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

Chapter 169: Dilemma Emerges: New Products Struggle

The R&D laboratory is filled with the smell of gunpowder.

As soon as Wu Xinyan stepped into the door, she saw Engineer Qian spitting everywhere, and his finger almost poked the nose of the young R&D opposite him.

"My plan is the best solution! What do you know?!" His voice was like a bell, and his tone was extremely arrogant.

Several young researchers were not willing to be outdone. They argued with each other and the laboratory was in an uproar.

Wu Xinyan rubbed her aching temples, took a deep breath, and said loudly, "Be quiet!" Her cold voice was like a basin of ice water in winter, instantly extinguishing everyone's quarrel.

"Engineer Qian, I've looked at your plan. It's theoretically feasible, but the risks in actual operation are too great." Wu Xinyan walked to the front of the experimental table, picked up a report, and looked sharply, "Here, and here, the data deviation is too large. If we proceed rashly, it is likely that all our efforts will be wasted." Engineer Qian's face froze, and he wanted to argue with his neck stiff, but Wu Xinyan raised her hand to interrupt him: "I know you are experienced, but this new product development is different from the past. We need a more reliable plan." Her tone was firm and unquestionable.

As he was speaking, buyer Sun rushed in with an anxious look on his face and sweat all over his forehead.

"Mr. Wu, something bad has happened!" He gasped, "Raw material LX-7... is out of stock! There's a problem with the supplier... and they can't supply it for the time being!" Wu Xinyan frowned even more tightly.

Raw material LX-7 is the key to new product development. Without it, the entire project will come to a halt.

She suppressed her irritation and asked in a deep voice, "Are there any other suppliers? Contact them immediately. We must get the goods as soon as possible at all costs!" Purchaser Sun wiped the sweat off his forehead and looked embarrassed, "I have contacted all the suppliers I can, but... none of them have LX-7 in stock..." The atmosphere in the laboratory suddenly became solemn, as if the air had frozen.

Suddenly, the door of the laboratory was pushed open, and a steady voice sounded: "Mr. Luo is here!" Luo Yichen strode in, his eyes swept over everyone, and finally fell on Wu Xinyan.

He walked over to her, gently held her hand, and asked in a low voice, "How is the situation?" Wu Xinyan shook her head and told him about the shortage of raw materials.

Luo Yichen frowned after hearing this and pondered for a moment. Just as he was about to speak, there was another knock on the laboratory door...

After the knock on the door, the person who came in was workshop director Zhou with a worried look on his face.

He rubbed his rough hands, with a hint of helplessness in his tone: "Mr. Wu, Mr. Luo, I just checked the equipment in the workshop. Some of the machines are too old. I'm afraid they can't meet the production requirements of new products..." This is undoubtedly adding insult to injury.

Wu Xinyan felt dizzy and the successive blows made it almost impossible for her to breathe.

Seeing this, Luo Yichen hugged her shoulders lovingly and whispered in her ear: "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything." His warm breath and firm tone were like a warm current injected into Wu Xinyan's cold body, making her gradually calm down.

She took a deep breath, raised her head, and her eyes were filled with renewed fighting spirit.

Leaning in his arms to draw strength for a moment, Wu Xinyan gently pushed Luo Yichen away, turned to face everyone, and said in a firm tone: "There are many difficulties, but we can't give up! Mr. Qian, although your plan is risky, it is not completely unfeasible. Let's think about it carefully and see if we can reduce the risk." She walked to the experimental table, picked up a pen, and quickly sketched on the drawing.

"Purchasing Officer Sun, keep contacting suppliers and don't give up even if there is only a glimmer of hope. Director Zhou, please make a list of the equipment that needs to be updated and I will arrange the purchase immediately." She arranged various tasks in an orderly manner, like a general planning and commanding this difficult battle.

Luo Yichen stood beside her, looking at her capable figure, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

Wu Xinyan suddenly stopped writing, her eyes fell on a parameter on the drawing, and her brows furrowed.

She turned to look at Expert Zhao and said hurriedly: "Expert Zhao, if we change this parameter..." Before she finished her words, she was interrupted by Expert Zhao's excited voice: "Yes! Why didn't I think of it! In this way..." He slammed the table, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Expert Zhao excitedly sketched on the drawing and explained his new idea at a rapid pace: "If we perform secondary processing on ZK-4, a substitute for LX-7 raw material, and change its molecular structure, theoretically we can achieve the effect of LX-7! Although ZK-4 is not as stable as LX-7 and there are certain risks, it is the only breakthrough at present!" Wu Xinyan's eyes lit up and a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart.

She made a quick decision: "Okay! Expert Zhao, let's conduct the experiment immediately!"

Engineer Qian snorted coldly, "Wishful thinking! The characteristics of ZK-4 are well known. It's impossible..." Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Wu Xinyan, "Engineer Qian, I know your concerns, but we have no other choice now. Instead of sitting and waiting for death, we might as well give it a try!" Her eyes were burning and her tone was firm, "I believe in Expert Zhao, and I believe in the strength of our team!" Wu Xinyan's confidence and courage infected everyone present, and even the always conceited Engineer Qian nodded silently.

The R&D team acted quickly and began intensive experiments under the command of Wu Xinyan.

Luo Yichen stood aside, looking at her quietly, his eyes full of admiration and support.

In the laboratory, the sound of instruments running was buzzing, and everyone held their breath, watching the experimental results nervously.

As time passed, the atmosphere became more and more solemn.

Finally, expert Zhao broke the silence: "It's done! The molecular structure of ZK-4 has been changed successfully!" Everyone cheered immediately, and the atmosphere in the laboratory suddenly became much more relaxed.

Wu Xinyan also breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile appearing on her face.

However, before she could completely relax, Quality Inspector Li came up to Wu Xinyan with the latest test report and a serious expression: "Mr. Wu, the test results are out... Although the performance of the modified ZK-4 is close to that of the LX-7, the key indicators still do not meet the requirements..." Wu Xinyan's heart sank suddenly, and the smile on her face froze instantly.

She took the report and looked at the data carefully, her brows furrowed tighter and tighter.

The laboratory fell into silence again, with only the sound of the instruments running, as if mocking their efforts.

Luo Yichen walked to Wu Xinyan, gently held her hand, and gave her an encouraging look.

Wu Xinyan took a deep breath, raised her head, and looked at Expert Zhao with a firm gaze: "Expert Zhao, we..."