It Started With a Kiss: Leng Shao's Beloved Wife

Chapter 179 New Product Wins: All Obstacles Removed

Precision components made of LR-789 alloy gradually take shape amid the roar of machine tools, gleaming with a silver luster.

Workshop Director Zhou wiped the sweat from his face, stared at the processing progress with a frown.

The news of the successful test of the new product cheered him up, but the subsequent production license issue dampened his enthusiasm like a bucket of cold water.

"This new requirement is simply making things difficult! This batch of materials was not easy to come by in the first place. If it delays the time to market..." He kicked the iron filings on the ground in annoyance.

At the same time, buyer Sun’s phone was almost blown up.

"What? LR-789 alloy is now in limited supply? Wasn't that agreed upon before?" He held the phone, his face pale.

The supplier's change of heart caught him off guard. The small amount of alloy he had managed to secure now seemed insufficient for large-scale production.

He paced back and forth in the office anxiously, with beads of sweat on his forehead.

He knew that if there was any problem with the supply of raw materials, all his efforts would be in vain.

Wu Xinyan suppressed the uneasiness in her heart and tried to stay calm.

The news of the cancellation of the exhibition venue was like a bolt from the blue, making her almost unable to stand.

But she knew that now was not the time to panic.

She took a deep breath and said to Expert Zhao, "Expert Zhao, please double-check the product to ensure everything is in order. Engineer Qian, please contact other exhibition venues to see if there are any suitable alternatives."

Although Engineer Qian was dissatisfied with the sudden change, he nodded and began to contact other venues.

As he made the call, he couldn't help but complain, "What a troubled time! We finally solved the technical problems, and now this happens."

At this moment, Xiao Liu, who was in charge of processing the production license, ran over in a panic. His face was pale and he stammered, "Mr. Wu, it's not good... the production license... I'm afraid..."

Wu Xinyan's heart sank, and an ominous premonition came over her.

"What's wrong? Speak slowly."

"They...they said..." Xiao Liu hesitated, not daring to look Wu Xinyan in the eye, "We need to...we need to resubmit...a lot of documents and information..."

Wu Xinyan felt a black screen before her eyes and she almost fainted.

She held onto the table and forced herself to calm down.

"Resubmit? Why?"

Xiao Liu stammered, "They...they said...the materials we...we submitted...didn't comply with...the latest regulations..."

"The latest regulations?" Wu Xinyan's voice suddenly turned cold. "When were the latest regulations issued?"

Xiao Liu's voice gradually became weaker and weaker, almost inaudible, "It's... it's... today..."

Wu Xinyan suddenly raised her head, her eyes as sharp as a knife, "Today? New regulations just came out today, and we have to resubmit all the materials? This..." She grabbed the documents on the table and slammed them to the ground, "This is clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for us!"

She walked up to Xiao Liu and said word by word: "Take me there, I want to ask them in person what is going on!" Wu Xinyan brought Xiao Liu to the approval department in a threatening manner, and bumped into a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses and with a beer belly.

"I'm the person in charge here. What's the matter?" The man said arrogantly, looking Wu Xinyan up and down.

"I'm Wu Xinyan, the LR-789 project manager. May I ask why we need to resubmit materials for our production license?" Wu Xinyan said straight to the point in a cold tone.

"Oh, about this," the man said slowly, adjusting his glasses. "According to the latest regulations, the materials you submitted do not meet the requirements and need to be supplemented and revised."

"The latest regulations? New regulations that were just released today, and we have to resubmit everything?" Wu Xinyan suppressed her anger.

"Regulations are regulations, and we're just following them," the man spread his hands, looking innocent. "If you don't understand the process, you can consult the relevant agencies. We're only responsible for approvals."

"Consult? I've consulted! You're just deliberately making things difficult for me!" Wu Xinyan couldn't help it any longer and raised her voice by eight octaves.

The man's face darkened. "Watch your words! This is a government department, not a market! You're disturbing public order!"

Just then, a steady voice came from the door, "What's going on?"

Luo Yichen was wearing a black suit, exuding a strong aura, and walked in with steady steps.

He was followed by several assistants, holding documents.

"Mr. Luo!" Xiao Liu seemed to have seen a savior. He quickly ran to Luo Yichen and explained in a low voice what had happened.

After listening to this, Luo Yichen's eyes fell on the man in gold-rimmed glasses. "I'm Luo Yichen, president of the Luo Group. Regarding the production license for the LR-789 project, I think we need to have a good talk."

The man with gold-rimmed glasses' expression changed slightly. He didn't expect Luo Yichen to show up in person.

"Boss Luo, this... this is all done in accordance with regulations..."

Luo Yichen interrupted him, his tone unequivocal. "Regulations? This document in my hand is a recent provincial policy interpretation, which clearly states that the LR-789 project can apply to the simplified process. I'm not sure which 'latest regulations' you're referring to?"

Beads of sweat appeared on the man's forehead, and he stammered, unable to speak.

The assistant behind Luo Yichen handed the document to him. He flipped through it and his expression became even uglier.

Luo Yichen smiled faintly. "It seems that there is some misunderstanding in 'communication' between us. I believe that after 'effective communication', this problem can be quickly resolved." He patted the shoulder of the man with gold-rimmed glasses and said meaningfully, "What do you think?"

The man nodded quickly and said, "Yes, yes, Mr. Luo is right. This was a mistake on our part. I will arrange a re-examination immediately and ensure that the license is issued as soon as possible."

Luo Yichen retracted his gaze and looked at Wu Xinyan, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes, "Let's go, time is precious."

After leaving the approval department, Wu Xinyan looked at Luo Yichen with gratitude beyond words.

Luo Yichen held her hand and said softly, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."

After returning to the company, Wu Xinyan immediately called a meeting with team members.

"Now the obstacles have been cleared," she looked around at everyone, her tone firm, "We must seize the time and make the final optimization of the production process..." She suddenly stopped and her eyes fell on the face of Workshop Director Zhou, "Director Zhou, you don't look well, what happened?" Workshop Director Zhou's face was ashen, and he stammered, "LR-789 alloy...there is a problem." Wu Xinyan's heart tightened, "What happened?" Director Zhou explained that the new batch of alloy was not hard enough, resulting in defects in the processed precision parts.

Engineer Qian immediately added, "I've contacted Purchaser Sun, and he said there was a problem with the supplier, so this batch of alloy was temporarily transferred from another channel."

Wu Xinyan made a prompt decision. "Expert Zhao, you will immediately test the new batch of alloy and identify the problem. Engineer Qian, you will contact all possible suppliers and ensure they find LR-789 alloy that meets the standards. Purchaser Sun, you will cooperate with Engineer Qian and ship the new alloy back as soon as possible."

Time passed by minute by minute, and everyone was on edge.

After repeated tests, expert Zhao finally found the crux of the problem: an impurity was mixed into the new batch of alloy, affecting the hardness.

He proposed a new heat treatment scheme that can effectively remove impurities and restore the properties of the alloy.

Engineer Qian and buyer Sun also brought good news: they found a reputable supplier that could provide LR-789 alloy that met the standards.

The new alloy was delivered to the factory at the fastest speed, and after being processed by expert Zhao, the hardness problem was perfectly solved.

The production line roared again, and the precision parts of LR-789 alloy shone with dazzling luster under the precise operation of the machine tools.

Workshop Director Zhou's frown finally relaxed and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

Wu Xinyan led the team to carry out the final optimization of the production process, improving production efficiency and reducing costs. This achievement made the company's senior management appreciate her even more.

All preparations are ready, the first batch of new products has rolled off the production line smoothly, and the quality fully meets the standards.

The team members were very excited and high-fived each other to celebrate.

However, when Wu Xinyan was checking the promotional materials for the new product, she suddenly discovered that some information about the core technology of the new product appeared on the website of a competitor.

Her face suddenly changed, and she murmured to herself, "How could this happen..." She immediately called Luo Yichen, "Yichen, something happened..."