Chapter 2724
They're really ruining my life!
Chapter 2724 They're really ruining my life!
The two talked in the office for a while longer before Yang Xiaotao left.
I stopped by the workshop on the way and checked on the copier production. It was still the same as always, with training as the main focus.
However, the staff was replaced.
After observing for a while, I went to the research institute to inquire about the design of the machine tools.
With the help of a photocopier, Yang Xiaotao was able to bypass the system's bug much more smoothly.
However, CNC machine tools require more than just design drawings; the CNC system itself is the crucial component.
When asked about the progress, Lu Tao assured him that he would do his best to complete it. Yang Xiaotao offered a few words of encouragement before leaving and heading to the photocopier research institute.
"Minister Yang, you've come at the perfect time, just in time!"
Xu Pengcheng saw him as soon as he entered and quickly walked over.
"Minister Yang, look, this is the ink box I designed. The style and function are exactly as you described."
"I've done the calculations, and it should meet the requirements."
Yang Xiaotao followed to the workbench, looked at the pile of design drawings on the table, and then picked up the drawings that Xu Pengcheng had specially prepared.
"It looks like it."
Yang Xiaotao glanced at it and noticed that it looked somewhat similar to the ink cartridges used in photocopiers in later generations.
However, this design results in a much larger size.
"Director Yang, this is based on the existing dimensions. If the copier is improved in the future, the dimensions can be further modified."
"However, the principle is the same."
"It can be reused simply by refilling the ink cartridge."
Xu Pengcheng introduced his design to Yang Xiaotao while picking up an iron box from under his desk.
"Minister Yang, this is something I had the technical department help me make. Please take a look."
Yang Xiaotao took the metal box; it was a bit heavy.
I flipped through it casually, then put it on the table.
"XCMG, this is a bit too heavy."
Xu Pengcheng scratched his head. "We've already used the lightest steel. Using aluminum alloy would be too expensive."
Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "This is too heavy and inconvenient. How about this, you ask someone if it's possible to make it out of plastic."
"Of course, it's fine to build the main frame with steel, but we can try using plastic for the other parts."
"plastic?"
Xu Pengcheng looked somewhat troubled. "Director Yang, if we use plastic, the box will be easily damaged during the refilling process, and over time, it could easily cause the copier to malfunction."
Yang Xiaotao waved his hand, "It's okay, just treat this box as a disposable one."
"Disposable?"
"Yes, it's disposable, you just throw it away after you're done using it."
"Can"
“XCMG, you need to know that our copiers focus on only one aspect.”
"Does that mean it's convenient?"
"Imagine a clerk who's busy all day long. When making a photocopy, he suddenly realizes that the ink is out. He has to laboriously lift the metal box, refill the ink, and put it back into the photocopier. Putting aside how long this process takes, he's bound to be annoyed after all that."
"Think about it again. This time, all the other party needs to do is take out the empty ink cartridge and replace it with a new one. It's that simple."
"It's a different feeling."
"If it were up to you, would you choose to use a reusable one or a disposable one?"
Xu Pengcheng opened his mouth, but reason told him that using repetition would save costs and was the factory's and department's first choice.
But according to Yang Xiaotao, people might prefer something simple, convenient, and disposable.
"Besides, those exported overseas are people who are not short of money."
Yang Xiaotao laughed again, then pointed to the design drawings on the table, "Who knows, these ink cartridges might sell better than photocopiers in the future."
Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, Xu Pengcheng stopped insisting. "Okay, I'll have someone inquire about it later and try to get the plastic break-in done as soon as possible."
"Hmm, no rush, there's no need to rush with this improved copier."
Yang Xiaotao walked to the side and sat down, then said seriously, "We need to digest the first wave of benefits before we can continue to make improvements."
"At that time, we'll teach those clowns a lesson."
Xu Pengcheng recalled what Yang Xiaotao had told him about the Japanese islands; this clown was talking about a simple life.
Thinking of this, Xu Pengcheng smiled and sat down next to Yang Xiaotao. He took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, flicked one out, and offered one to Yang Xiaotao. "Director Yang, do you think Xiao Rizi will follow suit after we've already made it?"
"Didn't we sign an agreement last time?"
"Do they really dare to cause damage?"
Yang Xiaotao exhaled a smoke ring and then said, "Do you think a dog will change its ways and stop eating shit?"
Xu Pengcheng shook his head.
"That's good. They've been developing a regular paper copier for years, spending a lot of manpower and resources, and we've made it first. They're probably cursing us under their breath."
"If it were you, would you be content with that?"
"Would you give up the opportunity to make money?"
Xu Pengcheng shook his head again.
"That settles it. They're just a bunch of guys who only know small courtesy but have no sense of righteousness. When it comes to profit, everyone will become blind and deaf."
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Xu Pengcheng nodded vigorously.
I especially agree with this point.
"Therefore, we need to be fully prepared. Once they come up with the same photocopiers as us, we'll release our improved version and leave them with nothing."
"Even if they deny it when the time comes, we'll still be able to vent our anger."
Yang Xiaotao spoke with a sinister expression, while Xu Pengcheng listened with a surge of excitement.
He's happy to do anything that would make his life a little tougher.
"By the way, let's not be complacent. Now that this improved photocopier is finished, your research institute should continue to study photocopiers."
"We'll focus our research on three areas: miniaturization of photocopiers, color photocopiers, and the storage function of photocopiers." "If you encounter any difficulties, you can talk to Lao Han and the others and ask for their help."
"This research needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible. Now that we have made a good start, we must maintain it and continue to be world leaders."
Yang Xiaotao spoke earnestly, and then encouraged them, "I think this photocopier still has great potential for development. You should explore it deeply and meticulously, do it well, and do it to the extreme, and that will be a victory."
Xu Pengcheng listened with great excitement, "Minister Yang, rest assured, we will definitely study it diligently and strive to become a world leader."
"Okay, let me know if you have any difficulties. We don't need that now."
After saying that, Yang Xiaotao got up and left, and Xu Pengcheng saw him off at the research institute.
Xu Pengcheng stood at the door, pondering to himself.
Once Xiao Rizi makes a copier just like 'Shiguang', they'll throw away the new model with disposable ink cartridges.
Once we can produce disposable ink cartridges, we'll present our miniaturized version.
Then comes color, and then storage.
Hahaha
Xu Pengcheng felt as if he had grasped Yang Bu's thoughts; Yang Bu was planning to gradually ruin everyone's lives.
"Damn it, that's exactly how it should be done! It'll ruin everyone's lives!"
Thinking this, Xu Pengcheng clenched his fist and swung it forcefully, then turned and walked into the research institute.
When I returned, looking at the four or five people in the research institute, I felt that there were still too few people.
I used to think that there weren't many people in other research institutes, and I didn't want to cause trouble for the Ninth Department.
But now it seems that my little research institute has a bright future.
"We need to add more people."
Edo, Japan: Canon Group office building.
As a major conglomerate in Japan that started with optical technology, it initially focused on camera research and development as its core business. Through continuous development and expansion, it has gradually become an important industry in Japan, as well as an important export business.
In addition, after being hit by two epidemics, the Japanese economy regressed by 20 years. The sharp decline in population has led to a labor shortage in the domestic manufacturing industry, forcing some women to leave their homes and return to production.
Fortunately, the foundation laid over the years is still there, and as long as development proceeds step by step, the economy can recover.
However, the Japanese Witches, on whom high hopes were pinned at the Olympics, suffered a crushing defeat, which also dealt a blow to the Japanese conglomerate that had made a huge bet. They then bet on the alliance, but unexpectedly lost everything.
That day, people jumped from the rooftops like it was raining, and the people sweeping the streets were numb with despair.
The economy is sluggish, and the political situation is repeatedly fraught with setbacks.
The Kashima incident not only caused the satellite project, which had been in preparation for many years, to fail, but also resulted in a fine of 10 billion yen.
The key issue is that four billion yuan has been given to our western neighbor these past few days. Many people can't swallow this insult, and in the end, they can only vent their anger with knives.
Watching your former arch-enemy grow stronger step by step is even more painful than falling behind yourself.
In order to quell the impact and to mend relations with the United States, Japan opened its doors wide, allowing goods from the United States to enter freely.
Doing so carries both risks and benefits.
The biggest risk is that the entry of US goods will severely impact the country's economic development, and some small businesses will be wiped out.
However, after experiencing various challenges, the companies that have survived in Japan are the best of the best, possessing a certain degree of resilience against the impact of international goods.
Furthermore, the people have already demonstrated remarkable resilience in this environment. If the willpower of the people of the Yellow River region can be strengthened even further, they will overcome this challenge.
At such a time, the entire island of Japan urgently needs a 'national hero' to step forward and boost morale.
As a result, Canon has become an important pillar of the current Japanese economy under these circumstances.
The government wants to leverage Canon's international influence to stimulate domestic economic recovery, escape the current predicament, and potentially turn the tide.
In comparison, Canon is now receiving more attention, more support, and more financial investment.
Canon did not disappoint these expectations, and launched several high-quality projects before the end of the year.
The core projects are imaging technology and photocopying technology.
Within this context, imaging technology has made breakthroughs and is being deployed globally. Domestic camera production is gradually increasing, and under the deliberate efforts of the government, several capable small companies have been acquired.
They even reached a strategic cooperation agreement with Panasonic.
This laid the foundation for Canon's global expansion.
Canon has been developing photocopying technology for years, but has yet to find a suitable application for it.
Canon can also produce the photocopiers currently circulating internationally, but its market share is not high. Therefore, they want a new office product that will allow offices all over the world to have a Canon photocopier.
Such an ambitious goal received full support from the people of Japan. Some parts factories even made slogans about this goal and wrote them on their walls, which boosted morale.
The building has six floors, which are office areas.
Rikiichiro Morita walked hurriedly with a newspaper in his hand, and people he encountered along the way bowed respectfully in greeting.
The usually kind-looking section chief didn't respond this time. Instead, his expression changed and he quickened his pace toward the minister's office.
This unusual behavior aroused everyone's curiosity.
"What's wrong, Section Chief? Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Could it be that he had a fight with Mrs. Haruko?"
A young man with a pockmarked face, holding a document, joked, and another young man next to him immediately laughed and said, "Very likely."
"Our section chief holds the record for the longest overtime hours."
"Naturally, I neglected my wife."
Speaking of this, the pockmarked man recalled Mrs. Haruko at the company dinner, her demeanor in public and in private, a memory that remained vivid.
Only then did they realize that the young man opposite them had the same expression. They then exchanged a glance, as if they could see through each other's thoughts.
In a flash, the pockmarked young man whispered, "I heard that the section chief has been busy improving the photocopier lately, and hasn't received the minister's appreciation yet, which makes him very anxious."
The young man opposite nodded vigorously, then glared at him with his small eyes, "Murata, you'd better do your best this time."
"Yoshi, Yamashita, let's work hard together."
"Hi!"
Bang
Just as the two were encouraging each other, a jarring sound came from the door of the minister's office in the office area.
Anyone outside could immediately tell it was the sound of a cup shattering.
Then came another round of cursing.
Without even asking, I knew that the minister must have lost his temper with the section chief.
The two suddenly looked at each other, and their ambition grew even stronger.