Professor Qin Shichao took the thick pile of information, put on his glasses and read it carefully, then shook his head slightly, as if he was not satisfied with some of the theories in it.
Zhang Yujie and Zhou Yan on the side exchanged glances. They were not afraid of Professor Qin's denial or praise, but they were afraid that he would not speak. As long as there was a topic, they would have the opportunity to guide the Whale Dream Project.
Sure enough, a few minutes later, Qin Shichao pointed to the data and said: "This is nonsense. These data are all guesswork. How can this be possible? We must be rigorous in doing scientific research and cannot be sloppy in the slightest. This
Taking out this kind of data is not only embarrassing, but will also cause immeasurable consequences! These guys are so presumptuous if they don’t watch it carefully!”
"Professor Qin taught me that there is something wrong here!" Zhang Yujie immediately pointed to several key points and said.
Qin Shichao nodded, "Yes, Xiao Zhang, you are right, these points are also questionable. It seems that you have a better understanding of the currents in the South China Sea!"
Zhang Yujie immediately smiled and said: "Compared to Professor Qin, I am still a primary school student. I just pay more attention to it because of my work, unlike you who are an authority in this field!"
Qin Shichao immediately laughed a few times, "I can't speak of authority, I just want to know more about it. Didn't you say before that you are engaged in ship design? How can you be involved in the work in the South China Sea?"
"Yes!" Zhang Yujie nodded, "Professor Qin, how much do you know about flammable ice?"
"Combustible ice?" Qin Shichao frowned, then patted his head and said, "I came into contact with some when I went to the South China Sea for scientific research. According to the research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, combustible ice is a new type of energy. It is expected to be used in the South China Sea.
The reserves are amazing! Research in this area seems to be very hot recently!"
"Yes, our Fuhai Group is also doing some preliminary research on combustible ice. We just take the opportunity to visit you this time and want to hear your opinions on this!"
Qin Shichao heard this and then looked at Lu Zhengtao on the side, "Your Fuhai Group does not make offshore engineering equipment, so why are you interested in this kind of basic energy research?"
Lu Zhengtao hurriedly said: "Our Fuhai Group is indeed engaged in marine engineering equipment, so we need to understand the current development of marine science and technology!"
"That's true, know yourself and your enemy and you will win in any battle! Only by understanding the ocean can you stand on the ocean!" Qin Shichao nodded, just in time to see the idea about the Whale Dream Project passed over by Zhou Yan.
He took it and glanced at it, and immediately felt something interesting. Just as Zhang Yujie was about to speak, Lu Zhengtao immediately shook his head slightly, and the room suddenly became quiet. No one dared to express anything, for fear of interrupting Qin Shichao's mood at the critical moment.
After a while, Qin Shichao seemed to feel the atmosphere in the room. He put down the information in his hand and looked at the three people in front of him strangely.
As a professor, if you can no longer see the situation here, you are no longer a famous authority.
Lu Zhengtao was well-informed and stood up immediately: "Professor Qin, we are indeed here not only to visit you, but also for other things!"
Qin Shichao laughed a few times: "I have long seen that my old man has something to see. Besides, I have not shown much face in society in recent years. You actually found me directly. There is obviously something wrong!"
"This is our fault, but we did encounter unprecedented difficulties when we came to visit this time. Otherwise, we would not have dared to come and disturb Professor Qin's leisure time!" Lu Zhengtao quickly reviewed his mistake.
Qin Shichao held the information in his hand and asked: "Is this your purpose? Burnable ice?"
"Yes! I recently participated in the International Energy Forum, and combustible ice became the focus of the meeting. Fuhai Group plans to focus on the development of combustible ice in the next step, and wants to build marine engineering equipment with the world's advanced technological level!"
Qin Shichao shook his head slightly: "I am not trying to dampen your enthusiasm. There is currently no offshore engineering equipment company in China that has such strength. Currently, only a few companies in Europe and the United States can manufacture equipment for drilling combustible ice!"
"We know that this road will be difficult and dangerous, but we are confident enough to complete it. It is not often said that only by keeping the core technology in our own hands can we not be choked by others at critical moments!"
Lu Zhengtao's words made Qin Shichao stunned for a moment. He seemed to have never expected to hear such words from a businessman. In his eyes, businessmen only pursue profits. This unprecedented engineering project is extremely risky. Once
Failure may cause immeasurable losses to the entire company.
You must know that the value of a super-large drilling platform is measured in units of hundreds of millions. Each of them weighs more than 100,000 tons, which may seem inconspicuous. In fact, this is where technology and funds are most concentrated.
"The reason why you are looking for me is..." Qin Shichao's tone was obviously a little loose.
"We would like to ask you to be our general consultant to help us oversee the entire project!" Zhang Yujie immediately said, "Our Whale Dream plan is to build a seventh-generation semi-submersible drilling platform with an over 40,000 tons.
The depth exceeds Haiyang Shiyou 981 and reaches 15,000 meters! It will lay the equipment foundation for future development and research of flammable ice!"
"Seventh generation semi-submersible drilling platform? This is currently the most advanced technology! Few countries in the world have such technology and construction capabilities!" Although Qin Shichao has retired, he is still well aware of the current development of marine technology.
"Yes! If you want to do it, you must do your best! We Chinese must also be number one in the world and take the lead in the development of flammable ice!"
Lu Zhengtao's words kept Qin Shichao silent for a long time. He had relieved his doubts about Lu Zhengtao and others, but he still had great doubts about the Whale Dream Project they talked about.
After all, Haiyang Shiyou 981 was built a few years ago by almost the best design, development, and construction personnel in the country. It was a national treasure that was built with great difficulty. This is the sixth generation drilling platform.
Now Fuhai Group wants to rely on its own efforts to become the most advanced in the world and win the crown jewel in the field of offshore engineering. This sounds like drunken talk.
In the end, the visit still ended in vain. Qin Shichao didn't say much. He just said that they were welcome to visit, but he still needed to think carefully about the Whale Dream Project.
Lu Zhengtao and Zhang Yujie were a little disappointed. After all, they had spent so much effort to talk through Qin Shichao, but they still failed to get him to agree to join the Fuhai Group.
However, Zhou Yan seemed to see a little hope. He whispered to the two of them: "I think we still have hope!"
Following the direction pointed by Zhou Yan, Lu Zhengtao and Zhang Yujie saw Qin Shichao's eyes falling on a photo on a bookcase not far away. It was a large drilling platform. Zhang Yujie could tell at a glance that it was the first drilling platform in China.
Bohai No. 1, a self-elevating drilling platform designed and manufactured with our own strength.
This drilling platform probably has the sweat of Professor Qin Shichao!