The meeting with Zhu Xuejun ended in such a cheerful and harmonious atmosphere. She firmly stated that the problem of the integrated cooling system would be left to them to solve without any difficulty.
There are specialties in the art industry, and things that Chen Nian thought he couldn't start with were nothing to them.
This also made Chen Nian feel relieved.
Oh boy, another savings.
At this point, all the technical problems of the DF-17 have been solved. After Zhu Xuejun returns, he can immediately enter the application research and development stage.
It is estimated that it will not be long before this missile, which carries a lot of hope, can be pointed at that sea area.
At the same time, the design work of the Sky Whale was also completed.
Under the command of Zhang Guanfeng and the support of the Spark Team, the project is operating with astonishing efficiency. Even the keel of the hull is ready and is about to enter the rhythm of full construction.
The entire project team was busy and working enthusiastically, but on the other side, in the temporary project department of VOSTA LMG, the situation was completely different.
Augusta glared at the engineer in front of him angrily and shouted:
"I said! This kind of steel is not good! What I need is SM490YB special steel for ships! What did you give me?! What you gave me was Q235 steel! This completely fails to meet our design requirements!"
"I've said this question many times! I don't want to repeat it again!"
"Are you listening to me? Why are you so stubborn?! If you don't trust our abilities, then you can find others to do it. There is no need to find us!"
"Do you understand? I ask you if you understand!?"
The engineer opposite looked at him innocently, seemingly not affected by his anger at all, and just replied blankly in broken English:
"We use SM490YB steel. Look, it's clearly written on this purchase list."
"Do you think I'm stupid?? I'm an engineer! I can tell what kind of steel it is at a glance!"
"I really don't understand, why do you have to argue with me? Do you really don't understand, or are you just pretending to be stupid?!"
Augustus felt like he was going crazy. After decades of working in the industry, he had never behaved as hysterically as he did now.
This is really incomprehensible. How can someone point to Q235 steel and say it is SM490YB steel?
This is as outrageous as if you pointed at a wild cat and said it was a cougar that kills countless people!
No, this is even more outrageous
Because in order to make themselves believe that it was SM490YB steel, they even forged a purchase list.
Do they really not know?
Or do they know very well and just want to muddle through?
What exactly does this do to them? ?
Stupid, stupid!
Augustus walked around irritably, his mind constantly flashing through the things he had experienced over the past month.
Yes, this is not the first time something like this has happened.
On the contrary, the other party refuses to change despite repeated admonitions.
There must be a way.
This is not because of how dedicated he is to serving Vietnam, but because he has to take into account the reputation of his company.
If substandard steel is used in this way, who will suffer the loss when it is finally accepted?
It’s not VOSTA LMG yet!
Thinking of this, he suppressed the turbulent emotions in his heart and said indifferently:
"You go."
"I will find a way to solve this matter. I don't need you anymore."
After saying that, Augustus turned back to his desk, took out his inspection report on the steel, then left the office without looking back, got in his car and went straight to the door of the shipyard.
Now he has felt that the entire shipyard is in ruins, and if he wants to solve the problem, he must no longer rely on internal forces.
He had to find his own reinforcements.
The best reinforcement is the military personnel who negotiated cooperation with him in the first place.
Ruan Huakai!
That person is a hardliner and has received a Western education. It will be easier to communicate with him.
Two hours later, Augustus arrived at a military base in Hanoi. After making a phone call and confirming his identity, he finally met Ruan Huakai.
The other party was surprised by his arrival, but still greeted him warmly.
"Mr. Augustus, long time no see. Isn't the shipyard busy? Why do you have time to come and see me?"
Listening to Ruan Huakai's standard British accent, Augustus' mood immediately improved a lot.
He sighed and said bluntly:
"Mr. Ruan, things are not going well, which is why I came to see you today."
"I think if you have time, we can find a place to chat. I have some questions and I need your help."
After hearing his words, Ruan Huakai's expression instantly became serious.
He brought Augustus into his office, closed the door, and said:
"Mr. Augustus, now, tell me your problem."
"I want to know what kind of thing would make you have to come to me."
"I agree with the strength of VOSTA LMG. You won't come to me for help just because of a trivial matter, right?"
Augustus's heart trembled, and he suddenly realized that the person sitting opposite him was not a good person.
Moreover, they seemed to have just suffered a heavy blow at sea, so it would be unwise to come to him now.
But...really don't say it? ?
It must be said.
He took a deep breath and said:
"Mr. Ruan, I have to tell you that this is not a problem that any third-party company can solve."
"In fact, the problem lies with the shipyards"
Augustus told the story from beginning to end with added detail, especially focusing on amplifying the bad effects of "corruption".
His purpose is very simple, which is to provoke Ruan Huakai's psychological defense and make him realize that VOSTA LMG is on his side and wants to truly solve the problem.
Therefore, he must establish a powerful enemy, and this enemy is the shipyard.
This strategy works well.
Ruan Huakai's expression on the opposite side became more and more solemn, and his eyes became colder and colder.
When Augustus finished speaking, he breathed a long sigh of relief, and then said:
"I understand, Mr. Augustus."
"This is indeed a big problem and I will work on it immediately."
"Thank you very much for your timely feedback. I admire your professional ethics."
"Now, I'd like to ask you to come with me to deal with this issue - to show our resolve, okay?"
Augustus nodded and did not refuse.
He knew that he had to stand in front and be a "bad guy".
This is not a dirty trick, as long as it can solve the problem, it is worth it.
So, two hours later, Augustus followed Ruan Huakai from the military camp and went straight to the shipyard.
But what surprised him was that there seemed to be too many soldiers accompanying the team?
What is this for?
Arrests? Establish authority?
That wouldn’t require so many people.
Augustus was confused, but he couldn't ask more questions.
However, after arriving at the shipyard, his questions were immediately answered.
Ruan Huakai gathered everyone in the entire shipyard together.
In the square, there are shipyard employees on the inside, and soldiers with live ammunition on the outside.
Immediately afterwards, he began to call the names one by one according to the information Augustus had provided him before.
"Zheng Weihui!"
Ruan Huakai shouted loudly.
"arrive!"
A small middle-aged man came out of the queue tremblingly, with a look of horror on his face. His eyes subconsciously looked at the pistol in Ruan Huakai's hand, but he quickly took it back.
Augustus stood aside blankly, he had already guessed what Ruan Huakai was going to do.
This Zheng Weihui once violated his own process requirements and replaced the welding materials specified by VOSTA LMG with cheaper welding materials without authorization. He was discovered by himself and warned many times before he finally corrected himself.
And now, Ruan Huakai called him out in front of everyone, was it just a few words of criticism?
The gun in his hand is loaded.
He wants to kill someone!
Augustus subconsciously wanted to stop him, but he suddenly stopped.
——
What does it have to do with yourself?
Maybe, here, only killing people is useful?
So, he didn't move, just watched quietly.
"Li Wenshi!"
"arrive!"
"Chen Youting!"
"arrive"
One name after another was called, and soon there were more than a dozen people standing in a row in the open space.
Then, Ruan Huakai walked up to them and said with an indifferent expression:
"You know what you have done."
"Today, I don't want to explain anything to you, and I won't listen to any explanation from you."
"There's only one thing I have to do."
"That is, let you know the consequences of doing so."
"I have obtained approval from my superiors to use special trial powers against you."
"The crime you committed is treason."
Then, before anyone could react, the gun in Ruan Huakai's hand went off.
The man named Chen Youting, the man who mistook Q235 steel for SM290YB steel, fell straight back.
Half of his skull was blown off, and red and white stuff flowed all over the floor.
Augustus almost wanted to vomit. Although he had been mentally prepared for it, when all this happened, he found that he was still too fragile.
What's going on?
In a modern society, in a modern country, a soldier can actually use such means to directly shoot and kill a civilian!
Moreover, he obviously will not bear any consequences, and his superiors will even applaud his "iron-fisted methods".
Sure enough, the "collapse corruption" faced by this country has already caused serious consequences.
For most of the next day, Augustus lived in a state of confusion.
He didn't even know how Ruan Huakai left, nor how the remaining "sinners" survived.
It wasn't until late at night that he gradually came back to his senses.
He secretly thought that this matter would at least bring some benefits to his work.
There are only other issues that you don’t need to consider.
So, he walked out of the office and found the man who replaced Chen Youting.
Seeing the other person's panic expression, he comforted him softly:
"Don't worry, it's over."
"As long as you work seriously in the future, I guarantee that you will be safe."
The man opposite nodded repeatedly. Augustus sighed and continued:
"Now, do as I say."
"Go and replace these Q235 steel with SM490YB steel."
After finishing speaking, he quietly waited for the other party's answer.
The man hesitated for a moment and then said:
"But, that is already SM490YB steel"
Augustus froze on the spot.
He looked at the man in disbelief, then glanced at the steel piled nearby.
He knew that this was Q235 steel.
Yes, the new man knew it too.
However, someone told him that this is SM490YB steel.
Therefore, he had to change the name of Q235 steel.
Augustus' face showed a look of pity, sadness, anger, but helplessness.
Finally, he nodded.
"All right."
"I understand."
"Yes, this is SM490YB steel."
(End of chapter)
