Chapter 379 Three Guarantees of Absolute Safety

In the quiet office, the only sound was the faint ticking of the second hand on the wall clock.

After finalizing the live broadcast connection with Li Jiajun via WeChat for 1:30 PM tomorrow.

Liu Jianguo leaned back in his soft executive chair and let out a long sigh.

Having just finished the voice call with that young man, he felt as if a large part of the heavy burden on his shoulders had finally been lifted.

He reached out and picked up the enamel teacup on the table, emblazoned with the red characters “Serve the People”.

He unhurriedly took a sip of the steaming Da Hong Pao tea.

The warm tea flowed down his throat, gradually slowing his thoughts.

As he sipped his tea, the Old General's gaze fell on the report about the pain points of high-end fire-fighting equipment on his desk.

Thinking about all the things that had happened during this period.

He suddenly felt his old face flush slightly.

After he threw the enormous problem of developing fire-fighting equipment directly to Li Jiajun.

Upon careful consideration, he seemed to have become a complete hands-off manager.

Aside from sending a few WeChat messages in between to inquire about the progress and satisfying the kid's request for a chassis, he really hadn't managed much.

...

He put down his teacup.

Liu Jianguo stroked the prickly stubble on his chin and began to ponder seriously.

'This matter was indeed handled a bit improperly.'

'It seems that from beginning to end, I haven't made any substantial contribution to this important fire-fighting upgrade project.'

'Just relying on Xiao Li to tinker away in Baishui City while I reap the benefits here, that's not my, Liu's, style of doing things,' this thought arose in his mind.

After all, he was the dignified head of a certain department.

He had to demonstrate some crucial value of official guidance in this upcoming brilliant livelihood project.

Thoughts raced through his mind.

Suddenly.

A flash of inspiration struck him, and his eyes immediately lit up.

He felt that tomorrow afternoon's online demonstration connection was an excellent opportunity.

He could fully utilize this opportunity to make a good contribution.

As for how to make a contribution?

Naturally, it was to leverage his strengths and help Xiao Li secure resources!

Invite a few heavy-hitting viewers to watch this live broadcast together!

Following this line of thought.

And the first heavy-hitting viewer who absolutely had to be invited was, of course, none other than the Old General of the General Armament Department, whose word was law!

After all, this project to research and develop high-end fire-fighting equipment was personally ordered by the Old General with a strict deadline.

As the issuer of the highest mission, the Old General should see the results of the project's implementation as soon as possible.

Moreover.

Liu Jianguo had another, more far-reaching business consideration in mind.

If the fire-fighting equipment demonstration during the live broadcast was truly effective and met expectations.

With his old connections, he would have to ask the Old General to use his extensive network to help promote it to various local emergency fire-fighting units.

With the approval of the General Armament Department's leader, wouldn't the sales of Factory Director Li's batch of fire-fighting equipment be smooth sailing?

This contribution could simply be described as immeasurable!

...

After completely solidifying this nearly perfect logical chain in his mind.

Liu Jianguo felt revitalized.

Having made up his mind, without any hesitation.

He immediately reached out and picked up the dedicated phone on his desk.

He skillfully dialed a string of short numbers he knew by heart, calling the Old General directly to report on the work progress.

The phone rang only twice before it was answered on the other end.

"Hello, Xiao Liu, what's up?" The Old General's authoritative yet calm voice came through the receiver.

"Greetings, Leader!"

Liu Jianguo cleared his throat, his face beaming with a brilliant smile.

Over the phone, he eagerly began to report, his tone revealing an undisguised sense of pride:

"Old Leader, that tough project you assigned me earlier regarding high-end fire-fighting upgrades, I've completely arranged it!"

"And the prototype has already been built; a comprehensive test demonstration can be conducted tomorrow afternoon!"

Hearing this news, the Old General's tone also carried a hint of surprise and approval:

"Oh? Results already? That fast?"

Liu Jianguo became more and more excited as he spoke, proudly stating his proud decision:

"I handed this project directly to Factory Director Li of Li Family Toy Factory in Baishui City!"

"That's Li Jiajun!"

"That kid has a very active mind; he's definitely a master at making this kind of civilian equipment!"

...

As soon as these words traveled along the phone line.

The other end of the receiver immediately fell into a suffocating silence.

In the General Armament Department's senior office.

The Old General was holding a teacup, about to drink water, when he heard the name "Li Jiajun".

Upon hearing this, he was instantly stunned.

The old man's hand, holding the teacup, froze in mid-air, and the tea in the cup rippled due to the tremor in his wrist.

His brain seemed to short-circuit at that moment, completely unable to process the absurd information he had just received.

One must know.

The reason why the Old General bypassed so many specialized agencies and insisted on assigning Liu Jianguo, an outsider, to handle the fire-fighting equipment upgrade.

Behind this, there was a profound intention!

During this period, the higher-ups had actually been observing in secret.

They found that ever since Liu Jianguo began to take charge of Li Jiajun's various bizarre inventions.

This Old General himself had also become somewhat eccentric.

His words subtly hinted at a complete return to the style of the former "Military Industry Maverick Genius".

After careful consideration, the Old General felt that if they didn't find some down-to-earth, practical livelihood matters to keep Liu Jianguo in check.

...

And besides reining in Liu Jianguo.

The higher-ups had an even more important consideration.

That is, the people above also realized that continuously expropriating people's hard work in such a sweeping manner.

Anyone would find it unbearable.

The higher-ups also wanted Li Jiajun, who was always being requisitioned, to get some rest and protect the young man's valuable research enthusiasm, to prevent him from developing a psychological shadow of being exploited by the authorities.

Based on this dual protective purpose.

The Old General specifically chose the niche field of "fire-fighting equipment," which absolutely could not be associated with destructive weapons, and forced it upon Liu Jianguo.

The original intention was for the two of them to completely cut off their technical ties.

However.

The Old General held the teacup, frozen in mid-air, feeling utterly speechless.

He never expected that the stability mission he had painstakingly and far-sightedly arranged.

After this old fellow's roundabout and miraculous operation.

It had miraculously ended up back in Factory Director Li's hands!

What the hell is this all about!

...

Thinking of Li Jiajun's terrifying historical achievements.

From drones that could ignite local wars to Carbon Fiber Fishing Rods that could pull fighter jets.

The Old General felt his temples throbbing, and a chill ran up his spine.

He took a deep breath.

The Old General suppressed the churning panic in his heart.

He tried to keep his voice sounding like the dignified superior he was.

He immediately asked indirectly over the phone:

"Liu Jianguo!"

"I don't object to you entrusting such an important task to him."

"But for this research and development, did you monitor the entire production and design process?"

The Old General gripped the receiver tightly, waiting for the other party's answer, his palms already slightly sweaty.

...

Meanwhile, Liu Jianguo, in his office on the other side of the Imperial Capital.

Hearing the Old General's suddenly raised voice.

Liu Jianguo immediately straightened his posture, shedding his previous casual demeanor.

He vigorously patted his chest, creating muffled thuds, and loudly declared over the phone:

"Leader, rest assured!"

"I monitored the entire process!"

In Liu Jianguo's mind, he had long anticipated this question from the Old General and knew why he was asking it. After all, Xiao Li's track record was well-known.

Thus.

A confident smile appeared at the corner of Liu Jianguo's mouth.

He immediately assured the Old General with conviction that this fire-fighting project was absolutely safe and could withstand any inspection!

To completely dispel the Old General's concerns.

He clearly and quickly listed three reasons he believed were impeccable.

...

"Leader, listen to me, this matter is absolutely foolproof."

Liu Jianguo raised a finger, gesturing in the air.

"The first safety is because the project itself is purely a disaster relief and fire-fighting project."

"Fire-fighting equipment, after all, is just about spraying water or dry powder; its original intention is to put out fires and save lives."

"There's nothing fishy that can come out of this kind of civilian project; it's completely unrelated to gunpowder and explosions!"

Next, he raised a second finger, his tone even more certain.

"The second safety is that I, an old military industry veteran, monitored and paid attention to the entire process!"

"As long as I'm here to supervise him, he absolutely cannot deviate from the main direction of fire rescue!"

At this point.

Liu Jianguo deliberately paused, a fawning smile appearing on his face.

He raised a third finger, lowering his voice.

"As for the third safety..."

"The main direction of this fire-fighting endeavor was personally assigned by you, Old General!"

"You are far-sighted; the path you chose, of course, it's safe!"

For this last, third safety, Liu Jianguo cleverly climbed the pole, thoroughly flattering the Old General.

He felt that with these three reasons as backing, the Old General would definitely feel at ease, and might even praise him for being reliable.

...

However.

In the senior office on the other end of the phone.

Listening to Liu Jianguo's confident, even somewhat self-congratulatory, "three absolutely safe" guarantees.

The Old General was a bit bewildered.