Siheyuan (courtyard house): My name is Shazhu!

General equipment manufacturing, special equipment manufacturing, railway, shipbuilding, aerospace and other transportation equipment manufacturing.

Manufacturing of electrical machinery and equipment, manufacturing of computers, communication and other electronic equipment, and manufacturing of instruments and meters.

He Yuzhu already possesses these technologies, and they will be of great use now and in the future.

We need to discuss with Zhao Youcai where to build the manufacturing plant. This is very important, as some of the technologies are quite enviable.

Ultimately, the decision was made regarding aerospace technology: either not to build a factory initially, or to build one in Europe, as we might not be able to defend it ourselves.

Moving computer factories from the US to Europe, radiating across Europe and Asia, would have to avoid the US, whose nationalization is a major headache.

Be very careful!

The manufacturing of general equipment, special equipment, and heavy engineering vehicles is done here, while the rest are manufactured in Malaysia. These projects will greatly benefit the future.

Upon hearing this, the higher-ups exclaimed, "Great! Your Dongda Group is starting a new project and expanding the production of several factories. This time, you've chosen Tuen Mun and the North District!"

A total investment of 3 billion over two years? Damn, with this scale of investment and land area, you're trying to take over Tuen Mun and the North District in one fell swoop. Why not go to the New Territories? There are plenty of factories there too.

Regardless of you, the good economy here is thanks to us, and I approve your payment!

Two years later, another 3 billion investment has shocked the people of Hong Kong once again. Haha, a few hundred million investment is already considered low, now it's 3 billion in one go, it's terrifying.

Hahaha, finally it's our turn in the North District and Tuen Mun! I've been waiting for this for so long. If they're hiring, I'll switch jobs and work near home.

"Where is there a home? People are building houses for you workers, at least 600 square feet each."

"This way it's better to move from a bungalow in the village to an apartment building, which will be more convenient to live in."

"The more people in your family, the larger your living space. After ten years of working, the house is yours. If you don't change jobs in between, you won't need to buy a house yourself."

"really!"

He Yuzhu ignored their comments and flew to Niuniu alone to recruit people to build a factory!

"We have aerospace manufacturing and computer factories here, but our technology is far inferior to that of the Americans," He Yuzhu first asked Martha for her opinion.

"We have the complete American technology, so there's no need to worry about the technology itself. My concern is where to build the factory. Hong Kong is definitely not suitable; the radiation effect won't reach this area."

"I understand what you mean. It won't work here either. The whole thing falls apart because of state ownership. Can we hold onto our problems by building factories in other countries?"

"Absolutely right. You need to ask clearly. I used 100 million US dollars to obtain the patent, and that was only because I saved his life before. This is the mainstream technology for the next few decades."

"One hundred million patents is not much for two technologies, but it is also a lot for us personally. We need to find out the details. I will ask Richard tomorrow morning and have my uncle prepare."

It's time for you to go to work!

He Yuzhu doesn't care about work; he's an excellent worker!

Martha contacted Richard early the next morning. After the two finished communicating, Martha went home. "It will take a few days. We really need the technology, but we need to discuss with the higher-ups which country to build it in."

If it's the latest technology from the US, keeping it domestically would be the best, but also the most troublesome, because of vested interests. Two factions, outwardly friendly but inwardly hostile, would need to negotiate to ensure our interests are protected.

"I suspect the negotiations failed. They didn't say it was technology I borrowed, did they?"

"Don't worry, it has nothing to do with you. Someone asked Richard if he wanted these two technologies. If the technologies are shared, they will pay your patent fees."

At least in terms of civilian use, it will definitely be provided by me. The contract will also guarantee our future interests, so that the company will not be nationalized as soon as it is established.

"There will be no state ownership in the future, and our company cannot be involved in military matters. This is a big deal; even the 'Mother Cha' (a high-ranking official in the Chinese Communist Party) will likely get involved. They still have a sense of honor!"

"Haha, forget about their glory. It's getting late, I need to get to work first, then I'll go have lunch!"

"I'm happy to oblige!"

After staying there for a full twelve days, the arguments among the cows finally ended. The agreement was signed, and they agreed to pay the patent fees. The company would be built in the cows' hometown, without going abroad.

Data sharing is allowed, and they can use the data for military applications and exports within seventeen years. However, civilian technology and equipment cannot be exported; exports will have to wait until the agreement expires.

This is very good for He Yuzhu; seventeen years later, he will still be the one in charge.

What will you be after the technology upgrade? You want to dominate the market without new technology? Go to sleep!

"Relevant scientists have proven that some of the data you provided is better than ours, and is in a leading position in the world, which is of great help to our own development of these two technologies."

They are selecting a site to build the factory; we will cover the construction costs. We only need to send a few people to check the accounts now. Once the factory is built, we will send people to manage it. We will be responsible for the civilian technology team.

"That's great! I'll be waiting for you to finish building it and start receiving dividends!"

"I hope this time it works out. I've made quite a bit of money in the US stock market these past two years. I'll treat you to a big meal tonight!"

"What kind of fancy meal do you have here? I have no interest in that."

"It's not as good as the fine dining in Hong Kong. There are only a few kinds of food that you eat over and over again. I've been eating in Hong Kong for a month and I haven't had a single dish that I've had twice."

"Savor it slowly; one day you'll have tasted all the world's delicacies!"

"I'll go to Hong Kong when I have time. I'm planning to buy my uncle's castle, but we haven't agreed on a price yet. He wants 900,000, while I only want 500,000."

A castle is only worth 700,000, and they want 900,000? It'll be worth even less in two years, and they don't have the money to maintain it.

"You have plenty of castles and manors, you're not trying to drive him crazy, are you?"

"It's not that I'd be furious with him, but my father-in-law and second uncle wanted me to buy it. They didn't want the old family castle to be ruined in his hands."

They know I have a lot of money. If I buy it, I'll at least have enough for repairs and to hire a few servants. The castle won't fall into disrepair. I have five estates that are perfectly fine even if no one lives there!

"Your estate is uninhabited, and my newly built estate is also unpopular. It's a headache—a 100,000-square-meter Song Dynasty royal garden!"

"Take me to see the royal architecture of your ancient dynasties sometime. I've heard of it, but I've never seen it."

"no problem."

He Yuzhu’s Song Dynasty royal garden was his dream in his previous life, but now no one cares about it. How sad!

When He Yuzhu returned to Hong Kong in May, he found that Zhou Songyu was quite busy. When he asked, he found out that many people who came to Hong Kong were being deported.

There seem to be fewer than I remembered. Zhou Songyu said there were several thousand people, while He Yuzhu remembered it was 100,000. Perhaps this is just the beginning, and more people will come in the future.

"Your charity should provide more food, water, and clothing. We're all one family; let's help each other out if we can."

"I've already made arrangements. I only came here because the economic conditions are better; there are just too many people coming over the past few days!"

"That's all arranged. What about the three children?"

"The two little ones are sleeping, and Hui'er is learning with her tutor. Should Hui'er start school this year, or wait until she's seven?"

"He won't be seven years old when school starts next year, so let him go next year. We'll see if he studies at home or goes to school when he's older in a few years."

"Staying at school for too long is boring. In elementary school, you can play with your classmates all the time. But in middle and high school, it's better to just go home."

"It's up to her to choose!"