The Know-How

It was not that his grandfather did not believe Chen Feng, but he knew exactly what his own grandson was capable of. Leaving everything else aside, they had no money here. Even the house had been bought with a loan. Where would a few million come from?

"Grandpa, I know you don't believe me right now, but I've already registered a company, and its assets have reached one million. There will be even more in the future."

The more his grandfather listened, the more something felt off. He pulled his grandson over and looked him up and down.

"Chen Feng, it's good for young people to have ideas, but you need to guard against arrogance and impatience. Don't chase results blindly. You have to take things one step at a time."

Chen Feng had known this would happen. If he did not truly need this factory, he never would have told his grandfather about his current situation.

"It's true, Grandpa. A few classmates and I started a company. Everyone put in a little money, and of course, I invested through my technical skills. The company's assets are currently one million, and they'll grow further in the future. By then, I hope to have a Precision Processing Factory backing our company."

Hearing Chen Feng's words and seeing that he did not seem to be joking, his grandfather fell silent. After a while, he spoke to Chen Feng.

"It's not that Grandpa doesn't believe you. It's just too unbelievable. What technical skills could you possibly have? Technical shares? Are your classmates all fools, letting you trick them?"

Chen Feng's face darkened. After talking for what felt like forever, he finally managed to make his grandfather reluctantly believe him. Once he did, Chen Feng asked him to pull some strings with the leaders. Given their connections, they should be able to buy the factory at a low price.

"Fine. Grandpa will swallow his pride and ask around for you. But don't lie to me. If I find out you're lying, you'll bear the consequences yourself. You're an adult now. You need to know what matters and what doesn't."

"Don't worry, Grandpa. As long as you help me make the connections, I definitely won't let you down."

With this Precision Processing Factory, Chen Feng's Corona Technology Company would be able to start operating. Then, he could directly launch the Simplified Version Virtual Reality Headset. It might even help him rapidly accumulate wealth.

During this period, he needed to look into the materials. The materials required for the Simplified Version Virtual Reality Headset were not particularly difficult to obtain, and they could all be bought around Ning City.

Once the material issue and factory issue were resolved, and the company had put up a false front, everything would be in place. Then it would be time to truly get the company running.

During this time, his 3D Printer was also busy beyond measure. More and more people came after hearing of it, and his orders continued to increase. Naturally, the money he earned rose with them.

He had even hired around four workers. All four were laborers responsible for moving goods. His warehouse was like a treasure chest, seemingly capable of producing all kinds of things.

Yet none of those workers had ever grown suspicious. Chen Feng told them that every morning at six, a dedicated vehicle would deliver the factory's products to the warehouse, after which they would be shipped from there all across the country.

With that explanation, the workers naturally did not pay much attention to it. Chen Feng knew this could not remain hidden forever. Once he acquired the Processing Plant, he would have a proper cover.

At that moment, Chen Feng's grandfather, Chen Tiancheng, was also constantly pulling strings for Chen Feng. He first bought two jin of pork head meat, then went to visit his old superior and catch up.

"Old Zhang, long time no see. How have you been lately?"

"Same as always. How good could I be? With the factory in this state, I can't be doing well either. Come on, enough of that. Let's play a game of chess first."

Old Zhang was the factory's old leader, and he was still in his position. Chen Tiancheng had communicated with him more than anyone else, so whenever something came up, he went to Old Zhang. Old Zhang also knew that Chen Tiancheng must have come for something.

However, he did not pay much attention to it. After all, Chen Tiancheng was doing it for the factory's benefit, and the two had known each other for years.

After several games of chess, Chen Tiancheng lost them all. His skills had never matched Old Zhang's, and Chen Tiancheng had not held back. Losing was perfectly normal.

"Old Chen, what did you come to see me about? Just say it. We've known each other for decades."

"It's like this. Hasn't our factory been suffering increasingly heavy losses lately? We've even owed the workers' wages for several months. I heard that after you pay out their wages, you're planning to lay off some of them?"

At those words, Old Zhang fell silent. Then he gave a bitter smile as he spoke.

"Not just some of them. I'm planning to lay off all of them and keep only a few key people. But even those key people will only be maintaining the machinery. I'm planning to transfer the entire factory."

Hearing that, Chen Tiancheng immediately said,

"That's great."

"Hm? Old Chen, what do you mean by that?"

Chen Tiancheng realized that he had misspoken and hurriedly shook his head.

"Not what you think. It's like this: my grandson recently started a company and needs a Processing Plant. He said our factory was pretty good and hopes to acquire it."

The moment Old Zhang heard that, he looked at Chen Tiancheng suspiciously.

"I've met your grandson too. He always looks like he's fooling around, and who knows what he's thinking about all day. We've been friends for decades, so you won't mind me saying this, right? Even if you do, I still have to say it. Our company is already on the verge of collapse, but we can't let it be ruined in your grandson's hands."

His words were blunt, but they made sense. The two of them had watched Chen Feng grow up, so they still did not fully trust him. It was not that Chen Feng lacked the ability to get things done, but what did young people know about the ropes of the real economy?

Selling it to him was secondary. If the factory's reputation was destroyed, they would lose face and become a laughingstock.

"Don't worry. They'll basically just use our factory for processing. The name will still be their company's name. We only need to sell them the equipment. I know the equipment has been well maintained and is still in fairly new condition, but it is old equipment after all, so it won't sell for much. That's why he asked me to come over. He wants to buy it at a suitable price."

After hearing that, Old Zhang thought it over. He was still somewhat reluctant to see the factory collapse like this. If it could bloom for a second time, that would be a good thing. But then again, what did young people know about the ropes of the real economy?