Chapter 81: Finance, Industry, and New Energy
After work, Lu Liang received a call from Zhao Jisheng, who introduced himself as being from the CSRC's Investigation Division.
To avoid causing unnecessary disturbances, they hoped Lu Liang could find some time to cooperate with their investigation.
Zhao Jisheng asked politely, "Mr. Lu, when would you be available to come by?"
After confirming the address, which was in the administrative district of Pudong New Area and matched the details on the official website, Lu Liang thought for a moment and replied with a smile, "Tomorrow morning. I’ll take some time to stop by then."
"Alright, thank you. Wishing you a pleasant day," Zhao Jisheng responded courteously.
“So, does that mean Li Wu, the shareholder from Teli, has already spilled the beans?”
Lu Liang mused. The fact that they were inviting him to cooperate at his convenience likely meant the investigation had nothing to do with him.
If he had any direct involvement, Zhao Jisheng wouldn’t have been so polite. They would have shown up at his door, just as they had with Li Jianlin and Wu Junle.
With newfound clarity, Lu Liang’s eyes lit up. Sectors like bike-sharing and online videos weren’t his ultimate goals.
Perhaps the overlooked new energy industry could fulfill his aspirations.
Just then, the balcony door opened.
Su Wanyu peeked in cautiously, wearing a blue cartoon pajama set with her hair wrapped in a towel.
Fresh from a hot shower, her translucent skin glowed, revealing her minimal use of makeup.
Strands of hair fell naturally across her forehead, adding an alluring charm. She was like a lotus emerging from water—delicate and captivating.
Momentarily stunned, Lu Liang snapped out of it when she said softly, “I’m done. You can leave now, right?”
“Hug me,” he replied with a smile, spreading his arms wide.
“Just this once, okay?”
After a moment’s hesitation, Su Wanyu stepped forward and hugged him around the waist.
A burst of fragrance filled his nose, her petite frame feeling like a soft plush toy in his arms.
Lu Liang smiled, kissed her forehead gently, and said, “I’m leaving.”
He had planned to go anyway, remembering what Old Meng once mentioned about Tesla’s entry into Magic City.
At the time, it had seemed like idle chatter, but now it felt worth investigating further.
“Bye-bye. Stay safe on the road.”
Watching him leave, Su Wanyu felt a mix of relief and something else—perhaps gratitude, or maybe even a hint of disappointment.
Lying on her bed, she blushed as she felt the lingering warmth he had left behind.
Suddenly, hugging her pillow, she rolled around and muttered, “Su Wanyu, what are you thinking~~~”
Meanwhile, Lu Liang left Hongfa Apartments and called Meng Changkun from his car.
He learned that Meng was celebrating his health day at the Sheshan Club, indulging in a green wellness spa session for men.
Lu Liang immediately drove over.
In the bamboo hot springs by the mountain, the summer night was alive with the symphony of cicadas.
Meng Changkun wiped his face, threw on a robe, and said sleepily, “Take your time soaking, old buddy. I can’t stay awake any longer.”
Leaning back in the hot spring, Lu Liang gazed at the ceiling, replaying their earlier conversation.
New energy vehicles could indeed be one of the future’s trends.
At a past gathering, Meng had heard a leader mention plans to introduce Tesla and build a gigafactory.
The domestic market was full of low-end manufacturing, profiting from hard labor. The country had long aimed for industrial upgrades.
Although the mobile phone industry is flourishing with various brands, most are synonymous with low-end and affordable products. However, the seeds of hope have already sprouted, and one day, a domestic flagship brand rivaling Apple will emerge.
Yet, the scale of the nation is too vast. Relying solely on mobile manufacturing is not enough.
Meng Changkun gave a vivid analogy: what does a man’s “graduation set” from the university of society entail?
“A house, a car, money, and a girl,” he said, not waiting for Lu Liang’s response.
Meng then explained directly: in today’s environment, a man needs these four things to graduate from society, listed in order of priority.
Over the past decade, the country has been actively promoting the automotive industry. But despite years of effort, the profit from selling ten Wuling vehicles still can’t match that of a single imported BMW.
Recognizing the limitations of the current track, the country is shifting gears, focusing on the development of new energy.
However, domestic car manufacturers are infamous for their stubbornness—unwilling to advance without being pushed and even retreating when prodded. Many joint ventures, originally enabled by favorable national policies, now rest on their laurels.
These companies avoid innovation, preferring not to risk investing in new energy for an uncertain future.
To address this, the government plans to introduce Tesla, the world’s most renowned electric vehicle company, as a "catalyst" to shake up the domestic market.
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Their approach prioritizes stability, and they have immense capital reserves. These companies can afford to wait for the market to mature before entering, still managing to carve out a share of the ecosystem.
It’s not entirely wrong—it’s just that foreign companies demonstrate much stronger pioneering capabilities.