Chapter 304: Regretful yet extremely decisive Zeng Qun
Lei Fumin’s mood during this period was like a roller coaster, with ups and downs.
I originally thought that Christopher's paper from Massachusetts could take away Wang Donglai's first patent, but I didn't expect that just two days later, the situation would be completely reversed.
Christopher plagiarised!
Wang Donglai is the real developer of lithium-sulfur batteries, and the performance of the lithium-sulfur batteries he developed is extremely stable and the cost is not high.
As a professor at Peking University and a veteran in this industry, Lei Fumin is still very well-informed.
When he learned the news for the first time, Lei Fumin's face did not look good. He had a calm face all the time, and his whole person exuded an uncomfortable air pressure.
However.
When the main station aired an exclusive interview with Wang Donglai, Lei Fumin became extremely irritable.
“There were no heroes, but it made Shuzi famous!”
Looking at Wang Donglai on the TV, Lei Fumin said something bitterly and picked up the remote control to change the channel.
But when I arrived at school the next day.
I just sat down in the office, made a cup of tea, and got ready to start busy with today's work.
At this time, Tian Ye walked in with a journal.
"Boss, this is the latest issue of "Advanced Materials", I will put it here first!"
"Yeah!"
Lei Fumin nodded and didn't feel anything was wrong.
Just when Tianye was about to leave, Lei Fumin suddenly asked: "How did you do what I asked you to do before?"
Hearing Lei Fumin ask , Tianye stopped and said in a hesitant tone: "Boss, I haven't made any progress yet."
Lei Fumin was not surprised by this answer, so he did not embarrass Tianye.
"Okay, since there isn't much progress, let's focus on project preparation."
With that said, Lei Fumin took "Advanced Materials" and prepared to read it.
And asked casually: "Isn't the last issue of "Advanced Materials" just released two days ago? Why is it released again?"
Tian Tian looked hesitant, hearing this question, Before he knew how to answer, Lei Fumin had already received the journal.
At this sight, Lei Fumin's eyes narrowed slightly.
The only thing I saw on the cover of this issue was the 'highlights' section, which had a line of specially marked black and bold fonts.
Lei Fumin is very familiar with this line of font.
Chinese characters.
This is not the key. The key is that the title of the paper with ‘highlights’ is very familiar to him.
[Xirang No.1 material: a magical material that solves the shuttle effect of lithium-sulfur batteries. 】
After reciting the title of the paper twice in his mind, Lei Fumin had a guess in his mind that he was not very willing to believe.
“This is impossible!”
Lei Fumin shouted subconsciously.
After the result was shouted out, Lei Fumin finally realized what he was doing and looked at the field.
No wonder Tian Ye’s attitude was a little strange just now. Thinking of this, Lei Fumin pointed at the door expressionlessly and said calmly to Tian Tian: “Go out and close the door!”
Tian Ye nodded quickly, responded, and immediately withdrew.
As soon as I walked out, I heard a 'bang' sound coming from the office, as if something hit the ground.
Hearing this voice, a smile appeared on Tian Tian's lips, but it was fleeting.
Of course Tian Tian also saw the paper in "Advanced Materials".
He had already expected Lei Fumin's reaction, so he was not surprised.
Although Tian Ye is not sure why Wang Donglai posted his paper to Advanced Materials, when he saw that Advanced Materials highlighted Wang Donglai's paper, he knew that Advanced Materials was showing goodwill to Wang Donglai.
The papers that are highlighted are generally the most outstanding results in a journal issue.
In the history of "Advanced Materials", there are only a few papers from Eastern China that have been highlighted.
In this regard, the West is the traditional power, with endless research results. In addition, there are racial advantages, so naturally there are fewer papers on other races.
Tianye’s doubts are actually the doubts of many people.
After all, "Advanced Materials" published Christopher's paper on suspicion of plagiarism from Wang Donglai, and Wang Donglai directly issued an article to fight, asking "Advanced Materials" to conduct a self-examination and withdraw the paper.
Although many people are not clear about the considerations behind this, what can be seen is that "Advanced Materials" followed suit.
That's enough.
As a result, the next second, "Advanced Materials" added an issue and directly set highlights on Wang Donglai's paper.
Such changes have indeed puzzled many people.
However, this is only a small number of people after all.
After the talk show was broadcast and major media reported it, more people knew about the breakthrough of lithium-sulfur batteries and what this technology represents.
For a while.
In a short period of time, many people had a feeling.
The battery revolution seems to be slowly unfolding.
On the Internet and on various software platforms, countless netizens are venting their emotions.
In fact, many netizens have left messages on the official accounts of some mobile phone manufacturers or battery companies.
Since entering the era of smartphones, mobile phone battery life has been a big problem.
In the past, mobile phone batteries could be disassembled and two more were needed. However, after integration, the problem of battery life gradually became serious.
Although there is fast charging technology for mobile phones, it only treats the symptoms and not the root cause.
Now, after the introduction, lithium-sulfur batteries with better performance have excited netizens who are troubled by battery life.
One after another left messages under the official account, wanting to use products equipped with lithium-sulfur batteries as soon as possible.
In fact, these companies urged by netizens have already come to Tangdu and want to discuss cooperation with Galaxy Technology.
Among them, there are BYD, CATL, and foreign companies such as Panasonic, LG, and Samsung.
It can be said that it is definitely a grand event for so many famous corporate officials to gather in Tangdu.
However, their goal was not achieved.
Galaxy Technology did not refuse their visit, and both Chen Lingyue and Zhou Rui also met with them.
However, regarding the key cooperation matters, the two did not answer at all.
In this way, these companies with great reputation at home and abroad waited for three days.
In a high-end hotel, Zeng Qun was having a meeting via video conference.
After the meeting, Zeng Qun pinched his brows, rubbed them, and asked the secretary beside him a little tiredly: "Is there no news from Galaxy Technology?"
The secretary immediately replied: " Boss, not yet!”
“Have the other companies taken any action?” Zeng Qun asked again.
The secretary naturally knew which company Zeng Qun was asking about, and immediately reported: "Boss, the situation of other companies is the same as ours, and there is no news of meeting yet!" "Phew! ”
Zeng Qun breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still worried.
Before, he came with BYD’s boatman brother to get the patent authorization.
But who would have thought of Christopher's doing.
If it was not plagiarism, then there would be no problem with Zeng Qun’s behavior, but who would have thought that a professor from UMass would also commit plagiarism.
Suddenly, Zeng Qun was left sitting on the wax.
If given a choice, Zeng Qun would never want to come to Tangdu again.
However, he had no choice.
Even ordinary netizens can see that lithium-sulfur batteries are so far ahead of ternary lithium batteries. If CATL cannot keep up with this trend, it will be slowly eliminated.
Although it will take a long time to be completely eliminated, it can still survive for many more years.
However, Zeng Qun was not willing to do this.
At this time, Zeng Qun's phone rang and was answered.
"Old Zeng, I have done the work for the shareholders, and I have obtained the authorization letter."
Hearing Liang Lekang's words on the other end of the phone, Zeng Qun frowned. His brows finally relaxed a little, his expression became much more relaxed, and even his tone became more confident.
"Okay, this will make me more confident, Lekang, if it succeeds this time, you will be the first to take credit!"
Zeng Qun commented on Liang Lekang's work with a smile on his face.
"Old Zeng, how is the situation now?" Liang Lekang asked aloud.
Hearing this question, Zeng Qun became a little calmer again and said: "There is no progress so far, and I haven't seen Professor Wang yet."
"Old Zeng, Do you think it could be the reason from last time?”
Zeng Qun thought for a while. He stood up, shook his head and said: "I don't think so. This time people from major companies have come, and no one has seen Professor Wang."
"Wang Donglai has such a big profile, doesn't he know how to come With so many companies involved, does Galaxy Technology give an explanation?" Liang Lekang asked.
Zeng Qun: "According to people from Galaxy Technology, it will take several days for Wang Donglai to perfect something in the laboratory in the past two days."
Hearing this, Liang Lekang finally couldn't help it anymore, and his tone changed. He became a little excited and said aloud: "Old Zeng, have you really decided to do this? The price is too high, right?"
"I think if you have to pay such a big price, , in fact, it is better for us to conduct research ourselves. Since Wang Donglai brought the Caotai class of Galaxy Technology If we can succeed in research and development, we can do it. If it doesn't work in one year, we will use two years to complete the breakthrough."
"Although we are two years behind, the technology patents belong to us and the technology accumulation belongs to us. I think it’s much better to train talents than to pay such a high price.”
“Old Zeng, since we were able to develop from poverty to today, lithium-sulfur batteries cannot survive. We, I think we should have this confidence!”
Zeng Qun did not rush to refute, but waited patiently for Liang Lekang to finish, and then said calmly: "Lekang, do you think we really have two years?"
Liang Lekang said a lot before , but Zeng Qun only asked this question.
And this question immediately silenced Liang Lekang.
The answer to this question is simple.
As the founders of CATL, the two men understand very well the impact that technological breakthroughs will have as the market improves.
If CATL does not obtain patent authorization this time and does not complete a breakthrough in a short period of time, then its original position as a leading company in this field will instantly change its position and fall rapidly.
Other patent-licensed companies will not give CATL a chance to breathe.
Zeng Qun and Liang Lekang knew this well.
In addition, there is a more important reason.
That is, it is very difficult for lithium-sulfur batteries to achieve a breakthrough and develop materials that can solve the 'shuttle effect' while avoiding Galaxy Technology's patents.
It may not be possible to do it in one year or two years.
The risks are high and the returns are small.
Zeng Qun naturally weighed the pros and cons many times before making the final choice.
Liang Lekang also understands this, but he is not willing to do so.
After a moment of silence, Liang Lekang said: "Old Zeng, just think that I was talking nonsense. Just do what you want to do, I support you!"
"Yeah."
Zeng Qun nodded. After putting down his phone, he looked in the direction of Galaxy Technology, his eyes gradually becoming determined.
……
The other side.
In the laboratory.
Chen Lingyue looked at the figures busy in the laboratory, his eyes full of admiration.
As an executive of Galaxy Technology and a person recruited by Wang Donglai personally, Chen Lingyue knew many things that others did not know.
For example, Wang Donglai was picked up by a car inside the airport and talked in the courtyard for more than three hours.
Another example is the provincial and municipal support for Galaxy Technology!
The most important thing is that Chen Lingyue also saw Wang Donglai's article. Before he could express his shock, he heard that Wang Donglai had received one billion support from Shen Ping.
Chen Lingyue knew very well what this meant.
One billion is a lot, but when placed in the blueprint envisioned by Wang Donglai, it becomes very small.
However, the biggest role of this billion is a weather vane.
This is the most important thing.
Coupled with the breakthrough of lithium-sulfur batteries, Chen Lingyue felt more and more that his choice was right.
After Wang Donglai finished his work, Chen Lingyue walked up.
“Mr. Wang, major companies from around the world are here. Many of them have founders who come in person, and during the conversation, the conditions revealed are extremely generous.”
“ This is the latest statistics on the conditions issued by each company."
As he spoke, Chen Lingyue handed Wang Donglai a document.
Wang Donglai took it and did not open it to read. Instead, he asked calmly: "I left them alone for three days. Did any of them show impatience? Or did they make any other moves? ?”
Chen Lingyue shook his head and said: "No, there were a few people who had some objections at first, but then it became quiet."
"Well, in this case, things in the laboratory are almost over. Notice They can meet and talk about what they want to talk about."
Wang Donglai said to Chen Lingyue.
"Okay!" Chen Lingyue agreed.
At the same time, Chen Lingyue's eyes were bright, he hesitated, and then asked: "Boss, do we really want to do this?"
"Huh? What are you worried about?" Wang Donglai asked.
"Boss, I'm worried about this condition. I think many companies will not agree to it." Chen Lingyue expressed his thoughts.
“If you don’t agree, then go to hell! As long as they are not stupid, they will figure it out. When the time comes, the market will teach them a lesson! When they come back, remember to raise the conditions even more ."
Wang Donglai said calmly, full of confidence.
Infected by Wang Donglai's tone, Chen Lingyue's expression became firm and confident.
(End of this chapter)