Take a Gamble?

The director of the oil production plant opposite had already said, "I'm not doing it, let's disperse." And in that tense atmosphere, Liu Shang, acting on his own initiative, had said those words, which was very ill-timed.

Just as Manager Zhong was frowning in his mind, thinking how to salvage the situation, Song Guangyuan, who had been provoked by Pan Qingfeng and was already seething with anger, immediately lost it.

"Liu Shang!"

"Do you even understand the rules?!!!"

"Is this a place for you to act on your own and speak?"

As the atmosphere in the room became incredibly awkward, Pan Qingfeng waved his hand at this point.

"President Song, why are you getting so angry with a child?"

"I think young people should be like this, unwilling to admit defeat, full of drive."

"Speaking of which, this Liu Shang is a few years younger than my own son!"

"Alright Liu Shang, I, Pan Qingfeng, am willing to believe you, and I'm even more willing to take this gamble."

"You're right, there's still time before the end of the year, and it's not yet time to say it's settled and I've lost for sure!"

He had indeed bet correctly!

Liu Shang took a deep breath, then opened the PPT for the next well. "President Pan, esteemed leaders, our technical approach for the next well is this..."

Before he could finish, Pan Qingfeng interrupted him again. "Liu Shang, there's no need for a technical report."

"You can go ahead with this well as you wish. I only care about the final result, which is the on-site dynamic response and the increase in oil production!"

"Also, Manager Zhang and Manager Shen, I usually don't ask about or interfere with your technical matters."

"But today, let me have the final say just this once. We will fully cooperate with Huahai Company on this profile control well and let them do as they please."

"After the construction is finished, we can all come together and see what the results are!"

Pan Qingfeng had deep roots in the oilfield circle and was a dominant figure in the plant.

Although he spoke politely and humbly, in substance, he had made the final decision, and the other leaders naturally nodded in agreement with smiles.

After leaving the oil production plant, Song Guangyuan got into his car without a word, his face grim.

Manager Zhong also pulled Liu Shang into his car, his expression equally heavy.

With his understanding of Song Guangyuan, Liu Shang's matter today would likely not end well.

As expected, as soon as they returned to the company, Song Guangyuan announced a meeting, and all the technical leaders of the company were required to attend.

Seeing Song Guangyuan's ashen face that day, everyone who entered the conference room fell silent and became cautious.

When most people had arrived, Song Guangyuan directly slammed the table.

"Liu Shang!"

"Do you know what your job responsibilities are and what you should be doing?"

"In that kind of occasion today, was it your place to act on your own and say those things?"

"With my relationship with Pan Qingfeng, do you think I needed you to step forward to secure that well for me?"

"Don't be so childishly clever and self-important, alright?!!!"

"Let me tell you, the reason this well wasn't going to be done is because I personally called Pan Qingfeng last night with the intention of not doing this well!"

"There's no effect, and no profit. Because we affected Pan Qingfeng's promotion path at the end of the year, I, Song Guangyuan, don't have the face to continue!"

Following Song Guangyuan's rage and roar, the conference room was even more silent.

However, in the hearts of Yang Xu and Ma Yuan, they were already overjoyed.

A moment later, Manager Zhong finally found a good opportune moment and cleared his throat.

"Liu Shang, you are still too young."

"In the future, if you're unsure about doing something, at least inform me beforehand."

"You are working in a company now, no longer in your school."

"Why don't you quickly apologize to President Song?"

While Manager Zhong was ostensibly reprimanding Liu Shang, he was actually helping Liu Shang find an exit to avoid a worse situation.

After Manager Zhong finished speaking, Liu Shang also took a deep breath and looked at the sharp-eyed Song Guangyuan.

"President Song, if my actions have caused any impact on your plans, I apologize."

"However, even if you are going to fire me, can you at least let me finish this well first?"

"If this well fails, I am willing to bear the cost losses myself."

"Of course, I know you are very angry now, President Song, and have a lot of criticisms to make, but please wait until I've finished this well, can you?"

Hearing Liu Shang say this, even Manager Zhong became faintly angry.

This brat, he offered him a way out, but instead of taking it, he dared to go against Song Guangyuan's anger!

This time, it's really going to be difficult!

Liu Shang's words at this moment actually made Song Guangyuan laugh out of anger.

He nodded helplessly, but his tone grew even colder as he said, "Fine, I'll let you handle this well. We'll settle the score based on the results."

"All you company supervisors present, listen up. For this well, cooperate fully with Liu Shang. Just like with that last well, spare no expense and do not interfere in any unnecessary way."

"Liu Shang, even if it means firing you, I, Song Guangyuan, will make sure you're convinced and have nothing to say."

"As for the cost of the measures, I won't make you, a student, bear it. I, Song Guangyuan, am not that stingy."

"However, let me be clear upfront: if the results you claim aren't achieved, don't blame me, Song Guangyuan, for not giving you a chance when you leave the company."

"That will simply mean you're not ready to leave campus and start working so early."

"Lastly, I'll also give you a personal reminder: stop playing any games or trying any cunning tricks. The shortcut to success I, Song Guangyuan, have taken will never be open to you!"

With that, Song Guangyuan angrily threw his hands up and left the conference room. The others also packed up their things and dispersed.

Song Guangyuan's final words were subtle, intended for Liu Shang, signaling him to give up any thoughts of pursuing his plan involving his precious daughter, Song Jia.

However, Liu Shang hadn't even considered that at all. So, when he heard Song Guangyuan's words, he just found them a bit strange and didn't think much of it.

Upon returning to his office, Manager Zhong immediately pulled Liu Shang into his own.

"Sigh, you child, why are you so stubborn!"

"If you had just apologized to President Song earlier, and considering the respect we and Professor Xu command, President Song wouldn't have been able to do much to you."

"But now, how are you going to resolve this?"

"We've all failed on so many wells, including Professor Xu. How can it be that you'll achieve instant success?"

"Liu Shang, I know your technical skills are far superior to other students your age, and you naturally have a strong will. But in oilfield technology, you truly need to take things one step at a time; it requires a lot of experience and wisdom."

"Alas, Professor Xu's family has encountered some trouble, so we can only wait for him to return before we can discuss this again."