The Invincible Son-in-law

Xu Bangtao heard Lin Hao's voice, and only then did he turn to look at him. His stern gaze swept over him from top to bottom, and after a moment of silence, he uttered two words: "Okay."

"Governor Xu, Red Era Group is the leading enterprise in the national new energy battery sector, and settling in our Wucheng County. As the county committee and county government, our role is to empower the enterprises. Therefore, our Wucheng County is preparing to hold the first national new energy battery conference..."

"The new energy battery industry will be a major trend in future energy development. Though with the global promotion of carbon neutrality goals, the demand for new energy as a core for energy storage and power continues to grow..."

"With strong support from national policies, China's new energy batteries are classified as a strategic emerging industry, and several policies have been introduced to promote its rapid development, making the future market space huge..."

"Breakthroughs in new energy battery technology have accelerated industry upgrades. The application of new materials and new processes will improve battery performance and promote the development of new energy vehicles..."

"Our Wucheng County has abundant lithium resources, positioned at a transportation hub, with convenient logistics, favorable for industry aggregation and radiation..."

Lin Hao began to eloquently speak about the development prospects and future trends of the new energy battery industry.

However, Deputy Governor Xu Bangtao seemed to be well-versed in these matters, showing no expression and not even a twitch of his eyelids.

"Currently, our entire county has established a complete new energy battery industry chain. After three years of development, it has reached the billion-level scale, and once the new energy vehicle enterprises are introduced, it can reach the trillion-level within five years..."

Lin Hao mentioned the economic growth reaching a trillion-level scale, which finally piqued Xu Bangtao's interest.

"You mean a small county like yours has established a complete new energy battery industry chain?" Xu Bangtao seemed a bit incredulous.

"Yes, currently, from upstream raw materials like lithium mines, cobalt mines, nickel mines, natural graphite, and minerals like manganese, aluminum, copper, iron, phosphorus, etc., to the midstream battery cathode and anode materials, electrolytes, separator materials, copper foil, aluminum foil, binders, conductive agents, and other components..."

"Then downstream design, manufacturing, packaging, and assembly of individual battery cells into modules, battery pack packaging, cooling systems, and other industry chains are already complete, with innovations in residential energy storage, industrial energy storage, and grid energy storage fields..."

"We also have certain plans for mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and other consumer electronics fields, electric tools, drones, and electric ships."

"Now that we have connected the entire industry chain, what we need is to introduce the new energy vehicle industry, continue to expand this industry chain, and build influence and brand advantages..."

Lin Hao's answer was flawless, making Xu Bangtao's eyes increasingly bright and his interest seemingly growing.

"Haha... I didn't expect that a small county like yours could develop a complete new energy battery industry chain, truly making me a bit surprised!" Xu Bangtao finally showed a smile on his face.

Liao Jiarong chimed in at the right moment: "Governor Xu, Wucheng County's new energy battery industry chain is really complete, otherwise, our Chairman wouldn't have settled the new energy battery project in Wucheng County."

Xu Bangtao ignored Liao Jiarong but looked at Lin Hao and smiled, asking: "County Magistrate Lin, I didn't expect you to be so familiar with the new energy industry. Did you study economics?"

"To be honest, Governor Xu, I am a senior economist." Lin Hao revealed his credentials.

"Hahaha..." Governor Xu laughed, saying, "Nowadays, we have very few government officials who understand economics and can drive economic development. Senior economists are even rarer. No wonder Red Era Group settled in Wucheng County; it seems Chairman Ma trusts you as a senior economist very much!"

"Chairman Ma is not interested in singular projects; he is attracted to the entire industry chain. However, our influence is still too small. We sincerely wish for Governor Xu to visit our Wucheng County for inspection and guidance, to point out our shortcomings and urge us to expand the new energy industry." Lin Hao presented himself very humbly.

"Hahaha... Your new energy industry chain is already very complete, except for the introduction of the new energy vehicle project. You should also increase the dismantling and recycling of used batteries, extracting rare materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel to be reused in production..." Governor Xu said with a laugh.

"Governor Xu is right; we indeed lack the processing of used batteries. After I return, our county will fill this last gap in the industry chain." Lin Hao immediately responded.

"Additionally, there is another aspect, which is the supporting service industry for new energy batteries, such as battery research and development, new process exploration, battery testing, battery transportation, and storage..." Governor Xu continued to add.

Lin Hao and Liao Jiarong nodded repeatedly, feeling that Governor Xu was indeed not an ordinary person, showing a thorough understanding of the new energy battery industry.

"Well then, at the new energy battery conference, I'll bring a president of a new energy vehicle company along. As for whether the project can be negotiated, that will depend on your own performance." Governor Xu finally said.

"Thank you, leader!" Liao Jiarong and Lin Hao were pleasantly surprised and bowed in gratitude.

Though Governor Xu did not say he would attend the new energy battery conference, he mentioned bringing a new energy vehicle president over, which was in effect agreeing to attend the conference.

Governor Xu unexpectedly exchanged mobile numbers with Lin Hao, telling him that as soon as there are developments in the new energy vehicle project, he would call Lin Hao directly.

To be honest, Lin Hao being a small figure, Governor Xu leaving his number indicated he had a good opinion of Lin Hao's capabilities and was a form of recognition.

After leaving the provincial government, both felt like they had returned from another world, drenched in cold sweat, feeling as if they had taken a tour in hell.

According to yesterday's agreement, the two of them bought gifts and went to the home of the beautiful CEO's confidante Xie Wenxin.

For convenience in going to work, Xie Wenxin lived not far from the Provincial Department of Finance, and it was a high-end community.

A standard small home with three bedrooms, two living rooms, and two bathrooms, very cozy in decoration, Xie Wenxin opened the door to greet them.

"Rongrong, Lin Hao, welcome, welcome!" Xie Wenxin said with a smile, wearing a refreshing home outfit.

"Sister Xin! This is just a small token from us." Lin Hao exclaimed crisply, handing over the gift he held.

After receiving it, Xie Wenxin smiled and said, "You shouldn't have brought so many gifts, making it too formal, come in and sit."

"Wenxin, where's Yaoyao?" Liao Jiarong eagerly walked towards the living room.

"Yaoyao, look who's here!" Xie Wenxin shouted.

A little girl with pink, jade-like features rushed out of the room, and she couldn't help but happily shout when she saw Liao Jiarong.

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