"The original design incorporated sound-dampening partitions, there. Hans pointed to the junction between the wall and the ceiling, where there was a 5 cm gap at the junction of the three sides.

"It's not very good, and if it is possible, it can be improved, and I don't want my designers to become a group of hearing impaired. ”

The test team was uncomfortably plucking their ears, and Li Zitao quietly left with Hans with some embarrassment.

"It's not easy to be a gentleman, at least you have to be thick-skinned. After visiting the spiritual rating and administrative area on the upper floor of the bunker building, Li Zitao settled lunch in the cafeteria on the second floor.

The menu is very rich, from Chinese-style rice bowls to Western-style breads, meatloaf, cereals, and doughnuts.

Li Zitao came to a rice bowl, there was no choice of dishes, it was a hodgepodge with meat and vegetables, knowing that he was the boss, the aunt also gave an extra spoonful enthusiastically.

For Western food, he asked for bread, meatloaf and sugar-free cereal, which tasted very good.

"When it comes to food, it's important to ensure health and safety, and the menu needs to be changed frequently. Li Zitao is very satisfied with the situation of the Los Angeles branch.

The next stop is Skunk Works, where he hopes to hear good news as well.

Arriving at the fork in the road, Li Zitao separated a car and asked the bodyguards to send the bored Greta to the manor, and he would rush there when it was over.

The convoy arrived at Skunk, and the new R&D center under construction was already taking shape.

"BOSS, our R&D center will be fully operational by May next year at the latest, and the design department and simulation room are already in use. ”

Johnson, director of the R&D center, briefed him on the progress of the project, and Hughes was meeting with the designers in the factory.

The design department and the simulation room that Johnson refers to are the two separate buildings closest to the current factory in the R&D center.

The cylindrical building on the left is the design department, and the cube on the right is the simulation room.

The architectural style here is a variety of enlarged versions of the graphics, seemingly random still on the ground, a bit like a happy maze in a children's paradise.

"How does it feel to work with Hughes recently?" Li Zitao is concerned about their relationship.

Hughes's ingenuity and passion for aircraft inspired and ignited the passion of his R&D team.

Johnson is the soul of the R&D center, with rich experience, and is the real chief designer and project leader.

If there is a gap between the two, the whole team will suffer, and both research and efficiency will be greatly reduced.

"Mr. Hughes's dedication to airplanes is admirable, except that occasionally he is too stubborn and tough, but that's just for work. ”

Johnson's evasive answer indicates that a rift has emerged.

After thinking for a while, Li Zitao made a decision in his heart, "Johnson, I want to divide the R&D team into two independent groups, with you and Hughes in charge of each other. ”

"I'm in favor. Johnson's answer was crisp and sharp.

"Go ask Hughes for his opinion. Entering the factory together, Li Zitao found Hughes at a table covered with oily parts.

"If you don't cut the amount of money you invest, I agree. Hughes said there was no problem.

"Let everybody come over for a meeting. Li Zitao decided to separate them, 1+1 sometimes does not equal 2, especially when the two sides have opposing emotions.

Separating the teams of the two to form a healthy competition and comparison may be more conducive to the advancement of various researches.

A market without competition is like a pool of stagnant water, and neither are people.

"Starting today, the R&D part will be divided into two groups, A and B, with Hughes in Group A and Johnson in Group B. ”

"The R&D location of Group A has been moved to the Design Department, and it has been handed over to Team B again, and all of you can choose to join in groups according to your wishes.

The investment in terms of funding will be adjusted regularly according to your performance and R&D results, and the specific plan will be announced in 3 days. ”

Li Zitao gave them 3 days to think about it and let them choose the team they wanted to join.

Regarding the funding investment, he needs to communicate and adjust with the think tank.

As for whether Hughes can recruit people, just look at the designers who will still be around him.

Everyone has his own unique personality, and Hughes's fanatical passion for airplanes is also infectious to those who love astronautics.

"From now on, we'll be real competitors. After announcing the news, Johnson took the lead in reaching out to Hughes and smiled.

"Hopefully your team can keep up with my brain. Hughes's performance is not as aggressive as before, but gives people a sense of sympathy.

The two of them each led a team and were responsible for different research directions, and there were no contradictions, and the relationship naturally eased.

"How about going for a drink together, I think they need time to discuss. Li Zitao extended an invitation to the two.

"Of course. The two said in unison.

Leaving the factory with the two of them, they went straight to West's manor.

"What's the scenery here?" Pointing to the well-equipped manor with mountains and rivers, Li Zitao asked a little proudly.

"It was great. Johnson praised.

"It's great, but it's not your estate. While Hughes praised, he did not forget to hit the proud Li Zitao.

"But I had people build it, and I can have two more holiday homes built over there if needed. Li Zitao pointed to the other side of the river and said.

There is a wooden pier with two small wooden boats, which farmers and cowboys used to hold up in the river to catch seafood, remove overflowing aquatic weeds, etc.

"I'm in favor of it as a recreation place for the R&D center. "Along the river back to the meadow in front of the estate, the servants have prepared tables, chairs and beers.

"Where is the research progress of the engine?" Li Zitao asked about the research and development progress of the engine, drinking beer.

"It's going very well, and based on the data so far, we will be able to load it into the aircraft for flight tests with just one more commissioning. Johnson said.

"The experimental model is also almost finished, just waiting for your engine. Hughes raised his glass and laughed.

"You've been in charge of different projects before?"

"That's right, I was in charge of designing the aircraft, and Johnson was in charge of the engines. Hearing Hughes's answer, Li Zitao felt a little happy in his heart.

Fortunately, he found the contradiction between the two, otherwise if this continues, the initial collision at work will sooner or later become a personal emotion.

At that time, even if the team is divided into two groups, it will not cause healthy competition and cooperation, but-for-tat and mutual suppression.

"I hope you can have a happy cooperation in the future!" Li Zitao raised his beer and looked at the two.

"I think there will be no problems this time, it's a pleasure to work with. Johnson's smile was much more relaxed than before.

"I think so too. Hughes nodded approvingly.