The Sci-Fi Ring
Chapter 17

The Way In

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It wasn't that his grandfather didn't believe Chen Feng, but he knew exactly how capable his grandson was. Leaving everything else aside, they had no money here; even their house was mortgaged. Where would millions come from?

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

The more his grandfather listened, the more something felt off. He then pulled his grandson closer, looking him over from head to toe.

"Chen Feng, it's good for young people to have ideas, but you need to be patient and not rush for success. You have to take things one step at a time."

Chen Feng knew this would be the case. If he didn't genuinely need this factory this time, he would never have told his grandfather about his current situation.

"It's true, Grandpa. A few classmates and I started a company. We each invested a little money. Of course, I contributed technology. The company's assets are currently one million, and they will increase later. At that time, I hope to have a Precision Processing Factory as our company's backing."

His grandfather listened to Chen Feng's words and saw that Chen Feng didn't seem to be joking. He fell silent for a moment, then spoke to Chen Feng.

"It's not that Grandpa doesn't believe you, it's just that this is too unbelievable. What kind of technology do you have, kid? Technology investment? Are your classmates fools, getting scammed by you?"

Chen Feng's face darkened. After talking for about half an hour, he finally managed to make his grandfather reluctantly believe him. After believing him, he asked his grandfather to talk to the leaders. With their relationship, they should be able to purchase the factory at a low price.

"Alright, Grandpa will swallow his pride and go ask for you. Don't you lie to me, kid. If I find out you're lying, you'll have to bear the consequences yourself. You're an adult now, you need to know what's important and what's not."

"Don't worry, Grandpa. As long as you help me smooth things over, I definitely won't disappoint you."

With this Precision Processing Factory, Chen Feng's Corona Technology Company would be able to operate. By directly launching the Simplified Version Virtual Reality Headset at that time, he might be able to quickly accumulate wealth.

Now, during this period, he needed to research material issues. The materials used for this Simplified Version Virtual Reality Headset were not too difficult to obtain; they could be bought around Ning City.

The material problem was solved, the factory problem was solved, and then the company would operate under a false pretense. After all this was settled, the company would need to be truly operational.

During this time, his 3D Printer was also incredibly busy. More and more people came because of its reputation, and his orders increased, so the money he earned also rose accordingly.

He had even hired about 4 workers for this purpose. These 4 workers were all helping him move goods. His warehouse was like a treasure chest, from which various items seemed to be produced.

However, these workers never suspected anything. After all, Chen Feng told them that every morning at 6 o'clock, a special vehicle would transport the goods produced by the factory to this warehouse, and then from this warehouse, they would be transported throughout the country.

With this explanation, these workers naturally didn't pay too much attention. Chen Feng knew that this situation absolutely couldn't be hidden forever. Once his processing plant was acquired, he would have a cover.

At this moment, Chen Feng's grandfather, Chen Tiancheng, was also constantly helping Chen Feng smooth things over. He first bought two catties of pig's head meat and then went to visit his old leader.

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

"Same as always, how could I be good? With the factory like this, I can't be good. Come on, let's not talk about that, let's play a game of chess first."

Old Zhang was the old leader of this factory and was still in his position. Chen Tiancheng communicated with him the most, so whenever something came up, he would come to Old Zhang. Old Zhang also knew that Chen Tiancheng coming at this time definitely meant something.

However, he didn't mind, after all, Chen Tiancheng was also doing it for the good of the factory. Both of them were already old acquaintances.

After playing a few games of chess, Chen Tiancheng lost every time. His skill was originally not as good as Old Zhang's, and Chen Tiancheng didn't go easy, so losing was normal.

"Old Chen, what do you need me for? Just say it directly, we've known each other for decades."

"It's like this, hasn't our factory been losing more and more money recently? We've even been behind on workers' wages for several months. I heard you plan to pay out the wages recently and then lay off some of the workers?"

Hearing this, Old Zhang fell silent, then smiled bitterly and said to them.

"It's more than just laying off some, I plan to lay off all of them, only keeping some core staff, but these core staff are just for maintaining the machinery. I plan to transfer the entire factory."

Hearing this, Chen Tiancheng immediately said.

"That's great!"

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

Chen Tiancheng also realized he had said the wrong thing, so he quickly shook his head.

"It's not what you think. It's like this, my grandson recently started a company and needs a processing plant. He said our factory is good and hopes to acquire it."

After hearing this, Old Zhang immediately looked at Chen Tiancheng suspiciously.

"I've also met your grandson. He seems to be smiling all the time, and I don't know what's going on in his head. We've been friends for decades, you won't mind me saying this, right? Even if you mind, I still have to say it. So, our company is almost ruined, but we can't let it be ruined in your grandson's hands."

The words were rough but the meaning was clear. Both of them had watched Chen Feng grow up, so they still had some distrust towards Chen Feng. It wasn't that Chen Feng's ability to handle things was weak, but how could young people understand the intricacies of the physical industry?

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

"Don't worry, they will essentially use our factory for processing, and the name will still be their company's name. Just sell the equipment to them. I know this equipment is well-maintained and relatively new, but it's old equipment after all, so it won't sell for much money. That's why he asked me to come and intends to purchase it at a suitable price."

After hearing this, Old Zhang immediately thought for a moment. For him, it was a bit regrettable for this factory to collapse like this. If it could flourish again, it would still be a very good thing. However, it was still the same old saying, how could young people understand the intricacies of the physical industry?

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