Xichuan Automobile Industry

In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.

During this period, Xu Yifan, along with the newly hired legal department staff and researcher Qiu Haowei, had handled the technical patent registration for the new lithium iron phosphate battery.

Although the patent certificates would take some time to be issued, the factory and products could be manufactured and produced in the meantime.

Just the day before yesterday, the bank had disbursed the first installment of the loan to Jiuzhou Automobile Factory, a sum of one hundred million yuan.

In addition, the official policy support had completed all procedures and was formally implemented.

Everything at Jiuzhou Automobile Factory was rapidly developing in a positive direction.

Adjacent to Jiuzhou Automobile Factory, a large tract of empty land, a full thousand mu, had been allocated for its use.

Although such a vast area was not needed at present, it was a preparation for future expansion.

Under the command of the newly established construction department staff, the construction of two new factories was proceeding in an orderly fashion.

From the window of Xu Yifan's office, one could clearly see the construction site next to the factory, which transformed daily.

On the land provided by the government, the ground had already been leveled by excavators, clearing the weeds that had grown from being unused for a long time.

The foundations had also been dug, and the foundation pouring work was underway, expected to be completed in about two to three more days.

Following this would be the construction of brick and stone factory buildings. The buildings didn't need to be beautiful or exquisite.

Simple, practical, sturdy, and ordinary multi-meter-high factory buildings would suffice.

In cooperation with the local construction company, while offering generous prices, the construction period was being pushed forward at the fastest possible pace.

According to the construction department's personnel, with the maximum number of construction workers deployed, the factory buildings could be completed in about another half a month.

After that, the equipment would be installed, and the trained employees could officially start production.

[Buildings: Production Workshop Lv.1, R&D Center Lv.1, Battery R&D Center Lv.1, Employee Dormitory Lv.1, Cafeteria Lv.1, Warehouse Lv.1, Office Building Lv.2.]

[Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Factory Phase I Construction in progress, Progress 26%]

[Two-wheeled Electric Vehicle Factory Phase I Construction in progress, Progress 22%]

Based on the system's construction progress, calculating approximately two percent progress per day, normal operation and product production could commence in less than another month and a half.

The construction and development progress of the factory had basically entered the right track. Although busy, there wouldn't be too many issues.

Xu Yifan could now focus on preparing for the next steps.

One day, he called his secretary, Lin Wanxia, and drove his Mercedes-Benz out to negotiate cooperation and contract manufacturing with other factories.

The first destination was the Chuanqi Yema Automobile Production Base in Longquanyi District, which was still known as 'Xichuan Automobile Industry Group' at the time.

The Mercedes-Benz sped along the highway for four hours, arriving at Longquanyi, the first stop.

With Lin Wanxia's guidance from the passenger seat, Xu Yifan, following the prepared map, quickly found Xichuan Automobile Industry Group located in the industrial park.

This was a factory whose land area was several times larger than Jiuzhou Automobile Factory. However, similar to the fate of Jiuzhou Automobile Factory, it didn't have any standout products of its own.

In fact, after several twists and turns in the future, it would still end up being sold.

And the buyer was quite interesting: Leiding, a leading enterprise in the production of "Old Man Happy" vehicles from Dongshan!

As soon as the matte black Mercedes-Benz G-Class stopped at the main gate, before the secretary could even go to register their information, the gate automatically opened.

Somewhat surprised and a little helpless, Xu Yifan understood the situation and shook his head with a smile.

A luxury car could indeed reduce a lot of trouble sometimes.

It made people look up wherever you went, a symbol of status and strength!

Even in the eyes of the security guard, who wasn't very familiar with business matters, a large Mercedes-Benz must be here for serious business, and he was immediately granted entry!

This was especially true at a time when the economy was just taking off; there weren't as many luxury cars as later, nor had the examples of buying luxury cars with loans become so prevalent.

In comparison, his own retired special forces comrade was more reliable!

If only the vehicles produced by Jiuzhou Automobile Factory could have such an effect someday!

Xu Yifan thought with a slight sigh, then stepped on the accelerator, and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class drove into the factory area.

Passing the guardhouse, he saw a security guard, about sixty or seventy years old, give them a somewhat awkward salute.

After driving into the factory area and taking a brief look around, Xu Yifan found a parking area that seemed a bit sparse.

After parking the car, he walked directly into the adjacent office building.

The entire office building appeared very deserted at this moment, with not a soul in the lobby or corridors!

"Well, looks like I'll have to go from office to office to find the factory director's office!"

This was completely different from Jiuzhou Automobile Factory, which was currently busy with various matters, but it had a similar feel to the old Jiuzhou Automobile Factory.

Working just to get off work. If it weren't for the poor salary and occasional delayed pay, it wouldn't be a bad place to be!

"You go to the left, I'll go to the right, and we'll check the nameplates on the doors."

"Okay, Boss!"

Splitting into two groups, Xu Yifan and his secretary each headed down one side of the corridor, searching for the factory director's office.

Xu Yifan didn't find his target on his side.

But I finally got to meet Lin Wanxia!

"Boss, the third office on the left on the second floor!" The little secretary, dressed in a smart uniform and high heels, ran over excitedly to report to Xu Yifan.

She had just passed by the HR department's office when she saw some employees inside and asked them.

They didn't ask too many questions and directly pointed out the location to the pretty little secretary before returning to their work slacking.

"Then let's go."

Taking the stairs, the two quickly arrived at the third office on the left on the second floor.

The little secretary solicitously stepped forward and gently knocked on the door.

Knock, knock, knock----

However, after waiting for a while, there was no response from inside the room.

The little secretary frowned prettily, couldn't help but increase her force, and knocked again.

Knock, knock, knock----

After waiting a while, there was still no response.

"Boss, did we really have an appointment?"

Xu Yifan pulled out his Nokia and checked the time: "We definitely have an appointment, and the time is correct!"

Lin Wanxia said helplessly to Xu Yifan, "Maybe the factory director has an urgent matter and isn't in the office."

"If I had known he was so unreliable, I would have gotten his private number..."

"Mhm, then let's wait. Since we're already here," Xu Yifan nodded.

Lin Wanxia pointed to a row of stools by the adjacent office door: "Mhm, there are chairs over there for resting. Boss, please go rest for a while."

Xu Yifan smiled, "Let's go together. The factory director can see us from that spot when he returns."

"Okay!" The little secretary's face lit up with a happy smile.

Following Xu Yifan, the two sat down on the chairs meant for waiting.

While keeping an eye out for anyone who might appear in the hallway, the little secretary occasionally stole glances at the man beside her.

In just a few months, this pretty little secretary had completely transformed into Xu Yifan's biggest fan.

Rich, handsome, and capable – he was just like the domineering CEO in novels who falls in love with the heroine!

Unfortunately, this factory director, a second-generation rich young man of similar age, didn't seem to be interested in her.

Even though she had hinted a few times, he had completely ignored her, making her lose confidence in herself.

I was so popular in school.

And from my observations, this boss doesn't seem to be a monk; he quite likes uniforms and stockings!

Where did I go wrong?

Xu Yifan couldn't be bothered with the secretary's little thoughts.

What he was thinking about was when this factory director would return!

What's going on? Where did the factory director go?

Could it be that we'll have to wait for hours!

Should I have the little secretary look for him later?

And just as Xu Yifan was muttering about the factory director, in the factory's automobile research and development laboratory, the factory director was busy working with several automotive R&D personnel.

Beside them were two vehicles that Xu Yifan was very familiar with – the Jiuzhou Mini produced by Jiuzhou Automobile Factory!

As an automobile manufacturing enterprise in this province, how could they not pay attention to this low-speed electric vehicle that was currently very popular in Jiangzhou City?

And a car company, how could it be called a car company if it didn't have the ability to imitate and produce?