#224 - Interest-free loan

Before long, Lu Haifeng saw a minibus approaching from a distance and stopping directly at the entrance of the Audi car factory.

Subsequently, Wang Cheng, with unconcealed joy on his face, stepped out of the car, accompanied by Chang Yaohui, the Mayor Chang of Piao City, and some other officials.

"General Manager Lu, congratulations, congratulations!"

"You have brought a great honor to the country!"

"Not at all, Director Wang, you flatter me!"

"This is what we, as a Da Xia nation's enterprise, should do!"

After the two shook hands, everything was understood without words.

Immediately afterward, Lu Haifeng shook hands with Chang Yaohui, the Mayor Chang of Piao City, and said, "Mayor Chang, long time no see. You should have notified me before coming, so I could have made some preparations!"

Chang Yaohui also shook hands and said, "General Manager Lu, please don't say that. People who don't know would think that I, Lao Chang, am a bureaucrat."

Chang Yaohui was in his forties, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, a tall figure, a standard northern man.

His appearance suggested that he was an upright person, and the fact was indeed so. Chang Yaohui's reputation had always been very good in Piao City for so many years. He was a truly people-oriented official.

Lu Haifeng had met him several times before and had a very good impression of him. He was a truly good official who was wholeheartedly dedicated to his work.

After exchanging pleasantries and compliments, Lu Haifeng led Wang Cheng and Chang Yaohui to the reception room.

The three chatted for a long time. Wang Cheng was indeed there to deliver money to Lu Haifeng, a 20-year interest-free loan of 20 billion, which would arrive in Audi Automobile's account tomorrow.

This news was definitely the most important thing for Lu Haifeng at the moment. With the money, he could repay part of the Huaxing Laboratory's debt and use part of it to continue expanding the factory.

Chang Yaohui's visit was to resolve the land issue for Lu Haifeng.

"General Manager Lu, your enterprise is the pride of our Piao City. After the city's decision, we will allocate the 1.8 million square meters of land between Huaxing Technology and Audi Automobile to your company to build a new factory!"

Chang Yaohui's efficiency was truly remarkable. He directly brought the documents and signed a land sales agreement with Lu Haifeng on the spot.

Chang Yaohui was also supporting Piao City's proud enterprise. He sold the 1.8 million square meters of land to Audi Automobile for a symbolic price of 50 million.

This was almost the same as giving it away for free. Although it was not the land that Lu Haifeng wanted, the Huaxing Technology factory and the Audi Automobile factory were now connected, which made it easier for him to manage.

After signing the contract and chatting for a few more words, Chang Yaohui said goodbye. Before leaving, he gave Lu Haifeng his personal phone number, so that he could call him directly if anything came up in the future.

Lu Haifeng kept Wang Cheng behind and invited him to attend the company's celebration banquet tonight, which Wang Cheng happily accepted.

With the matter settled, he knew that Lu Haifeng still had things to do, so he said goodbye and went to find Xu Zhilin.

Lu Haifeng immediately convened a meeting of department managers and supervisors. Now that he had money and land, he could start building the fourth phase of the Audi factory and headquarters.

Moreover, Audi Automobile would be formally separated from Huaxing Technology and acquired by Huaxing Laboratory, upgrading from a company form to a group form.

Fifth floor conference room

Lu Haifeng sat at the head of the table, looking at the Audi Automobile executives on both sides of him. Except for Xu Zhilin, everyone else was present.

Xu Zhilin was not interested in this kind of company decision-making. He was only interested in technology. Seeing Wang Cheng's arrival, he also expressed that he would not participate.

Audi Automobile General Manager Zhao Jianhua, Design Department Head Ye Lingzhi, Sales Department Head Kong Sheng, Marketing Department Head Huang Ming, Technology Department Head Xu Zhilin, Legal Department Head Chen Changchun, Human Resources Department Head Li Nianxian, and so on.

There were also the supervisors of each department. This was the entire structure of Audi Automobile now. Although there were not many departments, they were all complete, and they should be able to support a group company.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Lu Haifeng said, "First of all, I would like to thank everyone present for your dedication and contributions to the company in the past two years. Audi Automobile's achievements today cannot be separated from everyone's efforts!"

"This time, our Audi Automobile's independent intellectual property engine won the first and third place in this year's Ward's 10 Best Engines selection!"

"But you must know that this is just the beginning. In the future, we will encounter all kinds of challenges, and Audi Automobile's goal is only one!"

"That is... to surpass the world's number one car company and successfully reach the top of the automotive industry!"

"Do you have the confidence to follow me to realize this ideal!"

Now, Lu Haifeng's words instantly aroused the emotions of everyone present.

Just imagine, if a auto parts company that could only produce accessories for domestic cars could one day become the hegemon of the automotive industry in the world.

Then, how proud would these employees working in the company be?

Even when they get old one day, they can brag to their children and grandchildren, 'I was fully involved in the rise of the world's automotive hegemon, Audi Automobile Group.'

If Lu Haifeng had talked to them about this ideal a year ago, then everyone present would definitely agree on the surface, but in their hearts, they would not take it seriously.

Are you kidding? Is the automotive hegemon so easy to do if you want to?

Do you know how much effort and hard work it takes?

However, in the past year or so, Lu Haifeng has given them a shot in the arm with facts, and now he has also given them a hope.

What if?

What if Lu Haifeng's words come true?

"Yes!!!"

Now, everyone present was infected by Lu Haifeng's emotions and filled with inexplicable confidence in the future of Audi Automobile.

Lu Haifeng nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Very good, I hope that everyone can continue to work together in the future. Now, let me announce the company's plan for the next step!"

"In view of the current situation, I have decided to upgrade Audi Automobile Company to form Audi Group, with Audi Automobile Manufacturing, Audi Power, and Audi Parts established as independent subsidiaries."

Wow!

Lu Haifeng's words immediately energized the Audi Automobile executives present.

They had already guessed that Audi Automobile would be upgraded from a company scale to a group, because this was an inevitable process in the development of an enterprise.

As the scale expands, the enterprise also needs to be restructured and upgraded. The establishment of several independent subsidiaries means that many high-level positions will be vacant.

This is what everyone is most concerned about: promotion, salary increase, and becoming CEO are the pursuits of every workplace employee.