Chapter 755 Separate Actions

Hearing this, Babich was shocked.

He originally thought that the other party just wanted to bring him to China, but it turned out that they wanted to pack up the technical staff of the Black Sea Shipyard and take them away?

You know, Babich has worked in the shipyard for so many years. He has both ability and qualifications, and his prestige is no less than that of the factory director.

This is especially true among engineers and senior technical workers.

If he really wants to raise his arms, even the factory director can't stop him.

No.

Even the factory director may be taken away by him...

In shock, he even forgot to talk to the other party again, but directly said:

"Are you sure... you can let me pick people freely?"

Even after eight years of tossing, there are still tens of thousands of employees who remain in the shipyard or its affiliated enterprises.

In addition to their families...

Well, adding family members will not increase the number by much.

In state-owned enterprises under the Soviet system, most people's marriages are settled internally, which does not bring too many idle people.

Of course, big companies have common problems. The level of technical personnel varies, and there are many who just want to get by. China certainly cannot hire everyone. There must be an assessment mechanism or a probation period.

And no matter how good the conditions are, there will be quite a few people who are unwilling to leave their hometown.

But no matter what, in less than a minute, Babich could think of almost three digits of people whose names, skills, willingness and character are relatively reliable.

If he really lets go and mobilize, it will be easy for him to mobilize hundreds of people, not to mention more.

Wu Yifan was naturally overjoyed when he saw Babich's reaction.

You know, the contract he signed with Chang Haonan is calculated on a per capita basis.

And if outstanding technical experts like Babich succeed, they will have to pay extra money.

Although the first batch of quotas decided by the two of them was only 1,000, Old Wu was sure that as long as there were no problems with the people who were pulled over, even if the quota was exceeded, they would still be accepted in China.

As for the proportion of people who can pass the assessment and be counted...

Let's put it this way, in the general environment of the 1990s, these people have technology, resources and channels, but they have not yet been transferred to Western countries, which is equivalent to passing a round of strong screening.

Although I dare not guarantee it completely, the reliability of this group of people should not be a problem.

Especially at this time, the domestic environment is also a big environment for people to change their minds.

It is possible that comrades are more reliable than compatriots.

However, Old Wu did not show his true thoughts on his face:

"Of course we can't let it go... We will also conduct preliminary assessments and screening."

He shook his head and then changed the subject:

"But you can rest assured that our standards are unified. As long as the people you find have real skills, I can guarantee that they will be sent over even if they are beyond the quota."

Babiqi looked Wu Yifan up and down again:

"In this case, I can try it after I go back, but..."

"Although we are indeed familiar with each other, you are still a stranger to most people in the factory, and it is not easy to show up in person. Regarding the conditions mentioned just now, if you can provide some useful evidence, or the official statement of your country, perhaps the effect will be better."

Babiqi has indeed been persuaded, but this does not mean that he has lost his mind.

The other party made a pie in the sky, and it would be fine for him to go and see it alone.

After all, with the name Valery Vasilyevich Babich, even if he left the Black Sea Shipyard and did not stay in China, he would not have to worry about coming back or finding a job in other CIS countries.

But it is impossible to do this with hundreds of employees.

What if something goes wrong and he cannot go home?

The risk is too great.

This has nothing to do with whether you trust Old Wu himself or not, it is just the normal instinct of a senior engineer.

Wu Yifan did not expect that the old man in front of him, who had just been confused by him, suddenly turned the tables.

However, the problem the other party mentioned does exist.

"Of course there is no problem."

Old Wu's answer was very firm:

"But it will take time for the materials over there to be delivered,"

Although the country has not given him any guarantee in this regard, the most taboo thing in this situation is hesitation.

Any hesitation may be regarded as guilty by the other party.

You can only agree first and then find a way.

Let's talk about business here, and there will definitely be no results today.

The two of them had just walked around Pier No. 1 and had seen the aircraft carrier with their own eyes. Old Wu was naturally ready to leave and go back to contact Chang Haonan to see how to make the people of the Black Sea Shipyard, especially the big boss Babich, join the Liangshan... No, please go to China.

However, at this moment, a group of people suddenly walked down from the boarding ladder connected to the stern of the aircraft carrier.

"Boss Wu!"

The Chinese voice with a slight southern accent sounded in his ears, making Wu Yifan turn his head subconsciously.

It is rare to see people here who directly call themselves "Boss Wu".

A gray-haired man with glasses walked down quickly from above.

Wu Yifan recognized him without any surprise.

Xu Pingzeng, the boss of the Luchuang Group that bought the Varyag.

"Hello, Boss Xu."

Old Wu walked up and shook hands with the other party.

The communication between the two naturally did not need to use awkward Russian.

These days, Chinese can still bring encryption properties abroad.

Neither of them asked the other what they were doing here.

They were all doing things for the higher-ups, and it was tacitly understood.

"Boss Xu, are you ready to tow this ship back?"

Wu Yifan asked with a smile as he looked at the several barges that were busy next to him.

Although he had thought about competing with the other party for the Varyag before, he withdrew halfway and did not have any sparks with Lu Chuang. Therefore, the two of them were colleagues who had contact and had a good relationship.

Of course, calling them colleagues is a bit flattering for Lao Wu at present.

Xu Ping was a serious red-top businessman, and he is still trying to get it.

"There are still some finishing works to be done."

Xu Ping took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes:

"It is expected to depart next month, at the latest in September."

The route information of this kind of ocean voyage is public, and it must be reported to the countries along the way in advance. There is no need to hide it.

"Then congratulate Mr. Xu in advance for a safe journey!"

Lao Wu said this with absolute sincerity.

For him, whether from the perspective of patriotism or personal interests, he certainly hopes that the ship can return home safely as soon as possible.

His previous series of arrangements were all centered around aircraft carriers.

However, after hearing his words, Xu Pingzeng sighed with a sad face:

"Thank you for your good words, brother... But this is exactly what I am worried about now..."

In an instant, Old Wu's killer instinct was activated:

"What do you mean?"

"Even if everything goes well on this voyage, it will take at least seven or eight months to tow a non-powered hull from the Black Sea back to China with a tugboat, and it will pass through high-risk waters such as the Gulf of Aden. I am worried about... safety issues..."

Wu Yi Fan frowned:

"Does anyone dare to sink this ship?"

"That won't happen."

Xu Pingzeng shook his head:

"What I'm worried about is the equipment and information on the ship."

"You know, over the years, even though the Varyag has always been parked on the shore, there have always been external forces trying to destroy the ship itself, as well as the relevant technical documents and drawings. Now that we have bought it and are preparing to tow it back, there will probably be many people who are trying to do this."

"Then... what does Boss Xu mean?"

Wu Yifan raised his eyebrows. In fact, he had already thought of a possibility, but he still asked it.

"Boss Wu has been in Eastern Europe for many years, and his ways are much richer than mine."

Xu Pingzeng took him to a slightly farther location:

"Can you think of a way to transport some key equipment and information on the aircraft carrier back to China through other channels?"

"This..."

This request is similar to what Old Wu had just guessed.

But there are more links involved.

"I have to think carefully... Ask for instructions."