Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 80 Bonus (Second Update, please add to your favorites, follow along, and vote)
When Li Song arrived at the motorcycle factory, it had changed almost drastically. Ma Zhiwei came to the factory gate to greet Li Song.

Last time I visited, the factory building was under construction and the roof was being completed. Now, the landscaping is almost finished, and equipment is being installed inside the factory. The office building, dormitory, canteen, and warehouse are all under renovation.

The factory is divided into several workshops, including a casting workshop, which has overhead cranes.

The organic processing workshop includes a quenching workshop and an assembly workshop.

Ma Zhiwei was all smiles. His wife, a middle manager, had also come. The couple's salaries were paid by their company in Hong Kong, so they followed the salary levels in Hong Kong. Together, they earned more than HK$15,000 a month. Moreover, their boss had lent them money to pay off their debts.

"Boss, the office building is still under renovation and a bit messy, but things are moving so fast in the mainland." The office building has three floors.

“Multiple projects are being carried out simultaneously, and in three shifts, 24 hours a day,” Ma Zhiwei said.

"Okay, let's have a meeting half an hour before we leave work this afternoon. Right now, everyone's just doing their own thing," Li Song said.

“Boss, those vice presidents sleep in the factory; they don’t have a fixed get off work schedule.” Ma Zhiwei shook his head.

"Okay." Li Song nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Boss!" Wu Bing knew Li Song had arrived and had been keeping an eye on him. As soon as he saw his boss enter the office building, he rushed over.

"Vice President Wu, thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work, it's not hard work. What would you like to eat tonight, boss?" That's what Wu Bing came for.

"What's wrong?" Li Song didn't criticize the other party. Although he didn't advocate this behavior, he didn't refuse it himself.

"Whatever the boss wants to eat, we have it," Wu Bing quickly said.

"Everyone has worked hard during this period. As long as you work in the factory, we will give you extra meals in the evening. If we can't make it today, we will do it tomorrow. Each person will get an extra five yuan on top of the normal meal allowance. If you can't finish it, you can pack it up and take it home." At first, Li Song didn't know this, but now he knows that the mainland is still in the era of ration coupons, and the logistics department in his factory does not need coupons. It seems that a pound of meat only costs two yuan.

"In addition, we'll give an extra three yuan for anything that you work overtime at the factory at night, like ham sausages, soda, beer, etc., but you can't drink it while you're at work," Li Song added. There's no overtime pay for working overtime at this time.

"Bring the documents over later so I can sign them," Li Song said.

"Thank you, boss, thank you, boss." Wu Bing didn't quite know how to say "boss" at first, but now that he heard it, the word "boss" felt much easier to say.

Li Song changed into a set of work clothes and then went to the installation workshop. A 1500-ton aluminum alloy casting press was being installed. This equipment also requires a series of supporting equipment. The working principle is to spray aluminum alloy solution into the casting press.

The addition of immense pressure allows the mold to be formed under high temperature and high pressure, achieving the required material properties and component requirements.

Parts produced by this type of mold do not require secondary processing or handling.

Many parts need to undergo temperature treatment again after secondary processing due to processing requirements and other reasons.

On the one hand, the material properties are not required during processing, and on the other hand, the temperature will also change during processing.

This equipment also comes with molds, some supporting consumables and parts, such as high-pressure pipes, etc.

The manufacturing processes and technologies for these items are also the same. Give the mainland some time, and the mainland can also manufacture 1500-ton aluminum alloy casting presses. "Mr. Ma, are you alright?" Li Song didn't disturb the installation technicians. He looked at them and went to other places. Just as he left the casting workshop, Ma Shengli came again, with a bruise on his forehead.

"It's nothing, this little injury is nothing," Ma Shengli shook his head.

There were traces of medicine on the bruise, and a plaster was also applied. In just a short time, Ma Shengli learned just how valuable the 50,000-ton forging hydraulic press really was. Without anyone urging him, he wanted to contact Li Song. If he really rested, he might be replaced by someone else immediately.

"Where is Ms. Liu? I'm so sorry," Li Song said apologetically.

"It's nothing serious, just a fright," Ma Shengli replied. Because there were other people present, Ma Shengli couldn't ask about the equipment.

Li Song said, "Old Tian, ​​you guys go ahead and get busy. I'll just take a look around the factory."

"Alright!" Tian Jiahui still had some contract matters to handle, and he also needed to familiarize his two assistants with the factory's contracts, as well as domestic and international laws. Ma Zhiwei also went off to take care of those things.

"Mr. Li, is the equipment you mentioned real?" Ma Shengli asked in a low voice after everyone else had left.

"I overheard them mention that the inland areas seem to be lacking in thermal power equipment, as well as hydropower equipment. I asked around and found out that the die forging hydraulic press is key. It seems to be the main processing equipment for manufacturing steam turbine main shafts. I looked into it and it seems like I have connections."

"Some things will attract attention sooner or later, so it's better to bring them out before they get noticed, so you won't be held hostage later." Li Song felt that his story was a bit poorly made up, but he didn't care. No matter what the excuse was, whether it was true or not, as long as the thing was real.

"Of course we need it. Our country has a large population and vast territory, so the demand for electricity is beyond words," Ma Shengli quickly replied.

"I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Were you satisfied with the gift last time?" Li Song asked with a smile.

"Satisfied, satisfied!" Ma Shengli was filled with countless questions. Had Li Song entered their inner circle?

That's true. Li Song is now a key figure, and Ma Shengli even guesses that Li Song probably has a list in his hands, which he will probably bring out when the opportunity arises.

Anyway, the person behind Li Song is a cowherd selling cattle, so he doesn't feel bad about it.

Ma Shengli didn't know where the helicopter landing training ship had gone; it had simply disappeared. It had so much stuff on it, so advanced, that every single thing on it could have saved them from so many detours.

Li Song didn't ask any further questions. That was a training plan that Amei had developed through countless experiences and lessons learned in war.

This is incredibly useful for us right now, but the helicopters in our country aren't up to par yet.

There's no way around it; the US has too much war experience, especially in combat systems such as helicopters, airplanes, and aircraft carriers.

The US also had very advanced equipment, because throughout World War II, the US provided more than 90% of the steel production capacity. Europe, Japan, our northern neighbor, and even we all used the steel and weapons from others.

The Great Lakes basin was so polluted that all the fish were poisoned to death. Later, our carp were introduced. After the ecology recovered, it was said that the carp were harmful. Of course, heavy metal pollution has always existed.

"The mainland is moving very fast. We have seen your sincerity. We hope that in future cooperation, we can continue our efforts and further deepen our cooperation," Li Song continued.

(End of this chapter)