Chapter 2740
Nuclear Power Plant, Needs to Be Built
Chapter 2740 Nuclear Power Plant, Needs to Be Built
Yang Xiaotao ran out of the room to the toilet, avoiding the compliments of the others, and when he came back, he went straight to Qian Lao of the Second Ministry of Machine Building.
"Are you done?"
Mr. Qian was chatting with Yang Xiaotao's teacher. Not only did they share the same surname, but they were also leaders in their respective fields, exuding a scholarly air. No one bothered them as they sat there.
"Professor Qian, teacher."
Yang Xiaotao greeted them and sat down, then picked up his chopsticks and ate a couple of bites of food.
The two found Yang Xiaotao's appearance amusing.
"Mr. Qian, there's something I'd like you to help me with."
Yang Xiaotao wiped his mouth and spoke.
Mr. Qian nodded, "Tell us, we will definitely help if we can."
"Mr. Qian, as you know, the development of our Ninth Department has always been constrained by electricity. There was even a period when we had to stop working at night to ensure the stability of the power supply."
"This time we have proposed more development projects, which will increase the demand for electricity."
Yang Xiaotao pointed out the current reality, which is also a problem that the nine departments urgently need to solve.
Upon hearing Yang Xiaotao's words, Qian Lao immediately understood what he meant.
"You want to build a nuclear power plant?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded vigorously, "Yes, our demand for electricity will only increase. Instead of piling up thermal power plants, we might as well build a nuclear power plant."
"Therefore, I hope to ask the comrades of the Second Ministry of Machine Building for help in building a nuclear power plant for us."
"I wonder if you could do me a favor."
Old Qian tapped his fingers on the table, his eyes filled with scrutiny.
Since the last time, due to an incorrect estimate of the nuclear power plant's consumption, all of their Second Ministry of Machine Building's investments went down the drain.
Not only that, but he was also criticized by his superiors, who said he wasn't using his brain and that he was being lax in his revolutionary struggle.
The entire Second Ministry of Machine Building was humiliated by this incident, and no one dared to mention it again.
Of course, there are other factors involved as well.
However, speaking of this matter, it seems that the Ninth Division invested five million in the project, not to mention that they also put in a lot of effort.
In this respect, the Second Ministry of Machine Building still owes the Ninth Ministry a favor.
But building a nuclear power plant is no small matter.
It might not work out.
Mr. Qian tapped the table and took a deep breath. “Young Yang, you should know that the last incident had a very bad impact.”
"Under these circumstances, you still want to build a nuclear power plant? Aren't you afraid of what others will say?"
Yang Xiaotao smiled nonchalantly, "Old Qian, we can't just cut off your head because you got bitten by a mosquito, can we?"
"Besides, I think nuclear power plants are an important energy source for the future."
"I heard that they've been using atomic energy for a long time, even in our tiny place to the east. If they can use it, why can't we?"
"If we're not going to fight for pride, are we really going to be worse off than just living a simple life?"
Yang Xiaotao's confident words greatly encouraged Qian Lao. He had also been inclined to develop atomic energy within the Second Ministry of Machine Building, but due to limitations in technology and funding, coupled with the previous incident, he had not dared to bring it up again.
But since Yang Xiaotao brought it up today, and even took it so seriously, bringing up their daily lives, he has to give him an answer.
"Mr. Qian, don't worry, you provide the technology, and we'll provide the funding."
"Besides, this is also a training opportunity. You don't want the information you got from the Alliance to stay locked in a cabinet all the time, do you?"
Yang Xiaotao then stated his conditions and requirements.
Upon hearing Yang Xiaotao's words, Mr. Qian was somewhat tempted.
The information was in the Second Ministry of Machine Building, and during this period they also organized people to hold several discussions and came up with many ideas.
Unfortunately, these are all just theoretical; to verify them, we need to put them into practice.
But putting it into practice requires money.
Their research funding was allocated after careful calculations from above, and the money wasn't all of it; usually, they received 70% and had to make up the remaining 30% themselves.
In such a situation, if you want to conduct research internally, you need to overcome the difficulties yourself.
In the end, the research either failed because the people who overcame the difficulties collapsed, or because of a lack of funding.
Over the years, many projects of the Second Ministry of Machine Building have been abandoned halfway due to lack of funds.
So much effort went into this.
Now, the two stumbling blocks in their way are technology and money.
If the Ninth Ministry can resolve the funding issue, then the Second Ministry of Machine Building really won't be afraid of the technical aspects.
When the two companies cooperate, the higher-ups will surely give them some face.
This is something that needs to be done.
How much funding can you provide?
When Mr. Qian said this, Yang Xiaotao knew that this matter was going to be interesting.
Without thinking, he raised his hand and held up three fingers.
Mr. Qian took a deep breath. "Three million, I can go back and talk to them."
After all, the nine departments had already contributed five million last time, so three million this time is already a very generous offer.
But Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "No, it's thirty million."
Old Qian's arm trembled. "What? Thirty million?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded affirmatively; the Ninth Division could afford that amount of money.
Especially since a batch of photocopiers is about to be delivered, if we don't spend the money, are we just going to let them sit in the warehouse and get moldy?
Moreover, Yang Xiaotao felt that if the money wasn't used, it wouldn't stay in the end.
"Thirty million is not enough. We can add more. In short, we must build the nuclear power plant."
"Enough, enough!"
Mr. Qian spoke with great emotion.
With 30 million, he could convince most people in the Second Ministry of Machine Building.
Even when faced with 30 million, higher-level leaders wouldn't consider whether to do it or not, but rather how big to do it.
We are now at a critical stage of domestic revolution and construction, and we are eager to do as much as possible with every penny we have.
Furthermore, Yang Xiaotao just said that if 30 million isn't enough, we can add more.
That takes a lot of determination.
"thirty million?"
hiss~~~
At this moment, Wang Junhong's voice suddenly came, causing the lively sounds in the room to stop abruptly, and then everyone looked over.
Li Hongfeng and Liu Huaimin were chatting with Zhao Lao and Xu Lao when they suddenly heard Wang Junhong shout "thirty million!" They were stunned for a moment, then stared straight at Yang Xiaotao, a bad feeling rising in their hearts.
Back in the day, Yang Xiaotao had this kind of criminal record.
"Xiao Yang, Xiao Yang has to give Qian Laosan ten million."
Wang Junhong added another sentence, and Old Wang immediately moved closer, first looking at Yang Xiaotao, then his face was full of excited smiles, and he asked Old Qian in disbelief, "Old Qian, you're giving us 30 million?"
"They're really going to give us 30 million?"
"Is this an additional charge for the satellite base?"
"Haha, I knew you'd need my help. Don't worry, we're family."
Old Wang exclaimed in surprise, then imagined the whole thing and smiled smugly.
But the next second, Old Qian pointed to the other side and said, "Old Wang, wait a minute."
"It's not for us, it's for Old Qian from the Second Ministry of Machine Building."
Old Wang's voice stopped abruptly, and then he stared intently at Yang Xiaotao.
"thirty million?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded.
"To the Second Ministry of Machine Building?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded again, but this time without the same decisiveness as before. "You, you..."
Old Wang felt a pang of heartache. They both shared the surname Qian, how could he show favoritism to one over the other?
However, before Elder Wang could continue, Elder Zhang reached out and pulled him aside, so he wouldn't get in the way.
"Xiao Yang, you guys, you're serious?"
Old Huang sat down to the side, while Old Qin sat on the other side, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two of them.
They didn't have a problem with the Second Ministry of Machine Building; it's just that 30 million was no small sum.
This isn't three or three million.
However, Yang Xiaotao has a history of misconduct. Last time, he gave the Second Ministry of Machine Building five million yuan, which earned him a scolding from Old Chen. Many people called him a spendthrift behind his back.
This time it's not five million, but thirty million.
If Old Chen finds out, won't he come knocking on our door?
This guy really doesn't care about money.
They really can make money.
"Yes, I just talked to Mr. Qian. Our Ninth Division is currently facing a severe power shortage."
"So we hoped that the Second Ministry of Machine Building would help us build a nuclear power plant."
"Of course, our Ninth Department may not be able to handle the technical aspects, but we will definitely provide full financial support."
At this point, Yang Xiaotao looked at Professor Qian again and said, "Professor Qian, we are truly sincere."
"If you can agree on behalf of the Second Ministry of Machine Building, I am willing to report to Mr. Chen and try to finalize this project."
When Huang Lao and the others heard Yang Xiaotao say this, their expressions changed.
A nuclear power plant.
Have you already forgotten something that happened not long ago?
Old Huang almost reached out to check if Yang Xiaotao was drunk, wondering why he was spouting such nonsense.
But seeing Yang Xiaotao's serious and earnest expression, he seemed somewhat undecided.
Mr. Qian was deeply moved by Yang Xiaotao's sincerity and his complete disregard for the attitudes of those around him.
Nuclear power plants are also a source of pain for them.
Now, they have the opportunity to get back up where they fell.
Old Qian took a deep breath, then looked at Yang Xiaotao with equal seriousness, "I will give you an answer about this matter tomorrow."
As he said that, he stood up and left.
Thirty million! He couldn't sit still any longer.
Yang Xiaotao got up to see Mr. Qian off, and when he returned, everyone's eyes were on him.
Yang Xiaotao didn't mind and went to his seat to pour himself a glass of water.
Looking around and seeing that everyone was still staring without saying a word, he finally spoke up to explain, "Didn't I tell you? There really is a power shortage."
“If our Ninth Department had the talent and technology in this area, I would have included this in the white paper.”
"Is it alright to ask the Second Ministry of Machine Building to help build a nuclear power plant?"
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Old Huang remained silent, but Old Zhang sighed, "We didn't say anything about what kind of nuclear power plant you were building."
"Thirty million? You throw that away without batting an eye?"
Following behind Elder Zhang, Elder Wang explained the main reason, which drew nods of agreement from those around him.
Yang Xiaotao laughed and said, "I thought it was something important, but it's just this."
Then, when talking about nuclear power plants, he said, "Our 30 million yuan is not just for the construction of nuclear power plants, but also for the surrounding facilities and the power grid."
"At this rate, even 30 million might not be enough to stop it."
Li Hongfeng and Liu Huaimin exchanged a glance, then both gave a wry smile.
"You're something else, kid."
Old Wang stopped talking.
As for Old Zhou and Old Xu, they weren't that close to Yang Xiaotao, so they couldn't get a word in edgewise.
But when they heard the number 30 million, they still felt a chill run down their spines.
"Alright, I think we should leave it at that for today."
Seeing that no one was speaking, Old Qin stood up and ended the gathering.
Old Huang and the others also stood up to say goodbye to each other.
In any case, today's meal was worthwhile, and everyone gained something from it.
In everyone's mind, the Second Ministry of Machine Building probably reaped the greatest benefits.
But in Yang Xiaotao's heart, the biggest gain was still from their nine productions.
Once back in the car, Liu Huaimin couldn't wait to ask.
"Xiao Yang, aren't we being too hasty?"
Li Hongfeng had the same expression.
Yang Xiaotao rolled down the car window, and the cold wind blew in, making him feel chilly.
Looking at the setting sun outside, Yang Xiaotao did not answer their questions.
Instead, looking at the houses and trees receding into the distance, he asked curiously, "Old Liu, Old Li, why do you think these houses are receding?"
Upon hearing this, Li Hongfeng looked out of the car, not understanding Yang Xiaotao's meaning, and then said, "That's because we're moving forward."
Yang Xiaotao nodded with a smile.
Then he leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, and said, "Yes, we're moving forward, and they're moving backward."
Upon hearing this, Li Hongfeng and Liu Huaimin exchanged glances but remained silent.
The car stopped at the courtyard house, not because Yang Xiaotao wanted to go home, but because he had fallen asleep in the car.
Liu Huaimin then instructed the driver to stop outside the alley, and the two of them subsequently took Yang Xiaotao home.
Yang Xiaotao returned home in a daze, and when he woke up, it was already the next morning.
While eating breakfast, the old Taoist priest couldn't help but ask about yesterday's events.
Only then did Yang Xiaotao learn about what had happened at headquarters after they left.
However, Yang Xiaotao didn't care. If these bigwigs from the Ministry of Machinery Industry had already made their moves, it wasn't surprising that others would react this way.
Yang Xiaotao ate the fried dough sticks and eggs in his hand with gusto, while the old Taoist priest asked curious questions about the contents of the white paper.
Old Ye, who was standing to the side, also wanted to hear what was going on. Yang Xiaotao didn't hide anything anymore, since the results should be out today if nothing unexpected happened.
Yang Xiaotao didn't go into details, since this wasn't a meeting room, he just gave a general overview of the ten projects.
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, the old Taoist priest looked conflicted. There was nothing else to say; the matter of the magnesium alloy had fallen on their shoulders.
"Sigh, I knew it wouldn't be good!"
The old Taoist priest remained silent as he spoke, while Elder Ye, standing to the side, looked at Yang Xiaotao with a serious expression and a deep sense of gravity.
"You've gone a bit too far this time!"
Yang Xiaotao smiled at Old Ye and then nodded, "It's alright, within acceptable limits!"
Upon hearing this, Elder Ye said no more. After the three of them had breakfast, Yang Xiaotao greeted Ran Qiuye and then headed to the Ninth Division.
Nine departments arrived, and news about the testing project had already spread.
Yang Xiaotao didn't pay attention. He came to the office, found a book to read, and waited leisurely.
Inside the room, Liu Lixue and Lou Xiao'e saw Yang Xiaotao's state and wanted to ask him a question, but they didn't know how to start.
Not only them, but the entire headquarters was watching Yang Xiaotao closely, waiting for his summons.
As a result, Yang Xiaotao sat in his office as if nothing had happened, leaving everyone puzzled.
Some of those who received the news became uneasy, fearing that what they heard was false and that their joy would be in vain.
However, amidst this eerie atmosphere, a jeep stopped at the gate.