eurekapd Chapter 198 Want to buy out the design?
Chapter 198 Want to buy out the design?
After listening, Zhuang Chaoying patted Lin on the shoulder approvingly. "Lin, you truly deserve to be called a senior engineer. You know how to apply what you've learned to other situations and can solve problems on your own. I only had an idea, but thanks to you all, I was able to turn it into something tangible."
Now that the suitable insulation material for the electric kettle had been identified, Zhuang Chaoying immediately instructed the technicians to begin conducting experiments.
Fortunately, this kind of insulation material is not hard to buy; the factory had some left over from wrapping electrical wires before.
Several experienced technicians quickly disassembled the electric kettle and carefully filled it with magnesium oxide.
Director An, who was standing to the side, stood up from his chair and spoke as he watched the work proceeding in an orderly manner.
"Professor Zhuang, Engineer Lin, let's go back to the office to talk. I have some things I'd like to discuss with Professor Zhuang."
The three arrived at the office. Director An found three teacups, took a small pinch of tea leaves and put them into each cup, then poured in steaming hot water and gently placed them on the coffee table.
After Director An sat down, he looked at Zhuang Chaoying and said directly.
"Professor Zhuang, you're the one who invented this fast-heating refrigerator. Our refrigerator factory is planning to mass-produce it and then market it. Professor Zhuang, I'll give you a thousand yuan to buy out your design. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Chaoying understood that Factory Director An was plotting something. Although the electric kettle was simple in construction, its convenience and practicality meant that future sales profits would far exceed one thousand yuan.
Zhuang Chaoying smiled and spoke calmly. "Director An, I don't want your money. I want to use this quick-heating product design as an investment in your refrigerator factory. Not only that, I also plan to invest 30,000 yuan in the factory. You should know that this quick-heating product is just a transitional product; I have many more promising ideas to come."
Upon hearing this, Factory Director An's eyes widened in surprise, and he looked at him with a face full of doubt. "A transitional product? Professor Zhuang, do you have a better design than this electric kettle that can replace it?"
Zhuang Chaoying nodded confidently. "Yes, and more!"
Factory Director An's curiosity was completely piqued, and he leaned forward unconsciously, pressing for details. "Professor Zhuang, could you tell me what kind of amazing design it is?"
Zhuang Chaoying smiled mysteriously. "Director An, please allow me to keep you in suspense for now. It's still in the planning and refinement stage. Once it's ready, I'll definitely share it with you as soon as possible. I can guarantee that it will be a product that will cause a sensation in the market."
The quick-heating feature was just a product to open up the market. He certainly couldn't talk about the series of products that followed before he joined the refrigerator factory. He wasn't stupid!
Director An was deeply troubled. After all, the refrigerator factory was established with funds raised by himself and the villagers of the commune, and dividends had to be distributed to everyone every year. This matter could not be taken lightly, as it concerned everyone's vital interests.
Therefore, we must have a thorough discussion with the factory's leadership team before making a decision.
"Teacher Zhuang, I need to have a meeting with the factory's leadership team to discuss this matter thoroughly. We'll get back to you with the results within three days."
Zhuang Chaoying remained calm. He knew that since Director An said he wanted to discuss it, it meant he had the intention to cooperate.
He picked up his teacup, gently blew on the tea leaves floating on top, took a few sips of hot tea, and slowly spoke. "Since that's the case, then there's nothing else. I'll take my leave now. If you have any news, just let Engineer Lin know. I'm hungry." With that, he stood up.
Seeing this, Factory Director An quickly stood up as well. "Engineer Lin, go see Teacher Zhuang off. I'll give you the day off today."
Zhuang Chaoying quickly waved her hand. "No need for that, Director An."
Factory Director An pushed the two of them directly towards the door. "Teacher Zhuang, this is your first time here, so let Engineer Lin see you off. Next time, we won't stand on ceremony like this."
Seeing that she couldn't refuse such a kind offer, Zhuang Chaoying agreed.
"Fine!"
Director An stood at the office door, watching Zhuang Chaoying and Engineer Lin's figures gradually disappear into the distance.
He breathed a sigh of relief as the office door slowly closed.
He originally planned to buy out Zhuang Chaoying's hot water design, but he didn't expect that Teacher Zhuang had a long-term vision and proposed to use the design as equity and make additional investments.
It has to be said that the investment of 30,000 yuan really tempted him; 30,000 yuan can accomplish a lot.
Looking back, as soon as the call for opening up was sounded, Director An keenly seized the business opportunity and immediately organized the commune to set up a parts factory.
Initially, the factory could only make small parts for large state-owned factories and take on some OEM work. In the process, everyone gradually learned the technology, which gave them the confidence to set up their own business and produce refrigerators, and they changed their name to establish a refrigerator factory.
In particular, the Canton Fair broadened Director An's horizons with its dazzling array of new products.
When Engineer Lin came to him with the blueprints for the electric kettle and explained it in detail, he immediately saw the huge profits hidden within.
At that time, there were no small household appliances like electric kettles on the market, but such a simple and practical thing was used by almost every household, and its development prospects were limitless.
Therefore, he immediately instructed Engineer Lin and several technicians in the technical department to begin researching electric kettles.
At that moment, he glanced at his watch. Time was of the essence; he had to hurry and finalize the cooperation agreement.
Thinking of this, Director An quickly walked out of his office, went to the bicycle parking area, hopped on his bicycle, and headed towards the commune.
He's currently preoccupied with figuring out how to discuss with the leadership team how to seize this rare development opportunity and take the refrigerator factory to the next level.
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Zhuang Chaoying and Lin Wufeng rode their bicycles side by side, heading towards home.
Lin Wufeng wore a relaxed smile. "Teacher Zhuang, I'm really grateful to have you here today. Anyway, I don't have anything to do right now, and Tu Nan is looking after things at home, so I'll invite you to have some tea and a bath."
Zhuang Chaoying is no longer as shy as she was the first time she went to a public bathhouse. She can't resist Tu Nan's love for going to the bathhouse, and she always makes him come along.
In old Suzhou, drinking tea and taking baths were deeply ingrained lifestyle habits. The saying, "In the morning, skin wraps around water; in the afternoon, water wraps around skin," perfectly describes this comfortable bathing culture.
He readily agreed. "Sure, let's go to the bathhouse and relax."
After saying that, the two turned their bikes around and rode towards Huntang Lane, a side alley of Pingjiang Road.
Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the state-run store.
Lin Wufeng stopped his bicycle, walked briskly into the store, and came out a moment later with two brand-new towels and a bar of soap.
He waved the items in his hand and said with a smile, "Let's go, Teacher Zhuang."
The two locked their bicycle securely at the door.
After paying, Lin Wufeng received two bamboo tags from the shop assistant, each engraved with a number.
Each of them took a towel and went into the bathroom.
It was the height of summer, and the weather was unbearably hot. Zhuang Chaoying was already covered in sweat from the journey.
Although he had been to the bathhouse many times, he still couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed and ashamed when he stepped into this place full of naked bodies and saw those "white stripes".
He quickly took off his clothes and put them in the compartment under the recliner, then picked up a towel and wrapped it tightly around his waist before following behind Engineer Lin inside.
Today is a weekday, and it's morning, so there aren't many people in the bathhouse.
The warm, moist air filled the room, making you feel like every pore on your body opened up as soon as you entered.
Zhuang Chaoying and Engineer Lin found an empty spot and sat side by side in the hot tub.
The warm water enveloped his body. Zhuang Chaoying untied the towel from his waist, draped it over his shoulders, and let out a long sigh of relief.
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