Chapter 425: It’s just designing an airplane. I can do it too!
In the office of Spring Airlines Erhai Base, Yi Feng, who had just returned from Xianchi, was chatting with Duan Lang.
During this period, Duan Lang spent most of his time on the construction of Yulong Civil Airport. This time, Yi Feng specifically called Duan Lang back.
"How long will it take to build the airport in Yulong?" Yi Feng poured a cup of tea for Duan Lang and pushed it in front of him.
Duan Lang was a cheerful person. He took it very straightforwardly, tapped the wall of the cup, and felt the water temperature. It was still scalding hot, so he waited for a moment and said with a smile: "Yulong Airport is not big, so it was built very quickly. The only difficulty was the transportation of some materials. However, with the help of the local government, the progress has exceeded expectations. It is estimated that there will be seven or eight months left."
"Boss Yi." Duan Lang's dark face flashed a meaningful smile: "You specially called me here from Yulong, it should not just be to ask about the construction progress of Yulong Airport, right?"
Yi Feng laughed: "You are very busy. If it's not a big deal, I won't ask you to make a special trip. Duan Lang, the Jinghong Airport will be completely finished in one or two months. Even if there are some repairs, they are only minor ones and not a big deal. So can we withdraw some of the construction teams in Jinghong?"
Duan Lang nodded: "That's right. Later on, Xu Cang wants to build a hotel in Jinghong. The construction standards and difficulty of a hotel are lower than those of an airport, and the amount of work is also smaller, so it really doesn't require so many people."
Xu Cang had discussed this with Manager Meng of Jinghong Airport before. After coordination, the local government was willing to grant a piece of land to Xu Cang to build a hotel to support the development of local tourism.
At least for now, the prospects for Jinghong tourism are very bright, and hotel construction is a win-win situation for the local area and Xu Cang.
Therefore, after the renovation of Jinghong Airport, its engineering team can take over the local hotel project. However, as Duan Lang and Yi Feng said, there is no need for so many people, and it is estimated that some people will be withdrawn.
"But, Mr. Yi, why do you suddenly ask this?"
Yi Feng stroked the wall of the teacup with his fingers: "Duan Lang, if I ask you to extract some backbones from the construction team of Yulong Airport, is it feasible?"
Duan Lang was stunned for a moment: "Something happened again?"
"That's right." Yi Feng hummed, "The General Administration has promised that we will be given priority at Rongfu Airport, but as a condition, the headquarters of our Cangqing Group must be located in Rongfu, and the engine maintenance factory will also be located in Rongfu. We have cooperated with you for a long time in construction, and we trust you. If you find it convenient, the project in Rongfu will also be handed over to you."
"Then the base near Erhai Lake... wasn't it built in vain?" Duan Lang looked a little embarrassed.
Yi Feng waved his hand: "Who would have thought that it would develop so fast? But it's okay. Jianchuan doesn't plan to build a base, so Erhai will take on the role of Jianchuan base. Besides, the investment in Erhai base is not large. How come, can you spare the manpower?"
"We can spare some people from both Jinghong Airport and Yulong Airport, but since this is the headquarters of the group, the workload is probably not small. I don't think we will have enough manpower."
Duan Lang knew that Xu Cang wanted to integrate the business to form Cangqing Group.
Moreover, Duan Lang knew that Xu Cang had set up a very large business. Once the Cangqing Group was established, it would definitely be very large in scale. So as the headquarters of the group, it must be grand enough.
Not to mention that in addition to the group headquarters, there is also an engine engineering project, and the construction standards of that thing are not small either.
In addition, Duan Lang had never taken over work in an engine maintenance factory, and he didn't know whether this type of project had any special requirements. The pressure was still quite heavy, and the manpower drawn from the two airports would definitely not be enough.
"Do you want to expand the engineering team?" Yi Feng asked, "Do you need our help?"
Duan Lang pondered for a moment: "If I want to follow your request, I must expand the engineering team. I definitely don't have enough people now."
"Is that so?" Yi Feng put down his teacup. "Duan Lang, there is something I have always wanted to tell you. Although we have always had a pleasant cooperation, there is still a gap in communication. Before, Xu Cang also expressed this idea to me, that is... If you are willing, the group will set up a special department in the future to be responsible for various construction tasks related to the group, and you will be the head of the department."
Duan Lang didn't seem surprised by this proposal. He picked up the teacup and said, "Let me work full-time for Xu Cang."
"No, no, no, don't have such thoughts. You know Xu Cang. He has always regarded you as a friend , not a subordinate." Yi Feng quickly explained: "Now you are basically taking our work. For a long time in the future, you will have many projects to undertake. You might as well join the group directly. This will also facilitate communication and cost management."
"I know what Xu Cang is thinking..."
Duan Lang hesitated and was about to speak when Yi Feng's phone suddenly rang.
Yi Feng subconsciously took out his phone, glanced at it, and was about to hang up. However, Duan Lang smiled and said, "It's okay, go ahead and answer it."
Yi Feng reacted and then smiled knowingly. It seemed that the matter was settled.
After answering the phone, Gao Cen, the aviation materials supervisor, spoke from the other end: "Boss Yi, Luo Tianrong has taken the bait."
Yi Feng's eyes widened slightly: "Are you sure?"
"Confirmed!" Gao Cen said confidently: "Tianrong Aviation Materials has agreed to our order. Also, judging from Qiao Lin's appearance just now, he should be right. You should know who Qiao Lin is, Mr. Yi."
Of course Yi Feng knew what kind of person Qiao Lin was, a brainless idiot who couldn't hide anything.
Since Tianrong Aerospace Materials has already accepted the order, if the shadow factory's production capacity is not increased, the order demand will definitely not be met. So, Luo Tianrong finally couldn't hold it in.
"This guy is so cunning and it really took a lot of effort."
If Gong Yue hadn't cooperated in the acting, Luo Tianrong might not have taken the bait even after fishing for another half a year.
"Boss Yi, as soon as the factory over there starts operating, it will be easy to catch them in the act." Gao Cen said, "Shall I go and prepare?"
Yi Feng smiled and said, "Okay, you will be in charge of this. It just so happens that the group is about to be established. Before the group is established, we will clean up the aviation material market in one fell swoop."
"Yes, I understand."
"Go get busy."
The call was brief, and when Yi Feng hung up, there was still a hint of a smile on his face. Duan Lang saw it and laughed along with him: "Looks like something big happened?"
"It's not a big deal. It's just that there was a very slippery fish, and I finally caught it today. Of course I'm happy." Yi Feng didn't care much about Tianrong Aviation Materials. With the current development, even though the aviation materials market is lucrative, it is not an important and indispensable part. At most, it is a supplement to put the icing on the cake. It's just that Yi Feng was very unhappy with Luo Tianrong, and seeing that he was about to suffer a setback, he felt very relieved.
Duan Lang laughed and said, "It feels like you are gloating over other people's misfortune, Mr. Yi."
"Do I have it?" Mr. Yi pinched his face and said, "If I do, then that's it."
At this moment, in the stairwell of the Tianrong Aviation Materials Office Building, Gao Cen had just hung up the phone. Not long after, he heard footsteps coming, and about three or four seconds later, Qiao Lin's figure appeared from the corner.
"What are you doing here?" Qiao Lin was a little surprised.
Gao Cen raised the half-smoked cigarette between his fingers: "I'm craving for cigarettes."
"Let's find a spacious place. It's not too stuffy here." Qiao Lin came over with a smile and patted Gao Cen on the shoulder. "It's all thanks to you for this. I have to thank you very much."
"Thank you for what?" Gao Cen handed Qiao Lin a cigarette: "I should thank you."
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In the international arrival hall of Montreal Airport in Quebec, Canada, Xu Cang dragged his somewhat tired body and walked slowly out of the exit.
Among the crowd of people waiting at the airport, Xu Cang spotted Qin Xin, who was wearing a black windbreaker.
Qin Xin is tall, has a unique temperament and is very eye-catching.
"Are you tired?" Qin Xin met Xu Cang and saw that Xu Cang looked tired. She felt quite worried and took the suitcase from Xu Cang's hand.
Xu Cang yawned: "At this time, I feel the necessity of the Concorde. Who can stand sitting for more than ten hours?"
"When you have money in the future, buy a private jet, renovate it, and even put a bed in it." Qin Xin laughed.
"Yes, once they take over Bombardier, I think their Global series of business jets will be very good." Xu Cang felt his eyelids trembling and began to close uncontrollably. He was afraid that he could not hold on any longer.
"Don't sleep yet, go to the hotel and sleep later." Qin Xin pinched Xu Cang's ear: "It's cold here, don't sleep or you'll freeze."
"Oh." Xu Cang agreed, and opened Qin Xin's windbreaker with both hands, hugged Qin Xin's waist, and leaned on Qin Xin like a koala: "Okay, it's warm."
Qin Xin was really helpless, but she didn't say anything and just let Xu Cang hold her.
However, it was very troublesome to walk with someone hanging on the body, which made the two of them walk very slowly.
Xu Cang was hugging Qin Xin's soft waist and felt very comfortable. He felt even more sleepy. But suddenly, he felt Qin Xin's body suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?" Xu Cang turned his head and glanced at Qin Xin.
Qin Xin looked forward and took a picture of Xu Cang's arms around her: "It seems someone is looking for you."
"Hmm?" Xu Cang rubbed his eyes and looked in the direction Qin Xin was looking, only to see a tall man standing in front of him.
After making eye contact, the man bowed politely: "Hello, Mr. Xu Cang, I am Starei Warrick, the head of Airbus Americas."
"From Airbus?" Xu Cang straightened up slightly: "Are you looking for me?"
"Yes!" Starei Varik nodded: "I'm very sorry, Mr. Xu Cang. Due to some urgent matters, we have to investigate your itinerary. I hope you can understand."
Xu Cang shrugged: "What can I do if I don't understand? You guys are here anyway."
As he spoke, Xu Cang pointed to a rest area in a corner not far away.
We landed after midnight and there were only a few people in the arrival hall. The rest area was dimly lit and no one was there, which was perfect for talking.
Starei Valrick had no objection: "Mr. Xu Cang, you go first."
Xu Cang was not polite at all. He led Qin Xin to the front in a swagger. When they arrived at the place, they found a place to sit down.
Starei Varik was very humble. Xu Cang sat down, but he did not sit down. Instead, he stood aside.
Xu Cang tightened his clothes a little: "Tell me, what's the matter?"
"Mr. Xu Cang, I heard that you are going to acquire Bombardier's aircraft business?" asked Starei Warrick.
"You guys are well-informed." Xu Cang was a little surprised.
It has been less than twenty-four hours since Ryan Valette verbally agreed to spin off the aircraft business. In such a short time, Airbus not only got the news, but also sent someone to come to us in person. This efficiency is a bit too exaggerated.
Starei Warrick said: "In business, the speed of information is the most important. Compared to this matter, I wonder how Mr. Xu Cang will deal with the CS300 aircraft after he acquires Bombardier's aircraft business?"
"You asked this question..." Xu Cang laughed: "Of course, we should sell it as we want. Otherwise, why would I acquire their aircraft business? Is it fun?"
“Do you still want to sell it to Europe?”
"Mr. Warrick..." Xu Cang raised his eyebrows: "Do you need me to say it again? If you are worried about the market competition of A319, then my answer is the same as what you are worried about. CS300 will indeed form a direct competitive relationship with A319. Don't you encourage free trade? Isn't this what you advocate?"
Starei Valrick's face froze: "Mr. Xu Cang, this is not a good idea."
"What's wrong?" Xu Cang said with a smile: "Why, you still want to impose sanctions on Pratt & Whitney? But don't worry, I have a lot of engines in stock, you can impose sanctions on me."
Before this, Xu Cang placed a large order for PW6000 engines with Pratt & Whitney.
Even if Airbus wants to join Pratt & Whitney in imposing sanctions, it will definitely not touch the orders that have already been signed. Even if it cuts off Pratt & Whitney's financial resources, Airbus does not have the power to completely influence Pratt & Whitney's decision.
As for other things, their substitutability is higher than that of engines. Airbus has great power, but it is not enough to strangle all upstream parts suppliers, so Xu Cang does not care too much about the threat of Airbus.
However, although it was a threat, Starei Valrick's tone didn't seem very sharp, and it seemed that he didn't care much about Xu Cang's words.
"Since Mr. Xu Cang has made the decision, we should respect it." Starei Valrick said lightly.
"Hmm?" Xu Cang was a little surprised. Airbus didn't even say anything harsh. He just asked a question and that was it? This didn't fit in with Airbus's overbearing style.
Xu Cang looked at Starei Valrick suspiciously, frowning: "Is there a problem with Airbus?"
The muscles on Starei Warrick's face twitched twice: "Mr. Xu Cang, the funds from Shengming Fund have been cut off. Now the A350 project is in a dilemma. Previously, Nicholas Halliway of Shengming Fund mentioned that all matters concerning the A350 will be decided by you, including the design direction. Now, Shengming Fund has only provided one-third of the agreed funds. We can't try every design direction. We can only determine one and then move forward with it."
"This decision is difficult, but it must be made by you, Mr. Xu Cang."
Xu Cang frowned even more tightly: "Are you trying to shirk responsibility?"
"No, this is what Shengming Fund agreed with us before." Starei Valrick sighed: "If there is sufficient funds, we may be able to provide you with some options. However, the current financial situation is very tight, and our designers don't know how to start. Then, the main direction of the design will be decided by you, and the consequences will naturally be borne by you, Mr. Xu Cang. I know this is difficult for people who are not engaged in aircraft design, but..."
"It doesn't matter!" Xu Cang suddenly sneered.
Starei Varik was startled: "Mr. Xu Cang, what did you say?"
"It's just to determine the design direction of the aircraft, not to carry out specific aircraft design." Xu Cang snorted: "Well, I can do this too!"
