Chapter 63 R&D

As Fang Ming reflected on the transformation of Jinhan, the rapid growth had altered the company's priorities. The desperation of its early days had faded, replaced by stable revenue streams, thriving industries, and explosive expansion. Yet, amidst the success, one glaring deficiency loomed large: innovation.

"The one thing we lack… is technology," Fang Ming muttered.

Beyond hiring John for firearms development, Jinhan had largely neglected research and development. Their focus had been on expansion—learning and replicating existing technologies rather than pioneering new ones. The company had built itself on reverse engineering, a common stepping stone for burgeoning industries. But Fang Ming knew they couldn't rely on borrowed progress forever.

"It's time we moved from imitation to creation."

With innovation in mind, there was only one person in Jinhan qualified to guide him: John. As always, Fang Ming found him in his workshop.