Vol 5 Chapter 36: Reunion

"Sorry Feng, everything has just begun, and the achievements that can be obtained are still lacklustre," Musk said affectionately, holding Feng Yiping's shoulders.

This is in Los Angeles. Feng Yiping has just visited SpaceX's huge workshop.

In fact, it is not lacking. Looking at the huge workshop behind him, Feng Yiping said heartily, at least, when he saw the five-axis machining centers, he still wanted to drool.

Because of his profession-he has sold machine tools for a period of time, so he also knows something about machining centers.

Many people say that automobile manufacturing is a symbol of a country's manufacturing level. In fact, to be more precise, machine tools, especially CNC machining centers, are the mother machines of a country's manufacturing level.

Of course, it seems that there is a causal connection between the two. For example, Germany, the United States, and Japan have well-built cars, and their machine tools also represent the highest level in the world.

And what represents the highest state of the machine tool manufacturing industry is the five-axis linkage CNC machine tool system. In a sense, this reflects a country's industrial development level.

For a long time, Western industrialized countries headed by the United States have always regarded the five-axis linkage CNC machine tool system as an important strategic material and implemented an export license system. To put it bluntly, countries like China and Russia want to buy them at high prices. Machine tools with five-axis linkage are not available.

For our country, even the three-axis linkage is not mature now, let alone the five-axis. It seems that we will not be able to initially solve the problem before or after the Olympics. Can we think of a way to buy a few of these gadgets?

With this thought, Feng Yiping was affirmed, “Musk, I don’t think so. What I see is a company that is different from other space agencies. In my impression, those space agencies dominated by the state, Very rigorous, paying great attention to process specifications, and sometimes even putting these at the highest position. Some put the cart before the horse. At least, in security and innovations that may lead to failure, they will definitely choose security carefully."

"But SpaceX is different. As soon as you walk into the workshop, you can feel the vitality and vitality here. Here, those systems and processes finally return to their essence, just to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the feasibility study tools and methods."

"I feel that this is a company that can accept setbacks and failures for innovation. As long as I can persist, I believe that SpaceX will become a great company in the future, and it will definitely be able to develop other state-owned companies in the aerospace field. Advanced technologies that no aerospace agency can master,"

Of course, his words must be biased. All other aerospace agencies spend taxpayer money and are supervised by many agencies. Safety and no accidents are naturally the top priority.

For a private company like SpaceX, Musk spends his own money, and he doesn't need to explain to others, he can do whatever he wants.

"You're right," after hearing Feng Yiping's words, Musk once again felt a little bit late for seeing each other, "I think so too. If you haven't failed, then you should be not innovative enough."

Musk once again felt like meeting his confidant, and Feng Yiping was also a little bit emotional. The success of these people is really not a fluke.

My current success is more of a rebirth, and people like Musk are more admirable.

The success they pursue has long been not the so-called success in the ordinary people's sense-such as wealth and status, the success they pursue, at least they want to bring some changes to the world, and want to leave some precious legacy for future generations.

Fortunately, since the day I decided to rebirth, I have pursued not only my own achievements and fame, but also the accumulation of wealth in my own name day after day.

For the goal he had set at the beginning, not only had he put in a lot of effort, but also achieved good results, otherwise, Feng Yiping would really be a bit unable to straighten himself in front of them.

"Martin's job, doing a good job now," Musk said, looking at the documents that Feng Yiping had brought over, "he actually dug so many people,"

"You made the right decision. Well-known experts with different philosophies don't need to come. These young experts who are not well-known, but are equally good, are really what we need to recruit most," he continued to comment.

"Haha, this is also a last resort, mainly those experts who are well-known and still look down on our newly established small company," Feng Yiping said.

"What does it matter? After our product is successfully developed, that's when we look down on them," Musk said, as if he had sent it with emotion. Maybe SpaceX encountered it when recruiting staff at the beginning of its establishment. similar situation.

"I went to ACP two days ago." Musk threw a bottle of water to Feng Yiping. "You are right. Whether in the long term or in the short term, our products should indeed be renewed in all systems. Develop it yourself,"

"I tested the T-Zero, and the verification car explained a lot of problems. For example, putting the transmission system of the electric car on the chassis of a traditional fuel car like Lotus is indeed very mismatched. If we want to mass produce it, definitely To undergo a transformation equivalent to a complete change,"

"I summoned some people to make a rough reasoning. If you use the Lotus chassis, maybe this chassis can retain less than 10% in the end. For this 10%, I have to compromise in other aspects. It is indeed more than the loss."

Feng Yiping didn't know the truth about it. He only knew that Tesla's first sports car, the Roadster, was definitely a failure, and the research and development costs were still very high.

On the contrary, it was later that the S series, which all relied on its own technology, was widely popular once it was launched, and the cost was lower than that of the Roadster, which used some existing technologies and accessories.

"I'm glad you have this understanding. However, unlike special products like the rocket developed by SpaceX, our Tesla does not need to manufacture everything by ourselves. I think that we are responsible for designing some non-core components. Yes, production can be outsourced. This applies not only to Tesla, but also to our solar power projects"

"I also agree with you," Musk nodded.

"So, I still hope that you can take time to visit China once. I made this suggestion without any selfishness. I really feel that from the perspective of production efficiency and cost, we choose Chinese companies as our outsourcers, including the future It is definitely a wise choice to build a factory in China to produce a complete vehicle."

"I understand that it's just Feng. We have to consider another factor. Whether it is a pure electric vehicle or our solar company, the state will have support for such a project in terms of policies and funds. We must take this into consideration."

This Feng Yiping really didn't expect that since he started his business, he has never thought about relying on the support of the state, but why not rely on the support of the US government? Of course, the more the better.

However, this does not seem to be a big problem. In other words, the relationship between himself and Comrade Ouhei is pretty good now.

"Now is an era of global support. As long as we are still a company registered and operating in the United States, this should not be a problem. Moreover, I insist that compared with the government's financial support, we can effectively reduce costs by ourselves and greatly Improving production efficiency is the most important thing, what do you think?"

"It is true, but the timing may be more critical. Of course, these are technical issues. I agree that as long as I have time recently, I will definitely go to China for a field trip."

"I believe that after you come back from China, you will definitely feel like a worthwhile trip. Do you know Musk? Actually, I have been very interested in mechanical manufacturing since I was a child. When I was a child, I looked at those rough steel materials that became Each piece of high-tech products feels amazing. Haha, if I have the opportunity, I will definitely build a first-class machinery manufacturing plant in China."

"It just so happens that an industrial design agency in China also needs this kind of supporting facilities. If you have experience with this, you will definitely help to give advice."

"No problem, don't forget to invite me to eat those special delicacies, then tonight, do you want to go to my house?"

"Tonight?" Feng Yiping was a little embarrassed.

Musk immediately understood, "Understand, tomorrow is also OK, in short, there will be opportunities in the future,"

"Thank you, and say hello to Justin for me,"

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At the Four Seasons Hotel, as soon as Feng Yiping knocked on the door, Vincent rushed out from inside, "Dad,"

"Good boy," Feng Yiping picked him up and kissed him **** the face, "Let my dad see, um, yes, it has grown taller and heavier,"

Ma Ling leaned against the door of the bedroom, watching Feng Yiping interacting with his son with a smile, his eyes narrow.

Feng Yiping looked at her eagerly, opened his other hand, and Ma Ling smiled and walked over, also nestling in Feng Yiping's arms.

Feng Yiping took a deep breath in her hair, hugged her tightly, and said softly, "I'm sorry,"

Ma Ling kissed him on the cheek, without speaking, just looking at him quietly, eyes full of tenderness and satisfaction.

"Dad," Vincent raised his head and asked seriously, "Why haven't you come to see us for so long?"

Feng Yiping was speechless at first, followed by a red eye circle. He was really not a good father. For this and other reasons, he missed many memorable moments when Amanda and Vincent were growing up. For example, they did not accompany them on their first birthday. When they spoke for the first time and walked trembling for the first time, they were also not by their side.

Especially Vincent, he only knew it after he was born for so long. Later, he spent less time with him. If it weren't for the well-developed communication technology now, it would not be easy for Vincent to remember him.

"Sorry, Dad, I...,"

"Vincent, didn’t mom tell you that Dad is very busy at work, and he often has to go to places far and far away. Some time ago, there was a very serious infectious disease where Dad worked, so he couldn’t come to see him. We, you were very worried at the time, did you forget?"

"Oh, I remember now," Vincent put his arms around Feng Yiping's neck and said seriously, "Dad, you must be good,"

Listening to his son’s serious and childish words, Feng Yiping’s nose was a little sore, "Dad assures you that in the future, I will spend more time with you and mom."

He didn't want his son to see this side of himself, and immediately pointed to his suitcase and said, "Look, what gift did Dad bring you?"

It's just that the child has difficulty focusing on one thing. When he hears a gift, he immediately slipped off Feng Yiping, "Wow, this is Rocket?"

"Yes, rockets and spaceships, do you like them, they can still be disassembled and assembled,"

He brought these two things from SpaceX and couldn't buy them outside.

"I like it very much, Dad, I will play with this first, after a while, you will play with me blocks, OK, I can build a few new shapes again,"

Vincent took the rocket model and imitated the rocket launch, but the voice of "swish" was more like a bullet launch.

Now it is Ma Ling's turn to put his arms around Feng Yiping's neck, "Do you know how worried we are this summer?"

"I'm sorry, I promise you that this will never happen again in the future," because there will be no such thing in the future.

"I don't want your guarantee. I understand your responsibility and responsibility. Although you have set a good example for Vincent by doing so, I still hope you will not take such risks in the future."

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"I will always love you, and I will always like you, as long as I am still alive in this world~www.wuxiaspot.com~You are my baby," Tonight, it was finally Feng Yiping’s turn to give his son a bedtime story. What he read is a classic American bedtime book for children, almost one in every family, called "LoveYouForever".

He tucked the quilt for his son who was already asleep, and Feng Yiping dimmed the bedside lamp, "This is great,"

Looking back, Ma Ling had softly walked behind him, wearing a black silk pajamas, and with a "gurgling" sound, Feng Yiping swallowed involuntarily.

"Hehe," Ma Ling chuckled, covering his mouth, rushing out briskly, and hooked his finger at him. Wait!

He gently took the people in his son's room, and then estimated that within five seconds, he accelerated from 0 to 100 kilometers, and ran into the master bedroom with a gust of wind.

On the white sheets, Ma Ling in black pajamas was lying on it with his hands supported, and wearing black stockings. The charm between black and white, coupled with her fiery red lip gloss, made Feng Yiping immediately unable to control herself.

At this time, saying everything is superfluous, and Feng Yiping has always been doing more and saying less. He couldn’t wait to press on it, "Wait," Ma Ling stretched out a finger and pressed it to his lips, "I I hope you can use your actions to show your apologies to us,"

"Oh," immediately, someone turned into a wolf.

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I don’t know what time it was. I just remember that they changed places several times before and after. In the end, the two very contented still hugged each other tightly. "Ping, after graduation next year, I also want to come to California," Ma Ling said. .

"Really?" Feng Yiping turned over again happily and pressed her under her body. This meant that she, who was to be strong, finally accepted her own suggestion. However, even though Feng Yiping would use action to express herself Happy, however, it is rare to be somewhat powerless. (To be continued.)