At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Zhang Shuo, Guan and his party landed at the Jingshi Airport. Fu Jun, the general manager of the Jingshi Branch, arranged to pick them up without alerting anyone else.
"Chairman, what are the arrangements for the evening?" Fu Jun asked for instructions.
Because it was an impromptu business trip, the president's office did not have good communication with the branch.
"You are in the capital, do you have any friends you want to meet?"
Zhang Shuo asked Guan Zai.
"There is a junior student at Qingbei University who has just graduated from graduate school and has not yet decided on his job destination."
"Is he also engaged in aerospace?" Zhang Shuo's eyes lit up.
"Yes."
"Well, that's cool, why don't we go out for dinner together?"
Zhang Shuo suggested with a smile that he did not plan to invite Mr. Shen out for a meal in private to get closer to him before discussing cooperation with China Aerospace.
Instead, we made an appointment to go directly to Mr. Shen’s office to negotiate tomorrow morning.
"Can."
Staying in nature is also understandable.
His younger brother is named Yu Tu. He is tall and handsome. It would be a pity not to enter the entertainment industry.
"King Meng, I have long admired your name!"
Unexpectedly, Yu Tu, a scholar like him, was also a fan of Zhang Shuo.
I was so excited when we first met.
"Hello!"
As soon as Zhang Shuo saw Yu Tu, he knew he was a good prospect in aerospace. Of course, at the dinner table, he did not talk about work in a hurry, but just asked Guan Zai to get in touch with Yu Tu.
Inviting Yu Tu to join Nebula Technology must be done in private.
………
The next morning, Zhang Shuo and Guan Zai came to the China Aerospace Headquarters. In the office, they met Mr. Shen, who was only in his early forties.
"Mr. Ya, are you really determined to enter the commercial aerospace field?" It can be seen that Mr. Shen is still cautious about this cooperation with Ming Ya.
"Yes."
In front of Mr. Shen, Zhang Shuo behaved even more modestly.
Because Mr. Shen is not the person in charge of the company in the general sense, his level is even equivalent to that of his second uncle, and he is also an academician-level boss in the field of scientific research.
Absolutely worthy of respect.
"Nebula Technology, a subsidiary of Sprout, has been registered and the relevant team is being quickly formed. Oh, by the way, Mr. Shen, this is Dr. Guan Zai, the person in charge of Nebula Technology."
Zhang Shuo took advantage of the situation and introduced Guan Zai to Mr. Shen.
"Dr. Guan, I have also heard about him. He is a leader in the Mesozoic era in the aerospace field. I originally wanted to invite Dr. Guan to join China Aerospace, but unexpectedly, Nebula Technology took the lead." Mr. Shen said half-jokingly.
"Hello, Mr. Shen!"
In comparison, Guan Zai seems a bit restrained, and he is very eager to meet his idol.
"Mr. Shen, you don't want to poach people in person."
Although Zhang Shuo is humble, he does not have stage fright. After being nurtured by his second uncle for a long time, he is able to act freely even in front of a big boss like Mr. Shen.
"Let you, let you."
After confirming Zhang Shuo's attitude, Mr. Shen changed the topic and officially got to the point. He said with a smile: "It's just the right time for Germination to enter the commercial aerospace field. I personally welcome it."
Shen was not very familiar with Bu Ya.
But it’s by no means unfamiliar.
Not only because of its popularity in China, but also because of its Chunmiao Fund, which has generously spent money on basic subjects in the past three years, which is in line with his values.
I just didn't expect that one day I would have a direct connection with Mo Ya.
"Recently, the official is formulating a policy document to plan innovative investment and financing mechanisms in key areas. One of them is to encourage private capital to participate in the investment and construction of civil space infrastructure."
This is also the main reason why Mr. Shen is willing to meet with Zhang Shuo.
Second uncle’s recommendation comes next.
From the perspective of China Aerospace, of course we also hope to use the power of private capital to attract more talents and resources to invest in the cutting-edge field of commercial aerospace.
And Sprout is famous for its willingness to invest in research and development, so naturally we have more expectations.
"That's really great."
Zhang Shuo is also very excited. How to break down barriers to technology transfer is what he was most worried about before.
Now it seems that the time, place and people are right.
China's commercial aerospace industry has experienced explosive development in 2015, which must have benefited from the official release of such a document, which has removed many institutional obstacles.
Although in Zhang Shuo's view, the so-called explosive development is still a bit small.
Although the current time point is a bit ahead of schedule and this document is still being prepared, it has actually removed the biggest obstacle to cooperation between Germination and China Aerospace.
China Aerospace definitely has the authority to handle this issue flexibly.
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be a meeting today.
"If possible, Nebula Technology hopes to obtain patent authorization for all basic technologies that can be converted to civilian use, including launch vehicles, communication satellites, high-resolution satellites, etc." Zhang Shuoshi opened his mouth.
"Oh? Nebula Technology has great ambitions."
Mr. Shen was slightly surprised. He didn't expect that Zhang Shuo's appetite was so big. He wanted everything from launch vehicles to satellites. When he thought about the current scale of the Sprout Group, he was a little relieved.
It's okay for young people to be more ambitious.
This is very similar to astronauts, otherwise we would not be able to shout the slogan "Our journey is to the stars and the sea".
"Technology licensing is okay, but the question is, how much patent licensing fee is Nebula Technology prepared to pay?" At this moment, Mr. Shen finally looked like he was doing business.
Spaceflight is also very expensive.
Who would object to the large amount of R&D funds?
The crux of the problem now is that China's commercial aerospace industry is still in its infancy. There have been no similar patent licensing cases for reference before, and the assessment of transfer fees is very vague.
I'd say it's valuable.
If no one wants it, it has a price but no market.
To say they are worthless is nonsense. These patented technologies are the result of decades of scientific research by countless scientific researchers. It is no exaggeration to say they are priceless.
Therefore, Mr. Shen was a little unsure and decided to test Zhang Shuo's determination.
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Zhang Shuo dipped his fingers in tea and wrote the number "6" on the table.
"Six hundred million?"
Mr. Shen was a little disappointed. Although 600 million was a lot, it was still a little far behind his previous expectations. He wondered why it was worth two to three billion.
"It's not 600 million, it's 60 billion."
"Ahem, you, what did you say?"
Mr. Shen was so shocked that he almost choked on his tea.
"Well, I also know that with 60 billion, Nebula Technology must have taken advantage of it, but there is no other way. With the current strength of Germination, we can only spend this little money."
Zhang Shuo's attitude is sincere.
In his opinion, it cost more than 10 billion to obtain a complete set of mobile phone patent technology licenses from Nokia, and such high-end things as rockets and satellites are simply priceless treasures.
But Mr. Shen, including Guan Zai, all looked like they had seen a ghost.
It does not make sense?
"No no."
Even though Mr. Shen had seen strong winds and waves, he was still a little confused. Fortunately, he was a boss after all. After a brief period of confusion, he quickly calmed down.
"Are you sure that Nebula Technology will pay a licensing fee of 60 billion for these patented technologies?"
"certainly!"
Zhang Shuo nodded firmly, and then said a little embarrassedly: "However, the 60 billion must be paid in installments, with a down payment of 10 billion, a payment of 20 billion next year, and a final payment of 30 billion the year after."
There is no way that the current sprout can allocate 60 billion funds in one go.
This 10 billion down payment is also due to the fact that Sprout Group has recently transferred part of its shares in WeChat and Qingyun Data, earning a total of 15.4 billion in "extra money".
The wallet then bulged.
"No problem, it can be paid in installments." How could Mr. Shen disagree? He even said thoughtfully, "If you are short of funds, you can pay in four installments, or even five or six installments. That's no problem."
Until now, Mr. Shen is still a little excited.
What is the concept of 60 billion?
For example, in the 20 years since China developed manned spaceflight to the launch of its "Shen-Shi" mission last month, it has spent a total of 39 billion.
It can be said to be a typical example of "spending a little money to do big things".
With this 60 billion "extra income" and the financial support within the budget, it can be foreseen that China Aerospace will be able to do more things in the next ten years.
There is no need to worry about this or that, or break a dollar in half and spend it.
The most direct change is to improve the welfare benefits of aerospace workers and help these outstanding scientific researchers solve their daily worries.
It is not only "decent" in terms of social status, but also "decent" in terms of life.
Don't delay!
"No, no, just three installments."
Zhang Shuo is willing to spend 60 billion. Of course, he is not panicking because of too much money. He originally wants to take advantage of the opportunity of mutual cooperation to support China's aerospace industry with practical actions in an honest and justifiable manner.
This is also the original intention of establishing Nebula Technology.
Of course, Zhang Shuo could also make a donation in the name of the Chunmiao Fund, but after all, China Aerospace is a group company and not a scientific research institution, so direct donation is always inappropriate.
That's fine now!
The key point is that this is not a loss-making business. Spending 60 billion is enough to show China Aerospace's budding sincerity.
So can we still facilitate the subsequent negotiations on technology patent transfer?
As long as China Aerospace is willing to transfer more ambiguous patented technologies that are between convertible and non-transformable, it will be enough for Nebula Technology to avoid many detours and save a lot of effort.
In terms of scientific and technological research and development, China Aerospace is definitely first-rate.
Another point.
Before Nebula Technology can build a commercial space launch base, it must borrow the launch site of China Aerospace, including a series of subsequent technical exchanges, cooperation, personnel training, etc.
In a word.
In the completely unfamiliar field of aerospace, if Nebula Technology, a fledgling company, can establish a good relationship with a giant like China Aerospace, it will definitely be harmful but not beneficial.
In the long run, the patent fee of 60 billion is actually nothing.
Sprinkle some water!
"Okay!" Mr. Shen took a deep look at Zhang Shuo, "On behalf of an ordinary aerospace worker, I, Jin, would like to express my gratitude to the Sprout Group for its support of China's aerospace industry!!!"
With Mr. Shen's wisdom, how could he not see through the good intentions behind Zhang Shuo's move?
Mr. Shen had admired Zhang Shuo before, and now he became even closer to Zhang Shuo. He said with a smile: "If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can contact me directly, so you don't need to trouble your second uncle."
"Thank you Mr. Shen!"
Zhang Shuo was also very happy, but this was an unexpected surprise.
………
In the next half day, Zhang Shuo was not in a hurry to leave the capital. Instead, at the warm invitation of Mr. Shen, he visited the major research institutes under China Aerospace.
If you pick one at random, it is a holy place for scientific research in the eyes of science and engineering men.
In addition to visiting the research institute, he also visited the historical exhibition hall, the aerospace museum, etc. With the help of the accompanying commentators, Zhang Shuo finally established a complete aerospace concept in his mind.
It is true that this trip is worthwhile.
That night, Zhang Shuo returned to Binhai City overnight and left Guan in the capital to conduct detailed negotiations with China Aerospace on cooperation details, patent technology transfer list, etc.
There was also a small episode in the middle.
Yu Tu was originally wondering whether to accept the invitation from his senior brother Guan Zai to join Nebula Technology. After learning that Nebula Technology had paid a patent licensing fee of up to 60 billion, he agreed to join without any hesitation.
“That’s awesome!!”
Yu Tu will also serve as Guan Zai's assistant and stay in the capital to participate in subsequent negotiations.
It can be considered an unexpected surprise.
There is no way, the number of 60 billion is too shocking, not only for Yu Tu, but also in Guan, it is not much better. After leaving Mr. Shen's office that day, he kept talking about it.
For Nebula Technology, it is directly regarded as the end point of its career.
"Chairman, don't worry. Even if I risk my life, I will make Nebula Technology a success." That night, Guan Zai vowed to issue a military order to Zhang Shuo.
I can imagine it all.
If these 60 billion are spent, the technology license that Nebula Technology can obtain from China Aerospace will definitely far exceed his previous expectations, laying a solid foundation for the development of Nebula Technology.
If you can't make achievements in the commercial aerospace field in this way, then you will have failed to learn what you have learned.
"No, I believe you!"
Zhang Shuo has always hoped to achieve win-win results with the senior management team, rather than squeeze.
Don't be suspicious when you employ people, don't use people when you are suspicious.
"In a few days, I will move my registered residence to Binhai City and bring my wife and children over."
Guan Zai is a real person.
The 60 billion super shock bomb, as expected, also alarmed my second uncle who was far away in Yangcheng. After receiving the news that night, he called Zhang Shuo as soon as possible.
"You kid, is this what you call a small fight?" Tang Yi didn't know whether to laugh or scold.
"Second uncle, when I talk about making small fuss, I refer to Nebula Technology's own research and development, and I don't talk about patent licensing. This is a fee that must be paid and cannot be saved, right?" Zhang Shuo pretended to be stupid.
"Come on."
How could Tang Yi not see through Zhang Shuo's little thoughts, "Come home on the weekend and have a drink together."
"Okay!!!"
Zhang Shuo obediently agreed.
………
When Zhang Shuo returned to Binhai City, the next day was Friday. As soon as he showed up at the company, the rotating president Lu Kai blocked the door and said with a grimace: "Chairman, 60 billion?"
Apparently the news was also received.
When he first received the news, Lu Kai, the rotating president of the group, almost went crazy.
"Yeah, sixty billion."
Zhang Shuo was also a little embarrassed. He had promised Lu Kai before that he would take smaller steps in the early stage.
The result is good.
The more than 15 billion funds that the Germination Group had just "squeezed out" were turned around and Zhang Shuo gave away most of it.
It is true that it is somewhat "unreliable".
"Chairman, I don't feel sorry for the 60 billion, but I am worried that we have made such a start, which is equivalent to setting a very high threshold for China's commercial aerospace industry."
Lu Kai somewhat understood the big boss's nature and ideals.
"How much will companies that plan to enter the commercial aerospace field spend in the future to obtain relevant technology licenses from China Aerospace? If they cannot afford it, will they hinder the development of commercial aerospace in disguise?"
It is even said that Mo Ya will be scolded by many colleagues behind his back.
"It's not that serious."
Zhang Shuo felt even more guilty and said harshly: "Commercial aerospace is very expensive to begin with. If you don't have money, why do you do aerospace, right? This is not our fault. Nebula Technology also pays according to the market price."
He didn't even believe this himself.
The good thing is that most of the subsequent companies that enter the commercial aerospace field do not have as big an appetite as Nebula Technology. They do not engage in the entire industry chain, but focus on a specific field.
For example, developing launch vehicles, or specializing in satellites.
In fact, aerospace is a very systematic and complex system. In addition to high-end things such as rockets, satellites, and spacecrafts, there are also many subdivisions such as aerospace food and space suits.
There is no need to crowd together!
If you just want to obtain technology authorization in a certain field, then naturally you don't need 60 billion.
What's more, China Aerospace will definitely analyze the specific situation in detail. It is impossible to completely refer to the 60 billion standard for subsequent patent authorizations, and it will definitely reduce some costs appropriately.
Not everyone is as wealthy as Mo Ya.
Therefore, overall, the impact on commercial aerospace is actually very limited.
"All right!"
Lu Kai also had to admit that he was convinced once again.
"By the way, has Qingyun Data's Series B financing been officially launched?" Zhang Shuo asked with concern.
"It has landed. Just yesterday, Qingyun Data held a press conference to officially announce the details of the Series B financing and at the same time answered reporters' questions."
"Then the Internet must be very lively now."
After flying back to Binhai City last night, Zhang Shuo was so sleepy that he fell asleep without having time to surf the Internet.
After Lu Kai left, he looked online.
Ouch!!!
Qingyun Data was immediately on the hot search list for scarves that day.
At the press conference, Du Ruiwen, general manager of Qingyun Data, not only disclosed the financing details, but also publicly stated that Qingyun Data will increase measures in terms of localized storage of data and data security supervision.
The main measure is that Qingyun Data will formally establish a board of directors.
In addition to representatives of major investors, the board of directors will also hire three independent directors to jointly participate in the supervision of Qingyun Data and consciously accept the supervision of relevant departments.
In addition, under the instruction of Lu Kai, the rotating president of Sprout Group, Du Ruiwen also said that after undergoing Series B financing and equity transfer, Qingyun Data will further separate itself from the parent company Sprout Group.
To avoid the situation of "supervising yourself".
Specific cutting measures include financial independence and personnel cuts.
For example, Qingyun Data will not be able to use the "internal transfer" channel for personnel mobility with the Sprout Group, including other subsidiaries of the Sprout Group, but will have to follow normal resignation procedures.
Du Ruiwen himself will also resign from his position as a committee member of the Germination Group and will no longer participate in the joint meeting of presidents.
In a word.
From now on, Qingyun Data will maintain independent operations and will not be interfered by the Sprout Group. The boundaries of cooperation between the two parties will be clarified and stipulated through contracts.
There will be no more twilight zones.
As soon as such a declaration came out, it naturally hit the soft underbelly of netizens.
"This wave, Germination has really been cut off!!!"
"Cry to death!!"
"Qingyun Data has introduced fifteen authoritative investment institutions in one breath and established a board of directors. It is basically to obtain official endorsement. If there are still people who question the security of Qingyun Data, then they really have ulterior motives."
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"This wave of operations by Germination is indeed intentional. If anyone questions the data security of Weixin and Feixun in the future, they might as well question whether they are worthy of it."
"The pressure is now on Tenda's side..."
"Tengda: Don't come over!!!"
"Supporting Sprout, data security itself is one of the infrastructures related to China. It does need official endorsement and a clear separation from Sprout."
"I declare that this wave of the cute king has directly reached the atmosphere!!!"
After such a fuss, the pressure from public opinion that Moya had faced online was instantly resolved, and the pressure was also passed on to its old rival Tengda.
Now many netizens are waiting to see what kind of response Tenda will make.
Unfortunately.
So far, Tenda is still silent.
In addition to Tenda's "unreasonable disaster", Aliyun, which also provides cloud services, was also discussed and criticized by netizens. Netizens' thoughts were also very simple -
"Qingyun Data has voluntarily accepted supervision, so what about Aliyun?"
Compared with the innocent background of Qingyun Data’s parent company, Germination Group, Ali Cloud’s parent company, Ali Group, has many overseas investors and is more likely to be questioned by Chinese netizens.
Naturally, this also leads to concerns about Ali Cloud data security.
That makes sense, right?
Unfortunately, like Tengda, Ahri is also currently silent.
In fact, it’s not just Tengda, Ahli, but the entire Chinese Internet industry seems to have fallen into an embarrassing silence in the face of this straightforward “cutting off” move by the Sprout Group.
No one expected that Sprout Group could be so tough and willing to spend so much money.
Their greedy faces were immediately exposed.
It was like a phoenix suddenly mixed in among a group of native chickens.