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In the days following his return from the south, Jiang Tao was immersed in a blend of excitement and urgency. The vitality, opportunities, and fierce competition he encountered in the south were like a stone thrown into the calm waters of his life, creating ripples that prompted him to reflect more clearly on his future direction.
He shared his observations, gains, and initial thoughts from the trip in detail with Lin Wei, Old Master Liu, and Wang Hao.
“...So, my idea is that we can’t continue to work in isolation like before,” Jiang Tao said, sitting in the office and gesturing on a simple national map spread out on the table. “The market in the south is enormous. Relying solely on our current production capacity and service radius is far from sufficient. We need to go out there, collaborate with others, and share resources to expand our reach!”
After listening to him, Lin Wei's first concern was about the risks involved. “Is it reliable to collaborate with unfamiliar people, especially someone like Boss Chen who is far away in Guangdong? What if they take the goods and don’t pay?”
Jiang Tao nodded. “Your concerns are valid. Therefore, we must be cautious in selecting our partners. I’ve talked with Boss Chen for quite a while; he seems sharp and trustworthy. Moreover, he has a fixed stall and warehouse—he's not just a fly-by-night operator. We can start with small batches; for instance, we could ask him to pay a portion of the deposit upfront or find a reliable intermediary for assurance. In any case, we need to manage the risks.”
Old Master Liu was more focused on the technical aspects. “Boss, are you saying we should sell our parts down south? That’s certainly a good thing! However, can our current production meet that demand? And what about potential damage during long-distance transport?”
Jiang Tao turned to Wang Hao. “Wang Hao, you’ll need to put in some extra effort on Part Manufacturing. I need you to strictly control quality while finding ways to optimize our processes without significantly increasing costs and slightly boost our output. As for transportation, I’ll work on contacting reliable logistics providers, and we also need to invest effort into packaging to ensure everything arrives safely.” He then looked at Old Master Liu. “Master Liu, I’ll need you to keep a close eye on the repair and refurbishment business at the shop.”
“Don’t worry, Boss!” both Old Master Liu and Wang Hao replied in unison.
With a clear direction set, Jiang Tao immediately sprang into action. He first made a long-distance call to Boss Chen in Guangdong. They discussed details such as sample quality for Jiang's Special Supply parts, preliminary pricing, payment methods, and transportation routes extensively. Boss Chen recognized the quality of Jiang Tao’s parts but candidly mentioned that shipping northern parts to the south posed challenges regarding freight costs and time efficiency, which pressured the pricing significantly. Jiang Tao argued his case effectively until they reached an initial cooperation agreement that both sides found acceptable: Jiang Tao would provide a small batch of parts for Boss Chen to test sell, with Boss Chen prepaying thirty percent as a deposit and paying the remainder upon successful delivery.
To fulfill this first “export” order, Jiang Tao dedicated considerable energy back into Part Manufacturing. Fortunately, he had previously discovered methods to replenish energy; now he could sustain his Ability operations for longer periods. He established an independent "Precision Manufacturing Zone" in the workshop and even found an excuse to install access control. Every night, he utilized his Ability to "print" parts there. He further optimized the energy mold technique he had developed earlier to increase both production quantity and stability while also paying closer attention to managing and replenishing his Mental Power.
After several days of overtime work, the first batch of high-quality Jiang's Special Supply parts was finally produced, tested, and packaged. Jiang Tao personally contacted a reputable long-distance freight company in the city and carefully shipped this batch of parts—each one infused with his dedication—to distant Guangdong.
While waiting for news from the south, Jiang Tao remained proactive. His experiences down south made him realize that relying solely on his own strength for technological breakthroughs was inefficient; he needed to learn how to leverage external resources.
He took the initiative to approach Zhang Gong, the chief engineer at City Textile Factory.
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