Ye Feng's thoughts were not wrong; the wives of the Dragon King Son-in-Law are not like the female protagonists in other urban novels when it comes to their careers. They each possess hundreds of billions in assets, are proud daughters of heaven, business goddesses, and praised by countless people. When Li Qing first took over as CEO, there were many skeptical looks, but fortunately, Li Qing was capable, and Old Master Li also provided support.
The Li Family Group could only be considered a decent company in City A, with assets generally in the billions. It was Old Master Li's good foresight; when he started the business, he saved diligently and bought an office building, making the Li family a place many companies envied. It's just that times are constantly moving forward, and the Li family inevitably faced competition, leading to a gradual decline in company profits.
This is why the Li family had to develop new products. The battery project was initiated and established by Li Qing, and it was also the achievement through which Li Qing planned to silence her critics. That evening, Li Qing wore a set of silky pajamas.
The light pink fabric gently clung to her slender figure, outlining elegant curves. The neckline of the pajamas was adorned with exquisite lace, and the slightly open neckline revealed her long, fair neck, like a delicate flower bud. Li Qing sat on the sofa, explaining her battery project to Ye Feng.
Li Qing smiled, exuding a gentle and confident aura, like a moving painting that inspired longing. Ye Feng, not preoccupied with appreciating Li Qing's beauty, listened intently to the project details Li Qing was describing. On the coffee table were also the project information Li Qing had brought, along with comparisons to the market and plans for promotion.
The more Ye Feng listened, the more astonished he became. Only now did Ye Feng realize that the other party's battery project was actually a hydrogen battery, and it seemed to have been developed very successfully, currently in the experimental stage. What hydrogen batteries represent, Ye Feng assumed anyone who attended high school would know.
If Li Qing truly succeeded in developing it, the market landscape would genuinely change. The issue with the medicine would then be trivial. 'Ghost Doctor, you wouldn't have asked me to come here because of this, would you?'
Ye Feng thought to himself. After Li Qing finished speaking, Ye Feng asked a crucial question. He looked at Li Qing and said, 'Li Qing, do you know the market impact of this battery?'
'I know. I want to change the existing battery landscape, and this is the opportunity,' Li Qing replied, her expression unchanged. As the investor for this project, Li Qing was already well aware.
When Professor Zhou showed her his paper, Li Qing couldn't understand it, but that didn't stop her from investing in Professor Zhou to complete this plan. This was a gamble, but Li Qing was willing to take it. At worst, she would lose the Li family's office building.
Ye Feng, however, saw a get-out-of-jail-free card in it. He asked, 'Li Qing, in this Country, do you think money or status is more important?' Li Qing fell silent upon hearing this.
Finally, she replied, 'Status is more important.' As a businesswoman, Li Qing knew better than most that money was nothing in the face of power. Ye Feng said, 'Problems that can be solved with money are not problems.
The most serious problems are those that cannot be solved with money.' 'Once this battery project is successful, the Li family will face resistance from all traditional battery manufacturers, both domestic and international, as well as industries that rely on traditional batteries for their livelihood.' 'Can the Li family survive then?'
Ye Feng put down the documents, his gaze fixed on Li Qing, his eyes filled with doubt. Li Qing raised an eyebrow. 'What should I do?
If I give up on this project, all my years of hard work will be in vain.' 'I've already invested no less than a hundred million, and I still need to save the Li family and help them out of this predicament.' 'Moreover, I've considered the issues you mentioned.
Wasn't Boss Ma in the same situation back then?' Ye Feng's expression remained unchanged. 'I know.
Boss Ma did rewrite the era when he pioneered e-commerce, but back then, how many people knew that Boss Ma would rewrite the era of commerce?' 'Once your project is exposed, as long as people aren't foolish, they will know you intend to rewrite the battery era. The problems you will face could be very troublesome.'
'You also know that status is greater than money. It might be better to let this project be the catalyst for your status change. With this project alone, you could easily be recognized as a national-level outstanding entrepreneur.'
'Are you suggesting giving this project to the Country in exchange for status?' Li Qing's tone held more contemplation. Ye Feng: 'No, we want status, and we want money too.
I can directly send this project to The Cabinet. As long as your technology passes the inspection by the Academy of Sciences, the Country will definitely support you. You'll reap the benefits, and the impact on other industries will be transformed into domestic competition against foreign ones.'
'You will be the leader who rewrites the era. Those who follow you might surpass you, but you will already have the status.' 'Furthermore, some patents will remain in your hands, allowing you to collect patent fees without offending too many people, especially those who rely on the traditional battery industry for a living.'
Li Qing pondered for a moment. 'Are you saying we should give this project to the Country in exchange for a clear path forward?' 'We might earn less money, our status will be elevated, and benefits will be shared.
Their focus won't be solely on the Li family.' 'Yes, this technology is different from the internet; it involves too many real industries. In a short period, the Li family might face boycotts, forcing you to hand over the technology.'
'After all, if you go bankrupt, or if the shares are no longer in your hands, etc., there are too many ways to bring you down.' 'It's better to seek stability,' Ye Feng continued. After a long silence, Li Qing said, 'I am just an investor for this project; the one who truly holds the patent is Professor Zhou.
I need to talk to him.' Just as Ye Feng said, in the future, once this project is launched, the problems she would encounter might be more than just business-related. Soon, Li Qing called Professor Zhou in front of Ye Feng.
During the call, she earnestly discussed the matter with him. Before long, Professor Zhou gave a decisive answer. 'Li Qing, if you hadn't invested in me back then, the battery conjecture in this paper might have just been waste paper.'
'I don't care about these things. The value my paper can generate is not important to me. I only want to achieve my dream, so please, go ahead with it.
I fully support your decision.' 'However, accurate experimental data requires time and a lot of money.' 'That's fine, Professor Zhou.
I've already secured investment, so we don't lack money now.' Ye Feng gave Li Qing an OK gesture, indicating that money was not an issue. 'That's good.
Wait for me for a few more months, and the battery can enter practical application. Once it passes the practical tests, you can show it to those people in the Academy of Sciences. A bunch of trash.'
Professor Zhou's tone showed extreme dissatisfaction with the Academy of Sciences. Li Qing received Professor Zhou's firm reply, and Ye Feng listened intently. Ye Feng was curious how this paper, a treasure no matter where it was placed, could be considered waste paper.
After the call ended, Li Qing said to Ye Feng, 'There are no problems. Professor Zhou agreed. Now it's up to you.'
'Yes, I happen to need achievements for joining the Dragon Group to solidify my position. Then, you will be an outstanding entrepreneur.' 'And I will be a leader in a special official agency.
Won't that secure our future?' Ye Feng said happily. With people in both business and government, he wouldn't have to be so tired.
'Why would a leader have to do everything himself? Ye Feng recalled those novels where the Dragon King had to handle everything personally. Isn't a peaceful life better?
Must there be fighting and killing?' 'And fighting alone, using martial force? Isn't using guns better?'
'When trouble arises in the future, we'll directly use armed helicopters, coupled with special forces, to suppress the firepower.' It was Ye Feng preparing in advance for those domineering CEOs in romance novels. Is being rich that amazing?
Is your rank higher than mine?