22: Chapter 22 Hospital Visit

"Some minor troubles, already resolved." Shen Fei said it lightly, as if it were not a problem at all. "We acquired Xin-Neng Battery and restored the supply chain.

Additionally, the newly joined Huaxin Investment will fully support Transsion."

Shen Guoming stared at Shen Fei for a while, then suddenly asked: "That Huaxin Investment, what is your relationship with it?"

Shen Fei did not expect his father to ask so directly, he hesitated for a moment: "It's an investor I found; it's trustworthy. We signed a concerted action agreement."

"Trustworthy? I'm afraid this isn't just about being trustworthy." Shen Guoming laughed. "The investor holds 75%, yet lets you keep 25%, and even leaves the decision-making power to me...

Although it's nominal decision-making power, Xiaofei, your dad isn't senile yet. Unless the investor is your father, no one else would sign such terms."

The ward was quiet for a few seconds.

"Old Shen, you... the child must have his own arrangements for doing this, stop worrying about it blindly."

"Mom, that is, after all, Dad's hard work, so asking a bit more is justified." Shen Fei ultimately chose to confess: "Dad, the boss of Huaxin... is me."

Although Zhang Ruyue had some guesses, hearing her son admit it himself, she still covered her mouth.

This news was too shocking; that was an investment of 280 million. And the battery factory, which probably cost tens of millions...

And this is just what's visible on the surface; the real capital chain... is likely an astronomical figure.

"Where did you get so much money?"

"Financial investment. You know about the economic crisis, right? I made a bit." Shen Fei glossed over it vaguely. Although the A-share market...

It was still a leek farm, and he didn't want his dad to catch that disease.

"Dad, that's not important. What's important is that Transsion now has capital, technology, and a market.

In the coming year, we will enter a period of rapid development until we become the overlord of Africa, and then return in Honor."

"One year?" Shen Guoming interrupted him, using his own thinking to help analyze the situation. "Xiaofei, do you know what kind of person General Manager Li Xiangdong of Bird is?

Back then, he and I were both in charge at Bird, but later he used some small tricks to push me out. I wasn't convinced, so I founded Transsion Technology.

But later, when I competed with him in the South China market, I lost two out of three encounters, and the only time I won was a narrow victory, without making any money at all.

This person is ruthless and has a sharp eye. Now that he's finally caught me sick, he won't let it rest."

"I know." Shen Fei nodded, but his face still wore a confident smile. "That's why we need to run faster, run until the two companies are simply incomparable.

Once we achieve annual sales of ten million in Africa, and once our technical barriers are built, he won't be able to do anything...

And he won't be laughing for long. Bird must transform as soon as possible, otherwise, in the coming Smartphone era, they will definitely face the risk of bankruptcy."

Shen Guoming looked at his son's confident appearance and, in a trance, saw his younger self.

But he was calmer, more decisive, and had a longer-term vision than he did back then.

He had General Manager Li Xiangdong's ruthlessness, but also his own gentleness; such a person... is destined not to... But why didn't he notice it before?

"What is your plan for the next steps?"

"In the short term, consolidate the Africa market and strive to capture 20% market share next year.

Then, simultaneously launch the Smartphone project, and leverage the Africa market to build our brand-new system. In the long term..."

Shen Fei paused for a moment and then stated his grand inner goal: "Establish our own Chip Design department, and then realize a complete industrial chain from design to production."

"Chip, system." Shen Guoming was shocked. He knew his son's goals weren't small, but he didn't expect them to be this ambitious, so ambitious that it was unbelievable.

"Do you know how much money that will take to invest? Transsion's entire net worth right now isn't enough to buy a second-hand production line, and even if you have the money, you can't buy it."

"Not enough now, can't afford it now, doesn't mean it won't be enough later, and doesn't mean we won't be able to get it later." Shen Fei's eyes were firm; he believed in his system, which would definitely be able to resolve these worries for him.

After all, if magical things like the recycling and dismantling center and the black tech enhancement center could be managed, a chip production line would be a piece of cake.

"Dad, you should have heard of Apple, right? Last year they sold 13 million Apple Smartphones, and Nokia sold 460 million Feature phones, but what about 10 years later?

I can say with certainty that Smartphones will replace Feature phones; whoever masters the core technology will be the one to survive."

"It is indeed a bit of a pipe dream for Transsion to make phone chips now, but we can start from design, start from IP accumulation.

In 5 years, 10 years, one day Transsion phones will be able to use their own chips. Most importantly, if we don't do it, then there will never be any."

Shen Guoming fell silent.

This goal was too big, too far, and sounded like a fantasy. But looking at the light in his son's eyes, he suddenly felt... maybe it was actually possible.

"Go ahead and do it." Shen Guoming finally said. "I have your mom at home.

As for the company... let me sign off on some things, especially matters like the one with Vice President Zhang Mingyuan, it's not suitable for you..."

"Dad..." Shen Fei's emotions fluctuated slightly; this was clearly letting him go ahead and charge forward, while the blame...

"Remember one thing." Shen Guoming held his son's hand. "The business world is like a battlefield; you can lose on products, but you cannot lose on character.

For Vice President Zhang Mingyuan's matter, the evidence is solid, so let it proceed as it should. If others are involved, send them in as well.

If some people want to use this matter to retaliate... your dad is still here, it's not their turn to bully my son."

Shen Fei nodded heavily.

When leaving the ward, it was Zhang Ruyue who walked him to the door.

"Mom, Dad's health..."

"The doctor said he is recovering well and can be discharged after two more weeks of observation." Zhang Ruyue straightened her son's collar.

"Xiaofei, your dad doesn't say it, but in his heart, he is proud of you. Just now, watching the video of the Africa press conference, he almost cried."

Shen Fei's nose twitched slightly, and then he nodded seriously, gently saying "Mn."

"By the way, you must promise Mom one thing." Zhang Ruyue said seriously, and Shen Fei also lowered his head.

"No matter what, pay attention to safety, don't work yourself to death over business matters. Your dad's incident also made me realize that money can never be earned fully, but you only have one life."

"I know, Mom."

"By the way, actually..." Zhang Ruyue said again, hesitating.

Such hesitation and indecisive actions made Shen Fei nervous. Could it be that his dad's recovery wasn't as good as his mother said, and today was just a flash in the pan...

"Could it be that Dad... is not going to make it."

"Go away, acting all unserious again. It's not a big deal, it's just that... actually... you still have a fiancée, and you've even met her.

But that was over 20 years ago, and you two had a pretty good relationship. Meet up sometime later."

Shen Fei opened his mouth, eyes wide. 20 years ago, he hadn't even grown his hair yet, right? And a fiancée?