Chapter 252: The Most Regrettable Decision

No matter how much you say, regardless of Lu Cheng's background, if there truly is nothing, Wu Qiming wouldn't keep him.

This meeting is, first of all, indeed to revisit the technical problems the snowplow previously faced.

Second, they also want to use this meeting to test Lu Cheng's real abilities.

When the meeting officially began, Xiao Jia and the others took out paper and pens, ready to record.

Before speaking, Xiao Jia and a few others unintentionally looked at Lu Cheng, and Director Wu, also looking, said: "Xiao Jia, give Group Leader Lu the paper and pen."

Xiao Jia stood up, about to say something about the meeting, wondering if they hadn't even brought paper and pens? Lu Cheng had already taken them out of his pocket.

"No need to trouble you, no need to trouble you, I have them. As you say, I'm here just to be a primary school student today."

Seeing Lu Cheng become modest, Director Wu didn't want to go along with him; otherwise, how could he test his real abilities?

"How about this: Group Leader Lu is visiting our Research Institute for the first time, and he's also deputy group leader; I propose that today's meeting be chaired by Group Leader Lu."

After hearing that, several people first looked at Director Wu, then at Lu Cheng, and instantly understood the director's meaning.

This Train Police officer transferred from the Traffic Police Unit, if he doesn't even have the ability to chair a meeting, how could he be qualified to be a deputy group leader?

Little did they know, letting Lu Cheng chair the meeting would become their most regrettable decision.

When he heard he would be asked to chair the meeting, Lu Cheng, holding that he was a guest and didn't want to steal the host's limelight, politely said something modest.

"Director Wu, I'm new here, just a primary school student learning, it's not appropriate for me to chair; you are the Chief Commander, you should take the lead."

If Lu Cheng said that in an administrative unit, the leaders would certainly find it flattering and praise his initiative, but this is a technical unit.

Whether a person is respected doesn't come from others' flattery, but from solid technical confidence.

Wu Qiming, who comes from a technical background, is exactly such a person.

"Group Leader Lu, no need to be polite; perhaps you don't understand our Research Institute, but as long as you have ideas and content, even an ordinary team member can chair a meeting."

So that's how it is; after all, a technical unit values efficiency, and Lu Cheng no longer persisted.

"Alright, since Director Wu said so, I indeed have some ideas and content, so I won't be modest; if I speak poorly, please all criticize me heavily."

Seeing Lu Cheng gain momentum, it seemed quite fitting, but Xiao Jia and the others were not particularly impressed.

"First, I've learned that the development of the snowplow had been undertaken before, but due to various issues it was once shelved. Of course, technical difficulties are the main problem, but I think, besides that, other issues also exist simultaneously…"

When they heard Lu Cheng say that, Xiao Jia and the others thought he sounded quite competent; could they have underestimated him?

So they arranged their paper and pens, ready to record properly.

"The first point…"

Xiao Jia hurriedly wrote down the two characters "first".

"I think it's a matter of confidence. Whether an individual or a team has confidence is crucial, because when facing difficulties, a person's willpower is first determined by confidence; that is, the more confidence you have, the greater your willpower—this is very critical."

"Truly confident people can also set their mindset correctly; only when we sincerely acknowledge and believe in ourselves do all difficulties cease to be difficulties…"

"…We must build solid confidence; past failures aren't failures. We must believe the future is beautiful. As long as we have dreams in our hearts, there will be a path beneath our feet; with a path, we can continuously surpass the past and break through ourselves!"

Ten minutes later.

When Lu Cheng finished, he seemed genuinely excited, clenching his fist to encourage everyone.

After finishing the first point, Lu Cheng paused, and at this moment applause should have been heard.

However, after a few seconds, everyone just stared at each other, looking blankly at him, and no one clapped.

Lu Cheng didn't mind; perhaps everyone was so moved by his words that they forgot to clap.

Lu Cheng then continued speaking.

"The second point is about unity. As the saying goes, a single chopstick breaks easily, a bundle of chopsticks is hard to break. Whether a group can stay united is the key to overcoming difficulties; unity is strength, and only unity can defeat everything…"

Another ten minutes passed, and Director Wu finished a glass of water.

Xiao Jia leaned over: "Director Wu, let me pour you a glass of water."

"Sure, okay."

…

"The third point I want to stress is the spirit issue. What spirit? The spirit of breaking a blockade. It's not scary if an external enemy tries to block us; what's scary is that we lack the determination and spirit to be self‑reliant. Under difficult conditions, we must rely on our own strength to break the blockade…"

Watching Lu Cheng constantly raise his left and right hands, gesturing powerfully, Xiao Jia glanced at his notebook and saw only the initial "first" he had written.

He couldn't help but lean over: "Director Wu, I feel like I'm hearing a minister speak."

Director Wu took a sip of tea: "Hmm, I get that feeling too."

Lu Cheng waved his hand: "The fourth point…"

Xiao Jia let out a laugh.

Director Wu, a bit unable to continue listening, said: "That Group Leader Lu…"

Lu Cheng, seeing everyone listening with serious faces, finally snapped back to attention.

"Oh, don't rush. I know time is precious; allow me to take a sip of water to moisten my throat."

Lu Cheng, while drinking water, unfastened the disciplinary button on his coat: "Next, let's continue with the fourth."

"Group Leader Lu, please pause."

Seeing Lu Cheng speak incessantly for almost half an hour without a sign of stopping, as if he had just begun, Director Wu finally gave in.

For a person to speak so much without repetition, and none of it useful, that's truly a godlike being.

But it's well suited for speaking at a venue; you can't help but admire, and Director Wu certainly lacks that ability.

"Group Leader Lu, I admit you have great eloquence, but this isn't a departmental conference; it's a small meeting of the Research Institute, so the focus should remain on discussing technology."

"Oh, hehe, look at me, the old habit resurfaced."

"Old habit?" Director Wu wondered inwardly, "You're just a Junior Police Officer, how did you pick up a senior leader's habit?"

Lu Cheng sat down: "I have no other intention, just want to encourage everyone."

Director Wu sighed helplessly: "Thanks for Group Leader Lu's encouragement; let's get back to discussing the technical issues."

Lu Cheng nodded: "Alright, next let's explore the technical problems. Director Wu, you have experience in this area, so please start."

Alright, it's thrown back again!

Wu Qiming was speechless; the remarks Lu Cheng just made, although unrelated to the technology, did indeed lift people's spirits, but Lu Cheng's status fell short.

If you were a minister, saying this would certainly make listeners' hearts surge, but you, a Junior Police Officer, saying these words, the effect is greatly diminished.

Wu Qiming didn't want to waste any more time, so he gestured to Xiao Jia.

"Xiao Jia, explain the technical problem we encountered earlier to Group Leader Lu, and then have Group Leader Lu propose a solution for us."