Chapter 286 It’s great to have money

In an ordinary office building in Shuangliu District, Chengdu, a company nameplate reading "Happy Planet" hangs on the door of a company on the 15th floor.

"Happy Planet" is a satellite company established in the past two years. It is the first project started by founder Zhang Xiaoou and his classmates from Harbin Institute of Technology after graduation.

but.

Although the domestic commercial aerospace industry has been booming with the support of national policies in the past two years, at the same time, more and more capital has entered, making competition in the entire market extremely fierce.

Satellite companies like these, which are started by college alumni, don't have connections, but they don't have advanced core technologies.

After receiving an investment of 5 million from an angel round at the beginning of its establishment, no capital group was willing to invest in them anymore after the money was burned out.

The worst thing is that after persisting for half a year, the founders have completely run out of food. Now even the original investors have directly told them to close down...

In the office.

"The order from the Chengdu Meteorological Observatory that I have been following for two months has been canceled again!"

"We talked for two months, and finally the leader said he was afraid that the quality of our satellites would not be as good as the Galaxy satellites. Are you so angry?"

"Xiaoou, you have to think of a way, we really have no choice but to close down shop like this!"

Zhang Xiaoou sat on the boss's chair with a sad look on his face, and the person he spoke to was Zhou Ping, his college classmate who started a business with him.

After a while, Zhang Xiaoou sighed deeply:

"Brother Ping, my order has also gone bad. I'm afraid we really won't be able to tide over the difficulties this time."

Zhou Ping was immediately discouraged and collapsed on the sofa. Both of them graduated from Harbin Institute of Technology, majoring in satellite design and manufacturing. Unexpectedly, their first innovation in life ended in failure.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the office was a bit silent, and the two of them sat quietly without knowing what to say.

At this moment, unexpectedly, a familiar message sounded from the QQ software on his desk. Zhang Xiaoou looked subconsciously and saw that it was an industry group among the work groups.

On weekdays, there will be some business consultations in the industry group. Out of habit, Zhang Xiaoou clicked on it and saw that it was an industry news.

“Public announcement regarding the approval of Phoenix Group’s near-earth Ka-band application.”

Zhang Xiaoou was stunned for a moment, Phoenix Group?

He couldn't believe it for a moment. He quickly clicked on the message and saw that the message actually came from the official website of the Ministry of Industry!

In an instant, Zhang Xiaoou's heart was filled with many questions. Before he could think about it carefully, the QQ group exploded...

"Damn it, the Phoenix Group also came to apply for the frequency band? When did this happen? Why didn't you hear any news?"

"It's so strange. Doesn't it take at least one year to submit the materials to apply for the frequency band to get the approval result? Phoenix Group filed the application a year in advance?!"

"No, no, everyone noticed that this is Ka band, Ka band. I remember, didn't I say that only the aerospace group has some Ka band now? How come the Phoenix Group also applied for it?"

"Damn it, brothers, I have a bold idea. Could it be that the Ministry of Industry gave the latest Ka-band of the Aerospace Group to the Phoenix Group..."

"Oh no, no, the Aerospace Group is the national team, my son..."

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaoou's expression was completely stunned, and all kinds of information quickly flashed through his mind.

He doesn't care how the Phoenix Group's Ka-band came about. All his attention is focused on the Phoenix Group's entry into the commercial aerospace field!

The stunned expression for more than ten seconds also made Zhou Ping on the side notice something unusual. Zhou Ping quickly stood up and asked:

"Xiaoou, what's wrong with you? Don't worry about it!"

Zhang Xiaoou already had preliminary ideas in his mind and became more and more excited.

He stood up suddenly and said excitedly to Zhou Ping:

"Brother Ping, I found a way to solve the order!"

"Look, Phoenix Group has also entered the commercial aerospace field!"

Zhou Ping was stunned for a moment, and then saw the news on the screen about Phoenix's application for Ka-band, but he didn't react at this time, shaking his head and saying:

"Xiaoou, if a group as big as Phoenix Group enters commercial aerospace, they will definitely set up their own satellite department."

"We are a satellite company, can they like our satellites? Can they use our satellites?!"

Zhang Xiaoou hurriedly waved his hands and said:

"Of course they don't like our satellites, but!"

"We can ask them if they need to OEM satellites or provide satellite design. This is our last chance!"

"If we can get a satellite order from the Phoenix Group, it will allow us to survive for a while longer!"

Only then did Zhou Ping understand Zhang Xiaoou's thoughts and said in a daze:

"Xiaoou, what do you mean, we are going to help Phoenix Group do satellite OEM work?"

"But... a large group like the Phoenix Group should also produce their own satellites, right? Moreover, even if they need OEMs, can we compete with large companies?"

"I think this matter is a bit suspense..."

Zhang Xiaoou sighed deeply. His senior Zhou Ping had a deep technical foundation, but he was too afraid of difficulties when doing things!

Before anything is done, I always find ways to find various reasons to convince myself...

He shook his head and said:

"Brother Ping, just leave this matter alone!"

"Now our 'Happy Planet' has fallen into the worst situation. This time, whether Phoenix Group needs our OEM or not, I will try my best!"

"Their headquarters is in Shancheng City. I will drive to Shancheng City myself immediately. This is our only hope!"

…

the other side.

Phoenix Group Headquarters.

"Boss, things are a bit difficult to handle. I went to the Aerospace Group in person, but their secretary Zhang Hao and Zhang rejected us directly without even looking at our satellite design drawings."

Director Zhang walked into the office in a hurry. He had just returned from the aerospace group and hurriedly reported the news to Hu Lai.

Hu Lai rubbed his forehead. He had just received the news from Chen Hai that all the procedures of the Phoenix Group had been approved quickly. The Ministry of Industry had also given him the Ka-band of the Aerospace Group.

"Lao Zhang, it's no wonder that the Aerospace Group is not to blame this time. We took away their Ka-band. It's normal for them to complain and not want to help."

"I can only trouble you now, let's see if we can find another 'satellite company' that can do the manufacturing for us!"

Factory Director Zhang naturally knew the whole story, so he could only nod his head and said:

"Boss of that business, I'll go find a few more satellite companies and ask."

"Well, Lao Zhang, you have to hurry up!"

Hu Lai gave a few more instructions, and just when Director Zhang was about to leave, suddenly the office secretary walked in.

"Mr. Hu, the doorman called just now and said that there is a CEO at the door who claims to be the 'Happy Planet' Satellite Company and wants to see you."

"That man looks like a recent graduate. Can you see it?"

Hu Lai and Director Zhang looked at each other and laughed in unison.

Unexpectedly, one second they were discussing about finding a satellite company to OEM, and the next second someone appeared at the door of the headquarters...

I have to say that sometimes life’s encounters are so wonderful.

Hu Lai showed a smile on his face and said:

"The name 'Happy Planet' makes people happy when they hear it. Since he is so determined to come in person, let him come up."

When the secretary heard Hu Lai's permission, he quickly left. Director Zhang didn't leave in a hurry. He sat down on the sofa and couldn't help but sigh:

"Boss, opportunities are given to those who are prepared."

"I really didn't expect that someone would come to our door so quickly without us releasing any information. I have to say that this person's business acumen is definitely very high."

Hu Lai nodded, and after a while, Zhang Xiaoou, the founder of "Happy Planet", pushed open the door of Hu Lai's office and walked in.

Hu Lai and Director Zhang looked at Zhang Xiaoou curiously. They saw that Zhang Xiaoou was wearing a formal suit. His elegant middle-parted hairstyle and thin body made him look elegant.

Zhang Xiaoou felt a little nervous. Although he was considered a moderate entrepreneur, the man in front of him was the boss of the famous Phoenix Group!

Seeing Hu Lai and Director Zhang looking at him, Zhang Xiaoou couldn't help but said timidly:

"Mr. Hu, hello..."

Hu Lai met Zhang Xiaoou and looked at Factory Director Zhang who didn’t know what to say, so he introduced with a smile:

"This is our Factory Director Zhang..."

Zhang Xiaoou nodded quickly and kept chanting:

"Hello, Mr. Zhang, hello, Mr. Zhang!"

After nervously saying hello, Zhang Xiaoou finally felt calmer and hurriedly took out two business cards from his bag and handed them over:

"Mr. Hu, Mr. Zhang, this is my business card. I am Zhang Xiaoou, the founder of the 'Happy Planet' satellite company."

Hu Lai took the business card and motioned for Zhang Xiaoou to sit down and talk. Before he could speak, Zhang Xiaoou eagerly introduced:

"Mr. Hu, thank you for meeting me despite your busy schedule. I won't waste your time and get straight to the point. The main purpose of my visit today is to ask if Phoenix needs satellite foundry business."
To be continued...