"Principal Su, this is the acceptance report. Please take a look."

The construction team leader next door,

Factory Director Fan called me over.

"Director Fan, who is this? Looking for trouble?"

"Don't talk nonsense. This is the person in charge of our project. Do you still want to keep your job?"

"What about our steel???"

Factory Director Fan gave the construction foreman a look, signaling him to step aside.

"He probably doesn't understand the technical aspects either. Let the guys keep working and don't let anyone notice that there's a problem."

"Yes, yes, Director Fan!"

Su Lin opened the acceptance report and began to examine it carefully.

"Principal Su, the 3028 Shipyard has been cooperating with our Eastern Military Region for over ten years."

"There won't be any problem!"

Commander Yuan also believed that Director Fan of Shipyard 3028 would not be confused on such an important matter.

"Telling him it's okay is useless. If there are any problems with the main structure of the aircraft carrier..."

Those were all devastating!

"Yield strength 300 MPa???"

Su Lin quickly discovered that the steel being unloaded at the port clearly did not meet his designed standards in terms of strength.

"300MAP is enough, Principal Su. This strength is already at the level of Grade 1 steel."

"It'll definitely be fine for use as an aircraft carrier deck!"

"Did I clearly indicate the minimum yield strength of 400 MPa on my design drawings?"

And the cross-sectional area is 20% lower than the design parameters.

"Director Fan, are you trying to rebel?"

"What's going on, Director Fan? Explain this to Principal Su."

If there's a problem with the quality of this steel, not only you, but I can't bear the responsibility.

"There are bound to be errors in the manufacturing process. Isn't a 20% to 25% error rate normal?"

Commander Yuan doesn't understand industrial design either.

"Principal Su, this small error won't affect the main construction of the aircraft carrier, will it?"

"What do you think??? What if the strength is insufficient when the carrier-based aircraft is taxiing?"

That would have resulted in a fatal accident, with the cross-sectional area reduced by 20%. Imagine how many more welds would be needed!

How much are the flatness and strength affected, Director Fan? You've been in shipyard construction for decades...

Do you need me to tutor you?

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense.

"Withdraw!!!"

Su Lin didn't want to get entangled with Factory Director Fan either. The reason why China invests in major scientific research projects is...

Despite investing a significant amount of money, no concrete results have been achieved.

There are just too many corrupt officials like Director Fan.

They used funds from Lanxiang Group to buy these non-compliant materials.

"Withdrawn??? Principal Su, this 3028 shipyard has more than 2,000 employees..."

The factory manager can just leave like that; how can we guarantee the progress?

"Director Fan, quickly assure Su Lin that all subsequent materials will be procured according to the standards!"

An army cannot be without generals; changing factory directors or responsible persons on short notice is a major taboo in engineering project construction.

Seeing that Su Lin had discovered so many instances of shoddy workmanship by the enemy,

Factory Director Fan's eyes immediately turned red.

"Principal Su, you know the situation at our 3028 shipyard. I'm confused too."

"From now on, we'll definitely follow the standards. Can you please go easy on me this time?"

"Principal Su, you see, Factory Director Fan has come to his senses. We can't let this small issue get us nowhere."

This has affected the project's progress!

Commander Yuan also pleaded on the side.

"Commander Yuan, you're not going to plead for him, are you? We have to withdraw."

Don't tell me he's come to his senses; what he's come to realize is that he shouldn't have let me catch him!

Factory Director Fan glanced at the workers beside him.

There's no time to worry about that now.

With a loud "thud," he collapsed to his knees.

The workers unloading goods nearby were all drawn to it.

"Holy crap, what's going on? Why is Factory Director Fan kneeling on the ground?"

"Who is this young man? Didn't Director Fan pat his chest and say before that..."

He's the one who calls the shots at Shipyard 3028. Even if the Emperor himself came, it wouldn't make a difference!

"Don't you even look at who's standing next to you? Commander Yuan, the commander of the Eastern Military Region."

They must have been caught cutting corners, damn it, when they were supervising us at work...

Even a minute's rest gets me a lecture from him for doing this kind of shady business!

Factory Director Fan wailed as he slapped his own buttocks, saying...

"Principal Su, it's all my fault. I have elderly parents to support and young children to raise."

I had this wicked thought, give me a chance!

Seeing that Factory Director Fan himself had admitted there was a problem with the steel, Commander Yuan couldn't plead for leniency.

"Principal Su, leave this matter to me. But what about these steel materials?"

The warehouse was already piled high with steel transported from the northeast.

If we replace them all, we'll have to pay the manufacturers a huge amount of liquidated damages.

We have to buy them all again.

"All items will be returned and replaced. A quality supervision team from Lanxiang Military Industry will be visiting Shipyard 3028 tomorrow."

Take charge of management!

"This is no small sum, Principal Su!"

At this moment, Factory Director Fan, who was kneeling on the ground, heard Su Lin say that he was going to send a quality supervision team to Shipyard 3028.

His position as factory manager was definitely in jeopardy.

"Principal Su, I've worked here for decades. This captain's position represents half a lifetime of my hard work."

Please give me another chance!

"A lifetime's worth of hard work? You mean the factory is yours? Comrade Fan Linmei, your thinking is very dangerous!"

"Can I resign from my position as factory director and become an ordinary worker?"

I have feelings for this captain.

All the steel was substandard, and the dry dock was designed to be open-air.

Factory Director Fan must have received a considerable amount of benefits from this.

If discovered, it is very likely to involve economic crimes.

"You still want to be a worker? Commander Yuan, this kind of matter must be reported to the Discipline Inspection Commission. Investigate thoroughly."

Otherwise, I would never have taken over this shipyard!

"No way, Principal Su, if you don't take over, who will build the main structure of our aircraft carrier?"

"Investigate! I'll notify the relevant authorities right now to conduct a thorough investigation!"

"Director Fan, do you think you're only embezzling the factory's money? You're embezzling the money of hundreds of millions of taxpayers!"

The development of China's military has been hampered by parasites like you!

Su Lin was not in the mood to deal with these matters.

The rest is up to Commander Yuan.

"Commander Yuan, all the assets that Xiao Fan reported need to be strictly examined."

If there is asset loss, it must be adjudicated according to the law, is that alright?

"No problem! I'll personally handle this!!!"