Leaving Work Late Shows a Problem with Your Attitude!

Facing the gap head-on, domestic automakers that had only been around for a few years still had a long way to go before they could catch up with automobile brands boasting over a century of history.

That was why the importance of overtaking on a curve was self-evident. Electric vehicles had no traditional engines or transmissions, placing all automakers on the same starting line.

Although BYD already had its first electric vehicle, the BYD F3 New Energy.

As a man with a system, Xu Yifan was confident that, given similar conditions, he could usher in the era of electric vehicles ten years early.

Electric vehicles were the future, but the factory was currently bare-bones. The Super Factory System was powerful in research and development, but it could not conjure an EV's three-electric system out of thin air.

So, the first car had been decided!

After waking from his lunch break in the office, Xu Yifan sorted out his thoughts, turned on his computer, and began sketching away in a PPT.

The outline of a small vehicle gradually took shape in the document.

It was a low-speed electric vehicle, or by a name familiar to the public: an Old Man Happy!

Existence was proof of reason. Although, in the eyes of most car owners, Old Man Happies were synonymous with poor quality, junk, and a complete lack of technical substance.

The fact that they could be manufactured and were still being sold right up until Xu Yifan's transmigration proved that there was a market for such products.

First of all, it was not a car. It did not need registration, and therefore did not require a driver's license. That was the main advantage many people valued in an Old Man Happy, and the only option for many without licenses.

Second, an ordinary household power supply was enough to charge it, with no need to burn fuel.

As for the driving experience and the like, those shortcomings could be overcome in light of its advantages.

At this point in time, Old Man Happies were just beginning to thrive. Without the later crackdowns and restrictions, they could run through streets and alleys alike.

Moreover, they could be manufactured with only simple production-line modifications and without much technical expertise.

There was no need to worry too much about the three-electric system either. The motors could be purchased using mature solutions, and they would not attract as much attention as engines did.

The batteries could also be bought—BYD's, Chaowei's, Tianneng's—they could all be purchased and used.

As for the electronic control system, traditional two-wheeled electric vehicles already had mature solutions. With a little adaptation, they could be used on an Old Man Happy.

Its relatively simple technology was also an important reason why manufacturers would still be producing Old Man Happies in 2023.

This was still a largely untapped market. With few competitors, even a somewhat inferior product could make a fortune.

Besides, the product Xu Yifan wanted to manufacture could not simply be summed up as an Old Man Happy.

Although the technical conditions were harsh, he still had to make the product as good as possible.

A good company had to cherish its reputation. Even if it made Old Man Happies, they had to be among the best!

The three-electric system would use mature, reliable solutions. While it would not run as fast as future electric vehicles, it would far surpass gasoline cars in fuel economy and power consumption.

Xu Yifan intended to make a product that could be built with current technology, was affordable, and had good quality.

"Luckily, before I transmigrated, I spent some time carefully studying the Wuling Hongguang Mini electric vehicle..."

Half the day passed without him noticing. Just before the end of the workday, Xu Yifan stretched lazily, finally having written down all the materials.

After standing up and briefly moving about in the office, Xu Yifan glanced at the watch on his wrist.

"About time."

"There are only a dozen minutes or so until we get off work."

He pushed open the factory director's office door and headed for the logistics department next door.

After years of slacking off, the three logistics employees had already packed up their belongings and were merely waiting for quitting time to arrive on the dot.

But at that moment, they saw the company's new Boss walk in through the doorway, and their hearts skipped a beat.

He had hidden in his office all afternoon. Was he really going to assign work right before they got off?

That was everyone's first thought.

Fortunately, things were not as the logistics employees had feared. Xu Yifan walked straight up to the department supervisor, Feng Mingyuan, and instructed him.

"Notify every department later. There will be a meeting in the company conference room at nine tomorrow morning. All department heads must attend!"

"Understood." Feng Mingyuan, a diligent worker in his forties, nodded in agreement.

As everyone in the logistics department breathed a sigh of relief, Xu Yifan gave no further instructions and turned to leave.

Instead of returning to his office, he headed directly out of the office building.

"Off work, off work! If you aren't eager to leave work, there's something wrong with your attitude!"

"Anything can wait until working hours!"

"I'll lead the way in getting off work!"

With his car keys in hand, Xu Yifan followed his memories to the company parking lot.

A luxurious 2008 Porsche 911 two-door coupe sat quietly in a parking space.

Although electric vehicles were the future, traditional cars were still awesome!

"A dream I never achieved in my previous life can be fulfilled the moment I transmigrate!"

Xu Yifan drove away, gradually disappearing under the envious gazes of the security guards.

Jiangzhou City was a small fifth-tier city, virtually unknown across the vast nation.

Still, its urban district had a full range of commercial streets and buildings.

A stack of red banknotes was kept in the Porsche's armrest compartment year-round, and whenever it ran out, he simply withdrew more from the bank.

There were still several hundred thousand in the bank card he used for spending money.

Thus, he could eat whatever he wanted!

There was no need to scrimp and agonize over prices.

Xu Yifan drove the Porsche straight to a commercial street, picked a restaurant that looked decent, and parked by the roadside.

The instant he stepped out of the car, the eyes of the girls shopping nearby immediately lit up with fervor.

Tall, handsome, and driving a luxury car. No mistake about it—he was a rich second generation!

That damned charm!

After eating and drinking his fill, Xu Yifan departed in style, not taking a single cloud with him.

The Porsche started up again and soon entered a high-end local residential complex.

He had bought a factory worth tens of millions, so naturally, a luxury home worth several hundred thousand was no issue.

Although his parents lived in the provincial capital, they had still bought a luxury villa in this fifth-tier city because of Xu Yifan's work.

It was not far from the industrial park. Though it was not downtown, commuting was convenient, and the house itself was very nice.

Xu Yifan was quite satisfied with it. For just over five hundred thousand, he could buy a decent-looking villa and move in with nothing more than a suitcase.

Not only could he live there now, but it would most likely appreciate in value in the future.

The luxurious three-story villa was occupied by Xu Yifan alone. Being detached, he did not have to worry about disturbing others or being disturbed by his neighbors.

After taking a comfortable hot bath, he lay on the soft bed and watched the hit drama playing on television, unable to stop himself from sighing in satisfaction.

"This is what life is supposed to be."

"Having money feels so damn good."

"Other than not having a smartphone to play with, which takes a little getting used to, everything else is perfect!"