Tech Giants: Starting from Bankrupt Companies

43: Chapter 43: Pillars of the Nation, Merchants from All Over the World Pay HomageThe energy released by the Spark Technology ”Light of Dawn” conference did not diminish in the slightest after the meeting ended. Instead, in the following days, it progressed layer by layer like a chain reaction, eventually triggering a super storm at the capital, international business, and national levels that measured its true status.

Monday, December 2nd.

The opening bell of the A-share market was like a starting gun for the countless eyes fixed on Spark Technology. During the call auction phase, buying capital surged in like the Qiantang River tide, pushing the stock price directly to the limit up position—a figure that drove short-sellers to despair.

The comment section of the trading software was instantly flooded:

”It’s here, it’s here! Su Shen is taking me to the moon!”

”Think bigger! This is just the beginning. Are those orders just for show?”

”I couldn’t get a ticket to the conference yesterday; I must get Spark Technology’s stock today!”

”Brother upstairs, wake up! You can’t even buy in at all!”

This was only the beginning. In the following trading days, regardless of whether the broader market was red or green, or whether external news was good or bad, Spark Technology’s K-line chart seemed to have broken free from gravity, tracing a jaw-dropping, nearly vertical ”one-word limit-up” line. Beneath every limit up, hundreds of millions in capital eager to enter the market piled up, swallowing all sell orders clean. This was a naked display of capital’s will, the most direct and fanatical vote for the future of Spark Technology.

Faced with this near-irrational surge, analysts known for their calmness and objectivity could no longer sit still. The research departments of major brokerages were lit up through the night, as research reports rapidly raising target prices were sent out one after another.

In a high-rated financial TV program that evening, a gold-medal analyst known for his sharp insight pointed at Spark Technology’s steep K-line on the screen and spoke excitedly to the host:

”We must clearly realize that Spark Technology has broken away from the traditional PE/PB valuation system! What the market is giving it is a ’strategic premium’ and a ’dream premium’ for its role in breaking technological monopolies, building an independent ecosystem, and representing the nation’s future technological direction! This premium is reasonable and inevitable at this current historical juncture! Its ceiling depends on the speed of its technological iteration and the boundaries of its ecological expansion, not on simple financial statements!”

These remarks undoubtedly poured another bucket of oil onto the already blazing capital market.

December 16th, a day that will be recorded in the annals of A-share history.

Under the gaze of countless eyes, Spark Technology’s stock price, like a steady climber, finally reached a historic peak of 340 rmb. The company’s total market value also froze at the staggering height of 340 billion rmb!

When the news reached Spark Technology’s headquarters, an uncontrollable cheer naturally erupted in the office areas of various departments. However, unlike what the outside world imagined, this cheer was not pure ecstasy, but rather a sense of relief and pride that ”it turned out as expected.” Under Su Chen’s subtle influence, a steady temperament of being ”accustomed to storms” had begun to settle within the core team and even among ordinary employees. They knew that behind this string of numbers were countless sleepless nights, difficult breakthroughs before technological barriers, and gritting teeth under international pressure.

Shen Nanpeng walked into Su Chen’s office, excitement hard to hide on his face, but his tone remained restrained: ”President Su, the market value has exceeded 340 billion rmb. Market sentiment is very high.”

Su Chen withdrew his gaze from the window and looked at the upward-trending K-line on the computer screen. He simply nodded slightly and said calmly, ”I see. Notify everyone that the more we are in such times, the more we must remind everyone to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and focus their attention on products, technology, and customer service. Just listen to the clamor of capital for what it is.”

Just as the domestic market was celebrating the 340 billion rmb market value, thinking it was the peak, another thunderclap from across the ocean completely shook the entire global business world.

As if by some unspoken tacit understanding, several giants representing the pinnacle of the global automotive industry released shocking official announcements in succession within a few short days.

First was Tesla, appearing as a disruptor. Its CEO, Musk, announced on social media and the company’s official website: ”We have always been committed to providing consumers with the most outstanding products. After rigorous testing and evaluation, we have signed a long-term supply agreement with Huaxia’s Spark Power. Some of Tesla’s next-stage models will use its high-performance ’Divine Travel’ battery. At the same time, we are actively evaluating the possibility of introducing the Spark ’Qingtian’ electric drive system, which may further elevate the performance benchmark of our products.”

Immediately following, representatives of traditional luxury brands, Germany’s Benz, BMW, and Audi (BBA), also released strategic cooperation announcements almost in step. The content was largely the same: based on the ultimate pursuit of technology, safety, and performance, they had reached deep cooperation with Spark Power and would fully equip their future high-end new energy models with the battery system solutions provided by Spark.

These were not just a few announcements; these were top global commercial giants making the most realistic choice with real money between cruel market competition and subtle political pressure! They could not refuse the range and fast-charging advantages brought by the ”Divine Travel” battery, could not ignore the performance potential shown by the ”Qingtian” system, and could even less afford the cost of being left behind by competitors on next-generation core components.

Subsequently, authoritative financial media learned and disclosed more specific data through channels: the first batch of battery procurement orders placed by these international giants with Spark Power amounted to a total of 50 billion rmb!

”The Western wind blows East, and the giants bow!”

This news was like pouring a ladle of cold water into a boiling oil pan, instantly triggering a second explosion in the capital market! After a brief period of emotional digestion and volatility, even larger amounts of buying capital surged in like a tsunami, pushing the stock price to the staggering mark of 400 rmb in one fell swoop! The market value launched an assault on the legendary realm of 500 billion!

The headlines of financial media across the internet were once again occupied by Spark Technology. The core viewpoint of all analytical articles pointed to one thing: Spark Technology’s technical strength has received the ultimate certification from global top-tier customers. Although its path to globalization has met with twists and turns, it has already broken through the walls with its hard technical strength!

While the heat of capital and international recognition surged, the official seal that finally validated this brilliant feast for Spark Technology was the affirmation and support from the highest national level.

The first to speak out was Huaxin News Agency. This most authoritative official news agency in China published a special commentary titled ”Spark Technology: Igniting the Engine of National Industry with Unyielding Innovation.” With concise and powerful strokes, the article reviewed Spark Technology’s journey from the brink of bankruptcy to a desperate counterattack, praising it for ”showing the backbone and ambition of our country’s technology enterprises in adversity, being a model on the road of independent innovation,” and pointing out that ”Spark Technology’s practice eloquently proves that key core technologies cannot be asked for, bought, or begged for; they must be firmly grasped in one’s own hands.”

This tone-setting piece was quickly reprinted by media at all levels across the country, triggering broader social resonance.

However, the true climax appeared on the 7:00 PM ”Xinwen Lianbo.”

”...Persist in innovation-driven development and comprehensively shape new development advantages.” Accompanied by the anchor’s solemn voice, the second topic of the program focused on ”Huaxia Manufacturing moving towards Huaxia ’Intelligent’ Manufacturing.” Immediately after, the screen switched to internal scenes of Spark Technology’s headquarters campus, drone assembly lines, battery laboratories, and chip R&D centers.

”In the critical period of our country’s transition to high-quality economic development, a group of innovative leading enterprises represented by Spark Technology has emerged,” the voiceover explained. ”Facing external pressure, they have been unyielding, persisting in independent research and development, and have achieved a series of breakthrough results in areas such as high-end chips, new energy power, and industrial mother machines, effectively enhancing the resilience and safety level of our country’s industrial and supply chains...”

In a three-minute special report, the camera gave multiple close-ups of Su Chen communicating with engineers in the laboratory. At this moment, the image of Su Chen and Spark Technology was transmitted to hundreds of millions of households across the country via airwaves. This was no longer just a business report; this was public recognition of its status and contribution from the national level!

The day after the ”Xinwen Lianbo” broadcast, a motorcade of major leaders from the Shenzhen Municipal Government arrived at Spark Technology’s headquarters. The Mayor personally led the team with a large entourage.

Accompanied by Su Chen and Lin Wan, the Mayor and his party visited the company’s achievement exhibition hall and some R&D areas. Looking at the physical objects embodying cutting-edge technology, the Mayor’s face was full of gratification and shock.

In the subsequent symposium, the Mayor tightly shook Su Chen’s hand, his voice loud and sincere, his words spreading throughout the venue via the microphone:

”Comrade Su Chen, Spark Technology is the pride of Shenzhen, a perfect embodiment of Shenzhen speed and Shenzhen quality! But today I want to say, you are even more the treasures of the nation!”

He looked around and spoke decisively: ”The Municipal Government is your strongest backing! In the future, whether in land planning, policy support, talent introduction, or capital loans, if you encounter any difficulties or bottlenecks, you can raise them directly! We will open a green channel and handle special cases with special procedures! We must ensure that the banner of Spark flies high in Shenzhen, in Huaxia, and even across the globe!”

This undisguised and unprecedented statement draped Spark Technology in a golden ”official robe.” It signaled that Spark Technology had completely transcended the scope of an ordinary commercial company and had become an indispensable ”Pillar of the Nation” that must be fully protected in the national innovation strategy.

The capital craze, the Western wind blowing East, and the crowning of the pillar. The three waves, each higher than the last, pushed Su Chen and his Spark Technology to a peak that the world looked up to. However, standing atop the clouds, Su Chen’s gaze was cast further away, towards that even more magnificent and inevitably more turbulent sea of stars.