Starting with the Limu electric car factory, I started a shopping spree.
They bought everything, including factories and skyscrapers in downtown Beijing that were put up for auction after their owners went bankrupt, at ultra-low prices, indefinitely, with loans from Chinese banks, regardless of the type.
All of them were purchased at less than half of the original price, so when the situation calms down, a profit of several times compared to the money invested is guaranteed, literally like a honey pot.
Of course, I wasn’t going to be satisfied with this level.
Rather than end up buying real estate and reselling it at a high price, it’s much more profitable to secure technology and do it for a long time.
However, unlike real estate, securing important technologies has never been easy.
The Chinese government is not stupid either, so it somehow protected companies with core technology, and even if it couldn’t, it was protecting technology by tearing it to pieces like Limu and disposing of only real estate excluding technology.
But what does it matter.
After all, that technology was also created by people, and the high-level human resources in China who were researching such technology are now… … .
“Thank you, Chairman.”
I am unemployed due to company bankruptcy and manpower reduction.
I said to the former head of the research center for Limu Electric Vehicles.
“What, it just returned to where it was.”
It’s not just technology, it’s enough to recruit people who can create technology.
“Sooner or later, the purchase process for the Limu Institute will be completed, so you can go back to work as usual.”
The director of the research center who received my words answered something, and the interpreter translated it again.
“thank you. I was at a loss as to what to do now.”
“It was nothing. ah. Also, contact the researchers you had at the original research institute and ask them to come, and we will re-employ them all, with the best treatment in the industry.”
At my words, the warden smiled brightly and said.
“Everyone will be delighted.”
“Then I’m glad. By the way, the warden.”
I said with a look of anticipation.
“Right now, I only took over the factory, so I don’t have the right to produce the model Limou used to produce. So, we need to quickly develop a new car and put the line into operation. How long will it take?”
“Are you talking about a new car? hmm… To develop a new car, not only the research institute but also the manpower needed for design… … .”
“Just say what you need. They’re all unemployed anyway, so they’re all rehired, well. It’s not just Limou, but talented people from other companies are also scattered all over the place.”
At my words, the warden said with a confident expression.
“With such support, we will be able to build a new car quickly. The opportunity to repay the favor of the president has come soon.”
nice.
good, good
“If you give me a year and a half, I will develop a new car.”
… huh?
A year and a half?
“A year and a half?”
When I looked a little disappointed, the warden said, flustered.
“yes? I held on tight for a year and a half… … .”
“Does it take that long?”
“Of course. Isn’t it a blank slate with nothing at all? You have to recreate everything from scratch, and it’s no wonder it takes that long.”
“Aren’t you the one who originally studied automobiles?”
“Of course, there are many things left in my head, but I can’t memorize the various data I’ve accumulated so far and the detailed data of the technology needed to make a car.”
“ah… … .”
“All the technology researched at the Limu Institute was taken over by the Chinese government, so there is nothing, so we have to recreate everything from scratch.”
I thought it would be solved by gathering all the researchers, but I guess I was too complacent.
‘That’s right. If it could be solved by gathering only researchers, China would have caught up with the US and Japan a long time ago.’
I thought about it for a while and said.
“It takes at least a year and a half to restore lost technology and data and develop a new car at the same time, right?”
“you’re right.”
this is the problem
There are voices that China has surpassed even Korea in some technologies, but experts say that most Chinese technologies are still several years behind Korea.
However, it would take another year and a half to restore such lagging Chinese technology.
‘Isn’t this just a problem with cars?’
Currently, China is taking over all kinds of companies and expanding the scope of business indiscriminately, but most of them are processing it in a way that only net assets are acquired for the purpose of collecting.
Of course, technology is not included in this acquisition process, so it is obvious that restoration will take a considerable amount of time, just like Limo’s electric car.
“How long will it take to develop a new car once the technology and data are secured?”
“Then you can hold it tight and pull it up to six months.”
“What if we put more manpower and money into it?”
“… I can’t guarantee results, but I’m sure it’ll be something by four months.”
The development period increases like a rubber band depending on the presence or absence of underlying technology and data.
‘I need to secure the technology.’
New car development is also development, but we need to secure the base technology quickly so that we can continue to research better technology based on it.
It’s too wasteful to waste a year and a half on restoring existing technology.
The problem is how to secure the technology.
‘There’s no way China can sell a company with technology.’
Because the Chinese government is somehow preventing technology leakage by reviving key companies or acquiring only technology, even in a half-mad state.
“Securing technology by partnering with another company… It won’t work either.”
There is no fool who will raise a rival by providing technology to Saeron, who already has a cheat key called Skeleton.
“Did I try to eat it too raw?”
After thinking about it for a while, I shook my head and said.
“No. Raw food is synonymous with China, right?”
China has accumulated technology regardless of means and methods, such as making illegally copied products and stealing other countries’ technologies.
Isn’t it natural to eat raw against China like that?
I thought with my eyes shining.
‘Even if it’s not the case, the current situation in China is dire. Why don’t you bribe researchers with money and steal their technology?’
This is actually the most realistic alternative.
The problem is that if this is caught, it is obvious that it will be criticized not only in China but also in Korea.
Either way, this is definitely illegal.
‘I need an organization that will act on my behalf.’
An organization that steals Chinese technology instead of me, quietly brings it back to me, and endures all the arrows of criticism even if caught at the same time.
But does such an organization exist in the world?
Park In-gwi is virtually impossible to enter China, so it won’t work.
“hmm… ah!”
I said with a grin.
“Did there be North Korea?”
North Korea is a veteran who has a large-scale intelligence organization and has bought countless people to spy on them.
Even the relationship is dirty because China does not recognize the current government, and since North Korea is reforming and opening and needs technology more than anyone else, the motive for plundering technology is perfect.
“You can’t even make a sound because you’re on a leash with a debt to me. Great.”
It was a North Korean spy organization that had been focusing on security, but now that it has gotten better with South Korea, it is using it for economic purposes to plunder China’s technology.
I moved to an empty place and called Lee Cheol-jin of the Revolutionary Government.
-Yes, Chairman Han.
“Lee Chul-jin… No, you are now the director of the National Security Agency, right? Anyway, Chief Lee.”
I said with a bright smile.
“Isn’t North Korea in need of technology?”
* * *
“Whoa.”
Wang Man-deng, a researcher at Lingsu, China’s number one electric car company, felt like walking on thin ice every day.
Unlike other companies that have gone bankrupt, Lingxu has been selected as a key company that needs to be revived somehow, and it is holding on thanks to receiving financial support. because there was
Fortunately, there were no researchers in the list of candidates for this honorary retirement, but additional honorary retirements were virtually predicted in the future, so no one knows when or what will happen.
“The house loan is still long, but the house price is falling, and the kids are growing up, but you don’t know when it will be cut. ha. How did you come to this point?”
As I trudged home, worrying about the future of myself and my family, a man quietly approached me and said,
“Nice to meet you. I am Assistant Manager Kim of PAC Technology.”
“PAC technology?”
“Are you Researcher Mandeng Wang?”
If it’s technology, it must be a technology-related company.
‘A technology-related company contacted me as a researcher? A scout?’
Of course, it’s a company I’ve never heard of, but what’s important now is not the size of the company, but stable jobs and money.
Wang Man-deung said with a look of anticipation.
“I’m the king, what’s going on?”
“I came because I had something important to offer. Can we talk for a while in a quiet place?”
“yes. You see.”
Deputy Kim, who moved to such a quiet place, spoke to Wang Man-deung.
“Researcher Wang, the recent situation in China is very difficult. To the extent that great talents like Researcher Wang were forced to resign. What is the most important thing in a situation like this?”
“It must be a stable job.”
Then, Assistant Manager Kim shook his head and said.
“Isn’t there something more certain than that?”
“Are you sure?”
“Money.”
When Deputy Manager Kim opened the briefcase he was holding, Wang Man-deung opened his mouth wide when he saw what was inside.
“What is this?”
What was in the briefcase was money.
“RMB 1 million is 300,000 USD.”
Over 500 million won in Korean money.
Wang Man-deung instinctively felt it.
The reason PAC Technology contacted him was not to scout him, but to make an illegal secret offer.
“Stop, no way.”
“If you bring technology and data from within the laboratory, all of this money belongs to Wang Man-deung.”
Normally, Wang Mandeung would not have paid any attention no matter how much money he coveted.
Because Wang Man-deung had the pride of being a researcher for China’s best electric car company.
But now, the position of the researcher, which is the pride of Wang Man-deung, is in jeopardy.
‘I don’t know when I’ll be fired, but wouldn’t it be right to take care of the money? But what if I get caught?’
At that time, Assistant Manager Kim said with a calm expression, as if he had read Wang Man-deung’s mind.
“If you’re worried about getting caught, don’t worry, PAC Technology is not a small company.”
“What do you mean?”
“If necessary to secure technology, we can launch a DDoS attack on Lingxu, and if necessary, we have the ability to deploy people to ensure the safety of Researcher Wang and his family. In addition, we can forge a passport for the country you want so that you can enter the country. Of course, smuggling is also possible.”
At that, Wang Man-deung realized that PAC Technology, to which Assistant Manager Kim belonged, was not just a company, but a large-scale organization.
“Eh, what if I refuse?”
“If you refuse, this opportunity will go to someone else. As a side note, this is only a fraction of the amount we will pay you. We will also pay performance bonuses in proportion to the value of the technology and data that Researcher Wang has brought.”
A huge opportunity that might be able to take a big chunk and run away abroad.
‘Anyway, China is being destroyed right now. Should we just hold hands and make a lot of money and run away abroad? If I go to America, what will I do if I get caught later?’
In the end, Wang Mandeng nodded his head after a long thought.
“great. Let’s try it.”
Then, Assistant Manager Kim smiled brightly and handed over the entire briefcase.
“Good idea. Then take this.”
“yes? You’re giving me this right?”
“It is a sign of trust and a fetter at the same time.”
Assistant Manager Kim tapped the briefcase and said.
“Because the moment you receive this, Researcher Wang becomes an accomplice with us. Please note that all of our conversations are currently being recorded.”
A thoroughly thorough and sizable organization.
That’s why Wang Man-deung was relieved.
With the help of an organization like this, you can break through Lingxu’s security net more safely.
Wang Man-deng said as he took the briefcase.
“Then I will accept it without hesitation.”
“By the way, as I said before, I intend to do everything I can to help outside. Do you need anything?”
At that, Wang Man-deng pondered for a while before saying.
“The research institute uses its own closed network, so it is impossible to infiltrate from the outside. However, the laboratory network is connected to the company network. So, after disabling this corporate network with a DDoS attack… … .”
* * *
The operation, in which I paid and North Korea used an intelligence organization to plunder Chinese companies’ technology, was successful.
Even people who would normally have firmly rejected it had no choice but to be tempted by the North Korean spy agent’s offer because of the situation, and I, who randomly absorbed the technology of leading Chinese companies regardless of type.
“Batteries, cars, solar, etc. There are many.”
No matter how bad Chinese technology is, even this is the level of drought for Saeron, who has no technology at all.
At that time, when you are checking the technologies you have secured, breaking news pops up in the news.
– A researcher of a famous battery company in China was arrested for leaking the core technology of the research center to the outside.
It’s a company that works there.
“Are you caught?”
I knew this would happen and put North Korea ahead.
It’s weird that it doesn’t get caught in such a large-scale operation.
Of course, it doesn’t matter if you get caught.
Only the highest ranks of the revolutionary government know that I am involved in this operation.
Of course, the Chinese government will open its eyes and search for it, but in the end, the only thing the Chinese government can find out is that North Korea is involved in the technology leak.
Even the Chinese government does not recognize the revolutionary government as an official government, so there is virtually no way to deal with it because there is no exchange?
Of course, if Seron suddenly comes out with these technologies, you can doubt that there is a Seron behind North Korea, but it is enough to insist that it was developed through research.
Simple suspicion without evidence is meaningless.
As if Chinese companies are still running without any problems even though they illegally stole foreign technologies.
“Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.”
It is the turn of China, which has been using all kinds of methods from hacking to stealing technology as an international gangster, to be reversed.
“Anyway, the technology seems to have been secured, shall we start making an electric car soon?”
Yuwon Motors and Limu… No, now they are aiming for overseas markets by operating all electric car factories that have changed their name to Seron Motors.
“But this alone is not enough.”
Obviously, the base technology was secured, but even so, it was Chinese technology in the end.
It means that it is not at a level that can be eaten in the overseas market.
Of course, you can use a skeleton to save labor costs and offer cost-effectiveness, but then what is different from existing Chinese electric car companies?
“Cars are expensive, so unlike consumer goods, not only cost performance but also brand and performance are important points. I need something special that can only be felt at Seron Motors.”
Seron Motors, which had just built its foundation with Chinese technology, couldn’t suddenly develop great technology, so in the end, the combination with the undead was the answer.
“Autonomous driving? hmm… It passes.”
Because autonomous driving AI is already at a considerable level.
“speed? Attaching a secondary skeleton leg to increase speed… no. This would be too ugly.”
No matter how good a car is, if the design is bad, it won’t sell.
A car with skeleton legs in the world, who pays to buy it.
Even I, who are used to skeletons right now, feel rejected.
“Hmm. Anything good?”
After thinking about it for a long time, an idea came to my mind.
“basic… okay. Stick to the basics.”
What is the most important thing in a car?
speed?
driving stability?
no.
The answer is safety.
Absolute safety that can protect the lives of occupants under any circumstances.
I said with my eyes shining.
“What if we built a bone shield inside the vehicle body?”
You don’t even have to protect every part of the car.
Just focus the bone shield on the part where people ride.
“If you want to make a regular car strong, you have to make it thick and heavy, but it’s not a bone shield.”
If you just hit morale and magic power, you will be able to have a different level of defense even with the same weight and volume.
“A car that is safe even if a truck runs into it… no Gotta go one step further. Anti-monster protection car.”
A monster protection car beyond a bulletproof car.
I said, snapping my fingers.
“okay. It allows you to set the strength of the built-in bone shield as an option.”
The F-class option is a level that can block the attack of an F-class monster, and the E-class option is a level that can block an E-class monster attack.
Then, rich people will choose a higher option on their own.
“If you are in the car, you are guaranteed absolute safety from monsters. There are not a few Awoken criminals there, so it’s perfect, right?”
If the window is devised in such a way that a bone shield protrudes from the body in an emergency, a simple bunker that protects passengers from monsters and awakeners is completed.
“It’s usually built into the car body, so it doesn’t compromise the design, so it’s perfect. good. Anti-monster protection car, go with this.”