Business trip?

Chapter 31: Business Trip?

After the Yan Country military held the second-generation Main Battle Tank bidding conference, they urgently convened a negotiation meeting.

After careful consideration and difficult choices, a significant decision was finally made.

They chose the second-generation Main Battle Tank design and development plan from the 617 Machinery Military Factory as Yan Country's first second-generation Main Battle Tank, codenamed the "Type 80" tank.

This decision meant that the 617 Machinery Military Factory would become an important force in Yan Country's future Main Battle Tank development.

For the 077 Machinery Military Factory, the situation was somewhat different.

Although the Yan Country military showed some interest in the 077 Machinery Military Factory's second-generation Main Battle Tank, for various reasons, they had no plans for large-scale equipping of troops.

Therefore, this second-generation Main Battle Tank was not given a common military designation.

With this decision finalized, the Yan Country military swiftly issued relevant notices and orders to ensure all parties were promptly informed of the latest developments.

077 Machinery Military Factory Director's Office

Lin Chenran had just begun his workday.

When he learned of the Yan Country military's notification, although he had anticipated it, he couldn't help but let out a wry smile.

Lin Chenran knew he had to respect the Yan Country military's decision.

Thinking from the perspective of national interests, if he were in the same position, he might have made a similar choice.

After all, Main Battle Tanks, as one of the core pieces of equipment for a nation's military strength, could not be subject to the constraints or restrictions of other countries, unlike fighter jets.

They must be entirely controlled by the nation itself to ensure national security and sovereignty.

Lin Chenran understood that the Yan Country military's decision was based on broader strategic considerations and national security needs.

Even if he personally felt disappointed, the Yan Country military's high command had made their decision, and it could not be changed.

If they wanted the Yan Country military to purchase the 077 Machinery Military Factory's second-generation Main Battle Tank (modified Super Type 59 Tank) on a large scale, then one condition had to be met: either the 077 Machinery Military Factory or the Yan Country military needed to successfully acquire the technology and production line for the 760 horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine from Bear Country.

This was like an insurmountable chasm, lying right there.

Only after this condition was met would the Yan Country military possibly make large-scale purchases. Otherwise, there would truly be no chance at all!!!

"Knock, knock, knock!" A series of urgent knocks suddenly broke the silence in the office.

Lin Chenran, who had been lost in thought in his office, was "awakened" by the knocking. He frowned slightly and responded calmly, "Come in!"

The door opened, and Song Xiyun and Old Zhu walked in.

Upon seeing them, Lin Chenran's face broke into a brilliant smile.

He invited them to sit on the sofa, have some tea, and chat.

Lin Chenran had asked his assistant to notify Song Xiyun to come to the director's office alone.

After receiving the notification, Song Xiyun had pondered it for a while and guessed that it might be about the Yan Country military's second-generation Main Battle Tank order.

He rushed to the director's office without hesitation.

On his way to the director's office, Song Xiyun happened to run into Old Zhu.

Old Zhu noticed the anxious and uneasy expression on Song Xiyun's face and his noticeably quickened pace, as if he were in a hurry.

He immediately realized that something important might be happening.

Old Zhu speculated that this matter was likely related to the Yan Country military's second-generation Main Battle Tank order.

He walked up to Song Xiyun, greeted him, and expressed his willingness to accompany him to the 077 Machinery Military Factory director's office to find out the situation from Lin Chenran.

And so, they arrived here together.

After some pleasantries, Lin Chenran and the others got straight to the point.

Lin Chenran smiled and extended his hand, congratulating them, "Congratulations, Old Zhu, on your 617 Machinery Military Factory winning the military's second-generation Main Battle Tank order."

"This..."

For a moment, Old Zhu was conflicted, unsure how to react.

Song Xiyun, upon hearing Lin Chenran's words, turned pale, his brow furrowed tightly.

The sliver of hope he had held onto was now completely shattered.

The Yan Country military had indeed, just as Lin Chenran and Song Xiyun had previously guessed, assigned the second-generation Main Battle Tank task to the 617 Machinery Military Factory for production.

Seeing Old Zhu's embarrassed and conflicted expression, Lin Chenran couldn't help but laugh and then comforted him, "Old Zhu, why the long face?"

"Since the military chose your 617 Machinery Military Factory's second-generation Main Battle Tank design and development plan, you should be happy!"

Old Zhu sighed heavily after hearing this, "Alas!"

"Are you two young men both trying to comfort this old man like this?"

"If I were happy now, wouldn't that be rubbing salt in your wounds!"

"How could I possibly do that!"

Song Xiyun paused for a moment before smiling and stepping forward to congratulate him, "Old Zhu, congratulations!"

"Originally, our 077 Machinery Military Factory's second-generation Main Battle Tank design and development plan wasn't aimed at military orders. We told you this before."

"Old Song! This..."

Old Zhu was clearly a bit flustered.

Meanwhile, Lin Chenran pulled Old Zhu aside and coached him, "That's right! We still held onto a sliver of hope before, but now there's no need to think about it. We'll directly target the international second-generation Main Battle Tank military sales market."

Seeing that both Lin Chenran and the other party involved were so open-minded, Old Zhu couldn't say much more.

Following this, the three of them began their tour of the 077 Machinery Military Factory.

As they walked and talked, Lin Chenran asked Old Zhu about some technical matters, and Old Zhu earnestly answered and offered his own insights.

Under Old Zhu's guidance, Lin Chenran benefited greatly.

Old Zhu's experience and professional knowledge brought him many new ideas and inspirations.

And Lin Chenran's wild and imaginative ideas also gave Old Zhu new perspectives.

Indeed, when three people walk together, one must be my teacher!

The entire tour lasted for a full day, and Old Zhu gained a deeper understanding of the factory's operations.

It turned out that the success of the 077 Machinery Military Factory was no accident.

Time moved to the second day. Lin Chenran and Song Xiyun saw Old Zhu off to his car and watched as his vehicle slowly drove away from the 077 Machinery Military Factory.

"Let's go back!" Lin Chenran said faintly, looking into the distance.

"Okay!" Song Xiyun replied, then followed Lin Chenran back to the office.

As soon as they entered the office, Lin Chenran got straight to the point, "Old Song, for the next month and a half, you will be in charge of all the factory's affairs, big and small."

"Huh? Why are you suddenly saying this? What about you?" Song Xiyun asked in surprise.

Lin Chenran smiled and explained, "I need to go on a business trip to handle some matters. I'll have to trouble you during this time."

"Business trip?"

Song Xiyun looked a bit confused.