Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 402 Shameless

Reporters all pointed their cameras at the passenger plane in the distance.

The passenger plane's landing gear remained in place.

The rear landing gear of the passenger plane touches the ground first, followed by the front landing gear.

The passenger plane did not make the shortest distance landing.

Because everything was done to ensure stability during the maiden flight.

The plane came to a smooth stop on the runway.

Wow! ! !
"Congratulations, Mr. Li!" The surrounding reporters congratulated Li Song and applauded.

Li Song and the staff around him also applauded.

"Thanks!!"

"Our Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant will surely bring new changes to the world," Li Song said.

"Products from our Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant!"

"It's about serving customers!"

"We manufacture whatever the customers need!" Li Song took the opportunity to promote the aircraft company.

The reporters were quite satisfied, given the high level of international interest in the CA201 aircraft.

"Mr. Li, could we visit the other workshops of the aircraft manufacturing plant?" a reporter from Moscow Radio asked Li Song.

"I'm so sorry!"

“We have many other projects in our manufacturing workshop!” Li Song didn’t give these people a chance at all.

"Mr. Li, could you tell me about the other projects?" the reporter asked again.

“If necessary, we will hold a press conference,” Li Song added.

"Mr. Li, if Western countries set up barriers, then who will buy this plane?" an AFP reporter asked.

"The main purpose of this passenger plane manufactured by our Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant is to provide suitable aircraft for the mainland."

"As everyone knows, the mainland is vast and has diverse terrain."

"The relevant departments in mainland China have long been looking forward to this aircraft. Once it is launched, we will have a lot of orders."

"If the West introduces discriminatory policies or unfair laws!"

"We at Parkson will resort to legal means," Li Song said.

While Li Song was talking to other reporters, the plane was undergoing inspection.

Chief Engineer Ma personally led a team to inspect the site.

A routine check was conducted, which took half an hour.

After the inspection, there were no problems, so the second test flight was immediately conducted.

Under the watchful eyes of Li Song and the reporters, the second test flight lasted an hour.

The main purpose of this test flight was to improve flight speed.

At noon, Li Song treated the reporters present to a local specialty of Chang'an: mutton stew with bread.

The plane conducted two more test flights in the afternoon.

And during the final test flight, the landing gear was retracted, and it was lowered upon landing!

The reporters present applauded!
In the evening, the private plane took the reporters back to Hong Kong Island.

At this moment, Li Song was holding a celebration party for the CA201 project team in the factory canteen.

The others also had an extra meal tonight.

The extra meals are mainly divided into two parts: one part is chicken, duck, fish and meat cooked on-site in the canteen.

The other part consists of canned fruit and some of the latest vacuum-packed cooked foods!
And of course, instant noodles are indispensable!

These can be stored for a long time, and these snacks can be taken home for family members to eat.

Because we still have a planned economy, sometimes even if you have money, there's nowhere to buy things.

Li Song wanted to let the families of these workers know how good the benefits were at Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant.

Li Song's way of thinking is completely different from that of people today.

Li Song doesn't promote any kind of corporate culture, doesn't make empty promises, and doesn't hold frequent meetings.

Because all management experience shows that nothing is better than material rewards.

There are also many material rewards: houses, cars, money, food, and drinks.

Just like decades later, some bosses are putting on a show of wealth and donating money everywhere.

On the one hand, they said that the wages paid to workers should not be too high.

Moreover, running a business inherently requires competition, a wolf-like culture, and a competitive spirit.

Of course, achievements should be rewarded!
The cafeteria was bustling today. Employees from other departments looked at the employees of the CA201 project, and Li Song simply handed each of them a cloth bag.

You can fill it up yourself, however much it can hold.

As Li Song handed out bags, he said, "Everyone, keep up the good work! Our aircraft isn't even finalized yet, but it's already scared off the foreign aircraft giants."

Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant has restricted overtime hours.

The length of overtime varies depending on the specific job position.

Researchers work no more than two hours of overtime per day.

Overtime work cannot exceed three consecutive days.

For ordinary employees, the daily overtime hours shall not exceed three hours, and the consecutive overtime days shall not exceed four days.

Overtime at Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant is paid at double the normal rate.

Even if you don't want money, working overtime for free is not an option.

No matter how much work you have or how urgent it is.

It's not that bosses are unwilling to pay overtime.

Instead, the focus is on the workers' health.

From the chief engineer to the technicians and ordinary workers, everyone at Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant is very young.

Li Song wants these people to be able to shine in their positions for a long time.

"thank you boss!"

"Thank you, boss!" the workers and technicians said thank you as they took the cloth bags.

Then they happily went to pack their things.

Some people packed instant noodles, some packed fruit, and some packed milk powder.

In addition, some people pack vacuum-packed cooked food and braised dishes.

When Li Song was mingling with the workers at the Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant.

As soon as the private jet landed on Hong Kong Island, the reporters were met by a large number of colleagues who wanted to interview them.

But how could these journalists possibly reveal the content of their interviews to their colleagues?

Fortunately, these media outlets had already sent people here to meet them.

These international media outlets quickly relayed the relevant interview information back to their home countries.

Of course, Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas, and even General Electric and Pratt & Whitney, the manufacturers of aircraft engines.

They all received this message.

Furthermore, it is known that the CA201 aircraft not only successfully completed its maiden flight test.

The landing gear takeoff and landing have been completed.

The test flight lasted for more than three hours.

Boeing's management quickly notified shareholders to hold a meeting.

Pratt & Whitney and General Electric also held an emergency meeting.

McDonnell Douglas's shareholders weren't in a rush after receiving the call. This was because McDonnell Douglas's market influence was currently very low, mainly due to its reputation as the "King of Crashes" and the consequences of the flight ban.

Airbus is also quite nervous!
Moreover, these companies are all anxiously waiting for the photos taken by these reporters.

A comprehensive assessment of the CA201 aircraft is required.

Phoenix TV's evening news is at 10 PM.

Liu Jiale did not stay at the Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant for long, but returned to Hong Kong Island with the reporters.

Phoenix TV's evening news broadcast this news: "Our reporter traveled to Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant today on the private plane of Mr. Li Song, Chairman of Parkson Company!"

"Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant is located dozens of miles west of Chang'an."

"The Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant covers a large area, with the longest runway being 5.5 kilometers long and 105 meters wide."

"This longest runway is 2110 meters longer than Kai Tak Airport, which is 3390 meters long!"

"Kai Tak Airport is 60 meters wide, and its widest runway is 45 meters wider than that of Kai Tak Airport."

"There are two more runways!"

"Our reporter and other reporters personally witnessed the aircraft's maiden flight, which took off and landed five times, all successfully. On the last flight, the landing gear was retracted and lowered!"

"Retracting and lowering the landing gear during the aircraft's maiden flight test is extremely important!"

"Please see the photos taken by our reporter, as well as some video footage!"

Then the camera showed Li Song walking, leading several reporters toward a yellow airplane in the distance.

This yellow plane doesn't look very good.

But people only realized how big the plane was when they got closer.

The video first showed the landing gear. The Phoenix TV reporter walked around the landing gear and then went up the spiral staircase into the plane.

In addition, there were some voices from Li Song!
It describes how this aircraft has better fuel economy and that the cabin pressure is increased to 1,800 meters above sea level, resulting in greater comfort.

In other words, this aircraft is the most environmentally friendly of all commercial airliners currently in service.

Many foreign affairs agencies on Hong Kong Island were also watching Phoenix TV's report.

There are also many foreign companies.

Of course, the people of Hong Kong Island are also very concerned about this matter.

Because Li Song has recently gained a lot of international attention.

Although Li Song is from the mainland, Parkson is a Hong Kong company, and Li Song also holds a Hong Kong identity card.

In addition, Li Song was already a celebrity in Hong Kong.

Who doesn't know Ghost Blows Out the Light!
Who doesn't know about the feud between TVB and Phoenix TV?

Other colleagues who went with Phoenix TV saw that the news reports indicated it was over, so they assumed it was finished.

Unexpectedly, a reporter from Phoenix TV immediately added, "While our reporter was interviewing at the Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant, we happened to pass by a hangar and saw a mysterious aircraft inside. Judging from its appearance, it should be a Starliner!"

"Our reporter risked being fired to take these photos."

As the host spoke, a series of photos were displayed.

The photo shows an all-blue airplane.

It sits quietly in the hangar, like an elegant princess!

Private jets look great on their own.

In addition, it is entirely lapis lazuli blue.

It was so bright under the lights above the hangar.

You can also see staff working inside the hangar, and parts of the planes are covered up.

There was some gold lettering on the plane, and also a badge that wasn't fully photographed.

"Shameless!!"

"mean!!"

"Phoenix TV is cheating!" Reporters from other media outlets who went to the Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant with him cursed loudly after seeing the photos!
But there is no way!
"Did you record it?"

"Did you record it?"

"I bet this badge is the emblem of the London Royal Family."

"I never expected that Li Song, who looks so handsome with thick eyebrows and big eyes, would be this kind of person!"

"Could it be an order from the London royal family?"

"Impossible! If the royal family had such a budget, it would have been a huge scandal by now!" These media outlets were able to identify the incomplete emblem as the emblem of the London royal family.

"Phoenix TV is despicable!"

"No wonder the manager of Phoenix TV went to the Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant with us!"

"Sigh, what can we do when Mr. Li is the owner of Phoenix TV?" Other reporters also expressed their indignation, but there was nothing they could do.

These videotapes were soon sent all over the world.

Liu Jiale was very satisfied as he read the Phoenix TV report.

However, there is also some concern. Phoenix TV has a great influence and high viewership, but unfortunately, advertising revenue has never increased.

The advertising expenses are entirely supported by the boss.

In other words, Phoenix TV is not profitable.

It's mainly about the "Waaaa" area.

At this time, the frog still had a certain influence in the world.

Many companies are unwilling to take this risk.

Moreover, Wawa's economic strength was still quite good at this time.

Many people don't know that decades later, in 2025, the Wawa Navy's strength was still ranked tenth in the world.

Of course, the frog's corruption has also been passed down, so while the army looks strong, it's hard to say how much actual fighting power it has!

After all, millions of troops failed back then.

Therefore, Phoenix TV now mainly collaborates with mainland China.

To increase Phoenix TV's influence in mainland China.

The news of the maiden flight of the CA201 aircraft was reported on the mainland news at 7 pm the following day, and the specific parameters were broadcast again.

The aircraft was assessed as having reached world-class standards, surpassing world-class standards in key parameters, and reaching world-leading levels.

"You're amazing!!" Zhu Ling exclaimed to Li Song beside her after watching the news.
“I deserve credit, but the workers at Chang’an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant also deserve credit!” Li Song stroked his chin, originally intending to make a joke, but then thought better of it.

"I saw in the news that foreign countries are going to impose sanctions on your company?"

"Does this mean this plane can't be sold overseas?" Zhu Ling asked again.

"I never intended to sell this plane overseas. There are still so many people in China who have never flown." Of course, Li Song couldn't bring himself to discuss the political implications.

These people are shameless!

"If our products can't compete with theirs, we'll resort to other means!" Zhu Ling said, somewhat indignantly!

"Let's not talk about that anymore. I'll send you a car in a few days!" Li Song said.

"I don't want to. I'm already so conspicuous driving a minivan, what would I do if I drove a sedan too!" Zhu Ling shook her head and said.

"Let them talk, I'll send you two more drivers."

"This time, we're mainly delivering a batch of taxis to the Shanghai government for their reception purposes!"

"The main problem is that the production capacity of sedans is too low, while the demand is too high!"

"Currently, Changan Automobile mainly produces minivans for export, but the demand for sedans is also very high. It will take at least six months to alleviate the shortage, and the number of orders may be even higher after six months!" At present, the domestic demand for sedans is mainly for government use for receptions.

However, who gets the car is a matter for the higher-ups; after all, Changan Automobile Factory only produces so much each month.

"Then I definitely don't want it!"

"It's alright, you'll see when the time comes." Li Song knew that the management of official vehicles was not so strict at this time. Although they were said to be official reception vehicles, you would see these vehicles everywhere.

(End of this chapter)