Joining Sichuan Airlines starts with rescuing the captain of a powerful country

Chapter 296: Borrowing a Person to Become a Test Pilot for Domestic Large Aircraft

"Test pilot?"

Lu Qingzhou pointed at himself in surprise, "Can I do it?"

He finally knew now.

Why did Zhou Paopi emphasize before leaving that he must not agree to any of COMAC's conditions?

Because COMAC really intends to poach me.

For a while.

Lu Qingzhou couldn't help but feel flattered.

Right side of the bed.

Mr. Wu sat in front of the coffee table by the window, gently peeling an orange in his hands.

He must be a very careful person.

Because after he peeled the orange peel, he also peeled off the white fibers on the orange segments one by one before handing them to Lu Qingzhou.

Lu Qingzhou took the orange peel in confusion.

Then I heard Mr. Wu say, "Why, you don't have confidence in yourself?"

"No." Lu Qingzhou shook his head.

Put the orange slice into your mouth.

Then he said vaguely, "I think COMAC has a lot of talented people. Why did you choose me to be a test pilot?"

Not long after Zhou Yang left the ward, Sichuan Airlines CEO Zhao Fuhai came to the ward with a large group of people.

In this regard.

Lu Qingzhou was not surprised at all.

Because there were quite a lot of "big shots" who came to visit and comfort him in the past two days, he also felt like a "hero".

So Lu Qingzhou thought that this was just another ordinary visit and condolence.

So I just had to cheer myself up.

Listen to the instructions of the leaders, and then express that you will continue to work hard and shine in your position.

really.

Lu Qingzhou's guess was correct.

After both sides said some high-sounding words, the leaders left the ward one after another.

Lu Qingzhou originally thought that he could finally have some free time.

That's when I discovered it.

There is also a skinny old man left in the ward.

This old man, of course, is the chief designer of the domestically-produced large aircraft - C919, Mr. Wu.

Mr. Wu is a typical science student.

He has no understanding of the ways of the world.

Uh!
At his level, he probably doesn't need to be worldly-wise anymore.

So after all the "strange people" in the ward had left, he went straight to the point and explained his purpose.

"COMAC is indeed full of talented people and has no shortage of highly skilled and experienced test pilots." Mr. Wu said after peeling another piece of orange and putting it in his mouth.

this.
Lu Qingzhou was somewhat speechless.

You are really straightforward.

"But aren't more talents always better? From a small company to a large country, don't all walks of life need a surge of talents? I have read your information and know all your past experiences. I know that you are a bold and meticulous pilot. You may have many shortcomings, but your skills and experience are enough to be a test pilot for domestic large aircraft."

"Our country has taken many detours and suffered a lot of humiliation."

"It is precisely because of the efforts and sacrifices of our predecessors that a country that was almost torn apart and at the mercy of others has developed to its current state."

"But even so, we are still being held back in many places. You are still young, so you probably only know about those humiliations from history books. I am older, and I have experienced many things firsthand. I guess I will never let go of those humiliations for the rest of my life."

"I'm so old now, and logically, it's time for me to enjoy my retirement, but why am I working so hard to lead my team to produce our own large aircraft? Isn't it because I don't want to exchange 800 million shirts for someone else's aircraft?"

"Take the May 5.28 air crash for example. Even though there is irrefutable evidence that the Airbus A319's quality issues caused the crash, the arrogant French still argued that in addition to quality issues, there were also human factors involved. If you were flying a domestically made large aircraft, I wouldn't guarantee that the C919 would be of good quality, but I can guarantee that it was our problem and we would not shirk responsibility or quibble."

"Young man, you are still young and have plenty of time and youth, but I don't want you to waste your time and youth. Instead, I want you to do something meaningful. What do you think?"

wrong.

How can this old man be called a science student? Have you ever seen a science student who can speak so many inspiring truths in one breath?
And it was an impromptu speech.

It's a pity that you don't run for village chief.

But what Mr. Wu said is right.

Why does the country spend such a huge price, so much manpower, material resources, and time to develop domestically produced large aircraft?
Isn't it just the worry of being controlled by others?

As a civil aviation person.

Lu Qingzhou does have the obligation to make his due contribution.

This is not moral kidnapping.

but facts.

The bloody truth.

Recently.

Lu Qingzhou's reputation has reversed, and the internet is full of conspiracy theories about his "bad luck" and "trying to gain traffic."

Everyone knows what role Airbus plays in this.

True.

There are also many self-media that deliberately create these conspiracy theories for the sake of traffic.

But without Airbus’s promotion, how could it have attracted so much attention and discussion online?

As for why Airbus would do this?
The reason is very simple.

Just shirk responsibility.

Although the May 5.28 air crash did not cause any casualties, it is an ironclad fact that 119 passengers and 11 crew members were injured.

The compensation and mental distress alone are a huge expense.

Moreover, compared with the damage to Airbus's reputation, compensation and consolation money are just small amounts of money.

So Airbus is now planning to muddy the waters.

Even if we cannot put all the blame on Lu Qingzhou and other crew members, we should at least let them bear part of the responsibility to reduce our own losses.

Airbus was even extremely uncooperative with the investigation into the crash.

Anyway, the other party has already got you.

Know that you can't do anything to others.

How come!
There are only two civil airliner manufacturers in the world.

If Sichuan Airlines doesn’t choose Airbus, are you going to choose Boeing?
Who in the industry doesn’t know that Boeing’s quality is worse?

But if Sichuan Airlines has a third option at this time, would Airbus still dare to be so arrogant?

Obviously not.

So whether it is out of patriotic purposes or based on practical considerations.

Deep down, Lu Qingzhou really wanted to accept the olive branch thrown by Mr. Wu.

just
Sichuan Airlines nurtured him, and Zhou Paopi treated him like family.

Lu Qingzhou would never do such an ungrateful thing.

So he was silent for a long time.

Then he looked up at Mr. Wu and said, "I know that what you said is from the bottom of your heart. I also know that as a Xia countryman and a civil aviation worker, it is my honor to make some modest contributions to domestic large aircraft. But you also know that I have a contract with Sichuan Airlines, so whether I can go to COMAC is not up to me."

There was no trace of disappointment on Mr. Wu's face.

in contrast.

He was quite satisfied with Lu Qingzhou's answer.

So he smiled and replied, "I have never thought of recruiting you directly to COMAC. I just asked if you are willing to be a test pilot for domestic large aircraft."

"Yes, it's my honor." Lu Qingzhou blurted out.

"That's all." Old Wu nodded and continued, "As long as you're willing, I'll take care of the rest. My reputation is still useful. If I can lend one or two people to Chairman Zhao, he probably won't refuse me."

"Borrow?" Lu Qingzhou looked confused.

I've only heard of borrowing things.

I haven't heard of 'borrowing' people yet!
(End of this chapter)