Chapter 40: Blocking the Way (Please click and recommend)

  The technical director of the Jinshi General Factory has a lovely side to this era. He immediately took out paper and pen and calculated it on the side, and exclaimed after a while: Such a structure is indeed more advanced than that of foreigners.

  Du Lijun's face turned black as a pot bottom, staring at him and said in a thick voice: "What's the use of just having advanced design? What about product reliability? How long can it work without fault? Can it be compared with foreign machines?"

  He doesn't care about the level of oil extraction machines in the Victory Oil Field, what he wants is his own new oil extraction machine production line.

  The deputy director of the technical department, with a low EQ, replied again: "Such a structure will not be more complicated than traditional oil pumps. The reliability of the product is similar to our Type 4, and it's much easier to maintain than American models."

  "Two mules' heads aren't complicated? I think you're the one who's a mule head!" Du Lijun finally bellowed.

  If it is proven that the oil extraction equipment of the Victory Oil Field is superior, the Ministry of Petroleum will definitely not allow him to use precious foreign exchange to purchase production lines for backward products. It's like taking away his prized golden hen.

  Everyone present felt somewhat awkward.

  Liu Si Chang cleared his throat and smiled: "Let's stop here for today, we'll study it again when we get back."

  "Director Liu, wait, isn't it just noon? Eat lunch first before leaving, okay?" Du Lijun almost begged.

  Liu insisted twice but to no avail, and had no choice but to agree to Du's request. After all, he couldn't simply refuse the Tongshi General Factory's request for technical replacement.

  At the banquet, Du Lijun was indeed trying to curry favor with everyone. The overbearing manner he had shown earlier when interrupting Director Liu's speech never returned.

  Su Cheng sighed inwardly. People are indeed like that, when they don't need something, they're straightforward, but when they do need it, they become flattering and fawning. Du Li Jun was previously not in need of Liu Bing's praise, so he was carefree and casual. Now that he needs Liu Bing's help to cover up, he has become sycophantic.

  However, until Liu ended his inspection tour, Du Li Jun still did not get the promise he wanted.

  Helpless, he could only weakly say: "Harley Burton's technology has great potential for upgrading. We have the determination to fully digest their technology within two years, innovate independently, and strive to develop a new generation of oil extraction technology in three years. Director Liu, the thousands of workers at Jinshi General Factory are counting on you."

  "Even without the oil extractor, you still have other projects. Moreover, the new oil extractor has usage restrictions, you still have a chance." Liu Director gently pushed him away.

  "We ourselves have earned foreign exchange, can't we use our own money to buy production lines?"

  "I will report to the top." Liu, the director, did not have the final decision-making power. His main task on this trip was to listen and think, and then report back to his superiors. However, Du Lijun's request would probably be rejected. As a large mechanical factory, they could keep some of their renminbi, but it was impossible for them to keep US dollars.

  Sitting in the car on the way back, Su Cheng asked inexplicably: "Is that it?"

  "Of course not." Liu Si Chang snorted and said: "They will cry out for injustice to those above."

  "What will be the outcome?"

  Xiao Zhuo replied, "If the top doesn't support them, the production line will be ruined, but this possibility is relatively low. In addition, direct support for purchasing is also unlikely, and it's likely that a comparison will be made now. If the gap is large, the main order will be given to Shengli Oilfield. If the gap is small, perhaps some consideration will be given to the emotions of Jinshi General Factory."

  Although he was a technical officer, Xiao Zhuo still spoke with envy of Su Cheng's achievements. In this matter, Su Cheng had already gained quite a bit, and coincidentally, the Petroleum Department intended to update the large number of old oil extraction machines in the system - so-called filling the national gap, reaching the level of developed countries, both in terms of propaganda and actual significance. Previously, Su Cheng had only gained benefits from propaganda, but now, due to the Jinshi General Factory's affairs, he suddenly produced actual results.

  It's already no easy feat for CNPC to save foreign exchange, let alone win orders for the Victory Oil Field.

  Liu then expressed some concern and reminded, "Xiao Su, you have offended Du Lijun badly. If the Jinshi General Factory can get half of these oil extraction machines, there is a chance to be promoted to deputy provincial level."

  Blocking people's way is a big deal.

  Xiao Zhuo slightly lowered his head. Liu Si Chang's words were too straightforward, making him think he was an invisible person.

  Su Cheng snorted and said: "If possible, I'd like to transport the oil field's extraction equipment over here and conduct tests at Jinshi General Factory. Let them be convinced thoroughly."

  "It's not good for young people to be too sharp." Director Liu waved his hand and said, "Let's test it in Beishi, get closer to the department leaders, and you can also get familiar with them."

  Su City was silent.

  He returned to the Petroleum Hotel and immediately called Secretary Lin. The Victory Oil Field had its own train cars and special railway lines, while others would take several days to transport large equipment like oil extraction machines, the oil field headquarters could load and depart within a few hours.

  On the third day, the twin-screw oil extraction machine was delivered to Beishihua.

  This time, in addition to Liu and Du, the Minister of Petroleum Ma, Farrel from the foreign side also appeared on the scene. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also sent representatives.

  Everyone stared at the weirdly-shaped twin-drum oil extraction machine, listening to its rumbling roar, waiting for the final report from the three-man testing group.

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