Reborn in 1994, escaping from marriage and going sea fishing, I won!

Chapter 1153 A World Full of Talented Students, Yet One's Own Bitter Gourds

Xu Feng rubbed his hands excitedly, “President Liu, welcome to invest in our area. Our local government may not have the money, but we have people, factory buildings, and the existing equipment you mentioned. Although it’s a bit old, it’s perfectly usable even with low output at the beginning. We can build a new factory and upgrade the technology later. We definitely won’t just stand by and do nothing!”

Liu Meilan frowned slightly upon hearing Xu Feng's words. "Attracting investment is important, but you can't be so lax. I won't embezzle state-owned assets, but some businessmen might. If your local government really doesn't care about anything, they'll sell your things, and you'll be helping them count the money."

Xu Feng laughed, "I know you. I know you wouldn't do such a thing, that's why I said that."

“Knowing is not enough,” Liu Meilan said with a smile. “Even if you don’t participate in management, the state-owned assets management department must send someone to supervise the finances and should also send a manager to the board of directors. Even if you don’t have decision-making power, you must have the right to know. This is your right. After all, this is state property, and you must represent the employees and be responsible for external communication with other government agencies.”

Xu Feng stood up and bowed to Liu Meilan. "Thank you, Meilan. I've learned a lot from our conversation. Of the two companies we finalized agreements with last year, only one has started production, and the other isn't coming. Sigh, attracting investment is really difficult!"

Liu Meilan sighed, "Developing an economy is never easy. Everything is difficult at the beginning, but no matter how difficult it is, aren't you doing it anyway?"

Xu Feng nodded, "Yes, it's worth doing even if it's difficult. I'll go back with Professor Li's team as soon as things are sorted out, and then I'll invite you to come and inspect it."

“Okay!” Liu Meilan extended her hand. “I look forward to cooperating with you.”

Xu Feng smiled, feeling extremely excited. He always felt that Liu Meilan treated him well and took special care of him. "I'm even more looking forward to it."

If we can cooperate with Liu Meilan, not only will the battery factory be revived, but the motor vehicle factory will also be able to turn a profit.

Xu Feng and Professor Li's team returned to the hotel together.

Professor Li came over specifically to express his gratitude, saying, "Comrade Xu, thank you for introducing us to such a powerful investor."

Xu Feng humbly replied, "Professor Li, ultimately it's because your technology is excellent and has promising prospects, and it aligns with the philosophy of Sifangdao Investment Company."

Professor Li gave a wry smile, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Even the best wine needs advertising! Our school is pretty good within the province, but it's not even in the top tier nationally. I've looked for investors in other places before, but they weren't optimistic and thought motorcycles and motor vehicles had a better future."

Xu Feng smiled and poured tea for Professor Li. "Professor Li, I just spoke with General Manager Liu. If our battery factory can produce batteries with a minimum range of 30 kilometers and meet safety standards, we'll purchase them from our factory. Could you... perhaps find a way to do that?"

Professor Li readily agreed, “Okay, this can be handled. Actually, we were being conservative with the timeline when we spoke to Mr. Liu, to allow for more time. We already have the relevant technology; all that's left is mass production. I visited that battery factory before, and their technology is directly related to our team's. This time, I won't ask for any payment, and I'll also communicate with the university to try and minimize the licensing fees. By the way, since you're a state-owned enterprise, you can also use administrative means and personal connections to contact the university to provide cooperative experimental institutions or internship units. I believe the university is willing to help enterprises and also hopes to have more potential experimental bases.”

Xu Feng stood up and shook hands with Professor Li. "Professor Li, thank you so much. I thank you on behalf of the thousands of local workers! By the way, Professor Li, the tricycle is heavy, and with the added load, it needs even more power. Can it travel about forty kilometers?"

Professor Li nodded, "Yes, it's possible, though it's a bit larger. But it's easier to handle than an electric bicycle, since a tricycle has more space. If battery manufacturers can produce both types of batteries, I can't say for sure, but the market prospects will be good for the next thirty years. What you need to do is reduce costs and improve product yield. As for technology updates, we have our team."

Xu Feng was very grateful. "Professor Li, thank you for your support of local initiatives."

Professor Li humbly said, "The environment shapes the people. I am also a local, so of course I hope my hometown can be developed better and better, with more job opportunities and more profits for businesses. Although I have only met President Liu once, I can tell that she is in charge of the overall situation. As long as her team can bring funds and management technology over, and with the addition of our team's technology, we can definitely help these two companies reach new heights."

"That being said, right now I can only handle matters related to the team and the school. As for the local government and the municipal government, you'll have to take care of those. Our local mindset isn't as open as it is here, so there will be some obstacles, but this is also a good learning opportunity."

Xu Feng wholeheartedly agreed, patting his chest, "Professor Li, don't worry, I can do this. Let's sign a memorandum with Sifangdao Investment Company first, and then each of us can take it back. It will also make it easier to communicate with our respective units."

Professor Li nodded, "Yes!"

Although his skills could allow him to be rehired by the university after retirement, there would be too many constraints within the university. If a private company with sufficient research funding were available, he would be willing to go there. That way, he could focus on research, while other tasks would be handled by dedicated personnel, saving him time and effort, and he would earn more money.

At his age, he doesn't actually need as much money anymore. However, his son and daughter-in-law are just ordinary teachers with low salaries, so he and his wife have to help out if they want to improve the family's standard of living.

My son and daughter-in-law are teachers, or at least college graduates, and can support themselves. But my grandson… sigh, he probably won't even get into a junior college through the college entrance exam. Thinking about myself, I wouldn't dare say I have countless students, but my students are shining in many industries, yet my own situation is so unsatisfactory.

His son and daughter-in-law wanted their grandson to study abroad, but he felt it was unnecessary. He argued that if he couldn't learn well in the domestic learning environment, what could he learn abroad?

Whether studying abroad or staying in China, it's always good to save some money. In case your grandson doesn't do well in the future, at least you can get some living expenses from him.

Professor Li could talk for three days and three nights about the frustrations of an old professor without repeating himself.

After seeing Professor Li off, Liang Cheng came in carrying some cold dishes and two bottles of beer. Seeing Xu Feng smiling happily, he asked, "Something good happened?"

"Yes, yes!" Xu Feng quickly welcomed Liang Cheng in. "This time, I expect to attract over 100 million in investment!"

Liang Cheng stared in disbelief. "So many? Which company?"

Xu Feng replied smugly, "You'd never guess, it's Sifangdao Investment Company!"