Chapter 75

When they finally arrived at the factory, the security guard witnessed what world-class processing equipment and heavy industry truly looked like, and Li Huaxing felt that he could regain his lost dignity.

Previously, the security guard had refused to let him in, but Li Huaxing did not mind.

Now, the top-tier industrial giant, which was the result of the collective efforts of over ten thousand people in the factory and had consumed countless hours of his hard work, was being dismissed as a low-level technical principle with nothing worth learning from.

How could Li Huaxing be happy about that?

So when they arrived at Huaxing Heavy Industry, Li Huaxing decided to open the old man's eyes and regain his lost dignity.

After twenty-seven minutes, a pure black Rolls-Royce smoothly entered the second phase of the Huaxing Heavy Industry complex.

Huaxing Heavy Industry had a total of three plants, each of which was so vast that it could scare anyone, and the degree of automation was more advanced in each one.

The first and second phases were built together, separated only by a scenic river, and the main body of the third phase had already been constructed, located near the old plant.

Returning to his own territory, Li Huaxing felt that he had regained some of his dignity and invited Ye Qing and Master Jingqiao to get out of the car with a hint of pride.

Master Jingqiao still had his usual 45-degree gaze towards the sky, but Ye Qing was already speechless with envy and amazement.

The scale of Huaxing Heavy Industry was truly enormous. Ye Qing's field of vision was filled with a sea of machinery and steel.

Everywhere, there were huge steel structures, towering gantry cranes, freight tracks covering the entire plant, and open parking areas filled with rows of brand new engineering vehicles.

There were countless industrial vehicles moving around the plant, and even some non-mass-produced industrial vehicles that Ye Qing couldn't name, lifting enormous mechanical parts that were intimidating, occasionally passing through his line of sight.

Li Huaxing's face showed pride as he turned to ask Master Jingqiao what he thought of the plant.

Master Jingqiao, not wanting to discourage the guy, said nothing, but the look in his eyes clearly showed that the old man found the plant too outdated.

Li Huaxing almost choked on his own breath. Every visitor and inspection team that came here praised and marveled at the plant.

This old man couldn't even say a single flattering word...

Li Huaxing was silent, and directly asked the driver to bring an electric sightseeing car to take them straight to the wheeled mining truck production workshop.

I want to see what this old man can do.

The electric sightseeing car stopped in front of a white steel structure building that was twenty meters high and eight hundred meters long. When they entered the building, there were already two or three dozen workers in blue work uniforms and several senior technicians in gray uniforms.

Behind them were seven 240-ton mining trucks, each at a different stage of completion.

The most complete one was at the front, with the main body already finished, only lacking some climbing stairs and safety handrails. The next one was missing the truck bed, and the last one only had the cab, with the huge engine and generator exposed.

Standing in front of these massive giants, Ye Qing was amazed.

This is industry, a crucial indicator of a country's strength.

Of course, while he admired it, Ye Qing believed that it wouldn't be long before Monster Factory could also produce these steel giants, and even bigger and stronger ones.

"Master Jingqiao, what do you think of this workshop? Does it meet your standards?" Li Huaxing now only wanted to hear Master Jingqiao praise him.

"This workshop has a total investment of 900 million yuan, with an area of 150,000 square meters, all using diamond sand wear-resistant flooring. It is highly automated, with all machinery and equipment managed intelligently, and all welding done by robots."

"Zero manual welding, zero manual assembly, zero manual transportation..." Li Huaxing couldn't continue as Master Jingqiao, though listening, completely ignored the intelligent workshop that no one else in Zhongyun could operate.

Li Huaxing was almost driven mad. If it weren't for the fact that he believed this guy had superb skills in the mechanical field, he would have had his bodyguards beat him up to make him say something nice.

Yes, now Li Huaxing just wanted to hear Master Jingqiao say something nice.

"Chairman, this... is the master you invited?" The leading senior technician was an elderly man with thick glasses, exuding the refined air of an intellectual.

More than twenty pairs of eyes focused on Master Jingqiao and Ye Qing, filled with suspicion.

These technicians knew every structure of these mining trucks inside and out. How could this old man solve problems that they had been unable to solve after so much research?

The boss must be desperate and have randomly found someone with a bit of processing knowledge, thinking he had found a savior.

"Yes, Master Wang, he is Master Jingqiao. Please introduce the technical problems you are currently facing to him." Li Huaxing showed great respect for this employee and did not put on any airs in front of him.

If Ye Qing's mentor were here, he would instantly recognize this old man and greet him with great respect.

His name is Wang Caiqi, former master's thesis advisor at Zhongyun University's School of Mechanical Engineering.

In the ranking of mechanical technology in Zhongyun City, he could place in the top five. In his early teaching years, he published over 40 papers in domestic and international journals, with more than 15 indexed by EI.

Now, he not only serves as the chief engineer of Huaxing Heavy Industry but also participates in over ten provincial projects and corporate cooperation projects, making him the only top talent at Huaxing Heavy Industry who can make decisions with Li Huaxing.

"Master Jingqiao, hello, hello." Wang Caiqi shook hands with Master Jingqiao. He was also skeptical, but since the boss had brought him, he had to give him some face.

After greeting them, he led Ye Qing and Master Jingqiao to the front of the first mining truck.

"Look, this is the finished product of a 240-ton mining truck. There are seven mining trucks here, each at a different stage of completion, allowing you to see the mechanical structure very clearly."

Master Jingqiao thought these things were so outdated that they were not worth his attention.

"In my eyes, these things are all problematic. Just get to the point." Master Jingqiao thought he was being polite.

"Cough, cough..." Ye Qing coughed a few times, clearly signaling him to be more tactful and give these people some face.

Without a second word, the workers and engineers erupted, their anger boiling over.

If looks could kill, Master Jingqiao would have been instantly reduced to ashes.

"What did you say, old man?" A young worker rushed forward, his eyes red with anger. "You're blind! We at Huaxing Heavy Industry have been making mining equipment for decades, and it took us years to develop the 240-ton mining truck. You dare to say it's all problematic?"

"Come on, come on..." The young worker ripped open his shirt, revealing his strong chest muscles. "If you can't explain yourself, you won't leave this place alive."

"Back off." A hint of displeasure flashed across Li Huaxing's face.

The young worker muttered a few times but said nothing, his face full of resentment as he retreated into the crowd.

Master Jingqiao felt wronged. He had been very restrained, only making sarcastic remarks to the bodyguard and no one else.

But why did these people treat these things like treasures...

Ye Qing was also unhappy. Master Jingqiao was his employee, and being criticized like this was a loss of face for him.

But since Li Huaxing had ordered the workers to back off, Ye Qing didn't say anything more.

"The problem lies in the power system," Chief Engineer Wang Caiqi said, also somewhat displeased.

"Two of the mining trucks can already be driven for testing, but for some reason, the first one locked up after only ten kilometers during the test drive."

"We quickly tested the second one, and the same problem occurred."

"After only ten kilometers, the rear axle power system locks up. If we wait for half an hour and start it again, it can drive for a while, then lock up again."

"I can assure you, our design is not the problem. We improved it based on the original 190-ton mining truck."

Speaking to the point, Wang Caiqi felt a bit ashamed. "The same problem occurring in two trucks means it's not a coincidence. We immediately stopped production and conducted a thorough inspection, but we couldn't find the problem."

"It's definitely not a precision issue. Every part we use is a qualified product, and subsequent inspections have confirmed this."

"The problem is this: the design is fine, the precision is fine, but it can only drive for ten kilometers, even without a load."

"Ha ha..." Master Jingqiao couldn't hold back and laughed.

Ye Qing could already sense the murderous intent in the workers' and engineers' eyes...

Master Jingqiao didn't say anything, but he walked over to the fourth mining truck, where the frame and power system were already installed, allowing a clear view of the complete power structure.

Of course, Master Jingqiao had to climb up using the ladders placed around the truck, as he was not even as tall as the truck's wheel hub.

He had some measuring tools in his backpack, but he didn't need them.

He took a quick look, not more than five seconds, and then turned his head to meet the hateful gazes from below.

"Since my boss asked me to find the problem," Master Jingqiao spoke in a condescending tone, "I will help you find it."

"This mining truck..."

"I'm not targeting a specific detail, but all the structural components..."

"—are all substandard products."

"Do you have a hammer? Bring me a hammer."

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