The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 404: The Tiger Father Has No Sons

"Certified by a national-level laboratory?" Zhao's father asked skeptically, "How come there wasn't a single word about it?"

"I estimate that you will see it in the internal publication soon." Zhao Qiang put down his chopsticks and took out a stack of documents from his briefcase: "These are certifications, and they are based on the most rigorous tests conducted by a national-level laboratory."

Mr. Zhao looked at the heading and the official seal. This couldn't be fake. He had seen it before and had heard of this laboratory, but it wasn't high enough to warrant any contact.

After reviewing the document, the conclusion was very encouraging. As a patriot, Mr. Zhao was overjoyed to see the result.

With a slap on the table, Zhao's father said with a smile, "Alright, I'll take you to meet our general manager tomorrow. I'm happy today because our country's engine technology has caught up, and my son is so successful. Let's have a couple of drinks, son, you keep me company."

The next day, Zhao's father took his son to the company. He had worked diligently at the company for many years and was considered a key employee, so it was easy for him to see the general manager.

According to his secretary, General Manager Huang only has ten minutes. He has a meeting in ten minutes, and then he has to go to the provincial capital. In short, he won't have a moment's peace for the next few days.

"Mr. Huang, this is my son. He works for a private company in Beijing."

"Old Zhao, I heard that your son graduated with a master's degree from Beijing University?"

Mr. Zhao proudly said, "My son is quite promising. He got into Peking University on his own and later earned his master's degree from the same university."

"How could you let him work for a private company? You should have let him come to our company. Our company is in dire need of young talent like him."

Mr. Zhao said proudly, "It's my child's own choice, there's nothing I can do about it. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and besides, the company he works for now is not bad."

"So, what brings you and your son here today?"

Zhao Qiang extended his hand to General Manager Huang: "General Manager Huang, hello. I am here on behalf of Taiyi Heavy Industry, a subsidiary of Taiyi Group, to discuss a business deal with you."

“Taiyi Group? Taiyi Heavy Industry?” General Manager Huang nodded: “I have a memory of that. It’s Professor Liu’s company, right? I remember that Taiyi’s branch produces motorcycle engines, but we don’t have any business dealings with them.”

"Our company has now started producing car engines, and we have already placed orders for Jetta and Xiali models."

General Manager Huang shook his head: "It's like being in a completely different industry. Even car engines are different. We produce large buses, while Xiali and Jetta produce small cars. A small engine can't pull a large vehicle."

Zhao Qiang handed over the document directly: "This is the engine test report for the bus that our boss personally designed. The report was issued by the most authoritative laboratory in my country."

"Oh, Professor Liu is indeed a capable person."

Mr. Huang took the test report. Others in the company might not know him, but he knew Liu Hua's importance and that he could not be taken lightly.

After quickly glancing at two pages, Mr. Wang immediately picked up the phone on the table: "Connect me to Mr. Zhuang. Mr. Zhuang, come to my office right away. I have something here that I need you to take a good look at."

Less than five minutes later, a bespectacled, refined-looking man walked in. Mr. Liu greeted him with great respect, "Hello, Mr. Zhuang."

"Hello, Lao Zhao, you're here too. And who is this young man?"

"my son."

"He is indeed a handsome man."

General Manager Huang interrupted their pleasantries: "Alright, Lao Zhang, stop being so polite. We're all on the same side. Take a look at this document."

Mr. Zhuang adjusted his glasses and took the document. After reading only a few lines, he immediately became excited. "Where is this engine? Is it really that powerful?"

Mr. Huang frowned and said, "This is an engine designed by Professor Liu of Taiyi Heavy Industry. The document you have here is a test report issued by the most authoritative power laboratory in my country."

"Professor Liu? Liu Hua?" President Zhuang slapped his thigh: "Then it must be true. Professor Liu is an authority in this field. Our next generation of King Long buses will be fine."

"Mr. Zhuang, what do you mean?"

Mr. Zhuang shook his head: "I'm currently troubled by this. We are designing our next generation of King Long buses, but the domestic power system is not up to par. I'm even considering whether to import it from abroad. If this engine is really available, it would be like rain after a long drought."

Mr. Huang, who wasn't very tech-savvy, smiled and said, "I have an urgent meeting to attend right away. Mr. Zhuang, you can talk to Lao Zhao and his son directly. I won't be at the company for the next few days. If you find it useful, you can go and investigate it directly."

Mr. Zhuang nodded: "No problem, you can go ahead and get busy. I'll talk to Lao Zhao alone."

Mr. Huang said with a smile, "It's a private talk with Xiao Zhao. Xiao Zhao is here representing Taiyi Heavy Industry this time, so don't underestimate him."

"Oh, really?" President Zhuang laughed heartily, "Hahaha, I'm so sorry, I made a mistake, Lao Zhao, like father, like son!"

"The student must always surpass the teacher; otherwise, how can the country be developed?"

In President Zhuang's office, Zhao Qiang gave a detailed introduction to Taiyi Heavy Industry's new products, which President Zhuang found very interesting.

"As expected of Professor Liu, I've heard so much about him." President Zhuang said admiringly, "I didn't expect Professor Liu to be so accomplished in so many areas. I need to visit him in person and ask him for advice this time."

Zhao Qiang smiled and said to his father, "Why don't you take a few days off and come to Beijing with my mother to have some fun and see my work environment?"

“I’m not going. I don’t understand the technology.” Zhao’s father shook his head. “I have a lot of things to do. Do you think you’re the only busy person? I’m busy too.”

“Let’s go together. It’s easier to talk to someone we know.” President Zhuang said cheerfully, “When it really comes to negotiations, I’ll let you talk to your son. Let’s see if you can keep your kid in check.”

Zhao Qiang shook his head: "There are no fathers and sons in business. Besides, I don't have the final say in this factory. The negotiations will be handled by our factory's sales director. I won't get involved. Your inspection is already a great achievement for me."

Mr. Zhao shook his head: "The child is too grown up to manage."

When Zhao's father got home and packed his luggage, he said to his wife, "Honey, you pack your luggage too, we're going to Beijing."

What are you going to the capital for?

"The factory's chief engineer is going to Beijing on a business trip, and I'm going with him."

"You can go on a business trip, but why are you bringing your family this time?"

Mr. Zhao said proudly, "My son said he wants me to take you to Beijing for a visit, and also to show you his work environment."

Zhao's mother said proudly, "It's still my son who cares about his mother. I've been married to you for half my life, and I've never seen you take me out to play."

"Who said that?" Zhao's father was displeased and retorted, "Didn't we go to Gulangyu Island when we got married?"

(End of this chapter)