Chapter 163: Chapter 163 The Parts are Complete

This guy can now be said to have his head full of his project, especially now that he has some of the components; he can’t wait to fly back immediately.

As for what he’s thinking, Lin Yi naturally knows as well.

A researcher’s persistence makes it hard for him to refuse.

What’s more, he’s working hard for his career, so Lin Yi has even less reason to say anything.

But Lin Yi certainly couldn’t let this guy take the train back. Even if he had to return to the Capital City overnight, he couldn’t let him take the train.

On the side, Zhuang Yan, a seasoned societal veteran, saw the situation and noticed the hidden details.

So, without waiting for Lin Yi to speak, he began:

“This young brother is heading to the Capital City, right? What a coincidence, I just happen to have someone going there today for business; how about you join them?”

After speaking, Zhuang Yan raised his hand to check the time, then smiled and asked:

“They should be leaving soon. I just wonder when it would be convenient for you to head back?”

Where in the world do you find such coincidences?

Hearing Zhuang Yan’s words, Lin Yi naturally knew it was just an excuse Zhuang Yan came up with.

It was evident that Zhuang Yan saw something and deliberately arranged for someone to send Li Zirui back.

Thinking of this, Lin Yi couldn’t help but smile wryly:

“Then I’ll trouble you, Brother Zhuang.”

…

After sending off Li Zirui and looking at the time, which was already late, the two of them left Guangshuo Electronics Factory and drove straight to the market.

According to Lin Yi’s suggestion, they planned to have a barbecue in the evening.

Grilling and eating by themselves would be more fun.

When Lin Yi and Zhuang Yan arrived at Lin Yi’s villa with large bags of food, Father Lin had already set up a barbecue grill by the small river in front of the villa.

All the essentials for a barbecue were laid out.

“Oh, President Zhuang is here, finally, we’ve been waiting for you.”

…

Gathered around the grill, drinking cold Korean beer, they ate and drank until past ten at night.

True to his word, Zhuang Yan didn’t drink a single drop with Lin Yi from start to finish.

Even when Lin Yi picked up a bottle to toast him, Zhuang Yan waved it off with a “Don’t drink and drive.”

This left Lin Yi smiling bitterly.

Of course, while he didn’t drink with Lin Yi, he did have plenty with Lin Jianguo.

The two old pals took turns with the bottles, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Since it had been half a month since he last visited home, Lin Yi didn’t hurry back that night, planning to stay for a couple of days.

However, when it came time to sleep, Lin Yi found himself a bit at a loss.

He originally planned to sleep with Xiao Zihan, but unfortunately, Xiao Zihan had already snuck into Grandma Xiao’s room early on.

Left with no choice, he had to return alone to his own bedroom.

The next morning, while Lin Yi was still dreaming about researching the ‘Twelve Zodiac Signs’ with Xiao Zihan, his phone started chirping away.

“Disturbing people early in the morning, disrupting dreams, is so inconsiderate…”

Mumbling, he grabbed his phone, squinted at it, and saw the name Chen Sheng.

“Brother Chen, the items you requested have completed the testing phase and are ready for official production. The samples have been mailed to you; please check them upon receipt.”

Lin Yi didn’t expect it to be such good news; Chen Sheng had already completed testing and mailed the products to him.

Admittedly, Chen Sheng’s side demonstrated quite the prowess.

Those components sent to Chen Sheng were things that Zhuang Yan’s side couldn’t produce.

Moreover, they were given to him later than Zhuang Yan’s supplies.

Yet by the time Zhuang Yan’s side produced the first batch of prototypes yesterday, Chen Sheng had already completed in-factory tests.

That’s the difference.

Furthermore, Chen Sheng went on to tell him that not only had those electronic components passed testing, but even the battery supplier had completed their in-factory tests.

The battery samples, along with the component samples, were express mailed, and Lin Yi would receive them tomorrow morning.

With no other option, eager to see those electronic components first thing, Lin Yi stayed home for a day before driving early the next morning with Xiao Zihan back to Nuclear Technology.

Just as he entered Building 2, he saw Li Huiqun walking towards him.

For some reason, in the hot weather, this guy chose to wear a full suit.

A crew cut paired with a white shirt and black trousers – and believe it or not, this guy actually pulled off his unique sense of style.

“Whoa, boss, you’re finally back…”

Upon meeting, Li Huiqun immediately put on a disappointed face, feeling the boss was being unfair, leaving him alone to handle all the work back at the office.

He even ended up being solely responsible for interviews meant for two people, under the guise of gaining experience…

Of course, Lin Yi did this partly to slack off, but he also genuinely wanted to hone Li Huiqun’s skills.

Li Huiqun, who loves to brag, indeed has some impressive abilities.

No matter the task Lin Yi assigned him, even if it took longer, he could always deliver with precision.

Perhaps it was due to his quick wit, for despite playing around with Lin Yi throughout childhood, he consistently ranked among the top students.

“Hey, what’s with that expression? Don’t worry, buddy, I’ll definitely bring you next time I go home. By the way, did I get any packages this morning?”

Li Huiqun, hearing Lin Yi, just rolled his eyes and snorted:

“Who would believe you, you big capitalist? You got several packages, all sent to the second-floor R&D department.

Oh dear, I’m really on a pirate ship now. Instead of just a managing position, I’m even stuck handling deliveries. Saddled with a stingy boss, what a fate~”

Feigning poshness with a hand gesture, he then strolled away mincingly.

Seeing this, Xiao Zihan couldn’t help but chuckle at this goofball.

Studying together for three years, she hadn’t realized how amusing he could be.

Shaking his head with a smile, Lin Yi didn’t pay him any mind and headed straight to the second floor with Xiao Zihan.

This entire floor was utilized by Li Zirui’s team, with over thirty workstations, everyone focused on their keyboards…

[To be continued…]

ps: Today, I suddenly saw a comment from Brother Mi Du, and it stunned me for a moment; you guys are really fast-paced, hahaha.