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Chapter 35 Report on the Restructuring of the Municipal Electronics Factory
"Starry Sky Internet Cafe" saw off the last group of reluctant late-night flight customers, and the roller shutter door was half-drawn, shutting out the noise from the outside world. Inside, only the dim light from the blue LED strips illuminated the forty computers that seemed to be asleep, and the four young people sitting around the front desk area.
Ling Yun's gaze swept over the faces of his three roommates and startup partners. Zhao Weiguo still had the excitement of staying up all night, Sun Peng was carefully checking today's transaction records, and Li Mo was holding a disassembled computer case, his brows furrowed, clearly still pondering a hardware optimization problem.
"Brothers," Ling Yun said, his voice exceptionally clear in the quiet space, "the internet cafe has begun to gain a foothold, but our journey has only just begun."
The three people's eyes immediately focused on him.
"Next, the daily operations of the internet cafe need to be standardized to generate a stable cash flow." Ling Yun began assigning tasks, clearly and methodically. "Wei Guo, you're outgoing and have strong communication skills, so you'll take on the responsibility of managing the internet cafe. It's not just about solving technical problems, but also about maintaining order and atmosphere in the cafe and handling customer relationships. Contact me immediately if you encounter any difficult situations."
Zhao Weiguo straightened his chest and nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Brother Yun! Leave it to me!"
"Sun Peng," Ling Yun said, looking at the meticulous Sun Peng, "you'll be in charge of the front desk and finance. It's not just about collecting payments; you need to streamline and manage the membership system, login records, and daily transaction details. I'm planning to develop a more optimized management software that will enable card-swiping logins and automatic billing, reducing manual operations and the possibility of errors. You'll be responsible for learning and implementing this."
Sun Peng adjusted his glasses, his eyes serious: "Okay, I'll familiarize myself with it as soon as possible and manage the accounts properly."
"Li Mo," Ling Yun said, finally turning to the core of the technology team, "Hardware maintenance and network security are your main battlegrounds. At the same time, keyboard design cannot stop. Cherry's MX switch patents have very high barriers to entry, which we can't bypass right now, but we can start by working on the structure, keycap materials, and feel tuning to create our own unique features. This is the starting point for our future hardware ecosystem, and it's extremely important."
Li Mo put down the screwdriver in his hand, his eyes burning: "Understood! I already have a few ideas for the initial sketches of the keyboard, and we'll have a prototype coming out soon."
"Internet cafes are our cash cow and a testing ground for talent," Ling Yun concluded. "I'll leave this place to the three of you. From now on, I'll focus my main efforts on something else."
He didn't say it explicitly, but all three of them knew it was the municipal electronics factory that had caused such a sensation that afternoon.
After making the arrangements, Zhao Weiguo and the other two left, some excited, some full of energy. Only Ling Yun remained in the internet cafe.
He walked to the quiet little office that had been reserved for him, turned on the desk lamp, spread out the manuscript paper, and unscrewed the fountain pen. The soft light illuminated the white paper in front of him, and also the flame dancing in his eyes, a flame called "industry".
He took a deep breath, and the pen fell to the ground—
Feasibility Report and Plan Regarding Xinghuo Technology Co., Ltd.'s Full Acquisition and Restructuring of the Municipal Electronics Factory
This is a massive undertaking, far more complex than his stock trading or internet cafe operations. It involves assets, debts, personnel, technology, markets… and many other aspects.
His mind was exceptionally clear; his pen scratched across the paper, transforming the blueprint in his mind into words and numbers one by one.
I. Acquisition Entity and Model:
Xinghuo Technology Co., Ltd. was registered and established as the parent company to carry out a "debt-assumption acquisition" of the municipal electronics factory. Xinghuo Technology assumed all the verified bank debts and priority debts such as overdue wages and social security of the electronics factory in exchange for all the property rights of the electronics factory (including land, factory buildings, equipment, brand, etc.).
II. Debt Handling and Bank Relationships:
The core demand is for the city government to coordinate with relevant banks to refrain from withdrawing existing loans to the electronics factory and to grant a three-year grace period. During these three years, only interest will be paid (with the possibility of partial interest subsidies), with principal repayments beginning in the fourth year. This measure aims to buy the company valuable breathing room and time for transformation.
III. Personnel Placement and Production Start-up:
Principles: "All employees accepted, merit-based selection, basic guarantees, and performance-based incentives."
Skills assessments and willingness surveys were conducted for all registered employees.
Immediately launch production lines for low-tech products to absorb as many workers as possible and solve the problems of employment and basic wage payments.
Initial main product focus:
Ball mouse: Mature technology, low cost, huge market demand (especially with the popularization of internet cafes and home PCs).
Membrane keyboards: Also have low technical barriers and can be used as a complementary product to mice.
Mouse pads: With different patterns and materials, the profit margin is considerable.
Production mode: Labor-intensive assembly line operation is adopted, temporarily avoiding investment in high-end automated equipment. The core goal is to "get the machines running and make everyone have work to do".
IV. Technology Research and Development and Future Planning:
In collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Physics of Shandong University, the "Spark-Shandong University Joint Laboratory" was established.
Recent R&D priorities:
Optical mouse prototype: Overcoming the shortcomings of ball mice, such as being prone to getting dirty and having low precision, and aiming at the next generation of technology.
Independent mechanical keyboard switches: Based on Li Mo's existing research, we will work with experts in materials science and mechanics to tackle key problems, with the goal of circumventing or forming independent patents and breaking Cherry's monopoly.
Long-term goal: Starting with peripherals such as mice and keyboards, gradually penetrate into core computer components (such as power supplies, cases, and even future motherboards and graphics cards) to create a complete "Spark" hardware product ecosystem.
V. Policy Support Request:
Given that it has taken over the burden of a state-owned enterprise, assumed significant social responsibility, and is in its initial investment phase, we earnestly request the city government to grant Xinghuo Technology (specifically referring to its electronics manufacturing business) a three-year exemption from corporate income tax and value-added tax. This will greatly enhance the company's profitability and R&D investment level.
Outside the window, the city lights gradually went out, but the light in the "Starry Sky Internet Cafe" office stayed on until late at night.
Ling Yun hunched over his desk, writing furiously, sometimes lost in thought, sometimes calculating rapidly. The report contained no empty slogans, only solid data analysis, a clear product roadmap, and practical solutions. He wasn't just writing a business plan; he was outlining a blueprint that could save a factory and bring stability to hundreds of families.
He knew all too well the rigorous scrutiny this report would face when it reached his uncle Ling Jun's desk. It had to be strong enough and persuasive enough to win the approval of those seasoned policymakers.
As the first light of dawn appeared in the east, Ling Yun finally put down his pen and rubbed his throbbing temples.
A thick stack of draft reports has been completed. It contains the capital he accumulated from the stock market and internet cafes, his foresight for the future, and his weighty promise to this era and to those laid-off workers.
He stood up, stretched his stiff limbs, and looked out the window at the gradually brightening sky.
The spark has been ignited; the next step is to spread it like wildfire.