137: What's 996? I can even handle 007!

"I trust Director Lu to get things done, but Crazy Rabbit Express is biting too hard. There's a drone air show and flight performance in the capital in two months, I don't know..."

"General Manager Wang, you've already given 300 million, would I let you down?" Lu Shenwei said with a confident look.

He had been busy with the sales of the dragon cat agricultural vehicles for the past few months. Now that the dragon cat was on the right track, not only had they received an order for nearly 100,000 units from the Army, but the East Siberia Development Bureau had also added over 3,000 orders. In short, one word: they didn't have to worry about sales.

Wang Zizhong was now focused entirely on production, practically living on the production line.

With Wang Zizhong keeping an eye on things, Lu Shenwei could focus all his energy on the research and development of the large commercial unmanned transport aircraft.

Lu Shenwei was so confident, but Wang Jiawei's heart remained anxious.

"Director Lu, what do you think of this? If the large drone isn't ready by the time, could we arrange a Longying Drone formation? Just to build up some momentum," Wang Jiawei suggested.

Lu Shenwei thought for a moment: "A Longying Drone formation is definitely no problem, but it still feels like it's missing something. How about I apply for the Air Force to send a few stunt planes for a performance?"

Lu Shenwei believed he had enough face to secure a few stunt planes.

"This... is that possible?" Wang Jiawei asked.

He had dealt with the Air Force before, and they hadn't paid him any attention at all.

"If you think it's a good idea, then the rest is up to me," Lu Shenwei said with a chuckle.

Director Xu wouldn't deny him at least this much, right?

Wang Jiawei nodded: "Then I'll leave it to you, Director Lu."

Wang Jiawei didn't even eat lunch; he rushed back to the headquarters in the capital to oversee operations.

That afternoon, Julong Steel received the 300 million in additional R&D funds.

Lu Shenwei immediately summoned Ma Quanlin and the large commercial unmanned transport aircraft R&D team.

"That's the situation. I'll take 50 million from these 300 million to reward everyone. As long as we can produce a prototype in two months, everything else is negotiable."

Lu Shenwei only had one requirement regarding time; he would provide everything else. If they needed money, he gave money; if they needed people, he gave people.

"Chairman, please don't add any more manpower; we can handle it."

"Hmm? Didn't Director Ma tell me you've requested more personnel several times? Saying two shifts weren't enough and strongly demanding three shifts, adding another team?" Lu Shenwei asked, surprised.

"Who the hell gave the Director such a report? If I find out, I'll skin them alive."

"Exactly, exactly. What's a little hardship for us? Saving money for the factory is the right way to go."

"Rest assured, Director Lu, we're built of iron. One person can do the work of three."

The members of the R&D team were eager to try, their eyes gleaming.

Are you kidding? That's a 50 million bonus, and the entire R&D team only has 90 people in total.

If they produced a prototype within two months, each person could get at least 500,000.

What's overtime? 996? Get lost!

Even 007, I can handle it! Fully pumped up!

Money! It's all my money!

"You're really doing this voluntarily? You don't need more manpower?"

Lu Shenwei looked at Ma Quanlin, who shrugged helplessly. That wasn't what everyone had said last month.

"Director Lu, we are truly doing this voluntarily. We can even sign a written agreement."

"If anyone says we don't have enough manpower, I'll fight them!"

Are you kidding? Adding manpower now means new people coming in to share the 50 million bonus.

Everyone has been working their fingers to the bone for over a year; letting others come in now is just letting them reap the rewards.

Only a fool would let others take advantage for free.

"Alright then, let's settle the bonus and personnel matters for now. If you really don't have enough manpower, you can talk to Director Ma."

After Lu Shenwei said this, he left with Ma Quanlin. As soon as they left, the R&D team members were instantly fired up.

The team leader took the lead and declared: "Let's get the ugly words out of the way first. In the next two months, if anyone dares to slack off, even if the factory doesn't punish you, I'll kill you myself."

"The team leader is right. This is a critical period. If anyone messes up, I'll be the first to take them down!"

"We can share the bonus, but the prerequisite is that we must go through this together!"

"Let's draft a military pledge in a bit, everyone needs to sign it."

The large drone R&D team was fully pumped up, while Lu Shenwei and Ma Quanlin returned to the office.

"Uncle Ma, keep an eye on things recently. Leave other matters to Zhou Cun."

"I'll report to you at any time if there's any situation," Ma Quanlin said casually.

The massive machine of Julong Steel began to turn again, while over in the capital, Nifeng Express Group started making a fuss with the photo of Wang Jiawei posing with the Air Force.

"President, is it really okay to promote it like this?"

"Do as I say. Julong Steel is now our strategic partner, and we just invested 300 million."

Wang Jiawei was full of confidence; riding on the traffic of Julong Steel was also a part of his plan to block Crazy Rabbit Express.

He just didn't expect to encounter the Air Force awarding a plaque during this trip to Qinchuan; it was an unexpected delight.

"Understood. The Group's publicity department will promote our participation in the Air Force plaque-awarding ceremony across the entire network in half an hour."

Wang Jiawei reminded: "Buy more traffic; it's best to buy the top three trending searches."

"President, that's quite a lot of expenses."

"Expenses? We've already spent 300 million; why care about these peanuts?"

Half an hour later, the news of Nifeng Express being invited to attend the Air Force plaque-awarding ceremony went viral online.

【Nifeng Express is awesome, getting the Air Force to endorse them?】

【Are you bragging? Would the Air Force endorse Nifeng Express? Look closely at the picture, Director Lu of Julong Steel is the one in the center.】

【Nifeng Express is just riding the traffic, but they have enough guts.】

【I can only say that General Manager Wang is one step ahead; he even dares to ride the Air Force's traffic.】

【Dancing on the edge of a knife; if they mess up, Nifeng Express will be gone.】

The incident of Nifeng Express participating in the Air Force plaque event fermented rapidly. Not only were netizens discussing it, but the Crazy Rabbit public relations department also noticed it.

"General Manager Bai, Nifeng Express has made a move." The assistant handed over the public opinion summary report.

Crazy Rabbit Express General Manager Bai Jie said disdainfully: "A move? They're just riding on Julong Steel's traffic."

"Do you mean we should ignore it?" the assistant asked tentatively.

Bai Jie sipped his coffee: "Let them be strong; the spring breeze blows over the mountain. It's even better if Nifeng Express wants to mess around. We just need to focus on our main business. Once the medium-sized unmanned transport aircraft are fully deployed, we will snatch all of Nifeng Express's market."

The assistant nodded and handed another development report to Bai Jie: "There is one more new situation. It is said that the authorities are preparing to require express deliveries to be delivered to the door, and will not allow drop-off service points."

"This is a good thing. Support it fully," Bai Jie agreed.

The assistant responded in a low voice: "But the courier's workload will increase exponentially; they might have to make hundreds of calls a day."

"Let the operations department come up with a plan, and we'll discuss it," Bai Jie pondered.

The competition between Nifeng Express and Crazy Rabbit became even more intense, while far away at the Air Force Equipment Center, Xu Lei muttered.

"Who is this Wang Jiawei? Did we invite him?"