Chapter 1881

Chapter 1881: Chapter 1881

Wu Qiangwei assigned the task of finding experts to Wu Ming.

Wu Ming was very efficient and selected two automotive industry experts by the afternoon, to be received and arranged by Song Guanchao.

Song Guanchao got the call and contacted the two experts. After inquiring and communicating, he arranged a meeting for the next morning.

Then, he called Chen Xiangdong to briefly discuss the matter.

Chen Xiangdong understood what he meant: he was not confident in his research results.

This is human nature, so he didn’t mind.

The next morning, the two experts arrived at the City Government at nine-thirty, personally received by Song Guanchao.

One expert was forty-seven years old, the other fifty-two.

Before contacting them yesterday, Song Guanchao had already reviewed their resumes.

One was a senior engineer at the Tesla factory in Modu, responsible for technical issues.

The other was a technical consultant at a joint venture brand car company in Luzhou City, also serving as a visiting professor at a university.

Based on the qualifications alone, there is no doubt they are professionals in the industry, as well as standard middle-class individuals, just one step away from financial freedom, with a high social status.

Song Guanchao wasn’t too concerned about their resumes. Every industry has its pretenders; having top titles doesn’t represent real capability.

Many industry experts are simply lucky, riding the wave of rapid economic development and achieving their current status by chance.

Whether they truly have the hard power cannot be determined by surface titles alone.

"Teachers, let’s go have a meal first, and I’ll introduce a young person to you both."

Song Guanchao brought the two to the restaurant where Chen Xiangdong had already arrived ahead of time.

He pointedly mentioned Chen Xiangdong’s educational experience in Germany as he introduced him, while observing their reactions.

"Where does Xiao Chen work?" They showed some interest in Chen Xiangdong, and at least from brief contact, he did not exhibit any annoying behavior with reliance on his seniority and status.

"I’m a deputy director at a neighborhood committee in Fuyang City." Chen Xiangdong responded with a smile.

They were taken aback, thinking they must have misheard, and couldn’t help but look at Song Guanchao.

He had just introduced this young man as having degrees from two top-five German universities; how could he be a deputy director at a neighborhood committee?

In other words, how could someone with such education end up taking this path?

They couldn’t help but suspect that maybe Song Guanchao had been deceived and that the education was fake?

Song Guanchao didn’t explain, he simply smiled and guided them to the table to begin eating.

The two thought about it a lot, realizing the chance that Song Guanchao was deceived was small and there had to be another reason.

However, they still wanted to verify, so at the table, they steered the conversation to the relevant specialty.

It seemed like a discussion but was actually a test for Chen Xiangdong.

Chen Xiangdong understood and didn’t expose the situation. He handled the questions casually, providing answers that satisfied them greatly, confirming there was no chance of fake educational backgrounds.

This made them even more curious about why Chen Xiangdong chose to abandon the professional knowledge he trained for so long to work at a neighborhood committee.

"Xiao Chen, with your solid theoretical knowledge, haven’t you considered working in private enterprises after graduation?" one asked.

Chen Xiangdong replied, "My parents are unwell, and there’s no one to care for them if I’m too far away. My hometown doesn’t have suitable enterprises. So, I thought about entering the civil service first and later joining a related state-owned enterprise. Just had some bad luck and ended up spending several years at the neighborhood committee."

Being experienced themselves, although his words were simple, they understood his situation.

This is being held back by family.

On the other hand, it shows he is a filial child, and this trait is beyond criticism.

But realizing he has been delayed for several years at the neighborhood committee, they couldn’t help but feel regret and pity for him.

One pondered, "The neighborhood committee is not a long-term plan and doesn’t allow you to utilize your talents. I believe you should consider your development."

The other added, "With your academic qualifications and professional knowledge, going to a first-tier city could easily earn you a monthly salary starting at thirty thousand. This income enables you to bring your parents close to you. If you have this intention, I can provide recommendations for your employment."

Hearing this, Song Guanchao realized these two had developed a fondness for talent.

From their conversation and discussion, Song Guanchao confirmed that the titles of these two experts indeed represented solid skills.

Their high regard for Chen Xiangdong also indicates that his abilities are extraordinary.

"You’re a bit late, teachers." Song Guanchao said with a smile, "I’m already preparing to transfer Director Chen to Jiangzhou to take on an important role."

The two were slightly surprised, not at Chen Xiangdong’s recognition, but at how Song Guanchao, a director, would have this capability?

They smiled and didn’t continue this topic.

The opportunity was provided to Chen Xiangdong; ultimately, it’s his decision how to proceed.

After lunch, they went back to Jiangyun Group again.

This time, it was Jiang Yongxi who received them.

Seeing more people than yesterday, Jiang Yongxi understood the level of attention Song Guanchao put on his company.

As yesterday, the experts entered the workshop, carefully examining everything in detail.

Jiang Yongxi was confident and didn’t mind being scrutinized.

With another company, encountering such research might lead to despair.

After the walk-through, time had brought them to dusk once again.

As before, Song Guanchao declined Jiang Yongxi’s dinner invitation, leaving with the team and reserving a private room at a restaurant.

"Teacher Zhang, Mr. Hu, what do you think of Jiangyun Group?" Song Guanchao asked directly.

Teacher Zhang asked, "That depends on which aspect you refer to."

Song Guanchao said, "Director Chen suggested that this company should focus on special vehicles, what do you think?"

Their eyes lit up, "It’s worth a try; this path could indeed be viable."

Song Guanchao asked, "What about the household car market? Is it possible to pursue both paths at once?"

Teacher Zhang shook his head, "The household car market is very complex. These days, unlike before, the quality of the car is no longer the top priority. Car companies must first design an attractive exterior, incorporate intelligent driving features, and know how to market effectively. Although Jiangyun Group is not small, opening up the civilian car market thoroughly may not be feasible with their current foundation."

Song Guanchao hadn’t anticipated the complexity of the automotive market.

"Trying the special vehicle route is worth a shot; I believe there’s a lot of hope." Teacher Zhang looked at Chen Xiangdong: "Xiao Chen thought of this option, which is quite good."

Chen Xiangdong smiled and said, "It’s mainly that Jiangyun Group is ambitious. Very few car companies domestically have independently researched steel smelting. The passenger vehicle frame they’ve developed far exceeds general hot-formed steel, and some even surpass submarine-grade steel."

"This kind of steel is perfect for making special vehicles."

As the three became increasingly engrossed in their professional discussion, Song Guanchao did not interrupt.

He took out his phone and sent a message to Wu Qiangwei: "The research is over, I’ll come by later to report on the work."

The meal lasted until after eight in the evening, with the two teachers standing at the restaurant entrance, talking warmly with Chen Xiangdong.

Song Guanchao guessed they might want to persuade Chen Xiangdong to work in a private enterprise sooner rather than later.

He didn’t mind them head-hunting and tacitly suggested he would leave first.

As he and Zhou Xingjian departed, Teacher Zhang said, "Xiao Chen, your capabilities are too restrained within the system. Come with me to Modu."