The World's Richest Man: Start with the Daily Intelligence System

103: Chapter 103 Joint SignatureThe research and development budget of the National Space Administration is approximately ten billion annually.

Although the funding seems substantial, due to the technological barriers imposed by Western nations, many material science projects require China to explore solutions independently.

It is comparable to one country competing against more than a dozen developed nations; the difficulty is self-evident.

Many research projects, lacking sufficient funding, can only sustain themselves by the Space Administration undertaking launch missions for other countries.

Zhang Wei was not opposed to making a donation; after all, he was also a citizen of China, and contributing to the nation’s space industry was a source of pride for him.

However, his current funds were nearly depleted, and the subsequent jewelry company would likely require considerable promotional expenses.

The thirty million they barely scraped together with An Xiaoxi and the others was simply not enough to burn through.

Thinking of this, a sudden idea flashed through Zhang Wei’s mind, and he sought Section Chief Zheng’s opinion: ”Section Chief Zheng, I won’t hide it from you, I am currently establishing a brand-new jewelry brand, and the financial pressure is genuinely immense.”

Upon hearing this, Section Chief Zheng’s eyes dimmed slightly; after all, this was a lunar meteorite worth over forty million, and expecting it to be donated for free was indeed asking too much.

But Zhang Wei continued, ”What I mean is, is it possible to achieve a mutual cooperation? We need publicity for the new brand, and the Space Administration needs meteorites for research. So why can’t we achieve a win-win situation?”

”Then what do you mean?” Section Chief Zheng didn’t quite understand.

Zhang Wei patiently explained, ”Look here, we provide the meteorite, and when the Space Administration has its next launch mission, they can print our company’s name and logo on the rocket.”

”Afterward, our company can design a pendant related to space travel as a co-branded item with the Space Administration. Wouldn’t that make everyone happy?”

China’s rockets generally use white bodies paired with the red national flag, a color scheme very suitable for displaying various advertisements.

As early as 1994, due to insufficient aerospace funding at the time, the characters for ’Enwei’ were printed on a rocket. While many people might not be familiar with ’Enwei Group,’ the ’Jieeryin’ product manufactured by this company is certainly nationally renowned.

Subsequently, advertisements similar to the one promoting pandas in S Province also appeared on rocket carriers. Therefore, China’s aerospace endeavors are not as mysterious as imagined.

Section Chief Zheng pondered for a moment: ”I need to report this matter; there is no precedent for this before. But it is indeed a good method for a win-win. I will do my utmost to facilitate this.”

Zhang Wei smiled, ”I believe this will be a perfect collaboration.”

Section Chief Zheng and the others exchanged phone numbers, and Zhang Wei deposited the meteorite in the safe at the Museum, then left with Tang Yi.

”Alright, there’s nothing else for today. I will contact you once I have thoroughly investigated Tang Sheng Culture. Don’t worry, it should only take a day or two.”

Tang Yi was somewhat at a loss; at this hour, he would normally just be waking up, preparing to grab something to eat before heading out for a night of debauchery at a bar.

Now that he had decided to regroup, he didn’t know what to do instead.

”I suggest you go to this gym and work out your body. You look completely drained at such a young age. Don’t collapse right after becoming the Chairman; business engagements are very physically demanding.”

Zhang Wei sent Tang Yi the location of the gym. Even a mosquito is still meat; he was going to help him fight for the family inheritance, so asking him to get an annual membership at his own establishment wasn’t too much, right?

Driving back to Jiangnan Garden, upon entering, he was stunned by the sight before him.

The dining table and sofa in the living room had vanished, replaced by five office desks.

At that moment, Chen Jiayan was tidying up office supplies.

”Are you turning my home into an office? Why didn’t you rent an office building?” Zhang Wei said, feeling somewhat speechless.

Chen Jiayan rolled her eyes: ”My Chairman Zhang, you should consider that we only have thirty million in total. Recruitment, product design, mold making and manufacturing—which one doesn’t burn cash? Saving a few months on office space during the company’s startup phase is a huge benefit.”

”Do you think I don’t want an independent office?”

An Xiaoxi also chimed in with a sarcastic remark: ”Exactly, you, the Chairman, have no awareness. Didn’t you see I even contributed the sofa? After watching dramas, I can only go to my room now.”

”Besides, you’ll be moving into a mansion soon. Just endure it for this month or so.”

Zhang Wei suddenly remembered something and quickly asked, ”But won’t the landlord have an issue with you doing this?”

An Xiaoxi put her hands on her hips and said proudly, ”Boy, I already predicted your prediction. I asked the real estate agent to confirm with the landlord, and I’ve already finalized her as our company’s first employee, responsible for assisting Liu Haorui with live streaming sales in the future.”

What else could Zhang Wei say? The efficiency of these people was quite thorough. He could only return to his room with a wry smile.

After resting for a while, close to dinnertime, Liu Haorui and Wang Xiaohua arrived together. Everyone went out for hotpot to celebrate the company’s founding.

Zhang Wei originally wanted to go somewhere expensive, but Chen Jiayan refused: ”Company matters must go through company accounts from now on. If you treat us to a meal in private, that’s personal friendship; it shouldn’t be mixed up.”

Zhang Wei felt this made perfect sense and didn’t insist.

Thus, everyone was seated in an ordinary hotpot restaurant on the street. Everyone was excited about the company’s establishment.

At this point, Liu Haorui asked, ”So, what should we name our brand?”

Zhang Wei had also considered this question for a long time but hadn’t settled on anything. He decided to let everyone brainstorm.

An Xiaoxi raised her hand first: ”How about Cyber Jewelry?”

Zhang Wei rolled his eyes: ”Not great. We sell ornaments, we’re not hackers taking jobs.”

Classmate Liu Haorui raised his hand to speak: ”It definitely needs to reflect our unity. How about ’Brothers Jewelry’?”

Zhang Wei completely ignored his suggestion; after all, he wasn’t starting a gang.

After much discussion, Zhang Wei suddenly remembered the events of the day and briefly explained the plan to co-brand with the National Space Administration.

”How about ’Star Jewelry’? It matches quite well with the Space Administration. Maybe the leaders over there will feel a sense of familiarity upon hearing the name and finalize the deal.”

No one expected their makeshift team to have the opportunity to collaborate with a major entity like the Space Administration.

They had no objection to the name ’Star Jewelry’; in fact, they found it catchy and pleasant to hear.

And so, the future luxury oligarchy group settled on its name in this unremarkable hotpot restaurant.

After finishing the hotpot, everyone went their separate ways. Zhang Wei washed up briefly in bed and waited for the midnight update of the intelligence system.

Based on the previous incident involving the wanted murderer, Zhang Wei realized that if the intelligence provided was incomplete or had further developments, the subsequent intelligence would most likely be related to that matter.

Zhang Wei muttered to himself, ”I hope this time is the same.”