37: Gu Ming: Was the barrier cable made by a private enterprise?

Chapter 37 Gu Ming: The Arresting Gear Was Developed by a Private Enterprise?

“But Chairman Lu, what are they after?” Ma Quanlin asked, puzzled.

Three days ago, an unknown Japan Chicken Company sent an acquisition offer to Julong Steel, hoping to acquire 51% of Julong Steel’s shares for 2 billion longxia currency.

Lu Shenwei cursed the lobbyist out: “You’re also a Dragon Xia native, how much did Japan give you to be their dog?”

“Chairman Lu, not everyone is as lucky as you, sitting on hundreds of millions in wealth.”

“I don’t steal or rob; I operate legitimately, and the money I earn is well-deserved. What about you? Is it fun being Japan’s dog?”

Lu Shenwei pointed and cursed, and the lobbyist said helplessly: “They promised me a 5% commission!”

“Uncle Ma, immediately post a notice at the factory gate: ‘Japan and dogs are not allowed inside!’” Lu Shenwei said with a dark face.

The lobbyist left in dejection, and the next day, a mosaic video exploded online.

In the video, a Japan representative offered a high price to acquire Julong Steel, and Lu Shenwei nodded politely.

“They just randomly edited it, twisting black and white. Do they think netizens are blind?”

“Chairman Lu, we need to issue a clarification announcement.”

“Issue it now. I believe in the judgment of netizens.”

Lu Shenwei said, but the next day, he was dumbfounded.

Major websites and short video platforms were flooded with news slandering Julong Steel, claiming it was being sold to Japan.

Even when Julong Steel issued an announcement to prove otherwise, it was useless.

Their official website was overwhelmed by angry netizens, and even Lu Shenwei’s personal video account was maliciously attacked.

“As expected, I shouldn’t have celebrated too early. Contact Director Zhou and ask what’s going on,” Lu Shenwei muttered.

Ma Quanlin said helplessly: “I’ve already contacted him. Director Zhou said they are also investigating and initially suspect the Japan Chicken Company is causing trouble.”

“Damn Japan, I’m not done with them.”

As Lu Shenwei was speaking, he suddenly received a call from Zhou Wen.

“Chairman Lu, did Julong Steel really not sign an equity transfer agreement with the Japan Chicken Company?”

“No, why?”

“Do you guarantee it?”

“I am the legal representative; I must sign for any equity transfer.”

“Then quickly go online and see. It’s in black and white: Julong Steel is transferring 51% of its shares to the Japan Chicken Company.”

What?!!!

Lu Shenwei hung up the phone and immediately went online to check.

All major platforms reposted the agreement for Julong Steel’s 51% equity transfer, with the signatory listed as Lu Shenwei, the legal representative of Julong Steel Co., Ltd.

The signing date was three days ago, and it looked exactly like the real thing, in black and white.

“Is my signature really that ugly?” Lu Shenwei muttered.

Ma Quanlin frowned deeply: “The mastermind not only forged your signature but also forged our Julong Steel Plant’s seal.”

“The other party came prepared; they won’t stop until they bring down our Julong Steel Plant,” Lu Shenwei mused.

“At this point, we can only hold a press conference to clarify.”

“You go prepare. We’ll hold a press conference tomorrow. We must make the masterminds and rumor-mongers pay the price.”

While Julong Steel Plant was being tormented by rumor-mongers, thousands of miles away, at the Naval Equipment Procurement and Research Department, Chen Huatao was excitedly dancing.

Main steel wire strength met standards, thin steel wire strength met standards, medium-scale steel wire strength met standards…

The overall strength and toughness of the steel cable met standards, capable of arresting an object exceeding 40 tons at high speed within 1-2 seconds…

All test parameters far exceeded the expensive arresting gear from the Mao Xiong and the Eagle Sauce.

This… isn’t this the Dragon Xia aircraft carrier arresting gear he had always dreamed of?

Chen Huatao tested it three times repeatedly, confirming that the steel cable in his hand fully met the technical specifications.

“That’s strange, why isn’t the producing enterprise marked on this steel cable?”

During the initial registration, the Naval Research Department required all bidding enterprises to label their steel cables with the enterprise name and brand.

Chen Huatao didn’t think much of it and immediately called Gu Ming.

“Director, this is Xiao Chen. A bidding steel cable has passed the technical test.”

“Oh, I’m fine… What did you say?!!!”

Gu Ming sat up from his bed in a hurry. A bidding steel cable passed the technical test?

“Say that again!”

“Director, a bidding steel cable has passed the technical test, and all its parameters exceed our requirements.”

“Really? Where are you now? I’m coming right away!”

Gu Ming, wearing a patient gown, threw on an outer garment and ran out of the ward.

The attending doctor asked: “Colonel Gu, where are you going? You’re not well yet.”

During his hospitalization, Gu Ming was diagnosed with multiple ailments, including intercostal neuralgia and lumbar disc herniation.

“I’m already fine!”

Gu Ming threw out a sentence and drove to the testing site.

“Where is it?”

“Look, it’s on the testing machine.”

Chen Huatao pointed casually, and Gu Ming asked again: “Which enterprise is it from?”

“I don’t know. There are no markings on the steel cable. I’m checking now.”

“You don’t know? Never mind for now. You keep checking, and I’ll retest it.”

Gu Ming personally operated the machine, and the results were exactly the same as Chen Huatao’s tests.

He slumped into a chair, tears streaming down his face.

“We… We Dragon Xia finally have our own arresting gear.”

“Director, don’t get too excited.”

“How can I not be excited? Call everyone in the research lab. Find it for me now; we must find the bidding enterprise!”

Twenty minutes later, 65 researchers from the Dragon Xia Navy Procurement and Research Department’s Arresting Gear Research Lab gathered.

They called the phone numbers left by the bidding enterprises, inquiring one by one.

Half an hour later, Chen Huatao reported: “All calls have been made. Currently, only three companies haven’t been reached: Julong Steel from Qinchuan, 211 Heavy Industry from Xishan, and Iron Army Group from Lunan.”

“Immediately contact them through the local Administration for Industry and Commerce and verify their technical parameters,” Gu Ming said urgently.

Less than ten minutes later, the verification call reached the Qinchuan Administration for Industry and Commerce.

Zhou Wen was busy dealing with the Julong Steel rumor incident when Huang Liang rushed to him.

“Director, a call from the Navy Research Department.”

“The Navy? Why would the Navy be looking for us?”

Zhou Wen took the call: “Hello, I am Director Zhou Wen of the Qinchuan Administration for Industry and Commerce.”

“Yes, yes, Julong Steel is our city’s leading civilian steel enterprise.”

“Phone number? Their phone number is 011… The Chairman is Lu Shenwei. You’re looking for them…”

“Okay, okay, I know it’s a confidential matter, so I won’t ask too much.”

The other party hung up, and Zhou Wen muttered: “What does the Navy want with Julong Steel?”

At Julong Steel Plant, the office landline rang non-stop.

Everyone in the office was busy preparing materials for tomorrow’s press conference and had no time to answer the phone.

“Uncle Ma, you’ll host tomorrow. I’ll say a few words. The press conference shouldn’t be too complicated,” Lu Shenwei said.

Ma Quanlin nodded: “I have already arranged for technicians to analyze the video materials, which can prove that the video and the share transfer document are forged.”

“Contact a few more media outlets. There must be many reporters on site. We’ll livestream it across the entire network. I don’t believe the internet trolls and masterminds can still turn the tables!” Lu Shenwei said calmly.