The Amazing son in law Chapter 6600
When Jacob finally regained his composure, tears were cascading down his cheeks.
The student sitting across from him, concerned about his well-being, asked again, “Vice President, would you like me to contact your family or call your partner to come and pick you up?”
At that moment, Jacob’s thoughts were consumed by the sharp, disdainful face of Elaine, which made him tremble with fear. Quickly, he wiped away his tears and stammered, “No… please don’t… I… I just got something in my eye…”
The student, clearly unconvinced by Jacob’s flimsy excuse, responded with genuine concern, “Vice President, why don’t you call your family? Or I can call a driver to take you home?”
“No, no, no…” Jacob hastily waved his hand. “I’ll just call my son-in-law to come get me. He just returned to Aurous Hill, so there shouldn’t be any issues.”
With that, he quickly pulled out his mobile phone and dialed Charlie.
Just a few minutes earlier, Charlie had left the coffee shop and was about to escort Hank to his car.
Noticing Hank heading toward a new domestic electric vehicle, Charlie asked with a hint of confusion, “Uncle Hank, it seems like you haven’t driven this type of car before, right?”
“This car is brand new,” Hank replied with a smile. “I decided to get it for you at school. The students were discussing finance, carbon neutrality, new energy, and supply chains. Recently, they covered a topic on surpassing domestic electric vehicles. To learn more, I thought it would be a good idea to switch to a domestic electric vehicle—consider it my practical support for the local automotive industry.”
Charlie nodded and remarked, “I met with my grandfather and two uncles a few days ago. The An family is also investing in the new energy sector in China, focusing initially on power lithium batteries. They remain optimistic about new energy.”
Hank’s eyes sparkled with interest as he said, “Power batteries are a promising area. Although entering the market now may seem late, they are at the core of the new energy industry. In fact, the most expensive component of new energy vehicles is the power battery. The company that can produce the most cost-effective battery will be able to manufacture the most affordable car. I believe the An family’s strength and vision won’t stop at power batteries; they’ll likely aim toward vehicle manufacturing as their ultimate goal. After all, the upstream part of the automotive industry is quite challenging, with heavy asset requirements and low profit margins. A comprehensive strategy would certainly increase their chances of success.”
Curious, Charlie asked, “Uncle Hank, are you really optimistic about the new energy sector?”
Hank nodded enthusiastically, saying, “Absolutely! This is a prime example of overtaking in a corner. Traditional industrial powers have spent years entrenched in internal combustion engine technology, creating their own barriers and comfort zones. Latecomers can only imitate their approach and struggle to surpass them on their own turf. Consequently, they must innovate and shift towards new strategies that have yet to be fully recognized. Once these new strategies gain traction, they can challenge the established players and force them to shift from leading to following. This could completely upend their previous advantages.”
As he elaborated, Hank added, “Have you ever analyzed how Apple’s headphones managed to surpass their competitors?”
Charlie shook his head, “No, I haven’t.”
“For years,” Hank explained, “established headphone manufacturers have focused on dynamic coils, sound quality, cables, and complex technologies that most consumers find difficult to comprehend. If Apple were to compete within those parameters, they wouldn’t stand a chance; however, they created truly wireless earbuds with independent binaural capabilities that automatically connect when you open the case, switch seamlessly when worn, pause when removed, and recharge when placed back. The sound quality? That’s irrelevant. Other brands have been fixated on sound quality, but Apple chose to innovate in areas they overlooked, allowing them to compete effectively. This is what overtaking in a corner looks like.”
“Just look at the current headphone market,” Hank continued. “It’s now entirely dominated by Apple and its imitators. It’s safe to say that centuries of development in traditional wired headphones have been completely overturned. I firmly believe that new energy vehicles will one day revolutionize the entire automotive industry.”