Chapter 2974
Finally found it
Chapter 2974 Finally found it
In the conference room.
Yang Xiaotao and Old Chen were talking almost head to head.
The others listened to the two of them talking nonsense with a straight face, and just grinned, not knowing what to do.
As was his habit, Mr. Peng reached for the cup on the table, only to find that no one came in to serve him tea or water.
Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue were too embarrassed to come in again, and since they couldn't find anyone else to bring water, no one brought water to the small conference room.
So, Mr. Peng held the cup in his hand and looked at the pattern on it.
Li Hongfeng and Lao Hong leaned back from the table and started talking about the West-East Gas Pipeline project.
Old Qin and Old Zhang were talking about airplanes.
In an instant, the entire conference room was filled with whispers.
"One kilogram, one thousand yuan."
"It's too high, I doubt they'll buy it."
"Okay, then it'll be a thousand yuan!"
After exchanging a few words, the two both showed satisfied smiles.
The people standing nearby felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this.
One kilogram, one thousand yuan.
One ton is one million.
One hundred tons is one hundred million.
And it's every year.
hiss~
Suddenly, both Mr. Qin and Mr. Zhang felt a tickle in their throats and had something they wanted to say.
Two hours later.
"Sir, please take care."
In front of the Ninth Department office building, Yang Xiaotao bid farewell to Old Chen warmly.
Old Chen waved happily, "Go back now, no need to see me off."
After saying that, he got into the car and waved goodbye to Yang Xiaotao and Li Hongfeng from inside the car.
But Old Qin and Old Zhang, standing to the side, looked rather displeased.
There's nothing else to it; the money from selling materials will get nine parts of it.
Half.
How much is it?
That's several hundred million.
That's several billion.
Damn, how come making money from these nine movies is so easy?
Why is it so difficult for them?
"President Peng, please sit for a while longer. We'll go take a look at the aircraft engine."
Yang Xiaotao remained polite to President Peng.
President Peng also had a smile on his face. There was nothing else to it. With money in the Ninth Department, there would be no shortage of aircraft carriers.
The Orca can also start construction normally.
He even came up with several names later on.
Old Chen has already named his child Jingwei, so he should at least come up with a nicer name.
I'll have my adjutant look through the myths and legends later to see if there are any good names; we need to prepare them.
"No, I have a lot of things to do."
"Okay, take this packet of tea back and try it. The people down there are ignorant, I will definitely criticize them later."
It was only when Yang Xiaotao left that he noticed there was no tea on the table, especially since President Peng had even picked up the cup. This matter must be investigated.
He then placed a packet of tea on the passenger side of the car.
Boss Peng didn't care. Anyway, this guy had plenty of tea, and the key was that he could make a lot of money on this trip.
He got into the car, ready to leave, then remembered something and said to Yang Xiaotao, "Hey, we need to hurry up with the carrier-based aircraft thing too, don't forget about that."
Yang Xiaotao immediately flashed a confident smile, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Seeing this, President Peng pointed at Yang Xiaotao and said, "I trust you to handle things."
After saying that, the car started and left the Ninth Division.
But even though the person left, Old Qin and Old Zhang heard what they said clearly.
The two were even more certain that Yang Xiaotao must have been researching airplanes for a long time.
"Xiao Yang, tell us the truth, have you already completed the aircraft design drawings?"
Old Qin couldn't help but step forward and ask.
A flash of surprise crossed Yang Xiaotao's eyes, which he quickly concealed. However, Qin Lao and the other man had already seen this and thought to themselves, "Just as I expected."
"No, no, I don't have time to do those things."
Yang Xiaotao immediately denied it, saying that he was not lying and that he really didn't have time to make design drawings.
There are just a bunch of F15 design drawings in the system space.
Yang Xiaotao certainly wouldn't let this design be buried.
As for whether it will collide with the United States' F-15, so what?
Just because someone invented this doesn't mean others can't.
It's like a mushroom egg; the United States made it, and then the Allied Britain made it too.
What did the United States say?
Moreover, his design drawings are a mature version of the F-15, so if it really comes to a lawsuit, he might be able to turn the tables on his opponent.
Yang Xiaotao has already decided to put the F-15 production plan on the agenda within one or two years.
As for Elder Qin and his group's plane, well, it won't cause any delays.
Aircraft also need diversity.
As for carrier-based aircraft, Yang Xiaotao also had some ideas.
If you can't do it yourself, then just carry on the fine tradition.
Imitation is a very promising business.
So he thought the tomcats of the United States were pretty good.
Despite being utterly thrashed by the Persians, this guy can be easily replaced with new missiles and upgraded avionics. It will be much harder for the Persians to dominate him again.
They might even get abused.
Yang Xiaotao's mind raced for a moment.
But both Elder Qin and Elder Zhang had their own thoughts running through their minds.
Seeing that Yang Xiaotao was still denying it, the two felt a sense of urgency.
The two men also knew that if Yang Xiaotao said at this moment that he had already designed the aircraft, how would their two departments feel?
Even if it's even more embarrassing if my department can't produce it later, what if we can?
What if the one they build is even better than the plane designed by Yang Xiaotao?
There was still a chance to save face at that time.
It's even more embarrassing that Yang Xiaotao is now producing design drawings while their own designs haven't even been submitted yet.
"Let's go first."
Having gotten a definite answer from Yang Xiaotao's expression, the two could no longer stay and left immediately after saying goodbye to Yang Xiaotao.
Yang Xiaotao and Li Hongfeng saw the person off and then headed towards the office.
"Minister Yang, I think we should send someone to guard the zirconium alloy area."
Old Hong offered his suggestion.
Li Hongfeng had the same expression: "Other alloys are available overseas, so they won't covet them."
"But the zirconium alloy used in nuclear power plants is currently only available in the United States, which is our advantage. We have to be careful and watch it closely."
"This kind of thing is easy for people to covet, especially those persistent guys."
“I think President Peng had this in mind when he left.”
Yang Xiaotao nodded in agreement. "In that case, have Lao Liang send people to strengthen the defenses."
"Also, let the internal affairs department know that all the personnel in charge of production have been arranged!"
The two nodded in agreement, and then Li Hongfeng laughed and said, "If we sell it now, we'll have another source of income."
Old Hong smiled and said, "This is what you call a steady stream of wealth."
"Yeah, it's like money is flowing out of our pockets. It feels like we're a reservoir, and as soon as we save up a little, we have to release it again."
Yang Xiaotao used an analogy, which the two found very apt.
However, this water release is also for the irrigation of fertile fields downstream.
This is a good thing.
Back in his office, Yang Xiaotao called Liang Zuoxin and emphasized the zirconium alloy issue. Liang Zuoxin knew it was a serious matter and immediately agreed to strengthen security measures.
We will also contact the internal affairs department to ensure proper security on the perimeter.
The phone call ended, and Yang Xiaotao sat down at his desk, then looked at the two secretaries who were bowing their heads and pretending to be extremely busy. "You two..."
As soon as Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, the two of them immediately lowered their heads even further.
"Forget it, let's not let it happen again."
The two were waiting for Yang Xiaotao's punishment, but when they heard that Yang Xiaotao had let them go, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he immediately looked up and smiled.
"Director Yang, when are we going to design an airplane?"
The next second, Liu Lixue asked curiously.
This is something I need to report to my second grandfather.
"When?"
"Go make yourself a cup of tea."
Yang Xiaotao leaned back in his chair, looking quite content.
Liu Lixue immediately got up and went to the side to make tea. After a cup of Longjing tea was brewed, Yang Xiaotao said with a smile, "We'll talk about the design later."
Liu Lixue rolled her eyes upon hearing this, but she was certain of one thing: Director Yang would definitely design an aircraft suitable for the Jingwei engine.
So it was only a matter of time.
In the following period, Yang Xiaotao focused his energy on the natural gas project.
At the same time, we are also paying attention to the situation in the Tarim Basin in Northwest China.
With satellite phones, communication has become much easier, and Yang Xiaotao can keep abreast of the situation in real time.
Time flew by and it was already the end of September. With National Day just around the corner, Yang Xiaotao's work became even busier.
However, this kind of busyness is not the kind of busyness of normal work, but rather involves attending various meetings, various events, and meeting with various representatives.
Mr. Chen even specifically asked him to attend this year's National Day celebrations.
In previous years, it was usually Li Hongfeng and Lao Hong who attended, and he would avoid it if he could.
Who knew that he would be specifically called upon to go this time?
Yang Xiaotao didn't know the specifics, but one thing was certain: things were not as they used to be.
The timeline of this spacetime has completely deviated, rendering Yang Xiaotao's decades of 'prophecy' futile.
However, to be fair, Yang Xiaotao prefers the current time and space.
Because he can fully utilize his abilities in this time and space, instead of being a 'loser' like in another time and space!
In addition to attending some important meetings, Yang Xiaotao also completed two business deals.
The first payment came from Mr. Dawson, who came all the way from Japan.
Although the oil deal fell through, Mr. Dawson didn't seem to care, or perhaps he just didn't show it.
The two sides had a friendly exchange, and then purchased a large amount of supplies from the Ninth Department.
The main products are anti-inflammatory drugs, health supplements, and medicinal wines, while photocopiers and game consoles are secondary products.
The total value exceeds three hundred million US dollars.
The second business deal was with zirconium alloys.
Yang Xiaotao didn't participate; it was Old Chen and Li Rong who handled everything. In the end, they actually bought it at a price of 1,000 Alliance Coins per kilogram.
It was only later that I learned that the Alliance was now building the largest nuclear power plant, the one that would later suffer a major disaster.
Yang Xiaotao didn't know if the other party would encounter an accident like in the other timeline. All he could do right now was to produce more zirconium alloy so that the other party could buy more, which would at least provide some protection.
Of course, this is definitely not for the purpose of making more money.
Yang Xiaotao does have some conscience, but not much of it in public.
In the office of the Ninth Department.
Yang Xiaotao used a satellite phone to inquire about the situation in Tarim.
"Teacher Xie, what progress have you made so far?"
"Minister Yang, we have surveyed thirteen areas, and the situation is not good at the moment."
The voice of Teacher Xie Jiarong came through the phone intermittently, perhaps due to a poor signal or his health condition, but fortunately, I could still understand what he was saying.
"Next, we plan to conduct an exploration of area fourteen."
"Minister Yang, don't worry, I feel that success is not far away."
Teacher Xie Jiarong's voice was firm, which left Yang Xiaotao speechless.
He then inquired about the other person's health.
"I'm in good health, and my comrades are all doing well too."
"Supplies are plentiful, and the local comrades have made excellent arrangements."
"Here, the temperature difference between day and night can reach fifteen or sixteen degrees Celsius, and the weather is very dry."
After Xie Jiarong finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao was certain of one thing: Teacher Xie's health should be fine.
If the phone call is intermittent, it's most likely due to a poor satellite signal.
After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaotao put it aside and flexed his wrists, thinking that the new satellite phone should be unveiled soon.
"Little Snow."
Yang Xiaotao called out to Liu Lixue, who was busy beside him.
Liu Lixue looked up and said, "Minister Yang, please speak."
"Go ask about the satellite. Didn't they say the launch center would be able to start trial operations by the end of this year?"
"Ask about the progress."
"Ok!"
Liu Lixue immediately got up and went out to inquire about the situation.
At this moment, Lou Xiao'e saw that Yang Xiaotao had finished his call and immediately stepped forward and said, "Minister Yang, this is a document sent by Elder Xia. They have planned two routes!"
As she spoke, Lou Xiao'e placed the documents on the table. The natural gas project was now on track, and the area under Xia Lao's responsibility was actively surveying the terrain and analyzing population density.
The old man seems to have experienced a second spring in his career, working even more enthusiastically than young people.
"Didn't we see it last time?"
As Yang Xiaotao took the document, Lou Xiao'e explained, "This is the result after Xia Lao's revisions."
"Uh, are you sure it wasn't just a random line drawn on the map?"
Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "Should I call and ask?"
Yang Xiaotao looked up and said, "You just love making things worse, don't you?"
Lou Xiao'e smiled and then heard Yang Xiaotao say, "Miao Miao is going to participate in the junior high school sports meet, and we need someone to go."
"Qiuye and I are both busy. Could you go there for me this weekend?"
Upon hearing this, Lou Xiao'e immediately nodded; she loved joining in on such exciting events.
"Okay, I'll go with Xiaoxue then."
"Do whatever you like."
As they were talking, the phone on the table suddenly rang. Yang Xiaotao picked it up casually and heard Li Rong's voice coming from the other end.
"Aunt Rong, are you calling us now to give us money?"
Yang Xiaotao joked that the Ninth Division had made a lot of money from the two transactions a while ago, but it had also made a good amount from foreign trade.
In particular, the money earned by their nine divisions had to be used for purchasing supplies through foreign trade.
Hearing Yang Xiaotao's joke, Li Rong also happily joked, "Yeah, we send you money and supplies, but you never even call to check in."
Now that you mention it, I really do think I did something wrong. I'll go and pay a visit tomorrow.
"No, no, if you come, I won't have time to entertain you. I'll have to treat you to a meal, which will cost money. You'd better not come."
"Look at this, it's my fault for not sending you greetings, and it's also my fault for not letting us go. So it's my fault no matter what!"
"Alright, alright, I'm not going to argue with you anymore."
Li Rong said irritably, "If this continues, we could probably go on for a whole day."
"I'm calling to tell you some good news. The people you sent to West Germany have sent word back that the item has been found."
"found it?"
Yang Xiaotao smiled, looking very excited.
"Yes, we found it. The exhibition is about to end, and we can go back tomorrow."
"Okay, great."
Yang Xiaotao said happily, and then added, "Aunt Rong, you must make sure he comes back safely."
"Don't worry, we've made all the arrangements. This time we'll fly directly to Persia and then transfer back to China."
"Don't worry, I guarantee I'll bring you back safely."
"Okay! I'll thank you in advance!"
After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaotao slapped the table twice.
In high spirits, he got up and walked out of the office, heading towards the Alloy Research Institute.
He wanted to share this good news with everyone, and also to give the natural gas project team a boost of confidence so they could continue their hard work with peace of mind.