199: Meeting and discussion

"Let's go."

Lei Jun gently squeezed the horse's flanks with her legs.

Snow Flame understood immediately, first taking a few slow steps to adjust to the rhythm before beginning to accelerate.

The wind whistled past her ears, carrying the fresh scent of green grass and the warmth of the sun.

She straightened her back, her hands resting lightly on the reins.

Person and horse seemed to merge into one.

When she wanted to speed up, Snow Flame immediately exerted power; when she wanted to turn, Snow Flame precisely adjusted direction; when she wanted to slow down, Snow Flame immediately slackened its pace, their rapport as seamless as if they were a single being.

Lei Jun relaxed completely, immersing her whole heart and soul into this exhilarating sensation.

She could feel Snow Flame's joy; it ran faster and faster, its mane flying in the wind like a mass of burning white flames. Occasionally, it would raise its front hooves and let out a loud neigh, its voice filled with pleasure and freedom.

This feeling was incredible!

There were no spectators here, no competition, and no clamor.

It felt as if only the two of them remained in the world, unrestrained.

Lei Jun couldn't help but smile, leaning forward slightly to give Snow Flame the signal to "keep accelerating."

Snow Flame understood instantly and ran even faster, its four hooves striking the grass with a "da-da-da" sound, like it was performing a cheerful piece of music.

She rode Snow Flame across the grassland, lap after lap. She didn't know how long they had been running until Snow Flame's breathing became somewhat labored and fine beads of sweat broke out on its body; only then did Lei Jun gently pull the reins.

Snow Flame immediately came to a steady halt, panting heavily. Its head hung slightly low, but its eyes remained bright, looking as if it hadn't had enough yet. It even rubbed its head against Lei Jun's leg, as if saying "I still want to run."

"Tired? Let's go back for some water." Lei Jun lowered her head to stroke Snow Flame's neck, clearly feeling both its fatigue and its reluctance to stop.

Snow Flame seemed to understand, following her submissively toward the stables. Though its pace was slower, it remained steady.

Back at the stables, Wang Yue had already prepared fresh water and fodder.

Lei Jun jumped down from the horse's back, watching Snow Flame lower its head to drink deeply, her heart filled with satisfaction.

Having her own horse and her own ranch—this feeling of doing exactly as she pleased was wonderful.

After resting for a while, Lei Jun took out her phone and dialed Lei Jun's number.

Dami Group was one of her core industries, and now it was preparing for deep cooperation with BYD. The mass production of solid-state batteries, the integration of smart devices, and the marketing of new cars—all these matters needed follow-up and could not be delayed.

She now held three trump cards in her hand... Alibaba's cloud computing, Xiaomi's smart ecosystem and marketing, and BYD's automobile manufacturing and solid-state battery technology. Only by playing these three cards well could she create a synergy to occupy an absolute advantage in the market.

The call was quickly connected, and Lei Jun's steady and respectful voice came through: "Director Lei, were you looking for me?"

"I'm at the ranch in the Imperial Capital. If you have time, come over and tell me about the recent progress."

"I have time, of course I have time!" Lei Jun replied hurriedly, "I'll set out now. I should arrive in about an hour. Please wait a moment."

After hanging up, Lei Jun sat down in the ranch's lounge area, and Wang Yue brewed a cup of hot tea for her.

As she sipped the tea, Lei Jun began to organize her thoughts.

Regarding the integration between Xiaomi and BYD, how was the adaptation of the Smart Cockpit System going?

Could it be completed on time?

As for the marketing plan, how should they promote the new cars equipped with solid-state batteries to ignite the market?

Xiaomi's marketing team had to show some real skill; they couldn't let such great technology go to waste.

What she needed to do now was coordinate the resources of the three companies to ensure they connected seamlessly.

Alibaba's cloud computing could support BYD's intelligent driving.

Xiaomi's smart devices could enhance the user experience, and the marketing team could help BYD open up the market.

BYD's cars would then become the best carriers for solid-state batteries. The three would complement each other and would definitely set off a revolution in the new energy vehicle industry.

Moreover, this wasn't just a business layout; it was doing something meaningful.

Solid-state batteries could reduce carbon emissions and help achieve carbon neutrality.

Intelligent driving could improve travel safety.

Letting Dragon Country's automotive technology go global would also enhance the country's technological competitiveness.

Lei Jun felt that this was more fulfilling than simply making money.

An hour later, Lei Jun's car arrived at the ranch.

"Director Lei, you look wonderful," Lei Jun greeted with a smile.

"Have a seat." Lei Jun pointed to the chair opposite her and got straight to the point. "Tell me, how is everything going with Xiaomi and the cooperation with BYD?"

Lei Jun sat down, opened his briefcase, took out a thick file, and began a detailed report.

"Director Lei, first I'll tell you about the progress of the solid-state batteries. We have already organized Xiaomi's technical experts to interface with BYD's R&D team. Professor Zhang led his people to study the technical materials you provided overnight, and they unanimously agree that this is a disruptive technology, even more advanced than we anticipated!"

When Lei Jun spoke of the solid-state batteries, his tone was full of admiration. In all his years in the tech industry, he had never seen such perfect battery technology.

An energy density of 1500Wh/kg, a 10-minute fast charge, a 5000-cycle lifespan, safe with no hidden dangers, and a cost 30% lower than ternary lithium batteries—this was practically a "nuclear weapon" for the new energy vehicle industry.

"On BYD's side, President Wang has already established a special R&D team, drawing the company's most core technical personnel. They have already begun preparing raw materials and production line modifications."

"According to the plan, samples can be produced within three months, small-scale mass production can be achieved within six months, and large-scale production can start within a year, which will fully keep up with the launch rhythm of the new cars."

Lei Jun nodded. This progress was faster than she had expected, and she was very satisfied.

"Is the raw material supply okay? Can the suppliers keep up with the New Composite Lithium Materials needed for the solid-state batteries?"

"No problem!" Lei Jun answered quickly. "We have already contacted three large material suppliers. Following the formula in the technical materials, we've had them specifically produce this New Composite Lithium Material. Long-term supply agreements have been signed, and the prices have been settled. We can absolutely guarantee the needs for mass production without any slip-ups."

"That's good." Lei Jun was relieved. Raw materials were the foundation of mass production; as long as the supply was fine, subsequent progress was guaranteed.

"Next is the integration of smart devices," Lei Jun continued his report. "Xiaomi's Smart Cockpit System has already been adapted for BYD's three main models. Final testing is currently underway, and it is expected that all adaptations will be completed next month."

"At that time, the new cars will be equipped with our latest smart voice assistant, navigation system, and entertainment system. They can also link with Xiaomi phones and smart homes, taking the user experience up a notch."

Lei Jun listened, nodding inwardly.

"What about the marketing plan?"

"How should we promote the new cars with solid-state batteries to gain consumer recognition?"