544 All that one could wish for (2/2)
Because of the atmosphere, and there was no other plans later, Jiang Chen took over the champagne in Calvin's hand, opened the screw, and started chugging the bottle.
Seeing the boss starting to chug, everyone began to blow whistles and started to clap. The female workers as rare as endangered animals also looked at him. While their actions were reserved, their shouts were no quieter than their male workers. When the boss finished the bottle, Calvin didn't back down. The unshaven scientist didn't look like he could drink, but he showed otherwise.
There was no doing business with alcohol here, just purely a bunch of scientists celebrating their work successfully sent into the sky. The equipment and parts were ”purchased” by Celestial Trade, but the entire rocket was assembled with their own hands; it was like their baby.
Once everyone had fun, it was starting to get late. Their home was on Ange Island, and their transportation was taken care of by a ferry at fixed times. Only a few chose to live in the employee housing provided on the island. For example, Calvin that wanted to sleep in the lab, or people that requested for overtime.
After the cafeteria that was in a complete mess was cleaned up, the celebration was officially over. Jiang Chen watched them get on the boat and grabbed Calvin who was returning to his place.
”The launch work was successful today.”
”Thank you for your compliment.” Calvin smiled but then sighed. ”But the design of the rocket from start to finish had nothing to do with us.”
”Don't think like that.” Jiang Chen laughed and patted him on the shoulder, ”You only have a higher starting point. I have transferred the related technology to you. I'm looking forward to you creating better rockets with them!”
In terms of technology, the two worlds were unequal. But in terms of creativity and innovation, the people from both worlds were no different. Aerospace was a frontier field that required imagination. With the same technology, the masterpiece created by Jiang Lin may not be better than the rocket designed by Calvin.
Of course, he must put in more effort.
”Mhmm, I promise.” Calvin smiled.
There was no need to promise because aerospace is his dream. Jiang Chen provided him with the technology and platform, and Jiang Chen did not doubt that he could make his dream into a reality.
”The launch mission today was extremely successful, and this is your accomplishment. As a reward, I will contact the finance department for a 2 million bonus. Half of it is yours while the other half you can distribute.
”You should have said that during the celebration, they will praise you as a generous god.” Calvin joked.
He didn't really lack money since when Jiang Chen purchased his company at a premium, he received 10 million.
”Hahaha, that's unfortunate then.” Jiang Chen smiled.
He paused, looked at Calvin, and said sternly.
”In the first half of next year, you'll have 12 launch missions. It will be busy, so I hope you are prepared.”
”Two rockets per month? Are you making dumplings in the sky (1)?” Calvin was stunned.
Launching a rocket was no joke. Although they possessed the technology to retrieve the first stage rocket, Celestial-1's launch cost around 50 million.
”Are you afraid?” Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows.
”Completely the opposite. I'm eager to take on the challenge.” Calvin responded directly to Jiang Chen's challenge with a visible smile on his face.
The thing the aerospace department worried the most about was the low profit of commercial launch missions and hence the inability to acquire funding. Jiang Chen's words answered the concerns in his mind. With sufficient funding, even if the number of missions doubled, he wouldn't even blink an eye!
(1) Are you making dumplings in the sky: The analogy is putting dumplings in boiling water and its appearance. The boiled dumplings look crowded and stuffed inside the pan. This analogy refers to the crowdedness of a particular place.