Chapter 677 Smuggling?!
For Lou Shouxing, Gao Zhendong clearly stayed in the country and never moved. It was still possible to explain that he knew about the technological development abroad, but it was difficult to explain how Gao Zhendong knew such information that was so precise to the point of referring to a certain person.

Gao Zhendong ran away secretly? Just kidding, although Lou Shouxing was not clear about these things, he probably knew in his heart that it was easier for everyone in his family to run away, but it would be difficult for Gao Zhendong to leave without everyone knowing.

Maybe he has access to internal information that ordinary people can't. This is the only explanation Lou Shouxing could give.

But no matter how miraculous this matter is, Gao Zhendong’s suggestion must be implemented.

He read the note carefully several times, memorized a few names firmly in his mind, tore the note a few times, and swallowed it in one gulp.

Gao Zhendong looked at him as if he were a fool. Brother-in-law, it’s not possible. It’s really not possible.

But no matter what, Lou Shouxing's behavior still made him feel very comforted.

In fact, Gao Zhendong suggested that he contact this company and this person with only one goal: LCD.

Liquid crystal was discovered in 1888. If Gao Zhendong remembers correctly, it was this year that RCA discovered liquid crystal that could actually be used for display, and then announced it in 68.

It's just that the LCD of this company is still far from the LCD monitors of later generations. It cannot be used to make a serious display. Even compared with the ones used in electronic watches and calculators, it is still a bit far. But let's try it first. At least we have the patent, so it shouldn't be a problem.

Why did RCA take so long from discovering it in 61 to releasing it in 68? Perhaps it was because the technology was difficult, or perhaps it was because RCA itself had doubts about LCD technology. After all, this ancient LCD technology definitely does not bear the shadow of future technologies such as TFT, IPS, OLED, etc.

So, they later sold this technology...

It seems that Heimeier's research was not taken seriously in the company. Otherwise, it would be strange that it took 7 years to reach the level that could be published, considering the complexity of such early technology.

In this way, the probability of getting this thing here is still very high.

At this point, Gao Zhendong remembered something: "RCA also makes cathode ray displays. You can consider combining the two businesses. This way, it will be less conspicuous."

Cathode ray display (CRT) is a cathode ray tube television.

He told Lou Shouxing about the LCD and his own analysis. Of course, it didn't matter that the LCD monitor would be released seven years later.

After listening to this, Lou Shouxing's eyes lit up. He was worried that if he went directly to the door, there would be a high probability of being taken advantage of. However, starting with CRT, pretending to discover it by accident and then making further contacts, this would be much easier.

It’s better to have inside information, Lou Shouxing thought happily.

As for other home appliances and other products, Gao Zhendong has no suggestions.

After all, Zhenxing Electric's scale is not large enough. Blindly expanding its product range will cause big problems. Cash flow should not be wasted like this.

Those who often work in the catering industry know that the more dishes a restaurant offers, the higher its cost ratio will be under the premise of the same revenue, because the more dishes there are, the more complicated the staff, ingredients, tools and venues need to be prepared. In general, if the same amount of food is sold for 1,000 yuan, the one selling steamed buns will make more money than the one running a small restaurant.

Therefore, when the foundation was not completely stable, Gao Zhendong did not blindly suggest Lou Shouxing to develop washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners and other things at the same time. Technology was not a problem, but cost and investment scale were problems.

Let’s just live on for a while longer.

After saying this most important thing, Lou Shouxing told Gao Zhendong another piece of news that shocked him greatly.

The fact that even he was shocked shows how unusual this matter is.

"Zhendong, before I came back, someone smuggled something from here to Hong Kong Island. Our people got wind of it and bought it directly."

Smuggling? This is not uncommon. Smuggling is never a one-way street. Gao Zhendong remembered watching a movie in his previous life about the underworld in Hong Kong. The famous "Kuaisan" in the movie was actually smuggling frozen white-striped chickens from here to Hong Kong Island. He made a lot of money by smuggling several containers a day.

However, these things are unlikely to have anything to do with Zhenxing Electric, and it is even more unusual that Lou Shouxing would take the initiative to buy them.

He looked at his brother-in-law: "Brother, what exactly happened? Tell me."

Lou Shouxing took out a stack of photos and handed them to him: "I don't know what it is. Take a look. I think it looks unusual."

Gao Zhendong was very surprised when he saw it. In the photo, there was a DJS-59 and a DJS-60D!

Gao Zhendong hurriedly looked through all the photos again. Lou Shouxing was very careful and took pictures of every detail inside the cabinet.

All the chips have been polished, which makes Gao Zhendong feel relieved. To be honest, these two things are actually not a big deal technically now, and DJS-59 technology is starting to be given away for free.

But the DJS-60D will still be sold for a while, so it would be best if there are no problems.

But the fundamental problem of this matter is not the technology, but how did these people get this thing? "How could it be this thing? It is said that ordinary people can't get this thing! Is there anything else?"

The export of this thing is strictly controlled, but now even smuggling has occurred.

"Probably not. We also told the middleman that if there is any good thing like this, he must take care of us, but then nothing happened. I don't think he will look for anyone else, because we can afford the best price, haha."

Gao Zhendong didn't know whether to laugh or cry for a moment. To be honest, smuggling high-tech products from here to Hong Kong Island would have been impossible in his previous life, at least before the 21st century.

"Brother, tell me in detail."

Lou Shouxing took out a stack of papers and said, "I'm afraid there will be omissions in my retelling, so this is the entire process, all written down here, you can take a look."

As expected of a big business, he was very thoughtful and wrote it directly in the report.

Gao Zhendong read it carefully. He had to read it carefully, as this would determine how he would deal with the problem later.

After reading it once, Gao Zhendong breathed a sigh of relief. Zhenxing Electric did not do anything taboo in this matter, and he thought that Lou Shouxing would not hide anything from him.

As for the matter itself, it is relatively simple. It is nothing more than a story of a smuggling broker looking for clients. It is nothing big.

After Gao Zhendong finished reading, he collected the materials and photos and said, "Brother, I'll take this away."

Probably knowing what he was going to do, neither Lou's father nor Lou Shouxing expressed any objection.

However, Gao Zhendong was not in a hurry to leave immediately. He still had to have dinner with his elder brother. The incident had already happened, so there was no need to rush.

Seeing Gao Zhendong's calm and composed look, Lou's father and Lou Shouxing were relieved. If Gao Zhendong was fine, then there would be no problem for this family.

The family finished their meal happily. Gao Zhendong wiped his lips and said goodbye first: "Dad, Mom, big brother, Xiao'e will stay at home with you. I'm going to do something. Dad, send the family car to me."

Knowing that he was going to deal with the smuggled goods, Lou's father and Lou Shouxing didn't say much, as they focused on the business.

Outside the Defense Working Committee, a black sedan came speeding. At the gate, the rear window was half lowered. The person inside said a few words to the soldier on the sentry post. The railing at the door rose and the car drove straight in.

For Gao Zhendong in the car, coming here is as convenient as going home. Even if the car belongs to the Lou family, he can still drive in thanks to him. Otherwise, don't even think about it.

Gao Zhendong got out of the car and went straight to the leader's office.

First see if the leader is there. If not, look for someone else. Although it is Sunday, where does their leader get Sunday from?

The leader's communicator was very familiar with Gao Zhendong. When he saw his expression, he knew that there must be something urgent, so he called the leader and invited Gao Zhendong in directly.

When the leader saw Gao Zhendong, he didn't say hello. There was no need for that.

Seeing that Gao Zhendong was in a hurry but did not look anxious, the leader felt relieved. As long as Gao Zhendong was fine, that would be easy to deal with and nothing else mattered.

He sat down with Gao Zhendong and said directly: "Zhendong, why are you looking for me so urgently?"

Gao Zhendong took out the materials and said briefly: "Someone was smuggling DJS series computers into Hong Kong Island and was intercepted by Zhenxing Electronics. This is the specific situation."

There are actually more than 59/60D DJS series computers, but the development of the others has stopped, and no one would smuggle those things. Not to mention whether there is a need to smuggle them, just the quantity alone would mean no one would do it and it is impossible to transport them!
Gao Zhendong’s words are also very interesting. There is a huge difference between “intercepted” and “bought”. At least in terms of subjective judgment, they are two completely different attitudes.

The leader of the Defense Work Committee was also shocked when he heard this. He quickly took the materials and read them carefully.

"It seems that some comrades still cannot stand the test of money." After reading it, the leader's expression relaxed a little.

Smuggling, especially smuggling through brokers looking for buyers, is completely different in nature and not as serious as secret smuggling with a clear purpose.

It seems that the large-scale replacement of DJS-61/59D with DJS-60 this time has given some people an opportunity to take advantage of it.

"My brother-in-law came back this time mainly for this matter. He didn't trust others to inform me, so he came back in person. He doesn't know much about these computers, but he thinks that someone is smuggling high-tech products from here to Hong Kong Island. This matter is unusual and he dare not neglect it." Gao Zhendong said with a smile.

"Well, Zhenxing Electric has done a great job. We will handle this matter." The leader praised them highly. There will be no problem with Zhenxing Electric. What they did in Hong Kong Island was far more than just helping to buy some transistors in the beginning and then tinkering with some digital circuit chips.

"Well, then I'll leave. I'm here just for this matter." Gao Zhendong didn't have to worry about the follow-up processing, someone would naturally take care of it.

(End of this chapter)