Chapter 144 Mr. Zhang, please respect yourself
In the following days, the International Financial City project progressed steadily as planned.
System development has entered a critical stage, and all departments are making the final sprint for launch.
Shi Yanchen worked with the technical team in City S, mainly to solve performance issues of the FPGA acceleration engine.
Every night, they would send each other video invitations.
"Today's test results are good," Shi Yanchen said to the camera while sitting in his hotel room that night. "The delay fluctuation is controlled within 50 nanoseconds, which is better than expected."
"That's a relief," Pei Song was sorting out documents, "I've almost finished testing the risk control module here. Mr. Wu said that all stress tests will be completed in two days."
Shi Yanchen noticed that there were some dark circles under his eyes: "Don't be too tired. Although the project is important, you should also pay attention to rest."
"I'm fine," Pei Song said with a smile, "but you should take good care of yourself when you are away from home. Don't stay up late at night to read documents."
MAX ran to Pei Song at some point and put his head in front of the camera, as if to say hello to Shi Yanchen.
"MAX misses you too," Pei Song stroked its head, "It now sleeps in your special spot every day."
Shi Yanchen chuckled: "I'll bring it some delicious food when I get back. By the way, the UBS team will come to inspect tomorrow. How are you preparing?"
"The technical documents have been sorted out," Pei Song said. "I asked Mr. Li to refine the risk control indicators again. There shouldn't be any problems."
The two chatted about work details for a while, until they saw Pei Song yawning, Shi Yanchen said: "Go and have a rest, you have a meeting tomorrow."
During the day, Pei Song worked non-stop to coordinate between various departments.
From technical architecture to risk control indicators, from system docking to compliance review, every link must be personally checked.
Fortunately, the team has been well-coordinated and everyone knows the importance of the project.
Mr. Wu led the technical team to work continuously and finally adjusted the system performance to the optimal state.
Mr. Li led the risk control department to continuously improve various indicators to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
When he gets home in the evening, Pei Song still has to deal with various emails and documents.
MAX often lies at his feet to keep him company, occasionally rubbing his legs with his head, as if to remind him that it's time to rest.
Three days passed in a flash, like this busy yet fulfilling day.
The project progress exceeded expectations and all test indicators reached optimal levels.
Pei Song knew that this was inseparable from Shi Yanchen's support behind the scenes and the joint efforts of the team.
On Thursday afternoon, Pei Song was checking the latest test reports when Jin Shuning knocked on his door.
"Manager Pei, there is something I need to tell you about," he handed over a document, "Zhang Group said that there were some problems with the approval process and they need you to come over and help with it."
Pei Song took the document and looked through it: "What is the specific problem?"
"Chairman Zhang specifically asked you to go there in person," Jin Shuning said, "He said it involves some technical details."
Pei Song frowned. Logically, this kind of thing should be handled by a special docking team. Why did he have to go there in person?
He picked up his phone and called Zhang Ruojin, but no one answered.
"You go back first," Pei Song said to Jin Shuning, "I'll go over and take a look right away."
The Zhang Group's headquarters building is in the financial center. Pei Song was thinking about this sudden request all the way.
Although his relationship with Zhang Ruojin has eased a lot, he always feels that something is fishy this time.
When he arrived at Zhang Group, the front desk arranged for someone to take him to the top floor.
Zhang's decoration style is very traditional, with heavy wooden doors and classical murals exuding the atmosphere of an old-school financial enterprise.
"The chairman is waiting for you in the office." The secretary pushed open the carved wooden door.
In the huge office, Zhang's father was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with his back to the door.
Hearing the noise, he turned around with his usual gentle smile on his face.
"Manager Pei is here?" He pointed to the sofa in the reception area, "Sit down."
Pei Song sat down on the sofa and asked politely: "Director Zhang, is there any problem with the approval?"
"Drink tea," Zhang's father did not answer directly, but picked up the teapot, "This is the new Longjing tea picked this year, with a rich aroma."
Pei Song politely took the teacup and asked, "What is the specific problem with the approval?"
"Oh, it's just some technical parameter details," Zhang's father said slowly, "I heard it's the architectural design of the clearing system."
Pei Song immediately entered a professional state: "Our system fully complies with regulatory requirements. The delay of the FPGA acceleration engine is controlled within 100 nanoseconds, which fully meets the needs of high-frequency trading. The risk control part also has triple protection..."
"As expected of an SNK guy," Zhang's father interrupted him, his eyes full of approval, "You are so young and yet you can explain such a complex system so thoroughly."
He picked up the teacup and changed the subject: "What does Manager Pei like? I see you have a good temperament, so you should be very popular, right?"
Pei Song frowned, thinking that this topic was a bit strange: "Let's talk about the approval issue."
"No hurry," Zhang's father sat down opposite him, revealing a nostalgic look, "Come to think of it, your father also loved to drink this when he was young. At that time, he was still pursuing Yumei and asked her to go to the teahouse every week."
Pei Song's hand paused, he knew that his father and Zhang Ruojin's mother had a relationship in the past.
"Your father was so glorious back then," Zhang's father said meaningfully, "If it weren't for your grandmother interfering, Yumei might be your mother now."
"Boss Zhang," Pei Song put down his teacup, his tone became cold, "Boss Zhang, let's talk business, what exactly is the approval issue..."
"Aren't you curious?" Father Zhang continued to talk to himself, "Yumei is such an outstanding person, but she ended up marrying me. Her father is a high-ranking official, and I was attracted by this point at the time. It's a pity..." A trace of gloom flashed across his eyes.
Pei Song thought of what Zhang Ruojin had said and felt disgusted.
In order to get to the top, this man even took advantage of his own wife.
Pei Song stood up and said, "If you asked me to come here to talk about these old stories, then I'll take my leave."
"Don't leave in such a hurry," Zhang's father put away his nostalgic look, "In fact, this project is now blocked by a big boss."
"All our procedures are in compliance," Pei Song said seriously, "If there are any questions, we are always available for inspection."
"Manager Pei is really simple." Zhang's father smiled, "That boss really appreciates simple guys like you."
Pei Song instantly understood his hint, and his face suddenly darkened: "Mr. Zhang, please respect yourself."
"Young people, don't be too idealistic," Zhang's father stood up and said in a tough tone, "Whether we can win this project depends on you. As long as you are willing, everything is fine."
"Is Mr. Zhang teaching me the hidden rules?" Pei Song sneered, "It seems that you are completely different from Ling Qianjin. She at least knows what professionalism and bottom line are."
Zhang's father narrowed his eyes and said, "Do you think you can survive in this circle just by your own ability? Stupid!"
"Then I don't bother to use this method," Pei Song said word by word, "If you think our project needs to be passed by this method, then please find someone else."
"Don't refuse so quickly," Zhang's father persuaded, "If you don't think about yourself, you should also think about SNK. Such a big project..."
"That's enough!" Pei Song interrupted him harshly, "I don't want to hear a word of this anymore. Every project of SNK relies on strength, without resorting to shady means."
He turned and walked out, stopping at the door: "Director Zhang, I advise you to put away these dirty thoughts. If Ling Qianjin knew that you did this in the name of the project, I wonder how she would feel."
Father Zhang smiled and shook his head: "Young people are always so naive."
Then, his expression suddenly turned gloomy, and a hint of cruelty flashed in his eyes.