MMB Chapter 99 Shenzhen
Chapter 99 Shenzhen
7 month 12 day.
early morning.
Palo Alto.
When Lin Dong pushed his suitcase out of the hotel, Anderson's car was already waiting at the door.
Anderson leaned against the car door, holding a cup of coffee in his hand. When he saw Lin Dong get out, he raised his hand and waved.
"Magic Lin! This is the last one, once it's gone, it's all gone."
Lin Dong took the coffee but didn't drink it.
Chen Wei'an got out of the passenger seat, took his suitcase, and put it in the trunk.
"I'll do it."
Lin Dong glanced at her.
"Didn't sleep well last night?"
Chen Wei settled in for a while.
"good."
Anderson chuckled beside him.
"Not bad? Ask her what time she went to bed last night—I messaged her at six in the morning, and she replied instantly."
Chen Wei'an ignored him and closed the trunk.
"Get in the car."
......
airport.
Check in your luggage, get your boarding pass, and go through security.
Lin Dong stood in front of the security checkpoint, looking at the two people in front of him.
Anderson was unusually quiet today.
He stood there, rubbing his hands together, suddenly unsure of what to say.
"that……"
He hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "Let me know when you arrive safely."
Lin Dong nodded.
"Um."
Anderson paused.
"Don't worry about that shipment. I'll keep an eye on it."
Lin Dong nodded again.
"Know."
Anderson hesitated for a few seconds before finally managing to utter a sentence.
"Magic Lin,"
He said, "Next time you come, I'll treat you to drinks in Napa."
Lin Dong looked at him.
"You drive."
Anderson paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Okay! I'll drive!"
Chen Wei'an took a step forward.
She looked at Lin Dong without saying a word.
Lin Dong looked at her.
"Regarding the North American business,"
He said, "Call me anytime if you need anything."
Chen Wei'an nodded.
"it is good."
Lin Dong paused.
"Keep an eye on things until you find the right person."
Chen Wei'an nodded again.
"I know."
She looked at him and suddenly smiled.
"Lin Dong".
"Um?"
"Drive carefully."
Lin Dong nodded.
He turned and walked towards the security checkpoint.
After taking two steps, Anderson's voice came from behind.
"Magic Lin!"
Lin Dong turned around.
Anderson stood there, waving.
"Remember, Napa! I'm driving!"
Lin Dong ignored him and continued walking forward.
Anderson's laughter came from behind me.
Chen Wei'an stood there, watching that figure disappear behind the security checkpoint.
......
Shenzhen.
Bao'an Airport.
The plane landed at 7 p.m. Beijing time on July 13.
As Lin Dong walked out of the arrival gate, he immediately saw Uncle Cai and Zheng Hao.
Uncle Cai was wearing a brand-new polo shirt, his hair was neatly combed, and he stood there as if welcoming some important person.
Zheng Hao stood next to him, still the same as always, his back ramrod straight, his eyes scanning the surroundings.
Upon seeing Lin Dong emerge, Uncle Cai immediately went to greet him.
"President Lin!"
He took the suitcase, his face beaming with joy.
"Finally back! You must be tired from the journey!"
Zheng Hao walked over and called out.
"Brother Dong."
Lin Dong nodded.
The three people walked towards the parking lot.
The moment I stepped out of the airport, a wave of heat hit me.
In July, Shenzhen's air is humid and hot, mixed with the smell of gasoline and dust, a completely different world from the refreshing dryness of San Francisco.
Lin Dong paused for a moment.
came back.
This trip to San Francisco lasted fourteen days.
In fourteen days, he secured the aluminum shipment, won over the Rossi family, brought Wu Ming and Gulf Capital together, recruited Cheng Chuan, Cheng Yu, and Ding Xiao into his team, and even had a face-to-face meeting with Jobs.
Fourteen days, and quite a lot of gains.
He suddenly smiled.
Uncle Cai, standing nearby, asked, "Mr. Lin, what are you laughing at?"
Lin Dong glanced at him.
"It's nothing."
He said, "Let's go."
In the car.
Uncle Cai gave a report while driving.
"Mr. Lin, while you were away, the R&D team has been progressing smoothly. Engineer Zhang's hardware solution has completed the first round of simulations. There are a few minor issues, but he says he can handle them. Dr. Zhou's touch algorithm—"
He paused for a moment, then said, "He said he's run into some trouble and will talk to you when you get back."
Lin Dong nodded.
"What about Designer Su?"
"She's doing well."
Uncle Cai said, "She spends all her time in the office drawing. I've been there a few times, and the walls are covered with drafts. She said she'd show you the new plan when you get back."
Lin Dong hummed in agreement.
Uncle Cai continued, "At the factory, Li Guohui and Wang Mei managed to get things back on track. Zhao Dezhu caused a scene for a few days before leaving, but when he realized no one was paying attention to him, he slunk away."
The yield rate is currently stable at around 94%, and Li Guohui says that given another month, he can raise it to 97%.
Lin Dong nodded.
The car entered the city.
The street scene outside the window is becoming more and more familiar.
The high-rise buildings in Futian, the construction sites in the science park, and the cranes and scaffolding still under construction.
It's different from San Francisco.
Construction is underway everywhere, everything is in motion, and there's a sense of urgency to grow rapidly.
Lin Dong leaned back in his seat, looking out the window.
What should we do next?
Cheng Chuan, Cheng Yu, and Ding Xiao haven't arrived yet. The hardware solution is still in simulation. The touch algorithm is encountering problems. The supply chain still needs to keep running. The system side is still empty. As for the chips…
There's still a lot to do.
He paused.
"Manager Wang."
Uncle Cai glanced at him in the rearview mirror.
"Mr. Lin, please speak."
"Where is that batch of aluminum?" Lin Dong asked.
Uncle Cai immediately switched to reporting mode.
"Mr. Lin, I just received a message from Lao Chen. The goods have passed through Hawaii, and it is expected that..."
He paused for a moment, then said, "We'll get to Yantian Port within two weeks."
Lin Dong nodded.
Two weeks.
The timing was perfect.
Cheng Chuan and his team arrived, equipment was brought in, the design was finalized, and materials were in place...
Dong paused for a moment, then suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, about that batch of aluminum," he looked at Uncle Cai, "has there been any movement in the market?"
Uncle's eyes lit up.
"Sir, you are truly a prophet."
He glanced at Lin Dong through the viewing mirror. "We just received news yesterday—two suppliers with military backgrounds are urgently seeking high-grade aerospace aluminum. Our batch of 'strategic' aluminum happens to meet their needs."
He paused, his voice tinged with suppressed excitement.
"Based on the current market conditions, if we bundle the high-end and regular items we acquired together, the profits from this round..." He gestured, "will at least double."
Lin Dong nodded, his face expressionless.
Everything is proceeding as planned.
We are proceeding according to the original plan.
When aluminum materials arrive at the port and prices rise, the company sells them to raise cash, while retaining some materials for research and development. Once this money arrives, the financial pressure on R&D and bank loans will be greatly alleviated.
"Then, Mr. Lin,"
Uncle Cai asked, "When will you sell this batch of goods? Now is the perfect time to do so."
"No rush."
Lin Dong said, "The goods haven't arrived at the port yet."
He paused.
"Let them worry for a few more days."
Uncle Cai nodded.
"OK."
He said, "I will notify you as soon as the goods arrive at the port."
Lin Dong hummed in agreement.
"Let's go back to the company first."
He said, "Look at what they've done these past few weeks."