Chapter 371: The More Patent Technologies, the Better

"Chen Yang, since you're so optimistic about the automobile industry, why don't you invest in Provincial Automobile Manufacturing?" Pan Ruoyun, as a child of Provincial Automobile Manufacturing, hearing that Chen Yang was very optimistic about the automobile industry's prospects, felt happy inside. But she couldn't understand why, although Chen Yang was optimistic about this industry, he retreated at the critical moment.

Chen Yang said to Pan Ruoyun, "Comrade Pan Ruoyun, that's not right. I am also one of the major shareholders of Starlight Financial Investment Company; they invested in Provincial Automobile Manufacturing, which is equivalent to my investment, isn't it?"

Pan Ruoyun sighed and said rather dissatisfiedly, "Although Starlight Financial Investment Company has taken a stake in Provincial Automobile Manufacturing, they don't care at all about the company's business. This time, going to Europe to introduce patented technology, they didn't send anyone over."

Chen Yang immediately retorted, "Comrade Pan Ruoyun, that's somewhat unreasonable. Professionals do professional work. Our company's task is to provide funds to help Provincial Automobile Manufacturing complete equipment and technological innovation. As for the patented technology issue, it should be handled by your professionals. Laypeople directing experts is a major taboo in the industry."

Upon hearing this, Pan Ruoyun's face blushed slightly, and she softly said to Chen Yang, "Sorry."

Chen Yang, in order not to let the atmosphere become too awkward, also said to her, "If you feel this Europe trip isn't ideal enough, you can go again. However, this time you should prepare more thoroughly—not only must you secure good technology, but also bring along an excellent negotiation specialist. Strive to obtain as many patents as possible at the smallest cost."

Regarding the introduction of patented technology, Pan Ruoyun couldn't decide, so she turned her gaze to Liu Jianghua, speaking in a pleading tone: "Governor Liu, can we not go to Europe again?"

Seeing how hot the automobile sector was in the stock market, Liu Jianghua's impression of Wu Junhui became even worse. Going to Europe again would not only cost more money but also delay Provincial Automobile Manufacturing's reform progress.

However, dissatisfaction aside, the problem ultimately still needs to be solved. He said to Huo Yunyan, "Director Huo, you're an expert in business negotiations; why not let you personally lead the team to negotiate with them this time?"

Huo Yunyan nodded. Since everyone is optimistic about the automobile industry's prospects, she too should go in person.

"Chen Yang, are you going or not?" Huo Yunyan asked Chen Yang.

"Director Huo, as an outsider, I shouldn't waste national resources, right?" Chen Yang had always been uneasy about the S virus situation. Going to Europe at this time, if Dongjiangsheng were to break out in an epidemic, he worried that Shen Anna alone couldn't control the overall situation.

Huo Yunyan hoped to bring Chen Yang; actually she just wanted to hear his opinion at critical moments. Since Chen Yang was unwilling to go, she couldn't well insist.

Chen Yang thought for a moment, then said to Director Huo, "Director Huo, for this trip to Europe, as long as the other party is willing to sell the patented technology, we can buy it all. What we can use we will use ourselves; what we can't use we can sell at a markup to domestic peers, or exchange with them for the technology we need."

Huo Yunyan felt Chen Yang was simply a born businessman. She was still thinking about how to discuss patented technology transfer with European businessmen, while Chen Yang had already been considering how to maximize the benefits of those patented technologies.

"Buying more patented technology is fine; the worry is that our funds might not be enough. Besides purchasing patents, we also need to set aside part of the funds to improve equipment and buy raw materials. We can't just buy the patented technology and then do nothing, can we?"

Chen Yang said to her, "There are so many automobile companies domestically; if we have enough patented technology, we could actually survive quite well without producing anything. According to what I know, many foreign companies also don't produce; just by collecting patent fees they can make a fortune."

Huo Yunyan was shocked by Chen Yang's words. "Chen Yang, you're not joking, are you? How much money can patent fees earn? Provincial Automobile Manufacturing has several thousand employees!"

Chen Yang said, "Director Huo, I'm not joking with you. Abroad, patent rights are highly valued; if you don't pay the patent fee, losing a lawsuit would cost you even more. Moreover, our country is now also beginning to value patent protection. As long as the evidence is solid, one lawsuit, one certainty."

Huo Yunyan felt a bit moved, turned her head to ask the person beside her, Liu Jianghua: "Governor Liu, do you think we need to increase investment in introducing patented technology?"

Liu Jianghua said, "Director Huo, you go there first and have a look, try to buy as much patented technology as possible. If funds are insufficient, the province will think of a way. Or you could also have Chen Yang persuade Starlight Financial Investment Company to increase its investment."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang immediately said to Director Huo, "Director Huo, if funds are insufficient, I can communicate with the shareholders of Starlight Financial Investment Company. I guarantee to provide you with logistical support."

Seeing Chen Yang promise to solve the funding issue, Huo Yunyan then nodded in satisfaction.

Seeing that Provincial Automobile Manufacturing's problem had been properly resolved, Liu Jianghua left satisfied.

Huo Yunyan then brought Pan Ruoyun to Provincial Automobile Manufacturing to prepare for the second Europe trip.

Chen Yang saw that the two leaders had left, and also wanted to follow them out.

However, Lu Guojie again grabbed him.

"Chen Yang, I'm preparing to buy some stocks in my personal name. Do you think it's better to chase Yong'an Automobile or Southern Automobile?"

Chen Yang said to him, "The current automobile sector's leader is definitely Yong'an Automobile. But you might not have the chance to buy this stock. By the time you can buy it, it's likely that various capitals are preparing to withdraw, and the risk will also be greater."

Lu Guojie felt it made sense. Now everyone is optimistic about Yong'an Automobile; even if they know this stock can make money, they can only look. So he again asked for advice: "Chen Yang, then could you recommend a stock that's still buyable?"

Chen Yang said, "The automobile sector is currently the hottest; you can randomly pick a highly active stock and still get some soup and water. But never chase highs, nor go heavy. Keep some funds for yourself to top up and rescue."

Lu Guojie thought for a moment, then asked Chen Yang again, "Some stocks are very active but have severe losses; can those also be bought?"

Chen Yang said to him, "As long as the theme is hot, you don't need to consider this company's financial problems. Stocks that everyone likes, capital has no hype space; what would they use to push up the price? Stocks with poor performance, precisely because everyone worries about being trapped and dares not enter, are actually more likely to be favored by capital."

Lu Guojie felt as if a new world had been opened up. He only today realized that stock trading is about going against ordinary people's psychology.

"Chen Yang, thank you for your guidance; I've truly benefited greatly!" After Lu Guojie thanked Chen Yang, he hurriedly opened the computer to study the stock market.

Meanwhile, other people in the office who had computers and stock accounts also went to pay attention to the stock market.

Chen Yang saw the situation, worried that they would soon have an endless stream of questions, and immediately slipped away at the fastest speed.