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The factory's technical director reported to the shareholders in a video conference that the diamond products their factory produced had not yet met the other party's technical requirements, and asked the shareholders if they intended to continue investing funds to conduct research and development in accordance with the aerospace company's requirements.

Xiao Meng and Zhou Jiahui naturally hoped to increase investment in research and development. They both preferred investing in projects with high risk and high profit. They were more than happy to have the opportunity to join a national-level project.

However, some factory shareholders disagree, feeling that the current rate of return on investment is already quite good and that it is best to maintain the status quo, and are unwilling to take the risk of making additional investments.

Xiaomeng and the others were not surprised, after all, the sources of funds for their factory's shareholders were very complicated, and with more people involved, there were more ideas.

Lin Xiaomeng and Zhou Jiahui did not force others; they each organized funds and equipment and independently established a diamond laboratory factory.

Because Zhou Jiahui possessed the production technology, and had the support of a national-level research team, the new factory quickly developed and produced diamond lens products suitable for use in satellite exploration, and immediately began production.

This diamond experimental factory can now provide aerospace-grade diamond lenses.

The best quality lenses are taken by the government, while the ones that aerospace companies don't get can be supplied to manufacturers of high-end photography and video equipment.

There are only a handful of manufacturers worldwide that can supply genuine diamond lens elements. Their small factory has order backlogs that can stretch for months.

The scraps from lens manufacturing can then be supplied to the consumer jewelry market. These consumer-grade gemstones alone are enough to cover their production costs.

This diamond experimental factory is incredibly profitable, it's astonishing.

Because their diamond production technology had become so advanced and they had the drive to develop new technologies, a national laboratory approached them and began to guide them in researching the production of diamond chip substrates.

The diamond chip industry is truly a sunrise industry. The diamond substrate, which carries the chips, is a crucial raw material. Just thinking about how all the high-end chips produced by various countries will eventually have to source from these factories—such a promising market prospect is enough to make anyone's heart race.

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Because the Lin family investment group has invested in some key national projects, the Lin family is now a company that has the government's support.

One day, at a tea party, a big shot saw Xiaomeng playing with a cat out of boredom and asked her how the Dream Pavilion Museum in Europe was doing.

Xiaomeng naturally had to answer seriously, saying it was nothing, just helping domestic artisans earn some money through their work. She then explained what their current best-selling products were, and how efficient they were overseas.

When the tycoon learned that Xiaomeng's workshop needed to purchase large quantities of various gemstones and semi-precious stones year-round for setting in various handicrafts, ornaments, or jewelry, he suggested that they could wholesale gemstones from the source mines to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and earn more money to provide better benefits for the employees.

Before the big shot had even finished speaking, a manager from a state-owned mining company came to Xiaomeng's door, inviting her to visit a local gem mine in Pakistan.

Xiao Meng never imagined that she could be so far removed from the source of the goods. She thought she could just get a better price from the mining bureau.

Traveling to mines with the national team ensures safety.

Xiaomeng, along with the manager and director from her family's company who were mainly responsible for acquiring gemstones for inlay, set off with the group.

Brazil's gem industry is quite developed, mainly producing various rubies, sapphires, peridots, garnets, jade, and so on, with high output.

The area produces a huge quantity of gemstones, ranging from high-end, jewelry-grade gemstones to a massive amount of low-end gemstones.

As soon as Xiaomeng got off the plane, the manager of the National Minerals Company took her to visit an old friend, and then led them straight to the company of Pakistan's largest gemstone exporter.

When they arrived at the company of the famous gem merchant Mohammed, they were naturally warmly welcomed by the Mohammed family.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the mining company manager said he had brought Mohammed a very powerful client and asked him to open the gem warehouse located underground in their company so that Xiaomeng's people could go in and choose whatever they wanted.

This is equivalent to asking them to release all their best products without holding anything back.

The manager leading the team from the national mining company, worried that Xiaomeng was too young and not thick-skinned enough, secretly told her to go ahead and get the best goods and negotiate the best prices. He warned her not to give them preferential treatment just because our country has a good relationship with Alibaba.

These Alibaba merchants aren't actually that honest; they often engage in fence-sitting.

Take, for example, the businessman they're dealing with right now. Don't let his honest and simple appearance fool you. He's actually a big businessman with businesses in India, Afghanistan, Brazil, and Europe.

This person used to cause a lot of trouble for our country's mining companies. The reason he's so obedient now is entirely because our country's international influence and strength have increased, and he's worried that we will wield the big stick of sanctions against him, so he's become obedient.

With that said, Xiaomeng didn't hold back. She told her subordinates to choose freely and not to worry too much about Mohammed Company. Take all the raw ore they wanted, and try to squeeze the price down as much as possible, leaving them with just a little profit.

Xiao Meng's subordinates exchanged glances after receiving instructions. "Don't worry, boss. We have some experience dealing with Alibaba businessmen."

After all, this is a world-renowned source of raw materials. We have a general idea of ​​the pricing levels here.

"Now that the government is backing us up for this procurement trip, we must make a fortune to repay the friends who helped us get into this favorable situation."

Ah~ That's right, Xiaomeng confidently sent her subordinates out to inspect the goods and negotiate.

With national team members in charge, businessman Mohammed couldn't be more sincere. The phenomena of selling inferior goods as superior ones and exorbitant prices simply don't exist.

Xiao Meng's managers and directors all said that they had never experienced such a comfortable procurement negotiation, and they had never met such a simple and honest Australian gem merchant who truly spoke his mind.

Of course, it is rare to find a jewelry merchant like the Lin family who can stockpile raw materials worth hundreds of billions at a time. They are a highly sought-after client by jewelry raw material merchants all over the world.

Upon meeting Xiaomeng's purchasing manager, who seemed to have no upper limit on funds, this major jeweler from Alibaba couldn't help but sweat.

With so much inventory handed over at once, the other raw material suppliers who cooperated with the family would be left with nothing. He'd need to purchase goods for at least another two years to replenish the inventory.

However, he dared not refuse to sell, because accompanying the businesswoman were not only the general manager of the Chinese mining company, but also members of a powerful political family in Alibaba. Clearly, this time, he had to please that "red princess," otherwise, his family might be sabotaged at any time. A man who did big business on the international stage was aware of this.

Fortunately, although the offer wasn't high, it could be used for barter trade with other goods. Those goods were synthetic diamonds.

Lab-grown diamonds sell very well in their country due to their low price and stable supply, with sales increasing year by year and profits being considerable. Unfortunately, the majority of international lab-grown diamond supplies are in the hands of India and European and American countries.

He's been trying to get involved and find a cheaper source of goods, but he just can't find a stable way.

The Lin family said they could use unpolished artificial diamonds to replace part of the payment, and even better, they could provide colored diamonds, and the quantity could be delivered by the ton.

He agreed immediately. He wasn't even as heartbroken as when he handed over his colored gemstone inventory. His mind was filled with a strong desire to expand and strengthen the jewelry business in the future.

Xiaomeng's side naturally purchases a large quantity of gemstones. Rare, high-clarity, jewelry-grade gemstones are purchased by the kilogram. Less precious stones like jade and lapis lazuli are purchased by the ton. The prices are only one-tenth of the domestic wholesale price, and for lower-grade gemstones, it's only one-hundredth.

Xiao Meng once directly acquired 80 to 90 billion yuan worth of unprocessed gemstones from this businessman. The jewelry department manager said that, based on the current output of the Lin family, this batch of goods should be enough for their department to use for three or four years.