Chapter 44: Urgency at Its Peak

Delong Electronics Corporation.

The secretary prepared a cup of tea for the visiting guest.

Li Delong took a sip of tea, glanced at the person seated across him, and remarked, "Mr. Su, we go way back, and it's disheartening to see you involved in such a situation."

In front of Li Delong, there were stacks of banknotes and a bottle of Maotai.

Regarding the quality issue with Zhongjing Company's CNC machine tools, the authorities in Jiangzhou have formed a special investigation team to look into the matter.

Furthermore, the Yanjing Intellectual Property Office's expert group will return tomorrow to inspect Su Qiao's patented inventions.

At this point, Zhang Biao had shifted all the blame onto Su Desheng. Not only did Zhang Biao portray himself as a victim, but he also reported the issue to the head office and the Jiangzhou government, insisting on a thorough investigation into Zhongjing Company's equipment problems.

Su Desheng could only label Zhang Biao as an old fox!

"If you have a problem, take responsibility and don't try to evade it."

Shanghai Electronic Design Company swiftly distanced itself from the situation, stating that they merely translated the integrated circuits into drawings, ensuring an exact match with the circuit diagrams and nothing else.

Su Desheng was most troubled by the question of why the motherboards produced by Zhongjing Company had issues while ADLINK's did not.

Eventually, Su Desheng discovered that the mainboards used in ADLINK's products were supplied by Delong Electronics.

Delong Electronics.

Initially, Chen Xiao's motherboards were also produced by Delong.

However, the first batch of motherboards installed in Jiangcheng Machinery Factory encountered problems. Had Delong Company improved the motherboards?

Amidst the chaos in Su Desheng's mind, he couldn't find a clear answer.

Nevertheless, the situation was critical.

If it was found that he had stolen the problematic technology, and Zhang Biao and Su Qiao pushed for the launch of the flawed technology, causing significant losses to the company, his career would undoubtedly be ruined.

Even if he managed to avoid jail time, his professional life would be over.

If deeper scrutiny exposed the equipment sales kickbacks, he would likely end up in jail.

Not to mention Su Qiao, whose future depended on getting into Shuimu University and who couldn't handle any additional pressure. If his acceptance was revoked due to the scandal, it would be a devastating blow to him.

Su Desheng understood his son well. Su Qiao's character was less than exemplary, and his ability to cope with adversity was quite low. His academic achievements were primarily the result of financial privilege.

Learning that he had been accepted early by Shuimu University, Su Qiao had finally felt relieved and cheerful.

If this incident were to break out and Su Qiao's university dreams were shattered, he would undoubtedly crumble under the pressure.

Given the circumstances, Su Desheng urgently relied on his personal connections.

His acquaintances in relevant market departments assured him that if they could quickly resolve the after-sales problems, the situation could be salvaged.

And the only way to solve the after-sales issue was to cooperate with Delong Electronics and replace the problematic motherboards with those that had no issues and were already in circulation.

If the after-sales service was taken care of, the patent office could then distinguish between real and counterfeit motherboards by using the flawless ones as a reference.

So, this time, Su Desheng decided to personally pay for the solution, hoping to seek Li Delong's assistance.

With a smile, Li Delong said, "Mr. Su, you're putting me in a difficult position. We have already signed an exclusive contract with ADLINK, and these motherboards can only be sold to them."

Su Desheng waved his hand and replied, "Mr. Li, we are all businessmen, and business dealings are flexible. I'm leading Zhongjing Company to purchase a large quantity of your company's motherboards this time, and the price is negotiable."

Su Desheng added, "The motherboard production technology is now owned by Delong, and even a small company like ADLINK can't represent the market."

Li Delong frowned, asking, "What do you mean, President Su?"

Su Desheng explained, "I'm aware of the price Linghua offered to buy the motherboards. Zhongjing can pay three times that price, and an extra 30% can be given as a thank-you to Mr. Li personally."

He continued, "We'll present it as a purchase of raw materials like PCB boards and aluminum substrates since Delong is a major electronics factory in Jiangzhou. We will still produce the motherboards ourselves, eliminating any risks for both parties."

Su Desheng looked at Li Delong and suggested, "It's a win-win situation."

Though Li Delong was the founder of the private company, it also had other shareholders.

Su Desheng was essentially offering a bribe.

From Li Delong's perspective, accepting the bribe might seem appealing – enjoying the benefits of eating two fish instead of just one and receiving rebates.

Li Delong chuckled and thought, "Mr. Su really knows how to do business!"

Su Desheng laughed along, relieved that it seemed Li Delong had agreed to the plan.

Thanking Li Delong, Su Desheng left.

Li Delong picked up the banknotes left by Su Desheng, tapped them, and remarked, "This rich man doesn't seem to care if the money is clean!"

Wang Xiang, who had been standing by the office door, couldn't hold back and rushed in, saying urgently, "Mr. Li! This can't be done! You know how much Chen Xiao has helped us! It's his production and sales of motherboards that gave us this opportunity!"

Seeing Wang Xiang's anxious expression, Li Delong waved his hand and said, "Our Delong company has come this far in just a few years because we uphold principles. Su Desheng's name carries a different meaning, and it should indeed be 'get,' not 'virtue.'"

Li Delong patted Wang Xiang on the shoulder and said, "Creating a motherboard suitable for the visual operating system is a significant opportunity."

"By the way, call Chen Xiao and tell him to take a leave tomorrow afternoon and come to the factory."