Chapter 695: Sudden Accident This design seems like something a young person could draw out of thin air.
Lu Qingyang had already prepared his words, his expression changed:
"Master Wang, I'll be honest with you. I asked a friend to get some internal information from abroad, and I've modified it based on our actual situation. Don't ask about the source, but the technology is absolutely reliable. It depends on whether your factory has the skills and courage to take on this job. Of course, a confidentiality agreement must be signed, and you can pay a 30% deposit upfront."
Old Man Wang stared at Lu Qingyang for a long while, then looked at Zhou Fang who was standing next to him with a nervous look on his face, and finally slapped his thigh:
"I did it. It's a challenging job, but it's worth it. I still have the skills, and I like to work on new things like this. There's no problem keeping it secret. People in my factory are very tight-lipped. But the price may be too low. These parts require high precision processing, and they are expensive in terms of materials and materials."
"The price is negotiable, but the quality must be guaranteed. We want machines that can be used many times without major problems. We also have a certain defective rate, and there can be no problems at all."
He privately used some of Zhou Fang's local connections to gain a deeper understanding of Old Man Wang and his machinery factory.
The information he got back made him feel more at ease: Old Man Wang was a technical person with a straightforward and even somewhat stubborn character, and he attached great importance to the reputation of craftsmen.
The senior masters in the factory are all honest people who make a living by their skills. They have simple family relationships and no complicated social background.
Although the factory is small and occasionally takes on some "private work", it has a good reputation in the industry and has never leaked customer information or sold inferior products as good ones.
"Master Wang, I'll leave the subsequent production to you and the other veterans. Quality is our top priority. We'd rather go a little slower to ensure that every machine is as solid and durable as this prototype. From sourcing raw materials, processing, assembly, and debugging, we can't relax at any step."
He took out the formal contract and confidentiality agreement that he had prepared in advance. The terms were clear and the rights and responsibilities were clearly defined. In particular, the confidentiality and breach of contract liability sections were written in a very strict manner.
Although this contract is strict at the moment, it will become more and more perfect in the next few years.
Old Man Wang studied it carefully for a while, discussed it with the old masters in the factory, and finally signed his name solemnly and pressed his fingerprints.
"Comrade Lu, please don't worry. We craftsmen are not doing such wicked things. You trust us and give us such an important job. We will definitely do it beautifully for you. If there are any quality problems, you can hold me accountable."
"Okay! I'll let you go if you say that." Lu Qingyang nodded and paid the agreed down payment and a part of the material purchase advance payment on the spot.
The arrival of funds makes Old Man Wang and the masters more at ease and motivated.
After leaving the machinery factory, Lu Qingyang gave Zhou Fang another detailed instruction: "I will leave this to you. You must come here regularly to monitor the production progress and quality, especially the processing and assembly and debugging of key components. You must personally check it.
If you encounter a technical problem that has been resolved, or if there is anything unusual on Director Wang's side, please call or send me a telegram immediately. Regarding funds, payments must be made according to the stages agreed in the contract, and every account must be clear."
He knows that trust cannot rely entirely on self-awareness, and necessary supervision and processes are crucial.
Zhou Fang was completely convinced by Lu Qingyang at this moment, and quickly assured:
"Qingyang, let go. I'll definitely keep a close eye on you. There will definitely be no mistakes. I'll report to you as soon as there's any progress!"
Lu Qingyang still planned to fly back.
But when we arrived at the airport, an unexpected incident happened.
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Beijing, military compound.
The sky outside the window had completely darkened, and the faint light of dawn gradually appeared.
Shen Mo sat on the sofa in the living room, having not slept all night. The sense of security in her heart grew tighter and tighter like a vine, almost making her breathless.
We had clearly agreed that we should have arrived in Beijing in the early hours of the morning by taking last night's flight.
Even if it's late, we should be home by now.
However, there was no news from Lu Qingyang.
She called Zhou Fang in Suicheng, who was also anxious and angry, saying that Lu Qingyang had indeed gone to the airport as planned and should have boarded the plane and left long ago.
This is even more strange!
The person left but didn't get home. What could have happened in between?
A strong sense of foreboding gripped her.
Ding Panyun also stayed up half the night with him, equally restless, muttering, "What's wrong with this child? At least give him a call to let him know he's safe..."
Early the next morning, Shen Mo could no longer hold back and directly called her father-in-law Fang Zhongwen, who was still on a mission out of town.
Fang Zhongwen’s confidential phone number usually could not be reached directly, but when the communicator heard that there was an emergency at home, he passed the message on through various channels and finally Fang Zhongwen got the call.
"Dad... Qingyang... he should have flown back from Suicheng last night, but there's still no news. Zhou Fang confirmed that he boarded the plane. I'm worried... did something happen to the plane?"
Fang Zhongwen on the other end of the phone heard this, and his head sank suddenly.
He knew that his daughter-in-law would never call him if she encountered any serious problems.
He immediately said in a deep voice, "Mo, don't panic. Stay calm. I'll find someone to listen to the situation and tell you as soon as I have any news. Wait at home and take care of yourself and your mother."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Zhongwen immediately mobilized his own network of contacts and urgently contacted the relevant departments to inquire about the situation of the flight from Guangzhou to Beijing last night.
The initial feedback was vague, saying only that the flight was canceled for some reason and the specific reason was still under investigation, with no details about the passengers' situation.
This kind of "failure" and "cancellation" without a clear passenger list and safety notice made people think in a positive direction in the context of the time.
Fang Zhongwen's question was also raised, but he didn't dare pass this certain anxiety back home. He could only use more strength to listen in depth while asking his family to wait patiently.
In the military compound, Shen Mo and Ding Panyun spent two months in agony and fear.
Every second seemed so long. When the phone rang, their hearts would rise to their throats, hoping for good news but also afraid of bad news.
Shen Mo hardly closed her eyes, her eyes were dark and blue, and she looked haggard.
Just when the whole family was almost overwhelmed by worries, on the evening of the third day, they suddenly heard familiar footsteps outside the yard and the sound of a key turning in the door lock.
Shen Mo jumped up from the sofa as if pricked by a needle and rushed to the door.
The door opened, and Lu Qingyang, looking exhausted but intact, appeared.
"Qingyang!" Shen Mo's tears burst out instantly. Not caring that her mother-in-law was still beside her, she threw herself into his arms and punched his chest several times, making Lu Qingyang almost vomit blood.
"You scared me to death. What happened? Why did you come back just now?"
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