Zhang Hao's heart skipped a beat and he quickly asked:
"How much money is left in our company account?"
"Don't worry, Director Zhang. Just a few days ago, the WFP just transferred the first payment, totaling 30 billion yuan. The company currently has sufficient funds."
Bernard replied.
Wang Yongjian couldn't help but interrupt: "Director Zhang, how much money did you get this time?"
In the previous meeting, the other party told him about the dividend situation of Southeast Fisheries.
"It's probably over 80 billion!" Zhang Hao didn't hide it. "Originally, it was 111 billion, but in the end, 30 billion was deducted through tax deductions. The higher-ups are going crazy for lack of money."
Seriously speaking, this money is considered a charity donation and should be tax-free.
"Eighty billion? Isn't it estimated to be only one or two billion? How can there be so many?"
Zhang Chongxin’s back molars were almost broken.
So much money was thrown into the water.
Too wasteful.
Zhang Hao explained casually: "Last time we went to sea, we caught more than double the number of whales than originally planned. In addition, the WFP did not dare to lower the price, so we have so much money."
"It's amazing, it's amazing." Wang Yongjian gave a thumbs up on the spot, with a sincere expression: "Old Zhang, am I right? Director Zhang is simply a philanthropic boy, you don't have to worry about him at all."
Zhang Chongxin forced a smile and said: "Shuguang Company has so many employees, how many years can this little money last?"
"Please rest assured, although our company has a relatively large number of employees, the real money spent is on employee salaries and laboratories. It is not as exaggerated as imagined. If all 80 billion is in place, it will definitely be more than enough to support it for one or two decades.
.”
Bernard rushed to answer.
Zhang Hao then added: "Dad, if nothing else happens, Southeast Fisheries will receive another 40 to 50 billion yuan, which is enough to support the preliminary research."
"Hey, why has it become less? Didn't you tell me that the size of the sea fleet is getting bigger every time?"
Wang Yongjian suddenly felt confused.
"Dr. Wang, all the whales in the sea are almost being caught. In addition, there is another reason, that is, more and more fishing boats are going to the Southern Ocean, and the income will naturally decrease accordingly. Even if it can only reach 40 to 50 billion,
Not bad.”
Zhang Hao explained patiently.
"I see, with such a huge profit from whaling, it's no wonder that it is so popular." Wang Yongjian nodded with envy, and then sighed: "Otherwise, it is you, Director Zhang, who had the courage and plan to become the first
Those who dare to eat crabs will make a lot of money."
Zhang Hao smiled and waved his hand: "It's just a coincidence. In fact, at the beginning, I didn't think about making money. I just wanted to reduce the pressure on food for the government."
Although this is the truth, it sounds too pretentious and full of Versailles flavor.
Soon, everyone put on their safety helmets and followed Bernard into the laboratory.
The laboratory is three to forty meters high, with a total of six floors above ground. The interior is under emergency renovation, construction workers are everywhere, and the sound of cutting steel plates and the roar of equipment are endless.
"I didn't notice it from the outside at all. I didn't go inside to see how big the space is."
Zhang Chongxin couldn't help but sigh.
Wang Yongjian then asked: "Bernard, how big is the area here?"
"The construction area is 58,000 square meters, and there is also an underground space of more than 2,000 square meters, which adds up to exactly 60,000 square meters." Bernard replied quickly.
"Why is it so big? I remember that the laboratory in Feicheng was less than 5,000 square meters, right?"
Zhang Hao looked a little unhappy.
This is not my own money, and I really don’t feel bad about spending it at all. Good guy, it has doubled tenfold.
"Director Zhang, the one in Feicheng is a single laboratory, and ours is a comprehensive laboratory."
Bernard tried to explain.
Zhang Hao frowned: "Is there any difference?"
"Director Zhang, let me explain it to you like this!"
Bernard paused and organized his words:
"There are many sub-projects in the entire controllable nuclear fusion project, including research on room-temperature superconductivity and graphene battery projects in cooperation with Mind Times. Altogether, there are almost more than 100 sub-projects."
"You mean, we need to set up more than a hundred small laboratories?"
"Yes." Bernard nodded, "This is also what I mean above. We are going to gather all relevant research together. On the one hand, it will facilitate management, and on the other hand, it will also promote communication."
Hearing this, Zhang Chongxin couldn't help but interject: "When I first entered, I found a flattened open space on the left side of the laboratory. What is it used for? Are you going to expand the laboratory?"
"Ahem, yes, this is Laboratory No. 1, and on the left is the planned Laboratory No. 2."
"What does Laboratory 2 do?"
Zhang Hao quickly asked.
"Dr. Zhang, based on different methods of controlling plasma, controllable nuclear fusion has gradually developed two mainstream routes, one is inertial confinement nuclear fusion, and the other is magnetic confinement nuclear fusion.
The EAST project in Feicheng is taking the route of magnetic confinement, which has greater potential, but for the sake of safety, the technical route of inertial constraint has not been abandoned."
Bernard explained patiently.
Zhang Hao couldn't help but sigh, and said helplessly: "In addition to Laboratory No. 1 and Laboratory No. 2, is there also Laboratory No. 3?"
"Don't worry, Director Zhang, the No. 3 laboratory project has not yet been approved. I guess even if it is built, it will be ten years later. These two laboratories are enough for the time being."
Bernard waved his hand on the spot.
Wang Yongjian pretended to smile bitterly and said: "Director Zhang, I regret getting on board now. You guys are having too much fun. We, the Bay Plastic Group, have a small business and we may not be able to afford it!"
"Director Wang, are you being humble? If Wan Plastic Group is considered a small business, then there will be no big companies in the federation."
Zhang Hao joked with a smile.
"Yes, Lao Wang, please don't cry about poverty with us. I remember that you are ranked over 100 on the federal rich list, and you are much richer than our Zhang Hao."
Zhang Chongxin immediately echoed.
Wang Yongjian immediately shook his head: "I don't agree with this. Someone on the Internet has done statistics. Director Zhang's current net worth is about 500 billion. Even two years ago, he could still be in the top ten of the rich list.
"
"Director Wang, my net worth is all fictitious and cannot be compared with yours. Let's talk about Shuguang Company. It seems quite bluffing, but it is almost a negative asset."
Zhang Hao shrugged and retorted.
Wang Yongjian smiled and said half-seriously: "How about we switch? I won't take advantage of you. How about I trade Wan Plastic Group for a company under your name?"
"Director Wang is joking. After all, there is a mountain between us. To be honest, I don't have the confidence to manage Wan Plastic Group well."
Zhang Hao immediately declined.
In terms of market value, Bay Plastic Group has four listed subsidiaries, with a total market value of more than 600 billion. Zhang Hao also said just now that it is about 500 billion. In fact, there is not much difference between the two.
But when it comes to stability, Zhang Hao's side is undoubtedly better.
The reason is very simple. Once the civil war breaks out and the resulting energy crisis occurs, Bay Plastic Group will inevitably suffer heavy losses, and it is unknown whether it can survive it.
This is probably why the other party is eager to transform.
In contrast, Zhang Hao has the Haotian Group as the cornerstone, so it will basically not be affected much. As long as Huicheng is not in chaos, it will remain stable.
Zhang Chongxin breathed a sigh of relief, and then helped to persuade him: "Old Wang, don't be impulsive..."
Wang Yongjian shook his head and immediately interrupted:
"Okay, you two, father and son, just pretend that I didn't say anything and let's continue the visit?"
Zhang Hao cooperated: "Bernard, take us to see the newly arrived equipment. I want to see if the more than 20 billion is worth spending?"
In the past, most of the funds in the company's account were used to purchase equipment. On the contrary, not much was spent on infrastructure, which was less than 10 billion.
"Please follow me." Bernard introduced as he walked: "Only part of the equipment has arrived, about one-third. It will take about three years for all of it to arrive, and this is assuming everything goes well.
"
"Three years later? How come it's so late?"
Zhang Hao looked puzzled.
Before, he had a brief chat with Professor Chen and others. Research related to "controllable nuclear fusion" is currently in its infancy and does not require much sophisticated equipment.
Bernard explained with a grimace:
"The main reason is that the current supply chain is severely damaged and it will take time to repair it."
He followed up with an example: "For example, the liquid helium refrigerator among the core equipment is the largest stainless steel vacuum container in the federation. It was originally processed by the other side.
It's a pity that the factory is gone. Although the technology is still there, it needs to be rebuilt, which will take at least two years. Many things cannot be rushed.
In addition, the entire tokamak device is as heavy as three Eiffel Towers, and the central facility weighs 400,000 tons, which is equivalent to four aircraft carriers. Just the installation work is not something that ordinary companies can complete."
Zhang Hao couldn't help but be a little stunned when he heard this. It was the first time that he felt the difficulty of the project so intuitively.
Wang Yongjian even sighed sincerely: "It is indeed a valuable weapon of the federal government. A scientific research project of this level cannot be afforded by a private company at all."
Zhang Hao nodded: "Director Wang, you are right, this is really not something we can play around with. Fortunately, I have already discussed it with the superiors. When the company cannot survive, the federation will take over directly."
"It's rare to be able to participate in such a super project. If it weren't for my limited ability, I would like to do more."
Wang Yongjian couldn’t help but sigh.
Zhang Hao didn't know whether what the other party said was true or not, so he could only follow what the other party said:
"Don't worry, Mr. Wang, I'll keep the shares for you. You can take them whenever you want."
"Thank you very much!" Wang Yongjian laughed.
…
On the way back, Wang Yongjian declined Zhang Chongxin and took the initiative to sit in the same car with Zhang Hao. He planned to talk to him about joining Hezhong Energy.
"Director Wang, have you got any results here?"
Zhang Hao got straight to the point.
"Yes!" Wang Yongjian nodded, "I decided to join United Energy, which is beneficial to both of us."
Just yesterday, he personally visited Ma Li.
Although he encountered a little trouble in the middle, it still could not change his determination.
Zhang Hao immediately clasped his hands and said with a smile: "Congratulations, we will be our own people from now on."
"Director Zhang, to be honest with you, our two brothers visited Mr. Ma and Mr. Li respectively yesterday. Both of them strongly supported my joining United Energy."
"Really? It seems that with the support of the two of them, I don't need to waste any more time."
Zhang Hao looked very happy.
In this way, it saves a lot of worry, and at the same time, it can avoid any estrangement between him and Wang Wenyin.
Wang Yongjian hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice: "Director Zhang, if I want to win the management rights of United Energy, I don't know where to start?"
"What did Mr. Ma say?"
Zhang Hao tentatively said.
"Well, we originally agreed yesterday that Mr. Ma promised to fully support me. But this morning, I suddenly received a call. For some reason, Mr. Ma suddenly changed his mind and supported Wang Wenyin."
"I probably know the reason for this."
"What's the reason?" Wang Yongjian asked quickly.
Zhang Hao picked up the water glass and took a sip, and explained in a leisurely manner: "If what I expected is correct, Mr. Wang should have sold Zhengwei Group to Penguin. With this relationship, Mr. Ma will naturally stand on the side of
Mr. Wang’s side.”
"What? There is such a thing?"
Wang Yongjian said in astonishment.
Zhengwei Group was founded by Wang Wenyin. How could the other party be willing to hand it over to others? If it were him, even if it were to go bankrupt, he would not be willing to let go, otherwise he would die in peace.
Zhang Hao nodded: "Mr. Wang also approached me before, but because of financial constraints, I rejected him. Unexpectedly, he approached Mr. Ma again."
"So that's what happened. It seems that I underestimated Mr. Wang too much. I didn't expect him to be so skillful." Wang Yongjian's expression became solemn.
"Director Wang, I wonder if you would like to listen to my advice?"
"Oh? Mr. Zhang, please tell me?"
Facing Wang Yongjian's expectant gaze, Zhang Hao slowly expressed his suggestion: "Director Wang, I don't think you should fight for this management right."
"What's the reason?" Wang Yongjian suddenly frowned.
"There are three main reasons: First, Mr. Wang has the first-mover advantage and has the initiative, especially Governor Li, who tends to let people from this state take power;
Secondly, Mr. Wang has sold Zhengwei Group and has no additional burden on him. He can devote all his energy to the new company, and on your side..."
"I understand, what about the third point?"
Wang Yongjian said with a helpless face.
In addition to Zhengwei Group, he also has a huge flaw, that is, he is old and lacks energy, and it is even less possible for him to move directly to Australia like Wang Wenyin did.
Zhang Hao continued: "Thirdly, Hezhong Energy is currently just a small business, and is far from the stage of major development. The whole process will take at least three or four years."
"You mean, let me take action in three or four years?" Wang Yongjian thought thoughtfully.
"It's not that you have to fight for it yourself, but you can take advantage of this time to train a qualified manager as soon as possible, and then let the professional managers fight for the management rights.
Of course, if your Wang family has outstanding descendants, you can also focus on cultivating your own family. As the saying goes, the sky is brighter when you take a step back. Only by laying a solid foundation can you go further."
Zhang Hao tried to persuade.
His main purpose for doing this was just not to see divisions within United Energy, at least not to affect the exploration work until a super coal mine was found.