Tech Nation Rising: How the Type-59 Tilted the Tech Tree
Chapter 3

Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle Rapidly Rolls Off the Line

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Trusting the system really did fill his belly!

"This is the improved Memory Bread?" Lin Chenran's eyes widened as he stared in disbelief at the seemingly ordinary piece of bread in his hand.

"So powerful!" he murmured, unable to suppress the excitement surging within him.

After eating the Memory Bread, Lin Chenran felt as though the world before him had become exceptionally clear and bright.

The military engineering knowledge that had once given him endless headaches now seemed branded deeply into his mind.

He could even easily understand and master some extremely complex theories and technologies. This miraculous change left him ecstatic.

The military engineering knowledge that had once been difficult to grasp now seemed simple and clear to him. Everything suddenly made sense.

Returning to reality, Lin Chenran began to ponder.

077 Machinery Military Factory was now facing an unprecedented crisis.

If they could not find a solution in time, the consequences would be unthinkable.

Just as he racked his brains, an idea suddenly flashed through his mind like lightning.

That was right—the battle-hardened Type 59 Tank.

As the nation vigorously developed its economy, infrastructure construction was also advancing rapidly, creating a demand for many engineering vehicles, such as bulldozers and excavators.

Yet not a single domestic factory could currently produce engineering vehicles.

Anyone who wanted engineering vehicles had to import them.

Imported engineering vehicles were extremely expensive.

And repairs were highly inconvenient.

After all, repairs required foreign engineers to come to Flame Nation.

Wasn't a civilian engineering vehicle converted from a Type 59 Tank exactly what the market needed?

It could directly solve every problem currently facing 077 Machinery Military Factory.

Lin Chenran immediately left the hospital in his patient gown and had his assistant notify all senior executives to attend a meeting in the conference room.

The senior executives of 077 Machinery Military Factory were puzzled when they received the notice.

Director Lin was holding another meeting to discuss a new project? Wasn't he in the hospital?

Although the senior executives of 077 Machinery Military Factory did not think highly of Lin Chenran, they still wanted to know what his new project was.

077 Machinery Military Factory had long since reached the end of the road.

After a while, the senior executives of 077 Machinery Military Factory arrived at the conference room.

Lin Chenran followed shortly afterward, still dressed in his patient gown.

"Is everyone here?"

Lin Chenran looked around at the senior executives of 077 Machinery Military Factory.

"Everyone is here!"

The assistant leaned close to Lin Chenran's ear and whispered.

Since all the senior executives were present, the meeting officially began.

"Convert the Type 59 Tank into a civilian engineering vehicle."

Lin Chenran got straight to the point.

"Convert the Type 59 Tank?"

"A civilian engineering vehicle?"

The senior executives of 077 Machinery Military Factory were astonished.

Were those two things even related?

Converting a tank into an engineering vehicle sounded far too fantastical!

"As the nation vigorously develops its economy, infrastructure construction is growing rapidly as well, and with it comes demand for engineering vehicles."

"At present, all domestic engineering vehicles must be imported. Not only are they expensive, but repairs are inconvenient too."

"The Type 59 Tank's chassis is exceptionally durable and can traverse complex terrain as if walking on level ground. Its B2-type V12 Water-Cooled Engine can also provide immense power."

"Converted into a civilian engineering vehicle, it would be powerful and much cheaper than imported models."

"Most importantly, the hydraulic system, bulldozer blade, and boom of an engineering vehicle would be very easy for 077 Machinery Military Factory to produce."

Lin Chenran gave a detailed explanation of the design principles and market prospects of converting the Type 59 Tank into a civilian engineering vehicle.

At first, the senior executives of 077 Machinery Military Factory thought Lin Chenran had lost his mind, but in the end, they were all convinced.

The executives then began taking notes in their notebooks about the Type 59 Tank.

They were also extremely confident in the Type 59 Tank's conversion into a civilian engineering vehicle.

"Next, I'll have to ask everyone to work together and complete the Type 59 civilian engineering vehicle conversion."

"This concerns the future and survival of 077 Machinery Military Factory, as well as everyone's future."

With the powerful assistance of the Efficiency Pill, the carefully converted Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle was successfully designed in less than five days.

At the same time, Lin Chenran cleverly diluted the Efficiency Pill into the plain drinking water consumed by every employee of 077 Machinery Military Factory.

This measure effectively improved their work efficiency.

Before long, the first converted Type 59 civilian engineering vehicle rolled off the production line at an astonishing speed.

The Efficiency Pill was definitely the item every unscrupulous boss dreamed of.

The moment Lin Chenran heard that the converted Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle had rolled off the line, he anxiously left his office and hurried to the production workshop.

"Director Lin, you're finally here!"

Song Xiyun greeted him warmly with a beaming smile.

"Old Song, you should just call me Chenran."

Lin Chenran smiled.

Song Xiyun was an old acquaintance of Lin Chenran's teacher, and they had a close relationship.

If his teacher found out that he had shown disrespect to an elder, the consequences would be obvious.

He would definitely have a "good lesson" waiting for him.

Thinking of that, Lin Chenran could not help but shudder.

"Chenran!"

A loud shout interrupted Lin Chenran's thoughts.

"Old Song, sorry. I was distracted just now."

Lin Chenran then said without hesitation, "Old Song, please take me to the finished vehicle workshop."

"I'm eager to see the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle that has already rolled off the line."

His tone was firm, with no attempt to conceal the anxiety in his heart.

This Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle concerned the life and death of 077 Machinery Military Factory.

077 Machinery Military Factory was currently facing a severe shortage of funds.

The Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle had become their last lifeline.

Only by successfully launching this product could 077 Machinery Military Factory survive its current crisis.

Seeing this, Song Xiyun understood the urgency of the situation.

Without another word, he hurriedly led Lin Chenran to the finished vehicle workshop.

Once inside, the two immediately saw two converted Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicles parked quietly to one side.

A group of focused engineers had gathered around them, carefully examining the two engineering vehicles.

Lin Chenran took a deep breath and made up his mind. "Now that the vehicles are complete, the next step is the crucial testing stage!"

He immediately gave the order, "Notify the test drivers at once and have them drive the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicles to the test site!"

Soon, the roar of engines rang out as the test drivers drove the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicles out of the workshop and sped toward the designated test site.

The atmosphere was tense and filled with anticipation as everyone held their breath.

"Let's go! We're heading to the test site too."

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