Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Chapter 215: Becoming a Real-Life Arms Tycoon! (5000-word chapter)_3 (1/2)
Chapter 314: Chapter 215: Becoming a Real-Life Arms Tycoon! (5000-word chapter)_3
Lin Chuan pondered briefly, “Not doing well?”
“Yeah!”
Shen Qianqian let out a light sigh, “My dad said that a certain bubble economy has started collapsing. From construction to decoration, the demand for steel has plummeted. Coupled with the mismanagement of Anling Iron and Steel Factory, it’s now facing closure.”
Lin Chuan furrowed his brows slightly.
Having transitioned from a toy factory to a military factory in the Virtual World, he had a certain understanding of the steel industry.
The building industry’s slump would first hit the steel industry.
The entire real estate construction’s demand for steel accounted for a third of the national steel output.
Now that there’s heavy development in the automotive industry, even though the steel required by automobiles isn’t as much as that for real estate construction, it can still offer some cushioning.
However, for Anling,
Since Anling doesn’t have an automobile brand, it is indeed difficult for steel factories to operate, and many workers are facing layoffs.
Under such circumstances, the steel factory has no other option but to close.
“Alas…”
The Little Landlady beside him also sighed, “Chairman, our company’s technical director Li Qing, his father is an employee of the steel factory and has already been laid off. It seems the steel factory really is difficult to manage.”
After a moment of silence, Lin Chuan offered this suggestion, “Under these circumstances, there needs to be a transformation.”
“How do we transform?”
Shen Qianqian’s eyebrows knit slightly, showing some curiosity.
“Transform into a toy factory.” Lin Chuan laughed.
“A toy factory?”
Shen Qianqian was taken aback.
“I mean, those large-size toys,” Lin Chuan said with a smile.
“Large-size toys, you mean transform into the military industry?” Shen Qianqian’s frown deepened as she seriously pondered the idea.
Lin Chuan leaned back against the sofa, reclining comfortably, “If it really comes down to it, aligning with the military industry is also pretty good; the military has a great demand for steel.”
“Comrade Lin Chuan, your suggestion is very constructive. I’ll mention it to my dad and have him raise the idea to the higher-ups,” Shen Qianqian said with a beaming smile.
“Then, could Uncle Shen also lend a hand with my rocket launcher manufacturing?”
Lin Chuan laughed heartily.
“How could I say no?” Shen Qianqian chuckled as she spoke, playfully sticking out her tongue.
“Then I really appreciate it,”
Lin Chuan said as he sat up, smiling.
“But don’t get your hopes up too high,” Shen Qianqian said, changing her tone, “Since the steel factory is facing closure, they’ve sold off many large pieces of equipment. I can’t guarantee they’ll be able to whip up your rocket launcher.”
“No problem at all,”
Lin Chuan grinned, “When does Uncle Shen have some time? I’d like to pay him a visit.”
This ‘Remote Box-type Rocket Launcher’ has a quite complex manufacturing process, a lot of which needs to be hands-on.
Therefore, he needs to prepare in advance.
Otherwise, Lin Chuan worried he wouldn’t make it to the finals in time.
The exposure of the finals of the ‘National Weapon Innovation Design Competition’ would definitely be massive!
Securing recognition from 100,000 people, it would be a sure thing!
“He’s not busy at all right now, and I can take you to meet him anytime,” Shen Qianqian nodded.
“That’s perfect.” Lin Chuan grinned broadly, “How about the day after tomorrow? I’ll work on the rocket launcher blueprints in the next two days and then list the materials we need.”
“Hold on!”
Shen Qianqian suddenly said.
“What’s up?” Lin Chuan looked at Shen Qianqian, a bit surprised.
“`