41: Gu Ming: Drones and agricultural vehicles? We don’t need them!

Bai Xiaoying was by no means a weak woman; facing the trolls, she went full blast.

She banned those who needed banning and reported those who needed reporting.

"I'll put it this way: if Julong Steel is a traitorous company, I, Bai Xiaoying, will quit the self-media circle."

[Support Xiao Ying, this time I stand with Julong Steel.]

[Stop setting up flags, watch out for the boomerang!]

Both the scene and the livestream were chaotic; Wang Zizhong and the security officers simply couldn't keep it under control.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, Zhou Wen arrived with his people.

"What are you all doing? Disperse!"

Many media outlets at the scene recognized the Director of the Administration for Industry and Commerce, so they didn't dare to cause any more trouble.

[I told you, Julong Steel must have someone backing them up; look, the Administration for Industry and Commerce is here.]

[What is collusion? This is it. The subordinates follow the superiors' lead; it's so corrupt!]

The internet trolls were smearing them frantically. Bai Xiaoying couldn't block them fast enough, so she simply ended the stream.

"Director Zhou, you've finally arrived. Director Lu has been taken away," Mu Guchan said urgently.

Zhou Wen raised his hand: "Don't panic. I know about this matter; he isn't in any danger."

"Not in danger? Then why can't I get through to his phone?" Bai Xiaoying asked.

Zhou Wen explained: "It's just inconvenient for him to answer. We'll talk about this later; for now, clear the scene."

A well-known entrepreneur in Qinchuan being suddenly taken away during a press conference would make any Director of the Administration for Industry and Commerce go crazy.

Originally, Zhou Wen was like a headless chicken running around, until Lu Shenwei called him ten minutes ago, and he finally understood the situation.

Naval equipment experts and the director of the R&D department had personally visited Julong Steel Factory, and Lu Shenwei was taken away just to answer some questions.

Julong Steel Factory, the main cafeteria.

"I hope the leaders don't mind the simple cafeteria environment," Lu Shenwei said with a smile.

Various dishes were laid out on the dining table, and two bottles of white spirit had been specially prepared.

"It's been many years since I've eaten at a factory canteen; I really miss it," Zhong Zheng said with emotion.

Ma Quanlin brought over a decanter, but Gu Ming raised his hand and said: "Let's skip the alcohol during work hours."

Lu Shenwei said with a smile: "Then we'll substitute tea for wine."

Zhong Zheng raised his glass and said: "Comrade Lu, you have solved a major problem that has been racking the brains of nearly a thousand people in the Naval R&D Department for two years."

"If you could have reported this sooner, think of how many brain cells I would have saved," Gu Ming joked.

Chen Huatao chimed in: "Our comrades in the R&D office have been eating and living at the unit for over a year; you at Julong Steel will have to take responsibility for this."

Before Lu Shenwei could speak, Ma Quanlin spoke up first: "It's my fault, it's my fault. When the Chairman wanted to submit the steel cable for the National Science and Technology Progress Award, it was me, the old fool, who stopped him."

"We don't mean to blame you. In the future, if there are any new products, you must report them to the state first," Zhong Zheng laughed.

Lu Shenwei explained: "The key is that I didn't expect a single steel cable to involve so many things. It was my oversight, not Director Ma's fault."

"You're quite united. I don't believe such a company won't develop," Zhong Zheng praised.

Gu Ming said seriously: "After I return this time, I will report to my superiors to carry out a national industrial survey to see how many more surprises our Dragon Xia private enterprises can give me."

"That's a good idea; our Dragon Xia has many talented people."

Everyone raised their glasses, and the atmosphere at the scene was very harmonious.

The host and guests were all happy. Lu Shenwei arranged for Elder Zhong to rest, and then took Gu Ming into the office.

Gu Ming said seriously: "Now that things are clear, it's simple. We want all the stock of arresting cables. The price will still be 750 million, but you need to help us make 400 more. No problem, right?"

Lu Shenwei nodded; making 400 more arresting cables was not a big deal.

"Secondly, the manufacturing technology for the aircraft carrier arresting cables must be handed over to the Naval R&D Department. Of course, we won't take your technology for free; you name a price," Gu Ming said.

The arresting cable is the lifeline for the safety of carrier-based aircraft and must be firmly held in the hands of the Navy.

"Being able to help the Navy's development is the honor of Julong Steel Pipe; we will transfer it for free," Lu Shenwei said generously.

Gu Ming raised his hand to stop him: "That won't do. The Navy has regulations. How about this: we'll go by the price of the original tender; the technology transfer fee will be 20 million."

"I'll listen to you," Lu Shenwei nodded heavily.

As long as he could connect with the Navy, who would dare to bully Julong Steel in the future?

Gu Ming thought for a moment and then asked: "I heard you have also developed other products; can you tell me about them?"

"It's nothing much. Our flagship products right now are the D-grade seamless steel pipes and the Longying Drone; you should know about them."

"I know about your steel pipes, and I've heard a little about the drones, but what about other products?"

Just kidding, the reason Julong Steel was sanctioned by the Eagle Sauce back then was because Julong Steel Pipe was modified into rockets.

Drones are quite popular now, but at most, they are considered civilian products; they aren't as outrageous as the steel pipes.

"There are two more under development: one is a large unmanned transport aircraft commissioned by Nifeng Express, and the other is an agricultural vehicle we are preparing to put into production."

Lu Shenwei paused: "The military wouldn't need these two, right?"

"We don't need them; I was just asking," Gu Ming waved his hand and said.

Could the military use agricultural vehicles? Just kidding; the large agricultural machinery of the agricultural reclamation corps is hundreds of times better than agricultural vehicles.

Not to mention the large unmanned transport aircraft; who doesn't know that Dragon Xia's drone technology is world-leading? It leaves Eagle Sauce in the dust by dozens of blocks.

Lu Shenwei thought for a moment: "I'll say it again: Julong Steel will always support the construction of the motherland's military."

"With this ideological awareness of yours, it wouldn't be hard to get rich even if you wanted to," Gu Ming said with a smile.

In the evening, as four military trucks drove out of Julong Steel Factory, Zhong Zheng, Gu Ming, and the others officially left.

Seeing that the "true gods" had finally been sent off, Ma Quanlin let out a long sigh of relief and slumped into his chair.

"Xiao Lu, in the future, don't drag me into such toss-ups; these old bones can't take it anymore," Ma Quanlin said bitterly.

Lu Shenwei also wiped away sweat: "Who would have known that a steel cable made on a whim would attract a Navy procurement? By the way, Uncle Ma, this matter must be kept confidential throughout the factory. Anyone who leaks it will definitely be handled as a leak of state secrets."

"I've already had all those who know sign a confidentiality agreement, and Grandpa Liu at the gatehouse signed it too," Ma Quanlin said.

Mentioning Grandpa Liu, Lu Shenwei really broke into a cold sweat for him; daring to block a Navy Senior Colonel and leaders outside the gate was simply too brazen.

"Give Grandpa Liu an extra 5,000 bonus this month, and hire a young man to guard the gate starting next month," Lu Shenwei reminded him.

Ma Quanlin said: "How about we just let him retire? He's over sixty anyway."

"Don't. I see that Grandpa Liu is quite happy working. When he can't do it anymore, let him bring up the matter of retirement himself."

Lu Shenwei didn't want to treat any worker who contributed to the factory unfairly. Ma Quanlin nodded and asked again: "The press conference was ruined; how should we arrange the clarification?"

"Senior Colonel Gu said we don't need to worry about it; he will handle it," Lu Shenwei explained.

A dignified Senior Colonel wouldn't break his word, right?