Chapter 903 Reunion

"I'm sorry Feng, everything has just begun, and the achievements that can be achieved are still lacklustre," Musk said affectionately, embracing Feng Yiping's shoulder.

This is in Los Angeles, and Feng Yiping has just visited the huge SpaceX workshop.

In fact, it is not lackluster. Looking at the huge workshop behind him, Feng Yiping said, at least, when he saw those five-axis linkage 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 a thing or two about machining centers.

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

Of course, it seems that there seems to be some causal connection between the two. For example, Germany, the United States, and Japan are well-made cars, and their machine tool manufacturing also represents the highest level in the world.

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

For a long time, the Western industrialized countries headed by the United States have always regarded the five-axis 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. Five-axis linkage machine tools are not available.

For our country, even the three-axis linkage is not mature now, let alone the five-axis, it seems that we can initially solve the problem before and after the Olympic Games, can we think of a way to buy a few of these things back?

With such thoughts in mind, Feng Yiping said affirmatively, "Musk, I don't think so. What I see is a company that is different from other aerospace agencies. In my impression, those aerospace agencies dominated by the state, Very rigorous, very focused on the specification of the process, and sometimes even put these in the highest position, some put the cart before the horse, at least, in safety and innovation that may lead to failure, they will definitely choose safety prudently, "

"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 have finally returned to their essence. They are just tools and means to ensure the smooth and effective conduct of feasibility studies,"

"I feel that this is a company that can accept setbacks and failures for the sake of innovation. As long as I can persevere, I believe that SpaceX in the future will definitely become a great company, and it will definitely be able to develop other state-owned enterprises in the aerospace field. Advanced technology that even the space agencies have failed to master," he said.

Of course, what he said must be biased. All other aerospace agencies spend taxpayers' 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. "I think so too. If you haven't failed yet, it means you shouldn't be innovative enough,"

Musk once again had the feeling of meeting a confidant, and Feng Yiping was also a little emotional. The success of these people is really not a fluke.

My current success is more due to my rebirth, and people like Musk are more worthy of admiration.

The success they pursue has long been different from the so-called success in the ordinary sense—for example, having money and status. The success they pursue at least wants to bring some changes to the world and leave some precious legacy for future generations.

Fortunately, from the day I was determined to be reborn, what I pursued was not only my own success and fame, but also the accumulation of wealth under my name day after day.

For the goal I set at the beginning, not only have I put in a lot of effort, but I have also achieved good results. Otherwise, Feng Yiping would really be a little helpless in front of them.

"Martin's work is doing well now," Musk said looking at the documents Feng Yiping brought over, "so many people were hired by him," Musk said.

"Your decision is right. Those well-known experts with different ideas don't matter if they don't come. These young experts who are not well-known but equally good are really the ones we need to recruit the most," he continued to comment.

"Hehe, this is a last resort, mainly because those well-known experts still look down on our newly established small company," Feng Yiping said.

"What does it matter? After our product development is successful, that's when we look down on them," Musk said, as if he was feeling. Maybe SpaceX also encountered problems when recruiting staff at the beginning of its establishment. similar situation.

"Two days ago, I went to ACP," Musk threw a bottle of water to Feng Yiping, "You are right, no matter in the long run or in the short term, our products should indeed be redesigned in every system. develop it yourself,"

"I tried to drive the T-Zero, and the demonstration car showed a lot of problems. For example, putting the transmission system of an electric car on the chassis of a traditional fuel car like Lotus is indeed very mismatched. If we want to mass-produce it, it must be To undergo what amounted to a total makeover," he said.

"I gathered some people to make a general reasoning. If the chassis of Lotus is used, maybe less than 10% of this chassis can be preserved in the end. Just for this 10%, I have to make compromises in other aspects. The gain is not worth the loss."

Feng Yiping didn't know the details of this. 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, the S series, which was all manufactured with its own technology, was widely popular once it was launched, and the cost was lower than that of the Roadster that used some existing technologies and accessories.

"I'm glad you have the same understanding. However, unlike special products such as rockets developed by SpaceX, our Tesla doesn't have to manufacture everything by itself. I think that we are responsible for designing some non-core components. Yes, production can be outsourced, not only for Tesla, but also for our solar power projects”

"I also agree with you," Musk nodded.

"So, I still hope that you can take the time to visit China once. I make this suggestion without any selfishness. I really think that from the perspective of production efficiency and cost, choosing a Chinese company as our outsourcer, including future It is definitely a wise choice to build a factory in China to produce complete vehicles."

"I understand, it's just Feng, we have to consider another factor, whether it's a pure electric vehicle or our solar energy company, such a project, the state will have support in terms of policy and funding, and we must take this into consideration."

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

However, this doesn't seem to be a big problem. In other words, the relationship between myself and Comrade O'Hei is quite good now.

"Now is an era of global support. As long as we are 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 and greatly reduce costs. Improving production efficiency is the most important thing, what do you think?"

"That's true, but maybe the timing is more critical. Of course, these are technical issues. I agree that as long as I have time recently, I must go to China for a field trip,"

"I believe that after you come back from China, you will definitely feel that this trip is worthwhile. Do you know Musk, in fact, I have been very interested in machinery manufacturing since I was a child. When I was a child, I saw those clumsy steel materials. Every piece of high-tech product feels amazing, hehe, if I have the opportunity, I will definitely build a first-class machinery manufacturing factory in China,"

"It just so happens that one of my domestic industrial design agencies also needs such supporting facilities. You have experience with this, and you will definitely help and give advice when the time comes,"

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

"Tonight?" Feng Yiping was a little embarrassed.

Musk immediately understood, "Understood, tomorrow is fine, anyway, there will be opportunities in the future,"

"Thanks, and say hello to Justin for me,"

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

"Good boy," Feng Yiping picked him up and kissed him hard on the face, "Let Dad see, um, yes, he has grown taller and heavier again."

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

Feng Yiping looked at her eagerly, and opened his other hand. Ma Ling walked over with a smile, and also snuggled into 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 face, didn't speak, just looked at him quietly, his eyes were full of tenderness and satisfaction.

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

Feng Yiping was at a loss for words at first, followed by some red eye circles. He was really not a good father. For one reason or another, he missed many memorable moments in the growth process of Amanda and Vincent. For example, he did not accompany them on their first birthday. When they spoke for the first time, when they walked tremblingly for the first time, he was also not by their side.

Especially Vincent, he didn't know until he was born for so long, and later spent even less time with him. If it weren't for the relatively advanced communication technology now, it would not be easy for Vincent to remember him.

"I'm sorry, Dad, I...,"

"Vincent, didn't my mother tell you that my father is very busy with work and often travels far, far away. Some time ago, there was a very serious infectious disease where my father worked, so he couldn't come to see him. We, you were still worried at the time, did you forget?"

"Oh, I remembered," Vincent put his arms around Feng Yiping's neck and said seriously, "Dad, you must be fine."

Hearing his son's serious and childish words, Feng Yiping's nose was a little sore, "Father assures you, in the future, I will spend more time with you and mother,"

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

It is so hard for a child to concentrate on one thing. As soon as he heard that there was a gift, he immediately slipped off Feng Yiping, "Wow, this is, the rocket?"

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

These two things were brought by him from SpaceX, and they cannot be bought outside.

"I like it very much, Dad. I will play with this first. After a while, you can play with building blocks with me again. I can build several new shapes,"

Vincent held a rocket model and imitated a rocket launch, but the dubbing of "嗖嗖" sounded more like a bullet launch.

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

"I'm sorry, I assure you that nothing like this will ever happen again," because there really 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 this, I still hope that you will not take such risks in the future,"

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"I will always love you, I will always like you, as long as I live in this world, you will be my baby," tonight, it was finally Feng Yiping's turn to give his son a bedtime story. The classic children's bedtime book, almost every family has one, the name is "Love You Forever".

Helping his sleeping son to tuck the quilt, Feng Yiping dimmed the bedside lamp, "This is really nice,"

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

"Hee hee," Ma Ling covered his mouth with a chuckle, and rushed out briskly, and hooked his fingers at him, you wait!

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

On the clean white sheets, Ma Ling in black pajamas was lying on it with her arms stretched out, and she was also wearing black stockings. The charm between black and white, coupled with her fiery red lip gloss, made Feng Yiping unable to control himself immediately.

At this time, saying anything is superfluous, and Feng Yiping has always followed the principle of doing more and talking less, so he couldn't wait to press it, "Wait," Ma Ling stretched out a finger and pressed it against his lips, "I I hope you can use your actions to show your apology to us,"

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

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

"Really?" Feng Yiping was so happy that he turned over again and pressed her under him, which meant that she, who wanted to be strong, finally accepted his suggestion, but Feng Yiping would use actions to express his intentions. Happy, however, but rarely powerless.

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