Information Leak and Expansion Plans

As Gao Yuan was about to get something to eat, a post that suddenly refreshed on the forum made him freeze.

"Latest news! The Silver Frost bulletproof fiber developed by Kunlun Company based on the X3 type has been officially designated as the PLA's next-generation body armor!"

"Real or fake? The X3 type also has a bulletproof variant?"

"How could this be fake? The General Armament Department placed an initial order for a full two hundred thousand sets, including body armor and helmets. It's said there will be more orders to come, as well as large armor plating for tanks and armored vehicles. The entire industrial chain is already in tense preparation."

"Armor plating for tanks too? What kind of performance does Silver Frost fiber have?"

"Although the specific parameters aren't clear, it's rumored to surpass the third-generation PE bulletproof fiber that hasn't even been released yet, at least reaching the level of three-and-a-half generation."

"Three-and-a-half generation!?"

"Stronger than bulletproof PE that hasn't even hit the market yet!?"

"Hahaha, bulletproof PE is already outdated before it's even released. I can only say, well done Kunlun Company! Boss Gao is awesome!"

"If the news is true, the impact will be enormous. It's equivalent to the PLA leading the world and entering the next generation of individual defense systems!"

Gao Yuan hadn't expected the news to spread so quickly.

However, it was also inevitable. Walls have ears. With an order of two hundred thousand sets from the military alone for the first batch, and such large-scale production involving dozens of factories in the supply chain, the possibility of secrecy was almost zero.

"Tank armor plating? Are you guys really expecting Silver Frost to stop a 155mm howitzer?" Gao Yuan rubbed his forehead, finding it both amusing and exasperating. "Silver Frost is strong, but it's still just fiber, okay? Stopping artillery shells still relies on alloys and ceramics. Fiber stopping artillery shells? The netizens' imaginations are wild."

The talk on the forum about using Silver Frost to create tank armor plating was obviously exaggerated, but it also indirectly proved how popular Kunlun Company was. Everyone believed that anything produced by Kunlun would be a masterpiece.

This post quickly attracted everyone's attention, with comments refreshing rapidly.

Gradually, some more level-headed netizens also discovered potential hidden dangers.

"We can't just be happy. The Pandora's Box has been opened now, and the other side of the Pacific definitely won't let this go."

"Yeah, Boss Gao making body armor for the PLA has gone beyond the scope of commercial competition. It's no longer a contest between enterprises."

"If I were in charge at the Pentagon, I would absolutely mobilize the state apparatus. First, the next-generation body armor cannot lose to Huaxia, and second, we must suppress Kunlun Company fiercely!"

"Mobilize the state apparatus? That's too shameless. As far as I know, Kunlun Company is a hundred percent private enterprise."

"Hey, what era is this? Why are you still so naive upstairs? Ever since they massacred the Native Americans, when have they ever cared about being shameless?"

"I think Kunlun Company has been soaring in the chemical fiber field recently and has been in the spotlight. But the more this happens, the more cautious we need to be. It's possible that a 'dimensional reduction attack' from North America could come at any time."

Gao Yuan was touched by the netizens' concern, but he wasn't actually worried about being targeted.

As the old saying goes, "The tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind." Things have come to this point, and being targeted is unavoidable, it's just a matter of time.

There's no use being nervous about something that is bound to happen. We'll deal with it when it comes.

After spending some time browsing the forum posts, Gao Yuan arrived at the restaurant after dinner hours had passed.

Fortunately, as the company's staff grew and it was located far from the city center, most employees lived on-site. To provide convenience for everyone, the cafeteria was now open twenty-four hours a day.

Gao Yuan ordered a plate of dumplings, two side dishes, and a bottle of Tsingtao beer, enjoying a solitary drink.

The plate of dumplings was quickly finished. Gao Yuan wiped his mouth with satisfaction and returned to his office to focus on organizing his research papers, falling into a deep sleep in the lounge next to his office late into the night.

The next morning was a conference call with his strategic partners.

As agreed, conference calls were held every Tuesday and Friday. The main purpose of these meetings was for Gao Yuan to hear about everyone's progress and to mediate any conflicts that arose within the group.

It sounded like Gao Yuan intended to control them, and in practice, that's exactly what he did. He strictly regulated the actions of his strategic partners, always ready to kick them out of his camp.

Just as Gao Yuan never believed in letting a portion of the people get rich first, he also never believed in the conscience of capitalists.

After all, capitalists have no homeland. With a few clever financial maneuvers, a Huaxia person can become a foreigner, and money held in Huaxia can be transferred to foreign banks.

Ordinary people, however, are destined to be tied to this land, remaining poor for generations.

The situation seemed to be going smoothly. As the strategic partners continued to expand globally, Kunlun Company's market share soared like a rocket.

In addition to strategic partners, Kunlun Company also had regular commercial partners. If a strategic partner didn't perform well enough, they would be immediately replaced by another candidate.

Although this bottom-tier elimination system was somewhat cruel, it greatly enhanced everyone's competitive awareness and fighting spirit.

The conference call proceeded very quickly, concluding in about forty minutes.

In the afternoon, Cao Feiyu excitedly came to find Gao Yuan, telling him that a suitable office building had been found, and it was right next door.

Gao Yuan frowned upon hearing this, "Yunmei Knitwear went bankrupt? I hadn't heard anything about it."

Cao Feiyu smiled and said, "They're going through the procedures. The official announcement should be in a few days."

Gao Yuan couldn't help but sigh. The Yunmei Knitwear factory next door was once a well-known star enterprise in the area. Now, it was collapsing just like that. Indeed, manufacturing is difficult, and life is unpredictable.

Cao Feiyu said enthusiastically, "You always tell me to find office buildings in Hangzhou, but have you considered how expensive housing prices are in big cities?"

"Although our area is an industrial zone, it's only a few dozen kilometers from Hangzhou. It's right in the middle of the triangle formed by Xiaoshan Airport, Hangzhou South Station, and Shaoxing North Station, and it's adjacent to the highway, making it convenient to go anywhere."

"Besides that, there's another biggest advantage, which you probably haven't even thought of."

Gao Yuan scratched his head, "What advantage are you referring to?"

"Enterprise bankruptcy and land consolidation!" Cao Feiyu said, "Manufacturing has been sluggish in recent years, and many factories can't sustain themselves. The Yunmei Knitwear factory next door is an example. When the time comes, we can buy the land and the office building, tear down the wall, and merge the two factories."

"As for the cost, even if we demolish the unused old factory buildings and build a brand-new testing base, it will be much cheaper than buying office buildings in a big city."

"Look around you, how many factories are bankrupt, have gone bankrupt, or are preparing to go bankrupt? This is the foundation for our rapid expansion and consolidation. I've spoken with the industrial zone management committee, and they are very happy for us to take over bankrupt enterprises."

"After all, things are not what they used to be. Locally, we are already the top taxpayer. No matter which government office our people go to, they are treated with good tea and water. The local authorities are no longer afraid of us asking for land; they are afraid of us leaving."

Uh...

Gao Yuan was a little surprised. Based on the idea that seeing is believing, he and Chiaotzu went to inspect the idle Yunmei Knitwear factory next door.

An area of 70,000 square meters, plus their own 15,000 square meters, would be a vast space once connected. It had two office buildings, one dormitory building, and the rest were factory buildings.

Although it looked rather rudimentary now, its potential was immense. At worst, they could demolish the factory buildings and rebuild. Compared to office buildings in big cities costing tens of thousands per square meter, the reconstruction cost would be a small sum.

"Alright then." Gao Yuan no longer insisted on his original idea. He nodded and said to Chiaotzu, "We'll buy the factory next door. We'll keep the office and dormitory buildings, and demolish the factory buildings to rebuild."

After returning to the office, the two of them discussed it carefully. Traditional concrete construction was slow and noisy, so they decided to go directly with modular construction.

"By the way, how is our website construction coming along?" After discussing the office building, Gao Yuan asked Chiaotzu again.

Chiaotzu frowned, "Are you really planning to start from scratch? Why not reconsider?"

Gao Yuan shook his head firmly, "I've already thought it through very clearly."

"That will offend many people," Chiaotzu sighed softly.

Gao Yuan was unconcerned, "It's my own thesis, and putting it on my own website is only natural and proper."

"In any case, my mind is made up. I've even thought of a name for this website. The arrow is on the string; I'm definitely going to publish it."

Chiaotzu pouted. He knew Gao Yuan had a stubborn streak. Since he had made up his mind, anything he said would likely be in vain.

However, this way, Gao Yuan would not only ignore the Western academic circles but also not give face to the Huaxia academic circles, essentially offending both sides.

Sorry, sorry, I encountered some trouble today and can only update this chapter. I apologize!

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