Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 524: Chapter 523 Pressure

The Lord of the Seven Seas, the Sun Never Sets Little Brother Country, was once so glorious, thanks to the prevailing wind of the First Industrial Revolution.

Then came the Second Industrial Revolution, which marked the beginning of electrification.

Electricity began to be applied to daily life, with inventions like lights, phones, and telegraphs emerging during this period.

Although the Second Industrial Revolution did not give rise to a world hegemon, it officially ushered the world into the colonial era, solidifying the Sun Never Sets Little Brother Country’s status.

And the Third Industrial Revolution was when automation began, making industrial production more convenient.

The emergence of computers was the greatest achievement of this industrial revolution, and humanity’s official entrance into space was also due to this revolution.

This industrial revolution established the Mei Clan’s dominant position, once again giving rise to a world hegemon.

The Mei Clan’s status as a world leader is inseparable from the Third Industrial Revolution.

It was because they seized the Third Industrial Revolution and grasped the opportunity for development that the Mei Clan became the new world leader.

From the development of the several industrial revolutions, it can be seen that each revolution marks a period of world progress and also a time of shifts in the world order.

Two world hegemons have already risen because of industrial revolutions; the next person to control the world will be the one who seizes the next industrial revolution.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has not yet occurred, and now it depends on who can seize the opportunity.

The Yan Clan missed out on the previous industrial revolutions and never caught up with the development opportunities.

Missing the opportunities of the previous industrial revolutions resulted in the Yan Clan’s long period of lagging behind.

The Yan Clan cannot afford to miss the next industrial revolution; they must seize this opportunity.

This industrial revolution is the Yan Clan’s best chance, an opportunity to surpass the developed Western powers.

If the Yan Clan can develop during this industrial revolution, they can claim the world leader position and knock the Mei Clan from their perch.

Jiang Cheng knows that the next industrial revolution is related to electricity and that a fully electrified society is the product of this revolution.

This industrial revolution is the Fourth Industrial Revolution, an industrial revolution concerning energy.

Completely eliminating traditional energy sources like oil and coal is the developmental process of this industrial revolution.

Jiang Cheng experienced this industrial revolution in his previous life, so he is very familiar with its development process.

Jiang Cheng has been guiding the Yan Clan along the path to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the launch of the K38 battery is part of this revolution.

The Yan Clan is now on the right path; they just need to continue working hard to lead the forefront of this industrial revolution and guide the development of human civilization.

However, it’s still too early to talk about the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and there’s much preparation work to be done.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution still requires a lot of preparation, and it’s not yet time for its official commencement.

Jiang Cheng needs to gradually push the development of technology until the Fourth Industrial Revolution fully begins.

Now, Jiang Cheng’s task is to acquire a car manufacturing company to prepare for the next industrial revolution.

Regarding acquisitions, Jiang Cheng is not adept, so he delegates such tasks to professionals.

Zhang Manlin is very adept at acquisitions, and Jiang Cheng doesn’t need to worry.

After completing all the work on the K38 battery, Jiang Cheng stepped out of the laboratory.

He arrived at the company’s headquarters building, returned to his office, and then summoned Zhang Manlin, the CEO, to meet him.

Jiang Cheng sat in his office, waiting for Zhang Manlin’s arrival. Sitting in his chair, through the transparent walls, he admired the scenery of Luo City.

In the distance, traffic was flowing continuously on the roads, with countless people busy with their affairs.

Jiang Cheng’s office offered quite a splendid view, providing a full view of Luo City’s scenery.

Unfortunately, he rarely had the chance to visit, leaving this beautiful scenery often unappreciated for long periods.

Ding dong!

While Jiang Cheng was admiring Luo City’s scenery, a sound returned him to his senses.

He hadn’t been lost in the scenery and hadn’t been paying attention to his surroundings.

The sound came from the direction of the elevator; it seemed someone was coming up by elevator.

In this time, the only Cosmic Umbrella employee who could come up to the top floor was Zhang Manlin, the company’s CEO.

Soon, a figure slowly emerged from the elevator, wearing a black professional suit.

The black professional suit accentuated her mature figure, exuding an indescribable charm.

The person entering was indeed the company’s CEO, Zhang Manlin, whom Jiang Cheng had specifically asked to come over to discuss matters.

What a rare occasion, boss, I didn’t expect you’d actively come to the company to discuss matters with me. I thought you had really disregarded the company!

As soon as she entered, Zhang Manlin teased Jiang Cheng, indicating a considerable amount of resentment she harbored.

Jiang Cheng was indeed a boss who disliked coming to the company, often being absent for half a month at a time.

This made the CEO feel like she had encountered a fake boss, imagining herself as a fake CEO.

Jiang Cheng felt awkward hearing Zhang Manlin’s teasing, as he truly didn’t want to bother too much with company affairs, hence allowing Zhang Manlin to develop independently.

He was probably the least involved CEO across all companies, in terms of managing the company’s affairs.

As the CEO of Cosmic Umbrella, Zhang Manlin, although enjoying the freedom to fully utilize her talents thanks to Jiang Cheng’s delegation, found the heavy responsibilities overwhelming at times, putting immense pressure on her.

Encountering a boss like Jiang Cheng, who was frequently absent from the company, Zhang Manlin wasn’t sure whether to consider herself lucky or not.

However, Jiang Cheng understood that his approach was somewhat irresponsible, so he didn’t mind Zhang Manlin’s teasing.

Jiang Cheng did not want to linger on other matters with Zhang Manlin and directly got to the point, stating the purpose of his visit this time.

I came over this time to discuss something important with you. There’s an immediate task you need to undertake; this task is crucial for the company’s future direction, so you must personally attend to it.

Upon hearing Jiang Cheng’s words, Zhang Manlin withdrew her playful expression and began to act more serious.

Her face showed no emotion as she seriously looked at Jiang Cheng, waiting for him to reveal his plan.

Once in work mode, Zhang Manlin exhibits a very focused and serious demeanor, completely different from her usual self.

You should take these documents; this is new battery technology documentation. First, take it and examine it carefully.

Jiang Cheng didn’t mind Zhang Manlin’s change in mood and handed her a thick stack of documents, continuing to speak to her.