Chapter 156 Trouble at Da Mi Technologies (2/2)

Looking at her beautiful back, Chen Jin smiled. A very wise and sensible girl. A family filled with positive vibes. Those were Chen Jin's major thoughts towards her family. Indeed, the Su's were not wealthy. Inversely, they were quite tight in financial terms. But looking at their family, there were no signs of stress, depression, or inferiority shown on their faces due to the short plight they had experienced. On the contrary, they were optimistic, positive, and striving to use both of their hands to combat the harshness in life and change their family's living condition.

Su Yun, for instance, was admitted to the civil service soon after she graduated from a prestigious university. She was the only one that landed the position among thousands of competitors. Her sister Su Tiantian was enrolled in a second-tier university. However, she got herself a place in Zhong Shan University as a postgraduate student. She would be in the second year of her postgraduate studies for the second half of the year, but many companies were already sending her offer letters for high-paying positions. Her future was brimming in light.

Her younger brother Su Zipeng was only 17 this year. He looked a little rebellious and both of his sisters doted on him a lot. But he did not receive any special treatments from his parents. Instead, he was frequently assigned to some heavy labor work, as a man! Not only could he not rely on both of his elder sisters, but he must carry more responsibility on his shoulders and burden himself with heavier tasks. Besides, with examples set ahead of him, he must surpass his sisters academically. Therefore, not only did Su Zipeng become the family's main force in doing housework, but he was also one of the top students in his school in terms of academic performance. He was an outstanding person.

In the second half of the year, he would be in his third year in high school and would be taking the College Entry Examination the following year. Chen Jin asked him which university he thought he could enter, and he confidently replied that enrolling into major universities would not be an issue.

Chen Jin felt ashamed and covered his face. Alright, a family of school-tyrants.

Summarizing the few days of interaction with the Su's, Chen Jin's biggest thoughts towards the family was that they possessed the correct outlook on the world, life, and values! Their family tradition was also superb! They could be described as a family filled with positive energy. The Su's left him with a favorable impression.

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A few quiet days had passed. Chen Jin, who was now well rested and adjusted, went to the office more frequently. However, on the 28th, he suddenly received an emergency call. The call was from Europe, and the caller was someone that he was very familiar with. It was the Chairman of Da Mi Technologies, Lei Xiao Jun! On the phone, brother Lei said with a rushed yet helpless tone, ”I'm done for, brother Chen, your brother Lei is done for. Da Mi got in the eyes of Europe's Anti-Monopoly Department, after investigation they affirmed that Da Mi is involved in monopolizing and they will be issuing us an extremely expensive ticket!”

Monopolizing?

Chen Jin was confused as he asked, ”What did Da Mi Technologies monopolize? Which product manufactured by your company is capable of monopolizing? Is it that your company released a high-tech product that was really good that wasn't available on the market?” His words were a little discrediting. But judging from the products made by Da Mi Technologies, most of their products were mature products, almost none of them were original creations. They also did not have a good grasp on core technologies. Essentially, they were excellent machine manufacturers. Their success could only be credited to their high product quality and cost-effectiveness, which ultimately made them popular among consumers.

Lei Xiao Jun smiled bitterly and said, ”Brother Chen, what you said stung me, your brother's heart. You are the sole reason that the phrase 'Let them eat cake' exists. Have you forgotten about the Love Mi Cleaning Robots? The product had gone wild in M city. The first generation of Love Mi Robots sold over 15 million units over the past six months, the second generation, which is even more advanced, sold 25 million units! Adding up the markets in other regions, total sales for both generations of the Love Mi Robots is over 50 million units! Twice the amount compared to the Wa-wah robot in local markets. Brother Chen, I was still laughing at you for being silly some time ago, the money you can earn selling the Love Mi Robots in foreign markets are way higher than that in local markets. You do not know how easy it is to earn money from foreigners. In fact, the foreigners have way more money, it's a pity that you gave up this market! But now…”

Lei Xiao Jun shook his head and said, ”I will not laugh at you anymore, brother Chen. Your considerations are right, and your actions are absolutely correct! The Love Mi Robots are getting too much money, and there are no similar products overseas that can compete with it. The entire market for cleaning robots is dominated by the Love Mi Robot. Now, Europe's Anti-Monopoly Department ruled it as a de facto monopoly and will be issuing us a ticket.” His voice was deeply exhausted. ”I flew to Paris and negotiated with the Anti-Monopoly Department for eight days and attended three questioning sessions, but it was all futile. They will not reduce the amount on the ticket by even a single cent! Besides, over there at the M nation, some departments are currently investigating the Love Mi Robot on suspicion of violating user privacy. The troubles that Da Mi are about to face have only just begun.”

Chen Jin, on the other hand, asked with concern, ”How much is the ticket issued by the Anti-Monopoly Department?”

”7.5 billion dollars!”