Great Power Industry: You're a private company building an aircraft carrier?

Laiyang Factory remains a scene of bustling construction activity.

Two 260-ton top-and-bottom blown converters have been completed. To their north, a blast furnace is under construction, which will mainly produce steel from iron ore in the future, since the collection of scrap iron is too slow.

A nearby hillside was also approved, and construction began on the residential compound there, facing the sea, where spring is warm and flowers bloom.

Standing at the factory gate, watching the bustling construction scene, Zhao Guangsheng felt a mix of emotions. If Laiyang Steel Plant continues to develop like this, it will probably soon become a top-tier factory!

Will large enterprises like Shougang and Angang be overshadowed by Laiyang Factory?

I heard they planned to sabotage Laiyang Plant's iron ore imports, but then nothing came of it, and I don't know what methods Laiyang Plant used.

"Factory Director Zhao?" The gatekeeper recognized him. Wasn't this the guy who came to our factory to steal orders last time and whose men got beaten up?

"Yes, it's me. Is Engineer Zhu here? Zhu Lijun, the engineer who resigned from our First Heavy Machinery plant." Zhao Guangsheng said.

"Yes, come over and register."

"The factory director of our First Heavy Machinery Plant came to inspect and provide guidance, and we actually have to register?" Wang Liang, Zhao Guangsheng's assistant, was immediately displeased.

"Hey kid, do you know Wang Bulan?" The gatekeeper was blunt: "He came to our Laiyang Factory and couldn't keep his mouth shut. We beat him up and he got sentenced to ten years in prison."

Wang Liang's expression changed instantly.

"Old Zhang, don't scare the young man. Look at him, his face is all pale with fright. Our factory is a warm and welcoming place. When have we ever beaten anyone? As for being sentenced or anything like that, it has nothing to do with us."

Zhao Guangsheng recognized that voice!

With a smile on his face, he said, "Engineer Qin, we meet again! When I went back last time, the leaders of our First Heavy Machinery Plant and the higher-ups all praised you for your noble character and consideration for the big picture! They said that you have not only Laiyang Plant in your eyes, but our entire country!"

"You flatter me," Qin Chuan said. "Keep a low profile! My dad always tells me not to use his status to show off, and to be humble."

"Your father?"

Isn't your dad just a worker at Shougang Steel? What kind of status does he have?

"Oh, Xiaoxue and I haven't had our wedding banquet in the capital yet, and not many people know about it. But we're already engaged. My dad is Director Yang from the foreign affairs department in the capital!"

Zhao Guangsheng's expression changed abruptly.

Not many people actually know about this. If Wang Bulan hadn't done anything during his vacation and had obediently gone back to work, then perhaps the relationship between Qin Chuan and Yang Xue would have spread through his mouth. The problem is, he was arrested in the capital and sentenced to ten years in prison.

All the First Heavy Machinery Company knew was that Wang Bulan had made false accusations and slandered someone, but they didn't know it was related to Qin Chuan.

At this moment, Zhao Guangsheng realized: Qin Chuan had a very powerful backer!

No wonder those steel mills tried to sabotage the iron ore deal, but it all came to nothing in the end. Who would dare offend Leader Yang?

"Director Zhao, come in and let's talk."

After Qin Chuan finished speaking, he greeted the gatekeeper: "Director Zhao is a good friend of mine. From now on, just let him in without registering!"

"Yes, yes." Old Zhao, the gatekeeper, nodded repeatedly, secretly sighing to himself. These past few days, Qin Chuan had been coming to the gatehouse every day to ask if anyone from the First Heavy Machinery Company had come over. He had been waiting for this for a long time!

This is a show of force to them!

"Come in, Director Zhao!" Qin Chuan led Zhao Guangsheng into the office with great enthusiasm.

“Engineer Qin, I knew you were a very loyal person from our last meeting. You have our entire country on your mind, so I’ve come to ask for your help again this time.” Zhao Guangsheng began, “Engineer Qin, our First Heavy Machinery Plant is in big trouble, it’s that rolling mill…”

Qin Chuan listened attentively, offering his own comments as he listened.

"It's supposed to be completed in three months, and they're only paying a 10% deposit. This way of getting something for nothing is really too clever!"

"This rolling mill roll is indeed a big problem. When we came to Yangchang, we also put in a lot of effort to make the rolling mill roll."

"What? Double the compensation? Four billion? Not that much. When the lawsuit comes, they'll only pay a two-hundred-million deposit. You'll only have to pay four hundred million at most. Don't worry!"

Zhao Guangsheng's eyes widened: "Engineer Qin, four hundred million is not something we can come up with. So, we hope you can help us make a set of rolling mill rolls and the matching electrical control system!"

"Sigh, it's tough!" Qin Chuan said. "Back then, we used scrap steel, which is the same steel used for the decks of Russian aircraft carriers. Now, all that scrap steel is used up, and there's nothing we can do to help!"

"Engineer Qin, is there no other way?"

"Director Zhao, you know I, Qin Chuan, am a righteous man. I'll definitely help if I can," Qin Chuan said. "However, I can't do it. Why don't you look for other factories?"

Which domestic factory has this capability? We've looked at all the overseas ones, but they're simply not up to par, and their prices are ridiculously high!

Zhao Guangsheng felt sweat pouring down his forehead.

"Engineer Qin, if it really doesn't work, could you take some parts off your rolling mill and give them to us?"

Zhao Guangsheng was filled with anticipation: "Our export mission for First Heavy Machinery is even more important. It's a two billion dollar deal, and we absolutely cannot afford any mishaps! This is a matter of pride for our Eastern industry!"

"Take it apart, that's fine, but do you think the South Koreans will be able to tell it's secondhand?"

The difference between a used one and a brand new one is so great that you can tell at a glance!

"You're trying to fool the South Koreans with secondhand goods. Do you think this business will work?"

"Engineer Qin, please help us! Help us think of a solution. I know you must have a way, right?"

Qin Chuan shook his head: "I'm just an ordinary person, not a god. I didn't even go to university. I'm young and inexperienced. What can I do? Director Zhao, you should find someone more capable!"

"Brother Chuan, Brother Chuan! The refractory bricks for the blast furnace have arrived. Can you go take a look?" Li Jianshe's voice came from outside.

"Okay, I'll go right away!"

After Qin Chuan finished speaking, he glanced at Zhao Guangsheng and said, "Director Zhao, I'm so sorry, I have to go now. Oh, by the way, don't rush off, stay and let's have a few drinks together tonight! You really have to stay, or I'll be furious with you!"

"I didn't say I was leaving!" Zhao Guangsheng watched Qin Chuan leave, his anxiety growing.

Li Jianshe called Qin Chuan out, and once they left the office, he immediately gave Qin Chuan a thumbs up: "Brother Chuan, you're simply a god! You said they would come to us for help, and they really did!"

"Of course! They want to steal meat from our mouths? No way! We'll make them spit out everything they've eaten!"

"Then what happens next..."

"The rest is up to Director Zhu," Qin Chuan said. "As long as Zhao Guangsheng isn't stupid, he'll go to Director Zhu."