371: Chapter 370 Director Fang's Thoughts

The location President Yuan was pointing to was precisely the workshop that had been renovated at Wang Shuo's request. Because the entire structure had been refurbished, it stood out prominently among all the other workshops.

Especially the two massive mechanical gates directly facing them, which added a touch of mystery to this workshop.

Anyone would naturally feel curious about this unique workshop, let alone the company executives who had previously controlled the factory's lifeblood.

Zhou Ping glanced at the workshop and shook his head slightly, saying, "President Yuan, I'm not too sure either."

"Can I go inside for a tour?"

President Yuan's tone was very calm, as if he were negotiating.

Had it been before, Zhou Ping would have led the way unconditionally, but now, he was no longer with the original company.

Zhou Ping shook his head again. "I'm sorry, President Yuan, but President Wang personally instructed that no one is allowed to enter this workshop, including me."

"Confidential?"

President Yuan's tone lifted, and he smiled, saying, "In that case, never mind."

Withdrawing his gaze from the workshop, President Yuan looked at Fang Xiaoyun, who was busy helping to carry packages in the distance, and said calmly, "You have done very well. Keep it up. I look forward to one day seeing Yunsheng's name on the Military Department's procurement list."

Zhou Ping was startled for a moment, then nodded and said softly, "Thank you for your kind words."

"Mm."

President Yuan nodded slightly and, without saying anything more, walked straight toward the military vehicle.

Zhou Ping's eyes flickered slightly as he stood in place, silently watching President Yuan get into the car with the driver's assistance.

Ten minutes later, a sweating Director Fang finally finished carrying the packages and returned to the car.

His originally neat clothes were now somewhat wrinkled and stained with dirt in many places, making him look a bit disheveled.

Adjusting his clothes to make himself look as neat as possible, Director Fang sneered at the waiting Factory Manager Zhou, "Factory Manager Zhou, I will remember your factory's hospitality. I will surely return the favor tenfold when I get the chance."

"I'll be waiting."

Zhou Ping's voice was very flat.

President Yuan's identity indeed made him somewhat wary, but he wasn't nearly as afraid of Fang Xiaoyun.

"Very well."

Fang Xiaoyun wanted to say more, but a calm voice came from inside the car, "Get in."

Clenching his fists, Fang Xiaoyun gave the expressionless Zhou Ping an unwilling look. Not daring to say anything more, he pulled open the car door and sat in the front passenger seat.

The cars started up, and the two vehicles drove out of the factory area one after the other.

"Factory Manager."

A young man walked up to Zhou Ping's side, looked in the direction the military vehicles had left, and asked curiously, "Who was that person next to Director Fang? How come I've never seen him before?"

"It's only natural that you haven't."

Zhou Ping shook his head slightly, offering no detailed explanation, and simply said, "Everyone did a great job today. Keep up the hard work. Once we get results, I will request rewards for everyone from President Wang."

"Hehe, thank you, Factory Manager."

young man chuckled, feeling somewhat grateful.

Yesterday, Wang Shuo had aggressively handed out a massive wave of money, which had achieved excellent results.

The workers, who had previously been somewhat lost about their future, were now all filled with renewed hope for life.

young man had even seen some people weeping with joy.

He understood this feeling very well, and the more he understood, the deeper his sense of identification with the new boss became.

Regardless of what the new boss's character was like, the single fact that he didn't make them work on empty stomachs was enough to make them grateful.

After standing in a daze for a while, once he had sorted through all his thoughts, Zhou Ping was about to step into the administration building when he heard an out-of-breath voice calling out from not far away.

"Factory Manager! Factory Manager Zhou!"

Zhou Ping frowned and looked in the direction of the voice, only to see young man who had just left running back, panting heavily. Having finally reached his side, young man could barely speak coherently.

"Fac... Factory Manager."

young man gasped for breath and said, "G... Good news."

Zhou Ping frowned and asked, "What good news?"

young man pointed to the workshop not far away, his tongue twisting in his mouth. "That... That workshop, the one you wouldn't let us enter, the... the door is open!"

His mind racing, Zhou Ping figured out what was going on in an instant. Without bothering to speak to young man, he took off and ran toward the workshop.

Zhou Ping ran very fast and arrived outside the workshop in just a few minutes.

He saw that a large crowd of workers had already gathered near the workshop, which he had strictly forbidden anyone from approaching.

On the outer wall of the workshop, the gates that had been tightly shut were now open, and stacks of black plastic packaging boxes were neatly piled in the center of the platform inside the gates.

No one approached the platform; all the workers stood around the perimeter, whispering and discussing among themselves.

Zhou Ping pushed through the crowd, not bothering to respond to the greetings, and walked straight onto the platform.

The texture of the black boxes was outstanding. The matte finish allowed one to feel the exquisite craftsmanship just by looking at it.

Reaching out to grab a box, he lifted it gently. It didn't feel very heavy in his hand.

Zhou Ping placed the box flat on the platform, his gaze narrowing slightly.

Ever since this workshop was built, he had been guessing what product these machines and the seemingly highly complex process flow were meant to produce. This question had persisted until the workshop's construction was completed, and even when Zero provided the production code, he remained completely in the dark.

Until this very moment.

Zhou Ping hesitated, somewhat unsure if he was allowed to open the box.

The level of confidentiality in the production process was so high. What if there was something unspeakable inside? What if President Wang didn't want anyone to know?

If he looked under these circumstances and it led to the contents of the box being leaked, wouldn't that be a breach of confidentiality?

But if he didn't look, there was an inner urge driving him to find out, making his heart itch with curiosity.

After an internal struggle, Zhou Ping finally grit his teeth and let go of the box.

"Zero."

Zhou Ping spoke to the empty air. If anyone who didn't know the situation saw this, they would probably think Zhou Ping was talking to himself.

"Product code."

A gentle male voice sounded, "Product: Model K-001."

Taking a deep breath, Zhou Ping continued, "Do I have the authorization to view the finished product?"

"Your identity has been verified. You may view the exterior of the Model K-001 product. If you need to understand the product's specific details, performance parameters, and other matters, you will need to apply for higher authorization."

Having received Zero's affirmative response, Zhou Ping breathed a slight sigh of relief.

No longer hesitating, he unlatched the box and slowly opened it.

When he finally saw the contents of the box clearly, a look of sheer amazement flashed across Zhou Ping's eyes.

"This is..."

Zhou Ping muttered to himself in a voice only he could hear.

"A gun?"

...

At the same time.

In the military vehicle, President Yuan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them. Glancing out the window, he said calmly, "Xiao Fang, when did the Military Department's bidding end?"

Director Fang was startled and quickly replied, "It ended ten days ago, President Yuan. It is probably in the product delivery stage by now."

"Mm."

President Yuan nodded slowly. "The evaluation is being held tomorrow, right?"

"Yes."

In front of President Yuan, Director Fang behaved just like an intern who had newly joined the workforce, replying, "Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, conducted by the military in Beijing. I heard that Commander Zheng of the Defense Department will attend in person."

President Yuan closed his eyes and said calmly, "Find an opportunity to put Yunsheng Equipment Factory's products on the list."

Hearing this, Director Fang was taken aback. He glanced back at President Yuan, who had already closed his eyes to rest again, feeling a bit uncertain.

"President Yuan, do you mean..."

Director Fang asked tentatively, but there was no response.

"President Yuan, the list has already been finalized. If we add more..."

Director Fang showed a look of difficulty. Seeing that President Yuan still did not respond, he relaxed a bit. It seemed President Yuan had only mentioned it on a whim and didn't absolutely insist on it.

In that case...

Director Fang pondered for a moment and suddenly came up with an idea.

"President Yuan, you see, how about this?"

Director Fang said, "We can suggest that the military arrange a comparison segment during tomorrow's evaluation, comparing existing equipment with the newly procured batch. This would not only highlight the performance of the newly procured equipment but also allow Yunsheng Equipment Factory's products to appear in the evaluation."

"What do you think?"

President Yuan's eyes opened slightly. He glanced at Director Fang, then closed them again, merely letting out a faint hum of agreement.

"That works."