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Thanks to the construction team's hard work day and night, these six buildings were completed first, and the interior decoration work was also completed in full swing.

From the high-quality tiles used for floor paving, each piece is carefully selected and seamlessly spliced ​​to ensure both stability and beauty; to the ceiling decoration using innovative technology to create a unique shape, which not only enhances the sense of space but also has a lighting effect; the installation of water and electricity lines is strictly in accordance with safety standards, and the direction of each line is precisely planned to ensure stable supply; the ventilation system has undergone multiple debugging and accurately adjusts the wind speed and temperature according to the needs of different areas to create a comfortable environment.

Today, every detail has been carefully polished, and the building has complete functions and is ready for official use.

However, this is just the beginning, and sixteen subsequent industrial buildings are under construction in full swing.

The construction of these buildings is already more than halfway completed. When you step into the construction site, you can see tower cranes standing in rows, their long arms waving, lifting all kinds of building materials in an orderly manner.

Construction materials were piled up like mountains on site, steel was neatly stacked, cement bags were piled into hills, and sand and gravel were piled into small hills on the side.

Construction workers are moving back and forth, the roar of machines is endless, presenting a busy scene.

According to the current construction progress and efficiency, it is expected that these industrial buildings will be completed one after another by this summer and then put into use quickly, injecting strong impetus into the region's industrial development.

He Yuzhu was extremely concerned about these developments. His eyes were filled with anxiety, and he leaned forward slightly, as if he was about to stand up. He couldn't wait to ask, "How are the sales of vacuum tubes and transistors in the market recently? And what about radios? They're a hot commodity. What are the sales trends?"

Upon seeing this, the sales manager quickly stood up from his seat, his expression extremely serious, his speech unconsciously quickening: "Director He, the current market demand is simply too strong! You see, orders from all over the country are pouring in like snowflakes, with requests for larger orders. But our current production capacity is like a pony pulling a large cart; it simply can't meet such a huge demand. Many of our long-term clients are almost inundated with calls, constantly pressing for orders. Our sales department is coordinating with the production and logistics departments every day, trying every possible solution, but faced with such a hot market, we still feel overwhelmed and overwhelmed."

It turns out that the four industrial buildings have different divisions of labor and a clear industrial layout.

One of the buildings is dedicated to the production of machine tools and hardware products. When you walk into the workshop, you will hear the machines roaring and sparks flying. The workers are operating the machines skillfully and strictly controlling the product quality.

Thanks to their excellent quality, the machine tools and hardware products produced by this workshop are very popular in the market.

Of the other three buildings, one is responsible for the production of electron tubes.

In the workshop, workers wearing dust-free suits carefully debug and operate equipment in an almost harsh dust-free environment to ensure that every electron tube has stable performance and reliable quality.

The other two buildings focus on transistor production. From the meticulous selection of raw materials, to the strict control of each production link, to the rigorous operation of finished product packaging, every step cannot be missed.

In addition to the production of core products, each building also has a dedicated area for product assembly and supporting production.

All links work closely together and are closely linked to each other, building a complete and efficient industrial chain that continuously outputs various high-quality industrial products.

He Yuzhu sat in front of a desk piled with documents, his brows furrowed, concentrating on examining the reports and requirement documents in his hands.

On the report, the data is spread out densely like tiny ants, and each number is like a puzzle waiting to be solved.

His eyes moved slowly between the lines, pausing slightly from time to time, muttering to himself as he broke down and analyzed the data one by one.

Time passed quietly. After a long period of careful consideration, a resolute look flashed in He Yuzhu's eyes, and he made a decisive decision: to use four of the six industrial buildings for the production of transistors.

At present, transistors are undoubtedly a rising star in the field of science and technology, representing the inevitable trend of future development.

From the radios in our daily lives, to the televisions that provide home entertainment, to the emerging color TVs and the indispensable refrigerators, the core parts of all electronic products rely on transistors.

From an in-depth analysis of technological innovation, transistors have the significant advantage of being smaller than traditional components. They can greatly save internal space in products and facilitate the miniaturization and lightweight design of products. Their performance is also more stable, which can effectively reduce product failure rates and improve the overall quality and market competitiveness of electronic products.

Next, he planned to use the remaining industrial building as a production area for electron tubes.

As an important component in the development of electronic technology, electron tubes still occupy an irreplaceable position in specific fields such as broadcast transmission, high-frequency heating, scientific research equipment and some high-end audio equipment due to their unique performance advantages, and have stable market demand.

Retaining a certain scale of electron tube production capacity can meet the diversified market needs and ensure that the company continues to get a share of this segment.

The last industrial building was planned for the production of lathes and other mechanical equipment.

As an industrial machine tool, lathe plays a vital role in the manufacturing industry.

Incorporating it into the company's production system will not only form industrial synergy with the building that previously produced machine tools and hardware products in terms of technology, process and supply chain, realize resource sharing and technological complementarity, but also further expand the company's business scope and enter a broader industrial manufacturing field.

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Such a meticulous layout, from raw material procurement and production process optimization to product sales channel integration, fully meets market demand, fully taps every potential resource, and improves overall production efficiency.

From a long-term perspective, it will definitely open up new profit growth points for the company and create greater value.

However, when He Yuzhu was concentrating on calculating the total value of the equipment needed for these six industrial buildings, he was suddenly shocked and couldn't help but gasp.

That eye-catching number - 3.5 million, hit his heart like a heavy hammer.

This was a staggeringly large investment! Three hundred and fifty million yuan—this figure seemed not merely a cold symbol but a heavy, suffocating boulder, weighing heavily on his heart. He instantly felt the immense weight of the responsibility on his shoulders, and the road ahead was fraught with obstacles.

Despite the atmosphere of doubt at the scene, He Yuzhu still nodded firmly, his eyes flashing with unquestionable courage and determination.

He straightened his back and announced the adjournment of the meeting in a steady and powerful voice.

Everyone was surprised by his decision. They looked at each other and then began to discuss in low voices. Some frowned, some shook their heads and sighed. But no matter how many doubts they had in their hearts, they could only pack up their things silently and leave the meeting room one after another.

After returning to the office, before He Yuzhu had time to catch his breath, Liao Lieying walked in right after him.

She walked hurriedly, slamming the documents in her hand onto the table with a loud "bang," and plopped down. Without any politeness, she said, "Look at this situation! In the past four months, the company has worked itself to the bone, and the operating profit is a mere three million. And look at the account—the balance is only 4.2 million. The equipment purchase is urgently needed, but we have no clue where to start. The company's finances are extremely tight right now; every expense has to be carefully calculated, every penny must be meticulously budgeted. That huge sum for the equipment purchase is like a mountain looming over us, suffocating us. It's a truly thorny problem."

He Yuzhu frowned slightly, his expression showing a hint of solemnity.

He is well aware of the company's current operating conditions and the situation is indeed not optimistic.

During the Spring Festival, the factory experienced a period of shutdown due to employee vacation arrangements. The machines stopped roaring and production came to a standstill.

Not only that, after the Spring Festival, the market fell into a state of sustained weakness, consumers' purchasing enthusiasm dropped significantly, and they held their wallets tighter, which directly led to a sharp drop in the company's profits.

Normally, the company's four industrial buildings can generate a profit of 1 million yuan each month during months with good production and operation.

If this positive momentum continues, the profits generated by these four industrial buildings will reach 12 million in a year, which is undoubtedly a very considerable income and enough to support the company's many expansion and development plans.

But now, reality has dealt them a heavy blow.

You know, when Li Chaoren first entered the plastics industry and opened a plastics factory, he was busy from dawn to dusk every day during those long three years.

In order to purchase raw materials of suitable price and good quality, he ran around, shuttled between different suppliers, and endured cold stares and difficulties; in the production process, he kept a close eye on it at all times, for fear of any quality defects.

During this period, they encountered many difficulties such as cash flow problems and fierce market competition, and went through countless hardships that are hard for ordinary people to imagine. Even so, they only earned HK$300 million in the end.

In contrast, the profitability of these four industrial buildings is astonishing, a stark contrast.

Moreover, although the radio business appears to be booming at the moment, the market demand is extremely strong and the products are in short supply. The radios carefully displayed in stores are often snapped up by eager consumers as soon as they are put on the shelves, and the scene is extremely lively.

But in reality, the profits behind this are far less than they seem at first glance.

Throughout the entire production and sales chain, raw material costs continue to rise with market fluctuations, and the prices of high-quality electronic components remain high.

In terms of labor costs, as workers' demands for salary and working environment increase, expenditures are also continuing to increase.

During the transportation process, not only the long distances between different regions must be considered, but also cost fluctuations caused by factors such as road conditions and oil prices must be dealt with.

In addition, there are numerous taxes and fees that pile up layer upon layer. After this series of cost compression, the net profit at the end is really limited.

At this moment, Liao Lieying's eyebrows furrowed, her eyes filled with worry, and she couldn't help but ask, "Although radios are indeed very popular in the market right now, business is booming, and the profits are considerable, the scale of this investment is simply too large. Our company's existing capital reserves are simply not enough to support such a large project. This huge funding gap is like a mountain looming before us, weighing us down. How to fill it is really worrying and keeps me awake all night."

He Yuzhu seemed to be very confident. He stood straight with his hands casually tucked into his trouser pockets. The corners of his mouth raised slightly, revealing a confident and determined smile. He comforted him slowly and calmly: "Don't worry, this money will never come out of the company's account. Recently, I have been running around, using a lot of connections, and it took a lot of trouble. Fortunately, hard work pays off, and I finally succeeded in getting the equipment I needed." His tone was relaxed and natural, as if the difficulties and obstacles along the way were not worth mentioning, and everything was under his control.

When Liao Lieying heard this, a hint of doubt flashed across her beautiful eyes, and her smart eyes narrowed slightly, as if she was quickly sorting out various possibilities in her mind.

After a brief silence, she raised her hand and pointed thoughtfully towards the north. With a hint of tentativeness in her tone, she asked softly, "Could it be their investment?"

She secretly guessed that, given the current complex situation, only a powerful force from a specific direction could provide such a massive amount of equipment support at once. After all, judging from past indications, the northern region had always harbored enormous resources and potential, and any move by the forces behind it could often create a huge upheaval in the industry.

He Yuzhu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile. He nodded confidently in acknowledgment, "Indeed, this batch of equipment was carefully selected and shipped from Germany. Their industrial manufacturing technology is leading, and the precision and stability of the equipment far exceed domestic standards. It plays a vital role in our upcoming projects. Although the transportation process was full of twists and turns, fortunately, everything went smoothly, and the equipment has now been properly installed. You, please stop worrying about these equipment and focus on recruiting. The new production plan is already on the verge of full implementation, and we urgently need a large number of workers with rich experience and mastery of cutting-edge technology, as well as professionals in various fields. You must do a solid job in recruitment, strictly screen and introduce a group of high-quality fresh blood to the company, helping the company seize the initiative in this transformation and development."

Despite detailed market research and data statistics indicating that the company's future industrial layout will encompass as many as 28 industrial buildings, a considerable scale.

But He Yuzhu was clear in his mind and had no intention of investing all these buildings in the production of electron tubes.

After all, this time expanding the production scale to two vacuum tube production workshops and six transistor production workshops has already reached the ceiling of the company's current capabilities.

From the perspective of core technology reserves, the research and development and application of new technologies still need time to mature and are not enough to support larger-scale production.

In terms of staffing, the number of professional and technical workers and management talents is limited, and a sudden expansion of the scale cannot guarantee efficient and orderly production.

Turning our attention to the market, consumers and partners' acceptance of new products still needs to be improved, and expanding market share will not happen overnight.

After weighing all these factors, He Yuzhu knew that now was not a good time for blind expansion, so he resolutely decided to temporarily shelve the plan to further expand the production scale and first stabilize and strengthen the existing business.

As summer quietly approaches, the future use of the industrial building is facing a major transformation. With the ever-changing market economy and the company's own strategic adjustments, optimizing its industrial layout is imperative. With his keen business acumen, He Yuzhu has already carefully planned this.

For the electronics business, maintaining a scale of eight industrial buildings is just right. This scale not only ensures smooth product production and a stable supply to the market, but also skillfully controls various costs within a reasonable range, thereby maximizing economic benefits and laying a solid foundation for the company's sustainable development.

As long as there is sufficient supply of raw materials, the factory can rely on advanced production technology to continuously produce large quantities of high-quality equipment.

In this way, hundreds of millions of yuan will be saved, which is undoubtedly a considerable cost reduction.

He Yuzhu fell into deep thought, his mind like a sophisticated computer, repeatedly weighing the priorities of various matters and funding allocation plans.

After a moment, he said with a firm expression and a resolute tone, "First, allocate 350 million to pay for the land in Haojiang. That land has a superior geographical location and huge future development potential. The sooner we acquire it, the sooner we can make strategic moves."

He paused briefly, tapping the table lightly with his right hand as if organizing his increasingly clear thoughts, before continuing methodically, "The remaining 70 will be used to start construction. We'll first build the basic framework and solidly advance the preliminary preparations, then flexibly allocate resources based on the actual situation."

Buying the land is only the first step in a long journey. There are still a large number of complicated matters waiting for He Yuzhu's team to deal with.

First, hire a top professional design company in the industry.

These design companies need to conduct in-depth research on the unique local customs and culture of Haojing, such as the celebration methods of local traditional festivals and the living habits of residents. At the same time, they must accurately grasp the current business atmosphere and analyze the layout and characteristics of various surrounding commercial facilities.

On this basis, a unique design scheme is carefully crafted according to the different positioning of the future hotel, such as high-end luxury or people-friendly and convenient. From the overall appearance of the hotel to the division of various functional areas inside, no detail can be missed.

Once the plan is finalized, it’s time to look for a reputable and experienced construction company.

Such companies must not only have a track record of successfully building large-scale commercial buildings, but also be familiar with local building codes and construction environments to ensure that the design plan can be perfectly implemented and take charge of the specific construction matters.

Moreover, there are more scientific and reasonable arrangements in terms of fund payment, and it is not necessary to pay all the money in full at one time.

He Yuzhu's team can negotiate with the construction company to allocate funds in stages and regularly according to the construction progress.

For example, at key nodes such as completion of foundation engineering, topping-out of main structure, and completion of interior decoration, corresponding proportions of payment will be made.

In this way, as the company's business progresses steadily and orderly, the hotel project will gradually generate profits.