Song Jia

After hearing Liu Shang's answer, Xu Tiande shook his head in disbelief.

If anyone had told him at that moment that there was a mole in the company leaking technical data to Liu Shang in advance, he would have believed it.

It was truly hard to imagine that a freshman could understand experimental data and physiological signs so thoroughly!

Moreover, what Liu Shang said was almost entirely correct, and the actual results were even slightly worse than what Liu Shang had described.

Shaking his head slightly and taking a deep breath, Xu Tiande asked again, "Liu Shang, what you've said does have merit."

"However, this is an issue that Manager Zhong and I have discussed many times. Have you considered the impact and risks of deploying the downhole water distributor immediately after the profile control measure?"

Liu Shang nodded, "Deploying the downhole water distributor requires construction work on the surface."

"Firstly, due to the high oil pressure in the well after the water injection profile control measure, it makes construction difficult."

"Secondly, during the process of implementing the measure, it will undoubtedly cause the previously injected profile control agent to be regurgitated."

"Doing so could jam the deployment tool or completely clog the water distributor. Most importantly, it would significantly reduce the effectiveness of the profile control measure."

Hearing Liu Shang's words, Manager Zhong couldn't help but laugh strangely. "Liu Shang, since you know all these consequences and impacts, why are you still so firm in giving that answer?"

"Since you've said all that, do you already have an idea or plan in mind to deal with it?"

For the first time, Liu Shang paused slightly, hesitating. "It's not really a countermeasure."

"The reason for this problem is simple: the outdated technology and process of this downhole water distributor."

"Technology like this is bound to be phased out and replaced sooner or later."

Upon hearing Liu Shang's words, many of the technical staff present frowned, thinking once again that Liu Shang was arrogant and conceited!

This method of water distribution downhole was basically used in all major oilfields across the country, yet this kid had dismissed it with a single sentence.

It was truly a case of speaking without bearing the consequences!

However, they didn't notice that after Liu Shang spoke, Manager Zhong's hands, hidden under the conference table, were clenched tightly.

His speed of questioning increased inexplicably. "Liu Shang, you say the current water distribution process is to be phased out. Do you have any better ideas or suggestions?"

Liu Shang nodded. "It's very simple. Just move the downhole water distributor to the surface and change it to surface sub-distribution."

This time, Liu Shang's confident words, which others perceived as arrogant, finally made the other technical management staff unable to sit still.

"Hmph, you really speak without bearing the consequences!"

"Do you think changing a technology or process is as simple as moving your lips?"

"The downhole water injection and distribution process is already very mature and has undergone countless validations."

"As for your so-called surface sub-distribution, it's not that no one has thought of it before, but there are still many difficulties involved."

"For example, for a three-stage water injection well, how would you perform surface sub-distribution?"

Although this person was somewhat agitated, Liu Shang on the other side remained calm and composed.

He then looked at him very calmly and said, word by word:

"For surface sub-distribution in a three-stage water injection well, the first stage is the casing-tubing annulus; the second stage is the tubing; and the third stage is the center pipe."

"Is it difficult?"

This simple sentence, delivered in an extremely calm tone, completely silenced the technical manager.

It seemed that from a technical standpoint, he couldn't find a solid rebuttal for this guy at the moment!

Furthermore, Liu Shang's calm, almost detached, rhetorical tone was truly enough to drive someone mad.

Perhaps no one present noticed that at this very moment, Manager Zhong's hands under the table were already clenched very tightly.

The surface sub-distribution process was exactly what he had been researching lately, and it was almost complete, with field trials about to begin.

What Liu Shang had just said was almost identical to his own research!

This kid! He's truly a talent, a promising prospect well worth nurturing!

At this moment, as discussions erupted in the conference room and everyone seemed ready to unite in a strong rebuttal against Liu Shang, Manager Zhong slammed the table and glanced at the boss, Song Guangyuan.

"Mr. Song, I don't think there's any need for further proof."

"I'll make the decision today. I want this kid!"

"He'll follow me from now on and be my assistant."

"I'm getting old now, and I really need a young person like this to help me out."

Manager Zhong was a renowned expert in the oilfield, with extensive connections.

Song Guangyuan had gone to great lengths to invite Manager Zhong to join them in the past, and later, his abilities had indeed proven valuable, bringing significant profits and contributions to the company.

Now that Manager Zhong had made such a decisive call, how could Boss Song Guangyuan refuse?

Moreover, to be honest, Liu Shang's performance just now had indeed exceeded Song Guangyuan's expectations.

But just as Song Guangyuan was about to nod, Xu Tiande, standing nearby, suddenly stood up.

"No, no, I am the chief reviewer appointed by Mr. Song for today!"

"I've had my eye on this kid, Liu Shang, for a long time. I can't let him go with Old Zhong."

"Moreover, Manager Zhong has several skilled technicians over there, whereas I'm truly short-handed here."

"Short-handed for designing plans, short-handed for completing well reports, and even more short-handed for indoor experimental projects."

"I really need an assistant like Liu Shang, someone with a theoretical foundation and eager to learn."

Upon hearing Xu Tiande's sudden intervention, Manager Zhong also protested, "Hey? Old Xu, why are you trying to poach my people?"

"But I spoke first, I'm taking this kid, Liu Shang…"

Seeing the two old scholars engaged in a recruitment battle, with the flames of conflict growing fiercer, the boss, Song Guangyuan, quickly waved his hands with a wry smile.

"Manager Zhong, Manager Xu, please stop arguing for now."

"Liu Shang, congratulations, you've just proven your potential."

"Since both bosses favor you, you can choose one and stay."

As soon as Song Guangyuan spoke, many of the technical managers in the conference room secretly frowned.

Due to their differing positions and perspectives, Manager Xu and Manager Zhong liked Liu Shang out of appreciation for talent. However, these managers felt Liu Shang was snatching their resources and spotlight, viewing him with hostility.

Meanwhile, Manager Sun from HR was delighted, thinking his judgment was indeed sound, having discovered Liu Shang, a gem, at first glance.

No one present noticed that just as Song Guangyuan announced Liu Shang would be staying, by the conference room door, a pair of bright, beautiful eyes suddenly snapped shut.

Then, a quiet, subconscious murmur escaped, "My goodness! No way!"

"Dad, did you really mess up? You're actually going to keep Liu Shang?!!!"

Peeking from the conference room door was a stylishly dressed, very beautiful young girl – Song Jia!

The boss of this Huahai Company, Song Guangyuan, was Song Jia's father.

And Song Jia was Song Guangyuan's beloved, incredibly cherished only daughter.