Chapter 56: Spot On
In response to Pan Qingfeng's words, Liu Shang smiled. "Director Pan, the plan moving forward is also very simple."
"Since we're seeing good results so far, it's about maintaining the status quo."
"Our construction approach will remain unchanged. This includes the technical management of the oil and water wells in the entire region, such as water injection adjustments and oil production system parameters—nothing changes."
"If we continue like this, I estimate the oil well will continue to gush for a few more days, maybe even a week."
"At the same time, the surrounding oil wells should also begin to show good results, with reduced water and increased oil."
Hearing what Liu Shang said, in the dead of night, Pan Qingfeng's eyes were already shining brightly.
He wasn't a young man anymore, and this was the most critical year for his promotion from director of the oil production plant.
This year, it could be said, was his last chance in this life.
However, at such an important time, their plant's production numbers were mediocre, and other technical work was similarly lackluster, with no bright spots to be seen.
If this continued, his chances of further advancement would only become slimmer and slimmer.
This was also why, since the second half of the year, Pan Qingfeng had become increasingly irritable, and the entire oil production plant had been groaning under immense pressure.
But now, after seeing this change and hearing Liu Shang's words, Pan Qingfeng, who had been on the verge of giving up, felt as if he could see a ray of hope again.
"Liu Shang!"
"Is what you just said really possible?"
Liu Shang nodded calmly. "I'm very confident. The only question is whether you trust me, Director Pan."
Pan Qingfeng stomped his foot with a smile. "Ha! You kid, who else could I possibly trust at this moment but you?"
Immediately, Pan Qingfeng turned to Han Ping, captain of the Fifth Oil Production Team, his voice becoming extremely serious and sharp.
"Han Ping! Did you hear what Liu Shang just said?"
"For the foreseeable future, keep all work as it is. Do not make any changes!"
"Let me warn you, don't you dare cause any trouble! If something goes wrong, don't blame me, Pan Qingfeng, for being merciless!"
"Also, Mr. Shen, your engineering department needs to work hard and supervise them at all times."
Hearing his words, Shen Chengcheng and the others naturally smiled and nodded in response, while Han Ping on the other side grew tense.
He nodded repeatedly, promising over and over that he would absolutely cooperate with Liu Shang's work and that there would not be the slightest problem.
Afterward, Pan Qingfeng gave Song Guangyuan a few more instructions, and then the staff from the oil production plant left one after another.
At this time, Liu Shang also smiled and ran over to Xu Tiande and Mr. Zhong.
"Mr. Zhong, Professor Xu, what are you all doing here in the middle of the night?"
"For you gentlemen at your age, poor sleep is very harmful to your health."
After hearing his words, Mr. Zhong shot him a look and scolded with a smile, "Who do you think we're here for, you brat?"
"However, you really made a name for yourself this time, so now I can relax."
"When I go back in a little while, I'm sure I'll sleep soundly."
As for Xu Tiande, he smiled with gratification. "Although I don't know yet if you're just a blind squirrel who found a nut or if there's a real technical reason for this..."
"But it's always a good thing."
"But Liu Shang, at a moment like this, you must stay vigilant and not get complacent, you understand?"
Liu Shang naturally nodded with a warm smile, taking their instructions and concern to heart.
Afterward, Song Guangyuan and the others also prepared to leave.
In the car with Song Guangyuan, Xu Tiande, and Mr. Zhong, Mr. Zhong naturally wasn't going to let go of such a good opportunity to put in a good word for Liu Shang.
"Hehe, Mr. Song, you won't be trying to drive Liu Shang away this time, will you?"
"See? I've been judging character my whole life, and I'm rarely wrong."
"Although Liu Shang is a little crazy and annoying, he's a really good kid."
Song Guangyuan sighed lightly at this, shaking his head with a wry smile. "Mr. Zhong, I knew you were going to stand up for Liu Shang."
"I, Song Guangyuan, have always been clear about rewards and punishments."
"If Liu Shang had failed with this well, he would have had to honor the bet and leave our company."
"But now he has truly achieved something different with this well, and it has also had a positive impact on our company."
"So, after the construction of this well is over, he will definitely get the reward he deserves."
Then, Song Guangyuan, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looked back at Xu Tiande and Mr. Zhong apologetically. "Mr. Zhong, Professor Xu, I'm truly sorry about tonight. I've troubled you both so late."
"You are our elders."
"When you go home in a bit, please sleep well and don't worry about coming to work tomorrow."
At this, Xu Tiande shook his head with a wry smile. "Mr. Song, with the well in this state, do you think we could rest easy and sleep at home?"
Mr. Zhong, who had always had a bold personality, laughed even louder. "Isn't that the truth?"
"In my opinion, let's not go home at all. Let's go straight to the company and crash in the guest room."
"But I'm a little hungry now. Let's go! Let's find something to eat and drink first, and then we can talk!"
***
The next morning, the first batches of intensive data from the surrounding oil wells came out.
As Liu Shang had expected, two of the wells had already shown obvious effects of reduced water and increased oil production.
After getting this data, Zhang Zhengmao, the chief geologist, burst into Pan Qingfeng's office, his face alight with excitement.
"Director Pan, the data is out!"
Seeing his expression, Pan Qingfeng realized what it meant. He grew excited as well and shot up from his massive office chair.
"Mr. Zhang, tell me quickly, how is the data?"
Zhang Zhengmao nodded, then sighed in admiration. "Liu Shang is simply incredible!"
"Just as he said last night, some of the surrounding oil wells have seen obvious effects of reduced water and increased oil production."
"His theory and his predictions about the subsequent effects were practically flawless!"
"If this continues, this well alone gives us a huge amount to work with."
"This puts us at the forefront of theoretical research on profile control technology, not just for our Fengcheng Oilfield, but for the entire country!"
Upon hearing this, Pan Qingfeng took two deep breaths, then slammed the table. "Good! Good! That's great!"
"Mr. Zhang, don't wait another moment. Establish a project for this immediately, hold a technical meeting now, and make arrangements to start comprehensive technical research."
"Also, don't forget to call Liu Shang to the meeting. He has the most say in this matter!"
Zhang Zhengmao smiled wryly. "Director Pan, even if you didn't tell me, I would have had to go and invite him."
"Otherwise, this meeting couldn't happen without him!"
"You didn't get to hear his technical concepts and ideas yesterday; otherwise, you would have been truly astonished."
At this moment, Pan Qingfeng, who was in a spectacular mood, laughed loudly. "This kid has already astonished me."
"Mr. Zhang, everyone has worked hard this time. I, Pan Qingfeng, assure you that as long as this matter yields results, everyone's bonus will be doubled at the end of the year!"
"By the way, tell the fifth team not to do anything foolish. Don't let their nonsense affect the results from this well."
Zhang Zhengmao also smiled. "You don't have to tell me, Director Pan. For something this big, Mr. Shen and his engineering department have already gone to their team. There will be absolutely no problems."
"At this moment, even if you gave Han Ping ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare act recklessly!"
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