistance from the government.

"Mr. Yan's work style has indeed surprised me somewhat. I'm still quite a novice when it comes to products and related matters. So, is your lab available recently? I'm planning to hold a meeting when I get back and bring some people to visit and learn from you." The leader remained very cautious.

"Whenever you want to come, it's convenient for us. There are currently no ownership disputes regarding this laboratory, and all the steps involved are my personal investment."

"Approximately how much money has been invested so far?" the leader couldn't help but ask.

"Close to 300 million." Yan Hui had been waiting for his superior to ask this question.

He spent so much money, yet he remained proud. He couldn't wait to tell the whole world that he had launched a major project, investing nearly 300 million to get started!
However, he couldn't just tell anyone, because there's no shortage of competitors in this world. At that moment, when his superior asked, Yan Hui answered without hesitation.

"If all our entrepreneurs had Mr. Yan's magnanimity, our district's economic development could have reached even greater heights," the leader remarked. "The meeting hasn't started yet, but I can basically say that we will fully support Mr. Yan in building the factory. If you have any questions about the procedures with the Municipal Planning Bureau and the Municipal Land and Resources Bureau, feel free to ask me anytime; the district is willing to help."

"Sir, I'm relieved to hear you say that. You also have my phone number; just let me know in advance when you have people coming to visit." Yan Hui left the samples and materials there. "Sir, if any experts you have are willing to come and provide guidance, we welcome them anytime."

Yan Hui was just being polite. At this moment, there are not many people in China who can say they are more professional than Chen Jian in the production of single-component polyurethane sealant, and they are all in the laboratories of chemical giants. They are unlikely to appear in places like schools, after all, industrial and daily experiments are two different things.

"Congratulations anyway!" The deputy district head stood up and shook hands firmly with Yan Hui.

(End of this chapter)