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Chapter 875 - 875 56 The Wind Rises at Nanhua 7_2

875: Chapter 56: The Wind Rises at Nanhua 7_2 875: Chapter 56: The Wind Rises at Nanhua 7_2 “We have built the highest standard vehicle testing center in the world, for instance, the Byton Huijing Testing Center has the only environmental wind tunnel among the new forces in car manufacturing in Hua Country….”

Dai Lei talked on and on for quite a while, blowing his trumpet from the vehicle testing center to the factory’s level of automation, from Byton’s design concept to the application prospects of electric vehicles, which made Cheng total’s head swell.

He originally thought that Dai Lei, similar to Bi Fukang, was another executive straw bag who cheats for meals and drinks, especially since Dai Lei later joined Evergrande Auto—comparatively speaking, not at all inferior to Faraday Future.

Now it seems that Cheng Daqi had a preconceived notion; Dai Lei being able to sit in the CEO’s seat after the shareholders became difficult, is because he truly understands car manufacturing.

However, these two founders of Byton really have a bit of a hidden dragon and crouching tiger vibe; in the future, one’s gonna hang with Lao Jia, the other with Lao Xu, the outcome carries a bit of black humor.

“Can I take it for a spin?” Cheng total continued to ask impolitely.

“Of course, of course, we have test vehicles within the factory for that purpose.”

Dai Lei noticed Wolf, and Mr.

Consul’s tolerance for this stranger, so he appeared exceptionally indulgent towards Cheng total’s rudeness.

Perhaps, this is the ‘civilized world’s Caucasian elite.’

“Daqi, you’re so eager to drive, this is a factory, not a testing track….”

Following close by Cheng total, Zhao Hongjin muttered under her breath about his impoliteness.

“Since we’re already here.”

The first mass-production model of Byton is the mid-size SUV M-Byte; ‘byte,’ from the name, one can discern the background of the financiers, likely some Internet company that got tricked and doesn’t speak up.

Penguin: Don’t CUE me, I’ve invested a lot, some projects failing doesn’t matter.

“Intelligent electric drive, 22-inch oversized rims, stunning LED light strip that runs the length of the car, striking luminescent LOGO, interactive ambient lighting system, and hidden door handles.

Of course, the most revolutionary aspect is the shared full-screen central console, the driver’s touch screen, and the rear entertainment system composed of two screens.

Our full-screen control panel is 1.25 meters long and 25 centimeters tall.

To fully cater to the user experience of all passengers, the front seats can independently rotate inward by 12 degrees, facilitating passenger conversations, interactions, and experiences.”

Indeed, it was stunning; Wolf, Giorgio, and a bunch of country bumpkins were dumbfounded.

So this is how you make cars now?

Faced with Dai Lei’s self-promotion, Cheng Daqi gave an embarrassed but courteous smile; he had already made up his mind, if any of his designers dared suggest such seemingly advanced but actually counterintuitive designs like hidden door handles, he would make things difficult for them.

Sitting in the driver’s seat, even with mental preparation, Cheng total was still shocked by the 48-inch central control.

48 inches, unprecedented, some stubborn folks might follow, truly a world-class standard, other manufacturers would hardly dare to be as audacious.

“Daqi, this chair really can rotate!”

Zhao Hongjin played with the rotation button on the passenger seat, appearing very surprised.

“Yeah, super advanced~”

Looking at this car full of anti-human design, Cheng total liked it more and more.

The more outrageous your cars are, the faster you go bankrupt, great!

“Huh?”

Zhao Hongjin did not understand what Cheng Daqi said.

“Byton is doomed, Ah Zhao, do you think normal humans would play happy-go-round in their car?

Their designers, or rather founders, have not realized—overstriding can lead to a pulled groin!”

Cheng total’s schadenfreude was too obvious; little Zhao teasingly asked.

“Daqi, why do I feel like you seem quite happy?”

“Happy?

Yes, Byton’s factory is extremely valuable.

If I truly decide to enter the car manufacturing industry, by the time my cars are ready for mass production, this factory will probably also be getting ready to be put on the market.”

Through the car window, Zhao Hongjin followed Cheng Daqi’s gaze, seeing Byton’s CEO Dai Lei chatting with the consul.

Both of them seemed very cheerful.

However, Mr.

Cheng had already issued a death notice to Byton.

“The land must have cost a pretty penny, right?”

After a moment of silence, Zhao Hongjin asked again.

“Taking into account the cost of the land, the total investment would be tens of billions.

It has everything, from the production workshop to the test center, and all their equipment is the latest and most expensive.”

Without a doubt, this factory represents the most advanced level in the global smart factory field.

One of Byton’s initial investors was Foxconn.

You know what Foxconn does.

I brought these people over to show them what a top-tier automobile factory looks like.”

In Hua Country, new powerhouses in the automobile manufacturing industry are sprouting up like bamboo shoots after a rain, vast in number.

Among all the unsuccessful and bankrupted ‘hard-luck brothers,’ Byton was one of the closest to success.

Its core competitiveness lies in its manufacturing factory and its super team.

Byton will die, but this doesn’t negate its near success.

Unfortunately, it barely missed success in many aspects, so its demise is inevitable.

“All right, but I still feel it’s odd.

This company is doomed to bankruptcy in your eyes, yet the Huijing Municipal Government is still invested in it…

On the other hand, you are waiting to swoop in.”

Zhao Hongjin has a unique perspective, and Mr.

Cheng understood why her mood had inexplicably dampened just now.

“The perspective of market economy and the macro narrative of ideology are two sets of value systems.

Although in some artistic and creative fields, the interaction between different systems can be impactful, in specific practices…

Ah Zhao, we need to understand what we are doing and recognize the interests of our peers in the ‘same path’.”

Cheng Daqi’s meaning was straightforward: scriptural knowledge should not rashly guide practice.

Specific situations require specific analyses.

“Plus, we aren’t even guaranteed to get a piece.

If Byton really goes bankrupt, then it will be a meaty opportunity, and state-owned enterprises are most likely to take the first bite—just wait and you’ll see.”

This response left Zhao Hongjin at a loss for words; as a smart girl, she sorrowfully realized that Mr.

Cheng was right.

“If we can’t buy it?

What then?”

This question isn’t really much of an issue.

Little Zhao just lacks a concept of the car manufacturing industry.

This is an industry that requires massive capital investment, with competition so fierce it’s among the top in all industries.

When Cheng Daqi decided to try entering the game, he was already prepared to persevere to the end.

Investment from New Era is one source, investment from Faraday Future is another, and money pulled in circuitously from other places is yet another.

Cheng Daqi’s business is complicated, but judging from the prospects for development, raising funds isn’t an issue.

In the end, if you have the money, things get simpler, though they’re still difficult, but it’s at least better than Lao Jia’s troubled shell of a Faraday Future.

“Ha, I’m not banking on a single option.

A pig with fur must be consumed in any case.

If things turn out similar to my guess, then I have other plans.

Besides, setting up the factory is essential, and considering the time it takes to transform the production line is not insignificant, for me, building one is necessary whether I manage to buy it or not.”

Investing in building a factory is actually very worthwhile, like Byton; even if it’s out of business, the mere presence of this factory allows for a good selling price to recoup some losses for the shareholders.

Why do car companies like to engage in acquisitions?

Brand and technology are one aspect, but the factory is also a core factor.

“There’s another problem: Accountant Jia can’t return to the country.

He was involved in a huge mess before, and then he fled…

Daqi, are you sure using the name of Faraday Future to start building cars is a good idea?”

Little Zhao may not understand car manufacturing or cars, but she is still the familiar Zhao we know.

Just as she had thought when she first became friends with Cheng Daqi, she is still doing her best to identify and fill the gaps for him.

“By collaborating with Shanhaiguan and Family Good Items, we aim to achieve mutually beneficial goals.

Such controversial maneuvers will generate a lot of discussions, and in an era defined by traffic, visibility equates to notoriety.

Better to attempt something grand than to fade away insignificantly.

As to whether we might overplay our hand, that depends on the operator’s skill level.”

Cheng Daqi, holding the steering wheel, said calmly.