Chapter 546 - 287: A Ticket to Board the Rice Car
He was confident that if he cultivated a good relationship with President Lei, then when the time came for President Lei to seek investment, as long as he expressed interest and had the capital, President Lei himself might even come looking for him.
’So, President Lei’s questions about the automotive industry must mean he’s already considering making new energy vehicles. However, there’s definitely still opposition within Rice Group, so he probably hasn’t made a final decision, has he?’
’Otherwise, in the other world, they wouldn’t have waited until ’21 to formally launch the project and establish the Rice Car company.’
’So, if I can leave a deep impression on President Lei now, maybe I can get a ticket to get on board when he has the resources.’
Thinking this, he immediately recalled the information he’d seen in his past life about Rice cars, as well as some of President Lei’s public speeches.
After a moment, he finally spoke. "President Lei, I feel the automotive industry has huge potential. But you can’t go into the traditional auto industry; it’s too much of a mess. If you’re going to make cars, you should make new energy vehicles."
These words clearly surprised Lei Xiaojun. "New energy vehicles? Mr. Chen, you think so too?"
Chen Jincheng immediately smiled and said, "That’s right. Consumer focus on environmental protection and energy conservation, as well as the demand for smart technology, is growing by the day. The market for new energy technology is showing a trend of rapid growth, so the market for new energy vehicles will be massive."
"Besides, the traditional auto industry is chaotic and faces a need to transform and upgrade. New energy vehicles and smart cars will become crucial sectors for future development. In other words, the industry is on the verge of a massive revolution."
"I don’t have the capital; otherwise, I’d be tempted to get a piece of this pie myself. But you, President Lei, could certainly give it a try. After all, Rice Group has the resources."
"Moreover, Rice Group has already built a vast smart ecosystem, including smartphones, smart home devices, smart wearables, and more. As an essential mode of transportation, cars are a natural fit for Rice Group’s smart ecosystem."
"If you successfully build a car, you can extend and expand that smart ecosystem even further, realizing your vision of an ’Internet of Everything,’ President Lei!"
Meanwhile, when Lei Xiaojun heard the phrase "Internet of Everything"—a concept he himself had once proposed—a thought suddenly struck him. ’I’ve found a kindred spirit.’
He’d had this idea of building cars and had discussed it with some old friends. But they had just asked him why. He was already a successful entrepreneur. At his age, did he still have the drive and energy to fight his way through another startup?
After all, a project like this wasn’t some minor undertaking like making power strips.
’But I really do.’
’Much of what Mr. Chen said today echoed things I had already researched and considered myself. In fact, many of Mr. Chen’s points were even more refined than my own.’
’It’s incredible that just from visiting Rice Group last time and hearing my presentation, the man was able to connect the Rice smart ecosystem with automobiles.’
’Yet so many people within Rice Group can’t see it.’
’I have to admire that kind of business acumen.’
’So it’s no wonder that the Soda this man created is such a huge hit.’
’Talking with someone like this is a real pleasure.’
Thinking this, he immediately said, "Mr. Chen, your words have been truly enlightening. Rest assured, I’ll make the arrangements. It’s almost the end of the business day, so tomorrow, Rice will contact your team to finalize things and wire you the commission."
"Thank you, President Lei," Chen Jincheng hurriedly replied.
"Mr. Chen, no need for such formalities between friends," Lei Xiaojun replied with a smile. He had deliberately emphasized the word "friends," making his intention to befriend him clear.
After hanging up, he hurried back to his office. He needed to digest what Mr. Chen had said.
’If an opportunity arises later on...’