After the Divorce, I Could Hear the Voice of the Future
Chapter 620 - 612: Three Cooperation Models

Chapter 620: Chapter 612: Three Cooperation Models

"Good evening, everyone, I’m Lu Liang."

After chatting a bit with Hu Weiwei and Wang Xiaofeng, Lu Liang took advantage of the break in the stage performance to step forward and speak.

"I’ve attended several team-building events at the Magic City Company, but this is my first time at the Beijing Company. How’s the arrangement for this event?"

As his words fell, countless faces in the audience beamed with smiles, glasses raised in cheer, shouting: "Mr. Lu, you’re awesome."

A five-star resort has been booked entirely by their company for three whole days, with all food, drink, and entertainment inside free, along with family members being allowed to join. If anyone’s still unsatisfied with such an arrangement, they deserve to be struck by lightning.

"Everyone also knows that we’ve established the Tianxing District in Su City, and have reached multiple talent introduction cooperation plans with the Su City Government."

Lu Liang’s smile remained undiminished as he unhurriedly stated his intentions: "There’s a manpower shortage over there right now, and many high-paying positions and management roles are vacant."

"The company isn’t forcing you, but I personally hope you’ll consider it carefully. After all, salaries are higher in Su City, benefits are better, and there’s greater growth potential."

As soon as these words were spoken, the previously cheerful atmosphere vanished, and the company’s claim of not forcing them was actually a forceful push.

The change in mood made Lu Liang’s amiable appearance seem like a knife hidden behind a smile.

Many employees with large contracts felt uneasy. Lu Liang personally coming forward was probably the last ultimatum.

If they still disagreed with moving south, they might face semi-compulsory execution.

"Honey, what’s going on?"

Most of the female spouses were puzzled, evidently unaware of this matter from their husbands.

"The company hopes we will work in Su City. Maybe we’ll never return to Beijing."

Whispers filled the room, with Lu Liang smiling as he left them with a wish for a fun evening, letting the performers continue the unfinished show.

The purpose of team-building is not merely for the employees, but actually for their families.

As men, many have some level of male chauvinism, reporting good news to the family and not the bad is the norm.

As women in the family, or close female friends, they have the right to know about this matter.

Hu Weiwei appeared somewhat lost and asked, "Mr. Lu, is this alright?"

"Otherwise? Should we beg them to go to Su City for promotion and a pay rise to enjoy better benefits?"

Lu Liang smiled indifferently and turned to Wang Xiaofeng and Qin Siyuan: "After the team-building, give them three days to consider."

"Those willing to move to Su City will maintain the original promised salaries, those unwilling, let’s hassle them for a month or two, and if they’re still reluctant, just terminate the contract."

Even though there were 313 headhunter contracts over two to three years, Lu Liang has mentally prepared for all terminations, no more than 2N + the working years in the original company.

Upon hearing Qin Siyuan’s plan, Liu Pei furrowed his brows tightly: "That will increase the expenses significantly."

He pondered for a moment and suggested: "Mr. Lu, perhaps we should outsource to a third party. We might find some operational violations, reducing compensation appropriately."

In this society, where there’s a demand, there’s a market.

Such as fledgling companies that can’t pay high salaries, they can only promise employee equity, essentially offering visions of grander prospects.

Although the grand plan painted by the company is mostly fake, there are rare instances that are real, but by that time, the company often regrets it.

Also, companies like theirs with ’financial prosperity’, if the compensation goes through normally, it will be an extremely exaggerated figure.

Thus, third-party human resource companies arise, investigating and collecting evidence to find legitimate reasons for layoffs.

"No need, it would harm the company’s reputation, saving little money. At least we’re morally justified now, we’re thinking of their future by moving them to Su City."

Lu Liang chuckled quietly and turned to Qin Siyuan, "How did the discussions go with them?"

"Progressing slowly."

Qin Si showed concern: "I heard Mr. Wei from Shen Lan has already gone to Shenzhen to connect with Huawei, and Huawei seems to have put forward a car machine system for deep cooperation."

"Huawei? Just a smokescreen."

Lu Liang laughed, having been to Shenzhen years ago and chatted with Yu Dazui for a few hours.

Huawei’s ambitions are even bigger than theirs. Besides adopting a parts supply model like theirs, they also have HI model, and Smart Select model.

The parts supply model means they’re playing the role of a supplier, customizing radar laser technology packages according to the client’s needs, and ensuring after-sales service.

The HI model is a deep cooperation model, jointly developing automotive smart components like smart driving and smart cabins with automakers, enjoying some management and decision-making powers.

The final Smart Select model entails complete leadership, fully participating in the development process of vehicles, with absolute authority including product definition and future pricing. Those automakers choosing this model are, frankly, puppets.

With multiple contenders rising, vying for the Central Plains, it’s uncertain whose hand will triumph, but no one will choose the Smart Select model.

The second HI model risks being gradually consumed by Huawei until it evolves into a Smart Select model.

So Huawei can currently only offer the parts supply model, mentioning other models won’t be accepted.

Yet, Tianxing Car Machine’s installed capacity has surpassed 300,000, tried and tested in the market, and has a good reputation.

Even if Huawei can produce a car machine system, it’s entirely new without market validation, why would they compete with them?

"So Mr. Wei going to Shenzhen is a wasted trip?" Qin Siyuan questioned, couldn’t it all be just smokescreens?

Wang Xiaofeng chimed in: "Not entirely, at least for two reasons: firstly for future preparation since they don’t want to witness Tianxing monopolizing, and secondly to enhance bargaining power, letting us know we’re not their sole option."

Hu Weiwei added: "It makes sense that they meet publicly, instead of quietly."

While listening to their conversation, Lu Liang sorted out his thoughts, easing his tense brows: "Mid-May, not the right time."

"Early in the month, Su City just held a new energy auto show, many car companies seized the opportunity to launch new cars, no new launches will occur shortly, so they’re not in a rush which is why they’re dragging their feet."

This notion gained consensus, Wang Xiaofeng further elaborated: "Securing the cooperation might be drawn out until before autumn."

There’s a saying "Golden September, Silver October", due to favorable climate, concentrated holidays, and consumer psychology factors, various industries experience golden sales and promotion periods.

Especially real estate, automobiles, and other high-value goods, with the year-end approaching and due to high value and complex procedures, it needs months in advance.

"They’re dragging their feet, let’s do the same, postpone until mid-August."

Lu Liang squinted with a smile.

He hasn’t had contact with Huawei’s systems but knows rashly changing car machine systems, without significant breakthroughs, is akin to changing one’s persona, consumers may not approve.

Truth be told, ever since they abandoned self-developed car machine systems and accepted Tianxing Car Machine, they’ve fallen into the trap.

Lu Liang glanced back at the lawn, observing the worried crowd, unable to contain his concern, but hoped this wasn’t an opportunity for others.

If layoffs really happened at a massive scale, it would inevitably send signals of internal turmoil within Tianxing Technology to outsiders.

Perhaps they will entertain undue ideas, like considering this an opportune time for pursuit and surpassing.

Nighttime, Little Lu embraced a long-awaited vacation, Lu Liang slept peacefully alone at the hotel.

The following day, news spread: Lotus Emeya locked orders just barely over 100 after 18 hours of launch.

The former glory of The Sun Never Sets Empire hasn’t shone on Lotus, with few consumers buying for nostalgia.

"They all said the wolf was coming, turns out it’s a Husky."

The industry was full of mockery, and many believed that Liu Qing shouldn’t have left DiDi so decisively back then.

After all, the opportunity to nurture a super unicorn doesn’t come often; even if one must hang on shamelessly, they should have fought with Lu Liang at DiDi ultimately.