Some Music

"Boss, the development of the two new models is nearing completion, and the first batch of prototypes is expected to roll off the production line within a week."

The head of the R&D department was the first to report.

With the core technical data and design drawings provided by Chen Mo, they already had a complete basic framework. All they had to do was fill in this framework according to the technical requirements given by Chen Mo.

It can be said that Chen Mo has completed the most difficult step in the development of the new model. The remaining work is not too difficult, just a little troublesome and will take some time. This is why Chen Mo did not do it himself but handed it over to the company's R&D department. If he, as the boss, does everything himself, what is the point of having these employees?

Moreover, Chen Mo is consciously training them, and he believes that after a while, Chen Mo will only need to give his ideas, and they will be able to quickly design the car model that Chen Mo needs.

However, they are not yet capable of designing a top-tier model on their own, so Chen Mo has no choice but to work harder on his own for now.

The development progress of the new model was about what Chen Mo had expected, and he nodded without saying anything.

Seeing this, Michael, the general manager of S.H.I.E.L.D. Auto Company, took over the conversation and continued his report.

"There are no problems with the production line for the time being. Although there are still more than 5,000 back orders for the 'Knight' model, they are all new orders for this month. The initial orders for the two new models should not be too many. It will only take more than half a month to completely clear these back orders. At that time, two-thirds of the production capacity of the production line can be freed up to produce the two new models."

Chen Mo remained silent upon hearing this, but instead looked up at Anna.

Seeing this, Anna quickly reported on her work before Chen Mo could ask any questions.

"S.H.I.E.L.D. Machinery has officially started production, and the first batch of stamping and forging equipment has been successfully trial-produced and can be put into mass production."

"Very good."

Chen Mo, who was sitting at the head of the meeting room, finally spoke. To be honest, Su Wan's classmate and friend was really capable. It was a waste of talent for her to stay in a law firm as a lawyer!

While Michael and other veterans of S.H.I.E.L.D. Auto Company. are undoubtedly loyal, their abilities are limited; they are good at maintaining the status quo but lack ambition. The real growth and expansion of S.H.I.E.L.D. Company. will depend on talents like Su Wan and Anna.

Although the company has been recruiting, S.H.I.E.L.D. Auto Company is, after all, a newly established company that has only been around for less than two months. Most of the top talents with abilities already have suitable positions and will not easily risk changing jobs. As for people like Anna who are talented but have not yet been given the opportunity to show their true abilities, there are many, but even they probably don't know how capable they are. Chen Mo has even less of a way of knowing.

Anna was given a chance to showcase herself by Chen Mo because of Su Wan's recommendation. She seized the opportunity and proved herself, which led to her quickly gaining the opportunity to work independently. Otherwise, she would have been Su Wan's assistant at most.

However, the talent issue does need to be addressed. Things are okay now, but as the company grows larger, the demand for outstanding talent in all aspects will be enormous, and we can't rely solely on the current workforce.

Chen Mo glanced at the few people present and couldn't help but pay more attention to the talent issue. However, this was not something that could be resolved overnight, so he should first solve the immediate problem.

"The machinery company will immediately begin building a new automated car production line, producing all the necessary equipment in-house. However, I'm only giving you twenty days this time. Can you do it?"

Chen Mo looked at Anna and asked with a serious expression.

Although she didn't know why the boss was in such a hurry to build a new production line, since the boss had spoken, all she had to do was find a way to accomplish it!

I quickly calculated the machinery company's current production capacity in my mind. With the experience of building the production line last time, not counting the large processing equipment that was originally purchased from outside but now needs to be manufactured in-house, twenty days should not be a big problem.

The large-scale processing equipment has now been successfully trial-produced, and there are no problems with production.

Combining the two, while challenging, is not impossible to complete in twenty days with proper planning.

It seems the boss had already made up his mind, and these twenty days are not something to be forced upon anyone.

Having made up her mind, Anna immediately spoke with a determined expression.

"No problem, boss!"

"Very good!"

Chen Mo nodded slightly, and finally looked at Su Wan sitting to his right.

"There's no rush for the second phase of the industrial park project; everything can proceed according to the schedule."

Chen Mo looked at Su Wan, whose face looked slightly haggard, and spoke slowly.

Su Wan nodded gently upon hearing this.

"Contact An Ran, give her the information about the new car model, and ask her to prepare an advertising plan. Invite her to the site to watch the new car roll off the production line for testing."

Chen Mo's words implied that he considered An Ran as the company's go-to advertising planner and director, and did not intend to find anyone else. However, the effectiveness of the previous "Knight" advertisement was there for all to see, and An Ran had proven herself with her abilities.

As a semi-talent scout, Su Wan also recognized An Ran's abilities and naturally agreed with a nod.

After handing over the company's affairs and confirming that everything was proceeding according to plan, Chen Mo got up and left the company, driving back to the manor.

Not long after leaving the company, the sky began to darken, the wind picked up, and the waves crashed against the beach with increasing force. In some sections of the road closer to the shore, the spray even hit the windows of the "Knight".

Halfway along Highway 1, it finally started raining.

Chen Mo has been in Los Angeles for almost two months, but this is the first time he has encountered rain.

Los Angeles has a Mediterranean Sea climate, which is relatively mild throughout the year, but the air is dry and there is not much rainfall.

The sudden autumn rain was quite heavy, covering the entire sky and making it hazy. The originally grayish-white road quickly turned back to its original black color under the wash of the rain, and the whole world became damp.

Transparent raindrops pattered against the windshield, making a "pitter-patter" sound.

Chen Mo checked the time; it was only a little past three in the afternoon. Not in a hurry, he gently turned on the windshield wipers.

"J.A.R.V.I.S., play some music."

"Yes, sir."

As J.A.R.V.I.S. finished speaking, a soothing melody began to play from the car stereo. Chen Mo casually rested one hand on the steering wheel, listening to the music as he drove leisurely along the Coastal Highway 1 through the rain.