Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 828: Chapter 439: You Can Definitely Do It, Keep Going!_1

"Oh~~~"

"This is indeed a major achievement!"

"If we announce it to the public, it’s going to make a huge splash in the world!"

"Don’t even think about announcing it yet; we can at least submit a report now. When that happens, everyone inside will know that when it comes to research on nickel alloys, no other metal research institute or material research academy can compete. We still have to rely on our Metal Material Laboratory..."

"And our Metal Composite Material Laboratory..."

"They’re the same! All the same!"

When Zhao Yi confirmed the results, everyone cheered excitedly and immediately engaged in frenzied discussion.

Shen Binghe and Li Rongmao felt proud of the Metal Material Laboratory, while Wang Zhifang and Zhang Hongtao felt frustrated as they identified a serious crisis—

Laboratory name duplication!

If the Metal Composite Material Laboratory led the initiative, outsiders would surely acknowledge the strength of Aerospace University’s Metal Composite Material Laboratory. But with Zhao Yi as the leading figure, everyone would praise "Zhao Yi is so talented, Zhao Yi has high calibre," and it would also imply that "Yanhua University Metal Material Laboratory" is strong by association. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

"Metal Composite Material Laboratory?"

"Isn’t that just the Metal Material Laboratory? What? From Aerospace University? That must be a mistake!"

"Perhaps the Metal Composite Material Laboratory is just a branch of the Metal Material Laboratory?"

"..."

Zhang Hongtao didn’t think that deeply about it.

Upon further reflection, Wang Zhifang’s mood soured, and he suddenly asked Zhang Hongtao, "Hongtao, do you think Zhao Yi, this littl... ahem, Academician Zhao, deliberately chose a name similar to our laboratory?"

"...I don’t know."

Zhang Hongtao’s lack of a definitive answer only deepened Wang Zhifang’s gloom. He felt everything was planned, that Zhao Yi had intentionally chosen a similar name. With this major breakthrough, who else would know about the Metal Composite Material Laboratory?

Unrelated people wouldn’t bother to distinguish clearly. In the future, any mention of the Metal Composite Material Laboratory would also bring Yanhua University to mind.

Perhaps including previous achievements?

For instance, Zhang Hongtao’s work on satellite skin research was well-known to be by the Metal Composite Material Laboratory. In future mentions, the first thought might be, "The Metal Composite Material Laboratory? I know it, that’s from Yanhua University! Zhang Hongtao is one of the outstanding young talents from Yanhua University’s alloy development, right?"

This way, even talent seemed "poached."

"Zhao Yi, this kid, is really ruthless!" The more Wang Zhifang thought, the more irritated he became, grinding his teeth in frustration, yet he felt powerless to do anything. Give up the major breakthrough they had right in front of them?

What a joke!

In the end, he could only think, "Forget it, as long as I am part of the achievement, that’s all that matters. I am getting old, and the future development of the laboratory can only depend on others."

...

Zhao Yi had no idea of Wang Zhifang’s complex thoughts. When he named it "Metal Material Laboratory," he was just seeking simplicity and didn’t want to overthink it.

That’s how it is with research institutions in different parts of the country and at various universities. A web search for "material laboratory" turns up many hits, and only those in the field would clearly know what specific name corresponds to which institution.

The same day, a phase summary meeting was held. Zhao Yi summarized the design, argumentation, and experimental processes and acknowledged everyone’s hard work before moving on to discuss the next stage of work. freёwebnovel.com

The two most important points were to record and perfect the experimental manufacturing process and plan the future shift in research focus.

The purpose of the former was to bridge experimentation with production, meticulously recording all processes and conducting more refined experiments to ensure rigor, thereby continuously improving the performance of the final products.

The previous experiments had been less rigorous, with processes simply set up following the designs using the simplest methods possible. Many of the experimental steps and equipment were very basic, only ensuring completion was enough.

Whether it was temperature control or the experimental environment, there was a disparity compared to real standard production.

Wang Zhifang said, "From my experience, if the manufacturing process were made more rigorous, it would certainly enhance the performance of the final product. The melting point could be raised by another twenty to forty degrees."

This improvement would be significant.

The other issue, ’future shift in research focus,’ was about wrapping up the R&D as the stage goals had been met and the product performance was sufficient. Continuing research was not that meaningful, so there was no need to keep focusing solely on R&D. Instead, the technology could be transferred to Factory 307, allowing them to work in collaboration with both the Metal Material Laboratory and the Metal Composite Material Laboratory for follow-up R&D. Specific transfer issues would need discussion between Factory 307, both laboratories, and the superiors. It was certain that both laboratories would receive additional funding, and research team members would receive substantial bonuses.

After the meeting, there was a celebration with everyone going out for a nice meal at a restaurant.

When Zhao Yi returned, he kept thinking about the report and decidedly went ahead with it, providing a description of the product performance, before falling straight asleep.

It was ten o’clock at night at the Material Department of the Technology Division.

Li Zhenlai was a junior staff member at the Material Department, working the night shift in the office. Affairs at branch institutions under the Technology Division weren’t numerous, so being on duty was more a matter of routine, with messages typically handled during the daytime.

With plenty of experience in night duties and obliged to stay in the office, Li Zhenlai joined two chairs together, covered himself with a blanket, and prepared to take a short nap.