225: Wang Jiawei: Due to the interception of drones by the Air Force, our company’s stock price collapsed!

The Dragon Cry Powered Armor incident temporarily subsided until it was accidentally discovered years later.

【 Strange, didn't Nifeng Express say they ordered hundreds of powered armors? Why haven't they shown them off? 】

【 Show them off? My ass. Haven't you seen Nifeng Express's stock price drop like a dog? 】

【 If you ask me, Wang Jiawei should stop messing around and just focus on delivering packages. All that fancy, useless stuff is pointless. 】

【 The key is that Crazy Rabbit's medium-sized transport drones were a genuine threat back then. Nifeng Express betting everything on super-large drones was a desperate gamble. 】

【 It pumped up the stock for the first few days, but look at it now. It's almost fallen below the issuance price. 】

【 There's no point in complaining about this. If the Air Force takes a liking to your stuff, do you dare not give it to them? 】

【 Nifeng Express: Because the Air Force intercepted our drones, our stock price collapsed! 】

【 Hilarious. After the Double Bone Dragon was confiscated, didn't Nifeng Express make some powered armor? Haven't seen any movement there either. 】

【 They tried to copy Gou Dong Express, but they only made simple powered armor. What did Nifeng Express make? It looked flashy, but I haven't seen any equipment at delivery points in big cities. 】

【 I heard Wang Jiawei was embarrassed, so he sent them all to remote mountainous areas. 】

【 I haven't seen many in the mountains either. I really wanted to see the actual machine. 】

【 Don't bother. Rumor has it that Wang Jiawei sealed them all away because he's afraid of losing face. 】

【 Uh, is it that bad? They didn't even announce the manufacturer, so what's there to be embarrassed about? 】

【 I don't understand the world of big shots. But the coastal areas haven't been peaceful these past few days. The Water Monkey and Japan are coming to cause trouble. 】

【 What do you mean by overstepping? The South Frontier Sea Area was the Bodhisattva's dojo in ancient times. Are they looking to die? 】

"Some of the coastal issues are historical leftovers. Dragon Xia tried to reason with them, but they just climbed all over us," Brother Qi said indignantly.

【 Relying on being related to us, they think Long Xia doesn't dare to deal with them. 】

【 If they push us too far, we'll beat Japan up too. Forgetting their roots, recognizing a thief as their father—they deserve to be killed! 】

【 Don't be so violent. A small lesson will suffice! 】

【 The other side: Then where are we supposed to live? Dragon Xia: What the hell do I care where you live! 】

Brother Qi took a sip of water: "Everyone, don't worry. Trust in the higher-ups' capabilities. When has Long Xia ever suffered a loss?"

【 Right, it's never too late for a gentleman to take revenge! 】

【 A grudge lasting ten generations can still be avenged!!! 】

Julong Steel Factory, Chairman's office.

Lu Shenwei looked through the news and muttered: "Why is there no report of Nifeng Express using the Dragon Cry Powered Armor we provided?"

"Assistant Chen specifically discussed this matter over the phone. I haven't had a chance to report it to you yet," Zhou Cun explained.

Lu Shenwei tilted his head: "Is there a problem with the Dragon Cry Powered Armor?"

"Assistant Chen reported that it charges too slowly and consumes too much power at once. Ordinary couriers can't afford it."

Even if the equipment were given away for free, ordinary couriers wouldn't want it.

If they could just walk a few extra steps and save money, why would they spend a fortune on charging?

"Isn't high-density energy battery consumption normal? Otherwise, how could it carry such heavy loads?" Lu Shenwei wondered.

Zhou Cun thought for a moment: "I feel like President Wang just doesn't want to spend any more money."

"Isn't he trying to compete with Gou Dong Express? Is he just giving up?" Lu Shenwei asked, confused.

Zhou Cun handed over his phone: "Take a look at this document. The big brother in the green hat just sent it."

"Window guidance? No longer mandatorily requiring door-to-door delivery? Except for large items?"

No wonder Nifeng Express refused to invest more money. The policy from the big brother in the green hat is quite humane.

"I said that blindly demanding door-to-door delivery would be counterproductive. Look at how things are now—isn't it quite good?" Lu Shenwei said.

Zhou Cun nodded: "The key is that it's not like it was a few years ago. The workload in the courier industry has increased significantly, and it's impossible to deliver everything."

"Since President Wang isn't making any more demands, let's put this matter to rest for now and focus our energy on the research and development of the unmanned boat."

The situation for coastal fishermen has deteriorated again. The Dragon Xia Navy has already taught Japan and the Water Monkey a lesson once, but relying on the support of the Eagle Sauce behind them, they still don't know when to stop.

"Don't worry, we will definitely be able to finish it by early May," Zhou Cun guaranteed.

Lu Shenwei pondered for a moment: "You can rush the work, but don't push too hard. Arrange for the workers to take breaks in shifts."

"Do you think this would work? I was thinking of distributing that 20-million bonus first to boost everyone's morale!"

Use a heavy hammer for a loud drum, and a butcher's knife to kill a chicken.

What stimulates the workers the most? Besides bonuses, what else could it be?

Lu Shenwei nodded: "Do as you say."

There are some things that even if Lu Shenwei feels they aren't quite right, he will let Zhou Cun try first.

After all, if he did everything himself, he'd be worked to death.

That afternoon, the Julong Steel Factory's Unmanned Boat R&D Department held a thirty-day 'sprint' meeting.

Zhou Cun spoke passionately, piling the 20 million in cash on the workbench in the shipyard.

"The 20-million bonus is ready. It depends on whether you have the ability to take it. Let's make this clear: whichever team finishes the task first gets the bonus first."

Zhou Cun paused: "It's first come, first served. Is that clear?"

"Don't worry, Director Zhou, we guarantee to complete the mission!"

"Why is it only 20 million? Is that enough to split?"

"You're really getting carried away, kid. 20 million is a lot. Our entire Unmanned Boat R&D Department only has five hundred people. If we really split it evenly, everyone would get at least 40,000."

"What are you thinking? Split evenly? Without the five veteran Experts, we wouldn't be able to do a damn thing."

"That's true. The five Experts have put in a lot of effort into the unmanned boat R&D."

Professor Wang and Professor Mu and the other three sighed: "Look at how Julong Steel does things—giving out cash directly."

"Sigh, if Dalian Shipyard had done things this way back then, how could they have been ridden over by Jiangnan Shipyard?"

"Who's to say? It's a pity that Little Jiang refuses to listen to us old folks."

"I heard Little Jiang wants to take the order for the construction of the 017 recently. If he can pull it off, it would be enough for the shipyard to eat for a long time."

"Taking 017? Has Little Jiang improved his skills?"

"I don't know who he's connected with again. He was high-minded but low-skilled back then. Look at Julong Steel—it hasn't even been a year, and they've already researched the unmanned boat."

"That's why people can't be compared with others, and goods can't be compared with goods; otherwise, things will be thrown away."

"When the unmanned boat becomes a big seller, Little Jiang will probably be furious."

"I remember Director Lu even asked him to invest back then, but Little Jiang wasn't willing."

"Don't mention this matter again. After all, we're working for Julong Steel now."

Several Senior Engineers whispered, and the shipyard was noisy.

At the beginning of the next month, the last connection point of the unmanned boat was riveted and welded, declaring the experimental Dragon Shark Unmanned Boat officially completed.

During the assembly of the Dragon Shark Unmanned Boat, the blueprints for the Type 88 Sniper Grenade Launcher were also thoroughly studied.

The production process and base materials for the high-temperature resistant, ultra-light alloy had also been determined, just waiting for Lu Shenwei's final approval.